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BIKERNET LIVING WILL– Now this is the best representation of a Living Will I have come across. There might be a few more legal sentences required. I wouldJust be a little bit more specific on the “reasonable time” portion.

Living Will

I, __________________________, being of sound mind and body, do not wishto be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means.Under no circumstances should my fate be put in the hands of pinhead politicians who couldn’t pass ninth-grade biology if their lives depended on it or lawyers/doctors interested in simply running up the bills.

If a reasonable amount of time passes and I fail to ask for at leastone of the following:
______a Bloody Mary,
______a Margarita
______a Scotch and soda
______a Martini
______a Vodka and Tonic
______a Steak
______Lobster or crab legs
______The remote control
______a Bowl of ice cream
______The sports page
______Chocolate
______Sex

it should be presumed that I won’t ever get better.When such a determination is reached, I hereby instruct my appointed person and attending physicians to pull the plug, reel in the tubes and call it a day. At this point it is time to call the New Orleans Jazz Funeral Band to come do their thing at my funeral, and ask all of my friends to raise their glasses to toast the good times we have had.

Signature: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________

–from Joe Lankau

STEALTH REPORT FROM NC–My buddy Ben Jordan just walked in with a load of powder coated parts. The frame, swingarm, wheels and triple trees for our 78 Shovel project. The parts look brand new! Here at STEALTH BIKE WORKS we are excited about this bike along with our 71 Shovel project. The 71 is an old school basic chopper and the 78 is a restoration with a few twist. Both are going to be nice!

A chrome plating and polishing shop just opened up right down the road from us. Man that makes things a lot easier. No more shipping parts out! We have parts from the 78 Shovel there beings polished right now. The name of the shop is It’s Finished.

Hey Concrete Pete I was reading where your shop is going good! Good to hear it! I hear what you say about how much time you spend at the shop, but in a way that is cool. The time spent at the shop is time well spent on ouselves and fellow bikers and not some corporate greed machine.

The weather around Charlotte remains spring like and there are bikes on the road eveyrday. Spring is getting closer everyday and that is good for all of us.

One thing I have found to true since opening SBW is that a ‘Brotherhood” exist between the aftermarket and custom shops and I very proud to be a small part of it.

Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN

Bonneville or Bust – Chop N Grind Racing So. Cal. Report–Things are a little quit around here. Been going after a lot of sponsors with little luck. We got a few bites but nothing to speak about just yet. AMSOIL is the first to step up to the plate to help. Down sized the crew to five. Got two motors we are building, one 80 inch and a 100 inch EVO with a Twin Cam top. Jim Leinweber is busy grinding our cams and has a few old tricks up his sleeve. It?s great to have him on the crew. The way we look at things we are going with or without sponsors even if we have to push the bike to Bonneville.

Talked to Dave Campos the other day after 30 years. It was really great to talk to him again, a lot of water under the bridge. He now has the Easyrider Streamliner in his garage and still holds the worlds fastest motorcycle record. He is talking about coming out to Bonneville to see us and bring the Liner. How cool is that. I know things will pick up soon.

We maybe the under dog right now but that 5 Ball Salt Snaken Crew will be shaken` when we are done. We would like to take this opportunity to thank ?Brother Speed? up north for their help.

–Bob T & Larry Petrie
Sand Snorting Desert Bastards

ALL AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE MADNESS HITS PASADENA– The West Coast motorcycle world comes alive on June 24th and 25th 2006 for this annual show in Pasadena, CA. Ride out from the stress of the city to the scenic hills of Pasadena is why The Rose Bowl is the perfect venue for this event. This site will be able to handle the steady growth of this show.

Builders from the California area such as Scott Long of Central Coast Cycles, Gard Hollinger from LA County Chop Rods, Lucky 7 Choppers will mix with talents from far away like the Martin Bros just to name a few. The Incubus Alloy Custom Bike Show will be showcasing all the hottest bikes around.

The Rose Bowl Motorcycle Marketplace will be filled with the industries top manufactures and vendors selling everything from custom motorcycles to the hottest apparel and more for any motorcycle enthusiast.

The summer heat should be just right for the Ultimate Bikini Contest and great live music playing all weekend on the Lifestyle Cycles stage. This all makes for a great ticket price of only $15.00 with free bike parking.

For more info visit www.horsepowerpromotions.com or call (805) 686-2007

BIKERNET JOINS LA CALENDAR LONG BEACH SHOW–Los Angeles, CA Jan 25th – Keith Randall Ball, aka “Bandit” the well know American V-Twin industry editor, author and personality and his web based company Bikernet.com has entered into an expanded associate partnership with the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show beginning immediately. The announcement was made by Jim Gianatsis of Gianatsis Design Associates, the Los Angeles based motorsports advertising agency and producer of the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show. In his expanded role with the Calendar Show, Keith and his staff partner Nyla Olsen will assist as Associate Partners in Exhibitor and Sponsorship Marketing, Event Production, as well as in future growth plans for the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show.Keith Ball comes to the Los Angels Calendar Motorcycle Show, America’s premier custom and high performance motorcycle show held every 3rd July weekend at the Queen mary Event park in Long Beach, CA, , with an impressive list of credentials including having previously served as Editorial Director at Paisano Publications (including Easyriders and V-Twin magazines) and the Primedia American Motorcycle Group (including Hot Bike and Street Choppers magazines). Working under the nom de plume “Bandit” he is currently best known for his popular V-Twin fan based news website Bikernet.com now celebrating its 10th anniversary. At previous Calendar Motorcycle Shows where Bikernet.com has participated as both a co sponsor and exhibitor, Keith has also assisted with bike contest judging and on stage hosting.

For additional information go to:
http://www.FastDates.com/

WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN,Magnolia FilmsStarring Anthony Hopkins– The true story of Burt Munro – a New Zealand man who spent decades perfecting his classic 1920 Indian motorcycle.At age 68, he risked everything, including his own life, taking the bike to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to break the world speed record. Due to be released in February.

Official Website: http://www.worldsfastestindian.com/.

FINALLY! A NEW motorcycle movie! However, I believe it’s only in limited release right now….showing only in artsy little venues around the country. It looks pretty darn good, from the clips I’ve seen. I’m gonna get the Bikers in my area to buy tickets at our little art house theatre in Palm Springs….maybe build an event around it.

I especially liked the clip showing Munro approaching an oncoming Nevada Highway Patrol unit at 150-160 mph, and talking himself out of the ticket/impound.

MIKE KIDD ENTERTAINMENT GROUP TAKES CONTRO OF BOOKOO–Ft. Worth, TX January 19, 2006 Mike Kidd Entertainment Group ? announced today that Gary Becker, former CEO of PACE Motor Sports, has joined Mike Kidd Entertainment Group which will now direct the BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series as well as other motor sports events that Becker and Kidd are developing.

Gary Becker helped lead PACE Motor Sports to become one of the largest motor sport promotion companies in the world; a company known for its premiere Supercross series that Becker himself helped build, which was then acquired by SFX Entertainment and then Clear Channel.Mike Kidd began promoting events as Mike Kidd Productions in the mid 1980?s in Texas following a successful career as a racer in the AMA Grand National Series ? winning the 1981 Grand National Championship.Mike Kidd Promotions was the largest and most successful AMA Arenacross promoters throughout the 1980s and 1990s before selling the company to Gary, while he was CEO of PACE Motor Sports in 1997.

For more information about the K&N presents BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series Brought to you by Toyota, log on to http://www.racearenacross.com/ or call 817-595-5844.

S&S CYCLE ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE CLUTCH–LA CROSSE , WI (January 26, 2006) S&S Cycle announces plans to start shipping its new high performance clutch in early February 2006.

After thousands of street miles and rigorous testing at the drag strip with over 200+ passes per test unit, the new S&S High Performance Clutch will be ready to ship to dealers during the week of February 6, 2006. S&S Customer Support is prepared to take orders starting immediately. Dealers can reference the S&S Dealer Catalog #17, page number 7-6, for details regarding this product.

Knowing that S&S engines produce incredibly high-horsepower, the Research and Innovation team designed the clutch to handle anything an S&S engine could throw at it–even the brute power of an S&S 145. To create additional grip the friction discs of the S&S High Performance Clutch utilize a narrow band, larger diameter design positioned further out on the plate than any other performance clutch on the market. This combination allows the S&S clutch to transmit engine torque better and get more power to the rear wheel. Additionally, the clutch uses a 66-tooth ring gear to add strength and durability in the event of engine kick-back on starting.

“We developed the S&S 11-plate clutch to optimize torque handling capacity while maintaining the lightest lever effort and smoothest engagement characteristics,” said Justin Bramstedt , S&S Research and Innovation Powersports Lead. “I would put our clutch up against anything else on the market, especially since I have personally put this clutch through well over 150 back-to-back drag-strip passes with our S&S 145ci engine–and all the shifts were WOT slip-clutch shifting. I’m convinced that this clutch is, without a doubt, the best wet-clutch on the market.”

While designed to handle up to 150 horsepower with the stock spring pack, clutch lever effort is slightly less than that of a stock Harley-Davidson motorcycle. S&S also offers a heavy-duty spring pack that lets the clutch handle up to 200 horsepower–even at the drag strip.

Chip Ellis, rider for G-Squared Motorsports said, “The modulation of the S&S clutch is smooth enough to help me put our 124ci S&S Challenge Class bike down the quarter-mile in 9.40 seconds at 144 mph. But what really amazed me is how light the feel is for street riding, even though it can handle race bike power,” concluded Ellis.

The S&S high performance clutch fits 1991-2006 big twin models, (except 2006 Dyna(TM)), features a 66-tooth ring gear and has matching pinion gear available. With all of the tremendous power and torque handling capacity of the S&S high performance clutch, it requires only very slight modifications to be used in stock primary cases, which are not visible when the primary is assembled. All of the specifications and application information can be found in the Products section of the S&S website, http://www.sscycle.com .

IT’S HAPPY HOUR–The news is finished, the sun’s shining, our troops are doing the job, girls look better daily, Bonneville efforts are moving along and somewhere in this rat infested build is a bottle of Jack Daniels.

This Hardbikes banner reminds me that Bree from Steeds in Phoenix may become the spokesperson for Hardbikes design centers. You may see them pop up around the country in shop/dealers for their bikes. I’d buy any motorcycle Bree straddled. She’s no only hot, but very active, like in stunts, hand-gliding, wild dangerous shit. She loves it.

I mentioned JIMS tools several times in my first Salt Shaker tech. I’m trying to get them to send me a press release on a tool every week. Just one way we can find out what tools they have available.

US Choppers is working on our 45 frame, strengthening it for high speed runs. So far we’ve named it the Bonne Belle and we’ll have a bomber girl painted on the tanks. The engine and trans are with the crew of Departure Bike Works in Richmond, Virginia for rebuilds and hop-ups. Check this feature:http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=586

Hang on next week for our first Bikernet Radio interview with Bill Rucker. That’s just the tip of the mountain representing the content that’s waiting. Hang on. I’m taking the Sturgis Shovel out for a ride. I need to feel that rigid rattle my bones.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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BIKERNET PRAYER BREAK–Killing Machine Choppers sent these shots. “It’s one foot in the grave chopper,” said Kenny from Riverside County Choppers. Call him for the whole story.

951 245 8500

DAD PUNCHES TEACHER’S AID ACCUSED OF MOLESTING HIS DAUGHTER– An angry father who marched into a classroom and punched a teacher’s assistant in the face said Wednesday he was protecting his 15-year-old daughter, who had accused the man of inappropriately touching her.

Dave F. Swafford, 42, was charged with felony battery on a school employee after he hit the 35-year-old aide in front of a class full of students at Lakewood Ranch High School near Bradenton Tuesday morning, authorities said. He was also named “Father of the Year” by a local radio station for his actions.

“I’m not real proud of what I did,” Swafford told The Associated Press Wednesday. “You have to protect your children, and my daughter does not lie to me.”

“If some other parents would do this, maybe some of these pedophiles would crawl back under rocks where they belong,” Swafford said.

–from Rogue

BIKERNET HIGHER EDUCATION– A Professor was giving a lecture on “Involuntary Muscular Contractions” to his first year medical students.

Realizing that this was not the most riveting subject, the Professor decided to lighten the mood slightly.

He pointed to a young woman in the front row and said, “Do you know what your ass hole is doing while you’re having an orgasm?”

She replied, “He’s probably golfing with his friends.”

–from Joe Lankau

SCAM OF THE WEEK– A man who pleaded guilty to scamming dozens of people by offering them nonexistent jobs driving strippers around in luxury vehicles has been sentenced to a year in jail.A judge is ordering Gary Janiak Jr. to pay back more than $110,000.

Prosecutors said Janiak and his girlfriend promised in newspaper ads around the country a weekly salary of up to $5,000 in cash for driving strippers to their jobs.

Janiak pleaded guilty on Monday to 357 counts of fraud employment. If his case gone to trial and had he been convicted on all counts he could have spent the rest of his life in prison.

Janiak’s girlfriend, Tracy Silverstone, pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against him. She was sentenced to 10 years probation.

It sounded like a dream job and easy money — drive strippers around in a fancy car and make big bucks. But police say it was really an elaborate scheme to steal from the people responding to the ad.

Police say Gary Janiak Jr. and Tracy Silverstone (pictured, right) put an ad in the paper, promising benefits, and a salary of $5,000 a week. Those who responded were told they first had to wire money as a deposit on the fancy car.More than 300 people were scammed, according to police. One person lost $8,000, police say.

Janiak and Silverstone are charged with 333 felony counts each, one for each victim.

–from Rogue

DAYTONA PREPARATIONS, GET READY– The State of Florida is getting ready for the Bikers to arrive. Well some of them already have. Many of the Snow Birds and Baby Boomers are also motorcyclist. We are starting to get fliers from all the places that want motorcyclist to come party and spend their money. Some are good deals and others not. You will have to decide for yourself.

We have been telling you for years that more and more of the Bikers are staying outside the Daytona Area. Orlando is getting more and more well know as a place to go. Over 100 Thousand motorcyclist where there in 2005 and the businesses are doing things to bring them back. Orlando is about an hour on I-4 to Daytona so you can do both easily.

The time is now to shop around for the good room rates and other things that will make you trip enjoyable and less expensive.

A place that is also going to be jumpin’ and a must do is Bruce Rossmeyers Destination Daytona located at the intersection of I-95 and US1 at Exit 273.

It is listed as the Worlds Largest Harley-Davidson Dealership and even though I do not have the event schedule yet I know it will be great as Jim Betlach who does the V-Twin Expo and Easyriders Bike Show promotions is handling it.

Do not forget to check out the Space Coast and Cocco Beach.

Daytona Beach has also been letting everyone know that they will be cranking down on loud pipes. This will be mostly those revving their engine in hope some one will notice them and those blasting through residential neighborhoods late at night. There will also be DUI patrols out. Daytona does count on a busy court docket just like every other business.

Daytona Bike Week Guides will be available again this year once you hit the area but info is also available from the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau prior to that.

And Best Of All Here On Bikernet.Com

The Harley Davidson Indoor Show will be March 7th to 11th at the Ocean Center 10:00AM to 4:00PM daily The Volusia County Fairgrounds Swap Meet in Deland will be March 3rd to the 12th is 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM While Spiders will be at the Daytona Flea Market – I-95 and U.S 92

ABATE OF FLORIDA has a 60 acre campground which they claim is the best deal going. They can be reached at 386-943-9610 for more info.

As we get closer more info on some of the bars and watering holes and what they will be offering to get you there. Oh Yea This is the part of the job I hate. Going to all them places with scantily clad and naked women. It’s a Dirty Job But Someone Got To Do It.

— ROGUE

BIKERNET FIND OF THE WEEK–“Before I ever went into first grade, I knew there wasn’t a time when I wasn’t going to ride a motorcycle and fly an airplane,” said McKee, a burly mass of 48-year-old motorcyclist, pilot and entrepreneur. From his Preston County farmhouse, McKee runs Mc-Kee’s Wings and Wheels, a business dedicated to salvaging and selling old aircraft and motorcycles.

Need an old radio to finish restoring that 1940s-era trainer? Chances are McKee has found one over the years, and has it stacked on a metal shelf in the shed. Want to build a Piper Cub? McKee will scrounge around until he has all the parts to finish the classic monoplane.

Son of an architect and aerospace engineer who was also an avid motorcyclist and amateur pilot, McKee grew up surrounded by motorcycles and airplanes. “We always had an airplane and a motorcycle around,” he said. “I started riding motorcycles when I was 8 or 9 years old.”

McKee started out as an auto body specialist. But in 1981, he learned to fly and bought an airplane to restore, mainly as a project to work on with his ailing father. “Eventually I sold it and made a profit much better than what I could make painting cars,” he said. “So I did another one.”

McKee’s Wings and Wheels was born in 1983 in McKee’s hometown of Baltimore. In 1986, he moved to Terra Alta.

A passion for motorcycles is very much a family affair. Mc-Kee’s wife, Debbie, and daughter, Nicole, both ride. Even McKee’s 3-year-old grandson, Chase, owns a trio of dirt bikes.

–from Rogue

MOTHER SHOOTS MAN LOUNGING IN HER HOME–LAUDERHILL, Fla. — A Lauderhill mother shot a man who was loitering in her apartment, police said.Police said Michele Ware was getting her four children ready for school Wednesday morning when one of the children walked into the living room and found the man sitting on the couch. Ware came in, told the man to leave and shot him once in the stomach when he refused, police said.

The man then stumbled out of the apartment at 5925 N.W. 23rd St. and collapsed on the front walkway. Police said they aren’t sure if he took anything while inside.

“We’re still trying to determine exactly how he gained entry into the apartment,” Lauderhill police Lt. Tundra King said.Ware was photographed and fingerprinted by police, who said that is standard procedure in a case like this, but no arrests have been made.

Ware wouldn’t speak with Local 10, but Lindey Carroll said her cousin was just trying to protect her kids.”She was terrified,” Carroll said.

Carroll also said that the man was completely naked at the time Ware confronted him. Police have not confirmed that.The man was taken to Broward General Medical Center, but he is expected to survive.It is not believed Ware will face any charges.

–from Rogue

LEGAL TO RUN RED LIGHTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA–A red light means stop, but it could soon mean pause. A bill in the SouthCarolina Senate would allow drivers to go through a red light legally ifthey’re riding a motorcycle. But as News 12 reports, bikers in Aiken don’tthink this is such a good idea.A new law could mean South Carolina motorcycle drivers can go through a redlight. It’s more convenient, but it could also be more dangerous.

The coolest ride on the road may become even cooler with the ability tobreak the rule of the red light.

The problem is motorcycles aren’t heavy enough to trigger some trafficlights to change from red to green.

“The motorcycle really doesn’t have a lot of steel on it. Nowadays it’s alot of plastic and aluminum and nowadays it just doesn’t see themotorcycle,” Bob Hinds said.Bob Hinds is a motorcycle safety instructor. He rides about 100 miles a dayand runs into plenty of lights his bike won’t trigger.

“The most direct route to work for me has one of those lights on it,” Hindssaid.But Bob is against the proposed law. He doesn’t think it’s safe.

“There are other ways to work around the issue,” Hinds said.When Bob’s bike won’t trigger a light, he takes a right turn, takes adifferent route, or even calls the city to fix the light.

Under the new law, bikes would be required to stop for at least 20 secondsand could only go through the red light after looking around for a clearintersection.

CLAYSTER
Coordinator-ABATE of Barnwell, S.C.
Sons of Liberty Riders
MRF-Asst. State Rep (SC)NRA

URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT–Massachusetts Bill to Ban the Sale/Installation of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems Approved by Transportation Committee.

After being stalled in 2005, a bill (H.B. 2011) to ban the sale or installation of “an exhaust system which has been modified in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the exhaust” was approved by the Massachusetts Joint Transportation Committee. As you might recall, the bill had been revised from previous versions to exclude limited-use “antique motor cars.” This amendment represents a clear attempt by the bill’s sponsor to divide the automobile hobby in an effort to gain clearer sailing for this restrictive and damaging piece of legislation. H.B. 2011 has been now referred to the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee.

We Urge You to Contact the Members of the Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee (List Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 2011

H.B. 2011 ignores the fact that aftermarket exhaust systems are designed to make vehicles run more efficiently without increasing emissions.

H.B. 2011 does not supply law enforcement with a clear standard to enforce, allowing them to make subjective judgments on whether or not a modified exhaust system is in violation.

H.B. 2011 fails to recognize that aftermarket exhaust systems offer increased performance, which can make a vehicle safer by improving its ability to merge, pass, travel uphill, etc.

H.B. 2011 would make it difficult for hobbyists to replace factory exhaust systems with more durable, better performing options.

H.B. 2011 would only exclude “antique motor cars” defined as those vehicles over 25-years old which are used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades, etc.

DON’T DELAY! Please contact members of the Massachusetts House Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee immediately by phone or e-mail to request their opposition to H.B. 2011. Please e-mail a copy of your letter to stevem@sema.org.

Thank you for your assistance.

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DAYTONA ANTI-NUDITY LAWS VIOLATE CONSTITUTION–Public Nudity, particularly women exposing their breasts, has been a issue at special events in Daytona Beach such as Bike Week, Spring Break and Biketoberfest.

OKAY LADIES!!! Set Those Puppies Free. I have a feeling Daytona Bike week is going to be Big Fun.

— ROGUE

DAYTONA BEACH — Adult dancers may be clear to take it all off after a federal judge Friday struck down the city’s anti-nudity laws.

City ordinances prohibiting public nudity and nudity in places that sell alcohol violate the First and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution, U.S. District Judge John Antoon concluded in his ruling.

“We won on every single issue,” said Daniel Aaronson, a Fort Lauderdale attorney representing Lollipops Gentleman’s Club on Grandview Avenue.

The victory entitles Aaronson to press for the city to pay attorney fees for Lollipops, which he said exceed $100,000.Daytona Beach failed to prove its claim that adult nightclubs create secondary negative impacts on crime, prostitution and illegal drug activity in neighborhoods, Antoon said in his ruling.

Antoon referred to the 2003 case of the Peek-A-Boo Lounge of Bradenton versus Manatee County in his decision.The judge wrote, “gone are the days when a municipality may enact an ordinance ostensibly regulating secondary effects on the basis of evidence consisting of little more than the self-serving assertions of municipality officials.”Adult nightclubs asserted in the trial, which ended in May, that convenience stores and non-adult nightclubs were more dangerous.

On Friday, attorneys for adult nightclubs and the city were sorting out — and disagreeing — about the impact of the ruling.

“With no ordinance in place, this raises a question of whether these clubs can strip all their clothes off,” said Brett Hartley, a Daytona Beach attorney representing Lollipops.One stumbling block in determining the decision’s impact is that the city’s zoning restricts businesses displaying nudity to an industrial area on the far west city limit . Antoon upheld the zoning rules in 2004.

“Regardless of this ruling, they’re still not entitled to remain where they are,” said Marie Hartman, deputy city attorney, who has successfully fought challenges to the city’s nudity rules since 1981.

Aaronson responded, “They’ll claim that.”

City officials said Friday they plan to study the judge’s ruling and ask the City Commission about a possible appeal.Friday’s ruling also raises questions about enforcement of an agreement in December 2004 that settled another federal lawsuit by Molly Brown’s on Seabreeze Boulevard and the Pink Pony on Ridgewood Avenue. Both clubs agreed to drop their legal challenges in exchange for an agreement from the city allowing dancers to wear skimpier bikinis.

However, a provision in that settlement requires equal enforcement of city rules to all adult clubs.

By John Bozzo, Daytona News Journal

–from Rogue

CALL TO ACTION IN COLORADO– A Careless Driving enhanced penalty bill has been introduced in the Colorado legislature: Senate bill SB06-072 (Lois Tochtrop, D – Adams County 24) seeks to implement mandatory penalties upon those vehicle operators who kill & maim other road users. The bill seeks to impose drivers’ license revocation from six months to one year plus mandatory fines from $500 to $1000 for conviction of unintentional Careless Driving offenses resulting in Serious Bodily Injury or Death to another.

This is in addition to the existing penalty schedule for Careless Driving conviction, which carries a max. penalty of 4 points against the drivers’ license, a possible $1000 fine and/or one year in jail (rarely imposed unless multiple offenses) + court-ordered victim’s restitution.

I think that I do not have to remind you too much of the Brothers and Sisters that we have lost, or seen maimed over the years, and we have cried “FOUL!” when the penalty imposed upon the offender pales in comparison to the damage brought into innocent lives. The legislation is for all road users – motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, pedestrians.

This bill has been introduced in the Senate earlier than we had anticipated and is assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Our best preliminary information, at this point, indicates that the bill will be discussed/heard in committee on Thursday, February 2nd, in the afternoon.

However, this is preliminary information and is should not be considered as fact until the hearing calendar is posted. It could be earlier, it could be later.

If you are in support of this legislation, the fact is that we have but a matter of a couple of weeks to influence the Judicary committee legislators to pass this bill out of their committee for a full Senate vote.

This committee is the first hurdle toward this bill becoming law. If the bill fails here, there is no other chance for penalty improvements in 2006.

The Senate Judiciary committee members are as follows:

Dan Grossman (Chair), Senate District 32 – Denver, Jefferson counties
Brandon Shaffer (Vice-Chair), Senate District 17 – Boulder county
Bob Bacon, Senate District 14, Larimer county
Jim Dyer, Senate District 26, Arapahoe and Jefferson counties
Ken Gordon, Senate District 35, Arapahoe and Denver counties
Shawn Mitchell, Senate District 23, Adams, Broomfield, and Weld counties
Kiki Traylor, Senate District 22, Jefferson county

You can also check http://www.vote-smart.org/ for legislator contact info by entering your zip code.Victims and Families willing to tesify in person at the committee hearings as well as concerned citizens – I have a list of folks willing to testify, I need more. A broad cross-section of Colorado road user victims/surviving families who have been injured/killed in the varying modes of transport; we want to fill the hearing room with testifiers and supporters…

Testifiers will be at a desk and speaking into a microphone; you will be recorded and the proceeding will be broadcast. Original materials that you bring will become part of the testimony/hearing record, therefore make copies for later use.

I will provide “talking points” for communications and assistance in a subsequent e-mail; however, your words should be your own, i.e. – relating experiences, lack of penalty applied/dissatisfaction, etc. Make your point, state that you want and support this legislation, ask that the legislator vote for it – be politely firm, and at all times be respectful – the legislators are there to listen and understand your concerns but not to be the target of anger.

This is the beginning of a process that will not be completed until the Governor’s signature is on the bill to make it law; therefore, be committed to action for the long run through May/June of 2006

Dave Christy
ABATE of Colorado Legislative Affairs Specialist
djwestrider@earthlink.net’);
303-384-9124

VANCOUVER CUSTOM BIKE SHOW COMIN’–There’s a Big Custom Bike Show in Vancouver on March 24-25 Details on BCCOM’s web site .

I’d like to see more of The Motorcycle Community from the U.S.A. travel in B.C. We have some of the best air/mountain/water scenery in the world!!!

— Dave

CINCY SHOW NEXT WEEK–With over 400 quality V-Twin exhibitors utilizing over 1100 booths on two floors of the CINergy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 4-6, 2006 the V-Twin Expo by Easyriders has become the world’s largest V-Twin trade show in just five short years.
“When I first began planning the V-Twin Expo, I wanted to build a pure V-Twin-focused show, nothing more, and nothing less. When you have spent as many years as I have in this great industry, you know what it means when a dealer says, “Show me relevant product to my business, show me products and services that will deliver to my bottom line.” Five years ago I knew it was the right time, right place, right price and the right kind of show. Clearly the success of the V-Twin Expo is causing other promoters to rethink their strategy.” explained Jim Betlach, Show Producer V-Twin Expo.

He continued, “If you are a V-Twin dealer, the V-Twin Expo is your show. The Expo represents an undiluted, pure V-Twin focused show for dealers in the V-Twin marketplace.”

The 6th annual V-Twin Expo will be bigger and better than ever for v-twin dealers. The Expo is not a consumer show. With the main hall renovation at the convention center complete this year, the show gains an additional 43,000 feet. “The expansion allows us to accept more companies as exhibitors which in turn provide dealers a better selection of product,” said Betlach.

Two industry legends kick off the 2006 seminars at the Expo, John Wyckoff and Jon Kosmoski. If you were able to catch their presentations last time around, you know how valuable they can be to your business. For 2006 both will be delivering new, dealer oriented seminars like the Power of 1% and the Latest Trends in Standard and Custom Refinishing. V-Twin Expo will also welcome a new speaker, Dale Lingard. Dale will be presenting an informative seminar on insurance.

Back by popular demand in 2006 are the panel seminars. Throughout these panel discussions you are invited to speak directly with the pros- from engine experts to aftermarket exhaust. Ask those questions you can’t get answers to back at home. Join the Open Forum discussion with the M.I.C American V-Twin group on Monday or check out the all-new V-Twin Expo discussion to hear what’s happening in legislation and how it will impact your business today and tomorrow. This outlines just a few of the things dealers can find at the 6th annual V-Twin Expo.

Dealers can register online today for the Expo February 4, 5, and 6, 2006 in Cincinnati at: http://www.vtwin-expo.com

NEW HOT SPOT FOR RIDERS DURING LACONIA BIKE WEEK ’06!– Bike Bash At Meadowbrook Has It AllNew Hampshire’s premier outdoor concert venue will be opening its doors for the 1st annual Bike Bash this Laconia Bike Week from Wednesday, June 14th ~ Sunday, June 18th, 2006.

Featured programming includes live entertainment on two stages with top national bands every night on the main stage, the Budweiser Clydesdales, Hawaiian Tropic Models and the Laconia Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Pageant, The Purrfect Angelz, a motorcycle demolition derby, The Wall of Death, stunt riders, DeeJay Candy and the Hard Rock

Roadhouse featuring top custom builders, Paul Cox & Keino of Indian Larry Legacy, Aaron Greene of Paramount Custom Cycles, Eric Gorges of Voodoo Choppers and Gard Hollinger of LA County Choprods and host of the popular Build or Bust series on Speed TV.

Meadowbrook will feature top national manufacturers, a vendor village with exhibits and displays, full liquor and beer concessions and an international food court with plenty of seating. Check out the official website for Bike Bash at http://www.laconiabikebash.com/ for an up-to-date calendar of events.

SKOOTERZ GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING SATURDAY JANUARY 28,2006 167 WEST BROAD STREETMONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI RIBBON CUTTING @ 10:00 A.M. POKER RUN @ 12 NOON(WEATHER PERMITTING)

LIVE BAND WILL PLAY IN CROOKED CREEK @ “THE CHICKEN HOUSE” 676 CLIBURN CEMETARY ROAD

BAND KICKS OFF @ 7:30

DIRECTIONS FOR THOSE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE AREA: FROM MONTICELLO GO HWY 84 E, ACROSS PEARL RIVER BRIDGE, ABOUT 2 MILES TAKE LEFT ON FERGUSON MILL ROAD.GO ALL THE WAY TO 4-WAY STOP, CONTINUE STRAIGHT THRU 4-WAY FOR ABOUT 2 MILES TO LOLA’S ONE STOP(ON RIGHT) TURN LEFT ON TO CROOKED CREEK ROAD FOR ABOUT 5.2 MILES. YOU WILL CROSS 2 SMALL BRIDGES ABOUT 2 MILES APART, AFTER THE SECOND BRIDGE YOU WILL TURN ON THE NEXT ROAD TO YOUR RIGHT, AND MAKE AN IMMEDIATE RIGHT ON TO GRAVEL ROAD, “THE CHICKEN HOUSE” IS AT THE TOP OF THE HILL.

THERE WILL BE A $5.00 COVER AT THE DOOR ….AND COME HUNGRY THERE WILL BE FOOD!!FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LEIGH ANN @ 601-587-0055 OR E-MAIL ME AT SKOOTERZ@NETZERO.COM

VON DUTCH CYCLES BUILDS BIKE FOR STURGIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE–They have been unanimously selected by the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce to build the official custom bike for the 2006 SturgisMotorcycle Rally.

Von Dutch Kustom Cycles, with it’s winning bike design, the Cruelworld Softail Chopper, was awarded this prestigious honor, beating out numerous motorcycle companies, manufacturers, OEM’s and custom builders. Thebike, which has been built for the 66th Annual Sturgis Rally, will be raffled off for charity through the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation and Sturgis Rally Charities. Raffle tickets will be available online at http://www.sturgisrallyraffle.com.

“We are excited and humbled to receive this distinguished honor,” says VDKC COO and Chief Designer, Alex Mardikian. “Von Dutch Kustom Cycles was built on the principle of ‘Kustom Kulture.’ We plan to use this opportunity that the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce has graciously bestowed upon us, to help educate the motorcycle community about Kustom Kulture, and why it is relevant to us and our fellow bike builders and enthusiasts.”

Kustom Kulture is a movement that started in 1950-60’s car and motorcycle culture and continues today. The concept at the basis of this principle is that everyone is an individual with their own sense of style that reflects their personality. Kustom Kulture is an ideology that allows people to express themselves through the artistry of their vehicles. Von Dutch Kustom Cycles has infused elements of Kustom Kulture into the bike that they have built for the 66th Annual Black Hills Rally.

“Von Dutch Kustom Cycles really brings some strong assets to our charity program,” said Marcia Johnston, chair of the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation. “We think the relationship with Von Dutch will take us to a new level and we are excited about expanding our relationship with thecompany in a variety of ways.”

“The community is sure to win on this one,” says Sturgis Mayor Mark Zeigler. “I’m extremely proud of the way the Chamber, The City and Sturgis Rally Charities are working together on behalf of our town. Having Von Dutch Kustom Cycles on board should really enhance the excitement surrounding the raffle this year.”

The winning Von Dutch Kustom Cycles model chosen by the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce, the Cruel World Softail Chopper, is a marvel of modern technology and old-school design. This bike features a complete 113 cubic-inch PatrickRacing Billet Motor, Primo Rivera open-belt drive, and 6-speed chrome transmission. Additional features include a hand tooled leather seat, Brembo braking system, VDKC handlebars, custom rims, and custom paint by award-winning paint by Deano’s of Arizona.

The bike has already achieved celebrity status by being featured and photographed with Hollywood A-listers at the Showtime Style 2006 pre-Golden Globes retreat. Held at the Luxe Hotel on the famed Beverly Hills shopping Mecca, Rodeo Drive, the event boasted some of Hollywood’s biggest starsincluding Angela Bassett, Daryl Hannah, Terrence Howard, and Michael Madsen, amongst many others.

The bike will continue its media blitz leading up to the Black Hills Rally, visiting Cincinnati’s V-Twin Expo, the ultimate motorcycledealer tradeshow and internationally renowned apparel tradeshow, MAGIC Marketplace, in February.

This honorable appointment by the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce entitles Von Dutch Kustom Cycles to join the exclusive company of the few organizations who are permitted a license to use the Sturgis name and composite. The Chamber and Von Dutch Kustom Cycles are currently working on a variety of licensing deals related to a unique blend of the two sought-after brands, including a line of die-cast miniature toy motorcycles by Jada Toys.

Tickets can be purchased through the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce at 605.347.2556 or online at http://www.SturgisMotorcycleRally.com or http://www.SturgisRallyRaffle.com.

You maybe asking yourself, What the hell? BMW’s on Bikernet? That’s down right Un-American. So let me back up a bit?to?tell the tale. I have a soft spot in the back of my cranium for old school cafe racers. When I came to the?Bikernet compound, a 1982 R-65LS came with me as well. Bandit let me store it here and was kind enough to remind me of existence every day. And ever the philosopher, he?would ask the eternal question. When are you getting your broke-ass shit out of here goddammit!!!!??He was right, what to do?

?So R-65 went to Mitch’s Motorcycle. Where upon inspection?he found that I own one of?the finest parts bikes in America today. So it’s back here at the headquarters, and soon to be coming to an eBay near you. But, the service I received was second to none. (It’s for sale–contact Bandit@bikernet.com for info.)

About Mitch Berger

His?experience with BMW motorcycles began in 1975. “I was just 15 then,” Mitch said. “As many of you know, it gets into your blood and never leaves. It?does not matter if it’s cold, windy, raining or hot, we need to get on our motorcycles and ride. I worked for a few years as a commercial pilot flying cargo in 12-seaters, but my heart was with motorcycles.”

In 1988?he went back to?working at Marty’s BMW?(Marty’s Foreign Motors). “This was a special place for myself and many other people,” Mitch said. Marty’s Foreign Motors was started in 1952 by Marty P. Pierre and his wife Elise. These two had the courage to sell bikes that were not from England or American made. Some of the motorcycles they sold were DKW, Zundapp, Maico and BMWs. The two also had a Citroen dealership among other things. All this was at the location in Culver City. In 1972 Mr. Marty and his wife downsized and moved to the Torrance location where they had BMW, Moto Guzzi, and repaired Citroen cars.

Mitch?grew up learning from his father, and two A&P mechanics. One of these mechanics, Jehd Webster, is a regional service rep for BMW. “As my addiction to motorcycles increased, so did my learning,” Mitch said.?”Having raced desert, motorcross, enduros, supermottard, and trials, I have learned from these experiences, as well as riding 1254 miles in 24 hours. In this way I can bring my personal approach and thorough knowledge to you and your motorcycle.”

In closing if there are any?Airheads out there who might actually be reading this,Mitch’s is the place to go for any?foreign motor needs. This is an man who is currently installing a Volvo engine in a small plane for god’s sake, you can’t go?wrong!!?

Black Market John.

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GIRLS OF BIKERNET COMING TO BANDIT’S CANTINA–With the help of Peter Linney, RFR, Curt Lout, Don Rogers and photographers across the country, we’ll bring you the finest bikes and babes on the planet.

Here’s a couple of shots from Peter S. Linney who is trying to launch a magazine as a tribute to his work.

Peter S. Linney
323 463 4584
http://www.autofocus.net

MRF ANNOUNCES NEW ELECTRONIC EPA QUESTIONAIRE–The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has created a web based, online version of the survey about the impact that the new EPA emissions rule will have on the custom motorcycle industry and individual riders.

The new rule aims to enforce the Clean Air Act by reducing the number of exempt custom motorcycles that small shops can build and individual riders can own. The rule also drastically reduces tail pipe emissions for all motorcycles effectively making carburetors a thing of the past and electronic fuel injection and catalytic converters a mainstay.

The survey originally ran as part of an article in the February edition of American Iron magazine. The survey was an idea that came out of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation government relations department and the good folks at American Iron liked the idea so much they ran it as a full page. The principle behind the survey was to obtain feedback from custom shops and their customers to determine real numbers of how many shops and bikes are going to be affected by the EPA rule.

Rather than ask shops and motorcycle enthusiasts to send information to the EPA, Congress or any other government organizations, The Motorcycle Riders Foundation agreed to act as the clearing house of the valuable information. The MRF gives full assurance that the information will only be used to help motorcyclists fight the EPA and not for anything else. In fact the survey guarantees absolute anonymity of all who take the time to fill it out.The survey results began coming in via fax and US mail and the overwhelming volume of results prompted the MRF to develop an online version. The more surveys the MRF receives, will strengthen the case that this new rule should not stand or get stricter.

Please take the time to fill out the online survey today and help the MRF in Washington, DC fight the EPA on your behalf.

In addition to the questionnaire, if you would like to join the MRF when the meet with EPA or the Small Business Administration on this important issue please contact the MRF in the Washington DC office at 202-546-0983 or by email at dad@mrf.org.

The EPA survey can be found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=98991669717

–from Rogue
Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005

AUSTRALIA URGES MOTORISTS TO LOOK FOR BIKERS–TV ads will urge motorists to look out for bikes.The Department for Transport’s ‘THINK! Take longer to look for bikes’ campaign starts on 30th January and is car Vs. motorcycle but the same logic also applies to cyclists.

A parallel campaign, urging motorcyclists to make themselves more visible, will run via six-sheet posters.

The 30 second TV advert encourages urban car drivers to look longer for bikes.

“How Close” shows a typical accident at a T-junction. The car driver, coming from a side road, casts a quick glance to the right before pulling out and turning right onto the main road.

A motorbike traveling along the main road is seen crashing into the side of the car, leaving the motorist confused and shocked. “How close does a biker have to be before you see them?” asks a voiceover.

The scenario is replayed, this time with the car driver looking for longer while the motorcyclist passes harmlessly in front of the car. The end line reads: “THINK! take longer to look for bikes”.

A radio advert backs up the TV message and “acts as an in-car reminder,” said a statement from the DfT.

The radio ad runs from 3rd February to 12th March. The TV ad runs from 30th January to 12th March.

In 2003, 73 per cent of all crashes involving a two-wheeled motor vehicle also involved a car.

The DfT report, ‘In-Depth Study of Motorcycle Accidents’, concluded that the most common cause of motorcycle crashes – as with bicycle crashes – is a ‘right of way violation’. The majority of these incidents occur at T-junctions and “it is usually the motorist – rather than the biker – who is at fault,” said the DfT.

In 65 percent of these ‘right of way’ incidents, drivers fail to see motorcyclists who other witnesses report were easily visible.

In cycling parlance, such right of way violations are called SMIDSYs – ‘sorry mate, I didn’t see you.’

Were cyclists – and motorcyclists – routinely wired up to on-board bombs, and they exploded on the slightest impact, it’s extremely likely that motorists would miraculously be able to see two-wheelers every time…

–from Rogue

S&S CYCLE ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION–LA CROSSE, WI (January 24, 2006) S&S Cycle announces the launch of online Dealer Training and Certification class registration.

The S&S Training and Certification Facility opened its doors to students on October 1st , and attendance has been steady, along with regular phone calls inquiring about available classes and registration. In order to make registration and class selection as easy as possible, it can now be done on the S&S website.

By redesigning the registration portion of the website, including the classroom calendar, technicians can now easily see when the class they want to attend is scheduled, how many seats are open and what the cost is–with a valid dealer number and just a few clicks of the mouse. The option to charge your tuition to a credit card, in a secure environment, is now available. This feature will allow customers to lock in their training at a time that is convenient for them, not just during regular business hours.

Technicians browsing the site will notice that there are discounts for multiple enrollments and additional classes. By sending technicians to the S&S Training and Certification Facility you raise the standards of your shop. By sending two or more technicians at once, tuition is discounted. There is no better time to visit www.sscycle.com and register for S&S Dealer Training and Certification classes.

During Training and Certification classes, technicians are introduced to the SuperFlow dyno rooms and flowbench set up at the S&S La Crosse facility, along with a huge selction of hand tools from Mac Tools. Upon completing the courses, students are eligible to purchase SuperFlow & Mac Tools equipment for their shop at discounted pricing.

WHITEHORSE PRESS CLEARANCE SALE–Long Way Round 2-Disc DVD?Now Available and In Stock.It took a while but the companion video to actors Ewan McGregor’s and Charley Boorman’s popular book, Long Way Round, is finally available in DVD format for viewers in the U.S. The New York Times called this “the ultimate road trip.” Order a copy and you’ll understand why. 6+ hours long, 7 episodes, 2 discs, extra features, $19.99.

You might read Jaqhama reviews on Bikernet.

http://www.whitehorsepress.com

Good friend and author, Dale Coyner, offers great roads and handpicked destinations to aid online readers with 2006 trip planning. Published monthly, recent editions of his newsletter have featured areas such as Pike County, Kentucky, and Mingo County, West Virginia, home of the Hatfield-McCoy feud. If you’re planning a trip to Appalachia, buy the new edition of his popular book, MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE APPALACHIANS, 2nd Edition, and sign up for the newsletter as well.

May Open House at Whitehorse

If you live in the Northeast, or want to ride in New England this spring, put May 20th on your calendar for a visit to our first and hopefully annual “Club Day.” All riders are welcome to stop by our warehouse from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM to enjoy some free Bar-BQ, great shopping, and lively tire-kicking talk.

A great chance to ride the notches of the White Mountains and enjoy spring in our beautiful Mount Washington Valley. If you need help locating places to stay and things to do, call (800-531-1133) for advice or get yourself a copy of Marty Berke?s

MASSACHUSETTS RIDERS BILL, CALL TO ACTION–Massachusetts riders are encouraged to call, write, fax, e-mail and visit their State Senators between now and February 1, 2006, requesting their support of Senate Bill No. 1344, as recently amended by Senator Moore.

The amended version takes into consideration some opposition we’ve had for the past 35 years, and is more likely to be approved vs. being defeated, as it has those past 35 years.

The amendment to SB 1344, which will be acted upon on February 1, calls for:
1. Increased civil and criminal penalties to motorists who are responsible for collisions when they violate the right of way of all other road users (including motorcyclists), and shifting the financial burden (excess medical costs and lost wages) from injured victims to the responsible operators;
2. Allows owners of motorcycles to opt out of the existing motorcycle insurance system and go to a competitive market, opening the doors for more insurers to write coverage in Massachusetts;
3. Allows choice regarding helmet use to experienced (six years or more) adult motorcyclists or those who take the approved rider education course, and have private health insurance or $50,000 in optional medical payments coverage, with a $125 assessment to those who violate the law going to the State’s Head Injury Trust Fund Program; and
4. Changes in the existing motorcycle exhaust laws to limit the noise of motorcycle pipes.

If enacted in the Senate, it would then move over to the House for their action. If passed in the House and signed by the Governor, the law would take effect July 1, 2006.

If you don’t know who your Senator is, go to http://www.massmotorcycle.org, click on “Find your Legislator” – type in your address then scroll to State Senator. You can then click on to open their page.

Further, riders are encouraged to call as many of the 40 State Senators as possible. Even though you don’t live in others’District, . . . their vote on this issue will still affect you!

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Hey,

It’s news time and I’m scrambling. We launched the first Salt Shaker tech and I’ll launch a Halibrand Wheel install by Tim Conder tomorrow. It’s killer.

I’m lost for an intro this morning. I’m just going to hit the news like a mad dog and add something later, if inspiration flourishes. We’ll see.

Here’s one item that just came to mind. A reader metioned that he saw the name Brenda Fox, in the Robb Report Motorcycle Magazine, and wanted to know if it was the same Fox who rode the Blue Flame, Bikernet project bike. He was right and I told him I’d try to find this shot. There you have it, the Fox and the Flame together again. Let’s hit the news:

D&D NEW SPONSOR ON BIKERNET–At D&D Exhaust our passion is high performance exhaust pipes. For 30 years we have built quality hand made American exhaust pipes and for the last 7 years we have hand crafted exhaust pipes for American big-twin motorcycles that are dyno-tuned for performance.

David Rash, D&D Owner, began building pipes for his race bike because he needed more horsepower. 250,000 pipes later D&D Exhaust systems grace some of the world’s fastest Harleys on the street and strip.

D&D uses the state of the art Super Flow Eddy Current Ram Air Dyno, Super Flow Flow Bench, and the first in the industry multi cylinder Lambda Fuel Air Ratio Sensors interfaced with the Dyno for real time meter and graph analysis.

Each pipe is tuned for performance and sound. Not only do D&D pipes look good, you can feel the enhanced deep rumble only a D&D equipped V-Twin can make.

To see how your bike will look and perform log on to the D&D Web site. (http://www.danddexhaust.com) Each Harley model has a dyno chart and dyno video.

D&D Performance Enterprises
_2923 Edith Lane
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_Email danddexhaust@msn.com.
_Phone: (817) 834-8961
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BILLY LANE IN DISCOVERY BUILD-OFF WITH RUSSELL MITCHELL–Big news update- Billy has agreed to do another Biker Build Off. This build off will be against Russell Mitchell and begin filming in May with a goal air time of early this fall. Billy is excited about the opportunity and looking forward to the next Biker Build Off installment and other exciting projects with Discovery and others.

Discovery is now rerunning many of the Biker Build Off’s. Since Billy was in so many, you may now have the chance to see episodes you missed. Billy has two that episodes that will re-air very soon. I have listed them below along with re-air dates so you can tune in.

Biker Build Off against Mike Brown will re-air February 13thTribute build in memory of Indian Larry will re-air February 6th

Check your local listings for times on Discovery Channel.

Darcy Betlach

TURN UP THE VOLUME, BIKERNET RADIO ON THE AIR– Denis Manning, Chris Maida and Bill Rucker First Up on Bikernet Radio Podcast.

January 20, 2006, Williams, AZ, Bikernet.com, the premiere biker-authority site, is broadcasting radio podcast interviews starting in February 2006. Bob Osias of MetricThunder.com, the shows on air talent, interviews guests across the country and at biker gatherings like Sturgis and Daytona. Jumping in to do guest interviews is Branscombe Richmond. He’ll be live at V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati.

“Our initial podcasts include interviews with Denis Manning of BUB, Chris Maida of American Iron, Bill Rucker of Rucker Performance and many others,” said Bob Osias, Owner MetricThunder.com. “These edu-tainment? interviews are filled with product information and lifestyle.”

Horsepower Marketing’s audio studio will handle the technical requirements as well as producing each show.

BLONDE AND NUCLEAR POWER–Guy gets on a plane and finds himself seated next to a cute blonde.He immediately turns to her and makes his move.

“You know,” he says,”I’ve heard that flights will go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger. So let’s talk.”

The blonde, who had just opened her book, closes it slowly and says to the guy, “What would you like to discuss?”

“Oh, I don’t know,” says the guy. “How about nuclear power?”

“OK,” says the blonde. “That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff — grass.Yet the deer excretes little pellets, the cow turns out a flat patty, and the horse produces muffins of dried poop. Why do you suppose that is?”

The guy is dumbfounded. Finally he replies, “I haven’t the slightest idea.”

“So tell me,” says the blonde, “How is it that you feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don’t know shit?”

–from the Devil

METRIC THUNDER, NEW BIKERNET SPONSOR–At Metric Thunder we put the Thunder in your V-Twin! When you have a V-Twin need, we have a V-Twin solution. Take a minute and check our prices. Our everyday price provides you a deep discount off retail.

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Don’t see your item? CALL US TOLL FREE at 866-744-7900, or email sales@metricthunder.com. Metric Thunder is your ONE STOP shop for motorcycle accessories. We ship all “in stock” items within 24 hours. Contact and Ordering Information:

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THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK ROADHOUSE 2006 TOUR FEATURED BUILDERS ARE ANNOUNCED!–FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (January, 2006) – The Annual Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour has recently announced the much anticipated featured custom motorcycle builders who will be joining them on Tour for 2006. Hand selected by event sponsors and professionals in the motorcycle industry, the four Hard Rock builders are an elite group of bike builders who will be able to showcase their talent to thousands through the Roadhouse tour.

The builders are: PAUL COX and KEINO of Indian Larry Legacy in Brooklyn, NY; ERIC GORGES from Voodoo Choppers in Detroit, MI; GARD HOLLINGER of L.A. County Choprods from Marina Del Rey, CA; and AARON GREENE of Paramount Custom Cycles from Reno, NV.

Paul Cox began his journey into the bike world by working with leather as a child. Over the years, Paul has become a Master Leather Smith creating exquisite bike seats which are renowned in the industry. Paul joined forces with his friend and building partner, Indian Larry, sharing seven different bike shops with Larry over the past twelve years. Today, Paul and Larry’s right-hand man, Keino, have taken the reigns at the Brooklyn shop in Larry’s honor and have been keeping Larry’s legacy alive with their custom old school creations and innovative seat and air ride designs. Paul and Keino have been featured on Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off, the S&S/American Iron Old School Shovel Tour, and with Billy Lane’s Blood, Sweat, & Gears Tour.

Eric Gorges began building bikes in his garage as a form of therapy. Tired of the constraining ideas of bike designs coming from other companies, Eric, and his crew, now operate Voodoo Choppers in Detroit and handle everything in-house including frames, front ends, tanks, fenders, exhausts, and more. Eric builds bikes to match the personality of their owners although he favors low and lean bikes built in the “digger” style. He handcrafts almost every component that comes from his shop and creates his choppers with honesty and integrity. Eric has been featured on Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off and numerous industry magazines, such as The Horse Backstreet Choppers where he writes technical articles.

Gard Hollinger is a craftsman of “retro- modernistic” bikes, unique machines handcrafted from chrome and steel and sheet metal, popular from the Sunset Strip to Sturgis. His infamous shop, L.A. County Choprods, is located on Motorcycle Row in Marina Del Rey, CA. Gard is a veteran builder with over 20 years experience best know for his old school contemporary styling and celebrity clientele. Gard has been the creative force behind the construction of motorcycles for television and movies including: The West Wing, Six Feet Under, and Terminator III: Rise of the Machines. He also designed the production bike, the Black Crown, for Saxon Motorcycle Company and has been featured on UK’s “All the Gear No Idea” and hosts Speed TV’s “Build or Bust”.

Aaron Greene was already a custom builder for the EasyRiders store in Reno by age 20 after working as a full service auto mechanic. He soon gained the respect and attention from fellow builders and custom bike enthusiasts. After breaking away from EasyRiders to explore his creativity, Aaron opened his repair and customization shop, Paramount Custom Cycles which rapidly grew to a complete manufacturing facility. A true innovator, Aaron has obtained three machine patents and is consistently creating trendsetting customs in the bike world such as his style in curvaceous gas tanks. Aaron assisted Billy Lane on Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off and Blood, Sweat & Gears, won first place in the Street Chopper Invitational Build-Off, and has been featured in numerous magazines.

For the 2006 Tour, each Hard Rock builder will build a one of a kind custom Hard Rock motorcycle for the national sweepstakes. These bikes will be displayed at rally locations such as Daytona Bike Week and BiketoberFest, Laconia, Rot Rally in Austin, TX, and Ft. Lauderdale. Kicking off at Daytona Bike Week in March 2006, the Roadhouse is a one-stop setting that fans and biker enthusiasts can check the bikes out, meet and hang out with the builders. The venue includes the Hard Rock Roadhouse Bar and Stage where emcee Candy rocks the crowd with music, giveaways and contests, featured live entertainment including: the Purrfect Angelzz and various side show acts, beautiful Hard Rock models, and a Hawaiian Tropic Pageant. The Roadhouse has become a staple in the bike world by platforming exciting innovative bike builders and their unparalleled designs while bringing pure entertainment to rallies across the county.

The Roadhouse Custom Bike Sweepstakes, beginning on February 1st, 2006 gives people the opportunity to win one of the four custom Hard Rock bikes displayed at the Roadhouse. Entries are taken at each of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse tour stops, online at http://www.hrroadhouse.com , or at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, when the featured bikes are showcased between Roadhouse trips. Five lucky semi-finalists will win an all inclusive trip to the conclusion of the Tour, December in Ft. Lauderdale where a Grand Prize winner will be chosen to take home a 2006 Custom Hard Rock motorcycle.

Title sponsor of the Roadhouse, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a destination for rock n’ rollers from across the nation to discover their rock n’ roll dreams. The 86-acre resort in Hollywood, Florida, located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale is pure paradise, featuring a colossal 130,000 sq. ft. casino, a lush 4-acre lagoon tropical pool area, a legendary Hard Rock Caf?, sensational European-style spa and fitness center, and the famous Hard Rock Live concert hall. Seminole Paradise, South Florida’s newest entertainment destination for savvy shopping, delicious dining and explosive entertainment offers a little something for everyone, both day and night. Other sponsors include Budweiser, Hawaiian Tropic, S&S Cycle, Performance Machine, Baker Transmission, Bikernet.com, HOT BIKE and Keyboard Carriage. For more information and tour dates, please visit http://www.hrroadhouse.com .

MUNEWARI BIKE REVIEW ON BIKERNET–Its funny, we were just talking to Perewitz about that bike. He was saying it looks like it’s made of China. The images really look good. I like this guys work a lot. Don’s lighting is perfect. The girl is gorgeous. I like her top. Now I have to go back and read the article. My uncle also told me what he thought of the Munewari bike. All good.
http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=672

–Johnny Humble

NEW AIR-RIDE FOR SOFTAILS–Air Systems Engineering has created the AirFX product line, state-of-the-art air suspension systems for the motorcycle market. The FXA-1002 system is a rear air suspension system for use on ’85-current Softail models. The system uses air pressure from an onboard compressor to create lift from a twin-piston air cylinder package. Air is also supplied on the opposite side of the triple-sealed pistons complete with stainless steel piston rods providing complete control. The result-a smooth predicable ride quality at any ride height.

The FXA-1002 is a lightweight, one-piece, re-buildable, billet aluminum cylinder, given a NiTuff hard coat anodize finish for long lasting durability. Other features include, self-lubricating, composite rod and mounting point bushings and remote micro control buttons supplied with 7 feet of cable.

The Air Systems Engineering FXA-1002 is pre-wired, factory tested, and comes in black anodize or polished finish. For more information, contact: Air Systems Engineering, (800) 210-1454, http://www.airsystemsengineering.com.

SAXON WEB SITE LAUNCHED–The new Saxon Web site is up and running with fullstats and imagery of the 2006 lineup as well as easyaccess to an online store to purchase Saxon apparel.Be sure to check it out at www.saxonmotorcycles.com.

–Ken
Rise Above Consulting LLC
(970)227-3588
PO Box 355
Severance CO,80546

ARLEN NESS OPENS IN VEGAS–We would like to have you join us for our pre grand opening party, Friday night, February 24, 2006, at 6 pm at ARLEN NESS MOTORCYCLES of LAS VEGAS located at 4020 Boulder Hwy., Las Vegas Nv. Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5pm, we will be open for everyone to celebrate with us.

For our out of town guests arrangements have been made with Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, directly across the street. Special rates for Thursday, February 23rd are $49.00 per night. Friday, Feb 24th and Saturday, Feb. 25th are $85.00 per night. The room rates are only guaranteed until February 8th. If you are interested please call Boulder Station @ 1-888-476-8706. Be sure to tell them you are coming for the Arlen Ness Grand Opening.

HOLLISTER REPORT–The latest is that one of the past directors is going to set up something at airport. That doesn’t cover downtown where the history took place. They will be charging for entry and I don’t know how that will go down. If you come for the event, take care because the cops are checking randomly for any problems like loose helmet straps and other minor crap. I appreciate your feedback. Hang in there and ride safe.Prez Hobo – CMVMC

SOMETHING TO OFFEND EVERYONE– What is the difference between a Harley and a Hoover?The position of the dirt bag.

Why is divorce so expensive?Because it’s worth it.

What do attorneys use for birth control?Their personalities.

What’s the difference between a girlfriend and wife?45 lbs.

What’s the difference between a boyfriend and husband?45 minutes.

What makes men chase women they have no intention of marrying?The same urge that makes dogs chase cars they have no intention of driving.

A brunette, a blonde, and a redhead are all in third grade.Who has the biggest boobs?The blonde, because she’s 18.

What’s the difference between a porcupine and BMW?A porcupine has the pricks on the outside.

What did the blonde say when she found out she was pregnant?”Are you sure it’s mine?”

Why does Mike Tyson cry during sex?Mace will do that to you

Why do men find it difficult to make eye contact?Breasts don’t have eyes.

What’s the Cuban National Anthem?”Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

Where does an Irish family go on vacation?A different bar

What would you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other?A speech impediment.

–from Darcy Betlach

RED LIGHT BILL TRIGGERS COMMON SENSE– (Columbia) S-1027 is a bill before the South Carolina Senate that would allowmotorcyclists to treat a red light as a stop sign if the mass of themotorcycle is not sufficient to trigger a traffic signal change. At manyintersections in South Carolina, the trigger mechanisms that communicate tothe traffic signal require a mass to travel over the inductive loop in theroadway that far exceeds the mass of a motorcycle. Depending on the time ofday and traffic volume, theoretically, a motorcyclist could sit at a red lightfor hours.

Most every experienced driver has encountered a broken trafficsignal at least once in their driving career, and virtually all who have foundthemselves in such a predicament, have proceeded cautiously through the redlight without incident.

“This bill would not legalize running red lights or stop signs. It would allowmotorcyclists to treat defective traffic signals as stop signs,” says DennisWelborn, ABATE of SC Legislative Coordinator. “This is a no cost solution to aproblem that affects some of the 100,000 motorcycles in South Carolina on adaily basis.”

Arkansas, Tennessee, and Minnesota already have laws similar to what S-1027proposes. Georgia and Oklahoma have similar bills pending legislative action.Wisconsin is also reported to have a similar proposal that is awaitingintroduction.

S-1027 acknowledges the reality of the road and would simply change the law sothat motorcyclists stuck in these types of situations could proceed withcaution without violating the law. The time limit of 20 seconds is secondaryto the idea that there should be law that ends the practice of motorcyclistsbeing forced to violate the law simply because their motorcycles lack the massrequired to trigger a traffic signal change.

–Reb Richardson:
(803) 494-9181
reb@abatesc.com

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