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BANDIT SUPPORTS LOCAL CHURCH–One Sunday, in counting the money in the weekly offering, the pastor ofa small church found a pink envelope containing $1,000. It happenedagain the next week. The following Sunday, he watched as the offeringwas collected and saw a little old lady put the distinctive pinkenvelope in the plate.This went on for weeks until the pastor, overcome by curiosity,approached her.

“Ma’am, I couldn’t help but notice that you put $1,000 a week in thecollection plate,” he stated. “Why yes,” she replied, “every week my sonsends me money, and I give some of it to the church.”

The pastor replied, “That’s wonderful. How much does he send you?” Theold lady said, “$10,000 a week.” The pastor was amazed. “Your son isvery successful; what does he do for a living?”

“He is a veterinarian,” she answered.

“That is an honorable profession,” the pastor said. “Where does hepractice?

The old lady said proudly, “In Nevada. He has two cat houses in LasVegas and one in Reno.

–from Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005

New winners from our FREE contests! All you have to do is enter, and you could be the next winner. We just received a bunch of books from Wolfgang Publications, ?How to build a Bobber? and a painting book. Also, we?re getting some ?Worlds Fastest Indian? DVD?s so enter now and don?t miss out!

Johnny Pryor
Houston, Texas 77084 – USA
Wanted: how bout a t-shirt !!!!!

Other winner
MICHAEL GRANT
COLUMBUS, GA 31909 – US
Suggestion: BANDIT, I’M OVER HERE IN IRAQ, I’VE GOT ABOUT 90 DAYS LEFT OF THIS 1 YEAR TOUR. THE BOOKS IN THE CANTINA HAVE GIVEN ME A WAY TO PASS THE DOWN TIME. PUT MORE BOOKS IN THE CANTINA, MIKE.

Wanted: I’M GONNA NEED ONE OF THEM NEW BIKERNET T SHIRTS WHEN I GET HOME (XL) AND A BEDROLL WOULD BE COOL T0O.

WORLDS FASTEST INDIAN DVDS COMING TO BIKERNET– This is to let you know that I have allotted copies of “The World’s Fastest Indian” for your site. You can expect the below amount to arrive this week. I would appreciate a link when your feature goes live, and will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Contest Copies: 5

–John Coburn

BRAG HOMECOMING RALLY BRINGS BUELL OWNERS HOME TO SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN– Buell Riders Adventure Group (BRAG) hosted its annual Homecoming Rally in East Troy, Wis., June 2-4, 2006. Buell motorcycle owners enjoyed a weekend full of BRAG-related events including Buell Motorcycle Company factory tours, technical seminars, a free bike wash, lunch with Buell employees and a fun-filled, sunny race weekend at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.

The weekend kicked off at Hal’s Harley-Davidson/Buell in New Berlin, Wis., with a hearty breakfast. Enthusiasts participated in a meet and greet with Hal’s Thunder Eagle Race Team in Hal’s Speed Shop.

Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Buell Motorcycle Company, signed autographs on Friday, June 2, in East Troy from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m..

Owners watched first-hand how Buell motorcycles are built on a self-guided factory tour through Buell’s East Troy facility on Friday, June 2. Buell owners were invited to relax over lunch with Buell employees between technical seminars that day.

Two Buell dealer teams competed in the AMA Formula Xtreme race at the AMA Superbike Championship event at the Road America course aboard their XBRR race bikes. BRAG members were also invited to hang out at the BRAG hospitality tent with live closed circuit TV coverage of the event. Buell owners and motorcycle enthusiasts also had the opportunity to test ride a new 2006 Buell. Nearly 400 people test rode a Buell motorcycle over the course of the weekend.

Founded in 1994, Buell Riders Adventure Group (BRAG) is the official riding club of the Buell Motor Company. For more information on joining BRAG call 1-888-432-2724.

LIFESTYLE’S RIDE TO BIKEFEST!RSVP TODAY!–Mark your calendar for June 24th and join us for LifeStyle Cycles free group Ride to the Rose Bowl BikeFest! Your friends from American IronHorse and the AIR (American IronHorse Riders) Group will be sponsoring a huge free breakfast and giving away some cool T-shirts. We’ll have music, raffles, giveaways and much more! Don’t miss out … this will be the ride of the year to the event of the year!

It all happens at LifeStyle Cycles, June 24th at 8:00AM for free registration and the IronHorse-sponsored breakfast! The store will be open too, so you can get that last minute riding gear or cool accessory for the trek over to Pasadena for the motorcycle experience of a lifetime … the Rose Bowl BikeFest!

Early reports indicate that we’ll have huge group of riders for this event, so please RSVP to let us know if you and a passenger will attend (we gotta plan for breakfast, you know). So keep reading our emails for more details … this is going to be a GREAT ride!

Here’s the date and times to mark on your calendar:

Saturday, June 24th
8AM: LifeStyle Cycles opens, Free Ride Registration and American IronHorse breakfast begins.
9:59AM: KICKSTANDS UP!

And of course, we’ll be handing out free VIP parking bands to everyone in attendance. Don’t miss out, as this will be the ride of the year!

–RSVP to dan@lifestylecycles.com

NEW YAMAHA MODEL WITH AIRBAGS–File this one under “Why didn’t anybody do this sooner?” Yamaha’s prototype isn’t quite the first motorcycle airbag, but the first motorcycle airbag for your, er, tender nuggets.Their advanced safety scooter, designated the ASV-3, has a multi-chambered air bag rigged between your legs, under the seat, to open in the case of a crash, thus protecting your most prized possessions. We’re just glad to see that somebody is working to solve the “crotch + 60 mph + handlebars = pain” equation. Go go Japan! – JASON CHENSafety scooter [Taipei Times via Geekologie]

VIPER MOTORCYCLES WINS AIR FORCE CHALLENGE–We were the official winner of the Viper Challenge May 27 at the Air Force Air Expo 2006; Viper versus Viper versus Viper.

Of the 3 competitors; Viper Motorcycle, Dodge Viper and F-16 Viper Jet, we covered the three quarter mile course with the fastest time at a speed of approximately 150 mph.

Over the weekend, we made runs with a tail wind and head wind; our bikes performed flawlessly.

We do not promote Viper Motorcycles as sport bikes or road racers, yet with our unique design, proprietary engines and patented technologies; we are competitive in most any arena. There is a great pride in knowing that while we compete in the Custom Cruiser segment, Viper Motorcycles produce the kind of performance you normally only see in a sport bike. When coupling these facts and features with one-of-a-kind styling and a truly reliable OEM product; it’s evident that we have created a new segment of Super Cruiser motorcycles like none before. No Kit, No Sh*t!

I want to thank the Air Force and Dodge for staging the event. We had a great time and welcome the opportunity to participate at the 2007 show.

It was an honor to be a part of this special event and we look forward to a continued relationship with the United Stated Air Force.

–Terry Nesbitt
President
Viper Motorcycle Company
5212 Whispering Oaks Drive
Dallas, Texas 75236
Office-972-780-0957
terryn@vipermotorcycle.com

VINTAGE PARTS CONNECTIONS–John Parham from J&P Cycles turned us onto the following web sites for old parts and info:
Harbor Vintage – www.harborvintage.com
Yesterdays – www.yesterdays.nl
Old Dudes Vintage Parts – www.olddudes.com

CHOP N GRIND TAKES A BREAK–Righteous Ones Bar-B-Q in Big Bear…………..

DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS MEETS UNCLE RICO–Meet Uncle Rico. After all the time he spent on Titties & Beer, I guess he figured it was time for some Ass & Grass…… Anyways, here are a few shots of the finished bike. Stay Tuned for a full feature.

Greg “Z” Hall
Service Manager/Public Relations
Departure Bike Works

HARLEY-DAVIDSON? MOTORCLOTHES? RIDESCOMFORTABLY INTO AUTUMN —With summer setting on the open road, fall riding conditions can turn on a dime. For those who welcome the challenge, Harley-Davidson? MotorClothes? introduces its Fall 2006 Collection, offering quick and easy adjustable features that adapt to whatever the elements toss at you.

Take, for example, the Chaos Jacket for men (Part: 97374-07VM, MSRP: $260) and Turmoil Jacket for women (Part: 97374-07VW, MSRP: $250). Large perforated panels in front-backed by sealable wind- and water-proof interior panels-make these versatile jackets equally comfortable in warm, cool, or even rainy weather. Close the interior panels and let the waterproof ballistic nylon outershell keep the elements at bay. Or, to generate maximum airflow on warm, dry days, simply unzip the interior panels and ride free. If the weather suddenly turns south, a removable liner adds an extra layer of warmth. An action back, adjustable waist, pre-curved sleeves with stretch panels and lightweight body armor in the shoulders and elbows all enhance performance and comfort, while reflective piping, black styling and Harley-Davidson graphics let the elements know who’s coming.Enthusiasts can check out Harley-Davidson MotorClothes Fall 2006 riding gear at Genuine Authorized Harley-Davidson Dealerships nationwide beginning in July 2006. Call 1.800.LUV.2RIDE or visit www.harley-davidson.com to find the nearest dealership.

I’M BURNIN’ DAYLIGHT–I need to hit the shop and pack all the powder coating parts after I take shots of the various groups by color. Need to keep this shit organized and photographs for Foremost PC, so they don’t scramble the order.

Hang on for the coming week and maybe three more Girls of Bikernet in the Cantina. Kent from Lucky Devil is wrapping up a D&D Exhaust Dyna install and TBear is sweatin’ over his computer, pouring out Swedish show stories and a bike feature on the craziest Indian you’ve ever seen. It’s all coming to Bikernet next week.

Oh, one more thing. We have these new white Bikernet 10th /Hot Bike show Ts in only three sizes, Large, XL and 2X. I asked Black Market John to shoot one onna girl for the Home Page. He complained that the Ts were too big. I thought, bullshit, get it done. Yesterday, he showed up with Holly and I discovered the reason behind his grievance. She’s a miniature human being. She had to be less than 4’11” and as petite as a starving kitten. A Mini-Coop would be her SUV. So tonight we’re going to corner strippers with gigantic boobs and take some shots. Hang on.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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DO-IT-YOURSELF SPORTSTER CHOPPER–Sportster owners check this out. Paughco has a complete line of 100% Made In-The-USA components that will allow you to quickly and painlessly convert your Sporty into a full on, street worthy, Custom Chopper.

Shown here are just a few of the thousands of products currently available. Included is the latest STRETCHED WIDE TIRE RIGID frame with 3″ over backbone and 6″ stretch in the legs. The chassis accepts 180 – 200 rubber with chain and retails for $1203.00. The tank is Paughco’s newest STRETCHED COFFIN which holds an amazing 4.25 gallons. It measures 25″ x 13″ x 10″ and retails for $595.00 including custom mounting hardware.

A WIDE TAPERED LEG SPRINGER with SHOCK measures 18″ over and will accept stock, PM, GMA and other custom calipers. World famous Paughco Springers can be ordered with or without fender mounts in lengths from stock to 24″ over. As shown the springer retails for $2305.95.

Paughco is known for their Fishtail exhaust and these 1 3?4″ SPORTSTER UPSWEEP FISHTAILS really make a statement. The slick pipes fit 86-03 EVO Sportsters in rigid frames, have no baffles and retail for $250.00.

If you’ve been looking for a one stop source for Sportster Chopper parts Paughco has you covered.

Call 775-246-5738 or visit them on the Web at http://www.paughco.com/

BASSANI SWEEPERS FOR RSD BIG DOGS– BIG DOG owners looking for an exhaust system that accentuates the sleek lines of their scooter while enhancing engine performance are going to be all over these new SWEEPERS from BASSANI. Developed specifically for use on current BIG DOG machines fit with Right Side Drive, the pipes take these awesome machines to a new level.

Manufactured to BASSANI’S unsurpassed standards for quality, fit and style, each system is a direct bolt on install and comes complete with removable baffles, mounting hardware and gaskets. Additionally BASSANI offers form fitting heat shields as an option. Finished in show quality chrome BASSANI SWEEPERS for BIG DOG RSD models retail for $680.00 and can be ordered direct by calling 866-439-4287. To view the complete BASSANI line up visit http://www.bassanipipes.com/

ABATE APPLAUDS SC LAWMAKERS FOR MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS BILL–(Columbia) – ABATE of South Carolina applauds those SC legislators, in boththe Senate and House of Representatives, who worked tirelessly to get S 772and H 4307 passed this legislative session. S 772 was a bill that dealt withhandlebar height restrictions and H 4307 corrected the property tax issuefacing South Carolina motorcycle owners.

Prior to H 4307 passing in the SCstatehouse, motorcycles registered in South Carolina were taxed annually at a10.5% assessment rate while other private, passenger vehicles such as cars andtrucks, were taxed at a 6% assessment rate.

If Governor Mark Sanford signs H4307 into law, South Carolina motorcyclists will no longer pay higher propertytax on their motorcycles than their car and truck counterparts. All will beassessed at 6% annually. It is anticipated that Governor Mark Sanford willsign H 4307 into law. The Governor signed S 772 into law a few weeks ago.

Many members ofABATE are involved in a variety of charitable organizations and take greatpride in being active members of their communities. To learn more about ABATEof SC visit http://www.abatesc.com

–Rogue

BIG TWIN WEST SHOW IS FREE?–Did we mention that the show is FREE*? Yep, that?s right ? we’re not going to ask you to give us money to come to the show. Big Twin West is more than just a trade show it’s a celebration of excellence for the Big Twin industry.

We don’t care how you do it – just get to Vegas this December!

PEREWITZ MINI DISC LED–Check this out. Look close at the image and you’ll notice a couple of small discs hardwired into the wire loom just below the Perewitz Bolt On Bullet lights. These ingenious discs are in fact ultra bright LED lights! That’s right, Perewitz has developed a custom lighting “disc” that can be mounted just about anywhere, inside of a fender comes to mind, where it can be used to provide amazingly brilliant light through just about any shape opening you choose.

Each MINI DISC measures approximately _” in diameter and is about as thick as a nickel. Carrying a single LED element, the disc can be attached to virtually any surface using resin or similar compounds.

Perfect for custom taillights and markers the MINI DISC LED is an industry first and available exclusively from Perewitz Cycle Fab. For complete details call 508-697-3595 or visit http://www.perewitz.com

AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE 1902 WEBSITE CHANGES–I thought you would enjoy seeing the changes to our website…Lots of changes…New motorcycle designs added frequently…The newest paint scheme’s…New Apparel and Accessory items added…News updated frequently…American Motorcycle 1902 Radio…Event information…Branscombe personal appearance dates…and so much more.

Announcing “The Original” now up and on our website… Have you guy’s checked it out yet? The American Motorcycle 1902 and “Hooters Casino and Hotel” Custom Ol School Bobber entitled “The Original” has been unveiled, and is now part of our website. We were selected to build a custom Ol School Bobber for the Hooters Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas…it is here now and on the pages of our website.

http://www.amc1902.com/
http://www.amc1902.com/hooters.html

We are excited about this motorcycle, and will have it on the road with us all this summer promoting Hooters Casino and Hotel as well as our being selected as the builder of this wonderful motorcycle.

There is also a news article in the news section supplied by Keith Ball and Bikernet.com where the story is featured…check it out and give Keith all the support we can.

We have had some great custom projects with the bikes of the Ironhorsemen and now Hooters…more will be forthcoming. We would love to build one for you.

DISCOVERY BIKE FINISHED BY A GIRL–Here is the first shot of the finished bike built by GYPSY and her Team for the Biker Build Off. I will get you more next week and also a report on the run.

–from Rogue

BIKERNET BLONDE JOKE OF THE WEEK– Two blondes were pumping gas at a service station, and one says to the other, “I bet these awful gas prices are going to go even higher.”

To which the other replies: “Won’t affect me: I always put in just $10 worth.”

–from Joe Lankau

JAMES GASKETS S&S SUPER MOUNTING KIT–James Gaskets recently introduced an S&S Carburetor Mounting Kit that offers builders all the benefits of today’s sophisticated materials and advanced manufacturing techniques when mating these popular carburetors to early Harley-Davidson engines. Developed for fitting S&S Super E and Super G carburetors to Panhead, Shovelhead and Ironhead Sportsters, these model specific kits provide a perfect seal with materials developed for maximum strength, durability and longevity.

Kits include manifold to Cylinder O-rings for 1955 to 1977 applications, Manifold to Cylinder Head Band Style Seals for 1978 to 1984 models and Carburetor Spacer O-rings. Each of the O-rings and seals are manufactured from VITON rubber while a perfect carb to manifold seal is assured with one of James exclusive Steel Core gaskets.

The James SS CARB MOUNTING KIT fits all Panheads, Shovelheads and 1957-1985 Ironhead Sportsters. Retail price for the kit is just $12.97.

For complete details call James Gaskets direct at 775-246-2220 or visit them on the Web at www.jamesgaskets.com

BIG NEWS FOR SMOKE-OUT FANS–Huge news for The HORSE Backstreet Choppers Smoke Out West this week. Billy Lane is building a Knucklehead bobber for this historic first West event. Billy has been a huge part of putting the Horse Smoke Out, Sponsored by Bikernet.com on the map.

When we started the East Coast Horse Smoke Out event years ago- it was all altruistic. We wanted an event for choppers and builders. Billy Lane is obviously a huge star now but he really has not changed in his support for everything Chopper. He has a travel schedule that would kill a mere mortal –so I was just happy as hell to hear he could make it. When I heard that he his building a bike especially for the event, it rocked my world. Some builders talk about their support for the underground chopper world but Billy walks the walk.

The HORSE Backstreet Choppers Smoke Out is the world’s largest Chopper Rally and will be held out West for the first time October 6 and 7, 2006, on the Verde Valley Fairground in Cottonwood, AZ (20 minutes South of Sedona). For more information (or a vender packet) check the HORSE BC website (theHorsemag.com) or call (800) 531-9733. See ya there. Edge

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE DAY–“Do not be too moral.You may cheat yourself out of much life so.Aim above morality.Be not simply good; be good for something.”

— Henry David Thoreau

–from Marylin Bragg

COPS COMPARING NOTES ON CLUB RALLY–Wyoming law enforcement officials have been talking with their peers in New Hampshire as they prepare for the arrival of thousands of Hells Angels.The motorcycle gang’s World Run is scheduled to take place July 26 through the 30th in Cody, Wyoming.

Law enforcement agencies have been meeting as often as twice a week to prepare and discuss ways to reduce the the risk of violence.

They’ve also been talking with officials in Laconia and other places where previous Hells Angels events have been held.

The Hells Angels had their 2003 World Run in Laconia.Afterwards, New Hampshire officials described the event as relatively quiet, with just one bar fight reported. Police spent 273-thousand dollars making sure things stayed calm.

–Rogue

PRE-SUNDAY POST-RELIGIOUS MOMENT–Jeff and Mike were killed in an accident. Jeff arrives at the Pearly Gates, and is met by St. Peter.

“Where is my friend Mike?” Jeff asks.

St. Peter replies, “Well, Mike was not as fortunate as you. He went in the other direction instead of getting into Heaven.”

Jeff was bothered by this and asked, “Well, could I see Mike one more time just to be sure he is OK?”

So, Jeff and St. Peter walked over to the edge of Heaven and looked down. There was Mike, on a sandy beach, with a gorgeous sexy blonde in a bikini, and a keg of beer.

“I don’t mean to complain, but Mike seems to have it pretty nice down there in Hell,” says Jeff.

“It’s not as it appears to be,” says St. Peter. “You see, the keg has a hole in it and the blonde doesn’t.”

–Robin H.

PETITION FAILS IN BLACK HILLS– Meade County petitioners who sought enough signatures to force a countywide referendum on the Rock’n the Rally at Glencoe CampResort liquor license have indeed fallen short, Auditor Lisa Schieffer confirmed Wednesday.

Schieffer said that she counted 669 names on petitions submitted by Tuesday’s 5 p.m. filing deadline. She said they needed at least 745 signatures to qualify as a ballot measure.

The Bear Butte International Alliance and other liquor license opponents fell short of their own estimates. Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, the alliance’s Nancy Kile estimated that they had gathered 736 signatures.

They sought to refer the Meade County Commission’s decision on May 2 to issue a new liquor license to Rock’n the Rally owner Gary Lippold. The commission voted 5-0 to issue the license despite strong objections from American Indian groups and some eastern Meade County residents.

Opponents complain that the rally continues to encroach on Bear Butte, which they claim as sacred, and rural eastern Meade County.

Lippold, whose family has owned the Glencoe land south of Bear Butte for 100 years, has operated the Sturgis rally campground there since 1983. This year, he’s adding Rock’n the Rally, a concert venue that will bring national music acts during the annual August event.

Lippold said he needs a liquor license to draw the corporate sponsors and upscale crowds he needs to make the venue a success.

“This is one step in a long process, but it’s very satisfying because I think the citizens of Meade County have spoken,” Lippold said Wednesday after hearing the petition drive had fallen short.

“What the people need to realize is that this venture is going to go on with or without a (liquor) license, and we are going to have music concerts out here,” he added. “We just need to work together and minimize whatever problems there are and quit wasting a bunch of money on lawyers.”

That hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, June 9, at the Meade County Courthouse.

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RSD “Contrast Cut” JUDGE WHEELS–Who the hell is RSD and What the heck is a “Contrast Cut” wheel? Well, RSD is none other then Roland Sands Design, the designer behind PM’s wheels. He’s taken some of the work he’s done for PM and given it his own twist.

Roland tells us, they achieve this look by polishing and black anodizing the wheel prior to cutting the shape into it and then leaving the newly exposed aluminum in its raw state. The effect is a stunning contrast between natural metal and the smooth finish of the black ano, and an aptly named wheel.

For now, PM and RSD are only doing this unique finish on the Judge design (brand new for 2006), but already have matching black anodized pulleys, discs and sprockets.

Contact Performance Machine or your local PM dealer for more information.

information, call or write to:
Performance Machine, Inc.
6892 Marlin Circle,
La Palma, CA 90623
714-523-3000
http://www.performancemachine.com

MORE ON CALIFORNIA HELMET LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL–After years of hard work and numerous court appearances, word comes to me today that last Friday, Quigley got a favorable ruling in his helmet case. This case was in Superior Court for Santa Cruz County. The DA did not object, but only asked if there would be an injunction issued. Judge Barton stated that he would make his formal ruling in writing on June 23rd, as to the injunction. What this means is Santa Cruz County found the California helmet law unconstitutional. Quig told me people are out already riding without helmets and he does not know of any tickets issued.

This does not take out the law statewide, but certainly, anyone with a ticket elsewhere can use the Santa Cruz ruling in argument. Hopefully, the judge will issue the injunction on the 23rd, and Quig feels confident that will happen. In court with Quig were four other BOLT members, who have stood by him large and strong, when no others would. No compromise in his heart, Quig actually spoke in opposition of ABATE’s repeal bill, since it conceded too many things and did not include everyone, but only 21 and over and other restrictions.

Great work. If this finalizes on the 23rd, many in the rights community owe Quig a great deal gratitude, and some need to explain some of their actions. This would be a wonderful victory for Quig, whose time is limited on this planet. Just wanted you guys to be the first to know.

Let’s hold our breath and hope the judge doesn’t change his ruling by the 23rd. I’ll be in New York, but I’m sure there will be a media blitz if this happens.

–Kirk Willard

NEXT BCCOM MEETING IS IN KELOWNA ON MONDAY, JUNE 12TH–
When: 7pm
Where: Odd Fellows Hall at 2597 Richter Street in KelownaCome find out what BCCOM is currently working on and discuss any issues youfeel are pertinent to motorcycling in B.C.All motorcyclists are welcome! Free to attend.
For more info call 1-877-580-0111

Please spread the word!

AVON TYRE QUESTION OF THE WEEK–Rain grooves and bridge grates.Have you ever experienced that heart-in-throat moment when faced with crossing a steel grated bridge. To top it all off it’s raining and dark. For most motorcyclists this is the moment of truth when you find out just how brave you really are. Experiencing your bike doing theWatussi as it weaves and wobbles across is enough to check into a box of Depends. Fortunately, there is a cure.

When buying tires avoid a tire with a center groove(s). This type of tire will lock onto bridge grates or rain grooves like white on rice giving you a miserable ride. Find a tire with an interrupted center groove or zigzag groove (see photos). Avon’s Venom is the perfect tire for riding over these surfaces with not a care in the world. The front tire features an interrupted center groove and the rear has no center groove, allowing carefree handling in these types of situations. Get out of the groove and into a set of Avons.

BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Inner Cam BearingRemover ToolNo. 993 – Use on all 2006 to present Dyna Models.

Use this tool to easily remove the inner cam bearing. Works the same as JIMS EVO Cam Tool No.95760-TB. Insert puller collet into the cam bearing I.D. Insert dowel pin, place remover body over collet, lube threads and with hand tools the bearing is pulled from case. This precision tool will also keep all pin bearings from falling into the engine case. Install JIMS new cam bearings with JIMS Tool No.991 and bearing installer No.991-1.

RIVERA AND PRIMO MERGE–As of July 1st our two great companies, Primo Belt Drives, Inc. & RiveraEngineering, Inc. are merging to form a newer and more stream lined singlecompany to be known as Rivera Primo, Inc.

Our new ‘Diamond’ logo symbolizes our commitment to quality and unsurpassedcustomer service in the motorcycle aftermarket.

Our move in December of 2005 to our new 40,000 square foot facility withself contained manufacturing, R & D and warehousing, combined with themerging of our 2 companies, consummates our goal of becoming number 1 inthis great market.

BIKERNET BREAKS GROUND WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM RELEASE–You may have heard that Harley-Davidson held a ground-breaking ceremony on June 1, 2006, to kick off the beginning of the construction phase of the much anticipated museum. Well, you probably didn’t make it up to Milwaukee, so go towww.bikernet.com and click on the museum article on the right column. You can read about the museum and see some nice pictures too.

–Pan

ACCURATE ENGINEERING SPECIAL SALE!!!Accurate Engineering is now offering select customers 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!Get your engine, along with all the other extras that make us famous, Today!

Call Terri or Chris today @ 334-702-1993 to place your order,and be sure to mention this email to receive your discount!

CARLOS ORTA COMES TO BIKERNET–My name is Carlos Orta a Custom Bike Builder/Artist from Miami Florida. I am writing to introduce my work to you in the hopes that you may find it interesting enough to publish. I am quite sure that you have seen your share of custom motorcycles but I can definitely assure you that you have never seen anything like the Black Rose.

Please be advised for your information that every bit of the custom fabrication was done by me as I must have full control of the creation in order for it to come out to my satisfaction. Also, please be aware that all the custom leather pieces on the Rose except for the seat ARE NOT LEATHER, they are in fact aluminum sculpted pieces made to look like leather. I have tried to put as much detail as possible on the leather/aluminum parts such as the corset, tag mount, pipe heat shields and head covers by crafting in the texture and even the stitching for a realistic look.

The Rose has many unique parts from the stainless steel oil tank with its protruding spout to the stainless steel one of its kind brake and clutch levers which extend to 16″ which are complimented by the stainless steel and brass Victorian style oil cup brake master cylinder design.

Another very unique part of the bike is it’s saddle inspired by the Mongolian riding saddles and adorned with a pierced phallus riding horn and pierced tongue rear section.

I would really appreciate you taking the time to visit my web page http://www.ortamotorcycles.com/ and entering the Art Gallery through the Main Menu to view her. Please scroll over the thumbnails then click on a picture. When you click a thumbnail the description of the part will appear in the frame the model is holding along with a link to enlarge the photo to get a more detailed look.

–Carlos Orta
www.ortamotorcycles.com/

J.J. SOLARI’S BOOK SOMEWHERE–No you can’t buy a copy. I was just seeing if you cared. But then yousaid “who cares?” and I have to admit I am nowconfused. So I’m going to jam a potato in the motherfucker outside’s leaf blower. I’m going to makesomeone care about something!

“J.J. Solari”

FEAR ITSELF TO JOIN ALICE IN CHAINS, NUGENT, KID ROCK, OTHERS AT BUFFALO CHIP FOR 2006 STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY– Fear Itself’s new album due out a month before half a million bikers and fans descend upon Sturgis to hear hard rock’s top stars

May 26, 2006 Pittsburgh, PA Fear Itself will join hard rock’s great bands, including Alice in Chains, Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, Alice Cooper, Buckcherry, George Thorogood, Billy Idol, and others at the Buffalo Chip campground at the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Over 500,000 people have attended the Rally in 2005, making it one of the largest outdoor music events in the world. The event is estimated to draw 600,000 fans this year. Fear Itself is tentatively scheduled to play seven shows throughout the week starting on Friday, August 4th.

Fear Itself, a Pittsburgh-based heavy rock band, found prominence in 2004 with its first EP, White Spider, and with a 2005 tour of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas to promote said CD. Gero von Dehn, the founder, guitarist, and lead singer of Fear Itself, saw his popularity skyrocket with the band’s Seattle premier at the Layne Staley Tribute concert at the Showbox in Seattle. One thousand fans saw Fear Itself slash into the northwest music scene. Fear Itself completed its 2005 season at the famed CBGBs in New York City for MEANYfest. von Dehn is flanked by guitarist Giac Cardello, bassist Tom Caste, and drummer Lyle Clevenger.

Mike Ference of Pittsburgh’s Front Weekly observed that “(Fear Itself’s) roots include 80s hard rock and heavy metal with and a dash of 90s hard rock and grunge thrown in for good measure.” The Volcano of Seattle declares that “?the night will be owned by Fear Itself, who dispense metal flavored rock reminiscent of Alice In Chains.”

For more information, contact Tom Caste at tomcaste@yahoo.com or (412) 287-3158

LACONIA ARTBIKER SHOW COMING–ArtBiker is having another big show… We will be putting up an exhibition at the Belknap Mill in Laconia, NH. This show will run during Laconia Motorcycle Week and there will be a reception for the artists on Sunday, June 11th. Please stop by to see the show and, if you are there on Sunday, please come by to meet the artists in person.

Belknap Mill Society
25 Beacon Street East
Laconia, NH03246
603.524.8813

Show Runs from June 10th – 18th and is FREE!
Artist Reception Sunday, June 11th from 11-1
Snacks provided and FREE BEER until the keg runs dry!

There will be a parade at 1:00 w/ the Budweiser’s Clydesdales and vintage bikes…Races from 1:30-4:30.The Gallery will be open until 6pm.

BIKERNET POLITICAL REMINDER–Just thought I’d remind everyone of this little fact:Dick Cheney is the second US executive officer to shoot someone in the face and chest.Bill Clinton was the first.

–from Rogue

GUILTY BOBBER COMES TO BIKERNET– One of our bobbers we’ve built plus another one in the making….hope you enjoy…the bike that is!!

— Carl Hanlon

HARLEY-DAVIDSON NIGHT AT ANGELS STADIUM– Anyoneinterested in riding as a group should meet at CaliforniaHarley-Davidson/Buell at 3:30pm on Saturday gassed up and ready toride. We will leave CHDB at 4:00pm for the stadium. The motorcycleparade begins at 6:00pm so come out early!

Sunday, June 11th, Rip’s BAD Ride. California Harley-Davidson/Buellis an official starting point for the ride. Registration is from8am-10am. After registration we will lead a group ride to Oak CanyonPark. If you chose to ride on your own, the park opens at 11am. Stop by for some coffee and donuts before the ride.

July 29th and 30th, the CHDB Summer Open House – Buell Demo Event! California Harley-Davidson/Buell Summer Party! Two big days! Livemusic! Free barbecue! PLUS!!! HARLEY-DAVIDSON BUELL DEMO EVENT. Demo a Buell right here at California Harley-Davidson/Buell July 29thand 30th.

MAY 31, 2006 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BIKE FEST TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Starting Location: Frank G. Bonelli Regional ParkSouthern California Bike Fest October 15, 2006 Advanced Online TicketSales NOW OPEN: Location: Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park 120 ViaVerde Park Road San Diamas, CA 91773 October 15, 2006

$30 ADULTS – ON LINE TICKET ADVANCE SALE
$5 CHILDREN UNDER 12 – AT THE GATE ONLY
$35 ADULTS — AT THE GATE!
$30 ADVANCE — SAVE $5 AND GET A FREE $5
OPPORTUNITY TICKET TO WIN A2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON(R) XL883 SPORTSTER(R)

–CALIFORNIA H-D
www.californiaharleydavidson.com

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Hey,

Let me know if you did the same to this year, 2006. I told myself that I was going to cut the number of projects outlined for 2006 and kick back. Yeah right, we have two bikes flying together for Bonneville and Sturgis. Another bike is taking shape at Lucky Devils Metal Works in Houston. Jay needed some cash so we bought a basket ’98 Evo and last week Black Market John crashed our 2004 1200 Sporty. We’re building Layla’s kitchen. I’m trying to finish another book this year, write for three MC magazines and update Bikernet every fuckin’ day.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed with projects? Now what? If I can finish the news fast enough, I’m making a trip to the Powder Coater and the Bonneville Bikes hit another stage. Let’s do it:

TRUE TRACK QUESTION OF THE DAY–I recently bought a True-Track for my 2001 Road King. They also sent me information saying that unless I change my swing arm bushings they will go bad within 10,000 miles. I figured that maybe you could help me out as you wrote the article on True-Track. I would also appreciate your opinion on the bushing change, as it is not addressed in your article at http://www.bikernet.com/garage/truetrack.asp.

H-D changed the swing arm bushings to bearings in 2002, so my 2001 is the last year for the bushings. You can’t update the 2001 and earlier swing arms to the new bearing setup because the early swing arm bushing holes are too large for the later bearings, which are failing.

Yesterday I was told there is an update to those now. A brother of mine’s 2005 model failed at 8,000 miles on his Dyna Wide Glide. The bike goes into the wobbles at 70 down a straight smooth road. In the corners it is very scary. Add a bump to the corner and it will leave a load in your pants.

–Larry
Harleysngrapes@aol.com

The CLEVE BLOCK– swing arm bushings on 1980 thru 2001 are the source of many law suits. The Cleve Blocks are subject to failure because they are a composition of 6 parts, including a liquid silicon. Force from the rear wheel loads the Cleve Blocks and causes the internal components to move against each other and fail. It is a weak link!

H-D replaced this part and went to a SOLID SPHERICAL BEARING in 2002 to correct this weak link.You cannot have a flexible swing arm bushing, Plastic Rubber or multipule components.NEW WEB SITE WILL BE UP SOON.

–Devin
TRUE-TRACK
818 623 0697

BUELL DEALER TEAMS COMPETE IN AMA RACE AT ROAD AMERICA– Buell dealer teams competed in the AMA Formula Xtreme race at the AMA Superbike Championship event at the Road America course. Steve Crevier, riding a Buell XBRR for Deeley Harley-Davidson/Buell Canada, ran as high as seventh position before ultimately crashing out of the race. Classic H-D/Buell-Millville H-D/Buell-Fastbuells.com rider David Estok finished in 14th place on another Buell XBRR. The race was won by Yamaha USA factory rider Eric Bostrom on a Yamaha YZF-6R.

Estok was riding as a last-minute replacement for Mike Hale, who was injured in a crash during testing last week at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia. Hale intended to ride at Road America, but a practice session on Thursday determined he was not ready for the race weekend. Estok, who won the ASRA Thunderbike Championship for the team in 2005, was asked to fill in for Hale. A rain storm eliminated Formula Xtreme practice on Friday, and Estok, who had to qualify with limited time to work on bike set-up, started in 20th position for the 10-lap race.

“We just missed on our set-up,” said Estok “We didn’t have much track time to get things sorted out.”

Crevier also had a disappointing qualifying session, and lined up for the race start in 16th position. Post qualifying adjustments made to his bike improved its performance, however, and Crevier moved up to eighth place after the first lap and was in seventh place on lap three when he was assessed a stop-and-go penalty by AMA race officials for jumping the race start. Crevier had indeed left his starting-line spot early, but pulled the bike back into position and was not moving forward when the race began. After stopping in the pits, Crevier dropped to 17th position, but moved back up to 12th on the next lap before crashing out unhurt in Turn 1 on lap seven to end his day.

“We are proud of the effort these Buell dealer teams and their riders put in today,” said Buell Chairman and Chief Technical Officer Erik Buell. “David Estok filled in admirably for Mike Hale, despite very little seat time. And I think Steve Crevier was headed for a great finish before the stop-and-go penalty, then he crashed while pushing hard trying to make up the lost time. The XBRR was reliable this weekend, so we’ve made progress in that regard. These teams are on the go.”

Both Buell dealer teams 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 reworked at the factory for closed-course competition. It offers private racers a professional-level, race-ready, production-based platform.

CALIFA HELMET LAW FOUND UNCONSTITUTIONAL–I just got word that my BOLT guys up in Santa Cruz won the court case there. It was in Superior Court, and Judge Barton made the preliminary ruling that the helmet law in California is unconstitutional. This is Superior Court. The DA asked if he was going to issue an injunction, but the judge said he would hand down his final verdict in writing on June 23rd. My guys tell me the judge is in solid and it’s a done deal, but of course I don’t count anything until I see it in writing. Just wanted to give you a heads up on this.

When the final ruling comes down, I’ll be in New York, but the BOLT members will have a media blitz and it should make it state-wide. I’m told they’re already riding without helmets in Aptos, Watsonville, and area, and no tickets are known to have been issued. If the judge issues an injunction, it sets the stage for bikers throughout California to ride without helmets, and if ticketed, go to court with the Santa Cruz case in hand. Let’s hope for the best.

–Pan

EXTRA PLATE CLUTCH KIT for V-ROD from ENERGY ONE CLUTCHES– The exceptional performance of the V-Rod can be greatly enhanced by installing an ENERGY ONE “Extra Plate” Clutch kit. This ENERGY ONE performance clutch kit for 2002 and later V-Rod consists of 10 Kevlar friction plates on 6061 T6 cores, 9 tempered steel drive plates, and 5 ZERO COLLAPSE coil type clutch springs. Stack height is precision-set at the factory for maximum power transfer at all RPM. An 11% increase in clutch surface area makes the ENERGY ONE Extra Plate Clutch Kit for V-Rod the best in its class at any price. ENERGY ONE clutches give more performance at far less cost, that’s why they are used exclusively by so many drag racers, and other competitors. ENERGY ONE CLUTCHES SMOKE THE COMPETITION HANDS DOWN. When you say “PERFORMANCE,” you’re talking about ENERGY ONE. DEALER INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME! See your local ENERGY ONE dealer or contact them direct at:

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WEST COAST CHOPPERS HIRING–“Experenced Sheetmetal person wanted…..Must know English wheel, shrinking, stretching, Planisher.. PowerHammer..Pattern Making…..Heli-arc……must be able to fabricate bodyparts from scratch!…Steel & Aluminum…No bondo!……….Full Benifits….Pay $30 Per hour and Up depending on experience!…..contact Simo at simo@westcoastchoppers.com
562 983 6666

WILD INDIAN WILL GLISTEN IN STURGIS AND ON BIKERNET–This wild Indian build by Isto from Finland will join the crowds of Sturgis in august

–Sheriff
SHERIFF MEDIA GROUP
SE-36030 LAMMHULT
SWEDEN
46-70 5678 666

Actually we have a feature on this out-there custom from Tbear and coverage of the recent Swedish show. Keep reading the news and watch for reports next week.–Bandit

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THE 250 PAGNINI CHOPPER REVIEW–I saw the article on the Pag 250 choppers, cool bikes, folks at my bike forum were interested, but I then discovered that the original company www.pagsta.com went bankrupt, and that the Aussie Pagsta Importer pissed off a few people here.I’ve emailed Johnny to get his side of the story and to see if the company is now starting out from scratch again.

Here’s a link to some of the dissatisfied people at an Aussie bike sales company. http://www.scootoz.com.au/Choppers.htm

I don’t think Alan Lazarus is going to have a bright future selling Pag’s bikes in Oz.

Cheers: Jaq.

LATEST PAGNINI FLASH FROM AUSTRALIA–I posted the link (on my local Aussie wide Internet bike forum) to Pag’s site with the Spyder pics about eight hours ago.

I’ve already had over a dozen emails from people asking where they can go to test ride one, buy one etc.

I think he’s on a winner with his 250 chopper idea, here in Sydney learner riders have a CC limit of 650cc (depending on brake horsepower) for the first six months to a year.In Melbourne (state of Victoria) they are limited to 250 only, same with Canberra I think.More than half of the emails have been from girls who love the design and the low seat height.Two guys who ride big bikes want them for around town and commuting to work, another couple of guys have bought Vespa style scooters but say they would swap for a Spyder in a second.

I have an idea…I gather you may be doing an article on the Spyders in a few days?

You should get Pag to lend one to Layla for a week or so.She’s a petite lady, she’s not really strong, I know she struggled with the Sportster when first riding it.She would be the perfect person to do a proper test on a Spyder, she’s the very person the bikes are aimed at.She can ride it, evaluate it, write a review on it for Bikernet.We can pass those reviews onto people around the world.

I really hope he and his son can make a go of this. I’m sure I could find someone in Sydney who would be willing to import the Spyders, someone I trust myself, I would not recommend anyone I did not think was 100%.

Cheers: Jaq.

BIKERNET RADIO INTERVIEWS THE SAXON TEAM IN LAUGHLIN–The Thunder Bobman stopped in to see what’s up with the Saxon contingency of custom motorcycles at the Laughlin, NV run. What he saw was some very cool sleds including Saxon’s signature model, the Black Crown. Get the low down on the Saxon performance machines at Bikernet Radio. Doin it to your ear, right hear.

HARDBIKES 330 NEO-BOBBER IS BUILT TO GO FAST, TURN WELL AND LOOK GOOD–Take one part Chopper and two parts Pro-Street add a dash of 330 mm meat with a pinch of a high-output v-twin and you get what Hardbikes calls a 330 NEO Bobber.

“The inspiration of the design is a Hot Rod Chopper that blends the handling of a Pro-Street sled and the edginess of a Chopper,” said Bob Kay, Hardbikes VP Sales and Marketing. “The engineers at Hardbikes took my design and worked on the rake, trail and the placement of the swingarm pivot, which created an outstanding handling motorcycle. I’m so pleased with the design that I feel that the 330 NEO Bobber is the best handling 330 tire motorcycle in the marketplace today.”

The 330 NEO Bobber runs a 330 millimeters of meat and sits on a 12 inch deep chrome rim connected to a flowing dual rail swing arm, front mounted remote oil tank and curved double downtubes. In addition, the NEO Bobber runs a drop-seat color matched frame; 40 degree rake with 5 degree trees; 5 inch backbone stretch with curved double downtubes; super stretched chopper tank; Hardbikes designed second look tread pattern front fender with scultped rear fender; Torian right-side exhaust pipe by D&D Performance Exhaust and an 111cu in S&S Engine with IST Ignition.

Hardbikes converts owners into custom motorcycle designers by allowing them to design their own 330 NEO Bobber. They log onto the Hardbikes website, www.hardbikes.com, and build their custom-fit motorcycle from a deep-list of quality parts 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 330 NEO Bobber has become not only a crowd pleaser but a best seller at Hardbikes,” explained Kay. “It’s been very satisfying that our customers ‘get-the-design-concept’ and comment on how neutral the handling is and how easy it is to ride once they get into the grove.”

Each Hardbikes motorcycle is built with the synergy of Hardbikes engineering, owner input and world-class suppliers. Hardbikes’ suppliers include Weld Wheels, Hawg Halters with differential bore for better stopping, Tech Starters, Torian right-side exhaust pipe by D&D Performance Exhaust, Primo Brute Belt Drives, Drag Specialties and Riveria High Performance Clutch.

BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT–Shot this at The Rooster not long ago around dusk. It reminded me of when I was a kid growing up close to the French Quarter of New Orleans (R.I.P.). I would have to pass The ReeTee, a biker bar, on the way home every day and it always had bikes parked out front. I would stand there and look for a while dreaming of the day I would own and ride a chopper, hang out in bars and drink whiskey, just like my old man.

Ride Hard Brothers,
56 days till we leave for Sturgis!

–Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:soffordphotos@comcast.net

TWIN CLUN SHOW IN SWEDEN–Here are the stage photos of the winners in the Twin clun show in Sweden.Hopefully you can get em into Thursdays news with the stuff I sent you on Tuesday. My full report will pop into your mail box anyday now.

–TBear

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

NCOM NEWS BYTES
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists

NCOM CONVENTION IN DERBY CITY Kentucky hospitality greeted a near-record number of motorcyclists? rights activists to Louisville for the 21st annual NCOM Convention, held Mother?s Day weekend, May 11-13, 2006 at the spacious Executive Inn.

Nearly 1,300 bikers attended the National Coalition of Motorcyclists? Convention, coming from virtually every state and representing most Motorcyclists? Rights Organizations and Confederations of Clubs across the country.

Hosted by the Kentucky Motorcycle Association/KBA and the Kentucky Confederation of Clubs, this annual gathering draws prominent leaders in the bikers? rights movement to different locations every year to discuss topics of concern to all riders. Meetings, seminars and group discussions focused on safety issues, legal rights, legislative efforts and litigation techniques to benefit our right to ride.

Highlights of the 3-day conference included an insightful presentation by researcher and author Wendy Moon, ?Fatal Design ? SUV vs. Motorcycle? which offers an intriguing explanation as to why motorcycle injuries and fatalities are increasing yet motorcycle accidents are decreasing.

This year?s agenda was packed with informative and thought provoking meetings such as the NCOM Board of Directors Meeting, NCOM Legislative Task Force Meeting, A.I.M. Attorney Conference, A.I.M. Chiefs of Staff Meeting, Christian Unity Conference, Clean and Sober Roundtable, Women In Motorcycling, SMRO President?s Meeting, American Biker Party Conference, and the popular and always inspiring Confederations of Clubs General Patch Holder Meeting.

Seminars and workshops included ?Freedom of the Road & Use of the Courts?, ?Discrimination ? A Practical Approach?, ?Fundamentals of Forming a Motorcycle Caucus?, ?Getting Our People Elected on a Shoestring Budget? ?Back to Basics ? Lobbying 101? and ?Patriot Law and Pending Gang Legislation?.

The NCOM Legislative Task Force welcomed new members; Idaho State Senator Skip Brandt, Texas State Rep. Norma ?Da Lady? Chavez, and Arizona lobbyist Bobbi Hartmann.

South Dakota State Rep. Jim Putnam was entertaining with his home-spun humor as the dinner speaker during the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday evening.

Silver Spoke Award recipients were: MEDIA: Peter Kay, Wheels of Grace; ENTERTAINMENT: Paul Revere and the Raiders; COMMERCE: Joe Teresi of Paisano Publications; GOVERNMENT: U.S. Senator James Inhofe of Oklahoma; LEGAL: Joey Lester, California A.I.M. Attorney and Partner in the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester; and SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Cyndi Calhoun (Posthumously) of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association; Motorcycle Rights Group Advocate Pam Martin; and George Heissenbuttle, Founder of the Kentucky Motorcycle Association/KBA.

The Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to ?Tiger? Mike Revere, President of ABATE of Oklahoma and member of the NCOM Board of Directors.

NCOM would like to thank the KMA/KBA and the Kentucky Confederation of Clubs for hosting this year?s Convention, and special thanks for the following groups for hosting Hospitality Suites during non-meeting times: Soldiers For Jesus M/C, Sober Riders MC and the Kentucky COC.

The 2006 Convention was dedicated to the memory of Cyndi Calhoun of the TMRA-II and Fat George Hutchison of the Spartan Riders MC and Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs.

Next year?s NCOM Convention will be held May 10-13, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Call NCOM for further details at (800) 525-5355 or visit www.On-A-Bike.com.

DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION The highway death rate increased in 2005 for the first time in about 20 years, and a new federal report suggests that driving distracted may be responsible for nearly 8 in 10 crashes.

Preliminary figures from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that despite increased usage of safety belts and attention to drunken driving, 43,200 people died in car crashes last year, up from 42,636 in 2004.

In a separate report issued the same day, NHTSA and Virginia Tech’s Transportation Institute released research findings that driving distracted is a more serious problem than previously known, and indicated nearly 80% of crashes and near-crashes involve driver inattention up to three seconds before the incident. The most common causes of distraction were cellphone use and drowsiness.

The research, which NHTSA called “breakthrough,” tracked the drivers of 100 vehicles equipped with video and sensor devices for more than one year, providing more than 43,300 hours of data. In nearly 2 million miles of driving, 241 drivers of the cars were involved in 82 crashes and 761 near-crashes.

Connecticut, New York and New Jersey ban drivers from using handheld cell phones. Washington, D.C., bans use of handheld cell phones or any other electronic device. New Hampshire bans all driver distractions.

A government report last year found that about 10 percent of drivers are using cell phones.

Automakers are refining technologies that sense when a vehicle is about to crash and apply brakes and steer the car out of trouble.

WISCONSIN ENACTS ROADWAY USERS RESPONSIBILITY ACT The Roadway Users Responsibility Act contains numerous pro-motorcycle provisions and represents a huge victory for Wisconsin bikers.

Senator Dave Zien, longtime motorcycle rights activist and member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Legislative Task Force, was one of the chief authors and sponsors of the legislation.

Among its provisions, AB 964 / S 528 increases penalties for motorists who cause injury or the death of other roadway users. If the victim of the crash is a motorcyclist, bicyclist or pedestrian, the violator must attend an Awareness Class to learn how to Share the Road.

Also under the measure, all Driver Education classes will be required to include Share the Road with Motorcycles portion. In another section, a paperwork reduction portion will allow a Motorcycle Rider Education graduate to bypass the Learners Permit requirement prior to obtaining their motorcycle endorsement.

Lastly, the bill will allow a motorcycle, moped or bicycle to proceed through a red vehicle actuated traffic signal that does not recognize their vehicle when the path is clear and after waiting 45 seconds.

TATTOOING IS OK Oklahoma?s SB 806, a proposal to Regulate and Legalize Artistic Tattooing, has been signed into law by Governor Brad Henry and will become law on November 1st.

?Many thanks to all lovers of Freedom and Artistic Expression out there that weighed in with their legislators on this important First Amendment and Public Health issue,? said Tiger Mike Revere, President of ABATE of Oklahoma and a member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Board of Directors.

?With the Governor’s signature, a long and embarrassing chapter in our state’s history should draw to a close,? said Tiger Mike, referring to the fact that Oklahoma is the last state in the nation to legalize tattooing. South Carolina was the49th state to do so in 2004.

Because illegal tattooing was occurring, Governor Henry said it is important for the state to step in to make sure that people getting a tattoo don?t also contract a disease such as HIV or hepatitis B or C.

The measure requires all tattoo operators to be licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, which will establish rules and standards for tattooing.

DR. PHIL, MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVOCATE Motorcycling fans have found a new friend in the mass media: Dr. Phil McGraw of the popular Dr. Phil television show. And thanks to Helmet House and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, millions of viewers on Tuesday, April 18 tuned in as the good doctor helped a young Marine from Bay St. Louis, Miss., discover the right way to ride a motorcycle.

The producers of the Ask Dr. Phil and Robin segment needed our help with some riding apparel, said Richard Kimes, national marketing manager for Helmet House. They were filming a segment about a Marine, George Goetz, who had just returned home after a tour of duty in Iraq. Anxious to experience the thrill of motorcycling, he decided to spend some of his savings on a sport bike. Goetz began riding without any training or a motorcycle license. And, although he had a helmet, he lacked any other protective riding apparel. His mother was so concerned that she hid his keys. That?s when Dr. Phil got involved, said Kimes.

With Dr. Phil as the referee, the story unfolded in front of a national audience.

Dr. Phil is an avid motorcyclist who frequently rode a dirt bike in the past, said Kimes, who attended the taping of the show. Dr. Phil brokered a deal between Goetz and his mother: if the young man would take training, get licensed and wear the proper gear, his mom would return his motorcycle keys.

Dr. Phil then introduced Rob Gladden from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, who presented Goetz with a new set of safety gear and explained that the MSF had arranged a special Basic RiderCourse for Goetz and 11 of his buddies.

A young hero and his mother got a helping hand from Dr. Phil. It’s just another example of how motorcyclists really do help one another.

NEWS OF THE WEIRD: DEAF WOMAN SUES RIDER ED FOR NOT PROVIDING SIGNER A deaf Tampa-area woman who wanted to take an adult education class on motorcycle riding is suing the Hillsborough County school district for not providing a sign language interpreter.

“They are discriminating against me, which I felt is not right,” Merrie Carol Paul said in an interview conducted through a telephone relay system. “One of my dreams is that I wanted to ride my own motorcycle. … I love to ride motorcycles because I can do it. It doesn’t matter if I am deaf or not. I love to feel the spirit. It is me.”

Paul, 46, claims in a federal lawsuit that the district violated the Americans With Disabilities Act when officials refused to provide the interpreter when she signed up to take the class last year.

Paul said she was told the $175 class fee would not cover the cost of an interpreter. In the lawsuit, she says she was told she was welcome to bring her own interpreter, which the suit states would have cost her $2,340.

When asked if the district provides sign language interpreters for people in adult education classes, school district spokesman Stephen Hegarty said, “Regardless of what kind of class it is, the law requires that we make reasonable accommodations, and frequently litigation arises over how to define reasonable.” Hegarty added he did not know whether a sign language interpreter ever has been requested for an adult school class.

Deaf from birth, Paul said she rode motorcycles with her parents as a teenager in Michigan. She said she passed a written test but needs to take the course to obtain her license.

“I have my motorcycle in my garage, and it is waiting for me,” she said.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: ?We, too, born to freedom, and believing in freedom, are willing to fight to maintain freedom. We, and all others who believe as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States (1882-1945)

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MRF LEADERS’ REPORT–Federal Motorcycle Safety Grant Program Announced.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it is ready to begin rolling out the Federal Motorcycle Safety Grant Program championed by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and included as part of the most recent Highway Bill (PL 109-59).

This first step allows the public to comment on NHTSA’s ideas on how the program should operate and what it should accomplish. Once this mandatory comment period is closed on June 23rd, 2006 there is no way to influence how the program is administered.

“This program has the potential to save lives across the country, the sooner the federal government brings the grant program online, the sooner we can start to see the benefits” said Jeff Hennie, vice president of government relations, Motorcycle Riders Foundation.

In order to submit comments or just read NHTSA’s proposal simply direct your computer to http://dms.dot.gov Choose the “simple search” feature and enter 23700 into the docket number field. From there you can read or submit comments.

The MRF will continue to keep you informed on all up to the minute information on this grant program and all other news from Washington DC that affects Motorcyclists and their lifestyle.

RIGHT TO REPAIR PASSES HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE–The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protections passed HR 2048, the motor vehicle “Right to Repair Act of 2005”.

HR 2048 was amended during the markup process to address concerns that this bill would indirectly encourage the sending jobs and US dollars to China and other foreign countries.

The Committee overwhelmingly agreed to the amendments. The final version of the bill will still provide all of the consumer rights protections intended in the original legislation.

While the vote was nearly party line, there were several of the Democrat co-sponsors who voted against the legislation for unknown reasons. The final tally was 14 Yeas versus 13 Nay votes.

“Now that we have cleared the subcommittee hurdle we must focus on the full Energy and Committee,” said Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government relations for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). “This is a great victory, but we are not nearly finished yet.”

The Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Act of 2005 was introduced in May of last year by Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) and Edolphus Towns (D-NY). One year later the bill has more than 100 bipartisan supporters. The legislative intent of this measure is to offer protections for the American motor vehicle owner by making it illegal for the manufacturer of the motor vehicle to withhold information necessary to diagnose, service, or repair the motor vehicle.

The MRF has formally committed to support HR 2048 believing safeguarding individual ownership rights is an absolute must. Access to accurate information when related to the repair or upkeep of a vehicle is essential to the safety and well being of the entire American motoring public. The goal of HR 2048 is to guarantee individual owners and repair shops have access to aftermarket parts and the same tools and training offered to individuals within the dealership network.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation will continue to update you with the most current information available about this issue.

WOMEN ARE RIDING AGAINST CANCER!–We have some great cookbooks at the office that were put together byKootenay & Okanagan Women Motorcycle Enthusiasts and their friends. Theseare women who have lost friends and family to cancer and all profits of thecookbooks will go to the Canadian Cancer Society. They are $10.00 each. Ifyou would like to order one please contact the office at 1-877-580-0111 or(604) 580-0111. Thank you.

2nd ANNUAL GASTOWN MOTORCYCLE SHOW N’ SHINE – AUGUST 20, 2006YOUR SUMMER MOTORCYCLE SHOW!!!–It’s time to mark your calendars for the biggest motorcycle event thestreets of Vancouver have ever seen! On Sunday, August 20, 2006, the B.C.Coalition of Motorcyclists, in conjunction with the Gastown BusinessImprovement Society, will be closing down Water Street once again to put onthe 2nd Annual Gastown Motorcycle Show n’ Shine in the heart of Vancouver!

This exciting event is free to the public to attend. There will be a fashionshow, a live band and there are tons of unique shops, restaurants and pubsin Gastown for spectators to enjoy. And, of course, there will be hundredsof bikes in every make and model lined up along the cobble stone streets andeveryone’s favorite manufacturers displaying the best of their best. Thiswill be an exciting celebration of motorcycling that you do not want tomiss!

With an estimated 20,000 people showing up in the pouring rain at the 1stAnnual Gastown Show n’ Shine in 2005 we are convinced that a date in Augustwill bring out a crowd that we cannot even imagine.

EARLY REGISTRATION IS ADVISED, AS THERE IS LIMITED SPACE
Entry forms available here:http://www.bccom-bc.com/gastown_2006/2006_registration_form.pdfProceeds support Canuck Place Children’s Hospice

ALL BIKES ARE WELCOME!!!
For information please contact the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists at (604)580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111 or visit our website at www.bccom-bc.com

JUNE 25 – CKNW NEWSCRUISE MOTORCYCLE RIDE SPONSORED BY BCCOM–Join Philip Till and Jon McComb on Sunday June 25 (10am – 4pm) on the 1stAnnual Newscruise from PNE to Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Park – Sponsoredby the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists and Thrifty Foods.

For registration details go to:http://www.cknw.com/contests/promotions.cfm?REM=26962Net proceeds will benefit the CKNW Orphans’ Fund.Hope to see you there!

MOTORCYCLE RIDERS ASSOCIAT OF AUSTRALIA REPORTS–I got word of a “Road Safety” summit in Queensland recently. As a result they want to take this stuff nationally and I believe the Old Premier has written to the Prime Minister about it.

I’ve been through the Hansard report of the summit (attached) and in the motorcycle part there are some serious issues in there that will need to be addressed.Especially since there was that suggestion that they want to take themnationally.–Jaqhama

One bit that needs correcting was in the Transport Minister’sspeech…”Motorbike riders are considered at fault in 84 per cent of motorbikerelated fatal crashes”

The Premier came out with:”Let us talk about motorbikes. They contribute to a significant number of accidents. We need to assess the testing of radio frequency identification for motorcycles to enable better detection of speeding motorcycle riders.”

From Narelle Haworth’s presentation it’s around “reducing exposure” and some of it seems to draw from the discredited proposal that MUARC did for Tasmania.

“Our first recommendation is increasing the minimum age for riding.Given that fatality and injury risks for motorcycling are much higher than that for driving cars, why do we let young people ride around unsupervised on a motorcycle six months earlier than they can drive around unaccompanied in a car? It does not make sense. Increasing that minimum age will actually have a direct effect by reducing the number of riders in the highest risk age category. It will also result in more of the new riders actually having some basic car driving experience and,therefore, some traffic skills that they have acquired in a safer manner. ”

(Missing the point completely that many young drivers who do not want a car will not have a car licence and therefore will just wait and get their bike licence anyway.)and this one!!

“In terms of taking advantage of improvements in technology, you really need to allow access to a wider range of motorcycles. I make that recommendation with some concern for the potential for encouraging motorcycling.”and”Traffic congestion, increases in fuel prices and so on encourage people into motorcycling. If we are not careful, there is going to be a very large and continuing increase because of that pressure.”a Professor Sheean (presumably on filtering/splitting)”it was believed that one of the impediments to legislation to constrain motorcycle weaving was that it was not being enforced and that perhaps there should be more enforcement.”

–Tony Ellis
Secretary MRAA

REDNECK ENGEERING SHIFTS WITH R-MAX USA BY ROADMAX TRANSMISSIONS–Redneck Engineering Power Their Choppers with R-Max USA by Roadmax Transmissions and 3″ Open Belt Drives.

June 1, 2006 – Ontario, CA – R-Max USA by Roadmax has teamed up with Redneck Engineering to provide their custom motorcycles with high performance 6-speed 1″ extended Main Shaft transmissions and 3″ Open Belt Primary Drives for their left-side drive 300mm wide tire applications.

The one inch extension on the R-Max USA by Roadmax transmission, coupled with the 3″ Open Belt Drive, allow the builders at Redneck Engineering to keep the drive components on the left thus keeping the lines of the motorcycle clean on the right.

“R-Max USA by Roadmax created this transmission for Redneck Engineering and it allows us to build the bike with less offset on the motor and provide our customer with a ride that is just about as good as right side drive,” stated Mike Marquart, President, Redneck Engineering. “We like to use deep-dish wheels to have the bike make an impact. The R-Max USA by Roadmax transmission allows us to get the most out of our motorcycles.”

The transmission 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 an .86:1 overdrive gear ratio. 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. Used in combination with the R-Max USA by Roadmax proprietary shift drum it offers Redneck Engineering’s enthusiasts smooth positive shifting and longer reliability.

“We are honored to have Redneck Engineering be a part of our R-Max USA performance group,” explained Jaz Zbiegien, Sales and Marketing Director, R-Max USA by Roadmax. “It’s a thrill to be associated with a firm like Redneck that builds innovative high-performance motorcycles.”

BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES FIRST TORNADO RALLY A BLAST, HANG ON FOR NUMBER TWO–Second Rally Set For June 10-11, 2006.Big Dog Motorcycles?, the leader in the high performance, highly-styled cruiser niche and the second largest American V-twin motorcycle manufacturer, was extremely pleased with the success of the company’s first Tornado Rally earlier this year and has set the date for the next Tornado Rally as June 10-11, 2006.

Although Big Dog Motorcycles is the presenting sponsor of the Tornado Rally, the event is for all riders, enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a weekend event. “When developing the new annual rally, our ultimate goals were to promote the city – to show the motorcycle community our home – and to thank Wichita for its continued support through the excellent exposure this annual rally could bring,” stated Paul Hansen, Marketing Director, Big Dog Motorcycles.

“The first Tornado Rally was phenomenal,” he added.

Over 15,000 attended the two-day rally, which took six months to plan. While most people were from Kansas and the surrounding region, other states were also represented, including Alaska, California, and Florida. In fact, one rider rode his Big Dog Motorcycle 1,600 miles from Ft. Lauderdale. Two of the estimated 4,000 bikes that packed parking lots and city streets were the oldest Big Dog Motorcycle at the Rally: a 1995 Vintage Classic, the 16th the company ever built; and the Big Dog Motorcycle with the most miles: a 1995 Pro-Glide, the 18th ever built, with 79,618 miles on its odometer. All brands of motorcycles were represented.

The economic impact for the city of Wichita was estimated to hit between $350,000 and $500,000.

Many exhibitors and vendors were also pleased and plan on a return trip to Wichita with an even bigger exhibit space. John Archer of Briefly Covered Sportswear commented, “This was such a great event. The layout was good and the staff was especially helpful – two things you look at when you exhibit at an event like this one. We’re definitely coming back next year.”

In addition, over 500 people went for a monster truck ride; thousands waited in long lines for the celebrity builders autographs; and the company quickly sold out of the official Tornado Rally t-shirts.

“The support from the city government was also excellent. Leaders, police force, fire, and EMS, as well as the Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau and surrounding neighborhoods, all supported our efforts to build this rally,” Hansen added.

“With all this support, next year’s Tornado Rally promises to be even better,” he continued.

ALL NEW 250 CC CHOPPER–Veterans to the custom bike industry will know the name Johnny Pag, a Master Builder for some 30 years in Southern California, his show winning customs appearing in the leading bike mags. Now he’s about to chalk up a new milestone in the industry.

Taking his expertise and designs to China, and working with one of the largest motorcycle/parts manufacturers (suppliers to the Big Four Japanese OEMS) at their 650,000 sq. ft. facility, he’s closely supervised the fabrication and assembly of the Spyder to American quality standards but with a price tag that will make your jaw drop. And we’re not talking a downsized mini-bike, this is a full-scale, full framed motorcycle wrapped up in a package that includes front and rear disc brakes, custom candy paint, forward controls, beefy 1.25 inch handlebars and custom wheels, not to mention a 2-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

The Spyder 250 as the name implies features a 250cc twin cylinder, four stroke powerplant that brings the bike, as Johnny says, “comfortably up to speeding ticket speeds.” While not aimed at breaking land speed records, the custom chopper will cruise all day and sips gas at 65 mpg. Specs include a dry weight of 360 lb. and a 73-inch wheelbase, a softail-type suspension with an adjustable seat height of 20-23 inches, chromed alloy rims, 21-inch front and 16-inch rear tires, rated load of 1000lbs., and a 4.2 gallon fuel tank. Colors include candy red, blue, silver and black all with silver flames and an all black model.

Watch for a feature on Bikernet in the next couple of days.

If you’re at Sturgis, you’ll find Johnny Pag Motorcycles with several Spyders on display at Glencoe Thunder Road. For more information log on to www.johnnypag.com or call 951-352-1300.

BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Cam Locking ToolNo. 994 – Use on all2006 to present Dyna Models. This precision tool allows the technician to lock the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets to properly remove, replace, and torque the sprocket bolts. This tool is made from non-marring Delrin.

COMIN’ DOWN TO THE WIRE–Someone said there’s 64 days until we pull out for the ride to Sturgis. Holy shit, the sands of time are slipping away. We’re shipping out all our parts for powder next week, then we’re getting serious about building bikes for Sturgis and Bonneville.

I spoke to John Reed about the V-Bike and received the final word about on more frame mod that needed to be addressed before I went to paint. I think I’m ready. It’s interesting to witness the V-Bike movement grow around the country. Cycle World Magazine built one. D&D is racing one at speed week. We stumbled into a guy who bought two of them. I’m looking to build a bike that’s big enough for me, has class, is rubbermounted and handles like a Buell. You can see every step in our Bonneville Department.

So what’s coming up? This week’s going to be non-stop. I’m hoping for strippers tonight. We have the first Chinese 250 CC chopper designed by a Hamster, two Girls of Bikernet in the wings, one from Hawaii and one from Phoenix. All American Madness Show coverage with Scott Long is coming and more. Hang on. I know I’m forgetting something, goddamnit.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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NICOLAS CAGE STARS IN GHOSTRIDER BIKER FLICK–I’m probably the last to hear about this one, but I figure you’d like to check it out. Definitely looks like something Bikernet readership would be interested in. Looks sick!http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ghostrider/

–Johnny White

BIKERNET BONNEVILLE 5-BALL RACING SPONSOR SHIPPING LUBRICANTS FOR 2006 EFFORT–I’m planning to ship you the Amsoil products, you’re going to need, this week, I want to be sure I’m on track and that you’ll have everything you’ll need. Your quick attention to this would be appreciated.

My plan is to ship you:
2 cases (24 qts) of Amsoil 20W50 Synthetic Motorcycle oil, ( engine and primary oil )
1 Case (12 qts)of 75W90 Synthetic Gear Oil ( transmission )
4 Quarts Fork Oil
1 Case (12 qts) of 0W30 Series 2000 Synthetic Motor Oil for your truck
2 Oil filters for your truck ( this will allow you to run the oil for 35,000 miles by changing the filter at 17,500 miles and adding enough fresh oil to bring it back to full )

Does this sound right? If I’ve overlooked anything or you need more than this please let me know ASAP.

Ridin’ n’ Glidin’
–Nick
For All Your High Performance Lubrication Supplies.
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“Always do the right thing. It’ll gratify some and astonish the rest.”- Mark Twain

JEFF DECKER RECREATES “RUBY” EXCLUSIVELY FOR KIDS AND CHROME, SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM–It isn’t every day that an acclaimed artist volunteers to rework one of his limited edition masterpieces, but Jeff Decker, renowned for his detailed yet uncluttered motorcycle sculptures, will do exactly that.

The original sculpture version of David Uhl’s now famous “Ruby’ was created in 2005 by Decker. Jeff Decker’s reputation left no doubt that the piece would be an essential addition to collectors, however no one could have anticipated that the much sought after sculpture would be sold out before the formal unveiling at the Harley-Davidson winter dealer show.

Jeff Decker will rework “Ruby” for the last time, creating a one-of-a-kind sculpture exclusively for Kids & Chrome. The sculpture will have a unique silver nitrate patina and be mounted on a black, hand rubbed walnut base, and will be auctioned at the Wednesday evening event. “I think what made me feel this was a worthy event was observing the passion of the families with special needs kids, and the amount of effort I saw others putting forth. If the slightest gesture can make these kids a little happier, then it’s an easy thing to do,” states Decker.

Jeff Decker has been creating sculptures for 15 years, focusing on motorcycles specifically for the last 12. His extensive research has allowed him to capture the passion and speed of greats like Rollie Free, prone on his 1948, prone on his 1948 HRD, and Joe Petrali on his record breaking knucklehead. Several of his creations are currently on exhibit in the nations major motorcycle museums, capturing in bronze some of motorcyclings most significant moments in history. Visit his web site www.hippodromestudio.com to view his incredible art and to learn more about the artist.

For more information about Kids & Chrome visit http://www.kids&chrome.com/

BIKERNET WEEKLY ART EXHIBIT– Photo from a black and white dream sequence not induced by dope or Jack. Just 64 days and a wake up till we leave for Sturgis,

Ride Hard,
Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:soffordphotos@comcast.net

THE WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN– Anthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. In the late 1960’s, after a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt sets off from the bottom of the world, Invercargill, New Zealand, to clock his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. With all odds against him, Burt puts his irrepressible kiwi spirit to the test, braving the new world on a shoestring budget. He makes fast friends of many he encounters along the way who find themselves swept up in his energy and singular determination. Burt’s quest culminates in an unlikely conclusion and remains legendary within the motorcycle community to this day.

The DVD will be released in June and we hope to have copies for sale on Bikernet.

WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.magpictures.com

KAWASAKI SUMMER RELEASE LINE-UP–All of Kawasaki’s early release product information will be posted to our media site, www.kawasakimedia.com, on June 1st at 9am PST.

Our featured products include two new ATVs, the special edition Brute Force? 750 4x4i NRA OUTDOORS, and two updated motocross bikes that are returning in 2007 to continue their domination. You’ll also find crisp, colorful and stunning studio and static images, detailed close-ups, a variety of lifestyle pictures, and some beautiful high-energy action photography that is sure to knock your socks off.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR LA CALENDAR SHOW EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION–The 15th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show, SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM, weekend takes place July 15-16th 2006 at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach / Los Angeles, as it continues its extraordinary growth and success having become the biggest Custom and Performance Streetbike Show in America and possibly the World focused on the custom, cruiser and high performance sport / streetbike markets.

Many of the world’s top Pro and Amateur Builder street bike builders will be on hand to compete in the Performance Machine Calendar Show Bike Building Championship with a record breaking purse of our $70,000 in cash and awards. This year’s Show Contest features 3 new classes including Street Chopper, Bar Hopper, plus the new RoadBike Magazine Metric Class located in the exciting new Roadbike Metric Midway featuring Japanese Cruisers, along with classes for European and Japanese Sportbikes. There will be a total of 10 Calendar Bike Building Championship Classes including the premier Radical Pro Builder Class sponsored by American Iron magazine with a $5,000 cash purse up for grabs, plus the coveted Performance Machine Best of Show Trophy.

Other Championship Classes feature contingency sponsorships by Jardine, Vance & Hines, Havoc Industries, American Iron and Iron Works magazines with winners receiving complete exhaust systems of their choice, magazine subscriptions, and other many other awards totaling $70,000. Not the least of which is the $5,000 product award for Best Performance Machine Equipped Bike at the show from the title sponsor. Many of the class sponsors will be constructing unique one off trophies for 1st place, and in most other classes the Iron & Lace Calendar sponsor’s famous Mikuni Carburetor Desk Set awards will go out for 1st in each class, with 2nd and 3rd receiving the Show’s Engraved Liquor Flasks for the most unique and coveted awards from America’s premier Bike show.

And perhaps most exciting of all, selected bikes form the Calendar Bike Building Championship will be invited by producer Jim Gianatsis to have their motorcycles photographed and featured in the next FastDates.com’s Iron & Lace Custom Bikes & Centerfold Models, and SBK Fast Dates Racebike Pinup and Swimsuit Model Calendars sponsored by Mikuni, Performance Machine and Jardine Performance. Many of the world’s premier custom bike builders including Jesse Rooke, Harold Pontarelli, Russell Mitchell and Dreamcraft Studios scored their first Bike Show wins and won international media recognition in the Calendars and at the Calendar Motorcycle show as their springboard to fame and fortune.

Spectator attendance reaches close to 20,000 hard core motorcycle enthusiasts at the exciting 2-day weekend. Exhibitors include 195 major motorcycle and parts manufacturers, with selected product and apparel venders added into the mix to keep it fun for the entire family. Spectators have a chance to meet top celebrity custom bike builders and attend free Iron & Lace Calendar Bike Builder Seminars with America’s top celebrity Iron & Lace Calendar builders including Russell Mitchell of Exile, Jesse Rooke, Roland Sands, Mike Stafford of MGS Customs, Harold Pontarelli and Joe Takai of Mercury Customs and Ken Zeller of Evoluzione Sportbikes. All weekend long you can watch or enter your own bike in the exciting Jardine World Record Horsepower Dyno Shoot Out.

A new feature at the Show this year will be the Calendar Motorcycle Show Auction which will take place late on Saturday afternoon. Top builders will have a chance to put their latest creations on the block with a Reseve Price, or move out an older custom or show bike to the best availble bid. With Los Angeles being home to the most affluent bike owners in America, the Calendar Motorcycle Show Auction is certain to pull some incredible bikes and bidders and will continue to grow in years to come.

SPORTSTER AND BUELL WEB CONNECTIONS–Two websites you should definitely check out for all things Buell and Sporty:

http://xlforum.net/vbportal/ Everything you can imagine. From sponsors to zillions of tech threads to windshields and choppers. Hell, even has video games. Free to join and no BS.

http://www.nrhsperformance.com/ NRHS Performance. Aaron and the boys are absolutely stand-up guys. Always willing to share knowledge even when it doesn’t mean a sale. They are tits in my book and their engine/head work is reknowned. Aaron and his crew have the LSR record Buell.

Take it easy and twice if ya can,
–Erik

BIKERNET RADIO INTERVIEWS FULL THROTTLE SALOON OWNER–Brandscombe Richmond interviews Paul Allen of Full Throttle Magazine. He talks about his magazine, which is published in pulp and online and his Florida bike show.

Click here to hear Brandscombe Richmond on Bikernet Radio.

BIKERNET.COM FORUM SET UP TO GIVE READERS IMMEDIATE ACCESS–Just wanted to say Highwayman from Norcal has been a great asset – his recommendations have been right on.

I started on this project because the one sole surviving old school shop in this area couldn’t manage to make my ’63 Panhead right and they were falling further and further behind in time. I’m not negative – we’ve all had our problems to deal with of late. But I figure I could look at this bike on a lift in my home and get more enjoyment out of it than letting it stay in a shop where time stood still.

Now I’ve got this big idea I could tear into it myself and make it right. *cough*

Well, I’ve stripped the motor off the frame, discovered where things weren’t right with the transmission too. Stood with wonderment at the parts involved, gaped in awe at man’s ability to make precision parts out of metal. It’s scary when you’re clueless about what you’re doing, knowing at any moment you could fuck things up forever. What’s worse? Telling friends you failed or admitting to your wife she’s right?

All this to say without your site available, without willing advice from readers and in particular “Highwayman” I wouldn’t have lit my pants on fire, impressed myself with power to split steel gear hubs, or amused myself with the grease under my fingernails. Nor would I have gone this far…

Thanks.
–Marc
geezer@nexprime.com

Your Shot Forum Board

BIKERNET INDEPENDENT NOISE STUDY CRITIQUE–I read it. I like the idea, but I think we need to work on parts of it.

It is far to subjective, due to the lack of control of the measurements. In order to really have some data that can be used I think it would be good to conduct some testing in a controlled arena. The California testing criteria is quite a bit different than anything done in the Bikernet tests. It follows a scientific method so that the results are repeatable and valid. That’s the thing about qualified data, it must always be repeatable. Otherwise it can be suspect. Your testing did a good job of introducing doubt, but failed to supply qualified data.

Did you know that sound pressure (what we actually hear) decreases dramatically with distance? That’s why publishing numbers taken too close to the tail pipe can be harmful, due to the high numbers. Politicians don’t know sound, but they can count. In the California test setup the measurement is taken 50ft behind the bike. By taking the readings right at the pipe as you did the sound pressure is hundreds of times higher. The actual number isn’t much higher looking though. Remember sound has a half power point of 6db. Most other electronics the half power point is 3bd, but sound is 6. It also decays at 6ft.

So each 6 feet from the sound source the reading goes down 6bd, or half. Half the power, half the perceived sound. Perception is the key to sound.

Think of it like this, you have a light and it only makes perfectly straight beams of light. They shine out in all directions equally. If you hold up a sheet of paper and look at the impact marks from the beams of light you can see all the dots. Now back up 6 ft. The beams are still going perfectly straight. The dots are much farther apart. Now switch to sound waves moving out from a sound source. You can easily see that as you move farther away there is much less of the sound hitting your ear.

I really don’t agree with the open pipes thing. They have no place on the street. They annoy people for no good reason other than to do it. They hurt performance in any usable rpm range. They hurt gas mileage and they cause you to pollute for no good reason. All you get is the “biker sound” and you don’t care who is disturbed by it. That’s what being a biker is all about, at least in Hollywood.

Yes louder pipes. Yes the right to modify. But with rights come responsibilities. If you want to do something, learn to do it right. We talk about how freedom isn’t free, but we want it all for nothing. Damn right freedom isn’t free. If you want freedom you have the responsibilities that come with it.

In this case I believe that is a small amount of education. We all fuck up when we are just starting out. That’s what older bikers are still alive for, to educate the prospects. We do a fair job with the etiquette. Now we need to pass on the bike information too. But we need to get it right before we attempt to teach. That means learning, studying, doing that science stuff. It’s not hard, but it has to be done right. That’s the only way to get meaningful data that can be used successfully to win. And we have to be sure that what we think is winning is, and it’s right.

What I mean is that with enough cleaver people and the right legislative opportunities (politician that needs a vote) we can win and get this. Should we? Or should we drop the idea of open pipes and advocate the use of an exhaust that can be proven to work? Are we just trying to be noisy?

–Tim

I agree and disagree with your assumptions. Our testing is very close to the federal governments? requirements regarding distance and angle. I researched California and you’re right for cars. My source could not find an approved distance for motorcycles.

We did not suggest that open pipes were cool or that any of our tests were conclusive, only the premise needs to be considered and studied further. We also addressed responsibilities and made suggestions regarding anti-revving and after-hours abuse.

I agree that further testing needs to be employed in a strict environment, and I always appreciate your comments. I’m hoping motorcyclists all over the country/world can share our initial study with representatives in an effort to show communities the other side of the coin.–Bandit

BIKERPICS.ORG COMES CLEAN WITH MYRTLE IMAGES– Attached are two quick images. I’ll go through the rest later. The one is the MYRTLE BEACH CHICKEN CHOKER, and the other is THE BALD PUSSY, as he called himself. (both shots are from Myrtle)

–“Jack at BikerPics.Org” Jack@BikerPics.org

Sorry, couldn?t post the Bald Pussy…

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LUCKY DEVIL GRAND OPENING THIS WEEKEND IN HOUSTON–Howdy Bandit, Just a quick note to let everyone know…… The Smoker is getting hot, the beer is getting cold, and we are ready to PARTY! We will miss you and Miss Sin Wu, but just a reminder to anyone in the viewing area to drop by and enjoy our down home Texas hospitality.

We will have several new and fabulous customs (made by the Devil Himself) for sale. We will also have the Texas National Bike Show booth set up for early registration.

So come on down and check us out at Lucky Devil Custom Cycles Grand Opening, Saturday May 27th from Noon to 6:00pm

See you there,

–Mrs. L. Devil

WHAT MAKES BROS CLUB INSURANCE PROGRAM DIFFERENT– Price is one consideration. The BROS Club Insurance Program can help you choose the right money-saving coverage, with up to 35% in discounts (where applicable). On top of that, the insurance program offers an option others stumble over, the “Agreed Value” endorsement. For riders with custom paint and accessories, this is a valuable point of difference.

Perhaps the most valuable aspect of the BROS Club Insurance Program is the fact that Motorcycles are their specialty. When claims happen, as they sometimes do, ask yourself one question, would you rather have a motorcycle specialist helping you to resolve your claim, or some auto or fire insurance claims adjuster…

By the way, have you heard about the Emergency Roadside Assistance plan offered through BROS Club? The cost is $68.00 for a TWO YEAR membership. ANY motorcycle, ANY year, ANY make or model and this includes bikes with side cars and even trikes. BROS Club’s Motor Club is promoted by many custom bike builders and dealerships across the USA and Canada.

For more information, visit www.brosclub.org

STEEL DREAMS EPISODE 0520 DELIVERS THE MASTER BUILDERS–This week Steel Dreams brings you the motorcycle builders who defined the world of custom V-Twins.You’ll meet the famed industry legends that today’s new breed of builders look up to – from the “Godfather of the Custom” Arlen Ness and the “Father of the Flame” Dave Perewitz to the “new breed attitude” (and supersonic fame) of today’s super-innovators, like Jesse James and the Teutuls and the powerhouse machines of Ron Simms, the “out-of-this-world” creations of Paul Yaffe and the Steed “Musclebikes” of John Covington.

You’ll also meet the legendary men and machines that inspired these “master builders,” like Willie G. Davidson (of Harley-Davidson) and high-power engine expert, Kendall Johnson, to famed custom “pioneers” like Donnie Smith and Jim Nasi.

We take you first into the garages of the “Master Builders” where they design and build the spectacular creations that riders around the world hope to one day own.Then, we fire-up these dream machines and head out for the ride of a lifetime.

You’ll also get a “peek” at one of the wildest bike-builders you’ll ever meet. It’s the “rockem’, sockem’,” high-flyin’, bad guy chasin’ world of Ralph Randolph.

It’s all there – on this week’s “Master Builder Edition” of Steel Dreams. Watch for it every Saturday. In Los Angeles it’s on KCAL channel 9 at 3:30.

2006 FREEDOM FIGHTERS ANNOUNCED– May 2006 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2006 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame Inductees, Elizabeth “Boots” Buckholz, Rich “Neb” Nebelsick; and “Deacon” Dave Phillips.

The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment and sacrifices individuals across the nation, and world, have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists. In their honor the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame established the nation’s first and only Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.

Elizabeth “Boots” Buckholz has been the backbone of ABATE of Florida, serving as State Secretary, Legislative Officer and State Office Manager. She has worked tirelessly for over 20 years for the riders in Florida. Boots is passionate about riding and is dedicated to promoting women in motorcycling and their many accomplishments. Her dedication to motorcyclists extends beyond her state and has earned her national recognition.

Rich “Neb” Nebelsick took the last sentence of the Declaration of Independence to heart, “We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, or Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” Neb, often referred to as “just a regular guy,” owned a motorcycle shop and became a freedom fighter in the late 60’s when a rider walked in complaining about the ticket he had just received. The injustice prompted Nebelsick to take on the helmet law in Illinois, investing his money, his time, and eventually mortgaging his business for something he believed in. He took his fight all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court, where the helmet law was found to be unconstitutional. He gave his all for fellow riders and asked nothing in return. “Deacon” David Phillips founded ABATE of California in 1981. He would travel to runs and swap meets in his mobile custom paint shop and talk to his customers and friends about motorcyclist’s rights while working. ABATE meetings were held in his garage in until membership expanded enough to form Local 1. To get the word out he wrote articles on legislation, safety issues and national laws, printing the monthly newsletter on a machine he cranked by hand. He is a single man who believed in letting those ride decide, and through his leadership, hard work and dedication the organization has grown to 51 Locals. ABATE has earned the respect of both the riders and legislators in California, and continues to be a vital organization.

Inductees will be honored at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast, Wednesday, 9 August, at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish, South Dakota.Breakfast tickets are available for a $25.00 donation, or reserved tables of eight for $250.00. Traditionally the Breakfast sells out and we recommend that you purchase your tickets well in advance of the event. Tickets can be purchased by phoning the Museum 605.347.2001 or on the Museum’s web page

ILLUSION CYCLES SHOWS–Ran into the Illusion Cycles Crew at a recent show. Take a hard look at the bike above that Rod and Rusty built for a customer. Both rear wheels drive the bike.

Here?s the two man master builder shop. That’s Rod on the left, Rusty and visitor Bill Kennedy from Kennedy?s in Oceanside, the brother of Pat Kennedy in Tombstone, Arizona. Get the scoop on Illusions in a Bikernet Article: http://www.bikernet.com/news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=834

DEAL OF THE WEEK, EXHAUST WRAP FROM LONE STAR CHOPPERS–This week only (5/26 – 6/2 ) Lone Star Choppers, INC. has 50 foot rolls of Black Thermo-Tec Exhaust wrap at a crazy ass price of $ 50.00 per roll including shipping.

Sorry for the international bros but this is only for addresses in the continental U.S.

–Larry

MARGARITA TIME AT BIKERNET–Helluva weekend coming up. We?re busting ass to finish the fab shit on both Bonneville Bikes. Damn, Chris Kallas has crafted bitchin art for both bikes. Now we gotta build bikes that are up to the art and fast. Watch Bikernet tomorrow. Several features are hanging in our holding pattern waiting to be launched. We have a Peter Linney cool Panhead feature and hot babe. There?s a brake master cylinder theory tech from Wolfgang publications, the lastest wide tire install from Heartland, Coast to Coast legislative news, and mo?.

I said I was going to honor vets in every news section, so here?s a few images from a Veterans Celebration in Florida, by Rogue. These guys got together the funds to build their own Vietnam Memorial wall.

So make sure you slice a few moments out of your weekend to support old vets and young troops providing for the effort in Iraq. Our thoughts are with service folks in every branch, at every U.S. base in the world. We live in strange times.

Perhaps we?ve finally reached the point where we truly understand and respect the word ?Freedom?. Freedom is not exclusive to one race, nationality or political group. That?s what these noise police need to understand. If they want the freedom to live where bikers roam, then they need to respect our freedom and safety needs to make some noise. Can you dig it?

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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MATT SMITH RACES TO THE FINALS AS G2 MOTORSPORTS MAKES A STATEMENT– The Pontiac Performance Nationals in Columbus was a real statement race for the G2 Motorsports team. Not only did Chip Ellis take the DRAG Specialties/S&S Cycle Buell to both ends of the track record; Matt Smith also took the Torco Race Fuels/Skull Gear bike to its first final round appearance of the season.

“We broke the ice at this race,” said George Smith, President of G2 Motorsports. “Matt made it all the way to the final round and Chip was the number one qualifier and set both ends of the track records. We are all very upbeat about our progress.”

Qualifying

After the four qualifying attempts the G2 Motorsports bikes were qualified in the number one position (Chip Ellis aboard the DRAG Specialties/G2 Motorsports/S&S Cycle Buell – 7.025) and the number three spot (Matt Smith aboard the Torco/Skull Gear/Red Line Oil/G2 Motorsports Buell – 7.059).

Eliminations – Round One
Matt Smith

Matt Smith lined up against former NHRA/POWERade champion Geno Scali to open competition. “I went to the line reminding myself to hold that clutch and not give the race away on the light,” said Matt Smith. “I held it a little longer than I wanted to but I had plenty of horsepower to win the race. Smith ran a 7.065 at 185.95 MPH to defeat Scali’s 7.125 at 186.90 MPH.

Chip Ellis

Chip Ellis was paired off with one of the real graybeards of the class in round one; Paul Gast. The wily veteran took an early lead in the race but Ellis easily ran him down and headed to round two. “I had plenty of power this weekend and my team worked their butts off to make sure of that,” said a happy Chip Ellis. Ellis ran the low elapsed time for the opening stanza with a 7.046 at 183.24 MPH.

Eliminations – Round Two
Matt Smith

In the second round Matt Smith faced off with Michael Phillips and his Suzuki. Neither rider set the world on fire off of the starting line but where it mattered at the finish line Matt Smith again came out on top. Matt ran a 7.146 at 184.88 MPH to Phillips’ 7.189 at 185.43 MPH. This advanced Matt Smith to the semi-final round.

Chip Ellis

Ellis’ competition in the second round came from former NHRA champion, Angelle Sampey. Sampey took a slight lead off of the line but the two bikes were glued together all the way down the track. Unfortunately for Ellis the win light came on in the opposite lane. Sampey ran a 7.084 at 182.47 MPH to Ellis’ 7.092 at 181.94 MPH.

Eliminations – Semi-Finals
Matt Smith

Matt faced off against the factory V-rod of Andrew Hines in the semi-finals and for a change, the racing luck went to the flashy red machine. As the two riders waited for the lights to come down, Andrew Hines got a little antsy and lit the red light handing the win to Smith. Hines ran a 7.128 at 186.56 MPH to Smith’s winning 7.163 at 182.18 MPH.

Eliminations – Finals
Matt Smith

Just prior to the final round the Torco Fuel/Skull Gear crew along with the DRAG Specialties crew survived a mad thrash to change the engine in Matt Smith’s bike. “We found a problem that we knew we couldn’t address prior to the finals so we decided to change the engine,” said George Smith. “We made the change and guessed at the tune-up as we had no data on this engine with our new electronics.”

In the final pairing, Matt Smith left on the former champion but somewhere she found some extra horsepower and took the win. Sampey ran a 7.046 at 188.52 MPH to Smith’s 7.122 at 185.31 MPH.

“We are pretty happy,” said a grinning Matt Smith. “Naturally we would have liked to have the win but we made some great strides and I feel very confident now. I can’t say enough about our whole team. I am so proud of Rick (Maney), Chip (Ellis), Ken (Johnson) and Randal (Welch) for all of the hard work they put in this weekend. I want to thank Evan Knoll and the whole Torco gang for their support. After this race I think everyone knows we are back.”

Post Race Comments

George Bryce, G2 Motorsports Director of Racing said. “I am very proud that our hard work is starting to pay off and I know we are now on the right track. Chip and Matthew did really well and the entire team worked their butts off. The whole team is psyched and we can’t wait for Chicago.”

George Smith added, “We made some good horsepower this weekend. In fact when Chip faced Angelle he had so much power that he drove through the clutch. We were very surprised.”

ELVIS GUITAR PLAYER DEAD–By now many of you, especially those based in Nashville have probably heard abut the tragic death of Elvis guitar player and A-Team Member Billy Walker, his wife Betty and two of his bandmates, Charles Lilly of Hendersonville, TN and Daniel Patton of Hermitage, TN. They were on their way home from a gig in performing at a show near Gulf Shores, when their van went off Interstate 65, near Montgomery and turned over. Josh Brook, Billy’s 21 year old grandson was also critically injured in the accident.

I only had one opportunity to meet Billy which interviewing him for my 13-hour Elvis documentary and he was wonderful to talk to. As most of you know I have been very ill since Halloween and I too have no idea what the future holds for me, so the editing of the film has been put on indefinite hold. You can be sure however that Billy will be well represented. We have lost no fewer than 12 people I interviewed since I stated filming and every one of them comes as a terrible blow.

–Ken Vrana

TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT BIRD FLU IN FLORIDA–Bird Flu has hit the 1st trailer park in Florida….

–from Buckshot

BIKERS TRY OUT FOR A MEAL TICKET– STRATFORD – Maybe they should call it “Diner Bikers.”Instead it’s just “Diners” and the plot of the prospective television series is simple.It will revolve around five Harley-Davidson enthusiasts riding along their motorcycles through the back roads of Connecticut, New England and possibly the rest of the United States to some of their favorite diners. Along the way they’ll talk, probably have mechanical trouble and eventually sit down to eat with the diner crowd they meet.

“Part of it will be a snapshot of what it’s like to be on the road and going to diners,” said Garrison Leykam, the co-producer. “Then there’s what goes along with it – the enthusiasm, the energy, the spontaneity – there’s nothing like it on TV.”

So on Saturday Leykam, along with co-producer Janet Leslie, Harvey Adelberg of Janet Leslie Productions, and Steve Sattler, an Emmy-award winning cinematographer, spent six hours interviewing and finally choosing their cast during auditions at Bridgeport Harley-Davidson on Research Drive.

Their casting call brought out mothers, engineers, a lounge singer, state cops, outlaw gang members and even Karen Ligammari, a Braille teacher who performed more like a stand-up comic. Others aspirants included Frank Bodnar Jr. who owns four motorcycles and a kitchen “that looks like a diner;” Mark Tiddei who says “riding is the closest thing to flying;” and Kim Carpenter, the assistant to a vice-president of a helicopter manufacturer who said it would be “fun to eat to ride and ride to eat.”

After narrowing the group down to 10, the producers brought in two groups of five to see how they interacted.The groups were asked to plot a trip from anywhere in Connecticut to the Post Road Diner in Norwalk where the pilot.

–By MICHAEL P. MAYKO

–from Rogue

HOT PARTS FOR NEW YORK CITY CHOPPERS–I’ve attached some of the new stuff, a lot of brass. Updated my gas cap in Brass & Nautical star.7.5 inch springer brake rotors, also have a custom mount for single piston calipers PM or J.BrakeMy Springer, this one is a14-over and finallyTrucker-girl oil tanks. What could be better

–Nick
Choppersnyc@aol.com

S&S EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR NEW FRAME LOCK SYSTEM– S&S Cycle announces exclusive distribution of Frame Lock (US patent D466842).Frame Lock is a unique product designed to secure a motorcycle to the floor of a garage, trailer, or truck bed. This patented design attaches to the frame of the motorcycle and eliminates the need for wheel chocks and straps, thus preventing damage and undo wear and tear on the motorcycle suspension during transport.

The model currently available (S&S part #53-0506) is compatible with touring model Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

This product will be sold through S&S dealers only. Please visit www.sscycle.com find a dealer near you.

Frame Lock representatives will be on hand at the S&S truck display with the Frame Lock product for the remainder of the major rallies that S&S attends. Look for the S&S truck at Myrtle Beach, Laconia and Sturgis.

TRUE-TRACK REPORT FROM EUROPE–Wil Phillips came to the Bikernet Headquarters yesterday and we began to dial in the handling of the 120-inch Panhead. Wait till you see the report in our Bonneville Department. It’s going to be wild. Will sells 20 True-Track systems for touring models a month to Germany. Here’s a report from a customer in England:

Just a quick follow on the True-Track. First, Wil contacted me, concernedthat I had still not received the unit, which I suppose he didn’t get/readthe follow up I had sent you informing that I had received it within hoursof sending my first e-mail. I still appreciate the follow-up call assometimes addresses do get crossed up.

In any case, the True-Track is simply amazing. I am more than impressedwith the difference it made on the handling of the Screaming Eagle RoadGlide with a Baker 6-speed overdrive that I ride at sometimes/frequentlyhigher speeds (i.e. set the cruise at 85 to 90mph on the interstate) . Theworkmanship and the ease of installation are both amazing.

This unit shouldbe installed as a factory recall for all FL Harleys where applicable. Itonly makes sense. There should be something providing stability to the rearof engine/transmission to prevent the rear tire from steering you in thecracks of the road and setting up high speed wobbles which I have named “thewatusee” in long sweeping corners at higher speeds. When asking anyonewith FL Harleys — does your bike do the watusee in the long sweepingcorners? While making a jester with your arms going back and forth and yourbutt going back and forth in a dance like fashion. The only riders that sayno are the ones that stay below the posted speed limit and slow down yetfurther for the corners…. not that there’s anything wrong with that….

Anyone who likes to ride at higher speeds answers “oh yea, sometimes itcan get a little scary until you get use to it.”

I have only ridden about100 miles since I installed the unit but you could feel the difference instability immediately. I am looking forward to putting the True-Track towork on the road trip I am going on tomorrow and will send you a furtherupdate when I return.

Thank you Bandit for the write up on the Web. Thank you John for telling me”you have to get one of these” and of course, Thank you Wil for the unitand the follow up call.

–Gordo
Surrey, BC

NEW SKULL BATTERY COVER BAND FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON– The new Skull Battery Cover Band (P/N 66442-06, $32.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories adds a sinister touch to any 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna motorcycle. This easy-to-install chrome band features a three-dimensional skull motif set off with black accents. It replaces the original equipment satin-aluminum band, as a contrast to the original factory-painted battery cover or as as finishing touch for the Chrome Battery Cover (P/N 66375-06, $77.00) as shown.

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.

STORZ PERFORMANCE 2006 CATALOG– The ’06 Storz catalog contains complete info on the latest line of Storz Performance Accessories for Harley-Davidson, Buell, and Sportbike applications.

A full line of Storz/Ceriani bolt-on Inverted fork kits are offered for V-Rod, Softail, DYNA, and Sportster applications. Also available is a 49mm Chopper fork in extended lengths.Raked triple tree kits are now available for stock 41mm diameter fork tubes as well.

Also included are Storz Dirt Track style conversion kits for 1986-2006 Sportsters including the popular XR1200 Storz Sportster. Accessories for Buells and a complete line of top and side mount steering damper kits for sportbikes are also offered.

The catalog is supplied to dealers at no charge, retail customers $5.00, and overseas retail customers, $11.00. The complete catalog can be seen online at www.storzperf.com.

A digital image and a copy of the catalog (p/n SC2006) are enclosed. If additional information is required, please contact Steve Storz.

HARDBIKES INVESTS IN SIGNIFICANT ENGINEERING TALENT–Hardbikes is committed to building and developing world-class motorcycles for the American V-Twin marketplace by hiring top line engineering talent like CJ Batten, VP Engineering. CJ’s engineering chops are represented in his achievements in engine design that includes: the Quad 4 for Oldsmobile; Saturn’s first 4 valve engine; Ford SVO 4 valve and 2 valve engines; 4 valve/4 cylinder Mustang engine; and Mercury 2 valve and 4 valve marine engines.

CJ and his team are focused on the development of new designs with an eye to where the competition is now and will be in the future. Current and future regulatory challenges as well as support for marketing and manufacturing will continually impact and shape his program.A recent success by his team provided Hardbikes’ manufacturing department a 16 hour savings in motorcycle wiring. On average hooking up the wiring harness required approximately 20 hours. With a new protocol the time was reduced to four hours and with training it was reduced down to two hours.

“With 40 years of design experience and 30 years of engine design and engine air flow development, Hardbikes has a secret weapon in CJ Batton that will improve quality, functionality and design in all aspects of the motorcycle,” stated Bob Kay, VP Sales and Marketing. “In his previous position at MerCruiser, his patented product innovations may lead the firm to over $100 million in bottom line performance. His knowledge and business savvy will impact all aspects of the firm.”

CJ is implementing a Total Quality Management program with a focus on incremental improvements. This will allow the motorcycles to be consistently improved over time. One example of this initiative is the clevis footpeg. They are specifically design so that owners, when moving their bike, won’t get wacked on the shins.

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