Hey, Wow, I just twisted through all my e-mails from Sturgis to create this news. Hopefully, I didn’t miss anyone. It’s going to be a hot blast from all over the country and world.

My Accurate 120-inch engine may roll into the shop today, and with any luck the bike will run this weekend. I’ll pick up my paint tomorrow and burn late nights firing her to life.

Let’s hit the news, my thoughts are scrambled regarding Sturgis, plans for Bonneville, and making our first Salt Flat attempt run.

DOWNUNDER VIETNAM VETS EVENT–On the 2nd September we have the annual Vietnam Vets poker run. Last year we got over 300 bikes. Probably small by comparison to a US run but consider this, we only have 100,000 people in district. That’s about 0.3% of the population in this area. If the same relationship was obtained in New York (22 Mil), it would like 66,000 bikes turning up.

Then 7th October the Rebels bike show is on which is another favourite event. Last year I was tickled to be asked to judge the bikes, rods and muscle cars for the club. Always a good day except for the obligatory police road block in the morning to take mug shots and record names. Take care from Down Under.

–Pete

BIKERNET INDEPENDENT NOISE STUDY RESPONSE–I take exception to your note that I got in Solriders newsletter.We certainly must fight for our rights; but we have no right to intrude on others personal space, neither physically — your right to swing your fist ends before it touches my nose — not aurally: your right to make excess noise (defined legally) ends just before it gets to my ears.

I think Gunny’s note in the same newsletter chiding those who drink and ride was better put than your position: with rights come responsibilities. If you want to ride, do it so that others aren’t hurt, killed or seriously annoyed.

Ride long, ride hard.
–vic — going on 100,000 m in last 5 years.
Vicken Totten

I take offense every time I read a motorcycle accident report wherein the motorist intruded into a bikers personal space and injured him or her. here’s the link to the report, if you haven’t read it: http://www.bikernet.com/news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=902–Bandit

TWO MORE NEW BIKER MAGS COMING– We hired Craig Murrow from HOT BIKE to run our add sales in our new magazines (Garage and West Coast Choppers Mag). I will let you know more as time goes on about the goings on around here.

–Simo
West Coast Choppers

THE CHIEF’S WEB SITE– – loads of new pics in the Rockers Rollin’ gallery, including more Status Quo (for the cover of their upcoming live dvd you’ll have to wait a while), Joe Satriani (we’ve just done the cover for his upcoming live dvd and live cd, but that one is top secret for now), several pics from the concerts at Sturgis Bike Rally (Tom Petty, Joe Cocker, Cheap Trick, Montgomery Gentry…), lots of photos from the festival summer in Europe (Ted Nugent, Foreigner, Pavlov’s Dog, Queensr?che…), and a load of new stuff in the other galleries…

Here’s what’s new on www.ccbikeart.biz:- loads of photos of last week’s Sturgis Bike Rally in the Black Hills in South Dakota. Bikes and babes and chrome, go check it out. We’ve also included a few of the shots we recently did for Eddie Trotta’s website at ThunderCycle, and you might recognize a few other famous bike builders… Look out for our extensive Sturgis photo reports in upcoming issues of Born To Ride Magazine in the US, Classic Rock Magazine in the UK and BIKERNET.COM.Meanwhile, some of our work is now on exhibit at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins (Colorado), at the Primo Piano Gallery in Lecce (Italy), and prints of some of our work can still be bought at the LeMieux Gallery in New Orleans (all proceeds donated to the New Orleans Our Home Town charity project).

Rock On and Ride On,
–The Chief & The Duck

BIKERNET DEAL OF THE WEEK–One hot Sportster from Bob Clark. I’m trying to get an amount from him, but Bob is a tight wad. I’ll report when he coughs up the info.

NEW CANTINA MEMBER–I just signed on about a month ago. I’m pretty much an old school / old rider ( 55) and have been scootin around for a long time- when Easyriders was just beginning and mags such as “Colors” catered to those with an outlaw mindset.

Anyway, I am very pleased with your product. The idea of a good bike mag with regular updates at your fingertips is terrific. Also, just received your book and looking forward to reading it. I understand that you know the folks at Departure Bike Works in Richmond, Va., I live in Va. Beach and ride with friends that have some ties with them.

Keep up the good work.

Best regards, Capt. Ed Hardison
Nebulkmovers@aol.com

NEW ADDITION TO THE CONDEROSA–Audrey is excited to have a sister on the way. And Audrey is trying to stay ahead by setting a land speed record at the salt flats, before her competition arrives

–xoxo the conders
: theconderosa@comcast.net

JOHNNY CHOP TRIBUTE BIKE–Bike given away at the 2006 Grand National Bike Show.Oct. 14 & 15 – Cow Palace – San Francisco, CAThe Johnny Chop Tribute BikeBuilt by friends of Johnny in the memory of Johnny, this bike will make one lucky winner veryhappy and will keep Johnny’s memory alive.

All proceeds from your $30 ticket are going to Johnny’s family to fund the charities andspecial interests that helped Johnny thru the years.

Raffle Ticket:Tickets are $30 each. With every ticket sold, you get a limited edition t-shirt.Shirts are going fast and sizes are limited.

Get your ticket & t-shirt today at http://www.horsepowerpromotions.com

Horse Power Promotions
ph 805.686.2007

RUSSELL MITCHELL INTERVIEWED BY BIKERNET RADIO– The La Calendar Show was hot, the Babes were hotter and the bikes were sizzling. Thunder Bob of Metric Thunder saddled up to Russell Mitchell to talk about his tough European-inspired chrome and night v-twin missiles that he builds at Exile.Listen to Russell Mitchell

THE GUILTY INDIAN–Look for the next issue (Sept/Oct 06′) of Vintage Motorcycle Magazine to feature the “Guilty Indian” bobber that we are offering in partnership with Kiwi Motorcycles. What a sweetheart of a ride…talk about vintage!!

This magazine is one of the staples for those interested in vintage motorcycles, whether they be metric or v-twins etc.Their website is http://www.vintagebikemag.com/ if your interested in looking them over.Also for those of you that missed the roll out of Lucille, visit our website at www.guiltycustoms.com for her pic’s.

See ya!
–Guilty Gang

BAKER 6-SPEED GEARING INFO–For the Right Side Drive Baker 6-speed it is .86 in 6th gear.Unless, say you get the OD6 (.86 in 6th gear) but with the optional DeepOverdrive Ratio for 6th gear, and then its .80 in 6th gear. And theBaker DD6 is actually 1.00 in 6th gear, but by putting the 28 toothcompensating sprocket(supplied with the DD6) on the primary, youoverdrive the primary, making 6th gear .86.

If you have the current Baker 2006 catalog, on page 7 we break down theDD6, OD6, and DD5 and discuss the ratio options. FYI: if you don’t havethe catalog but would like to refer to it ever, we have PDF you candownload on the main page of the baker drivetrain websitehttp://www.bakerdrivetrain.com.

We also have a ratio calculator here:whichcan be found on the tech info section of our site, and I think is prettyhelpful too.

Hope that helps!
-Trish

That helped a lot, Trish. Thanks, –Bandit

IN THE WIND POKER RUN CHARITY RIDE–I have a large favor to ask…attached is a copy of a faxed flyer for the Denver Colorado 15th Annual “In the Wind Poker Run” Charity Ride supporting the Children’s Hospital of Denver Handicapped Sports Programs to be held Sept 16, 2006. Selfishly this is a program that my sister Carol Page administers for Children’s Hospital in Denver. This program supports all of the rehabilitation efforts of numerous illness children suffer through sports and recreational therapy’s.

Carol has administered this program since the early 1980’s and has been actively involved in its growth since her moving to Denver in the late 1960’s.

Currently their handicapped ski program in Winter Park hosts over 140 children every other weekend throughout the winter, and her activities also include golf, river rafting, tennis, hiking, fly fishing, airplane ride adventures, etc. which all contribute to allowing these severely handicapped children the opportunity to get joy in their lives, and make moves back into the mainstream of their communities.

There are numerous events throughout the year that support this program in addition to this motorcycle event including a “Ride The Rockies” bicycle race that was held several weeks ago, golf tournaments, charity dinners, etc., so any contributions you might make throughout the year will find its way to supporting this program.

This program currently is suffering from reduced contributions, and they need our help. I know we are all asked each week to contribute to another cause, and I understand if you cannot participate at this time, but I would ask if at all possible that you send any items that could be used for their raffle, auction, or silent auction, or even future charitable events (golf tourney, dinners, etc.). I do not know the statistics of this event but I do know that they have over 3-400 participants each year and it has been covered locally by TV and Radio each year as Children’s Hospital of Denver is a highly regarded institution within the community. Both the Denver Rockies Baseball and the Avalanche Hockey teams are heavily involved and contribute to this cause with both players, jersey’s, and tickets. Anything you could do for this charity would be appreciated…

Please send “any” item that could be used for this event directly to:

Carol Page
Director of Children’s Hospital Handicapped Sports Programs
Children’s Hospital Phys Therapy Dept
B385 HSP
1056 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
Thank you for anything you might be able to do no matter how small.

–Bob Page

LIVIA HITS STURGIS FOR BIKERNET–Thanks for the great time out in Sturgis. I’m putting together my Sturgis story along with photos so you can put them in the Cantina with the Sunday news. Just wait till you see some of the photos I got in Sturgis. I wish you could have stayed out in Sturgis longer but at least we had that one night out together. 🙂

No photos to pass on yet for the Thursday news except for the two attached….

–Livia

BIKERNET INDEPENDENT NOISE STUDY RESPONSE–I agree 100% with your article I read regarding noise level control legislation. The study you did with various rides, and conditions to determine and demonstrate the inability of auto drivers to hear an oncoming bike. Well done. It is guys like you who ride and write that make the “Man” realize that some of us can think and knock their teeth out….Thanks for stepping up over the years and showing the other side of Bikers.

I am a 51 year old Marine Vet, been riding since 1972 and when I was young I had every Easyriders issue out….until I did a bid in Leavonworth…hahahaha they wouldn’t let me keep them.

I am currently in Afghanistan, hunting the Taliban….and having a good old time doing it. I have one of those new 2006 Street Bobs sitting in my house in Tejas. Miss it, miss riding..but like you said…If we don’t fight for something we believe in then we deserve to get our asses kicked….

If there was anything I could do to help the cause I would. Right now I am just trying to keep the cocksuckers out of our country so. You, me, my brothers and my sons can ride and Speak their mind in a public forum. God forbid we have our rights to free speech and freedom of expression etc…taken from us, under the guise of the terrorrist are coming…Brother, they are already in the US…at least here I can let them know that if they “fuck around, they lay around”…..

Again…thanks for speaking out for us all….Ride Safe….Strength and Honor

–TIMO STINSON SPS 1%er
“Honorable Few”

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Hey,

Just back from Sturgis. Incredible week of wild rides, wicked women, not enough whiskey and ducking rain. I don’t know where to start or end. Hell, I don’t know what’s up? Hang on for a full report as we prepare for the run to Bonneville.

Rumor has it that my Accurate, 120-inch engine will be shipped today and arrive on Tuesday for final assembly. Let’s hope the Paint will arrive before and I’ll be ready for final tuning.

The news is super short today, since I’m still decompressing. We’ll be up to speed with constant features and more news in the next couple of days.

WORLD RECORD BIKER ATTEMPT COMING–One Year Early Bird Pre-Event Notice / So Everyone Can Plan to Make History!Bikers Attempt Guinness World Record Sept. 1st 2007http://thebikerfoundation.com/GuinnessWorldRecord.html Event Web Site

Respond to BikerWorldRecord@msn.com

Hardbikes RC 200 is Easy on the Pocketbook and Hard on the Competition–Hermitage, PA – August 8, 2006. The Hardbikes RC 200 Chopper delivers an introductory custom chopper for an enthusiast that has champagne taste on a beer pocketbook.

The RC 200 Chopper is an introductory custom motorcycle that has many of the high-end components that one would find on a custom motorcycle. Components include Weld Wheels, Hawg Halters with differential bore for better stopping, Tech Starters, Torian exhaust pipe by D&D Performance Exhaust, Primo Brute Belt Drives, Drag Specialties and Riveria High Performance Clutch.

The reason Hardbikes can deliver such value is because they build custom bikes on a production assembly line. This reduces costs and allows the Hardbikes’ buyer to receive significant value for their investment.

Value is not the only benefit of a RC 200 Chopper. The design harkens back to the golden age of the American Chopper.

“What is intriguing about the choppers of the 60s is the sano look of the design,” stated Bob Kay, Hardbikes VP Sales and Marketing. “We took the sensibilities of the 60s design and infused it with 21st century technology to get a chopper that not only looks good but turns, stops and accelerates like a crusier.”

Hardbikes buyers build their own custom motorcycle by logging onto the Hardbikes website, www.hardbikes.com, and build their custom-fit motorcycle from a deep-list of quality parts represented in the software application called the Design Wizard. After the design is completed, owners sit down with their local dealer-designer to be fitted for the bike according to their physical dimensions and riding style.

The RC 200 Chopper base unit comes with old school single down rigid frame, 4-inch backbone stretch, 6-inch downtube stretch and 38 degree of rake. The stretched chopper tank sits on a black powder coated frame. A bullet-proof 96-inch S&S Engine with IST ignition transfers power to a LSD 5 speed tranny that smokes the 200mm meat out the back.

Bob Kay, Hardbikes 724-981-7000

GULF COAST BIKER NEWS REPORTS IN–I publish a biker rag along Florida Panhandle. Please add me to your email list and I will be sure to include this in our upcoming edition in November.

