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DUBLIN MOB PARTY–Daddy told us ” Boys find something your good at and become the best” so we found the nearest bar and became World Renound Professionals. Come join us for what we do best, throw a great party (and our chops aint half bad either) Sun March 9th Dublin Mob’ s PADDY RIDE & BBQ is back!

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

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

RIDE YOUR CHOP ROD OR CUSTOM !!

see ya there
–Slainte DMC

VOTED BEST JOKE IN AUSTRALIA– Charlie walks into his bedroom with a sheep under his arm and says:”Darling, this is the pig I have sex with when you have a headache.”

His wife, lying in bed replies: “I think you’ll find that’s a sheep, you idiot.”

Charlie says: “I think you’ll find that I wasn’t talking to you.”

–from Rik

BIKERS IN AUSTRALIA BUST ROBBERY EFFORT–(CNN) — Two masked and machete-wielding men who barged into a club in Sydney, Australia, couldn’t have picked a worse night for their robbery — a monthly meeting of bikers.

About 50 burly bikers fought back with tables and chairs — pretty much anything that wasn’t bolted down. One would-be robber was tied up; the other in the hospital.

Police arrested both.

“These guys were absolutely dumb as bricks,” Jerry Vancornewal, leader of the bikers, told CNN Thursday. “I can’t believe they saw all the bikes parked up front and they were so stupid that they walked past in.”

Vancornewal and his buddies were at the Regents Park Sporting and Community Club in Sydney when the two men wearing ski masks stormed in Wednesday night. They yelled at patrons to drop to the floor as they emptied cash registers at the bar.

Hearing the commotion from an adjacent room, Vancornewal and his pals with the Southern Cross Cruiser motorcycle club stomped through to the bar area to intervene.

“They (the robbers) thought they had the upper advantage with their knives and their machetes,” Jim Webb, night supervisor of the club, told CNN. “They didn’t expect to run into a bunch of guys carrying chairs and tables.”

One of the would-be robbers crashed through a plate-glass door and jumped off a balcony.

“All he had to do was push the button and it automatically opened,” Webb quipped.

New South Wales police said they arrested the 20-year-old man a short distance away.

The second man made a break for it through the club’s service entrance, but the bikers tackled him near a neighbor’s fence.

“We just grabbed him, crash-tackled him to the ground, hogtied him with electrical wire and left him for the cops,” Vancornewal said.

Police confirmed in a statement that club patrons subdued the second man until officers arrived, but did not provide additional details. The suspect turned out to be a 16-year-old boy.

Both would-be robbers were charged with attempted armed robbery and “face disguised with intent to commit indictable offense,” police said.

A third person, who was waiting in a getaway car, took off when the bikers threw pieces of furniture at him, Webb said. Police have not located him.

HONDA TAKES THEIR MARBLES AWAY–Akio Hamada, CEO of Honda of America, announced this morning that Honda America Manufacturing will cease production of motorcycles at its Marysville, OH plant in 2009. All motorcycle production will be moved to a new facility in Kumamoto, Japan. “This move allows us to improve the competitiveness and appeal of our products,” said Hamada.

The Marysville facility was Honda’s first U.S. production facility and has produced more than 2 million motorcycles and ATV’s since 1979. It is the only facility in the world to produce the Gold Wing and VTX models. The facility employs 600 workers who, according to Hamada, will be reassigned to other area Honda facilities.

–from Nick Roberts

LEROY-THOMPSON TO SPONSOR ZERO 7 DESIGN CONCEPTS TO AMA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP RACER AND ASRA LICENSED ROAD RACER–Mentor, OH, February 27, 2008 – Zero 7 Design Concepts, a division of Leroy-Thompson, today announced its sponsorship of Walt Sipp, AMA Superbike Championship racer and ASRA licensed road racer.

Scott Webster, Owner of Leroy-Thompson and Zero 7 Design Concepts, commented: “Having worked with Walt on several projects, it was a natural progression to support him in his racing career. I admire his drive and determination.”

Walt has been involved in some form of racing his entire life, beginning with cars and drag bikes. He began his road racing career in 1999 after attending Learning Curves Roadracing School. He also attended the Kevin Schwantz School. He finished second in his very first race and has been hooked ever since. Be sure to watch Walt compete in the 67th edition of the most prestigious motorcycle race in America, the Daytona 200. The race takes place at Daytona International Speedway on March 8th during Daytona Bike Week. The race will also be aired on The Speed Channel. Check your local listings.

Zero 7 Design Concepts, located just outside of Cleveland, Ohio, is an in-house graphic design and print facility equipped with the latest design software, full color printer and vinyl plotter. In addition to general print work, Zero 7 specializes in large format color banners, vehicle and trailer wraps and unique logo and graphic design. Leroy-Thompson specializes in handcrafted motorcycles and custom parts, and has been featured in the book The Art of the Bobber, in numerous motorcycle industry magazines and was featured on an episode of “Biker Build-Off” on The Learning Channel in 2007.

Visit Zero 7 Design Concepts and Leroy-Thompson on the web at www.zero7designconcepts.com and www.leroythompsonchoppers.com or call 440-266-1635.

BIKERNET MADE IN USA CODE–Keep up the good work with the made in the USA stuff, I recently finished a project built around a Santee D&D 180 frame it took me a while because I tried to use as much USA made stuff as possible. But I had to make a couple of hard choices and bought three parts made in taifukinwan. All three have given me problems !!!

They will be UPGRADED to USA parts when I reassemble after powder-coating. Imagine what our economy would be like if we all bought AMERICAN.

–Ron in Texas

2008 DESIGN ENGINEERING CATALOG–Design Engineering Inc. has just released its 2008 Motorcycle Products catalog, which features products to control and eliminate heat and in some cases protect riders from extreme heat while increasing performance.

New products added to the 2008 catalog include three different Pipe Wrap Kits, white HT silicone coating used to seal and protect pipe wrap and Heat Shield-perfect for reflecting heat up to 1750? F for the lining fairings, gas tank covers and spot protection with a super-aggressive adhesive backing.

Also included is a line of safety products including vision, ear and arm/palm protection for use when performing bike repairs and maintenance; Radiator Relief, a performance coolant additive for liquid cooled motors, and even a line of apparel that includes DEI T-shirts, caps and sunglasses.

DESIGN ENGINEERING, INC.
Avon Lake, Ohio, USA
Tel: 440 930 7940
Fax: 440 930 7967
E-mail: mailto:sales@designengineering.com
http://www.designengineering.com

DONNIE SMITH SHOW COMING AT THE END OF MARCH–Heads up! If you haven’t booked your room yet for the Winternationals and Donnie’s show, you need to do that today!! The show is the 28th and 29th of March.

THE LATEST SHK NEWS–– A big number of magazines have agreed to publish the “B-72” bike.- The website includes now a FORUM too. Check it out! svenmeister.bigforumpro.com It ain’t gonna be cool without your help!!!

– We lowered the shirt prices 25% to an unbelievable $15 (shiping included!)- The newest SHK creation “Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love” is just about done. A first peak pic is attached.

– With lots of help from Cadillac Bob of Atomic Age, Inc Kustoms the slammed Virago project should be done in the next 3-4 weeks.

– We are currently able to take on new Customer projects!

Stay gold!
–Svenmeister & Logan
SVENMEISTER HARDCORE KUSTOMS
Svenmeister
PO Box 140358
Edgewater,CO 80214
United States
http://www.SVENMEISTERHARDCOREKUSTOMS.com

THE MRF RIDERS’ REPORT–The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is taking action in light of whatappears to be an alarming trend with high-level government agency andcabinet-level appointees of President George W. Bush.

President Bush campaigned for the presidency on a platform of”compassionate conservatism.” During his campaign he often spoke of hisdesire to reign in big government and his commitment to personal freedoms.His message resonated with many in the motorcycling community and with theleadership of the MRF at that time.

While the president continues to speak of his conservative approach topublic policy and respect for the rights of the states during thiselection cycle, the practices of a growing number of his appointees seemto be in marked contrast with his rhetoric. Both Mark Rosenker, Chairmanof the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Mary Peters,Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) have embarked on acourse that at first glance would seem out of place in a conservativeRepublican administration.

Mr. Rosenker appears to be enamored with 1960s era “Great Society” styleprograms. He is using his agency and his position to pressure every statein the Union to adopt mandatory helmet laws for all motorcycle riders.

Ms. Peters must have a battalion of Philadelphia lawyers on her staffwatching over her as she walks on the edge of federal regulations. The DOTsecretary is on a budget-busting spending spree that would make a “NewDealer” blush. She is not content to just spend the DOT’s budget on socialengineering, she is crafting ways to legally skirt the letter and theintent of SAFETY-LU (the highway funding act passed by the 109th congress)to scoop up what ever monies she can to advance her personal mission, evenif such funds are a meager amount dedicated to aiding motorcycle ridereducation.

The MRF finds this to be rather peculiar behavior in an administrationthat bills itself as “compassionately conservative.” Perhaps even morepeculiar is the fact that the president appears to be comfortable with hisappointees’ actions. The MRF is certainly not comfortable as we watchthese presidential appointees lining up against us.

Our level of discomfort increases as we recall other issues withappointees of the president. An unpleasant tussle with the EnvironmentalProtection Agency set the tone early on in this administration, followedby Dr. Runge at the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administrationreferring to motorcyclists as the scourge of the highways.

While the MRF will aggressively fight any negative legislation that may beintroduced at the behest of these presidential appointees, we will notwaste time wrestling with the current lame duck administration that hashistorically low approval ratings with the American public; we are lookingto the future.

The MRF is calling on the leadership of the Republican Party to explain tous and to six million motorcycle-riding Americans if this is the type ofpublic policy that we can expect in the future should a Republican beelected president in November. We will be writing a formal letter to MikeDuncan, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, expressing ourdispleasure over the course that the current administration has taken andasking for assurances that this is not the direction that his party isgoing to follow.

