It's been a hell of a summer. A twisted journey I could have never imagined,a series of sky highs and surreal lows. For those out there who read myarticles on Bikernet and in The Horse and see only a person who does highprofile paintwork, goes to bike events, and gets magazine covers, believeme, it was not always like that.

I say, horrific because, to live each day with your stomach inknots because worry is eating you alive feels horrific. Worry about what?Mainly about paying bills, the rent, gas, phone, and then trying to keep abusiness alive. Much of it was my own fault. Bad decisions, screwed uppriorities.

It was no picnic. 13 years ago, all I wanted was to get a “real”job, doing welding or parts inspection, some kind of manufacturing job thatwould give me the security of a weekly paycheck. A successful paintingcareer was a far off pipe dream.

Sure it wasn't all hell. There wereadventures mixed in, breaks from the reality of what my life had become.There were those rare moments when I'd be able to see clearly through thehaze and see the beauty of life in this world. The two men who had hoped Iwould achieve some kind of stability or success in my life both died beforeit finally happened.

I would get close and then an event in my personal life would derailthe momentum and I was forced to start over again and again and again. Andup until last year, it was like that. In the middle of some crisis, I wouldthink back to the few years of steady employment, basking in the memory ofworking a set amount of hours each week, then doing whatever I wanted,whether it be riding motorcycles, hiking or cleaning the house.

ThenSturgis 2003 happened and it all changed. Suddenly all the pieces began tofall into place and all those years in hell began to mean something.

That's how it happens. For some fortunate people, it happens early in life.But for others, it happens late. And that's how it happened for Indian Larry.Most people, including me had never heard of him prior to The MotorcycleMania Show on Discovery. I was completely blown away by the bikes he built.But to him it was always a team effort. I especially admired the paintworkon his bikes and he was quick to give Robert Pradke the credit. “He justcomes up with this stuff,” Larry said. “It blows me away.”

I only met Larry a little overa year ago at the Smoke Out. But I was just another face in the crowd. Itwasn't until Myrtle Beach of this year, that Larry became someone who gaveme a hug each time I saw him. I was staying with Sam Morgan and the ThrillArena stunt riding crew. Looking back on that sunny, quiet morning when heshowed up at the drome, I knew then what a treasure that time was. In factthat whole weekend trip was priceless. But then that's what Larry tried totell me a few months later in Sturgis.

Sturgis wore onLarry hard. He'd been mobbed wherever he went. So he began to take breaks atAmerican Motordrome Company's compound. It was a relaxing hideout where hecould sit back and BS with Jay, Sam and the rest of the crew. I know he hada few good talks with Sam. She and I are very similar in our backgrounds. Iwas fortunate enough to see him there a few times as I had been using it asa refuge too.

Located on Main St, it was perfectly situated. I could ridedown the back streets, bang a left into an alley and park my bike right atthe drome. I never waited in traffic. You never knew who'd you'd runinto there. I'd pull up and see certain bikes parked and could tellwho was hanging out.

It was at Michael Lichter's bobber bike show that Ispent the most time with Larry. I knew he was busy but wanted to tellhim something and next thing I knew, it was a half hour later that ourconversation finally ended. I felt bad for taking up so much of his precious time buthe was on a roll, asking me questions, explaining things to me. It was thekind of advice a father gives.

My dad has been gone nearly ten years. I hadnot bothered to take his advice seriously when he gave it, as I was youngerand “knew more than him.” And now that I am older, I sorely miss hiswords. So it was with great interest that I listened to Larry, trying tofile each and every word away, so I could remember it forever.

He explained that the days I had spent inhell made me into the person I am now. “Without going through that, youwouldn't be who you are. You had to go through that to get here, where you're standing right now,” He said.

“But,” I explained, “I'd probably wouldn't have such a bad attitude.”He looked at me with a slight smile on his face, shaking his head. “And allthat makes you a survivor. You can handle situations a lot of people couldn't deal with. I know, believe me, I know,” Larry said.

His words that day will stay with me forever. I will honor Larry by tryingto live by that advice. I'll try and be more patient with people. I won'ttake a single moment of life for granted, wishing things had gone different.That's just a waste. Instead I'll put my emotions, dreams, and wishes intomy writing and painting. And if I succeed in my career, that's great. Ifnot, I gave it a hell of a try and it was an awesome ride that let me meetincredible people and took me to fantastic places. Hopefully Larry met my dad. I know my dad would have loved Larry's bikes. Maybehe can tell him that I didn't turn out to be such a hopeless mess after all.

Thanks,

–JoAnn
Crazy Horse Painting

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NEW ADVANCED CUSTOM V-Twin MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS BOOK FROM WOLFGANG WILL HIT THE STREETS IN MARCH–ISBN #: 1-929133-37-5.Whether you’re building a bike from scratch or adding a 300 tire to theback of a factory Softail, the instructions and photos contained in thisnew Chassis book will help you with the project.

The Frame chapter includes a discussion of rake and trail angles, aswell as a listing of various frame types currently on the market.Current bike owners looking to upgrade wheels or brakes will discover afull chapter devoted to each topic. Is a six-piston caliper really thatmuch better than a four? More important, is it worth the extra money?And how are the best billet wheels manufactured? This new book by DougMitchel contains answers to these questions and a hundred more.

Written by Doug Mitchel, this new Chassis book includes over 400 colorimages spread across 144 pages. Order yours for $24.95 + $5.50 S&H fromWolfgang Publications, 217 Second St. N, Stillwater, MN 55082. Find iton the web at www.wolfpub.com or order by phone at 651.275.9411.

–Jacki Mitchell
Wolfgang Publications
217 Second Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
651.275.9394
Fax: 651.275.9330
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NEXT BCCOM MEETING JANUARY 10th–Date: Wednesday, January 10th
When: 7:00pm
Where: The Justice Institute in the theatre (715 McBride Blvd in NewWestminster)

Guest Speakers: Ian Thomas of the BC Safety Council will be coming todiscuss the RPM (Risk & Performance Management) National MotorcycleSymposium that they are presenting along with the MotorcyclistsConfederation of Canada on April 19-21, 2007 in Whistler, BC.

More info canbe found here: www.motorcycling-rpm.ca

David Lock, BCCOM’s Off-road Liaison, will be there with an update on the BCTrail Riders Federation (BCTRF).

There will be an update on ICBC & the restructuring of rates that will becoming up in June 2007 through the BC Utilitites Commission

Door prizes, including several pairs of tickets to the Vancouver MotorcycleShow on January 25-28 at the Tradex in Abbotsford!

All motorcyclists are welcome to attend! You don’t have to be a member tocome, so feel free to bring a friend.For more info call 1-877-580-0111 or (604) 580-0111.

SACRAMENTO AREA MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS TASK FORCE LONG AND SHORT TERM GOALS AND STRATEGY– Concerns voiced and direction planned by attendees constitutingrepresentation of MROs (in alphabetical order) ABATE, AMA, BOLT, MMA,Riders not presently MRO member. Motorcycle related website administrators.Attendance was by invitation only

a.) More motorcycle rider involvement and participation in the making and wearing of self certified helmets, leading to greater public awareness and exposure to our problem with improper law enforcement.

b.) Request ABATE of California and MMA sponsor a bill to raise the fines imposed by law on car drivers who injure motorcyclists in a collision by not following driving rules and violating the motorcyclist’s ‘right of way’.
1) Develop a program to stop tailgating, especially behind motorcycles.
2) Move forward to block motorcycle noise restrictions, in the interest of safety.

c.) More visibility in the public eye.
1) Awareness by non-riders and riders
* We should participate in and publicize the ASAP Program.
* Get positive media attention whenever possible.

2) Awareness by riders
* Set up Rights info booth (ABATE or MMA) at Motorcycle Safety Training sites at scheduled class times. Use media (#3 below)
* Encourage more riders to learn, then teach Quigley Factor details.
* MRO members participating in scheduled non-MRO events ride as a cohesive group, promoting the MRO & its benefits to MRO nonmembers.
* Have package available to members for more easily promoting the MRO.
* Work toward existing groups and events sanctioning visible MRO activity.

3) Awareness by media of Motorcycle events and MRO activities
* Use internet media sites as they will allow.
* Use print motorcycle news/magazines as they will allow.
* Use Television media to promote motorcycle awareness and events.

d.) Sponsor helmet law repeal legislation through ABATE and/or MMA and/or AMA.

e.) Develop better relationship between motorcycle related businesses and MROs.

f.) Improve communication contact quality and quantity from MROs to members,and non-members interested in motorcycle Rights.
Utilize MRO members’ email and phone contact info to maintain the members’ interest in Motorcycle Rights Organization.

–Mark Temple
President
ABATE of California, Local 25
Sacramento, California
For more information or details,email nolistnolaw@sbcglobal.net

TEXAS COWBOY FAVORITE– A Texas cowboy is driving down the road and he sees a sign in frontof a restaurant that reads:

Happy hour specialLobster tail & beer

“Lord almighty” he says to himself, “my three favorite things”.

PATRIOT GUARD HONORS FALLEN MARIETTA SOLDIER–As he surveyed nearly 200 flag-flying motorcycles approaching the church where former student Hayes Clayton Jr. was about to be eulogized, David Gilbreath couldn’t hold back the tears.

“That’s impressive, seeing all these folks coming out to honor Hayes,” said Gilbreath, who was a vice principal at Marietta High School when Clayton was a student. “He’d take this as a real honor.”

Army Capt. Hayes Clayton Jr., 29, died Christmas Day in an explosion in Balad, about 50 miles north of Baghdad, Iraq. As mourners walked toward the sanctuary at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Marietta on Saturday, they were greeted by the Patriot Guard Riders, a national organization of motorcyclists – many veterans themselves – initially formed to shield grieving families from protesters who picket at military funerals and claim the deaths are God’s retribution for a country that tolerates homosexuality.

A small contingent of the protesters, from Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., showed up Saturday – but at the wrong location. They had obtained a permit to demonstrate outside the church where the funeral originally was scheduled, about a mile up Whitlock Avenue, but the service was moved at the last minute to accommodate the overflow crowd.

“I guess they had bad intel,” said Marietta police Officer Casey Camp.Regardless, the protesters would have had a difficult time overwhelming the Patriot Guard Riders, whose red, white and blue mission has become more about comforting families than confronting pickets.

“This is patriotism in motion right here,” said Nick Petty, 68, of Fairburn. The retired Marine is a national officer with the Patriot Guard Riders.

“Capt. Clayton gave his life for our freedoms, and it’s our duty to honor that,” he said. “I look at this like it’s my job. This is what I do.”Petty said he has attended 59 funerals since joining the Guard last February.

“It tears me apart, every last one of them,” he said.Those who knew Clayton said they appreciated the respect paid by this group of strangers, who mostly rode Harleys.”It shows that he touched more people than just his friends and family,” said Andrew Jefferson, who was in the ROTC with Clayton at Fort Valley State University in Middle Georgia.

Some people turned out just to watch, having read about the Patriot Guard Riders.

“I could hear the rumble of the engines from my house,” said George Miller, who lives about a block away from the church on Marietta’s west side. “This is very inspirational, very fitting for someone who gave his life for their country.”Others showed up for their first mission on Saturday.”We’ve had people come up with flags to stand with us,” said rider Bill Gaskin, who coordinated the tribute. “There’s something about a bunch of grizzled old bikers in leather standing at attention, holding a flag to honor someone they didn’t know, that really gets to people.”

By CHRISTIAN BOONE

–Nelson Alquist
QET/NDI
4-2129/4-1421

CHILI & CHOPPERS COOKOFF BENEFIT–Saturday, March 10, 2007,11 AM to 4 PM.Proceeds go to Quigley vs. CHPThe Lawsuit to Slam the Brakes onHelmet Law Enforcementand Richard Quigley, who is also fighting Terminal Lymphoma.

The funds the event will generate will go to the Quigley vs. CHP lawsuit, which will, in all likelihood, be the vehicle to finally stop enforcement of the California motorcycle helmet law.ABATE, if you didn’t know, is a non-profit organization and this truly is a great cause, as it says in the flyer, the real parties benefiting from this event are, (obviously the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the cookoff, and) all motorcyclists in California when this helmet law goes away and bikers are no longer subject to a bad law enforced unconstitutionally.

What’s for Lunch?$10.00 for 2 bowls of Chili and a roll or cornbread

Enter your Club in the Cookoff or as an individual.T o Enter your Pot of Chili or For More InformationCall Shari (916) 761-6267 or Mark (916) 402-7981

All Riders Are Welcome
VFW Post 6158
8990 Kruithof Way, Fair Oaks 95628
Prizes for winners awarded in person by well known special guest

THE MURILLO PAINT DEAL OF THE WEEK–Here’s the next set.1998 Fat boy. (real rivets welded up) Silver base with rivets, stars and bars. And pinup girls airbrushed on,Artwork by Yvonne Mecialis.

Original Harley metal$1,700.00, Plus shipping, no exchange.For the real Air Force nut or nutress.Never been mounted.

–Jim
(310) 329- 4707
www.jimscyclepainting.com

TWO NEW MOTORCYCLE LAWS IN FLORIDA– One requires motorcycles registered to those under 21 to display a special license plate. The other is to force all First Time Applicants for Motorcycle Endorsements to attend a Safety Course which they will have to pay for.

I am against both of these laws.

People are serving in the military and putting their life on the line for our rights but they cannot exercise their right to make decisions about their own safety while operating a vehicle. It also would not stop those under 21 from operating a motorcycle with out a helmet if the motorcycle is registered to some one else.

The Mandatory Rider Training Course has been lobbied into law by those looking to make money from it. The courses should be a matter of choice and made Free to Residents.

The State of Florida has been collecting $1.00 for every license issued since the separate license law was passed.

When Clark Maxwell submitted the bill to the Florida Legislature he included a section that the money could not be used for anything else.

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE THIS MONEY IS!!!!!!!!!

Something that the riders of Florida should also be aware of is that should the Mandatory Rider Training Law be allowed to stay on the books the following will be Mandatory Re-Schooling for those already with Motorcycle endorsements. I am not talking about testing here but having to go back to school and pay. At this time there is no cap on what these schools, classes and courses charge so once it becomes Mandatory You Are At Their Mercy!

Motorcycle Riders Of Florida. Please Contact Your legislator and Tell Them You Are Against These Two Laws.

–ROGUE

THREE BIKERS WERE OUT RIDING, COOTER, PETE AND K.C.–As they came to the intersection in town a car ran the stop sign and hits Cooter who is killed instantly.

As the ambulance takes the body away, Pete says, “Well, damn, someone should go and tell his wife.”

KC says, “OK, I’m pretty good at that sensitive stuff, I’ll do it.”

Two hours later, he comes back carrying a case of Budweiser.

Pete says, “Where did you get that beer, KC?”

“Cooter’s wife gave it to me,” KC replies.

“That’s unbelievable, you told the lady her husband was dead and she gave you beer?”

Well, not exactly”, KC says. “When she answered the door, I said to her, You must be Cooter’s widow’.”

She said, “You must be mistaken, I’m not a widow.”…. then I said “I’ll bet you a case of Budweiser you are.”

Bikers Are Good At Sensitive Stuff

–from Rogue

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, THE THURSDAY NEWS FINALE–While the Assalt Weapan frame is being hammered into shape by Rick Krost at U.S. Choppers and the wheels are machined at Renegade our master, official 5-Ball Artist Chris Kallas hunts for just the right model for the Assalt Weapan art. “I was searching the web for references of Girls & Guns for the Assalt Weapan logo,” Chris said. “I Found a ton of possible poses, but want to cross reference them with pin up stuff I have. Maybe I can widdle down the poses to just a few soon. Here’s a link for TOO MANY photos of chicks with guns if you have some time.”http://www.moviebadgirls.com/index.html.

I know I had more to report, but it slipped through my brain cells and escaped out the back through the shop. Next week we’re featuring a couple of bikes including a Show Winner by Scott Long, Rick Krost and Andrew from Departure. We’re wrapping up a couple of techs including one from Compu-Fire on their new alternator charging system. Another Bonneville report is forthcoming plus a ride report from Chuck Riddle. Have a helluva weekend and report back tomorrow for the Pomona ER story.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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HOLLISTER’S 60TH LOGO– 60 is old but Hollister’s 60th has a brand new look. The new Hollister Motorcycle Rally committee commissioned local Hollister Resident Jim Wood at Sage Blanc Inc. to design a brand new logo for the next 60 years July 6th 7th and 8th. With the help and input of motorcycle industry icons like Mike Corbin, the finished logo is awesome!

“This is going to be everywhere” stated Seth Doulton of Horse Power Promotions. Horse Power Promotions has the job of promoting and producing this years rally.

“We have already licensed it to company’s for sunglasses, seats, helmets,wheels and we are working on about a dozen other things right now” Seth said.

To receive a license to use the 60th anniversary Hollister logo to helpMarket your company all year and be the exclusive in your product segment. contact Horse Power Promotions at 805-686-2007 or e-mail sd@silcom.com

SUZUKI INFO REQUEST–Read your article on the Suzuki M-109R. Don’t know if you’re Paul Garson, however since I noticed DIST plates on the bike perhaps you might be more alert to used bikes, particularly the silver (not available for 2006) or second choice black on sale in SoCal?

Any alerts or recs to find the bike would be appreciated.

–E Suzuki
v3dman@hotmail.com>

GRAB WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN DVD ON OVERSTOCK SALE FROM WHITEHORSE PRESS–World’s Fastest Indian DVD & Poster
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Now Just $25.00

This is the hit movie starring Anthony Hopkins that every motorcyclist wants to own. Order your copy in the next two weeks and save 20%. You can still receive a FREE original movie poster with your order as long as supplies are available.

PRUGH DESIGNS NOW OPEN–Michael Prugh, best known for his attention to detail and his industry changing chassis designs, has opened Prugh Design. Two-time runner-up in the AMD World Championship and seen on Discovery’s Biker Build-Off, Michael has been an inspiration to the world of two-wheeled machines.

Prugh Design’s primary aim is to support all companies, independent of size, in the design development process. Offering advanced motorcycle concept design and development from conceptual sketching to project management.Michael also plans to keep his flawless, ever original bikes coming off the lifts and look for a new line of Prugh Design parts coming soon!

T 605.718.7521
www.prughdesign.com

REQUESTS FLOODING IN FOR JJ’S FIRST BOOK–It’s a biker novel like no other, a classic, soon to be made into a television commercial.

Holy shit, you’re still at it. did you mention thispiece of shit product of mine on your site orsomething?….or is it just word of mouth stuff toyour pals that they’re gettin’ back to you about. imean, i appreciate the interest yer generatin’ but idont want to piss these bastards off either makin’ ’emfrustrated. i want to piss everyone in the world offEXCEPT bikers. especially the thug type bikers YOUhang out with. so calm these fine people down. tell’em it’s kind of like Halo 3: it’s comin’; and thatyou’ll be happy to provide full details just as soon asthat fuck solari tells you. unless you can think ofsomething better. and by that i dont mean “hey, here’shis address, go ask him yourself.” over and above allthis, it’s nice that you’re lettin’ me know at leasttwo people want the thing. even though yer makin’ me awreck by it.

–J.J. Solari
jcatsec8@yahoo.com

THE ARIEL RESTORATION SAGA–I was in love you see…..

Years later…..almost there. Been saying that for too long now but I’m hopingto have it together and ride from Santa Cruz to Halfmoon Bay this May forthe second Legend of the Motorcycle concours deelydop. Although the bike’snot concours quality by any stretch of the imagination, I’d sure love to see itsitting in the parking lot with full saddlebags, a bedroll and oil leaking allover the place.

The next part of the dream is to get it back home, strip allthe shit off it, put in back on a trailer and haul it to Bonneville to see if I couldbreak into the 50 mph club while watching the serious stuff like your flathead,etc. A man’s gotta have a dream and that’s mine.Burt Munro Lives!

–Dick
dickallen@shaw.ca

DOMAIN NAMES FOR SALE–I purchased the following domain names when I was involved in the hotaces project, because I thought they would be valuable in the future. I would like to sell them and was wondering if you know anyone in the online gambling business who might be interested in purchasing them – they are:
HardtailCasino.com
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WinnersSecret.com
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–Sandy Wright
Lyric Marketing & Design
Graphic Design…Marketing…Photography
214-208-3987
2300 Ables Drive
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sandy@lyricmarketing.com
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THE ANNA JAMERSON EXPERIENCES-AN ASTONISHING UFO ABDUCTION CASE– After a lengthy hiatus, the Intruders Foundation (IF) will resume its regular program of seminars with a presentation by Anna Jamerson, one of the authors of CONNECTIONS, in which she will discuss her extraordinary UFO abduction experiences. Anna and her friend Beth Collings met in the late 1980s, and subsequently discovered that they were both undergoing UFO abductions, and that, amazingly, they had been brought together as children in a series of ongoing encounters evidently engineered by the UFO occupants.

Anna Jamerson is a highly intelligent, articulate woman who spoke movingly about her encounters at our second all-day IF conference in 2000 at the New York Hall of Science. On January 27, she will recount what is in many ways perhaps one of the most dramatic and complex series of UFO abductions ever. Her joint abductions with Beth Collings comprise the central section of C.D.B. Bryan’s much acclaimed book, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FOURTH KIND, and her talk at IF will be accompanied by a remarkable group of illustrations by her gifted co-writer, Collings.

The events she will detail mostly occurred at a horse farm she owns, but one incident apparently involves an underground alien installation of some sort. Ranking with the Betty and Barney Hill case, the Linda Cortile abduction, and the 1975 Travis Walton incident, Anna Jamerson’s account is of the utmost importance to the history of the UFO abduction phenomenon. Her book, CONNECTIONS, is one that should be in the library for anyone interested in the subject, and will be available for sale at the seminar.

The seminar will be held on January 27th at the new meeting rooms of A.R.E., located on the SECOND FLOOR at 241 W. 30th Street (between Seventh and Eighth Avenues), New York, NY. The price of the seminar is $30 for non-members and $20 for members of IF, seniors and students. Reservations must be made by telephone at 212-645-5278, and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Payment must be made in advance to secure the reservation. Make checks payable to the Intruders Foundation, P.O. Box 30233, New York, NY 10011. Seating is limited. Book early! Only 60 reservations will be accepted!

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE WEEK– This coming week is National Mental HealthCare week. You can do your part by remembering to contact at least one unstable person to show you care.

Well, my job is done!

–Joseph Franks
sarge-vet@cfl.rr.com

S&S NEXT GENERATION V-TWIN-X-WEDGE!–With EPA and CARB restrictions becoming more and more prevalent, S&S Cycle looked to the future and designed a new OE specific engine more in line with environmental expectations. This next generation v-twin is a departure from S&S’ traditional engine design and a step toward the future of air-cooled, pushrod operated v-twins.

In October of 2002, a small group of S&S Product Development team members were given a green light by the S&S senior management team to start on a new engine design to ensure that S&S OE customers would have engines available when the emissions laws tightened up. It needed to be an air-cooled v-twin, with pushrod operated overhead valves and meet the upcoming 2008 ARB and 2010 EPA regulations. The S&S Product Development team accepted the challenge and began engineering the engine of the future.

By October of 2003 the first prototype design was under way and a running test version spent time on the S&S dyno in December of 2004. So, in just two years a concept became a design, which turned into a running prototype. In just five more short months, April 2005 saw another prototype installed in a chassis and ridden around Wisconsin. When the prototype had reached production intent, two different dyno tests were performed-one to simulate highway operation at 3200rpm for 800 hours and another that ran a 200-hour duty cycle on a dyno that varied engine speed and load from idle to full-throttle. This rigorous testing was necessary before any further development could be done. Once the S&S Product Development team was satisfied with the engine’s durability, they finalized the functional design.

The engine, code-named Fred around the S&S offices during development, is the all-new S&S X-Wedge (pronounced “cross” or “ex”)-a 56-degree, closed-loop fuel-injected, three-cam, overhead valve v-twin designed to deliver the performance expected of an S&S engine, but still comply with EPA laws. One key engineering feature is the versatility of the design to create a range of engine sizes. Included are specifications or the 117ci X-Wedge to be released later this year, but in the future bore and stroke sizes can be maximized to create a 139ci engine. The 56-degree v-twin utilizes three serpentine belt-driven, large base-circle cams; two exhaust cams and a common intake cam achieve almost straight pushrod angles that combine with automotive-style rockers and roller tappets to create an incredibly quiet, EPA noise conscious valve train.

Induction on the X-Wedge is done with the new S&S single-bore throttle body pumping fuel and air into a wedge shaped combustion chamber contained in a head with a five stud bolt pattern and increased fin area for maximum cooling abilities. The head has the fuel injector mounted directly in it for even more efficient combustion. A non-structural rocker cover that will allow various OE builders to design a look specific to their brand covers the aforementioned automotive rockers.

The cylinders use the five-bolt pattern, have no oil return holes and are common design for front or rear placement. Their round shape reduces bore distortion and computer designed progressive fin spacing increase the cylinders cooling capabilities. The cylinders are die-cast over the most aggressive liner seen in the industry to ensure heat transfer and permanent adhesion between the cast iron liners and the aluminum surrounding them.

Naturally, case design improvements were implemented including beefier engine mounts, single oil pump sump location and integral tappet blocks and common front and rear tappet covers. The case holds a massive one-piece forged crank that uses automotive plain style main and rod bearings. By increasing the crankshaft mass, additional strength is found and vibration reduction is achieved, even when the stroke is pushed out to 4 3/8″. The X-Wedge will not fit in a standard frame. Specific engine mounts are required, but it will match up to the common primary and transmission designs currently on the market so OE manufacturers will not have to re-engineer the driveline to utilize the technology X-Wedge offers.

There has been much speculation about the new S&S X-Wedge engine, and we are proud to finally present the details of this groundbreaking product.

Bore (range) = 4.125″
Stroke (range) = 4.375″
Displacement (range) = 117 CID
Cylinder head design = 2 valve Cross Wedge
Valve sizes = 2.0″ Intake and 1.6″ Exhaust
Pistons = Forged with no notching, common front to rear, .927″ wrist pin diameter
V angle = 56.25 degrees
Cam Drive = Gates 30 mm wide system with automatic tensioner
Valvetrain = Hydraulic roller tappet with pushrods
Rocker arm ratio = 1.7:1
Crankshaft = Forged one piece
Rod type = 7.400″ forged split design with 7/16″ bolts
Bearing Type = Tri metal plain style rod and main
Main bearing journal dia.= 2.36″
Rod bearing journal dia. = 2.20″
Oil system = Dry sump with internal gerotor pump
Induction and Engine Management = 2-1/16″ throttle body with S&S closed loop VFI
Fuel injectors = 34.8 lb/hr @ 3 bar fuel pressure
Complete engine weight = 163 lbs
Crank and rod assembly weight = 42.75 lbs
4 bolt engine mount system using 7/16″ fasteners
Compression ratio = 9.75:1

MMA MASSECHUSETTS INITIAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR 2007– 1) to allow motorcycle insurance ‘choice’ for motorcycle owners to shop forinsurance rather than be restricted to the current ‘fix and establish’system;

2) to dully fund the Commonwealth’s Motorcycle Safety Program,increasing thecontribution from $2.00 to $5.00. Increased revenues would be used tosubsidize the Beginner Rider Course for riders under 21, allowing acredit of up to$150.00 off the course fee. This bill will be known as ‘Danny’s Bill’,in memory of Danny Woods, 20, of Saugus, who was killed in August 2006

3) to assess insurers 5% of their profit from earned motorcyclepremiums togo to additional motorcycle awareness programs to reduce accidents andinjuries

4) to reduce motorcycle tolls to 50% of private passenger car rates,based ontolls being collected on the basis of roadway wear and tear;

5) to allow helmet choice for those 21 and older;

6) the re-filing our ‘motorcyclists matter’ bill, to increase civil andcriminal penalties of those drivers who drive criminally reckless orOUI, violatingthe right of way of ANY road user, resulting in serious bodily injury ordeath

7) an off-road trails maintenance bill, as proposed by the New EnglandTrailRiders Association;

8) that no banning of motorcycles on any public way that receives local,state or federal funding for its construction or maintenance be allowed;

9) an off-road trails bill for education, enforcement and season long usageof public parks; (as proposed by the New England Trail Riders Assocation);

10) the re-filing of SB 1344, as enacted by the Senate in 2/2006. SB 1344: AN ACT RELATIVE TO STANDARDS FOR PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR FOR OPERATORSOR PASSENGERS ON MOTORCYCLES: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives inGeneral Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1.Section 7 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 1994Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out all beginning withthe word ?Every? and ending with the word:- gear.

SECTION 2.Every person operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger or in asidecarattached to a motorcycle who is under 21 years of age must wear protectiveheadgear conforming with the such minimum standards and construction asprescribed by the Registrar, and no person operating a motorcycle shallpermit anyother person under twenty-one years of age to ride as a passenger on suchmotorcycle or in a sidecar attached to a motorcycle unless such personis wearingprotective headgear as prescribed by the Registrar.

The Committee also directed the MMA’s legislative director to submit agrantapplication for motorcycle safety and awareness funds to the MassachusettsAuto Insurers Bureau, to aid in reducing accidents and injuries for 2007.Riders and motorcycle businesses are encouraged to submit their ideas forbills to Paul W. Cote, MMA Director of Government Relations(claimscote@aol.com), for consideration in the upcoming 2007-2008 season.

STAGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLORADO FREEDOM RIDE–American Freedom Riders – January 13 staging instructionsFinally we have the schedule and the staging details worked out for the ride to the federal courthouse on Saturday, January 13th.

This event was organized on short notice and getting permisson from the federal authorities in El Paso for Agent Ramos to attend took some doing. Our special thanks to Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo for his helping hand in this matter. The good news is that Nacho Ramos will be riding to the event with us.

We will stage at Denny’s Restaurant on Bell Road in the first block west of I-17 at 10:00 am. We will be there for a period of time organizing into ride groups and preparing for a grand entry into the downtown event. Agent Ramos is riding with us and we will make our arrival to the protest very dramatic for the press coverage.

If you are coming from the south and can’t get up to the staging area, go directly to the federal building where you will be given instructions on where to park. These riders will go out to meet and join the main group so everyone makes the grand entrance together. Please do your best to go to the staging area as it will make things go much smoother.

Any of you who have not yet ridden with us – now is the time. We need to show the Justice department that these agents are supported by legal American citizens.

LOOKING FOR VINTAGE H-D SADDLEBAGS–Any customers/ friends want oem vintage 1948-54 FL leather saddlebags? They could make the difference in the “most original” catergory.The ebay Item number: 200065083890

THE FASTENER TIP OF THE WEEK–I thought I would first start on discussing different head markings on bolts and what they mean.What does those slashes and numbers generally mean on a hex bolt? It very simple, generally speaking on a clear zinc plated bolt you will notice 3 hash markings on the head this represents grade 5 which carries a tensile strength of 120,000 psi. A gold color zinc plated bolt has 6 hash markings on the head. This represents grade 8 which carry a tensile strength of 150,000 psi. Is their a stronger bolt than grade eight? Yes there is a F-911 hex bolts and 12-point flange bolts that are rated between 180,000 & 190,000 psi tensile strength.

Now to really screw things up for all of us who have Harley Davidson’s, the V-rod has many metric fasteners. If you have ever looked a metric hex bolt you might notice the markings 8.8, 10.9 or 12.9 this does not mean grade 8,10 or 12. The grade 8.8 refers to the tensile strength which is generally 116,000 psi, grade 10.9 is generally 150,000 and grade 12.9 is generally 175,000 psi.

Now what about stainless steel bolts? Well 18-8 stainless is great for corrosion resistance and polishes up to a brilliant finish but is not extremely strong. Generally speaking most of the stainless fasteners are 18-8 and carry a 100,000 tensile strength. Do they make a stronger tensile strength stainless? Yes, and the answer is ARP or Automotive Racing Products has stainless fasteners rated at 170,000 psi tensile strength .

Part 2 of this article will be on plating of fasteners and what to look out for when trying to do it yourself. Derek

–Stankovich @DMP Fasteners.com
All questions and feedback can be sent to wegotum@sbcglobal.net
or 1 888 MR BOLTS.

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METRIC THUNDER HAS VANCE & HINES BIG SHOTS IN STOCK– Metric Thunder delivers the latest 2007 Harley-Davidson exhaust pipe technology from Vance and Hines. These Big Shots Staggered pipes feature the Power Chamber design, …

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Hey,

It’s a new year, new biz, new thoughts and new goals. I’m twisted today, there’s so much going on. We’re rocking with Bikernet’s growth and over a half dozen new sponsors. We truly appreciate the support and recognition. We’re fabricating our Bonneville Frame at U.S. Choppers right now and we’re about to feature another U.S. Chopper Board Track Knucklehead. It’s cool.

I’m going to bring up something reluctantly, but it needs to surface. Have you seen Inconvenient Truth, a documentary by Al Gore on Global Warming and our future on earth. We’re fucked if we don’t do something quick. On the other hand, we can do a couple of things and fix it quick, but it means we change our thinking for the good of mankind. Check it out. Here’s just a tidbit from the movie: In WWII the population of the earth crested 2 billion. Just 60 years later we’re at 6.4 billion and by 2050 we’ll reach over 9.5 billion! We can’t handle that level of population growth. A buddy, who is a doctor, told me, “It we sterilize every woman and man after they have one child we can half the earth’s population in one generation.” Amazing. It’s not just about the EPA, but if we can drive less, get rid of our connection to middle East oil, ride more and work on other fuel sources, we can turn this bullshit around. Let me know what you think? We’re Americans–we can fix anything!

On a lighter note, we hauled two bikes to the Easyriders show in Pomona and came away with some hot notions and new bikes to feature on Bikernet. Check out Chica’s Softail conversion on this Jap bike, but it would work on any rigid. We’ll bring you another report tomorrow from Chris Kallas. I’m trying to deliver a report on each and every show right up to the grand finale in Kansas City, in May. Next is Sacramento this weekend, be there!

HUGH THE CHOPPER KING REPORTING FROM THE BUILD-OFF ROAD– Was in Hartford for NE Motorcycle Expo over weekend. Two very good builders: Greg Westberry and Brian Fuller. Wave of the future.

–Hugh King

We will bring you a full report on the Departure Bike Works drag bikes, on it’s way to a race track in Baton Rouge to test their Panhead metal against a Hyabusa drag bike. It’s going to be tough. They’re filming the Drag Race this weekend.

On another Discovery Build-off News front, Gypsy has her Build-off Winning Bike for sale. An amazing creation that includes a Berry Wardlaw, Accurate Engineering Knucklehead engine and exhaust system help from Larry Curik of Lone Star Choppers. This is a fine machine. Contact Berry Wardlaw at Accurate Engineering for more info: accurate@accurate-engineering.com

Plus, Scott from LeRoy Thompson’s shop won the BBO at the Easyriders Pomona Show this last weekend. Duane Ballard, one of our custom leather seat masters tooled the seat for Stinger Custom Cycles.

MYSTERY RIDE IN BAGHDAD–I was in Baghdad a few months ago and came across this ol’ scoot with a side car that some of the contract security guys were using to get from the exchange to their hooch. I couldn’t figure out what in the hell is was though. Got any ideas? Keep up the great work!

Jeremy Ausmus, SSgt, USAF
MNF-I Baghdad

MOTORCYCLE LIFESTYLE VIDEO LAUNCHES ON THE INTERNET–January 9, 2007 (Livingston, MT) A new Web feature called Motorcycle Lifestyle Video is now available on WomenRidersNow.com covering the lifestyle side of motorcycling. Motorcycle Lifestyle Video encompasses the people, places and things of motorcycling as seen through the eyes of the riders.

“We are showcasing the motorcycling lifestyle and products through the experiences of the people involved,” explains Genevieve Schmitt, president of Women Riders Now, publisher of WomenRidersNow.com. “While we plan to feature all riders, there will be a heavy emphasis on women because they are the fastest growing segment of new riders and our goal is to attract more women to the sport. Plus, we feel who wouldn’t want to watch a woman riding a motorcycle? Both men and women will want to watch the stories we’re featuring.”

Two segments currently featured on Motorcycle Lifestyle Video are “Femmoto,” an all-women’s demo track day held each year in Las Vegas, and “Women’s Motocross,” exploring why so many young women are attracted to riding in the dirt. Future stories will include motorcycle evaluations by experienced female test riders, something not currently seen anywhere on the Web or on television. The video stories are structured with the broadest appeal possible much like a news magazine segment on TV focuses on the human interest element. “Our goal with Motorcycle Lifestyle Video? is to share the motorcycling experience with everyone so those who aren?t currently riding may want to get involved in the sport,” says Schmitt.

To contact Genevieve Schmitt, please call 406.333.4491, or email gschmitt@womenridersnow.com.

CHOPPER CHICKS CREW TO BUILD CHOPPER IN FRONT OF LIVE AUDIENCE AT DAYTONA BIKE WEEK FOR NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION– January 9, 2007-Daytona, FLA-The Chopper Chicks Crew sponsored by Bikernet.com, a dedicated, all female team of bike builders, will build a chopper and donate it to The National Breast Cancer Foundation during Daytona Bike Week. The International Master Bike Builder Association, an organization of master builders, and Daytona International Speedway will host the Chicks Crew during Daytona Bike Week 2007 on March 8th from 10am-6pm for the build. The bike will be used for fund raising, or any other medium that raises awareness and funding to help the foundation toward its goals. “The Pink Ribbon Chopper” will be the second bike the crew has built for Breast Cancer, but the first for the foundation.

Since the pink ribbon is an international symbol signifying Breast Cancer awareness, the Chopper Chicks Crew decided to use it as the theme for their build. “The Pink Ribbon Chopper,” a long, lean hard tail in white with a pink ribbon painted on the gas tank and a pink rear fender in the shape of a ribbon, will be built in front of a live audience. This exciting event will take place on “Builder’s Row” at Daytona International Speedway, during Daytona Bike Week. The chopper will also have wheels with huge pink ribbons as spokes. The bike will be built using donated parts and labor from a number of major sponsors.

The Chicks Crew consists of Athena Ransom of Vagabond Chopper Co., who has been around motorcycles her entire life and riding since she was seven; Joann Bortles of Crazy Horse Painting, an award winning painter whose work has been featured in magazines such as Easyriders, Ironworks, and American Iron; Jayme Gray from Pussycat Choppers, an avid motorcyclist with a degree from MMI and extensive V-Twin experience; Katie Putnam from Mitch Bergeron’s, another MMI degree holder with tons of mechanical experience; and Sarah Lyon from Magnum Cycles in Kentucky, a creative, self taught mechanic. All five of whom are dedicated to building “The Pink Ribbon Chopper.”

“We decided that it was time for women to make their mark in the motorcycle industry and what better way than to build a bike for a cause that touches almost every woman in some way. We hope to raise awareness of breast cancer as a disease and empower women to realize their dreams.” Said Athena Ransom of Vagabond Choppers.

The NBCF mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education, and by providing mammograms for those in need. The NBCF works with health care organizations in places like Los Angeles, New York City, and Puerto Rico to provide underserved women with access to information about breast cancer and free mammograms. The founder and president of The NBCF is Janelle Hail, a breast cancer survivor of twenty-five years, who relates to women with compassion, understanding, and inspiration as she conducts public educational programs across the nation. To learn more about the NBCF, visit them online at . www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Every twelve minutes a woman in America dies of breast cancer. This year more than 211,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,000 will die. One in six women either have breast cancer or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. 1600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 will die this year. If detected early, the five-year survival rate is 95%. Mammograms are the best early detection methods, yet 13 million women 40 years of age and older have never had a mammogram. Support The National Breast Cancer Foundation today and give the gift of hope to those in need.

THE INSIDE REPORT FROM WEST COAST CHOPPERS–WCC offers to our customers a “DEALER” incentive program. The purpose of doing this to promote sales of our products to shops. The terms are simple and the customers don’t need to sign up or apply. At the time of ordering any line item or individual product that is ordered in a quantity of 3 or more will receive a 15% discount on that item. This is not retroactive to orders placed prior to Jan 1 2007. Customers wishing to add to a order that was placed after that date to qualify for this discount will be reviewed by WCC for approval. This discount does not apply to sale items or advertised special offers.

Please visit www.westcoastchoppers.com to view our entire line of products and to sign up for our mailing list to get the heads up on all our news and specials. or you can call 562 983 6666

BIKERNET FORUM BOARD SUGGESTION BOX–The forum board isn’t archived currently and we’re losing valuable tech material. I started a tech just to archive that heady level of info. So if you run across gems of lifesaving data, pick ’em up and send ’em to Bandit@bikernet.com and I’ll dust ’em off and store them in our tech area. http://www.bikernet.com/garage/PageViewer.asp?PageID=518

TOYOTA INSTALLS DUI SENSORS–TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corp. is developing a fail-safe system for cars that detects drunken drivers and automatically shuts the vehicle down if sensors pick up signs of excessive alcohol consumption, a news report said Wednesday.

Cars fitted with the detection system will not start if sweat sensors in the driving wheel detect high levels of alcohol in the driver’s bloodstream, according to a report carried by the mass-circulation daily, Asahi Shimbun.

The system could also kick in if the sensors detect abnormal steering, or if a special camera shows that the driver’s pupils are not in focus. The car is then slowed to a halt, the report said.

The world’s No. 2 automaker hopes to fit cars with the system by the end of 2009, according to the report. Calls to Toyota’s headquarters in Nagoya rang unanswered on Wednesday, a public holiday.

Nissan Motor Co., another Japanese car manufacturer, has already been experimenting with breathalyzer-like devices that could detect if a driver was drunken. Similar technologies, such as alcohol ignition interlocks, are in use in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Concerns over drunken driving have surged in Japan following a series of alcohol-related accidents last year. In August, a drunken driver collided with another vehicle carrying a family of five, plunging them off a bridge and killing three children.

The incident prompted stepped-up roadside spot checks by police, who also plan to stiffen penalties for drunken driving.

BIKERNET AND 5-BALL RACING FOUND ANOTHER BONNEVILLE RACING CONNECTION–My name is Drew Gatewood, and I was the F.I.M. Technical Steward at Bonneville this year.I am the guy in the bib overalls who measured your pan engine.In any case, I found your site on the internet and was looking at all the pictures, and Valerie riding the course.Your group was certainly having a good time, and I kinda wished I was racing instead of working.

’06 was my first time ever to the Bonneville Salt Flats, and I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun.My position as Tech. Steward has already been confirmed for this year (and hopefully many more),and I’m already chomping at the bit to get back.

Though I make my living building Harley-Davidsons, I am slowly but surely building a bike to run, hopefully in ’08 which is non H-D.625cc, 1cylinder, 6 speed, liquid cooled, & probably turbocharged Jawa Engine, in a chromemoly reproduction Norton style featherbed frame with full fairing. Should put out around 130+ HP on race gas.Don’t get me wrong, my life revolves around Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and has for over 30 years, but I also sell Jawa speedway bikes & promote speedway racing here in Indiana. So, a Jawa engine I can get for a good price.

I can’t wait to see all the great equipment on the salt this year, and hopefully I’ll be measuring your bike again, which would indicate another record being broken.

Denis Manning told me when I first met him that all I had to do was go to Boneville once, and I would probably get bit by the speed bug bad. Boy, did he ever call that one on the money.

Good luck on whatever you’re building, and see ya in September.

–Drew Gatewood

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK–Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer.

–Rick Pitino

PORTLAND OREGON EASYRIDERS BIKE SHOW INVITATION FOR LUNCH–Everyone here at American Cowgirls would like to invite you and your guests to try us for lunch while attending the Easyriders Bike Show Tour 2007 in Portland Oregon. We have a great Lunch & Dinner Menu featuring Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers and Steaks just to name a few.

Our nightlife is one not to miss. Every night of the week there is something going on. Texas hold em Poker, Billiards, Karaoke, Live DJ and of course girls dancing on the bar. No we are not a Gentleman’s Club but, we are the place to be for the Down Home Country Nightclub everyone is talking about. The party starts at 9pm when the DJ is playing your song.

Join us for the after party March 24th 2007.

We are located in the heart of Portland at 500 NE MLK Blvd. across the street from the Oregon Convention Center.At American Cowgirls, we strive to bring you the best service in the industry. American Cowgirls has a warm, open atmosphere and we pride ourselves in being a non-smoking establishment for the comfort of our guests. A smoking area is provided outside our front entrance.

So please take the time while attending your event to cut loose with your new friends here at American Cowgirls. Remember we are just a few steps across the street.

–Matt Oakland
Christine Oakland
Owners-American Cowgirls Bar & Grill
500 NE MLK Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-233-2211
Fax: 503-233-2216
www.americancowgirlsbarandgrill.net
www.myspace.com/americancowgirls

A 360-HUB BRAKE TESTIMONIAL FROM SHOW WINNER–Thank you all for making such great products and letting Dynamic Choppers showcase them on this motorcyle ‘Ditch Digger’ (long story behind that name).

We debuted this motorcycle at the 2006 Artistry in Iron at Vegas Bike Fest, sadly not the winner.

It appeared again at the Big Twin West show where it was awarded an ‘excellence in design award’.

This past weekend it was in Pomona at the first ever Pro Class Easyriders show where it won, it will move forward to Kansas in May, and if it achieves a top 6 placement Dynamic Choppers will tour with Easyriders in 2008.

This was not possible without any of your help, once again thank you.

Also note that HOT BIKE did a photo shoot on this bike for their next hot girls/ hot bikes issue which will be on the news stands for three months.

Also another photo shoot was done where it will be a feature bike in the very near future again with HOTBIKE, (first available issue).

–Paul Stewart
Dynamic Choppers, Las Vegas
3111, S. Valley View, # U – 101 – 103
Las Vegas,NV 89102
702-367-6543 shop
702-367-6848 fax
www.dynamicchoppers.com

–from Chet Burozski
Sales and Marketing Director/360-degree brake system
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

ARKANSAS HELMET LEGISLATION INTRODUCED–We have been hearing rumors that there would be another Helmet Law Bill introduced in the Arkansas legislation, and sure enough, there is. We can’t just sit idly by and let this get pushed down our throats.

It is time start educating yourself, get to know your state representative and senators, and ask them not to support this bill. Get the local restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and any other place bikers frequent involved. Let them know that motorcyclist are reputable and should have the privilege to have the right to choose whether or not they want to wear a helmet.

Let them know that many tourist dollars are brought into the state of Arkansas for the simple reason, of Freedom to Choose.

When you go to the link to look at the bill, you will find it is short and not so sweet. It is taking away the privileges that many have fought so long and hard to keep.

I am asking for you to start preparing, and when the right time hits, we need to be ready to voice our opinion.

Please send this out to all the members of your District, and let’s use this opportunity to help us win this battle.

–Don Wesson
ABATE of Arkansas
Co-Chairman

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THE BIKERNET QUESTION OF THE WEEK–Why do lawmakers concern themselves so much with healthcare costs relative to motorcycle accidents? Bikers are patriotic citizens, many of whom have insurance but because of things like denial of benefits for living a risky lifestyle, or fixed policy limits by insurance companies who charge high premiums but offer lousy coverage (reducing their risk exposure), biker’s are somehow blamed for the shortfalls.

I wonder how strongly Senator Carroll has spoken out about the cost to tax payers for health benefit gifts bestowed on illegal aliens. Or am I supposed to call them undocumented? I like the first description better. Hey Carroll, get your head out of your ass and look at what’s really costing us money.

Part of the blame is paying people like you to rule instead of serve. Want to save us some money? Retire and move to Mexico.

–Pan

You know it’s bullshit. Some citizen complains, then the legislator sees it as a feather in his or her, cap that won’t piss off all the voters, and they go for it. If they truly wanted to save money, there’s major fish to fry, like hospitals that kill 150,000 with infections annually, obesity that will cost billions this year and car accidents killing 44,000 this year. How about helmets for them?–Bandit

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY– OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, SURELY I CAN’T LOOK THAT OLD. WELL, YOU’LL LOVE THIS ONE! MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED HIS DDS DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME. SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK-HAIRED BOY WITH THE SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO. COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN? UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT. THIS BALDING, GRAY-HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS WAY TOO OLD TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE. AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL.

“YES. YES, I DID. I’M A MUSTANG,” HE GLEAMED WITH PRIDE.
“WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?” I ASKED.
HE ANSWERED, “IN 1973. WHY DO YOU ASK?”
“YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!”, I EXCLAIMED.
HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.THEN, THAT UGLY,OLD,BALD,WRINKLED,FAT ASS,GRAY-HAIRED,DECREPITSON-OF-A-BITCH ASKED,
“WHAT DID YOU TEACH ???”

–from James Schnarr

COME WORK AT LIFESTYLE!Love to ride and talk about Motorcycles? Have great people skills?Like to make money?

If so, then LifeStyle Cycles needs to hear from you! We have an immediate opening for a motorcycle sales person. The ideal candidate will be an experienced salesperson with great listening skills, attention to detail, great computer skills, team player and a “can do” attitude.

If you think you’re the man or woman for the job and has what it takes to be a part of California’s premiere motorcycle dealership, then stop reading and send your resume and cover letter to junior@lifestylecycles.com! Opportunities like this do not happen often!

SCOTT JACOBS PREVIEW–We at Scott Jacobs’ Studio would like to extend the courtesy of a sneak preview of upcoming canvas releases. These images will be unveiled at both the Barrett Jackson Auction (Jan. 13th – 20th) and the Harley Dealer’s Winter Meeting (Jan. 20 – 23). We look forward to seeing some of you at either or both of these exciting events. Witness below the very FIRST and much anticipated Elvis painting by Scott and authorized by Elvis Presley Enterprises entitled: ELVIS ROCKS! The detail is extraordinary (note the music sheet reflecting in the wine glass) as we have come to expect from the Master of Photo-Realism.

FLAT OUT depicts Jay Springsteen doing what he has done best over a 35+ year career. As usual the canvas giclee will be signed by Scott and Jay.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES is a stupendous image of MARILYN capturing the essence of her allure which is certain to become timeless. Artist proofs are currently available on a first come basis. Since I will be traveling the next two weeks you can reach me via cell @ 720-810-3660 or call the Scott’s studio directly @ 858-756-6725 with any questions or to place an order. Happy New Year to all.

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

LET’S TAKE A QUIET BIKERNET RELIGIOUS MOMENT OF REFLECTION–May the fleas of a thousand camels infest thecrotch of the person who screws up your dayand may their arms be too short to scratch…AMEN

–from Ross Parrow

ACCIDENT MANAGEMENT CLASSES AVAILABLE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY–WE SHOULD ALL TAKE ONE–ASMI celebrated 10 years of Bystander Assistance Training and passed the 10,000 student mark!Our new Instructor Trainers (Virginia Oakes, GA and Gail Riley, MA) began training more instructors and our new ASMI BOD was formed. Click Here http://www.accidentscene.org/about> to meet the BOD

After two years our new trademarked logo was finally approved and a more professional student package and revised website were launched. http://www.accidentscene.org/index.htmlOur office moved to a new location only a mile away where we are able to make better use of our space.

2008 is expected to bring more growth

A Third instructor Trainer (Denise Carey, TX) will be added in JanuaryA concentrated effort to push for training to the Southwestern & Western States will be focused onWe will increase our efforts to fund raise in order to support the continued growth of ASMI. Click here to find out how you can help. Anyone can participate since there are ways to help that cost nothing!

http://www.accidentscene.org/help.htm

We will request more support and an increased presence from all groups and agencies who deal with motorcyclists and motorcycle safety so we can reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists!

ASMI events like WIM and TTRR give you a change to have fun riding while bringing awareness to ASMI and raising money that helps keep class fees low http://www.accidentscene.org/events.htm

I would like to welcome the many new instructors we have. Former students are our best form of advertising so getting some people trained is essential to spreading the word.

Please note that the Women In Motion Flier was posted today. The Tommy Thompson Reunion Ride Flier will be ready to be posted in the next couple weeks. We will be going to North Carolina this year and will do day trips from Cherokee, NC where we will be stationed at the Holiday Inn. Evening parties will help us re-group and enjoy reminiscing about or daytime adventures. For more information: http://www.accidentscene.org/events.htm

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

ROAD TALES BY THE MASTER OF MOTORCYCLE LITERATURE–Popular motojournalist Clement Salvadori has been sharing his stories from the road with the readers of Rider magazine since 1988. Now, 101 of those engaging Road Tales have been brought together in one book, cleverly illustrated by his long-time friend Gary Brown.

These tales are spun by an observant and experienced traveler who can make a quick ride on the back roads near his home just as entertaining as a trip across the country.

Meet some of the characters he has encountered (you might be among them), laugh with him at some of his blunders, and join him for bread, cheese, wine, and a stupendous vista somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of humanity.

OLD SCHOOL RODZ MEETS EDITOR OF REBEL RODZ–Deer Geno,

Thank you for your recent comments about RebelRodz here on bikernet! You area wonderful and wise man to warn the people everywhere to not read ourmagazine, RebelRodz.

When I first red your warning hear on bikernet, I thought, why would thisman, Geno, who doesn’t even know me, not want people to read RebelRodzMagazine? I thought and thought about it, until it came to me: it isdangerous for people to read our magazine, RebelRodz. It can hurt them, evenkill them. They might, for instants, laugh themselves dead while reading oneof those funny articles in RebelRodz.

They might choke on a cheeseburger whenthere looking at one of dose amazing little kars we have in RebelRodz. Theymight even trip over their shoelaces while there looking at some of dosesexy women in RebelRodz… So yes, I agree with you, deer Geno: Peopleeverywhere must stop reading RebelRodz immediately, it’s for there own good!

You know, I did not want to be the editor of RebelRodz, but the importantpeople here in this company what publishes RebelRodz, they made me do it.They were holding a gun to my head and saying, “you must do RebelRodz or wewill hurt your dog. Well, as you can imagine, I love my dog, so I must doRebelRodz, I half no choice.

But I will make sure that there will be a warning label from now on onRebelRodz, like on cigarette packs, warning the people of the healthhazards if they read RebelRodz. Please, people, do not reed RebelRodz. Itcan kill you!

Yours truly,
–Kai, the editor of RebelRodz

NEW MAVERICK ART SITE–Just a quick note to say a new site has been launched at http://www.maverickcustompaint.com so please check it out. It is still under construction as far as new galleries are being added and expanded, but I’m proud of the new look, and hope you enjoy visiting.

Monte
Monte Moore/ Artist
monte@mavarts.com
Phone 303-901-1870
webs : www.mavarts.comwww.maverickcustompaint.com
www.myndzei.com

V-TWIN EXPO SEMINAR SCHEDULE– Agoura Hills, CA-The 8th annual V-Twin Expo is just around the corner, February 2, 3 and 4th, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. For those dealers planning to attend, be sure to mark your calendar for one of the most important seminars you will attend. Survival of the Fittest features panelists made up of your peers answering questions that will help you not only survive in 2008, but grow your business..

V-Twin Exclusive — Combating Counterfeits and Knock-Offs in the Motorcycle World
Sunday, February 3rd ~ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Room 234 Duke Energy Center

Some call imitation the highest form of flattery. Others call it counterfeiting. Custom builders and parts designers are feeling the impact of infringement and knock-offs both from domestic and foreign producers. This seminar explores some of the means of protecting novel designs and inventions and some of the remedies that are available when someone else imitates a product without proper permission.

The V-Twin Expo will welcome over 500 exhibitors in 2008 and thousands of v-twin dealers in Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Center. The V-Twin Expo remains the one show to attend for v-twin dealers. “I attend the v-twin expo every year, it is the single most informative event there is. It gives me and my staff personal time with the people we deal with every day over the phone. It’s nice to put a face with a name; also it gives my store the competitive edge it needs” said Duane Easter of Cycle City in Tennessee.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BCCOM–On behalf of BCCOM we would like to wish you all the best in the new year. Special thanks to everyone who has been sending in their membership renewals and taking transferable plates petitions to get signed. We appreciate your support and couldn’t do it without you!

VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE SHOW TICKETS

Tickets to the Vancouver Motorcycle Show on January 24-27th are sure to bring a smile to any motorcycle enthusiast’s face!Tickets are on sale now at Trev Deeley Motorcycles for $11 for adults and $7 for kids (6-15).

For every bike show ticket sold, Trev Deeley Motorcycles will donate $1.00 to BCCOM!!Deeley’s is located at 1875 Boundary Road in Vancouver. Phone: (604) 291-2453 or check them out on-line here: http://www.trevdeeley.com/

Vancouver Motorcycle Show details can be found here: http://www.sportsmensshows.com/VanCycle/

VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE SHOW – JANUARY 24-27

Please stop by and check us out at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show on January 24-27 at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford. Please note that our booth number has been changed to 583 right near Custom Alley so please stop by and say hi.

CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2008 SCHEDULE–

CMDRA Western Schedule:
MAY 17 & 18 – Nl’akapxm Eagle Motorplex, Ashcroft, BC (http://www.eaglemotorplex.com/)
JUNE 7 & 8 – MHDRA Drag Strip, Medicine Hat, AB (http://www.mhdra.com/)
JUNE 14&15 – Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON (http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/)
JUNE 28 & 29 – Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB (http://www.castrolraceway.com/)
JULY 19 & 20 – Northern Lights Raceway, Fort St. John, BC (http://www.northernlightsraceway.ca/)
AUGUST 9 & 10 – Mission Raceway Park, Mission, BC (http://www.missionraceway.com/)
SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 – SEASON FINALE – Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB (http://www.castrolraceway.com/)
SEPTEMBER 15 – Year-End Awards Banquet – Edmonton, AB

CMDRA Eastern Schedule:
JUNE 14 & 15 – Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON (http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/)
AUGUST 9 & 10 – Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, ON (http://www.grandbendmotorplex.com/)Remaining dates TBA.

Please check www.cmdra.com for updates.

NASH MOTORCYCLES DAYTONA ACTION–I dont know if Chris from Cyclesource talked to you yet or not, but were trying to organize a big event out in Daytona at the Skatepark. We want to have bike shops and vendors set up all week. Then also do an old school bike show, have a couple bands play, and do pro skater demos.

–Marlin
NMC

CUSTOM DESIGN STUDIO DRIVE SIDE CALIPER BRACKET COVER– Anybody who has a drive side caliper bracket that is welded to the frame knows what these are for. The weld on tabs look great molded and painted to match the bike’s paint job.

The problem is when you tighten the bolts down to their torque specifications, the paint blisters up and looks unprofessional. With these covers designed by Kirk Taylor you just put a couple of dabs of clear silicone on the backside of the cover and you’re done.

They are raw aluminum so you can paint, polish or plate to your needs. To remove, just poke your screwdriver from the backside and they’ll pop out with little effort.

MSRP $40/pair.

To order call (415) 382-6662 or email customdesignstudio@sbcglobal.com.

SUPERSHOW 2008 IN TORONTO–WITH 425,000 square feet of “Everything in Motorcycling” and more than 55,000 expected visitors during the three day exhibition, Supershow 2008 will run from Friday, January 4th to Sunday, January 6th at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Toronto, Canada.

Opening times are 10am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday.

Known as “the Big One by the Airport”, because of its location and free parking at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road), the North American International Motorcycle Supershow is a motorcycle shopping extravaganza, offering something for every interest, according to the organizers, including sport bikes, cruisers, moto-cross, off-road, vintage, touring and custom bikes.

Some of the 2008 features and special guests include long distance rider Helen 2 Wheels, world’s fastest woman Trillium Muir, Team Arrow’s Streamliner looking to break the 500cc land speed record (held for more than 50 years), custom bike awards competition, MAX Awards, Canadian motorcycle racer Vicki Gray and A Century of Motorcycling exhibition among many others.

www.supershowevents.com

THUNDER BY THE BAY AND GIBTOWN BIKE FEST–What a great start to 2008. Last weekend was Thunder By The Bay and next weekend is Gibtown Bike Fest on the 12th and 13th Then, the Florida Bike Builders Invitational and Florida Motorcycle Expo – JANUARY 26th and 27th

We have over 100 bikes registered from all over the state in the second largest independent bike show in the US!

This year we have great celebrities like Michele Smith From AMERICAN THUNDER going to be there all day SATURDAY filming, Nikki Lee 2007 Miss Full Throttle and our 2008 Full Throttle Calendar Model, Erin Mckinnon Maxim’s Hometown Hottie Contest winner, Raquel Gibson Magazine Playmate, The Ice Cream Man From Hell, Big Rick Hoffman for Logic Motorcycles and many more National and Local Celebrities.

The Miss Full Throttle Contest will also be Saturday night at 6pm! If you are interested, please show up around 4pm to sign up with two different outfits 1 – Biker Wear 2 – Bikini (This is not a skin to win contest) Miss Full Throttle will be a well recognized face in the motorcycle community by the end of 2008 with all the opportunities that are given to you. $750 in cash to the winner as well as a cover in 2008 and the poster in 2009 plus numerous events throughout the year.

–Tony Cianci
Editor – Florida Full Throttle Magazine
www.fullthrottleusa.com
tonyc@fullthrottle.com

MYSTFREE FROM DOHERTY–Finally a no nonsense cure for the dreaded Twin Cam oil mist dilemma. Tim Doherty, CEO of Doherty Machine, has just announced the release of what is certainly one of the most significant new products developed for the TwinCam 88 since its introduction in 1999.

According to Doherty the single largest complaint of TC owners is the oil mist released through the engine breather system that ultimately ends up coating the side of the bike, rider and passenger. Until now, there have been a number of what amount to “band aid” patches for the problem but none have produced notable permanent results.

In stark contrast to these temporary patch techniques, Doherty’s new MYSTFREE air/oil separation module eliminates the oil mist problem permanently! Both in house and independent tests have shown that the MYSTFREE unit eliminated 99% of the oil residue emitted from TwimCam machines in good mechanical condition.

Tested in engines ranging from the stock 88 up to 154 ci, Doherty’s unique device controlled virtually all misting normally associated with a build up in crank case pressure and inadequate oil pump scavenging. A direct bolt in replacement for the factory module, MYSTFREE can be installed in about an hour with no additional modifications.

There are currently a number of patents pending on MYSTFREE which retails for $229.95. For complete details call 928-541-7744 or visit www.dohertymachine.com

THAT?S DAISY ON HER BIG BEAR CHOPPER–And this is the end of the news. Daisy will be here, getting interviewed on Saturday. She is a die-hard rider, not to mention very cute? Bandit had to leave to pick up Ray Wheeler; his bike broke down about two-miles down the road.

We have a crazy weekend ahead of us, with Charlie Brechtel coming down with more guests than I can mention. A band, women, people to interview and I don?t know what else. I?m gonna act like the cats and disappear?

Have a great weekend and we?ll have a report on Sunday about how it went on Saturday!

Layla

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Viet Nam Memorial Bike–I thought you guys might like a little more insight into Zien’s accomplishments. Attached is a letter I sent out to some ABATE chapters around the country, hoping for some commendations for Dave from them.

I have some photos of the bike we left at the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington, D.C., but I want to get a storyline for you from one of the builders. Basically, it was a Viet Nam era styled chopper which several members of ABATE of Wisconsin built as a project. All parts, including frame and motor were donated. The paint was done by a Viet Nam vet friend of mine, and it’s beautiful in detail. The seat was hand stitched, and nobody has ever sat on this bike. Hanging from the steering head are dog tags representing the 39 Wisconsin MIA’s from Viet Nam.

There’s a whole lot more about this bike, but I want to get it firsthand from one of the builders. This was the largest item ever left at the Wall in Washington, D.C. Afterwards, it was warehoused in the Smithsonian Institute, which upset many of us because this bike needs to be seen. With the help of Zien, the bike was transferred to the National Parks Service, and went on tour of the USA at major bike events, including a special ceremony at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. That’s why Pam West is coming from Virginia to Dave’s banquet. She’s who we worked with to get the bike out to South Dakota.

It stopped in Milwaukee for a week display at our War Memorial Museum on the lakefront. After a ceremony there, we saddled up and did an Iron Butt to Sturgis to be at the ceremony at the Sturgis Museum. Tommy Thompson flew in as well as several legislators from Wisconsin. I rode with Dave, Mark Bugher, Wisconsin Dept. of Administration, and three vets, including one of the team that worked on the bike. I’ll get you some better photos and a story as soon as possible. This bike is a must see for any Viet Nam Vet,

WIN A CUSTOM THUNDER SADDLE OF YOUR TATTOO!–This is what you have been waiting for. For the next 6 months MetricThunder.com will be giving away a custom Thunder Saddle each month. These saddles are the most exclusive saddles and most comfortable saddles every made. They are very cool because each saddle represents your tattoo.

The Tattoo Contest

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

How to Enter the Thunder Saddle Contest

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

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

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

For more details and rules clicking here.

MORE NEW SPONSORS ON BIKERNET—Sturgis Bike Week is the premier source of screen printed apparel for the annual Sturgis Bike Rally, located in Sturgis, South Dakota. Sturgis Bike Week has had the number one shirt design for the Sturgis Bike Rally for the past three years. Sturgis Bike Week continues to be the cutting edge leader for artwork on biker apparel.

Sturgis Bike Weeks line of apparel includes shirts for men, women, and kids. The lines include everything from classic biker artwork to more contemporary designs.

Check out all of the designs on our online store.

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(605) 347-6570
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(605) 347-6570
www.sturgisbikeweek.com

STURGIS COUNTY LINE ALSO ON BOARD BIKERNET FOR 2007–I’m in production of the Sturgis County Line website (see attached) which is going to be absolutely killer. I’m also going to need a high-res Bikernet logo right away along with some banner artwork (I’ll know what size when I get done with the site) as well.

–Lon
Motorcycle Events Marketing
(605) 415-5599
lonjr@rushmore.com

Sturgis County Line will be our home away from Home in Sturgis of 2007. You’ll be able to find us under the Girls of Bikernet and whiskey bottles.–

JOKER MACHINE JX HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ACTUATORS– Completely CNC machined from a solid block of billet, polished, then given top quality chrome plated finish! Thickness is only 1 3/4″ to give your bike clean lines and eliminate exhaust pipe clearance issues. Includes all necessary chrome mounting hardware including our new billet dipstick and AN-3 hydraulic line fitting. New trick feature: Super easy line bleeding is capable due to our recessed “Speed Bleeder” type bleed screw – just loosen screw half a turn, pump the Master Cylinder lever until adequate pressure is achieved, then re-tighten…done! Excellent combo when used with our 960800 or JX clutch master cylinder assemblies. Internals include a “Hard Anodized” piston for smooth action and long life.

Retail $269.95
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NEW CANTINA MEMBER REPORTS ON ACCIDENT–I’ve been following Bikernet so long I finally joined the Cantina. Glad I did! The drawing below was doneimmediately after I passed the “incident” and got home. The poor dudeon the dresser had just been rear ended at a downhill stoplight here indeadly Vancouver. I don’t know if he was hurt but he did have thepresense of mind to crawl back to the offending van and drape himselfover the front tire so the prick wouldn’t try to drive off before the lawarrived.

He was on his phone calling for help when I passed and it wasthen that I noticed the dog sitting in his lap. He was scared and shakingbut seemed OK, thank god. I don’t get people riding with their animalstucked into their jackets but then again the older I get…..

Thanks for writing. I’m trying to finish off an Ariel ’40 sidevalve that’sbeen in my basement way too long. I’m sorta retired which means I’mworking harder than ever, and I’ve saved enough (actually my wifesaved it for me, I never could) to maybe buy a new Street Bob. It’s thefull sized Sporty that I’ve always thought Milwaukee should build. I rodea ’95 Sporty for years but it was turning my old body into a slurpie.

–Dick Allen

ASSALT WEAPAN NITROUS SYSTEMS–While Rick Krost of U.S. Choppers builds the Assalt Weapan rigid frame, designed specifically to fit Valerie Thompson, Berry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering dials in the engine with a Pegasus EFI system from BDL and nitrous. I recently received this e-mail from Pablo. “Check this:www.coldfusionnitrous.com Dobek at Techlusions works with these guys. Very good prices!!!!! The other one I also look at also is www.nitrousexpress.com Cold Fusion has some real cool nozzle adapters for EFI injectors.”

Don’t know if you are goin this way for power (200 MPH Club). If you are, is to be “carbinated” or “Infected”??? Multiple stages might be a real good idea. Forget about “Dry Nitrous”.

Daytona Twin Tec has good EFI systems. V-Thunder has a simple module for a carbinated system with Nitrous.

One thing I saw on the bike was that front shot with Val on it. Fuck man, adios those handle bars!! Get something goin low and close to the fork tubes. A girder made from aircraft tubing would be real bitchin.

Air-Tech makes good aero body work stuff.

Have you thought about changing your exhaust at all??? Also looking at the pictures of the engine do your oil returns in the left case side dump onto the flywheels???

PANHEAD GOOSENECK UPSWEEPS– Real world choppers are hot and Paughco’s new PANHEAD GOOSENECK UPSWEEPS speak chopper with a capitol “C”. The latest addition to a seemingly endless collection of custom and replacement exhaust systems for H-D and H-D based choppers, the new exhaust is about as hard core as it gets. Designed specifically for rigid frame Pans only, the pipes will fit electric or kick start models and measure 1 3?4″ in diameter.

Finished in Paughco’s flawless chrome, the pipes retail for just $208.95. These pipes have NO BAFFLES and are supplied with mounting hardware. For complete details call 775-246-5738. On line at www.paughco.com

THAT’S IT FOR THIS WEEK–But it’s never the full extent of the news. I could produce one of these each day, shit is happening so fast. Kim Hotinger is helping me with wheels for the Assalt Weapan. We’re running All American Wheel blanks, which will be cut, machined and ready to rock by Renegade Wheels of Orange. The rear 17 will be a plain flat aluminum wheel, but the front wheel must have 30 percent of the 18-inch wheel space open and Renegade wheel team is sponsoring the machining and making of the hubs. We will run 1-inch axles and no front brakes.

In the near future we will feature an install of Streetwalked Exhaust by Envy Cycle. Hell, we’ll start a complete motorcycle build by Lucky Devil Metal Works for the staff Queen, Nyla. It will be a bobber of supreme, little woman, characteristics. You’ll see it built from the Kraft Tech frame up.

Many of us are headed to the Easyriders Show in Pomona this Saturday and Sunday. Me and a truck load of brothers and hauling the Salt Shaker and the Amazing Shrunken FXR to the Pomona Fairplex tomorrow for set-up. Then we’ll peel out and attempt to beat Los Angeles traffic back to the Port on the coast.

Have a helluva weekend. It’s going to be the best year yet.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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HELLS ANGELS RALLY TOPS CODY NEWS FOR 2006– There were months of trepidation before the Hells Angels came to Cody.The biker rally was the No. 1 story in Cody in 2006.But for many locals it was law enforcement, not the notorious outlaw biker gang, which caused the most consternation during the club’s World Run July 26-30.

Just prior to and during the first couple of days of the event, there were numerous complaints about officers – especially state troopers – being over-zealous with traffic stops.Local people and families reported being pulled over numerous times or for such things as having broken license plate lights.

Police quickly cut back the number of visible officers, and the rally went on without any major incidents.And estimated 1,300 Hells Angels – likely the largest gathering on record – attended the event.Police in a post-rally press conference said there was good reason for the heightened security and traffic stops.Had there not been such a major police presence and strict enforcement, there could have been real trouble, police spokesmen said.

— By Mark Heinz

–from Rogue

DEATHS DOWN IN PORTSMOUTH–PORTSMOUTH — The number of fatal motor vehicle crashes in the state dropped from 161 last year to 122 in 2006, which Division of Motor Vehicles Director Virginia Beecher credits to increased police presence and department initiatives.

In addition to the decrease in total deaths, the number of motorcycle operators killed in 2006 dropped by more than half. There were 17 deaths in 2006, 39 in 2005 and 25 in 2004.

Beecher said she thinks law enforcement officials are more visible on the state highways and local streets, which deters dangerous driving.”I think the main contributing factors of motor vehicle deaths are speed and alcohol, and as result of more visibility, people slow down,” she said. “One (death) is too many, but I’m pleased by the numbers.”

The issue of motorcycle safety in the state was brought to the forefront in 2004 when the total number of deaths jumped to 25 from 9 in 2003. After an even worse year in 2005, Beecher said she is happy to see the start of what she hopes is a downward trend.

Initiatives include a law passed last year that prevents a rider from receiving a 30-day driving permit after repeatedly failing the state test. The law requires anyone who failed the test twice to participate in a motorcycle training program.Education initiatives for both riders and new drivers have also likely helped lower the number of deaths, according to Beecher.One law that hasn’t passed, which Beecher wishes would, is one mandating helmets for riders.

— By Adam Leech

–from Rogue

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYBODY HERE ATTEXAS SCOOTER TIMES!!!!!–Dont forget next Sunday, January 7the 5th Annual Dallas Chopper Show &Swap Meet at the Gigantic HistoricLonghorn Ballroom.

The Carter Blood Care BusWill be in the parking lot andeverybody who donates blood getsin the show FREE!!!!!

Then Get Readay For the 6th annualCONROE MOTORCYCLE EXPO & SWAP MEETSunday – January 21 -at theLone Star Expo Center – Conroe

We are ready for a wonderful 2007Hope you are too!!!

BIKERNET MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STUDY FINDINGS-10 WAYS–1.) Assume Drivers Can’t See You: Ride assuming that you and your motorcycleare totally invisible to motorists. That means you must never assume thatdrivers can see you. The odds are, they can’t so believe it yourself andalways have an “out” for dangerous traffic situations. Motorcycle Safetydepends on you.

2.) Maintain Safe Spacing: Leave plenty of space in front and back and tothe sides from all other vehicles. Be an island. Stay away from traffic asmuch as possible. This gives you more visibility and more time to react tosituations.

3.) Anticipate Trouble: Anticipate trouble situations and know what to dowhen you see them. Analyze what vehicles are doing and try to predict theoutcome. Then make sure you’re ready to avoid a bad traffic situation.

4.) Beware of Oncoming Left Turners: Beware of oncoming motorists turningleft in front of you at intersections. This is the leading cause of death ofmotorcycle riders. I’m deadly serious here. I have personally lost manyfriends to this accident. If you only remember one tip here, let it be thisone. Slow down before you enter an intersection. Have an escape routeplanned. Stay visible. Don’t travel too close to cars in front of you.Position your bike so it can be seen by the left turner. Eye contact is notenough.

5.) Ride Your Own Ride: Don’t try to keep up with your friends who may bemore experienced. Know your personal limits. Ride your own ride.

6.) Watch Out for Curves: Beware of taking curves that you can’t see around.A parked truck or a patch of sand may be awaiting you.

7.) Don’t Give In to Road Rage: Do not give in to road rage and try to “geteven” with another rider or motorist. If you follow these tips, most likelyyou won’t fall victim to road rage. It’s better to calm down, slow down, andcollect your thoughts first. Then continue on and enjoy the ride. That’swhat we’re all out there for in the first place.

8.) Don’t allow Tailgating: If someone is tailgating you, either speed up toopen more space or pull over and let them pass. Life is too short. Rememberthat a bike can stop faster than a car so you don’t want a truck on yourtail when you find yourself trying to brake to avoid an accident. Also,don’t tailgate the vehicle in front of you. Oncoming drivers can’t see you.

9.) Don’t Be Blinded by Sunglare: Beware of riding your motorcycle into sunglare. All it takes is turning a corner and finding the sun either directlyin your face or passing straight through your windshield. Some helmets haveshields to block the sun. Face shields help somewhat. But sometimes you justfind yourself blinded by the light. Slow down, pull over, shield your eyesand look for a way to change direction.

10.) Avoid Riding at Night: Avoid riding at night, especially late Saturdaynight and early Sunday when drunken drivers may be on the road. It goeswithout saying that you shouldn’t drink and ride. Going bar hopping? Leavethe bike at home and find a designated driver.

What Am I Trying To Say About Motorcycle Safety?The best way to be safe is to take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)course to learn the basic ways to control your motorcycle and to learn howto recognize traffic situations that you need to be ready to handle.

Maintain your bike so it is safe too. Keep records of the intervals when youreplace tires, chains, clutch cables, batteries, brakes, etc. You don’t wantan equipment malfunction to contribute to a motorcycle accident.

Practice riding under all kinds of traffic situations. Ride with a buddy ifat all possible. Avoid riding long distances alone.

Become a member of any of our Motorcycles forums and read what otherexperienced riders have to say about how to ride safely.

I want you to become an aged motorcyclist because you know how to survive ona motorcycle. I don’t want to read about you in the newspaper or on amotorcycle forum or mailing list as yet another motorcycle statistic. Learnhow to be safe and responsible on a motorcycle. That’s why this Web site andforums exist and that’s why I’m writing these tips. The rest is up to you.

These 10 Ways To Be Safe on a Motorcycle have also been made available on acustom mousepad (buy direct) so you will always be reminded of them whileyou use your computer to visit the Motorcycles site or its associatedforums:http://motorcycles.about.com/od/miscellaneousproducts/ss/motogifts2006_3.htm

If you need more info on this or any other subject just go to the Sonsof Liberty Riders Info Zonehttp://solriders.com/ or http://bikers4row.org

Enews mailing list
Enews@solriders.com
http://solriders.com/mailman/listinfo/enews_solriders.com

Also, if you’re serious about being on top of the training curve, consider taking a Lee Parks Training Course called Total Control. Check Totalcontroltraining.net or call (800)943-5638. I’m going to take this course in February.–Bandit

MASSIVE BIKERNET EDITORIAL CORRECTION–Happy New year to you and the crew!I just finished reading Tony Tibbot’s Bike Build on your site. It’s great. I’ve been in contact with Tony via e-mail over the last couple of years regarding his bike.

Though, the article headline caught my attention because he’s not your 1st New Zealand build to be featured on Bikernet.com, I think I am:

http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/nzsporty.asp

Anyway, safe riding and have a great year!

–Andy

Many apologies. I’ll buy you a beer in Australia, in March, if you can make it to the show.–Bandit

WIN FREE TICKETS TO THE ARLEN NESS BIKE SHOW– Win Free Tickets and Swag for the January 27th and 28th 2007 Arlen Ness Bike Show in San Jose, CA. Enter your contact information and we will draw a name each week. Go to Arlen Ness Bike Show for more details.

WINNERS:
Jani Albers wins 2 show tickets
Juan Gutierrez wins 2 show tickets
Michael A. Noble wins 2 Show Tickets
Bob Silva wins 2 Show Tickets
Margaret Lee wins 2 Show Tickets

American Thunder Promotions produces the Arlen Ness Bike Show, the Donnie Smith Invitational Bike Show and the Donnie Smith Rochester Bike Show.

SEX AND MOTORCYCLES, THEY WORK–The best that modern science can say for abstinence is that it’s harmless when practiced in moderation. “Saving yourself” before the big game, the big business deal, the big hoedown or the big bakeoff may indeed confer some moral advantage; but physiologically it does zip.

Having regular and enthusiastic sex, by contrast, confers a host of measurable physiological advantages, be you male or female. (This assumes that you are engaging in sex without contracting a sexually transmitted disease.)

In one of the most credible studies correlating overall health with sexual frequency, Queens University in Belfast tracked the mortality of about 1,000 middle-aged men over the course of a decade. The study was designed to compare people of similar age and health. Its findings, published in 1997 in the British Medical Journal, were that men who reported the highest frequency of orgasm enjoyed a death rate half that of the laggards. Other studies (some rigorous, some less so) purport to show that having sex even a few times a week has an associative or causal relationship with the following:

— Improved sense of smell: After sex, production of the hormone prolactin surges. This, in turn, causes stem cells in the brain to develop new neurons in the brain’s olfactory bulb, its smell center.

— Reduced risk of heart disease: In a 2001 follow-up to the Queens University study mentioned above, researchers focused on cardiovascular health. Their finding? That by having sex three or more times a week, men reduced their risk of heart attack or stroke by half.

— Weight loss, overall fitness: Sex, if nothing else, is exercise. A vigorous bout burns some 200 calories–about the same as running 15 minutes on a treadmill or playing a spirited game of squash. The pulse rate, in a person aroused, rises from about 70 beats per minute to 150, the same as that of an athlete putting forth maximum effort. British researchers have determined that the equivalent of six Big Macs can be worked off by having sex three times a week for a year. Muscular contractions during intercourse work the pelvis, thighs, buttocks, arms, neck and thorax. Sex also boosts production of testosterone, which leads to stronger bones and muscles. Men’s Health magazine has gone so far as to call the bed the single greatest piece of exercise equipment ever invented.

— Reduced depression: A study of 293 women in 2002 had the same implications. American psychologist Gordon Gallup reported that sexually active participants whose male partners did not use condoms were less subject to depression than those whose partners did. One theory of causality: Prostoglandin, a hormone found only in semen, may be absorbed in the female genital tract, thus modulating female hormones.

— Pain relief: Immediately before orgasm, levels of the hormone oxytocin surge to five times their normal level. This, in turn, releases endorphins, which alleviate the pain of everything from headaches to arthritis to even migraines. In women, sex also prompts production of estrogen, which can reduce the pain of PMS.

— Less frequent colds and flu: Wilkes University in Pennsylvania says individuals who have sex once or twice a week show 30% higher levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin A, which is known to boost the immune system.

— Better bladder control: Heard of Kegel exercises? You do them, whether you know it or not, every time you stem your flow of urine. The same set of muscles is worked during sex.

— Better teeth: Seminal plasma contains zinc, calcium and other minerals shown to hinder tooth decay. Since this is a family web site, we will omit discussion of the mineral delivery system. Suffice it to say that it could be a far richer, more complex and more satisfying experience than squeezing a tube of Crest–even Tartar Control Crest. Researchers have noted, parenthetically, that sexual etiquette usually demands the brushing of one’s teeth before and/or after intimacy, which, by itself, would help promote better oral hygiene.

— A happier prostate? Some urologists believe they see a relationship between infrequency of ejaculation and cancer of the prostate. The causal argument goes like this: To produce seminal fluid, the prostate and the seminal vesicles take such substances from the blood as zinc, citric acid and potassium, and then concentrate them up to 600 times. Any carcinogens present in the blood likewise would be concentrated. Rather than have concentrated carcinogens hanging around causing trouble, it’s better to evict them. A study published by the British Journal of Urology International asserts that men in their 20s can reduce, by a third, their chance of getting prostate cancer by ejaculating more than five times a week.

While possession of a robust appetite for sex–and the physical ability to gratify it–may not always be the cynosure of perfect health, a reluctance to engage can be a sign that something is seriously on the fritz, especially where the culprit is an infirm erection.

Dr. J. Francois Eid, a urologist with Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York Presbyterian Hospital, observes that erectile dysfunction is an extension of the vascular system. A lethargic member may be telling you that you have diseased blood vessels elsewhere in your body. “It could be a first sign of hypertension or diabetes or increased cholesterol levels. It’s a red flag that you should see your doctor.” Treatment and exercise, says Dr. Eid, can have things looking up again: “Men who exercise and have a good heart and low heart rate, and who are cardio-fit, have firmer erections. There very definitely is a relationship.”

But is there such a thing as too much sex?

The answer, in purely physiological terms, is this: If you’re female, probably not. If you’re male? You betcha.

Dr. Claire Bailey of the University of Bristol says there is little or no risk of a woman overdosing on sex. In fact, she says, regular sessions can not only firm a woman’s tummy and buttocks but also improve her posture.

As for men, urologist Eid says it’s definitely possible to get too much of a good thing, now that drugs such as Viagra and Levitra have given men far more staying power than what may actually be good for them.

–from Art Friedman

ROGUE INVESTIGATES STURGIS IN THE WINTER–Most of us have been to Sturgis for the rally or have at least read about it and seen photos in the media. Did you ever wonder what it looked like when there was no rally? Well here are some shots.

I had the opportunity to travel here over the holidays to stay with my brother Ted and his wife Caroline.

Caroline runs the Harley Shop in Deadwood so be sure to stop in and say Hi when you come for the rally. Oh Yeah, buy Something. Haha.

–ROGUE

SNITCHES RULED ILLEGAL IN QUEBEC–QUEBEC — The Quebec government’s use of violent-criminals-turned-informants to prosecute biker-gang members was ruled illegal yesterday, possibly opening up dozens of convictions for appeal.

The ruling by Mr. Justice Fraser Martin of the Quebec Superior Court could be used by convicted biker-gang members to appeal their convictions, said Jacques Normandeau, a Montreal criminal lawyer.

“The government does not have a right to use tricks or to cheat in order to get convictions,” Mr. Normandeau said yesterday.

–from Rogue

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BOBBER IN A BOX–Once again PAUGHCO reminds us why they are the undisputed King of Choppers. Since 1968 the company has been producing bolt-on chopper parts like those used to assemble the Nostalgic Bobber shown here. Call it a “Bobber In A Box” the gutsy machine features a Paughco stretched Wishbone frame, Tapered leg Springer with Bobber fender mounts, Upsweep pipes with Bell Tip mufflers, Bobbed fenders, Indian Style 4.5 gallon tank, LePera/Paughco solo seat and springs, PM/Paughco Caliper Kit, traditional 5 _” headlight assembly, chrome spoked rims, side fill oil tank and a bag full of other replacement and reproduction BOBBER parts.

Paughco Chopper components are 100% manufactured and chrome plated at the huge Paughco facility in Carson City, Nevada. For a closer look at the original and largest collection of chopper and restoration products call 775-246-5738 or visit www.paughco.com

BIKERNET SCOTTISH SCIENTESTS ON THE JOB–After having dug to a depth of 100 meters last year, Scottish scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 1000 years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 1000 years ago.

Not to be outdone by the Scots, in the weeks that followed, English scientist dug to a depth of 200 meters and shortly after headlines in the UK newspapers read:

“English archaeologists have found traces of 2000 year-old copper wire and have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network a thousand years earlier than the Scots.”

One week later, Texas newspapers reported the following:

“After digging as deep as 500 meters in West Texas , scientists have found absolutely nothing. They have therefore concluded that 5000 years ago Texas inhabitants were already using wireless technology.”

–from Robin Hartfiel

TIME TO RENEW YOUR BCCOM MEMBERSHIP FOR 2007—It’s that time of year again! If you have not already purchased your 2007BCCOM membership, it is now time to renew. If you are unsure whether or notyou are up to date please contact the office to confirm.Memberships are available through the BCCOM Office at 1-877-580-0111 or(604) 580-0111 and you can also purchase them on-line here:www.bccom-bc.com/bccom_store/bccom_store.html.

Memberships will also beavailable at our next meeting on January 10th (detals below) and at ourbooth at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show on January 25-28th. Thank you foryour continued support!

For more info call 1-877-580-0111 or (604) 580-0111.

SUPPORT BCCOM BY GETTING YOUR VANCOUVER BIKE SHOW TICKETS EARLY AT DEELEY’SAdvance tickets for the Vancouver Motorcycle Show are on sale at the BRANDNEW location of Trev Deeley Motorcycles at 1875 Boundary Road in Vancouver

You will get a special deal if you purchase advance tickets from Deeley’s:
Adult tickets $10
Junior/Youth (7-15) tickets $5

Trev Deeley Motorcycles will be donating $1 for every adult bike show ticketsold to BCCOM (British Columbia Coalition for Motorcyclists).
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

–Trev Deeley Motorcycles
www.trevdeeley.com
(604) 291-2453

ANNUAL DAVE ZIEN BANQUET–Thank you to those who have already registered for this great event. If you plan on attending and haven’t yet sent in your registration, be sure to do it before the January 13th cut off date. I expect to reach room capacity by that date. If you haven’t yet registered, go to www.accidentscene.org and click on “events”, then on the Zien banquet registration. If you cannot attend but wish to donate to Dave Zien, click on the “donate” icon. You can register online, or print the pdf flyer and send it back with your check made payable to TTRR.

The mailing address for donations or notes of thanks is Dave Zien Banquet, 400 Travis Lane, #30, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53189.

We have some great organizations sending representatives to honor Dave Zien, including AMA, MRF, NRA, ABATE, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Veterans Affairs, Iron Butt Association, NCOM and National Parks Service. In addition, several state motorcycle clubs and even a few from elsewhere are sending members to thank Dave for all he has done for us. Some of the raffle items include personalized side covers from Dave’s amazing 800,000+ mile motorcycle, flags and a 24 x 36 photograph of Dave standing on his foot-pegs and saluting (during a Rolling Thunder event).

Rogue is covering this event exclusively for Easyriders and Biker Magazine, and there will be numerous members of the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame in attendance, including former Wisconsin Governor, Tommy G. Thompson. If you haven’t reserved your spot for this event, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this historical evening with Senator Dave Zien. Hear New York Myke talk about Zien’s devotion and dedication to flag, country and America’s veterans. Learn about Dave’s record breaking long distance rides (yes, there’s much more than just one). Hear about the many monuments and tributes he was responsible for in Wisconsin, dedicated to bikers, law enforcement, veterans and public servants.

Each person attending will receive a personalized flag tribute from Dave. His famous motorcycle will be on display for pictures, and there will be many other mementos from his illustrious career. I’m looking forward to seeing each of you that have already registered (people are coming from 15 states), and I hope you all enjoy the program and take a little bit of motorcycle history back with you in memories of this great evening.

–Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo
Founder, ABATE of Wisconsin / BOLT
Member, Sturgis Freedom Fighter Hall of Fame, 2002

POLICE OFFICER DOWNED–As reported earlier this week, some dirtbag who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop in Florida ended up “executing” the deputy who stopped him. The deputy was shot eight times, including once behind his right ear at close range. Another deputy was wounded and a police dog killed.

A statewide manhunt ensued. The low-life piece of human garbage was found hiding in a wooded area with his gun. SWAT team officers fired and hit said low-life 68 times.

Now here’s the kicker: Asked why they shot the guy 68 times, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told the Orlando Sentinel…get this.

“That’s all the bullets we had.”

–God bless Sheriff Judd!

NO EMISSIONS TESTS FOR MOTORCYCLES IN PIMA, ARIZONA–Owners of more than 6,200 motorcycles in Pima County will soon nolonger have to worry about whether their vehicles can pass the state’semissions tests.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed on Friday thatexempting the motorcycles from the testing will not harm air qualityin the region.But the change, which becomes effective in about a month, helps morethan those who enjoy bugs in their teeth: The EPA said those who drive”collectible vehicles” also can skip the testing. That affects another1,400 vehicles.

But the federal agency said computer modeling done by the stateDepartment of Environmental Quality found that exempting all oldervehicles was not acceptable, at least not from a pollutionstandpoint.Motorists in Maricopa County are not quite so lucky: The EPA orderexempts only collectible vehicles; motorcyclists still will have to gothrough the testing.

Both areas of the state have had testing programs for years to complywith federal air-quality rules, particularly as they relate to carbonmonoxide and ozone pollution.State legislators voted for the exemptions in 2005. But the law wascontingent on getting the required approval from the EPA the orderthat came Friday.The legislation defines a collectible vehicle as one that is at least15 years old or “is of unique or rare design, of limited productionand an object of curiosity.”But to qualify for the emissions exemption, the vehicle cannot be forday-to-day use. Instead it must be maintained primarily for use incar-club activities, exhibitions or parades, or is part of a privatecollection “and is used only infrequently for other purposes.”And to ensure that, the law also says the vehicle must be classifiedby insurance companies as collectible or classic, a designation thatDEQ publicist Cortland Coleman said means it can be driven only alimited number of miles each year.

The DEQ actually had looked at a broader exemption, studying theeffect of exempting all vehicles at least 25 years old. But Colemansaid agency scientists concluded that would add too much pollution tothe air and endanger Pima County’s status as being in compliance withfederal laws.There already is an exemption for the oldest cars and trucks, thosemanufactured before 1967.

— By Howard Fischer,Capitol Media Services

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

PELOSI TARGETS GRASSROOTS FREEDOM OF SPEECH– House Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) has pledged to take up alobbying reform proposal that would impose new regulations on speechby grassroots organizations, while providing a loophole in the rulesfor large corporations and labor unions. The legislation would makechanges to the legal definition of grassroots lobbying and requireany organization that encourages 500 or more members of the generalpublic to contact their elected representatives to file a report withdetailed information about their organization to the government on aquarterly basis. The report would include identifying theorganization’s expenditures, the issues focused on and the members ofCongress and other federal officials who are the subject of theadvocacy efforts. A separate report would be required for each policyissue the group is active on. “Right now, grassroots groups don’thave to report at all if they are communicating with the public,” saidDick Dingman of the Free Speech Coalition, Inc. “This is an effortthat would become a major attack on the 1st Amendment.”

–fromRogue

NOISE SIGNS WON’T TARGET MOTORCYCLISTS–CAREFREE – The town’s controversial new noise-enforcement signs nolonger will target motorcycle riders.

Carefree’s street crew began removing motorcycle figures Wednesdayfrom a dozen signs that threatened riders with fines of up to $750 ifthey violate the town’s 85-decibel limit.

The signs went up Nov. 27 as part of a new program to reducemotorcycle noise in town. Riders must go through Carefree to get tobiker bars in Cave Creek.

Carefree had asked Cave Creek officials to also post the signs, butCave Creek Town Manager Usama Abujbarah refused, calling the signs”discriminatory.”

Scottsdale attorney and recreational biker Craig Simon agreed andhinted that Carefree was setting itself up for a lawsuit.”I guess I was right, for a change,” Abujbarah said.

Carefree Mayor Ed Morgan said he asked for the removal of themotorcycle symbol.

“We don’t want to upset people,” Morgan said. “We want cooperation. Ifthat little motorcycle emblem was making people hostile, then we feltit was best to remove it.”

Matt Dingman, who along with Councilman Lloyd Meyer heads up thetown’s Noise Enforcement Advisory Committee, said the icons wereremoved to keep the campaign “focused on voluntary noise reduction.”

— Thomas Ropp,The Arizona Republic

–from Rogue

BIKERS HONOR FREEDOM FIGHTER AND DEMONSTRATE HOPE FOR CALIFORNIA FUTURE– The ‘Quigmas Party’ was well attended and lacked nothing in the way ofPromise and Hope for the future of motorcycling. Over a hundred bikersattended the party, in Santa Cruz County, in honor of Richard Quigley.The gathering took place Friday night, December 29th 2006 at the SeaCliff Inn in Aptos, California.

Co-hosted by Lyle Fleming, President of the Ghost Mountain RidersM/C, and Red Barron, Bikers Of Lesser Tolerance (BOLT). Friends,family and motorcycle club members were there to Roast Quig and wishhim a happy Birthday, which actually falls on the 25th. Well-wisherscame from all over the state of California and from out of state.

Motorcycle Rights Organizations were represented; BOLT, in additionto American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) immortalizedQuig and each awarded him high honors. Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo ofWisconsin, National Founder of BOLT honored him with their FreedomFighter Award which was presented by Red Barron, and Joe Schwirian,Chairman of the Board of ABATE of California, honored him with theirLifetime Achievement Award.

Jackie Suthers, State Director for BOLT of Nevada, spoke during the Roast and personal story portion of the party. Her inspiring recount of how she started work in Motorcycle Rights, and how she met Quig were important for the crowd to hear, but more telling was Richard?s insistence that the true inspiration was the people around him, like Jackie, who have accomplished so much with knowledge, courage and the guts to never back down. Jackie restated the BOLT motto, “Compromise is not in our vocabulary.” Kate Wells, Quig’s lawyer and friend for many years was inattendance. Also, Wendy Lascher, the lawyer representing Quig and theother co-plaintiffs in the Civil suit against the CHP came to the Quigmas party.

The participants suing the CHP in the Civil case are Quig, Don Blanscet,Pat Holmes, Red Barron, Steve Bianco; Steve was the only co-plaintiffunable to attend the party. The Civil law suit, filed November 9,2006, will prevent police from enforcing the California motorcyclehelmet law.

To donate support for the Civil law suit against the California Highway Patrol, go to:http://www.strawberryfields4evr.com/JudicialQandA.htmlUse the PayPal button.

–Mark Temple
BOLT – Sacramento CA
President, ABATE
Local 25, Sacramento, CA

BIKERNET WRITER 2007 WISHES–Hope 2007 is as rich and wonderful for you as I hope it will be for us. We started the year riding, what better start is there for a new year? Nothing special, we just rode around town before ending up at Kent’s shop (Lucky Devils Metal Works). The last shot is one of his parking lot. It was pretty cool. Till next time.

–Johnny Humble and wife

Johnny is a young gun in the industry and we’re going to take him through his first ground-up build for his brother in Iraq. He’s going to build a Sucker Punch Sally bobber in his garage. The project will be featured in HOT BIKE magazine and on Bikernet. The article series is sponsored by R-Max and Sucker Punch Sally.

Johnny is also making mods to his new springer Softail including Hooker Headers, Terry Components Terminal Velocity EFI system upgrade and we’re hoping to replace that stock rear fender with a Heartland kit. Watch for the techs in our Bikernet Garage.–Bandit

BIKERNET READER NEEDS BIKER FRIENDLY CAMPGROUND IN FAYETTEVILL, AR–Thinking about attending Bikers Blues,BBQ at Fayetteville,AR. Looking for biker friendly campgrounds in that area. We usually stay at Glencoe when we go to Sturgis. Is there anything like that near Fayetteville area?

–Sam
Stottsam@aol.com

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Hey,

This Bikernet Thursday News contains Brotherhood, Bikes, Broads, Bonneville, Bikernet, 5-Ball Racing and other bitchin material. The year is just beginning and already we’re scrambling to build the Assalt Weapan, the World’s Fastest Panhead, write two books, and continue to hammer content into big bad Bikernet.com. That sorta keeps us busy.

So I suppose we should get to the news. Rick Krost, with our frame and suspension consultant Wil Phillips is working on the frame and we should have a roller in three weeks with American Wheels. Then Valerie will fly out for fitment and good food.

Let’s hit it.

SHEETMETAL PAINT DEAL OF THE WEEK–Here’s a complete1996 Softail Custom, sheet metal set, painted and ready to rock.

H.O.K. sunset orange pearl, the eye’s have hologram film on them and candy red sprayed on top.It’s original Harley metal.Never been mounted.$1,500.00 plus shipping, no exchange

–Jim
(310) 329-4707
www.jimscyclepainting.com

ALBANY, NEW YORK NEEDS HELP–We need some help from you. There was a run, in the Albany New York area, the Sacandaga HOG Group Ride the Saturday after Thanksgiving in which a fellow biker, Rich Weigal went down. I personally do not know all the details of this accident, but family and friends are asking for help. Also, from what I have been told, Rich was a very experienced rider, 20 + years.

If you or someone you know owns a 2006 HD Softail Deluxe and have had any problems with it bottoming out and / or making sparks on corners or tight turns, please contact us at Gypsypashn@bikerbits.info or GypseRse@bikerbits.info or John Adams @ oldfartbiker@netzero.net.

They are trying to collect as much information as possible along with their names so that an investigator may contact them and perhaps view their motorcycles to take pictures of the scratches underneath. This is very important to the ongoing investigation.

The State police are looking more closely at the motorcycle itself and “Chainsaw” is now involved as an (Unpaid) volunteer, independent investigator.

“Chainsaw” is a motorcycle accident investigator for a firm out of Manhattan, New York, for some years now and is rather concerned that this may be an inherent problem with this model of motorcycle.

Any help you can provide in this matter will be greatly appreciated by the family and friends of Rich Weigal.

Please forward this email to anyone and everyone that rides, especially those that ride a 2006 Softail Deluxe.

Thanking you in advance for your help.

Betsy and Trish

–from Rogue

READERS SHOWCASE RED SOFTAIL– This bike came from johnsguns@frontiernet.net and it’s clean. He asked if it could be featured on Bikernet. “What do I have to do to get a few pix of my skoot on Bikernet?” He said. “I know this one isn’t the best, but say the word, and I’ll ride up to the hat creek SRA and take some with the creek, etc in the background.”

I’m still wondering what etc. is? We have a section for Readers’ Rides of sorts. Any reader can post his or her own bike feature in Readers’ Showcase department. Then JoAnn Bortles or CrazyHorse will take it from there. So if you have a bike you want to share with the world, don’t hesitate to launch it in the Readers Showcase area or send it to me, Bandit@bikernet.com.

BIKERNET ANNOUNCEMENTS–I should do this every week for new readers. If you want to enter our Free Contest Area we will add you to our mailing list. Doesn’t cost a dime to enter and we give away cool shit.

If you dig Bikernet and want to support our vast content, join the Cantina for ten clams. It’s where you can find girls, rare parts, biker books and strange stuff. It’s a special section, but monthly we send money to our writers and photographers all over the world. They keep the content flying into the shop.

THE GIRLS OF BIKERNET COMPETITION–We host The Bandit Girls. We host Bikefest and do promotional assignments. We are two girls who bring crowds to events and do stage performances visit our web site @ www.thebanditgirl.net or my site @ www.freelancemodels.com Quick Search 1689The Bandit Girl -Kimberly

D&D EXHAUST QUESTION OF THE WEEK–Mr. D&D is taking all questions. Send your performance exhaust question to Mr. D&D at http://www.danddexhaust.com/catalog/2006/04/40814b.htm”>Checkout the Interceptor Pipe for improved horsepower and torque numbers.- Rich Duellman

Question – Fuel Injection: Do the fuel-injected models require adjustments with your exhaust?

–Chris Griffith of Maine

Answer: Slip-ons require little or no tuning. Full Systems in addition to High Flow Air Kits will require tuning. Race Tuners, Power Commanders, Factory Downloads, and Zippers ECU units, have been tested on our dyno and have shown superior results.

Send your performance exhaust question to Mr. D&D at

THE CANDY CHAIR CHRISTMAS PRESENT–Check out this chair I did for a xmas gift.Tons of candy, ice pearl, pinstriping, gold leaf, and clear.

–Jim

Where’s mine, goddamnit? I thought you were my friend. –Renegade

WEIRD SHIT FROM 2006-NOTHING LIKE THIS WILL EVER HAPPEN IN 2007–BERLIN (Reuters) – From the Turkish Airline workers who sacrificed a camel at Istanbul airport to celebrate a job well done to the German who invented snug spray-on condoms, the world was full of offbeat news in 2006. So how do we get the spray-on condoms off…peel??? Ouch!

While “Miss Israel” Yael Nezri was exempted from carrying her assault rifle in the Israeli army because it bruised her beauty queen legs, (she’s supposed to carry her weapons on her shoulders, duh!)

“Mr. Switzerland” Renzo Blumenthal lured lonely women who hate soccer to his country for the World Cup. I want to know his secret!

Careless thieves once again made headlines round the world. A burglar in Germany left behind a vital clue — his finger tip. “We usually find finger prints but it’s not every day that the thieves leave the original there too,” a police spokesman said. It took only a few hours to track down the thief. self explanatory.

A Jordanian salesman was arrested for trying to fleece a money exchanger with a fake ID card bearing a Brad Pitt picture. An Osama Bin Laden ID might have worked.

In Vienna, burglars fled after finding eight severed human heads. A dentist had stored the mummified heads for research. Failed root canals??

Village leaders in India ordered 150 men to dip their hands in boiling oil to prove their innocence after food was stolen. Imagine what they would have had to dip to prove their innocence if they were looking for a rapist.

An Australian man stopped for drunk driving threatened police with a live snake he picked up off the road. look again guys, it wasn’t a snake.

In Cologne, a plastic surgeon cheated out of payment by two women using fake names gave “Wanted” pictures of their enlarged breasts to police. “It’s probably the most unusual ‘wanted’ poster police ever had,” wrote top-selling Bild newspaper, which helpfully published life-size pictures of the boosted breasts. Hmmm, does he do the same when not paid for penis enhancements?

There were tragic moments too. In Hanoi, a Vietnamese man famous on a national TV program for his ability to resist electric shocks was electrocuted while fixing a generator. it was a matter of time

In Rio de Janeiro, a Brazilian man died when he tried to open a rocket-propelled grenade with a sledgehammer. Therefore passing his final test for the Brazilian bomb squad.

— By Erik Kirschbaum

–from Rogue

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.

COMFORT MAX GEL PADS NOW AVAILABLE IN GUNUINE SHEEPSKING COVERS–ANAHEIM HILLS, CA: DECEMBER 27, 2006–American Motorcycle Specialties, USA (www.amspecialtiesusa.com) announces its innovative new line of Comfort Max Gel Pads designed to offer today’s riders unparalleled comfort on any bike, or any style of riding has added genuine Australian sheepskin as its newest cover option. The sheepskin cover provides increased comfort and allows air to circulate, virtually eliminating perspiration.

The comprehensive gel pad line features four different sizes designed to fit any motorcycle seating configuration. At the core of the Comfort Max Gel Pad is an advanced Viscoelastic molded gel used in medical and sports applications. Its unique properties include the elimination of pressure points or “Hot Spots” which can cause rider discomfort. In addition to absorbing vibration, small bumps and road irregularities, it can be preheated or cooled to add comfort in adverse weather.

Comfort Max Gel Pads feature a unique, maximum grip bottom. This rubberized surface prevents the pad from sliding off the seat and does not require the use of permanent straps. Each pad comes with an adjustable, easy-off strap for additional security. You just put the pad on the seat and ride away. When you make a stop, just take the pad with you or toss it in your saddlebag.

Available in five sizes to fit any seating application:
Buddy Pad 11″ x 7″ wide
Medium Pad 12″ x 12″ x 5″
Large Pad 14″ x 11″ x 8″ wide
Jumbo 16.5″ x 12″ x 9″ wide front.
Ortho-Deluxe 18 x 17x 6″

Comfort Max Gel Pads are priced from $69.95 to $124.95 or online at: www.amspecialtiesusa.com

To contact AMS directly, please write to: American Motorcycle Specialties
2944 Salmon River Circle
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone (800) 710-7237
E-mail: help@amspecialtiesusa.com

STRAIGHT SCOOP for ’07–

BASSANI PIPES STRAIGHT CUT SLIP ON MUFFLERS– fit 2007 Baggers. Featuring an exaggerated “Cannon” design the new pipes provide a Heart-of-Steel image and thunderous note with their unique tunable/replaceable baffle system. Featuring rugged 16 gauge steel construction with a show quality chrome finish the STRAIGHT CUTS make a bold statement with their massive 4″ diameter tips extending 2″ behind the stock fender.

Developed specifically to enhance the appearance and performance of Road King, Road Glide, Dresser and Twin Cam machines running 96″, 103″ and 110″ engines, these awesome mufflers fit precisely and quickly to your stock pipes using factory hardware or for even more punch bolt them up to a BASSANI True Dual Power Curve.

Suggested retail for the mufflers is $419.00. A compatible True Dual Power Curve set up will run another $489.00. Bassani H-D exhaust systems are available exclusively from North County Customs at 866-439-4287 www.bassanipipes.com

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