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Read More March 08, 2007 Part 1
By Bandit |
Hey,
While the industry parties in Daytona, we’ll scramble with the news and bring you reports from the front. Joey Jelf from Custom Chrome is on his way to the Bikernet headquarters with Kraft Tech Sheet metal and a tank we can carve on for the Assalt Weapan.
It’s been a mellow week here while we receive reports from the East coast. We have daily Bike Week Updates from 2wheelers, S&S and Rogue. Let’s hit the news, then I’ll tell you what’s is store for Bikernet Readers next week:
SAXON APPROVED FOR EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION–This just in. Saxon is about to become the only American Manufacturer aside from Harley-Davidson to be approved for distribution in Europe.
Bikernet is about to road test the new 2007 Warlord and the Sceptre Hot Rod is being published in the HORSE then on Bikernet. Hang on for those reports. Right now you can read about the Saxon Assembly line procedure on Bikernet. It’s interesting and opens the door to their quality efforts. In fact you might want to print out their inspection sheets for any bike build.
MR. D&D TAKING EXHAUST QUESTIONS WEEKLY–Mr. D&D is taking all questions. Send your performance exhaust question to Mr. D&D at MRF WORKING DAILY TO SUPPORT STATE RIGHTS EFFORTS–The MRF lobbied in DC the past few weeks with the following State Motorcycle Rights Organizations: ABATE of NY, ABATE of MN, ABATE of WI, ABATE of MI, NMRO of New Mexico, ABATE of IL, ABATE of MD. I can write this up more formally if you prefer for next week and include it with the HIPAA update as many of us were there to lobby that introduced legislation. Next week I’ll have an update on how many Congress critters signed on to sponsor the HIPAA legislation and more details about the process as well as a quick hit on NHTSA’s 2007 Agenda from a meeting I just attended. By the way, thanks for all you do in the rights world, I know “if wishes were horses all beggars would ride.” But I sure wish more people of influence really understood what is at stake here –Kirk Willard NEW 21-INCH METZELER USE IN EUROPE–Andreas Bergerforth, headhoncho of Germany’s top-custom-garage “Thunderbike” used the all new 21-rear-tire in his latest bobber, the “Quicksilver”. Mabe you’re interested in this. The rim is built by Thunderbike themselves, as well as the most of the rest. Paint comes from Ingo Kruse, Germany links: –Wikinger (Viking) ATTENTION ALL RIDERS: PLEASE remember that the issue here is not the UTILITY OF HELMETS. Theissue is the FUTILITY OF HELMET LAWS–From Larry Schutt, State Coordinator ABATE of Nebraska to ALL MotorcyclistsNationwide:ABATE of Nebraska is asking for your help again [to support LB 253…http://uniweb.legislature.ne.gov/Apps/BillFinder/finder.php?page=view_doc&Do…. a bill that would no longer require certain motorcyclists who are 21 orolder to wear a protective helmet.] We are asking that ALL motorcyclists who care about freedom of choice foradults, contact the Speaker of the House. Below is what we need sent -nothing more – nothing less. No emails sent after 12:00 noon 3-12-2007. SEND TO: mflood@leg.ne.gov –Larry Schutt Post replies and comments here: http://pub42.bravenet.com/forum/3562429698/fetch/790828/ BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–Ya know the usual in Daytona, celebs, hotties and cool paint. Look for me at the Ironhorse. Ride Hard, INTERSTATE TRAILERS MOTORCYCLE MADNESS GIVEAWAY 2007– Interstate Trailers out did themselves with the 2007 Madness Giveaway Trailer. Every year Horse Power Promotions gives an enclosed bike trailer to someone that registers for the weekend package at the Motorcycle Madness Show in Santa Maria, CA on May 18th -20th 2007. This year Interstate Trailers has built the nicest trailer so far. The two axle beauty is fully lined and has the complete deluxe package. The trailer will be given away to one of the weekend package partipents on Sunday May 20th 2007. The weekend package also includes ride in admissions for all weekend including a passenger, event t-shirt, event pin, free tent camping, Meguiars detail kit plus other goodies (value $100.00) for only $65.00. Sign up now and you could be looking for someone to tow this trailer home for you. www.horsepowerpromotions.com BIKERNET MEDICAL INVESTIGATION–The pharmacist walked into the store to find a guyleaning heavily against a wall. He asked the blondeclerk, “What’s with that guy over there by the wall?” The blonde clerk responded: “Well, he came in herethis morning to get something for his cough. Icouldn’t find the cough syrup, so I gave him anentire bottle of laxative.” The pharmacist yelled: “You idiot! You can’t treat acough with a laxative!” The blonde clerk responded,”Of course you can! Look at him, he’s afraid tocough.” –from James Schnarr NEW CERAMIC EXHAUST COATINGS– Just thought I would send you a couple of photos of some new stuff that we are doing here at RS Performance Coatings. The first one is a 2006 Dyna Super Glide with a Bassini 2 into 1 coated with our new ceramic Titanium Blue. This color has a rating of 1600+ degrees and looks bitchin. The other pics are of Hacker Pipes new Rippers for Victory motorcycles. These are coated with our Satin Silver ceramic and then coated with our colored ceramic. As you can see we can do flames, but we can also do company logos, bike names, and other styles of graphics to. If anyone wants a price quote or has any questions feel free to call me (Bob Simpson) at (650) 678-9216 — Bob Simpson THE BIKERNET LIVING WILL TECH TIP–While I was watching football this weekend, my wife and I got into aconversation about life and death, and the need for living wills. During the course of the conversation I told her that I never wanted toexist in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and taking fluidsfrom a bottle. She got up, unplugged the TV and threw out all my beer. –from Chris T. DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2WHEELERS BIKE WEEK DEAL–Product of the week from Daytona Bike Week. The weather is here and everyone is beautiful in Rocky Mountain Biker Leather goods from 2wheelers. These hand made American products are a nice addition to an already beautiful woman. Can’t miss the 2Wheelers store on Main street. Hope I am not too late for Thurs news. Had to wait for the right gal. The rumor is out that Jay bought the building..oh no. A guy that reads your site every week came in and said he read it on your site. Says your site is a bible to the Europe market…Well weather is good and we are giving it our best. –Donna STEALTH SHOP REPORT FROM CHARLOTTE–It is spring like here in Charlotte. The temps have been in the 60’s! The bikes are back on the road again! Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we are starting another project bike. A rigid framed, springer front end, Evo based bike with high bars. We have the roller together and are waiting on the engine and tranny. Bikes are starting to roll in for spring service. We had a kid come with a 1980 Sporty and told us could not get his chain to adjust. We walked out to take a look and the chain was full of tight spots which made it impossible to adjust. We told him he needed a new chain and he said a shop had told him the chain was supposed to have tight spots? Well that is a new one on me! We put a new chain on and got him on his way. Man it seems I have a list a mile long of things I want to do but the time seems to be impossible to find. Next week with the time change I am going to make time to clean all of bikes and give them a good waxing. Then we have about 2 tons of leaves to get out of our yard at home. “THE MEANEST” is a slave driver at home! Speaking of “THE MEANEST,” she is in Milwaukee today as part of some new focus group H-D has! What do they focus on? I have not been told! Maybe that is a good thing? Spring is real close to exploding and with that comes rides. Rides to the local bike nights. There are a couple of new ones this year. Like we needed another one? Oh well it something to do and it will feel good to ride to a couple of them and anyway they are always good for a couple of laughs. The poker runs start up this month. The 8th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” is Sunday July 22nd. It starts right here at SBW and ends at Lone Star Steak House in Monroe. Hey, we need awards for the bike show. They are made out of old bike parts. Hey Mr. Bandit, Do you think you can knock out the best of Show award again this year? If anyone is interested in making awarda, you can give me a call at STEALTH BIKE WORKS 704-882-0889. Well that wraps it up for this week! WATCH OUT FOR EASTSIDE CHOPPERS–I paid in full for a Springer front end from www.eastsidechopshop.com and never received it and they do not answer their phone and will not respond to my emails or voice messages. Just a warning for any other bikers out there, these guys are crooks and I am out my money with nothing at all sent to me! Watch out for these guys! –Brent Bartels THE PASSING OF MACK MCNALLY–Mack McNally, former Research & Development manager of Zipper?s Performance Products, passed away on March 1st 2007 due to pancreatic cancer. He was 58 years old. Mack’s career in the motorcycle industry was multi-faceted. In the ’90s he owned and operated a successful pro-stock team competing in national events throughout the country. Mack McNally’s love of competition fueled his desire for product development. In the Mid 90s he joined his racing friends at Zipper?s Performance to help develop an aftermarket fuel injection system. This system is now known as the successful ThunderMax. Mack played a key role in development with the team at Thunder-Heart Performance, where he has worked since retiring from Zipper?s Performance Products in 2005. Mack was well known and loved by many in the motorcycle industry. He will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Cathy Hinkle McNally, his mother Florence K. McNally, brothers in-law Gene and Bob Hinkle. God Speed Mack DUTCH JUDGES REFUSE TO BAN HELLS ANGELES– THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) –A chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang in the Netherlands is not a criminal organization, Dutch judges ruled Tuesday, rejecting prosecutors’ attempts to have the group outlawed. The decision is a major setback for efforts by the public prosecutor’s office to have Hells Angels clubs banned nationwide amid allegations they are heavily involved in organized crime. The Harlingen Hell’s Angels chapter was the first prosecutors tried to have outlawed. “Based on the fact that weapons and soft drugs were found at the club house in Harlingen, it is apparent that the Harlingen chapter is involved in crime,” judges in the northern city of Leeuwarden wrote in their judgment. “But the group has not been prosecuted for those offenses and prosecutors have not indicated they are planning a case.” The judges said there was insufficient evidence to suggest that the biker gang “threatens public order to the extent it should be banned.” “This is the right result,” said Harlingen Hells Angel member Dirk van der Zee. “It is not the case that we are all criminals. Prosecutors are trying to tar us all with the same brush.” The Harlingen chapter’s club house was raided in 2005 as part of a large scale investigation into allegations of extortion, intimidation, weapons and drugs trafficking. That investigation followed the murder of three members of the gang in 2004, allegedly by fellow bikers. A spokeswoman said prosecutors would appeal the ruling. –Scooter L JESSE ROOKE COLLABORATES WITH SWIFT MOTORCYCLES–JESSE ROOKE has joined forces with Swift Motorcycles to release a limited run of production bikes. The bike, called the Scrambler, was debuted on the Swift display at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. Production of the new model will be limited to 100 individually numbered and signed bikes, each with the customer’s choice of paint from the options listed. The Scrambler, which was designed by Rooke and will be built by Swift, is a Bobber inspired hardtail which features a genuine H-D 80ci Evo engine and drivetrain. Build highlights include: Performance Machine brakes and wheels, Jesse Rooke Customs front end, RWD sheet metal, FMF slip-on titanium exhaust and Dunlop E3 tires. The bike is street legal in all fifty states and comes with a one-year warranty. –JESSE ROOKE CUSTOMS SWIFT MOTORCYCLE CO. BIKERNET MOVES THURSDAY NEWS TO THE CANTINA–Put the Thursday news in the Cantina and make ’em pay! Hell yes you deserve it. This old broke dick Panhead rider found Bikernet just two months ago and I paid the $10 in a heartbeat. What does $10 buy anyway? If they can’t see that the material you are posting is worth much more; they are on the wrong website. Could it possibly be the “well to do ” folks who will snivel about having to pay? I have a tech tip that may help them. See attached photo taken Jan. 3rd, 2007 in Nebraska. Nice day, no snow, around 38 degrees. So I ride. Note the $2 bandana around my neck. Not a fashion statement, this actually goes over face to cut the wind–OH SHIT, WAIT I could have spent at least $20 or more for a FASHIONABLE face mask with a skull on it! Back to reality, remembering my motto is FUNCTION BEFORE FASHION. Sooo if you apply my low budget philosophy, take the money you save, buy a six-pack, sit down and subscribe to the cantina! Enjoy. Down the road, –Shortcut Last Sunday we announced, in the Sunday News, that we were researching moving the Thursday News to the Cantina. Cantina membership is now a measly $14.95 a year for Bikernet Premium content. That works out to be .28 cents a week, if only for the news. Hard to take. With this support we can bring you additional info, statistics, profiles and the story back stage from major events. Damnit, we appreciate your support and we’ll pay you back with the best content and news on the planet –Bandit Continued On Page 2
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March 01, 2007 Part 4
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 4
TCB – THE COOLEST AUSTRALIAN MAG–Hi Guys, A buddy of mine, Matt Black has put together his 3rd issue of a cool and classy coffee table mag for bikers/ hot rodders. Sticking with the roots of ‘Old School’ with great shots of Bikes, Hot Rods and spunky gals. It’s great to see an independent guy have a go. Check out his website . www.tcbmagazine.com.au
WHERE YA GONNA BE DURING DAYTONA?
Organization : Smiley’s Tap
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
Description : World Famous $7 BBQ Buffet, music, outside beer garden, vendors, awesome food & nightly bon fires – 1161 N. US1, Ormond Beach
Organization : Riverfront Park
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
Time : 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Description : Major manufacturers motorcycle display, food court, live entertainment, Official merchandise & Official Welcome Center – Across from Daytona Harley-Davidson
Organization : Abate of Florida, Inc. Organization : Arlen Ness Custom Motorcycles Organization : Broken Spoke Saloon Organization : Carl’s Speed Shop Organization : Iron Horse Saloon Organization : Bikers for First Amendment Rights Organization : Destination Daytona Organization : Harley-Davidson Organization : Billy Lane’s Breakfast Group Organization : Cabbage Patch Organization : Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum –from Rogue 2007 FAT BOY GRAND PRIZE for ?Wild Hogs? contest–With the release of the movie ?Wild Hogs? on March 2, Harley-Davidson, in conjunction with Disney and Touchstone Pictures, will be giving away a 2007 FLSTF Fat Boy through the Wild Hogs Text2Win Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes started February 19 and will end April 15. To enter the Wild Hogs Text2Win Sweepstakes via SMS Text Messaging, send the keyword, ?HOGS? to the SMS short code 49788. Additional means of entry and detailed rules are also available at HELMET HOG, HELMET BUNGEES– Ride Hard, Ride Free, Carry A Spare Helmet. Riding season is rapidly approaching and to get in gear, we are offering FREE SHIPPING on all of our Helmet-Bungees through April. Helmet-Hog?s are the best way to carry a spare half dome style helmet- whether you are picking someone up and need to carry a spare, or traveling the country and need a place to stash your helmet to ride IN THE WIND, Helmet-Hog Helmet-Bungees are the hot ticket. It?s like adding a ?pocket? to your bike to stash your gloves, jacket and about anything else. ?Works like a bungee, fits like a bra!? Available in 6 different colors and prints, also custom logos are available. www.helmet-hog.com AT LAST RELIGIOUS TRUTHS– In these serious times of this world, it is important for all of us of all faiths to recognize these Four Deep Religious Truths…………… 1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God’s chosen people. 2. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah. 3. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian World. 4. Baptists do not recognize each other at Hooters POLICE WON?T STOP BOOBS ON BIKES–New Zealand – Police in Christchurch say they won’t be taking any action against a planned parade of topless women on motorbikes because it is a moral issue, not a criminal one. The Boobs on Bikes parade is scheduled for the Christchurch city centre this Friday to publicise a sex industry expo. Police say they have received a number of calls from upset residents about the parade, but can’t intervene unless a crime is committed. Last year, Auckland City Council attempted to stop a similar parade going ahead there but were unable to cite a legal reason to justify a ban –from Rogue NEWEST VERSION OF KIL SWITCH–We are proud to introduce the newest version of our KIL Switch. This Black Wrinkle Powder Coat KIL Switch is in my opinion the coolest KIL Switch yet. Also we just donated a polished KIL Motor Mount to Kevin Baas and the kids at Kennedy High School. The KIL Motor Mount will be completely disassembled and I will be giving a “hands on” class on soldering and wiring. (Thanks teach) The kids will be wiring, soldering and testing the KIL Switch themselves. We hope to see you and your Biker Net readers at the Donnie Smith Bike Show at the end of March. –Art Dunnier SLEAZEROXX FEATURES JOHN COVINGTON BAND–I hope to see you at the show this Friday the 2nd at the LAST EXIT, in Tempe. New Pulverizing interview here: I hope to see you at the show this Friday the 2nd at the LAST EXIT, in Tempe. –John NEVADA RIDERS FIGHT FOR HELMET LAW FREEDOM–Thanks to the hard work of the allied ABATE and BOLT of Nevada troops on thethe ground, coupled with the email air support provided by concernedmotorcyclists like YOU nationwide, Nevada Senate Bill SB49…http://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/reports/history.cfm?ID=120…which “removes the requirement that drivers and passengers on certainmotorcycles wear protective headgear”, is still alive and in the hands ofthe Nevada Senate Transportation Committee:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/committees/S_Committees/TRN.cfm Dennis Nolan – Chair As BOLT’s Jackie Suthers notes below, “Washington, Lee and Amodei are withus, we just need one more…we are still working diligently to sway Carltonand or Woodhouse.” SO LET’S HELP THEM SWAY CARLTON AND WOODHOUSE! We are asking that you please take a few minutes to contact Senators Carltonand Woodhouse and urge them to support SB49. Here are their emailaddresses: And please be sure to copy (cc:) the rest of the committee: After you email them, please call and fax their offices as well. You willfind their telephone and fax numbers here:https://www.leg.state.nv.us/74th/Legislators/Senators/slist.cfm –Bruce Arnold HARLEY-DAVIDSON UPDATES GUIDANCE AS RESULT OF STRIKE– Milwaukee, Wis., February 27, 2007. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that it is updating guidance for motorcycle shipments for the first quarter of 2007 and financial guidance for the full year. Guidance is being revised to reflect the impact of a three week strike that concluded Thursday, February 22, 2007, at the Company?s manufacturing facility in York, Pa. Full production at the Pennsylvania and Wisconsin plants is expected to resume over the next week. In all, the strike will result in a loss of approximately one month?s production. ?While we are pleased to have reached an agreement with our unionized employees in York, a disruption of this magnitude has a significant impact on our business, as well as our suppliers, dealers, employees and our retail customers,? said Tom Bergmann, Chief Financial Officer. ?Although the recovery process has begun, the immediate impact will be a reduction in our first quarter Harley-Davidson motorcycle shipments from our previous guidance of 82,000 – 84,000 units, to revised guidance of 64,000 – 66,000 units. We expect to make up approximately 4,000 ? 5,000 of these motorcycles during the remainder of the year resulting in full year shipment plans for approximately 14,000 fewer motorcycles than we originally planned. This decision was made after carefully evaluating our production constraints, supply chain issues, cost implications, timing of shipments to dealers, and the delayed start of 2008 model year production caused by the strike,? said Bergmann. For the full year 2007, Harley-Davidson now expects moderate revenue growth, lower margins, and earnings per share (EPS) growth in the range of 4 ? 6 percent compared to 2006. The Company expects its EPS growth rate to return to 11 ? 17 percent in 2008 and 2009. REPORT FROM BANDIT?S CANTINA CASINO–A frantic guy runs out of a Bandit?s Cantina Casino and says to a stranger, “Buddy, please, can you loan me a hundred bucks? My wife had a terrible accident and I need to get her tothe hospital.” The stranger says, “If you so desperately need a hundred dollars, what are you doing in a casino”? The guy replies, “Oh, I’ve got my gambling money.” –from Rev CarlR TEK BATTERIES FROM MATT HOTCH–TekBattery now has the big bagger (2 wheeled motorhome) battery thatis FOUR TIMES as powerful as any other battery on the market. It fitsin the existing battery box too and has no acid or leaky fluids. Guaranteed to last at least five years even if you let it sit unusedfor a year at a time. Finally, you can play the stereo, CB, cellphone, ice chest, (and heater?) all at the same time without runningout of juice. For sticker shock, contact: baggerbattery@TekBattery.com or see thewebsite at www.TekBattery.com for specs, measurements, and pics. RIDE OF YOUR LIFE SWEEPSTAKES? WINNER ANNOUNCED AT BIKE WEEK IN DAYTONA–Motorcycle enthusiast from Minnesota wins Big Dog Motorcycles custom chopper and trip to Daytona Bike Week from Allied WHAT: From June to December 2006, motorcycle owners who shipped their bikes via Allied Special Products were entered into Allied?s Ride of Your Life Sweepstakes, with the chance to win a Grand Prize Big Dog Motorcycles K-9 Custom Chopper and trip for two to Daytona Bike Week. The winning motorcycle enthusiast from Minnesota will be honored during Bike Week and presented his new custom chopper by executives of participating companies. WHO: John Ainlay, General Manager, Allied Special Products Jill Hungsberg, Marketing Manager, Allied Special Products Nick Messer, President, Big Dog MotorcyclesJackie Taylor, Federal Warehouse Companies (agent for Allied Van Lines, Inc.) Dale Monson, Grand Prize Winner WHERE: Northeast section of the Daytona Racetrack, at the Big Dog Motorcycles rig (just off Int?l Speedway Blvd.) WHEN: Thursday, March 8, 20072 P.M. Eastern QUICK THROTTLE EXPO SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM–Vendors – we’ll have a “roving mic” stopping by every booth, making announcements from each one about your cool products. And if you contribute prizes for the raffle drawings throughout both days, we’ll announce and award them from your booth! Sign up now for our 2nd Annual QT Expo, March 17th-18th at OC Fairgrounds. Click on the link for highlights of our first Expo: –Chris Dalgaard THE NEWS IS NEVER DONE–As fast as we complete one news segment, more news rolls in and that?s cool. Goddamnit, that?s what we?re here for. Let me see if I can?t give you a taste of what Bikernet Staff members are up to. Johnny in Texas is working hard to dial in his garage for a complete Sucker Punch Sally bike build for his Iraqi Veteran Brother. You?ll see it featured here and in HOT BIKE. He just sent me a Lucky Devil Road King Bike feature?perhaps the sharpest stock Road King transformation ever. I may post it tonight. He?s also working with Darryl Briggs on a GOB (Girl of Bikernet Feature) with one of the Texas National Bike show winners. Johnny is also working with Julie at Big Dog to bring you the latest Big Dog news. That?s just the tip of Johnny?s iceberg, if he ever sobers up. Wait, he also has a sharp Cyril Huze Bar Hopper feature to post. Okay, I?m waiting on shots from Paughco as they build our Assalt Weapan Frame. I?m anxious as hell. Tomorrow I plan to deliver an Evo engine to Fullerton H-D to be shipped to the factory for a reman process. Over 400 photos have been taken and we?ll bring you the works from start to finish. Markus Cuff and I just shot the Salt Shaker for a feature in HOT BIKE and the English bike mag Back Street Heroes. I?ll ship that out next week. I?m waiting on images from Lee Clemens of Departure Bike works on our Bonne Belle the 45 flathead with K-Model top end. Get this, Lee is sending me a Sportster transmission to use with this mill. My mission is to take this chunk of Sportster case with the guts in it and make it work on the stock 1940 45 chassis. Any ideas? Thanks to Chris Callen of Cycle Source magazine I have two, maybe three, highly refined articles to share with Bikernet readers. One article explains fender spinning. Another story takes a Harley Rider across the middle east. Incredible. I?m working with Doherty Machine on a couple of techs and MC Advantages on a seat pan making tech. That?s enough. I?m beginning to stress. Where?s the Jack? Have a helluva weekend, –Bandit
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
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Description : Campground, includes RV sties, hot showers, beverage, food, vendors, 24 hour security, no hook-ups – Volusia County Fairgrounds
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
Description : Outside vendors, all motorcycle related products, t-shirts, trailer sales, sunglasses, custom bikes & choppers, custom wheels & much more – Destination Daytona, Ormond Beach 
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
Description : Great drinks, beer specials daily, full liquor bar, contests, free bike parking & live music – 1151 N. US1, Ormond Beach
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
Description : Two Locations – Authorized local Big Dog dealer – Harley Performance Center – Computerized dyno jet 250i dynamometer installations of power commanders – Visit our showrooms & real performance shops – Hi-performance parts & accessories – Clothing & Apparel Center – 9AM-7PM – 390 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach & 1050 S. Nova Rd., Holly Hill
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
Description : Food, vendors, Wall of Death, burn out pit, live entertainment – 1068 N. US1, Ormond Beach
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
Time : 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Description : Live entertainment, Full Liquor Bar, BBQ, Bike Wash, Secure Motorcycle Parking – 144 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill (formerly Whiskey Pete’s)
Date : March 2, 2007 – March 11, 2007
Description : Live Music Daily – Vendors, food & drinks – US1, Ormond Beach
Date : March 3, 2007
Description : Traveling Museum Opening Ceremony 4:30PM, Ocean Center East Plaza – Ford Adventure Zone Simulator 10AM-5PM – B.O.S.S. Ball of Steel Stunt Show 10AM, 12:30PM, 2:15PM, 4PM – Festival Stage 3PM-8PM
Date : March 7, 2007
Time : 9:00 AM –
Description : Come have breakfast with the world’s most recognizable builders & be there for a great cause – Join Billy Lane, Arlen & Cory Ness, Kendall Johnson, Kim Suter, Donnie Smith, Dave Perewitz, Jesse Rooke, Russell Mitchell & more – $25 fee benefits Boggy Creek Camp for Kids – Destination Daytona, I-95 & US 1 – www.choppersinc.com
Date : March 7, 2007
Description : Cabbage Patch Bar – Tomoka Farms Rd., Samsula
Date : March 9, 2007
Time : 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Description : Motorcycle Hall of Fame member Wllie G. Davidson will share his vision of Harley-Davidson’s iconic design heritage at the 19th Annual fundraising breakfast – Autograph session to follow -Admission $35 – Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
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March 01, 2007 Part 3
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 2
DOHERTY MACHINE CARB BRACKET–It?s magic for Mikuni carb to allow you to bolt up any air cleaner. Only available through Doherty Machine. Doherty stepped up to sponsor our Bikernet Bonneville Worlds Fastest Panhead effort. We?re running their 1-inch axle spacers. Watch for an article on the life-saving axle spacer kits in the next couple of weeks.
–Bandit
S&S RACES X-WEDGE MOTORCYCLE TO THE SHORES OF DAYTONA–In a mad dash to show off their new X-Wedge engine configuration to the public the President of S&S, Brett Smith, shouted at the staff, ?We just can?t haul a box load of engines to Daytona. We?ve got to ride.?
Last night while at dinner with Brett and Michael, discussing EPA, California Air Resources Board and noise issues, Brett?s phone rang. It was staff member, Stan, reporting from Valdesta, GA after 600 miles on the road from Kentucky. Brett handed me the phone. ?It was 30 degrees when we pulled out and warmed to 50 while we peeled along at 75-85 toward warmer climes in Florida,? Stan said.
Two X-Wedge bikes were Softails, three Big Dog Wedges and three solid mounted street fighters. All 8 bikes blasted the last 200 miles into Daytona today. We?ll have more reports shortly. No engine breakdowns were reported.
Willie G. Davidson to speak at THE MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM?S annual fundraising breakfast–Harley-Davidson Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer and Motorcycle Hall of Fame member Willie G. Davidson will share his vision of Harley-Davidson?s iconic design heritage at the 19th Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Fundraising Breakfast during Daytona Bike Week. The event will take place Friday, March 9, in Daytona Beach, Fla., at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. After the breakfast, Willie G. will host an autograph session.
The funds raised at the breakfast will support the non-profit Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum?s mission of education and preservation of America?s only Hall of Fame dedicated to motorcycling.
Davidson was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 for helping usher The Motor Company into its most successful era. Willie G. introduced the design of the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide after joining the Company in 1963. The FX laid the groundwork for some of Harley-Davidson?s best-selling motorcycles.
For more information and for a full list of events, visit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum?s website at
MOTORCYCLE DEATH RATES RISING, CHIEF WANT MANDATORY HELMETS– February 20, 2007 It’s time to make safety helmets standard equipment for motorcyclists, as U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters sees it.Peters is calling on manufacturers to provide free or heavily discounted DOT-certified helmets or driver safety training with the purchase of every new motorcycle sold in the United States.”Helmets and proper training are just as important as brakes or headlights when it comes to the well-being of motorcyclists,” Secretary Peters said. “We shouldn’t be letting any customer take a bike out of the store without a helmet as part of the package. Safety shouldn’t have to be an option when purchasing a motorcycle.”
Secretary Peters said only 58 percent of riders wear helmets today, which is down 13 percent from just four years ago.
In addition, the Federal Highway Administration has established a Motorcycle Advisory Council to focus on making roads safer for motorcyclists and will continue work begun by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on a Motorcycle Crash Causation Study to identify why motorcycle crashes occur and find ways to reduce the fatality and injury rates.
Bullshit. They?re proven over and over that helmet free states have similar death rates has helmet states and more accidents. They also prove time after time that helmets don?t save lives, can break your neck and the culprit is always the motorists who turns left or talks on the phone. It?s not a safety issue, but a money one. Insurance companies know that every-time a helmet is passed fewer people ride–Bandit
THE BIKERNET MEDICAL STUDY DEPARTMENT CONTINUES WITH–A woman pregnant with triplets was walking down the street whena masked robber ran out of a bank and shot her three times in thestomach. Luckily the babies were OK. The surgeon decided to leave thebullets in because it was too risky to operate. She gave birth to twohealthy daughters and a healthy son.
All was fine for 16 years, and then one daughter walked into theroom in tears. “What’s wrong?” asked the mother. “I was taking aleak and this bullet came out,” replied the daughter. The mother toldher it was okay and explained what happened 16 years ago.
About a week later the second daughter walked into the room intears. “Mom, I was taking a leak and this bullet came out.” Againthe mother told her not to worry and explained what happened 16 years ago.
A week later her son walked into the room in tears. “It’s okay”said the Mom, “I know what happened. You were taking a leak and abullet came out.”
“No,” said the boy, “I was playing with myself and I shot thedog.”
–from Chris T.
BIG TIME!BMC BIKE GIVEAWAY–Horse Power Promotions received such great response on the BMC bobber that we gave away last season that we went back to BMC again and Big Mike stepped up and is bringing Hooligan to the party.
The top of the line Hooligan will be given away during the season finale, the Grand National Bike Show at San Francisco?s Cow Palace.
Attendees at all 3 Horse Power Show including Motorcycle Madness May 18th-20th in Santa Maria, Ca. The 60th Anniversary Hollister Rally in Hollister July 6th-8th an d the Grand National Bike Show Oct. 13th and 14th can sign up to win at no cost.
Sign up at all 3 shows and triple your luck.
The BMC Chopper give-away is just part of the excitement at this years show?s.
else is on top at the West Coasts hottest shows.
USS NEW YORK, TRIBUTE TO 911–It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center.It is the fifth in a new class of warship – designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft.
Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite, LA to cast the ship’s bow section. When it was poured into the molds on Sept. 9, 2003, “those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence,” recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. “It was a spiritual moment for everybody there.”
Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the “hair on my neck stood up.” “It had a big meaning to it for all of us,” he said. “They knocked us down. They can’t keep us down. We’re going to be back.”
The ship’s motto? “Never Forget”Please keep this going so everyone can see what we are made of in this country!
2WHEELERS DAYTONA SPECIAL–You want Product. We got Product Bandit… You just have to come to Daytona Bike Week…. You can find 2Wheeler on Main in Downtown Daytona. Tell ?em Bikernet sent ya, and bring Marilyn home.
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION FIGHTS TO END BIKER DISCRIMINATION– February 21 Washington DC: The Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that legislation to close the loophole that currently exists in our nation’s health insurance industry has been introduced in the US Senate (S 616) and House (HR 1076).
Under current law, group market insurance customers – that’s everyone who has insurance from a job in the private sector, military or government – can be denied benefits for a particular injury just because it came from an motorcycle accident. Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act> (HIPAA) in 1996 to ensure proper access to health insurance for all American workers. Once the bureaucrats at the US Department of Health and Human Services issued their final ruling on the law they managed to allow a loophole that can be used to discriminate against motorcyclists when the need health insurance the most, after an accident.
The loophole also is used by insurance companies to deny benefits for any accidents that stem from horseback riding, snowmobiling, and snow skiing, just to name a few.
“This legislation will right an injustice done to America’s motorcycling community,” said Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. “We are asking the Congress to tell the insurance industry that they can no longer get away with refusing benefits that have been bought and paid for by motorcyclists”.
The House legislation has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, while the Senate bill is sitting before the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
In order to pass this legislation, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation needs your help. Please join your fellow freedom fighters and ask your Members of Congress and Senators to co-sponsor this important legislation.
Ask your federal Representative to support HR 1076 and your two US Senators to support S 616. Should you receive any commitments or denials to support the legislation, or if you have any other legislative question or concerns, please contact the MRF.
Ride With The LeadersTM by joining the MRF at http://www.mrf.org/join.php or call 1-202-546-0983
W8LESS ROTORS REPORTS FROM DAYTONA–Currently in Daytona , YAHOO!!!!! Sunshine once again . Spent the last month in Cincy, Louisville then Indy. Record snow fall and extreme cold for a month. Did not miss any of blizzards. My son and I stuffed the door cracks with shit paper, then duct taped the gaps in an attempt to stay warm. Holy shit Maynard.
A whirlwind tour with eager anticipation of production rotors. As of Friday last week WE ARE IN PRODUCTION .
Haulin ass for Gainesville Thursday for the AHDRA races on Friday, Sat and Sunday. When the finals are over, I will load my circus tent and haul ass for the BROKEN SPOKE DAYTONA BIKE WEEK EVENTS.
–RAY C WHEELER IND. L. L . C . ,
PROUDLY REPRESENTING W8LESS ROTORS , will also be present under the TEAMHOOTERSUZUK canopy , center stage in the paddock area during DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY sport bike races. Steve Decamp, the team owner has gone out of his way to extend a helping hand.
CYCLE PROMOTIONS USA PRESENTS THE SAN DIEGO MOTORCYCLE & HOT ROD EXPO SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM–On April 14 and 15 of 2007 Cycle Promotions USA will behostingthe San Diego Motorcycle and Hot Rod Expo at Qualcom Stadium at 9449Friars Road, San Diego California. This premier event will showcasesomeof the Nations top builders. Topping the list is Discovery Channelbikerbuild off winner Harold Pontarelli of H-D Perfomance. Harolds motorcycles have appeared in countless national motorcycle magazinesaswell as Tom Zimberoff’s Art of the Chopper.
Also on the list ofbuildersis Belgium builder Allen Lee of Gangsta Choppers. Allen’s one offmasterpieces are truely works of art. Allens metal fabrication workhas earned him the title “the Michael Angelo of metal.” Allenscreditsalsoinclude Discovery Channels Biker Build off, Tom Zimberoff’s Art ofthe Chopper Two, and countless magazines in Eroupe as well as theUnited States.
Next on the list is Nicky Bootz. Nicky is a formerBillyLanes Choppers Inc. employee who’s always the life of the party nomatter where he goes. His magazine credits and TV appearances are tooextensive to list.
Next the Trike Master himself Craig Witford of CCTrikes, another builder who’s credits include the DiscoveryChannel Biker Build Off which is just one reason why Craig isrecognized as one of the finest trike builders in the Country.
Alsoappearing will be Counts Kustoms,Kirk Taylor ofCustomDesign studios, Jeff Palhegyi, Danny Koker and Shannon Aikau of Counts Customs, and a host of other builders from around the Country aswell as some old and some new local talent to finish up this well roundedlist of builders. Also on hand will be some of the top motorcycle manufacturers and magazines in the business like American Bagger, American Cycle, PerfomanceMachine,
G P Design, and some others like San Diego Harley-Davidson have comeonboard as show sponsors. So if your addiction is Street Rods,Motorcycles, you just want to show off your latestbuild, maybe take a run down the eighth mile legal drag strip, orone of the other motorcycle and car Field Games. Maybe you want to goout shopping the vendors or you’re just out with the family to takeinall this event has to offer. You’re sure to find something foreveryonehere.
So see you all there. For more show information call1-386-252-3101 or visit us on the web at www.cycleprousa.com.
BIKENET HAS ITS RELIGIOUS MOMENTS–An out of town biker becomes friendly with Thelma, the waitress in his hotel coffee shop, and invites her up to his room.
She is indignant.
The biker says, “Don’t get excited. This is all in the Bible.”
Thelma is appeased, and after her shift they go out and have a few drinks. Again the biker invites her up to his room, and again she is angry.
The biker explains, “It’s in the Bible.”
An hour later they’re in the biker?s hotel room and he suggests They undress and have some fun. He assures Thelma that it isn’t sinful since it’s in the Bible.
“Where?” she says. “Where does it say that?”
Taking the Bible from the hotel nightstand, he opens it to the front cover where someone has written, “Thelma the waitress is a great lay.”
–from Rogue
BIKERNET?S NEVADA CASINO CONNECTION–Joe Zanelli is a bikes and VP at Primm Properties at the Nevada State Line on interstate 15. That?s our overnight stop for the Bonneville Run. We stay at Whiskey Petes, but there?s also Primm Valley and Buffalo Bills. If you need a place to stay in Nevada for shows, gambling or a getaway and want to avoid Vegas, try Primm. Call Joe, he?ll hook you up.
?I stuck in a couple of photos, one is the first custom I built back in the early ?70s and the other is my last completed one with Shirley’s first Badass seat,? Joe said. ?I’m currently building a V- Bike similar to yours, I am going with a 124-inch twin cam in mine. I’m sorry to hear about Wil from True-track, I was on the phone with him some weeks back and he told me to call back in a week, all I got was the voicemail’s full. I felt bad when I read your site and you mentioned going to visit him in the hospital.
I’ll send you a few pictures when the V- bike is further along. Stay in touch.
–Joe Z.
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MICHAEL LICHTER PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION AT CUSTOM CHROME DEALER SHOW– ACCLAIMED biker-lifestyle photographer Michael Lichter will be bringing his Sturgis photographic exhibition to the 2007 Custom Chrome dealer show in Mainz, Germany.
The display of over 25 images is a study of the Sturgis Rally & Races event over the years, which Michael has attended and chronicled with his camera.
Over the last 30 years, Michael has photographed motorcycles and events across four continents, held exhibitions at 15 galleries and museums, contributed to hundreds of magazines, and published coffee-table books.
The CCE dealer show, taking place on 24th and 25th March at the Ph?nixhalle in Mainz, is also hosting the European Championship of Custom Bike Building.
Indian Larry Legacy builders, Paul Cox and Keino, recently confirmed they will be bringing their latest Biker Build-Off bike to the Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show.
The number of entries for the Championship now stands at over 90 bikes from 72 of the world’s best custom builders.
BIKERNET SPONSORS SAND DRAGS IN AUSTRALIA–All is good over here with the show, we’re running around like crazy as usual, had a good couple of days with Crystal and a friend on their Big Bear Choppers, the old Shovel never missed a beat, we did about 8 or 9 hundred kilometres just zooming around down Brisbane way and the Gold Coast, it was cool, the old and the beautiful. The king is coming along, the flat black paint job came out good, now I’m waiting on powdercoating and I’m putting on the Apes on Wednesday ( ya gotta bow to the Apes) I printed out your “High Bar Transformation” package from the archives, so I’m good to go. Isn’t that great news about Ray Wheeler with Harley, good for him. Well not long to go now guys, you’ll be over here judging the show. Here’s my latest seat I just finished for my good buddy “Wild Willy the Mad fabricator”. –Glenn MORE ON XTREME CHARGERS– Just wanted to make sure your readersknow that Xtreme Charge works will all types and sizes of 12-V lead-acidbatteries, including flooded, fill and charge, gel, AGM and maintenancefree. Outdoor UL approved and CE certified, Xtreme Charge? is safe and easy to use. It works with all types and sizes of 12-volt lead-acid batteries including flooded, fill and charge, gel, AGM and maintenance free (from less than 10 Ah to over 150 Ah). Xtreme Charge? includes a charger with fuse-protected quick-disconnect battery clamps and lugs, important safety instructions and a quick-start guide. It comes with a five-year warranty. Specifications for Xtreme Charge? are: For more information call 1-888-287-9314 or go to www.xcmotorcycle.com. –John Bell EL LOCO HAS GOT TO GO– This bike is for sale for $18,500. It ran on the Dyno drags at 10.75 and 126 mph in the quarter. This bike has all the good stuff and only has 2,000 miles on the clock including one Build-off run with Gypsy, since Larry was involved in the build. http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1021 STEALTH REPORT FROM THE FRONT?OF HIS SHOP–March is upon us and that means spring is coming soon. This year the time changes on March 11th, 3 weeks early! More daylight means more time to get things done. You know I read where some people are stiffing Mr. Bandit and Bikernet on paying bills. All of this is against the code we live by. You never cheat your brother, NEVER! On a smaller scale we deal with a similar issue everyday here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. It seems that no matter what price you give some people, it is too high or they bring a part to the counter with the price tag already on it and ask you “How much can I get this for?” What does the price tag say ? That is what you can get it for! Then we always hear “The labor is too much,” even though our labor rate is one of or the lowest in the Charlotte area. It is amazing to me, how many people that are out there who are always looking for something for nothing. I am sure we are not the only small shop who see this on a daily basis. When you run a shop, your eyes are opened to a lot of things that you never realized before. Sometimes I just sit and laugh to myself about it and other times I just sit! Hey, I got to talk to my buddy Jose this week from Caribbean Choppers. All is good with Jose! I always have liked Jose from the first time I met him. He speaks his mind and doesn’t beat around the bush about anything. I admire that in anyone. I have got to go do some work now. You know it is the time of year where things start to pick up. THE MEANEST has a list a mile long of things that need to be done around the house. I need to give my bikes their spring bath and the list goes on. You know this is a crazy business to be in sometimes. The ups and downs, the highs and lows, the busy times, the slow times. Putting up with the posers. Having good times with true friends and true bikers. Being your own boss, paying the bills every month, not making BIG money but having the time of my life! It is and adventure of a lifetime! It is a roller coaster ride that never ends! Would I do it all again? Hell yes! Until next week, RIDE!
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DELAND IN ORLANDO COMPETES WITH BIKE WEEK IN DAYTONA–Orlando Sentinel, FL – DeLAND — Thousands of bikers are expected to rumble into historic downtown March 3rd, as part of the 3rd Annual DeLand Bike Rally. The event takes place just a day after the official start of Bike Week, which draws throngs of visitors to Volusia.Organizers with Main Street DeLand are hoping local businesses will cash in on the influx of tattooed tourists who typically dump most of their money beachside.
“It’s a very successful event for DeLand,” said Main Street Executive Director Cherry Smith. “I know it’s a really good day for the restaurants and the bars and the merchants.”
The Museum of Florida Art, formerly the DeLand Museum of Art, is also hoping to tap into the motorcycle frenzy with an exhibit showcasing custom bikes painted by Chris Cruz as well as a handful of vintage bikes.
The “Art of Chrome and Leather” also will include photos of local rider Billy “Ace” Myers,who raced his bikes on the sand in Daytona Beach during the 1950s. Those and other pictures of beach-racing dating back to the 1920s are on loan from the Halifax Historical Museum.
The exhibit opened Friday and runs through March 11.The museum has also organized a roughly 90-mile ride that will wind along back roads from Daytona USA to the museum March 4.
Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson will lead the West Side Ride on his black pearl Harley-Davidson Street Glide.”This is a fun ride,” said Johnson, who used to be a motorcycle deputy. “There are a lot of good people.”The DeLand Bike Rally will feature a custom bike show, live music and demonstrations by expert riders.
Woodland Boulevard will be closed to cars through downtown March 3 to create a safe haven for bikers. Some surrounding streets will also be closed to make room for bands, exhibitions and vendors.
Organizer Wayne Arnold said he expects up to 50,000 people to show up for the one-day event, about 20,000 more than last year.
Arnold said the rally is designed to be family-friendly and that DeLand is an ideal venue for the celebration.”It’s a whole different atmosphere than Bike Week,” he said. “It’s a quaint, small-town atmosphere and people just love to come and walk around.”
–from Rogue
BALDWIN-WILSON DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCES THE REVOLUTIONARY 360-BRAKE–INDIANAPOLIS , IN (Feb. 26, 2007) – Don’t hide your awesome billet wheels behind a big rotor and caliper. Finally a brake that functions better than conventional systems and is completely contained in a five-inch hub spacer around the axle, it looks like there’s no brake at all!
The circular piston and pads are activated by hydraulic pressure, all of which revolves 360? around the axle. Think of it like the clutch on your tranny – in reverse. This design applies 360? of braking pressure to the rotor delivering substantially greater braking power, as well as better control with smooth, straight-line braking and improved distribution of braking between the front and rear wheels.
Instead of 80% of the braking power being transferred to the front wheel, the 360 Brake runs between 60/40 to a consistent 50/50 percent effectiveness between the front the rear wheel. Heat build up isn’t a problem; it’s controlled with special rotor and pad materials that are cooled by the slots in the hub cover. These slots also play a roll in eliminating dust build up by way of the grooved rotor.
The brake hub will fit 3?4″, 1″, 20mm, and 18mm axles. Currently 360 Brake is modified to fit many of the custom wheels on the market today. Baldwin-Wilson’s tech support is glad to assist with installation and fitment questions.
For more information check it out at www.360brake.com BILANSKY SET TO DEFENT ASRA PRO THUNDERBIKE TITLE AT DAYTONA-SEVEN BUELL TEAMS ON THE GRID FOR MOTO-ST ENDURANCE RACE– EAST TROY, Wis. (Feb. 26, 2007) – Buell racer Dan Bilansky opens the 2007 American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) season at Daytona International Speedway the weekend of March 2-4, 2007, looking to keep his Buell Firebolt XB12R in one piece and get a jump on repeating his 2006 ASRA Pro Thunderbike Championship. “Daytona’s always been one of those tracks that I hope to get out of with all of my equipment intact and some points. The track is hard on equipment, so even though you always need to go to a track with the attitude that you can win, I try to take it a little easier every time I’m at Daytona,” Bilansky said. “I’m sure the BMW teams did their homework over the winter, and with [Canadian Thunder champion] Darren James coming down to run most of the schedule here in the US this season, I think it’s going to be an even better season for the spectators. There should be some good racing, and hopefully I will be able to repeat last year’s championship for my Hal’s Speed Shop team.” Bilansky, who wrapped up the 2006 ASRA Pro Thunderbike title in dramatic fashion with a one-point margin at the ASRA finale at Daytona last October, will also compete in the SunTrust MOTO-ST season opening Daytona 500K endurance race on March 4. His teammate will be Shawn Higbee on the Daytona H-D/Buell-sponsored Richie Morris Racing entry in the Grand Sport Twins class. Six additional Buell teams will join them on MOTO-ST’s Grand Sport Twins class grid aboard Firebolt XBs: Canadians Darren James and Steve Crevier riding for Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing; Justin Garvin and Bobby Stellfox for Team All-American; Anthony Caligiuri and James Delk, Jr. for Liberty H-D/Buell; Paul James and Greg Avello of James Gang Racing/Hal’s Speed Shop; Jeff Johnson and Jess Roeder of Hoban Brothers Racing/Appleton H-D/Buell; and Tim Hall and Robert Johnson for Motorsports MG/Jim’s H-D/Buell of St. Petersburg. DUANE BALLARD WILL TRADE SEAT FOR WHEEL–This sparkplug seat doesn’t want to leave. I’d love to find someone to trade a narrowglide single disk wheel 19″ for it. If I had my choice it would be a 60 or more spoke or an invader. It’s for the Honda digger I’m building. Paul Durfee called me the other day about having the front end started. 12 over on a low frame with 3.75 inches of trail. That guy rules! Have a nice chrome sporty wheel stashed? Thanks, Duane Duane Ballard Custom Leather URGENT CRAZY HORSE PAINTING SEMINAR– Here at The Chopper Farm the reality of Daytona is rearing it’s ugly head. I say ugly, as things at Crazy Horse Paint are jumping. Literally jumping as I working on a project featuring frogs. There are plenty of projects lined up right after this one, so it’s hard to spend time away from the shop, when I’d rather be seeing these projects travel out the door. But in addition to work, I have an even better reason to stay home, that is, a new addition to the Bortles Family. Her name is Zoey and she is a German Shorthaired Pointer. My best guyfriend breeds these incredible dogs, and I recently traveled to Connecticut to bring this little baby home to North Carolina. But the real good news is that her dog mom, dad, grandma, and sister will soon be joining her down here in the Carolinas. My best friend and his family which includes my godsons will be here in 2 weeks! They’ve bought a house just 20 minutes south of me. So Jim and I will soon have 2 little helpers here at The Farm. I have plenty of magazine work going on. Check out this months Ironworks magazine to see one of the latest creations from Leroy Thompson that I shot in Sturgis last year. I have two wild bikes coming in The Horse. A very well engineered bobber from the West Coast and another bobber we’ve dubbed The Anti Yaffe bike. Plus some really helpful painting how-to’s. There will also be a few surprises that I’ve have here on Bikernet. 2007 will be a busy year for me, painting, kids, cats, dogs, magazine work and oh yeah, I’m writing a another book. Speaking of books, don’t forget, if you are painting your bike this spring, pick up the handiest painting tool you’ll ever own. “How to Paint Your Motorcycle.” It features EVERYTHING you’d ever want to know about painting bikes. Including a very easy, stressfree method of how to mold a frame or do bodywork on your parts. The equipment you’ll needs, great info on the various kinds of paint. How to apply that paint and not lose your mind. It will be the best $20 you’ll ever spend. You can find it Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Walden Books, or you can get a personally signed copy from me. Ok, people that are Daytona bound! Remember the date March 8th. The Place! The Daytona Speedway! Athena Ramson and her crew of Chopper Chicks will be building a bike in one day! I’ll be painting the tank right before your eyes and answering questions. We will have special guests all day! Sara Liberte, the lovely Gypsy from Biker BuildOff, and many others. There will be surprise guests all day long. There will be giveaways. And besides we’re right on Builders Row! So stop b and check out Eddie Trotta, Matt Hotch, and all the rest, watch us girls working, get free stuff, plus most of the bike companies have their demo rides at the Speedway. it’s worth stopping by for for! HORSE STAFFER GETTING HITCHED–Our own Pablo Colomban-our esteemed art director and my right hand here at Horse/Rodz/CKD central in sunny FLis getting married Saturday. How bout sending him a good ol “what the hell are you doing?” email.His email ispablocolomban@yahoo. –Geno BIKERS STORMED 2WHEELERS IN DAYTONA–Late Wednesday night in Daytona the Jay Brake Crew rolled into 2wheelers shop and demanded the Bikernet.com banner be taken off the building next to there banner. When Arlin refused they saw a for sale sign for the building, whipped out there credit card and bought the building. Grabbing a ladder they took the banner down took some photos and then went looking for chicks. Sorry Bandit BIKERNET DISCOVERS SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER’S WHEREABOUTS IN DAYTONA–Leroy-Thompson will be stationed at the Battlegroundsduring Daytona Bike Week March 2-10th across thestreet from Destination Daytona. Stop by and see LT’slatest creations and their new Signature Series lineof parts. More info at www.leroythompsonchoppers.com Come see the Saxon 2007 models at the Saxon booth outat the Speedway March 2-10th, during Daytona BikeWeek. they will have all their models availableincluding the new Madjack! Twisted Choppers has been black listed to the BrokenSpoke. Go by the Spoke and see Twisted Choppers withall their new bikes and gear including the Biker BuildOff winning Shovelhead Kill Machine! The Chopper Chick Crew will be building the PinkRibbon Chopper live on Thurs March 8th and will donatethe bike immediately following the build to theNational Breast Cancer Foundation. There will be apress conference at 7pm. Sucker Punch Sallys will be set up in Willies TropicalTattoo lot in Ormond Beach for all of bike week, comeby and see Jeff, Donny and Christian and all their newbikes! One Bad Bitch apparel will be set up at thebattlegrounds across from Destination Daytona. Ladiesif are looking for just the right shirt that sayseverything then stop by OBB, their shit rocks! –Ken Advanstar Responds to Alleged Intellectual Property Rights Violations–Santa Ana, CA-February 28, 2007- News of alleged counterfeiters at the Dealernews International Powersports Expo February 17-19 traveled fast. U.S Marshals served papers to several companies at this year’s show. Manufacturers claimed these exhibitors had violated intellectual property rights and filed lawsuits in protest. Advanstar Communications’ legal department will issue the following letter at the request of the customer, the body of which reads as follows: Advanstar Communications, Inc. (“Advanstar”), the owner and organizer of Dealer Expo 2007 (“Dealer”), has received a complaint from (Company A) relating to (Company B). The complaint alleges improper use by (Company B) of (Company A’s) intellectual property on (Company B’s) product to be displayed at the upcoming Dealer Expo. We want to remind you that Advanstar respects third parties’ intellectual property rights and willful disregard by an exhibitor of third parties’ rights can lead to a suspension of that exhibitors right to participate in future Dealer events. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Tracy Harris at tharris@advanstar.com SUPER-TECH LINKAGE ARM for ALL FLOORBOARD TOURING BIKES AMERICAN– Softbrake NEW Billet Aluminum shift linkage arms are manufactured from 6061 T-6 aircraft quality stock, and fit all floorboard & touring American model motorcycles. These linkage arms are styled to help make the left side of your motorcycle look as good as the right. They also match the various style SoftBrake shifters and Shifter linkage. Reduced weight and improved structural rigidity eliminates rattle and vibrations while giving a more positive feel when shifting. Three different arm designs are available to match virtually any style motorcycle; plain, slotted, and circle-punched. For all further information contact your local SoftBrake dealer or contact them direct at: SoftBrake Inc P.O. Box 7081 Norco, CA 92806 (951) 549-9954 www.softbrake.com WATCH THE BUILD-OFF TONIGHT–BIKER BUILD-OFF PRODUCER MAY BE FOUND WANDERING THE STREETS OF DAYTONA, IF WE DON’T SUPPORT HIS SHOW–FYI, The ratings for BBO hold strong, but the Network has not committed to more shows yet. Any push from your end at getting people to watch this Thursday’s episode would be appreciated. The Build Off features Greg Westbury of Westbury Handcrafted Motorcycles, Concord, CA vs. Brian Fuller of Fuller Hot Rods, Atlanta, Georgia. Both built highly crafted, totally functional cool, slammed lead sleds. Greg began with an oil infused frame and then fabricates part after part ending with a hot wheels blue, silver metal flake highlighted bobber. Brian cannibalizes a 2005 Buell sportbike into a two piece boardtrack frame with a giant 32″ rear tire to make a completely one off street rod. The two artists end up in Hartford, Connecticut at the Northeast Motorcycle Expo to battle for the trophy. –Hugh King MOVE OVER GUYS, THE LADIES ARE READY TO WRENCH– This year’s show headlines Women in Motorcycling and will be bigger and better than ever providing spectators with a total motorcycling experience.Leading off this year’s roster will be Gina Woods’ XX Chromes -All Woman Bike Build! The XX Chromes -roll into the Badger State and descend upon the shores of Green Bay for three awesome days coming together to build one motorcycle in front of a live audience in less than seven hours. The featured all women builders are: 2006 was a motorcycle industry first showcasing an All Women Bike Build created by Gina Woods. The first ever event was held at Open Road Radio’s Fat Fest 2006 for Breast Cancer Awareness. “This year we’re excited to present these fabulous women as our building team. Each is known for their respective work, but also as leading women in the industry” said Gina Woods. Additionally, come to see Drag racer Kersten Heling and Andrea Walsdorf. Kersten will be on hand to sign autographs and representing the road racing circuit will be 16 year old Andrea. Also at the April event will be a women’s rides showcase. Furthermore at the event will be; Open Road Radio crew emceeing a day of excitement, thrills, and musical entertainment by American Gypsy while section 8 Stunt Riders will get your heart pumping with their daredevil riding stunts. The Vendors Row will host hundreds of cool vendors displaying and selling their stuff and the Used Bike Corral will provide great exposure for those looking to sell a bike or those searching for a new ride. Bring the kids too, a huge children’s play area sponsored by Vandervest Harley-Davidson will round out the show. Finally, a Moped will be given away every 90 minutes.$13 gets you through the doors. A $3 discount is being offered online and a $2 discount offered at the door for AMA, HOG or ABATE members. For more information please visit:
For more information go to www.baldwin-wilson.com
603-781-7505
New Ipswich, NH 03071
www.dbcustomleather.com
(970)227-3588
All Woman Bike Build hits Green Bay, WI April 21st
All Woman Bike Builds joins Ken & Bonnie Juza at their 3rd Annual Midwest CycleMania at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Complex in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Sara Liberte – World Famous Biker Portrait Artist
Laura Ellifson – Klock Werks Kustom Cycles and AMA National Land Speed Record Holder
Katie Putman – Mitch Bergeron Customs, Inc. and celebrity custom bike builder from the 1st All Woman Bike Build
Jody Perewitz – of famed Dave Perewitz Cycle Fabrication.
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March 01, 2007 Part 1
By Bandit |
Incredible,
The news is exploding. We’re rocking with material heading into Daytona. Projects are whipping along and more content is flying at Bikernet. I’m going to dive into the news. We started off this year with one project, Assalt Weapan for Bonneville. Now we’re in the middle of three bike builds, maybe four, noise issues, EPA, Hollister, a book project or two and Bonneville. Hang on. This year is going to be damn exciting and productive. Good shit is happening, just don’t fuck up-as my pappy would say.
Let’s hit the news. I promise to be more specific later:
360-BRAKE WILL DISPLAY IN DAYTONA–Sorry I haven’t been in contact my exalted leader. I have been sick as hell, and am just now starting to feel human again. It was great seeing you again and hope to see you in Daytona. We will be set up at Destination Daytona and I have been invited to the casting call for the Metric Revolution. That should be interesting, considering I’m taking my Shovelhead chopper….LOL
Your humblest of servants,
–Chet Burozski
Sales and Marketing Director
Baldwin Wilson Development Corp.
1531 E. Northfield Dr.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
W. (317)852-7867
C. (317)370-0920
F. (317)858-9287
www.360Brake.com
LABRIOLA SPORTSTER SUICIDE SHIFTER INSTALL ON BIKERNET–Yo bandit, I saw it today and am fucking thrilled! It’s all go-go dancers, beer and tequila from here on. Ah, the life of a world famous electrician, motorcycle enthusiast, world-renowned article writing bird-dogging’ split tail chasin’ motherfucker like me. I’ll let you know when I get the 5-ball on the bike. I also have a tach install in the works and am thinking about doing a springer front-end on it. I’ll have some fiction for you too. I’ll have some time on my hands as I have kidney surgery on marched 22nd.
I’ll let Dennise know that you want to talk about the photos when she sobers up. I’m doing the smoke out in NC. Let me know if you want an article on that. I’m also planning to go to Hollister in July, never been to California, I could do an east coast view on it and meet up and I’ll buy you a beer.
I also got an e- mail asking about the shift kit, I’ll refer him to Labriola’s web site. Networking is a beautiful thing.
–Chris
REPORTERS IN DAYTONA-“Charlie Young here from Atlanta. Also a part-time Bikernet.com vintage roadrace correspondent.” Charlie’s covering the race scene and interviewing Bikernet’s 5-Ball Racing legend Valerie Thompson. Rogue is covering the night life, Katmandu just had a birthday and will cover walks on the beach at night. Ken Conte is covering the best bikes and babes.
“I’ve attached a pic of the bike I’ll be riding for reference. Racing in class “Battle of Twins, Formula3″ (BOT F3)Green Kaw #798. It aint my FXR, but at least it’s a twin!…” Charlie said. “I’ll be runnin against the BIG Ducatis and Buell’s, wish me luck, I’m gonna need it!…but then again, I like being the underdog!”
NEW BUCKSHOT PROJECT–Just picked up a new project. I built it for a guy last summer. STD cases and STD outside oiler heads, S&S guts, polished 4 speed with Andrews close ratio gears, Primo belt drive with Rivera Pro Clutch. All the good stuff.
The first picture is the day I finished it last August, the second is last Saturday morning when I brought it home. (Yeah, he’s okay, but he’ll never be able to kick start a Panhead again.)
Ride safe,
–Buckshot
buckshotbs@comcast.net
NEW ART EXHIBIT FROM LARRY GROSSMAN–“Hot Pussuit on Route 66” what can I say. I just finished this picture last week and just printed it yesterday, so it’s hot off the press and now available on my website! This one started out with a photo I’d shot of my friend Natalie, who I ran into at a car show last year (she’s already in several of my pictures and I don’t think I need to explain why!).
I got her to sit on a bike for me while I snapped away. I wasn’t that crazy about the bike though, so I digitally built a new one beneath her from 4-5 bikes I’d previously shot. I also made some changes to her outfit like shortening her skirt! I shot the dump behind her near Antioch, CA and added a bunch of details, like a neon sign in the window that says “Heated Cess Pool”, and the Route 66 sign.
The rooftop sign I shot in Williams, AZ. All of the choppers are a combo of parts from pics I’d shot, as is the Mopar cop car, cop and the three men. The old town in the background is a portion of the Bodie (CA) ghost town I’d shot a few years ago, and the background scenery I snapped somewhere en route to Santa Fe.
–Larry Grossman
www.retrovisions.com
THE MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE REPORT CARD– Thought you might be interested in seeing how the various Harley-oriented magazines compare in newsstand sale.
On a separate note, the last I heard is that KKR, the New York financiers who control Primedia, is asking for a billion dollars for the 70 magazines and 90 web sites they have for sale. I have heard a few publishing companies looked but have not made bid on any of the magazines.
The latest ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulation) sales figures are in for the second half of 2006.
We were recently given a report which measures and ranks all 503 audited magazines (most of the best selling titles are audited) on newsstand sales as measured by dollars generated.
Here is how the motorcycle titles did:
Magazine–Cover price– Number Sold– Bucks
Easyriders– $6.99– 62,079– $433,932
American Iron Mag — $4.99– 69,048– $344,550
Cycle World — $3.99– 65,583– $261,676
Motorcyclist — $3.99– 51,211– $204,332
Sport Rider — $4.99– 39,524– $197,225
Hot Bike — $5.13– 31,389– $161,026
Transworld MX — $4.99– 30,616– $152,774
Racer X Ill — $4.99– 30,429– $151,841
Dirt Rider — $4.99 — 25,293– $126,212
Rider — $3.99– 11,004– $43,906
BikeWorks — $4.99– 4,842– $24,162
The following Harley-related magazines are not included on this list as they are not audited as part of the ABC program:
American Bagger
American Rider
Barnetts
IronWorks
The Horse
Street Chopper
V-Twin
— Buzz Kanter
We investigated further and asked Joe Teresi the boss of Easyriders: V-TWIN is audited and the combined Newsstand sales of ER and VT is 98,154.
–Joe Teresi
The smallest number Bikernet has to offer is the number of readers who come to Bikernet each month. In the short month of February 283,000 readers enjoyed Bikernet, for 565,000 visits, 1 million impressions and 10 million hits.–Bandit
BIKERNET PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–It’s bikeweek again…see ya’ll at the Ironhorse… I’ll be the one with the camera and the bottle of Jack.
Ride Hard,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
soffordphotos@comcast.net
NASHVILLE MOTORCYCLE SHOW COMING–Yo Bandit, I appreciate the rapid responses back from you, and am sure things get pretty crazy over at the cantina from time to time. I’ve been workin’ on a new show with a new station here in good ole nashville. The show’s my own brain child.
I was wonderin’ if you could find the time in your exhaust fueled coma, that all of us respectable hard core bikers walk around in, if you could take a look’c n’ let me hear what u think.
keepin’ the dirty side down,
–Gangster
On the Road with Broadway Choppers
(Shops, Bikes, and Featured Segments for first season)
1) Filmed at Mikes Bikes, Columbia, TN. featured bike, 2001 twin cam H-D dresser (salvage title), additional featured segment is an up close look at a Dyno Jet dynometer by two technicians from Dyno Jet.
2) Filmed at Music City Motorcycles, Nashville, TN. featured bike, 1950 H-D pan head (complete restoration), additional featured segment is a tour of Cyclemo’s Motorcycle Museum, Nashville, TN.
3) Filmed at Sucker Punch Sally’s, Cincinnati, OH. featured bike, special construction USMC tribute bike, additional featured segment is a tour of USMC base, and an interview with several active Marines in dress uniform.
4) Filmed at Fog Cycle, Kansas City, KS. featured bike, motor rebuild of director Bill Cosman’s H-D shovel head dresser, additional featured segment is a tour of J&P Cycle’s facility, Anamosa, IA.
5) Filmed at Bare Knuckle Choppers, Wright City, MO. featured bike, 1990 H-D dyna glide (salvage title), additional featured segment is a tour of Weld Wheels facility, Kansas City, KS.
6) Filmed at Sully’s Old School Customs, Centerville, IN. featured bike, special construction old school chopper, additional featured segment is an up close look at DuPont’s new custom paint Hot Hues by DuPont reps. Columbia, TN.
Season Grand finally show filmed at The Horse Back Street Choppers SMOKE OUT in Salsbury, NC. Where four of the six season’s project bikes will be presented to their proud new owners / raffle winners. Special guest celebrities from through out the season will also be on hand for the festivities
–Gangster.
fastbikesinc@aol.com
RAISIN BREAD COMES TO BIKERNET–A bakery owner hires a young female clerk wholikes to wear very short skirts and thong panties.One day a young man enters the store, glancesat the clerk and glances at the loaves of breadbehind the counter. Noticing the length of herskirt (or lack thereof) and the location of theraisin bread, he has a brilliant idea.
“I’d like some raisin bread please,”the man says politely.
The female clerk nods and climbs up a ladder toreach the raisin bread, which is located on thevery top shelf. The young man standing almostdirectly beneath her is provided with an excellentview, just as he surmised he would.
Once she descends the ladder he muses that hereally should get two loaves, as he is havingcompany for dinner.
As the clerk retrieves the second loaf of bread,one of the other male customers notices whatwas going on. Thinking quickly, he requests hisown loaf of raisin bread so he can continue toenjoy the view.
With each trip up the ladder, the young lady seemsto catch the eye of another male customer. Prettysoon, each male customer is asking for raisinbread, just to see the clerk climb up and down.After many trips she is tired, irritated and thinkingthat she is really going to have totry the bread herself.
Finally, once again atop the ladder, she stopsand fumes, glaring at the men standing below.She notices an elderly man standing amongstthe crowd, staring up at her.
Thinking to save herself a trip,she yells at the elderly man,Is it raisin for you too?
“No,” stammers the old man, “but it’s a quiverin’!!!
–from Rik Savenko
CAMPAIGN AIMS TO SPARE LIVES–21 bikers died in 2006 event; this year’s goal is to make motorists extra-cautious.Ludmilla Lelis | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted February 25, 2007Bike Week 2006 – Biker deaths Feb 25, 2007DAYTONA BEACH — With more than half a million motorcycles roaring into town later this week, it will be hard to miss Bike Week. But individual motorcycles and their riders may be another story.A Volusia task force, formed after last year’s event saw a record number of biker deaths, says too many drivers don’t see the motorcycles coming until it’s too late. Of the 21 motorcycle riders who died during last year’s Bike Week, nine were in accidents caused by a car or truck driver.Five motorcyclists were killed when vehicles turned left in front of them; three bikers were rear-ended; and one died when a van crossed the center line and struck him head-on, the records show.
That’s why the Bike Week Safety Task Force is trying to send a message to everyone who will be on the roads during this year’s Bike Week: “Look twice. Save a life.””One thing we always hear in these crashes is the motorist telling us, ‘I never saw the motorcycle,’ ” said Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Kim Miller. “They all assume it was the motorcyclist’s fault, but that’s not always true.”Bike Week, the annual motorcycle rally that started in Daytona in 1937, officially opens Friday and runs through March 11. Assuming the weather is good, more than 500,000 bikers will be cruising local roads and Interstate 4 to venues throughout Central Florida.
The Bike Week Safety Task Force — which includes bikers as well as local police, firefighters and tourism officials — says that sets up the potential to repeat last year’s death toll.Its campaign — already seen on six billboards, bus advertisements, temporary signs and fliers sent to local churches and homeowners associations — is aimed at local car and truck drivers, telling them what they can do to avoid collisions with bikers.
Their suggestions include double-checking blind spots, avoiding driving distractions such as cell phones or food, and leaving a four-second distance between your car and a motorcycle in front of you. And, of course, paying special attention to oncoming traffic before you turn.
Miller remembered one case in which a driver was preparing to make a left turn and saw a garbage truck coming. Yet, he said, he never saw the motorcycle in front of the garbage truck. He turned left — and the biker smashed into the side of the car. “Your eyes tend to scan for the largest object on the road, so a motorist may miss the motorcycle,” Miller said.
“All motorcycle riders are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. You’ve got some fools on two wheels,” Colosimo said. “But we all need to be more aware and ride with common sense.”
–from Rogue
CHOPPER CHICK CREW BUILDING A BIKE IN DAYTONA FOR BREAST CANCER–The Chopper Chick Crew would like to invite you to the presentation ceremony in which we will donate the Pink Ribbon Chopper to The National Breast Cancer Foundation. The ceremony will take place on March 8th at approximately 7:00 P.M. at Daytona International Speedway in the Nextel Fan Zone, and will be followed immediately by a press conference.
If you need directions or additional information when in Daytona, please call Ken Conte of Rise Above Consulting on his cell phone at 970-227-3588.
EASYRIDERS COLUMBUS BIKE SHOW WINNERS 2007–SPECTATOR CLASSBEST OF SHOW.
1. RON CUPP DEFIANCE, OH 2007 CUPPS CUSTOM EVO
2 TIM FRANKS CHARLOTTE, NC 2004 HERITAGE
3. ROBERT MCKINNEY COLUMBIANA, OH 2000 HERITAGE SPRINGER
Antique/Old School
1. GREGORY HALL MIDDLETOWN, OH 1973 SPORTSTER
2. KEN CARR SHELBY, TWP 1963 DYNO
3. RON CUPP DEFIANCE, OH 1974 SPORTSTER
Specialty
1. DD CUSTOMS LAKEVILLA, IL 2006 CUSTOM
2. JOHN RYLE COLUMBUS, OH 2004 BAGGER
3. ARRGO CONLEY SANDY HOOK, KY 1947 RIGID KNUCKLE
Modified Stock
1. GREG BECKER DORSET, OH 2006 PAN
2. SCOTT DODGE DELAWARE, OH 1997 CUSTOM HARLEY
3. RICK GORE OREGON, OH 1999 NIGHTRAIN
Street Custom
1. CHRIS PRYOR WEIRTON, WV 2003 CUSTOM H.D. HARDTAIL
2. RICK WHITLEY TAMPA, FL 2007 EWD PRO STREET
3. GARY PAYNE WAVERLY, OH 2006 CUSTOM SOFTAIL
Radical
1. RON CUPP DEFIANCE, OH 1971 SHOVEL
2. ERIC WARREN TAMPA, FL 2003 EWD CHOPPER
3. JEFF GARVEY PARKERSBURG, WV 1997 H.D. SPRINGER
JUDGED CLASS
BEST OF SHOW
1. INDEPENDENT CYCLES EAST HANOVER, PA 2006 LO LIFE
2. TERRY KOHLER CINCINNATI, OH 2007 PRO STREET 300 SOFTAIL
3. STEVE BREWDUDE GARN WEST JEFFERSON, NC 1945 FLATHEAD
Editor’s Choice
DONNY LOOS MIAMITOWN, OH 1980 FLT
Best Display
DANIEL KEMP MASSILLON, OH 2003 SOFTAIL
Radical
1. INDEPENDENT CYCLE EAST HANOVER, PA 2006 LO LIFE
2. PHIL PASSILLA MEADVILLE, PA 2006 CUSTOM HARD TAIL
3. DARYL MC CABE YPSILANTI, MI 2005 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
Street Custom
1. JEFF COCHRAN MIAMITOWN, OH 1979 FLH
2. BILLY CARD WEST MILTON, OH 1989 CUSTOM SOFTAIL
3. STAN FLEMING COLUMBUS, OH 2004 V- STAR
Specialty
1. DEVILUTION CYCLES NEWPORT, MI 1951 PANHEAD BOBBER
2. BILL ARTH AUSTINBURG, OH 1957 SPORTSTER-CHOPPER
3. RICK MONTANI GREENFIELD, IN 1974 BOBBER
Antique/Old School
1. INDIAN LARRY LEGACY NEW JERSEY 1946 NICKELED KNUCKLE
2. DEVILUTION CYCLES NEWPORT, MI 1961 FLAT TRACK BOBBER
3. SUGAR CREEK MOTORCYCLES SPRING VALLEY, OH 1977 SPORTSTER
Modified Stock
1. RICH SCHWEITZER DOVER, OH 1960 PAN HEAD
2. ROBERT SMITH OXFORD, MI 2005 ROAD KING CLASSIC
3. JON KANE HILLIARD, OH 2002 SPORTSTER
PRO CLASS FINALISTS:
(All Pro Class Winners take a home trophy, and are invited to compete with their winning bike in Kansas City, MO at the Invitational Bike Show on May 5, 2007. Top 6 bikes from the Kansas City Pro Class Finals, will be invited to be a 2008 Easyriders Centerfold Tour Master Builder.)
COUNTY LINE CHOPPERS PHOENIX, NY 2006 RIGID SHOVEL
DETROIT BROS FERNDALE, MI 2006 SPECIAL CONST.
JAMIE’S CUSTOMS WATERFORD, WI 2007 LOW LIFE RAD.
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The AXIOM Code
By Paul Garson |
If you remember your high school math an axiom is something universally regarded as true. About a year ago Mark Nemets, himself a rider for over 20 years, chucked the corporate world of computer and finance consulting to pursue his own universal truth, that working on motorcycles, with other motorcyclists, was a much more enjoyable way to earn to his daily bread.
His own first ride, back in the ‘80s, was an ironhead Sportster. Since cash was scarce back in the day, he used to buy bikes that needed work and developed his wrenching skills through trial and error and by asking for advice. “I found that motorcycle people were always willing to help, another reason motorcycling became part of my life. When I was just out of school, I went to work and managed to always have a bike and a hotrod car, Chevelles, Mustangs and Camaros. Since I didn’t have any money to afford mechanics, I learned to fix them in my carport. I eventually made enough money from consulting to open my own shop, a dream come true for me.” Mark laughs and adds,
Asked why he chose the name Axiom for his business, Mark explains, “When I thought about starting my business dealings with other people, one of the things very key to me was being honest with my customers, being right up front and giving them a fair shake. It seemed that everything was all about the buck, sacrificing your ethics and morals to get the job. And I won’t do that. Never have, and never will. And so…Axiom.”
The cozy 2000 sq. ft. shop located in Santa Ana, CA has an open door policy where you’ll be greeted by Mark and chief mechanic John Clayton. “We have a little office area up front, a couple desks and chairs, a refrigerator, a stereo, and in the work area our welders and work benches. Customers can walk in, sit down and we’ll talk bikes. Together we’ll figure out what direction they want to go. If they’re doing a custom we talk about what look they want, what kind of riding they do.”
”Say a guy comes in with his Harley and wants some pipes, a seat, whatever; we show him what we have and how we do it. If he just wants the parts and to learn to do it himself, we’ll show him. We offer full service, everything from adjusting a clutch to rebuilds of motor and transmissions and a wide selection of aftermarket products. We’ve got all the factory and custom parts, all the bling a custom customer might want including full ground up customs, tailored to the owner’s needs and specs.”
As far as motorcycle styles, Axiom’s inclined toward the Old School Bobbers. For example, Axiom offers a Santee Softail framed bobber motorcycle rolling chassis featuring springer forks, bars, wire wheels and tires with matching tank and fenders for $2999.95. In the shop you’ll also find stretched choppers and pavement blistering Pro Street customs.
“We also work on bikes for the ladies including lowering the bike through suspension, seat and handlebar modifications so they’re more comfortable. Basically, we like to build that dream motorcycle each person has in their heads,” Mark said. “We have pictures of hundreds of bikes for the customer to look through while they have a cup of coffee.”
Custom paint options are very personalized as well with four painters hooked up with the shop, again getting away from the mass production line and dealing on a one-to-one ratio. They are however keeping up with the new regulations for 2006 by producing an EPA, NADA and Kelly Blue Book compliant bikes while maintaining the ability to produce a custom tailored bike, all under the Axiom label. You can shop online from over 100,000 aftermarket products from over 100 suppliers with new goodies coming on board weekly, for example recently the complete line of Vance & Hines parts. They also offer a special price guarantee on H-D and custom parts and accessories. Find a lower price on anything over $100 and they’ll beat it by $10. Can’t beat that.
For quality service and customer friendly pricing, give Mark a call at 714-648-0900 or visit them personally at 610 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 Mon-Sat 10-6 and Sunday by appointment or log on to www.axiomcycles.com.
Tell’em Bikernet sent you.
February 22, 2007 Part 5
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 4
THE FIRST 25,000-MILE CHAIN!– Ever heard of a motorcycle chain with a guaranteed mileage life? That’s the astonishing cast-iron back up from Bickers for the DID X2. Bickers are offering a stunning two-year or 25,000-mile warranty on this Super Heavy Duty chain. If the chain wears out before then – and it’s been properly maintained – Bickers will replace it under warranty.
They can do this because DID’s X2 is tough enough to cope with the worst job on a bike, exposed to dirt, grime, road salt and water. DID’s existing X-Ring chain already outperforms every conventional O-ring chain on the market. Conventional O-rings get squashed between the chain side plates, increasing friction. The DID X-Ring twists instead, dispersing the pressure and minimising power loss.
DID X2 X-Ring has four contact points, which greatly increases its sealing performance, keeping dirt out and lubricant in.
That makes for a low friction, long-life chain – the only one with a high mileage warranty! And warranties now come with every DID chain supplied by Bickers – O-Ring, X-Ring and X2:
*DID O-Ring Chain – 1 year/10,000 miles
*DID X-Ring Chain – 2 years/15,000 miles
*DID X2-Ring Chain – 2 years/25,000 miles
For prices or more information contact Bickers sales with details of your bike on 08704 282272
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND YORK UNION REACH AGREEMENT,Motorcycle Production to Resume Tonight– York, Pa., Feb. 22, 2007 — Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported that motorcycle production will resume with the third shift this evening at the Company’s final assembly operations in York, following today’s ratification of a new labor agreement by its unionized employees. The new three-year agreement between the Company and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 175 becomes effective today.
Harley-Davidson employees in York had been on strike since Feb. 2, after rejecting an initial proposed labor agreement Jan. 31.IAM Local 175 represents about 2,800 production employees at Harley-Davidson’s facility in York, which produces the Company’s Touring and Softail motorcycles and is the Company’s largest production operation.
“We are eager to get back to work producing motorcycles again,” said Fred Gates, General Manager of Harley-Davidson’s Operations in York. “Our employees take enormous pride in building the best, highest quality motorcycles in the world and we all look forward to focusing our attention on meeting the needs of our customers.”
“The agreement is an important step in managing costs that could be detrimental to the business over the long term if the Company doesn’t start to control them now,” said Gates. “The agreement helps reduce the escalation in health care and other labor-related costs while continuing to provide an outstanding total compensation and benefits package. We appreciate the support of our union employees for sharing in the solutions to ongoing business challenges,” Gates said.
The new labor agreement provides annual wage increases of four percent in each of the contract’s three years. The agreement also establishes a two-tier wage structure which starts employees hired after the contract’s effective date at a wage rate that is lower than current employees, but equalizes pay by the end of the contract’s term. On the benefits side, unionized employees will participate in a new health plan that continues to require no employee premium but includes increases in the level of out-of-pocket costs that employees could incur for deductibles and co-pays.
Under the agreement, unionized employees in York continue to be fully covered by the Company’s traditional non-contributory pension plan. However, for new hires, the agreement reduces the Company’s match of optional contributions that employees can make to the contributory portion of the plan. The agreement also doubles the Company’s 401(k) match to 50 percent and provides other compensation and benefit improvements.
Harley-Davidson’s production and distribution facilities in Wisconsin are expected to resume normal operations over the next several weeks as a result of the resumption of production in York. The Company’s Wisconsin operations experienced reduced production and temporary layoffs of some employees due to the strike. The Wisconsin production facilities supply engines, transmissions and other components to Harley-Davidson’s final assembly operations in York and Kansas City.
The Company expects to release information on the business impact of the strike early in the week of Feb. 26.Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s web site at
QUICK THROTTLE EXPO SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM COMING–Get ready for the season kick off event of the year, the second Annual Quick Throttle Expo MARCH 17th and 18th 2007 at the Orange County Fairgrounds and Exposition Cntr 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626!
You may have caught the 2006 Expo on American Thunder since they aired it 3 times!
Well, this year?s show will be even better with the chance to win a Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster courtesy of our sponsor Orange County Harley-Davidson!
The winner of that bike will also get their very own custom paint job courtesy of Rock N Roll Custom Paints.
It?s your chance to GEAR UP FOR THE SEASON, with tons of vendors selling everything you?ll need to get you and your bike ready for 2007.
The Entertainment we have planned will knock your socks off with performances by ThundHerStruck, the all girl AC/DC band, Bob Seger Tribute, The Sam Morrison Band is back and we have several Stomp-type performances by Street Beat again, going on throughout the day both Saturday and Sunday. Watch these guys play percussion with motorcycle parts! It?s amazing.
As if this wasn?t enough, your $15 ticket also includes a roller derby show on Saturday night!
Come see the Orange County?s Demolition Divas Triple Header Bout in ?Erin Go Braw!? And there will be some other St. Patty?s Day surprises, to be sure!
Did you want to see some Discovery Channel Builders also? Well, Todd Silicato, Trevelen, Jesse Rooke and Tom Foster just to name a few, will be there with their wild creations.
So, maybe you?re not on Discovery Channel yet but you want to enter your bike into our world-class Bike Show sponsored by Bikernet.com.
Well, bring down your bike and if Bikernet?s very own Bandit picks your bike as a winner, you and your bike will be in Quick Throttle Magazine! Categories include everything from Best Bagger to Antique to Metric to Rat Bike, so there?s a place for everyone.
We have many scheduled rides already planned to come to the Expo so if you have your heart set on the $500 chapter prize and your photo in Quick Throttle Magazine, but you haven?t signed up your group yet, please email us at We have partnered with Seth Doulton and Horsepower Promotions again. Horsepower has produced such notable events as the Hot Bike Shows and All-American Motorcycle Madness and now, HOLLISTER!!!! We will be in the enclosed Buildings #10 & the covered indoor/outdoor Parade of Products with stages outside also. Master and premier builders, non-stop music and Bike Show sponsored by Bikernet.com are just a few of the attractions. We want to Thank You for making us the largest FREE V-Twin motorcycle magazine in the country!! Our ad partners get big discounts at the Expo so if you?d like to advertise or get in on the last of the vendor spaces (which are already 80% sold out), call 949-388-3695 and talk to CD, Lisa or Michele. QT EXPO HOTEL PARTNERS ARE: Or TRACK OR STREET WITH SARGENT SEATS– Super-comfy sports bike seats from the USA. More comfort for sports bike riders? That?ll be the latest range of World Sport Performance seats from Sargent. For track days, fast touring or just a Sunday blast with your mates, World Sport Performance seats offer enhanced comfort and ergonomics over the standard perch. DA NEWS ENDING–That puppy crested 20,000 words this morning, when we faced our first cup of joe and turned on our computers. It’s an indication of a couple of items. First, the industry is popping, and then it might mean there are a few folks reading Bikernet news. Goddamnit, they better. This is a lot of work. I’ll quit sniveling and move on. We have new fiction to launch and the brothers are calling for action. I met with Bassini Exhaust and Bob Clark yesterday. I hope to bring you the OCC Girls of Bikernet Bassini style in the next couple of days. I’m going to deliver a couple more bike features next week, a quick Avon tech on mounting and balancing tires. Suk from Avon delivered more info for our Wolfgang Wheel tech and I’ll add those shots tomorrow. A Doherty maching tech is coming on their wheel spacer kit. This puppy is a lifesaver for many builders. It’s raining in SoCal, so tonight I’m having a Jack on the Rocks. Does that sound strange? Here’s Bandit’s drinking code. If it’s cold the Jack Daniels is the constant choice. If it’s hot outside, and the sunset is fine, a Margarita is ordered. If I’m working in the shop on a hot afternoon, then Corona with lime is thirst quencher. Does that work? What the hell, it’s my code. Take it or leave it. Let’s ride. Ride Forever, –Bandit 
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ALL ORIGINAL (1908 HARLEY) BY SCOTT JACOBS–Prints now available. Contact:
Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453
THIS WEEK’S BIKERNET.COM CHANCE OF A LIFETIME–Here is your chance to grab a builder and Machine fine art Poster by artist Sara Liberte AND have it autographed by all of the Builders in attendance during Billy Lanes Builders Breakfast at Destination Daytona (I-95 and US 1 exit 273) wed. March 7th 2007 at 9am.
Sara Liberte’s latest Image Fusion series “Builder and Machine” explores the talented craftsmen working in the motorcycle industry today. Come meet the world’s most recognized bike builders all in one place, one time for one great cause! Don’t miss it. Proceeds to benefit Boggy Creek Camp. Limited ticket sales, order now before they are all gone at www.choppersinc.com
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Sara Liberte ~ RT’s North Hills Cycle inc.
328 Perry Hwy Pittsburgh, PA 15229
412.931.6205
BIKER BUILD-OFF TONIGHT–Don’t miss it.The first two shows did very well, numbers wise, which proves that Bikernet.com works…. cause as you know the Network did amazingly little to promote BBO. So thanks, thanks, thanks.
The show this Thursday is a build-off between Chica of Chica Custom Cycles, Huntington Beach, CA and Michael Barragan of Evil Spirit Engineering, Glendale, CA. Chica built a red and white homage to the sixties… laid back, long bars, banana seat, eight foot sissy bar… totally hand wrought. He calls his creation the “Mama-san Special” because it is built in honor of his wife, Hitomi. On the ride she’s up behind him the entire length of the trip.
Barragan, an up and comer, is revered in Japan though just becoming known in the U.S. He built a post industrial, futuristic ghetto sled in his small but extremely intense shop behind his house. The two fabricators meet in Ft. Worth, Texas in the historic Stockyards casino where Hugh”Chopper” King deals them a hand which seals their fate and which sends them on their way to the 300,000 plus Lone Star Rally in Galveston.
–Hugh
S&S OBTAINS EPA ENGINE CERTIFICATION, UNLEASES NEW ENGINE–All three of S&S Cycles’ V-Series engine families have been EPA certified, making S&S the first motorcycle engine manufacturer to produce pre-certified EPA compliant engines for use by individuals and custom bike builders.By using motors that are pre-certified to meet emissions regulations, individuals and builders can now build EPA compliant motorcycles without having to go through the complicated and costly emissions testing procedures themselves. This will allow small volume manufacturers to build and sell as many custom motorcycles as they want to, and individuals can now own, ride and sell them without prior restrictions – as long as the engine package is not altered in any way that increases exhaust emissions.
“This is a very important announcement for the V-Twin industry, including every builder and shop in the U.S,” says S&S VP of product development, Scott Sjovall. “We have been working hard on these certifications since the letter of guidance was issued in July of 2006, and I’m extremely happy to see all three of the engine families approved just as the 2007 season is ready to kick off.”
On the heels of this announcement comes word of S&S Cycle’s all-new X-Wedge engine which is also right in line with the EPA’s most stringent environmental expectations. A departure from previous engine efforts, the X-Wedge is a 56-degree, closed-loop fuel-injected, three-cam, overhead valve V-Twin. One key engineering feature is the versatility of this design and the ability to create a wide range of engine sizes. Immediate plans include a 117ci X-Wedge to be released later this year, but in the future bore and stroke sizes can be maximized to create up to a 139ci engine. Regardless of the displacement, the 56-degree V-Twin utilizes three belt-driven cams – two exhaust cams and a common intake cam – to achieve almost straight pushrod angles. Combine these cams with automotive-style rockers and roller tappets to create what S&S calls an incredibly quiet, EPA noise conscious valvetrain.”
For full specs on the new X-Wedge or S&S Cycle’s complete lineup of EPA-friendly engines and components, click on
HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2007 DAYTONA RIDE-IN SHOW SET FOR MARCH 7– MILWAUKEE (February 20, 2007) – Some of the world’s coolest custom motorcycles will be the main attraction at the annual Harley-Davidson Ride-In Show on Wednesday, March 7 at the upcoming 66th annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla. Harley-Davidson owners are invited to enter the competition for cash and trophies, while motorcycle enthusiasts can check out the sweet selection of rolling artwork.
Owners can enter their Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Ride-In Show Contest to be held on Wednesday, March 7 at the Ocean Center Arena, 101 N. Atlantic Avenue. Registration is from 8-11 a.m., with judging to follow by Harley-Davidson design experts and prize awards. The $10 entry fee is donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and each participant receives a special edition commemorative plaque designed by Willie G. Davidson. “Best of Show” winners in each of the judging classes will receive a $500 cash prize and a trophy. In addition, $500 cash prizes will be awarded to the top Sportster and top Big Twin motorcycles using Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. There is no charge for spectators to attend the Ride-In Show.
“Daytona is a prime opportunity for the Harley-Davidson riders who spend countless hours customizing their motorcycles to display the results of their hard work,” said Art Gompper, Harley-Davidson Director of Marketing. “The passion and attention to detail that goes in to these custom Harleys always makes for an incredible show.”
INDY INSIDER REPORT–Still sorting things out, but everythings changed from the days when Bourget and Coddington wowed the crowd. Crate chops are dead dead dead — straight from the source, which I can’t give up.
Metric chops are more in evidence but not hugely. Saw way more atvs and scooters than bikes. Branding for the new mfgs. will be impossible and they’re left selling a commodity.
Personally really like the new Victory bagger(s) — at my age, I can see Sue and I on one in a few years. I think they’ve hit the demographic bullseye dead center. They’ve put a lot of thought into the instrumentation and accessories and avoided looking like an H-D clone.
I think dealers, and it is a dealer show, saw a lot of new and/or alternative product to sell. The Cycle World dinner presentation showed continued (but slower) positive motorcycle growth (registrations). Chinese (Asian) everywhere – too bad for American manufacturing – just a memory now. Plenty of knock offs, of knock offs.
I think overall everyone felt positive – at least there were a lot of orders getting written. I thought last year had more buzz, but this year felt very confident. My new term for the show overall is alternative transportation – motorized things with wheels that aren’t cars or trucks. Powersports is definitely not about just motorcycles anymore. Ya should’ve seen the Castrol booth girls. I think I’m permanantly blind just thinking about them — and no, I don’t have pix of their gorgeous asses.
–Undercover John S. badge number 6969
TWO RARE, HARD-TO-FIND V-BIKE KIT LIKE BIKERNET USED TO SET WORLD’S FASTEST PANHEAD RECORD, AVAILABLE–I’ve got the contact info for the dealer with the kits. He is asking 15k per kit.Road Rider 408-489-7700 Ask for Hammer, say that you were referred bythe LA CCI Rep.Joey Jelf. And whisper, “Sim Sala Bim,” under your breath when you call. These John Reed designed kits are complete with Rev Tech Engines and Trans. We used a Hot Rod Accurate Engineering 120-inch Panhead engine by Berry Wardlaw and a Baker, Made in America, transmission.
ABATE OF WEST VIRGINIA ISSUES A WORLD WIDE CALL TO ACTION– Thetarget is one person. Carrie Webster, Chair of the WV House JudiciaryCommittee. The message is simple.”MOVE HB-2834 The Riders Choice bill to a vote in the Judiciary Committee”.
No explanations of why this bill should be moved on are expected,or needed. The object here is to clog all communications to her office,and Business. Call, Fax, and E-mail. We need to send a message that thisis an important, and highly popular piece of legislation. Her tacticshave given us no choice other than shutting down all her communications.We need to do this yesterday. All help from anywhere on the planet willbe greatly appreciated. Please contact all of the below.Business contact info phone (304) 345-0346fax(304) 345-0375 Use up paper, and ink. Empty the machineemail Capitol Contact Info(304) 340-3252 –Hawk NEW SPLIT VISION MIRRORS FOR ALL HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODELS —MILWAUKEE (December 22, 2006) – The exclusive design of the new Split Vision Mirrors (P/N 92190-06, $119.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories help minimize blind spots and provide a panoramic rear view of the left and right lane, and the road behind. The mirrors feature a large primary panel for a normal view, and a second, outboard convex panel for a wider field of vision. Perched on a curving, slotted stem and chrome-plated to a brilliant shine, the teardrop shape features a deep embossed “Harley-Davidson” script logo. Sold in pairs, the Split Vision Mirrors fit all 1982-later Harley-Davidson models. For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada. THE CHILDREN’S THERApLA Y FOUNDATION, INC.MOTORCYCLE RUN AUCTION/RAFFLE/PRIZE DONATION —Who:TherAplay is a unique outpatient rehab clinic for children with special needs.TherAplay incorporates the movement of horses into physical, occupational and speech therapy. What:TherAplay is hosting a Motorcycle Run to raise much-needed funds to support our clinic.We’re collecting items for auction, raffle and prizes at this event. When:TherAplay Motorcycle Run: Saturday, May 19, 2007.How You Can Help:Please make a generous donation to this worthy cause:Simply choose a wonderful item you would like to donate, fill out the information below,and mail or fax this form by April 2, 2007 to: RUSSIAN BIKERS READ BIKERNET.COM–I Mikushev Alexey, from Novosibirsk, Russia.I liked your site. Probably, you will be interested with my motorcycle.If want – I shall send you photos more high quality. Everything starts, when I was 12. I watched TV and there was a program about Moscow bikers. They rode on amazing handmade bikes with long forks and opposite engines, I’ve never seen something like this. That’s how my dream to build a chopper appears. I’ve bought an old (1974) Ural for $100. It was out of order and I put it in garage, then it changed many places – workshops, flats? –Mikushev We hope to bring you a full feature of Mik’s bike in the near future.–Bandit ABATE OF FLORIDA NEEDS SUPPORT–Motorcycle Riders of Florida need to Pay Attention and Get Involved.This came to me from ABATE of Florida. Though it asks you to become a member what the letter says is very true. You Need To Contact Your Legislator and Ask They Vote NO! On HB265 and SB984 — ROGUE The Legislative Session is Upon Us. When they are done in Tallahassee this year,will you still be able to afford to ride your motorcycle? Will you even be able to keep it? For all of you FREELOADERS who continue to sit on your can and let members of ABATE OF FLORIDA protect your interests, listen up. This would include those of you who think that the only thing we care about is helmets, you listen up too. The Florida Legislative Session begins on the 1st Tuesday in March and convenes for sixty consecutive days. The legislature is not even in regular session yet, and we already have the HB265 bill in the Florida House and companion SB984 in the Florida Senate. These bills conveniently do not include the word ‘motorcycle’ or ‘cycle’ but if these bills are passed into law in their current form, the face of motorcycling in Florida will severely change. The result will mean only the wealthy will be able to legally ride. A few short on money but big on cojones will choose not to meet the requirements of the new law. Unfortunately that will mean they are criminals and subject to fine, prosecution and incarceration. Why do we already know this? Why are we already working on this when search engines do not discover any threat to motorcycling in this bill? ABATE OF FLORIDA members join together and involve themselves in fundraising to provide for a lobbyist. This same lobbyist called this to our attention just about the time the ink was drying on the bill. This onerous bill deletes a portion of statute that defines motor vehicles. This same portion being deleted happens to exclude motorcycles from carrying PIP. Forget about the cost of carrying PIP on a motorcycle (and that you cannot buy it), but imagine how much it will cost to insure yourself against being run over by someone. No fault situations do not work or provide affordable solutions for someone riding a motorcycle. The reason insurance companies want helmets on motorcyclists boils down to the simple fact that when someone they insure runs over one of us, it costs them big money. As a motorcyclist, you know that a helmet is not going to save you from injury and/or death when Joe Impala runs over you so you understand why insurance companies are going to make you pony up big time when a new law makes you responsible for paying for your injuries when someone runs over you. HB265/SB984 will relieve the at-fault Joe Impala’s insurance company of the financial responsibility of running you over. Ride safe out there and if you want to keep riding, get yourself signed up as a member and pay attention. Those who have been carrying your load and pulling your weight all of these years may come up short without your help, so get off your can and take yourself off the welfare biker role??. KENNEDY HIGH BIKE PROJECT UPDATE–Things are going great for the Kennedy High bikeproject. We have our, 100% made from scratch studentbuilt gas tank, out to paint as well as a custom oilbag we modified. The rear fender and frame should beready to go by the weekend and now we are focusing onour old school ’58 Panhead build. The frame and frontend came back from paint over the weekend and alreadythis morning we have it coming together. This oldPanhead is S&S stroked and will be running an GoblinMillworx tested Hunt magneto, with a Solutionsmachining anodized cover. The paint on the tank willincorporate some retro touches and will be on displayat the Donnie Smith show with our other class bike.We will incorporate a new school and a second oldschool build every year now to show the public whatthe Kennedy kids are capable of. Next year there willbe a ’47 Knuck in the mix along side our 2008 build. –TEACH 2007 SENATE BILL 5985 REGARDING THE OPERATION OF SPLITTING LANES–Introduced by Sen. Dan Swecker on February 12, 2007, to allow motorcycle operators to travel between lanes traveling in the same direction when traffic is moving less than half of the posted speed limit. Motorcyclist would be limited to speeds of 10 miles per hour above the average speed of traffic when traveling between lanes. See companion HB 2160.Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on February 12, 2007. Continued On Page 5
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February 22, 2007 Part 3
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THE CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE KICKS OFF THREE GREAT NEW FEATURES IN MARCH–In the March 2007 issue of Cycle Source Magazine there are some new additions that generation next readers as well as the rest of the motorcycle community will dig.
Pin up of the month page:
This is a great art form that is taking off like crazy lately. The more artistic influence of women and motorcycling has always been a constant in motorcycle pubs, but we think this new type of art that is reflective of hot rod, motorcycle and rock-a-billy pop cultures needs to have it place among the regular monthly pages of our magazine
Young Gun Profile:
So many you guys are starting to build great bikes in this industry now that we fell like we should give them some special recognition. The young gun profile is an attempt to let the readers have an opportunity to know these cats a little better than just a bike feature might. >From what music they listen to and what style of bikes they build, to what cartoon they watch, this section gives an inside look, as Scott Webster of LTC put it, to really know them.
Engine No JM24 102 Frame No JM24102
ROSS PISTON REPORT– In June 1937, BSA entered a specially tuned 500cc Empire Star in a 3 lap race at Brook lands circuit ridden by TT ace Walter Handley. He won the race at an average speed of 102.27mph, with a fastest lap of 107.57mph. His 100+mph lap earned him a Brook lands Gold Star, and so was born one of the world’s great motorcycles. BSA immediately developed an all alloy tuned version of the Empire Star, naturally named it the “Gold Star”, and started production within a few months.
JM24-102 is the oldest BSA M24 Gold Star still in existence, the second off the production line in 1937. Total production for 1938-39 was 480. It left the BSA factory with nine others on 17/12/1937 and was delivered to Imperial Motors in Bedford, where it was displayed until registered in May 1939.
Nothing is known of the bikes history until Dec 1947, when it was acquired by a Mr George Lockwood of Bedford, who may well have bought it from Imperial Motors where it would have remained during the war years. He sold it in July 1948 to a Mr Joseph Ford of Stony Stratford, Bucks and it was next sold on to Mr Gilbert Ball of Cheltenham in March 1949. (I have a copy of the original advertisement in “The Motorcycle” dated 10/3/49, which describes the bike as being in ‘as new’ condition). Mr Ball owned the bike until June 1961, when it was sold to a Mr James Hehir.
From 1962 until 1994 it lay unused in a shed in Gloucestershire, where it was discovered by the family of the last known owner, a Mr Tony Price. His sons Rob and Dexter Price, both ex TT & Manx GP riders, re-commissioned the bike in 1996, and it was ridden again for the first time in 34 years at the Silverstone Classic Motorcycle Festival, and displayed on the BSA Gold Star Owners Club stand.The bike saw little use after that, until Mr. George Wander acquired it in April 2000 at a Bonham’s Classic motorcycle auction.
He has carried out a thorough mechanical and electrical overhaul. After which hehas used it regularly on the road. It has appeared every year since 2001 at the ‘Coupes Moto Legende’ classic bike meetings at Montlhery and Dijon in France and on 2 occasions at Cadwell Park circuit at the Beezumph Rally.
In September 2006 I was fortunate to be given an entry to the 2006 Klausenrennen Memorial, a 21km mountain race from the foot to the summit of the Klausen pass in central Switzerland, a rise of some 4000 feet in altitude involving 136 bends! This event, open to pre 1939 cars and motorcycles, takes place every 4 years to commemorate the original Klausenpass races held from 1922 to 1934.
Despite being dogged by magneto problems during the practice runs, the bike finished both races at a respectable average speed just under 50mph.
Late in 2006 Ross forged pistons was contacted to make a replacement piston for this beauty of a bike. Some metal transfer had left the stock piston a little less then functional. They were more then happy to lend a hand in keeping a fine piece history on the road.
JM24 102 remains 100% original and unrestored, except the Ross forged piston beating in the heart of this rare and noble beast. And in owner Georges Wander’s opinion, is the finest and most interesting of the 30 or so pre-war M24 Gold Stars still in existence around the world.
Feel free to contact him with any quandary’ about the bike at [gca.wander@virgin.net]
And for any piston needs.
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RICK KROST FOUND GUILTY, OR WAS IT GUILT FOUND RICK KROST?– “A Guilty Delivery!” That’s what can be said about the newest delivery for Guilty Customs of three new street platform frames from renowned frame builder Rick Krost at US Choppers. Late last year, these two companies put the finishing touches on a new venture where Guilty Customs would be the Regional Distributor for US Choppers unique street platform.
Now with the delivery of this new batch of frames, those in the market for a new and different ride during Bike Week can profit quite significantly. Guilty will be selling these frames only during Bike Week (March 3-10) at dealer cost, $2350.00 verses retail of $2950.00. The street platform, aptly called Dais’d by Guilty, is also available at various stages of completion and is available by contacting Guilty directly.
“U.S. Chopper and Rick are recognized and respected throughout the industry for their leading edge design, durability and quality coupled with style and beauty. What U.S. Chopper and Guilty are doing is establishing the Guilty Street Platform as an innovative player in the custom world that provides riders an unmatched riding experience and a truly unique piece of machinery”, say’s Hanlon, president and owner of Guilty Customs.
What Guilty found in U.S. Chopper was an organization that shared their passion in bringing to the riding community a dependable, unique motorcycle that sparks a bit of nostalgia. Guilty Customs skill and reputation will provide the consumer a quality crafted motorcycle at a reasonable price. Match this with the people to support the consumer after the sale, and this venture was an easy choice for both Krost and Hanlon.
Cj Hanlon, owner and president of Guilty Customs, believes that “the street platform’s unique styling, low center of gravity, simple lines, superior handling characteristics teamed with rider comfort, this bike will not only interest the street bike fan, but will be uniquely positioned to satisfy women riders. Of course the street platform can be modified to fit the needs and wants of the individual rider, but the basic model will be just as you see it, simple” say’s Hanlon. The base price for the motorcycle will start in the mid to upper 20’s.
In Hanlon’s words, “at Guilty Customs, we are guilty!… of wanting to give the motorcycle enthusiast the bike and the experience they deserve!” Dealer Inquiries for carrying the Guilty line should be directed to Cj Hanlon at info@guiltycustoms.com.
DAYTONA 2WHEELERS UP AND RUNNING–TwoWheelers home base resides in Denver, but during Daytona Bike Week and the Black Hills Rally, they move out of town to set up shop in Daytona or Sturgis.
“We are in Daytona, and the store is set up,” Donna said as her excuse for not sending Bikernet the Thursday Product of the Week. You’ll just need to stumble into their Main Street location and check for yourself.
2wheelers
740 Main St
Daytona Beach, Fla 32118
Store 386-258-9499
LOUISVILLE EASYRIDERS SHOW WINNERS–Here’s the winner’s list from Louisville, KY bike show.We’re working on the Columbus, OH winners list and will get that to you asap along with the disk of photos.
Also, I’m working on a post-winter tour release for your site – as well as a lead-in for the spring tour…it’s just too much to do one for each show; but it’s manageable to get you an overall recap with highlights, all of the pro-class finalists to-date, etc….
Talk to you soon….
–Leah Hamilton
Event Coordinator
Easyriders Events/Action Promotions, Inc.
P: 800-962-9857 ext.16
F: 805-375-4591
LOUISVILLE BIKE WINNERS
SPECTATOR CLASS
BEST OF SHOW
1. DALE BENNETT DOYAL, TN. 2005 CUSTOM CHOPPER
2. SCOTT FUCHS SHELBY, IN 2007 SOFTAIL
3. DENNIS STEINDEL LOUISVILLE, KY 2004 H. D. SOFTAIL
Antique/Old School
1. ALLEN BELILES EVANSVILLE, IN 1950 INDIAN CHIEF
2. TONY JURKAS JOLIET IL 1955 PANHEAD CHOPPER
3. TED BORTNER PROSPECT KY 1946 INDIAN CHIEF
Specialty
1. CHRIS SIMMONS OWENSBORO KY 1998 AMERICAN IRON HORSE
2. JULIE HUMPHREYS BELLEVUE, MI 2006 LADY J
3. BRUCE BARRETT ARRINGTON, TN. 2006 BOBBER
Modified Stock
1. PAULA STEINDEL LOUISVILLE, KY 1999 H.D. HARDTAIL
2. GENE BEAR STRICKLAND CORYDON, IN 2003 ROADSTAR
3. RICK STATON LOUISVILLE, KY 1999 FAT BOY
Street Custom
1. HILL BILLY CHOPPERS JEREMIAH, KY 2005 CUSTOM CHOPPER
2. 2 JAKES LOUISVILLE, KY CUSTOM
3. 2 JAKES LOUISVILLE, KY 1971 SPORTSTER
Radical
1. JASON CANTWELL LOUISVILLE, KY 2006 AMERICAN IRON HORSE
2. WILLY CHAFFEE LOUISVILLE, KY 2007 SPRINGER CHOPPER
3. GARY LEE STANLEY NEGLEY, OH CUSTOM
JUDGED CLASS
BEST OF SHOW
1. WIDE OPEN CYCLES DAYTONA, FL 2007 LOW DOWN BITCH
2. ERIC WARREN TAMPA, FL 2007 CHOPPER
3. COWBOY CUSTOMS JACKSBORO, TX 2006 PRO STREET
Editor’s Choice
RICKY HUDSON BOWLING GREEN, KY 1952 FL CHOPPER
Best Display
GARY GOOLSBY COOKVEILLE, TN 2004 ULTRA CLASSIC
Radical
1. CHOPPER THUGS MCMINNVILLE, TN 2005 2 BAD
2. JAMIE HOSKINS HENDERSONVILLE, TN 2007 300 DROP SEAT CHOPPER
3. JOHN BRIDGES MIDDLETOWN, OH 2006 PRO STREET
Street Custom
1. DANIEL MC LAIN LOUISVILLE, TN 2006 CUSTOM CHOPPER
2. CHRIS NEWLIN VALPARAISO, IN 1989 HD FXST
3. JON TAYLOR OWENSBORO, KY 1997 PRO STREET SOFTAIL
Specialty
1. STEVE BREWDUDE GARN WEST JEFFERSON, NC 1945 HD FLATHEAD
2. DAVID SHOEMAKER NORTH VERNON, IN 1970 650 LIGHTING BSA
3. GREG QUEEN LILY, KY 2006 PRO STREET TRIKE
Antique/Old School
1. JERRY BENSON HENDERSON, KY 1972 SPORTSTER
2. JOHN ARMES JONESBORO, IN 1956 H.D. PAN HEAD
3. GENE WILLIAMS JULIET, IL 1939 EL BOARD TRACKER
Modified Stock
1. JASON VOLANSKI WEST FRANKFORT, IL 1986 H.D. FXR CUSTOM
2. BILL ADAMS BALMONT, NC 1995 H.D. FAT BOY
3. KEN JONES PROSPECT, KY 2005 IRON HORSE TEXAS CHOPPER
PRO CLASS FINALISTS:
(All Pro Class Winners take a home trophy, and are invited to compete with their winning bike in Kansas City, MO at the Invitational Bike Show on May 5, 2007. Top 6 bikes from the Kansas City Pro Class Finals, will be invited to be a 2008 Easyriders Centerfold Tour Master Builder.)
ANGELO DEL RASO MINOOKA, IL 1956 PAN HEAD CHOPPER
RANDY REEVER INDIANAPOLIS, IN SPEEDWAY CHOPPER LS1-02
WIDE OPEN CYCLES DAYTONA, FL 2007 SOLID GOLD BITCH
The 11TH ANNUAL V-TWIN BIKERS BALL TO HONOR THE BEST OF THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY AT EXCLUSIVE RECEPTION MARCH 9TH AS PART OF BIKE WEEK– Daytona, Fl. – (February 20, 2007) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County proudly announces The 11th Annual V-Twin Bikers Ball, where the best of the motorcycle industry will be honored with the prestigious ViQe’ Awards on March 9th.
Each year, V-Twin Magazine recognizes innovative custom bike builders, painters, and companies that contribute to the ever-changing custom world of motorcycles with a ViQe’ Award. The motorcycle industry also comes together to build two custom motorcycle bikes, which will be raffled off at the Bikers Ball and all proceeds benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County.
This year, the raffle starts with a 2007 Stinger Custom Original featuring a high performance engine from TP Engineering, a Pro Street Softtail with hydraulic clutch, a six-speed Baker transmission, PM controls and wheel, HHI front end and custom chrome parts from the 2007 catalog. Raffle Tickets for the 2007 Stringer Custom Original are $20.
The second motorcycle that will be raffled off is a 2007 Jim Nasi Original featuring a high performance S&S 124″ Engine, an RSD six-speed Baker transmission, PM brakes, controls and wheels, an ICI Lowlife frame and primary as well as a Perse Performance Front End with a six degree rake. Raffle Tickets for the 2007 Jim Nasi Original are $100 or six (6) tickets for $500.
Tickets for the upcoming raffle at the Bikers Ball can be purchased at
The Bikers Ball is lead by the “Leaders of the Pack” which is an exclusive members only motorcycle club which includes several of Broward County most successful businessmen such as Rick Case (Rick Case Automotive Group), Bruce Rossmeyer (Bruce Rossmeyer Fort Lauderdale Harley Davidson), Joe Teresi (V Twin & Easyriders Magazine), Mickey Markoff (MDM Group), Jamie McDonnell IV (Windmill Advertising Group), Ted Morse (Ed Morse Automotive) and Max Osceola (Seminole Tribe of Florida).
For information please Kerry Becker at 954-563-2822 or by e-mail at
VENDORS FILL DOWNTOWN HOLLISTER!!!!!!–The response has been overwhelming as the 60 year Hollister Motorcycle Rally continues its tradition in 2007, since being sponsored by Bikernet.com, as the “Birthplace of the American Biker.”
For the first time, the city of Hollister has enlisted the help of a promotions company to create a motorcyclist’s entertainment Mecca in its historic downtown area. Veteran event company Horse Power Promotions enlists its 26-year expertise in public relations and production to work around the clock on one of the biggest makeovers in rally history.
In years past Hollister has been known for the type of rally that attracted a crowd who would simply ride downtown for one day around the 4th of July, opting for a t-shirt and a cold one, take a look and ride off. But Horse Power Promotions is working to change that. By stepping up the non-stop entertainment, organizing on-going demonstrations for bikers such as creating a builders square full of the bike building craftsmen of today Kirk Taylor, Scott Long, Big Mike, Brian Klock, El Pitts, Sugar Bear, Chica and Todd Silicato to name a few. Hollister’s 2007 Rally will be one it’s most memorable and action-packed.
Hollister Motorcycle Rally is the largest of its kind in California and one of the top ten in the United States, always offering a great line up of vendors. Horse Power Promotions and the new Hollister Motorcycle Rally Committee have been luring more vendors than ever before and the new easy-to-maneuver layout of the downtown motorcycle marketplace will insure all vendors a premium space in the heart of Hollister, while also creating a great shopping experience with the downtown merchants.
The excitement is mounting: International Trails superstar David Chaves, Yamaha Demo Rides, Custom Bike Show, three stages with live music, Corbin open house, great riding are just a taste of what’s on tap. New for 2007 is VIP bike parking with helmet and leather checks. Go to www.horsepowerpromotions.com for info on the value packed Rally packages and the latest news.
–Seth Doulton
Horse Power Promotions
Po Box 1019
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone: 805.686.2007
Web: www.horsepowerpromotions.com
sd@silcom.com
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LUCKY’S GARAGE IS CLOSED–Hey guys, wake the fuck up! Lucky’s garage in Minneapolis has been closed for a year and the owner is under indictment for fraud. Seems he sold bikes on consignment and kept the money, took upfront payments for work he never did and put it all up his nose and into the casinos.
SO how come his sorry assed no longer there shop is still listed on your site?
–Karl
karl.e.stocker@us.army.mil
MOTORCYCLE RIDER, TOMMY THOMPSON RUNS FOR PRESIDENT–The Team Tommy Web site is operational. We will continue to add information in a timely manner.
Please check it out and come back on a regular basis
–Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
NEW MODEL SPOTTED IN INDY LAST WEEKEND–Words fail. Well not really. I think the Sabretooth Association is looking for lawyers. Perhaps this is the “sport” answer to Boss Hawg.
Personally I think you could make a better statement if you alerted the media, gathered the neighbors and built a bonfire out of hundred dollar bills.
–from John S.
SARA LIBERTE UNIQUE ART WILL BE AUCTIONED AT THE VTWIN BIKERS BALL IN DAYTONA FRIDAY MARCH 9TH–Sara Liberte, well known artist and custom motorcycle designer will be donating a 20×30 photo print of legendary Bike Builder Dave Perewitz to be auctioned off during the VTwin Bikers Ball in Daytona. The Bikers Ball proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. The print will be on display during Daytona Bike week at the Hard rock Roadhouse tour. All VIP celebrity guests, and Custom Motorcycle Builders who stop by the Roadhouse tour will sign the print.
The Image of Dave is from Sara Liberte’s Latest Image Fusion Series “Builder and Machine” the image is also the cover of Dave Perewitz’s new book “Chopper Master and King of Flames”.
Sara Liberte
www.saraliberte.com
412.931.6205
sara@saraliberte.com
THE SINWU BAR HOPPER UNDERWAY–Here is a shot of the mock up. Do you know if the bung king guys are still sending the gear we requested? I will send you guys a copy of the disc and such I am sending to Tim Conder soon.
–Kent
Tim Conder is drawing our mascot illustration for the project and you’ll see it soon. So far we are running a Harley-Davidson engine and transmission, a Kraft Tech rigid frame with no stretch, a H-D VL front end and Kraft Tech sheet metal.–Bandit
BUILDERS BREAKFAST ABOUT TO MAKE HISTORY AGAIN–Melbourne, FL – (February 21, 2007) – After making history last August in Sturgis during the rally, the Builders Breakfast is doing it again, in 2007 there are two Builders Breakfast events sponsored by Bikernet.com. The 1st Annual Daytona Builders Breakfast takes place March 7th at Destination Daytona with an amazing roster of builders scheduled; Billy Lane, Arlen Ness, Russell Mitchell, Cory Ness, Kendall Johnson, Kim Suter, Eddie Trotta, Matt Hotch, Paul Cox and Keino from Indian Larry Legacy, Brian Klock, Michael Prugh, Jesse Jurrens, Chica, Roland Sands, Jesse Rooke*, Dave Perewitz, Aaron Greene, Jerry Convington, Russell Marlowe, Jim Nasi, Fred Kodlin and more to be confirmed.
Join these builders for a great cause in Daytona; Boggy Creek camp for seriously ill children. The 2nd Annual Builders Breakfast Sturgis takes place August 7th at the Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle. Each event has its own beneficiary, for Daytona it is Boggy Creek Camp for Seriously Ill Children and Sturgis benefits Make A Wish children from South Dakota.
Joining the builders again in 2007 are a few great corporate supporters; Custom Chrome donated funds to assist with food costs allowing the Builders to be able to give more money to the two charities. IronWorks magazine has tirelessly helped generate corporate support and ticket sales along with Easyriders providing legendary photographer Michael Lichter to document the event photographically, BIKERNET continues to relay all of the information to hundreds of thousands daily on its site, White Water Manufacturing donated cash to the cause and of course, Sara Liberte who has again donated personal portraits of lucky ticket holders and their favorite Builder. The charities themselves lend a big hand too. Boggy Creek and Make-A-Wish, South Dakota provide considerable manpower at the events.
For ’07 there will be two great events- one in Daytona during the spring rally and one in Sturgis in August. Tickets are available for both events now at:
To purchase tickets for the Builders Breakfast Daytona or Sturgis visit: www.choppersinc.com. For sponsorship and support information please call: Darcy Betlach, Chrome Marketing, 952-470-4297
SOMETHING HAPPENED AT BANDIT’S CANTINA BAR–Ted was drinking in a bar when the guy sitting beside him fell off his stool.
Ted helped him back up, but soon he fell off again.
“How about if I take you home, buddy?” asked Ted.
The drunk agreed.
On the way to the car, he fell twice more.
When Ted got him home, the poor man fell again just walking up the sidewalk.
Ted rang the bell and a woman answered the door.
Ted said, “Ma’am, your husband was too drunk to come home on his own, so I drove him.”
She looked puzzled. “Where’s his wheelchair?”
–from Rik Savenko
V-TWIN EXPO, LAST MONTH IN CINCY, PROVES SEVEN IS A LUCKY NUMBER– Agoura Hills, CA-Wrapping up the 7th annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, OH proved the v-twin focused show hit the target from both a dealer and exhibitor perspective. The success also proves the industry is hopping.
“Booth renewals are way up from last year and dealers comments assured us we are bringing them value and positive return on their time investment” said V-Twin Show Producer Jim Betlach. “Seminars this year were standing room only, with many dealers attending the same seminar twice.” continued Betlach. “Dealers come for one reason; grow their business. We know this and cater to them from the exhibitors we work with to the seminars provided. Their growth is our business at the Expo” finished Betlach.
The V-Twin Expo welcomed over 500 exhibitors this year and well over twelve thousand guests in Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Center. The V-Twin Expo remains solely focused on the v-twin marketplace.
The Expo continues to provide a great foundation for them to learn about trends in the marketplace and to better understand their customer. “My product line is brand new, fun and well suited to the v-twin market. I had no idea how much impact one show could have on my business” said first time exhibitor Amy Skaling of Team Diva. Team Diva products range from embellished cowboy hats to blindingly sparkly belt buckles geared toward women riders. “As a new dealership owner in Texas, I thought I had my arms around what was available from an aftermarket perspective, but now after attending the Expo, I know so much more. I was able to see what my customers will want firsthand in one place at one time. This show was very productive for Hays County Cycle.” said Hays County Cycle owner, Tim Poag.
2008 V-Twin Expo dates are set, be sure to mark your calendars to attend the one and only v-twin focused show. February 2, 3, and 4 2008
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LEROY-THOMPSON ANNOUNCES DEBUT OF SIGNATURE SERIES PRODUCT LINE– Mentor, OHIO – February 21, 2007 – Leroy-Thompson announces its 2007 Signature Series product line, designed by Scott Webster. These new parts marry a variety of raw, hand-hammered metals to machined billet aluminum, attaining a contrasting industrial look.
Originally handcrafted for Leroy-Thompsons’ Biker Build-Off bike, these parts include gas caps, risers, grips and pegs that can be used as O.E. replacement parts. This unique product line is a result of Scott Webster’s imagination, fueled by the beauty he sees in imperfection.
All custom and O.E. parts feature a distinctive, hand-tooled insert, made with either a copper, brass or rusted steel finish, a fact that means each piece is unique. These parts are C.N.C. manufactured and hand-tooled in-house, using a production method utilizing hand hammering, aging and polishing, a process ensuring individuality and character in every part.
Because each part is unique and hand-tooled, it is assigned a production number and registered into a traceable database, an innovative method of customer service, support and follow up. Leroy-Thompson prides itself on understanding the process of ensuring quality and stands behind its products, offering a lifetime guarantee on craftsmanship and assuring a unique part at a reasonable price.
The Signature Series line of products was recently debuted at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati to overwhelming interest and excitement, and can also be seen on the customized Road King, built in partnership with ProCharger. This cool bike features parts from the Signature Series product line and SuperTrapp’s new 2:1, model #827-71453.
Leroy-Thompson is the brainchild of Scott Webster and is located just outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Leroy-Thompson specializes in handcrafted motorcycles and custom parts, and has been featured in the book The Art of the Bobber, as well as magazines such as Barnett’s, Cycle Source, Freeway, Hot Bike, Hot Rod’s Bike Works, IronWorks, Street Chopper, The Horse Backstreet Choppers, WILD, and most recently on an upcoming episode of The Biker Build-Off, airing March 22nd on the The Learning Channel, check your local listings. You can visit Leroy-Thompson on the Web at
MARSHALS VISIT INDIANAPOLIS DEALER EXPO 2007–Yesterday at the Dealer Expo 2007 in Indianapolis U.S. Marshals served papers on about half a dozen exhibitors who allegedly manufactured unauthorized copies of patent-protected products. Manufacturers who claimed the exhibitors had violated intellectual property laws filed the lawsuits. Additional lawsuits may be served today.
Advanstar sends letters to companies accused of copying products, notifying them that their future participation in the Expo could be denied if they are held liable for the offense.
“It’s an understandable concern of our exhibitors,” said Tracy Harris, vice president with show owner Advanstar, “but we’re not the police.”
Contingent of lawyers are walking the floor looking for exhibitors who might be selling illegal copies of manufacturers products. I have had quite a few illegal copies of my parts produced here in the US and China. So, I can only approve what’s happening this weekend in Indianapolis.
For information I just wrote a piece to be published in Barnett Magazine about knock-offs produced in China.
Published by Cyril Huze February 18th, 2007 in Editorial.
TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS–I realize I might be too late for the Thursday News, but I received an email message today that had a great song and video that honored our troops and thought it would be a good addition to the news. I know you are always looking for a chance to honr them when you can.
The song is titled, “If I Die Before You Wake”. The lyrics are:
Over here it’s the middle of the day
I finally found the time to write a letter
Sittin’ here a half a world away
I heard about all them folks protestin’
As if I really want this war
But that don’t stop me from believin’
There’s just some things worth fightin’ for
CHORUS
And if I die before you wake,
I pray the world will take
A good look at what God’s given us
That we could only understand,
everything is in his hands
All we need is a little faith and trust
I want you to know it ain’t too high a price to pay
If I die before you wake
Tell everybody that I miss them
And I can’t wait to get back home
But until then I’ll serve my country
And be proud to wear this uniform
CHORUS
No it ain’t too high a price to pay
If I die before you wake
May God bless the troops!
–Chuck
STEALTH BIKE SHOP WEEKLY REPORT–Man the spring thaw is on here in Charlotte! 70 degrees today! It feels real good. Bikes are back out on the road!
Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS things are starting to pick up some with the warmer weather. The FXR that we have been working on is almost done. It suffered a hammer attack from an ex-wife and has survived. We had a guy drop off an old rigid frame for a Triumph for some metal work. It is pretty rough right now but Chopper John is going to work some magic on it.
I did not send anything in last week. Our pit bull J.C. has had some surgery on his paw and has been using 3 legs. J.C. is the security chief at SBW. He should be as good as new in a couple of weeks.
Do any of you get tired of hearing all the celebrity news? You know the stuff like, “Brittany shaved her head!” Who cares? The tragic death of Anna Nicole Smith has now been turned into a circus. Everyone has come out of the wood work claiming to be the father of her daughter! Why? The same reason behind so many things, BIG $ ! I for one really get tired of all of this.
Not much else to report on this week. The riding season is real close so hang in there!
Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
LEHMAN POWERED BY VICTORY–Lehman Trikes USA, Inc. proudly announces the launch ceremony of a new three-wheeled motorcycle (trike). The official event unveiling the new trike is scheduled forMarch 24, 2007 at the Mineral Palace Hotel and Casino in Deadwood, South Dakota. The event will coincide with “Lehman Trikes Day” designated by the DeadwoodChamber of Commerce. Numerous guests and dignitaries will be attending the greatlyanticipated introduction of the new trike and the trade name presentation.
The new trike is powered by the Victory Kingpin motorcycle which possesses Victory’sown 100-cubic inch FreedomTM V-twin engine and a true 6-speed overdrive transmission. The trike is the result of collaboration between Lehman Trikes USA, Inc. and VictoryMotorcycles. Daniel W. Patterson, President of Lehman Trikes USA, commented thatthe new product is “a blend of advanced styling and tremendous power that will appeal toa wide spectrum of the riding public. When we announce the trade name, everyone willunderstand why we selected Deadwood for our official unveiling.”
Lehman Trikes, Inc. has a 20-year history as a world leader in the manufacture of turnkeytrikes, conversion kits and accessories. Lehman is known as the “Leader of the ThreeWorld.”
For more information, please contact:
Timothy C. Kling Kennon D. Hines
Lehman Trikes, Inc. Lehman Trikes, Inc.
9303-110A St. 125 Industrial Drive
Westlock, AB T7P 2M5 Spearfish, SD 57783
Phone: 605-642-2111 Phone: 605-642-2111
Fax: 605-642-1184 Fax: 605-642-1184
Trading Symbol: LHT:TSXV Email:
ken.hines@lehman3.com
Email: inverstorinfo@lehmantrikes.com
Website: www.lehmantrikes.com
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