–Michael Kerr
MRF Vice President
Contact: Michael “Boz” Kerr, MRF Vice-Presidentbozrf.org (e-mail)

REMEMBER THE OOMEGA EUROPEAN WINNER?–Here’sa short film for the dis-believer who didn’t think Oomega was a runner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRY12kFZ3xQ

Duncan Moore
Associate Editor, American Motorcycle Dealer
mailto:duncan@dealer-world.com>duncan@dealer-world.com
Tel: +44 (0)1892 511 516
Fax: +44 (0)1892 511 517
American Motorcycle Dealer
Dealer World
International Dealer News
http://www.dealer-world.com

BRITAIN IS REPOSSESSING THE U.S.A. A MESSAGE FROM JOHN CLEESE–To the citizens of the United States of America:

In light of your failure to nominate competent candidates for President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately.

Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except Kansas , which she does not fancy).

Your new prime minister, Gordon Brown, will appoint a governor for America without the need for further elections.

Congress and the Senate will be disbanded.

A questionnaire may be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.

To aid in the transition to a British Crown Dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect:

You should look up “revocation” in the Oxford English Dictionary.

1. Then look up aluminum, and check the pronunciation guide. You will be amazed at just how wrongly you have been pronouncing it.

2. The letter ‘U’ will be reinstated in words such as ‘favour’ and ‘neighbour.’ Likewise, you will learn to spell ‘doughnut’ without skipping half the letters, and the suffix -ize will be replaced by the suffix -ise.

God save the Queen.

Only He can.

–by: John Cleese

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NEW T-SHIRT DESIGN COMING FROM LARRY GROSSMAN, HE NEEDS YOUR HELP–How’s it goin’? I wanted to get your opinion on something. I’m doing some new T-shirt designs and one is created from a portion of one of my posters, “Hot Pursuit”. The poster hasn’t been one of my best sellers, and I’ve heard a comment once or twice that bikers don’t want to see a chick on a chopper, no matter how hot she is!

I’ve been getting some comments from friends that the “Poon-Tang’s” could limit sales (what’s the world comin’ to!).

What’s your thoughts and howya like this instead (old one’s underneath). Got any better title ideas?? How about:

Jeez Loiuse Choppers
Holy Hell Choppers
Oh Lordy Choppers
Save my Soul Choppers
Hot Snapper Choppers

What’s your thoughts on all this …I guess the bottom line is, would you wear this on a black T-shirt? Any and all thoughts are appreciated! Drop me a line with any comments.

–Larry
retrovisions@roadrunner.com>

LET’S PAUSE FOR A BRIEF BANDIT’S CANTINA RELIGIOUS INTERLUDE–Leroy goes to the revival and listens to the preacher.After awhile the preacher asks anyone with needs to be prayed over to come forward to the front at the altar.

Leroy gets in line, and when it’s his turn, the preacher asks: “Leroy, what do you want me to pray about for you?

Leroy replies: “Preacher, I need you to pray for my hearing.”

The preacher puts one finger in Leroy’s ear, and he places the other hand on top of Leroy’s head and prays and prays and prays.

After a few minutes, the preacher removes his hands, stands back and asks Leroy: “Leroy, how is your hearing now?”

Leroy says, “I don’t know, Reverend, it’s not until next Wednesday.”

–from Rik

THE AMBUSH BY RUCKUSRODS.COM–You’ll love this one.You can check out all the metal art at http://www.ruckusrods.com.

RICK FAIRLESS’ EYEBALL GRIPS AND PEGS–Rick Fairless and the master craftsmen at Strokers Dallas are ready to unveil their newest, coolest set of Eyeball Grips and Pegs to date! These handmade grips are carved from solid billet Aluminum to fit your 1″ bars.

For a totally new look you haven’t seen before, get a set of these show chromed beauties for your rad ride. Eyeballs are also available in different styles and colors.

–Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas
9304 Harry Hines
Dallas, TX 75235
214-357-0707
www.strokersdallas.com

CHOPPER DAVE COMES TO BIKERNET WITH FIRST X-WEDGE CHOPPER–Peter Linney just shot Chopper Dave and his new X-Wedge Chopper for S&S on the beach in Long Beach. You’ll see the full feature here on Bikernet and perhaps in the Cycle Source if the esteemed editor gives us the Green light.

BIKERNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MANNERS TRAINING– During one of her daily classes, a teacher trying to teach goodmanners, asked her students the following question: ‘Michael, if you were on a date having dinner with a nice younglady, how would you tell her that you have to go to the bathroom?’

Michael said, ‘Just a minute I have to go pee.’

The teacher responded by saying, ‘That would be rude andimpolite. What about you Sherman, how would you say it?’

Sherman said, ‘I am sorry, but I really need to go to thebathroom. I’ll be right back.’

‘That’s better, but it’s still not very nice to say the wordbathroom at the dinner table.’ And you, little Johnny, can you use your brain for once and showus your good manners?’

‘I would say: Darling, may I please be excused for a moment? Ihave to shake hands with a very dear friend of mine, whom I hope to introduce you to after dinner.’

The teacher fainted…

–from Rik

RAY WHEELER BRINGS W8LESS ROTORS AND BIKERNET TO DAYTONA–Ray Wheeler is setting up his W8Less display at Bruce Rossmeyers Destination Daytona. If you get a chance handle one off the rotors. They’ll blow your mind, they’re so light. No more squeaking!

Tell Ray “Hey” for me, in case I never leave a downtown bar.

Also look for the Bikernet banner at the Two-Wheelers shop in downtown Daytona.

GENO’S NEW PROJECT BIKE FOR HIS CLASSIC CAR MAGAZINE, CAR KULTURE DELUXE–Ol School Choppers in Miami and I am building my ’39 Knuck project “Morfene.”Here’s the tank paint from Robert Pradke attached-whattaytink?

I will send you full pics when it is done if you wantshould be very cool when its done

–Geno

KRYPTONITE CREATES “RIDING ESSENTIALS FOR WOMEN” CLASS– Jody Perewitz & Nicole Hoffman to Share Knowledge and Expertise with Women.

Canton, MA February 16, 2008 – Kryptonite, a brand in Ingersoll Rand’s Security Technologies Sector, announces the creation of a women’s only riding essentials class. Team Kryptonite members, Jody Perewitz and Nicole Hoffman will visit select shops sharing their extensive experience and knowledge with women riders who may be just starting out. Both women have years of experience riding and racing or building motorcycles. The series of classes will kick off in June at Perewitz Cycle Fabrications in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

“Kryptonite knows from both published reports and our own experiences on the road, that more women are riding motorcycles than ever before,” said Karen Rizzo, Director of Marketing. “We also understand that these women may be new to riding and have questions or need some advice that they might not want to ask of “the guys.” We have a solution for that with our accomplished women riders, Jody and Nicole, who will share their expertise, tips and general information with these women.”

Both Perewitz and Hoffman will lead the 1-2 hour class. They will talk about their backgrounds and educate the attendees about safety, simple maintenance, riding gear, resources available and security tips. The ladies will be treated to snacks, raffle prizes and receive a certificate at the completion of the event.

“This isn’t about just creating a pink product and hoping women buy it,” continued Rizzo. “We are offering women the chance to walk into a dealer for the first time and really learn about riding from women with invaluable experience.”

BOYD CODDINGTON PASSES–At 63.World renowned tuner and hot rod king Boyd Coddington died at 6:20 am this morning of as-yet-unknown medical causes. Coddington, founder of Boyds Wheels and designer of prize winning custom cars, had recently been twice hospitalized for an undisclosed medical condition.

Thought to be in recovery, rumors began circulating today about his untimely death. A spokesperson for Boyd Coddington’s Corporation has confirmed to Jalopnik that those rumors are true. The company will be releasing a statement later today.

2008 STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY EVENTS REQUEST–STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Rally Department has announced it will begin collecting event information for the upcoming 68th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

We invite any and all submissions of 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally events. Submitted event information should include the following: Event Name; Event Date; Event Time; Event Location. Due to space constraints only the event name, date, time and location can be included in the events listing. Other information submitted will not be included.

Events will be listed free of charge in the Official 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Schedule of Events Pocket Guide and on the Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally website www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Events can be submitted electronically to pepper@sturgismotorcyclerally.com, by telephone 605.720.0800 or fax 605.720.0801.

HOTTEST LOCATION IN DAYTONA–Just wanted to send out this flyer that talks about the Limp Nickie lot in Daytona. The flyer pretty much says it all, but just to sum up: the builders at the lot are Bareknuckle Choppers, Bling’s Cycles, Detroit Bros., Duane Ballard Leather, French Kiss Kustoms,Guilty Customs, Keino Cycles, Led Sled Customs, Lucky Charm Choppers, Rich Phillips Cycles, Street Smart Cycles and Sucker Punch Sally’s.

The Cycle Source bike show will take place on Friday March 7th 12-6 p.m., and will feature a Sucker Punch Sally’s Roller as the Grand Prize for Best of Show. There will also be a skateboard demo by Benji Galloway and the Bacon skate team on Weds March 5th 12-4, as well as throughout theweek.

–Ken Conte

MAJOR PINSTRIPING CONNECTION COVERED ON BIKERNET–Here is my “Kustom 2 Canvas” YouTube link… mission statement is in the bioarea.This is as far as Alan and I have gotten… This concept combined with theYouTube of AJ’s fine art is helpful explaining this project to others.

