May 25, 2006 Part 2
By Bandit |
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SAXON MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LUCAS OIL–Representatives of Saxon MotorcycleCompany today proudly announced a partnership between Saxon and Lucas Oil.The partnership will ensure that all Saxon Motorcycles will have LucasLubricants throughout the drive-train upon leaving the factory. Lucas Oiland Saxon Motorcycles have also agreed to a comprehensive co-marketingcampaign.
The 2006 model year has been exciting for Saxon motorcycles. They beganthe year by launching their new models, which include the super-wide 300mmtire Griffin, as well as several ergonomic and engineering changes to allSaxon’s bikes, making Saxon a formidable force in the motorcycle industry.
“We are always looking to strengthen our brand image, and we feel that bypartnering with a company like Lucas, both companies will benefit. We feelwe can offer Lucas a platform to deliver their product in a productionmotorcycle, and we have confidence that every bike we send out of ourfactory will have the best lubricants available for the crucial firstbreak-in miles,” Said David Schwam, VP of Sales ad Marketing for Saxon.
With a variety of lubricants out there, Saxon was looking for a brand thatwas going to provide more then just oil, Saxon was looking for a companythat could provide a quality line of lubricants, and could match Saxon’sattention to detail. Saxon approached Lucas Oil after their motor oil hadbeen named “New Product of the Year” at the V-Twin awards in Cincinnati.
Saxon offers five different models ranging from $22,595 to $26,995 MSRP.The monstrous 300mm rear tire Griffin, the long and low Firestorm,flagship chopper Warlord, and pro-street Sceptre all come standard with aright side drive transmission, a two year unlimited mileage warranty, 96??S&S engine, swingarm suspension, and are EPA and CARB certified.
5000 CC V-TWIN ENGINE FOR SALE–One of our readers from the land of Oz left a comment on yesterday’s post about Roland Sands, suggesting another possible engine for the bike. What Dodgy found was a 5000cc Rolls Royce Merlin V-twin motorcycle engine!This engine was built in 1982 and was adapted from a 27 liter V12 aero engine by Australian engineer Lucky Keizer.
According to the listing it was used in a streamliner that holds the current Australian record for the 3001cc+ class. The particular V12 used as a source for this V-twin was originally at home on a Mosquito bomber.
The engine uses a handbuilt crankshaft, has 4 valves per cylinder, runs a Rochester carb on a GM 3/71 supercharger. It also includes nitrous with water and glycol cooling. Power output is in the 500 horsepower range though no torque figures are given, those are the numbers I’d like to see! It weighs 330 pounds.
This engine was previously installed in a motorcycle and the photo here has circulated around the Internet for some time. Lucky Keizer has put the engine up for sale, ready for someone else to install it in their own VERY special V-twin custom.
Of course, if you start with a V12 and make a V-twin, you have the makings of 5 more, right? Some resourceful machine shop should look into that, you never know, there may be a huge market for monster V-twin motorcycles. You have to wonder, though, what the rotating mass in that engine would do to the bike’s handling when you try to tip it into the turns, could be exciting!
–from TheKneeslider.com
–John Leach – Sales / Racing Support
Avon Tyres North America
1-800-624-7470
http://www.avonmotorcycleusa.com
THE MOST SPECTACULAR RALLY IN EUROPE–from 22 to 25 June 2006.Herewith we would like to invite you to the 20th Biker Fest that takes place from 22 to 25 June 2006 in Sutrio (Udine) – Italy North East (Highway A23 Udine-Tarvisio – exit Carnia-Tolmezzo).
For further details, for the download of files and maps, visit the website www.bikerfest.com (in English and German)
The ticket costs 18 euro and gives: a free lottery-ticket, (a new HONDA Shadow 750 as first prize), camping, parking, toilets and warm showers, mechanic assistance, free entrance for children, touristic tours; you will find even various shows and exhibitions: bike wash and sexy bike wash, helicopter tours, flea market, tattoo and airbrush artisits, Go-Go girls, striptease, body painting, Speedway bikes by the M.C. Olimpia and Dragsters, games, monobike, digital pictures, exhibition of strange vehicles, kart, Ape Show, Burn Out for cars and bikes, Stunt Man Show with Ricky Angerer (D), Burn Fighters by Udo Bracht (D), Freestyle Motocross with the FMX Int. and a flight simulator. You will have the chance to try even the new models of Honda and the quads of Arctic Cat. Special Guest of the 20th edition is the Mutoid Waste Company.
On Sunday 25th June takes place the 11th US Car Reunion, a meeting of US cars. To the Biker Fest partecipate more than 150 journalists coming even from Moscow, Australia and the United States.
For info about Bike Show and stands: +39/(0)432.948777; fax +39/(0)432.948606e-mail: info@bikerfest.it sito web: www.bikerfest.com
CHAA-CHING STORY OF THE WEEK–My Name is Jerry Marshall, this was a completely stock fat boy in ’03, when purchased. Soon after picking it up from Stockton H-D, I was hit by a STATIONARY “K” rail, (cha-ching!!) $$$, 2 months later was “T” boned by a red light runner, (chaa ching..)$$$$ and a month before my father-in-law died of cancer he decided to sit on the bike as it was parked and well……yup..”Down goes Frazier”….(cha-ching)$$$$.
After lifting the 666 lbs of bike off of him I went straight to the parts counter (and yes, I did check to see if he was ok for all you AARP members out there with your hands over your mouth reading this).
I knew just what my first and foremost purchase would be…… a 3 lb gremlin bell to get away from that 666 GVW number that kept playing in my head all the time, (what’s up with that??, Harley’s way of keeping 5 lifts operating 24 / 7 by listing that GVW on the frame??). Seems like that ol 2 oz “gremlin” was always “waiting in the wings” for me every time I thru my leg over the seat… (chaa-ching)$$$.
Needless to say I’ve had ample opportunity to throw some extra parts in/on the bike that weren’t stock, 24 in all..can ya count um? (hint) you’ll need a wrench and some sockets to view some of them.)….And if the bike makes it to the Bikernet I’m sure there will be many more, right now I’m waiting for Vance and Hines to send me a long box of cardboard any day!!
Thank you considering my bike in Bikernet, please use the image in anyway you see fit, oh…FYI….
P.S. That little hairy Girl is my 3 lb Yorkie that loves to curl up in my leather jacket,,,People see her on the bike with her head sticking out of my jacket and say: “Nice dog” uhh…sorry, it’s a large mole that’s badly in need of a trim!
Jerry Marshall
Martinez. CA
I immediately set him up with Crazy Horse who runs our Readers Showcase area. On Bikernet, you can create your own feature in the Readers Showcase department.–Bandit
MY GRANDPA THE MENTOR OF MY LIFE–Many of us unfortunately were born after our own Grandpas had passed on and never had the opportunity to enjoy moments like this. I hope this will again confirm that the most important information in your life won’t come from a teacher, the library or the Internet. It comes from a mentor and always on a very personal level.
My long-passed grandfather’s birthday is coming up and for me it is a time to reminisce. We used to take long walks and drives together. He would make special trips to pick me up so I could spend weekends with him.
I was young when he died. If he were living today and sharing his pearls of wisdom, I’d be a better man. The one I remember best came from him when I was only 12.
We were sitting in a park, watching children with their mothers enjoying a beautiful spring day. He told me that one day, I’d find a woman and start my own family. Then came the jewel in the crown of grandfatherly advice when he said, “And be sure you marry a woman with small hands.”
“Why should I do that, Grandpa?” I asked.
“It makes your pecker look bigger.”
It kinda brings a tear to your eye, doesn’t it?
–from Ric Savenko
TOMMY THOMPSON’S REUNION RIDE– Tommy Thompson’s Annual Motorcycle Ride will be embarking on an eight-day fundraising ride starting June 16th in Sandusky, Ohio and ending in Toronto, Canada. Tommy Thompson, the popular four term governor of the state of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Bush administration says he looks forward to his 12th annual ride where “Eagles Soar and Harleys Roar”. Over 100 motorcyclists from six states are expected to go on this ride including Wisconsin Senator Mary Lazich. The ride will be making stops in Williamsport, PA, Staten Island, NY, Rome, NY, Niagara Falls, Canada, and ends with Tommy Thompson’s Bikers Ball downtown Toronto Friday June 23rd.
This fundraising ride will benefit Accident Scene Management, Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists by training them what they can do at the scene of a crash until professional help arrives.
For more information visit
–Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director – Accident Scene Management, Inc.
Owner -Safety Or Survival, LLC
Waukesha, WI 53189
(877) 411-8551 – toll free
(262) 521-2880 – local
(262) 436-0285 – Fax
http://www.accidentscene.org/
info@accidentscene.org
ONE MORE REASON TO LIKE AUSTRALIA–“Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told onWednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in abid to head off potential terror attacks. A day after a group of mainstreamMuslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia at a special meeting with PrimeMinister John Howard, he and his ministers made it clear that extremistswould face a crackdown.
Treasurer Peter Costello hinted that some radical clerics could be askedto leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secularstate and its laws were made by parliament. “If those are not your values,if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, thenAustralia is not for you,” he said on national television. “I’d be saying toclerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people inAustralia, one the Australian law and another, the Islamic law, that this isfalse. If you can’t agree with parliamentary law, independent courts,democracy, and would prefer Sharia law, and have the opportunity to go toanother country which practices it, perhaps, then, that’s a better option,”Costello said.
Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he saidthose with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the othercountry. Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters thatMuslims who did not want to accept local values should “clear off. “Basically, people who don’t want to be Australians, and they don’t want tolive by Australian values and understand them, well then they can basically”clear off,” he said.
Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims onWednesday by saying he supported spies monitoring the nation’s mosques.
BRITS, AMERICANS and CANADIANS…..ARE YOU LISTENING!!This is Leadership with guts! The way it should be. Our menand women died in two world wars to get us this country and we are givingit away.
–from Chris T.
FASTDATES.COM CALENDARS SIGN MARKETING AGREEMENT WITH SPEED TV.COM–Gianatsis Design, producers of the popular FastDates.com Motorcycle Pinup Calendars, is excited to announce it has entered into a marketing agreement with SpeedTV.com, the website for America’s premier motorsports network SpeedTV. Under this agreement SpeedTV.com will be selling the FastDates.com Calendars through their affiliation with Motorbooks.com beginning July 1st when the new 2007 FastDates.com Calendars are released.
The Calendar titles include the: SBK World Superbike endorsed Fast Dates Racebike and Swimsuit Model Calendar sponsored by Performance Machine, Jardine Performance and the SBK Corona Extra World Superbike Championship; the Iron & Lace Custom Bike and Centerfold Model Calendar sponsored by Mikuni American, Performance Machine and Jardine Performance; and the Garage Girls Beautiful Models Hard at Work Calendar sponsored by CustomChopperBuildersToolbox.com
The marketing agreement also allows SpeedTV.com to sell the sexy FastDates.com Calendar branded images online for cell phone display use to their website visitors.
MC ADVANTAGES ROLLS OUT 1,200 NEW PERFORMANCE PARTS IN MID-YEAR UPDATE–With the peak of the riding season hitting, MC Advantages has released amid-year catalog update. The new catalog features products from Hooker?,Twisted Choppers, AMD World Champion Roger Goldammer, Detroit Bros.?, L.A.County Choprods?, NYC Choppers, Horsepower Inc., MC Advantages’ brandsBulletproof, Stampede plus many more. The 28-page supplement highlightsover 1200 new parts and 15 all new parts lines.
The biggest additions to the MC part line include the entire Hooker? lineupwith the new Fourbidden? pipes, the only four-pipe header in massproduction. Twisted Choppers rolls out three new rollers and multitude ofaffordable frames and sheetmetal packages. MC Advantages is now the firstdistributor for World Champion Roger Goldammer’s parts. His Airtime AirCleaner sets his style apart and will be the must-have forchampionship-caliber bikes.
To get your 2006 MC Advantages Catalog Update, please contact MC Advantagesat 1.800.726.9620 or log on to MCAdvantages.com.
–Adam Roorda
MC Advantages
1-800-726-9620
http://www.MCAdvantages.com
BROKEN SPOKE IN STURGIS–Are you vending bikernet at Sturgis? The Broken SpokeSaloon at Sturgis County Line Campground is happy to offer youa vending space at our new property.Our vending area is on asphalt, too.
Note on the map that there is a local welltraveled back road that’ll take you ‘Spoke to ‘Spokein about 15 minutes which circumnavigates all thetraffic on route 34. We’ll be having shuttle serviceon that road.
As you know, Jay is awesome at upselling and promotingour vendors and sponsors, so we welcome you to bringpromotional materials as well such as banners andgiveaways. Please let us know at your earliestconvenience if you would like a vending space or wouldlike to bring a promo materials for display.
Celebrity Builder Bartending Fundraiser:We are sponsoring a fundraiser to benefit a local resthome for the elderly citizens of Sturgis. We wouldlove for you to be celebrity builder bartenders andwe’ll team you up with a builder buddy and a lovelyBroken Spoke bartender who will support the bartendingaction. The available hours are any one 8-10pm shiftFriday (4th) through Saturday (12th).
It’ll be so much fun. Deadline: Please let us knowASAP your available hours as we are scheduling thisnow. Both Broken Spokes are in on this.
Motorcycle Photo Collage Walls sponsored by MillerBrewing Company and Coors Light for the new BrokenSpoke Saloon at Sturgis County Line Campground:Please send us 5 – 10 (or more) digital imagesreflecting the history and highlights of your careerand/or fun lifestyle moments. The deadline to receivethese photos is June 7th (Wednesday).
The Broken Spoke Saloon
21 Erie Drawer L
Bisbee, AZ 85603
520-432-1708
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May 25, 2006 Part 1
By Bandit |
Hey,
I don’t know if you’re running into this, but motorcyclists are under siege in Long Beach and San Pedro. It was caused by bullshit wimps who have nothing to complain about but motorcycle noise. A buddy, Buster said it best, “We face drug dealers in our community daily, kids hit by drunks, domestic violence and we’re at war, but the cops are chasing bikes because they make too much noise.”
A citizen who created a mass e-mail campaign to the police, pulling them off life-saving efforts, to curb the noise in their neighborhood, said, “It’s a quality of life issue.” If terrorist start to blow up more buildings no one will be concerned about second-hand smoke or loud pipes. Loud pipes do save lives and Bikernet proved it in our recent noise study. We also proved that, in the scheme of things, motorcycle noise is nominal and transitory. In cities we face noise constantly and maybe motorcycle noise for a couple of minutes a day – gimme a break.
Okay, we’ve published our noise study and you’re welcome to copy it and go after these bastards. http://www.bikernet.com/news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=902
Shit, I’d rather rant on about sex and the bikes we’re building. Let’s hit the news:
BIKERNET RADIO REACHES THE ORIGINAL INDIAN–Brandscome Richmond talks with Rey Sotelo, ex-Indian President, to get his side of the story. He points to the man that put the stake in the heart of Indian Motorcycle. Rey doesn’t pull punches. Click>http://www.bikernet.com/mediacast/0506br_sotelo.htm”>Click here to tune-in and turn-on.
BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–No. 991, Inner Cam Bearing Installer Tool- Use on all 2006to present Dyna Models. Use this tool to press in the two inner cam bearings, JIMS No. 8991K new cam bearings. This tool has been designed to press from letter side of the inner cam bearings, by putting all the pushing pressure to the very outer wall of bearing shell. Eliminating any damage to the bearings, cam and cases.
This tool will stop at the case and set the bearing depth to .023″ to .028″ below the case surface. A must use for the longest bearing and cam life. Use with JIMS Tool No.993.
TERRORIST WARNING– How would we survive?This morning Bikernet spy embedded in a cave somewhere in Pakistan, with Taliban Minister ofMigration, Mohammed Omar, warned the United States that if military actionagainstIraq continues, Taliban authorities will cut off America’s supply ofconvenience store managers. And if this action does not yield sufficientresults,cab drivers will be next, followed by Deli customer service reps.
It’s getting ugly
–from Joe Lankau
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE V-ROD RIDERS MOVE UP THE POINT STANDINGS WITH ROUND WINS AT NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY–Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team riders Andrew Hines and GT Tonglet each made a move up the NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle point standings this weekend. Hines jumped up to second place while Tonglet moved up to seventh after Sunday’s Pontiac Excitement NHRA Nationals at National Trail Raceway.
Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said the best part of the weekend was the performance numbers produced by each of the V-Rod entries.
“We ran some really good times this weekend which eventually helped us pick up some points,” Paluso said. “Andrew was the quickest rider after the first day of racing (Friday) and now we can take those positive results and apply it to the next race. We’re building some good momentum and hopefully it will carry over to the next event in two weeks.”
Hines – the reigning two-time defending NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle champion – beat Ryan Schnitz in the first round of eliminations, turning in a 7.085-second pass at 184.42 mph to beat Schnitz’s 7.134 at 183.99 on a Buell. Tonglet earned his first round victory over Tom Bradford. Tonglet went 7.107 186.82, topping Bradford’s 7.118 at 186.02 on a Buell.
For the second consecutive event this season, Hines and Tonglet faced each other in the early rounds. Hines beat Tonglet in Atlanta two weeks ago in the first round. He beat him again this weekend, this time in second round action.
Hines rode his V-Rod to a 7.116 at 187.73 to earn the victory over Tonglet’s 7.160 at 186.54. Hines lost his semifinal race against Matt Smith after fouling on the starting line.
“The only way to avoid racing each other in the early rounds is to qualify first and second and meet in the finals in the best case scenario,” said Byron Hines, team owner. “We weren’t in that situation this weekend but we ran some pretty good numbers and had some good results. We’re back in the position to be more competitive. It would have been nice to see Andrew in the finals, but we just had a red light (foul).”
Hines was the top qualifier after Friday’s sessions, but slipped to second on Saturday with a 7.038 pass at 189.26. Tonglet was seventh with a 7.084 at 188.04. It was the first time this season Tonglet qualified in the top half of the field.
“Overall I’m happy with the weekend because our performance has us a lot closer to the front of the pack,” Hines said. “That red light came out of nowhere. I felt comfortable all weekend with my reaction times, the semifinal round was just one of those things. It’s really important that both bikes won some rounds this weekend because we can’t let her (points leader and event winner Angelle Sampey) get too far ahead of us.”
While Hines has a Columbus victory on his resume from the 2004 season, Tonglet was thrilled to leave National Trail Raceway behind him for the year.
“I’ve never done well at this track,” Tonglet said. “We earned the No. 1 qualifier here last year, but I think that’s the best thing that’s ever happened here, so I’m happy to come away with at least one round win and be done with this one.
“We’re getting a better handle on my V-Rod and we moved up one spot in the point standings, so now we just need to build on that and keep climbing up the ladder. We had lane choice in the first round for the first time this season and hopefully that will be a trend we can continue at the next event.”
The next NHRA POWERade Drag Racing event that features the Pro Stock Motorcycle class is the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, June 8-11, at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill.
BIKERNET ENGINE OF THE WEEK–260-INCH street motor…..Meet Randy Torgenson Hyperformance, Des Moines, Iowa.One of the best kept secrets in the industry.
–from Ray Wheeler
CUSTOM CHROME ANNNOUNCES DESIGN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGENDARY EUROPEAN BUILDER FRED KODLIN–Custom Chrome, a division of Global Motorsport Group, Inc., has announced a new strategic design partnership with legendry European motorcycle builder Fred Kodlin. Kodlin will join other industry notable designers like Rick Doss and John Reed to create high-quality, innovative new parts and accessories for Twin Cam model motorcycles to be manufactured and distributed by Custom Chrome globally.
Fred Kodlin stormed the US market with his unique design and build talents back in 1990 when he came to the US for the first time and won the Rat’s Hole Show. From that point on, Fred became what we in the US call a Master Builder and since then has continued to wow bike builders and enthusiasts across the US and globally. Kodlin maintains his motorcycle business in Germany and welcomes visitors from across the world daily. “I am looking forward to the new alliance with Custom Chrome and to developing world class parts for Twin Cam models. This new partnership will set the standard for all things Twin Cam. My first designs will be available in the 2007 Custom Chrome catalog” Kodlin explained. To learn more about Fred Kodlin please visit: www.kodlin.com
Under new management, Custom Chrome is centering its growth plans on investing in research, development and distribution of innovative parts and accessories. “Delivering what you want, when you want it is what we are committed to giving our loyal dealers. The new alliance with Fred Kodlin demonstrates that we are working with the very best in the industry to deliver on our promise to dealers globally” said Holger Mohr, Senior Vice President (Custom Chrome US) and Managing Director (Custom Chrome Europe).
FEDERAL SOUND TESTING FORMULA–The testing was conducted per SAE J1287 “Measurement of ExhaustSound Levels of Stationary Motorcycles.” This test procedure is used tomeasure the exhaust sound levels of stationary motorcycles. This test isused by most states for determining excessive exhaust noise frommotorcycles, since the pass-by test is not practical out in the field. Somestates, such as New Hampshire, have a law of 106 dB(A) tested per SAE J1287.
The following figure shows the setup for the sound testing. A microphone wasplaced .5 meters away at 45 degrees from the centerline of the bike for eachexhaust outlet. The sound level was recorded with the motorcycle operatingat 2,750 rpm (half of rated engine speed).
A local Los Angeles cop said the limit for motorcycles is 80 db. A stock Softail is 95. We’d be forced to shoot one cylinder to be compliant.
NEW PRODUCT FROM TIMOTHY REMUS & WOLFGANG PUBLICATIONS–Not everyone is a book person. And for all those individuals who would rather learn in a TV format than the traditional book, we offer you our first DVD: How to Build a New School Bobber. This DVD includes nearly three hours of material covering the construction of a Bobber kit at Redneck Engineering, and the conversion of a late-model Softail into a believable Bobber at the Brian Klock facility.
Both are new-school bobbers with modern drive-trains and modern dependability. Producing a DVD turns out to be more work than building a motorcycle. First you pay the videographer and sound-person, then you pay a company to convert the material from analog to digital, next, you throw away most of what you paid people to photograph. With the wonders of modern computer software, we’ve been able to do most of the initial editing in-house. The final edit was done by an outside vendor who promised to take all the herky-jerky out of our transitions from one sequence to the next and did a damn good job of it.
Be sure to order one of our new DVDs because: A: They’re really very good, and B: I’ve got this stack of bills from various production companies and photographers that would choke a horse. You can order the DVD now by contacting:
Wolfgang Publications Inc.
217 Second Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
E-mail: info@wolfpub.com
To Order by Phone/Fax:
24 Hour Phone Order Line: (651) 275-9411
Wolfgang Fax number: (651) 275-9330
SEMA AUTOMOBILE EXHAUST NOISE MODEL BILL– No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle in a manner sothat the exhaust system emits in excess of ninety-five decibels as measuredby the society of automotive engineers (sae) standard j1169 (may 1998). Itshall not be a violation of this section unless proven by proper authoritiesthat the exhaust system modification results in noise amplification in excessof ninety-five decibels under the prescribed SAE test standard.A court may dismiss any action for which a person is prosecuted foroperating a vehicle in violation of this subsection if it is found that thedefendant had reasonable grounds to believe that the vehicle was notoperated inThe term motor vehicle as used in this section does not include motorcycles.
Senator John Brueggeman
Polson, MT 59860
PH: 406.883.2395
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 SPACEEntry forms available here: http://www.bccom-bc.com/gastown_2006/2006_registration_form.pdf
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
BIKER NORWEGIAN CONTACT–I have been riding a Dyna, a ’99 FXDX to be exact, and since the first day I have had it I have tried to put my own touch on it!But we have to remember this is not a Softail or a rigid!It is very hard to get info and pictures about customized Dynas! I look every day for pictures on the WEB to get inspiration for future changes on my bike!
Now you may wonder what is the point with this mail!Check this link: http://www.bikernet.com/DandD/Promotion1.asp
I just wanted to tell you that I’m happy that You posted a lot of Dynas in the Dyna pics contest!Maybe you should do a series of rebuilds on Dyna or maybe make a Dyna corner on this Website!
–Wobble
We’ve been contacted by several Dyna owners and have a couple of Dyna techs in the works with Lucky Devils Metal Works in Houston. Hell, we just bought a ’98 Dyna basket. We’re trying to decide what to do with it.
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Bandit Interviews Jeff Bleustein
By Bandit |
Jeffrey L. Bleustein is theChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer ofHarley-Davidson, Inc. Of late we look down our noses at big buckCEO’s and their bonuses, but the man at the top is responsible forevery aspect of the company and the fall-guy if something goes wrong.He has primary responsibility for the company’s strategy and performance.
Since joining Harley-Davidson in 1975 Bleustein has served in manycapacities including President and Chief Operating Officer, ExecutiveVice President, Vice President of Parts and Accessories Division; andVice President of Engineering.
Prior to joining Harley-Davidson, Bleustein worked as a technicalconsultant in mechanical engineering for American Machine & FoundryIncorporated (AMF), which owned Harley-Davidson from 1969 to 1980.In 1975 Bleustein moved from AMF to Harley-Davidson’s engineeringdivision and provided leadership as the Vice President of Engineeringuntil 1984. Under Bleustein’s guidance the Company’s EngineeringDivision developed technical innovations including the belt drive,vibration-isolated powertrains and anti-dive suspension. Newmotorcycle designs such as the Tourglide and Softail; and totalredesign of the V-Twin engine, which resulted in the criticallyacclaimed Evolution engine, were all developed during his tenure.The reorganization entailed re-staffing, modernizing engineeringpractices and a major expansion and improvement of the Company’stesting and product development facilities. The primary challengewas to preserve the distinctive styling of the motorcycles whileincorporating new technology. The results of this work contributedsignificantly to the Company’s survival and subsequent prosperity.
Bleustein then focused on strengthening the Company’s Parts,Accessories & Apparel Division. After overhauling operations toeliminate excessive backorders and to generate more new productintroductions, the division began to grow profits. Bleustein’s maincontribution was in conceiving and executing a plan to transform thedealer-owned retail stores into modern retail establishments. Theresulting retail environments motivated both riders and aspiringenthusiasts to buy motorcycles, accessories, apparel and memorabilia.
Jeff also managed to launch an aggressive licensing program that,combined with tighter trademark control, reduced infringement andimproved the Company’s image while establishing a new and successfulprofit center.
In 1980 a group of 13 executives offered to buy Harley-Davidsonfrom AMF. As one of the 13 executive owners, Bleustein helped theCompany regain market share and by 1987 Harley-Davidson recapturedits position as the leading heavyweight motorcycle manufacturer inthe United States. In 1988 Bleustein became Senior Vice President, in1990 he was promoted to Executive Vice President, and in 1993 toPresident and Chief Operating Officer. In 1997 he became Presidentand Chief Executive Officer and in 1998 he assumed his current roleas Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to joining AMF, Bleustein was an Associate Professor ofEngineering and Applied Science at Yale University from 1966 through1971.JB holds Masters of Science and Ph.D. degrees in EngineeringMechanics from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degreein Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.
He serves on the Board of Directors for the Milwaukee FlorentineOpera, the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, The Boys and Girls Clubs ofGreater Milwaukee, the Greater Milwaukee Committee and is a member ofthe Board of Regents of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He alsoserves on the board of the Brunswick Corporation.He also owns two Electra Glides and a Buell Blast motorcycle.
Jeff Bleustein is no slouch and responsible for thousands of jobs,over 600 dealerships and all the motorcycles we ride. I asked him afew business related questions at a Road Tour (celebrating the 100thAnniversary) location:
Bikernet: What’s your perception of the current stockmarket and the crises which surrounds it?
JB: There’s obviously a lot of volatility in the market,with terrorism, the Middle East, and the economy environment. Peopleare very nervous to make long term investments.
Bikernet: As the boss of a public corporation, have theseactions changed what you do or how you do it from day to day?
JB: No, not really. I don’t think the marketplace as awhole effects how we run our business. The market will have good andbad times. We need to run our business for the business. We feel ifwe make our customers happy, make great products and continue toenhance motorcycling that sooner or later the stock market will comearound.
Bikernet: Do you feel that there are more corporate lawsthat should be passed in an effort to stave off criminal behavior?
JB: I’m from the school that says you can’t legislatehonesty and values. You can make laws that punish if it’s not there,but the same people who would cook their books are the same guys whowould sign off and say that they’re right. There is a movement towardbetter governance which may encourage people to make positivechanges.
Fundamentally there needs to be morality and ethicswithin the company. It is the only way you will have honestmembers.
Bikernet: Do you feel Harley-Davidson is blessed right nowto have their 100th Anniversary to help carry them through a toughperiod of time economically?
JB: We’re certainly blessed to have a 100th anniversary.There have been many special times in the history of the company thathave made is a survivor through tough times.
The 100th duringthis period gives the people of America something positive to lookforward to.
We’ve already witnessed a bump in sales ofmotorcycles, motor clothes, and accessories, that indicate people areenjoying the 100th celebration.
We have been very active in thenew product development which has been a major driver for thebusiness to give our customers exciting new products and to developproducts for people who aren’t into motorcycling or aren’t intoHarley-Davidson yet.
Bikernet: Is there a new profit center started or one yourare considering for the future?
JB: Our business has a lot of different features to it.Motorcycles are 80 percent of our revenue. Parts and accessories isgrowing faster than any other aspect of our business. Our clothingline grows every year and our financial services is growing verynicely. We are always looking for new things to enhance theHarley-Davidson experience. Not everything we do is profitable. Somethings you do because it’s the right thing to do. If we had a newnotion and no one wasTools and Garage talking about it, I wouldn’t be either.
Weare always looking for new things to do, because our customers arealways looking for something new. We are always looking for somethingthat has a connection back to motorcycling.
Bikernet: What’s your best tool for keeping a finger on allthe elements of the company, or is there a tool?
JB: Never sleep…We have good information systems so I’mable, without a lot of hassle, to look at a lot of data and see howthe various networks keep the business going. Basically we run thisoperation in a very participation oriented way. We delegated a lot ofauthority to our heads who work together with teams of other people.People are used to sharing information.
I have a phenomenalstaff.
People who are empowered to do things and if something isgoing wrong they speak up about it and let us know what’s happening.
No one gets beat up for making a mistake. You get talked to, ifyou make it a second time. The third time is a real conversation. Theidea is that people are committed to take the business to the nextlevel, and if something is going wrong to speak up about it. That’sthe way to move toward corrective action quickly.
We really tryto eliminate the fear factor, and when you do that you find out thatinformation flows very easily through the business and makes it veryeasy to see what’s going on.
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KING REPORT UPDATES–For you Road King Fans we recently launched three King techs. We installed the new True-Track system for all wobbling touring Harleys. It vastly improves big bike handling and riding comfort.
We also installed Carlini saddlebag arms to eliminate the rear crash bars. Plus we are testing Keith Terry’s new, Terminal Velocity, Fuel Management System for EFI bikes. It delivers a complete closed loop system, without dynos and tuning headaches. Both techs are listed on the home page (Carlini’s is incorporated into the Terry Component tech).
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES AND DODGE TEAM IN ROAR OF THUNDER SWEEPSTAKES–One lucky winner will take home two dream vehicles: a 2006 Big Dog Motorcycles K-9and a 2006 Dodge Ram SRT10, a prize package valued at over $80,000.00
Big Dog Motorcycles, the leader in the high-style cruiser niche and the largest manufacturer of chopper-style motorcycles in the world, is excited to announce a new sweepstakes with Dodge, a leader in the automobile industry, especially the highly competitive truck segment.
In the Roar of Thunder Sweepstakes, the two companies give consumers a chance to win two of the toughest prizes ever given away: a 2006 Big Dog Motorcycles K-9, recent named Bike of the Year, and a 2006 Dodge Ram SRT10, the world’s fastest production pick-up. Together, the prize package is valued at a jaw-dropping $82,505.
The sweepstakes launched on March 8 during Daytona Beach Bike Week and lasts until October 31, 2006. The sweepstakes will be promoted primarily at motorcycle and automobile rallies and events throughout the year as well as within the dealerships.
Consumers over the age of 18 can register to win at www.roarofthunder.com.
In addition to the sweepstakes, the two companies have synergized their brands through other avenues: in summer 2005, Big Dog motorcycles appeared along side the new Dodge Charger in a television spot aptly named, “Bikers”; a few Big Dog motorcycles accompanied a Dodge Ram SRT10 in a recent Speed Channel’s Test Drive program; and Dodge will have exposure at Big Dog Motorcycles’ Tornado Rally, held in June 2006.
MINNEAPOLIS JUDGE PULLS RED LIGHT CAMERAS–A Minneapolis, Minnesota area judge has given red-light cameras a taste of their own medicine. Hennepin County District Judge Mark Wernick has put the red light on the county’s automated traffic signal cameras installed this past July.
The judge found legal fault with the county’s ‘Stop On Red’ program, which (like virtually all red-light camera programs) tickets the owners of the offending vehicles, not the drivers themselves. As Minnesota state laws put the responsibility for light violations on the driver, Wernick threw out the challenging ticket, saying that Minneapolis lacks the authority to make law an ordinance that would hold vehicle owners responsible.
The motorist who brought the case to court was represented by an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) volunteer attorney, Howard Bass, who argued that the ordinance was unconstitutional, though Judge Wernick didn’t comment on that facet of their case.The city is mulling whether to appeal the decision, but the case could set an important legal precident nationwide, as it is estimated that as many as 160 other cities employ red light cameras.
–from Rogue
BURIED TREASURE DISCOVERED IN WILMINGTON CALIFORNIA–In the middle of a hectic Bikernet day a call came in from Back Alley Frankie, a shady character, from the ghetto. He explained, in a drug worn, gravely voice that a garage had burned down and we could scavenge any of the contents. Later we discovered during our ashen investigation, the garage caught fire seven years ago.
Escrow caused the deadline. The older gentleman either vacated the contents or walked away. This is one of the crazy finds. It’s a motor from a Cushman Husky.
MC ROLLS RIGHT WITH RIDE WRIGHT–When it comes to spoked wheels, Ride Wright the most recognizable product in the motorcycle industry. With monstrous Fat Daddy spokes, Ride Wright is the talk of every rider and builder shooting for the classic custom look. Available in a huge variety of powder coated, chromed, and spoke styles, Ride Wright can take your vision to rainbow of realities. Contact your MC Advantages dealer for complete fitment and pricing information.
MC Advantages is a distributor of high-performance V-Twin parts based in Grimes, Iowa, serving dealers in the U.S. and abroad. MC Advantages distributes many brands including: S&S? Cycle, Martin Bros.?, Spyke?, Stampede, Prowler?, Bulletproof, D&M Custom Cycle, Rivera Engineering?, Platinum Air Suspension, Tauer Machine? and many more.
MC Advantages
1-800-726-9620
www.MCAdvantages.com
NOT ENOUGH JOKES THURSDAY–Law of Mechanical Repair: After your hands become coated with Greaseyour nose will begin to itch or you’ll have to pee.
Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the Leastaccessible corner or under something.
Law of probability: The probability of being watched is directlyproportional to the stupidity of your act.
Law of the Alibi: If you tell the boss you were late for work Becauseyou had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat Tire.
Variation Law: If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one You werein will start to move faster than the one you are in now. (works Everytime)
Law of the Result: When you try to prove to someone that a Machinewon’twork, it will.
Law of Coffee: As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee,Your bosswill ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is Cold.
Law of Dirty Rugs/Carpets: The chances of an open-faced jelly Sandwichof landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to Thenewness and cost of the carpet/rug.
Wilson’s Law: As soon as you find a product that you really Like, theywill stop making it.
–from MaryAnn Hart
RICHMOND CYCLE EXPOS STORY– Just thought I’d send you a couple of pics from the Cycle Expo last weekend here in Richmond. The first picture is of the “Billy Bike” panhead we just finished for a customer.
There’s lots of little details on this thing that most replicas don’t have. Look for a BIKERNET feature on it soon. The second pic is Andrew’s wife Drenda Williams next to the BEST IN SHOW WINNER, “Titties & Beer”.
We are very proud of the accolades this bike has already received, as it’s a tribute to our fallen comrade, Travis Lee Clemens. RIP Brother…..
Keep it Greasy
— Greg “Z” @ DBW
HARDBIKES NEO BOBBER IS ONE PART PRO STREET AND ONE PART HOT ROD BOBBER–The 330 Neo Bobber is the Best of Both Worlds.Bob Kay, Hardbikes’ VP Sales and Marketing,performed motorcycle alchemy by taking the best design elements of an OldSchool Bobber and combining it with a Pro Street sled to create a stunning newdesign called the Hardbikes’ 330 Neo Bobber.
“It?s the best of both worlds with a Harley-Davidson softail-style suspensioncombined with a 5 inch backbone stretch for smooth riding,” said Kay. “The 330Neo Bobber is a contemporary drop seat motorcycle that is more rider friendlywith outstanding handling and balance because of the right side drive powertrain.”
The 330 Neo Bobber sports a fat 330mm tire that sits on a 12 inch wide customrim that is hooked to a cool dual rail swing arm. Out front the oil tank ismounted on the curved double downtubes. This lowers the center of gravity andassists in the handling characteristics of the bike.
Additional features include color matched frame, 38 degrees rake with 5 degreesin the trees, stretched chopper tank, second-look tread pattern in the frontfender, sculpted rear fender and a show-polished S&S Engine with the newhigh-tech IST Ignition system that automatically calibrates itself during breakin.
Hardbikes convert owners into custom motorcycle designers by allowing them todesign their own 330 Neo Bobber. They log onto the Hardbikes website,www.hardbikes.com, and building their bike in the software application calledthe Design Wizard. After the design is completed owners sit down with theirlocal dealer-designer to be fitted for the bike according to their physicaldimensions and riding style.
Each owner selects from a deep list of world-class custom components to buildtheir 330 Neo Bobber. This includes Weld Wheels, Hawg Halters with differentialbore for better stopping, Tech Starters, D&D Performance Exhaust, Primo BruteBelt Drives and a Riveria High Performance Clutch.
AMERICAN IRON MAGAZINE NEW DRAG RACING EVENT SCHEDULE– We are launching a new concept in Harley events in a couple of months and thought you might want to get involved in it. The deal is our AMDRAGS event. It’s a blend of Harley drag racing, a custom and classic bike show, and an old fashioned motorcycle swap meet. All at the same location over a weekend with one admission ticket to all.
In 2006 we are doing 3 events – June 3 & 4 at Rockingham, NC, July 8 & 9 at Maple Grove, PA and Sept 9 & 10 at Maryland International Raceway in MD. We plan on expanding west in 2007.
–Buzz Kantor
Publisher
HARLEY-DAVIDSON NAMES DEALER IN CHINA– Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HDI) today announced the next step in its market entry into mainland China, with the appointment of Beijing Feng Huo Lun (FHL) as the first authorized Harley-Davidson dealer there. Operating as Beijing Harley-Davidson, the dealership will offer Harley-Davidson? motorcycles, related products and after-sales service.
Beijing Harley-Davidson will have an initial staff of 14. The dealership is located on the Fourth Ring Road, just outside the downtown area in northeast Beijing. The dealership is headed by FHL founder, owner and Executive Director Wan Jidong.
Beijing Harley-Davidson will celebrate its official grand opening in early April, with festivities at the dealership, including an event for motorcycle enthusiasts. The dealership will sell a range of Harley-Davidson Touring, Softail? and VRSC motorcycles, Genuine Parts and Accessories, and General Merchandise, including Harley-Davidson MotorClothes? apparel, and collectibles.
In addition to motorcycle sales and service, the dealer will offer rider training, organized rides and events. The dealer currently has a large riders? club in Beijing.
Harley-Davidson has indicated that it expects market entry into China to be a gradual process. According to the Company, the leisure-oriented market for premium, heavyweight motorcycles is just beginning to emerge in China, with market development limited by ownership and riding restrictions in most large cities and on highways, and by limited but growing disposable income. Harley-Davidson?s long-term strategy in China seeks to address the riding restrictions over time and to help lead the development of a leisure-oriented heavyweight motorcycle market as consumer buying power grows.
ABUSED CHILD TRIBUTE PARTY–I reported a depo of a woman in the Shakopee prison. Her 3-year-old son was murdered by her boyfriend. The little guy died of a skull fracture, child abuse. After the depo, I was a mess for a while because the details were so awful. He was abused for about six months before he finally died. The boyfriend is in prison as well. The little boy was from Lakeville. So anyway, I had to do something with all that negative emotion and so I got a bunch of people rallied and we have put together this party. It’s going to be just amazing!!!!!!!! We even have famous people coming now (:
I am personally inviting you and really hope you’ll come. It’s going to be lots of fun and will also create a child abuse chapter in Scott County because right now there isn’t one. If we don’t do something, kids will continue to be abused and I just can’t let that happen.
Melissa A. Klima
Chaser Court Reporting
Prior Lake, MN
Phone: 612-986-5960
Fax: 952-226-1784
PALMER SNELL 50TH ANNIVERSARY MOTORCYCLE AUCTION– Palmer Snell’s Motorcycle Auction – one of the longest running bike auctions in the country – passed the 50 mark in March 2006.
This is no ordinary bike auction – you never know what you’ll find at Palmer Snell. You would expect classic British machines – Triumph and BSA twins, Velocettes and Vincents. But they are just part of the sale – there’s a huge variety of machinery at every Palmer Snell auction.
A 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA can sit side by side with a Honda CX500 sidecar outfit. A Mobylette or Puch Maxi moped follows on from an overhead cam Jawa built for the ISDT. The last few sales have seen a whole string of Euro rarities too: Ratier, the French ‘BMW’, a Swiss Universal and more familiar bikes like the Moto Guzzi Le Mans and Cagiva Elefant.
Fancy some cheap performance? How about a GS750 Suzuki or CB900 Honda, at £200 apiece? Or a well kept BMW R75 at just £700? A Russian-made Cossack Voskhod sold for £90 and a Honda CD200 for £60. All of them complete, not basket cases.
Or perhaps Japanese classics are your thing? Honda’s early fours – the CB400 and 500 – plus Kawasaki KH250s and Suzuki GT380s, have all featured recently. Too modern? A 1926 Norton M18 and ’24 Raleigh 2 3/4hp have sold too. Too common? How about an MZ ETZ 250 built by Difazio Motorcycles for endurance road runs? Or a Jawa speedway frame, road registered and ready to take a Triumph T100 twin power unit!
Road, race, grasstrack, cyclemotors, speedway, mopeds, sidecars, British, European, Japanese, American – variety is the spice at Palmer Snell.
Contact Details: http://www.palmersnell.co.uk/ (01935) 812218.
Entries now accepted for October 2006
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STURGIS ATTRACTION THUNDER ROAD SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM, PICKED TO HOST AMD’S 2006 OFFICIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CUSTOM BIKE BUILDING EVENT–AMD Magazine has inked a deal with Sturgis Bike Week (SBW) Productions to make their popular Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building event a premier attraction at Thunder Road in Sturgis this year.
More than 100 competitors from 34 states and 13 countries participated in last year?s Official World Bike Building Championship held in November. For its Sturgis debut, organizers will once again offer the largest single cash prize for a custom bike competition with awards totaling more than $50,000.
“We are very excited and honored to see how fast this event has grown and to see how well it has been received in the industry,” said Robin Bradley, AMD Publisher and Official World Bike Building Championship owner. “What better location to have this competition than Sturgis, the world’s largest biker rally, and at Thunder Road, the custom bike capital of Sturgis. Our decision to relocate the event will create more opportunities for the builders and more visibility for our sponsors.”
The Official World Championship will kick off Sturgis Bike Week and begin on Saturday, Aug. 5 and run for three days ending Monday, Aug. 7. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. During the exhibit, visitors will have an opportunity to meet the world-rated custom builders, as well as get autographs and photos in the “Meet the Champions” lounge.
For the first time, AMD is expanding the sponsor roster to include parts and accessory vendors. Companies interested in sponsoring the Championship should contact Chris McGee at (310) 374-3140 or email chris@dealer-world.com.
BIKERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THERE ARE SEVEN TYPES OF SEX– The 1st kind of sex is called: Smurf Sex. This kind of sex happenswhen you first meet someone and you both have sex until you are blue inthe face.
The 2nd kind of sex is called: Kitchen Sex. This is when you havebeen with your partner for a short time and you are so horny you willhave sex anywhere, even in the kitchen.
The 3rd kind of sex is called: Bedroom Sex. This is when you havebeen with your partner for a long time. Your sex has gotten routine andyou usually have sex only in your bedroom.
The 4th kind of sex is called: Hallway Sex. This is when you havebeen with your partner for too long. When you pass each other in thehallway you both say “screw you.”
The 5th kind of sex is called: Religious Sex, which means you getNun in the morning, Nun in the afternoon and Nun at night.
The 6th kind is called Courtroom Sex. This is when you cannot standyour wife any more. She takes you to court and screws you in frontof everyone
And last, but not least, the 7th kind of sex is called: SocialSecurity Sex. You get a little each month. But not enough to live on.
–from Robin H.
VON DUTCH/DAVID MANN AUCTION RESULTS–Did you go to http://www.rmauctions.com and hit the {results key}? Click on Brucker Collection and finally…{show all}. I could not believe how inexpensive much of the collection ultimately was. The huge shocker was the ME 108B airplane. As a WWII complete aircraft and the parent design of the ME 109…a total bargain…$44,000.That is about one tenth of it’s real value. Take it to sell at The Oshkosh fly-in and you would easily get $440,000 and probablymuch more. David’s paintings were relatively cheap as well. Jacquie was heartbroken she could not participate…still, she understood and accepted the lost opportunity. Hope you are well. We will all be at Hanford next Sat. morning for the big antique bike swap and show…hope you can make it. Yours daily….{I am ez}
….Big Dave
THUNDER IN THE COUNTY–RIDE IN SUPPORT OF THE MS SOCIETY OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY.
DATE: JUNE 3RD 2006
LOCATION: THUNDER CYCLE AND SPORT 456 COUNTY ROAD #1 PICTON, ON
Thunder Cycle and Sport will knock 10% off in-store purchases for this event
Arrive 8:00am
Ride kicks off 10:00am sharp
All riders welcome
Entry Fee $20 per person or $25 per couple
Complimentary BBQ and Raffle ticket with entry fee
Info Contact John Jackson 476-4110 or Jason Lentz
398-6732
Or Thunder Cycle and Sport 476-5225
Ride route will be a scenic tour of the county with a short stop at the Black River Cheese Factory ending at the Jackson Farm with a BBQ
BYO “beverages” no bottles cans only please
BIKENET BLONDE JOKE OF THE WEEK– Q: What do you do if a Blonde throws a pin at you?
A: Run, she’s got the grenade in her mouth!
ANOTHER BRUKER AUCTION REPORT–A cache of artwork and memorabilia by Von Dutch and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, icons of the so-called Kustom Kulture, was a hit with collectors.
Such pop culture items as a sign featuring the late Dutch’s trademark flying eyeball prompted spirited bidding during Saturday’s RM Auctions’ Brucker Collection sale at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The sign fetched $149,500.
Dutch’s painted “Good-Bye Cruel World,” created long before the Von Dutch brand became an overused clothing label, sold for $110,000. It shows a man turning the crank on a meat grinder that is consuming his own body.
“The name Von Dutch has become an international icon, but the man behind the name is one of the most influential and enigmatic artists of the 20th century,” said Rob Myers of RM Auctions.
More than 500 items were on the auction block and some sold for 10 times as much as had been expected.
One of the most coveted items – Von Dutch’s Personal Paint and Pin-Striping Box – fetched $310,500. Dutch’s personally engraved tools also raked in big bucks, including a body hammer ($4,600), Binks spray gun ($10,350), and custom letter opener ($3,670).
Also triggering a bidding frenzy Saturday was the late Roth’s iconic “Rat Fink” sketches, including the “Rat Fink’s Revenge” drawing. It brought in $9,775.
Roth was well-known in hot-rodding circles for Rat Fink and other motor-crazed monsters as well as fanciful hot rods such as the Beatnik Bandit or the Druid Princess.
Juxtapoz magazine founder Robert Williams’ painting “In the Land of Retinal Delights,” completed by Williams in 1968 and considered the epitome of the imagination of the Kustom Kulture movement, sold for $184,000.
The art was dubbed Kustom Kulture during a Laguna Beach art show.
There was also a great deal of interest in the items owned by actor Steve McQueen, including his Von Dutch-engraved airplane hangar locks that were bid up to $12,650 by the time the hammer fell.
“The creative legacy of Dutch and the other artists represented during the sale continue to cast a long shadow over today’s pop culture world,” Myers said.
–from Ron Starrantino
Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Development
Von Dutch Kustom Cycles
Office (909)481-0600
Cell (949)468-8746
http://www.vondutch.com
NEW PREMIUM LEATHER TOUR-PAK FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–Gives Road King and Electra Glide Standard Models Custom Touring Style. The new Premium Leather Tour-Pak Luggage (P/N 79189-06, $1,499.00) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is the same king-size Tour-Pak introduced on the 2006 Screamin’ Eagle Electra Glide Ultra Classic. The smooth leather-wrapped exterior features an embossed ostrich pattern insert, leather braiding and custom stitching. The raised center section allows this Tour-Pak to accommodate most full-face helmets. This Tour-Pak also includes a chrome luggage rack, chrome accent spears, and an interior light.
The Premium Leather Tour-Pak Luggage fits 1997-later Road King and Electra Glide Standard models equipped with a Tour-Pak Rack and appropriate docking hardware kits. A Tour-Pak Installation Kit (P/N 90067-06, $399.00) includes a wrap-around passenger backrest pad and required installation hardware. See dealer for ordering and fitment details.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
ALL AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE MADNESS SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM–?Santa Maria Fair Park, Santa Maria, CA,?May 19,20, 21, 2006.Thousands of motorcyclists will fill the Fairpark for this 3-day event. This show will feature something for every type of enthusiast. Non stop action all weekend will include 3 killer bike shows, poker run, motorcycle stunt show, motorcycle racing, live music, Santa Maria Style BBQ, Ms. Ultimate Bikini contest and? over 150 vendors in the vendor village. ?
Value packed registration packages include: event t-shirt, tool kit, run pin, and a chance ticket to win The Count & Mitch Bergeron?s American Dream Bike that is being assembled at the show. ??
Come experience the MADNESS!! I’ll me there signing books, giving out Bikernet stickers, Smoke Out posters and Big Dog Calendars. Check for the HorsePower Booth.
THE END, ALMOST–I looked for something tantalizing to kick the news off with. I’ve been running at so many projects I sensed dryness in my pros. I sat back, looked at an un-open bottle of Jack, girls in overalls hammering nails and half-finished motorcycles. Maybe that’s why we’re not sitting back having fun and not working so goddamn much. I pondered, then Sin Wu burst into my office with a letter from our Vet.
That’s right our veterinarian wrote to explain the odd operation on our new evil black cat. It was turned over to us because its last owners couldn’t handle the year old monster. It crawled the walls, curtains, you name it. So we took it to be fixed. It was a female, we thought.
Here’s what the doc discovered:
We all took a close look at the external genitalia and saw vulva, clitoral fold and vagina entering. It is Female! I decided to extend the incision caudally and reflect the bladder for a good look. I saw two structures that were instantly recognized as vas deferens coursing from the neck of the bladder around and disappearing into the inguinal ring, and I now could identify the spermatic artery and vein joining and entering the ring also. I tugged slowly with increasing pressure and first one, then the second perfect testicle was drawn back. I tied them off with their adjacent blood supply. Your cat was a perfect textbook hermaphrodite.
Maybe that explained his or her moods. Have a terrific weekend. I’m judging Seth’s Bike Show in Santa Maria, California, Sunday, so the Sunday Post will be a late night edition. Hang on.
Again, I want to thank Chris Kallas for a killer job on the Salt Shaker logo, although there may be some slight modifications. Make sure to check out the R-rated version in the Sunday post.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
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STEALTH REPORT ON THE GROWTH OF NEW NC SHOP–We got wet last night at Kristopher’s bike night but as “THE MEANEAST” always says “If you ride long enough, you are going to get wet!” Hey, we had a great time anyway!
It is Myrtle Beach rally time around here this week and a lot of people have left Charlotte for the beach. Customer traffic has been down this week at STEALTH BIKE WORKS but that is to be expected with the beach rally going on. We are still busy in the shop though.
The UPS man just delivered Chopper John’s Paughco rigid frame for his S&S Sportster engine. He has already fabricated a cool gas tank for the project. Hey, if anyone out there has a good used wide glide front end for sale, give us a call at 704 -882-0889.
Tomorrow night we host “Biker Night” at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. We do it the 3rd Friday of every month. It is just a good time for us and our customers. We have food and we have biker DVD’s going on the tube.
Back to the bike nights. Man you see some strange things at bike nights. You see bikes that look like Christmas trees with all the neon lights under the tanks and just about everywhere you can stick them. Not my thing but I guess if that is what you like, go for it. Some leave them on while they eat or drink or whatever they do while others like to turn them off and then proceed to turn them on every ten minutes or so. Very strange?
Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
G2 MOTORSPORTS LOOKS TO TURN SEASON AROUND IN COLUMBUS–G2 Motorsports is heading to Columbus for the NHRA/POWERade Pontiac Performance Nationals with one objective; turning their season around. The team is a serious player in the points race but now it’s time to step up and get both bikes into the fray. Considerable time was spent on the dyno to pick up more horsepower and with a little luck to go along with the considerable hard work; the G2 Motorsports team should be one step closer to the winner’s circle.
“We made some changes to the electrical system on Matt’s bike after Atlanta and found some horsepower on the dyno,” said George Bryce, G2 Motorsports Director of Racing.
“Columbus has always been good to the G2 team in the past and we are looking forward to going fast this weekend. We plan to do everything possible to put both bikes at the front of the pack.”
Matt Smith, rider of the Torco Fuels/Skull Gear/G2 Motorsports Buell said, “We had electrical gremlins in Atlanta that frustrated us. But my team took care of them and they are behind us now.”
“Our game plan for Columbus will be to run our program. We want to win and in order to do so we need the bike and rider to be on the same page. That is our goal for this race.”
Chip Ellis, who rides the DRAG Specialties/G2 Motorsports Buell, still feels that consistency will be the key. “We were very consistent in Atlanta,” said Ellis. but we need to get out of the first round. You can’t get to the winner’s circle until you win in the first round. I am very comfortable with the way the DRAG Specialties machine is running now and I feel like Columbus could very well be the turning point in our season.”
BIKERNET PHOTO ART OF THE WEEK–In the year 1870, Crazy Horse and the Lakota fought against terrorism in their homeland.
Ride Hard,
Whiplash Biker Photog
ROCK’N THE RALLY– Sturgis, Aug. 6-10. Each summer thousands of bikers converge here to sound their heavy metal thunder at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Why not start a gigantic festival of classic rock and country?
“We took the reverse view of the ‘build it and they will come’ theory,” one of the organizers said in a statement. “We figured, 600,000 people attend Sturgis Bike Week each year, let’s ‘build it where they already are.’ ” And so an $11 million facility was built on 34 acres in Sturgis, a town along Interstate 90 near the Wyoming border.
The entertainment includes Big and Rich, Sammy Hagar, the Black Crowes, Keith Urban, the Steve Miller Band, Nickelback and, sure to get the engines revving for “Born to Be Wild,” John Kay and Steppenwolf.
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THE DYNA THAT DIDN’T MAKE IT– Please give your input on this build, I am anxious to hear what people think of it.
It is a ’99 FXDWG, the fender is a 48-52 Panhead fattened up a little. The front end is a ’04 fatboy. The tank a Sporty, and a whole list of hand fabricated parts by Kotic Kustoms in Ga.
Michael Willis
770-855-9500
Keep watching, we may feature his Dyna on Bikernet.–Bandit
SPIRIT HARLEY-DAVIDSON CLOSED–Just got done watching the News tonight and I was shocked to see Spirit Harley Davidson on the news. It wasn’t because of some run that raised money. Nor were the Police there to get their bikes serviced, but to handcuff him this time….Guess you can’t get away with everything these days, Terry.
The owner Terry Sanfold was arrested today for RAPE of 2 of his employees! The Police have closed and locked the doors of the stealership.
A few months ago his ex wife Donna and daughters were caught embezzling 1 million dollars from the business. They are no longer owners and have got the boot and as one can clearly see on the web site they are not on it any longer.
These people have screwed ALOT of people including me, many, many many people I know don’t have kind words to say about this place or owners..and the ones that do don’t know any better.
Just 2 weeks ago my best friend went there to buy a front tire, Terry the owner walked up to his truck and opened his coat to show his piece. He left and went to Heritage HD to buy that front tire.
Ask any employee or ex what he’s like to work for. HELL is better than him!
I hope they hang him high raping these employees!
–from Rogue
BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK–Dyna Transmission Stand (Modular) ToolNo. 992 -Use on all 2006to present Dyna Transmission. Use with base standNo. 1138.
CITY NOT AMUSED WITH T-SHIRT LOGO– Never mind the suggestive weenie-bite contests or the leather-clad revelers at the BikeFest.Leesburg’s got class, said city commissioners, who took offense when they learned T-shirts reading “Sleesburg BikeFest” were sold at one of the city’s biggest annual events.
Commissioners say the nickname implies Leesburg is downright sleazy, when it’s nothing but a wholesome city. This week, commissioners voted to send a letter expressing their distaste to Charles “Troy” Townsend, who designed and manufactured the T-shirts. The city’s letter will follow one that Townsend has received from the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
“We are dismayed that you, a business owner and resident who should be extremely proud of this town and all it represents, would stoop to such licentiousness,” the chamber’s letter stated. It said the T-shirts will “be worn all over America.”
The shirts were intended to humor more than insult, Townsend said.”I don’t think I ever really gave it a thought that I would offend anyone,” he said.
He sold them for $10 each in front of his storage-rental business on Canal and Main streets during BikeFest, which was April 28-30.
The 59-year-old entrepreneur and Leesburg resident said he can’t understand why commissioners are so appalled. “Kids have been calling the city that for years,” Townsend said. He pointed to other phrases known around Central Florida, such as “Useless” for Eustis and “Dead Land” for DeLand. The T-shirts were a hit with locals, he said.
Anyway, bikers just want to have fun, Townsend said, and generally aren’t concerned about being prim and proper.
URGENT CALL TO ACTION–The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports the United States House of Representatives will hold a legislative hearing on HR 2048, the “Right to Repair Act”. The hearing will be held by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2123 at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 17th 2006 and is open to the public.
This legislation is important to all motorcyclists who want the right to choose where to have their motorcycle repaired. HR 2048 would make the same computer diagnostic information, tools and training available to the owners of every type of vehicle including motorcycles that currently is only afforded to those under the dealership umbrella. The deliberate withholding of pertinent information compels independent repair facilities to turn business away forcing vehicle owners to return to the dealership when any kind of computer diagnostics is necessary.
The MRF believes every American has the right to choose who performs the diagnostics on their motorcycle or automobile. Furthermore, consumers should have the right to choose where, how and who will ultimately repair their vehicles and also have the right to do the necessary work themselves. Automakers should not be making service decisions for consumers.The Motorcycle Riders Foundation needs your help to move this legislation through the House committee. Please take a look at the list of Representatives currently sitting on the subcommittee.
These members will be hearing HR 2048 on this Wednesday, May 17th and are NOT already supporting the bill. If your state is listed below, call your Representative’s office as soon as you can. The key to the bill’s success is hearing that their constituents at home support HR2048.If your state is shown below, call your member of
Congress and tell them the following:
1. Identify yourself as a resident of the state of
2. Let them know you are calling on behalf of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation
3. Tell them you support HR 2048, the motor vehicle “Right to Repair Act”
4. Ask them to co sponsor HR 2048
5. Tell them HR 2048 is being heard Wednesday, the 17th in the Energy and Commerce committee and you would like the congressperson to support it.
6. Ask them to vote for the bill
7. Let them know that this will be scored as a “key vote” by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.
NOBLES STUMBLES IN CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE–Tripp Nobles championship aspirations took a slight wrong turn at the recently completed AHDRA Gypsy Rendezvous Nationals in St. Louis. Nobles, who was working on a two-race winning streak bowed out in the semi-finals to Gainesville winner, Don Stratton, Jr.
“We had some computer problems during the weekend that we were never able to work out,” said Tripp Nobles. “We thought we had a handle on the track Saturday, but on Sunday the track went away for us. Coupled with our computer problems we weren’t able to make it three in a row for LVHD.com.”
Following three rounds of qualifying Tripp Nobles took the LVHD.com team to times of 9.323 at 141.25 MPH, 9.417 at 134.52 MPH and 9.427 at 140.31 MPH. Once qualifying was over the LVHD.com team sat number six in the thirty-two-bike field.
In Round One it was the Tripp and Tripp show as Tripp Nobles took on Terry Tripp. When the win light came on Nobles was on to the next round. Nobles ran a 9.301 at 138.56 MPH to Terry Tripp’s losing 9.704 at 131.81 MPH.
Round Two saw Tripp paired off with perennial AHDRA champion, Junior Pippin. Once again Nobles ended his opponents day when he ran a 9.334 at 136.18 MPH to Pippin’s 9.723 at 131.63 MPH.
Tripp’s Round Three opponent was also a multiple AHDRA champion; Donnie Huffman. After running a 9.369 at 136.51 MPH to Huffman’s 9.611 at 132.58 MPH Nobles was heading to his third straight semi-final appearance.
Tripp’s opponent in the Semi-finals was the answer to the question; who was the first AHDRA V-rod Destroyer class winner? Don Stratton, Jr. For the first time in three races, Nobles event ended there. Stratton, Jr. ran a 9.313 at 139.06 MPH to Tripp’s close but losing 9.343 at 138.39 MPH to end the winning streak.
“That final round was one of the closest races I’ve ever been involved in,” said Tripp. “I saw him (Stratton, Jr.) all the way down the track. With each gear shift we inched up on each other and I didn’t know who won the race until I got my time slip.”
“I hit the rev limiter slightly in first and second gear and that was just enough to knock us out of the race. But my hat is off to Don and Eric Ryder. They both had their stuff together and they let everyone know that this will be a race to the finish.”
STOP THE PRESSES-TBEAR COMMENTARY–You know our shirts are down right rude.We at http;//www.TBearWear.com like to make a statement about the culture we live in with the profits going to benefit handicapped children, but, up to now we’ve tried not to offend any one’s political views.
Well, those days are long gone. After our ears were assaulted by the media about Illegal Immigration,(key word here being “ILLEGAL”) we thought it was time to take a stand.
After years of living in the “outlaw” culture we’re trying to be a bit more law abiding.So in that vein, TBearWear.com lets you show the world how you feel.
WE’RE CLOSED – TRY FRANCEjust about sums up our feelings on the matter.
Fighting for Truth, Justice and the American Way,
–TBear
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May 18, 2006 Part 2
By Bandit |
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NO DEALS FROM THE CHEAP BASTARDS AT DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS–Not a whole lot to report on this week….we’ve been balls to the wall getting customers bikes running for Myrtle Beach, as well as attending events every weekend since God only knows!!!!
A coupla weekends ago, it was the VA is for Lovers Extravaganza at the VA Motorsports Park. That’s where the first coopla shots were taken….look at that lineup, would ya!!!! Last weekend, we put on the Hooters Annual Spring Bike Show… That’s me surrounded by a bevy of beauties….This weekend, we’ll be co-sponsoring The Strokes concert at a local amphitheatre, and next weekend is the DBW SPRING THROWDOWN here at the shop. I’ll try to get Justin to email you the flyer, but we both know how that’ll go. Until next time….
Keep It Greasy,
–Greg “Z” Hall
Service Manager/Public Relations
Departure Bike Works
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BUBS BONNEVILLE 2006 INTERNATIONAL SPEED TRAILS POSTER HOT OFF THE PRESSES–New 2006 posters are here and ready to be sent out to you! If you haven’t already, let me know if you want one, or more and I would be happy to send some out to you!This year’s poster features over 40 riders, is the same great quality, and best of all…… is FREE!!!!
Our flyers, sponsored by Bikernet.com, with entry information on the back will be arriving on Thursday so I can also send those out to you too.Do you have a store or dealership? We can send out extras for you to distribute.
Just drop me an email with the quantity, and your name and postal address and we put them in the mail.If you have participated at our event previously- I already have one to send to you- so no need to write, it’ll be on its way.
Don’t forget to keep posted to our website- we will be having regular salt conditions updates in the news section. We will be checking the salt several times during June and July, so for all those looking forward to the Bonneville racing season, keep posted.
Remember…. pre-entry must be postmarked by 4th July, so get it in early to ensure you get all the extras.
As usual if you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to call us!
International Motorcycle Speed Trials by BUB and Sponsored by Bikernet.com Information
PH: 530 272 4310
FAX: 530 477 7489
Email: eventinfo@speedtrialsbybub.com
AMA NEWS, DANNY’S LAW– West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, himself a motorcyclist, has signed a bill that increases penalties for reckless driving convictions. “Danny’s Law” was named in honor of Danny Kneisly, who was hit and killed when a driver turned left in front of him; the driver subsequently received a $20 fine. Danny?s death and the ensuing support of his family added momentum to efforts to pass the bill, which ABATE of West Virginia, AMA members and staff, and other motorcycle activists had been working toward for nearly five years.
The new law provides for penalties of a minimum of 10 days in jail and a maximum of six months, and/or a fine of at least $50 and up to $1,000, for those convicted of reckless driving if they seriously injure someone.The AMA Justice for All campaign is focused on inadequate sentencing of drivers who seriously injure or kill others on the road. Learn more at www.AMADirectlink.com.
The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) recently proposed transferring $750,000 from the Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund for to be used for purposes other than rider education and training.The AMA alerted the Ohio riding community through the AMA Rapid Response Center and encouraged AMA members, motorcyclists’ rights organizations, and other supporters of rider education to contact the six elected officials of the Ohio Controlling Board (OCB) to stop the transfer. The Fund is financed by a $6 assessment on every motorcycle registration in Ohio and is to be used solely for the motorcycle safety and training program, Motorcycle Ohio.
The OCB, at its April 24 meeting, agreed with the motorcycling community and amended the request from the OBM. The Motorcycle Safety and Education Fund was preserved.
BRITISH PROTEST RIDE ENCOURAGED– The British Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is encouraging all motorcyclists who ride into the City of Westminster to respond to a web-based consultation on motorcycle parking.
The consultation focuses on whether there is sufficient provision for motorcycle parking, whether motorcycles should pay for parking, whether secure parking facilities should be provided and whether motorcycles should pay the congestion charge.
MAG in London has long been campaigning for increased motorcycle parking provision to accommodate the increase in motorcycle commuting as commuters switch from cars to bikes to beat both congestion and the congestion charge. Presently many commuters are left with no option but to park on pavements where they are being ticketed and can cause obstructions to pedestrians.
MAG insist that riders are helping Westminster’s congestion problem, as motorcycles from the smallest scooter to the largest touring bike not only use less space than cars when moving and parking but they also liberate road space for essential four wheeled traffic to move more easily.
TRUE-TRACK RESCUES BONNEVILLE EFFORT–Is that an OEM front rubber motor mount that you put on the Bonneville Bike? If so, my own experience tells me that the ‘120’ torque is gonna squish that thing flat in the first 10 minutes of your maiden putt. Am I right on this? May wanna double check on this one?
–Pauly D.
Will Phillips, the master engineer of V-twin handling, is coming over next Tuesday. We are going to switch out the rear rubber mounts with heavy duty jobs and a 3/4 swingarm axle. We’re adding steering dampers and a True-Track system to keep this puppy in line. I’ll ask him about the front mount.–Bandit
QUESTION OF THE DAY-WHERE THE HELL IS HALLCRAFT WHEELS?–Just a note to let you know that I found my industry directory, and the numbers for Hallcraft are all disconnected, so if you hear anything through your very large grapevine in regards to that let me know, we are trying to find some super fat spoke wheels.
–Lucky Devil
I suggested Black Bike for killer spoked wheels.–Bandit
BRAND NEW BONNEVILLE CONTINGENCY PRIZE–Nick’s Performance Accessories is sponsoring a $500.00 cash prize for the fastest American V-Twin using Amsoil Synthetic Motorcycle Oil at the 3rd Annual BUB’s International Motorcycle Speed Trials, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah,September 3-7 2006.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
1. To be eligible for this award the vehicle must be powered by an American V-Twin Engine,No imported engine, transmission or other final drivetrain component allowed.
**************Made in the USA means Made in the USA!*************
2. Winning motorcycle must use Amsoil Synthetic Motorcycle Oil and display Amsoil sticker prominently on race vehicle.
3. Sign-up at the Nick’s Performance Accessories Booth at the event Sept 2-6 2006 or online via email at amsoilprizemoney@mac.com anytime prior to the online closing date of September 1, 2006.
4. All entrants will be asked to provide a photo of their entry and to provide documentation of their time at theNick’s Performance Accessories booth at the event.
5.’Top Time’ Definition: Top times are defined as the motorcycle that reaches the highest speed over a timed measured mile, and that meet the appropriate category criteria as listed below. All times will be verified by the official event timer’s and the event promoters.Proof of time will be the original time slip issued by the Bub’s International Motorcycle Speed Trials.
6. This prize will only be awarded at the 3rd Annual Bub’s International Motorcycle Speed Trials.It will not be valid after the event has ended Sept 7, 2006.In other words don’t come whining to us after the event closes, If You Snooze You Lose.
All decisions of the The Event Promoters, Nick’s Performance Accessories staff and advisors are final and binding.
–Nick Roberts
WIN A SPECIAL EDITION V-ROD ENTRY FORMS AT CALIFORNIAHARLEY-DAVIDSON/BUELL–Enter the “Harley-Davidson in the Movies Sweepstakes” and startscorching some asphalt of your own. You could win one of just twospecial edition V-Rod motorcycles replicas of the hot-blooded,liquid-cooled machine seen in the new movie “X-Men: The Last Stand”.Only in theaters.
We have um…The official Sweepstakes entry form can be had atCalifornia Harley Davidson/Buell. Just stop by anytime between nowand May 31st 2006
— www.californiaharleydavidson.com )
BELLY PAN FOR SALT SHAKER–Are you fabricating a belly pan for the Pan???? Having run the same trans at one time…. I was preparing a skid plate before the theft happened in Sacramento. Might be worth considering????
–Ray Wheeler
Something to think about. I could add weight to the bike with the pan.–Bandit
BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE DAY–“The discipline of writing something down is the first step toward making it happen.”
— Lee Iacocca
–from Joe Lankau
NEXT BCCOM MEETING IS IN KAMLOOPS MAY 24th–When: 7:00pm
Where: Upstairs at Malone’s pub on the 900 block of 8th Street
Come find out what BCCOM is currently working on and discuss any issues youfeel are pertinent to motorcycling in B.C.All motorcyclists are welcome!For more info call 1-877-580-0111
WHITEHORSE PRESS DEALS OF THE WEEK– Special New BMW Book Available.We’re pleased to announce publication of BMW Motorcycles: The Evolution of Excellence, and to offer a special pre-publication price of $25.00 if you order before publication day on June 1st. Filled with dazzling photographs of most BMW models, this collector’s edition tells the full story of one of the world?s most admired and enduring companies whose pace of innovation is simply stunning.
Don’t Miss our May 20th Open House This SaturdayFree BBQ, Prizes, Lively Talk, and Good Shopping
Come for a fun day in the White Mountains! The First Annual Whitehorse Open House is this weekend on Saturday, May 20th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Join all of us and special guests, Fred and Cherie Rau, for a fun-filled day of eating, schmoozing, and shopping. Here’s your chance to touch, feel, and try on all that good stuff you see in our catalog and online.
A number of groups, clubs, and individuals tell us that the Open House will be their first day-long ride of the season. How about you and your friends? It?s the perfect time to explore the notches of the White Mountains and enjoy the fresh air and spring glories of our beautiful Mount Washington Valley
Whitehorse Announces Russian Edition ofThe Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Guide toMotorcycling Excellence, 2nd Edition.The ever-popular riding skills guide, Motorcycling Excellence, has been translated into the Russian language and will be published early this summer in Russia. Russia is an emerging market for motorcycling, with new motorcycle sales at around 5,000 units in 2005, plus an additional 5,000 to 7,000 used motorcycles entering the country each year. It is estimated that about 50,000 motorcycles are now in active use in Russia.
This motorcycle market has developed mainly over the past two to three years, as the Russian economy began to stabilize from the dislocations that occurred in the 1990s.
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May 18, 2006 Part 1
By Bandit |
Hey,
Another week at the Bikernet ghetto headquarters. We’ve machined shit backwards, bought the wrong parts, snorted drywall dust, bought a ’98 Dyna basket, waited for the 45 flathead sheet metal painter and got more writing assignments than we can handle.
Ah, but there’s new girls, the Bonneville bikes are looking good and the news is sizzling. Let’s hit it:
CYRIL HUZE KILLER CHOPPER SPRINGER FRONT END– This Springer front end is offered in any length from 2″ under to 20″ over, both in narrow, mid or wide glide styles.It features corner rounded trees and corners for a super smooth appearance.
It uses Delrin isolated springs and needle bearing rockers. Available raw or in chrome.
Cyril Huze
Tel: 561-392-5557
THE BAKER FIRESTARTER:A STARTER LARGE ENOUGH TO MEASURE IN HORSEPOWER–Everyday BAKER Drivetrain talks to customers who are building radical customs or upgrading existing bikes. BAKER learned that most of the performance starters out there have notorious durability problems and that they are manufactured with rebuilt (used) cores and sold as new. In addition, the O.E Harley starter is durable but lacks cranking power, so BAKER Drivetrain decided to get involved.
The new BAKER Firestarter is the most powerful starter available and durable from the first start. Each unit is tested on a dynamometer for proper function and has an individual dyno sheet to validate the output. Units typically dyno at 2.3±.1 kilowatts; that’s 3-horsepower for us English speaking folks. That’s huge – if not the biggest. Meanwhile, the amperage drain is still considered low. Big dog uses a similar version of the Firestarter in their later motorcycles and they’ve been proven to be durable on their big-inch choppers.
The Firestarter has a stylish show chrome finish with a stylish, polished billet aluminum end cap. Available as a conventional remote start button type or as a manual push button type for those who want the clean minimalist look. The manual version features a Teflon lined button shaft that is longer than normal, which allows a smoother, non-binding operation that prevents wear or jamming.
THE NEW BAKER FIRESTARTER
2.3kw translates to 3-Horsepower in non-metric, American language
Low Amperage Drain
Dyno Performance Chart Included With Each Starter
Available for 1990-1993 jackshaft or 1994-up jackshaft applications
For additional information, go online to see page 33 of the BAKER 2006 catalog.www.bakerdrivetrain.com
PARADISE BIKEFEST &BIKE BUILD-OFF AT KAPIOLANI COMMUNITYHonolulu, HawaiiJuly 2nd, 2006–Over this year’s Independence Day weekend, Honolulu will be host to the 50th State’s largest motorcycle rally, and we at Hawaiian Chopper Magazine, BMC Choppers, Pasha Hawaii, Pacific Rim Cycle, South Seas Harley-Davidson, Woody’s Hotdogs, Avon Tyres, and our other fine sponsors would like to invite you to get in on the festivities.
Beginning with Hawaiian Chopper’s 2nd birthday party on Friday, June 30th, at Honolulu’s Hard Rock Cafe motorcycle enthusiasts and fans of Discovery Channel’s “Great Biker Build-Off” series will join Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off Champion Harold Pontarelli, Internationally celebrated motorcycle builders, Big Mike of BMC Choppers, Shannon Aikau of Count’s Kustoms, Jose De Miguel of Caribbean Custom Cycles, and the legendary Sugar Bear.
I am particularly pleased to announce the addition of the wildly popular Big Schwag of Discovery Channel’s Monster Garage series.
The Hawaiian Chopper birthday party will be open to the general public, and partygoers will be treated to musical entertainment, great food & beverage specials, prize giveaways, and plenty of aloha making this “The Party” to be at over the holiday weekend.
Continuing the festivities on Sunday, July 2nd, Kapiolani Community College (KCC) will be transformed from an institution of higher learning, to a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts, and fans of the genre.
Once at KCC, riders will be required to pay an entry fee of $15.00 ($10.00 advance). Spectators and participants will be treated to a spectacle larger than December 2005’s “Great Hawaiian Biker Build-Off”. Along with some of the top motorcycle builders and their bikes made famous on television and numerous motorcycle magazines, visitors to this year’s event will actively engage in the festivities by voting on the build-off bikes from Oahu’s own Nui Kauhane of Grumpy’s Customs and Noah O’Geen of Maui’s Hot Rod Alley.
These two builders have six weeks to build their versions of the Hawaii’s coolest bike. Kauhane’s reputation as one of the top builders of the “Local Boy” style will be on the line when he takes on O’Geen.
One of Hawaii’s best up and coming motorcycle craftsmen, O’Geen’s creations were featured on the cover of Hawaiian Chopper Magazine, and will soon be published in other great biker magazines as well.
A bikini contest featuring some of Hawaii’s hottest women will be held on the main stage. Cash prizes will be given to the top three women chosen by a pre-selected panel of judges. Instructions for registration in the competition will be conducted at Panama Hatties in Pearl City on Thursday, June 29th (8-10pm).
On behalf of Hawaiian Chopper magazine and Ten Toes Enterprises, allow me to welcome you to Hawaii’s greatest motorcycle event. This year’s rally is sure to be the highlight of the Independence Day weekend.
Mahalo nui loa
–Steve Kalnasy
808-780-2998
THE WORD IS OUT ON BIKERNET– Roland Sands won the Discovery Biker Build Off 2006 v. Jesse Rooke!! This year, Discovery Channel has OK’d the release of images and information regarding the build off show before the episode air date so have at it!
Roland Sands of Performance Machine and Roland Sands Design built the “No Regrets” custom race motorcycle in ten days against Jesse Rooke of Rooke Customs for the Discovery Channel’s Biker Build Off 2006. After a heart pounding day at Willow Springs where the bikes were put to the test in three race series, the form and function of Roland’s “No Regrets” custom came out as the champion.
Our episode has so much hype surrounding it that Discovery has it scheduled for the season premiere on August 7th, 2006!!! We will be throwing a premiere party in Sturgis at One Eyed Jacks on Monday night and I will have more information regarding that on our site http://www.rolandsands.com/ in the near future.
–ERIKA DECKER
LONE STAR CHOPPERS BUILDER, LARRY CURIK MISSING– Where is Larry Curik?That seems to be the hot question these days. Larry Curik the famous custom bike builder is not around his usual haunts.
But the Bandit Knows Where He Is. There are no secrets from the Bandit (drum roll, etc).Larry is on special assignment, or kidnapped by Gypsy during the filming of the first girl Biker Build-Off builder for the Discovery Channel show. He’s chained down at the Accurate Engineer Headquarters welding exhaust pipes.Rumor has it, he’s assisting Vivian “Gypsy” Charros in a Biker Build Off for the Discovery Channel.The build is being done at Accurate Engineering in Dothan Alabama and Berry Wardlaw the famous engine builder is building a one-of-a-kind Knucklhead engine for it.
She is going up against Kim Suter of Kansas City and though he must be somebody to garner a Build-Off pick, he’s got his hands full up against Gypsy. Have you seen her chest-unbelievable.
It is hard enough to win one of these things and loosing is a bitch, but add loosing to a big-tittied blonde. Poor Dude!
–Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005
http://www.bikerrogue.com/
SMOKE-OUT COMES OUT WEST POSTER RELEASED–We just received the new full size posters to promotethe event in Cottonwood, AZ Oct 6 and 7th www.horsebackstreetchoppers.com
We have a good number of addresses to ship the postersbut we could sure use more. If any of you have shops or dealersor parts distributors who you think would help us get the word out,please e-mail me the address and we will ship them a pack of posters.
–Geno
STURGIS GUIDE DEADLINES–THE STURGIS GUIDE. This year, American Big Twin will be distributing the mostsought-after guide to the Sturgis/Black Hills Rally.
The Guide is more than just great coverage of Sturgis, It also covers events all over region, and enthusiasts will refer to it again and again.It’s the perfect showcase for your products.
AD CLOSING: June 23
MATERIALS DUE: July 5
CALL BECKY DEMMERLE FOR DETAILS!
800-225-4569 ext. 3163
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CYRIL HUZE BOBBER FRAME–
This very clean new bobber frame accepts a rear tire 180 mm with up to 200 mm with a chain.It includes a CNC transmission plate welded to the frame, CNC axle covers & a 1″ rear axle for strength. 32-degree rake for a true Bobber look.All other components to build your project (steel fenders, oil tank, front end, gas tank, transmission, brakes, etc…) are also available from Cyril Huze.
Cyril Huze.
Tel: 561-392-5557
www.cyrilhuze.com
BIKERNET DISCOVERS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH–Hey, did you know May is motorcycle awareness month?
–from Gene Koch
BIKERNET MEDICAL DEPARTMENT REPORT–In Pharmacology, all drugs have two names, a trade name and generic name. For example, the trade name of Tylenol also has a generic name of Acetaminophen. Aleve is also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also call Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen.
The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by a team of government experts, it recently announced that it has settled on the generic name of Mycoxafloppin. Also considered were, Mycoxafailin, Mydixadrupin, Mydixarizin, Dixafix, and of course, Ibepokin.
Pfizer Corp. announced today that Viagra will soon be available in liquid form, and will be marketed by Pepsi Cola as a power beverage suitable for use as a mixer. It will now be possible for a man to literally pour himself a stiff one. Obviously we can no longer call this a soft drink, and it gives new meaning to the names of “cocktails”, “highballs” and just a good old-fashioned “stiff drink”. Pepsi will market the new concoction by the name of: MOUNT &DO.
–From Bob T.
CHOP N GRIND TEAM CAUGHT IN SALTERGATE CONSPIRACY–Two members of the Chop N Grind Bonneville team were caught spying on the Bikernet Bonneville bikes and looting the Bikernet Headquarters. When questioned they both replied, “We’re cool,” and hauled ass for the door. The sand snortin’ bastard escaped back to the dry desert community of 101 Palms, California. Bikernet minuteman border patrol guards are scouring the sand dunes in search of two unsavory individuals, Bob T. and Larry the Lizard.
We’ll bring you further reports in the near future.
–Wilburn Roach
BIKERNETY STREETBOB COMMENTARY UNDER FIRE–I like your commentary on the Streetbob about taking it all the way and bobbing the fenders,but you suggest something cool and classic for the taillight, how about some suggestions so that I get it right.
Unfortunately I have to keep the license plate so I’m moving it to the side.
Six Gear
Maywood EasyRiders MC
MRoyal@DeltrolFluid.com
I suggested that he contact Eye Candy Custom Cycles, Choppers Inc. or Shamrock. He might also look up Mr. Lucky for cool taillights.–Bandit
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March 16, 2006 Part 3
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THE EFFECTS OF THE NEW EPA LAWS IN GEORGIA AS TOLD BY A STATE INSPECTOR– Yesterday a friend of mine had a special construction bike inspected by a state inspector to get his bike titled. During the process he asked about the new EPA laws and what Georgia is doing. He said the inspector seemed to know the EPA law very well and told him that the law is in effect here. He then went on to say that at this time the State of Georgia is NOT enforcing the law.(Specifically the one time EPA exempt bike portion). He said the state has no mechanism in place to check how many bikes you have registered or titled in your name or have had titled in your name so no one is checking to see if you are in violation. He also said that he knows of no intentions of the State to start enforcing the law.
He stated at this time that any individual or shop can build as many special construction bikes as they desire and can get then titled (with proper receipts etc of course) with no problem.
Also the law in Georgia regarding turn signals is vague & is not clear whether you have to have them on your bike when inspected. The safest thing is to have them especially if you get your bike inspected at one of the centralized spots. You MAY get by without them if you make an appointment to have the inspector come to your location but the safest thing would be to go ahead & at least put temporaries on.
Again, this is not my interpretation but from an actual inspector as told to me by my friend. Your results may vary!!!
–DouginGa
Horsemen
from the HORSE board
DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS DEAL OF THE WEEK–Whatta deal, a2002 Iron Horse “Tejas”, withLow, Low Miles, a114-inch S&S Motor and plenty of sharp extras for only:
Price: $16,500.00
This Link will take you directly to the web site.http://www.departure.com/bikesingle.asp?ItemID=57&CategoryID=&Pla
BIKERNET BONNEVILLE 2006 SALT SHAKER REPORT–First from Barry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering:
Mock-up engine is on the way. I just now received 4 sets of 120 cases and that is since Nov. 23rd. We have a lot of orders for them. Reggie Sr. At R&R is going to help me solve the connecting rod problem (make our own) and I am discussing the crankcase solution with a casting company.
Getting ready for the Biker Build-off, finishing the center section of my building so it ain’t boring, that is for sure!
I will need the mock-up engine back a soon as you are finished. Those are not the pieces of the Bonneville engine but rather another customers. I am sending the coils, exhaust flanges and electrical components as well. I’ll be in touch. –Berry
BUSH FAILS TO PREVENT EAST COAST BLIZZARD– As President Bush and his staff cowered in the White House, the snow continued to pile up on the many poor and African American victims who could not afford to get out of town or to safety in Florida.
Crucial supplies of blankets, hot cocoa, popcorn and dark rum, so essential to surviving the stress of any major snowstorm, lay in stores undelivered.
“Where is the government? I need my sidewalk shoveled so I can get out to buy my danged lottery tickets!” said one D.C. resident from his living room.
“Why are we wasting money in Iraq when we could be spending it here on me?”
Progressive blogs blasted the President for his inaction. “We find the timing terribly suspicious, just as the Domestic Spying hearings kick into high gear, what happens? A major northeast Blizzard. Why now?” wrote one blogger.
Hearings into the Blizzards’ effect on hearings are almost a certainty.
Howard Dean has suggested he will call for an investigation once his new medications kick in and John Kerry took a break from the sporting activities of the glamorous super-rich in some exotic locale (random choice: Ice Sailing in Finland) to call for new legislation outlawing snowstorms.
“The Republican Congress has dropped the ball once again. I have always been a staunch supporter of anti-snow legislation, except for certain locations where I ski. Snow has no business on our roads and the President and Congress knows that.”
Calls for impeachment over “Snow Gate” as some are calling it already are mounting as deeply as the snow itself, and what will be discovered underneath will prove to have a truly chilling effect on the Republicans, as the inevitable thaw proceeds. Or something like that.
More breaking news……
Al Sharpton wants an investigation as to why snow is ALWAYS white.
Cheney has stock in Tru-Value Hardware. Do you have any idea how many SNOW SHOVELS they sold today to the unsuspecting consumer?
I demand to know why FEMA has been so late in reacting to this storm. THEY KNEW IT WAS COMING! And yet they failed to have crews in place to fix the electricity as soon as it went off. It just shows that Bush and the Republicans just don’t care about the people in the N.E. The Senate needs to investigate this with administration people under oath.
I’ll bet that the great junior senator from N.Y. has opened the doors of her home to all of the heatless poor of her neighborhood and is busy baking cookies for them while her husband applies body heat to the nearly frozen teen-aged girls.
–from Bob T.
BONNEVILLE 2006 CHOP N GRIND RACING UPDATE– If you can believe this we got snowed in here in the High Desert this past weekend. No real work was done except we picked up a better fuel tank, some flat stock for the new brackets for the fuel tank and oil tank.
On the brighter side of things Big Mike of BMC Choppers has lend his support. Which is way cool for Mike to take the time out of his busy schedule to help us. We all appreciate his help with our project.
Avon Tires shipped us our tires this week. So we are making some headway. Finally found a tire shop “Nates Tires” in Long Beach to shave and buff our tires to get them rated for our speed. We are trying to get them to cut the BikerNet race teams a deal.
Nick with AMSOIL is getting ready to ship our oil and lubes.We are still in the need for a front 19-inch light weight rim. Anyone out there who has one, the help will be great. I am already been getting calls from old bros of mine across the country from North Carolina to Texas that will be joining us. This event is going to be TOO COOL, hope you all can join us. We will keep you posted.
–Bob T
BIKERNET WEEKLY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT– I am somehow drawn to Main St. Daytona every year even though I tell my self to stay away …dammit I’m just drawn in by the freaks…I HAVE TO PHOTOGRAPH THEM! Here is one of the biggest who is there every year.
The hottie was riding a stretched chopper and looking very nice!
Whiplash Biker Photog
mailto:soffordphotos@comcast.net
BAD AS HELL RING COMING SOON–Soon to be available and excepting orders are these original custom made “Bad as Hell” and in process “Skull” designed rings. Made in NY by a famous designer orders will be filled first upon that a small stock will be kept.
Limited production and exclusive to the Bad as Hell line of Chrome Servives……Retail is $99 delivered made of sterling silver!
All rings delivered Fed Ex ground orders can be phoned in to 714-420-7431 Or clicking Orders are 60 days! WVBB WISH RUN AND HOG ROAST–I came across your website. I wanted to share an event we have in Summersville, WV in June. It ‘s the WVBB Wish Run and Hog Roast. Check us out on the web at wvbb.com West Virginia Biker Barn CHOPPER BUILDER DISCOVERED–Hi, my name is Anita Nicolier from Langley British Columbia Canada. I am emailing you to tell you about my brother Rick. He has been building custom choppers since 1972. He has a deep passion and natural talent to come up with hundreds of bike designs with little to no effort. I know that if you could see some of his bikes you would agree. I am emailing you two of the ones that I have pictures of. Please take the time to look at them. I thank you for your time — Anita Nicolier DO YOU WORK ON HARLEYS?– Are you looking for a one stop source for hard parts and tools?Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders has added a wide selection of hard parts specifically designed for Harley-Davidson? heads. ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS–Costa Mesa, CA Friday, APRIL 14th and Saturday, April 15th Quick Throttle Magazine is thrilled to present the first Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Fairgrounds in 5 years! We will kick off the riding season on April 14th and 15th at the Orange County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 The purpose of this 2-day event is to bring riders, vendors and manufacturers together, 2 weeks before the Laughlin event.In one location, you will be able to buy a new motorcycle, get an oil change on your bike, buy parts, chrome, a GPS, a new seat and see all the latest gadgets and gizmos that make your lifestyle that much better. You can watch a fashion show and get yourself some new leathers and other clothing, talk to your favorite motorcycle attorney, sign up for other events that are happening later on in the year, meet and greet your favorite builder, see a Biker fashion show, buy some great touring bags to carry all your new stuff, listen to your favorite music and even keep the kids busy with the Easter Bunny! DRIVELINE TECH QUESTION– Bandit, Thanks for reply to my last email. The end of the compensator nut was that I used a 36″ cheater pipe and broke the belt in half due to the upwards pressure. I then loaded my half built chopper up and paid $8.20 to get it removed, money very well spent. I am now at a new cross-road and am seeking your expert advice. I am now trying to align my motor, tranny, and back-plate. I have read the instructions on the BDL website and cannot say that I have a clear understanding. What would you advise me to do here? I have two choices, do it myself, or pay to have it done which defeats any learning curve. –JEREMY B. NASH First, check Bikernet and click on the BDL logo on the homepage. It will take you to several installation articles. It’s always best to do it yourself. You can take your time to insure the job is done right. Mechanics are in a hurry. On the other hand sometimes they have the tools, like you experienced. The key to alignment is taking your time. First put in the engine and bolt down the rear motor mount bolts hard, then check the front for a gap. If there is a gap create a shim. Next, loosen the engine and set the tranny in place loose. Now bolt up the inner primary and pull it up tight. Then check the tranny. If it needs shims, put them between the tranny plate and the frame. The goal is to have the primary pull the engine and tranny into perfect alignment. Once shimmed, with the primary up tight, snug down the engine and tranny. Call me if you have any questions. Take your time. Make it so the primary slips into place, no binding and fits perfectly against the engine and tranny.-Bandit TECH QUESTION ANSWER OFFER–Hey bandit, In the latest Sunday post there was a article from a guy named Aubrey. This was about a leaky primary on his 1994 Dyna. If you could have him email me, I’m almost 99% sure I can help him with his problem. –Gary D. Hayes Continued On Page 4
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March 16, 2006 Part 1
By Bandit |
It’s another whacky week. We installed the Keith Terry Terminal Velocity fuel management system and will test it tomorrow. We’ll also installed Will Phillips new True-Track system. It takes the wobble out of touring bikes. Cycle World called it the missing link for Harleys. Finally we bolted up a set of Carlini dresser bag arms that allow you to remove the rear crash bars. I’m jazzed.
Gard Hollinger from LA Chop Rods welded the exhaust sensor bung to my Screamin’ Eagle Exhaust. He’s involved in the Build or Bust show when Russell Mitchell can’t make it. Let’s hit the news. There’s some interesting stuff afoot in this industry:
She says, “Oh, Father, I’ve got terrible news. My husband passed away last night.”
The priest says, “Oh, Mary, that’s terrible. Tell me, did he have any last requests?”
She says, “That he did, Father…”
The priest says, “What did he ask, Mary?”
Mary says, “He said, ‘Please Mary, put down that damn gun!’
–from Nick Roberts
WOMEN RIDER WEB FEATURED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON–Thought you’d like to see an interview that a representative from Harley-Davidson did with me and that’s featured on their Web site. Click on link below.
–Genevieve
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/Women/women_motorcycling.jsp?locale=en_US
BUELL DEALER TEAMS CONTEST DAYTONA 200 WITH BUELL XBRR– Four Buell dealer teams started the 65th running of the prestigious Daytona 200, marking the professional debut of the new Buell XBRR production racing motorcycle based on the Firebolt XB12R. The race was the opening round of the 2006 AMA Superbike/Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme series.
The four Buell dealer entries performed well in qualifying Thursday as each team placed its rider solidly in the 71-bike field. Warr’s London H-D/Buell’s Jeremy McWilliams qualified eighth, good for a second row starting position and ran as high as seventh position during the race. Buell Hannover (Germany) rider Rico Penzkofer qualified 14th and ran as high as 11th, while Deeley H-D/Buell Canada rider Steve Crevier qualified 16th and ran as high as 12th. Hal’s H-D/Buell rider Mike Ciccotto qualified 15th. All four riders retired from the race with suspected clutch/primary drive related problems. “Some people were expecting a miracle from Buell here today,” said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Buell Motorcycle Company. “But we know what racing is all about and this is a heck of a start. It was a thrill to have the bikes qualified so well, and it would have been great to have all of our riders finish, but the Daytona 200 is the ultimate endurance test for a racing motorcycle, and we’ve learned a lot. We will get better.” American Honda factory rider Miguel DuHamel was fast qualifier for the event, which was won by his teammate Jake Zemke. Josh Hayes (Honda) finished second and Jason DiSalvo (Yamaha) finished third, among the 47 riders who finished the race. The Buell teams racing at Daytona were supported by Pirelli Tires, Sentry Insurance, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Harley-Davidson Visa, and Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 Synthetic Lubricant. Buell Motorcycle Company has expanded its racing support program for 2006, with more than $700,000 posted in cash contingencies for Buell racers competing in a variety of national and regional race series events and classes aboard Buell XB models and the Buell XBRR production racing motorcycle.
NOISE LEVELS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT FACT SHEET–How Loud is Too Loud? Experts agree that continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA over time, will cause hearing loss. To know if a sound is loud enough to damage your ears, it is important to know both the loudness level (measured in decibels, dBA) and the length of exposure to the sound. In general, the louder the noise, the less time required before hearing loss will occur. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (1998), the maximum exposure time at 85 dBA is 8 hours. At 110 dBA, the maximum exposure time is one minute and 29 seconds. If you must be exposed to noise, it is recommended that you limit the exposure time and/or wear hearing protection.
Measure Up and Turn it Down: Decibel Levels Around Us The following are decibel levels of common noise sources around us. These are typical levels, however, actual noise levels may vary depending on the particular item. Remember noise levels above 85 dBA will harm hearing over time. Noise levels above 140dBA can cause damage to hearing after just one exposure.
Points of Reference *measured in dBA or decibels
0 The softest sound a person can hear with normal hearing
10 normal breathing
20 whispering at 5 feet
30 soft whisper
50 rainfall
60 normal conversation
110 shouting in ear
120 thunder
50 refrigerator
50 – 60 electric toothbrush
50 – 75 washing machine
50 – 75 air conditioner
50 – 80 electric shaver
55 coffee percolator
55 – 70 dishwasher
60 sewing machine
60 – 85 vacuum cleaner
60 – 95 hair dryer
65 – 80 alarm clock
70 TV audio
70 – 80 coffee grinder
70 – 95 garbage disposal
75 – 85 flush toilet
80 pop-up toaster
80 doorbell
80 ringing telephone
80 whistling kettle
80 – 90 food mixer or processor
80 – 90 blender
80 – 95 garbage disposal
110 baby crying
110 squeaky toy held close to the ear
135 noisy squeeze toys
40 quiet office, library
50 large office
65 – 95 power lawn mower
80 manual machine, tools
85 handsaw
90 tractor
90 – 115 subway
95 electric drill
100 factory machinery
100 woodworking class
105 snow blower
110 power saw
110 leafblower
120 chain saw, hammer on nail
120 pneumatic drills, heavy machine
120 jet plane (at ramp)
120 ambulance siren
125 chain saw
130 jackhammer, power drill
130 air raid
130 percussion section at symphony
140 airplane taking off
150 jet engine taking off
150 artillery fire at 500 feet
180 rocket launching from pad
40 quiet residential area
70 freeway traffic
85 heavy traffic, noisy restaurant
90 truck, shouted conversation
95 – 110 motorcycle
100 snowmobile
100 school dance, boom box
110 disco
110 busy video arcade
110 symphony concert
110 car horn
110 -120 rock concert
112 personal cassette player on high
117 football game (stadium)
120 band concert
125 auto stereo (factory installed)
130 stock car races
143 bicycle horn
150 firecracker
156 capgun
157 balloon pop
162 fireworks (at 3 feet)
163 rifle
166 handgun
170 shotgun
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