I have terrific news for all the guys in the industry. I spoke to two shop owners in the great northwest, up where it rains constantly. When I asked about business they both said business was fine. Check out the Nash Motorcycle, Vancouver, Washington feature on the home page. In the next couple of days I’ll post a feature bike built by Dave Haze of Haze Custom Bikes in Medford, Oregon. And of course Sucker Punch Sally is building more bikes this year than ever before.

You know me. I’ve been researching this downturn in motorcycle sales for the last couple of years and recently I went to the mountain, like Moses. I spoke to the Guru of Speed, the Surgeon of Bike Shows, N.R. “You are blessed my son to be in my presence, for you have sinned more than any other man, and I should fry you to warm ashes and scatter you to the seas.”

“I know all about that,” I spat back. “Gimme the skinny on the biking world.”

“You have but 18 months and the chopper industry will fly like never before,” His voice boomed over the valley. “Gotta get through this election.”

I bowed honorably, dropped a five-spot in his tip jar, jumped on my Sturgis Shovel and peeled down the towering Alps. There you have it. Let’s hit the news.

CRAZY NORM’S NOVEMBER SALE AT CCI– Go to – Closeout & Sale Item Search – Promo Pricing Expires when desired inventory level is met.Order Today Call 800-359-5700. I don’t know what it means but Custom Chrome is having a sale. Check with your dealer.

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK–
In the midst of all evil,
We stand our ground,
And we protect our country
From all terror around.

–A Marine

–from Jay Martinez

BORN TO RIDE CD COMPILATION–The debut compilation CD “Born to Ride”, created for the world famous charity event LOVE RIDE, is a labor of love for producers Andrew Kastner and Todd Smallwood.The two hit songwriters and performers, both veterans of the Los Angeles (and world) music scene, were given the green light in August of 2007 from LOVE RIDE founder, Oliver Shokouh, to gather their friends and produce this world class record. A portion of the proceeds of this CD will go directly to the LOVE RIDE FOUNDATION to support it’s designated charities.

The music on this record is new and original, and is designed not only for those who love to ride, but for all who yearn to hear pure and simple roots music.

This CD includes unreleased songs and exciting performances by well known artists, including:
Gregg Allman, with a live version of his greatest southern rock classic, “Midnight Rider” –
Andy Summers – famed guitarist of “The Police” –
Mick Fleetwood – “Fleetwood Mac” co-founder and drummer
Jeff Healey – Canadian guitarist extraordinaire (“Angel Eyes”) –
Robby Krieger – original member of the legendary band “The Doors” –
Randy Bachman – guitarist/founder and singer for “The Guess Who” and “Bachman Turner Overdrive” (who wrote and performed the title track, “Born To Ride”) –
Brian Setzer – founder of the “Stray Cats” & “The Brian Setzer Orchestra” –
Todd Smallwood – lead singer/writer/producer for “The Mick Fleetwood Band”, formerly of Bachman Turner Overdrive and co-producer of this album –
Brian Ray – (current guitarist with “The Paul McCartney Band”)
Too Slim and The Taildraggers – (Seattle’s favorite blues band – currently topping the Billboard Blues Charts)
Jack Mack & The Heart Attack – America’s premier Rock and Soul Band – dePresleys – Norway’s newest sensation) –
The Knuckleheads featuring Val McCallum (new band led by one of LA’s top guitarists) – And an exciting new band now known as, “Love Riders” featuring producers Todd Smallwood and Andrew Kastner – (Chaka Khan, Aaron Neville, Natalie Cole) –

What more can we say? Grab your baby, get on your bike, put your headphones on, turn it up and ride.

–Andrew Kastner
American Road Entertainment, Inc.
dba American Road Records
456 S. Skyline Dr. Westlake Village, CA 91361
www.americanroadentertainment.com
americanroad@mac.com
Office: 805 373-1823 o mobile: 818 917-0200 o fax 866 314-4029

GINETTE BAILEY WINS 5TH ANNUAL WHEELS THROUGH TIME RAFFLE– Saturday, November 11, 2007 was a momentous day at the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC. Over 1700 people gathered at the world-class museum for the 5th Annual Wheels Through Time Raffle. Each year, the museum raises funds by raffling off a motorcycle built at Wheels Through Time. Past winners have come from as far away as Texas and Illinois, and as close as Gatlinburg, TN. This year’s Grand Prize was a fully restored 1936 Harley-Davidson VLH brought back to life by museum curator and founder, Dale Walksler.

The raffle drawing is traditionally held at the conclusion of the Motorcycle Parade and Toy Run at the Wheels Through Time Museum. Over 1500 people were on hand, hoping that their name would be called. With only one winner to be picked, the eager crowd awaited anxiously until the ticket was drawn.

The lucky winner was Ginette Bailey, of Oxford, Massachusetts. Although Ginette was not present for the drawing, her enthusiasm was felt by onlookers, as the phone call was broadcast over the loudspeaker. “This is so amazing?.I’ve never won anything in my life,” shouted Bailey.

Ginette visited Wheels Through Time on August 30th, 2007, after learning about the museum online. Both her and her husband were visiting the Smoky Mountains on what they called “the ride of their lives”, and made the museum a top priority on their list of things to do. “The museum was spectacular! I was particularly impressed with the new Women In Motorcycling exhibit,” said Bailey. “That’s were I spent most of my time.”

After a great tour, Ginette decided to take a chance on the beautiful red and black Harley-Davidson raffle bike in museum foyer. She decided to buy one ticket, and after almost 3 months, that decision would prove to be one she wouldn’t regret.

Ginette is a member of the Chrome Sisters, a Massachusetts-based women’s motorcycle association that was founded three years ago. Bailey was integral in the formation of the group, which now boasts over 30 members from Massachusetts and surrounding states. The Chrome Sisters’ mission is to unite all women motorcycle enthusiasts for recreation, education, mutual support, and recognition, and to promote a positive overall image of motorcycling. For more information on the Chrome Sisters, visit their website, located at www.Chromesisters.com.

Congratulations, Ginette, and Happy Riding!

BIKERNET CHRISTMAS GRAB BAG GIVE-AWAY–We’re going to the shipping store to buy 50 boxes. Then we’ll fill them with stocking stuffers from stickers, to books, T-shirts and posters. Each one will be packed with surprises for Bikernet Readers at Christmas. So go into our FREE contest area and give us any excuse to send you a package.

–Bandit

JIMS BIKERNET TOOL OF THE WEEK, EXTERNAL LOCK RING PLIERS– Easily installs and removes snap rings. This pliers?s jaws are scored on the outside to hold the snap ring securely.

Use with new snap ring (JIMSNo.11067 for 5-Speeds).
Instruction Sheet No.2362-IS.
No.2362 – Use on EVO & Shovel 1980-995-Speed. Use on Sportster? 1957-present.
Use on Buell? 1987-present.
Use on1999-05 FXD, 1999-06 FL and 2000-06 FXST.
Use on aftermarket 6-Speed.

Suggested Retail Price: $56.55

–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com

FORGE-TEC INTRODUCES THEIR FHO PROGRAM (FOR HARLEYS ONLY)–Oxnard, CA- Forge-Tec Motorcycle, an industry-leading manufacturer of high-end aluminum wheels and blanks supplier to many of the industry’s leading wheel manufacturers is proud to introduce a new and exciting wheel program called FHO (For Harleys Only) This program has been designed from the ground up exclusively for Harley-Davidson (circle R) Dealers.

Forge-Tec just kicked off the test program at the Daytona Beach Bike Rally and it was a total success. This program simply offers the Harley dealer 4 exclusive one-piece billet forged wheel styles, all designed with each one of H-D’s different bike models in mind.

Harley dealers are offered these four uniquely designed 3D wheels available in all popular sizes and applications (’84-’08?including ABS equipped models) and all have matching rotors and pulleys to display and sell. They 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 sixes) 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.

Mark Finnie, GM for Forge-Tec’s motorcycle division added, “All Forge-Tec Wheels come with a lifetime Structural and Two-Year Chrome Warranty. Our products are of the highest quality to mirror Harley-Davidson. Forge-Tec’s FHO Program Yields Attractive Margins for all Harley-Davidson dealers and is backed by an incredible customer service program.”

For further information on complete wheels and FHO’s special dealer pricing, 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! www.forgetecmotorcycle.com

TRASK EFI SPORTSTER TURBO–If you think your Sporty is a gas now, you ain’t seen nothin’! Strap on one of these new Turbo kits just unleashed by TRASK PERFORMANCE and you’re in for a mind altering experience. TRASK, a world leader in the design and production of reliable, street worthy H-D turbo systems has developed a unique turbo package designed specifically for 2007 and 2008 EFI equipped Sportsters. Sold as a complete bolt-on kit, it can be installed by any competent HD mechanic.

Once installed the numbers are nothing short of astonishing. Try 113.3 HP at 6200 RPM with 110 Ft Lbs torque from an otherwise stock 2007, 1200R! Now those are some impressive numbers and they come on in a fashion that provides exceptionally smooth pulling power for both street and open road use.

Each kit comes with an highly modified Garrett GT Series turbocharger, billet plenum with built-in velocity stack, billet breathers, ceramic or chrome pipes, hi-flow injectors, and even a high performance clutch spring! No matter if you’re looking for a real street menace or more open road pulling power this new kit has you covered and then some. TRASK TURBO SYSTEMS retail for $4995.00.

Check out the entire line of TRASK Turbo systems at www.TurboYourHarley.com or call them direct on 623-879-8488 or 866 99 TRASK.

’06-’08 BASSANI PRO 2 INTO 1– Bassani has never been one to follow the competition and here’s a good example of what you can expect from their progressive attitude. Dubbed the PRO 2 INTO 1, this radical new system was developed for those looking for a power boost and aggressive styling. A bolt-on fit for all 2006 through 2008 Dyna models, these latest headers feature 1 3?4″ head pipes merging into a 2 1?2″ true reverse cone megaphone.

Each PRO 2 INTO 1 is fit with a removable baffle and fully polished billet aluminum end cap and they are available in chrome or optional black thermal coat. There is no mistaking the distinctive exhaust note of these unique pipes and the look let’s others know you’re serious about your bike’s performance.

Retail is $680.00 in chrome, call for pricing on the thermal coat. You can get all the details by calling 866-439-4287 or on the Web at www.bassanipipes.com

NEW PATRIOTIC ARTIST ON U-TUBE–Check out this artist on the you tube link below; he is truly amazing. www.youtube.com/v/QZFkZiwMLZ4

I am organizing an 85th Birthday Tribute to Carroll Shelby, (creator of the Cobra cars among other accomplishments) @ the NHRA Museum in Pomona for April 19, 2008. The plan is to have Michael Israel there, creating a portrait of Carroll, to be auctioned off later in the evening. Hold the date open and stay tuned for further details.

–George Hayward
PDL Packaging & Display Logistics
P(562) 697 6300
F(562) 697 6384
www.pdlpackaging.com
www.george@pdlpackaging.com

45 MAGNUM TRIBUTE BUILD ON BIKERNET–The 45 Magnum Time Bomb is a very cool scoot. I remember many years back there was a build in I think it was Chopper magazine where they did a very similar bike.

They had a photo of a big old boy holding the bike in his arms like it was a baby or maybe a prized shotgun. I don’t think they ever finished the series. Couldn’t keep the bottom end together. I think it was about 1969 are so.

Cool idea though and the Time Bomb looks to be screwed together a little better.

Keep up the good work,
–Big Bill

That bike was built by the mastermind behind Custom Cycle Engineering, Randy Smith. We dug up the shot and added it to the story. CCE is still cranking out all of Randy’s parts except for his sprung up, like old Triumphs. I’m still waiting.–Wrench

TOP 100 RALLY MAP– We make a motorcycle map featuring the “Top 100 Motorcycle Rallies” in the nation and have listed your rally for free in the past.

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PRO-BILLET FORKS– 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, contoured “Millennium” or “Thin” triple trees, custom flush mount axle, handlebar damper kit and all necessary hardware. These exclusive forks are available in a variety of styles. Smooth trees with or without directionals, select tube lengths and lower legs in Standard, Missile and Rocket styles.

The new 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 ROAD RACING CORRESPONDENT INTERVIEWS DAVID ALDANA– I had the honor of meeting AMA Hall Of Famer David Aldana Monday night. He was the guest speaker at our Atlanta Norton Club meeting.

What a great guy. And quite a racing resume. Although most may remember him for his appearances in the classic motorcycle film “On Any Sunday”. David was the kid, #13, flat track BSA..but I most remember him for the scene where he is driving the white van, literally hanging out the open drivers door, over the hood, waving to the camera on the opposite side of the road.oh, yeah,with the cop car behind him!!!….Bbaaawwww!! Lights on I believe!

I asked him if he got a ticket..he said, “NO!…it was funny, when I realized what had happened and pulled over, they drove right past me! They must have been headed to another call or something”.Jeez, but it sure did look good on film! I also believe that was him in the closing scenes with Steve McQueen and Malcolm riding on the beach.

Our Club President David Brock noticed him while working corners for the AHRMA Motocross races at the Barber Vintage Festival. Mr. Aldana lives in the Atlanta area now, and agreed to attend. He is now a member and we hope to see more of him.

His racing resume is as follows: AMA Hall Of Famer, AMA Superbike Daytona Winner, 4 AMA Grand Natl Dirt Track wins, Pro Factory rider for BSA, Suzuki, Kawasaki (Eddie Lawson teammate), and Honda…World Renouned Endurance racer including 8 Hr Suzuka Winner, 24 hr Le man, and WERA NATL ENDURANCE CHAMPION

I got this shot of the web.his famous “Skeleton Leathers”.

APPAREL COMPANY FOR SALE, CHEAP–Do you know where I could advertise my company for sale? It is called Honey Ryder “Sweetest Ryde in Town”. We have women’s t shirts, hats, purses, jewelry, etc. Includes tent, gridwork, lights, etc to set up at motorcycle shows.

I am looking for someone to buy the remaining inventory, price is $10,000.00.

–Lori Rowell
813-641-3606

MRSA KILLS 1 IN 20 HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO HAVE THE INFECTION–One of every 20 (or 5 percent) of the roughly 368,600 patients treated in U.S. hospitals in 2005 for Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, died, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Most of the patients who died of this highly dangerous antibiotic resistant staph infection were elderly or low income. The death rate for hospitalized MRSA patients was higher than the 4 percent death rate for hospitalized tuberculosis patients, another potentially deadly illness.

AHRQ also found that:

Approximately 332 Medicare patients per 100,000 were hospitalized for MRSA compared to 184 Medicaid patients and 29 patients with private insurance. The rate for uninsured patients was 43 admissions per 100,000 people.

Men were more likely to be hospitalized for MRSA (107 admissions per 100,000) than were women (92 admissions).

People in the South were 27 percent more likely (113 admissions per 100,000) to be hospitalized for MRSA than those in the Northeast and Midwest (89 admissions per 100,000 population). People in the West fell in between (96 admissions per 100,000).

This AHRQ News & Numbers summary is based on data in Infections with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in U.S. Hospitals, 1993-2005, Statistical Brief No. 35. The report uses statistics from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, a database of hospital inpatient stays that is nationally representative of inpatient stays in all short-term, non-Federal hospitals. The data are drawn from hospitals that comprise 90 percent of all discharges in the United States and include all patients, regardless of insurance type, as well as the uninsured.

Source: AHRQ

–Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
www.accidentscene.org
info@accidentscene.org
(877) 411-8551 – toll free

Vickie teaches accident management to motorcyclists all over the country and arranges classes. It’s a good as any Red Cross accident class you could take. It could save your life. We should all take it.–Bandit

PROTECTION – STYLE – HARD CORE UTILITY– What does every biker need? Products that work as specified. In Bikernet’s Black Market we select products that we have tried. And the Torian Chopper Leathers’ products offer old skool style with thick leather that provides protection to the rider.

