Reprinted Courtesy of WomenRidersNow.com

One of the biggest and most respected engine manufacturers in the motorcycle industry, S&S Cycle, may not have existed if it wasn't for Marjorie Smith. “If it wasn't for her willingness to continue the business in 1959 and take over the office responsibilities and financial burden, there probably wouldn't be an S&S,” reflects Ken Smith, one of Marjorie's two sons who started working with the company in the 1970s.

Marjorie was married to George Smith, co-founder of S&S Cycle. Not only was she a businesswoman, she was a motorcycle enthusiast before she met and married George.

Early Days
George founded S&S Cycle in 1958 with Stanley Stankos in Blue Island, Illinois. Within a year of starting the company, Stankos sold his share to Smith so he could pursue his upholstery business.

It wasn't long afterwards that Marjorie (whose maiden name was also Smith), jumped in to help keep the business going. At 37, after raising two daughters and two sons and running a household, she was up for the task. Soon thereafter, the company went from being known as Smith & Stankos to Smith & Smith (S&S).

Marjorie didn't know it at the time, but the skills she learned in college served as a foundation for her later success with S&S. After growing up in a rural farm environment in central Illinois, Marjorie, her parents and two brothers moved to the south suburbs of Chicago in 1936. It was there she attended Thornton Township High School and graduated in 1940. With the aid of a scholarship and a part-time job, she completed two years of bookkeeping and general office training at Thornton Junior College.

Her interest in two-wheels blossomed as a teenager when one of her girlfriend's brothers bought a motorcycle. She knew some of the riders in the group, and through them met George Smith. Motorcycles only added to their attraction to one another. Marjorie, tall at 5-foot 10-inches, rode her own motorcycle when it wasn't popular for women to do so.

Building A Business
It is said that Marjorie — affectionately known as “Ma,” had more responsibilities for the long-term success of the business than her husband George. Ken says his father was the creative genius of the two. George's passion was for designing and making motorcycle parts, and he enjoyed going fast on motorcycles, however, he was a cattle farmer at heart and really wanted to be a cowboy.

In 1969, S&S moved from Blue Island to Viola, Wisconsin. In 2004 the company expanded to include a second location in La Crosse, Wisconsin. With a lot of hard work and determination, S&S has become a leading manufacturer of performance V-Twin motorcycle components and engines for more than 45 years.

Marjorie played an integral role in the business, from talking to customers, taking the orders, keeping the books, and answering technical calls. Those customers, who in the beginning scoffed about having a woman help them with technical questions, began asking for Marjorie by name. She developed quite a knowledge base over the years and wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty, even doing some minor machine work.

“She was the classiest, most eloquent woman I ever met,” remembers Brett Smith, son of George Jr., who now runs S&S Cycle as president. “She was rough and tumble, but always a lady and was extremely intelligent.”

Ken remembers, “She always enjoyed talking to customers and other industry related people. Had it not been for health reasons, she would have continued working until the day she died.”

Marjorie passed away at 68 after succumbing to emphysema in 1990, but her legacy lives on through the business she and George worked so hard to make a success. More than 400 people are now employed at two facilities in Wisconsin producing components and engines for several well-known V-twin custom motorcycle manufacturers as well as for the public.

Well Deserved Recognition
In 1997, Marjorie and George were inducted into the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In April 2003, S&S saluted its founders with the 145 Tribute, a motorcycle project that also marked S&S's 45th anniversary. The tribute recognized Marjorie and George as pioneers who played an integral part in the evolution of the V-twin motorcycle market.

And the tributes haven't stopped there. The company holds commemorative rides every year on the birthdays of Marjorie and George to keep their memory alive. To read more about the couple visit www.sscycle.com.

Teri Conrad is a freelance writer and motorcycle enthusiast, who lives in Southern California. She has been published in IronHorse, Adventure Sports Outdoors, Accelerate, and Ride Texas magazines. She can be reached celebritywriter@cox.net or you can visit her Web site www.celebritywriter.com

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JAMES’ ELASTOMERICLEAK FREE INSPECTION COVER SEAL–With the introduction of this revolutionary INSPECTION COVER OIL SEAL James Gaskets has once again set the standard for cutting edge engine and transmission sealing technology. Forget the paper gaskets of old; this is a true “Oil Seal”. Each James Seal features a precision cut, steel gasket molded in Elastomeric rubber with raised sealing beads around the entire inner and outer perimeter as well as each screw hole.

This configuration insures an oil tight, leak free seal while requiring less torque than paper style gaskets.

Designed specifically for stamped, billet, cast and custom clutch inspection covers on 1985-2004 FLT and FXR models each kit includes 1 Cover Seal and 4 Screw Seals. For the JAMES GASKETS dealer nearest you call 775-246-2220.

BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–Remember what it was like on your first road trip to a rally? The bikes, the partners, the wind, the sounds and the smells changed your soul forever. In your mind you couldn’t go back to reality.

Ride Hard
–Whiplash Biker Photog
whiplash@photo.net
http://www.photo.net/photos/Whiplash

RICK FAIRLESS AND THUNDER ROAD TEAM UP AGAIN FOR STURGIS 2007–Dallas, TX (April 13, 2007)- Rick Fairless will once again take over Thunder Road with his annual Strokers Sturgis set-up during the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Mimicking his dealership/bar & grill combination in Dallas, Strokers Sturgis will have plenty of Fairless’ famous “Bikes, Babes, and Beer” to last through the week.

The permanent fixture located inside the Thunderdome includes a stage with live music, a full bar, the Strokers Sturgis store, lots of picnic tables and chairs, beer tubs, and plenty of custom motorcycles to keep the crowds entertained all week.

Strokers Sturgis has called Thunder Road home for the past two years and it has been a great match for both parties. As the “Custom Capitol of Sturgis,” there is no better place for Rick Fairless to stake his claim than inside the Thunderdome. “We’ve been really happy with the set-up out there at Thunder Road and we’re glad to be back for another year. The bike shows they host always bring in a great crowd and the location is perfect for us.”

This year the Thunderdome will host several bike shows throughout the week. Sunday will kick off the week with the “Feel the Thunder” race bike show. Monday will continue with “The Horse, Backstreet Chopper Sturgis Invasion Bike Show” followed on Tuesday by the “5th Annual Metzeler Sturgis V-Twin Custom Bike Contest.” Wednesday will host the “Sculptures in Steel Bike Show” with the “Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show” on Thursday. Friday will close out the week with “Trike Wars- the Power of Three Trike Show.” The Thunderdome has free parking and Glencoe campers enjoy free admission to all events. All non-campers will have to pay the $5 entry fee.

Rick Fairless also shares the Thunderdome with other Sturgis Bike Week favorites. Motorcycle photography legend, Michael Lichter, will set-up his Motorcycles-as-Art Exhibit “One World,” and Miss Sturgis will be on hand signing autographs and taking pictures all week. This year will also include appearances from the Seminole Hard Rock Caf? Celebrity Bike Tour.

For more information on Strokers Sturgis, please visit www.strokersdallas.com or www.thunderroadsturgis.com.

THE BIKER BLUES GOD PITCHES THE CHOPPER KING FOR HOLLISTER– I remember when you said Hugh KING was coming by for some ideas for the motorcycle mania show. Maybe he would be interested in filming Hollister at motorcycle show that I will be putting on for two days from 4-8pm. I will have a variety of guests blues musicians, builders etc. including you.

Which brings me to ask you if you would bring the Salt Shaker we could put it up on the stage and do a pretty cool thing when you come up during your song, and talking about the land speed record. Anyway I could really put on a cool show. And it is in the birth place of the American Biker where a lot of our history comes from. Let me know what you think?

— Charlie

NEW FROM TJ CARLINI–I loved your Salt Shaker!!!!!!!!! We need to hook up soon! Anyway, Here are the new risers patent pending(taiwan ted sux). Part # Piston150. Price is $200 and available direct at 714 432-9000.

–TJ

MDA LAUNCHES WEB SITEFOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON EVENTS– MILWAUKEE – April 25, 2007- The Muscular Dystrophy Association recently launched www.mdarides.org a new web site that highlights Harley-Davidson rides and events that raise program funds to conduct research for MDA.

Designed to be a valuable resource for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts the site contains information riders need to take part in the dozens of dealer-sponsored events to support MDA.

Complete with photos, videos and news, the site also showcases how Harley Owners Group (HOG) volunteer efforts add to the magic of MDA summer camps for children with neuromuscular diseases. The site is also designed to recognize Harley-Davidson dealers and individual riders for special MDA support, such as the top fund-raisers and exceptional volunteers.

The site also explains where money raised for MDA goes, and will include photos and reports from some of the larger rides and events from across the country.

“MDA is very lucky to have the support of thousands of motorcyclists who are as passionate about helping my kids as they are about their Harleys,” said MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis. “We hope they enjoy this web site that is just for them.”

Harley-Davidson, a leading producer of motorcycles worldwide, is celebrating its 27th year as an MDA national sponsor. The Harley-Davidson family of customers, dealers, suppliers and employees raise money for MDA year-round with fundraising rides and other motorcycle themed events like various Black-n-Blue Ball dinners.

The company began its partnership with MDA in 1980 with a program called Bikers Fight MD. Since 1980, Harley-Davidson’s family of dealers, customers, employees, suppliers and HOG chapters have raised more than $60 million for “Jerry’s kids.”

MDA is a voluntary health organization working to defeat more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education. The Association’s programs are funded almost entirely by individual contributors.

That does is. Harley-Davidson won’t spend a dime Bikernet Advertising, but sends us press releases constantly. Now they’re involved with a charity web site that might just compete with Bikernet. What’s up with that? We took a vote and decided that our tip jar donation to the MDA will be withheld and poured into our Jack Daniels fund. I’m pissed.–Bandit

BIKERNET LINK REQUEST–Would you please accept this custom motorcycle builder specializing in Harleys, Trikes, and V Twin motorcycle parts. If so, I thank you in advance and please forward future correspondence to Rick Strand at info@freebirdcustommotorcycles.com

–http://www.freebirdcustommotorcycles.com/

BCCOM WEEKLY FORUM–After some technical difficulties, the forum on the BCCOM website is back upand running again. Special thanks to our webmaster Dale Neufeld!! Pleasecheck it out by going to http://www.bccom-bc.com/bccom.htm and clicking onthe “Forum” button.

UPDATED EVENT LISTINGS

If you or your club is putting on a motorcycle related event that you wouldlike to advertise you can post it on our website yourself by going towww.bccom-bc.com and clicking on “events”. Please note that there are toomany events to list them all in these email updates so check out our websitefor more detailed information and more event listings.

APRIL 2007
April 28-29 – Motorcycle Extravaganza, Nelson, BC – (250) 399-4573 orrmcrh@shaw.ca
April 29 – Campbell River Swap Meet – (250) 337 2077 or (250) 286 3120

MAY 2007
May 3 – 18th Annual MLA Ride – (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111
May 5 – Sun FM / Oldies Spring Run Off Ride – Kelowna – 250-868-4750 orwww.thesun.net
May 6 – Trev Deeley Motorcycles 90th Anniversary Party/Deeley MotorcycleExhibition Grand Opening – (604) 291-2453 or www.trevdeeley.com
May 6 – Hog’s for Dog’s Poker Run – SPCA Charity Ride – Kelowna – (250)808-4766 or (250) 765-6666
May 11-13 – Slack Alice’s Show n’ Shine – Penticton, BC – (250) 492- 0188 orwww.slackalices.comMay 12 – WMRCPractice #2 – www.wmrc.ca
May 13 -WMRC Race Round #2 – www.wmrc.ca
May 19-20, 2007 – CMDRA All Bike Drags – Nl’akapxm Eagle Motorplex,Ashcroft, BC – www.eaglemotorplex.com
May 20 – JD Custom Cycle Show n’ Shine – Kelowna – (250)-762-5311 orhttp://jdcustomcycle.com
May 27 – 15th Annual Gord Heppler Memorial Run – www.gvmc.ca or (604)888-8152

VIETNAM VETERANS WALL COMES TO WHICHAM PARK–The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall was escorted to Wickham Park in Melbourne Florida by an estimated 1400 motorcycles this past Sunday. The 288 foot replica will be on display through out the week at the largest grassroots veteran’s reunion in the country. It is about three-fifths the size of the wall in Washington D.C. and has 140 panels.

A full week of activities are scheduled including massing of the colors, “The Last Patrol”, Helicopter landings and a large group of entertainers including Confederate Railroad at 9:30 PM Saturday April 27th The entertainment will continue on Sunday April 28th with closing Ceremony’s at 7:00 PM

I hope to see you there
— Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com

RMD BILLET WILD GRIPS– has aligned forces with Doug Keim, of Doug Keim Creative Cycles, for a new twist on grips. RMD teamed up to build multi-combination grip sets that give builders and owners several options and combinations of color and end cap styles. RMD sinks ’em in red, blue or black bright-dipped anodize and lets your individual style choose from 5 different ends to cap ’em off. And to match, the Doug Keim Edition foot and shift pegs will be coming soon.

Check out RMD Billet online at www.RmdBillet.com or Creative Cycles at www.creativecycles.com.

THE SMITHS COME TO BIKERNET PHOTOG FOR HELP–The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use asurrogate father to start their family. On the day the proxy fatherwas to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife goodbye and said, “Well,I’m off now the man should be here soon.”

Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door babyphotographer happened to ring the doorbell, hoping to make a sale.

Good morning, Ma’am”, he said, “I’ve come to…”

” Oh, no need to explain,” Mrs. Smith cut in, embarrassed, “I’vebeen expecting you.”

“Have you really?” said the photographer. “Well, that’s good. Didyou know babies are my specialty?”

“Well that’s what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in andhave a seat.” After a moment she asked, blushing, “Well, where do westart?”

“Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one onthe couch, and perhaps a couple on the bed. And sometimes the livingroom floor is fun. You can really spread out there.”

“Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn’t work out for Harryand me!”

“Well, Ma’am, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. Butif we try several different positions and I shoot from six or sevenangles, I’m sure you’ll be pleased with the results.”

“My, that’s a lot!” gasped Mrs. Smith.

“Ma’am, in my line of work a man has to take his time. I’d love tobe in and out in five minutes, but I’m sure you’d be disappointed withthat.”

“Don’t I know it,” said Mrs. Smith quietly.

The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio ofhis baby pictures. “This was done on the top of a bus,” he said.

“Oh my God!” Mrs. Smith exclaimed, grasping at her throat.

“And these twins turned out exceptionally well – when you considertheir mother was so difficult to work with.”

“She was difficult?” asked Mrs. Smith.

“Yes, I’m afraid so I finally had to take her to the park to getthe job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep toget a good look”

“Four and five deep?” said Mrs. Smith, her eyes wide withamazement.

“Yes”, the photographer replied. “And for more than three hours,too.The mother was constantly squealing and yelling – I could hardlyconcentrate, and when darkness approached I had to rush my shots.Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I justhad to pack it all in.”

Mrs. Smith leaned forward. “Do you mean they actually chewed onyour, uh…equipment?”

“It’s true, Ma’am, yes.. Well, if you’re ready, I’ll set-up mytripod and we can get to work right away.”

“Tripod?”

“Oh yes, Ma’am I need to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It’smuch too big to be held in the hand very long.”

Mrs. Smith fainted.

–from Big Dave Hansen

ASK FOR HB155 IN MISSOURI TO BE HEARD ON THESENATE FLOOR–Missouri HB155: Requires only operators or riders of motorcycles andmotortricycles who are younger than 21 years of age to wear protectiveheadgearhttp://www.house.mo.gov/bills071/bills/hb155.htm

Main people on this are [Senate President Pro Tem] Senator Gibbons (friendlybut a probable NO vote) 573-751-2853.http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem15.htm

And get hold of Senator Shields (he was a problem last year) 573-751-9476.http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem34.htmcharlie_shields@senate.mo.gov

Remember to be POLITE and get your point across but let’s not piss them off.

The Senate is adjourned until 2:00pm Monday so you’ll probably get an aide.These folks plan the Senators schedule and do lots of the work. Be nice andask what YOU can do for them to push the bills.

CALL your Senators and check to be sure they will vote your way. Let meknow what you find out!!!

Lets get all the people we know involved in Missouri and all those aroundus.

–Tony Shepherd [tshep@centurytel.net]
Chairman
ABATE for Missouri
636-226-5800

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS RECEIVE PLASMA TELEVISIONS–During the winter regional promotion hosted by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, potential customers in certain regions were given incentives to visit their local H-D dealerships and check out new products. Incentives, which varied in different markets, included: a Wilson football with Harley-Davidson logo offered in January in conjunction with the Super Bowl; a $20 H-D gift certificate during the Valentine’s Day holiday; or two “Wild Hogs” movie tickets during the time of the movie’s premiere.

All potential customers who visited a participating dealership during the time of the promotion not only received the free gift offered, but were also given the chance to enter a drawing for a 42 inch Plasma Television. Three winners were chosen: Bruce Marenke who entered at McGuire Harley-Davidson in Walnut Creek, Calif.; Helena Gatto-Supino who visited TSI Harley-Davidson in Ellington, Conn., and Roger J. Guth who entered at Zylstra Harley-Davidson in Carpentersville, Ill.

JOSH PLACA DISCOVERED IN JUNK YARD–Yes, the former editor of Cruising Rider magazine was discovered with his Lucky Devil customized Victory Vegas, in a Sedona, Arizona junk yard. We are following him to Laughlin to find out what the hell is going on?

IT’S HAPPY HOUR HERE AT BIKERNET–The news is wrapped and we can kick back for a couple of minutes. This weekend the Hamsters are running for Paso Robles and the rest of Southern California is on a run to Laughlin on the Colorado River.

Just so you don’t think we’re slacking, here’s what’s on my plate for this weekend. For the Assalt Weapan, my plans include installing the neck bearings and measuring the neck height for Leo. I need to cut and manufacture the quarter inch steel belly pan, design and make a removable kickstand, mount the rear fender, create the sheet metal for the rear fender, the fake oil bag, mount the gas tank and start to work on the modifications and start to work on the seat pan.

So you don’t feel left out, here’s the content list for the Cantina and Bikernet: I need to launch RFR’s new GOB, Ranell. She’s sweet. We have a tech on the new X-Wedge engine. Marylin Bragg sent in a bike feature with shots of just one side of the bike. We have another life and times from Crazy Horse and of course the Sunday Post will sizzle with skin and action. Hell, we might see a couple of shots from Laughlin. Next week you can judge whether I accomplished all I set out to do. I’ll post the next Bonneville report. Have a helluva weekend.

Wait, there’s more. Here’s a couple of shots inside the Paughco Headquarters. This is just a taste of Ron’s collection of bikes including an 8-valve racer, a silent Gray fellow and the first Knuckle ever made, number 0001.

In the near future we’ll bring you some helpful techs from the minds of Ron Paugh (right), his son Bob on the left, and not shown, Steve Massicotte and Jason Rickman. Hang On.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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BOB ILLINGWORTH TO BE GIVEN SPECIAL AWARD–On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame I am pleased to inform you that you will be inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2007 with a special Founders Award.

Many exceptional candidates were nominated for the Hall of Fame this year. After carefully reviewing all of the credentials it was determined that you had earned this prestigious recognition due to your many years of dedication and service in motorcyclist’s rights, as one of the most vital and effective people involved in founding the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and as an important participant and fundraiser for Kids & Chrome.

We would be honored if you, and a guest of your choice, would join us on Wednesday, August 8th for the induction ceremony. The Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Again, congratulations on being inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame. We are extremely proud to add your name to the list of talented and deserving people who have impacted motorcycling in such a significant and positive manner.

–PEPPER MASSEY
Executive Director

AVON TYRES DEMONSTRATES TIRE RAIN EFFECTS– Here’s a cool shot of our Storm tire with the water droplet running down the groove. The Storm fits Buells and the rear of the Deuce 160/70-17.

There’s a demonstration of rain on Avon Tyres on the Avon web site. We hope to bring you a full video demonstration to Bikernet TV in the near future.

–Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)
Sales Manager, North America
800 624-7470 toll free
425-771-2115 phone
425-771-4246 fax

BIKERNET READER TESTIMONIAL FROM W8LESS ROTORS– Thanks a million for your patience , guidance , fantastic web site , etc . The motorcycle industry has a true ally. You enable those of us that allow ourselves the pleasure of dreaming, the ability to achieve our dreams in a timely manner (this life time). The ability to reach the multitudes in a blink of the eye is truly amazing. My hat is off to you and yours.

TIME TO ROCK N ROLL .

Even with w8less rotors there may be no stopping you, you and yours are headed to unchartered waters . Keep on keepin on .

See you in Laughlin

–Ray c wheeler

BIKERNET BONNEVILLE RACE RIDER REPORT–Its time to go racing and VTR is dialed in for the third round of the 2007 AHDRA season. The racing weekend begins April 27th through the 29th at Gateway International Raceway in St. Louis, MO and is one of the most well attended events all year at this first class facility and home for arguably the best fans in our sport.

Thursday the 19th, I was in town to hang with the gang from “Doc’s Harley-Davidson” where we shared some laughs. Doc’s H-D Owner Patty Bush put together a very nice event last year where I made some good friends, I am glad to be back, I love this town.

Saturday the 21st at GIR featured the NHRA Sportsman Drag Racing North Central Division race where I made the quarterfinals before I broke out with my personal best ET 9.25 at 142.36 mph and a Perfect-Reaction-Time- .000″! That is a “Triple Zero” and should bolster my team’s confidence. I’m getting a little faster with every pass and my timing couldn’t be better, sorry no pun intended, both as St. Louis is my second home for racing and where I expect to make-up some points. The 2007 V-Rod Destroyer point’s race is heating up early and the VTR, Go Daddy.com/Hacienda Harley-Davidson team is right in the thick of things currently holding down the 8th spot.

Were coming off a solid performance in Phoenix where our team got its First win of the year. I’m confident going into Friday’s qualifying and want the boys to remember last year I was runner-up in St. Louis, this year I’m going to win at the light and race all night”.

Be sure to visit my website at VTRacegirl.com for updated photos from phoenix! Also, send me your shirt size and be the first to get some of our new apparel!

See you at the track!

–VT#20

19th ANNUAL”MAYFIT” RALLYPAWHUSKA, OKLAHOMAMAY 18,19 & 20, 2007–Located approximately 50 miles north of Tulsa, Oklahoma is home to one of the best bike rallies in the country. Anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 bikers will ride through the Osage Indian Reservation and the scenic Tall Grass Prairie Reserve to the tiny northeastern Oklahoma community known as PAWHUSKA!

Twice a year the Osage County Independent Bikers (OCIB) hold two annual bike parties at Biker Park, USA in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. First in May is “Mayfit”, with a repeat performance in September as “Biker Days in the Great Osage.” Both rallies are for adults only and are not for the meek and fainthearted. If nudity and vulgarity offend you, then you need to stay the fuck home. Pawhuska is not a motorcycle rally, it’s a Biker Rally and known at times to be wilder than a two-bit whore on nickel nite.

Known as “Neutral Ground”, Pawhuska is more than just a gathering of friends. It’s a rite of passage for the new rider and a tradition for the clubs. As a matter of fact, Nelson and Pam Carter and the OCIB have been organizing bike rallies for more years than most have been riding.

With a schedule of events that include Bike Shows, Burn Outs, to the most down and dirty Skin to Win contest you’ve ever seen, there is no way you couldn’t have fun unless you were either deaf or dumb. Sprinkle all of this with a bunch of ‘neked” girls and cold cheap beer, and you’ve got the ‘makins’ of what an old-school rally is all about!

For 2007, MAYFIT proudly features the legendary CURTIS MOORE BAND, for some of the hottest Southern Fried Blues Rock to be heard. Moore, who is commonly known as the “Rowdy Redneck Rocker”, has shared the stage with famous groups like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band, David Allan Coe and Willie Nelson, to name just a few. You can even sample some of Moore’s menu at myspace.comcurtismooreband.

The MAYFIT rally may not be one of the biggest, but it is dam sure one of the best in the mid-west! Admission is $15, with a $15 admission for cars and $50 admission for Motorhomes. No one under 18 admitted. For additional information, call: 918-287-3244.

–DynaMike

SCOTT JACOBS HITS THE TUBE ONCE MORE–In case you missed it the first time or want to see it again, Speed Channel will be airing the mini-documentary on the career of Harley artist Scott Jacobs beginning on May 8. It is very entertaining and informative taking you through both the painting technique of a master artist as well as a step by step on how giclee prints are made. Click on link below to view schedule.

http://www.speedtv.com/programs/414/

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

THE JOE PETRALI STORY–See all the shots in the Digital Discovery Area of the Cantina. It’s bitchin and talk about aerodynamics. Incredible, but they ended up running the bike without the rear part of the fairing for their top speed.

LOOKING FOR THREE-WHEELED CONVERSION–Hi—I have a 2 wheel gas scooter 250ccs that I would like to convert to a 3 wheeled scooter, like on a motorcycle that’s been converted into a trike. I was hoping that something might be available. I’ve been searching a long time. It sounded like you might be the right person to ask. If not, I am sorry to have bothered you.

—Janet
jan1m@comcast.net

FIRE FIGHTERS NEED BIKERNET BANNER–Bandit, I was wanting to know how to get one of your banners to hang upduring our m/c club beach party June 16th. Our m/c club is made up of OKC metro area firefighters who ride Harleys. Our mission is we ride toprovide for those affected by smoke and fire. Basically we raise moneyto give families who have been burned out of their house, an have noinsurance. Our beech party is one of our biggest fund raisers of theyear, so I thought it would be really cool if we hung up 1 of yourbanners, I check your site 3-4 times a day and want to spread the wordabout it..

–TODD(vice grip)
VICSEK..SGT.WILL
ROGERS FIREDEPT. L-3694

BIKERNET PHOTOG FEATURED ON MOTOTV– I’ll send soon the story about our channel only for the motorcycles world, MOTOTV, the text it will be write from Giuseppe Roncen, the boss of Freeway Magazine Italy, includes with all this I’ll send some pics about one of our episode.

–Ela

LONE STAR RALLY MERGES WITH ACTION PROMOTIONS–(Ormond Beach, FL) – April 26, 2007 – Today Action Promotions, Inc. announced a new partnership with the Lone Star Rally slated for November 1-4, 2007 in Galveston, Texas. Action Promotions is the leading producer of motorcycle events in the country; promoting more than 20 events across the United States every year.

The Lone Star Rally, which boasts an annual attendance of well over 500,000, has expanded opportunities for sponsorship, vending, camping, entertainment and more for this year’s event. “Merging our talents with the staff of Action Promotions gives us International credibility and a team of experienced producers to assist in the management of this huge event. We now have offices in Daytona, Houston and Los Angeles; which is exciting for all of us,” stated Ron Limbock of the Lone Star Rally.

Rally attendees can expect to be wowed by the multitude of activities slated for the four-day event in Texas’ Gulf. The 2007 Lone Star Rally has been awarded the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) National Pro-Championship Super-Moto Race Finals as well as the National Pro-Championship ATV Races. The November races will be attended by more than 300 top riders and their teams. Racing activities are to be held throughout the week at the Blimp Base at the new Grand Sport Speedway in Hitchcock; produced in conjunction with the AMA by Skip Jones. The first-class track is not only part of a new driving school; but moreover, it features camping, RV hookups and plenty of parking for Rally goers. Additionally, the races will be taped for live, world-wide broadcast on SpeedVision.

The Lone Star Rally Lady Riders Conference, sponsored by Woman Now magazine, is proud to present six top female panelists who will share their motorcycling experiences from a female rider’s point of view. These panelists will include Genevieve Schmitt, the first female ever inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and five other comparable professionals.

Rally attractions are scheduled to include the “Lone Star Rally Exotic and Erotic Auto Show,” a swim wear fashion show, the Miss Lone Star Rally 2007 Model Search, a Riders fashion show, free concerts and more.

Watch the Lone Star Rally website as more information is being added daily: www.lonestarrally.com.

Action Promotions, Inc. holds exclusive trademark rights to Easyriders, V-Twin, Biker and In the Wind magazines in respect to event production.

Contact: Lone Star Rally
Phone: 281-855-4494
Fax: 281-855-5836
Web: www.lonestarrally.com

RUCKER PERFORMANCE SHOWCASES THE GAUNTLET CHOPPER’S NEW CUSTOM LOOK–FORT WORTH – April 23, 2007 – Rucker Performance, a leading designer and manufacturer of custom American muscle, chopper and pro mod motorcycles, has just announced mid year model changes and a new custom look on the Gauntlet chopper.

Rucker Performance has incorporated new design queues on the Gauntlet to emphasize its long, lean lines and a more hand formed, custom fabricated look. The Gauntlet features ahand-fabricated drop seat design, providing a low center of gravity and better handling, stability, comfort and ergonomics for the Rucker Performance customer.

“The Gauntlet has the powerful performance, excellent maneuvering capabilities and sleek design that customers are looking for in a custom chopper,” said Bill Rucker, founder and CEO of Rucker Performance.

Maintaining the strong performance and technology that Rucker Performance represents, the company has converted the final drive to a 133 tooth belt drive. Boasting a 300 series tire, the Gauntlet has 54 mm inverted forks, right side drive, fully polished 124 cubic inch S&S engine and six-speed transmission.

Rucker Performance customers can also add an extreme paint package, selecting from more than 40 colors and the ultimate in unique graphics. “The Gauntlet’s smooth lines flow throughout the motorcycle because of our design queues such as the new sheet metal styling and extreme paint package,” said Carl Tyndell, Director of Design at Rucker Performance.

Additionally, customers can choose from a variety of custom wheels, controls and exotic seat skins. Buyers can be custom fitted and measured for riding position, foot controls, handlebar height and pull back at the Rucker Performance factory.

To inquire about the Rucker Performance Gauntlet, log on to www.ruckerperformance.com.

BIKERNET GUN NUT RELEASE FROM PRISON–Howdy Mr. Ball, I was the guy that did the short-lived “Gun Nut” series aswell as a road trip report in 2005.Divorced, moved, heart ripped out, etc. etc., blah blah blah. Still got twoof my bikes and all of my pop guns.

Anyhow I’m back in action checked out yer site it’s cool and would like toperhaps submit more articles (with images) for consideration. Waddya think?

–Chris E.

THE AMERICAN FREEDOM RIDERS– have been invited, and will be riding, to a cookout with Congressman Tom Tancredo on Friday, May 4th at the ranch of Glenn Spencer (www.americanpatrol.com), across the barbed wire fence from Mexico near Naco, Az.Congressman Tancredo has long been a loud patriotic voice against illegal immigration and has been very active in the fight to free Border Patrol agents Ramos and Compean. National media will be attending and it is critical that we show the country we strongly support his efforts. Come ride with us on this unique and fun adventure.Congressman Tancredo is a big supporter of the American Freedom Riders and he is a rider himself. This is a great opportunity to meet him at an informal event. The families of Ramos and Compean will also be there.See ride flyer with complete details here: www.americanfreedomriders.com

STEALTH REPORT–Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we have been busy. Last Sunday Chopper John, Dennis(aka F___ Face), myself and my son Blair knocked out the header pipes for our bike that we are entering in the bike show at The Horse Smoke-Out in June. I think they came out pretty cool! There are just a few more little things to do before we tear the bike down for paint and very little chrome. Speaking of paint I have changed my mind 3 times so far but I think I am set now. “THE MEANEST” is not convinced on the paint scheme I have in mind. She is just going to have to trust me on this one? Oh yeah , she is already pressuring us to sell it, women and money!

This is our first SBW shop project for ourselves and I am really excited about it. The bike features in house parts. The oil tank, exhaust, battery box, tag mount, fender struts, just to name a few.

Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we are fast approaching our 2 year anniversary. May 10th marks 2years since we opened. 2 years may not sound like a long time but I am very proud of what we have done in that time. It has been scary and fun all at the same time!Last night STEALTH BIKE WORKS was the host shop for bike night at Kristophers . The parking lot was packed and it was a good time. This Sunday SBW is a stop on the 14th Annual Independent Benefit Poker Run. The run is sponsored by the independent bike shops in the Charlotte area. For more info give us a call at SBW, 704-882-0889.This Sunday Chopper John and I plan on finishing the exhaust system for the SBW project bike, so right now we are putting in some extra hours but they are fun hours. That about wraps things up for this week!Until next week, RIDE!STEALTHMAN

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OPEN LETTER FROM ATHENA OF VAGABOND CHOPPERS– I know that you are the most newsworthy source that we all have out there, and I am writing this in hopes that you will read it and print it in your upcoming news.

I want to say that I am so proud to have been a part of the Pink Ribbon Chopper Build, it was an awesome Daytona and we were treated so well by everyone ( Donors, Builders on site, Daytona International Speedway and spectators alike) and again I am so thankful to everyone who helped make this happen.

A good friend Charlie Bretchel was at the build and taped the entire project. Last night I finally got to watch the DVD he sent to me and it was phenominal, I cried. ( That is the chick factor, hahaha )

I watched twice and the second time around I heard myself say something that really disturbed me. Even though it was in a jokingly lighthearted situation- I feel the need to correct my statement and explain what happened. So here goes-

Six of us were working under a 10×20 tent building a bike with media people and spectators all under the same roof- everything went smoothly once the build was underway- no sweat. When it came time to fire up the bike, one of the chicks put the seat on, okay things were moving so fast when I walked up to the chopper to start it up- It rolled over once, twice and smoke came from the seat area. I normally do not start a chopper in my shop on the lift with the seat on- I leave it off and start it with my meter attached so I can check the charging system. Anyway, I immediately, pulled the seat off and found a very dangerous situation. The battery was installed and the rubber pad underneath was all bunched up which made the battery post touch the frame rail, I grabbed the battery cable with my bare fingers as it was melting along with the battery post, and ripped it off- I had blisters for weeks- another two to three seconds and the battery would have blown up in our faces and surely the paramedics and fire department would have been needed.

So I yelled out we need a battery, got one (Thanks Eddie Trotta) and went at it again- the float in the bowl was stuck and we were getting no fuel- we handled it Kate and I dropped the bowl, wiggled the float and got it all back together- No one watching knew what had happened as we handled it in a professional manner and quickly moved through it.

It fired to life and runs great. When I watched the video- I saw myself turn off the key and begin saying thank you’s- then someone in the crowd yelled out you were sabotaged!!! That is when I made a joke and said- “Sabotage by S&S” and laughed- That was not at all funny in the after sight of it. I am and have always been an avid S&S Chick from the beginning of my motorcycle riding and building history in the early 80’s- I actually spent many times at the races with the crew and Mr. Jim McClure.

No one brought this to my attention, I don’t know how many people have seen the video on Charlie’s site or on YouTube, but I want everyone to know that I was just joking around, actually if it was not for the sticky float in that carb, (which I have not experienced in quite some time) the chopper would have roared to life and then blown up in our faces. So that carb actually saved us all from being hurt and humiliated.

Brett Smith and everyone at S&S are awesome people and I would never want anyone to mistake the fact that they put out GOOD QUALITY parts. I am actually dying to get one of the X Wedge motors for a build I have blue-printed in my brain. I want everyone to know that S&S offered to donate a motor package but Custom Chrome had already been kind enough to donate a Rev-Tech 110- so I used an Evo S&S “E” Shorty Carb body and manifold with an S&S Twin Cam Aircleaner Kit on the Rev Tech ( Thank You Brett Smith and Crew ) in place of the Mikuni, because I am an S&S chick and I can make that carb perform top-notch on any motor.

The build was fantastic- I started fabrication in my shop the Thursday before the actual assembly at Bike Week. We painted it (base coat) the night before we left. So it was extreme for sure and we Kicked Ass as I see it. The National Breast Cancer Foundation is so proud and ready to start using it in promotions and set up a raffle/auction for October which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Well, thanks for letting me get that off my breast- excuse me I mean chest. SMILE!!

Thanks for being you, You Rock
All my love & respect
–Athena aka The Vagabond Chickie
Vagabond Chopper Co. & Chopper Chick Crew

25TH ANNIVERSARY SPORTSTER–This is my 25th Sportster I bought it new in Fargo, ND It has 6,177 miles on it and is still all original except for he sissy bar.

–Gary Miller
Cantonment, FL
lmiller004@panhandle.rr.com

THE PARTY THIS WEEKEND–This is a real Bar Hopper. The party’s on at Johnny Rotten’s every Sunday. Cool Bikes, Hot Babes.

Tinman John

ANNOUNCING THE FIRST COOL BACKREST PLATES FROM IRON SPIRIT–Ironspirit owner, Jim Van Landingham, enjoys riding his 2005 Harley Road King around Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties enjoying the sweeping back roads and generous compliments from other Harley riders. What are the other riders complimenting Jim on? The cool Skull, Spade and Iron Cross backrest plates his company manufactures.

“I’ve owned a number of bikes”, states Van Landingham, “and after purchasing my Road King, I spent the next couple of months searching the web, scouring the parts catalogs and making a ton of phone calls looking for a suitable replacement for the ugly factory triangle backrest mounting plate.

I thought that if I have to put the backrest on when my girlfriend rides with me, I didn’t want it to take away from the looks of the bike. There is nothing attractive about the factory plate. And as with most business ventures, the need, or in this case my desire for something that didn’t exist created the birth of Ironspirit.”

According to Van Landingham, “Ironspirit products are designed to customize your stock Harley Davidson touring motorcycle or “Bagger” as most riders refer to them that will set you apart from the crowd. These custom polished & chrome plated mounting plates, seen at the 2007 V-Twin Expo, are an easy direct bolt-on replacement for the stock triangle plate the factory provides with their pads for the detachable sissy bar upright. And they are totally made in the United States.

Ironspirit currently manufactures three designs, Skull, Spade and Iron Cross with more designs on the table, including several targeted toward woman. “We ride and are constantly asking for input from other riders. A few of our upcoming designs are those that have been requested over and over. More women are riding “Baggers” and we have several designs we will be releasing for that portion of the market”, stated Van Landingham.

Ironspirit produces backrest mounting plates for Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle backrests, saddlebag latches as well as apparel and may be contacted at 805.433.5033 or info@ironspirit www.ironspirit.com.

BOOZE FIGHTER MEMBER RUNS BIKERNET SPIRIT BELL–Thanks for the interview and the hospitality yesterday at the Bikernet Headquarters. Attached is a couple of photos of my show bike, the Wino Willie Tribute Bike. I put the official Bikernet.com spirit bell right on it! Hey, my new book (“American Biker”) is finished but I’m adding some sidebars to it before it goes to publication. Would you like to write a sidebar piece for it?

Basically, I’d like to get your ideas and thoughts as to what “the essence” of the American biker is. The length and focus would be totally up to you. Again, my thanks!

Bill Hayes
www.theoriginalwildones.com
www.BIKERTRUTH.com
www.BFMCNATL.com
http://www.myspace.com/givemebackmywigblues
www.givemebackmywig.com
www.oldschoolkenpo.com

I’ll do it Bill. Don’t know what I’m writing about, but never did.–Bandit

Win A Custom a $649.95 Thunder Saddle of Your Tattoo!–This is what you have been waiting for. For the next 6 months Metric Thunder will be giving away a custom Thunder Saddle each month. These saddles are the most exclusive saddles and most comfortable saddles every made. They are very cool because each saddle represents your tattoo.

The Tattoo Contest

BANDIT of Bikernet will pick the best looking tattoo of the month and we will make a custom Thunder Saddle with the Tattoo embossed on the saddle. Each saddle comes equipped with Saddlemen’s Saddle Gel. Saddle Gel makes an incredibly comfortable seat and allows you to stay on your motorcycle for longer periods of enjoyable riding.

How to Enter the Thunder Saddle Contest

Entering is easy. Just send an email to: tat@horsepowermarketing.com with your:
? Name
? Telephone number
? Picture of you and your tattoo
? Year and model of motorcycle

It’s just that easy. Send a picture of yourself sporting your favorite tattoo and you could be riding around with it on your motorcycle. It is your exclusive seat that is a show stopper and conversation piece wherever you stop.

For more details and rules clicking here.

HARLEY OWNERS GROUP MEMBERS WILL RENDEZVOUS IN ADIRONDACKS THIS SEPTEMBER–MILWAUKEE, Wis. (April 23, 2007) – Adirondack Park in New York will become the playground of hundreds of Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members as they ride hard and rest easy during Adirondack Rendezvous, a mind-clearing trek through the scenic landscape of upstate New York September 3-6, 2007.

The rally site, and gateway to the six-million acres of “forever wild” Adirondack Park, is Lake Placid. Although known around the world as the host for the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, it is soon to be known among H.O.G. members as the perfect place to unwind after exploring the maze of tree lined roads through the Adirondack Mountains.

Ride into the northern reaches of the park on a 115-mile journey to North End Harley-Davidson in Plattsburgh. Riding through Wilmington Notch, the road squeezes between the AuSable River and a 2,000-foot cliff. The twisty mountain road continues past Whiteface Mountain, displaying a spectacular natural skyline. Heading north from Keesville, ride along the shores of Lake Champlain and take in the surrounding Adirondack vistas. From Plattsburgh, the mountains meet the river as the road winds through the Alder Brook Mountains along the Saranac River back to Lake Placid.

The road heads west on the second day for a stop at Iron Block Harley-Davidson in Adams Center. Through the course of this 320-mile ride the road travels over four different scenic byways: the Adirondack Trail, the Central Adirondack Trail, the Black River Trail and the Olympic Trail, with landscapes as varied as the motorcycles traversing them. Historic, picturesque small towns along the route will entice riders to dismount and explore.

Past Lake Champlain and beneath the Adirondack Mountains, the Lakes to Locks Passage waits to sweep participants south to Fort Ann and McDermott’s Harley-Davidson. With steep granite outcroppings flanking fjord-like rivers, this land feels more like Norway than New York. Trace the AuSable Chasm through Elizabethtown and Port Henry before rejoining the Adirondack Trail in Glens Falls. The Adirondack Trail heads north to Blue Mountain Lake where the Adirondack Museum offers the opportunity to learn about the history of the area. Head back to Lake Placid via Tupper Lake and the Adirondack Trail, a gentle, winding road through the mountains.

Registration is open to all H.O.G. members beginning April 18. Event capacity is limited to 600 people. Cost is $175 plus $7 shipping and handling per person. To register for the H.O.G. Adirondack Rendezvous, members can visit www.members.hog.com or call 1-800-CLUBHOG.

LA CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW UPDATE–16th Annual 2007 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend July 14-15thNew! S&S Cycle World Record Dyno Horsepower Shootout and Engine Performance Seminars,

This year S&S Cycle begins its sponsorship and production of the Calendar Motorcycle Show’s exclusive World Championship Horsepower Dyno Shootout, making this a perfect partnership to showcase the S&S Cycle performance image. Along with running the S&S Cycle World Championship Horsepower Dyno Shootout exclusively with a Super Flow Dyno, S&S Cycle president Brett Smith will be be on hand with his staff and a product display to answer attendee’s engine and performance questions.

S&S Cycle will also be conducting V-Twin Performance Tuning Seminars both days at the Show in the Calendar Bike Builder Midway hosted by S&W President Brett Smith, marketing director Timm Fields and engineer Michael Read. If you want to improve the performance of your stock Harley or find out more about the hot new S&S ARB legal X-Wedge Engine this is your chance! Check the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show website for Calendar Bike Builder Seminar times.

http://www.FastDates.com/BIKESHOW.HTM .
http://www.SSCycle.com

BUDWEISER SIGNS ON AS 2007 PRESENTING SPONSOR OF KIDS & CHROME BENEFIT–Sturgis, S.D. (April, 2007) – Children’s Home Society and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame are excited to announce that Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser brand has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the third annual Kids & Chrome benefit, also sponsored by Bikernet.com. This is the second consecutive year that Budweiser has lent it support to this remarkable event.

Established to help children’s charities in the Black Hills, and preserve the history of motorcycling in Sturgis, this year’s Kids & Chrome fundraising event will take place during the 2007 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 8, at the Black Hills Convention Center near Sturgis in Spearfish, S.D. Tickets cost $177.50 and can be ordered by calling 605.490.3033.

“Budweiser is honored to support this years Kids & Chrome benefit,” said Tony Jones, senior director of community outreach for Anheuser-Busch, Inc. “These are incredible children who have who have already survived so much adversity. Giving them hope through the stability of a wholesome family life is a worthy goal that we should all work diligently to achieve.”

Participants will enjoy Budweiser beer, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a four-star dinner as they bid on a wide variety of silent auction items including high-end motorcycle components, vacation packages, one-of-a-kind autographed pieces and more. Performance Machines Ted Sands will wow the crowd one more time as the event emcee, and South Dakota Lt. Governor Dennis Daugaard will also be on hand to officially welcome the distinguished guests.

Anheuser-Busch has a long history of reaching out to the communities in which they do business. Over the past decade, the company and its charitable foundation have donated more than $360 million to charitable organizations across the country, including those that support education, health care, the arts, cultural enrichment, social services and environmental conservation.

“We are so pleased that Budweiser has generously signed on as the event’s presenting sponsor this year and continue to look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship with Anheuser-Busch,” said Pepper Massey, Kids & Chrome board member and Sturgis Motorcycle Museum director. “With the help of our 2007 sponsors we anticipate another successful year, enabling us to help some truly amazing kids have a better life, and offer an exciting educational experience to people interested in learning more about the history of motorcycles.”

This year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which takes place Aug. 6 through 12, enters its 67th year as the premier motorcycling event in the country.For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

–Pepper S. Massey
Executive Director, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
605.347.2001
999 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785
fax 605.720.0632
www.sturgismuseum.com

BIKERNET READER’S LOSS–Last night one of my best friends, Lane O’Donoghue, lost his Dad, Tim, incircumstances that I cannot understand?

The attached pic is one of fond memories from 1990 when I had just completedthe 1990 Melbourne Marathon (right) and then got on the piss with Tim and Lane.

Bye Tim!

–Ramon

BONNEVILLE ASSALT WEAPAN SUGGESTIONS FROM READER– Bandit, I’ve been reading about your LSR bike and I remember something from back in the 90’s that BMW did for a prototype bike. They had a fully enclosed clamshell design though, But they were saying there was 1/5 the drag on the bike compared to just bike and rider. That’s why the small cc bike can get to such high speeds.

As for as ground effects, I think you would have to get a lot of surface area very close to the ground, or force the air to be at a lower pressure like Ferrari uses to suck their cars to the ground with some kind of ducting. Just my own thoughts, hope it helps.

–Clint
stump99@centurytel.net

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Hey,

I just returned from a 24 hour blitz to Carson City, Nevada and back to Los Angeles, over 1000 miles and a three hour meeting with Ron Paugh, at Paughco, and Rick Krost from U.S. Choppers. Paughco is going to produce Rick’s boardtracker frame and various other components as the relationship grows.

I will have more news on this biz deal as we move forward. Some exciting shit coming. I crawled out of bed Wednesday morning at 3:30 a.m. and hit the road. I snuck back into bed the next morning at 4:30. I’m in a daze, but I discovered something about Ron and the Paughco clan. They moved 40 container loads of parts and equipment out of North Hollywood about 15 years ago and hauled ass to Mound House, Nevada, five miles from Carson City. I finally figured out why. There’s four whorehouses within two blocks of the massive Paughco headquarters. There’s the Bunny Ranch, The Star Lite, the Bunny and one more I missed.

Guess where we’re moving the Bikernet Headquarters? Let’s hit the news. Then I fill you in on this weekend:

LEGEND TOP 50 CUSTOM BIKE SHOW–Since 2004, the Legend Top 50 Custom Bike Show has been one of the biggest events of the Sturgis Rally and this year it’ll be bigger and better than ever! Located on Interstate 90 between Sturgis and Rapid City off Exit 46, Top 50 Rally Park will be hosting the event Thursday, August 9th. Each year the Legend Top 50 Custom Bike Show draws the best custom bike builders in the nation and showcases their sculpting abilities and creative talent. The most unique and innovative custom bikes and their builders are selected to be awarded large cash prizes, given major media coverage, and named one of the industries best.

This year the show has expanded to include several more classes of motorcycles including metric cruisers, sport bikes, and Harley Davidson baggers and softails. Those in the lowlife, hardlife, old school and open class will once again be competing to be the best of the best in their division as well.

One-off custom bikes aren’t the only thing the show features?. the day will be filled with music, give-a-ways, rods and roadsters and pinup girls. Dwayne Mayer as seen on TLC’s American Hot Rod will be on site along with several custom cars and a motorcycle created at Boyd Coddingon’s Garage. Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-off Winner Dave Perewitz will be doing a book signing on the property and the “Official Sturgis Bike” created by Eric Saber will be on display and Nine time X-game medalist Tommy “Tom Cat” Clowers and Jeff “Full Tilt” Tilton with the Red Bull TNT Freestyle Motocross show will be performing three shows throughout the day including maneuvers like the “superman”, “whip” and “stripper” in the 80-foot gap between two Red Bull freestyle ramps.

And what goes better with custom bikes and custom cars than hot women?! The Suicide Girls will be at the Top 50 Rally Park signing autographs and taking pictures all day long and if you don’t know who the Suicide girls are, just hop on their website to see the neo-retro pinup girls of today. Valerie Thompson, an All Harley Drag Racing Association racer will also be on the property signing autographs and taking pictures before speeding off to set more land speed records. You don’t want to miss your opportunity to see the finest collection of two and four-wheeled machinery and meet the best in the business in person, so join us Thursday August 9th at the Top 50 Rally Park from 10:00am to 7:00pm. You’ll only regret what you don’t do.

For more information go to www.Top50RallyPark.com. To sponsor the Legend Top 50 Custom Bike Show contact TynaBOWER AT TYNA@INDEPENDENTCYCLEINC.COM.

FOR TOP 50 VENDER INFO PULL UP WWW.TOP50RALLYPARK.COM AND CLICK ON THE SITELOCATION BUTTON

ENTER D&D’S SHARPEST SOFTAIL CONTEST HERE ON BIKERNET– WIN a new set of high-performance Fat Cat or Boarzilla performance exhaust pipes for your Harley-Davidson Softail. It’s easy? send us:

Name
Email
Picture of your bike
Telephone
Details on your bike
Why you need a performance pipe

Send entries to softail@horspowermarketing.com and we will post them on bikernet.com, DandDexhaust.com and have the community at bikernet.com vote for the ‘Sharpest Softail’ of Bikernet.

About Fat Cat & Boarzilla Details–

The 2 into 1 Fat Cat & Boarzilla Performance Pipes make up to 12 additional horses depending upon your configuration. The stylish upswept design provides the performance rider with extra ground clearance. Each pipe is hand fitted and installed with heat shields.

Each pipe is tuned for performance and sound. Not only do D&D pipes look good, you can feel the deep rumble that only a D&D equipped V-Twin can make.

To get a performance pipe for your Harley or custom V-Twin logon to www.danddexhaust.com .

ABOUT D&D Performance Exhaust

D&D uses the state of the art Super Flow Eddy Current Ram Air Dyno, Super Flow Flow Bench, and the first in the industry multi cylinder Lambda Fuel Air Ratio Sensors interfaced with the Dyno for real time meter and graph analysis.

To see how your bike will look and perform log on to the D&D Web site. www.danddexhaust.com/catalog. Each Harley model has a dyno chart and dyno video.

MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS BROUGHT TO NEARLY 1 MILLION PEOPLE BY HUPY AND ABRAHAM, S.C.– The social responsibility of lawyers is to reduce the number of accidents that occur and lessen their severity. As part of our mission statement to do well by doing good, this law firm is taking out a full page ad in the Sunday, April 22nd edition of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The ad for motorcycle awareness, which will reach nearly 1 million people, is contained in the attachment for your review in advance of publication.

Please pass this on to your friends, especially those that don’t ride. The purpose of this ad is to educate the non-riding public to watch out for motorcycles.

–Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo
HUPY and ABRAHAM, S.C.

FIRST H-D DEALERSHIP IN MOROCCO–As some of you may know I started this adventure of opening the first Harley-Davidson dealership inMorocco 13 months ago. Where my son his wifewhich is Moroccan and my granddaughter live.Now finally we are ready for our Grand Opening next month, which of course you are all invited.

Most of you probably don’t know to much about Morocco, as well as I didn’t a year ago.So here is what I have learned so far.

Some of the best roads and scenery for motorcycle riding. Great weather, very much the same as southern Calif. hundreds of miles of amazing coastal line, and they speak French and Arabic. One of the most popular riding areasfor the European motorcyclist.

The Harley dealers in France and Spain have manyHarley rides a year in Morocco.

–Bill Conner
San Diego Hamster.

KNOCKOUT MOTORCYCLE COMPANY HOST FULL SERVICE SHOP–Hey great job on the Snap-On story. Thanks you for the help. I also want to let everyone know that we are a full service shop as well. We still do oil changes and big motor kits as well as build cool bikes.

–Ralph Randolph Designs
480-279-1734 shop
480-2791743 fax
www.ralphrandolph.com

CLASSIC FRISCO CHOP FOR SALE–Hey bud- here’s that bike- I still have to wire it and put pipe clamps on- should be done by end of week. It has an S&S top end only big bore kit in it with cherry ’66 dual plug heads.

This thing supposedly runs like a raped ape. The engine/tranny have about 1000 miles on them- all fresh rebuild. Everything else is brand new. It has star hubs w/ hyd brake routed to handlebars for stopping on hills, push clutch and slap shift. 15″X4″ rear with 19″ front. New tires etc.

I went through it from a to z and it has new clutches etc, etc…. it’s a sweet little set-up.It’s a pretty true to form 70’s Oakland/Frisco style bike. Look closely at what’s goin on and you’ll see what I mean.

Anyway, it carries CA ’55 paperwork and will make someone a nice super reliable ride. The cases and tranny are suuuuper cherry and unaltered. And yes, the derby covers come with it.

I want $11.5 for it. It has a cherry NOS sporty tank, so I left the decals instead of painting. But you could take over and paint for new owner to make it super duper Hapoonistic…

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

WHILE IN MONTANA VISIT ROADKILL GRILL–523 Cherry StreetOnly 3 blocks from the Rally~~~~ Next door to Messina Liquor in Helena.

GREAT FOOD ~ GREAT PRICESCOME BY AND SEE OUR FULL MENU

Breakfast everyday
Bacon or Sausage Egg & Cheese only 1.59
FREE COFFEE—- ALL DAY & NIGHT
Philly Cheesesteak only 3.99 Best Deal in Town
Italian Sausage ~ Polish Sausage ~ Delta Dogs
Smokey Joes, you can t leave Helena without having a
Smokey Joe.
Vegetarian Items also available

BYOB
Build your own Burger
Over 30 Condiments available, the ultimate have it your way
BBQ Sandwiches
BBQ Nachos
Full Fountain Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Lemonades, LimeadesTry our Pina Colada Limeade or our Margarita LimeadeJust add the additive of your choice

WE SMOKE OUR OWN MEATS. Ask the other food vendors if they do.Reserved bike parking ~ Outdoor seating

Sarah King Fund Raiser15 year old needing a liver transplant because of rare blood diseaseCome by and DONATE

Don’t be fooled by others using the same nameIn Helena there is only one Roadkill Grill

LIFESTYLE CYCLESPRE-OWNED DYNA DAYS!– LifeStyle Cycles has a HUGE selection of Pre-Owned Harley Dyna’s in stock and ready for you to take home. Come in today and check them out! Come into LifeStyle Cycle or call us today at (714) 490-0155!At these prices, these bikes won’t last long!

2000 HARLEY DYNA WIDE GLIDEOnly $14,995.00

RED SKELTON-HOW DID HE KNOW??????– Very important that you listen to the very end!! Take a moment and listen to it (from 1969). How would he have known that this is what is happening? Click on the link , and turn your sound on. http://patriotfiles.org/Pledge.htm

FOR THE FEW WHO DON’T KNOW: Red Skelton was a movie star and comedian on television back in the 1950s. He created a number of characters, and his show was watched by millions. He did this on his show one evening–back when shows were live

He was born 7/18/1913
He died 9/17/1997

PETER DIORO DESIGNS– Here’s a page of my new 20 page catalog booklet I’m preparing for my next big summer show in Las Vegas 2007, along with some cool promo shopping bags I’ll send you more pages of the catalog per week with new cool stuff.

–Peter Oropeza

HARLEY-DAVIDSON CEO JIM ZIEMER APPOINTED TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADVISORY BOARD BY PRESIDENT BUSH–Jim Ziemer, president and chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc., has been appointed to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN) by President George W. Bush.

“I’m deeply honored to be appointed by President Bush to this Committee,” said Jim. “I look forward to the opportunities to share our Company’s perspectives on international trade matters, particularly as Harley-Davidson looks to grow our international presence.”The ACTPN, established in 1974, is the President’s premier private-sector advisory panel on international trade and members play a critical role in providing advice to the President and the United States Trade Representative on matters related to international trade. Membership on this committee includes CEOs of large and small businesses, public policy makers, and leaders of major trade associations.The ACTPN, whose members volunteer their time as a public service, meets two to three times per year in Washington, D.C.

“INSIDE PASS: THE ULTIMATE TRACK DAY” STARTS STRONG–Buell Motorcycle Company announced new “Inside Pass” track day program that opens premium race tracks around the U.S. to riders of all brands and gives them the opportunity to test ride the latest Buell models on-track during the event.

The first event was held at Barber Motorsports on March 31, 2007. Out of the 85 riders that registered to participate in the event, 25 percent of participants had never attended a track day event before. Buell Motorcycle Company also gave a total of 126 demo rides that day.

If you are interested in attending Inside Pass and taking a demo ride of a Buell motorcycle, please check out the remaining schedule of events below or buell.com for more information.

May 2, 2007 Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, Utah
June 7, 2007 Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
August 15, 2007 Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, Ill.
September 6, 2007 Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, Utah
September 12, 2007 Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Va.
September 27, 2007 Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa.
October 4, 2007 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Mansfield, Ohio
October 9, 2007 Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
October 17, 2007 Streets of Willow Springs, Rosamond, Calif.
October 23, 2007 MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, Texas
November 17, 2007* Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif.

*Date subject to change

TEXAS HOMEBUILT SOFTAIL–Here’s the pics of my new bike. It’s simply a Softtail with some minor changes. It’s simple by today’s standards. It came out sharper than intended. I actually wanted it to look kinda ratty. After the dust settles I’ll keep dickin around with it. I plan on doing another but I’m not sure what to do yet.

Keep the shiny side up.

–Ken Nelson

Don’t Miss the rest of the news. Here’s the action just for page two:BIKERNET NEWS SPECIAL REPORTS–BUDWEISER SPONSORS KIDS & CHROME, LA CALENDAR SHOW UPDATE, METRIC THUNDER TATTOO CONTEST, BACKRESTS FROM IRON SPIRIT, OPEN LETTER FROM THE VAGABOND CHICKIE- ATHENA, READERS SUGGESTION FOR THE ASSALT WEAPAN.

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Funny sounding title ain’t it. The story actually should intrigue the adventurer in all of us. Sharon Wynn has raised a family to include children, grand children, and even a great grandchild. She has helped mold the young minds of children for over 30 years, as a part of Texas’s educational system. You could say Sharon led a rich and full life worthy of taking time off to sit back and relax, but that’s not her plan.

You see, Sharon was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2002. Being a two-time survivor of cancer forged a steely resolve in this lady, She stands up and wants to fight when others lie down and die.

She devised a plan to embark on a journey across America. She plans on traveling 10,000 miles in 1000 days with the sole mission of raising money to assist in finding a cure for these horrible diseases, cancer and congestive heart failure. This trip would be quite the accomplishment no matter the mode of travel, but Sharon plans on making the trip on a Harley-Davidson. What better way to see the states, I say?

We here at Bikernet salute Sharon and want to help her on her journey. Part of her plan is to gain 100,000 names and pledges for support of her cause. Just check the list of cities and dates to see if the traveling grandma will be coming to a town near you. We at Bikernet will publish updates on her travels and be able to post news of her journey right here on Bikernet.

1.Austin, Texas Sat. 5/12
2.San Antonio, Texas Sun. 5/13
3.Fredericksburg, Texas Mon. 5/14
4.San Angelo, TexasTues. 5/15
5.La Mesa, TexasWed. 5/16
6.Hobbs, NMThurs. 5/17
7.Roswell, NMFri. 5/18
8.Albuquerque, NMSat. 5/19
9.Gallup, NMSun. 5/20
10.Flagstaff, AZMon. 5/21
11. Grand Canyon, AZTues. 5/22
12.Kingman, AZWed. 5/23
13.Las Vegas, NVThurs. 5/24
14.Barstow, CAFri. 5/25
15.Los Angeles, CASat. 5/26
16.Anaheim, CASun. 5/27
17.Santa Ana, CAMon. 5/28 18. Tehachapi, CATues. 5/29
19.Bakersfield, CAWed. 5/30
20.Fresno, CAThurs. 5/31
21.San Jose, CAFri. 6/1
22.San Francisco, CASat. 6/2
23.Sacramento, CA.Sun. 6/3
24.Redding, CA.Mon. 6/4
25.Medford, ORTues. 6/5
26.Eugene, ORWed. 6/6
27.Portland, ORThurs. 6/7
28.Olympia, WAFri. 6/8
29.Mt. VernonSat. 6/9
30.Victoria Island, B.C. Sun. 6/10
31. BellinghamMon. 6/11
32.SeattleTues. 6/12
33.Ellensburg, WAWed. 6/13
34.Spokane, WAThurs. 6/14
35. Kalispell, MTFri. 6/15
36.Shelby, MTSat. 6/16
37.Helena, MTSun. 6/17
38.Livingston, MTMon. 6/18
39.Billings, MTTues. 6/19
40.Miles City, MTWed. 6/20
41. Dickinson, ND Thurs. 6/21
42.Bismarck, NDFri. 6/22
43.Fargo, NDSat. 6/23
44.Saint Cloud, MNSun. 6/24
45.Saint Paul, MNMon. 6/25
46.Wausau, Wisc.Tues. 6/26
47.Green Bay, Wisc.Wed. 6/27
48.Madison, Wisc.Thurs. 6/28
49.Milwaukee, Wisc.Fri. 6/29
50.Chicago, IL.Sat. 6/30
51.South Bend, INSun. 7/1
52.Lansing, MI Mon. 7/2
53.Detroit, MITues. 7/3
54.Cleveland, OHWed.7/4
55.Pittsburg, PaThurs. 7/5
56.Harrisburg, Pa.Fri. 7/6
57.Philadelphia, PaSat. 7/7
58.Binghamton, NYSun. 7/8
59.Albany, NYMon. 7/9
60.Woodstock, VTTues. 7/10
61.Concord, NHWed. 7/11
62.Portland, MaineThurs. 7/12
63.Boston, Mass.Fri. 7/13
64.Mystic Seaport, CONN.Sat. 7/14
65.Hartford, CONN.Sun. 7/15
66. New York CityMon. 7/16
67.(NYC area)Tues. 7/17
68.Trenton, NJWed. 7/18
69.Wilmington, Del.Thurs. 7/19
70. Baltimore, MD Fri. 7/20
71.Annapolis, MDSat. 7/21
72.Arlington, VASun. 7/22
73.Richmond, VAMon. 7/23
74.Jamestown, VATues. 7/24
75.Raleigh, NCWed. 7/25
76.Havelock, NCThurs. 7/
77. Jacksonville, NCFri. 7/27
78. Monroe, NCSat. 7/28
79. Charlotte, NCSun. 7/29
80.Atlanta, GAMon. 7/30
81.Macon, GATues. 7/31
82.Jacksonville, FLWed. 8/1
83.Cape Canaveral, FLThurs. 8/2
84. Kissimmee, FL Fri. 8/3
85. Orlando, FL Sat. 8/4
86.Gainesville, FLSun. 8/5
87.Tallahassee, FLMon. 8/6
88.Montgomery, ALTues. 8/7
89.Selma, ALWed. 8/8
90. Birmingham, ALThurs. 8/9
91.Nashville, TNFri. 8/10
92. Memphis, TNSat. 8/11
93.Jackson, Miss.Sun. 8/12
94.New Orleans, LAMon. 8/13
95.Baton Rouge, LATues. 8/14
96.Lake Charles, LAWed. 8/15
97.Houston, TXThurs. 8/16
98.Katy, TXFri. 8/17
99. DallasSat. 8/18
100. Ft. Worth, TexasSun. 8/19

Whew! I’m tired just looking at her trip. Anyways, we want to wish her the best of luck! You got to love a woman who refuses to quit even in the most discouraging times. Some of us should take a lesson from Sharon when we are complaining about gas prices and other trivialities every day. Maybe we should count our blessings. So join us here at Bikernet, and give Sharon your support as she travels this country of ours during the final leg of what has been a very busy life shaping our leaders of tomorrow!

You can check on Sharon at www.cruisin4cures.com.

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KRISTINE MUELLER SPONSORS CHOP AND GRIND RACING–No one can help a Bonneville Racing Team come together like Kristine. She made Bob Ts leather come to life with the classic Chop N Grind logo hand painted in lasting durable colors.

FREE MESSENGER BAG WITH ALL BUELL MOTORCYCLE DEMO RIDES–Starting April 15, Buell Motorcycle Company is giving away a free Messenger Bag to anyone who takes a demo ride on a Buell motorcycle. The nylon bag is embossed with a Buell “Own the Corners” logo and features numerous pockets for cell phones, laptops and more. The giveaway ends June 30 and is only offered at participating dealerships.

Winning Thunder Saddles for November, December & January

Paul Sedley, Don Kralis and Terry Weitzel received their custom made, leather and Tattoo stitched saddles… Congratulations gentlemen, each of you now own a one-of-a-kind saddle to go along with those great looking tats!

Win A Custom a $649.95 Thunder Saddle of Your Tattoo!

T Metric Thunder is giving away a custom Thunder Saddle each month. These saddles are the most exclusive saddles and most comfortable saddles every made. They are very cool because each saddle represents your tattoo.

The Tattoo Contest

BANDIT of Bikernet will pick the best looking tattoo of the month and we will make a custom Thunder Saddle with the Tattoo embossed on the saddle. Each saddle comes equipped with Saddlemen’s Saddle Gel. Saddle Gel makes an incredibly comfortable seat and allows you to stay on your motorcycle for longer periods of enjoyable riding.

How to Enter the Thunder Saddle Contest

Entering is easy. Just send an email to: tat@horsepowermarketing.com with your:

o Name
o Telephone number
o Picture of you and your tattoo
o Year and model of motorcycle

It’s just that easy. Send a picture of yourself sporting your favorite tattoo and you could be riding around with it on your motorcycle. It is your exclusive seat that is a show stopper and conversation piece wherever you stop.

For more details and rules click here. See the latest tattoo entries by clicking here.

SCOTT JACOBS’ MOST RECENT HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAINTING– Here is the excerpt from the owner of the 1908 Harley, John Parham, who was kind enough to allow Scott access to this incredible ALL ORIGINAL bike to memorialize on canvas.

Ron:

It’s original paint unrestored. It runs and was originally owned by a man from the Galesburg, IL area. It was on display in Walters Brothers H-D Dealership in Peoria for many years.

The bike was painted over and we stripped the paint off to find this original paint underneath. It is one of the best examples of an original paint 1908 Harley in the world. It is on display at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, IA. I have owned it for around four years. It is one of the most prized motorcycles I have in my collection right next to my 1912 original paint Henderson 4-cylinder bike.

The bike was dissembled and gone through by Dave Ohrt from Clinton, IA. The bike had been over painted with a dead chicken (paint brush). So we were actually very lucky there was as much original paint underneath the repaint as there was.

The bike will be also be featured in American Iron magazine in the next couple of months.

Best regards,

–John W. Parham

MEDIUM: Canvas Giclee print
DIMENSIONS: 22 x 33 unframed or 30 x 41 overall framed
EDITION SIZE: 100
PRICING: Retail: $1550 unframed or $1850 framed (frame designed by Sharon Jacobs)

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

BOTH ROTARY BIKES PICTURED TOGETHER–Check ’em out. Jesse James built two that I know of, and here’s another configuration fromFrank Wirtz ofQuatra Associates,Corrales, NM,505-296-6781.

MORE CULTURE FROM BIKERNET.COM–Bikernet contributing artist. Chris Kallas. is being featured in the current (June), issue, of Bike Works magazine. Starting on page 84, five pages and twelve photos are devoted to his life and art.

Chris is also our official 5-Ball Racing Team artist. Plus, this concept drawing is coming to life through an actual motorcycle that will be featured on Bikernet in the near future.

That?s not all. We sell limited addition Chris Kallas, signed art on Bikernet in the Gulch at the bottom of every page.

NEED A PLASMA CUTTER QUICK–We?re beginning the Bonneville Bike sheet metal operation tomorrow at the Bikernet Headquarters. I need to interview Ralph Randolf of Knockout Customs for his Snap-On bike feature (see the home page). It looks like Bikernet is working with Jesse Jurrens of Legends and Independent and their Sturgis Rally Park location as a sponsor. We need to wrap up the contract tomorrow morning, then it?s off to the sheet metal shops.

Next week we?ll launch a bike feature from Avon and two Girls of Bikernet features. The girl you see here is part of the mix, from RFR in Texas and there?s a knockout from Andreas in Europe. Oh, I?ll try to launch an Australian story, a Bonneville Assalt weapan update and maybe the Kristine Tech from Chop N Grind team. There?s more, but my brain is fried. Let?s ride.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit