That's Tim, the old guy, in the back.

For some Americans these are the best of times, and for others just keeping afloat is a daily challenge. For many of us working stiffs the lack of funds was the biggest hurdle to owning our own scoot. Too often we hear good bros say they bought brand X,Y or Z because they just couldn’t make the price tag attached to a sharp chunk of American iron. It just doesn’t have to be that way. The lack of big bucks is not an obstacle to a classy ride. It’s a defeatist attitude. Any man can put together a tough ride on a budget, one piece at a time.

We sat down with our local trash to treasure expert, Tim, a “scrapper,” who owns Negotiable Parts Inc. He buys and sells parts every day. We asked him to tell you, the readers, all about the junk parts biz.

—Kit Maira

Photos from the Negotiable Booth in Sturgis this year.

Everybody buys used parts. One of the first major bike builders I traded with was Jesse James. He called me about some belt drives and it started as a trading thing, not a money thing. He had a lot of parts in the back room, stuff that he took off of other bikes to put his parts on, or stuff that they were experimenting on, prototype stuff, and it was just a cool thing. At the time he was coming up and getting real famous. I would take my son Tim over, and it was like Christmas, with toys, prototype stuff like the bicycle, he would trade us, all kinds of stuff, and I would take it to the swap meets. I gave him a really nice Panhead once, original, and it sits in his showroom now. Over the last ten years I’ve given him half a dozen bikes.

Billy Dodge introduced me to Eddie Trotta in Daytona Beach. I started going to Ft. Lauderdale to clean out his back yard. The last time I was out there, there must have been fifty sets or more of Big Dog pipes. He would put his pipes and other parts on the bikes for the customers, and throw the other parts in the back room. There was a treasure trove of Bourget stuff, that you could only get with a Bourget bike, all kinds of high dollar scrap, I call it, but if you went to buy it, it would be big money. I’d take it straight to Daytona and sell it at a swap meet.

I have dealt with Chica for years, selling him cool stuff, and he now calls me to come pick stuff up. The trading thing seems to work better for everybody. They have parts they don’t use and don’t have time to sell, and that’s what I do. I get them what they want and trade ‘em.

A lot of the manufacturers have new models, and they aren’t building the old ones, so they end up with excess inventory from the old bikes. We buy it for 20 percent of what they paid and sell it for fifty percent. A lot of it is new stuff, or might have a small scratch on it. They accumulate big piles, so they call in two or three of us scrappers and we bid on them. It is a big write-off for them. When we resell it, the customer is saving at least fifty percent.

This is where choppers came from in the beginning. Riders didn’t have money, so they would cut, weld and grind, did whatever they could to make anything work. They didn’t just walk into a custom bike shop and buy a part. For guys, who rode all the time, it was a way of life thing. They still do it today, people come here because they can dig and find what they need, and even if it is not the correct part, they take it and make it work. If they can pay $20 here instead of paying a hundred or two hundred for a new part, why wouldn’t they?

I have plenty of customers who don’t have money. They can’t afford to buy the part and have someone else put it on. A lot of guys who come to me, are broke, but they really need this part. So I’ll tell them, what do you have in your garage? Let’s trade.

That is how it started with Billy Lane, trading with him. The first time he came into my place in Daytona he asked me how much I wanted for a springer front end. Instead of telling him a price, I asked him what he had to trade. One time I was down there, there were twenty people in his front room waiting to get an autograph. I had my big truck full of parts and Jen the secretary asked me to pull my truck out back. Next thing I know Billy is in my truck digging, while all these people are in his shop waiting to see him.

Parts are an important thing to these guys, who are building stuff, Chica, Billy, Bandit, even Jesse. I have traded with them a lot, Knucklehead, Panhead, old hard to find stuff.

“There are a lot of guys like me buying up old parts and selling them. Paul Bethell up in Fresno has tons of stuff for newer bikes like Big Dogs and Indians. He also has a lot of old stuff, but he doesn’t sell the old parts. I probably sold him a hundred motors in the last ten years, but if you ask him if he has a Panhead motor he’ll tell you ‘No.’ But you can buy a brand new chopper, he built from parts he bought from Indian and Panzer and other companies that went out of business. He regularly buys companies that go belly up, which is what I try to do too, but he does it on a bigger scale than me.

There are many people like us around the country, Bud’s in Texas, Moon’s Cycle Repair in the Midwest, Billy Shotgun in Ohio, Joe Lupo in Daytona and Milwaukee, and others.

The infamous Panhead Billy, who lives on the road.

“Parts trading on eBay auctions is definitely the happening thing, it is taking over the whole swap meet scene. There are other ones too, like Craig’s List, George’s Antique Motorcycle Trader… people buy and sell parts on these lists every day. Also, swap meet forums like www.choppersandpunkrock.com, are filled with old builder dudes that have been around for years, like Irish Rich, Fabricator Kevin, Chopper Dave, they all go on there.

You have to fill out an application to be accepted. People from all over the world go on that site. It has a tech board as well as the board for exchanging parts. There are a lot of people there who have been around for a long time. It is a good place to get advice.

Buying and selling at swap meets is still a good way to go, but sometimes, for the vendor it has been hard to even cover the vendor spot costs, and I think the Internet has a lot to do with it. I don’t know how many times I have heard, “Why should I pay $100 when I can buy it on eBay for $50?” One day I heard some guys say that they couldn’t believe that swap meets were still happening now that there is eBay, and it clicked with me, now I am selling parts on eBay. The buyer can sometimes end up with real bargains buying on auctions. If the item is listed with no reserve and you bid $10, and nobody else bids on it, you own it.

Still there are cool swap meets all over, in California, Arizona, Denver has a big one every year, Chicago, New York, Daytona, they are all over the country. Not everything is a bargain, though. At a lot of the vintage swap meets same guys set up, year-after-year, with the same parts priced high. It is almost as if they go to show off their parts. I guess it’s just like fishing. They are waiting until the right guy comes along with the big candy. When the dealerships show up at the meets blowing off stuff like crazy, it’s always cool to see them blowing out the late model stuff.

With eBay, instead of going to a swap meet and dealing with a few thousand people, you are dealing with millions of people all over the world. It’s a beautiful thing. We seem to be doing OK and are steadily selling stuff. I used to buy piles of parts at the swap meet, and turn around and sell them at the shop. Now I call my eBay guy, he takes pictures and that afternoon we have them on eBay.

“Of course there is still an advantage to being able to handle and look at a part at the swap meet, where on eBay you look at a picture so you have to rely on the reputation of the seller. Another thing you have to consider si shipping costs! A lot of people charge a lot for shipping and handling. Sometimes that charge might be more than the cost of the part. You also have to be careful, I have heard of some people getting ripped off. A friend just transferred $20,000 into someone’s account for an ’03 Fatboy and now the guy has disappeared. To protect yourself Paypal is supposed to guarantee a safe transaction. Most of it is legitimate; we do a straight up thing and get positive feedback every day.

One important thing for buyers to consider, whether buying on the Internet or the swap meet, you need to know what fits what. There are swap meet guys out there who don’t know, they’ll respond with, “What kind of bike you got…Softail? Yeah that’ll fit.” That’s the guy who doesn’t pass out the business cards. The customer really has to know what they are buying. When you can, bring your broken part with you so you can match it up.

The Internet is the way to go for me. Instead of loading ten tons of parts and dragging them to the swap meet, I pick the parts, the mailman picks them up and I don’t have to kill myself loading the big truck all the time. “Still, I don’t think that swap meets will ever go away. I like to go to them just to deal with people straight one-on-one. It’s a good place to buy, and it’s also a social thing. I do the swap meets when I need to make some money to pay my rent. I don’t buy too much anymore. I go to sell.

Tim is the owner of Negotiable Parts, 3651 Oakley Ave Riverside, California. The phone number is 951-683-4304. He also runs an eBay store at stores.ebay.com/califswapmeet

BIKERNET NEWS SPECIAL REPORTS–SMOOTH HORN COVER FROM H-D, BIKER BEAUTIES IN THE BLACK HILLS, ARE YOU LEGAL IN DENVER?, STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM SCHEDULE AND THE END.

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STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 67th RALLY SCHEDULE– July 2006 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally schedule of events:Thursday 2 August – Saturday 11 AugustMuseum Rally Hours – 8:00 am until 8:00 pm

Saturday 28 July – TBD September
Special Rally Exhibit – The Glass Ride – full scale glass sculptor replica of a “chopper” motorcycle with kiln cast and blown glass components by artist Joe Stanaway (www.joestanaway.com)

Monday 6 August
Jeff & Miriam Aranson Book Signing – 1:00 pm until 3:00 pmCrumbGobbler Press authors Jeff and Miriam Aranson will be signing copies of their books “Little Mike and Maddie’s First Motorcycle Ride” and the hot-off-the-press “Little Mike and Maddie’s Black Hills Adventure”. (www.crumbgobblerpress.com)

Wednesday 8 August
Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast9:00 until 11:00 am – Holiday Inn, Spearfish (exit 14)2007 Hall of Fame Inductees – Chris Carr, Bob Illingworth, Kaptain Robbie Knievel, Linda Peavy, Oliver Shokouh, and Jay Al Nelson who will be receiving the J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award2007 Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame Inductee – Gary N. Sellers

Thursday 9 August
Marian Hersrud Book Signing – 1:00 until 3:00 pmSturgis’ own Marian Hersrud will be on hand to sign her new book, Spirits and Black Leather, the sequel to her first hit Sweet Thunder, about a rally and a town not too unlike Sturgis.Both books will be available for purchase.

Saturday 11 August
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Raffle Drawing – 2:00 pmWill you be one the winner of the one-of-a kind Henry 44-40 commemorative rifle?

Museum admission is $5.00 per person, $4.00 for persons 65 and older, children 12 and under are admitted free of charge (must be accompanied by a paying adult).For further information on the Museum or the Rally visit our web site at www.sturgismuseum.com or call 605/347-2001.

–Marcia F. Dunsmore
Interim Executive Director, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
605.347.2001
999 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785
fax 605.720.0632
www.sturgismuseum.com

BUELL HIGHLIGHT– Go to www.buell.com United States. Look for the new 1125R under the Sportbike tab. Water cooled 1125cc 146 HP 82 ft. lbs torque 375 lbs dry 55″ wheelbase. Finally, after 13 years of waiting!!!!

–Pablo

ARE YOU LEGAL IN DENVER? FIND OUT THIS WEEKEND–Can you pass the new, extremely strict noise laws in Denver? Come find out this Saturday Morning at the Colorado Tire & Service Center at Colfax & Chambers. We’ll be bringing you the show LIVE and we’ll be testing pipes. Can you pass? We don’t think so, as this new law makes most bikes in Denver illegal.

Read the documents below then call in during the show at this number 1-888-551-WIND. __Read Warren’s Fullers opinion and watch his videos at www.choppersrule.com __Denver Council Bill No. 242 – Page 1, Page 2

USA Biker Nation
Phone: (303) 713-8178, (303) 713-8179
Denver, CO 80229

BIKER BEAUTIES DESCEND ON THE BLACK HILLS–Livia Crisan’s Bikini Dream Team and Biker Beauties Magazine will be all over the Thunder Road complex this year working with Metzler Tire, Sherwin Williams and Sturgis Bike Week Productions. During the day the 7 lovely ladies from Biker Beauties will be signing their brand new 16-month 2008 Calendars and shooting photos with those in attendance at the ‘dome’. In the evening you’ll find them working the Beer Tubs at Rockin’ The Rally. Check out Jaime Nicole, Julie, Livia, and Pamela below who will be at Thunder Road all week long.

You’ll be able to pick up the August Issue of Biker Beauties Magazine inside the Thunderdome from Livia as she will be signing the cover featuring Livia and Billy Lane of Choppers Inc. You’ll also be able to pick up a copy at the Builders Breakfast on Tuesday morning at the Broken Spoke. Billy Lane will be signing the magazines there along with Livia and you may also be able to get autographs from Chica, Paul Cox, and Russ Mitchell who are also in the August Issue.

If you’re friends back home can’t make the trip to Sturgis tell them to check out BikerBeauties.com during Bike Week and look for the Live Webcam from the Thunderdome. Barring any technical difficulties Livia will have a live webcam in her booth all week so you’re friends back home can see you getting your photo with her and the Bikini Dream Team. You never know who you’ll see on our webcam? check it out on Wednesday and you might catch Chica as he makes a brief appearance in the Biker Beauties booth to sign some t-shirts and magazines.

We’ll have a very limited edition poster available at Sturgis too. A very small number were printed especially for signing at the Thunderdome they are sure to be gone fast. We’ve seen a lot of posters at Sturgis but this one featuring Mt. Rushmore as a backdrop is one you definitely want to get for your wall to remember your trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota. You can get them autographed by the model from 10a – 6p each day inside the Thunderdome while supplies last.

The 2008 Biker Beauties Calendar is a 13 ? x 11 calendar (when closed) featuring bikes from APC Motorcycles, Vicious Cycles, Independent Cycles East, Winebrenners, CTM Customs, 301 Cycle, C&C Cycle, Colonial Harley-Davidson, Lucky Cycles, Charm City Choppers, and Freebyrd Custom Motorcycles. Only 5,000 printed and only 3,000 are coming out to Sturgis.

The calendar starts in Sept. 07 so you’ll be able to hang it in your garage or shop as soon as you get home. Available for $20 and when they are sold out we will NOT be ordering more.Thunder Road is also where you’ll find Kim Suter of KC Creations, Eddie Trotta and Russ Mitchell of Exile Cycles. They’ll be there all week as well as Michael Lichter’s New World Chopper Exhibit. You can meet THE NEW MISS STURGIS 2007, NICHOLE GOLINVAUX.

NEW SMOOTH HORN COVER FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–MILWAUKEE (June 29, 2007) – The new Smooth Horn Cover (P/N 68189-07, $34.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is styled to complement the Smooth Air Cleaner Cover (P/N 29153-07, $39.95). This compact round horn cover features a mirror-chrome finish, and mounts easily to the stock horn cover bracket. It fits 1993-later models with a side-mounted horn.

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.

This feature is coming real soon.

THERE’S THE PRE-STURGIS WRAP–All the good news and a handful of bullshit. Whatta ya want from me? Okay, here’s the bits I need to accomplish before the powder pours in. I need to install the Baker 1 in 5 drum in the 5-speed trans, so neutral will be at the bottom of the shifting curve. It’s cool for jockey-shift guys and you’ll see the tech on Bikernet.

Glenn Priddle delivered a new seat for the Sturgis Shovel. Very cool.

Next, I spoke to Larry from the Chop N Grind racing team and complained that I ordered 520 chains for less drag, and when the stuff arrived I freaked. The sprockets were dinky, narrow bastards and the chain wouldn’t fit over my Baker tranny sprocket. “I’ve got the secret,” Larry said lowering his voice. “Listen carefully. I’m only going to tell you once, and don’t tell anyone, anytime or anywhere.” Then the phone went dead. He ultimately told me to narrow my tranny sprocket on a lathe with a carbide bit. I’ll show you the operation.

More parts arrived from Harley-Davidson today and maybe I can start to fumble with the front fender notion. I’ll show you soon. We have a fastener sponsor, Derek and DMP fasteners. My wish list arrived today and we’re ready for final assembly.

So here’s what’s coming to Bikernet.com over the next week. The Chica feature is completed and will hit the site, perhaps tonight. We have a helmet citation complaint piece, another Todd travel adventure, Fiction I need to wade through looking for a gem, Coast to Coast Legislative update and another hot Krugger bike feature from Europe. The girl will singe your hair. Hang on. Oh shit, I almost forgot. I have a feature on racing history in the Badlands with historic shots from the Sturgis Museum.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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BIKERNET NEWS ALERTS–MAPS AVAILABLE FOR STURGIS, METRIC THUNDER ON THE MOVE, AMA FIGHTS DISCRIMINATION, TIM CONDER BACK ONLINE, DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS TURNS 35, ANOTHER NOISE ISSUE, COOLER SCOOTER JOINS BIKERNET, DUANE BALLARD SEAT FOR KIDS & CHROME, ISR SPROCKETS FROM LA CHOPRODS AND GRAND NATIONAL BIKE SHOW COMING TO COW PALACE IN SAN FRANCISCO.

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BIKERNET PHOTO-ART EXHIBIT OF THE WEEK–Park it – let’s go have a Jack.

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GRAND NATIONAL BIKE SHOW COMING– Horse Power Promotions season finale is the Grand National Bike Show Oct.13th and 14th at the Cow Palace in San Francisco CA. This annual show draws the best bike builders from all over the west. Dozens of them will be show casing their latest creations.

Last year the 80,000 square foot show sold out and it has been enlarged to 130,000sq feet to meet the demand of the enlarged motorcycle market place. The show will feature everything 2 wheeled and all the add-on bling that goes with them.

This year’s tour has been one hit after another. Mays’ Motorcycle Madness had a record attendance. Hollister’s 60th anniversary reported increased sales and had the largest crowd by far, enjoying more vendors and entertainment than ever before. These shows have helped to fuel the fire for this years Grand National Bike Show. This year’s projected attendance is 14,000-16,000.

The Grand National is filled with non-stop entertainment. Music, Fashion Shows and Motorcycle racing are just some of the highlights of this years show. Everyone that attends the Grand National Bike Show will get a chance to win the BMC Hooligan Chopper to be given away on Sunday Oct. 14th.

For more information visit www.horsepowerpromotions.com

ISR SPROCKET BRAKES FROM LA CHOPRODS–These Swedish designed, race-bred sprocket brakes have several advantages and options over other units. ISR systems from LA Choprods are available for left or right side drives, 2-piston or 6-piston calipers are available (for the guy who doesn’t want to run a front brake) and 46 or 48 tooth sprockets are in stock.

They are specifically designed to allow more spacing between the calipers and rotors for a wider fastener variety. The holes in the Swedish steel rotors are 7/16-diameter, and the calipers are billet aluminum.

LA Choprods has a complete line of matching brakes and ISR billet Swedish controls.

Gard Hollinger
LA County Choprods
(310) 353-2467 Tel
(310) 768-4100 Fax
mailto:lacountychoprods@sbcglobal.net

URGENT CALL TO POLITICAL ACTION–The Motorcycle Riders Foundation issues urgent call to action.US House of Representatives passes transportation appropriations bill (HR3074) by a vote of 268-153, with no restrictions on any motorcycle fundingthe Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports.

The US House passed the much needed transportation, housing and relatedagencies funding bill late Tuesday night without provisions eliminatingfunding for what is known as the Section 2010 motorcycle safety funds.

The day before debate began on this bill it became known to the MRF thatRepresentative Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) was going to propose an amendmentthat would have zeroed the funding for fiscal year 08 on the motor cyclesafety grants. The same grants that were welcomed by 44 states in fiscalyear 07. This amendment would have saved the taxpayers a paltry sixmillion dollars.

After hearing from hundreds of motorcyclists, some intense politicaladvice, and a healthy amount of careful consideration Mr. Hensarlingdecided not to introduce the amendment. Hensarling was faced with thechoice of potentially saving a few thousand lives or saving the taxpayersa few dollars. In the MRF’s view he made the correct choice.

The section 2010 motorcycle safety specific funds that the MRF and itssupporting organizations worked so hard to have included in the lasthighway bill (PL 109-59) remain intact and the popular grant programcontinues to be a success.

To put things in fiscal perspective, the motorcycle safety grant programaccounts for about one half of one one thousandth of this entire spendingpackage. “In other words, the motorcyclists are asking for chump changein the grand scheme of this legislation” Said Jeff Hennie, MRF vicepresident of government relations.

“What a great example of how motorcyclists get things done in WashingtonDC” Hennie continued. “Every motorcyclist who phoned in to their federalrepresentative earned and deserves the freedoms that we all enjoy”.

The $104.4 billion dollar spending measure is now slated to be debated inthe Senate, where no anti motorcyclists provisions are expected, and thenon to the White House for final signature under a potential veto threat.The MRF thanks all of its members and supporters and will continue to keepyou up to speed on all happenings in your nation’s capitol of WashingtonDC.

As for the remainder of Mr. Hensarling’s proposed amendments? They allfailed on the House floor. Maybe there is hope for wisdom in Washingtonafter all.

DUANE BALLARD HELPS KIDS AND CHROME– So you about ready with a seat pan for the Bonneville bike? Here is the seat for the Kids and Chrome charity bike built by NYCC.

Duane Ballard Custom Leather
603-781-7505
36 Goen Rd.
New Ipswich, NH 03071
http://www.dbcustomleather.com

Click Here To Get Yours!

COOLER SCOOTER SPONSORS 5-BALL RACING FOR BONNEVILLE–They’re a life-saver on the salt. Besides while Valerie is racing the Assalt Weapan, I can race Roger Goldammer on my cooler.

ANOTHER NOISE ISSUE–Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were.

A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall. When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit.

The complaint: “Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a. m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird special? Any response would be appreciated.”

The response:

Regarding “A wake-up call from Luke’s jets” (Letters, Thursday): On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a. m., a perfectly timed four-ship flyby of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a. m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend.

Based on the letter writer’s recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I’m sure you didn’t hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and Parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son’s flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.

A four-ship Flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their Lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, “Whom do we thank for the morning air show?” The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and Parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.

Lt. Col. Scott Pleus CO 63rd Fighter Squadron Luke AFB

–from Chris T.

DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS TURNS 35 IN OCTOBER–Departure Bike Works in Richmond, VA is working up to their 35th celebration. If you want to witness a true blue traditional custom shop that offers everything in the book from engine work, to drag racing, service, parts, chrome exchange, bad jokes, good people and one-off custom work, go to Richmond. You’ll keep coming back.

We’re about to feature the bike above and publish an article on the shop history to commemorate a lifetime of working on custom bikes by Lee Clemens and his wife, the ruler of all, Brenda.

COOLBETH WINS SECOND CONSECUTIVE AMA FLAT TRACK EVENT BY EARNING WIN IN GREENVILLE–GREENVILLE, Ohio (July 24, 2007) – Kenny Coolbeth has officially started a winning streak of his own. The rider of the factory-sponsored Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson won the sixth round of the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track series, taking the top spot on the podium at Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville. That makes three wins for Coolbeth this season, but his second on consecutive weekends. Coolbeth won the season opener at Springfield, Ill., along with the event in Saluda, Va., last weekend.

MASTER OLD SKOOL ARTIST WEBSITE BACK ON LINE–Just a note to say my old Armageddon Top fuel site has been added to my new website. It’s a great resource for folks who are interested in all the stuff for sale. Go to www.condercustom.com

–Tim

AMA FIGHTS MOTORCYCLE DISCRIMINATION–With five minutes of your time, you can help the AMA get legislation passed in Congress that will end health insurance discrimination against motorcyclists. The AMA is working to get HR 1076 passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would close a loophole that allows denial of health insurance benefits to people injured in a motorcycle crash, or other excluded activities, such as skiing or horseback riding. (A similar bill has also been introduced in the US Senate). If you’re not familiar with this issue, which can have devastating financial impact on motorcyclists and their families, read the article that appeared in the May 2007 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine. Look at the list below of members of Congress who have agreed to support HR 1076 by co-sponsoring this important legislation. Then, go to the AMA Rapid Response Center and do one of two things: If your representative is on the list, send him or her a thank-you message or, if your representative is not on the list, send him or her a message asking for support for this bill. The AMA Rapid Response Center makes it easy by providing a pre-written message that you can edit, if you want, and sign and send immediately. If you’re not sure who is your representative in Congress, the AMA Rapid Response Center makes it easy to find out. Just enter your ZIP code or home state.

SO MUCH TO DO IN THE BLACK HILLS DURING THE RALLY–One of the things that I look forward to when at the Sturgis Rally is morning rides and one of them is to have breakfast at the Nemo Fire Department. Plenty of Good Food -Cheap.

Grab yourself a map and plan it as one of your stops. There are many places out side the big cities that have events and welcome BIKERS so get out and explore the countryside you will be glad you did.

–from Rogue

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BANDIT’S CANTINA DINNER MENU THURSDAY SPECIAL–The newly married Biker came to the cantina from work to find his bride stretched languorously on a Cantina table, dressed in only a sheer negligee.

“Guess what I have planned for dinner tonight?” she asked seductively, then quickly added, “and you’d better not tell me you had it for lunch!”

–from Rogue

BANDIT’S CANTINA COMPETITION–Introducing$5.00 Lunch Days!

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452 Lanza Ave. Garfield New Jersey 07026
973-546-2040
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Blueberry Blintzes:$1.50 (each) Blueberry,Apple,Cheese, Strawberry & Cheese-Egg Roll W/meat-Egg roll W.kraut

Your Choice Meals 5.00 Each.

Breaded Pork Chop-Breaded Chicken Cutlet-Meatloaf W/mushroom Gravy-Chicken Breast in Dill Sauce-Beef Stew-Stewed pork Filet in Hungarian Sauce-Breaded Pork Chop Stuffed W/mushroom-Roast Half-Chicken-

(served with mashed potato and 1 side)

What the fuck? Who sent this to Bikernet.com?–Bandit

METRIC THUNDER IS ON THE MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION IN ORANGE, CA–MetricThunder.com Moves to New Facility to Support GrowthOrange, CA – July 26, 2007 – Metric Thunder, one of the nation’s leading motorcycle accessories and parts sellers worldwide, announced today the relocation of its new showroom and headquarters. The company has moved to 307 W. Taft Suite A, Orange, CA 92865.

“We are very excited about our new showroom and warehouse facilities,” said Bob Osias, founder of Metric Thunder. “The decision to pull the trigger was clearly customer driven. Over the past 4 years, feedback from our local customers indicated that they wanted a larger showroom, better parking and an easier to find location. The new building warehouse will also improve and streamline operations for our online customers.”

Metric Thunder, founded in June of 2003, offers an extensive line of Harley and Metric motorcycle cruiser parts and accessories from all major manufacturers at very competitive prices. The new retail showroom is located at 307 W. Taft Suite A in Orange, California. Enthusiasts can also purchase online at www.metricthunder.com.

Customer satisfaction is Metric Thunder?s guarantee along with superior service with quick turnaround time even on hard to find items.

For more information about Metric Thunder and Thunder Radio/Video, BIKERNET RADIO contact Bob Osias at (714) 744-8900 or by e-mail at Bob@metricthunder.com sales@metricthunder.com.

MAPS AVAILABLE FOR STURGIS– Do you lose quite a bit of time when you are in Sturgis asking for directions? Want to know where the hot spots are? Do you want to know where the whorehouses are? Do you…? Do you want to know where certain vendors are, custom builders, music, roadhouses, eats, and etc.

Do you want to get the biggest bang for your visit? To get the most of a motorcycles event, you need a map and a plan. But not any map. A rally map conceived specifically for bikers to help them uncover what they want to see and experience.

A company called Biker InCite has produced over 2 million Motorcycle Vendor and Event Maps for Daytona, Myrtle Beach, Laconia and Sturgis. Each map contains ride information, vendors and events listings, and a list of “Top Ten Things to Do”.

These maps are free on site, but if you need to guarantee your copy and preplan your visit, download your 2007 Sturgis Mini Map on www.bikercityguide.com.

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–ASSALT WEAPAN UPDATES, 5-BALL RACING ON BIKERNET TV, NEGOTIABLE PARTS IN STURGIS, US REPRESENTATIVE RIDES TO WORK, WHITEHORSE PRESS CHRISTMAS IN JULY, MORE ETHANOL COMING, EXHAUST TIPS FROM CRIME SCENE AND GLASS BIKE AT STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM.

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THE GLASS RIDE OPENS AT THE STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME–July 29, 2007 – – A year in the making, direct from Edinburgh, Scotland, glass artist Joe Stanaway’s The Glass Ride exhibit will open to the public at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 29th at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame located at 999 Main Street in Sturgis, South Dakota. The Glass Ride is a full scale glass sculptor replica of a “chopper” motorcycle with kiln cast and blown glass components.

Artist Joe Stanaway, a Helena, Montana native, has just completed his Masters in glass and architecture glass design from the Edinburgh College of Art, where he unveiled The Glass Ride in December, 2006. Joe says of his work and himself “I find it easy to be drawn into the look of custom motorcycles. They are very much like glass; the extraordinary use of sculpted chrome polished to a mirror finish, the heavy clear coating over a beautiful buffed petrol tank giving it a transparent glass -like quality. In life we have a tendency to feel better in groups. The group I ran with chose to express themselves on iron horses; I was the black sheep that chose the road of hot glass.” Joe will follow that road of hot glass to Dillon, Montana where he has accepted a professorship in the Glass Department at the University of Montana Western.

The Glass Ride will be on exhibit through the month of August and into September with a closing date that has yet to be determined. The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday, with special Rally hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm beginning July 30th and continuing through August 12th. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 65+ and free for children 12 and under. The museum will be closed August 13th and 14th.

Further information about the artist is available at www.joestanaway.com, about the museum at www.sturgismotorcyclemuseum.com or by contacting:

–Marcia F. Dunsmore
Interim Executive Director, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
605.347.2001
999 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785
www.sturgismuseum.com

WILD EXHAUST TIPS FROM CRIME SCENE–Joe here from Crime Scene. I have some new exhaust tips I’m hoping you can squeeze into the news. I’d also like to start running banner ads on your site again.

The exhaust tips are called “Mordor tips”, they fit 1.75″ pipes and are handmade in steel, triple chrome plated. $89 each. I made up a prototype set for my shop beater, and several folks commented that they looked like something out of Mordor – from Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”?and the name stuck. They certainly look the part.

–Joe McGlynn
Crime Scene Choppers
Joe.McGlynn@codegear.com>

MORE ETHANOL COMING– The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has expressed concern about unanticipated consequences of proposals that might allow gas stations to increase the level of ethanol in the fuel they sell.

Currently, pump gasoline in the United States can contain up to 10 percent ethanol, which is used to increase octane, reduce carbon monoxide emissions and provide an alternative to petroleum-based fuels.

But now, the state of Minnesota is seeking permission from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow the sale of fuel that includes 20 percent ethanol. And that has led to concerns about the effects on motorcycle engines, which manufacturers say are only certified to run on fuels containing the current 10 percent blend.

The difference could be significant, since burning ethanol creates more heat than conventional gasoline, which has the potential to damage air-cooled motorcycle engines. In addition, fuel systems on bikes may be susceptible to corrosive effects of higher concentrations of ethanol in gas. And while ethanol helps reduce carbon monoxide levels in engine exhaust, it can also increase the levels of oxides of nitrogen, one of the components of smog.

The proposal currently under consideration comes from Minnesota, but the AMA notes that an EPA waiver would open the door to the sale of 20 percent ethanol blends across the country, without any evaluation of the long-term consequences. With the limited number of choices at gas stations, that could force out existing blends and leave some riders without a suitable fuel choice for their vehicles.

The AMA is a member of AllSAFE, the Alliance for a Safe Alternative Fuels Environment, a group formed to ensure that new bio-based fuels such as ethanol are promoted in a thoughtful manner. AllSAFE is made up of associations that represent consumer and commercial users of ethanol blends, manufacturers of boats, vehicles, engines and equipment, and retailers who sell gasoline and ethanol-fuel blends.

BIKERNET.COM TOPS 1 MILLION. PRESS RELEASE FROM BOB CLARK– Los Angeles, California: The 11 year old web site founded by K. Randall Ball recently hit their highest readership numbers to date. According to Ball, that number, over 335,000 reader visits, translates to around 650,000 viewers, 1.1 million impressions and 10 million hits. The average reader stay in the vast, ever-changing archives is 7 minutes a visit.

“We’re very proud to hit those numbers,” Ball said. Bikernet changes daily with the addition of bike features, tech articles, fiction, event coverage, bad jokes, ride reports, road tests, radio interviews, Bikernet Television and the news covering everything that moves in the industry twice a week. “That’s in the free section,” Ball said. Over 80 percent of the site is absolutely free, but there is a special section called Bandit’s Cantina housing complete books by K.Randall Ball.

The Cantina archives exclusive antique features, wild motorcycle historic discoveries, The Girls of Bikernet, Sunday News, Games and much more. The Cantina even has its own soap opera updated monthly.

Bikernet was designed to be user friendly, archive everything for future use, and give bike features and tech articles all the space they deserve. “If a bike or a tech needs 10 pages, that’s what we give ’em,” Ball said. The staff of Bikernet.com is easy to reach. The boss is available at Bandit@Bikernet.com daily and they have their own forum board for immediate complaints or tech questions.

Don’t blame the above release on the Bikernet staff. Here’s the author, Bob Clark.–Sin Wu

BIKERNET READER QUESTION OF THE WEEK–Knowing you and your comments, I expect to hear something about a douche! Ask Willie G. or somebody where the name come from? Just bought a 100th. Anniversary Deuce, and am curious.

— Hacksaw
dmoyes64@charter.net

THIRD ANNUAL OLD SCHOOL CHOPPER SHOW THIS WEEKEND–The 3rd annual ol school chopper show is this sunday @horsetooth market at the south end of horsetooth resevior ft. collins CO., Rodney James and the Blue Flames are playing once again!!!!!!! see everyone there! starts at noon!

–Curt Lout
www.STUDIO9000.com
303.921.4590

ORWELL BOOKS BY BALL ARRIVE– Hey man, just received my copy of Orwell. Thanks man!!! An for the 2 stickers too.

Have a great day man!

–Oneleged Motorsikle Hippie,
Ron “Crash” Craddock

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE-ONE WEEK ONLY–2007 Iron Butt RallyAugust 20th – 24thRead All About It

Check out our selection of books on the Iron Butt Rally and endurance riding. Against the Wind is competitor Ron Ayres’ personal account of the 1995 Iron Butt Rally in which he finished 6th. Going the Extra Mile, also by Ayres, is an insider’s guide to long-distance motorcycling and endurance rallies.

The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel by Dale Coyner is full of tips, technology, and advanced techniques for long distance travel.

US REPRESENTATIVE RIDES TO WORK– US Representative Tim Walberg Like many motorcyclists, celebrated Ride to Work Day by throwing a leg over a bike and heading to the office. But unlike most of us, Walberg’s trip to work ended at the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building where he serves as a representative for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.The longtime AMA member then delivered the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Today is National Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day, and just a few minutes I ago, I proudly road a Harley-Davidson Road King to the steps of the Capitol Building.

Motorcycle riding has been a passion of mine since my 20th birthday, and as a proud member of the American Motorcyclist Association and the Harley Owners Group, I can attest that responsible riding has many unique recreational benefits for millions of Americans.During this session of Congress, we are looking for ways to break our dependence on foreign oil, develop alternative fuels and increase domestic conservation.

Motorcycles are an excellent alternative to current forms of transportation because they offer both fuel efficiency and greater enjoyment for the commuter.

I encourage all Americans to learn more about the recreational and environmental benefits of responsible motorcycle riding by visiting the American Motorcyclist Association’s website and availing themselves of the motorcycle rider-safety training program.”For more about Ride to Work Day, see www.ridetowork.org.

–from the AMA News

GOVERNMENT ASKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE–(NHTSA) is asking for public comments on the Evaluation of State Motorcycle Safety Programs. The data are to be collected from State employees, in each State the State Motorcycle Safety Administrator and/or an employee of the State Highway Safety Office.

NHTSA will conduct a survey of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators and/or State Highway Safety Offices in all 50 States and the District of Columbia to gather data on state-level motorcycle safety programs. This survey will consist of a questionnaire in mail (paper and pencil) format, which will allow a telephone follow-up for further details as necessary. The study will use the survey to gather comprehensive data on what each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia are doing to promote and ensure safe riding behavior.

NEGOTIABLE PARTS COMING TO STURGIS–“We’ll be landing at 956 Lazelle near downtown Sturgis,” said Tim. He’s sharing a booth with Ray Wheeler of W8less Rotors and rumor has it 5000 rotors are being shipped to the Badlands now.

WE BELIEVE–We believe in Freedom; We believe in the Open road; We believe in making inferior products in China, while paying pennies on the dollar and grossly overcharging our customers; We believe in waging a PR campaign in order to pose as the antithesis to big corporations, but in truth, we are quite the same; We believe in wrapping ourselves in the American flag, exploiting the emotions and sacrifices of our living and wounded soldiers in time of war, creating products aimed at American servicemen, feigning love for the American patriot, and charging them an arm and a leg for the privilege of sporting a service medallion on their bikes.

We call that Patriotism!

I call that Bull-Shit.

–Black

BIKERNET TV BRINGS YOU LIVE INTERVIEWS WITH NOTORIOUS CHARACTERS– Bandit and the 5-Ball Racing Team is headed North to the salt. Out in Hollister this year they brought him on stage, made him don a helmet and grilled him about the program. We’ve got it captured on Bikernet TV. Click here to see the interview.

–Jeff Najar

ASSALT WEAPAN FLAKE MAY MAKE RACING HISTORY– The flake is on it’s way by camel. Wait till you take it outside in the sun and you will know what I am talking about. It will blow you away. The flake needs to completely cover the bass coat so you can hardly see it. Put it on real heavy for the best effect. This bike will blow people away, just sitting there. I hope the painter gets to put the real rivets on the distressed panels. It would be badass.

Make sure the chicks gun and the guns on the tank are blazin away(as if shooting down another speed record).

I forgot to put a shot down symbol on the back fender like the fighter pilots used with last years speed record in it (to show it was shot down).

Like I said if the painter needs to talk with me feel free to have him call me. This is like having a baby and someone else is teaching it to walk for you, you know how it is.

It’s driving me nuts LOL. Let me know when you get the flake and what you think of it.

— Jerry
Rollin Sixes.

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BIKERNET ON ITALIAN RELATIONS–An 18 year old Italian girl tells her Mom that she has missed her periodfor2 months. Very worried, the mother goes to the drugstore and buys apregnancy kit.

The test result shows that the girl is pregnant.

Shouting, cursing, crying, the mother says,”who was the pig that did this to you? I want to know!”

The girl picks up the phone and makes a call.

Half an hour later, a Ferrari stops in front of their house.A mature and distinguished man with gray hair and impeccably dressed inanArmani suit steps out of the Ferrari and enters the house. Hesits inthe living room with the father, mother, and the girl and tells them:

“Good morning, your daughter has informed me of theproblem. I can’t marry her because of my personal familysituation but I’ll take charge. I will pay all costs and provide foryourdaughter for the rest of her life.

Additionally, if a girl is born, I will bequeath a Ferrari, 2 retailstores,a townhouse, a beachfront villa, and a $2,000,000 bank account.

If a boy is born, my legacy will be a couple of factories and a$4,000,000bank account.

If twins, they will receive a factory and $2,000,000 each.

However, if there is a miscarriage, what do you suggest I do?”

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

–from Chris T.

ASSALT WEAPAN LAST MINUTE ALERT–I just had a flash for some reason in the shop and thought of you. Did you flush and clean all of the tanks (including oil bag I welded), and seal them?

Just know your feeling rushed- so I want to remind you of little things that get forgotten in the mad dash for cash and world records….

PS- I would seal the oil bag and clean it- lots of fab work- I have the correct product… more of a varnish than rubber seal.

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

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–PHOTO RADAR IN ILLINOIS, TOP 50 RALLY CELEBRATES WOMEN, STURGIS GYPSY RALLY SCHEDULE, RIKKI BATTISTINI STEPS OUT, D&D V-BIKE, ACCURATE ENGINEERING PRICE CHANGE, US CHOPPERS BOARDTRACK FRAME IN DEMAND AND JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK.

Hey,

What a strange day. I can feel the Sturgis buzz in the air. Australians landed yesterday and tomorrow. I’ll help ’em find motorcycles, pack, then kick their asses out of here.

It’s always a good idea to take a shot of the parts before they get lost.

I’m proud to announce that we shipped the majority of our Bonneville paint work out yesterday, even though I’m still missing some front end parts from Harley-Davidson so I can make up the front fender and start on the fairing. Jim Murillo has already sealed the tank and is waiting a powder sample before he paints. I spoke to Air Tech about the fairing and hopefully they can help. They are the gods of speed fairings.

Let’s hit the news, then I’ll fill you in on any other calamities brewing around here and my list of to-dos before painted parts return. We still need a seat pan. Duane Ballard is waiting to handle the leather work. This puppy better go fast, it’s sure gonna look cool.

ON A SAD NOTE– We received a call this morning from Pete Alva, bearing the sad news that Chris Hill was found dead in his home yesterday. No confirmation on the cause of death or the exact time.

For those that knew Chris, knew he worked very hard, partied harder and played vigorously. He was the kinda guy you had to like as is, or not like at all. He put on a good front as a tough guy, but deep down he was a big teddy bear.

He overcame many adversities in life, such as a brain tumor that would have taken a weaker man, and numerous motorcycle accidents that only seemed to make him more daring and courageous. Or could he have just been crazy? He lost both of his parents and his brother too soon in life, which was a major source of loneliness for Chris, but still he kept an upbeat attitude.

Chris was an entrepreneur, a harsh business man, a successful business man and a friend that would do anything for you. Bandit coined a name for him, ?Mad Man? and it fit.

My prayer for Chris is that he is finally at peace and that he is with his family. We also hope that he is treated with respect and dignity by whoever handles his affairs.

God speed, Chris Hill. I’m having a shot of Jack tonight, in the shot glass that has your name on it.
Nyla

JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Hose Repair Kit 1/4? – 5/16?Hose bared end is .3125 (5/16?), threaded end is 12mm. It can be used witheither a .250? or .3125? hose. May also work to make up your own air testerkit, or for filling tires on the road, by threading into spark plug hole andat the other end of the hose is an air chuck fitting.

Works well to repairJIMS tool No.1087 leakdown tester, for the 12mm spark plug threads found onall Twin Cams, XL 1986 & later and Screamin Eagle EVO BT heads. No.1087-2

Suggested Retail $32.00

FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE ENDORSEMENT LAW–Florida Statue 322.12 Section 16 will require all applicants for a motorcycle driver’s license endorsement, regardless of age, to successfully complete a motorcycle safety course. These courses are offered by different companies throughout the state. The course registration fees vary and there is no cap on what they can charge. It is expected that prices will rise with demand. It should be noted that no other form of vehicle operator’s license requires mandatory schooling.

–from AMA News.

Photo by Sam Dixon

20 U.S. CHOPPER FRAMES SOLD, MORE AVAILABLE–Its rumored the sale is officially over for U.S. Choppers. All 20 frames may be spoken for and normal pricing is continuing on.

Other news:

Greg Carter of Vicious Cycles in Lemoyne, PA ( http://www.viciouscyclesinc.com) builds a boardtrack racer for client in old copper tones. Sure to catch a bunch of attention in Sturgis, this U.S. Chopper boardtrack platform fills the bill for flash and shaazzam! Check those perimeter brakes set-up by Hank Young, that Accurate Engineering Knucklehead motor, and PM Control set-up !!!

This things gonna be a show stopper and these shots by Sam Dixon stopped us.

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

Photo by Sam Dixon, engine by Accurate Engineering.

ACCURATE ENGINEERING PRICE CHANGE FOR SIGNATURE SERIES–Accurate Engineering is now offering ourSignature Series93″ Panhead for $8750(natural finish only; show polished and other cosmetic packages extra; includes shipping inside the lower 48)

103″ and 120″ displacement Panhead engines also available.

Before dealing with our competitors, ask yourself two simple questions:Will there be any addition cost for parts to get my new engine to fire?What is the quality of the components used?

Or ask yourself just one:What am I getting for my money?

Here, at Accurate Engineering, we welcome these inquiries because we have the all the answers.

Will there be any addition cost for parts to get my new engine to fire?

Other manufacturers will make you think that you’re getting the complete deal for a lower price. What they don’t tell you is what they don’t include in their engine packages. This can send you scrambling to your parts catalogues for the costly components necessary to fire it up. After you add up the additional cost of getting the essential parts, the time wasted ordering the components, the delay in receiving the parts and the headache of back-orders, how much did you really save? Accurate Engineering engines come complete, pre-run and ready to go! Our engines include: carburetor, air cleaner, air filter and air corrector, oil filter adapter, oil filter, ignition system, spark plugs, 3 bolt exhaust flange kit, wires, coil, charging system and regulator/rectifier.Now add the cost of shipping included in our total price.

Again, ask yourself:What am I getting for my money?An Accurate Engineering engine.(Any other questions?)

Call and ask for our sales department today at 334-702-1993

D&D V-BIKE HAS THE FAT BOOK FLYER IN THE CROSS HAIRS AT BUB’S BONNEVILLE MOTORCYCLE SPEED TRIALS– D&D Performance Enterprises is Looking to Smash the Fat Book Flyer Record.The D&D / Custom Chrome V-Bike vs. Fatbook Flyer Smackdown – In one corner is the #1160 D&D / Custom Chrome V-Bike and in the other is the defending champ and soon to be dethroned, #691 Fatbook Flyer. D&D Performance Enterprises is throwing down the gauntlet for supremacy and ultimate record in the 2000-M-PF class at the Speed Trials By BUB located at the Bonneville Salt Flats on September second through sixth.

The D&D / Custom Chrome motorbike, #1160, is a modified V-Bike from Custom Chrome with a RevTech motor slightly modified by the D&D team to produce 116 CID or 1905 cc. D&D is aiming to take the FatBook Flyer down and beat their 2000cc Modified Pushrod Fuel Record of 154 mph, which was set at the BUB meet in 2006.

Dave Rash, The Pope of Pipe, said, “This is a chance to prove that a RevTech motor can run with anything on the market; we are really looking forward to this challenge and taking the title back to Texas.”

D&D will be rolling out their Custom Chrome RevTech Powered V-Bike with a major performance enhancement, a new Custom Land Speed Exhaust designed by the Pope of Pipe. “We have fine tuned the power and fuel deliver system with our state-of-the-art in-house Super Flow Eddy Current Ram Air dynamometer and built a pipe to extract every ounce of horsepower from this machine,? said Rash. “We have the motorbike and team to take home the title.”

Team D&D’s V-Bike is built with race-proven components including RevTech? 6-speed overdrive transmission, Paioli adjustable inverted forks, 4 gallon ‘Regency’ one-piece stretched gas tank, carbon fiber fenders, monster carburetor, Brembo brake calipers, Brembo 13″ floating brake rotors and 17″ Marchesini forged alloy wheels.

D&D Performance Exhausts are available from Custom Chrome dealers nationwide or from the factory at 817-834-8961, www.danddexhaust.com.

HELMET LAW IN VIETNAM, AND THEY THOUGHT THE WAR WAS BAD–Vietnam will make motorcycle helmets compulsory on all roads by the end of the year in an attempt to cut down on traffic deaths in a country where 90 per cent of vehicles are motorcycles. The government is expected to issue a resolution requiring helmets soon, according to the Transport Ministry, which approved the measure on June 6.

With a population of 85 million people, Vietnam has more than 21 million motorcycles but only 3 per cent of the country’s riders wear helmets, according to Asia Injury Prevention Foundation.

AFTER FIVE YEARS WITH THE NESS FAMILY RIKKI BATTISTINI STEPS OUT ON HIS OWN–I was at Arlens for 5 years,” said Rikki. “My main roles were sales, but for many years, even prior to working for them, I acted as a sounding board for Cory. I helped with the catalogue, product design, and most of the everyday operational issues that comes running a muti-million $ business.”

The Ness family continues to support Rikki and sells a number of products he designed including grips, pegs, wheels, rotors, pulleys, one style of floorboard and passenger boards and the current style of saddlebag latch.

Starting this week we will feature Battistini designed products, predominately engineered for stock bikes including the Battistini’s Handlebars:

Style comes full circle then kicks up a notch with the latest creation from Battistinis Custom Cycles. The most innovative design in handlebars is hitting the streets Battistinis style and it’s all about form and radical new function. The new design allows any 1-inch handlebar riser to be used, on bolt centers from 3.5″ to over 4-inches, even on Springer models with OEM risers. How is it done? With a simple yet ingenious design feature referred to as the ‘underbar’.

The underbar is welded to the center section of the handlebar and it is this part that clamps into the risers, thus giving the bars a distinctive ‘floating’ look available nowhere else. But what’s even better is that the underbar changes the pivot point of the handlebars, so when the bars are adjusted up, or down, the grips actually can be moved toward or away from the rider.

This design offers the first truly adjustable handlebars to ever hit the market, and the design is Patent Pending. Styles include dresser-style ‘knuckle’ bars, two sizes of ‘ape hangers’ and a stylish ’tiller’ bar. That’s just the beginning, as more styles are being added.

All Battistinis handlebars are US-made and are mandrel-bent, dimpled and drilled for internal wiring, plus there’s a ‘guide wire’ installed to allow you to easily pull your wires through the bars during installation. Bars are available in show-chrome finish and black powdercoat. Style and innovation. From Battistinis, of course.

Rikki Battistini
1109 Langton drive
San Ramon
CA 94582
USA
Telephone: 925.270.4211
Cell: 925.719.5941
Fax: 925.905.4664
Email: rikki@battistinisUSA.com
Skype ID: battistinisusa
WWW.BattistinisUSA.com

THE MANILA DOCTRINE– The Metro Manila (Philippines) Council’s (MMC), the policy-making body of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, has passed a resolution requiring motorcycle riders to paint their license plate numbers on helmets dubbed the “Dual Motorcycle and Helmet License Plate Numbers Policy.”

The MMC came up with the measure supposedly in a bid to curb robberies, assassinations and other crimes committed by motorcycle-riding men. Under the policy, the license plate numbers on the helmet should be on a water-proof sticker permanently placed on both sides of the headgear and should be large enough to be seen by the public.

The resolution also requires that the license plate sticker should be readable from a distance of 25 meters and should be placed 40 mm high on the helmet.

MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando said violation of the policy should be treated as a criminal offense, not a traffic violation. Violators will also be slapped with a P3,000 ($68) fine.

Photo from the Bob T. Collection.

THE TENTATIVE STURGIS GYPSY RALLY SCHEDULE– * Aug. 7: 2nd annual Ryan Waterland Memorial Motocross, 10 a.m.

* Aug. 8: Mayor’s Ride, 8:30 a.m., Hill-climb, noon, and 1st annual J.C. “Pappy’ and Pearl Hoel short track races, 7 p.m.

* Aug. 9: National Gypsy Tour, 9 a.m.
* Aug. 10: Hill-climb, noon.
* Aug. 11: Short track, 7 p.m.
* Aug. 12: Hill-climb, noon.

Aug. 12: Short track, 7 p.m.
* Aug. 13: Short track, 7 p.m.

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

BIKERNET BANKING STUDY DISCOVERED BANK OF AMERICA WRONGDOING–Bank: This is the Bank of America, can I help you?Customer: Yes, I want to cancel my account. I don’t want to dobusinesswith you any longer.Bank: Why?Customer: You’re giving credit to illegal immigrants and I don’tthinkit’s right. I’m taking my business elsewhere.

Bank: Well, Mr. Customer, we don’t want to see you do that, but wecan’t stop you. I’ll help you close the account. What is your account number?

Customer: (gives account number)

Bank: For security purposes and for your protection,can you pleasegiveme the last four digits of your social security number?Customer: No.

Bank: Mr. Customer, I need to verify your information, but in ordertohelp you, I’ll need verification of who you are.

Customer: Why should I give you my social security number? The reasonI’m closing my account is that your bank is issuing credit cards to illegal immigrants who don’t have social security numbers. You are targeting that audience and want their business. Let’s say I’m an illegal immigrant and you’ve given me a credit card. I have a question about it and call for assistance. You wouldn’t be asking me for a Social Security number, would you?

Bank: No sir, I wouldn’t.

Customer: Why not?

Bank: Because you would have pressed ‘2’ to speak in Spanish. Wedon’task for that information when calling in on the Spanish line.

–from Chris T.

TOP 50 RALLY PARK CELEBRATES WOMEN– Top 50 Rally Park, Independent Cycle, Legend Air-Suspension andHarley-Davidson have joined forces to celebrate and honor women bikers bycreating the new Sturgis tradition of Women’s Day on Friday, August 10, 2007at the Top 50 Rally Park.

* The exclusive event celebrates the independence, freedom and adrenalinethat inspires women to ride their own motorcycle, not just hang on for theride. Top 50 Rally Park is honored to be the first Sturgis rally park torecognize the rapidly evolving image of women in the motorcycle industry bycreating events designed specifically for women by women.

* The highlight of the day is the Top 50 Bike for Breast Cancer charityride, benefiting the American Cancer Society and their commitment to meetingaggressive 2015 breast cancer challenge goals – to reduce the age-adjustedincidence rate of breast cancer by 15%, reduce the breast cancer mortalityrate by 50% and increase the proportion of women 40 and older who screen forbreast cancer by 90%. The ride begins at noon and promises to be anoff-the-beaten-path adventure through the Black Hills region. Registrationbegins at 10 a.m. and the registration fee is $15 per person.

* The day will include words of inspiration from women legends in theindustry – the talented Laura Ellifson, from Klock Werks Kustom Cycles andthe world record holder on the world’s fastest bagger with a speed of 147mph; the brilliant Sara Liberte, author of “How to Repair and MaintainAmerican V-Twin Motorcycles,” fine art motorcycle photographer andaward-winning custom bike builder and painter; the philanthropic Gina Woods,creator of the XX Chromes All Women’s Bike Build, host of themotorcycle-themed radio talk show “Open Road Radio,” and inspirationalorganizer of bikers for charitable causes; the brillant Leslie Prevish,manager of product communication at Harley-Davidson motor Company, managerof public relations for Rider’s Edge and MotorClothes and the reason that90% of women riders choose Harley-Davidson; and last but certainly notleast, the innovative Athena “Chickie” Ransom, owner of Vagabond ChopperCompany, builder of motorcycles since the age of 15 and leader of theChopper Chick Crew, an all-women bike building crew that donates the profitof their creations to different non-profit organizations. Each speaker istruly a trailblazer for all women in the once male-dominated motorcycleindustry.

* Following the charity ride, Top 50 Rally Park will host a reception,including a for-women-only Ride-In Bike Show with awards for best of showand best paint. Two awards will also be presented to two worthy women – theSandy Leone Memorial Award, in honor of the woman who made Top 50 Rally Parkwhat it is today, and a Leader in the Industry award.

ILLINOIS TO USE PHOTO RADAR IN FREEWAY WORK ZONES– Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July of 2007. Anyone caught by these devices will be mailed a $375.00 ticket for the first offense. The second offense will cost $1,000.00 and comes with a 90-day license suspension. Drivers will also receive demerit points against their license, which allows insurance companies to raise their rates. The State will begin with two camera vans issuing tickets in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH. Photographs of both the driver’s face and license plate are taken. For more see www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html.

BRASS BALLS CONTEST CONTINUES TO FIND A NAME FOR THEIR NEW MODEL–The deal is, if they select your name, you get a t-shirt for every day of the week, plus a shop shirt. Here’s another contribution from Bogart:

OK, like every other fuckin’ Einstein out there I have a submission for the Brass Balls new model name.

“Injuneer Bob”

“Injun” because of the Indian powerplant, hence Injuneer as in Engineering and Bob because, well shit, I better not have to explain that one! Could do a kool characature of an Indian in ‘biker’ gear or overalls too…move your damn trainset Engineer Bill, there’s a new model in town.

…Bogart
bogartcycledesign@sbcglobal.net>

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BIKERNET NEWS SPECIAL REPORTS–MORE HARLEY RACE RESULTS, ROYAL ENFIELD SHIRT AND CLOCK, NEWS FROM US CHOPPERS, HUNT FOR COLORS MAGAZINE, STURGIS UPDATES, RUCKER COLLABORATES WITH BRUCE ROSSMEYER, NAME THE BIKE FOR BRASS BALLS BOBBERS AND FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHER MOVES.

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FAMOUS EUROPEAN BIKE PHOTOG MOVES OFFICES–We are now located just outside the M25, within easy reach of all the major concert venues, airports and channel crossings. Our new address is:
5 Coastguard Cottages
Conyer, ME9 9HH
United Kingdom
You can still reach us on +44 7799174199

Our Newest Projects

We’ve kept ourselves pretty busy lately. In recent weeks we have been shooting legendary British rockers Status Quo for their upcoming album “In Search of the Fourth Chord”, we were invited by Joe Satriani to cover his only UK gig this year at Hyde Park Calling, we are involved in the long awaited Uriah Heep comeback album, we shot Timbaland’s recent London gig for AEG Live, we are working with a promising London based band called Macara, and breakthrough bluesman Seasick Steve used our work for his latest release.

In The Spotlight

Guitar wizard Joe Satriani, who used our work on his highly acclaimed latest live CD and DVD “Satriani Live!”, made a promo video recently for the new CAD Trion 7000 microphone. Not only is the man one of the world’s most brilliant guitar players, he’s also damn funny! In the video he used more of our photos.

Here’s the link:CAD Trian 7000

Contact Patrick Cusse & Christie Goodwin
http://www.ccphotoart.biz>www.ccphotoart.biz
mailto:info@ccphotoart.biz>info@ccphotoart.biz
+44 7799 174 199

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN STURGIS THIS YEAR–The Fourth annual World Championship of Custom Bike Building will take place over August 5th-8th, with the awards ceremony commencing at 4pm on Tuesday August 7th.

Our new venue (and permanent home) is Champions Park on Lazelle Street, Sturgis, between 2nd and 3rd.

Set up days are Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th August, between 11am and 6pm each day. Anyone visiting our registration desk on these days with press ID will be issued with a Press pass allowing unlimited access to the facility. Passes will also be available at the City SMR Media Center at the Community Center.

–Neil Blaber
Championship Director

THANKS TO THE GIMP–Thanks to all those that purchased Bars and for all of you that didn’t you better HURRY before the deal runs out. Get Those GIMP HANGERS NOW! The deal will run till the end of next week. Also check out the Updated Website with Nash Bash 4 pics and Golden Gimp Hangers now availible!

–NMC
http://www.nashmotorcycle.com/index.php?id=wingimpsoffer

BRASS BALLS NEW MODEL NAME CONTEST–Brass Balls just designed a very classic new rigid model, almost like a stock bike in the past. It’s featured on the home page, but they don’t have a name for it’s traditional self. Darwin, from Brass Balls is offering a weeks worth of Brass Balls T-shirts and a shop work shirt for just the right name. You can send your suggestion to me, Bandit@bikernet.com or directly to Dar at dar@darwinmotorcycles.com. Here’s a few of the suggestions arriving in the first 24 hours.

Hello from a Devil Dog stationed in San Diego. After killing time at the pistol range practicing my insurgent “good morning” tactics, I raced back to the office to check out what you had on the website today. Well, after seeing the work that went into the new Brass Balls Bobber bike, I decided that it should be called the “Shooter”!!! I guess it is because I want one of these so bad I can taste it. After breathing carbon from my 45 all morning, that is all I had on my mind. I hope it sticks!!

By the way, thanks for the great vibes for those of us who volunteered to do the greatest job in the world. We do not forget those who cross us and those who mourn us, but we certainly do not forget those who watch our backs here in the states. Drink one for me, Brother, I will see you on the back side!!

SSgt Damon Redfield
3d Marine Aircraft Wing
Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence Chief

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” –George Orwell

I suggest Fat Nasty!
–Rick Barter
rick.barter@gmail.com>

I think they should name it ‘Stingy’. It has only what it needs to have.

–Kyle Larson
Kyle.X.Larson@Embarq.com>

Name for brass balls bike, call it Another1. When somebody ask what it is, you can say, “it’s a another1. Wat ya think?

–Sam Tyszko
styszko@consolidated.net>

Two names for ya–1st one is, “The Mobster”— 2nd one is “The Gangster.”

C Ya.

–IVAN MANZANARES
pitbull1965@hotmail.com>

RUCKER PERFORMANCE COLLABORATES WITHBRUCE ROSSMEYER TO BUILD NOSTALGIA MOTORCYCLES–FORT WORTH, TX (July 18, 2007) Rucker Performance announces another collaboration with Bruce Rossmeyer to build 30 Nostalgia motorcycles to be released in August.

Rucker Performance has started building 30 Nostalgia bikes according to the specifications of Elvis Presley?s original 1957 FL bike. Details include custom parts from Rucker Performance such as the primary housing, fuel tank, dash, oil tank, kickstart adapter and exhaust system. The Rucker Performance team has recreated a bike with authentic parts and accessories that uphold the integrity and style of Elvis Presley’s bike.

The hand-fabricated Rucker Performance primary housing is a hybrid of tin and cast aluminum, giving a new part an old look that is reminiscent of tin primaries from the 1950?s era. Additionally, the fuel tank is channeled, modified similarly to the old style two-piece tanks on FL models and redesigned for a FL style custom dash. Other details include a dimpled tank for the fuel shut off valve that has been added for aesthetic purposes only. Rucker Performance also has modified the oil tank to resemble the horseshoe-style oil tank with decorative 6-volt battery tops.

“Rucker Performance is yet again pleased to provide custom services to Bruce Rossmeyer and Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson. We are well-known for hand-fabricating and building challenging projects in the motorcycle and performance industry that no other company can achieve on this large of a scale and timeframe,? said Bill Rucker, Founder of Rucker Performance. ?Our design expertise and manufacturing background are keys to producing the very best bikes with the ultimate in design and performance.?

The Nostalgia bike includes front and rear fenders that are accessorized like those of Elvis? original bike. Rucker Performance hand-fabricates parts such as the fender rail and special brackets in-house and has created a kickstart adapter unique to the 6-speed transmission. A custom seat matches the same material as Elvis? seat skirt ? a basket weave patterned leather seat ? and is added to each bike. Old fashioned accessories from the 1940?s and 1950?s are mixed with modern technology, giving this bike a slice of history reflected on two wheels.

STURGIS READIES FOR MOTORCYCLE RALLY–STURGIS — Preparations for the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will be similar to last year’s planning, according to law enforcement, military and state officers.Early predications indicate if gas prices stay steady, visitor numbers should be similar to the 2006 event.Law officers plan to work 12-hour shifts during the week, with two ambulance crews on call. Also, the Pennington County 40-member special response team will be on call.

Pepper Massey, interim rally director, said preparations are going smoothly.”I think there are certain things that are set in place that we’ll continue. Keeping up with trends, we always want to be an event that would entice people to come. We’re always looking for new and exciting things,” Massey said.

So far, 90 vendor permits have been sold through the city of Sturgis. The state reports 200 vendor permit sales.

–from Rogue

THE HUNT FOR COLORS MAGAZINE– One of my friends sent me these images of the cover from Freeway magazine #156 May 2007 because of my being with Colors magazine years ago. Hey it’s in Italian I am not sure how to thank or yell at them haha.

On one image is a copy of BIKER and in the lower right the issue of Colors with me on the cover.

–Rogue

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT ALWAYS HELP–All the words of encouragement go a long way to helping and the funny thing is all the guys who spur me on are people like you and all live in the States. Sounds like a real tight knit community. You have no idea what it’s like living here. Seems to me that you guys will take on the near impossible and say, “When do you want it?”

All I hear around this island is, “No can do!!” But they are coming around. One really cool couple are Vinnie and Lourie from CMX Choppers in South Carolina. I saw a great Bike that Vinnie built and wrote to them saying how much I liked the bike etc. and to cut a long story short I received a package with three T-shirts and a beanie in it and when I wanted to send them the money they said it was a present.

I really appreciated that. I know you are busy and don’t want to take up too much of your time but once again, Thank You.

–Mike.

NEGOTIABLE DEAL OF THE WEEK-Fresh sizzling hot Panhead, only $8,500. Don’t miss this one.

–Tim
Negotiableparts@aol.com

BIKERNET ON-GOING CODE OF THE WEST STUDY–Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.
Life may begin at 30, but it doesn’t get realinteresting until about 60 MPH.

If you wait, all that will happen is you’ll get older.

Midnight bugs taste just as bad as noon time bugs.

Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, butthey CAN hold everything you need.

It takes more love to share the saddle than it does toshare the bed.

The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rearview mirror.

Never be afraid to slow down.

Never ride so late into the night that you sleepthrough the sunrise.

Sometimes it takes a whole tank of fuel before you canthink straight.

Riding faster than everyone else only guarantees thatyou’ll ride alone.

Never hesitate to ride past the last streetlight atthe edge of town.Only a biker know’s why a dog sticks it’s head out thewindow.There are two type’s of people in this world, peoplewho ride motorcycles and people who wish they couldride motorcycles.

–from Mike O’Connor

NEWS FROM U.S. CHOPPERS–This Monday, U.S. Choppers issued a one time only sale to commemorate their swap to major manufacturer Paughco. The sales flyer went out to U.S. Chopper’s e-mail list only. The deal was good on 20 frames.

Reportedly 7 frames were gone before the sale was even announced (going to big name builders), and rumor has it that the remaining 13 frames are slated to go to one buyer. The terms of the deal are still on the table and should be finalized soon. If this deal goes through, the sale will be over. This would make for an astounding 20 frame sale in less than 3 days. Who says the industry is flat on it’s back?

Rick Krost is quoted as saying, “With Paughco making our frames, we can afford scalability, very short lead times, and a quality product every time. With this alliance our clients and builders don’t have to worry about quality issues or factory support. With both U.S. Choppers and Paughco backing their names and reputations, the client is put at ease with regards to reputability.”

Other rumors have been swarming about more parts coming soon from this new alliance. We’ll keep you posted exclusively as the events arise.

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

CAF? PRESS STORE SALE UPDATE– July REUSA Store Special #1:Royal Enfield Navy Polo Shirt with Logo,Z91096.Regularly sells for $29.99Now only $24.95 (over 15% off!)(until July 31, 2007 Midnight)

July Caf? Press Store Special:Enfield Clock Selection.Regularly sells for $17.99,Now only $12.99 ($5 off!)(until August 18, 2007).

–Dorothy
(Humble Scribe)
…and the Staff of Classic Motorworks
1405 Cannon Circle, Suite 12
Faribault, MN 55021
Toll-free Phone: 800-201-7472
Fax: 507-333-0782

KOPP AIMS TO GRAB ANOTHER GUN; LOOKING TO WIN THIRD CONSECUTIVE GREENVILLE EVENT– MILWAUKEE (July 18, 2007) – Oddly enough, Joe Kopp is happy being in ninth place of the AMA Flat Track Twins championship point standings. He said he could win more easily because of his current position.

No, the Wrecking Crew rider of the Team Latus/Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson isn’t kidding.

The 2000 AMA Grand National champion is the two-time defending winner of this weekend’s Twins race at Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ohio and he’s aiming to get another gun.

“It’s the Annie Oakley Shootout this weekend and the trophy is a great gun,” Kopp said. “I would love to earn a third trophy from this event. It’s a cushion track that rewards great starts and I love surfaces like that.

“I also have the benefit of not being in a pressure situation when it comes to the points chase. We’ve struggled a bit lately but last week’s third place finish has helped restore our confidence and I know this team is capable of winning. We’re going to climb back up the points and hopefully win along the way.”

Some of the riders that might get in his way are Screamin’ Eagle factory rider Kenny Coolbeth – the defending AMA Twins series champion and winner of two events so far this season – as well as Wrecking Crew riders Jared Mees and Bryan Smith.

Mees has earned three wins on his Blue Springs/Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson and currently leading the point standings. Smith has his Pat Moroney’s/Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson into fourth place of the standings.

Coolbeth finished in seventh place last year at Greenville but is more confident going into the cushion track after his second place finish at Lima, Ohio’s cushion surface earlier this season.

“We struggled with Greenville last year but we’ve worked a few things out for the setup we need for that kind of track,” Coolbeth said. “I owe that to my team. We’re working real well together and we’re in good shape going into this race. We’ve been consistent all season and we’ve already done better than last year when it comes to the cushion track. We did some testing and I think that has been paying off.”

Coolbeth won last weekend’s race at Saluda, Va., and he was surrounded by his Wrecking Crew teammates. Mees finished second and Kopp was third, earning his first podium finish of the season.

“It was so important finishing on the podium last weekend considering we didn’t qualify the weekend before that (Joliet, Ill.),” Kopp said. “It gives me a lot of confidence coming into an event that I like. The entire crew is happy. Just finishing as well as we did last weekend almost felt like we had won the race. It’s just going to get better.”

One of Kopp’s mechanics, Larry Zumbrun, is a Greenville resident and just makes the race more interesting.

“Larry was born and raised there and it’s always nice to do well in front of his home crowd,” Kopp said. “We’re feeling much more confident now and we don’t have any pressure on us. So we’re aiming for another gun and we’re not going to worry about anything else.”

All the action of this weekend’s race and all AMA GNC Twins events can be seen via web cast provided by Live I Sports (www.liveisports.com).

Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information.

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