In addition, they come with the best zippers in the business so they work every time. These midnight-black jackets are designed with stash and zipper pockets. Torian keeps your stuff safe and away from probing eyes.Click here to see Bandit Approved Race Jacket from Torian Chopper Leathers.

–Jeff Najar
Horsepower Marketing

GERMANY’S CUSTOMBIKE 2007 SHOW COMING IN DECEMBER–GERMANY’S Custombike show is once again taking place at the Fair Center, Bad Salzuflen, between Nov 30 and Dec 2. The event, now in its third year, attracted more than 20,000 visitors in 2006.

For 2007, Custombike, which is being supported by Bikers News, Custombike and Dream Machines magazines, has lined up 20,000 square meters of exhibition space spread over three halls to house over 100 bikes entered in the Monster Bike custom show, with classes for Choppers, Cruisers, Streetfighters, Classics, Harleys and Japanese bikes. Further attractions include more than 200 trade exhibitors and a special display celebrating 105 years of Harley-Davidson history.

Running alongside the custom show will be a wall of death, tattoo artists and body painters, Miss Custombike 2007 competition, a motorcycle clothing fashion show and a live bike build.

Once again the display area outside the show hall will feature a Burn-Out Christmas Party, with Streetfighter riders lighting up the night as they spin tires up and lay down rubber on the tarmac. For those who do not want to destroy tires there is also the chance to win a bike tour of the USA, a Hyosung GV 650 Sportcruiser and a Yamaha XV 1900 Midnight Star.

CUSTOMBIKE 2007

Bad Salzuflen, GERMANY
Tel: +49 (0)621 483 610
Fax: +49 (0)621 483 6154
E-mail: mail:info@custombike2007.de
http://www.custombike2007.de

HINES COMES UP SHORT IN BID FOR RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH NHRA CHAMPIONSHIP–POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2007) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Motorsports rider Andrew Hines came up short in his bid for a record-breaking fourth NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle championship Sunday at the Auto Club NHRA Finals.

Hines lost in the second round at the Auto Club Raceway, opening the door for Matt Smith to win the race and the 2007 Pro Stock Motorcycle championship.

Hines beat Shawn Gann and the Rae Girl Suzuki team in the opening round before losing to Antron Brown and the U.S. Army team in the second round. Hines fouled at the starting line, giving the race to Brown.

Hines went into the Pomona event as the category points leader and three-time defending champion. He was aiming to become the first rider in NHRA history to win four consecutive titles.

“I’m extremely disappointed,” Hines said. “This is very tough to swallow. I had the championship at my fingertips and I let it slip away. The whole day went through my head once I saw the win-light flashing in the other lane. I had seven seconds to think about the worst possible scenarios and those fears came true.

“Matt Smith and the entire Torco Racing team provided some great competition this season and they absolutely deserved to be in the championship chase. I just wish it had gone our way, but they worked very hard to earn the title this season.”

Screamin’ Eagle teammate Eddie Krawiec beat Matt Guidera and the Mohegan Sun Buell squad in the first round before losing to Chip Ellis and the Drag Specialties Buell team in the second round.

“I was very excited going into Sunday’s elimination rounds,” Krawiec said. “We had such an awesome bike and things were going very well. I thought we ran well all weekend and it was made even better by being the first rider ever to run a 6.99-pass at Pomona.

“Drew and I had the two quickest ETs of the first round and we were ready to go after the second round wins. It just didn’t work out that way. I made a mistake and my hand got stuck underneath the clutch lever and I suffered the loss because of it. I learned a valuable lesson and I know that won’t ever happen again.”

Hines qualified in the No. 1 position for the 21st time in his career with a track record ET of 6.956 seconds at 192.22 mph. Krawiec qualified in the No. 6 spot with a 6.972 at 189.90.

This was the first trip to Pomona for Krawiec.

“It was great to finally get to race at Pomona and also have some passes in the 6-second range too,” Krawiec said. “It would have been a nice way to end the season with a trip to the final round but I’m still proud of the way the bikes ran.”

Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said the team overcame many challenges just to be in the hunt for another championship.

“I think it’s incredible that the team has been so competitive for so many years,” Paluso said. “We had a lot of things go our way last year in order to clinch a third consecutive title and this year we just came up a little short. Matt Smith and his team were competitive all year and they put themselves in the perfect position to take advantage of our second round losses. “I still can’t say enough about the way our team and riders performed this weekend and all season. They are disappointed now but someday they will be able to look back and see what great things were accomplished this season.” While the team fell short of their winning goals, Krawiec said the event was still exciting.

“I was completely in awe at how many people were there all weekend,” Krawiec said. “The place was packed and you could feel the energy from the crowd. We had great support and the morale was good all weekend. It really helped our confidence going into eliminations and in general made the weekend more fun.”

Hines is already focused on what he can do to prepare for 2008.

BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Use to remove and replace wrist pin bushings without removing connectingrods from crankcases. Use JIMS? No.1284 Rod Holder tool.No.1051 – Use on all models except Twin Cam?.No.95970-32C – Use on 1999-2006 FL, 1999-2005 FXD, & 2000-2006 FXST.

–JT Lepien
www.jimsusa.com

BIKETOBERFEST COVERAGE AVAILABLE–We have just created a WebPage that has Pictures and Video from the 2007 Biketoberfest in Daytona, Florida.

There are hundreds of Pictures and 20 Videos of : Bruce Rossmeyer Harleys, Boss Hoss Motorcycles, Arlen Ness Motorcycles, Bikini Contest and more.

Click on the link below and We hope you enjoy.http://www.blingmaster.com/biketoberfestdaytona2007

MAYOR’S RIDE DONATES $30,000 TO STURGIS FIRE DEPARTMENT– STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Rally Department is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride, held Monday, August 6th during the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, raised $30,000 for the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department.

The Mayor’s Ride was created to be a funding source for the Sturgis Fire Department, a volunteer organization which plays a vital role in the Rally by not only keeping fire emergencies under control but also responding to accident scenes and other medical emergencies.

2007 Mayor’s Ride participants were joined by South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds, several state legislators, Sturgis Mayor Maury LaRue and local city council members on an escorted ride through some of the Black Hill’s most spectacular scenery on two lane roads. The group was welcomed by Superintendent of Parks, Gerard Baker, at Mount Rushmore, where they were treated to a private cultural performance and ended the afternoon at a sponsored lunch at Custer State Park Game Lodge.

“The Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department would like to again thank the Mayor and the Mayor’s Ride participants for the continued support,” said Fire Chief Ron Koan. “The funds generated annually from the Mayor’s Ride allows the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department to purchase equipment and provide professional volunteer firefighting services, which otherwise would be funded by taxpayers dollars. Because of events such as the Mayor’s Ride and other department sanctioned fund raising efforts, the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Sturgis, have been able to hold the actual tax based cost of fire protection in our community to less than $22.00 per resident annually.

“This is just another way that the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally benefits the community, stated Mayor LaRue. “We ask a great deal of our volunteer firefighters year round, but especially during the Rally and the weeks leading up to it. With the help of our sponsors and the generosity of the people who participated in the Mayor’s Ride this year, we were able to once again give the fire department much needed funding.”

The 5th Annual Mayor’s Ride was supported by presenting sponsor, Jack Daniel’s, with additional sponsorship support from Ford Motor Company – Built Ford Tough, Black Hills Harley-Davidson, the NBS Group, Black Hills Power, Budweiser, Alltel Wireless, Coca-Cola, Wild Hogs on DVD, Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building, South Dakota Pork Producers – Pork the Other White Meat, Pierce/Medtec and PrairieWave Communications.

“It’s very gratifying for our sponsors to know that in a very key way, their support of the Mayor’s Ride provided such significant benefit to an organization that is so vital to this community,” said Sturgis Motorcycle Rally sponsorship agent, Ronda Gusinsky. “The Mayor’s Ride is a great event in and of itself, but it’s really a great feeling to know that due to these companies and the riders participating in the ride, over $30,000 was raised collectively through their various efforts to support the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department,” Gusinsky continued.

The 6th Annual Mayor’s Ride will be held on Monday, August 4th, 2008. Riders interested in participating can contact the Sturgis Rally Department at 605.720.0800, log onto the Sturgis Rally website www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com or email info@sturgismotorcyclerally.com

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HOUSE OF HARLEY 105 CELEBRATION PLANS–I was at a meeting last night at House of Harley in Milwaukee to plan some events for the Harley 105th anniversary celebration. “House” plans to have a theme each day of the event. On the first day (Aug. 27th) the theme will be Honoring Police Officers. 2nd day (Aug. 28th) will be honoring Military and Firefighters. The 3rd day (Aug. 29th) will be honoring Women. On this day they will feature Laura Klock, the fastest woman on a bagger.

Anyway, I thought about you and the fastest Panhead as well as Valerie Thompson http://www.bikernet.com/bonneville2007/ Do you plan to be here for the celebration?

I was thinking there will be a number of celebrities hanging around at House Of Harley as they role out their events and themes. They would make great biker news. See http://www.reunionbash.com/default.asp to see what they are developing as well as some shots from the 100th. They expect this bash to be as big as the 100th since H-D has sold 1.5 Million bikes in the past 5 years.

–Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
W246 S3244 Industrial Ln. A
Waukesha, WI 53189
www.accidentscene.org
info@accidentscene.org
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
(262) 521-2880 – local
(262) 436-0286 – fax

BELGIAN MASTER BUILDER WINS ARTISTRY IN IRON COMPETITION–Fred “Krugger” Bertrand owner of Krugger Motorcycles was crowned Master Builder Champion at the 2007 Artistry In Iron, Master Builders’ Championship held during the 7th annual Las Vegas BikeFest. Bertrand’s unique creation “Goodwood” was selected from among 20 master builder entries in the peer-judged competition. Each of the 20 builders voted for their top 5 favorites from the 20 bikes on display and Bertrand accrued the most points.

Bertrand who resides in Belgium brought “Goodwood” to the United States not just for the Artistry In Iron competition, but also to compete at the Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier in September.

“I have realized my dream to compete at Bonneville on a show bike,” commented Bertrand. And, then to win Artistry In Iron’s Best of Show as well is fantastic.”

Bertrand received $20,000 from Las Vegas BikeFest as well as the Champion’s trophy designed and built by Tribal Motorworks of Traverse City, Michigan. Hot Bike Magazine, sponsor of Artistry In Iron will feature Krugger Motorcycles and “Goodwood” in an upcoming issue.

The Las Vegas BikeFest Custom Bike Show sponsored by Tribal Motorworks and Meguiar’s was held on Saturday at Fremont Street Experience. There were over 100 entries in three classes – Radical, Custom and Semi-Custom.

Roger Goldammer of Goldammer Cycle Works brought his latest creation “Nortorious” and won the Radical Class. His margin of victory was only one point over Christian Dotson of Dotson Design who had his unique “no forks” motorcycle on display. Goldammer won $5,000 and both Goldammer and Dotson will receive automatic invitations to Artistry In Iron 2008.

The Custom class was won by Billy Swope of Reno, Nevada with his ’93 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic and the Semi-Custom class winner was Stacy Hawkins of Las Vegas, Nevada. Stacy displayed her “Diva Bike”, a 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe.

Special awards were also presented:
Best Chopper Eric Collins, Washoe Valley, Nevada
Best Paint Monte Moore, Littleton, Colorado
Best V-Rod Charlie Mitchell, Peoria, Arizona
Best Bagged Gary Hummel, Corona, California
Best Sportster Jason Sarratt, Mesa, Arizona
People’s Choice Freakshow Choppers, British Columbia, Canada

There were 300 vendors in the Las Vegas BikeFest Vendor Village and 34,408 bikers attended.

The next Las Vegas BikeFest will be October 2 – 5, 2008.

Las Vegas BikeFest is produced by Las Vegas BikeFest, LLC a joint venture of ConvExx and Full Throttle Events. Las Vegas BikeFest information is available at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com, or call toll-free 866-BIKEFEST (866-245-3337) or e-mail info@lasvegasbikefest.com.

ABATE OF CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL FUND– Most of you know about Richard Quigley’s winning battles in the California courts, and his battle lost to lymphoma.The continued success of the remaining four plaintiffs in the injunction against the CHP is crucial for California bikers and could set a precedent for the rest of the country.

I have official RIP patches, in memory of Richard Quigley. They are of superb quality, 3 1/2 X 7 inches, with black marrow border and 75% embroidered. All proceeds go to the ABATE of California Judicial Fund to help continue the fight in the courts. Here’s your chance to honor the memory of a true Freedom Fighter while contributing to the court challenge that could take the helmet law out in California. I hope you order some patches today.

Send check or money order to:
Tony Pan Sanfelipo
mark in memo: Quig’s RIP patch
100 E. Wisconsin Ave.
#1110
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Include your mailing address and how many patches you want @ $10.00 each. There are no shipping charges.

–Tony Pan Sanfelipo
Founder, BOLT

LONG DISTANCE RIDERS SITE–www.longdistanceriders.net New web site for long distance motorcycle certification site

–Jack
JACKP210@aol.com

KLOCKWERKS ROAD GLIDE WINDSHIELDS–Our new Road Glide style windshields will be able to ship Friday!! Our second round to Bonneville led to another record in SCTA ranks for Laura and WFB!

She was able to do 10 runs over the 141 mark and finally ended with a 146.279 record for the day going into a 10 mph headwind. You know firsthand what that can be like. The Windshield really works!

The infamous bagger wobble wasn’t prevalent at all this round, we have a patent pending on the windshield and its time to sell to everyone. The 8″ version works well for a solo rider.

The 12″ version works better in a constant passenger, rider situation. Let me know if you are doing any Road Glide stuff as we are very excited to let you try it out!

We now have the 180 Tire Kits for Baggers, a complete offering of new front fenders (NO Bondo required- our stampings are that good!), and of course the Double Back headers.

Bagger mania is running rampant in the frozen tundra of South Dakota!

The Flare Windshields are available through us direct at www.kustombaggers.com or any Drag Specialties dealer. Retail on all sizes and style is $169.95.

The bike looks GREAT on the cover of Cycle Source this month, Congrats again to your whole team!

–Brian and Laura Klock
Klock Werks
915 S. Kimball
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-3700

THE CONDER SAGA–Yesterday I flipped a quarter to see which car to get running…Now, don’t go blabbing to everybody, chances are I’ll run out of money again…

Come to think of it, I don’t have any to START with!

Here’s how it went…and yes, everything is still for sale AT WHAT IT’S WORTH.

Beautiful northern California day…drove down 116 to Sebastipol with this thing hangin’ out the back.

…like a GLOVE.

My front porch. The other car. …I could swear my porch is starting to lean a bit…must be the camera angle.

Pulled ‘er outside, oiled the frame and got everything ready to travel…

For the first time in a long time, I flipped a quarter to see which car to finish…It was SATAN. That’s the ONLY TIMEit’s ever been “tails”. Afterward, when we looked at the quarter, it was minted in 2000, which was the year we went toBakersfield and started ATF.

I’m scared to DEATH at the thought of driving the car…that’s GOOD I think…maybe it proves I’m still sane! –

Fuelers Forever,
— Tim

THE BAG DADDY FROM THE MARTIN BROS–The Bag Daddy , Martin Bros Bikes is Released an all new Bagger Piece , It has back from the dyno with 10.2 HP gain and 9 Ftlbs of torque. Bolt on exhaust with 02 bungs, fully shielded with a 3.5″ tip. We are in full production swing on these, contact us today to get some heading your way.

–Keith
972-709-2552
keith@martinbrosbikes.com
www.martinbrosbikes.com
www.martinbrosalloys.com

SARA LIBERTE ANNOUNCES NEWEST ADDITIONS TO HER PHOTOGRAPHIC SERIES–Liberte, a well-known and respected custom bike designer and photographer, will be releasing 4 new Images to be included in her Photographic series,” Builder and Machine”.

Builder and Machine” is Sara’s ongoing Fine Art series that focuses on Craftsmen. “Craftsmen are the rare breed, the dying breed. The craftsmen are the guys who can pretty much do anything like Metal fabrication, drawing, engineering, machining, wrenching, and fixing broken parts, painting, bodywork, along with mechanical knowledge etc. I set out to explore the true craftsmen in the motorcycle and automotive culture. Using my Image Fusion technique my goal is to create a portrait of each craftsmen combining a piece of who they are via their unique work.”

Topping the list is Jerry Covington of Covington’s Customs. “Jerry has such a unique style for each of his creations, you can see his creative thought in each bike he builds.” Sara states. Also in the line up is Jim Nasi of Jim Nasi Customs, “Jim has been a builder with a vision all his own for quite some time now, his sheet metal work just blows me away” explains Liberte. For something completely off the hook Sara has allowed color to come into play for her portrait of Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas. “How can you represent Rick Fairless without color, his palette is such an integral part of his work.” Expressed Liberte.

Also in the line up is Jimmy Shine from So-Cal Speed shop. “Jimmy and I have been in touch for a few years now, I have not seen a level of craftsmanship from anyone like I have seen from Jimmy Shine.” Liberte stated.

Due to several requests to purchase a print of the portraits Builder and Machine is available as a fine art poster print at www.saraliberte.com

Sara Liberte also offers limited edition Fine Art Photographs from her Image Fusion; Woman and machine series. The Pittsburgh artist has developed a limited edition run of only 150 prints of each image available in sizes 20″ x 30″ and 16″ x 20″.Sara’s Fine Art prints and signed copies of her book are available on her website at www.saraliberte.com. Dealer inquiries are welcome.

Contact info for Sara Liberte
www.saraliberte.com
sara@saraliberte.com
328 Perry Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15229
412/931-6205 412/400-3978

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK FROM SARA– “One Machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No Machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.”

-Elbert Hubbard.

CRAZY HORSE TO PUBLISH A NEW BOOK FROM MOTORBOOKS ON CUSTOM PAINTING, BANDIT TO WRITE FORWARD–The book is called The Custom Painting Idea book. It is a handbook for customers to learn about how to choose the right paint job, to learn about color and design and see many examples of custom paint on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. It also for the custom painter to help get ideas.

It is based on my very extensive reference file of custom paint idea photos that I have been taking for nearly 30 years.

So your forward needs to be about why custom paint can make or break a vehicle. Make it quick, clean and smooth. You’re burnin’ daylight, goddamnit.

–JoAnn
Crazy Horse Painting
www.crazyhorsepainting.com

BIKERNET PHOTO ART EXHIBIT OF THE WEEK–Hardcore or RUB – Biker, are you in?Suck Bang Blow – Myrtle Beach ’07

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

LUCKY DEVIL IN HOUSTON STILL AT IT–Here is a shot of the latest conversion through the shop. I have to finish assembling the Nightrain chop over the next week and then I will turn my attention to finishing the Fat Boy frame work, so I can get Sin Wu’s bike locked down on the frame table for a little fun.

I’ll fill you in on the show info later but it was nice to have some extra time in the shop.

LADIES ONLY GARAGE PARTY THIS SUNDAY–Our Garage Party Event is designed to introduce women to the fun of motorcycling and provide them with “inside information” on how to enter the sport.

So, if you’re interested in attending or know a woman that might be. Invite them and come to City Limit’s Harley-Davidson on Sunday, November 11th from 1 to 4pm for this great event.Please RSVP to Jo at (888) 400-HOG1

Chicagoland’s All New City Limits Harley-Davidson
2200 N. Rand Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
888.400.HOG 1
www.citylimitshd.com
Chicagoland’s Biggest, Little Dealer!

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Hey,

Yep, it’s California Bike Week beginning right fuckin’ now in Los Angeles, in fact I rang the bell to start your engines, I think, or did I dream that? It’s mostly happening in Pomona at the fairgrounds, but parties are popping up in Beverly Hills, Universal City Walk, on Wilshire at the Peterson Museum and at Glendale H-D.

I remember the old days, partners flying out from all over the country for Love Ride Parties. We split lanes across Hollywood freeways from one party to the next until out of towners were scared shitless and girls were passing out. What’s a few thousand bumpers at 100 mph?

Just returned from the Sucker Punch Sally New Model Launch in Arizona. This group has hit the nail on the head, and you’ll see all the new models in the next couple of weeks. Journalists were on hand from most of the country’s mags including American Iron, The Horse, Cycle Source, Dealer News, American Dealer News, Motorcyclists and Thunder Press. Oops, I missed Courtney and his English partner from Hot Bike and Street Choppers. We had a helluva time riding the various models, playing horseshoes in the dirt, Titty Bars and warm sunlit roads in the desert. Can’t beat a light agile rigid that respects the traditions of the first choppers.

More on the ride and Knockout Motorcycles at the end. The reports are in and confirmed. The industry is coming back. We’ve seen what folks call a cleansing of our niche industry in the grand scheme of American Society. The tide has now turned. Business is picking up. Events are even feeling the buzz. Let’s rock and ride. No one will ever stop us from building choppers or riding like maniacs across the desert. Let’s hit the news:

SUCKER PUNCH NEW DEALER AT MICHAELS MOTORCYCLE WORKS–We have recently signed on with SuckerPunch Sally’s and will be having an Open House January 12, 2008 when our first eight bikes are delivered. We are also having a Grand Opening April 5 with a ride April 6. We would love to have you here for one of these, especially since you were at my first Grand Opening in the ’70s!

We are also working on a logo for a rally here in Woodland Park, CO honoring the military in August 2008. Could you help with some artwork for the logo?

–Michael GATT
info@michaelsmotorcycleworks.com

BIGTWIN BIKESHOW, NETHERLANDS READY TO ROCK– Bigtwin Bikeshow, Netherlands gearing up for biggest yetNEXT weekend will see the 16th annual Bigtwin Show (formerly known as Motorsale) open its doors on Friday November 9th for three days packed with custom action for consumers in The Netherlands and beyond.

The event, held at the AutoTron facility at Rosmalen, near Eindhoven, has long been one of the most popular custom events in Europe, and is regularly supported by an exhibitor community that includes custom shops and bike builders from the domestic Dutch market and elsewhere in Northern Europe, along with most of Europe’s distribution majors.

Indeed, for several years now the event has hosted Zodiac International’s annual dealer show, with many of Zodiac’s American (such as S&S Cycle) and other international vendors taking part in support of their product lines.

This year also sees the event becoming an Official World Championship Affiliate for the first time, which means that in addition to generous cash and parts prizes donated by bike show sponsor Zodiac and selected of their vendors (Snap On and Harrison Billet Brakes among them), sponsoring Dutch custom bike magazine Bigtwin will send the Best In Show winner to compete against the world’s finest builders at the 5th annual Official World Championship at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally next summer.

Last entries for bikes are now being taken, and all enquiries can be directed to Margot Gerritsen …
mailto:bikeshow@bigtwin.nl
www.bigtwinbikeshow.nl

DEFENDING AMERICA ‘S HONOR–When in England at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.He answered by saying, ‘Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.It became very quiet in the room.Then there was a conference in France where a number of international engineers were taking part, including French and American. During a break one of the French engineers came back into the room saying ‘Have you heard the latest dumb stunt Bush has done? He has sent an aircraft carrier to Indonesia to help the tsunami victims. What does he intended to do, bomb them?’

A Boeing engineer stood up and replied quietly: ‘Our carriers have three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people; they are nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore facilities; they have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000 people three meals a day, they can produce several thousand gallons of fresh water from sea water each day, and they carry half a dozen helicopters for use in transporting victims and injured to and from their flight deck.. We have eleven such ships; how many does France have?’

Once again, dead silence.

–from Len Wurman

MD ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX–THE MD cycle control box from Custom Chrome is claimed to be one of the smallest units on the market. It allows the use of push buttons for functions such as hi-low beam, turn signals left and right, horn and has an option for a starter button. The unit can be used with conventional or LED turn signals.

Due to its size it can be installed almost anywhere on the bike; dimensions are 50mm x 45mm x 21mm.

Continuing the small scale theme is the MD mini solid state relay for hi-low beam. The small solid state relay for use with push buttons to switch between hi and low beam can be installed inside the headlight and switches from low to high beam at the touch of a button. Dimensions are 30mm x 30mm x 15mm.

CUSTOM CHROME USA
Tel: 408 778 0500
E-mail:
info@globalmotorsportgroup.com
http://www.customchrome.com

CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE
Tel: +49 (0)671 888 880
E-mail: info@customchrome.de
http://www.custom-chrome-europe.com

LOVE RIDE RUN FROM LIFESTYLE CYCLES IN ORANGE COUNTRY, RIDE WITH THE BEST– NOVEMBER 11th, 20078:00 AM: MEET AT LIFESTYLE CYCLES
1534 N. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806
KICKSTANDS UP: AT 10:01 AM!

It’s time for the 7th Annual LifeStyle Cycles’ Ride to the Love Ride! This year it’s going to be a FREE event! That means a huge free breakfast, free entertainment, music and of course, the ride out to Love Ride 24 in Pomona!

We’ll have raffle tickets for sale for an opportunity to win GREAT PRIZES, a 50/50 drawing and much more, so make your plans now to come out to LifeStyle Cycles on NOVEMBER 11 at 8:00 AM for breakfast and fun, and then it’s KICKSTANDS UP AT 10:01 AM as we get on the road to the Love Ride! Tell all your friends, and we’ll see you on the 11th of November!

–CALL LIFESTYLE CYCLES
(714) 490-0155

GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST MOTORCYCLE SHOWS OF THE SEASON–Check out the NEW 2008 models at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota coming to the Long Beach Convention Center on December 7-9, 2007.

Check with Advanstar for the International show in your area.

S&S ANNOUNCES MATT SMITH WINS POMONA NHRA AND CHAMPIONSHIP– LA CROSSE, WI (November 8, 2007) S&S? Cycle announces Matt Smith on his Torco Racing Fuels Buell?, powered by an S&S 160ci Billet Pro Stock engine, has won the number one plate in NHRA POWERade Championship Pro Stock Motorcycle Drag Racing during the Pomona, California event.

In the season-ending race, the title was down to the wire. Of the four eligible riders to carry the number one plate home, Chip Ellis, Peggy Llewellyn and Matt Smith were riding S&S 160ci Pro Stock powered bikes, with Andrew Hines on his Harley rounding out the four.

“This season was a huge success for S&S, G2, and all the S&S-powered Buells,” said S&S President, Brett Smith. “A few years ago, the board felt we should immediately begin competing at the highest level in drag racing. In fairly short order, S&S power was able to bring home a championship!” Smith went on to say, “I cannot thank Matt Smith-the newest POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion, Chip Ellis, Peggy Llewellyn, Matt Guidera, Hector Arana, Chris Rivas, Junior Pippin, Tom Bradford, Michael Ray and the teams for their support of S&S and our race products. I would like to extend a special thanks to G2 for all the hard work they have put into not only their own Drag Specialties team with Chip Ellis, but all the teams fielding our engines. Without G2, none of this would have been possible. My hat is off to George and Jackie Bryce, Ken Johnson, Derek Churchwell, Ruth Olson and the entire G2 organization. But I have special thanks for my dad, George Smith whose vision, personal commitment and sacrifice made this such a success for S&S and all of our S&S-powered teams!”

The weekend was exciting with Ellis, Smith and Llewellyn winning races throughout the qualifying rounds. Hines tripped a red light in the second round of eliminations, sending Ellis and Smith to round three, each against US Army Suzuki riders. Both Ellis and Smith won, eliminating Hines from the championship and assuring an S&S powered rider taking the number one plate.

“Matt Smith has proven to be one heck of a racer,” said George Smith. “He’s cutting good lights and he’s figured out how to get away from the starting line better than anyone else, and that’s how drag races are won. He proved that again this weekend, even though we were making more power with Chip’s bike, as shown by our back half and trap speeds. My hat’s off to him. Congratulations to him and his team for a job well done.”

“Seven bikes in the Pomona field of 16 were S&S 160ci Pro Stock-powered Buells. And the good news is that in addition to our team and the new national champion, Hector ‘The Hammer’ Arana, Matt Guidera, Peggy Llewellyn and Chris Rivas all had great seasons on S&S-powered Buells,” noted George Smith. “The S&S-powered Buell program distributed exclusively by G2, is alive and well.”

When the lights went green, Smith ended up winning with a 6.944 at 191.08mph to the 6.957 at 192.17mph Ellis ran.

Congratulations to Matt Smith on taking the number one plate, Chip Ellis on coming in at number three in the season and Peggy Llewellyn for scoring enough points for fourth in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racing. Be sure to look up the 2008 schedule and plan to get as many events as possible on your calendar now.

SHK MOVES TO WESTMINSTER–A busy month for SHK:We are moving the garage to Westminster.The “B-72” needs repair after rolled over by a truck.The Svenmeister will be featured in the January issue of Savage magazine.

The “Gobber” will be featured in the next Back Street Heroes issue.No word from The Horse magazine yet…keep your eyes out!BritChopper magazine also will publish SHK bikes soon.We also started with the “SHK STICKERMANIA” pages on our website. Check it out!http://www.svenmeisterhardcorekustoms.com/x1.htm

So long!
–Svenmeister
SVENMEISTER HARDCORE KUSTOMS
Svenmeister
PO Box 140358
Edgewater,CO 80214
United States
www.SVENMEISTERHARDCOREKUSTOMS.com

BIKERNET CHRISTMAS GRAB BAG GIVE-AWAY–We’re going to the shipping store to buy 50 boxes. Then we’ll fill them with stocking stuffers from stickers, to books, T-shirts and posters. Each one will be packed with surprises for Bikernet Readers at Christmas. So go into our FREE contest area and give us any excuse to send you a package.

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES COMES TO LIFE ON-LINE WITH NEW WEB SITE–Serving as the true epicenter of the Big Dog Motorcycles brand and experience, the fresh,redesigned website features 360-degree walk around views of the motorcycles, videos, movingimages, a reorganized accessories section, and an on-line virtual clothing and collectibles catalog

WICHITA, Kansas (November 1, 2007) – Big Dog Motorcycles?, the world’s largestmanufacturer of custom bikes, launched its newly redesigned website today featuring moreinteractivity, content, and user-friendly navigation that make the entire brand come to life on-line.

With the majority of Big Dog Motorcycles owners using the internet for research prior to theirmotorcycle purchase, www.bigdogmotorcycles.com, which attracts as many as 70,000 visitorsper month, plays an increasingly integral role in the motorcycle buying process, said PaulHansen, Marketing Director, Big Dog Motorcycles.

“The internet is the primary source of information for our buyers, much more than anybrochure, television or print ad, or any other traditional marketing medium, so we wanted tocapitalize on this new age of marketing,” Hansen said. “We wanted to provide a uniqueexperience that would connect customers to the lifestyle and product you get when you buy aBig Dog.”

Visitors to the site are immediately invited to watch videos, take a tour throughout the entiremanufacturing process, read company news, and, of course, check out the 2008 model line-up.

They will also discover other new additions to the website such as dramatic new visuallyengaging 360-degree views of every motorcycle, striking photography, as well as expandedfeatures and technical specifications. Visitors can also now download screen savers andwallpaper, read an e-newsletter, check out current job postings, dream with an on-line graphicscatalog, and browse through over 100 pieces of apparel and collectibles with just a single clickthanks to an all-new on-line clothing catalog.

Throughout the site, users can easily find their dealer through an all-new zip code locator, animportant move since the website is a top lead generator for the company’s network of over100 dealers.

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VICTORY KINGPIN BECOMES BAGGER–Six months ago we were delivered a stock 2006 black Victory Kingpin. It had maybe a few aftermarket bolt-on parts, but nothing to speak of for customization. The customer, a good friend, asked for a bike that would turn heads so we set forth on the KingPin face lift.

We sat down for a few hours and drew up the beginning plans for the Kingpin. Rod’s main objective and our biggest challenge was to have hard bags installed and to give it a low, fat look without losing the ability to ride a passenger.

The shop had to fabricate a mounting system that would be hidden by the bags and be strong enough to hold the bags and contents to the Kingpin huge rear fender.

Rod purchased a set of hard bags off a 2004 H-D that had been wrecked. The bags were torn up from the accident, but intact, and with all the hardware included for a $250.00 price tag, they were well worth repairing.

Rod also decided my idea to build a duel exhaust for the bike was what it really needed. I still wanted to take into account Rod’s desire to get the low rider look and to try and get the fat wide appearance from the back, so we designed and fabe’d out two 2″ exhaust pipes dumping out into 7.5″ x 2″ oval exhaust cans under the bags. We decided after our first trial run with the new pipes that the sound was too much; nice, but to much. So 2″x6″ baffles were installed to give it a nice roar and to, hopefully, keep Rod from receiving tickets everywhere he went in Denver. Of course we all have read of Denver’s new noise ordinances.

I went to work stripping down the KingPin to a motor and frame. We called up our friends at Meclec metal finishing in California and made an appointment for them to do their magic. Rod wanted Black Nickel and they were very helpful and got us right in. While the parts were away I went to work on shaving the rear fender and installing a recessed license plate holder with LED lighting. I repaired the bags and installed LED blinkers in the lids, white LED’s inside the bags (for those dark nights when you need a little light), and then of course the paint.

For the paint I started with black base coat and after a few hours of good set up time started the air brushing of the lightning and masking of 4 different colors of layered pearl ghost flames. Hours, I tell ya. Hours and hours of masking (did I say hours?)?. and then on went 4 coats of urethane clear, a little extra to give me some wet sanding and buffing ability. After the painted parts and the black nickel parts were installed, all we were going to need was a hot chick in a hot black outfit for some pic’s and the bike was out of surgery. We think the bike recovered well.

For more info contact: Rocky Mountain Custom Bikes, in Larkspur?Colorado. 719-659-8020.?My web sight ishttp://www.rockymountaincustombikes.com

BIKERNET OPEN FAMILY COUNSELING CLINIC–One day little Johnny heard a noise and peeked into his parents roomto check it out.

He opened the door to see his mom bent over the dresser and dad goingat it behind her. Johnny’s dad saw him and gave him a little wink asJohnny closed the door.

After business was finished Dad went to check on little Johnny. Heopened his bedroom door to find Grandma bent over the dresser andlittle Johnny going at it behind her.

Dad yelled, ‘Johnny, what the hell are you doing?!’

Little Johnny replied, ‘It’s not so funny when its your mom is it?!’

–from Rik

TURTLE WAX PROJECT FOR SEMA SHOW–Here’s something new we just finished up for Turtle Wax /Marvel Oil co..It started out as a 2008 H-D Sportster “Nightster”.We were giving one month to customize this bike.This will be on display at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas.

So take a look for yourself. We hope you guys like it.

–Desperado
Northside Choppers

SUCKER PUNCH SALLY’S HONORS ARMY COMBAT VETERAN WITH CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE AT BIKETOBERFEST 2007–SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ – October 31, 2007 – Christian Clayton of Sucker Punch Sally’s presented Army Combat Veteran Joe White with a custom motorcycle at The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse on Main Street in Daytona Beach, Florida, Saturday, Oct 20th. The bike was the culmination of eight months of hard work by Joe’s brother Johnny, a Bikernet writer. Johnny wanted to honor his brother for his service to the U.S. with a motorcycle and had originally planned on restoring a Sportster. A number of events happened and Johnny, with the help of Bikernet.com, got the word out that he was looking to build a bike and Sucker Punch Sally’s answered the call. They sent Johnny a pallet with a complete roller in addition to numerous other parts.

Johnny had purchased an 80″ evo motor and got a belt drive from BDL. J&P Cycle graciously supplied the transmission and Custom Chrome supplied a lot of essentials to get the final assembly done. Fabricator Kevin supplied a taillight at a good cost, and GP Leather sent a custom tooled leather seat. Christian Dotson of Dotson Design was enlisted to get a rendering of the bike done and Custom Design Studio did the paint.

Bikernet was an integral part of the build by providing readers with updates and also by supplying a wide-glide front-end. Initially Johnny was going to do all the assembly and fabrication, but just a few weeks into the build realized he would need some professional help. Johnny went to Kent Weeks of Lucky Devil Cycles in Houston and Kent was glad to help. Kent supplied numerous parts and helped with mock up, final assembly and painted the frames.

Sucker Punch picked up the bike in Houston and brought it to Daytona for the surprise presentation. Sucker Punch picked the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse on Main Street to partner with because there was always a crowd and they wanted to honor veterans. The presentation, although not a total surprise to Joe, went off without a hitch. He thought he was getting a partially built bike, so when he saw it was complete and ran, he was ecstatic. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

“Sucker Punch Sally’s has always supported the troops so when we were given this opportunity we jumped on it. It is great to see good hearted people like the White brothers and having finally met them I couldn’t think of a better guy to get it,” said Christian Clayton.

Sucker Punch Sally’s is a production motorcycle manufacturer specializing in old school, stripped-down motorcycles that are priced for the working man, starting at just $19,995. SPS was established in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2002, and in 2007 moved their manufacturing facility to Arizona to better service their customers. They now have eleven dealers across the United States where you can go to find a reasonably priced old school chopper or bobber. SPS attends at least six major motorcycle events each year, and their bikes have been featured in The Horse Backstreet Choppers, Easyriders, Street Chopper, V-Twin, Barnett’s, Sync Magazine, Ironworks, Cyclesource and Hot Bike.

You can visit Sucker Punch Sally’s on the Web at www.suckerpunchsallys.com or call them at (480)778-9500. For dealer inquiries contact Christian Clayton at Christian@suckerpunchsallys.com.

–J. Ken Conte

DREW’S BONNEVILLE EFFORT UNFOLDS–Another small piece of the Bonneville puzzle arrived today! The Engine.Jawa Model 870…The ONLY one like it in the U.S.!!!

Oh Yaaa! Things are starting to roll. Plus, they started on the new building on our property today.I just got a phone call from my son Clayton to give me an update.

Man these guys haul ass. A four man crew started at 9:00am this morning, and as of 5:00pmClayton said all the uprights are placed in concrete, and most of the perlins are in place.They should have all the trusses up by tommorrow.

If all goes well we will be having our Racers Christmas Party in the new barn.

–Drew

GIVE AN XB THE BLUES WITH NEW BUELL ACCESSORIES–MILWAUKEE (October 31, 2007) – New Hero Blue wheels and matching accessories allow owners of many Buell XB models to customize in this exciting color. All are original-equipment components that ensure proper fit and function.

The new XB Wheels – Translucent Hero Blue (P/N
G0110.02A8AYBX Front; $375.00 and P/N G0309.02A8AYBX Rear; $375.00) are finished with translucent Hero Blue powdercoat that has a high-gloss shine with unusual depth. Fits all 2003-later Buell XB models, except XB12X.

Add a matching Translucent Air Box Cover – Hero Blue (P/N M1224.3AJMBX; $206.00) with a black X-Guard to protect the finish when a tank bag is installed. Fits all 2006-later XB and 1125R models. For 2003-later Lightning models, Buell offers the Translucent Flyscreen – Hero Blue (P/N M1600.1AJAMBX; $59.95). Both the Air Box Cover and Flyscreen are made of see-through Translucid material exclusive to Buell that lets the mechanical details under the bodywork be visible.

For 2003-later Firebolt models, Buell offers Translucent Blue Windscreen (P/N M0600.02A8MBX; $59.95) injection-molded to original-equipment specifications for a perfect fit, color-matched to the Hero Blue wheels and airbox cover.

For additional information on Buell Accessories, see your local Buell dealer or visit the Buell website at www.buell.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.

SPIKE, THE ’05 TRIUMPH ROCKET–Spike is what I call my ’05 Triumph Rocket lll..He has been lowered an inch and a half front and rear,has had front and rear fenders bobbed. Seat cut down in all dimensions and recovered. Stock exhaust replaced with a Hooker muffler from an old system on my old S&S custom. The black forks are actually covered with vinyl, the bugs slide right off. Motor has a PC111 and triple K&Ns right on the throttle bodies. The original air box under the seat is now a beer cooler and holds a 6 pack and drains the ice water through a windshield washer pump out the right side. He’s always peeing on harleys..TeHe. Iam guessing right around 152HP and 158 Torque.Ive got his weight down to 730 lbs from 802..Will pull away from S&S 124s to about 145 MPH when the limiter hits..And i ain’t messing with the limiter.Can’t hang on now..Stock rear tire is a 240 that only lasts about 6000 miles.All paint work by me.Been painting Harleys most of my life. I have many more picts.I can send if you like..JackJohn Pritchard busajack@hotmail.com

IT’S GETTING TOWARD THAT TIME–When you are making out your Christmas card list this year,please include the following:

A Recovering American soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001

COMPLIMENT FROM BIKERNET READER–Thanks for taking the time to answer my forward. I amsure you get a lot of email and I certainly did notexpect a reply. I really enjoy all of your work andespecially Bikernet and more recently your Utube stuffabout Bonneville. Keep up the good work. No need toreply as I know you are busy.

–JC

HANSEN DAM RALLY BIGGEST YET–This past weekend saw the BIGGEST Hansen Dam Rally ever,over 650 bikes. I was one of the bike show judges. I’ll send a full report shortly.

–Paul

DESTINATION BIKER CITY–First off I want to congratulate you on your very successful website. I know as an enthusiast I go to it often, and find it informative and current. I will make this brief since I know how busy your day can be. Thank you for taking your time to check out this email about our newly released DVD called “Destination Bike City”. We would like to have our DVD feature posted on your website. Please advise how we can make this happen. Another idea is to post your link on our website and you do the same for our link on your website. The demographic content of this film is entertaining for the whole family, and both metric and Harley-Davidson? touring markets.

Attached is the image of our DVD cover, and body content that describes our DVD film.

Feel free to view some trailers we have posted on our website www.destinationbikecity.com

–Chuck Williams

A BLAST FROM THE PAST–Do you long for that look of the 1930s? Headwinds, the leader in custom headlights, introduces their 5-3/4-inch Tomahawk. This billet aluminum housing features a classic-style clamp ring with a convex lamp for a round-front, short-back look that will take you back in time.

They are now available in chrome or polished aluminum. Made in the USA by Headwinds.

Contact Headwinds at 626-359-8044 or online at headwinds@headwinds.com. See their website at www.headwinds.com.

FIRST AND AMAZING MOTORCYCLE RUN FROM PUERTO RICO TO HAITI–We left San Juan yesterday afternoon, over a dooming downpour, I mean, heavy-duty tropical rain.Our direction pointed us towards the West side of the island, and the ferry that would take us over the Dominican Republic.The 100 mile trip was not exactly a brochure paradise deal, but we made it.Once we loaded the bikes and ourselves into the ferry, we ended up at the buffet style restaurant, tired and hungry. I tell you, the 14 bucks per plate, was well worth it by the time we finished…

We met a group from various points in Puerto Rico who belonged to the Urban Rescue unit. They were heading over to DR, to help the people of Bonao bring medicines, clothing, food and their expertise, after the massive flooding that TS Noel delivered.We all ended hanging out at the various bars and clubs aboard the ferry, harrassing the girls, joking, just having fun and watching time go by.

Early this morning (Nov 8th) the ferry finally docked and we were the first ones to haul vehicles out (the bikes); The whole procedure was described as dreaded, time and time again, ended up being a breeze. At the customs exit we were met by our friend Vital and Jungi. We promptly became part of the anarchic driving typical of this place. The early morning ride thru the Malecon (the road fronting the ocean) was exciting, since you are riding in a different place and country, plus the avoidance of every single kind of vehicle that seems to be on the road to target us, normal chaos… which I love.

Tomorrow morning we are heading over to Port Au Prince in Haiti, it’s a 7 hour trip, which I know for certain will be overflowed with tales and adventure.

Meanwhile, tonight, we are meeting at the Nativos clubhouse and after we will be touring the local bars and night spots for certain mayhem.

I will try to report again tonight, or at least tomorrow when we finally make it to Haiti.

–Jose de Miguel

LONESTAR RALLY SUCCESS AT EVERY LEVEL–The City claimed near 500,000.The place was packed.In my opinion this is one of the top three events in the country.It deserves to be on the must do rally list.

I did not see a single bike pulled over by the cops. No unnecessary arrest. No BS by the City.Open containers okay.Body painting okay.

Zero Tolerance for burn outs and wheelie’s (fine with me I am tired of smelling burnt rubber from burnouts they never impressed me)

It really was a fun event in a great city.

–John Green
Easyriders Event
Lonestar Partner

THAT’S IT FOR PRE LOVE RIDE ACTION–After all the action with the Sucker Punch Gang I rolled over to Knockout to see Captain Ralph and attend the first ever viewing of WarBird, a television production of Ralph Randolph and the Knockout Team building a bike to support the Commemorative Air Force. The show was cool and is due to be aired on a cable channel network in early ’08. They took a bone stock H-D Softail and build a sweet rendition of a P-51 Mustang fighter.

The bike is destined to be raffled off to support the Commenorative Air Force and displayed at six air shows and the Reno Air Races in addition numerous motorcycle events. The knockout team plans to build a series of bike renditions of historic fighters like the B-17. Bikernet and Hot Bike Magazine are both supporting his efforts. The bike will be featured on the cover of Hot Bike Shortly. Watch for it.

We are also working with True Track on two tech and modifications to the True-Track technology for ’07 and ’08 Dyna Glide models. Watch for the techs in the next couple of weeks. I currently have three maybe four green feature bikes to publish. I don’t know if I’m headed into a stretch of bad luck, too much Sushi wasabe, St. Patrick’s Days blues, pre-Christmas season mistletoe or a case of Yaegar Mister. You be the judge when you see the bikes.

Saints MC rolled in for Lunch. Three members of the Saints, including the Prez, my son, rode to the Bikernet Headquarters and kidnapped me for a late chow. My son rides a modified hot rod Dyna, one brother straddled a blacked out, late model FLH and the other patch holder, Nick was riding a Saxon Black Crown. We almost rode up to LA ChopRods, but ran outta time. For the first time my kick-only Shovel was hard to start. Goddamnit.

Have a helluva weekend,

–Bandit

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NORTH AMERICA’S LEADING CLASSIC CAR AUCTION HOUSE CONQUERS BRITAIN WITH RECORD $38 MILLION UK SALE– RM Auctions in association with Sotheby’s broke records in their inaugural London sale. 85 cars were sold in London’s Battersea Park in an exciting seven-hour auction, including a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster from the Bernie Ecclestone collection, which at $8.25 million, became the most expensive Mercedes-Benz road-going car ever sold at auction.

London, England (November 1, 2007) – More than 85 outstanding cars were offered for sale last night in Battersea Park in a headline-grabbing extravaganza visited by many of the world’s most important car collectors and celebrities – a fitting start for RM Auctions’ first sale in the British capital. RM Auctions European Managing Director, Max Girardo said: “After our highly successful Ferrari sale in Maranello in May of this year, we are now in London where some of the most expensive cars in the world are bought and sold and where collectors and enthusiasts define the pulse of the European classic car world.”

RM Auctions kicked off their first London sale with a “Roaring Twenties” preview party attended by more than 1,000 VIP guests, a large number of whom turned out in top-hats and tails, whilst the ladies sported beads, flapper dresses and feathers befitting of the elegant, glamorous and stylish theme.

The star of the auction was undoubtedly the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster from the Bernie Ecclestone collection, which was raised 15 feet in the air to dramatic music, and finally coming to rest above the auctioneer. Following a fierce round of bidding in a room stunned into absolute silence, the bidding stopped at a staggering $8.25 million.

An astounding and unprecedented 800 bidders from all over the world filled the Battersea Evolution centre for RM’s first London auction. Next to the 540K Special Roadster, the Mercedes-Benz SSK comfortably broke the magic million achieving $2.5 million when auctioneer Peter Bainbridge called the magic words “for the first time, for the second time, sold!”

From the Abba Kogan collection, the 1931 REO Racing Car, raced extensively in Argentina in the 1930s by local hero Ernesto Blanco, fueled a frenzy of telephone bidding from Argentina which only ended when the original estimate was doubled to $929,473. George Harrison’s star attraction, the silver 1964 Aston Martin DB5 sold for an excellent $464,736.

The ultra low 1966 Ford GT40, achieved a high bid of $2,044,842 while the fabulous BMW 507 Roadster, one of less than 260 ever produced, brought an impressive $894,618.

But not all cars on offer the crisp London evening required a large bank account. The first entry of the day, a 1964 Ford Anglia Deluxe Saloon, was bought for $11,618. Acquired in the 1990s by Formula 1 impresario Bernie Ecclestone, this car may well be – next to Harry Potter’s similar transport in “The Chamber of Secrets” – the second most famous Ford Anglia in existence, and with provenance from its famous recent owner, might even become more valuable over time.

By the close of the evening, RM Auctions’ co-founder Rob Myers said: “We are thrilled with this most satisfying start of our new European business here in London.

RM Auctions is now already looking ahead to its next European auction, returning to the home of Ferrari in Maranello, Italy on May 18, 2008. Guests and bidders in London were allowed a glimpse of what RM is offering next year. The star of the forthcoming May sale is a rare and ultra-desirable Ferrari 250GT California Spyder, one of the most valuable of all road-going Ferraris. One of less than 100 California Spyders produced between 1957 and 1962 in a variety of specifications, this LWB covered headlamp version is estimated at $4,300,000 – $5,700,000.

PRODUCTION OF 1125R LAUNCHES NEW ERA OF BUELL SPORTBIKES– EAST TROY, Wis. (November 1, 2007) – The Buell Motorcycle Company celebrated a major milestone this week as it started up a new age of sportbikes with the production of the first Buell 1125R motorcycle at its factory in East Troy, Wis.

Turning a new corner into the superbike category, the all-new Buell 1125R delivers a true balance of street and track performance. Designed with a passion for the elements that have defined Buell motorcycles for 25 years, the 1125R offers power, handling and agility that will take riders to a new level of sportbike riding. The 1125R joins the XB and Blast as a third Buell motorcycle platform. The first 1125R motorcycles are expected to arrive at U.S. Buell dealers in November. The serial number one Buell 1125R will become part of Buell’s history, saved for the Harley-Davidson Museum, which opens in 2008.

“Seeing the first 1125R come off the line marks the start of a significant new era for everyone at Buell,” said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. “The 1125R is designed and built from the rider down to take Buell to a new performance level. As we look forward, we will continue to embrace and enhance our fundamental vision of motorcycle design that offers the ultimate riding experience.”

The Buell 1125R experience begins with power, and adds an artful combination of engine performance, precise-and-agile handling, advanced aerodynamics, and superior rider environment and control. Packaged with distinctive styling that leaves many mechanical components exposed, the 1125R leads with an all-new front fairing and radiator cowling which provides superior aerodynamics, rider comfort and efficient air flow. The 1125R delivers race-inspired agility and handling, while holding to the three principles of the Buell Trilogy of Technology – chassis rigidity, low unsprung weight and mass centralization.

The Buell 1125R Helicon engine is a new 1125cc DOHC V-Twin, the first liquid-cooled engine to power a street-legal Buell motorcycle. The Helicon engine is rated at 146 crankshaft horsepower, and is designed to deliver optimized usable power. Its V-Twin design retains the styling and character that has always defined the Buell riding experience.

Buell will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2008 with special motorcycle badging, as well as a variety of events July 2-6, 2008 in Wisconsin. (see www.buell.com for more details)

For the Buell dealer nearest you, pull into www.buell.com

U.S. CHOPPERS UPDATE–We are going to revamp the entire website from A-Z. For those of you who are already signed up with us and doing business, we would like to include you on our website as an authorized dealer or certified builder.

Please e-mail us your shop info (website address, physical address, phone number, shop name, contact name etc) and any pics of your U.S. Choppers build. An example is provided below.

We will review your photo’s and info for our new site and do our best to help promote the growth of your shop.

Please send small photo’s as we don’t want to crash our server. We will get back to you for larger photos for the site at a later date.

If you are a retail client and would like to submit photos of your U.S. Choppers build, please don’t hesitate to send a shot to us!

We look forward to serving your best interests in the future and look forward to helping promote your business.

If you are not currently signed up and would like to- send us an e-mail with your interest. We have an all new 2008 rolling chassis coming to market by Dec 1st…. it will tickle your old school fancies.

Thank you all for your help and support in the past years,

–Rick Krost
U.S. Choppers
2039 S. Lyon St

Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-546-4699
Appointments Only Please
http://www.uschopper.com/

HEART O GOLD SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHARITY RIDE SUCCESS–Dublin Mob HEART O GOLD Special Olympics Charity Ride We want to thank our friends, sponsors and supporters for a very successful event. We couldnt do it without you.

We hope to do this again next year, see you there.

–DMC

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BIKERNET HOT BIKE BAGGER AND MIKE COLE BAGGER BUILD TO BE COVERED ON BIKERNET– Here we go; the frame is a Rolling Thunder-4″out, 6″up w/curved legs, 40 deg. rake, front 10″ over Rolling Thunder Springer, Avon Tires, Renegade wheels, Chrome Tahoe, also the rotors, and belt pulley.

The handlebars are also Rolling Thunder, w/integral gauge cups, and Dakota Digital gauges. The hand and foot controls were supplied by JayBrake with a juice clutch master cyl. and the switch housings included also. It has Bert Baker’s DD-6 tranny, Cycle Electric charging system, and I’ll use Grandeur Cycles lock-up clutch. A TP Engines 121 show polished powerplant is on the way.

Supertrapp is going to custom bend the exhaust system when the time is right. The battery and rear fender came from Aaron at Big Boar. The gas tank, side covers, front fender, and bags are being made by Mike Cole. House of Kolor is behind all the paint, primer and sparkle to make this baby shine.

I’m trying to get in touch with Danny Gray to do the seat, as he has done my seats for many years. The jury is still out on the brakes. I have talked to 360 Brakes about this project, but at this time, we’re still lookin for an answer from them. I’ll also do the paint (Candy Red) and graphics. This is a short rendition. Hang on for techs and weekly reports.

BREAK OUT THE CAPTAIN MORGAN–Ever since I returned from the islands I drink Captain Morgan Rum or any exotic spiced rum I can get my hands on. It keeps me in the mood for tropical sex and rides along the coast. There’s colorful paper umbrellas all over the goddamn place.

My 85-year-old Ma is headed on, maybe, her last major trip and she’s pissed. She’s spending three weeks in India. Alison, 5-Ball number four, is currently in Bangalore and reports that it’s a slum, so I got concerned and contacted all the Bikernet Biker Reporters in India. We currently have three young riders in Mumbai and other parts of India, who submit ride stories and fiction. We immediately went on line and checked her accommodations. It’s all 7-Star Hotels and she has an Australian guide.

We’ll let you know how it goes. She’ll be tough to tolerate when she returns. She’s not accustomed to sitting around, knitting. She was in the shop recently and complained about her E-bike, we were trying to sell. “It never got dusty in my garage,” she snapped and I ducked under a welding hood. “Is the battery charged? Don’t let it go down.”

“Good god, Ma,” I snapped back. “I’m trying to build the World’s Fastest Panhead.” Did I really say that? Okay, so here’s a portion of the feature line-up for next week while I fly to Phoenix to ride the new Sucker Punch Sally model for 2008. We’ve got ride tales from India, antique Triumphs from Southern California, True-Track techs for Dyna Glides, lotsa green bikes, and starving GOB from the woods near the Contential Divide, a Helmet fight story, a Tbear feature on a 45 Magnum, with a Sportster top end, and Johnny is working on the Smoke Out coverage while I write the Hawaiian Pro Street Saga. Hang on.

Ride Forever,
–Bandit

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BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–Bikenight at sunset in Daytona…ahhh Coronas

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

CALIFORNIA BIKES TAKE HIGHWAY PATROL TO COURT– Yesterday, I sent news of the ABATE of Delaware donation to the Judiciary Fund set up by ABATE of California. We cannot over emphasize the importance of the upcoming trial in May, 2008, regarding the injunction against the California Highway Patrol.

California BOLT member, Ray Henke, has a very thorough article explaining the need for donations and the importance of the court challenge in California. Please visit the link below and consider making a donation to the fund. The address of the Judicial Fund is:

–Judicial Fund
C/O ABATE of California
10240 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345

CYCLE VISIONS ELIMINATOR TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY–Clean up the clutter on the back of your bike. Combine several components into one with the Eliminator. Neatly replace your existing taillight, turn signal assembly and license plate mount (plug-in wiring is included). Covers all existing holes and no painting required.

The Eliminator is the perfect companion to our Baglites. Made from aluminum, polished and chrome plated, our lights are LED. They are Brighter, safer, cooler. Fits 4×7 license plates only. Not D.O.T. approved.

Eliminator Tail Light Assembly
CV-4800 99-Up FLH? CV-4801 99-up FLSTC?
CV-4802 00-up FLSTF? CV-4803 99-03 Sportster?
CV-4804 99-up Dyna? CV-4806 04-07 Sportster?
CV-4815 06-Up Dyna? Wideglide CV4816 06-Up FXST?
CV-4817 Universal Fender Mount

–CycleVisions
4263 Taylor Street n San Diego, California 92110
619.295.7800
www.CycleVisions.com

A MOMENT FOR BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING–A husband and wife were at a party chatting with some friends when the subject of marriage counseling came up.

“Oh, we’ll never need that. My husband and I have a great relationship,” the wife explained.

“He was a communications major in college and I majored in theater arts. He communicates really well and I just act like I’m listening!”

–from Rev CarlR

BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL REPORT COMING– Yo Bandit.hope you are well sir. Take that wreath looking flower thing off your neck, put down the fruity drink and get back to work!!!….Bbbaaawwww!!

I’ve got a story in the works about the Barber Vintage Festival. I have just landed the support of the photographer who takes pics for track owner Mr. Barber. they look sweet!

It was a great time, although I sucked on the track..too many beers Friday and not enough sleep (not bad, just tired). I’m getting too old for that stuff! That, and a somber note on Sunday, has me reflecting upon my actions.

Over 400 vendors, they sold out and this sums up the atmosphere!

Brian Fuller (BBO winner) came over and hung out in our pits, great guy. pic of me on his “Artistry In Iron” bike that thing is a hoot!!! Its an EX 500 like my race bike has my carbs on it.

On a more bitter note.there was a death on Sunday, Mr. Dwaine Williams. He crashed on his Norton in the “Kink” section. I had been standing next to him that very morning in a friend Stan Keyes (Cyco Cycles, Jax, Fl) Pit. Dwaine was a legend, and a mentor to numerous racers, including Stan. He got Stan into racing, and eventually that led to Stans son Derek, AMA Pro, Daytona 200 Veteran, and current Kawasaki Factory test rider becoming involved in racing. There are numerous stories like this about Dwaine, He was 72 yrs young, and still racing.

–Charles Young

BIKERNET IMMIGRATION INVESTIGATION–Did you know that 53 percent of all the babies born this year at Dallas Memorial had illegal immigrant mothers. Taxpayers paid for the babies to illegally become citizens.

If an illegal steps up to get a free license in New York shouldn?t they be arrested?they?re illegal. And if they list an employer, shouldn?t he or she be arrested? We?re confused.

BIKERNET DRAG RACING TIDBIT– Don’t know how close you follow the AHDRA and NHRA Harley drags, but new blood is comin to NHRA next year, and could very well be a major thorn in ‘ol Vance & Hines ash. (I hope so)

Junior Pippen with Bob Taft wrench’n just won their 4th straight AHDRA Pro Stock Championship—-and will run the full NHRA circuit next year in Pro Stock.

I know Bob, who owns a neat little H-D go fast shop in Decatur Illinois called “Rats Whole Place”, and obviously, he’s good.

Take care man, and watch out for the idiots.

–Pappy.

POWDER COATING RULES–Here’s a picture of a local builder’s bike we recently did using a powder coating process for all the graphics.

–Larry Johnson
941 729-1131
941 866-7315 fax
larry@paradisepowdercoating.com
www.paradisepowdercoating.com

NEW MINNESOTA CUSTOMS FROM THE SHOP– Here are a couple of Customs that I just finished for a couple. Both based on Detroit Brothers Frames. Check them out.

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

SWAMP CABBAGE BIKE SHOW IN FEBRUARY– Please mark your calendars for the last full weekend in February for the Swamp Cabbage Bike show weekend here in LaBelle. February 23, 24, 2008

Saturday after the parade we will have bike games and contest along with plenty of vendors Sunday will be the bike show and raffle give aways and such.

I will be looking for sponsors the same as I did last year. Sponsors names will go on the full page ad in Full Throttle magazine same as last year. Anyone interested please email me so that we can get this show on the road. 🙂

–Katie
Full Throttle Magazine
South Fl Rep.
239-246-3045

DRY LAKE BED MAN CHECKS IN–Check out this short film on Harley-Davidson’s www.livingbyit.com. It’s an inside look at living outside the norm. And, they’ve posted info about the riders in the film, screen savers and more.

–from Rodan

NEW GUITAR HERO III VIDEO GAME– They just released the New Guitar Hero III video game?so now I can finally talk about it!I’m playing the drums on Mississippi Queen. The drum tracks were cut last spring at Crush Recorders in Scottsdale and several of the tracks on the new Guitar Hero III were produced and performed by my good friend Steve Ouimette.

Check this video out that was posted on YouTube today?I’m doing my best Corky Lange impersonation!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z7EF2Hdf00

In the first 24 hours I’m told they’ve already sold over 1 Million copies of the new game?..Crazy?

Have a great Halloween!

Rock Hard, Rock OFTEN!
–John – aka “Pulverizer”
www.drumpulverizer.com

BETSY SURVIVED EVEREST-AMAZING– For those of you interested in watching me get my ass kicked, physically, spiritually, and otherwise, the series begins Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00 on the Discovery Channel. If you are truly my friend, I had better not hear your laughter from Connecticut!

That’s right, I will be watching the airing of the first episode in a cozy retreat on a lake in the hills of Connecticut with Tim Medvetz and Russell Brice, just to name a few. They are flying us out to film 4 more episodes, to be called “After the Climb”. I leave tonight at 4:00 A.M., and feel like I am being sent in to be strapped to the electric chair and interrogated. And if I answer incorrectly, 80 volts of electricity will charge my system.

If I live through the week, I look forward to getting back to my normal life as a California biker chick. If you haven’t heard from me in awhile, its because I have been working overtime to catch up, and pay the price for being gone over half of the past year. But I’m almost back to zero! Gosh, it must be time to start planning a trip. Hope everyone is well, and I look forward to getting back to my life and friends. I’m out of cell phone range this week. For more info on the upcoming shows you can log on to www.Discovery.com/Everest.

— Betz

MILWAUKEE ICONS TEAM UP TO CELEBRATE HARLEY-DAVIDSON 105TH ANNIVERSARY– Two Milwaukee Icons, Harley-Davidson and Miller Lite, are teaming up to make Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary Celebration a memorable and incredible party. Miller Lite will be the exclusive malt beverage sponsor of the Anniversary Celebration, carrying on a relationship between the two Milwaukee neighbors that dates back to Harley-Davidson’s 90th Anniversary celebration in 1993.

“We’re thrilled to have Miller Lite join us on our 105th Anniversary journey and are looking forward to a great celebration year,” said Joanne Bischmann, vice president, licensing and special events, Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

Miller Lite will feature a national summer promotion highlighting the Harley-Davidson affiliation that will kick off in mid-May, 2008. The promotion will feature commemorative packaging, motorcycle giveaways, additional Miller Lite/Harley-Davidson branded merchandise that will be given away as part of the Miller Lite promotion and regional/local promotions and events.

The Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration will be held August 28-31, 2008, and will feature non-stop activities throughout Milwaukee such as at the new Harley-Davidson Museum (opening Summer 2008) and Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin. The Ride Home will be the biggest Harley-Davidson Anniversary ride in history. There will be 105 unique starting points around the United States, each of which will feed into 25 major routes bound for Milwaukee with an arrival date of August 28, 2008.

BANDIT’S STEP-SON DRAWS FIGURE WITH A GUN, THEN DRAWS SCHOOL SUSPENSION– DENNIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A second-grader’s drawing of a stick figure shooting a gun earned him a one-day school suspension. Kyle Walker, 7, was suspended for violating Dennis Township Primary School’s zero-tolerance policy on guns, the boy’s mother, Shirley McDevitt, told The Press of Atlantic City. Kyle gave the picture to another child on the school bus, and that child’s parents complained about it to school officials, McDevitt said. Her son told her the drawing was of a water gun, she said. School officials would not comment Friday.

–from Tinman

DAVID ALLEN COE’S THE RIDE–I represent a Nashville based B.M.I. “million-aires” award winning songwriter biker/singer/songwriter by the name of Gary “Junkyard” Gentry. One of his hit songs was: THE RIDE – recorded by David Allen Coe. You can learn more about him at:www.garygentrysongwriter.com

We have released a CD of his biker and Vet related material titled “Biker Heroes And Hell-Raisers. I am requesting your permission to submit it to you for review and any suggestions you might have for promoting it.

We have an article/interview coming out in the upcoming issue of Outlaw Biker and have an ad scheduled in the Genereal Store section of Easyrider Magazine for the next three months.

Today was my first visit to your website…..it sure won’t be my last!

–T
Please visit:www.garygentrysongwriter.com

GRAND NATIONAL BIKE SHOW REPORT– The Grand National Bike Show October 13th and 14th started off with a bang as 160 of the House of Thunder Riders roared in from the House of Thunder Harley-Davidson dealership in Morgan Hill.

The Cow Palace was filled with over 100 vendors to make up the largest indoor motorcycle marketplace in Northern California.

Pro builders as well as Novice builders entered their best bikes in the Ego Tripp Custom Bike Show. The hundred plus beauties were judged in 17 different categories and the winners received mini replica billet wheel trophies.

Corbin seats sponsored the Grand National style flat track racing staged by UMA and featured Mikey Rush the 2007 Daytona winner.

The 100,000 plus square feet provides plenty of space for attendees to visit vendors and check out the custom motorcycles. Whether you wanted to rent a bike from Eagle Rider, purchase a new leather jacket or place your order for a new set of Ride Wright Wheels this show had it all.

The Corbin main stage was rocking all weekend with the West Coast blues sounds of the MoFo Party Band.

Sundays highlight was the BMC Chopper giveaway. This years winner was not home when we first called however when Mike Carpenter who signed up at Motorcycle Madness in Santa Maria this past May was speechless when he found out he was the winner of the BMC Hooligan.

Be sure to check out www.horsepowerpromotions.com for more info on next year’s tour.

–Seth Doulton
Horse Power Promotions
Po Box 1019
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone: 805.686.2007
Web: www.horsepowerpromotions.com
sd@silcom.com

BAXTER BILLET KICKER PEDALS– I would like to present my new company Baxter Motorcycle. We’re from California and make custom footpegs and kicker pedals. The goal of our efforts is to offer the discretionary garage biker accessories that are designed with limited run originality and ready to bolt on capability.

No sell out mass produced stuff here. First run has been BMX inspired. Partnered with Primo BMX, a very established and respected bike company, we have designed parts that feature this great brand as a component. Functionality and performance is very important to us.

Every part we make will both look badass original but perform better than it’s replaced. Thanks for your support in anyway you can with your site. I can only afford the free section of Bikernet at this time because I’m just starting out but thanks for whatever you can do.

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–Murray Baxter

LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST DATE CHANGE WORKED–After last year’s Las Vegas BikeFest, the event promoters announced a change of dates for the future in order to move into a period with milder weather. The first rally with the new dates was the recently completed 7th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest and the change proved to be a winning roll of the dice. The temperature on opening day was a perfect 85 degrees and then dropped to a very mild 76 degrees for the weekend events. By comparison, two weeks earlier during what had been the traditional rally dates, the temperature in Las Vegas was over 100 degrees.

“We spent two years researching the date change and talking with all the event stakeholders – vendors, the bikers, the city fathers, our advisory council – and everyone felt that to grow the event we needed to make the change to milder weather,” commented Harry Schwartz of Full Throttle Events. “Some people felt that changing the dates would be detrimental to the event because of the riding habits of the biker attendees. To ensure that didn’t happen we stepped up our marketing efforts to get the word out about the new dates. It obviously worked.”

“This opens up new opportunities for riders at Las Vegas BikeFest,” Schwartz continued. “Las Vegas BikeFest has never been known as a riding event in the past because of the heat. Now, with lower temps there are many day ride opportunities to enjoy in the area, plus the ride to the rally from California and Arizona will be more enjoyable as well. We expect to see a significant increase in attendance when the word gets back about how great the weather was this year.”

Las Vegas BikeFest is one of the few motorcycle rallies that verify actual attendance through event registrations and ticket sales statistics. After completing the post-event audit, the attendance was announced at 34,408.

“There’s no guess work here,” continued Schwartz. “We know exactly how many people come to the event and are proud that we promote a true attendance figure. Police department representatives told us they estimated attendance at 50-60,000. We could have used that figure in our promotion, but we think it does a disservice to the vendors and industry to make astronomical attendance claims.”

“We’re not afraid to admit that attendance was down only 2% or 703 bikers in comparison to last year. Frankly we see that as a growth trend considering all of the other rallies across the nation both small and large have experienced attendance drop-off of 15 – 50% for two years running.

There were 300 vendors in the Vendor Village including motorcycle manufacturers, production custom manufacturers, custom builders, distributors of riding gear and apparel, and parts and accessories manufacturers and distributors. A report of vendor sales from the Nevada Taxation Department supports the strength of Las Vegas BikeFest as taxable sales reported by vendors matched the strong sales level of the 2006 event.

“I’m sure we will see some events go by the wayside this year as a result of the softening of the motorcycle market,” noted Schwartz. “That’s unfortunate for those promoters and the motorcycle industry in general. We intend to promote as hard as ever, providing an incredible opportunity for vendors and motorcycle enthusiasts in 2008 while continuing to grow Las Vegas BikeFest into the premier motorcycle rally in the west.”

Future dates for Las Vegas BikeFest:
October 2 – 5, 2008
October 1 – 4, 2009
September 30 – October 3, 2010
September 29 – October 2, 2011

Las Vegas BikeFest is produced by Las Vegas BikeFest, LLC a joint venture of ConvExx and Full Throttle Events. Las Vegas BikeFest information is available at www.LasVegasBikeFest.com, or call toll-free 866-BIKEFEST (866-245-3337) or e-mail info@lasvegasbikefest.com.

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M?TLEY CR?E UNLEASHES A ‘CARNIVAL OF SINS’OCTOBER 23 WITH A 2-CD LIVE SHOW FROM THEIR 2005 TOUR– (Los Angeles, CA) – Very little can be said about M?tley Cr?e that hasn’t been spoken a million times before. As one of the most important and influential bands in the history of rock, the Cr?e has blazed a trail of smash hits, performed everywhere with electricity, and developed a tremendous and devoted fan base worldwide.

The upcoming double-CD ‘Carnival Of Sins’ features 23 tracks spanning the Cr?e’s entire career. All of the band’s hits are performed, including “Too Young To Fall In Love,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Shout At The Devil,” “Dr. Feelgood,” and many more. The performance was recorded April 27, 2005 at the Van Andel Arena in in Grand Rapids, MI and is a companion to the live DVD of the same name.

The tour, co-promoted by VH1 and VH1 Classic, drew record crowds around the world, with the group eventually playing before an estimated 1 million in the U.S. M?tley Cr?e had offers from more than 100 cities for their summer run, many of them conducting “Bring the Cr?e” campaigns through local radio stations and media promotions that resulted in petitions being signed and a series of 55 additional dates added in the U.S. through the summer and fall.

Entertainment Weekly called the Cr?e tour the “Feelgood reunion of the year.” MTV.com raved: “Big, loud and dirty M?tley-and their fans-wouldn’t have it any other way.” The Toronto Star said the reunited Cr?e show was “the very embodiment of cool.” The Philadelphia Inquirer simply gave it “four devil horns.” Associated Press said proclaimed: “They snatched the crown back and wore it proudly for two-and-a-half hours of power chords, profanity and wardrobe malfunctions.” The Toronto Globe and Mail opined: “They came, they saw and they conquered.”

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LEGENDARY AGOSTINI GRAND PRIX RACER ON VIEW AT STAMFORD MUSEUM–The MV Agusta 500cc three-cylinder Grand Prix racer ridden to many F.I.M. Grand Prix victories by world famous racer Giacomo Agostini is on view at Stamford Museum & Nature Center as part of its “The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta” exhibition.

The motorcycle, which is in its original, unrestored, race-ready condition, has never before been on public display in a museum. The motorcycle was acquired directly from MV Agusta S.p.A. in 1986 by its current owners Robert T. Iannucci and Sonia O. Ewers/Team Obsolete of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Only a few of this particular model of motorcycle were built. They were designed in the mid-1960s specifically for Agostini, and he rode them to 13 of his 15 F.I.M. Grand Prix world championships, and to 10 Isle of Man TT victories. Agostini has since ridden it in many historic parades worldwide.

“It’s one of the most spectacular and successfully 500 grand prix racing motorcycles that the world has ever seen and it was ridden by the world’s greatest rider,” said Iannucci. “This motorcycle was an all-dominating force. Generally Agostini won every race he entered for years on end. It was part of the MV Agusta dynasty. … No rider, no team, no motorcycle has ever dominated the way they did.”

Of his decision to lend the motorcycle to the museum, Iannucci explained, “It is absolutely a work of art. This is a hand-built motorcycle. It was built by artisans. It’s a fabulous merger of technology and art. It’s very minimalist. There’s nothing on the motorcycle that isn’t absolutely necessary for it to perform its function. It’s a product of a culture which has been building artistic technology for more than two millenia.”

“The Motorcycle, Italian Style: Riding the Curves with MV Agusta,” sponsored by Cliff’s Cycle Revolution, is on view at Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exhibition is made possible with support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism and features the Gary & Connie Kohs Collection. Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT (3/4 mile North of Merritt Parkway Exit 35.) For more information, visit www.stamfordmuseum.org or call 203.322.1646 ext.6521. Members: FREE; Non-Members: Free with gate admission: Adults $8, Seniors & Students $6, Children (4-17) $4, Under 3 FREE.

AMERICAN ROAD SHOP GIVES AWAY NEW H-D SPORTSTER AND CONTIRBUTES TO CHILDREN’S LEUKEMIA–Highland, MICH. – October 15, 2007 – American Road Shop Bike Night’s recurring theme is “Lifestyle is a choice.” The choice was clear for many bikers to head to 59 West in Highland, Michigan, on Tuesday nights from May to September and take part in weekly bike contests, raffles and the chance to win a brand new Harley-Davidson Sportster from ABC Harley Davidson. They also held a 50/50 drawing for the third year in a row with 50% of the proceeds going to the winner and 50% to the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF), which was over $2000 this year.

Thanks to ABC Harley Davidson’s involvement, this marked the third year that American Road Shop gave away a FREE Sportster. Tickets to enter the drawing were free, one per person each Tuesday. A rotating bike contest was held each week, with awards given for the most chrome, the longest bike, the oldest bike driven up and the best amateur custom.

Each winner received a $25 gift certificate from American Road Shop and a $25 certificate from 59 West. Also, every Tuesday throughout the summer, names were drawn for door prizes, Bike Night Tee Shirts, vendor giveaways and more. With 100-150 bikes on an average night to 350 bikes and about 500 people on the final night, the third year of American Road Shop’s Bike Night, co-sponsored by ABC Harley-Davidson and Coors Light, was extremely successful.

American Road Shop co-owner Tim Beaubien said, “The last bike night of the year is always a big night for us, we give the bike away and we tally the final count for CLF. This year was particularly gratifying, not only did we have the best year donation for CLF but both Barb and myself had people coming up to us and thanking us for hosting this bike night. That made all the work worth it.”

If you are in the Waterford, MI area, stop and visit their 3400 sq ft store at 7554 Highland Road, Waterford, MI 48327, located on Highland Rd. (M-59) just east of Williams Lake Rd. or you can visit them online at www.americanroadshop.com

HARLEY-DAVIDSON LIVING THE LEGEND RIVETS MAKE ONE-OF-A-KIND HOLIDAY GIFT– This holiday season, the Harley-Davidson Museum has created a one-of-a-kind gift option that is perfect for true Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. By customizing a stainless steel rivet with a name or personal message, Living the Legend is a unique way to honor a Harley-Davidson enthusiast this holiday season.

Rivets, available in three-inch or six-inch sizes, will be displayed on either curved steel walls or special plazas on the grounds of the Harley-Davidson Museum. They can be personalized in time for the holidays at www.h-dmuseum.com/livingthelegend.

For a limited time, enthusiasts can also give the gift of a rivet with a Living the Legend gift certificate for a rivet that can already be customized with a message or left blank for the recipient to customize themselves. Rivet gift certificates can be ordered by calling 1-877-HD-MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738) starting November 15 through December 31, 2007.

Museum visitors will be able to view the rivets displayed on the Museum grounds when it opens next summer. Living the Legend rivets will be available for customization until December 31, 2007, to ensure installation in time for the Museum grand opening and the Motor Company’s 105th Anniversary celebration in summer 2008.

BIKERNET GROWTH–Just read the story on page 14 of Hot Bike Baggers about the continued growth of your site…nice job and congratulations.

–Charles Plueddeman

We are very fortunate. For the last three months running, over 300,000 readers have come to Bikernet a month and visited over 600,000 times each month.-Wilburn Roach

DONATION MADE FOR MOTORCYCLE FREEDOM– Below is a link to Bruce and Ray’s web page, with Gary Hildebrand, ABATE of Delaware, announcing a huge donation to the ABATE of California Judicial Fund. I want to thank Gary and ABATE of Delaware on behalf of BOLT, and I also want to acknowledge Shirley “GirlGeek” and Chainsaw for their tireless efforts to make this happen. Also, Ray Henke for putting out the national call for assistance and his work with GirlGeek and Chainsaw.

This is a crucial time for bikers in this country. The pro-helmet forces are on the attack. We need to make a strong statement that the bikers of this nation can and will come together to fight intrusions in our private lives and we will challenge unjust and vague laws. Delaware has made that statement with it’s support of the ongoing court cases in California, which if successful, could set a precedent for the rest of the state and hopefully encourage other states to make a judicial stand. Thank you ABATE of Delaware.

Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo
Founder, ABATE of Wisconsin
BOLT National
Sturgis Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame, 2002

WIRE PLUS CUTS A DEAL WITH ORANCE COUNTY CHOPPERS–Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to announce their new relationship with Orange County Choppers/OCC. Rick Marler, President of Wire Plus has been working with OCC for the last several months developing a wiring harness that will work on all OCC bikes?both production and custom style choppers. “We are quite proud that OCC chose us over all of the other companies in the industry to design their wiring harness as well as some other proprietary products for their line of motorcycles” added Marler.

Orange County Choppers is a custom motorcycle manufacturer founded by Paul Teutul, Sr. and Paul Teutul, Jr. in 1999. The company is featured on American Chopper, a reality TV show that debuted in September 2002 on the Discovery Channel, which has contributed to the company’s quick rise to fame. In 2007, Discovery Channel’s sister channel TLC took over the broadcasting.

Many are under the mostaken belief that the company is based in Orange County, California, rather, it is based in the county of the same name in New York state. In fact, in one of the episodes of American Chopper, Paul Sr. was shown getting a tattoo on his left arm with the desiginationOCC New York in order to clear this very point. OCC’s production facility was initially located in the hamlet of Rock Tavern, but has since moved to nearby Montgomery. The company also runs a retail store nearby, at Scotts Corners and another is set to open soon at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack.

OCC started as a sideline to the family’s steel manufacturing enterprise, Orange County Ironworks, which was founded in the 1970’s. In the late 1990’s, Teutul Sr. began manufacturing custom motorcycles as an extension of his steel business and in 1999 he founded Orange County Choppers. The company’s first bike, “True Blue”, was debuted at the 1999 Daytona Biketoberfest. The Company has recently started to build a new shop called OCC in Newburgh, NY, which is scheduled to be completed in early 2008..

Marlon Crow, Sales Manager of Wire Plus stated, “In addition to our world renowned digital instrument panels (features include: speedometer, tachometer, trip, odometer and all indicator light functions, new flat panel construction that measures 2.5″ round with all electronics onboard and super bright display technology for true daylight readability with a light sensor for auto-dimming at night) we also manufacture a complete line of self-diagnostic wiring systems to fit any stock or custom bike application.” Some of the advantages that you get with products from Wire Plus include Solid State breaker technology (the breakers never have to be replaced) and a replaceable start relay that can be purchased at any auto parts store. Their power modules are submersible waterproof and very compact in size with harnesses that are engineered to be smaller than any other on the market. Wire Plus’ main focus is on the reliability of everything that they manufacture.

For those interested in obtaining more information on Wire Plus, you can reach them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.

NEW PREMIER LINERS FOR TOUR-PAK AND HARD SADDLEBAGS–MILWAUKEE (Oct. 31, 2007) – Enjoy more convenience when traveling with the new Premier Liners for King Tour-Pak and Hard Saddlebags from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. Each is designed to function like traditional luggage and to fit perfectly inside the King Tour-Pak or Hard Saddlebags.

Both the Premier Liner for King Tour-Pak (P/N 53603-08; $124.95) and Premier Liner Kit for Hard Saddlebags (P/N 90485-08; $165.95) feature a durable carrying handle, heavy-duty zipper, a removable shoulder strap and rubber feet. The interior features cross straps with a secure clip to keep clothes in place, and a mesh section for toiletries. Each bag is accented with an embroidered Bar and Shield logo on the exterior pocket.

Premier Liner for King Tour-Pak capacity is 2,900 cubic inches. Dimensions: 22.5″L x 13″H x 10″D.

Premier Liner Kit for Hard Saddlebags capacity is 890 cubic inches (each). Dimensions 24.5″L x 9″H x 6.5″D. Fits models equipped with color-matched hard saddlebags. Does not fit when other accessories are mounted to inside of the saddlebag.

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.

APC USES ONLY THE BEST COMPONENTS ON THEIR BIKES– Las Vegas, NV: American Performance Cycle/APC is a world class custom production bike manufacturer of high class, affordable rides. They have four distinctive models to choose from?Chopper, Drop Seat, Pro-Street and Cruiser?The perfect selection to fit the most discriminating riding styles.

APC uses nothing but the finest components?S&S engines, Baker Drivetrain 6-speed transmissions, Forge-Tec forged billet one-piece wheels, Mean Street front ends, HHI brakes and forward controls, Custom Climax Controls, SAS suspension, Wimmer Machine intakes and stacks, Avon Tires and too many others to list. This, combined with their “jaw dropping” custom paint jobs, separates them from the rest of the pack. APC Bikes start at just $19,995 MSRP and are easily registered, insured and are financeable through all major lending institutions.

So go check out an APC at your local dealer and see the quality firsthand. You’ll see for yourself that if you’re not riding an APC?You’ll soon be following one!

APC’s business philosophy is to make the very best custom production bikes that are affordable, rideable and reliable. You can email them at apccycles@aol.com or call them at (702) 314-5272. Check out APC’s ’08 entire product line at www.apccycles.com or write to them at American Performance Cycles, 6895 Speedway Blvd., Suite Z101, Las Vegas, NV 89115.

THE ROCK BAND THE AUTHORITIES DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE– AFS, the band the authorities don’t want you to seeBody: Hells Angel Rusty Coones is the guitar player, songwriter and founding member of heavy metal band AFS (Attica Freak Show) and have been for the past three years since his release from federal prison. Although every event the band has played has been peaceful, most of the venues they have played have been pressured by the authorities to not let the band play the show.

Last Halloween, one venue was contacted at least 30 times from various government agencies to cancel an event AFS was to play. Ultimately the board of directors finally caved in and canceled the concert 3 days before the show.

Come out and show support for AFS and send the message that oppression won’t be tolerated and freedom of speech is still alive in the US!

The next show scheduled is Nov. 7th at the Galaxy Theatre in OC. Mention AFS at the door and save $10 on your ticket.

CLASSIC AMERICAN IRON MAGAZINE NEW BULLETIN BOARD– I’d like you to know about our brand new free on-line bulletin board for enthusiasts of classic American motorcycles.

www.caimag.com (Classic American Iron magazine) launched just a few weeks about and already has over 500 registered members signed up.

I’d like to invite you to check out www.caimag.com and to please let others know about what we are doing and invite them to join us too.

TORIAN CHOPPER LEATHERS HIRES MOZELLE EDGEWORTH–Mozelle Edgeworth Opens Up Mountain Through East Coast Time Zones.November 1, 2007, Southlake, TX – Torian Chopper Leathers announces the hiring of Mozelle Edgeworth to represent the firm’s old skool chopper leather jackets, chaps, shirts and gloves to motorcycle dealerships throughout the central and eastern United States.

Edgeworth brings her considerable talent and experience of the motorcycle industry to bear in the new Torian venture. Before joining Torian Chopper Leathers, she spent eight years at American IronHorse as a Dealer Relations Manager. She then opened her own apparel company, Custom Impressions. Her experience and history of success makes her uniquely qualified to represent the Torian Chopper Leathers line.

“The Torian Chopper Leathers’ product design and dealer program are right on the money, explained Edgeworth. “Dealers have access to a quality product that is designed specifically for riders. The ladies’ riding leather shirt is my favorite design… it is cut for a woman rider, soft to the touch and offers significant protection from the elements.”

The Torian Chopper Leathers program allows dealers to get into an apparel program with minimal upfront investment, provides outstanding margins and further reduces costs through a free shipping program.

Bob Kay, Torian Chopper Leathers’ Chief Designer, previously met Mozelle at American IronHorse and had this to say about her coming onboard: “We are excited to have a talent like Mozelle Edgeworth getting behind the firm and assisting us in establishing new relationships with dealers across the country.” Bob continued, “Together, we are going to do great things.”

For more information visit our website www.TorianMarket.com or call (817) 421-1333.

SHOULD FREEDOM RALLIES RETURN– As I read this (again) I have to wonder why we do not have freedom rallies anymore. It seems to me that with the many threats coming at us from all directions now would be the time to organize one.

Funny you mention this – that’s how Tony & I met. I was in Madison petitioning to have the Helmet Rally’s reinstated. I was concerned that we would lose our momentum and our large voice. It’s easier to mess with someone who doesn’t come every year to remind you who they are. I also felt it would be hard to re-organize a group like that. The thinking at the time by the “Right to Decide” committee was that there was no pending legislation so what were we protesting? They were afraid that we were just ticking people off.

I came back the next month with signed petitions by bikers saying they felt this was important but they took a vote and it was negative.

Vicki Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc. (ASMI)
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
(262) 521-2880 – local
(262) 436-0286 – fax
info@accidentscene.org
www.accidentscene.org

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COMPLEX PARTY FEATURES HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORCLOTHES– On Oct. 17, 2007, Complex Magazine and Harley-Davidson hosted an exciting VIP event at Boulevard3, a hot spot in Los Angeles. Harley-Davidson motorcycles, including the Night Train and new Rocker C, made their debut on the runway and were displayed in high-fashion through the hopping night club setting. The Rocker and Night Rod Special strutted their stuff on the red carpet for photo opportunities with various celebrities like Travis Barker and Perez Hilton. VIP guests also received gift bags packed with Harley stuff.

Approximately 500 people enjoyed the show and the party, which featured the latest collections from Harley-Davidson MotorClothes apparel and accessories and Licensed Products. Surprise celebrity models included Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Aubrey O’Day, Chudney Ross, Team Famous athletes Crow and J-Beats, Claudia Jordan and the Cheetah Girls. Other enthusiast celebrities at the event included David Hasselhoff and daughter Haley, and Carrie Ann Inaba. DJ Vice and DJ Eque mixed during and after the show.

Leading up to the event, Complex Magazine and Harley-Davidson offered a sweepstakes for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for two to Los Angeles for the exclusive Complex and Harley-Davidson party during L.A. Fashion Week. The winners Aaron Richardson and guest from San Antonio also won Harley-Davidson MotorClothes gear that they proudly wore to the event.

SAMSON AND RAY PRICE ARE ROCK SOLID–Samson / Ray Price Nitro Harley race team puts on “Rock Solid” performance at Screamin Eagle Performance Nationals, Raleigh, NC – October 14, 2007.For the Samson / Ray Price Nitro Harley race team Rockingham Dragway is a homecoming. Also known as the “Rock”, the dragway is Ray Price’s home track and is evident by the Harley-Davidson branded bridge that spans the dragstrip. Ray Price has torn up the Rockingham dragstrip and brought excitement to his fans for many years by putting on some of the most memorable passes down this quarter mile track.

The team’s performance at this event brought the same level of excitement, with one exception Joey Sternotti was in the pilot’s seat. Since taking over the riding duties mid season, Sternott has continued to impress, racking up very consistence performances in the last four races.

Sternotti remained the number one qualifier after two rounds posting a 6.34 and 6.476 respectively and was just shy of holding onto the number one spot after Doug Vancil ripped off a 6.258 in round three to take the number one spot.

Going into eliminations Sternotti continued to build momentum with a first round win of 6.416 and a second round win of 6.40 to move into the semis against Mike Romine.

As a result of tire spin, Sternotti’s hope of taking the Samson / Ray Price Nitro Harley race team to the winner’s podium was cut short in the third round..

Ray Price’s fans still showed their gratitude for a great show by standing and cheering on the team as they came down the return road.

“I really wanted to capture a win at the “Rock” for this team, they have worked so hard to make the Samson / Ray Price Nitro Harley drag bike perform so well and so consistently” Sternotti said

The Samson / Ray Price Nitro Harley race team is looking for another great performance when it visits for the first time the “Mecca” of dragstrips, Pomona Raceway, for the California Nationals on November 9th and 10th.

OHIO RIGHT-OF-WAY LEGISLATION MOVING–Senate Bill 158, legislation to toughen penalties for certain traffic offenses that result in serious injury or death to other roadway users, is on the move in Ohio.

See the lastest Action Alert in the Ohio StateWatch section of the AMA Rapid Response Center, or click here to go directly to the Action Alert.

Contact your elected officials today to let them know why this legislation is important to you, your family, and all Ohioans.

YOU CANT FIX STUPID BIKERNET AWARDS–Eighth Place:In Detroit , a 41-year-old man got stuck and drowned in two feet of water after squeezing head first through an 18-inch-wide sewer grate to retrieve his car keys.

Seventh Place:A 49 year old San Francisco stockbroker, who “totally zoned when he ran,” accidentally jogged off a 100-foot high cliff on his daily run.

Sixth PlaceBuxton , NC : A man died on a beach when an 8-foot-deep hole he had dug into the sand caved in as he sat inside it. Beach-goers said Daniel Jones, 21, dug the hole for fun, or protection from the wind, and had been sitting in a beach chair at the bottom Thursday afternoon when it collapsed, burying him beneath 5 feet of sand. People on the beach, on the outer banks, used their hands and shovels, trying to claw their way to Jones, a resident of Woodbridge , VA , but could not reach him. It took rescue workers using heavy equipment almost an hour to free him while about 200 people looked on. Jones was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Fifth Place:Santiago Alvarado, 24, was killed in Lompoc , CA , as he fell face-first through the ceiling of a bicycle shop he was burglarizing. Death was caused when the long flashlight he had placed in his mouth (to keep his hands free) rammed into the base of his skull as he hit the floor.

Fourth Place:Sylvester Briddell, Jr., 26, was killed in Selbyville , Del , as he won a bet with friends who said he would not put a revolver loaded with four bullets into his mouth and pull the trigger.

Third PlaceThe following mind-boggling attempt at a crime spree in Washington , DC appeared to be the robber’s first (and last), due to his lack of a previous record of violence, and his terminally stupid choices:

1.. His target was H&J Leather & Firearms; A gun shop specializing in handguns.

2. The shop was full of customers – firearms customers.

3. To enter the shop, the robber had to step around a marked police patrol car parked at the front door.

4. A uniformed officer was standing at the counter, having coffee before work. Upon seeing the officer, the would-be robber announced a hold-up, an fired a few wild shots from a target pistol.

The officer and a clerk promptly returned fire, the police officer with a 9mm GLOCK 17, the clerk with a 50 DESERT EAGLE, assisted by several customers who also drew their guns, several of whom also drew and fired. The robber was pronounced dead at the scene by Paramedics. Crime scene investigators located 47 expended cartridge cases in the shop. The subsequent autopsy revealed 23 gunshot wounds. Ballistics identified rounds from 7 different weapons. No one else was hurt in the exchange of fire.

HONORABLE MENTION:Paul Stiller, 47, was hospitalized in Andover township, NJ, and his wife Bonnie was also injured, when a quarter- stick of dynamite blew up in their car. While driving around at 2 AM, the bored couple lit the dynamite and tried to toss it out the window to see what would happen, but apparently failed to notice the window was closed.

RUNNER UP: TACOMA , WA .:Kerry Bingham had been drinking with several friends when one of them said they knew a person who had bungee-jumped from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in the middle of traffic. The conversation grew more heated and at least 10 men trooped along the walkway of the bridge at 4:30 AM. Upon arrival at the midpoint of the bridge they discovered that no one had brought a bungee rope. Bingham, who had continued drinking, volunteered and pointed out that a coil of lineman’s cable lay near by. One end of the cable was secured around Bingham’s leg and the other end was tied to the bridge. His fall lasted 40 feet before the cable tightened and tore his foot off at the ankle. He miraculously survived his fall into the icy salt water and was rescued by two nearby fishermen. “All I can say” said Bingham, is that God was watching out for me on that night. There’s just no other explanation for it.” Bingham’s foot was never located.

AND THE WINNER:Overzealous zookeeper Friedrich Riesfeldt (Paderborn , Germany) fed his constipated elephant Stefan 22 doses of animal laxative and more than a bushel of berries, figs and prunes before the plugged- up pachyderm finally let it fly, and suffocated the keeper under 200 pounds of poop! Investigators say ill-fated Friedrich, 46, was attempting to give the ailing elephant an olive oil enema when the relieved beast unloaded on him. “The sheer force of the elephant’s unexpected defecation knocked Mr. Riesfeldt to the ground where he struck his head on a rock and lay unconscious as the elephant continued to evacuate his bowels on top of him” said flabbergasted Paderborn police detective Erik Dern.

With no one there to help him, he lay under all that dung for at least an hour before a watchman came along, and during that time he suffocated. It seems to be just one of those freak accidents that proves… “Shit happens.”

–Art

THE NEWEST CAR KULTURE DELUXE COVER–Check out our newest cover of Car Kulture Deluxe this issue has a great article on The Wild One movie, we got the inside scoop on some things and they is an interview with Sonny Barger.

–Geno

FINALLY, MORRIS MAGNETOS FOR TWIN CAMS–Morris Magneto announces the latest addition to its line-up of fully automatic Magnetos. The made in USA high-voltage unit fits Twin Cam engines, and eliminates a whole plethora of wires and components.

No connection to the motorcycle’s 12 volt system is necessary. Constructed entirely from billet, it bolts on in place of the stock cam cavity cover,with adequate clearance for virtually all air cleaners.

Other uniquefeatures include a drive gear access plate, an integral oiling system, and an impulse coupling for compatibility with both kick and electric starts.

Morris Magnetos is proud to have been a part of the top AMD World Championship motorcycles for the past 4 years running.

Any questions, please call 973-540-9171, or email dave@morrismagneto.com

–Dave Shaw

WANTED WIDGETS FOR AMERICAN IRON MAGAZINE–To be considered all submissions must include the following:

1.) A 40-60 word product description(NOTE: Text should be in digital format, Word doc or email)

2.) High quality photo(NOTE: If digital it must be Hi Res.-300 dpi at roughly 4″ x 6″)

3.) Full contact information (Address, Phone, Web site)

4.) Price of product (If pertinent)

NOTE: Only products that are manufactured or sold exclusively by your company can be used.

Please send press releases to:
American Iron Magazine
1010 Summer St. 3rd Fl
Stamford, CT 06905
Attn: John Smolinski
203/425-8777 Ext #121
Advertising – John Smolinski
e-mail: – JohnS@TAMcommunications.com

THE GREEN RUSH IS HEADING TO BIKERNET–This is shot from a calendar feature, this is not one of Peters shots while in LA, is the only reference I had to send of the bike already loaded on my computer.

–Kevin Brooks
Thunder Mountain Motor Sports

Just over the last week we’ve received three Green custom bike submissions. They will all be featured on Bikernet in the next three green weeks. Hang On.-Johnny Humble, bike feature Editor

BIKERNET CALIFORNIA WILD FIRE REPORTS, HAMSTERS SAVES LIVES AND HORSES– Last week, during the brutal Calif. Fires, Scott Jacobs and his family helped to save many homes in their neighborhood by going back in the battle zone to confront the deadly flames.

They ran with garden hoses from house to house nonstop for hours in an effort to douse fires which began to consume structures. Firemen in the vicinity referred to Scott’s clan as “The Flip-Flop Brigade” and praised them for their heroic deeds.

–Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453
www.scottjacobsstudio.com

BIKERNET STAFFER REACHES MILESTONE–Long time Bikernet.com correspondent TBear has reached a milestone in his career. With the acceptance of his newest article by London’s DiCE Magazine, TBear will have been published in his 30th motorcycle publication.

Published in over seven languages from the Americas to Australia, handicapped Bikernet photojournalist TBear has traveled to far flung places such as Tahiti, Scandinavia, Amsterdam and the Canadian Rockies to name but a few, to capture the scene and the wild one off custom bike features he has become famous for.

After a tragic accident back in 1988 which left TBear paralyzed from the waste down, doctors told him that his riding as well as his walking days were over. Never being one for taking bad news lying down TBear struggled back on his feet.

With the help of a few friends, he built himself a VW powered trike and hit the road again with his trusty Nikon. After a few years of self-imposed physical therapy, he was able once again to kick over and ride his trusty 1950 EL Panhead. As a concession to his still severely paralyzed left leg, TBear bought a 2000 Road King, which sports NY States first Handicapped license plate.

TBear has been there, done and got the T-Shirts as a writer and a bike photographer. As an international judge for a few of the International AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building affiliate shows as well as a World Final Judge, TBear can be found in some of the strangest parts of the globe looking for bikes to feature and riding tales to tell.

We are currently feature TBear features from the dread Smoke Out West. Watch for another Brew feature next week.

DREAMGIRLS 2008 AND MORE– Nobody does custom bike calendars like STARWEST and this year’s collection is no exception. If you have any doubts, just feasts your eyes on the cover of DREAMGIRLS 2008. As always the images presented on all of the STARWEST calendars are nothing short of exceptional. Unparalleled photography, models, machines and settings make these works of art the most sought after calendars of their type around the world.

Classy, artistic and colorful, the entire 2008 collection, including DREAMGIRLS, MAN& MACHINE and AMERICAN CREATIONS are great for keeping track of important dates, or just dressing up the shop. And, they make great gifts, especially around Christmas time. To order direct or locate a dealer near you, call 805-531-1000. Be sure to stop by www.STARWESTINC.com for a closer look at their amazing line of custom M/C accessories.

JIMS BIKERNET TOOL OF THE WEEK, BIG TWIN CAM BEARING PULLER– Use to remove inner cam bearing without splitting cases. Easily pulls bearing from case, also keeps rollers from coming out during removal.

No.95760-TB – Use on Big Twin 1958-present single cam only. (Note: Includes aftermarket motors.)

Suggested Retail Price: $137.80

–JT Lepien
Graphic Art and Marketing Department
Tel: 805-482-6913 ext 290
Fax: 805-482-9224
www.jimsusa.com

THE GOD OF RIGID FRAMES AND OTHER THINGS CHECKS IN– Here is an image from yesterdays shoot & one from our Halloween night party.

–RFR

INTREPID CYCLES SIGNS FIVE DEALERSHIPS– INTREPID Cycles has now signed deals with five well-known dealerships to carry its line of production custom bikes. The latest additions to the Intrepid dealer network are Temecula Valley Choppers, Arizona Victory Tucson, Arizona Victory Phoenix, Left Coast Customs and LifeStyle Cycles (Anaheim).

“We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to work with some good people who have made a name in this industry,” says Mike McGinley, Intrepid Cycle’s co-founder and Chief Designer. “We thank our new dealer partners for giving us their vote of confidence. Intrepid’s goal is to help our dealers all the way from building the highest quality motorcycles to providing the industry’s most responsive dealer support and rider programs.”

“We are really impressed with how Intrepid is making strides in this industry and with the attention the company is drawing,” says Mike Fox, owner of Temecula Valley Choppers. “The ideal customer for this bike is one who wants total rideability and function paired with quality and stylish design. I really like the effort the company is making to hear from their dealers about customer feedback and trends.”

INTREPID CYCLES
Temecula, California, USA
Tel: 951 506 8999
www.intrepidcycles.com

Hey,

I’m finally getting caught up with the e-mails, I think. Don’t hesitate to send me news again, if I missed posting it. I don’t even know what to comment on, to kick off this extravaganza of news from one end of the world to another, one demographic to another and one market to another.

Here’s some spots. Buell turned our Alaskan Adventure down. I thought it would be a natural to ride around Alaska on Buells. We will film the adventure, plus a six months series of articles will follow our bikes, planning, arrangements and the adventure. How could they go wrong? We needed 6-12 bikes for three weeks.

Bikernet is about to launch a separate metric cruiser department hosted by Josh Placa, called JPBLVD. We know that the metric element is growing, but I didn’t have the resources to cover it on the Bikernet side or the hours, besides some of us are old school and want to stay cemented to the American way of welding shit together. Watch for it. We’ll see if Josh can keep up.

This week blistered with interesting info, downed brothers and heart. Let’s hit the news and maybe, at the end, I can articulate my feelings. If not we’ll have a Jack on the rocks and relax.

BRASS BALLS BOBBERS POSTER SALE– Get an early jump on sprucing up your office, den or garage with Brass Balls Bobbers most excellent poster. It is normally 10 smacks but for all our Bikernet friends it is only $7.50.

It’s the best combination, an all American blond with an All American Bobber. Click here to get your poster today!

BANDIT BED ROLL HAS IT ALL– 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?

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.

BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE FROM RIVERA PRIMO / 11-1-07,OFFSET TRANSMISSI0ON SPROCKETS FOR BIG TWINS, SPORTSTERS & BUELLS–These offset transmission sprockets are designed to allow you the freedom to convert 5-speed Big Twins & Sportsters with rear belt drives to chain drive for wide tire use.

Designed to fit 1994-2003 Big Twins, 1991-2003 Sportsters & 1994-2002 Buell models and can be used on 1986-1993 Big Twins if spacer #3217-0008 & oil seal #12067A are used in conjunction with the sprocket.

Each sprocket is drilled & tapped to accept a late model lock plate (#3183-0026).

These are CNC-machined, high quality American-made sprockets !

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

HEARTBREAK IN THE D&D PITS– Bonneville is a wanton woman. She’ll dazzle you with her beauty one minute and break your heart the next. Team D&D Performance Enterprises felt they were on a mission to break the Fat Book Flyer record from 2006. They had the bike, technology and the team to do it. The weather and a few gremlins laid their plan asunder.

Bob Dowdy talks to Bikernet TV before there last attempt. Click here to see the interview and all the Bonneville action on Bikernet TV.

SAVE YOUR FAVORITE MAGAZINE, STOP POSTAL RATE HIKES– In March, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) voted to implement a massive rate hike for magazines, which puts diverse, independent free speech at risk.

The new rates favors the nation’s largest publishers — like Time Warner who submitted the plan — while unfairly burdening thousands of smaller and independent magazines with much higher postal rates, as high as 20 or 30 percent.

Now it’s up to Congress to reverse the unfair rate hikes and save these important publications. Take Action today!

LIFESTYLE SAVES BIKERNET STAFF WITH FREE SPAGHETTI DINNERS– You’ve been asking for it, and now it’s back … LifeStyle Cycles Night at Big’s! We’re recreating our old bike night with a free spaghetti dinner (pick up your free dinner coupon at LifeStyle Cycles), great drink specials, play Blackjack with Junior for free T-shirts, awesome raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, trophy for best bike and LifeStyle’s own “DJ Dan” spinning the tunes until Tru to Crue kicks the party into high gear! We’ll also have the Jack Daniel’s girls and Sam Adams’ girls on hand, so it’ll be an evening to remember!

Tell all your friends to be there on November 3rd from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM!

FEATURING LIVE MUSIC FROMTRU TO CRUE at 9:00 PM!

Couple of weeks ago a Bikernet Staffer, Jeremiah Soto won best of show award at Bike Night. We haven’t seen him since.–Bandit

JIMS RACE ENGINES NOW AVAILABLE– JIMS has released a line of race engines beginning with the 131ci Twin Cam race engine.

The 131ci, which fits into all stock and after market frames, features a 4- 1?2 stroke with a bore diameter of 4-5?16in. The CNC-ported heads were developed specifically to flow maximum air, and the oil pump is upgraded from the stock H-D unit. A billet cam support plate, which utilizes Harley-Davidson’s new hydraulic cam chain tensioner, is fitted as are the new JIMS Powerglide II hydraulic tappets.

The engines fit Twin Cam Touring and Dyna models, as well as the ’91-’99 Evolution model.An additional version of the 131ci motor has been developed which will bolt directly into Evolution style frames of older H-D models.

The range of 131ci engines is complemented by a 120ci Twin Cam race engine for 2000 – 2006 Softail models. The JIMS 120ci is the only race engine available for counter-balanced Softail models. It is claimed to deliver 121hp and 125 ft-lbs of torque.

JIMS thick-walled cases offer greater strength and can support a bore size of up to 4.800. This engine features pressed flywheels, forged pistons, Screamin’ Eagle valve springs, forged 4340 steel connecting rods and the latest JIMS Powerglide II tappets.

As with the 131ci version Jims offers a 120ci Twin Cam engine which will bolt into a frame designed for an Evo.

–JIMS USA
Camarillo, California, USA
Tel: 805 482 6913
>www.jimsusa.com

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PROJECT USING LEGEND’S COMPONENTS MAKE AMERICAN BAGGER– I attached some pictures taken by American Bagger. This bike was created by Mike of A-1 Cycles Inc. he used our frame, tank, and handlebars to create a bagger!

–Tyna Bower

The bike is called team player. It’s an A 1 Cycles convertible. Mike used the Independent Cycle Inc softail, drop neck frame, Slither gas tank and ICI pullback bars.

Mike says “I wanted to do this bike to show people that you can go from prostreet to bagger in less than 4 minutes.” Mike entered the bike in “The Boardwalk” in Daytona on Friday and won radical evo. The bike also placed third at the rats hole in Daytona with a solid black paint job, so, as Mike put it, “it placed incredibly well for a solid color bike.”

His web site is www.a1cycles.net please link to it (A-i’s logo is attached) and the American Bagger website…www.americanbagger.com. The bike will be featured in a upcoming issue of the magazine.

Bike builder Mike @ a-1 cycle’s mobile phne # is 561-603-6671

HINES DEFENDS LAS VEGAS PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE VICTORY; MAINTAINS COUNTDOWN POINTS LEAD–LAS VEGAS (Oct. 29, 2007) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Motorsports rider Andrew Hines experienced a completely different feeling at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals on Sunday.

Hines was calm.

The three-time defending NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle champion didn’t have the usual butterflies normally associated with a big race weekend. As if the 15th of 16 Pro Stock Motorcycle events wasn’t pressure-packed enough every other year, this season the stakes were much higher.

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the first of two final events in the Countdown to the Championship. Only four racers in each professional category have qualified to race for the 2007 crowns.

Hines walked into Las Vegas with a 10-point lead. He’s leaving with a 39-point lead following his victory.

“It really was the strangest day I’ve ever had in racing,” Hines said. “Everything was nice and smooth and there weren’t any issues on the bike or with anything else. I give all the credit for this unusually calm and great day to my team. They did a great job preparing the V-Rod for competition and I was ready to go without the butterflies because of it.

“It was an excellent day. We won the race and extended our points lead and it is all pretty overwhelming. I can’t wait to get to the season finale.”

Hines beat Shawn Gann and the Race Girl/Lucas Oil Suzuki team in the first round. Hines recorded a 7.053-second pass at 188.49 mph to top Gann’s 7.217 at 186.15. Hines earned a second round victory over Chris Rivas and the Torco Buell team with a 7.085 at 187.83 over Rivas’ 7.157 at 182.62.

Hines earned his 22nd career final round appearance with his semifinal matchup win over Matt Smith and the Torco Race Fuels Buell. Hines won with a 7.086 pass at 186.92, beating Smith’s 7.096 at 186.43.

With a final round victory over Chip Ellis, Hines earned his 13th career victory. Hines rode to the quarter-mile victory with a 7.073 run at 187.34 to beat Ellis’ 7.144 at 185.41 on his Buell.

“With one race left we have a 39-point lead and that’s a great position to be in,” Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. “The team has worked extremely hard to overcome some challenges this season and put us in a position to compete for the championship. The work paid off this weekend. It was a great race and we’re proud of the way everyone performed under the pressure of battling for a record number of championships.”

The victory was the second consecutive for Hines at Las Vegas. With one race remaining (the Auto Club Finals in Pomona, Calif., Nov. 1-4) Hines is aiming for history.

Hines is tied with two other racers, older brother and current crew chief Matt Hines and Angelle Sampey, as the only riders in NHRA history to win three consecutive titles. If Hines can win the championship this year, he will be the first rider in NHRA history to win four consecutive crowns.

“It’s nice knowing we have a little bit of a cushion in the point standings going into Pomona, but that won’t change our goals of trying to win rounds and win the race,” Hines said. “Almost any other time of year it’s nice to have a week or two off after you win a race so you can savor the victory. But I’m very happy we race before the week is out. The team is focused and I’m excited about this Countdown to the Championship.”

Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Motorsports teammate Eddie Krawiec qualified in the No. 5 position before losing to Geno Scali and the Performance Machine Suzuki team in the first round.

GENO’S DRESSER FOR SALE–can you get Tar Baby up on the news page this week? It’s for sale cheap, low mileage ’89 FLH.I gotsa sell her catfishI needs da money for my next monkey on my back

–Geno
DRAGPIPES1@aol.com

VANCE AND HINES PIPES ARE ON SALE– We carry all the hop-up performance parts that you need for your Harley or metric Cruiser. If we don’t have it then it probably is not available.We love cruisers and provide deep savings on every part.

In addition, on orders of $149 or more we pay the freight. Check us out at www.metricthunder.com.

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