I have been filming AJ for a few years now, in addition to all the crazyplaces we end up… Car shows, drag strips, etc.http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=artofthehotrod

I am a painter/pinstriper also… Attached are a few of my recent paintprojects…

The basic info on the, 2002 Softail, Lucky Geisha Girl bike is:
Builder: Nial Andrews
South Side Cycles, Brooklyn
http://www.southsidenyc.com/
Owner: Jeff Blanchard
Lucky 13 Saloon, Brooklyn
Hand painted by: Carol Mittelsdorf
YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEHuiGgl1YI

Rat Out of Hell, front engine dragster
Builder/Driver/Owner: Kenny “Jitterbug” Capraun
Capraun Custom Chassis, Jackson, NJ
Painted by: Carol Mittelsdorf and Alan Johnson
YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnnLuSKu9O0

–Carol Mittelsdorf
Artist/Videographer/Journalist
Dedicated to Preserving the
Art of the Hot Rod
P.O. Box 1117
Church Street Station
New York, NY 10008
Cell: 917.763.1334
Email: carol@mittelsdorf.com
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/artofthehotrod

We are going to work with Carol on two Charity efforts, our Veterans’ efforts and efforts to promote and safeguard pinstriping art, in the near future.–Bandit

BIKENET WEEKLY TECH ADVICE–What to do with a spare Dodge Viper V10 engine.

–from Bob Clark

THE CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE QUESTION OF THE WEEK– Is this a bobber? No, the title of the issue is “Choppers Rule,” and I was asking if that bike fits the definition of a chopper. I think it does but some of the other guys think it’s closer to a bobber. I pointed out that in the traditional sense, since this was not done to a stock chassis, that the frame rake and stretch alone take it completely out of the bobber category.

Chris Callen
Editor Cycle Source Magazine

I responded that there’s nothing bobber about this Chopper. Bobbers have stock or stock configuration frames, stock front ends and bobbed stock fenders and tanks. Plus bobbers don’t have highbars. Lately there are a lot of bobber styled custom bikes that generally have stock configuration frames, stock length traditional front ends and bobbed custom sheet metal. And that’s how it’s written in the Code of the West.–Bandit

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Hey,

It’s pre-Daytona week and the rumors are flying. Daytona Vendor spot sales are down 40 percent, so maybe the traffic won’t be as harried, but the party action is just as fierce. There’s a party, display, grand opening, run or show every goddamn second.

I’m going to sneak in under the radar, check out new Pirelli Tires, go for a ride to the Keys, hide in Ernest Hemmingway’s basement, drink a lot of rum and touch her thigh for an entire day. Then I’ll slip back on a plane back to the other coast. Let’s hit the news:

This just in from Daytona:Friday morning I received a call from Rick Raus telling me the bad news. Chet Burozski died last night in his hotel room of natural causes. I met Chet in Vegas when he represented the new 360 Degree Brake folks. What a terrific, passionate guy. He was just about to start representing Bikernet. He will be sorely missed by folks who knew him.–Bandit

WILLIE G. DAVIDSON SUPPORTS PINSTRIPERS WITH ANNUAL CONVENTION–What a rush, and I’m going to try to cover the next convention for Bikernet readers. What a cool eye-candy weekend. I have tremendous respect for the talent and creativity involved in pinstriping. Bikernet is currently working with a Kurt in Holland to cover a Scandinavian pinstriping contest on some old school helmets.

We’ve also heard a rumor that someone out there is working very hard to see that pinstriping becomes an excepted art form capable of art museum quality exhibits. It’s sorta like some of the art from Tattoo artist finally reaching the stature of fine art. Look up Bob Roberts art. It’s amazing and he is still a member of the Galloping Goose MC and a renowned tattoo artist. We will bring you additional reports in the near future.

BIG DOG 2009 WOLF PREVIEW– Big Dog Motorcycles used the annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati to provide dealers with a ‘sneak peek’ of the first of the new models for its proposed 2009 model range. Big Dog’s Wolf is due for an official release in September of 2008. However, at the time of going to print the final specification has not yet been clarified.

What is known about the bike is that the frame will feature a single downtube fit with a radical swingarm design. The tire sizes will be 130/60R-23 front and 220/50R-20 rear. The narrower rear tire follows a trend which company founder and CEO, Sheldon Coleman, outlined at the company’s recent dealer presentation in California, and which has been set by this year’s Mutt, with its 250-section tire deviating from the company’s more normal fitment of a 300.

Motive power for the Wolf will be provided by an S&S 121ci X-Wedge, with electronic fuel injection, mated to a six-speed BDM Balance-Drive transmission.

The company says an extensive chrome package will be offered as standard and there will also be an optional highly-styled saddlebag.

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Tel: 316 267 9121
Fax: 316 267 2597
http://www.bigdogmotorcycles.com

We will also deliver a feature on the new special edition Mastiff in the next couple of weeks.–Wrench

BIKERNET MEDICAL MALE TESTING SERIES– 2. If you have a cat, you are a Flaaaaming homo. A cat is almost like a dog, But gay– it grooms itself constantly but never scratches itself, has a Delicate touch except when it uses its nails, and whines to be fed. And just Think about how you call a dog… ‘Killer, come here! I said get your ass over here, Killer!’ Now think about how you call a cat…

‘Bun-bun, come to daddy, snookums!’ Jeeezus, you’re fit to be framed, you’re so gay.

WILLIE G. SUPPORTS PINSTRIPERS–Okay, here we go and our Bikernet Pinstriping investigation unfolds. It’s . It’s run by Ray Drea the head stylist for Harley. Barry Quackenbush pin striper and Dave Jefferies who also paint are involved. They give a lifetime achievement award and Alan Johnson will be receiving it next year.

Willie G. Davidson actually works the crowd at the World of Wheels Show and is one of its biggest supporters. He is very approachable for this event and signs autographs and actually gets on the stage and works the crowd. 50-75 invitation-only stripers paint all weekend and hold 7 auctions for the pieces they create. 100% of the money goes to the Cancer Unit of the Milwaukee Children’s hospital. They average about $60,000.00 each year.

–Chet B.

BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK, TWIN CAM INNER CAM BEARING INSTALLER–Use this tool to press in the two inner cam bearings, JIMS No.8991K new cambearings. This tool has been designed to press from the letter side of theinner cam bearings, by putting all the pushing pressure to the very outerwall of bearing shell. Eliminating any damage to the bearings, cam andcases.

This tool will stop at the case and set the bearing depth to .023 to.028 below the case surface.

Use with JIMS Tool No.993 to removebearings. A must use for the longest bearing and cam life.

No.991 – Use on all T/C, 2006-present Dyna and 2007-present FL & FXST.

Suggested Retail Price $182.35

BIKERNET TECH ADVICE–A husband in his back yard is trying to fly a kite.

He throws the kite up in the air, the wind catches it for a few seconds, then it comes crashing back down to earth. He tries this a few more times with no success. All the while, his wife is watching from the kitchen window, muttering to herself how men need to be told how to do everything.

She opens the window and yells to her husband, “You need a piece of tail.”

The man turns with a confused look on his face and says, “Make up your mind! Last night, you told me to go fly a kite.”

–Geno

INSIDER DAYTONA REPORT FROM ROGUE– Orlando H-D is putting on plenty for motorcycle riders to do and continuing to draw people from Daytona Beach

Check out their web site http://www.orlandoharley.com/

There are also plenty of other places looking for the motorcycle money.

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

RONNIE’S BOARD TRACK CUSTOM–Hey guys- check this one out- I knew Ronny’s idea was going to be wild- but check this out….. is that some “bling” or what! Jump back!

U.S. Choppers
2039 S. Lyon St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-546-4699
Appointments Only Please
http://www.uschopper.com/

NEWS FROM B.U. (BIKERNET UNIVERSITY) MEDICAL RESEARCH–In a recent medical news brief, it was announced that many men who live in rainy, cold climates are showing symptoms of PMS. What, you ask, is male PMS? It’s PARKED MOTORCYCLE SYNDROME. Made perfect sense to me!

–Rodan

VERY RARE, VERY PERFECT 1931 BMW COMING TO THE CANTINA ANTIQUE DEPARTMENT–I’ll have the1931 BMW story for you in later today or by tomorrow.I hear you’re getting a 1902 Indian for your XXX birthday coming up next month. Mine too.

Remember in L.A. 60 is the new 35. and that’s official according to the L.A. Times.

–Paul

BIKERNET GIFT BOX ARRIVES JUST IN TIME– Just got done with my first long day of riding in 2008. Got home and there was my package of gifts from you and your team. Well, just wanted to say thanks, not only for the gift bag but for a great website too. Keep up the good work!

–Matt Holman
Iron Lightning, Inc.
Tulsa, OK 74133

PEREWITH “THE LOOK” POINT COVERS–There is little doubt that Dave Perewitz is and has been one of the most innovative and influential figures in the custom motorcycle industry since the late ’60s. Now you can highlight your scooter with The Master’s signature logo by fitting one of these sanitary engraved point covers.

Offered in 2 and 5 screw patterns for both EVO and TC machines the covers are precision machined from billet aluminum, engraved with the unmistakable PEREWITX “THE LOOK” logo and finished in flawless chrome.

As shown the covers retail for just $34.95. Perewitz also offers the covers a variety of powder coat colors or highlighted to match your bike’s finish.

Call direct to 508-697-3595 or visit the shop on the Web at www.perewitz.com

RALLY IN THE ALLEY NEEDS SPONSORS AND PROMO ITEMS–Hey Bandit,We are having a Rally in the Alley on April 26th here in little ole Sierra Vista, AZ. Want to know if you have anything we can give away to promote Bikernet.com or just to give as door prizes. This event is open to all makes of bikes so it will be a good way to introduce your new site (forgot the name since I ride a Harley). We should have around 200 bikes attending. Poker run, live music, food, and a bunch of Bros and biker chicks hanging around.

Stickers, decals, magazines, promotional items, t-shirts, or anything you have just lying around will be fine. If you can’t, totally understand.

–Rocky Boatman

FALCON MOTORCYCLE WEB LAUNCH–Amaryllis has spent the past few months building our website and I am very excited to direct you to link below:

http://www.falconmotorcycles.com

This also marks the official launch of Falcon Motorcycles LLC, so please spread the word.

–Ian Barry
ianpatrickbarry@mac.com

ANOTHER CROCKER CONNECTION IN SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA– Read the article on Crocker motorcycle today. There is a motorcycle museum not far from my place in Santa Maria CA. The town is called Solvang. They have bike museum there only open on the weekends. They have a black Crocker that is just badass. The attendant had no information on where the bike came from, it just showed up. Guess you can’t get much good help these days. They have a large collection of most every bike manufacturer.

Your Bikernet web site is great, it is so POLITICALLY INCORRECT, keep up the good work.

–Bill
billsiemer@yahoo.com

FLORIDA REPORT REVIEW–Just read Rogue’s article on ABATE of Florida. Very right on. Things are getting a little out of hand here in Florida and we aren’t getting any representation to speak of. I have been riding since 1969 and have been thru it.

In the early ’70s when I spent some time in so-cal, it was a simple matter to go to the DMV, take a short test and be on your way with a motorcycle license. Years later I am back in Florida and getting a drivers license after a number of years of suspension. I was never asked about needing or wanting a motorcycle endorsement.

Now, at the age of 56 and having ridden most of my adult life, I will have to go to school. Three years ago, I had a need for a commercial license. I read the hand-book, and practiced for a few days pulling a trailer with my brothers dump truck. I passed the written test at DMV. I was sent to a school to take the driving test. There are only three state run testing sites and none are close.

Passed the driving test first try and was given a Class A license. Ain’t that a kick. I have never driven a tractor-trailer but I get a license without going to school. Kind of pisses me off that I will have to be schooled to ride when I have been doing it for years.

Good luck at Maxton. Hope you put a hurt on Carl’s Speed Shop entry.

–Big Bill

DAYTONA FUSION PARTY, DON’T MISS IT!–— Tuesday evening, March 4th, at the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse/Dog House Saloon on the corner of Main and Wild Olive, the Motorcycle Industry will get together for a cause. Hosted by Paul Cox and Billy Lane, we will start partying at 8 p.m. with plenty of food, Budweiser, and a P.I.N.K. Vodka Bar.

The general public can get into this industry elite party by making a $50 (cash) per person at the door with all proceeds going to Soldiers’ Angels to help build a Convoy Support Center in Iraq.

We will also be doing a live fundraiser during the party to raise additional funds for Soldiers’ Angels.This party has been generously supported by P.I.N.K. Vodka, R&R Promotions, Baker Drivetrain, Sucker Punch Sally’s, Broward County Motorsport, Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse, The Doghouse Saloon and Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson.

Hope to see you there!

–Ken Conte, Rise Above Consulting
–Carrie Repp, R&R Promotions

MICHAEL LICHTER, FAMOUS PHOTOG, FINDS SOLDIER IN PHOTO IN IRAQ–Thanks for your help with my search for the Harley tattoo. I appreciate you putting it up on Bikernet, but now I have to tell you we found Gunnery Sergeant James Schmarje yesterday.

I personally spoke to him when he called me from Camp Fallujah in Iraq to say it was OK to use his photo. As I write, Harley-Davidson is going to press with that photo on the cover of their annual report and our subject is very happy.

–Michael Lichter Photography, LLC
Boulder, CO 80304 USA

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COMING UP QUICK IN TEXAS SCOOTER TIMES– 14th Annual -SPRING – SWAP MEET DALLAS & Motorcycle Rodeo- Sunday MARCH 9 Get ready for – BARGAINS – – BARGAINS – BARGAINS ! ………………..And A GOOD TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

At The Gigantic Historic LONGHORN BALLROOM

MOTORCYCLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES – New & Used ** T Shirts * Leather Goods at Springtime Prices!!* Jewelry & Junk**?You Can Probably Find What You?re Lookin? Fer CHEAP?*

MOTORCYCLE RODEO – Cash Prizes & Trophys – No Entry Fee *$100 to Win, Slow Race * $50 to Win, Weenie Bite*& More!!

MOTORCYCLE DYNO SHOOT-OUT – By Justin?s Cycle$250 CASH Guaranteed for Overall Highest HorsepowerTrophys for Best American V-Twin, Metric, Turbo-Nitrous$20 Entry Fee for 3 pulls – FULL THROTTLE FUN TIME!!!!!

MAKE SOME MONEY – YOURSELF !!

Got Some Motorcycle STUFF layin? around the Garage youdon?t need anymore and wouldn?t mind making a few bucksoff of ??? Rent a Booth at Swap Meet Dallas and then play – Let?s Make A Deal !! – Call for details & reservationsOR JUST ?SHOW UP? – For a FUN – Profitable SundaySome Folks Just BRING What They Want To TRADE OFF- It’s A SWAP MEET – FUN AND BARGAINS !!!

Show Hours: 10am-5pm
Admission: $8 Adults – $5 5-12 – Under 5 Free
Location: Longhorn Ballroom is located on the corner of Industrial Boulevard and Corinth. Take Industrial Blvd. Exit from I-30 or I-35 where they cross in downtown Dallas, go south 5 blocks & you’re there…

Info: www.texasscooter.com 254-687-9066 M-F 9am – 5pm (or so)

A MESSAGE FOR HAMSTERS AND ARLEN NESS–For those of you heading to Daytona for Bike Week, you’ll have a unique opportunity to recognize one of our own, Arlen Ness, and support the mission of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Arlen will be the guest of honor and “speaker” at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s 20th Annual Fundraising Breakfast on Friday, March 7th at the Hilton across from Ocean Center where Harley is based.

During the breakfast, Arlen will be interviewed on stage by custom builder Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles with the help of Easyriders editor Dave Nichols and photographer Michael Lichter. This breakfast is also the kick-off celebration for the Museum’s year-long Hall of Legends “Awesome-Ness” exhibition featuring Arlen, which will open in July, 2008.

For details on how you can attend the breakfast click here http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/events/breakfast/08/ness.asp.

–Michael
Michael Lichter Photography, LLC

LADIES DAY AT CHICAGOLAND’S BIGGEST, LITTLE H-D DEALER–Open 7 Days a Week: M-F: 9am – 8pm, Sat: 9am – 6pm, Sun: 10am – 5pm.Ladies Day at City Limits H-DSaturday, March 1, 20082pm – 5pm.

CALLING ALL LADIES!Join us for an afternoon of:
Pampering
Fun
Free Gifts
More Pampering
Free Beverages and Lunch!

Flo – our favorite Mary Kay Consultant-will guide us through a Make Over from Cleansers to Color!

First 30 women to RSVP for this FREE EVENT receive a Special Free Gift from Flo!

PLUS…Check out our City Limits Harley Co-ed Fashion Show, Wine Tasting and a demonstration by Margaret from the Pampered Chef!

RSVP Jo 847-348-6116 or to jog@citylimitshd.com

REMEMBER First 30 to RSVP receive a Special Free Gift!Events at City Limits H-D are always fun! We’ll Beat Any Bike Deal in Chicagoland!

–Chicagoland’sCity Limits Harley-Davidson
2200 N. Rand Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
888.400.HOG 1

HEY BIKERNET– I just got done reading Thursdays news I will say this, I started reading E.R. around 73/74. Bikernet is on par with that publication at that time frame. That is a good thing it is geared more towards the average H-D owner on a realistic budget as far as modifying a bike is concerned. The feature bikes and articles are well done and show the readers what trends and styles are in.

I like the street fighter idea and look forward to following the progress of the build. Time to mink oil my leathers.

— Art

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED–February, 2008 – for more information, contact Christine Paige Diers, (605) 347-2001 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame inductees for 2008.

Charlie St. Clair (Schultz), J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award – Charlie has been the Executive Director of the Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire for the last 16 years. During that time, he has worked to build and sustain working relationships between the big three national rallies – Sturgis, Laconia and Daytona. He is a long-time rider, participant in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and advocate for the collective rights of motorcyclists everywhere. Because of his continued efforts to build relationships with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Charlie has been awarded the J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award.

Kenny Price, Founder’s Award – Kenny Price started out at age 13 wanting to tweak a little more power from his 1956 Vespa. From those humble beginnings, Kenny has continued to introduce new and innovative products to support the motorcycle industry, at the same time growing his business, Samson Motorcycle Products, Inc. Kenny is a long-time enthusiastic supporter of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and currently has 13 classic and rare collectible motorcycles on display in the museum – earning him the 2008 Founder’s Award.

Becky Brown – Nearly 30 years ago, Becky Brown founded WOMEN IN THE WIND (W.I.T.W.), the International women’s motorcycle organization. The organization not only united women riders, but promoted a comfortable way for more women to get into riding. Brown has been portrayed in the film documentary “She Lives to Ride” by film maker Alice Stone.

Malcolm Smith – Malcolm is a pioneer of off-road motorcycling who gained fame for his accomplishments in the Baja 1000, and for his gold-medal winning rides in the International Six Day Enduro Competitions. Malcolm is also the star of the influential 1970s motorcycle movie On Any Sunday. This movie helped launch an explosion in the popularity of off-road motorcycling in America.

Cristine Sommer-Simmons – Cristine is a long-time motorcycle journalist who has written for a wide variety of motorcycling publications, co-founded Harley Women Magazine, and helped co-found the second chapter of Women in the Wind. Cristine is also a published author of a children’s book Patrick Wants to Ride and is currently working on a screenplay for an independent film about women motorcyclists.

Smiling Johnny Spiegelhoff – One of the original racers in the very first Black Hills Motor Classic in 1938, Spiegelhoff is credited by many as an important force in getting that first rally off to the right start. It was at Johnny’s insistence that the first race organizers sought and secured AMA sanctioning. Johnny then helped re-organize the racing program for the Sunday races that first year – adding races and events that more than doubled the excitement and racing program time for that Sunday.

The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast is scheduled on Wednesday, August 6 at 9:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish, SD.

Breakfast tickets are available for a $25.00 donation, tables of eight for $250.00. Tickets can be purchased through the Museum 605.347.2001 or on line www.sturgismuseum.com

STURGIS RIDER LIVE TALK SHOW HEADS TO EDITORS– Just saw your note to Charlie about the network interest in the show. I will be up at Charlie’s all weekend working on this with him. We will make this project top notch. I think this is so commercially viable! Thanks, for your efforts in getting this on the road for all of us. You make the perfect biker David Letterman!!!!!

–Bill “Press” Hayes
National Press & Publicity Officer
Boozefighters Motorcycle Club
Est. 1946
“The Original Wild Ones”

NEW TYPHOON CUSTOM WHEELS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–A Sweeping Design in Polished Chrome or Satin Black.

MILWAUKEE (Feb. 29, 2008) – The new Typhoon Custom Wheels from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories feature nine arching spokes that spin outward from the hub and blend seamlessly with the rim to add forward motion, even while the motorcycle is standing still. The flat-profile spokes and carved webs add visual intensity. These cast-aluminum wheels have undergone hundreds of hours of testing to meet the highest standards of performance and durability.

All Harley-Davidson wheels bear DOT and JWL markings, ensuring that they meet the requirements of those agencies. Available in polished chrome ($549) or satin black ($399) in a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear, the Typhoon wheels fit 2006-later Dyna models (except FXDWG and FXDF) and 2000-2007 FXSTD models. Requires separate purchase of model-specific wheel installation kit.

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.

IT’S PARTY TIME–I’ve got to blaze out of the headquarters across town for Tony M. Hamster Birthday Party. What could I get my brother he doesn’t already have? Hell, all Hamsters are rich right? Bullshit. Most are just hard working stiffs in the MC business. And you know how the MC biz is right now. Some are struggling.

So I made him a tool the guys at JIMS forgot to make. It’s a mudflap girl tool. Not just any mudflap girl tool, but a Western Mudflap Girl Tool. Maybe left-handed threads. What the hell. I’ll bet he doesn’t have one of these.

Then I gotta pack for Daytona. What’s the weather like down there? I need to check the Shovelhead over for the ride, so I’ll cut this short. But tomorrow I’m launching two features, Swedish show results from the master Horst and the next segment on the Lucky Devil project build, Root Beer. Adjustments had to be made to the drive line for alignment and we’ll show how the Rocky Boatman Valve-spring seat suspension was mounted. Then I may mount of set of new Knockout exhaust on Jeremiah’s bobber, if he shows up. Have a helluva weekend, and if you’re headed to Daytona, hopefully we’ll hook up.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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KNOCKOUT MOTORCYCLE COMPANY TAKES THE BOARDTRACK CONFIGURATION TO EXTREME–Did you see the Knockout Board Tracker on the home page. Incredible bike, but now Ralph is taking it to the next level and off he goes to Daytona with the Rat Rock.

Here’s a sneak preview. Don’t miss the Rat’s Hole Show March 6-9 in Daytona.

DOUG KEIM CREATIVE CYCLES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH COLONIAL H-D AND THE PRINCE– Doug Keim Creative Cycles is pleased to announce a partnership with Colonial Harley Davidson in Prince George Virginia to produce a Doug Keim Signature Series Harley Davidson Motorcycles available directly from the dealership.

These bikes will have factory warranties with full financing through the dealership. Each one will have its own unique personality. The engines remain completely stock and are fully EPA compliant.

The one common denominator is that each bike has at the very least a 200mm rear tire giving them all a ‘down and dirty’ appearance.

Please visit our websites for more information or contact Ron Childs at Colonial HD.

http://www.creativecycles.com
http://www.colonialhd.com

NAMZ HANDLEBAR EXTENSION HARNESSES– NAMZ has responded to customer requests and made handlebar extension harnesses which work with the Molex connectors on 2007 and up H-D models, after Harley changed from Deutsch connectors.

The switch extensions are available in four popular sizes, 4in, 8in, 12in and 15in for all 2007 – up models. NAMZ also offers extension kits for all factory models from 1996 to 2006. The American made kits come complete with OEM colored wire, installed male and female terminals and heat shrink tubing.

NAMZ CUSTOM CYCLE
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
Tel: 877 277 6269
Fax: 610 265 7188
E-mail: mailto:info@namzccp.com
http://www.namzccp.com

CALL TO SEND LETTERS, A MUST– Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters is requesting an amendment to allow the SAFETEA-LU Section 2010 Grant funds to be used to promote helmet use in a letter sent to President of Senate Dick Cheney and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. This is nothing more than a raid on a fund that was intended for motorcycle awareness and education.

Motorcyclists across the nation fought hard for many years to get this grant money and the outlines for it’s usage were hammered out and agreed upon.

Consider writing letters to your Senators and Representatives asking them to do the following:
1. Write Sec. Peters and request she withdraw her proposed amendment.
2. Speak with your legislators against this letter in an attempt to gather votes against this amendment if she does not withdraw it and it becomes a written bill.
This way, you will be educating (not legislating) and maybe we can kill this whole idea before it gains support.
Please take time to act on this very important issue and pass bit around to your Email list. If you don’t we lose over $300,000 in Funds for MC Safety and Awareness and end up with a helmet law.

–Nancy Peters
Secretary of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave S.E.
Washington, DC 20590

Rogue
Sturgis Freedom Fighters
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
http://www.bikerrogue.com

S&S ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF T-SERIES SERVICE MANUAL– LA CROSSE WI, (February 14, 2008) S&S Cycle is pleased to announce the release of another S&S Service Manual, this one focused on the T-Series engine.

Although the original three S&S Service Manuals were ground breaking products, there were a few flaws in them. The most obvious being they referred the technician to some of the S&S Instruction Sheets for information not supplied in the manual. This new manual has eliminated the need to research information elsewhere and gives the home or shop technician all the information they need in one package.

“The inclusion of the instruction sheet information added quite a bit of work to the normal service manual production routine,” said Howard Kelly, S&S Media and Advertising Supervisor. “It required a lot of time and effort from the Product Development and Training Departments to make this a comprehensive publication and it couldn’t have been done without all of their extra efforts-it is the best manual we have produced at this point” continued Kelly.

As found in the other S&S Service Manuals, the text is clear and direct, the photography is well lit and plentiful and the manual has a logical flow to it. The new S&S T-Series manual P/N 61-1002 will take a technician through the complete servicing of an S&S T124 or T124V, with extra information on the S&S oil pump and VFI (Variable Fuel Injection).

“This manual seemed to drag on forever in comparison to the first three, but in the end all the extra effort was worth it. This is just the tool that any technician would want at his side when working on an S&S T-Series engine,” said Charlie Hadayia, S&S Senior Race and Customer Support Manager.

More information on all S&S service manuals, engines, high performance components and apparel is available at your local S&S dealer or at

BIKERNET TRAVEL ADVICE–A man boarded an airplane in New Orleans with a box of frozen crab. A female crew member took the box and promised to put it in the Crew’s’ refrigerator, which she did. The man firmly advised her that he was holding her personally Responsible for the crabs staying frozen, and proceeded to rant At her about what would happen if she let them thaw out.

She was annoyed by his behavior.

Shortly before landing in New York, she announced over the intercom To the entire cabin, “Would the gentleman who gave me the crabs in New Orleans, please raise your hand?”

Not one hand went up..so she took them home and ate them herself.

–Nick Roberts

NEW PANHEAD FROM THE SHOP IN MINNESOTA– Here are some pictures of a custom 65 Panhead that we are buttoning up. I will get you some more pics of the finished product later.

–Jon Fox
Fabricator
The Shop
815 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-333-0223

IT’S PARTY TIME–I need to jump in the shower and peel to my son’s birthday party. We have a series of killer bike features headed your way, plus road stories, two complete bike builds and fiction. Oh, and two girl features are being written by the Humble Johnny White in Texas.

We’re hoping to work with Iron Horse Trikes on a trike build with a concept drawing by Chris Kallas. This should be a kick. I’m going to roll out and visit Derringer Motorcycles tomorrow. I’ll report back. I know there’s more, but I want to end on a couple of positive notes. Ducati North America reported increased sales in 2007, passing the 10,000 mark for the first time. J.D. Power and Associates released overall satisfaction findings with motorcycle ownership. It has increased significantly over the last five years. This applies to new bike ownership and not 40-year-old Panheads. So life is good on this wild little planet. This info came from Motorcycle Consumer New for March. They’re first color issue ever. Congrats!

There’s something going on every weekend and that’s the reason so many regional motorcycle magazines have sprouted across the country. So ride goddamnit. Celebrate life and touch a woman. They drive me crazy.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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CHRIS KALLAS DISCOVERS BANDIT’S FIRST H-D–At least the ad.”Here’s an ad I came across that might kindle some fond memories,” Chris said, “since I know you had a gold ’69 sporty. Cool bike in a cool rare color.”

Actually that was my first H-D in 1969, but it was a metallic chocolate brown. Someday I’ll find another one.–Bandit

BUELL ANNOUNCES 2008 INSIDE PASS TRACK DAY SCHEDULE– 10-stop schedule features on-track test rides of all-new 1125R. East Troy, Wis. (February 15, 2008) – Buell Motorcycle Company today announced the 2008 Inside Pass track day schedule, with stops at 10 of the nation’s finest race tracks.

Beginning its second full season, the Inside Pass program starts March 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway and concludes Nov. 17 at Northern California’s Infineon Raceway, with coast-to-coast stops in between featuring premier facilities such as Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Road America, Barber Motorsports Park, Virginia International Raceway, and more.

With limited enrollment, catered lunches, and free gifts including a T-shirt and knee pucks for all participants, Inside Pass is the premier track day experience for Buell enthusiasts and owners of all brands of motorcycles. Inside Pass also offers the unique opportunity to test the company’s products in a track environment through the Inside Pass Demo program, including the Lightning XB12Ss, Firebolt XB12R and the all-new 1125R.

Complete 2008 Inside Pass schedule:
March 10: Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL
April 22: Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds, AL May 19: Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA
June 10: Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
September 3: Mid-Ohio, Lexington, OH
September 23: Eagles Canyon Raceway, Decatur, TX
October 2: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, NV
October 12: New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ
November 3: Willow Springs International Motorsports Park, Rosamond, CA
November 17: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA

Dates and locations are subject to change. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details and to register, visit buell.com.

HOME TECH TIP FROM BIKERNET–A man wakes up in the hospital, bandaged from head to foot. The doctor comes in and says, ‘Ah, I see you’ve regained consciousness. Now, you probably won’t remember, but you were in a pile-up on the freeway. You’re going to be okay, you’ll walk again and everything, but….. something happened. I’m trying to break this gently, but the fact is, your willy was chopped off in the wreck, and we were unable to find it.’

The man groans, but the doctor goes on, ‘You’ve got $9000 in insurance compensation coming to you, and we have the technology now to build you a new willy that will work as well as your old one did – better in fact! But the thing is, it doesn’t come cheap. It’s $1000 an inch.’

The man perks up at this.

‘So,’ the doctor says, ‘it’s for you to decide how many inches you want. But it’s something you’d better discuss with your wife. I mean, if you had a five inch one before, and you decide to go for a nine incher, she might be a bit put out. But if you had a nine inch one before, and you decide only to invest in a five incher this time, she might be disappointed. So it’s important that she plays a role in helping you make the decision.’

The man agrees to talk with his wife. The doctor comes back the next day.’So,’ says the doctor, ‘have you spoken with your wife?’

‘I have,’ says the man.

‘And has she helped you in making the decision?’

‘She has,’ says the man.

‘And what is it?’ asks the doctor.

‘We’re getting a new kitchen.’

–from Rev Carlr

TRASK EFI SPORTSTER TURBO–TRASK Performance now has bolt-on turbo kits available for H-D’s Sportster. The kits are designed specifically for use on 2007 and 2008 EFI equipped Sportsters.

The complete kits are said to be easy to fit for any competent H-D mechanic and produce a claimed 113.3bhp at 6200rpm with 110ft lbs torque from an otherwise stock 2007, 1200R.

Each kit is supplied with a highly modified Garrett GT Series turbocharger, billet plenum with built-in velocity stack, billet breathers, ceramic or chrome pipes, hi-flow injectors and a high performance clutch spring.

TRASK PERFORMANCE
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Tel: 623 879 8488
Fax: 623 879 8470
E-mail:
mailto:info@turboyourharley.com
http://www.turboyourharley.com

HOOKER LOOKING FOR BUILDERS USING THEIR PIPES–Will give free Hooker t-shirt to anyone who sends us shots of Hooker pipes on their bike. Hooker Headers is looking for pictures of their pipes on bikes to put on their website. Everyone who sends in a picture will get a free Hooker t-shirt! You can send pictures to –Bill Tichenor
Holley Performance Products
billtichenor@holley.com>

ROLAND SANDS DESIGNS UNVEILS “DIESEL” WHEEL DESIGN FOR 2008– October 26, 2007 (La Palma, Calif.) – The team at Roland Sands Design continues to revolutionize what a billet motorcycle wheel can be with their new design the “Diesel.” New for 2008, the Diesel wheel is available in RSD’s exclusive Contrast Cut finish and for the first time, a brilliant chrome finish. With numerous wheel design awards under Roland’s belt as well as a 250GP Road Racing Championship, he designed the Diesel to perform as good as it looks.

The rolled rim lip is new for 2008 and features CNC-machined speed dots along the rim, a look that is completely unique to RSD. The seven spokes are both lightweight and strong, flowing smoothly into the detailed rim lip. Like all the RSD wheels, the matching brake rotor and pulley are available for each design and built in every size imaginable for your V-Twin.

Sportbike owners can get their Diesel wheels, featuring the new and improved Performance Machine Cush drive.

The RSD wheel line is manufactured by industry pioneer Performance Machine and is available now through your local Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited dealer.

Visit www.rolandsands.com for more information and to see the complete line up of RSD product.

BIKERNET ANTIQUE REPORTS– Got a hold of some old ER mags from the ’70s; this blew me away, rigid frames $189.00 , oil coolers $12.50 , primo belt drives $195.00.

I say fuck the Assalt Weapan you need to start working on a time machine!!!

–Ron
–Texas

AD BOIVIN OPENS UP THE SNOW BIKE MARKET WITH THE EXPLORER– From the World Leader SnowBike Manufacturer and inventor of the Snow Hawk, AD Boivin presents its new product, the EXPLORER.

“The EXPLORER is the result of 10 years of our SnowBike expertise,” says President Denis Boivin. “It’s time for the Powersports community to really discover the SnowBike Sport. All owners of Motocross, Enduro and Supermoto bikes have now the opportunity to discover this unique dimension to ride a bike on snow. This product also answers the many requests we have for an intermediate vehicle between the Junior series and the big bore 800cc,” says Mr. Boivin.

This totally new and innovative All Terrain / All season system is a fully adjustable system that fits almost any brand of motocross, enduro and supermoto motorcycles.

The TAS (Twin Axis Ski) is a copy of the extraordinary Snow Hawk ski. Its ability to stay on the ground while the bike is leaning gives increased stability on hard packed snow.

Quick release pins allow the track to move from the front to the back of the bike within seconds.The WTA (Weight Transfer Adjustment) will give total freedom to the rider by adjusting the track according to the riding conditions. This versatility is unequal in the industry.

Another exclusive device on the EXPLORER is the TAA (Track Attack Angle). This adjustment is allowed by a slotted front ski adaptor which permits to raise the front of the bike up to 4 inches. By adjusting the height, the attack angle of the track will vary and give an optimal traction in any conditions.

On top of being fully adjustable, light, all terrain and all season, the EXPLORER keeps the original parts of the motorcycle. By leaving the swing arm, the brake, the disk brake and the shock absorber in place, the EXPLORER is easy to install and adds an average of only 30 pounds to the original weight of the bike.

After the Snow Hawk and the ZX2 Composite Suspension, AD Boivin is once again coming up with a high quality, nicely designed and efficient product. See your local dealer for more infos and order yours. For videos and pictures visit www.adboivin.com .

FORGE-TEC INTRODUCES A NEW 3D WHEEL RATCHET– Oxnard, CA- Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels and Accessories announced today the introduction of the Ratchet, a new 3D wheel designed exclusively for their FHO Program?For Harleys Only. The Ratchet is available in all popular sizes and applications (’84-’08?including ABS equipped models) and has matching rotors and pulleys. Harley dealers can also buy any one of Forge-Tec’s 13 other wheel designs, but these can also be found at other types of bike shops. No FHO wheels will be found at a dealership except Harley-Davidson stores.

All FHO wheels will be kept in stock at Forge-Tec’s warehouse (only in the most popular sizes) and dealers orders will be shipped in record time?No more waiting 12-16 weeks for a set of wheels! These wheels are available in black powder coated, show polished, luxurious chrome and new for ’08, all styles (except the Legacy and the Nomad) will be available in our Midnight Series?black anodized finish combined with classic machining gives these wheels a totally “badass” look.

All processes are completed in-house, utilizing only state-of-the-art equipment and highly sophisticated process technologies. All Forge-Tec wheels are rotary forged utilizing one of their proprietary forge presses using only “virgin” aircraft grade 6061 aluminum?.there’s no recycled aluminum in their products.

All wheels go out shipped with the rotors and pulley attached and torqued to OEM specs which eliminates a lot of guess work at the dealer level and ensures that wheels arrive to their customers in perfect condition.

For further information on complete wheels, please contact Forge-Tec Motorcycle directly at 888-367-4385. Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels and Accessories, 950 Richmond Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030. Dealer inquiries invited!

WEEKLY BIKERNET PHOTO ART EXHIBIT– Hitting the highway – 10 days until Daytona

Live it up,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:whiplash@photo.net

HOMEWARD BOUND SPECIAL OPS SOLDIER REWARDS HIMSELF WITH CUSTOM BUILT CHOPPER– The sudden clamor of two inbound HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters cut short Ash Spurlin and his squad’s hushed conversations. Spurlin, a Special Ops Squad Leader with the US Army, ordered his men to start their final gear check and to form a circle of security around the landing zone. Once the area was secured, Spurlin marked their position with an infrared strobe. The Blackhawk’s landed easily. Within 60 seconds, both helicopters and men were airborne.

No lights, no talking, just his own thoughts to deal with for the next fifteen minutes of flight. With the side doors open, the cool Afghan air was a nice break from the stifling heat on the ground. Spurlin positioned himself with his legs hanging out the side door of the Blackhawk and used his night vision goggles to scan the area below for possible hostile fire. The wind pushing against his helmet and moving his pant legs only reminded him of riding his Road King back home in California. No lights, no talking, just thoughts of cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway. No sweaty body armor, or M4 rifle, just a t-shirt, boots and his favorite jeans. Instead of the heinous helicopter engine, it was a V-Twin roaring. Right then Spurlin knew that while he couldn’t control when he would return home, he could still make plans for what he would do once there. He would ride his newest custom built chopper!

As his helicopter touched down on the rooftop of a Taliban stronghold, all six men looked at one another, each knowing what the other was thinking, but no one saying a word. Within seconds the men are out, the helicopters are gone, and so are the thoughts of grabbing that V-twins throttle. Anyway, this is a different type of adrenaline rush. The mission completed, Spurlin debriefs his superiors, eats and logs onto his Yahoo account. He is intent on finding from friends in the industry who they’d recommend for his next build. That’s how he found Guilty Customs and Errant, his next and third custom motorcycle.

Errant, part of Guilty Customs “Last Chance” line, caught Spurlin’s attention with its 70’s dragster styled influences. Spurlin comments about his decision to have his next chopper built by Guilty Customs: “Since I had two bobber styled bikes that were similar in looks, I wanted something different, but dependable and affordable. One of my friends told me about Guilty Customs so I called and spoke with Cj. We talked for about an hour. I didn’t feel like it was a business call, which is when I knew 100 percent, this company was the kind of business I’d always heard my father and grandfather talk about. Not cookie cutter $65,000 choppers or assembly line bikes, but actual one-on-one discussions about my next bike.””Having the opportunity to build a bike for Ash is an honor. We are extremely proud that he will be riding a Guilty chopper” says CJ Hanlon, owner of Guilty Customs. “Each time we speak with Ash, either before or after a mission, it poignantly reminds us of the sacrifices these soldiers (and their families) are making to defend our country. Even the companies that supply our parts have a unique interest in this build. Everyone wants to make this bike really special for Ash.”

Spurlin and Hanlon have even started talks about a cross-country ride to raise monies for the widows and families of soldiers killed in battle. It gives us one more reason to want to see this soldier return safely home.

Guilty Customs, LLC (www.guiltycustoms.com) is a custom motorcycle company that is quickly establishing itself in the custom chopper industry by bringing to the public innovative, dependable and affordable custom motorcycles and parts.

RARE ANTIQUES TO BE FEATURED IN AMERICAN IRON AND ON BIKERNET IN THE FUTURE–That’s a ’22 Cleveland. We have a Pierce single from the teens and a 1931 BMW exclusive for Bikernet. All are incredible restorations.

BIKERNET.COM FAMILY COUNSELOR DISCUSSES PREGNANCY–An 18 year-old girl tells her Mum that she has missed her period for two months.Very worried, the mother goes to the Chemist and buys a pregnancy kit. The test result shows that the girl is pregnant.Shouting, cursing, crying, the mother says, “Who was the pig that did this to you? I want to know!”

The girl picks up the phone and makes a call. Half an hour later a Ferrari stops in front of their house; a mature and distinguished man with grey hair and impeccably dressed in an Armani suit steps out of the Ferrari and enters the house.

He sits in the living room with the father, mother, and the girl and tells them:”Good morning, your daughter has informed me of the problem. I can’t marry her because of my personal family situation but I’ll take charge.I will pay all costs and provide for your daughter for the rest of her life.Additionally, if a girl is born I will bequeath her 2 retail stores, a townhouse, a beachfront villa and a ?2,000,000 bank account.

If a boy is born, my legacy will be a couple of factories and a ?4,000,000 bank account. If twins, they will receive a factory and ?2,000,000 each.

However, if there is a miscarriage, I’m not really sure what to do. What do you suggest?”

At this point, the girls father, who had remained silent, places a hand firmly on the man’s shoulder and tells him, “You screw her again.”

–from Rev CarlR

BIKERNETMETRIC 2ND WEEKLY NEWS IS UP–The crew is working tirelessly to bring you all the news from the Metric Cruiser Market. This is just the second week and we’re learning.

Bob Osias
Publisher
BikernetMetric.com
Metric Thunder
Motorcycle Parts & Accessories
(714) 744-8900
www.metricthunder.com
Thunderbob@bikernetmetric.com

THE WEDDING TEST– I was a very happy man. My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. There was only one little thing bothering me…It was her beautiful younger sister. My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two, wore very tight miniskirts, and generally was bra-less. It had to be deliberate.

One day her “little” sister called and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations. She was alone when I arrived, and she whispered to me that she had feelings and desires for me that she couldn’t overcome. She told me that she wanted me just once before I got married and committed my life to her sister.

Well, I was in total shock, and couldn’t say a word. She said, “I’m going upstairs to my bedroom, and if you want one last wild fling, just come up and get me.” I was stunned and frozen in shock as I watched her go up the stairs. I stood there for a moment, then turned and made a beeline straight to the front door. I opened the door, and headed straight towards my car.

Lo and behold, my entire future family was standing outside, all clapping! With tears in his eyes, my father-in-law hugged me and said, “We are very happy that you have passed our little test. We couldn’t ask for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family.” And the moral of this story is:

Always keep your condoms in your car.

–Jay

THE CROCKER NAME WILL SURVIVE TO RIDE AGAIN– I will be in L.A on Feb 28 to look at a possible new location for Crocker and hope to get up to the “Legend of the Motorcycle” in Half Moon Bay.

–Michael

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BREW DUDE SCORES IN COLUMBUS–Well, we went to the Columbus Easyrider Show to compete and enjoy some time with friends. The show had several bikes I have never seen and attendance was great! Met several from Bikernet and the Easyriders Forum board. The bike received a 1st in class, which I was thrilled. Later, they had the 5 2008 Easyriders VQ Awards. When they came to Old School Builder of the Year I was listening who received it. When they called out my name I knew I misheard and then my pic flashed up on the screen and was dazed. Still am! I also saw banners and on the screen several times Bikernet.com as a sponsor. I want to say THANKS to all the Easyrider Staff and for the comments and e-mails we have received.

I want to Thank all that helped me this last year:
Duane Ballard for a very fine seat.
Fabkevin for a custom seat hinge
Metzeler for tires.
Cycle Electric
Kutty at Hippy Killer for some sweet pegs and kicker
Sucker Punch Sally for oil tank
Dan and Doug Hicks for engine tech help

Thanks everyone!!!

–Steve -brewdude

Bad Ass, Steve! Congratulations! It is finally happening, my favorite builders are finally becoming “industry vogue” and the industry is catching up with what I always believed to be.

I am very happy for you, you deserve it.

–Colleen
colleen@digitalmagicbigshots.com

BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK, LATE MODEL T/C CASE SPLITTER TOOL–Use this tool to break the case sealant by pushing apart both case halves.Bolt this tool to the primary mounting holes with supplied hardware. Handthread-in pushing screw (do not use impact tools). Flywheels will be pushedfrom the left case.

No.995 – Use on Twin Cam, 2006 to present Dyna and 2007 FL & FXST.

Suggested Retail: $248.45

SASHA PUBLISHES HER SECOND BOOK–My next book comes out July 2008 by Motorbooks International, FYI. It’s very fun, spiritual, quirky – “Chrome Cowgirl’s Guide to the Motorcycle Life” and I’ll be sending you some press information about it. As well, hopefully I’ll learn soon if my fiction book was accepted by Red Dress Ink!

Been recording my debut album with some outstanding musicians here in Nashville. www.myspace.com/motoroadeo is where you can hear some of the working mixes. The name of the band is Motoroadeo MC (MC standing for music/motorcycle club). We’re in the thick of it now. I have an entire vision for this. Always, the gratitude goes back to you, your early believe in my blossoming desire to take my art and express my passion for riding. Truly it is AMAZING to have such encouragement early on…now, it’s ten years later since we first spoke and I’ve accomplished so very much.

Just wanted to give you an update.

–Sasha
http://www.bikerlady.com
http://downtheroadapeace.blogspot.com/2008/02/miss-sturgis-2008-vote-for-me.html>MISS STURGIS 2008 – Vote for me!

WILDWIND LAUNCHES NEW TOURS OF THE SOUTHWEST, LEADING RIDES TO BURNING MAN FESTIVAL AND TOMBSTONE–SEDONA, AZ-WildWind Motorcycle Tours has announced its latest ride of the red rock wonderlands, national monuments, secret canyons and hidden treasures of the great Southwest. This May, the operator will lead the Ride Around The Maypole tour, a special guided program of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell, Canyonlands and Arches national parks, Monument Valley, and Canyon de Chelly, among other fantastic destinations, from its base in Sedona, AZ.

Clients can use their own bike, ride as passenger with one of WildWind’s professional tour guides, or a rental bike will be provided. The seven day/six-night Ride Around The Maypole tour kicks off from Sedona May 21 with a ride up spectacular Oak Creek Canyon, returning to Sedona May 27.

The 1,225-mile tour will stop to experience some of the Southwest’s off-the-ridden-road hidden treasures. Participants will be treated to some of the most scenic, soul-shaking roads in the world, ancient Indian ruins, spectacular canyons, old trading posts and much more of this timeless land that was once at the bottom of the sea. Winding back through the great Navajo Reservation, the tour concludes where it began, amid the erosion-sculptured rocks, clear creeks and spiritual vortices of Sedona.

Meanwhile, WildWind will lead a unique tour to the Burning Man Festival, held annually on a playa in the Nevada desert August 25 to September 1. Sturgis should be this much fun. Burning Man can only be described a once-in-a-lifetime, must-see-to-be-believed event, a mix of Halloween, Woodstock and the most captivating and intoxicating, clothes-optional interactive arts festival imaginable (visit www.burningman.com for event pictures and information). Space is limited on WildWind’s Return to Burning Man program.

“The Town to tough to die,” Tombstone, AZ, has been added to the WildWind experience as part of its southern Arizona Good Guys and Gunslingers tour, visiting the Wild West’s bawdiest saloons, brothels and bad guy haunts, as well as the spectacular scenery of Chiricahua National Monument, Patagonia and others. Wyatt Earp has got nothing on us.

Tours vary in duration and price. For reservations and more information about these fully guided programs, call WildWind Motorcycle Tours at 602-690-2864; visit www.WildWindMCTours.com

RENEGADE WHEEL UPDATE–Over the last few years, Renegade has been riding on the cutting edge of custom wheel design and the CHEYENNE, SCOTTSDALE, RIO, DALLAS, SEDONA and ASPEN are prime examples of their foresight and ingenuity. Nothing short of a rolling piece of art, these unique rims are real crowd stoppers with their three dimensional cut and striking appearance. As with all All Renegade wheels are precision machined from a single block of the highest grade billet aluminum. Each wheel is then polished to a mirror finish and dipped in brilliant, extremely durable show quality chrome.

All Wheels are shipped complete with applicable hubs and bearings and are available in diameters from 16″-23″ and widths from 2.25″ to 14″.

Pricing starts at just $1150.00 and you’ll get a Lifetime Structural Warrantee!

For complete details and interactive fitment chart, check out www.renegadewheels.com or call direct to 714-998-7241

We ran Renegade Wheels on our Assalt Weapan for a World Record. We are about to start a touring Pro Street Rubbermounted project using Renegade Rio Wheels for a warrior theme. These wheels are top of the line.–Wrench

BIKERNET ENGLISH SEMINAR–The difference between a bitch and a ho. A ho will have sex with everyone at the party. A bitch will have sex with everyone at the party but you !!!

–Ron
Texas

PRO-BILLET FORKS FROM PRO-ONE– PRO-ONE offers one of the largest selections of custom front ends and components on the market. Available with fit with the popular MILLENNIUM trees shown here, they provide custom builders with the very finest in contemporary styling and road performance. PRO-ONE forks feature hard chromed 41mm tubes in popular lengths, PRO-ONE chrome and black billet lower legs, custom flush mount axle, handlebar damper kit and all necessary hardware.

These exclusive forks are available in a variety of styles. PRO-ONE front ends are set-up for single disc applications and are easily converted for duals with the use of a PRO-ONE dual disc conversion kit.

PRO-ONE also offers their own universal fork stop and internal lock kits and tube and internal fork components.

Pricing starts at just $799.00. For complete details check them out on the Web at www.pro-one.com or call 800-884-4173.

BIKERNET SOUTH AFRICAN CORRESPONDENT CHECKS IN–Hey old sage, How are you doin?. I haven’t been buggin you because I’ve been away on vacation. Went to the east coast of the country to get away from my life. I never really thought about work much until I would hear the familiar sound of a V- twin echoing off the buildings at two in the morning. One knows instinctively where the rider has been. You also hope he gets home safely and doesn’t feel too bad in the morning.

Man, I envy the dudes who ride down the coast roads and I wish I had had a bike down there. One morning I went looking for an old fishing buddy Sidney (Ex Navy diver who got the bends when going back to save a fellow diver in trouble. He’s damaged and drinks too much. but I love the dude like a brother) who drifts from one construction site to the next doing most anything they tell him to. I could not find him. but I met a very interesting dude who hails from your neck of the woods. Henry came to South Africa ten years ago on vacation and someone suggested Margate which is a cool town on the east coast. He never left and is now one of the top property developers in the area.

When I asked why he chose to live here he said that the only difference between Margate and the Ventura, California, area was that everything is ten times cheaper and we all drive on the wrong side of the road otherwise they are the same. Go figure. I feel less bad about living here, but damn I HAVE to relocate to the coast. The riding is excellent and gas is cheap. I’m thinking about inviting some of my e-mail buddies to come over to escape the winter over there. When my bikes are done there are a few dudes in the States I’m definitely going to convince to make the trip.

A lot of guys from the US have been very good to me, sending me parts and stuff at no cost at all, which I really appreciate. Who said bikers are bad dudes?

I just had a look at Ralph’s board tracker. This guy makes me want to give up what I’m doing and try something else. Geez, he’s going to make some serious waves and send a lot of builders scurrying for cover. It’s perfect. I thought the red bobber he did for the giveaway was the business but now fu?.He finished 26th in that AMD show? Who was judging, the blind?

I’ve bent your ear for too long and I’m going to look at the wheels and sprotor caliper I just received from John Koster at Scooters in Florida. He’s the only dude I know who gives service, good prices, quality and most of all the correct parts. Thank God for the internet and sites like Bikernet and Club Chopper. Without you guys I would be nowhere.

–Mikey
South Africa

ANOTHER BUILDERS’ BREADFAST DAYTONA REMINDER–Just a quick reminder about the 2nd Annual Builders Breakfast taking place TUESDAY, MARCH 4th at Destination Daytona.

Tuesday, March 4th
8AM Builders Arrive
8:45AM Group Shot
9AM Ticket Holder enter and auction starts

HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION FOR HONORS AT DONNIE SMITH CUSTOM BIKE SHOW MARCH 27-28TH–We brought you Kevin Baas’ report on his Knucklehead build last week, but didn’t have shots of the actual bike. Don’t miss the Donnie Smith Show in Minneapolis. They shut the door at 200 entrants and I believe five High Schools compete in this competition.

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK ROADHOUSE HITS DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2008–HOLLYWOOD, FLA – February xx, 2008 – The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse is the place to party during Bike Week at Daytona Beach. Again this year the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will be located on Main Street, housed inside the Dog House Saloon where the rock ‘n roll never stops.

The Daytona Roadhouse features four premier motorcycle builders: Billy Lane of Choppers, Inc.; Paul Cox of Paul Cox Industries; Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles; and the debut of Love Hate Choppers, featuring Ami James of Miami Ink and Marlowe B of Marlowe B Customs. Each builder will be on hand throughout the week, interacting with the public and talking about the bikes they have on display.

Every day there’s something new at the Roadhouse. The 1st, 2nd, 7th and 8th will feature the H2Ocean Art Fusion Experiment – three tattoo artists creating live, one-of-a-kind tattoo art on canvas that will be auctioned for charity. Because no Bike Week would be complete without a tattoo contest, Ami James will host Art of the Tattoo, a tattoo contest featuring the best skin art in Daytona. Lastly, all week long the Roadhouse will feature The Hard Rock Wall of Fame, a gigantic display of the work by world-renowned photographer Michael Lichter.

Another huge feature for the Hard Rock is the filming of the hottest new cable bike show, “The Next Great American Builder,” hosted by Billy Lane and Paul Cox. Right now, amateur bike builders can apply to be on the show at http://www.greatamericanbuilder.tv and 13 will be selected to live and work together for about three months in New Orleans. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the filming and apply to be The Next Great American Builder.

As always, great live entertainment and hot girls will abound. Wednesday night features live music from the raucous Nashville country band, Confederate Railroad. The P.I.N.K. Vodka Bikini Contest kicks off on the 1st, with two more contests on the 4th, and 7th, with celebrity Hard Rock judges. In addition to the Bikini Contests, every day at the Hard Rock showcases the Hog Wild Dancers, the hottest bartenders, and the Hard Rock girls.

On Tuesday, March 4th the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will host Biker Fusion, where the motorcycle industry comes together for a cause. The purpose of this invitation-only party is to raise money and support for Soldiers’ Angels is a non-profit 501C3, dedicated to providing comfort and care to our soldiers and their families. This events proceeds will go to fund a Convoy Support Center in Iraq. The general public can purchase tickets to this event for $50/ticket. Confirmed hosts for this party are Billy Lane and Paul Cox. Other top name builders including Russell Mitchell, Marlowe B, Kim Suter, Eddie Trotta, Donny Loos, Jeff Cochran, Scott Webster, Cyril Huze, and Russell Marlowe will be attending. Supporting those who fight for our right to be free is just one simple way to show our appreciation. This event is sponsored by Baker Drivetrain, P.I.N.K. Vodka, Sucker Punch Sally’s, Broward Motorsports Daytona Harley-Davidson and is hosted by R&R Promotions, Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse and The Dog House Saloon.

Title sponsor of the Roadhouse, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a destination for rock n’ rollers from across the nation to discover their rock n’ roll dreams. The 86-acre resort in Hollywood, Florida, located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale is pure paradise, featuring a colossal 130,000 sq. ft. casino, a lush 4-acre lagoon tropical pool area, a legendary Hard Rock Caf?, sensational European-style spa and fitness center, and the famous Hard Rock Live concert hall. Seminole Paradise, South Florida’s newest entertainment destination for savvy shopping, delicious dining and explosive entertainment offers a little something for everyone, both day and night.

LEROY-THOMPSON CHOPPERS AND PROCHARGER UNVEIL TRENDKILL AT V-TWIN EXPO– Scott Webster of Leroy-Thompson Choppers and ProCharger collaborated on a brand new bike named Trendkill which was recently unveiled to a packed house at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. The motorcycle has a similar look to their Biker Build-Off winner, Ethyl, which also caused a stir when it came on the scene.

Scott Webster, owner of Leroy-Thompson, has a reputation for creating some of the most sleek and unique choppers in the industry, and Trendkill is no exception. The bold design features a Leroy-Thompson custom Ethyl frame, Brembo brakes and Lazer Star lights, along with a 124″ ProCharged S&S motor that produces 180 hp. “Trendkill is going to take the market by storm. I’m psyched that we got ProCharger involved and the result is another great bike that we are proud to have the Leroy-Thompson name on,” Webster said.

The never before seen Trendkill unveiling was a critically acclaimed event at the Expo.Walt Sipp, V-Twin Product Manager of ProCharger said, “We previously worked with Scott on a Bagger project so our expectations were very high, I have to say the results turned out even better than I expected with the Trendkill.”

ProCharger Super Chargers increase the percentage of horsepower your engine produces, adding to the overall performance of the engine. They are located at 14801 W. 114th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66215, and can be reached Mon-Fri 9a-5p Central at 913.338.2886, or anytime online at www.procharger.com.

Leroy-Thompson Choppers is the brainchild of Scott Webster and is located just outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Leroy-Thompson Choppers specializes in handcrafted motorcycles and custom parts, and has been featured in the book The Art of the Bobber, as well as magazines such as Barnett’s, Cycle Source, Freeway, Hot Bike, Hot Rod’s Bike Works, IronWorks, Street Chopper, The Horse Backstreet Choppers, WILD, and most recently on an upcoming episode of The Biker Build-Off on the The Learning Channel, check your local listings.

You can visit Leroy-Thompson on the Web at www.leroythompsonchoppers.com or call them at 440-266-1635.

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Hey goddamnit,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

–Wrench

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

–Darren

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

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

–John Green

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

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

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

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

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

Darcy Betlach
Chrome Marketing
952-470-4297

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

RIDE FREE
–ROGUE

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

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

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

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

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

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

–Pan

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

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

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

–Rebel
lostviking@fastmail.fm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What the hell, we keep trying.

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

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

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

–Charlie Rau

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE LIFE YOU SAVE
Just might be your own.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Garry:

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

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

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

–Pan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://tinyurl.com/2nxass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

George a Biker my Brother

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

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

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

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

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

–FATBOB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.custom-chrome-europe.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ride Forever,

–Bandit