–Shelley W. Johnson
Shelley Ink publishes Gulf Coast’s Biker News
Island Times and Town Points
P.O. Box 844
Gulf Breeze, FL 32562-0844
850-916-5258

If anyone want to receive notices about Bikernet content, contests, or action, just sign up in our Free Contest area. It doesn’t cost a dime and I won’t pack you “in” box with crap, just a reminder once in a while: http://www.bikernet.com/contest/. –Bandit

R-Max USA by Roadmax Transmissions is Bolted to Every Saxon Motorcycle–August 10, 2006, Ontario, CA – R-Max USA by Roadmax Transmissions are installed in every custom motorcycle built by the team at Saxon Motorcycle Company including their signature motorcycle, the Black Crown, designed by Gard Hollinger of LA County Choprods.

The Black Crown features hand crafted design elements including a crown motif sissy bar and gas cap, custom designed gas tank, rear fender and oil bag and a hand tooled leather seat. It uses the the popular black primer look from the ’50s but with a twist. Metal flake was added to create a unique old school ? new school finish.

Bolted to the left side of the Black Crown motorcycle is a six-speed R-Max USA transmission.

The transmissions assemblies utilize a 2.94:1 1st gear ratio, 2.21:1 2nd gear, 1.60:1 3rd gear, 1.23:1 4th gear, 1.00:1 5th gear, and for six speed applications a .86:1 overdrive gear ratio for 6th gear. Internals consist of SAE8620H precision cut full width gears with increased dog area. Gears are back cut and diamond media blasted for a very smooth and quiet operation. The shift forks are made from heat treated ALBC3 alloy because this gives the forks superior strength.

The technology we use in the transmission including our proprietary shift drum allows the Saxon motorcycles to shift consistently, smoothly and effortlessly,” said Jaz Zbiegien, Sales and Marketing Manager, R-Max USA by Roadmax. “We are excited about Saxon Motorcycle Company’s decision partner with us and we look forward to working with them. It’s a thrill to see their creative designs and acceptance of their product in the marketplace.”

For more information on dealer sales contact:John “JAZ” Zbiegien jr. at 866-R-MAXUSA

FOUR CORNERS RALLY IN THE ROCKIES–Four Corners Rally in the Rockies is proud to present The Schevelle Dancers starring Schevelle and featuring Kitty Lynxxx and Jessica Lynn. You may have seen these lovely ladies on the Discovery Channel, Speed Channel, E! Channel as well as others. They have been performing and wowing crowds from Daytona to Laconia to Las Vegas along with other rallies and clubs across the country. These lovely models are not just gorgeous but also talented entertainers who perform crowd-pleasing dance routines on stage. Schevelle was just named “Miss Feature Entertainer of the Year 2006”. Her other titles include winner of “Best Show”, “Best Legs”, “Most Beautiful”, “Best Butt” and she is a “Miss Hot Body” Finalist. These ladies will be bringing their award-winning performances to the stage at this year?s Rally in the Rockies. When not burning up the stage, or jump starting the fun in the Beer Tent these lovely ladies will be available for photographs and other souvenirs as they bring the smokin? hot Club Schevelle to this year’s Rally in the Rockies.

For the ladies that are coming Schevelle will also be hosting the best Male Buns and Best Male 6 Pack Contest on Saturday at 6 PM in the Beer Tent at Echo Basin Ranch.

Don’t miss the fun and the rest of our events, get your tickets and camp spots online at http://www.rallyintherockies.com/ or call 800-223-5492 to order (8 to 5 MDT). For rooms call 866-to-rally.

–The Rally in the Rockies

MOTORCYCLE NOISE ISSUE HEATING UP–A friend of mine forwarded the correspondence regarding motorcycle noise intrusions from legislators and I would like to join this fight!

I recently took my bike to the local H-D shop to get the Dyno tune up and noticed a flyer on the service departments counter indicating that they will no longer install or modify the exhausts of the motorcycles they service (of course they’ll sell the pipes, they just won’t install them). Now I’ve been back to riding for about 6 years now (with one of those recuperating from a nasty highway accident on my bike). So, one of the repairs I had done when putting my ride back together was to change the pipes from Scream’n Eagles to the Vans & Hines Pro Pipe. Since I changed that exhaust I have had a lot fewer cagers try to share the lane with me on the highway and also I went from 37mpg to 44mpg on the highway runs.

I must mention however, I was not big on the louder pipes and didn’t want to put them on at first. I thought the Scream’n Eagles were plenty to give me the rumble you don’t get from stock yet I didn’t feel they would be intrusive on others sharing the roads. I do a lot of my riding on the furthest roads away from people I can get and so I thought why put loud pipes since I’ll be the only ones hearing them. I have pretty loud air horns on my ride for those moments when you just have to let a cager know you are there. I found I wasn’t fast enough on the horn trigger. I changed the pipes to a little bit louder. It worked, I’ve had the new pipes for about two years now and I’ve had maybe two (cell talking) cagers try to run me over.

I strongly believe we need to be heard. I do not however believe in some of these pipes that are just too loud and I don’t care for those bikers that feel they need to be heard up to five miles away. But then there are those in every group, culture, religion, ethnicity, etc…

Would you please help me to get involved with this fight. I am an AMA member, however, I don’t know if there are any local meetings in my San Jose, CA area. Granted I joined just this last year so I could ride and participate in the Women’s Motorcycle Conference that went on in Athens, Georgia this last month. But I figure I’m a member now and they’re supposed to be helping with motorcycle rights, so what else can I get out of being AMA. I looked up the ABATE website and read a few of their news letters and feel that they are still wrapped up in the helmet law. Don’t get me wrong about the helmet law, I feel we should have a choice to wear or not to wear, BUT, when the horse is dead you don’t keep trying to ride it. So if you could hook me up with a group that is actually trying to save what rights we still have, I’m in.

Sorry for the length, I’m very passionate about trying to keep what we still have and not to loose any more of our rights. In spite of that Willie and his Corporation telling us to back down on the noise issue. So, I’m reaching out (something I rarely do) and asking for help.

Ride Easy, Ride Free,
–Terri G.
’02 Softail Classic

Here’s our link to the Bikernet Independent noise study: http://www.bikernet.com/news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=902. We are fully aware that more testing needs to follow, but it sets the stage for more understandin and respect on the road. Least we think so. –Bandit

NEW VICTORYS FOR 2007 ARE OUT– We’ll release all the models and info Monday or Tuesday on Bikernet. Or if you’re still in Sturgis hunt ’em down.

CRUISING RIDER MAGAZINE SHUT DOWN– After a 10-year-run, CR has been cancelled,” said Josh Placa of Cruising Rider Magazine. It was a top four Japanese Cruiser Motorcycle company supported, controlled circulation magazine from Elhert Publications in Ventura, California. “Our last issue will be Nov. 06, which we are closing now. It was, of course, quite a shock and took us all by surprise and no one can make much sense of it.

“Anyway, sir, if you know of anyone who has need for an editor/writer/photographer, little crazy but has an old school work ethic, let me know,” Josh Placa.

Josh is a good man, hardworking and capable: joshua1@npgcable.com. –Bandit

BILLY LANE’S BREAKFAST MAKES HISTORY– First Annual Event goes down as history. World’s Top Builders Raise Money for Kids & Chrome Charity

Sturgis, SD- Billy Lane’s efforts and organization paid off August 8th in Sturgis South, Dakota. Billy and 29 of his master motorcycle building friends came together to raise money for Kids & Chrome. And that they did.

“We set our goal early on to raise about $5,000 by selling about 200 tickets for Kids & Chrome. Then “Bam” out of nowhere, this event took on a life of its own and turned into the most amazing morning in Sturgis” explained Lane. “The night before we had already sold over 400 tickets”.

“Everyone at my shop was so honored that I was asked to participate with Billy and all of the other remarkable builders at this event, we couldn’t wait to do it. When I got there and saw the entire block lined up with people waiting to buy tickets, and hundreds already inside, I knew Lane had done it; he made history today” said Brian Klock.

Lane and his Choppers Inc. crew set out to produce an event where anyone could come and spend a couple of hours with the world’s most well known builders over breakfast sponsored by Bikernet.com. The event was announced late spring for a date of August 8th, builders were personally invited to attend by Lane. Throughout the course of planning the event it grew to the point of having a list of builders waiting for a position. “I was still receiving calls from builders wishing to donate their time up until the day before the event. Each and every builder stepped up to plate to pull this off. Not only did they donate time, they provided amazing prizes for the ticket holders. We received signed clothing, jackets, parts and more from every participant. Some of the parts from guys like Jim Nasi, Scott Webster and Kendall Johnson were over the top. The guests that won them were so excited, it was like Christmas. The lucky winner out of Las Vegas that won a Sara Liberte portrait of himself with Arlen Ness couldn’t believe how his morning turned out” said Darcy Betlach, consultant to Billy Lane.

The 1st Annual Billy Lane Builders Bike took place Tuesday, August 8th at 9AM at the world famous Broken Spoke on Lazelle St. The event generated well over its original goal of $5,000. Prior to tallying all of the additional donations made Tuesday and Wednesday, the event raised over $13,000 for kids in South Dakota.

Moving forward there will be much improvements made to better accommodate the interest. During this first annual event, there was a slight food shortage that was corrected on site and shade shortage from the 105? heat for the guests and builders. Next year the event will plan for more guests and builders, but wants to THANK everyone that came to the first annual plus the sponsors that took such great care of everyone, Dodge, Custom Chrome, Budweiser, Renegade, House of Kolor, Activision, Choppers Inc, Broken Spoke Saloon, Xtreme Wheels, Dave Nichols the event Emcee and last but not least Chalor Cross for all of the amazing food. With your help history was made!

The second annual Billy Lane’s Builders Breakfast planning is underway for 2007. Watch for details and the date at www.choppersinc.com

IT’S A QUICK WRAP–I’m still reeling from the run home. We crashed a road King after peeling through over 640 miles. It happened on a San Pedro residential street as Kyle thought he was passing a parking car. At the last minute the car hung a left towards their driveway and over the hood he flew. What a way to end a week of riding in the rain, dodging deer and 90 mph speeds.

Next week we’ll hit the site hot and heavy with reports on the Bonneville builds, bike features and the wild shots from the Girls of Bikernet booths in Thunder Road and Hard Bikes on Lazelle.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

Boring Thursday News–That is unless you?re interested in new products, Screamin Eagle Racing news and jokes. Now, if I were to begin the news with what?s going on with me like Bandit does, then you would be bored. Runaway teenagers, dog adoptions, fridge cleaning and waiting on contractors fill my days. Yawn.

But since you asked; most of the custom cabinets have been installed but we had to wait for replacement planks for my century old Douglas fir floor to install the rest. When we pulled out the carpet, we discovered that we did have hardwood floors throughout the top level. Interestingly, when this building was originally built, they laid the floor continuously then built the walls. Most of it is good enough for a sand and finish but we found a few cut-outs and some termite damage, hence the replacement planks. They deliver 10 ea – 10? planks tomorrow. They have to sit for three days to acclimate to the humidity then they can do all the repair work.

We also found a strip of linoleum tiles that was the original hallway. My daughter and I take turns with a scraper and heat gun to remove it row by row. I figure we have about three days left to go at four rows each per day.

Enough of Bikernet?s own version of HGTV?s rezoned. Here?s the news?

Rollin Sixes Foot Pegs– Put your foot on sensational style for your bike with show polished CNCmachined foot pegs from Rollin Sixes Choppers. Male mounted foot pegs featureextended length for more comfort. Like having four foot pegs in one, pegs featureinterchangeable end caps. Choose from four designs: Maltese-Cross, Ace of Spades,Nautical Star and Dome Style.

Duane Ballard?s Custom Leather Seat–Hello Bandit, Just finished this up for Nick at NYC Choppers. A last minute rush for Sturgis. Three more to go then I’m on my way. Be safe on your trip.

Thanks, Duane

PRO-FAT 300 FRAME KITS– If you’re looking for style, selection, quality and proven street performance PRO-ONE has something for every ground up builders needs. Shown here are 4 of the company’s exceptional frame kits. These happen to come from the awesome PRO-FAT lineup and are specifically designed to run 300mm rubber. These muscle bound chassis feature 11?2″ frame tubing, CNC machined brackets and super clean fabrication. Each kit includes a double straight downtube frame, Pro-One strutless steel rear fender, Pro-One 16 gauge front fender, Pro-One gas and oil tanks with pop up cap, Pro-One rear swing arm or Quad Link suspension, solid trans mount, leather seat, 1″ axle, polished stainless rock guard and much more. PRO-FAT 300 frames are compatible with engine strokes to 4 3?4″ and require no engine to transmission offset spacer.A variety of designs including RSD are offered along with everything you need to complete your scooter including custom paint schemes. For complete details call 800-884-4173 or visit them on the Web at www.pro-one.com

SCREAMIN’ EAGLE WRECKING CREW TAKES FOUR OF THE TOP 10 SPOTS AT HAGERSTOWN–
Coolbeth Leads Screamin’ Eagle Riders with Second Place Finish
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (July 31, 2006) – Kenny Coolbeth fought all night to become the first repeat winner of the 2006 AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Twins championship season. The Screamin’ Eagle rider battled Saturday with current points leader Chris Carr throughout most of the race. Carr won the two-bike battle and the race to become the first man to stand on the top of the podium more than once.

Coolbeth finished second while factory teammate Rich King finished fourth. Wrecking crew teammates Jared Mees (Texter Harley-Davidson) and Bryan Smith (Pat Moroney’s Harley-Davidson) finished fifth and seventh, respectively, at the 25th Silver Annual Hub-City Classic in Hagerstown.

“This is the second consecutive season that I’ve been the runner-up at Hagerstown,” Coolbeth said. “I guess I have to wait another year to break that streak and win the event. It was a good race, I just came up a little short at the very end. Carr is a great rider and he did everything he could to keep me from moving around him.”

Coolbeth moved back into second place in the standings, just 12 points behind Carr and the Quality Pre-Owned Ford Harley-Davidson team. With just four races remaining in the season the Screamin’ Eagle team knows every point is extremely valuable.

“It’s going to be a fight to the finish,” Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. “It will come down to the wire and it looks like the champion won’t be crowned until the final lap of the season. It’s going to be a hard fought championship chase and we’re pleased to have Screamin’ Eagle riders in the race for the series crown.”

This is the third time this season that Coolbeth has finished in the top three. It was the first time in the last three events that all four Wrecking Crew members qualified for the main event and finished in the top 10.

“We’re very pleased the Wrecking Crew all finished in the top 10 this week,” Paluso said. “Hopefully we can earn a few more podium finishes before the season is over. The teams are working so well together, so we know it’s possible.”

Joe Kopp and the Latus Harley-Davidson team earned the victory in Greenville, Ohio, two weeks ago. Carr, Dominic Beaulac and the Lombardi Harley-Davidson team, Coolbeth and the Screamin’ Eagle team, Mike Hacker and the Doc’s Harley-Davidson team each have one victory this season. The event at Syracuse, N.Y., was canceled after qualifying because of lighting and will not be rescheduled.

The next AMA Flat Track GNC Twins event is Saturday at Farley Speedway in Farley, Iowa.

AMA Top 10 Point standings: Flat Track (Number of wins in parenthesis)
1. Chris Carr, Quality Pre-Owned Ford Harley-Davidson (2): 108
2. Kenny Coolbeth, Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson (1): 96
3. Jared Mees, Texter HD/ Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson (1): 92
4. Bryan Smith, Pat Moroney’s/Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson: 83
5. Joe Kopp, Latus Harley-Davidson (1): 79
6. Rich King, Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson: 75 Glen Schnabel, Harley-Davidson: 75
8. Mike Hacker, Doc’s Harley-Davidson (1): 67
9. Jake Johnson, Suzuki: 54
10. Johnny Murphree, Coziahr Harley-Davidson: 53

In addition to the direct team sponsorship, Harley-Davidson will also provide support through professional flat track contingency and the Rider Support Verification Program (RSVP). Under the Screamin’ Eagle banner the support will total more than $140,000 throughout the 2006 season. This includes a contingency program for qualified Harley-Davidson XR750 riders on the AMA Flat Track series.

Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner. Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information.

The Screamin’ Eagle Flat Track team is sponsored by Matco Tools.

FRENCHED HEADLIGHT RING– Here’s a very cool piece that will update just about any 5 1/2″ headlight assembly. Originally designed to fit Paughco’s 1310 light housing, this sunken headlight support ring gives traditional lighting a “Frenched” appearance. 100% Made in America, the Paughco FRENCHED HEADLIGHT SUPPORT RING is manufactured from durable yet extremely rugged 20 gauge steel and is finished in Paughco’s award winning chrome. These image enhancing rings measure 1 5/8″ in width and give a rim to light set back of approximately 3/4″. FRENCHED HEADLIGHT SUPPORT RINGS retail for just $39.95 each. Call Paughco at 775-246-5738 for complete application information or visit www.paughco.com

Come and join the fun at Europe’s Biggest Biker party– Two by two top fuel Dragsters scream down the strip; Funny cars and Nitrous Harleys add to the scene. Then the rocket bike, a Hydrogen peroxide fuelled monster, is wheeled out silently. It gives of a huge puff of smoke, then whoooosh, it makes a clean quarter mile in seven seconds, followed by a cloud of acrid fumes that fill your lungs – Magic!

Fancy joining the party? The organisers of the legendary Bulldog Bash have asked me to invite you to this year’s 20th anniversary event. Find out why the Bulldog is the bikers Glastonbury, awesome live bands for this year’s event include: Pitchshifter, The Almighty, Hundred Reasons, Paradise Lost & Skindred among others, so you should find a band that’ll get you rocking well in to the night.

So here’s the challenge –Want to know once and for all who can make the best quarter mile in the press gang? We will be awarding a special challenge trophy to the fastest Journalist up the strip (inappropriate bikes gain extra grin-factor credit).

I will be creating a press list and a drag-strip challenge “competitors list” over the coming week, so please get back to me personally (steve@cainabelconsultancy.com) to arrange your tickets.

THIS YEARS SHOW IS ON THE 10th, 11th, 12th &13th AUGUST 2006 – Gates Open 2pm Thursday 10th be there or miss out on the Best Biker Party of the Year!!

Show site Address;
The BULLDOG BASH,
SHAKESPEARE COUNTY RACEWAY, LONG MARSTON AIRFIELD,
LONG MARSTON,
Nr STRATFORD ON AVON, WARWICKSHIRE, ENGLAND

More info at www.paughco.com

PAUGHCO CHOPPER FENDERS– When it comes to building Chopper parts, Paughco is second to none in experience and variety. From the largest selection of custom frames in the industry to a wide selection of nostalgic and replacement fenders, Paughco has you covered. Shown here are three updated versions of the company’s traditional CHOPPER FENDERS. The 5″x 42″, “Flat Chopper Fender” starts at just $39.95 and is available in 6″ and 7.5″ widths. Paughco’s “Extended Front Fender”, with bracket, measures 3 1?2 “X 33″, is designed for Wide Glide/21” wheel applications and retails for $46.96. Full rear coverage is provided by the “Skirted Fender” which measures 9″X 35″. For full details on the complete line of traditional Chopper and custom replacement fenders from Paughco, call 775-246-5738. Catch them on the Web at www.paughco.com or email to info@paughco.com

Retro and Racy–Pin-Up Girl Wheels has created a radical line of retro wheels for the style-conscious motor enthusiast. Whether it’s cars, trucks, or motorcycles, the latest addition to the lovely lady line-up is a 2-D wheel available in all Pin-Up Girl sizes and finishes. The Go Go Stripper Girl wheel includes appropriate hubs and button rivets as well as an optional matching rotor and pulley set up. How modest you want your girlies depends on you: fully nude or a skimpy bikini. With a Go Go Stripper Girl Wheel, no matter what happens between you and your living-breathing lady, you’ll know you’ve got a Pin-Up girl on your ride that does it justice. For more information, contact: Pin-Up Girl Wheels?, (862) 220-0790, www.pin-upgirlwheels.com.

New Men’s Diet: — I have a Labrador retriever & I was buying a large bag of Purina at Wal-Mart and was waiting in line to check out. A woman behind me asked if I had a dog (?). On impulse, I told her that no, I was starting The Purina Diet again. Although I probably shouldn’t, because I’d ended up in the hospital last time I tried it.

But that I’d lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms. I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way that it works is to load your pants pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry & that the food is nutritionally complete so I was going to try it again.

I have to mention here that practically everyone in the line was by now enthralled with my story, particularly a tall guy who was behind her. Horrified, she asked if I’d been poisoned. I told her no; I’d been sitting in the street licking my balls and a car hit me.

I thought the tall guy was going to have to be helped out as he laughingly staggered to the door.

Salena White

A FOOL?S GOLD–David Uhl recently made some changes to “A Fool’s Gold”, his Sturgis commemorative piece for this year, which you can see in the close-up image of the gold panner below.

“After looking at this piece for a few days, I decided to go back in and give my fool some more personality. I watched an episode of Deadwood and came to the conclusion that everyone in the show had immense character, so I went ahead and lit him up. I think it now shows the full spectrum of emotion from the elation of the panner to the passionate spirit of the natives. Enjoy.”

These hand-signed, numbered canvas prints come in two sizes:

“Regular” (image size appx 20 x 27) $875 framed and shipped
“Large” (image size appx 35 x 36), $1,850 framed and shipped

In addition to the normal edition, we are offering 25 Artist Proofs in the “regular” size and 15 in the “large” category and are assigning numbers on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please email or call me for more information or to reserve your print. We are leaving Monday (7/31) for the rally, so feel free to call my cell phone at 303-913-4840.

“A Fool’s Gold” and several of David’s other works will be on display at three locations during the Sturgis rally: Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City, the Civic Center in Rapid City and the Black Hills H-D shop (formerly Miss Kitty’s) in Deadwood.

Regards,
Greg

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

America?s Baby Cancer Foundation AnnouncesSpeedFreaks’ Board Appointments and Marketing Partnership– Huntington Beach, CA (August 2, 2006) ? America?s Baby Cancer Foundation (ABCF) and SpeedFreaks have inked a long term and integral marketing partnership to help raise the awareness of children’s cancer. In addition, Kenny Sargent and Lugg Nuttz, hosts from the SpeedFreaks Radio and Television programs, have been elected to its Board of Directors.

?SpeedFreaks finally found a cause we could really grab a hold of and make a difference,” says Sargent. “Serendipitously, it was a charity golf tournament that started the Freaks’ wheels to roll after we met Samiya, Matthew and Eddy, three of the many children America?s Baby Cancer Foundation’s helps from the Kaiser Permanente Hospital ?s Pediatric Cancer program.”

“It is with great pleasure that the Board of Directors welcome the SpeedFreaks team,” declares Phillis Lane, President and Vice-Chairman of ABCF. “The Foundation welcomes the commitment and enthusiasm exhibited by both gentlemen and is excited to be working with such a great and ubiquitous media outlet as SpeedFreaks.”

Lugg Nuttz became a supporter of America?s Baby Cancer Foundation three years ago by organizing an event at Irwindale Speedway in Los Angeles for the families of UCLA/ Mattel Children’s Hospital, Miller Children’s Hospital and the Kaiser Permanente Hospitals. At the Speedway, Lugg met some of the children who are currently battling cancer and their families. Through his efforts, Irwindale Speedway established a program where it now provides ABCF families with tickets for Saturday night races.

“You talk about a wake up call, baby cancer will affect over 11,000 children under the age of 15 this year,” says Lugg Nuttz. “If that wasn’t enough, childhood cancer rates are increasing at a rate of approximately 1% each year. SpeedFreaks’ massive blanketed media exposure will without a doubt assist in baby cancer awareness”

Building on the Irwindale Speedway success, SpeedFreaks intend to capitalize on the relationships with other motorsports’ venues, drivers, riders, teams and sponsors that have been so kind to the show over the years and come up with creative opportunities and events for these children to enjoy.

About America?s Baby Cancer Foundation The organization started as Sebastian?s Baby Cancer Foundation founded by Antonia and Bernard Hicks in 1999 to commemorate the life of their son, Sebastian, who was born with a rare cancer of the neck and brain and died at the age of 19 months. During Sebastian?s course of treatment, Bernard and Antonia realized the desperate need for research, aid and education for themselves, their son and for other families faced with baby cancer, so they created the Foundation with the mission:

to raise awareness of baby cancer to provide aid and education for families of children with cancer  to help fund research for a cure.

Phillis Lane joined the organization as a co-founder in 2001 after losing her grandson Josh to rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer of the soft muscle tissue, just before his 5th birthday.

In 2002, the organization’s name was changed to America?s Baby Cancer Foundation to better reflect the expanding geographic reach of the Foundation, and the growing network of families who share similar experiences and who have joined in the Foundation?s work to build and support its vision and activities.

Since then, ABCF has been building support and connections with some of the leading experts in Pediatric Cancer as well as establishing strong relationships at Southern California ?s major children?s hospitals:

Miller Children?s Hospital of Long Beach
UCLA-Mattel Children?s Hospital
Kaiser Permanente of Bellflower
Kaiser Permanente of Downey
Fountain Valley Hospital
UC Irvine University Children?s Hospital

ABCF?s fundraising proceeds go to fund medical and personal needs of the young cancer patients and their families, many of whom sacrifice everything to fight against this terrible disease. Foundation Directors and Volunteers work with needy families screened and referred to ABCF by hospital social workers. The Foundation?s task is to work with these families, helping them keep their insurance payments and other expenses current, providing transportation and other such assistance as needed, and using our advocacy work as a venue for collecting information and resources for its extensive online library.

For information on America?s Baby Cancer Foundation, contact Phillis Lane , President and Vice-Chairman at 714-398-8287 or log on to www.babycancer.org

America?s Baby Cancer Foundation is a California Corporation, incorporated on December 1999 and registered with the IRS and the State of California as a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Corporation on December 2000. Its Tax ID is # 95-4843437.

ABCF?s Headquarters is located at 16351 ? D Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

S&S COMMENDS EPA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM–LA CROSSE, WI (August 3, 2006) S&S is pleased to announce that the EPA has recently released the ?Certification Procedure for Highway Motorcycle Engines.?

Following a year of successful efforts between the EPA and MIC (specifically, the MIC American V-Twin Committee, www.mic.org/vtwin.cfm?pagename=vtwin), document CISD-06-15 (MC) was released by the EPA on July 25, 2006. Drafted to allow the certification and sale of highway motorcycle engines to individuals, dealers, and small volume motorcycle manufacturers, the Certification Procedure permits certified engines installed in new highway motorcycle chassis to be operated or re-sold without restriction (provided the requirements of the procedure, as well as the federal Clean Air Act anti-tampering requirements, are met). Downloads and links related to this important news are available at www.sscycle.com/regulatory/index.php.

?With the original provision allowing only one non-compliant custom bike to be built in an individual?s lifetime, the EPA, with help from the MIC, S&S Cycle, and other industry leaders, has done a fantastic job of looking out for the best interest of the individual customers, dealers, and small volume manufacturers that make up our industry. Customers can now buy or build numerous emissions-compliant motorcycles, without having the worries of certifying or submitting paperwork to the EPA. I?m very excited to know consumers have options available to them, and that they won?t be constrained by the provisions originally established in 2003,? said S&S Engine Controls Group Engineer, Tom Henline.

Referring to an exemption documented in the EPA?s adoption of new emission standards for highway motorcycles in December 2003, the Certification Procedure will no longer limit individuals from building one highway motorcycle over their lifetime. Nor will the EPA?s 2003 emission standards exemptions limit the elaborate custom motorcycles that are created for display by collectors to 24 units per model year per builder. Said builders will now be able to purchase and install certified engine packages without the previous quantity limitation.

Declared Vice President of Product Development, Scott Sjovall, ?It?s great to have had a unified and accepted goal for our industry, an objective that was met by the EPA releasing the Certification Procedure. It?s been a pleasure to work with the EPA, MIC, and American V-Twin member companies; as well as Tom Austin from Sierra Research.?

?I view this as a profound moment for the v-twin enthusiast, custom bike builder, and small volume OEM,? said S&S president Brett Smith. ?This was something that S&S was a huge proponent of from the outset and I am very thankful that the MIC, Tom Austin, and the EPA were able to establish this letter of guidance allowing an engine certification program. I thank everyone else that was involved in making this happen, most particularly the members of the MIC?s American V-Twin Aftermarket Committee.?

The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) is a not-for-profit, national trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV parts and accessories and members of allied trades, located in Irvine, California. For more information, please contact Danielle Reaves at 949-727-4211 ext. 3130 or at dreaves@mic.org.

IF YOU?RE LOOKING AT LIVIA?S BOOTY– it means you haven?t left for Sturgis yet or you?re not going. Or, you?re a techy geek that brought your computer to Sturgis on your bike. If that?s the case you gotta go meet her at the Thunder Road Thunder Dome. Tell her Layla said to put some clothes on.

Have a great weekend wherever you are and whatever you do. I?m gonna relax and pray Bandit rides past the deers tomorrow as he glides in to Wyoming. Saturday will begin his first day in the Badlands.

Layla

HOT BIKE MAGAZINE STURGIS NIGHT– On Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, Hot Bike Magazine, Street Chopper Magazine and Hot Rod’s Bike-Works Magazine will celebrate the First Annual Hot Bike Night at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Hot Bike Night, co-sponsored by Viper Motorcycles will be hosting a party for those that work within the Motor Cycle Industry and also invite the public to join in by bringing your Hot Bike out to the “Chip” for a photo with the Hawaiian Tropic Girls and the Miller Lite “Miss Buffalo Chip Model”, In addition to the Hot Bike Magazine event, concerts by Kid Rock and Blue Oyster Cult will ensure a memorable evening for all!

Hot Bike, Street Chopper and Hot Rod’s Bike-Works Magazines are kicking off Sturgis 2006 with this party at the Chip to celebrate the motorcycle industry and the Chip’s 25 years as its “Best Party Anywhere!” The Chip has been the premiere entertainment venue serving the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally since 1982. Buffalo Chip owner, Rod Woodruff, said he is pleased with the venue’s new association with Hot Bike, Street Chopper and Hot Rod’s Bike-Works Magazines as they are leaders in motorcycle enthusiast publications.

All those attending the party will top off the evening by enjoying the concerts by Kid Rock and Blue Oyster Cult. American Bad Ass, Kid Rock is “a biker and a quintessential entertainer with broad appeal across every style of music. Known around the world as one of the most electrifying live performers, Rock’s recently released “Live” Trucker garnered glowing reviews.

For the last 30 plus years, Blue Oyster Cult has been following their own unique path. Their motto “On Tour Forever” still holds, as the band plays more than 100 dates annually. Fans know the band sounds better than ever. With hits like “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” and “I’m Burnin’ For You,” their musical maturity and skill, combined with more than three decades of playing together makes BÖC a prime example of rock and roll at its best.

www.buffalochip.com.com

For more information contact:Jeff TinnionPublisher: American Motorcycle Group
Hot Bike, BikeWorks and Street Chopper

COME VISIT BIKERNET.COM SPONSOR, SAXON MOTORCYCLES IN STURGIS– at the corner of Lazalle in between 7th and8th. You can chat with owner of TNT Custom CyclesEddie Todd and see if you can walk away without buyinga Saxon, he is smooth talking Alabama man, who can beplied with drink so stop on by and say hi!

Come visit bikernet.com sponsor Sucker Punch Sally’sat Thunder Road in Sturgis just stones throw fromwhere bikernet radio will be set up. Sucker Punch willbe set up with lots of SPS gear, bikes and even theirHotrod. Come by and say hi to Jeff and Donnie anddon’t forget to bring them a whiskey and Coke…it’sthe code of the west and Sturgis is definitely in theWest, so bring em the god damn whiskey!

One last reminder to come and see some of the worldshottest customs paired with incredible artwork atMichael Lichter’s School’s Out Exhibit at ThunderRoad. All the top names will have bikes displayed andwill be on premises at some point during the week.There will be some wild bikes and art exploring theterms “old skool” and “new school” and if those termseven apply today…should be a rockin show inside theThunder Dome at Thunder Road

–Ken
(970)227-3588

D-TOWN PRIDE RIDES HIGH AT MC ADVANTAGES–The outrageous, irreverent designs of Detroit Bros.? have landed at MCAdvantages with the release of the MC Advantages 2006 Catalog Update.Detroit Bros., soon to be featured in a build-off versus Twisted Choppers?,has some of the most radical builder and bolt-on parts.

Whether it’s a BadIntentions Oil Bag, Evil Eye Gas Cap or even a custom jockey shift knob, theboy’s vision of post-apocalyptic motorcycle mayhem bleeds through withsuperior quality.

Contact your MC Advantages dealer to check out the fullline-up of Detroit Bros. parts.

–MC Advantages
1-800-726-9620
http://www.MCAdvantages.com

S&S PERFORMANCE CYLINDER HEADS– Our new stock replacement heads for Evolution engines are just the ticket for riders looking for just a little more from their stock engine. These heads were designed to slide right in place as you beef up your engine.

Or if you are in the process of a rebuild to save you the time and expense of working over the stock heads. You can use these heads on stock displacement, stock bore strokers and big bore engines up to 96ci. The combustion chamber was designed to work with stock and other flat-topped pistons to yield solid performance and manageable compression ratios.

NEW WEB SITE SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM–I’mLaunching Top100Bikersites.com today… check it out: www.top100bikersites.com

Attached is the first banner I made for the site.

Thank you for checkin’ out Top 100 Biker Sites.

–Sam Dixon

GOTTA HAVE A HELMET HOG!–?Works like a bungee, fits like a bra?? The Helmet-Hog? helmet bungee is finally the solution you have been looking for to securely hold a half dome helmet on a motorcycle. Helmet-Hog? eliminates the need for cumbersome cargo nets or wasted bag space when carrying a spare helmet. Enhancing the style of your motorcycle rather than looking like the back of a pick-up truck, a Helmet-Hog? is the perfect way to stow your helmet when crossing into a state not requiring submission to helmet laws. Helmet-Hog? is adjustable to fit your bike and available in several colors and patterns. Purchase online at www.helmet-hog.com or check with your local bike shop. Dealer inquiries are invited. For more info contact: info@helmet-hog.com. Helmet-Gear, Inc., Long Beach, CA.

*suggested retail of $12.95

Look for our Booth at Sturgis, across from the J&P lot!!!

Helmet-Gear, Inc is small Long Beach, Ca based supplier of motorcycle riding accessories through its network of distributors, dealers; motorcycles events show sales and its own online store. Helmet-Gear, Inc?s main product is the Helmet-Hog, a motorcycle accessory we manufacture and distribute, which is used to attach a half dome helmet to a motorcycle. It?s unique design, function, and inherent advertising capability, makes it an attractive product to many riders and custom shops.

THE BROKEN SPOKE SALOON AND MUSEUM DOUBLE INTO TWO LOCATIONS– The Broken Spoke Saloon and Museum doubles the funwith two locations at Sturgis! Look for the BrokenSpoke Saloon at Lazelle Street and now at the newSturgis County Line Campground.

The second location isa spacious version of the Broken Spoke Saloon onLazelle Street situated on 600 acres of South Dakotaoasis located off of Highway 79 N, four miles from theentrance to Bear Butte.

BROKEN SPOKE SALOON EVENT HIGHLIGHTS STURGIS 2006– Billy Lane?s Blood, Sweat and Gears Tour at hisHeavy Metal Garage exclusively located at the BrokenSpoke Saloon on Lazelle Street. The master at workdoing his steel show. Watch the schedule.

Sonny Barger signs his books and showcases his beerbrand! Get an autograph and picture with the legendof the motorcycle culture. August 9th and August 8th.

Discovery Channel premiere television series, seasonkick-off starring Billy Lane vs. Russell Mitchell. Theepisode finale was filmed at The Broken Spoke Saloon,Laconia. Will be airing on the screens at BrokenSpoke Saloon, August 7th at 9 p.m.

Billy Lane’s Builder’s Breakfast on Tuesday, August8th at 9am. Twenty-Five of the top builders willparticipate in the first annual fundraiser to benefitKids & Chrome charity. Hang with your favoritebuilder, talk shop and enjoy the social chow time allfor a good cause.

Discovery Channel Biker-Build-off filming featuringbuild gurus Jay Hart and Brian Klock. Be there tocast your vote on Tuesday afternoon, August 8th, astwo hot and hungry builders go tire to tire to showwho boss of Sturgis Bike Week with the most stylinhigh-octane build. Hugh “Chopper” King, executiveproducer of Biker Build-Off will be there to rock andrev the crowd.

Celebrity Bike Builder Bartending event at theBroken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street and SturgisCounty Line. To support the Sturgis FoothillsAssisted Living Home. All proceeds from the celebritybartender shift goes to the charity. 8-10pm Sat 8/5 –Sat 8/12, except Wed 8/9 is 10p-12a. Starring DavePerewitz, Russell Mitchell, Jesse Rooke, RickFairless, Danny Gray, Kim Suter, Russell Marlowe, SaraLiberte, GothGirl, Chica, Keino, Paul Cox, AaronGreene, Dave Nichols, Jesse Rooke, Roland Sands,Mondo, Jerry Covington, Eddie Trotta and others!

S&S Cycle night on Thursday, August 10th. Don’tmiss their unveiling of the Super Victory Motorcycle!This is the night to witness the ultimate tiresmoke-out.

Broken Spoke legendary bike shows at Sturgis CountyLine: Panhead Day, Shovelhead Day,Knuckles/Flats/Indian Day, Chopper Day ? Rigids Only!

The tattoo contest returns! Several other hotcontests. Cash prizes and trophies. The Ultimate XCFFighting, and more!

Top music featuring: Jimmie Van Zant, DallasMoore, Ryan Rolando, Corpus and other great acts!

Visit www.brokenspokesaloon.com for the full contest,event and entertainment schedules.

AMERICAN BIKER PARTY ROARED INTO POLITICAL ARENA–The Wisconsin-based third party is not shy about its origins: five bikers fed up with the way the government operates. Its membership includes doctors and other professionals, and people who steer clear of motorcycles.

Party leaders want voters to have a say in politics and have the government operate based on the ideals set forth by the country’s founding fathers in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

“I always voted, but when I went to the polls, I didn’t have a lot of excitement or hope,” said member Pete Schultz, 40, of Marshfield. “This is an idea that is going to catch on.”

The party was co-founded this year by Steven “Mad” Erato, but the Vietnam War veteran said he had considered the new political party for years. Erato said he was disgusted by the poor quality of health insurance provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and cuts to the program in recent years.

Erato, 55, of Neenah served in Vietnam for the U.S. Army from 1971 to 72. He said he is listed as 100 percent disabled because of post-traumatic stress disorder.

“The guys in the Gulf War, they are people who had jobs and family already,” Erato said. “If they have a family and worked at the average factory or mill, they will find the (Veterans Health Administration) insurance is much worse than when they had a job.”

The party’s platform, developed at its convention earlier this month, is: affordable health care for everyone; the restoration of civil liberties by ending the Patriot Act; improved employment for Americans; providing strong support and funding to the military; and supporting the Bill of Rights as it was written, not as interpreted by the courts.

The American Biker Party does not plan to run candidates for office in the near future, but rather to support existing politicians or challengers. The party is interviewing local, state and national political candidates to see who best supports the party’s initiatives.

–By Jeff Starck
Wausau Daily Herald

THE JOHN REED PHILOSOPHY CLASS–A financially successful designer can anticipate the future trends, but have the discipline to work in a fashion time scale which gets the best financial returns.

There is a trend Ror racy type bikes, ie. Jesse Rook and Rowland Sands. I figured out why I am poor, I think I was a little bit early.

Bike built by me about 1984.

–John Reed

NEW US CHOPPER DISTRIBUTOR–We are proud to announce the addition of another new distributor on the West Coast!http://www.db2outlet.com/

Daniel Boone and company have been around making and distributing parts on the west coast for over 30 years. If you are not signed up with them or familiar with them, take this opportunity to check them out now!

Shops and retailers should be aware that DB2 can customize points, derby covers and related parts with your shop name/graphics. They also carry an extensive billet wheel line which can be customized.

DB2 is also a west coast distributor for many large main line manufacturers and their deals and specials cant be beat!

I hope that this summer is going well for you all.

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

SONCY SIDEMOUNT FROM PAUL YAFFE–This bad ass new side mount attaches directly to your swingarm or hardtail section and runs parallel with the frame. The bullet shaped LED light is positioned for maximum visibility. This side mount tucks in close and tight so not to disturb the clean lines of your machine. Chrome plated and shipped with weld-on mount bungs and hardware. (Depending on your application, welding may be required)

–Paul Yaffe Originals
602.840.4205
www.paulyaffeorginals.com

JERRY MAGNUSON REPORT–As for the “story notion,” I think Jerry Magnuson won one of the bike awards at the Queen Mary show. I know it was a supercharger guy because I spoke with him. Have to find my notes. He sold the company to B&M. Then Eaton got involved. There’s also a Magnuson Products that sells blower.

I also found a 1995 article about a Magnuson blower and guess what? It was for the ’94 T-Bird I own. And boy it needs a blower. Get me one and I’ll write the story, okay?

WE?RE ROLLING–We?ve packed some, charged our digital camera batteries, grabbed a note book for the Sturgis story and started packing tools. The list is a page long and getting longer. The King tanks are full, we checked the oil in the 2003 and took a lesson on operating the 2007 King stereo with XM. There was some discussion about removing the windshield from the new bike, but we decided to run one with the shield and the other without.

I?ll pack one of my bedrolls for the front of the blacked-out King and strap on my workout shoes from some wind block. Actually works like a champ.

If you?re going, we wish you all the best roads and weather. We also hope it will be a helluva adventure packed with terrific rides, slipping along the asphalt like a pilot skimming close to the earth, totally free and fearless. We hope the best looking, best natured girls meet you in every town and assure you that love is just around the corner. In other works have a helluva good time.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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BIKERNET PRODUCT OF THE WEEK–ATTACHED is an image that I want to use to make (QUANTITY 4) decorative steelpieces to install on 4 horseshoe pit backboards at my rental properties. I thought itwould be nice to have this design on the backboards. Whatever material you use…has to be strong enough to handle a horseshoe flying through the air and hitting it(.12 thickness is what I’m thinking)…and also has to handle the SUN and WINTER, because these 4 pieces will be installedoutside.

They can look old and rustic looking… that’s fine… the edges don’t have tobe perfectly smooth… neither does the surface. Smooth is fine… but it doesn’t haveto be. These decorative pieces will SET THE MOOD when playing horseshoes.COLOR: I may prime and paint them BLACK or white… I’m undecided right now.

One company said to use Hot Rolled Steel. I don’t know what that is. I just wantsomething thick that’s strong and looks good. I will attach these to the backboardsusing screws. Something THAT WON’T RUST… and can handle all weather conditions.

The material I will be attaching the 4 pieces to (The horseshoe pit backboard) istreated pine. I may someday paint the treated pine WHITE and paint the designsyou create BLACK or DARK RED to match the homes shutters. Another ideais to stain the pits ROSEWOOD RED and prime and paint the designs you makeSHINY WHITE. For now… I have to leave the wood greenish to dry out beforepaint will absorb into the wood properly.

–JAMES LIMBORG

LESS THAN 7 DAYS LEFT–OK Amigos only 7 days to go before we ride like Crazyhorse, wide ass open from The Rooster in Florida to Thunder Road in Sturgis….are you sick bastagez ready yet?

Last post for a while Bandit…maybe this is the year I finally get to meet Bandit in person…..I’ll be the one asking for ya, hugging the bottle of JD and wearing 3 cameras around my neck!

Ride Hard,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
soffordphotos@comcast.net

We’re packing. See you in the Badlands.–Bandit

AVON TECH QUESTION OF THE WEEK–Here’s the latest. Will you be at Sturgis. We’ll be there behind the J&P store with Raymertown Garage (dealer who is installing tires). We’re also a sponsor of the AMD world championship, Kids & Chrome, Easyrider/Penthouse, and Jesse Jurren’s top 50 build so we’ll be all over the map at Sturgis. Hope we see you there.

Question of the week:How much can tires grow and what to watch out for?

Tires can grow up to 7% in the first 200 miles so you need to leave clearance between your fender and the tire. Also take into account that clearance might look fine with no one sitting on the bike but as soon as you sit on it clearance can be reduced. And if you go over a pothole and the suspension compresses you will have even less clearance. Many of the big fat custom tires nowadays grow very little (1-2mm/ 1/32) but it is best to allow a good 1/2 inch if you can (13mm).

Tire pressure should be checked with the tire is cold before you start out on your ride. If after an hour of riding you see more than a 4-6 lb rise (or roughly 10%) the tire pressure needs to be increased, the load reduced, or the speed reduced as the tire is working too hard and will wear prematurely.

It’s also important to buy an accurate gauge. Pencil gauges get banged around and are often incorrect. Even expenisve gauges should be calibrated at least once a year. A good rule of thumb is to compare your gauge reading with your friends’ gauges to see if yours is still accurate. You may be faithfully checking your tire pressure but if your gauge is wrong your tire will run underinflated and tire mileage will suffer. Check tire pressure before every ride and you will be amazed how many more miles you get to enjoy on the same tire.

Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)
Sales Manager, North America

COOL BILLET MOUNTS AND COIL HARDWARE– Check this out. Pro-One is now offering a complete line of custom billet aluminum MOTOR MOUNTS, COIL COVERS, KEY SWITCH BRACKETS and associated hardware. CNC machined from 6061 T6 billet aluminum and polished to a glass smooth finish, mounts and brackets are available anodized in black or triple chrome plated. The awesome COIL COVERS are a 2-piece affair featuring a stylish billet cover and your choice of numerous billet inserts.

The interchangeable billet inserts can be ordered in smooth or with any of the designs shown in black or chrome. Additional hardware including various spacers, choke and coil brackets, etc., are also manufactured by and available from Pro-One. For complete details call 800-884-4173 or visit them on the Web at www.pro-one.com

WOMEN WORKING ON THE SALT SHAKER–While I’m cutting a dusty trail for Sturgis the girl who created the above art, Yvonne Mecialis, will be working on the Salt Shaker tank and side panels. She will transfer Chris Kallas’ art into her own style on the V-Bike. Hang on, we’re going to document the process and final outcome when we return.

Yvonne didn’t hang up the paint process. We just delivered the base coated sheet metal to her yesterday.

JAY SPRINGSTEEN INJURED–Legendary dirt tracker Jay Springsteen is recovering nicely from injuries suffered in a Saturday night dirt track incident, his wife said on Tuesday morning.

In a phone call from Ohio, Judy Springsteen said her husband was flirting with the nurses in front of her and cracking jokes with his doctors, both of which sees as positive signs that he’s getting back to his usual self.The Bartel’s Harley-Davidson / SuperTrapp / Rock Springs rider continues to recover in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio where he was taken after suffering multiple injuries during his heat race in Saturday night’s Greenville, Ohio AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship half-mile.

The three-time Grand National Champion suffered multiple thoracic fractures and left rib fractures. Doctors inserted three pins and a rod into the top of his one damaged vertebrae and a pin below it. Judy Springsteen said he has very little memory of the accident.Before he went into surgery, he jokingly asked his doctors, “Are you going to put American or metric in my body?”

Judy Springsteen reports that he’s in good spirits and that “he’s doing well, he wants to get up,” and that he’s waiting for his body cast, also known as a ‘turtle.’ He’ll have to wear the body cast for two months and the total recovery time will be about six months, she said, which means his race season is over.”The next time you’ll see him is at the Daytona road race tracks,” she said.

His release from the hospital will depend on how easily he can move around with the body cast. Once he’s comfortable, he’ll be transported back to his home in Lapeer, Michigan.

The best way to reach Springsteen is by e-mail, juspringsteen@yahoo.com.

Cards and letters can be sent to the following addresses, but Judy Springsteen requested that no one try to reach him by phone while he recovers.

Jay Springsteen
c/o Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, Ohio 45409
Jay Springsteen
3774 South Shore Drive
Lapeer, Michigan 48446

–Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005

PERSONALIZED PEGS AND LINKAGE– Match or contrast your pegs and shift linkage with this awesome selection of billet components from Pro-One. Available in Flat or Spiked styles you can order the pegs Smooth or with designs including Skulls, Flamed, Ball Milled or Iron Cross. Matching shift linkage is available for most models and along with the pegs are offered anodized black or triple show chrome plated.

Additionally Pro-One manufactures polished stainless steel foot peg mounts for stock and custom applications. Call 800-884-4173 or visit them at www.pro-one.com for complete details.

PLANE TAKE-OFF MISHAP CLAIMS WYATT FULLER AND “FLYING FOSSIL”–The name, “Flying Fossil,” was a jaunty thumb in the eye of the plane’s age, but the F-86 Sabrejet fighter was restored to like-new condition throughout. Despite that, it remained a 1950s aircraft, with 1950s technology; and jets of that time had a safety record unlike their modern descendants.

That safety record is a hair worse today, after the vintage fighter crashed and burned on takeoff at 11:40 AM Monday, killing pilot Wyatt Fuller.

The plane, N86FS, crashed on takeoff. Media reports from the scene indicate that witnesses saw the plane begin its takeoff run and rotate, but never leave the runway. It went off the end of the runway at high speed and crashed and burned, coming to a stop on a road hundreds of feet from the departure end of the runway. Local firefighters responded quickly, but the plane was fully aflame by the time they arrived. Despite their efforts, the plane, apart from its peripheries, was consumed by fire.

Fuller intended to fly to Oshkosh, WI and display the plane there during AirVenture 2006. The airplane would probably have had full fuel for cross-country flight.

The F-86 was fully restored, even to the (non-functioning) machine guns. It was kept polished to gleaming perfection, and painted in a bright trim scheme with colorful stripes. The F-86 is important historically as the most significant US fighter of the Korean War.

Fuller, known as an enthusiast for all kinds of high-performance machinery, has a full schedule of air shows booked. In the aftermath of his mishap, the website for his airshow act was off the air.

He was an experienced warbird pilot, and owner of an AT-6, an L-39, the F-86, and an A-4 Skyhawk that was a restoration-to-airworthy-status project. A former Braniff captain, Fuller has worked as a subcontractor and design consultant for Harley-Davidson, offered his own line of custom motorcycles, and was also well-known in hot rod and custom car circles for his unusual projects.

BIKERNET APPLE FARMS–A man is riding down a country road when he sees a sign, “Apples $5.00 each.” Intrigued to find out why an apple should cost that much, he stops and asks the farmer why the apples are so expensive.

The farmer says, “These are special peanut butter and jelly apples. Here, try one.”

The man takes a bite and says, “Unbelievable; I taste the peanut butter but not the jelly.”

The farmer says, “Turn it around.” He does and he savors a sweet jelly.

The farmer says, “I’ve got ham and cheese apples, too, but they’re $10.00 each.”

The man is excited, buys one, takes a bite and says, “Wow, these are great but I taste the ham but not the cheese.”

The farmer says, “Turn it around.” He does, takes a bite and a rich, creamy cheese taste fills his mouth.

The farmer says, “Now, if you really like those, I’ve got some very special apples that cost $50.00 each. They’re pussy apples.”

The man cannot resist and buys one. He takes a bite and says, “YUCK, these taste like shit!”

The farmer says, “Turn it around…

–Robin Hartfiel

BUILD-OFF DEAL FOR THUNDER THREADS– I just got word we will be building the seat for DSC. inc for the triple threat biker build off on the discovery channel…The judging will be in Eugene at the American Motocycle Show.this is a huge debut for us.. Wish us GOOD LUCK

Shannon
Thunder Thread Customs
po box 2427
30 chelan falls hwy Suite A
Chelan WA
98816

JARED MEES CLAIMS PODIUM FINISHES FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON WRECKING CREW IN OHIO–GREENVILLE, Ohio (July 24, 2006) – For the second consecutive weekend Jared Mees made a sharp climb up the points ladder in AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Twins championship series. Mees led the way for the Screamin’ Eagle Wrecking Crew Saturday, finishing in second place at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ohio.

Another podium finish – just one week after his victory in Saluda, Va., — moved Mees up from fifth to second place in the GNC Twins point standings. Mees and the Texter Harley-Davidson/ Screamin’ Eagle team had the No. 9 position just two weeks ago.

“Overall it wasn’t a great race for us because we should have won,” Mees said. “But at the end there was a red flag on the track and (Joe) Kopp got ahead of me on the restart and went on to win. That just shows that you can go from penthouse to outhouse pretty quick.”

Mees qualified first in his heat and earned the No. 1 qualifying position for the main event before finishing second for the night. Kopp rode his Latus Harley-Davidson sponsored ride to the event victory.

“We want to do everything we can to keep the momentum rolling,” Mees said. “(Tuner) Johnny Goad has this bike running so well and we need to battle (points leader) Chris Carr and do whatever we can to challenge him for the championship.”

Factory-supported Screamin’ Eagle riders Rich King and Kenny Coolbeth did not have nearly the same positive results this weekend. King did not qualify for the main event for the second consecutive weekend while Coolbeth finished in seventh place. The fourth rider in the Wrecking Crew – Bryan Smith and the Pat Moroney’s/ Screamin’ Eagle team – suffered a broken bike before the race started and finished in 18th place for the night.

“It was a tough weekend for the Screamin’ Eagle team,” Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. “We approach every race with hopes that all four Wrecking Crew riders can not only qualify, but finish in the top five. That wasn’t the case this weekend and I think it’s a good thing there isn’t too much time before the next event. The teams can regroup quickly and get ready for the next race without having to dwell on Greenville for too long.”

Kopp became the sixth different rider to claim a victory in as many races this season. Points leader Chris Carr and the Quality Pre-Owned Ford Harley-Davidson team, Dominic Beaulac and the Lombardi Harley-Davidson team, Coolbeth and the Screamin’ Eagle team, Mike Hacker and the Doc’s Harley-Davidson team along with Mees and Kopp each have one victory this season. The event at Syracuse, N.Y. was canceled after qualifying because of lighting and will not be rescheduled.

The next AMA Flat Track GNC Twins event is Saturday at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland.

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BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN WIFE–A successful rancher died and left everything to his devoted wife. She was determined to keep the ranch, but knew very little about ranching, so she placed an ad in the newspaper for a ranch hand. Two cowboys applied for the job. One was gay and the other a drunk.

She thought long and hard about it, and when no one else applied she decided to hire the gay guy, figuring it would be safer to have him around the house than the drunk.

He proved to be a hard worker who put in long hours every day and knew a lot about ranching. For weeks, the two of them worked hard and the ranch was doing very well.Then one day, the rancher’s widow said “You have done a really good job, and the ranch looks great. You should go into town and kick up your heels.” The hired hand readily agreed and went into town on Saturday night.

He returned around 2:30 am, and upon entering the room, he found the rancher’s widow sitting by the fireplace with a glass of wine, waiting for him.

She quietly called him over to her.

“Unbutton my blouse and take it off,” she said. Trembling, he did as she directed.

“Now take off my boots.” He did as she asked, ever so slowly.

“Now take off my socks.” He removed each gently and placed them neatly by her boots.

“Now take off my skirt.” He slowly unbuttoned it, constantly watching her eyes in the fire light.

“Now take off my bra.” Again, with trembling hands, he did as he was told and dropped it to the floor.

Then she looked at him and said: “If you ever wear my clothes into town again, you’re fired!”

–from Joe Lankau

WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL ENGINE DISCOVERED–The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine is the most powerful and most efficient prime-mover in the world today. The Aioi Works of Japan’s Diesel United, Ltd built the first engines and is where some of these pictures were taken.

It is available in 6 through 14 cylinder versions, all are inline engines. These engines were designed primarily for very large container ships. Ship owners like a single engine/single propeller design and the new generation of larger container ships needed a bigger engine to propel them.

The cylinder bore is just under 38″ and the stroke is just over 98″. Each cylinder displaces 111,143 cubic inches (1820 liters) and produces 7780 horsepower. Total displacement comes out to 1,556,002 cubic inches (25,480 liters) for the fourteen cylinder version.

Get this: They weigh 2,300 pounds, are 89 feet long and 44 feet high. They put out 108,920 HP at 102 rpms and 5,608,000 foot-pounds of Torque.

Fuel consumption at maximum power is 0.278 lbs per hp per hour (Brake Specific Fuel Consumption). Fuel consumption at maximum economy is 0.260 lbs/hp/hour. At maximum economy the engine exceeds 50% thermal efficiency. That is, more than 50% of the energy in the fuel in converted to motion._ For comparison, most automotive and small aircraft engines have BSFC figures in the 0.40-0.60 lbs/hp/hr range and 25-30% thermal efficiency range.

Even at it’s most efficient power setting, the big 14 consumes 1,660 gallons of heavy fuel oil per hour.

–from Barry Cooney

BUELL XBRR CRACKS TOP 10 IN AMA FORMULA XTREME AT LAGUNA–LAGUNA SECA, Calif. (July 22, 2006) – Jeremy McWilliams, riding a Buell XBRR for Warr’s of London Harley-Davidson/Buell (Great Britain) and Buell Motorcycle Company, finished eighth in the AMA Formula Xtreme race at round seven of the AMA Superbike Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Classic H-D/Buell-Millville H-D/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research rider Mike Hale qualified another Buell XBRR for the Formula Xtreme National, but was forced to retire after the warm-up lap due to an oil leak resulting from a harried, last-minute mechanical change.

McWilliams, a veteran Irish racer and former MotoGP rider, posted the seventh-fastest lap time during Formula Xtreme practice, but had a disappointing qualifying session and started the race from the 15th position.

“We made a few mistakes in Jeremy’s setup for qualifying,” said Steve Anderson, Buell Platform Director, “but the team got the bike back on the pace for the race and that’s what mattered. Jeremy was able to move up quickly at the start.”

Hale, in his first race aboard the XBRR, qualified in 27th position. During the Saturday morning warm up, he bettered his qualifying time by 1.3 seconds and was running in the top 20 overall.

McWilliams sprinted from 15th to ninth position on the first lap of the 15-lap race on the 2.24-mile Mazda Raceway road course, and moved up to seventh spot on lap four. He dropped to eighth on lap 11 and finished in that position.

“A top-ten finish at an AMA National event, with very little setup and practice time is a great result for this young effort,” said Buell Motorcycle Company Chairman and Chief Technical Officer Erik Buell. “We’re learning quickly and the XBRR is gaining performance and reliability, a trend that will continue as we and our dealer teams keep the effort high.”

Both teams racing XBRR models received support from Pirelli Tires, Sentry Insurance, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 Synthetic Motorcycle Lubricant, and Harley-Davidson Visa.

The Buell XBRR is a limited-edition production racing motorcycle based on the Firebolt XB12R, which is reworked at the factory into the XBRR for use in closed-course competition. It offers private racers a professional-level, race-ready, production-based platform.

Pull into www.buell.com for the Buell dealer nearest you.

DAMN, A CASINO IN CENTRAL CITY, SD–Everyone is welcome to come to Wy’s Casino in CentralCity, SD on Tuesday August 8 th during the Sturgis Rally. A truebrother/sisterhood show up for what is a casual dayaway from the push and shove of Sturgis. Central City is one milefrom Deadwood, between Deadwood and Lead.

The owner is an old friendof mine. We usually get started at 2:00 PM with some free food andover the course of the afternoon, hundreds of people come and go.Central City is one of the last bastions of commonsense left in the Black Hills. No police harassment. No open container law,etc. All the locals are great people who only request that you notcause trouble and spoil the great thing they have going.

Tuesday around 7:00 PM, they shut down the only road that runs throughtown, set up a band in the middle of the road and have a streetdance. We have many freedom fighters stop by.

So, if you are in the Hills on Tuesday of Rally week,stop by. Stop by anytime and ask for Mack. All the locals know meand will know where I am or if I am going to be gone long. DuringRally Week, they worry more about me than I do. Or call my cell at763-226-9195.

Can’t wait for Sturgis.Ahhhhh…… The smell of sunscreen in themorning……………

–Mack

CCI SERVIN’ IT UP, HOT NEW PARTS IN TIME TO RIDE–Morgan Hill, CA- As a leader in aftermarket parts and accessories, CCI always brings you the hottest new products. CCI just added more polish to their already shiny parts line up to this riding season. If you’re headed to Sturgis this August be sure to get your catalog update while supplies last (see website for locations) or grab it online at www.customchrome.com anytime. You’ll find hot new parts from the best in the business. Check out new items from;

As usual Arlen’s “Always innovate, never imitate” philosophy was in the forefront when he developed this latest line of products.

The latest line of headlight buckets featuring the patented Phast Lock technology. NO external hardware. A breeze to assemble and disassemble.

Copper Braided hose and wire coverings as featured in Street Chopper? May issue. Clear PVC shrink tube to protect copper finish and your painted or chrome finishes.

The lead dog, Spyke, did it once again with the innovative sleek design of the starter housing combined with an integrated solenoid starter button. Comes in polish, chrome and black finish.

The most innovative frames the market has to offer from Maximum. These frames are built with the highest quality standards in the industry-a must for your next custom project.

Motor Factory has added to the most comprehensive line of carburetor jets on the market today with jet kits offered for S&S, Mikuni, CV, and Keihin carburetors.

Calling all Ol’ Schoolers All Electronic Distributor with a Hall Effect ignition technology packaged in a distributor for early model Big Twin’s from Mallory.

The world’s only battery charger in a chrome V-Twin engine housing from Battery Tender.

Kirk Taylor and James Hetfield unveil their latest project ‘Split Tail’. Stepping off of their “Widow Maker” project, they prove “OUTRAGEOUS” can be repeated.

This and much more has been added to the already barely lift-able CCI catalog. Under new management, Custom Chrome is centering its growth plans on investing in research, development and distribution of innovative parts and accessories. “Delivering what you want, when you want it is what we are committed to giving our loyal dealers. This is just the beginning.

. To learn more please visit: www.customchrome.com or www.motorcyclestuff.com

ANOTHER ARTIST COMES TO BIKERNET–While I was vending at the LA Calendar show I had the pleasure of meetingChris Kallas. After talking with Chris a bit about each others artwork hementioned to me that you do feature articles on BikerNet and I may a greatartist to feature. I’d love for you to view my website and contact me ifyou are interested. My website is http://www.FlamesOfSteel.com.

–Latisha Wood
203-525-2527

We will feature Latisha as soon as we return from Sturgis or Bonneville.–Bandit

CLASSIC H-D ROD KNIVES–This is a picture of a friend of mine , Vince Dunbar, (on left) he is a very talented guy, I saw the picture of the old H-D knife on your site and asked Vince if he could try this. He makes some absolutely beautiful knives all with a manual forge and hammers!

One is a Knuckle rod, the other a Shovel rod. Check ’em out.

–Your bud in FLA. Nelson
“Nelson Citta”

HAVE YOU BEEN TO BIKERNET RADIO–It’s free, it’s cool, and it’s on Bikernet. Check the home page for new interviews, or click on the department and check out all the interviews with industry greats and babes.

PETITION FOR HELMET LAW MODIFICATIONS FOR CALIFORNIA–hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition service, at:http://www.petitiononline.com/SB969CA/

I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, andconsider signing yourself.Feel free to forward a copy of this email.

–Stan Sheppard

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PRO-ROLLING CHASSIS KITS OFFERED IN STAGES– If you’ve been trying to figure out just where to start when assembling your new scooter, you need look no further than these unique ROLLING CHASSIS KITS now being offered by Pro-One. Shown here as complete painted Rollers, the kits are offered in 3 stages with options limited only by your imagination. Stage 1 starts with a solid foundation including frame, suspension, complete fork assembly, billet wheels, tires and handlebars.

Stage 2 adds a steel front fender, custom steel Pro One gas tank with pop up cap, Pro One oil tank and strutless Pro-One rear fender. Order Stage 3 and you get everything in stages 1&2 plus a billet headlight, calipers and rotors, leather seating, license plate mount with light, pulley, kickstand and forward controls. This is a complete roller that can be ordered with limitless options including custom paint!

All of the components used in these kits are from Pro-One and manufactured to their exceptional standards for quality and performance. Pro-One has eliminated all the guess work regarding fit and compatibility. All you have to do is decide which style is for you. For complete details call 800-884-8473 or visit them on the Web at www.pro-one.com

THE BLOND AND THE PORCH– A blonde, wanting to earn some extra money, decided to hire herself out as a “handy-woman” and started canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighborhood. She went to the front door of the first house, and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs for her to do.

“Well, I guess I could use somebody to paint my porch”, he said. “How much will you charge me?”

The blonde quickly responded, “How about $50?” The man agreed and told her that the paint and everything she would need was in the garage.

The man’s wife, hearing the conversation, said to her husband, “Does she realize that our porch goes all the way around the house”?

He responded, “That’s a bit cynical, isn’t it?”

The wife replied, “You’re right. I guess I’m starting to believe all those ‘dumb blonde’ jokes we’ve been getting by e-mail lately.”

A short time later, the blonde came to the door to collect her money. “You’re finished already?” the husband asked.

“Yes,” the blonde replied, “and I had paint left over, so I gave it two coats.”

Impressed, the man reached into his pocket for the $50 and handed it to her.

“And by the way”, the blonde added, “it’s not a Porch, it’s a Lexus”.

–from Chris T.

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Hey,

It’s that time. The clock has run out. It’s time to pull out for the Badlands. We’re rolling on Saturday out to the Daytec plant smack in the center of the California desert, then to the Billet Bar in Phoenix, and then up to Sedona. This is the first year I’ve planned and built a bike, but couldn’t ride it. It ain’t complete. Still waiting on paint and the engine.

That’s cool. A brother Hamster flew out from Cape code and we’re riding Road Kings to Sturgis. We’ll be testing a new 2007 96-inch Road King with a 6-speed against my slightly modified 2003 King with highbars. Get this, the 2007 King has a radio and XM satellite radio connection for constant entertainment. One King is lowered and the other has a windshield. One has been to Sturgis, last year, the other is a virgin. One has the ultimate touring pegs, the other has crashbars. We’ll bring you the complete saga on Bikernet, the ride, the bikes, the comparison, the women and Sturgis. Sinwu bought me a new pocket Casio digital camera and I have a 500 shot budget.

Let’s hit the news, we need to pack:

EUROPEAN PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOOTING FOR BIKERNET IN STURGIS– I will email you some shots that nobody in the US has ever seen. There’s this yearly event in a little town in Holland called The Black Cross (“De Zwarte Cross” in Dutch), and I was there this weekend. It’s basically 50,000 people gathering for three days for music, lots of beer, amusement park rides, lots of live rock music, and the most crazy motorcross you can imagine.

The only rule is: wear a helmet. I truly believe Holland is the only place in the world where the authorities would allow something like this.

–Patrick
CCPHOTOART.biz & CCBIKEART.biz

A FRESH START WITH PRECISION– Precision Frameworks (PF) knows in order to win “Best In Show” you’ve got to start with the best frame. To continue to provide you with the best frames, Precision Frameworks has moved to a bigger location in St. Steger, Illinois, and expanded its services. The new services include; producing rolling chassis and complete motorcycle builds, American V-twin customizing and service.

Precision Frameworks will continue to build its award-winning frames as well as modify and repair any manufactured frame to your specifications. For more information, contact: Precision Frameworks, (708) 754-0101, www.precisionframeworksinc.com.

STURGIS CALL FOR CUSTOMS FOR THE METZELER 4TH ANNUAL BIKE SHOW NOW AT THUNDER ROAD–A bigger, wilder, hotter Metzeler 4th Annual Sturgis V-Twin Custom Bike Contest is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 2006, in that famous cycling city edging the Black Hills of South Dakota.

New for 2006, Metzeler’s Sturgis V-Twin Custom Bike Contest is now at Thunder Road on Route 34 – the main drag through Sturgis – located 3 miles east of downtown. This new location, in the heart of the custom cruising action, will make travel easier for entrants and spectators, giving more exposure for the builders showing their bikes.

The theme for the 2006 Metzeler 4th Annual Sturgis V-Twin Custom Bike Contest is “Roll Big at Thunder Road”, celebrating Metzeler’s leading role in the muscle-tire trend, now blown to new proportions with the radical, 21-inch, low-profile rear.

The V-Twin Custom Bike Contest will have multiple classes for both amateur and semi-pro builders, plus the popular People’s Choice Award, allowing every visitor at the show the chance to cast a vote that counts.

Judging will be by a list of qualified industry insiders from V-twin magazine editors, to artists, to custom-cruiser trend setters like pro-builder Eddie Trotta of Thunder Cycle Design. Trotta has already committed to being an honored guest at Metzeler’s 4th Annual Sturgis V-Twin Custom Bike Contest. There also promises to be a wide field of media attending the event, continuing the contest’s trend of high-profile print and television exposure. Once again the contest will be hosted by the nearly famous Metzeler girls, who will treat cruiser riders with special gifts from free random Prize Drawings.

Old Skool, New School, All(s)Kool. Also on show at Thunder Road is photographer Michael Lichter’s 6th annual exhibition of motorcycles in/as art. The machines on display for 2006 were built by 22 of the top custom bike builders from across America, each exploring the themes of “old skool, new school.” Don’t be a dropout, be there.

In addition to piles of cool trophies for the top placers in each class, the winner of the popular-vote Best in Show will be featured in 2007 Metzeler Tires advertising. Very cool.

For contest details, rules and registration, visit www.us.metzelermoto.com.

BLONDE COOKBOOK–
MONDAY:It’s fun to cook for Tom. Today I made angel foodcake. The recipe said beat 12 eggs separately. The neighbors were nice enough to loan me some extra bowls.

TUESDAY:Tom wanted fruit salad for supper. The recipe said serve without dressing. So I didn’t dress. What a surprise when Tom brought a friend home for supper.

WEDNESDAY:A good day for rice. The recipe said wash thoroughly before steaming the rice. It seemed kind of silly but I took a bath anyway. I can’t say it improved the rice any.

THURSDAY:Today Tom asked for salad again. I tried a new recipe. It said prepare ingredients, then toss on a bed of lettuce one hour before serving. Tom asked me why I was rolling around in the garden.

FRIDAY:I found an easy recipe for cookies. It said put the ingredients in bowl and beat it. There must have been something wrong with this Recipe. When I got back, everything was the same as when I left.

SATURDAY:Tom did the shopping today and brought home a chicken. He asked me to dress it for Sunday (oh boy) For some reason Tom keeps counting to ten.

SUNDAY:Tom’s folks came to dinner. I wanted to serve roast but all I had was hamburger Suddenly I had a flash of genius. I put the hamburger in the oven and set the controls for roast. It still came out hamburger, much to my disappointment.

GOOD NIGHT DEAR DIARY. This has been a very exciting week. I am eager for tomorrow to come so I can try out a new recipe on Tom. If I can talk Tom into buying a bigger oven, I would like to surprise him with Chocolate Moose.

–from Joe Lankau

NEW STRETCHED FUEL TANK FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL–MILWAUKEE (June 29, 2006) – The new Personal Accents Stretched Softail Fuel Tank Kit – Smokin’ (P/N 61668-06CDN, $1,1995.00) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories has been stretched two inches and molded for a new contemporary look. This 5.0-gallon tank is styled to complement a Vivid Black or Fire Red Pearl Softail model and replace the original equipment tank. The Smokin’ paint scheme features Fire Red Pearl flames set against a Vivid Black background to match those original equipment front and rear fenders. The tank has a mirror smooth top surface that flows to a contoured pocket for the nose of the seat. The side profile maintains strong, straight top surface lines, while the bottom contour hugs the rear rocker box cover. The seat pocket features a protective wrap to guard the seat and paint from wear and abrasion.

$1,295.00) has the same sheet metal shape but is delivered factory primed for custom paint projects.

The Personal Accents Stretched Fuel Tank Kit fits 2006 FXST/I Softail Standard, FXSTB/I Softail Night Train and FXSTS/I Softail Springer models. Installation requires separate purchase of smooth Sidekick Seat (P/N 51814-06). Will not fit with Original Equipment or other accessory seats. See dealer for other fitment details.

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.

NEW PROJECT BIKE FROM EYE CANDY–We just finished another bike and were wondering if you would be interested in featuringit. If so let me know and the guy we built it for would be happy to write someinformation up for you.

–Vince
Eye Candy Custom Cycles

As soon as we return from Sturgis.–Bandit

SMOKE OUT WEST SET TO HIT THE ROAD WITH A BANG– What is the one motorcycle event that hardcore chopper people have made a can’t-miss for the past seven years? Everyone knows it’s The Horse Smoke Out, held each June in Salisbury, North Carolina. The seventh version of that star-studded event recently concluded and it was bigger and better than ever. Chopper luminaries like Billy Lane, Kendall Johnson, Indian Larry Legacy, Hank Young and many more have made The Horse Smoke Out their destination for years.

The Horse Back Street Choppers Magazine has been hearing from their readers for a long time that there needed to be a Smoke Out type of event out west. That is set to happen this fall.

Cottonwood, Arizona, will be home to The Horse Smoke Out West, Sponsored by Bikernet.com, this October 6 & 7. Smoke Out West promises to be as much fun and just as intense as the original Horse Smoke Out. To assure that happens, the Supersuckers and Devil Doll have been signed as headline musical entertainment.

The Horse Smoke Out West hits the ground running with a top-talent Chopper Build Off, too. Four top builders are building their bikes right now. Those include Cole Foster of Salinas Boys Customs, Scott Webster of Leroy Thompson Choppers, Keino and Paul Cox of Indian Larry Legacy, and Scott Craig of Chopperville Custom Cycles. These guys all have killer bikes in the works and the winner will be chosen by spectator ballot.

In addition to the Chop-Off and the great rock & roll, there will also be a participants’ Old School Chopper Show. The one in Salisbury had over 200 entrants. Look for the same participation in Cottonwood. Major vendors and bike shops have already signed up to exhibit and sell their wares.

Plan your fall vacation now around The Horse Smoke Out West. Hotel rooms and camping are available. Get all the details on Smoke Out West at www.horsebackstreetchoppers.com. See ya there!

ACCURATE ENGINEERING SPECIAL SALE!!!–Accurate Engineering is now offering select dealers an additional,$200 off their 93-INCH Signature Series Panhead!These Engines come complete, pre-run and ready to go!Engine includes Carb, Ignition System, Spark Plugs, Wires,Coil, Charging System and Regulator/Rectifier!

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY ANNOUNCES A NEW HOME– Kings Mountain, NC (July 20, 2006) – Indian Motorcycle Company is pleased to announce that it will be revving up its engine in a new home. After carefully reviewing location options throughout the United States, Indian has selected a factory in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where it will place its world headquarters. The site, located in Cleveland County, 37 miles west of downtown Charlotte, includes 11 acres of property and a 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility which is expandable to 125,000 square feet.

“We believe Cleveland County and the greater Charlotte area are a perfect fit for Indian Motorcycle Company and we’re proud to call this area home,” said Indian Chairman, Stephen Julius. “We are in the heart of our nation’s powersports industry, with access to design, engineering and mechanical talent, world-class suppliers, motorsport education centers and year-round motorcycle riding weather. In addition, this area provides us with economic advantages, including a low overall cost of doing business, which was aided by a strong incentive package provided by Cleveland County and by the State of North Carolina.”

The announcement of the factory site marks the official re-launch of Indian Motorcycle Company, America’s oldest and most iconic motorcycle brand, founded in 1901. In preparation for Indian’s re-launch, management has spent considerable time over the last two years researching the American motorcycle market and learning from the successes and failures of other market entrants. In particular, Indian has studied the tremendous growth of Harley-Davidson from near-bankruptcy in the early 1980’s to a multi-billion dollar success story today. However, Indian is intent on slowly carving out its own niche in the large and growing heavyweight cruiser motorcycle market.

There is a considerable consumer base for a premium line of motorcycles under the Indian Motorcycle brand, which has an almost cult-like status amongst many consumers. The company will focus on supplying genuine, American made, motorcycles which are beautifully designed, made of the highest quality materials, reliable and supported by a qualified dealer network.

Over the next 12 months, Indian will focus on design, engineering and testing activities, with the objective of introducing the famed Indian? Chief motorcycle in the second half of 2007. To head up its product development team, Indian has hired Geoffrey Burgess, a world-renowned motorcycle engineer and product development expert. Geoff was most recently the Chief Technology Officer at Global Motorsports Group (“GMG”), owner of Custom Chrome, a provider of parts and accessories to the American V-twin motorcycle market. Prior to GMG, Geoff was head of product development at S&S Cycle, Inc., a leading V-twin engine manufacturing company, where he drove product innovation and process improvement to new levels.

Prior to joining S&S, Geoff was the first employee and Chief Engineer at the Victory Motorcycle division of Polaris Industries, Inc., in Roseau, Minnesota. Geoff has also served in various senior engineering capacities at General Motors, Bombardier Recreational Products (Valcourt, Quebec), BSA-Triumph Motorcycles and Norton-Villiers Motorcycle Group. “Having Geoff on our team is a big win for Indian®,” commented Indian President, David Wright. “His breadth and depth of knowledge of the American motorcycle market is impressive and his technical capabilities unsurpassed. He has outstanding powertrain and chassis design and development experience which we will put to good use. He is the perfect person for this role.”

Indian is presently seeking to expand its team of engine and chassis engineers, technicians and CAD designers. “Our team will focus on design, quality, craftsmanship and service,” commented Mr. Wright. “Indian remains among the most powerful brands in the U.S. motorcycle market, and our team is committed to re-building the extraordinary legend of Indian?.” In the first half of 2007, Indian? will begin the process of developing a small but highly qualified network of motorcycle dealers who understand and appreciate the heritage of Indian? and recognize the growth potential of this opportunity.

The controlling shareholder of Indian Motorcycle Company is London based Stellican Limited which has an impressive track record of resurrecting classic brands, including, most recently, the successful re-launch of Chris-Craft? boats, which was founded in 1874 and is among the oldest boat brands in the United States. “We will apply the same practical and long-term approach to Indian as we have employed successfully at Chris-Craft”, commented Stephen Julius, Chairman of both Indian Motorcycle and Chris-Craft. “We are confident we will repeat our success with Indian? by remaining true to the rich heritage of this incredible brand and doing things slowly and thoroughly. We are certain that there is an important role for Indian? in the future of the American motorcycle market” added Mr. Julius.

TWISTED CHOPPER ENERGY DRINKS AND QUICK THROTTLE MAGAZINE PRESENT TWISTED THROTTLE THURSDAYS– Centralia, WA -July 20, 2006– Twisted Chopper Energy Drinks and Quick Throttle Magazine in conjunction with The Junction Sports Bar & Grill announced the latest edition of “TWISTED THROTTLE THURSDAYS” the wildly successful Thursday afternoon motorcycle ride in,BBQ,& bike night to take place at The Junction Bar & Grill in Grand Mound on Thursday July 27.

“These Thursdays act in tandem with the already established bike nights and also on the eve of major motorcycle rallies”, such as the Sun and Surf Run at Ocean Shores that same weekend as well as give locals a little something extra during the height of the motorcyclist season, “We have scheduled them around the northwest on a regional basis and will be doing a total of 6-8 shows, they simply have just roared” stated Quick Throttle Magazine’s Publisher Mike Dalgaard .

The Twisted Throttle Thursday’s feature a wide array of perks for the motorcycle enthusiast including BBQ’s, Bands and of course Bikes? lots of bikes. Rain or Shine? The Junction’s edition will feature numerous Vendors and product samples like that of WIRED Energy Drinks The multi flavored parent Brand of Twisted Chopper Energy Drinks along with The Official Twisted Chopper Girls, a rare appearance from Full Throttle Dyno’s “dyno trailer”, the ABATE organization will be there answering and discussing motorcycle issues, events and all things motorcycle.

Thursday July 27, 2006 5:00pm
The Junction Sports Bar & Grill
21000 Hwy 99 – Grand Mound WA
Half Mile South Off Exit 88
360-273-7586

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NEW VIPER CHALLENGE WEB SITE–We have a new website up today. The Viper Challenge video is located on the home page.

Although it’s still under construction, we believe the format is more effective and exciting.

We are currently developing interactive video in order to convey features/benefits, specifications, our brand statement, etc.

The address has not changed; it’s www.vipermotorcycle.com.

Check it out.

–Terry Nesbitt
President
Viper Motorcycle Company
Viper Performance Inc.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER RESULTS,Worldwide Retail Motorcycle Sales Up 10 Percent– Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 2006 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) today announced record revenue and earnings per share for its second quarter ended June 25, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.38 billion compared to $1.33 billion in the year-ago quarter, a 3.3 percent increase. Net income for the quarter was $243.4 million compared to $237.4 million, an increase of 2.5 percent over the second quarter of 2005. Second quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.91, an 8.3 percent increase compared to last year’s $0.84.

Harley-Davidson’s worldwide dealer network sold more than 125,000 motorcycles during the second quarter, an increase of 10.0 percent over the prior year. U.S. retail motorcycle sales for the second quarter grew by 8.1 percent and international sales increased by 17.3 percent. “I am very pleased with our retail performance during the quarter,” said Jim Ziemer, President and Chief Executive Officer, Harley-Davidson, Inc. “And looking back over the past 12 months, worldwide retail sales of our motorcycles have grown 8.6 percent. This momentum demonstrates the continued strong appeal of our products and the Harley-Davidson experience,” he said.

“I am equally pleased with our prospects for the future, given the exciting new products and services we are bringing to market. Last week we introduced our 2007 models to nearly 5,000 dealership employees and owners during our Summer Dealer Meeting in San Diego. The highlight of the meeting was the dramatic unveiling of an all new, state-of-the-art engine, the Twin Cam 96??. This outstanding new engine, mated with our recently-introduced six-speed transmission, is featured in the 2007 Dyna??, Softail, and Touring models,” said Ziemer.

“Looking ahead to the remainder of 2006, the Company’s wholesale shipment target for the calendar year remains between 348,000 and 352,000 Harley-Davidsonmotorcycles,” said Ziemer. “Our motorcycle shipment plan for the third quarter is 97,000 motorcycles. This includes approximately 12,500 Harley-Davidson motorcycles that were produced in the second quarter to prepare for the new model introduction.”

“The Company believes that worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles will support a wholesale unit growth rate in the range of 5 to 9 percent annually and an annual EPS growth rate of 11 to 17 percent,” said Ziemer.

Motorcycles and Related Products Segment – Second Quarter Results

Revenue from Harley-Davidson motorcycles was $1.03 billion, an increase of $21.7 million, or 2.2 percent over the same period last year. Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles totaled 79,796 units, an increase of 2,668 units, or 3.5 percent over last year’s second quarter.

Revenue from Parts and Accessories (P&A), which consists of Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories, totaled $251.7 million, an increase of $13.9 million, or 5.9 percent over the year-ago quarter. Revenue from General Merchandise, which consists of MotorClothes apparel and collectibles, totaled $67.1 million, an increase of $3.7 million, or 5.8 percent.For the long term, the Company expects the growth rate for P&A revenue to be slightly higher than Harley-Davidson’s motorcycle shipment growth rate, and the General Merchandise growth rate is expected to be lower than the motorcycle shipment growth rate.

Gross margin for the second quarter of 2006 was 37.5 percent of revenue, equal to the margin for the same period in 2005. Operating margin decreased to 23.6 percent in the second quarter of 2006 from 24.0 percent in the second quarter of 2005.

Motorcycle Retail Sales Data

Worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 10.0 percent for the second quarter of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. In the U.S., retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 8.1 percent for the quarter. The heavyweight motorcycle market in the U.S. increased 9.9 percent for the same period.

Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 17.3 percent in international markets during the second quarter of 2006 compared to the second quarter of 2005. Second quarter retail sales increased 15.8 percent in Japan; Europe was up 15.6 percent; Canada was up 13.4 percent and all other international markets combined were up 33.5 percent.

Data is listed in the accompanying tables.

SUCKER PUNCH SALLY BUILD COMING TO BIKERNET–I finally have the SPS build done. It has step by stepof how they build a bike, ground up. The pics are goodand there are 43 pics in sequence. There are shortdescriptions like “welding stainless nut for fender”. It’s all there and ready for Bikernet.

–Ken
Rise Above Consulting LLC

AVON TECH ANSWER OF THE WEEK–There are 5 different methods of sizing used around the world. Here are the three most commonly used in North America.

–Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)
Sales Manager, North America

STURGIS RALLY NEWS HIT THE STREETS–The “Voice of Sturgis” has been printed and copies of the 2006 Edition of the “Sturgis Rally News” are being distributed to locations across the Black Hills. In addition, South Dakota visitor centers as well as Harley-Davidson dealerships throughout the country have had supplies shipped directly to them.

The 2006 Sturgis Rally News features special articles on Rock’n the Rally at Glencoe CampResort, custom bike features, schedule of events and the latest motorcycle news. This magazine is a collector’s edition for most motorcycle enthusiasts.

In addition, 50,000 copies of the Sturgis Rally News Pocket Guide, a compact manual with a schedule of events and Sturgis services, are also available at numerous Black Hills locations.

A safety map and placemat with Black Hills road construction and a schedule of events is being delivered throughout the area as well.

If your business would like copies of the Sturgis Rally News, Pocket Guide, or road construction maps please contact Sturgis Bike Week Productions at (605) 347-0200 or send a request via fax to (605) 347-8888.

TEXAS SCOOTER TIMES SUMMER LINE-UP– Texas Scooter Times is working Double Hard this Summer to bring Motorcyclin Entertainment to North Texas with the SUMMER CHOPPER SHOW & SWAP MEET Sunday August 13th At the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas and to SouthEast Texas with the 6th Annual Texas Style Party Drags HOUSTON ALL BIKECHAMPIONSHIPS at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown the next Saturday Nite August 19th..

SUNDAY AUGUST 13 – Summer Chopper Show & Swap Meet3 Judged Classes – # Manufacturer Built (Big Dog, Iron Horse, ect) # Shop Built (constructed by motorcycle shop) # Home Built (constructed by owner)

NO ENTRY FEE – Trophys for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in Each Class

PLUS – large Peoples’ Choice Award by Spectator BallotingAND – TEXAS FIRST – Motorcycle Ice Sculpture Contest, with Trophys for 3 Places

Time: Setup 7am – 11am, Show Hours 11am – 5:30p.m. Information: www.texasscooter.com – 254/687/9066 or day of show only 214-428-4500Admission: Under 5 Free – 5 thru 14 $5 – Adults $8

ENGRAVER TO THE STARS–Tay is the engraver that recently engraved the Biker Build-Off winning bike for Superco, did the engraving on Johnny Chop’s (RIP) blue bike, and multiple others. He’s gaining momentum and thought you might like to check him out.

–Danny Bogart
danartfx@sbcglobal.net>

AMA NEWS, The National Transportation Safety Board– will hold a two-day public forum on motorcycle safety beginning on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in Washington, DC. Board Member Debbie Hersman will preside as Chair of the forum.

Last year, 4,315 motorcyclists died in crashes and the rate of motorcycle fatalities has increased more than 25 percent since 1997. “At a time when highway fatalities have been decreasing, motorcycle fatalities have continued to increase, both in overall number and in fatality rate,” said Member Hersman.

The goal of the public forum is to gather information about ongoing motorcycle safety research and initiatives, as well as safety countermeasures that may reduce the likelihood of motorcycle accidents and fatalities.”

During the forum, the NTSB will examine issues raised by a number of recent motorcycle accidents, including the June 12 motorcycle crash involving Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and the June 11 crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan in Williamsport, PA that killed five persons.

NTSB staff will lead technical panel discussions that will examine each major aspect of motorcycle safety, including rider training and licensing, rider protective equipment, vehicle design, and public education of motorists and motorcyclists. Representatives from the motorcycle industry, government, and motorcycling organizations will be invited to give presentations highlighting their perspectives.

The forum will be held in Washington at the NTSB’s Board Room and Conference Center, 429 L’Enfant Plaza, SW. An agenda for the forum will be posted on the NTSB’s website when available. The general public will be able to observe the forum either in person or by webcast at www.ntsb.gov.

VERMONT SHERIFF BUSTED–A Vermont sheriff whose officers improperly shut down a dual-sport ride nearly two years ago is back in the news and out of office.

Windham County Sheriff Sheila Prue pleaded guilty to embezzlement in court and submitted her resignation on June 23. The charges were unrelated to the events of August 8, 2004, when Prue’s deputies threatened to arrest riders in the Red Fox Turkey Run.

In that incident, deputies told riders they would be arrested and their motorcycles confiscated, even if they rode fully licensed street-legal motorcycles on public roads.

The decision to halt the dual-sport ride became a big controversy among New England riders. An investigation by the Vermont State Attorney General concluded that sheriff’s deputies were wrong to stop the event.

PHILLIPPINE ROADS SHUT DOWN TO MOTORCYCLISTS– The Philippines Supreme Court (SC) has ordered motorcycles of all types and sizes to keep off the North and South Luzon expressways after it affirmed the validity of an administrative order of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) prohibiting motorcycles from using the expressways. These expressways are the major corridors for travel through the largest of the Philippine Islands.

NEW YORK STATES MAKES AN EFFORT FOR AWARENESS– New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has completed a new 30-second TV public service announcement on motorcycle awareness.

Newly appointed New York DMV Commissioner Nancy Naples appears on the sidewalk after a graphic car/motorcycle right of way violation, telling viewers, “Motorcycle accidents aren’t accidents at all, too many are crashes caused by inattentive drivers who just pull into oncoming traffic with little more than a glance. I’m DMV Commissioner Nancy Naples, asking you to please watch for motorcycles.”

Assistant Commissioner for Transportation Safety Rob Dingman spearheaded the video. Dingman’s name may be familiar to many readers of AMA Rights News & Notes because he is the former AMA Washington Representative.

In addition, Governor Pataki is now considering A4914 which passed both houses of the legislature and is awaiting his signature. This legislation is consistent with the AMA Justice for All Campaign which is focused on inadequate sentencing of drivers who seriously injure or kill others on the road. Learn more at www.AMADirectlink.com.

LA CALENDAR SHOW ROCKS–Our 2006 LA Calendar Motorcycle Best of Show Winner Russ Hess from CowboyCustomBikes.com all the way from Texas (in the cowboy hat obviously) joined at awards presentation by (l to r) host Ted Sands from title sponsor Performance Machine, Calendar Kittens Cora Skinner with Playboy Playmates Athena Lundburg and Tamara Witmer, Keith “Bandit” Ball from Bikernet.com, and editor Jessica Procup from magazine sponsor Tam Publications for American Iron and RoadBike magazines. Look for complete LA Calendar motorcycle Show coverage at www.FastDates.com.

SAM DIXON, AND LIVIA CRISAN’S BIKINI DREAM TEAM– will be appearing this weekend at Carlisle BikeFest in Carlisle, PA. Event information can be found on CarlisleEvents.com

The Bikini Dream Team will be in Row E. There space at the show is 150ft x 30ft. so it shouldn’t be hard to find. Sharing the space with all the bikini girls will be Infamous Choppers, CTM Customs, Top Notch Custom Cycles and Lucky Cycles.

So if you head on out to the show this weekend be sure you stop in Row E and say hi to Livia, Kimberly, Beki, Brenda, Kristi, Milissa, and Amanda. Get an autographed poster or polaroid while you’re there too.

CONTROVERSIAL PARTS BY JESSE JAMES–OK, I just went over and asked. Pete (HAMC Dago) the owner of Dummonts, in El Cajon, has the trademark on FTW Inc. That’s his corporate name. WCC should have done a little research before using the name. Pete has it and I think at the least Jessie should contact him and ask to use the name. I don’t know what Pete would say, but just starting up production is a bad idea.

Sorry it took so long.

–Rebel

ISR BAR CONTROLS ON THE SALT SHAKER–For several years now Gard and LACC have used ISR components and brakes exclusively on all their custom builds. The combination of simple design and unbeatable performance were the attraction and that led to the appointment of LA County Choprods as the exclusive distributor for North and South America as well as Canada. The parts are available through LACC and their web site. http://www.lachoprods.com/

They are bitchin, and we’ll post shots of a series of ISR components over the next couple of months. In the meantime I’m bleeding my brakes.

I’M BURNIN’ DAYLIGHT–I need to finish some wiring tonight. We installed Dyna rear axle adjusters and with the True Track components, handling will be tight.

Couple more things tonight and I’ll be ready for the Accurate 120 engine, Jim Murillo paint and I can start the Eddie Trotta break-in routine. I’m itchin’, scratchin’ and waiting for the lovely Sin Wu to code a bunch of Bonneville Update images so I can write you an update with all the build details. I’ll mention an important detail about Accurate Engines. Unlike most engine manufacturers, when you receive an Accurate powerhouse, it’s ready to rock with the carb, the ignition system (with coils), and the charging system. “At one time I sent top motormounts,” Berry Wardlaw said, “but I stopped. I was damned if I did ’cause they didn’t fit, or damned if I didn’t, so I don’t.” That’s cool to receive a mill that’s ready to hook a gas line to, install the pipes, run a hot wire to and roll down the driveway. Incredible.

Somebody else bug her. I’m dried up. Okay, I’m going to hit the iron pile, shower and jump back into the garage.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit