When we think of engraving, we might think of the U.S. Mint where money is printed from intricately engraved metal plates, the stuff Humphrey Bogart was also chasing down along with counterfeiters. But I think it’s all digital now. Gone are the master craftsmen who made a little money making big money for Uncle Sam. Then there are engravings we’ve seen in the history books, make that the History Channel now, much of it found it seems on the beautifully designed weapons, flintlocks and the such or even on the hilts of swords or on gilded saddles rode into medieval battles by metal clad knights of yore. Of course engraving is found in wood block art prints as well in the production of books, newspapers and the such, such printing efforts first seen in the 1450s, today again an art fading away in the Digital Age.

Simply put, engraving is the art of cutting lines in metal, wood, or other material either for decoration or for reproduction. It was used for adornment in jewelry as far back as 1000 B.C. That lost art has been rediscovered by Laguna Beach based Tay Herrera, examples of his beautiful and timeless engravings seen here, albeit with a very modern spin, the spin found smoking off 300 series tires rolling on highly custom street and show bikes. Tay has melded metal engraving and motorcycling into a composite artform.

As in many artforms with history behind them, Tay’s talents were part nature, part nurture. Says Tay, “I always knew I was an artist and was drawing people since I was seven.” Growing up in Hacienda Heights, CA, Tay’s father owns and operates a specialty woodshop. “A really talented man, my father also made custom gun cases for people like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, awesome stuff. My Dad was a master woodcarver but I just helped out with the bandsaw and stuff. I tried woodcarving once when I was eleven and almost cut my finger off. I didn’t dig wood,” laughs Tay.

One day my Father asked me if I wanted to see something cool? “Being a 17-year old punk, I said no. But he told me to come look at something that would throw me for a loop.” So I went with him to meet Angelo Bee, a true master engraver. “At his shop, we found him engraving eight golden ducks with a hammer and a chisel into a Browning shotgun. It was an artform I had never seen before. I was instantly hooked and couldn’t stop watching.”

Tay would go on to engrave guns himself. “Looking back I shouldn’t have jumped in so quickly, because I really chopped them up before I knew what I was doing. I actually had to buy one gun myself because I messed up it up so badly.”

But over the years his skills grew laser sharp, his eye and hand coordination matching his artistic skills. It all culminated about ten years ago when he began engraving motorcycles. “That first bike was part of a restoration project for a friend’s Moto Guzzi. At that point, I got an inkling of what I should be going with this. I did some engraving on a Suzuki I had at the time and went looking for a bike shop to show them what I could do. In Hollywood while showing them my bike engraving, I found they were more interested in what I was doing with guns.”

In 1995 he heard of C.J. Allan, a motorcycle engraver and was very impressed by his work and considers him an influence. The next push toward bike engraving came when he saw a bike show about the new Harley VRod on the Discovery Channel. “As a result, I started coming up with engraving designs for bikes.”

Back in 2003 Tay got interested in custom knife engraving, taking an advanced class GRS in Kansas to learn how to do fine line-engraving combining a pneumatically driven tool and a microscope. He laughs and says, “The first day I couldn’t even draw a straight line. The guy behind me was, like me, a hammer and chisel guy and we were both cussing away, but by the end of the week we were doing gold inlays and killer designs.”

In 2003 he brought an engraved exhaust pipe to a show in New Orleans. “People, including Dave Perewitz, looked at it and said, ‘nice but we’ve seen it before.’” Dave Perewitz distributed gun-style engraved parts in the mid ‘70s. “I realized I had to come up with something the industry had never seen before. I went back to a European form that I had used on some of my gun engraving, a 3-D style, and that brought the response I was looking for. In particular from Jesse James. He jumped on it. He’s a trend setter and saw it right away. Then for two years straight I worked on his parts, particularly his line of air cleaners. He was really cool; he left the designs up to me. I couldn’t even tell you how many pieces I did for him. It was a good thing.”

The next milestone for Tay was facilitated by custom bike builder Trevelen of SuperCo who was building a bike for the “Biker Build-off” TV show.“He came down and showed me what he wanted done and I told him how much and he said okay. I engraved the bike’s air cleaner, rocker boxes, magneto and oil bag.”

The bike won the competition and helped open the door for Tay. “Before that my Web site was getting maybe 10 hits a day. A couple hours after the TV show aired, I had 10,000 hits.”

One illustration of his burgeoning work was the appearance of three custom bikes carrying his artwork at the recent Easyriders Pomona Bike Show. Danny Bogart’s Harley with Tay’s engraving took home the First Place in Stock Custom Class while the two other customs with Tay’s work, including Trevelen’s “El Peligroso” won a First Place while his all copper bike, again with Tay’s handiwork, won Best of Show.

Most of his motorcycle engraving skills serve to enhance billet aluminum of which he says, “It took me a while to develop working in such soft metals because I had been working in the harder metal for the gun engraving.”

While we were speaking with Tay his work table held projects for A-list builders Jesse James, Paul Cox, SuperCo and Choppers Inc. In conjunction with the Indian Larry Legacy people, he had also recently created some art deco design engraving for Brad Pitt, so does find time to take on other jobs.

As far as his future goals, in addition to creating more unique custom bike engraving, he’s also developing a line of jewelry fashioned in gold and silver. He laughs and says, “They’re big, obnoxious rings…I’ve got one called Dental Plan. If you get punched with one, well, you know.

For more information about Tay’s art, his services and contact info, log on to www.tarrera.com.

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JOHN REED EXPLAINS V-BIKE FORK STOPS–I just walked across to my V with the Paoli forks,It has the tank that came with the V (regency) I have sawed the back of the 1/4″ ally platethat is also used as the fork stops, and screwed a 3/4″ od spacer in the holes that werein the original Paoli lower tree, and the bars etc clears the tank on both sides by about 0.150″

For fuck sake. did you get my sketch etc, etc?

If you put a spacer in the holes in the side of the lower tree that held the lower fairing bracket on a stock V3/4outside diameter and don’t touch the stop welded on the frame the same as it left Santee, the spacer hits the side of it, and give you about60 degrees each side of the center line, any more and you will have a trials bike.You should phone me.

–John Reed

ASRA THUNDERBIKE NATIONAL WIN TO ESTOK AND BUELL AT VIR– ALTON Va., (June 24, 2007) – Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok took over the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike series season point lead after riding a Buell XB12R to a convincing victory at the seventh annual VIR Festival of Speed at Virginia International Raceway.

Estok took the race and championship lead on lap five of the 12-lap Thunderbike National when the previous Thunderbike points leader, Hal’s H-D/Buell Hal’s Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky, crashed after making contact with Suzuki rider Brian Kcraget as he tried to pass Kcraget for the lead. Estok was close behind in third place at the time, and managed to avoid the incident. Estok went on to win the race by 7.002 seconds at an average speed of 83.077 mph. Nate Kern, aboard a BMW R1200RS, was second, followed by Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Darren James, riding a Buell XB12R. Bilansky and Kcraget retired from the race following their crash.

After four of eight ASRA Pro Thunderbike rounds, Estok leads the series with 117 points, followed by Bilanksy with 101 and James with 94.

The next event on the eight-race 2007 ASRA Pro Thunderbike series schedule is the Road America Festival of Speed, July 6-8 at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.

BONHAMS AND BUTTERFIELDS JACK HOGAN COLLETION AUCTION THIS WEEKEND–Bonhams & Butterfields is proud to present The Jack Hogan Collection of Ford Motorcars and Related Memorabilia on June 30th, 2007 at the Aurora Jet Center in Aurora, OR. The Collection features a variety of incredibly well presented pre-WWII Early Ford V-8s from the Classic Era. Highlights include a Dearborn Award-Winning 1936 Ford Model 68 Deluxe Phaeton (Lot 75, Est. $80,000-100,000), a Dearborn Award-Winning 1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Roadster (Lot 73, Est. $70,000-90,000), a 1934 Ford 1 ?-ton Rack Dump Truck (Lot 71, Est. $20,000-30,000), and a Dearborn Award-Winning, AACA Senior National First Prize 1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe Phaeton (lot 78, Est. $65,000-85,000).

Related Memorabilia from The Jack Hogan Collection include a full race Ford 59L engine (Lot 66, Est. $12,000-16,000), an 8′ by 3′ c.1948 double sided porcelain neon Ford script sign (Lot 65, Est. $12,000-15,000), and a number of original Ford V-8 parts.

Also on offer are a selection of additional Ford vehicles from outside of the Hogan collection, including a 1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Station Wagon (Lot 89, Est. $90,000-120,000) that was formerly owned by a prominent member of the British Racing Drivers’ Club.

June 30, 2007 at 1pm
Location:
Aurora Jet Center
14357 Keil Rd NE
Aurora, OR 97002

Preview Dates:
Friday June 29, 10am-5pm
Saturday June 30, 9am-12pm

BANDIT RETURNS TO SCHOOL–A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses.She startedher class by saying, “Everyone who thinks they’re stupid, stand up!”After a few seconds, Bandit stood up.

The teacher said, “Do youthink you’re stupid, Bandit?”

“No, ma’am, but I hate to see youstanding there all by yourself!”

NEW MOTORCYCLE EDUCATION FLORIDA LAW–Florida: Motorcycle Riders Effective July 1, 2007Florida 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 through out 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.

You are requested to contact your elected officials and ask that they repeal this law. It should be noted that no other form of vehicle operator’s license requires mandatory schooling. Since Motorcycle Riders are singled out by this law it is prejudicial.

–ROGUE

STURGIS RIDER LIVE OPENS NEW WEBSITE–Charlie Brechtel announced today the creation ofsturgisriderlive.com. The website is done in connection withBrechtel?s Biker?s Inner Circle internet show and contains music byBrechtel?s band, The Charlie Brechtel Band.The site will feature behind the scenes video from biker locationsaround the country, beginning with Hollister July 6th and 7th. ?Comebe a part of our second show where we will have a host of surpriseguests,? Brechtel said.

More information is available at www.big7productions.com orwww.bikernet.com. The site is an adult site and visitors must be 18years old.

SHOTGUN SHOCKS FOR BAGGERS–Greetings and salutations from JD. We are happy to inform you, that our new bagger shock is available for viewing.Please check the photos, and email us your impressions.

We have developed an air shock with our proprietary air injection technology. Each shock has four internal solenoids, which control height and rebound. The unit is fully sealed with a check valve and controlled by an external compressor and two mini toggle switches.

This shock will afford excellent suspension and a ride height from 10 to 13.5 inches.It will be safe and dependable since the air lines and the fittings are not part of the high pressure system. It also has a clean billet look, with all the valves and all the hardware hidden.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

–JD
Shotgun Shock
shotgunshock@yahoo.com

I DON’T BELIEVE THE FOLLOWING– June 22 (Bloomberg) — Trading in options to buy shares of Harley-Davidson Inc. surged to a record on speculation that the biggest U.S. motorcycle maker may be acquired by Honda Motor Co., the world’s largest maker of motorcycles.

A combined Harley-Davidson and Honda would command as much as 60 percent of the U.S. large motorcycle market, Tim Conder, an analyst with A.G. Edwards & Sons in St. Louis, said in a research note today.

The number of call options traded jumped to 49,848 contracts, an all-time high, as of 4 p.m. in New York, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Volume hadn’t exceeded 25,000 contracts since October 2005. The most active call, which gives investors the right to purchase Harley-Davidson shares at $70 by July 21, rose sevenfold in price to 35 cents. Earlier, it jumped 10-fold.

“There are rumors of a potential takeover,” said Frederic Ruffy, an options analyst at Redwood City, California-based Optionetics.com. “Investors think it’s credible. They expect an announcement in the short term and a big move in the stock.”

Conder called the speculation “false” because an offer from Honda may not survive U.S. Federal Trade Commission scrutiny and a merger might “alienate U.S. customers.” The analyst has a “hold” rating on Harley-Davidson shares.

Bob Klein, a spokesman for Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson, declined to comment. Honda spokesman Jon Seidel didn’t immediately return a voice message seeking comment.

The company’s shares rose the most since October, adding 4 percent to $62.55 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. They touched $63.99 earlier.

Traders “are looking to get as much leverage as possible” by buying contracts that expire next month — the July calls –at a so-called strike price that’s more than $7 higher than Harley- Davidson’s share price, Ruffy said. “That’s a sign they expect something soon because it would take a major announcement to push the stock up to $70.”

To contact the reporters on this story: Jeff Kearns in New York at jkearns3@bloomberg.net ; Greg Bensinger in New York at gbensinger1@bloomberg.net .

— By Jeff Kearns and Greg Bensinger

GET A STAMPEDE 300 MM WIDE TIRE FOR YOUR STOCK SOFTAIL–Another exciting addition to MC Advantages 2007 mid-year catalog supplement is the Stampede?? 300mm WideTire Kit for converting stock Softail® models into punishing 300mm brutes. The kit includes choice of three swingarm styles: Dagger, Curved Dagger and High-Torque. The kit also includes a 13.5″ fender, belt guards, polished stainless steel splash guard and an axle with hardware kit.

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BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK–“The only important gun is the one you have with you.”

— S.C. VanVoorhees

CRUISERCAST ANNOUNCES SERIES OF ONLINE PODCASTS FOR MOTORCYCLE CRUISER ENTHUSIASTS–Santa Cruz, Calif. June 18th, 2007 – CruiserCast today announced its free educational podcasts focusing on the cruiser motorcycle market. CruiserCasts’ podcast episodes are filmed in High Definition and are designed to introduce new products, technologies and experts within the industry to cruiser motorcycle enthusiasts. Whether it’s a new type of motor oil, new high performance product or the next up and coming manufacturer or motorcycle celebrity, CruiserCast will provide the best in nonbiased coverage.

The use of High Definition allows CruiserCast to delve deeper and in a clearer manner than before. Unlike with photos, which present one point of view or with TV, which is available only at predefined times, Podcasts use the full power of video in HD clarity and are available on demand and all the time. Designed to educate instead of entertain, CruiserCast episodes stay on topic and are made by bikers for bikers.Podcasts are digital media files distributed over the Internet and are available for free. They can be played back on portable media players or on personal computers. Viewers can subscribe to the free podcast feeds from iTunes so that new episodes download automatically to the viewer’s computer. They can also visit CruiserCast directly (www.cruisercast.com) and click on the podcast episode that interests them. CruiserCast plays on both PCs and Macintosh computers.

ROLAND SANDS DESIGN TRACKER 2-INTO-1 EXHAUST SYSTEM DELIVERS PERFORMANCE AND RACING STYLE–June 15, 2007 (La Palma, Calif.) – Roland Sands Design has teamed up with Vance & Hines to introduce a stylized, black ceramic 2-into-1 exhaust system. The RSD Tracker 2-into-1 Exhaust System fuses RSD styling and design with Vance & Hines racing performance. Seen on the Drag Specialties 2007 Fatbook cover, the pipe had overwhelming response and now is available.

The beautifully hand welded 2-into-1 head pipes boast a race quality, high temperature black ceramic coating. The carefully detailed and drilled chrome heat shields are minimalist and sleek. A chrome billet drilled exhaust tip with the RSD mark adds the perfect amount of bling for your buck

“I’ve always loved the 2-into-1 high pipe and this is my version of it,” Sands said. “It’s high and tight with some RSD style thrown in on the heat shields and machined exhaust tip. The sound is deep and racy, making it feel like you’ve done some serious engine work.”

The RSD Tracker Exhaust System is manufactured from beginning to end by Vance & Hines in Southern California. Drag Specialties will be shipping the first system in August, but due to popular demand, Drag dealers are taking orders now.

The system installs on 1986-2007 Harley Davidson Softail, except those running bags, it just won’t fit the look. The first systems ship August 2007 and are exclusively available through your local Drag Specialties dealer.

Ordering Information:
1986-2006 HD Softails Retail $675 Part Number: 11803
2007 HD Softails with O2 Sensor bungs Retails $699.71 Part Number: 11801

To find your local Drag Specialties dealer visit their website www.dragspecialties.com. For technical, warranty and installation information please visit www.vanceandhines.com.

For more information on the complete lineup of RSD products, custom motorcycles and lifestyle images, log onto our website at www.rolandsands.com.

AUSTRALIAN CHARITY EFFORT, READING FOR A REASON–I just wanted to let you know that I am going to be ‘Reading for a Reason’ in June in the 2007 MS Readathon and I really need your help.

Along with lots of other Aussie kids, I am reading to help raise funds to change the lives of Australian people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

To visit my very own Fundraiser webpage and see some goals that I set for myself, as well as a list of great things that sponsors funds can do to help people living with MS, click on the link below. If you don’t delete this email you can also use the link to keep track of how I am going over the coming weeks.

http://www.msreadathon.org.au/member/?HPID=417318&SponsorID=58506

If you would like to help me reach my goals you can sponsor me via the web site and inspire me to read even more. All donations are tax deductible and you can print your receipt straight away.

You can also visit the MS Readathon website at http://www.msreadathon.org.au to check out some cool games and learn more about Multiple Sclerosis.

–Zachary Jeynes and Michael Jeynes
michael.jeynes@suncorp.com.au

Hey guys this for my nephew
Cheers
Tracey and Little Mick

THAT’S IT FOR THIS SUMMER THURSDAY–We try to shut down the phones on Thursday, since the news kicks our butts. It’s like producing an entire magazine in a day. Sometimes over 100 pages of content. We scramble, but today Jeremiah snuck in the back gate and started working on his bobber Shovel. “I’m gonna ride it to the Smoke Out West, and you’re riding your Shovel, damnit.” We’ve built some very cool components and you’ll see it come together shortly on Bikernet. But he started grinding welds and taping parts to be powdered, while I hammered on the news.

We actually escaped the confines of the Bikernet ghetto headquarters to grab lunch at Shamrocks, the fresh fish market a few blocks away. Felt good to take a break, sit in the sun, munch on a shrimp and veggie burrito and sip a Corona. Ah, life is good, even in a ghetto.

So, usually I ramble about what’s coming on Bikernet and the Bonneville bike, but screw it. I’m scrambling on a massive tranny install article from Rivera Primo and a Softail Bobber tech from Wolfgang. Okay, okay, let’s ride outta here. Tomorrow we’re headed over to Gard Hollinger’s LA Chop Rods to watch him make the cowling for the gas tank dash, and help him with some of his products. You’ll see the cowling, his products and the Bonneville bike nearly completed next week if the front end arrives! We gotta go to paint within 10 days.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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2nd ANNUAL BUILDERS BREAKFAST STURGIS SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM–Builders Breakfast Serves it Up in Sturgis this year with help from Paul Yaffe Originals, Baker Drivetrain and Heel Guard.

Minneapolis, MN – (June 25, 2007) -The Builders Breakfast is gaining momentum as it prepares to roll into South Dakota for its 2nd annual event at the Broken Spoke Saloon. New partners have come aboard to make this event the biggest yet.

“Last year when I first attended the Breakfast I knew the planning team was on to something great for children’s charities. So, this year, I chose to be more than just a Builder in attendance” Paul Yaffe Originals ponied up to pay for the food so more of the funds raised would benefit the charity explained new Breakfast partner, Paul Yaffe, founder of Paul Yaffe Originals. Also joining the money raising efforts this August are Baker Drivetrain and Heel Guard. Baker has donated a “build to order” transmission for the live auction the morning of the event. The winner of the auction will work one on one with the Drivetrain authority to choose the right product for his or her bike. The end result will be a hand built Baker Drivetrain transmission. Also, new to the event as a partner is Heel Guard. Heel Guard has joined forces with the Breakfast to pick up the beverage costs for juice, coffee and milk. “Heel Guard is thrilled to be a part of this great event for an even better cause- Make A Wish, South Dakota. We can’t wait to get more involved with the Builders Breakfast” said Carl Miles, owner, Heel Guard. “Every kid needs to know and feel happiness in their life, no matter what the situation is” finished Miles.

The 2nd Annual Breakfast will be held again at the legendary Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street in Sturgis. Returning media partner, Bikernet will continue to provide up to date information on its site, www.bikernet.com leading up to the event and provide photos following the event. Again this year the incomparable team of Jay Allen and Dave Nichols will emcee the event and lead the live auction. “Anticipate more of everything this year. More food this year, more auction items and more Builders” said Darcy Betlach, event organizer.

“For $25 Breakfast ticket holders will be served breakfast, registered to win one of over 50 gift bags filled with Builders shop merchandise, bid on once in a lifetime signed materials, meet and have their photo taken with all 30+ Builders and have the chance to win a professional portrait taken of them with their favorite Builder at the event by Sara Liberte. The best part of all is the $25 goes to a great cause-Make A Wish” finished Betlach.

Ticket proceeds will benefit Make A Wish, South Dakota. Joining the Builders will be volunteers and children from the Sioux Falls and Rapid City offices of Make A Wish. For details on Make A Wish visit www.makeawish.org. For more event specific details and up to minute information, please check out www.bikernet.com. Bikernet will keep you up to date on all the plans and provide you up to the minute info on ticket availability. To buy tickets, visit www.choppersinc.com. Get your tickets soon, they go fast!

Builders Breakfast Events Details
Builders Breakfast Sturgis 2007
Tuesday, August 7th at Broken Spoke
Lazelle Street, Sturgis
Time: 9AM
Ticket: $25 (optional on site $10 donation earns extra raffle ticket)

Builders Scheduled to Attend Sturgis
Billy Lane, Arlen Ness, Kendall Johnson, Cory Ness, Cyril Huze, Eddie Trotta, Aaron Greene, Paul Cox, Keino, Russell Mitchell, Russell Marlow, Jesse Rooke, Kim Suter, Jerry Covington, Donnie Smith, Dave Perewitz, Rick Fairless, Chica, AMD World Champion Builder, Scott Webster, Fred Kodlin, Arlin Fatland, Paul Yaffe, Roland Sands, Michael Prugh, Randy Simpson, Stinger Custom Cycles and Jim Nasi.

To purchase tickets for the Builders Breakfast Daytona or Sturgis visit: www.choppersinc.com. For sponsorship information please call: Darcy Betlach, Chrome Marketing, 952-470-4297

BRYAN NYLANDER JOINS FREEMAN/MCCUEPUBLIC RELATIONS–Freeman/McCue Public Relations (F/MPR), Irvine, Calif. has strengthened its Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. account team with the addition of experienced motojournalist, Bryan Nylander.

Nylander, an experienced motorcycle and ATV test rider who also serves as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, comes to F/MPR after seven years at Dirt Rider and ATV Rider magazines. Most recently, he served as the Editor of ATV Rider, where he directed magazine operations and oversaw editorial content production.

Nylander’s experience with the powersports industry and natural enthusiasm for the product complement the strengths of the F/MPR account team and will make him a valuable asset to the day-to-day activities of Kawasaki’s public relations department.

According to agency principal, Doug Freeman, “Bryan brings to the team a mix of product knowledge and excellent writing skills, allowing the account group to respond to client needs with high quality solutions in the quickest possible manner.”

Adding to Nylander’s strengths is his background in photography. He served as the photography supervisor for a publishing company in Seattle prior to moving to Southern California to become a motojournalist.

BIKERNET BLACK MARKET DEAL OF THE WEEK–Here is the promo… It runs from Thursday through Sunday.

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The Day Roll Bag will carry tools, a $500 jacket, flashlight, your gal’s purse, a change of clothes and anything else you need to get it together for a day trip. And now it is on Sale? Just $65. you save $10. Get Your Day Roll in

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BIKERNET ART TECH TIP–My “Hot Pursuit on Route 66” picture started out with a photo I’d shot of a run-down motel near Antioch, CA. As you can see, besides digitally altering the basic building quite a bit, I changed the “Rooms” sign to read “Hacienda”. I also added a bunch of details like the neon sign in the window that says “Heated Cess Pool”, the rooftop “Canyon Club” sign, the Route 66 sign, etc.

The chick on the bike is my friend Natalie, who’s already in several of my other pictures (do I need to explain why?). We were at a car show and I got her to sit on a bike for me while I snapped away. I wasn’t that crazy about the bike she’d sat on though, so I digitally built a new one beneath her from a combination of 4-5 bikes I’d previously shot.

I also made some changes to her outfit like shortening her skirt, adding pink panties, and increasing her bust size! All of the other choppers are made up from a combo of parts from pics I’d shot, as is the cop car (note the added headers and hood scoop) and the cop.

I shot the bikers at assorted car shows, and the background scenery on my way to Sante Fe. The ‘ol town in back is a portion of the Bodie (CA) ghost town, which I shot a few years ago. By the way, the title was originally “Hot Pussuit on Route 66”, but I was catching a lot of heat from the female faction (especially my girlfriend!), so I cleaned it up. Anyway it rhymes better now!

This picture and all of my art is available on my website: www.retrovisions.com

–Larry Grossman

THE LEGENDS SEEK RECORDS– Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb, and Quasimodo were all talking one day.

Sleeping Beauty said, ” I believe myself to be the most beautiful girl in the world.”

Tom Thumb said, ” I must be the smallest person in the world.”

Quasimodo said, ” I absolutely have to be the most disgusting person in the world.”

So they all decided to go to the Guinness Book of World Records to have their claims verified.

Sleeping Beauty went in first and came out looking deliriously happy, ” It’s official, I AM the most beautiful girl in the world.”

Tom Thumb went next and emerged triumphant, ” I am now officially the smallest person in the world.”

Sometime later, Quasimodo comes out looking utterly confused and says, ” Who the heck is Rosie O’Donnell

DR. STEVE 1965-2007 MEDICINE MAN OF THE WIREGRASS WINDS–Dothan Alabama- Dr. J. Steve Sherrer Jr., or just “Dr. Steve” to his legions of friends and colleagues, passed away from us Sunday, June 24, 2007, due to injuries sustained in an accident while driving his vintage 1929 Ford Coupe when he apparently missed a curve and crashed into a utility pole at about 12:30 a.m. He died from blunt force trauma to the head he sustained in the accident. “It appears that he hit his head on the windshield and the metal frame around the window” Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd said.

The fatal crash was a low-speed accident; police said the vehicle was only traveling at about 30 mph when the wreck occurred. According to Dothan Police Sgt. Tim Ward and Byrd, the seat in the car had come unbolted during the accident, which may have contributed to Dr. Steve’s death.Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Calvary Baptist Church and Dr. Steve was buried at Meadow Lawn Cemetery, in Enterprise, Alabama. The family received numerous friends at the church and friends can send cards and letters to 664 N. Bay Springs Road, Dothan, Alabama. The family asks that memorial donations be sent to the Special Olympics c/o Dothan Police Department, 210 N. St. Andrews St., Dothan, AL 36303.

Dr. Steve was born July 9, 1965, in Enterprise where he spent all of his young life. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1983. He went on to attend UAB and graduated from medical school at the University of South Alabama in 1992. After serving two years of his residency he moved to Dothan in 1994. He then began his medical career at Prime Care and has been a partner there for the past 13 years. He was known for his genuine care and concern for his patients which developed into lasting friendships.He never forgot his roots of growing up in the country on a farm in Enterprise.Dr. Steve was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Steve, a devoted husband, father, and son will be greatly missed by many, not just in Alabama but around the country. His chopper “Bootlegger” won top honors in 2006, where he won first place in the judged class best for “Old School” at the Memphis V-Twin show. Dr. Steve’s sled was featured is several national magazines, most recently in the August issue of Biker Magazine as a “Sweet Hog O’ Mine.” Issue #247.

His Bootlegger is also featured in the latest edition of the Jammer Handbook. In this day and age of so many lawyers, doctors and dentists out there riding amongst us, Dr. Steve was the real deal.

Dr. Steve comes from a long line of hard working, dedicated peanut and cotton farmers deep in the heart of Dixie. The oldest of three, Steve was given a 1969 50cc Italian Indian mini bike at four years old. Steve ran that little yellow machine all over the farm lands of Sherrer Farms. One day, he accidentally added diesel fuel and, then unbeknownst to little Steve at the time; that little bike was put away per Grandpa Bill, in a barn.

Schooling and books came easy for Steve and when his other Grandpa Fred got sick, Steve decided, then in the sixth grade, to become a doctor. He began like many riding dirt Endros and got his motorcycle license at fourteen. In college, Steve rode a GS500 Suzuki and then he met his beautiful wife, Alison, a physical therapy student while attending Medical school at the University of Southern Alabama.

Becoming a medical doctor is something a lot of kids talk about doing. Steve grew up to actually become one. Staying close to the family was important to Dr. Steve and after starting his own practice in Dothan, Alabama in 1994, his first paycheck bought him a ’94 Fat Boy. He sold that in 2000, and bought a lime green Bourget. That lasted only a few months and when he got a Heritage for Ali to ride, she got really pissed when a motorist pulled the big shit in front of him and he totaled her bike. So he bought a Road King and it was about that time he became the official doctor for the crew at Accurate Engineering. He’ll tell you that “Silvadene” is the real miracle worker and that he was captivated by the diligence and intensity behind the Accurate Engineering principles. Thus Dr. Steve became the first owner of a 120 Outlaw Panhead chop in the country.

Steve believes in giving credit where credit is due. He credits his biker lifestyle to roaming the Wiregrass with Lil’ Jay and his numerous close riding partners. They all follow a southern Alabama North Florida band aptly named “Bootlegger”. They were often spotted at the Outpost in Freeport, Florida on Sundays hanging with the boys in the band. Redneck ingenuity and being “tore slam up” can produce the best in bona fide choppers and people on the planet.

Dr. Steve leaves behind his wife, Allison, his son Trey, 13, and daughter, Hannah. His father, Jack Sherrer, and his mom, Nancy Sherrer, Panama City, Florida. A brother, Scott (Mindy) Sherrer, and his sister Stephanie (Bryan) Amlong. There are several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a brindle boxer that will also miss him deeply.

Here is the link to his guest book, courtesy of the Dothan Eagle, the local newspaperhttp://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=GB000089672435 See for yourself what an amazing man he is. While we will miss his sly smile and profoundly calm voice, he will ride in our hearts forever. Godspeed, my brother .

TRUE-TRACK TESTIMONIAL FROM HAWAII–Update on the true track: So I installed it and yes, you weredead on. She rides like she should, now. The difference is weird!Without it on, Miss Road King would always lean left when I tooka hand off the bars. Didn’t matter which hand, she leaned left.Didn’t steer left or drift left, just leaned so that I would haveto hang a partial butt cheek off the right side of the saddle.I know a bit about hula, but I don’t know what this means or whythis happens? I’m a decent wrench, but no giro~engineer. Nonethe less it’s gone now.

Also, she used to feel very sloppy andloose (wobble as mentioned before like the engine or swing arm isdisconnected). And all she was able to give in a sustained speedwas around 65-70 mph. She could burst up to higher speeds, butwas REALLY NOT happy doing so. Now she feels tight, dialed in,re-connected, and glides along very happy and easy at 85+ mphand can handle higher speeds with ease (on a closed track withprofessional rider, do not attempt on public roads!)

To put it into words, it’s like first she was riding along withher swing arm just a flippin’ and floppin’ and as loose as agoose … trailing along not adding to any forward momentum butbeing dragged along with the bike and all her parts. Now she’sactually dialed in! Her swing arm is now part of the forcedriving forward. A truly remarkable amazing change! Sure worththe bucks for the cheap insurance!

One thing I would add, my torque wrench wasn’t able to go downto the 7-9lbs for the 5 bolts into the transmission cover. Mightwant to mention NOT to try using a torque wrench that won’t godown that low (as I found out, mine set under 10 lbs) becausethe wrench won’t “click” and you’ll be putting WAY more than7-9lbs on those bolts. I had to back those bolts out and re-dothem with a proper torque wrench. Snugging them by hand wouldwork as well (like you guys did).

Lucky, I didn’t force and”broke dem” (as we say in Hawaii)! … I could see this mayeasily happen. Just a note of caution to the unaware.

Thanks again for all your help! What a tremendous resourceBikernet is! Thanks for keepin’ it real!

Ride straight & true and leave da hula to da wahines!

Mahalo nui (Again, many thanks from the heart),
-kolohe

STEALTH BIKE WORKS SURVIVES SMOKE OUT EAST–This past weekend STEALTH BIKE WORKS was at the Smoke-Out in Salsibury NC. We had a BLAST! We got to meet fellow Bikernet readers and contributors. One Eye, who came all the way from Canada, Lucky, Jayfouy and Jackrocks. It was a real pleasure meeting all of you. It is good to put faces with people we talk to every week.

As I have said before the Smoke-Out is my favorite event to attend. The bikes are cool and the people who attend really make the event what it has become. These are hardcore bobber and chopper riders. The bikes you see are bare bones no nonsense bikes. If you are planning on carrying anything on these bikes, it had better fit in your pockets! You see Flatheads, Knuckleheads, Panheads, Shovels, Evo’s and even an occasional twin cam. You see the coolest Triumphs on the planet. We even saw a couple of snortin’ Nortons!

For me the Smoke-Out always takes me back in time to a place when I was a lot younger. The event always inspires me with ideas. You see things there that you will not see anywhere else. All of the vendors are independent shops and that adds a special flavor to the Smoke-Out.

This was the last year for the Smoke-Out in Salsibury. No need to go into the details on that now. Where ever the Smoke-Out is next year, we will be there.

We have attended every Smoke-Out in Salsibury and they were all GREAT events! I would like to personally thank Edge for all of his hard work over the years and the staff at THE HORSE for always putting on a GREAT event. All of us at STEALTH BIKE WORKS really appreciate all of your efforts. The Smoke-Out has become the event to measure all others by.

We are already looking forward to next year!
Until next week, RIDE!
STEALTHMAN

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WIRE PLUS LANDS AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR ROLLIES SPEED SHOP–Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to announce the addition of a new distributor located in Australia called Rollies Speed Shop. Rollies represents several of the top manufacturers located in the United States among many other world renowned companies and decided to go with Wire Plus due to the innovative high quality products they manufacture for the Harley-Davidson and custom V-Twin bike markets. All Wire Plus products are also easily installed by consumers and dealers alike and are extremely reliable.

Rollies was started 27 years ago by Rollie Callow, President and he continues to actively work in his company’s growth. Rollies services approximately 250 different dealers located in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Indonesia and the South Pacific Rim. Peter “Rollie” Callow, started his career in the motorcycle industry after graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree at Queensland University.

It’s Rollies educational background as well as being a fully qualified motorcycle mechanic that gives him the edge in training some of the finest mechanics & technical support staff in the country.

Rollie is the proud owner of a state-of-the-art 18,000 square feet complex boasting many innovative features. The new complex is totally dedicated to servicing; customizing & making Harleys go faster.

Wire Plus makes a wide assortment of modular motorcycle wiring systems as well as the industry’s best state-of-the-art digital speedometers. These speedometers/instrument panels are available both in a rectangular shape which can be either flush mounted or mounted in a separate housing or in a circular housing which many of the top manufacturers use on their bikes as part of their OEM equipment. Wire Plus instrument panels feature super bright display technology for true daylight readability with a built-in light sensor for auto dimming for night riding.

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. You can reach Rollies Speed Shop by calling 07 3252 5381, email them at rollie@rollies.com.au or write to them at 10 Ross Street Newstead, QLD, 4006.

DRAG SPECIALTIES BLUE RIDGE RUN ATTRACTS DEALERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY–ASHEVILLE, North Carolina June 3rd through June 6th, 2007.The second Annual Drag Specialties Dealer Ride was, once again, a huge hit with dealers, vendors and Drag Specialties employees. For 2007 the ride was held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and was based out of the Crown Plaza Resort-Asheville.

2007 saw 143 attendees from across the country arrive in Asheville on Sunday June 3rd and take part in a truly wonderful week. An open house held at the Drag Specialties Flat Rock, NC distribution center, had dealers interacting directly with an impressive list of vendors brought in for the week. Dealers could visit each Drag Specialties vendor personally and ask questions, discuss future product developments or catch up on the latest each company has to offer.

On Monday and Tuesday, each participant could choose from two pre-selected loops through the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first was a slower paced, scenic ride from Asheville up to Johnson City, Tennessee, and then down the famous Blue Ridge Parkway with a stop in Boone, NC for lunch. This loop gave wonderful views of the mountains and traveled across the highest elevation on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River.

The second choice was a trip through Maggie Valley and over to Deal’s Gap, home of US 129 or better known as The Tail of the Dragon. Maybe the most famous motorcycling road in the United States, The Dragon boasts 318 curves in 11 miles and is a demanding stretch for any rider. Hugging Fontana Lake and the surrounding mountains, The Dragon gave everyone spectacular vistas and many photo opportunities. This loop ran across a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway as well.

Also of note was a side trip to the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Every Blue Ridge Run participant who visited was overwhelmed and amazed at Dale Walksler’s devotion and commitment to preserving the history of American made motorcycles. The museum has an impressive collection of Harleys, Indians and other rare bikes manufactured in the United States and is a must see for any rider.

Other events included dinner each night, various awards for the week and plenty of time for each participant to gather and catch up with old friends or make new ones in the industry. With an already planned 3rd annual trip set for 2008, the Drag Specialties Dealer Ride is a “must do” on anyone’s yearly calendar.

Vendors included:
Alloy Art
American Wire Wheel
Arlen Ness Apparel
Barnett
Belt Drives Ltd
Dunlop Tires
Icon
Independent Cycle Inc
Legend Air Suspensions
Memphis Shades
Metzeler
Michelin
Mikuni
NGK
Performance Machine
Porker Performance
Saddlemen
Supertrapp
Throttle Threads
Vance & Hines
Z1R
Zipper’s Performance

OCC CLAN ACCUSED OF BANKRUPTCY FRAUD–1 of 3 Orange County Ironworks LLC on Stone Castle Road in Rock Tavern, the Teutuls other family business, has been accused of bankruptcy fraud.

Poughkeepsie, Three members of the Teutul family of Orange County Choppers fame defrauded the creditors of their family’s other business, according to a complaint filed Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

The complaint accuses Paul Teutul Sr. and his sons, Paul Teutul Jr. and Daniel Teutul, of engineering the fraudulent bankruptcy of O.C. Iron Works Inc. in order to avoid paying the company’s creditors.

The bankruptcy fraud complaint is similar to a civil lawsuit seeking monetary damages. The complaint doesn’t name a dollar amount, but court papers suggest the Teutuls and the iron works business could be on the hook for $1.3 million or more if they lose.

The complaint is not related to Orange County Choppers, the reality television phenomenon that launched the Teutuls to stardom. Instead, it focuses on the steel fabrication and erection business Paul Teutul Sr. built before he started building bikes.

According to court papers, Paul Teutul Sr. transferred that business to Paul Teutul Jr. The business was called O.C. Iron Works. Paul Sr. continued to serve as a consultant.

Paul Jr. then sold the assets of the business to Orange County Ironworks LLC, which is owned by his brother, Daniel Teutul.

According to the complaint filed by Bankruptcy Trustee Tom Genova, the Teutuls systematically moved the equipment, employees, accounts and other assets of the steel fabrication business O.C. Iron Works to a new company, Orange County Ironworks LLC, but the new company didn’t pay fair compensation. The Teutuls then had O.C. Iron Works file for bankruptcy, leaving creditors out in the cold.

The complaint also names Orange County Ironworks LLC as a defendant.

–KEN BIZZIGOTTI By Michael Levensohn, Times Herald

EXERCISE YOUR FREEDOM TO RIDE THIS JULY– Wednesday July 4th – Independence Day (U.S.)Wednesday July 18th – Ride to Work Day.

“We want to be free! We want to be free to do what we want to do! We want to be free to ride. And we want to be free to ride our machines without being hassled by The Man.”

Timeless prose from the movie, The Wild Angels.

BLOOD, SWEAT & 2ND GEAR-MORE MEDICINE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS–For years, Dr. “flash” gordon (yes, that’s his official handle flash as in fireworks, lower case to save time on the computer) has been dispensing practical medical advice with a liberal dose of dry humor through his “Medical Motorcycling” column in Motorcycle Consumer News. As a doctor who rides motorcycles, he combines knowledge gained from many years of medical practice with the straightforward no-nonsense style of a veteran rider.

Here is a new anthology of his more recent articles, available in August 2007 and at a special pre-publication price of $15.96, a savings of 20% off the regular $19.95 price if you order now. Pre-pub price will not be reflected on website, but will when we process your order.

— By Popular Motojournalist flash gordon

AMA RIDE GUIDE TO AMERICA–The “AMA’s Ride Guide” gives complete details on more than 35 special trips spread across the United States, from California’s Big Sur Highway to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to Maine’s rocky shoreline. Each recommended route is brought to life with the author’s lively road account plus full-color route maps and good photos of attractions and scenic spots along the way. Life is short.

Buy this book and get on the road yourself to see the best of this wonderful country of ours.

BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–He remembers his younger days when bikers were bikers and not lawyers, cops and real estate agents. “Not that there is anything wrong with that” he says but times change fast – maybe one day soon we will be riding Honda-Davidsons.

Ride Hard,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
whiplash@photo.net

BAR OWNER DOUBTS FIGHT OVER MOTORCYCLE LEAD TO MURDER–Harris County homicide detectives are investigating the death of Clarence Cambron Jr., 47, who was found dead in his home early Friday after a fight outside a bar in south Houston.

Sheriff’s officials initially reported that Cambron had kicked over a Harley-Davidson motorcycle after he was thrown out of the Almeda Depot bar in the 14000 block of Almeda. According to sheriff’s officials, a man inside a nearby grocery store then got into a fight with Cambron.Cambron was found dead at 5 a.m. Friday by his father at their home in the 14000 block of Papdosa, less than a mile from the bar.

Lt. John Martin, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office, said the case is under investigation.

“We have spoken with the guy who had his motorcycle knocked over,” Martin said. “At this point, no charges have been filed. It will probably have to go to the DA’s office.”

The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine an official cause of death.

By ANNE MARIE KILDAY and PAIGE HEWITT Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle

–from Rogue

SUNDANCE OF TOKYO DID IT AGAIN–This unique bike is just great!!The job done by my agent in Nippon……………..

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MAN WHO CRASHED CAR INTO BIKER SENTENCED–DAYTONA BEACH — A 21-year-old Daytona Beach man involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist without his lower left leg was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison on several felony charges.

Ryan Mark Howell had been erroneously released from the Volusia County Branch Jail for a drug trafficking charge without posting bail — and was driving a stolen sport utility vehicle — when a Daytona Beach police officer pulled behind him on March 6, 2006.

As the officer got a look at the tag from behind, Howell turned onto Nova Road without yielding to other traffic, police said. He struck motorcyclist Jay Fife in the intersection and kept going. Howell was caught after he fled, according to court records and police.

Fife, an active rock climber and athlete, now lives in Arizona, where he attends nursing school. The 34-year-old Seattle native showed Circuit Judge William Parsons the prosthetic leg he wears and asked for a sentence that would protect others from harm.

“My life isn’t over,” he said later.Six weeks before he slammed into Fife, Howell was released in error from the jail for time served after he entered a plea in a drug possession case, even though he had the open trafficking charge and should have been held on $150,000 bail, said his attorney, Michael Lambert. “In my opinion, I would say they are responsible,” he said later.

“It’s unclear as to why Mr. Howell was released without posting bond,” court spokeswoman Molly Justice said.

—- Jay Stapleton

–from Joe Franks

SPONSORS GRILL, THRILL AND DISTILL, AND ALMOST EVERYTHING IN BETWEEEN, TO LEND SUPPORT AND BRING NEW EXPERIENCESTO RALLY GOERS–STURGIS, S.D. – When you’re producing almost any major event, one of the important components is a category called sponsorship. Why is it important? Well, to be honest, it’s what helps “foot the bill”, so to speak. “In the case of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, corporate sponsors bring well in excess of $300,000 annually in cash, along with nearly the same amount in in-kind contributions, all of which are used to off-set the expense incurred in hosting the Rally for our 500,000-plus guests each year. More importantly, sponsors bring a whole new dimension to the Rally,” according to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s sponsorship agent, Ronda Gusinsky, President of OutSource Solutions, Inc.

So, what is sponsorship? Here’s an example. Let’s say that you’re a stock car racing fan and you’re asked to name your favorite driver. Dollars to donuts, my guess is that you’d quickly name your favorite driver, followed by the number and “brand” prominently displayed on the car he drives. That “branding” is sponsorship.

Sponsorship is essentially a cash fee or in-kind contribution paid to a property in return for access to the commercial potential associated with that property. Simply put, it’s “relationship marketing”, a partnership is formed between a corporation and event, like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, that provides the corporation with opportunities to create awareness, increase brand loyalty, drive sales, showcase products, etc. In return, the event receives benefits such as funding, product or services. “And, if done correctly, the relationship itself grows in a mutually beneficial way for both entities,” Gusinsky adds.

“We have about a dozen and a half national and regional brands as corporate partners of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. ASE, Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Motor Company were on board for the 60th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2000. Joining in 2001 were Jack Daniel’s and Pierce/Medtec. In 2002, Snap-on came on board. In 2003, local Sturgis business, Tom’s T’s. In 2004, GEICO Motorcycle, Coca-Cola and Budweiser. Da Bus, Ultra Wheel Company and South Dakota Pork Producers Council – Pork. The Other White Meat – came in 2005, followed by SONY Electronics in 2006. And, this year, we are pleased to welcome Alltel Wireless, the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building and PrairieWave Communications, our local media partner, to this prestigious slate. These are some of the most recognized brands in the world, and we’re very pleased that they have chosen to make an investment in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,” Gusinsky continued.

In addition to sponsorship fees, the sponsors also bring their own “brand” of unique and interesting entertainment and activities to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. For instance, this year, Jack Daniel’s is hitting the road to Sturgis with its new exhibit in tow. According to Dave Stang, Director of Sponsorships, “Seeing how we make our award winning Tennessee whiskey is always fun, but this year we’ve added a new area that captures some cool, unique pieces of the distillery.

For complete information on 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally sponsors, go to www.SturgisMotorcycleRally.com and click on the animated logos on the upper right hand corner of the homepage. For updates on the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Schedule of Events, log on to www.SturgisMotorcycleRally.com and click on Schedule of Events on the left side of the homepage, or phone 605/720-0800.

THE UNITY RIDE ITINERARY 2007–Volunteers: Dr. Greg Offringa & Mr. Chick LutherStart: Precision Harley Davidson – www.precisionhd.com – HOG

DAY TRIP Depart – 6/27/2007 Pawtucket , RI 0 0 269 Armistice Blvd Precision Harley Davidson HOG http://www.precisionhd.com

Arrive – 6/27/2007 York, PA 400 400 Interstates: 95S to (NY)287W to (NJ)78W to (PA)83S Depart – 6/28/2007 Laugerman’s H-D HOG http://www.laugerman.com

Arrive – 6/28/2007 Huntington, WV 417 817 30W to 15S to (MD)77W to (WV)68W to 79S to 64W Depart – 6/29/2007 Benjy’s H-D HOG http://www.benjyshd.com

Arrive – 6/29/2007 Mt Vernon, IL 392 1209 64W(KY IL) Depart – 6/30/2007 Dale’s H-D HOG http://www.dales-hd.com

Arrive – 6/27/2007 York, PA 400 400 Interstates: 95S to (NY)287W to (NJ)78W to (PA)83S Depart – 6/28/2007 Laugerman’s H-D HOG http://www.laugerman.com

Arrive – 6/28/2007 Huntington, WV 417 817 30W to 15S to (MD)77W to (WV)68W to 79S to 64W Depart – 6/29/2007 Benjy’s H-D HOG http://www.benjyshd.com

Arrive – 6/29/2007 Mt Vernon, IL 392 1209 64W(KY IL) Depart – 6/30/2007 Dale’s H-D HOG http://www.dales-hd.com

Arrive – 6/30/2007 Tulsa, OK 429 1638 64W to (MO)44W Depart – 7/1/2007 Route 66 H-D HOG http://www.route66hd.com

Arrive – 7/1/2007 Amarillo, TX 344 1982 44W to 40W Depart – 7/2/2007 Tripp’s H-D HOG http://www.trippshd.com

Arrive – 7/2/2007 Albuquerque, NM 285 2267 (TX)40W Depart – 7/3/2007 Thunderbird H-D HOG http://www.thunderbirdhd.com

Arrive – 7/3/2007 Prescott, AZ 397 2664 (NM)40W to (AZ)89a Depart – 7/4/2007 Grand Canyon H-D HOG http://www.grandcanyonhd.com

Arrive – 7/4/2007 VHPA Phoenix, AZ 50 2714 60 or 17 Depart – 7/5/2007 Buddy Stubbs H-D HOG http://www.buddystubbs.com

–from Nick Roberts

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Hey,

We’re getting damn close to shipping all our components off to paint. Of course there’s always a couple of critical chunks hanging out there in the wind, like the engine and front end. We are proud to announce that Custom Chrome has stepped up to be a Platinum 5-Ball Racing sponsor.

I’m sure anyone who has ever built a bike faces those nagging obstacles of missing parts. I feel so fortunate to have the industry step up to assist us with the Worlds Fastest Panhead effort, but the pressure’s on. This bastard better be fast as grease lightning. Wish we had the time to slip her into a wind tunnel. Watch for another report in the next week.

Let’s get with the program. The shop awaits the team:

SPEAKING OF BONNEVILLE ENGINE–Still waiting on STD components. It’s been six weeks. Can’t make a living like that. Should be finished with the heads, pistons and cylinders today. Flywheels are modified and Carrillo rods are ready, shaped and waiting to be balanced. We got creative with the NOS nozzles and vacuum retard fittings. Don’t hang too much off the top motormount so we can service the nozzles. We mounted the nozzles to the heads and not the intake manifold.

–Colonel Wardlaw
Accurate Engineering

A RACE-INSPIRED SHIFT DRUMFOR OLD SKOOL HAND-SHIFT / FOOT-CLUTCH BIKE?–HASLETT, MI – APRIL 28, 2006With the bobber/old-skool craze in full effect, you’re probably seeing a lot of bikes with foot operated clutches and jockey shift transmissions. This hardcore style of riding is cool and having clean ape hangers with no hand levers is super clean looking. But make no mistake; it is harder to ride one of these pre-WWII setups than it may appear in the magazines.

The challenge are those final crucial moments as you roll up to the stoplight in front of the local Tavern with Suzie goo-goo pants checking you out curbside. In those final moments you have to find neutral and release the clutch so you can plant your left foot on the ground. Your right foot is busy with the rear brake duty bringing you to a stop. You don’t run a front brake because that’s not cool. What they don’t tell you is that finding neutral is a crapshoot with bad odds because most jockey shift linkages have a lever ratio many times that of its modern foot shift cousin. English translation: big lever ratios desensitize the feel of the detents in the transmission and make it almost impossible to feel the half-detent associated with finding neutral.

BAKER has a little trick to prevent you from looking like an old skool fool: the N1 shift drum. Originally developed for drag racers, the N1 shift pattern (Neutral-1-2-3-4-5-6) was designed to prevent false neutrals between 1st and 2nd by positioning neutral under 1st. This drag racer trick also eliminates all room for error in finding neutral on a jockey shift bike. As you roll up to the stoplight you tap all the way down with your left hand and you are guaranteed neutral because it is the last stop on the shift pattern.

Little Suzie notices your skill in negotiating your minimally equipped bobber to a seamless stop and decides to hop on and leave her boyfriend with hair on the bottom of his feet at the Tavern with his buddies who have real billy bob teeth. We don’t offer any products to help you from this point on.

The professionals at Choppers Inc, Detroit Bros, and Indian Larry Legacy use this unspoken trick and they love it. These guys ride jockey shift bikes and live the life style; they should know. The N1 drum is a no-cost option when a complete tranny is purchased; and makes finding neutral black and white.

For additional information on this and more quality American made products, call 877-640-2004.

BIKERNET WEEKLY PRODUCT RELEASE from RIVERA PRIMO–BRUTE V BELT DRIVES– 3-1/2″ WIDE . . . 14mm BELT . . . OPEN PRIMARY . . . ELECTRIC START, FITS 1990-2006 EVO & TWIN CAM SOFTAIL® & 1990-2005 DYNA MODELS.Want to make sure your big, bad stroker motor will deliver all of its power thru the trans to therear wheel, here’s your answer. Rivera Primo’s Brute V belt drive kit offers big-time results withvisual enhancements.

Complete kit includes a fully polished 2-piece motor plate (for Twin Cam Softails w/B-motorsa new 1-piece plate is offered), a complete Pro-Clutch set-up and a ribbed aluminum,polished outer belt guard. An optional “3-D Flamed” belt guard is sold under part # 2014-0013.

These belt drives are sold in a variety of front pulley configurations for wide tire usage, from standard offset up to 2″ of offset . Select yours from the listing below.

FOR 2000-2006 TWIN CAM B-MOTOR SOFTAILS
FOR 1990-1999 EVOLUTION SOFTAIL® MODELS
FOR 1990-2005 DYNA MODELS

RIVERA PRIMO INC.
12450 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602
Tel: 800-872-1515
Tel: 562-907-2600 Fax: 562-907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com

LEATHER OVER-PANTS ROAD TEST COMING–Hey Bandit ………… I see your doing a road test on our Lil Joes Legendary Over-pants. …..Excellent!

About ten years ago I discovered Over-pants when riding to the Annual Rock festival in Darrington, Washington.

Of course as always the weather was perfect when we took off to the festival but by the time I got within a hundred miles of my destination it hit us …a monsoon…normal rain for western Washington……. but a monsoon to me.

When I finally arrived at the festival I was soaked. I never carry rain-gear so my chaps were my salvation from the rain. As I got off my bike my legs were dry but my crotch and ass were completely soaked.

Completely embarrassed and pissed I began a search for something better without having to carry rain-gear. I vowed that day to never to wear Chaps again.

I soon found over-pants that were from Pakistan. I scotch guarded them and WA-LA ………..rain-gear and warm-gear all in one.

I always carry a pair in my saddle bag just in case mother nature doesn’t want to play nice.

Since coming on board with Lil Joes…….it’s been my desire to develop a version in the Lil Joes style and Quality………I believe we have done that!

They offer a full one piece front and a two piece back for looks and longevity.

We added a wind/rain flap over the leg zippers for looks and function.I love these over-pants ……..each pair is made to the customers waist size and length…They are “Made in the USA” and “Guaranteed for Life.”

We haven’t decided on the retail price yet but are offering them to all our friends at Bikernet at a introductory price of $254.00

–Mike
Lil Joes Legendary Leathers
Click on their logo above to get to their website. Give Mike a call if you?re interested in the pants.

STEVE DAVEY LEAVING CUSTOM CHROME–He’s been the man behind the massive CC catalog for years.”It’s time to move on and try something where I have more control over myown destiny,” Steve said.”I’ll have an interesting press release or two for you in the comingmonths.”

–Steve Davey

U.S. CHOPPERS BOARDTRACK FRAME NOW AVAILABLE FROM PAUGHCO AT KILLER PRICE ON THE FIRST 20–Friends, we have set out to make a great product both aesthetically and functionally. We did it.Our patented Boardtrack Platform frame has proven to be a worldwide success. Thank you for your support!

One year later, we ask ourselves, ?how can we improve on this??……………answer: ?Make it a great product that is cost effective for the consumer?.

For these reasons we have retained the services of Paughco for the future production of our Boardtrack Platform frames.Paughco is one of the oldest and largest aftermarket frame and accessory manufacturers in the states.Quality is assured when you buy your U.S. Choppers frame.

During a rising rate environment, we are lowering your cost!

We have special pricing on the first 20 units. As we try to pay for the extra tooling and costs, we are slashing the costto the first 20 buyers only…….this offer is one-time only and is unrelated to our normal or new pricing model, which is well belowformer pricing…. guaranteed!! These will be the exact frames that we produce at the new price model for 2008. Whether you are adealer, builder or rider call now for info on this one time offer- we will have a price to make you jump!

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

CHILDREN’S CHARITY RAFFLE–To all my friends on my email address book, please buy a ticket to this raffle. I am on the committee and we are trying to raise an extra $4000 to go over what we usually raise. Last year we raised $16,000. Please help me do this by buying a raffle ticket and help the area crippled children which is more important. Please pass this on to everyone in your address book to help me make this internet site work for the children.

Thanks so much

–Connie Oliver
http://www.peebels.net/sys-tmpl/harleydavidson/

EASYRIDERS MOTORCYCLE RODEO TOUR SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM RETURNS FOR 21ST YEAR IN FOUR CITIES THIS SUMMER–(Newbury Park, CA) – June 2007 – Easyriders Events announces their 2007 Motorcycle Rodeo Tour proudly presented by Lucas Motorcycle Oil Products. The tour stops in Wilson, North Carolina from July 13-15; Prospect, Pennsylvania from July 20-22; Fowlerville, Michigan from August 17-19; and finally, the 21st Rodeo Tour Grand Nationals will be held in Chillicothe, Ohio from August 30-September 3.

Two custom motorcycles will be given away to Rodeo attendees this summer: One, a 300 drop seat chopper built by Dorian Swanner of Carolina Custom Products, Inc.; and the other, a candy-apple red old-school-inspired bobber, built by Ralph Randolph Designs. Every attendee at the Rodeo will have a chance to enter to win one of these two beautiful machines, built from the ground up, specifically for Easyriders Events.

In addition to the motorcycle giveaways, Rodeo attendees will be able to camp on-site for the entire duration of the event, earlybird camping available in all locations except Prospect, PA. A limited number of “Gold Rush” earlybird camping packages (available for Chillicothe, OH Grand Nationals only) are available for advance purchase at www.easyridersevents.com. The unique aspect of the Easyriders Tour is that every location offers all of the amenities attendees need right on-site; which means there’s no need to leave the fairgrounds.

Between Rodeo competitions, live performances by loads of high-energy rock ‘n roll bands, a multitude of vendors showcasing the latest in motorcycle industry wares, ride-in bike shows, trophy girl contests, food and beer on sale and on-site camping, each stop on the Easyriders Motorcycle Rodeo Tour is a veritable city offering something for every participant without the need to go anywhere outside of the event gates.

“Easyriders Rodeos are strictly 18 and over events that offer unparalleled opportunity for participants to transcend their normal everyday lives and really let their hair down. For many, these rodeos are an annual getaway from work, the kids and the stresses of everyday life,” said John Green, president of Easyriders Events.

For additional show schedule information, call toll-free (800) 962-9857 or visit www.easyridersevents.com. High resolution images and sponsor information are available exclusively at easyridersevents.com/pressroom. Photo Credit to: Photography by Billy Tinney?.

HINES MAKES SECOND CONSECUTIVE FINAL ROUND APPEARANCE AND GAINS VALUABLE POINTS ON V-ROD–ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 25, 2007) – Andrew Hines is the current three-time defending champion NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle champion.

Most champions like to start the season off with a bang – or in race terms, at least a win or two. Hines started the 2007 season with two first round losses.

Then the rider of Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson V-Rod recorded two consecutive second round losses – not exactly the way a champion would like to kick off the search for a record-setting fourth consecutive championship.

That’s when the team went testing. Hines and the rest of the squad made more than 40 passes at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis in hopes of catching up with the team dominating the point standings and winner’s circle.

The testing and hard work has paid off. Hines won last weekend’s NHRA event at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., and earned a runner-up finish at Sunday’s ProCare Rx NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. That’s two consecutive final round appearances – more of what the team has been working toward.

Hines qualified in the No. 2 position with a career-best 6.910-second pass at 193.57 mph. Teammate Eddie Krawiec qualified for his first NHRA event at his home track with a 7.023 pass at 190.14, good enough for the No. 13 position.

Hines beat Paul Gast in the first round. Hines rode his V-Rod to a 6.957 pass at 189.60 to beat Gast’s 7.074 at 187.13 on his Fast by Gast Suzuki. Hines went on to beat Geno Scali in the second round with a 7.016 at 190.11 over Scali’s 7.103 at 188.52 on his Performance Machine Suzuki.

In semifinal action Hines topped Steve Johnson and the Snap-on Tools Suzuki team. Hines recorded a 6.969 at 191.13 over Johnson’s 7.045 at 189.90.

Hines fell in the final round to Craig Treble and the Team Tigue Suzuki squad. Hines came up short in his 17th career final round appearance by turning in a 7.003 at 190.48, falling to Treble’s 6.990 at 191.70.

While Hines is disappointed the team wasn’t able to score its second consecutive victory, he knows they are on the right path when it comes to seeking out success.

The next NHRA POWERade event is the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, June 28- July 1.

NEW ART FROM LARRY GROSSMAN–I just got back to town. Here is my newest, which I’m not sure you’ve seen.

–Larry

THE MEDIA AND BLONDES– Homer, a handsome dude, walked into a sports bar around 9:58 PM. Hesat down next to this blonde at the bar and stared up at the TV. The 10:00news was on. The news crew was covering the story of a man on a ledge of alarge building preparing to jump. The blonde looked at Homer and said, “Do you think he’ll jump?”

Homersays, “You know, I bet he’ll jump.”

The blonde replied, “Well, I bet he won’t.”

Homer placed $20 on the bar and said, “You’re on!”

Just as the blonde placed her money on the bar, the guy did a swan diveoff the building, falling to his death.

The blonde was very upset and but handed her $20 to Homer, saying, “Fair’sfair. Here’s your money.”

Homer replied, “I can’t take your money. I saw this earlier on the 5 o’clock news and knew he would jump.”

The blonde replied, “I did too, but I didn’t think he’d do it again.”

Homer took the money

CHILDREN’S RIDE 12 SCORES FOR THE KIDS–Fantastic! We raised over $750,000 in three days! Mike Lichter was there and shot the whole event. Beautiful riding, amazing weather, Brian Klock, Zacky’s rods and Downtown H-D all built great bikes that were auctioned off for the event.

Dave Nichols dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow and all of us went and visited the kids at the Seattle Childrens Hospital on Friday…very heart warming!

–Paul Yaffe

MAD JACK HEADED TO THE SAXON ASSEMBLY LINE–CASA GRANDE, ARIZ – June 26, 2007 – After much critical acclaim at the unveiling of the prototype in Cincinnati, Saxon Motorcycle Company has released the Mad Jack into full production. The Mad Jack is an aggressive V-Twin Streetfighter designed by master builder Gard Hollinger of L.A. County Choprods. The Mad Jack is the second production motorcycle that Gard has designed for Saxon. It will arrive at dealers in September as a 2008 model.

In 2005, Saxon unveiled the Black Crown, which quickly became one of Saxon’s best sellers. Based on its success, Saxon partnered with Gard to create a bike that would look like no other production motorcycle and be incredibly fun to ride. The result is a true statement in modern motorcycle design. Gard’s knowledge and respect for motorcycle history makes the Mad Jack a true American original.

Saxon uses a highly structured production line for final assembly of its motorcycles. In addition, numerous quality control checks and procedures are utilized and tracked in order to monitor performance trends and ensure continuous improvement.

The Mad Jack features numerous, unique “old-school modernistic” styling elements, unlike those found on any other production motorcycle. These components include: a proprietary frame, gas tank, fenders, machined aluminum strut system, LACC beehive side mounted oil filter, Moon Eyes barrel type oil tank and LACC hydraulic seat shock dampening system. In addition, each Mad Jack will be numbered and signed.

You can visit Saxon online at www.saxonmotorcycles.com

COMING UP IN THE NEWS: You can order W8Less Rotors–They’re in Stock; OCC in Trouble; Drag Party; Sportster Dirt Bike; Sturgis Sponsors; Builders’ Breaky News; Biker Art Secrets; True-Track Saves the Day; Fork Stop Advice from John Reed; Flow Chart for Life; Roland Sands Pipes; Buell Racing and much mo’.

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Here’s the story of a young French, Spanish and Apache artist and Indian MC rider. Peter Oropeza is a man of spirit in a world of greed and quarterly reports. Through life’s peaks and valleys he’s sought meaning and direction. “It’s not about just making money,” Peter explained. “I needed a way to feed my family and my soul.”

Peter is a professionally trained artist and designer who grew up around his grandfather’s estate in Guadalupe Canyon, Mexicali. He experienced the spiritual ways of the native Indians and the deep Catholic faith. He drew and designed for cartoon publishers and apparel manufacturers such as David Segal.

He hit the top of his game in his mid 30s and lost a major account in 2000 just as his 40th birthday approached. The upheaval in his life caused him to research his roots in the Canyon of the Serpent not far from his Grandfather’s ranch. An artist looking for direction, inspiration and guidance, he sought his grandfather’s knowledge, and spiritual encouragement in the vortex of the bolder crusted mountains surrounding El Canon De Las Bivoras.

As 2001 approached and the beginning of a new millennium, his sister died and he dreamed of her during his search. Artists and writers are like that. They see beyond bottom lines and check books and find stimulation in shapes and images. Like a Bike builder who picks up an old brass doorknob and builds a bike around it, Peter started to form his own triangulated vortex as symbol of his sister, a spiritual guide towards growth and knowledge and ultimately a logo design for his new company. He told a candle maker in San Pedro about his dreams and the man made him a pyrimad candle to take to the desert canyon as a tribute to his sister.

As the calendar neared Jan. 1 2001, Peter rode his dirt bike to see his grandfather, then slipped into the night, to ride to the Canyon of the Serpents to pray, reaching out to his sister amongst the boulders with his candle in a back pack. The night contained a spiritual resonance and as he prayed in the sand by only the glow of the candle, coyotes began to yelp. He tried to protect the candle from the gusting winds with a Mexican blanket. The Coyotes neared, screeching their shrill screams in the New Years night. As he finished his prayer, the howls grew, wind roared and the sand blew like ghosts screaming of the terrible past mankind reeked on the earth during the former millennium. It creeped Peter out and he jumped on his dirt bike and headed back to his grandfather’s ranch for the safety of his family.

The next morning he returned to Snake Canyon to retrieve his sacred candle and his blanket. As if the gods attempted to bury the evils of the past in the sands of time, his items of prayer were nearly buried in canyon dust. As he lifted the blanket to shake it out, the brilliant new years desert sun lit a black silhouette of candle smoke. “I couldn’t have drawn a better profile of an Indian warrior,” Peter said.

Suddenly his life came into focus. A code emerged to represent the faith of the past and direction for the future. To Peter, the name DiOro represented his meaning of life. “Don’t let the past, the greed of explorers who discovered and destroyed much of Mexico, or the Conquistadors of Spain who killed native Indians, destroy your integrity, love or family. Maintain your values, guide your children and don’t be pulled off the highway into the arms of temptation.”

The silhouette represented the native strength. The triangle denoted his code for family, integrity and faith, and the sun represented god. He loves to ride choppers and his notion about being sucked off the road by temptation applies to the rider in all of us. “I love the open road, but I know the enticement it can bring,” Peter said. “It’s a test every time we hit the highway.”

Don’t I know what he’s talking about. My middle initial should be T for temptation. So now, with Peter’s family of Yelena, his girl, son Richie (18), Miliano (4) and Eros (just 1) at his side he’s developed DiOro clothing for riders. “I’m not selling mainstream or through distributors,” Peter said. “I sell only retail and directly to bike shops.” He produces work for Commercial Advertisements, Fashion & Motion Picture Entertaiment Industry, utilizing his talents to produce his clothing line which includes denims, T-shirts, vests, jackets and acessories. “Everything is made in the U.S.A.”

We’re going to support Peter’s growth and code. He’s got a lot of heart. Let’s watch how he does as he moves forward.–Renegade

Blessed with great weather Santa Maria Motorcycle Madness May 18th-20th lived up to it’s reputation with tons of bikes, great music and more vendors than ever before.

Over 11,000 fans representing seven states and four countries, from as far away as the Canary Islands, filled the Fairpark. The bike parking area swelled with almost 5000 bikes on the field. The Budweiser Custom Bike Show, consisting of three shows in one included: A 17-category ride-in show, a novice, and pro builder’s sweepstakes show, and the Ego Tripp Top 15 bikes of the show.

“The competition was as tough as it has ever been,” commented Kirk Taylor of Custom Design Studios of Novato Ca.

Over 65 bikes battled in and out for the custom hand made Ego Tripp billet awards. Big Mike, Todd’s Cycle, Scott Long, Tom Foster, Kirk Taylor, Trollworx, Sugar Bear, Evil Spirit, Greg Westbury, Chica, Trevelene, Lucky 7, Huntington Beach Cycles, were just some of the talented bike builders that brought out their latest creations.

Greg Westbury was awarded Pro Top builder at the show and Shawn Anderson took home the bike lift from Quality Tool for the best Novice Builder. Thorsen Motorsports and Suzuki had some awesome bikes in the metric midway along with everything a rider needs for a safe comfortable ride. Well aware of more vendors than ever before, the record crowds, made their way through the wide selection of products.

Scott Long noted “Santa Maria is one of the only shows that has a comfortable, laid back atmosphere. All and the top builders hang out and even rock the house at Maverick’s after party.

The Maverick Motorcycle Madness after party was filled with bikers, builders and vendors telling stories till late in the night.Dave Laloli of Utah stated “I have been to Motorcycle Madness every year and the music was the best it has ever been.

The show ended on a positive note for Annie Muir of Nipomo who won the Interstate enclosed give away Trailer.

Mark your calendar for next years Madness May 16th,17th and 18th and check out www.horsepowerpromotions.com and for info on the season finale the Grand National Bike Show San Francisco Oct.13th and 14th. And don’t miss the Hollister Birthday Party this year!

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

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

CONGRESS CONSIDERS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH For many years the National Coalition of Motorcyclists has worked toward getting May officially designated by Congress as Motorcycle Awareness Month nationwide. Although virtually every state and major municipality now issues “Motorcycle Awareness” proclamations, no such Congressional proclamation has ever been passed to bring national awareness to motorcycle safety.

During the mid-90?s the House of Representatives banned such resolutions primarily due to the costs incurred by the public to work hundreds of these special days, weeks and months through the legislative process.

The federal government did officially recognize May 2004 as National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, thanks to the efforts of retiring U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a member of the NCOM Legislative Task Force whose Senate Resolution 168 was passed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate, but this did not provide a permanent solution.

Now, Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas has introduced House Resolution 339, a non-binding ?sense of Congress? measure that supports the goals of a ?Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month? in perpetuity. Though barred from setting aside periods on the calendar for a specific purpose or cause, HRES 339 ?supports the goals of a motorcycle safety awareness month? without officially designating such a month.

Your help is needed to get the measure enacted. Please contact your Congressional representatives and request that they support House Resolution 339, and make our federal legislators aware of motorcyclists’ overwhelming support for this effort.

COLORADO ENACTS HELMET LAW FOR YOUNG RIDERS While 30 states currently allow most adults the freedom to choose when and where to wear a helmet, only three of those states have no helmet requirement for any rider; Colorado, Iowa and Illinois.

Colorado has not had a helmet restriction since 1977, but now Colorado’s legislature has passed House Bill 1117 to require helmets for any rider under 18. The Kiddie Helmet Law was signed by Governor Bill Ritter on June 1, and the new law will go into effect on July 1, 2007.

This bill targets minors only, and adults 18 and older will still have freedom of choice. HB 1117 creates penalties of $25 to $110 for riders or passengers under 18 who fail to wear a motorcycle helmet, of which $10 would go to the Colorado traumatic brain injury trust fund.

?HB 1117 ?fixes? little-to-nothing,? said Terry Howard, State Coordinator of ABATE of Colorado, ?it is a solution in search of a problem.?

HELMET-FREE FOR A FEE Following on the heals of Governor Jennifer Granholm?s veto of a helmet law repeal bill passed by the Michigan legislature last year, a new piece of legislation has been introduced that puts a price on freedom by allowing riders to opt out of the state?s helmet requirement by paying a fee.

House Bill 4749 was recently introduced by State Rep. Barbarah Farrah (D-Southgate), and sponsored by no fewer than 60 representatives, that would allow motorcyclists the opportunity to buy their freedom for $100 per year or $200 for a three-year no-helmet permit. Supporters argue that the measure could ring up more than $25 million for the cash strapped state.

Motorcyclists could circumvent the mandatory helmet law, under the new bill, if they are 21 or older, have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least two years, complete a motorcycle safety course, have insurance or security of $20,000 for first-party medical benefits in the event of an accident, and purchase an endorsement for their license plate and license.

ABATE of Michigan, a group that has sought to have the 38-year-old mandatory helmet law repealed, has even claimed that the helmet law costs the state about $1.2 billion a year in tourism because cyclists go elsewhere to ride helmet-free.

Michigan is the only Great Lakes state with a helmet law, said Jim Rhoades, legislative director for ABATE, and out-of-state riders won?t visit because of the state?s current universal helmet mandate. “This helmet bill would be the strictest law that would allow adult choice,” Rhoades said.

TENNESSEE ENACTS R-O-W LEGISLATION ?I am proud to announce that HB1335 (Right of Way Violations) passed the Tennessee House today by a margin of 93-3,? exclaimed a jubilant Mike Hays, legislative director for CMT/ABATE, Inc.

The bill will go to the Governor after the Senate signs off on a minor amendment, and State Rep. Rob Briley who sponsored the House bill will ask the Governor to schedule a ceremonial bill signing event at his earliest convenience. Senator Tim Burchett sponsored the companion Senate bill, SB794.

?It will be up to the motorcyclists of Tennessee to educate those who will enforce and prosecute under this new law,? added Hays. ?Talking with your local police, prosecutors and judges is the best way to make sure the authorities use the new law where applicable.?

Meanwhile, the Tennessee General Assembly is wrapping up for the year and HB1283/SB1511, Tennessee?s helmet law modification bills, will be rolled into the 2008 legislative session. The helmet law repealer has passed the Senate and has passed the House Transportation Committee.

?When we launched the House bill, Dr. Joey Hensley, representative from Hohenwald, TN, lifetime rider and CMT/ABATE member was the prime sponsor,? explained Hays. ?But Dr. Hensley decided that there was entirely too much emphasis on the helmet and no attention paid to reducing the crashes, so he withdrew as the prime sponsor and long time supporter Representative Curry Todd of Collierville took the lead.?

Dr. Hensley has challenged the medical community to join with the motorcycling community to address issues that will lead to safer riding.

Pointing out that Tennessee?s fatality and injury rates are consistently higher than most of the 30 states that allow responsible adults the option of wearing a helmet, Rep. Todd said, “I stand strong on the rights of adults to have freedom of choice. Helmets are sold in the apparel department of dealerships, not the safety department. There is ample evidence to show that as states have repealed helmet laws, injury and fatality rates have declined. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Tennessee Legislature and the freedom loving motorcyclists of Tennessee to allow responsible adults the right to choose their riding apparel.?

DENVER TELLS BIKERS TO PIPE DOWN The Denver City Council has passed an ordinance aimed at muffling motorcycles that have been modified to make them louder, over thundering opposition from local bikers and motorcycle businesses. City Councilman Rick Garcia said he sponsored Council Bill 242 in response to mounting complaints from residents about thunderous hogs rolling through his northwest Denver districts at all hours. But bikers call the new law discriminatory.

The municipal ordinance, which passed 8-2, is the toughest noise law in the nation and will allow officers to ticket motorcyclists if a bike made after 1982 has a muffler lacking a mandatory factory U.S. Environmental Protection Agency noise certification stamp certifying that the exhaust system is in compliance, instead of testing the decibel level with a noise meter as previously required.

That means police will be able to pull over motorcycles they consider too loud, citing riders whose muffler isn’t EPA-certified, though noisy cars and trucks are still subject only to a sound-meter test, which motorcyclists say is more fair because it?s more objective.

Peter Boyles, a talk-radio host and avid biker whose show recently focused on the new ordinance, said police were “going to be able to pick and choose who they want to grab.”

Once ticketed, bikers will have two weeks to show a judge they fixed the problem to avoid a $500 initial fine. Garcia said out-of-towners could vow to never ride bikes with modified exhausts through the city again.

Some motorcycle shop owners warned they could be put out of business, and Garcia’s office was deluged with calls from across the country. Wayne “Lumpy” Ordakowski, who owns a motorcycle shop in southern Denver, said that dealers usually installed EPA-certified mufflers and most after-market shops didn’t stock them. The law jeopardizes small operators like him, he said. And the city should target bikers who make noise, not punish everyone who rides, he added.

As motorcycles soar in popularity, so do laws that restrict their sound levels. The city of Albuquerque, N.M. enacted a similar noise ordinance in 2002, but an uproar from the riding community convinced the city to switch to sound-meter testing.

TEXAS GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO TRAFFIC SENSORS During a discussion at the recent NCOM Convention regarding the spate of states enacting laws that allow riders to proceed through red lights that fail to cycle, Sputnik of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA-II) and member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF) told the audience that ?In Texas we decided that instead of giving bikers a legal way to proceed through a non-functioning traffic light, we?d require the state to make ?em work correctly.?

True to his word, HB 1279; ?relating to the requirement that a detector for certain traffic-actuated electric traffic-control devices register the presence of a motorcycle,? was passed and signed into law by Governor Rick Perry on May 25, 2007.

WEIRD NEWS: TERROR SCARE ENTRAPS MOTORCYCLISTS Six motorcyclists, including five students, were on a fun ride after dinner in Calcutta, India, when they were hauled off to the police station and interrogated overnight as suspected terrorists.

Their crime: stopping their motorcycles in front of the American Center as one of them received a call on his cellphone. The sight of the six, on three motorcycles, was enough for the cops manning the ?high-security? address to suspect them to be terrorists. Fearing an attack — with memories of the January 2002 strike at the site and other recent terror bombings fresh in their minds — the guards called a police patrol team that rushed to the spot.

It took a whole night?s grilling for the police to realize that the six were anything but terrorists, and they were released the next morning.

Upendra Mishra, a second-year MBA student, said that he and his friends were on their way back home after dinner at McDonald?s, and were in front of the American Center around 10.15pm when Sandip Arora, also doing his MBA, got a call on his cellphone. ?Sandip stopped his bike and took the call. We, too, stopped. Suddenly, a police team rushed to the spot and we were taken to Shakespeare Sarani police station. We told the officers that we were students, but they would not listen to us,? Upendra added.

Deputy commissioner (south) Ajoy Kumar said: ?They were talking over cellphones in front of the American Center. It was very suspicious. As a precautionary measure, they were all examined.? An officer of the police station added: ?We thought they had planted bombs nearby and were talking on the phone to trigger a blast, just as what happened in Hyderabad.?

QUOTABLE QUOTE: ?If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.?

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis (1856?1941)

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2 WHEELER NEW BIKE PROJECT–Arlin’s new ride, I think it’s a generator Shovel, but he isn’t answering his cell phone, so I can’t ask him. Hope this makes the news.

— Donna

OLD SCHOOL REMINDER–I’m sad ta say that the world’s gettin’ tamer every day, Amigo, I remember the old Bike Fest in Hanford where the wet T-shirt contest turned into a drunken free fer all, with the chicks gettin’ nekkid, drinkin’ Jack Daniel’s and tequila outa the bottle, an’ flippin’ pussy juice on the crowd. That was the year Billy Idol jumped on stage an’ jammed with the band. Chicks were ridin’ the midway naked all night, an’ it was F-in’ HEAVEN!!

Now, the big runs like the Thunder Run have a bikini contest, an’ everybody makes a big fuckin’ deal out of it. If they only fuckin’ KNEW, Bro!!

–from Buckshot

DAVID UHL DISCOVERS ELVIS–David Uhl’s latest work “In Tune” represents Elvis Presley kicked back ,enjoying a glorious Memphis spring morning. This piece of work captures Elvis outside his new home Graceland, tuning his original Gibson J200, (before it’s re-configuration).

Behind him stands another embodied passion, the legendary 1957 Harley-Davidson Panhead. Without a doubt he is experiencing first hand all the the early fruits of his impending mega success.

This is the first depiction combining two of Americas most important icons in one painting. Endorsed by both Harley-Davidson and Elvis Presley Enterprises, the historical magnitude of this project suggests that a series of limited edition reproductions be created. In order to accommodate the immense potential interest generated by this image, the following edition specifications will be offered.

** Large edition: (24″x30″) will number 350 with 50 artist proofs. $1850 framed.

** An exclusive oversized edition numbering 50 will be added, which duplicate the actual size of original (36″x46″) along with 25 artist proofs. $4500 framed.

All print editions will be reproduced in the finest quality giclee on canvas and arrive beautifully framed with seamless miter joints. The oversized edition will be outfitted with a special custom hand-gilded frame.

All prints will also be hand signed and numbered and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. A decorative brass plaque displayed on the front center of the piece will be inscribed with the name of the painting and release date.

All prints will be sold through Graceland Harley-Davidson and be official licensed products of The Motor Company and Elvis Presley Enterprises .

The original is 36″x46″, oil on linen and framed with a 2 piece composite hand-gilded moulding.

–Greg Rhodes
A.R.T. Inc.
P.O. Box 260759
Lakewood, CO 80226
303-948-1088
1-866-985-9989, ext. 3
www.art-inc.biz

BIKERNET MEDICAL FINDINGS–A University Professor was giving a lecture on “Involuntary MuscularContractions” to his first year medical students. Realizing thatThis was not the most riveting subject, the Professor decided toLighten the mood slightly. He pointed to a young woman in theFront row and said, “Do you know what your asshole is doing whileYou’re having an orgasm?”

She replied, “Probably deer hunting with his buddies.”

–from Jill Z.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB FROM SCOTT JACOBS–The latest H-D wine painting, “Welcome to the Club” is limited to 195 canvas giclees; same as the last “Toasting a Legend” and “Invitation Only”. You have right of first refusal on your matching number if you ordered the previous release in this series; Toasting a Legend.

Please let us know if you are interested in adding to your collection by ordering the current offering.

Any released numbers will be sold on a first come first served basis. Another question we’ve been getting is “what brand of cigar is it?” The answer is Cohoba (Dominican). If you have any other questions please ask and we do have extremely limited openings for new collectors on this image. Thank you.

“Members Only” SOLD OUT

New: “Welcome to the Club” $1295 with frame

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

BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT RIDES TO SMOKE OUT–Hey Bandit what’s up? Hope all of ya’ all are well. I’ll be headin to the Smoke Out Thursday an ridin the Blue Ridge Parkway as far south as I can. I only got an Ol’ Nikon F/G 35mm. I’ll be takin pics of any thing I find interestin. My question to is, can you use 35mm stuff for the site? If so I will put together some words an send the extra sets of dobble prints to ya’ all?

Sorry I aint got one of them new fangeled camaras but I seem to spend all my cash on my Shovel and a 12 second Mustang.

–Art

BIKES AND GIRLS OF BIKERNET COMING FROM PETER LINNEY–Mr. Linney a master motorcycle photographer is shooting several bikes and girls for Bikernet. Watch for Chica, Tom Foster and Route 66 customs to pop up on Bikernet in the months to come.

BIKER DISCRIMINATION KILLED IN NEVADA–Nevada AB-396 prohibits a homeowner’s association (“common-interest community”) from banning motorcycles from the community. However, the homeowner’s association may still place “reasonable” restrictions on parking and storage of motorcycles.

The legislation, which passed 42-0 in the Assembly and 19-2 in the Senate, became a state law that takes effect Oct. 1

THE LONELY BRAIN CELL– Once upon a time there was a Female Brain Cell which, by Mistake, happened to end up in a Man’s Head. She Looked around nervously because it was all Empty and Quiet.

“Hello?” she cried, but no answer came.

“Is anyone here?” she cried a little louder, but still no answer.

Now the Female Brain Cell started to Feel Alone and Scared and Yelled at the top of Her voice, “HELLO, IS ANYONE HERE?”

Then she heard a faint voice from far, far away….

“We’re down heeeere”

“We’re Down Heeeere.”

–from Art Friedman

MATT HOTCH DESIGNS HARD BRAKE LINE KIT–Fullerton, CA – June, 2007, The Matt Hotch Designs Hard Brake Line Kit helps achieve that serious custom show bike look. “I wanted my bikes to look clean and sexy,” says Matt Hotch, owner and master bike builder. “I don’t like the clutter of cables and wires hanging all over a bike. Our Hard Brake Line Kit will help keep your bike looking sleek and sano.” Unlike stock braided hoses, the stainless steel hard line blends right in with the handlebars, setting your motorcycle apart from the rest. The .028-inch wall polished stainless steel line will look great for years to come and will not fail or wear due to exposure to the elements.

Our kit ships with 5-feet of polished 3/16-inch stainless steel tubing, and two polished fittings – one for the master cylinder and one for the triple tree or attachment to a SS braided line to the brake caliper. Matt Hotch Designs also offers a Tool Kit consisting of a 3/16-inch heavy-duty bender and a deburring tool to help you make quick work of bending and fitting the tubing to your bike.

The Matt Hotch Designs Hard Brake Line Kit works exclusively on Perse Performance Front Ends. Our kit is made from the finest products available and is the only kit of its kind on the market today.

For ordering or additional information call Pat at (714) 525-4011, or email pat@matthotchdesigns.com

RIGHT OF WAY VIOLATION PASSED TENNESSEE HOUSE– Tennessee HB1335 (Right of Way Violations) passed the Tennessee House today by a margin of 93-3. State Representative Rob Briley did a fine job of carrying the bill to success in the House while Senator Tim Burchett carried the companion Senate bill, SB794, to success.

The bill will go to the Governor after the Senate signs off on a minor amendment that removes unnecessary language that was left in by mistake.Representative Briley will ask the Governor to schedule a ceremonial bill signing event at his earliest convenience.

It will be up to the motorcyclists of Tennessee to educate those who will enforce and prosecute under this new law. Talking with your local police, prosecutors and judges is the best way to make sure the authorities use the new law where applicable.

For further information on this and other Volunteer State legislation see the Statewatch section of www.AMADirectlink.com or CMT/ABATE of Tennessee, Inc’s. website www.cmtabate.com.

NEW SOFTAIL TECH COMING FROM WOLFGANG PUBLISHINGEnclosed you’ll find 2 separate pdf files showing how they look in the book (How to Hop Up and Customize Your Harley-Davidson Softail). You already had this book from a past chapter we used. Anyway, Tim thought you could put both of these into one tech article. The word file has the copy and then below are the captions with the photo number/name.

–Jacki Mitchell
Wolfgang Publications
PO Box 223
Stillwater, MN 55082
651.275.9394
24 hr. order line: 651.275.9411
http://www.wolfpub.com

ROT BLUES–Jerry went to ROT, and said as your writer did, nothing new. We had afriend visit from San Angelo, TX; he has owned a one-man motorcycleshop in Angelo for twenty years. NEVER been to any runs because hewould have to close his shop. He said, “I have never seen so manypeople wanting my money.” That was ROT in a nut shell.

–Gweado

EUROPE KILLS PROPOSAL TO FIX ROADS FOR BIKER SAFETY–The European Commission’s proposal for a directive on infrastructure management (Directive) was rejected by the European Parliament. Parliament voted against a proposal aiming to save hundreds of lives per year on Europe’s main road network.

The Directive, warmly welcomed by road users including the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA), was aimed at providing Member States safety management procedures and guidance to ensure that safety is integrated in all phases of road planning, design, construction, operation & maintenance, and could indeed drastically reduce the number of road fatalities as well as helping meet the road safety targets set in 2001 (50% reduction of road casualties by 2010).

During the last voting session of 5 June, the Transport Committee however rejected the Directive on Road Infrastructure Safety Management as a whole. Being described as “too bureaucratic” and “too costly”, the directive was eventually judged “unnecessary”!

BIKE WORKS MAG OFFICIALLY GONE-NEW HOT BAGGERS IN IT’S PLACEIt’s official, Bike Works from Primedia was shut down and Hot Baggers will take it’s place on the news stands. Now there’s two custom touring books, American Bagger and Hot Baggers. Let’s see what happens next.

THERE’S THE NEWS FIT FOR KINGS OF THE ROAD–Life is bananas and coming at us way too fast. Ya never know what will happen next, so struggle for the future, make those around you happy or fuck it all, party like hell. Just yesterday I went to my grandson’s middle school graduation with my 84-year-old mom. My son Frank met us on the edge of the field, just as a LA Sheriff pulled up. “You Bandit?” the officer said. I looked around for some other guy to point at, but I was surrounded by Hispanic kids. I was in the center of a town named Pico Rivera.

“I’ll give your mom a ride,” the officer said and cleared the law books off his passenger seat. I opened the cruiser door and she stepped in. “You guys can get in the back.”

Frank and I looked at each other, and we both turned pale. The notion that once inside we would never get out swept over us. Suddenly we were side by side in a cramped, caged police cruiser surrounded by hundreds of middle school kids and their relatives. Never a dull moment.

The officer pulled up to the grand stands, got out and opened the door for mom. We couldn’t get out of the back. We were locked in!

Okay, so I survived to deliver the news on time. We’ll do our damnest to keep Bikernet just as lively as the action around the Bikernet Headquarters. Watch for that Wolfgang Softail Tech within a week. Sin Wu is working on a piece of fiction from Allan Lowson. Laconia action will be covered by Paul Garson, plus a bobber you’ll go crazy over. We have a Booze Fighter feature on tap and a story about Hollister and the Booze Fighters. The legislative report is in from Bill Bish and Johnny Humble is scrambling to bring you a Big Dog road test and news about a limited edition K-9 model. There also the Peter Linney Girls of Bikernet and more heading your way. Hang On.

I need to write another Bonneville update and we’re planning a ride to San Francisco for the Three Bridges Run. And don’t forget to plan for Hollister. We’ll be there with Charlie Brechtel. Have a helluva weekend.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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STROKERS EMPIRE NOW INCLUDES TATTOO PARLOR, STROKERS INK– Dallas, TX (June 20, 2007) – Motorcycle designer and successful entrepreneur Rick Fairless has opened yet another addition to his famous motorcycle haven. Strokers Ink, a new tattoo and piercing parlor, joins his motorcycle dealership, Strokers Dallas, and Strokers Ice House Bar & Grill on the 2-acre property located just north of downtown Dallas.

Just like Fairless’ other businesses, Strokers Ink will be open “8 days a week” and will offer exceptional customer service and high quality work. It will also mirror the other businesses in d?cor and style, complete with funky furniture, psychedelic colors, and plenty of memorabilia and art to cover the walls floor-to-ceiling. “This isn’t your everyday tattoo parlor. This is a tattoo parlor done the Strokers way,” says Fairless.

Strokers Ink is located next to Strokers Dallas and Strokers Ice House at 2171B Shorecrest Drive, Dallas, Texas 75235. Visit them on the web at www.StrokersInk.com or call 214-292-1170.

MEET US AT SMOKEOUT EAST THIS WEEKEND– Need beer, broads and bikes? Gotcha covered. Smokeout East is spooling up for the ultimate biker weekend.

Our East Coast Bikernet team is on site and loaded down with Bikernet bags and t-shirts. So fire up your sled and head out to Salisbury, North Carolina. Get all thedetails here.

BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–More from the Myrtle Beach trip – didn’t see Billy but his bad ass bikes were there.

–Ride Hard.
Whiplash Biker Photog
whiplash@photo.net

TEAM TOMMY RIDE UPDATE–Important news for those of you planning to attend Tommy’s 13th annual Reunion Ride.

ASMI’s 2nd fundraiser of the year is filling up. If you have not made reservations yet, please do so. Hotel rooms will be at a premium with Galena being a such a popular vacation spot and Ames hosting the straw poll which is expected to bring 60,000 people to town.

–Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
We’ve Moved!!! Please make a note of our new address:
W246 S3244 Industrial Ln. A
Waukesha, WI 53189
www.accidentscene.org
info@accidentscene.org
www.conspicuityinc.com
info@conspicuityinc.com
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
(262) 521-2880 – local
(262) 436-0286 – fax

SORRY FELLAS, THIS MOTORCYCLE GARAGE IS FOR LADIES ONLY– CHICAGO (June 20, 2007) – Harley-Davidson is opening the metaphorical garage door to thousands of women interested in motorcycling. Over the past decade, women have increasingly embraced the sport of motorcycling – seeking the freedom and empowerment associated with riding solo on the open road. Women represent 10% of the U.S. motorcycle population, and nearly 12% of new Harley-Davidson purchasers are women. The Garage Party events are one way that Harley-Davidson reaches out to women to encourage them to learn more about motorcycling.

In 2006, Harley-Davidson piloted the Garage Party concept with its dealer network, and the response was so successful that the Company updated the program and recently launched a new section on the Women & Motorcycling Web site (www.harley-davidson.com/womenriders) devoted to Garage Parties and upcoming women’s events.

Women-only Garage Parties are being held at dealerships across the country. On June 14, Harley-Davidson held a Chicagoland Garage Party at the distinctive Museum of Contemporary Art Warehouse hosted by Karen Davidson, creative director of general merchandise and great-granddaughter of founder William A. Davidson. Several area dealerships supported the event, including Wild Fire Harley-Davidson, Chi-Town Harley-Davidson and Illinois Harley-Davidson.

At the end of the evening, one lucky Chicago woman, Stacy Baustert, won a certificate to learn to ride through the Harley-Davidson Rider’s Edge New Rider Course (www.ridersedge.com), as well as a trip to Femmoto (www.femmoto.com) in Las Vegas, October 5-7, to demo ride Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles after she earns her license. She is planning to bring her mother, who is a rider.

Intimidation-Free Zone

The Harley-Davidson Garage Party events provide an inviting environment for women to learn more about motorcycling and to meet other women who are interested in riding. Party guests can expect activities that will be both entertaining and informational with topics including a review of the basic motorcycle controls, how to customize a motorcycle’s ergonomics and how to choose proper riding gear.

“Women ride for the same reasons as men – freedom, adventure and individuality, but many women approach the learning process in a different way,” said Leslie Prevish, product communications manager for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Women tend to spend more time investigating the sport prior to getting involved, and many enjoy learning in a group setting. Garage Party events give women an interactive way to gather information and have fun doing it.”

The Party Plan

Garage Party event attendees are typically organized into small groups to get their first taste of the camaraderie that goes along with riding. Groups visit four informational stations, including:

‘Motorcycle Orientation’ to learn the basics of motorcycle controls and discover key differences between Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycle families.

‘MotorClothes’ to discover the important attributes needed in motorcycle gear.

‘Customization’ to learn how to customize a motorcycle to reflect a rider’s personal style and ergonomic needs.

‘Self-Service’ to show that just about anyone can handle the weight of a motorcycle.

Between stations, women get the chance to interact with each other, and hear from women who are already living their motorcycle dreams.

“Garage Party events give women a no-pressure chance to learn, socialize and ask questions,” added Karen Davidson. “We’re excited to provide events like this for women who are looking for information about getting into the sport but just aren’t sure how to do it.”

For some women, learning to ride is a celebration of a new life stage and a chance to show their individuality. Others have been passengers for years and decided that now is the time to grab life by the handlebars and embrace the sense of freedom, adventure and individuality that comes with riding.

Any woman who is looking to take the next step and learn more about motorcycling should contact her local dealer to find a Garage Party event taking place in her neighborhood – but space is limited, so interested women should reserve their spot early.

For further information about Harley-Davidson Garage Parties please visit www.harley-davidson.com/garageparty or to find a dealer in your area visit the Dealer Locator at www.harley-davidson.com.

BIKERNET INVESTIGATES IMMIGRATION BILL WITH LOU DOBBS–If you are under the misconception that the immigration bill our Congress is trying to pass doesn’t concern you or that it won’t cost you, then you need to

WORLDS FASTEST MARRIAGE RITES BEING TESTED AT BUBS MOTORCYCLE SPEED TRIALS IN BONNEVILLE–We are excited to share the invitation below (and also attached as .jpg files) with you! And we’re excited for the Speed Trials by Bub event this year! We loved the Bonneville Salt Flats so much that we couldn’t think of a better place to exchange our vows, especially since the proposal happened at the event in 2006.

There’s 30’000 wide open acres out there, so there’s room for everyone! (But standing room only for our ceremony as we’re not setting up any benches_). Feel free to share our invitation, because it’s an invitation to come and experience one of the greatest places on earth!

If you have any questions, my contact info is below. Thank you!

–Laura
Klock Werks
915 S Kimball, Mitchell, SD 57301
605.996.3700 shop
605.996.9900 fax
605.999.9824 cell
www.kustomcycles.com
www.kustombaggers.com
laura@kustomcycles.com

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE AND CAR NIGHT–Thought I would let you know that the Tuckahoe Inn is going to have a Motorcycle and Classic Car Night on Wed, June 27 at the Back Bay Cafe.

We will have a “People’s Choice” Bike and car show. With trophy’s (ok cheap trophy’s)

Music will be by “Who Dat” from 7 – 11 p.m.

This is the first time we have tried this. So I hope it works out. I know some people have complained that they don’t have anywhere to ride to. If it works out we might do it once a month or so.

–Tyson

JUNE 24 – 14th ANNUAL CAMPBELL RIVER POKER RUN–Open to ALL motorcycle riders and always a really great time!

5 Card Stud
Prizes, trophies & draws
$5.00 registration fee
Registration at 10:00 am at the Quinsam Hotel in Campbell River

PROCEEDS SUPPORT BCCOM AND THE CAMPBELL RIVER SEARCH & RESCUEFor more info please contact Laurie at (250) 287-7173 or (250) 287-0963

CKNW NEWSCRUISE CANCELLED–Unfortunately the 2nd ANNUAL CKNW NEWSCRUISE MOTORCYCLE RIDE with PhilipTill and Jon McComb that was planned for Sunday, June 24th has beencancelled due to lack of pre-registration.

ROCKY’S RIDE FOR DIABETES–June 22, 2007Event: Rocky’s Ride for Diabetes
Place: Victoria
Time: 6 p.m.
Phone: (905)448-3367
E-Mail: lou.devuono@rockysride.com
Website: http://www.rockysride.com
Cost: $10.00 – $25.00

Description: A cross Canada ride beginning in Victoria June 22 and weavesthrough many BC towns and cities during the following week before continuingeast to the prairies. We challenge you to take part in the adventure wherewe ride for Diabetes Awareness.

FAKE-LEG-WIELDING BANDIT SWIPES BEER–A man was robbed of his wallet and beer Monday night after being struck on the head with a prosthetic leg, according to Orlando police in a report from FLORIDA TODAY news partner WKMG Local 6 News.__Antonio Jennings, 21, told investigators that he was approached by two men in the area of 2800 W. Colonial Drive at about 10:30 p.m.__

One of the men was in a wheelchair, and when the victim was approached, he was struck in the head with a fake leg, according to police.__The thieves stole the man’s wallet, which contained cash and identification, and his beer, Orlando police said.__The culprits were not known to the victim, according to police.

–from Joe Franks

SIGN UP TODAY, BECOME AN ILLEGAL ALIEN AND BENEFIT– Becoming Illegal (Actual letter from an Iowa resident and sent to his senator)

The Honorable Tom Harkin
731 Hart Senate Office Building
Phone (202) 224 3254
Washington DC, 20510

Dear Senator Harkin,

As a native Iowan and excellent customer of the Internal RevenueService, I am writing to ask for your assistance. I have contactedthe Department of Homeland Security in an effort to determine theprocess for becoming an illegal alien and they referred me to you.

My primary reason for wishing to change my status from U.S. Citizento illegal alien stems from the bill which was recently passed by theSenate and for which you voted. If my understanding of this bill’sprovisions is accurate, as an illegal alien who has been in theUnited States for five years, all I need to do to become a citizen isto pay a $2,000 fine and income taxes for three of the last fiveyears (according to Lou Dobbs they’re not forced to pay any back taxes). I know a good deal when I see one and I am anxious to get theprocess started before everyone figures it out.

Simply put, those of us who have been here legally have had to payyears of taxes in return for paying a $2,000 fine. Is there any waythat I can apply to be illegal retroactively? This would yield anexcellent result for me and my family because we paid heavy taxes in2004 and 2005.

Additionally, as an illegal alien I could begin using the localemergency room as my primary health care provider. Once I havestopped paying premiums for medical insurance, my accountant figuresI could save almost $10,000 a year.

Another benefit in gaining illegal status would be that my daughterwould receive preferential treatment relative to her law schoolapplications, as well as “in-state” tuition rates for many collegesthroughout the United States for my son.

Lastly, I understand that illegal status would relieve me of theburden of renewing my driver’s license and making those burdensomecar insurance premiums. This is very important to me given that Istill have college age children driving my car.

If you would provide me with an outline of the process to becomeillegal (retroactively, if possible) and copies of the necessaryforms, I would be most appreciative. Thank you for your assistance.

Your Loyal Constituent,
D. Ruppert
Burlington , IA

Get your Forms (NOW)!! Call your Internal Revenue Service 1-800-289-1040.

SEATTLE BIKERS BALL AND AUCTION THIS WEEKEND–It’s a good time. We do a gala and auction much like the old Biker’sBall. The event raises over $600,000 each year for children with criticalillnesses. The money goes to unsupported care.

–Dave Nichols
Editor Easyriders & V-Twin Magazine
Paisano Publications, LLC

SUPER FREE FREIGHT SIDECAR SALE — Save Several Hundred Dollars!!We have never made an offer this good for sidecars before.Purchase a sidecar from us between now and midnightJuly 14, 2007 and we will ship it to you anywhere in theContinental US for FREE. This can be a savings of severalhundred dollars.

If you have ever considered a sidecar foryour Royal Enfield or other motorcycle this is the time toact. Our high-quality Cozy brand sidecars will bolt rightonto the Royal Enfield, and with our universal adapter kit, willconnect to many other motorcycles.

For more informationabout the sidecars, you can go to www.cyclesidecars.com.You can order by phone at 1-800-201-7472 or on-line athttp://www.royalenfieldusa.com/

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