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Read More July 26, 2005
By Bandit |
THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to InjuredMotorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), andis sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, callus at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at <
NCOM NEWS BYTES
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish
TEN PERCENT OF DRIVERS UNFIT As you’re riding along through traffic be sure tolook out for every tenth car, according to new research that suggests one in tendrivers may be unfit to drive. Study results released by GMAC Insurance indicatethat up to 20 million licensed drivers may lack basic driving knowledge andwould fail a standard state drivers test.
In an effort to gauge American drivers’ road knowledge, GMAC studied nearly5,000 licensed drivers nationwide aged 16-65 by administering a 20-questionwritten test similar to those used to award state drivers licenses or permits.The results of the GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test were alarming, andunveiled pervasive dangerous behavior amongst our nation’s drivers.
Study results indicate that many U.S. road users are perplexed by such standarddriving practices as merging, failure to yield when making left turns, androad-sign interpretation. In addition, twenty-nine percent (57 million) ofdrivers who drink admitted they would knowingly drive while over the legal limit”if they felt okay.”
Such lack of knowledge and unsafe driving practices are identified as commoncauses of accidents.
SHUT UP AND DRIVE A recent study sounds the alarm on driving while talking oncell phones, and surprisingly the study found no difference in the accidentrates for drivers using hands-free phones as opposed to hand-held phones. Foreither type of phone, talking while driving increased four-fold the chances ofan accident requiring hospitalization.
Research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests that using ahands-free device instead of a hand-held phone while behind the wheel will notnecessarily improve safety. The institute said it was the first attempt toestimate whether phone use increases the risk of an injury crash in automobiles.
The study, published in the British Medical Journal, and released July 12, foundthat male and female drivers had the same increase in risk from using a phone,along with drivers who are older and younger than age 30.
A survey released earlier this year by the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration found that 8 percent of drivers were using cell phones duringdaylight hours last year. It represented a 50 percent increase since 2002.
With more motorists dialing and driving than ever, lawmakers have tried to findways of reducing driver distraction. New York, New Jersey and the District ofColumbia prohibit talking on hand-held cell phones while driving. Some cities,such as Chicago, Santa Fe, N.M., and Brookline, Mass., require hands-freedevices in automobiles, and Connecticut drivers will have to start usinghands-free devices beginning on October 1st.
VIRGINIA ENACTS MOTORCYCLE-FRIENDLY SIGNAGE After a long and arduous process ofproposed legislation, engineers meetings, and field testing, Virginia now hasstandards in place backed by law that require the marking of steel plates whenused in temporary road repairs. The steel plates, commonly referred to asbridging, pose particular hazards for motorcycles because of their unusuallysmooth finish that can become slippery in humid conditions or when other trafficdeposits grease, oil and fluids on them.
A.I.M. (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) Attorney Tom McGrath, founder of VirginiaCoalition of Motorcyclists (VCOM) and VCOM director Jim Cannon spearheaded theeffort with the help of Virginia Beach Delegate, John Welch. Delegate Welchintroduced House Bill 2020 requiring the markings of all roadway conditionsdeemed hazardous to motorcycles, and with the threat of legislation hanging overtheir heads the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the privatecontractors became cooperative. This resulted in a series of meetings betweenVCOM, the highway engineers, and contractors to develop the best practice forhandling these conditions.
As a result of these meetings, Virginia now has signage specific to motorcyclesnotifying riders of potential hazards ahead. Governor Mark Warner signed HB2020 into law, requiring that steel plates in the roadway must have a sign, ifpractical, as well as be marked with a reflective material on all four cornershighlighting the steel plate and making it visible at night and in poor weatherconditions, etc.
“We think it’s great that the highway engineers now recognize that motorcyclessometimes need specific consideration and look forward to working with VDOT onother issues in the future,” says McGrath.
TENNESSEANS CELEBRATE BANNER YEAR Tennessee started out its 2005 legislativesession with a brand new lobbying team and a brand new Legislative Chairman. Nofiles, no experience, no expertise. “From day one, we knew we were going to beworking at least 8 different bills,” said John R. Pierce, CMT/ABATE StateLegislative Chairman, adding “Talk about learning to swim by being thrown intothe deep end of the pool!”
But with help from “the most motorcycle friendly legislature on the planet” theLegislative Team succeeded in passing 7 of the 8 bills they got introduced inthe first half of their two-year session, including: a proclamation declaringMay as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; a repeal of their handlebar heightlaw; a good ROW (Right of Way) bill that will be the basis for more stringentlegislation to follow; a parade bill that says riders can go lidless in a paradeif they stay under 30 miles per hour, making it legal to have a self-declaredparade along the entire 635-mile length of Tennessee as long as they stay insmall towns; a bicycle helmet bill that makes it legal for a motorcyclist inTennessee to wear a certain type of bicycle or ventilated helmet; and last butcertainly not least, they are now allowed to purchase a variety of militarylicense plates that were previously only available for cars.
The frosting on the cake came when the Department of Safety gave CMT/ABATE a$15,000 grant to implement Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, which hasresulted in getting 50 billboards in cities across the state with motorcycleawareness messages, along with signs on city busses and 8,000 bumper stickers.
“The full helmet choice bill is taking a little longer,” says Pierce, butprogress has been made and inroads have been laid, and “With all that’s happenedin the last 5 months, I think we can make the case that Tennessee is a verymotorcycle friendly state. By this time next year, we will also be a free state.”
ARIZONA HONORS VETERANS In an e-mail from former State Representative WallyStraughn of Phoenix, who is a member of MMA and ABATE, he writes;
“I would like to notify your readers, especially the Arizona bikers who aremilitary veterans, that the state of Arizona is now offering Veterans’ licenseplates for motorcycles. The legislature approved the plates during the 2004session and the plates finally went on sale in June of 2005.”
Straghn goes on the explain; “The importance of Veterans’ plates on motorcyclesis not only to show your pride as a military veteran. Each plate costs $25, thesame as any other Arizona plate, and $17 of each sale goes to the ArizonaDepartment of Veterans’ Services. I authored this bill in the State Legislaturein an effort to increase funding for the State Veterans Home. It is a greatcause and I encourage every veteran and family member who owns a motorcycle tobuy a vet plate.”
And finally; “I’d also like to tell you what a pleasure it was to work withmotorcyclists like Bobbi Hartman (Lobbyist for ABATE of Arizona) and Ray Houston(Chairman of the MMA and board member for the National Coalition ofMotorcyclists – NCOM). They were effective speakers for the issue and broughtmany other motorcycle rights activists to the legislature to assure passage ofthe bill. It would not have happened without them.”
“I recently bought my first motorcycle and I hope you will all join me inordering the new Veterans tags that are now available.”
FORMER legislator?! How’d he get away?
PHILIPINOS ORGANIZE FOR PRO-MOTORCYCLE PLANS In a recent letter from TheMotorcycle Philippines Federation, the newly-formed motorcycle rightsorganization explains the kinds of problems that necessitated their formationand how effective they have become as a fledgling MRO in fighting for bikersrights.
Recently it has become clear that because motorcycles are the only vehicles thatcan slip through the chaotic, lawless mess of Manila traffic, criminals aresometimes using them as getaway vehicles. Instead of investigating why thePhilippine National Police cannot stop them, or finding a way of helping thePNP, one counselor decided to introduce a no backride law (no passengers onmotorcycles). Another decided that because these criminals are hard to recognizewhen wearing full face helmets he would introduce a ban of full face helmetswhile another said everyone passing through their part of the city must registertheir helmets! Lastly, a senator decided he would introduce a law that allmotorcyclists must paint their name and plate number on their helmet
All these rules of course would have little or no effect on criminals and theonly people affected are the innocent motorcycle riders.
So on Friday June 10th 2005 members of the estimated 120,000 member MotorcyclePhilippines Federation (MCPF) said enough is enough, and hundreds of ridersjoined in a protest starting in Quezon City to voice their dissatisfaction andto inform counselors and senators that they will no longer be used as scapegoatsand excuses for poor law enforcement.
The MCPF made its presence felt and the backride ban and the painted helmetproposals have already been withdrawn. Also, the Office of the Presidentrecently requested the MCPF to draft a motorcycle usage incentive policy for thecountry. When the riders gathered at Quezon Memorial the staff of Quezon CityCouncelor Ariel Inton met with the riders and MCPF directors to sign anagreement of cooperation and recently Senator Richard Gordon agreed to work withthe MCPF on motorcycling related issues.
The MCPF and its member motorcycle clubs and associations made it clear thatthis law enforcement problem is NOT a motorcycle problem. They also made it veryclear that by joining forces and refusing to take the legal and legislativeabuse in stride, they have cleared the way for better relations with theirgovernment and laid a foundation to resolve their issues through politicalparticipation. That’s a lesson we could all learn from.
WEIRD NEWS: TAIWANESE WOMAN FAILS MOTORCYCLE TEST FOR THE 51ST TIME. A59-year-old woman in Tainan City, Lee Hsu Shui-mian, has been taking the exam toget a license to drive a motorcycle for the past 20 years, but as yet has stillfailed to snag the valued piece of paper. Lee Hsu has taken the test 50 times,but still has not passed the oral portion of the exam.
Her husband passed away when she was 33 years old, and since then Lee Hsu hascut hair for a living in an effort to support her three children. When she was39, she made her first trip to the Tainan Department of Motor Vehicles to seek alicense to drive a motorcycle. Lee Hsu said she required the license since sheneeded to drive her children to school, and for work related purposes. However,given that Lee Hsu is illiterate, each time she has taken the test, she’s failed.
As Lee Hsu is getting on in age, her memory is starting to fail her. Inaddition, her hearing ability has diminished. Her daughter has suggested to hermother that she give up taking the motorcycle license exam and instead switch toa four-wheel electric vehicle, but Lee Hsu said the electric vehicles are simplytoo slow. As a result, she refused to take her daughter’s suggestion and signedup to take the test for the 51st time. She passed the driving test without anyproblem, but she once again did not score a passing grade on the oral test.Undeterred, Lee Hsu said she intends to try again next time.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seedsyou plant.”
Robert Louis Stevenson, Poet, Novelist & Essayist (1850-1894)
AND THAT’S ALL THE NEWS THAT FITS!
July 21, 2005 Part 5
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 4
BIKERNET STURGIS UPDATE– Hope your Sturgis ride started and is running well and you are having a good time at the LA Calendar Show.
I just wanted to let you know that Charlie Brechtel was in the studio Saturday working on the song about you “5 Ball” he had Mickey Jones and Deacon Jones with him. He told me everything was coming together on it.
–Rogue
IF YOU USE AFTERMARKET PARTS CHECK THISMagnusson-Moss Act–This is a 1975 United States Federal Law which deals with consumer warranty coverage. It defines responsibilities for both the buyer and the seller of all consumer goods costing more than $25. A portion of this law applies to aftermarket parts and modifications and how it affects your vehicle warranty.
For our purposes the law basically states that you have a right to use aftermarket, non-OEM parts on your vehicle and still retain the factory warranty. However, if there is a failure and the manufacturer can show that the failure was caused by the aftermarket part, they can deny coverage.
The important thing is that your dealer cannot VOID your entire warranty just because the part is on the vehicle. There have been cases where a dealer would tell a customer that their new vehicle had no warranty because it had an aftermarket exhaust or other part. Granted, the exhaust or other part is not covered, however the rest of the vehicle is still under the normal warranty.
Under Magnusson-Moss Act a dealer must prove, not just vocalize, that aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before they can deny warranty coverage. If they cannot prove such claim-or offer an explanation- it is your legal right to demand compliance with the warranty. The Federal Trade Commission (202.326.3128) administers the Magnusson-Moss Act and monitors compliance with warranty law.
Rogue
BIKERNET ART GALLERY FOR THE WEEK–This week’s contributions were shot at Daytona Bikeweek 2005.
Ride Safe,
–Whiplash
From: soffordphotos@comcast.net
CARLISLE SUMMER BIKE FEST-LIVIA WILL BE ON SITE–You’re invited to the Carlisle Summer Bike Fest Meet & Greet with famous members of the motorcycle industry and the famous Bikernet and Pittbull Girl Livia (she’ll be signing posters). At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, we’ll meet in the eBay Motors Bldg. (inside Gate 2) for refreshments and for the media to ask questions and take pictures of all of our special guests.
Invited to the Meet & Greet are Brad Whitford, guitarist for Aerosmith; Michael Lichter, famed photographer; Michele Smith, host of Speed’s “American Thunder” show; custom bike builders Dave Perewitz, Eddie Trotta, Roger Bourget, Ron Simms and Donnie Smith; Biker Billy, star of the show “Biker Billy Cooks with Fire”; the StarBoyz stunt riders; hosts of our Art of Horsepower seminar; and more.
I hope to see you Saturday!
Becky Hein
work: (717) 243-7855, ext. 116
www.carsatcarlisle.com
STEALTH WORKS WEEKLY REPORT–This weekend is Run For Breath weekend at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. It is hard to believe it is here already. It has been a busy week polishing off the final details of the run.
The bike show awards have been coming in the past couple of weeks and Mr. Bandit’s is on the way. The awards are incredible, they have gotten better each year. Along with the bike show the awards are a show of their own. I have always wanted to win one but I have been barred from the competition because I am the founder, but i am not a judge! What do you all out there think?
We had to scramble the past month to find a new start location. Ben’s V-Twins has been moving their shop so the start location is RUA Motorcycles. The run also ends at new location this year, Carolina BBQ.
We have RFB t-shirts if anyone is interested they can call STEALTH BIKE WORKS at 704-882-0889. Chris Kallas did a great job on the shirts again this year.
The 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” is more than just a bike run and bike show. For us who were the closest to Justin it is a time to reflect on a life cut way too short. A time to remember him and what we lost. For everyone on the run it is a time to help kids with asthma and to help people less fortunate than ourselves.
I always think back to when the RFB started, how down I was and how I really did not want to do much of anything including riding. A couple of friends of mine Mo and Jay and myself talked about doing the RFB. We came up with a plan and from that plan the RFB has grown each year.
You never realize how much work goes into doing something like the RFB until you attempt to and you learn real quick that you can not do it alone. That is why I would like to thank all the volunteers and sponsors and award builders, without your time and efforts the RFB would not be what it is. A very special and heart-felt thanks to my wife Sandy (aka. “THE MEANEST,) without all your hard work and all the extra things you have done over the years the RFB would have never grown. You know I appreciate all you have done. One last group I would like to thank is all the riders who have supported the RFB over the years, you make the RFB rock each year!
So as we prepare for the 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin,” I am going to take just a little time to reflect on how lucky I am to have so many good friends. You see that is something the RFB has done for me, the people I have met because of the RFB, the friends I have made because of the RFB. Justin always valued friendship above all else. He would not give up a friend for anything, he was loyal to his friends and would walk through fire with them if he had to. Yeah I am a lucky man!
Until next week, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
DANNY GRAY DEADWOOD ROADHOUSE RENTED OUT FOR THE BLACK HILLS RALLY– Wanted to send a note to let everyone know the Roadhouse has been rented out to a private party this year for the entire rally. Won’t be open to the public. Decided to try to make a profit this year!
Thanks for all the patronage in the last couple years….. , See you all out here soon, everyone be sure to check out Keith and Fran’s steakhouse out at the Wyoming border. It’s awesome…great food and service….
I also have a new homes just outside Deadwood that I will rent for the week if anyone is interested, beautiful home with awesome views, garage, three bedrooms . Two minutes from Main St Deadwood , 15 from Sturgis or Spearfish. Interested?,
E-mail me at danny@dannygray.com ….thanks,
— Danny Gray
JESSE JAMES MARRIED AGAIN–SOLVANG, Calif. – Actress Sandra Bullock married mechanic and reality TV star Jesse James at a ranch near Santa Barbara, according to reports.
Bullock, 40, and James, 35, exchanged vows Saturday in front of several hundred guests at the Folded Hills Ranch in Santa Ynez Valley’s wine country.
Guests included actor William Shatner, actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Regina King, and Metallica lead singer James Hetfield, according to “Entertainment Tonight” and Us Weekly magazine.Many in Hollywood have been surprised at the pairing of the tattooed bad boy James and the on-screen good girl Bullock. They met in 2003.
It’s the first marriage for “Miss Congeniality” star Bullock, who had been engaged to actor Tate Donovan. She recently played the wife of a district attorney in the film “Crash.”James, who previously married twice and has three children, appears on The Discovery Channel’s “Monster Garage.”
–from Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com>
SEMINOLE ROADHOUSE SPONSORED BY BIKERNET ROCKS FLORIDA COAST: WIN A TRIP–The Roadhouse features a Custom Bike Sweepstakes to win one of the four Hard Rock Custom Bikes built. Five semi-finalists will win a complimentary getaway including accommodation and roundtrip air to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, for the Grand Finale. Entries are taken at each of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse tour stops, as well as 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.Two-year, 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 and HOT BIKE. For more information and a complete listing of scheduled events, please visit http://www.hrroadhouse.com
ANOTHER BIKERNET SPORTSTER REPORT–I performed all of the metal fabrication work including building the gas tank from scratch, fabricating the exhaust pipes from scratch as well as shaping the rear fender and fitting the front fender. There are other fabrication things that I performed as well including boxing in the front of the oil tank and the area between the gas tank and seat. In addition to performing all of the fabrication work I also completely wired the bike by myself (with Chris Thill’s helped as well) and did some engine work, which is my first time doing all of the fab, assembly and engine work. Some of the engine work includes porting the heads, boring out the cylinders and installing 10 over pistons, and installing new screamin eagle cams.
This is just the first of many custom motorcycles that we have been putting out at Lucky’s Garage in Minneapolis, MN. We are probably one of the largest custom motorcycle shops around with over 30,000 square feet of space and can do everything from general maintenance, to engine rebuilds, to complete custom motorcycle fabrication.
I just thought that I would send a few pics of one of my first builds to you guys and hope that maybe it is good enough and different enough to make it into a magazine or on Bikernet. Keep up the good work.
–Jon Fox
BIKERNET DEBATING ADVICE–The couple had been debating the purchase of a new auto for weeks.He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast little sports-like car so shecould zip through traffic around town.
He would probably have settled on any beat up old truck, but everything she seemed to like was way out of their price range.
“Look !” she said. I want something that goes from 0 to 200 in 4 seconds or less. “And my birthday is coming up. You could surprise me.”
For her birthday, he bought her a brand new bathroom scale.
Services are pending.
–from Chris T.
BIKERNET SHOVELHEAD REPORT–I just read where you are going to start your Shovel this weekend. I’m finally to that point myself. I sent you a pic at the beginning of this project and now I’m sending one at the end. I should be riding by Sunday evening. Pete Hill built this motor and I have to follow his break-in instructions for a good running Shovel.
Slabside Mike
Chapin, SC
KEN CONTE JOINS BIKERNET–I have attached a few new pictures from SPS and wantedto let you know that I would be interested in beingthe Readers Showcase editor . I have adegree in writing and currently have been doing somefreelance writing as well as doing the PR gig in theMC industry and tattoo community. I have a few storiesin the new Sturgis Rally News (Arlen Ness on thefront) and Savage Magazine as well as two articles into Greg at Streetchopper.
I dig this industry andstill have a lot to learn but I have attached anarticle I just sent to Greg on Front Range choppersfor you to look at and see my style of writing.
–Ken
Rise Above Consulting LLC
Here’s How You Can Help! http://www.KidsandChrome.comGet in on this Great Give-Away of two Very Cool Motorcycles. Even if you can’t attend BUY A TICKET!See the bikes here:http://www.cchs.org/events/Pennywise%20bike%20web.jpg
A $70,000 custom motorcycle from Jesse Jurrens of Independent Cycle, Inc. of Rapid City, SD., is one of two motorcycles to be raffled. Chances are $100 each or 6 for $500. A maximum of 1000 tickets will be released. *A $2.50 processing fee will be added to online orders.
A SECOND CHANCE
Win a $40,000 Thunder Mountain Custom Cyclehttp://www.cchs.org/events/grfx/Thunder-Mountain-Customs-bike-logo.jpg
Get in on the raffle of two very cool motorcycles even if you can’t attend Kids & Chrome. You can call for tickets or get them online. Drawings will be held and winners announced the night of the event and notified by U.S. Mail.
Get tickets by calling (605) 357-2525 or buy here online.
BUELL ENGINE SEARCH–I am looking for a Firebolt XB12R engine.Do you offer these engines.If not do you have any suggestion where to buy.
Wil Cordfunke
wil@cordfunke.nl
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July 21, 2005 Part 4
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 3
DRIVER’S LICENSE COSTS WILL SKYRICKET, GOVERNORS WARN–In the name of homeland security, motorists are going to see costs skyrocket for driver’s licenses and motor vehicle offices forced to operate like local branches of the FBI, the nation’s governors warn.
The new federal law squeezed this spring into an $82 billion spending bill had Republican and Democrat governors fuming at their summer conference, with several bringing their complaints to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at a Monday meeting.
”It’s outrageous to pass this off on the states,” said Republican Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, incoming chairman of the National Governors Association. ”You’re essentially asking the front-line clerks at the DMV to become an INS agent and a law enforcement agent.”
The law that passed in June goes beyond an earlier measure that sought to standardize state driver’s licenses, requiring that states verify license applicants are American citizens or legal residents.
”This is going to drive the cost of driver’s licenses for ordinary folks through the roof,” said Democrat Tom Vilsack of Iowa. ”I think it’s going to drive people crazy.”
Chertoff assured governors his agency will work with them to design a driver’s license system that is efficient for consumers and more secure. He said it is an opportunity to strengthen safeguards against identity theft as well as terrorism.
–Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
BIKERNET STURGIS HAMSTER REPORT–KEITH & FRAN TERRY BOUGHT THE “BUFFALO JUMP SALOON & STEAKHOUSE” OUT IN BEULAH WYO. IT’S AN AUTHENTIC 1880’S WYOMING ROADHOUSE. AFTER HAVING BEEN CLOSED FOR 11 YEARS, KEITH DID A TON OF RENOVATIONS AND BOASTS THE ONLY AGED PRIME BEEF IN THE BLACK HILLS. IT HAS BEEN OPEN FOR 3 WEEKS WITH A PACKED HOUSE EVERY NIGHT. LIVE BANDS, BILLARDS, PREMIUM WINES AND LIQUORS.
–Fran
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC. AND KTM ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP–
* Polaris to purchase 24-percent interest inKTM
* Companies to cooperate on product,technology, manufacturing and distribution projects
* Potential for relationship expansion in 2007
MINNEAPOLIS, July 19, 2005 – Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE/PSE:PII)announced today that it will purchase a 24-percent interest in Austrianmotorcycle manufacturer KTM Power Sports AG, formerly known as Cross HoldingAG, and partner with KTM on several important strategic projects. The goalof the partnership is to strengthen the competitive position of bothcompanies and provide tangible benefits to customers, dealers, suppliers andshareholders.During the first phase of the partnership, each company will continue to berun separately, but will work together on several specific cooperativeprojects involving new product development, engine technology sharing,distribution, manufacturing, and purchasing. This initial phase of thepartnership will last approximately two years and, in addition to thecooperative projects, will involve the following:
* Polaris will purchase a 24-percent stake in KTM Power SportsAG from an institutional investor for 66.6 million Euros or approximately$80 million funded from Polaris’ existing bank line of credit arrangement.This represents approximately a 12 percent discount to the market value ofthe shares purchased reflecting the size of the block of shares purchasedand the fact that the shares are thinly traded. KTM Power Sports AG(formerly known as Cross Holding AG, which is publicly traded on the ViennaStock Exchange under the symbol CRO), owns and controls KTM SportmotorcycleAG, a leading European manufacturer of motorcycles with fiscal year 2004revenue of over 400 million Euros. Over its history, KTM has earned areputation for providing class-leading, ready-to-race, off-road motorcycles.
S&S ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH SUPERFLOW TECHNOLOGIES GROUP LA CROSSE, WI (July 8, 2005)–S&S Cycle is pleased to team up with SuperFlow Technologies Group as the official dyno and flowbench equipment provider for the new S&S Training & Certification Facility.
During the grand opening of the new S&S Customer Support Center and the Training & Certification Facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin today, S&S and SuperFlow announced their collaboration to outfit the S&S facilities with SuperFlow dynos and flowbenches. Students attending the S&S Dealer Training & Certification Facility will have the opportunity to use SuperFlow products exclusively during their time in class.
The new facility has been designed with three separate dyno cells, two of which have observation areas outside allowing for optimum learning opportunities for students attending training. These cells have also been designed to accommodate future growth with the possibility of adding components, when necessary, as S&S expands into the powersports industry.
“Our relationship with SuperFlow originated in the early 1980’s when my father, George Smith, starting using a 110 flowbench and a prototype engine crankshaft dyno in our R&D department,” said S&S president, Brett Smith. “Now, with the opening of our new state-of-the-art Training & Certification Facility, we are able to formalize our long-standing relationship with SuperFlow by officially endorsing their dyno and flowbench products; offering the very best experience for our students here in our new Training & Certification Facility.”
“We’ve used SuperFlow for years, they are simply the best, and they were our first choice when selecting dyno equipment for our new Training & Certification Facility,” said Tom Smith, Training & Certification Lead for S&S Cycle.
POLICE USE HOMELAND SECURITY GIFT TO WARN BIKERS: THERE’S A NOISE LAW IN TOWN–The Town of Jupiter is giving motorcyclists with straight pipes that create loud noise fair warning. A large sign – approximately 8-foot by 8-foot and highly visible – in the southbound curve on Alternate A1A near Old Dixie Highway reads “Welcome to Jupiter, Florida. Loud noise law now enforced.”
The $40,000 sign – on loan from the Department of Homeland Security – is to remind motorcyclists who create bone-jarring noise on their bikes that they could get stopped and ticketed.
“We got a couple of new signs because of a grant,” said Miller, “and we needed to test their use, so we decided to do double duty and educate the public as well.
“We’ve put up the signs to remind motorcyclists about both our ordinance against noise and about the new Florida law about the noise created from boomboxes in automobiles,” he said.Local bikers say that common courtesy will offset any problems with noise of motorcycles running with “straight pipes” – exhaust systems without mufflers.
“I’ve been riding bikes with straight pipes for 29 years,” said Nelson Scheerer, chief mechanic with Two Old Bikers Inc. on Old Dixie Highway. “I try not to ride like an idiot, since the more aggressive you are, the louder the bike is, and I ride with respect, according to the laws of the town. I’ve never been pulled over because of the noise from my bike.
“I think the law is aimed at those who are reckless or who show disrespect. If they start pulling you over because of the looks of your pipes, then we have a serious issue.”
DID YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT VODKA?!–1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka. The solvent dissolves adhesive.
2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers, fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking, let set five minutes and wash clean. The alcohol in the vodka kills mold and mildew.
3. To clean your eyeglasses, simply wipe the lenses with a soft, clean cloth dampened with vodka. The alcohol in the vodka cleans the glass and kills germs.
4. Prolong the life of razors by filling a cup with vodka and letting your safety razor blade soak in the alcohol after shaving. The vodka disinfects the blade and prevents rusting.
5. Using a cotton ball, apply vodka to your face as an astringent to cleanse the skin and tighten pores.
6. Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo. The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair, and stimulates the growth of healthy hair.
7. Fill a sixteen-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spray bees or wasps to kill them. (Or at least prevent them from flying in a straight line.)
8. Pour one-half cup vodka and one-half cup water in a Ziplock freezer bag and freeze for a slushy, refreshable ice pack for aches, pain or black eyes.
9. Fill a clean, used mayonnaise jar with freshly packed lavender flowers, fill the jar with vodka, seal the lid tightly and set in the sun for three days. Strain liquid through a coffee filter, then applythe tincture to aches and pains.
10. To relieve a fever, use a washcloth to rub vodka on your chest and back as a liniment.
11. To cure foot odor, wash your feet with vodka.
12. Vodka will disinfect and alleviate a jellyfish sting.
13. Pour vodka over an area affected with poison ivy to remove the oil from your skin.
14. NEVER DRINK THE STUFF – IT’LL KILL YOU!!
from Art F.
O SCHOOL CHOPPER IN VEGAS–The web info pretty much says it all. Look forward to supplying you guys on a regular basis as our new builds as they are completed. We are continuing to develop our marketing program and numerous new products ….like the right side shift, leave the clutch on the bars and slap the shifter.
We are doing Big Bear this weekend if any of your people are out. You’ll seeHot Rod KONG, Brass Knuckles and Fat Bobby, choppers
–CHOP
O School Choppers
SINCITY, NV
http://www.oschoolchoppers.com
S&S CYCLE OPENS NEW CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER–LA CROSSE, WI (July 8, 2005) S&S Cycle announces the Grand Opening of their Customer Support Center at 235 Causeway Blvd., La Crosse, Wisconsin. The official “Revvin’ Cutting” ceremony took place at Noon today with a large crowd of over 1000 in attendance. This “Revvin’ Cutting” is a twist on the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony as S&S employees revved their motorcycles just prior to the cutting of the ribbon.
Local radio station, 95.7 The Rock, gave away pizza and special addition S&S T-shirts to the first 95 people and snacks from Jack Link’s Beef Jerky were generously provided. Guests were also entertained by motorcycle stunt riders from Vertical Mischief.
S&S president, Brett Smith, spoke of his family heritage, complimented the S&S employees, and thanked the community for their support during the ceremony. People attending had the opportunity to view bikes from several leading motorcycle manufacturers along with having the chance to meet and greet the builders of the S&S Old School Shovel Tour.In conjunction with the 2005 S&S/American Iron Old School Shovel Tour, well-known custom builders were on hand displaying their one-of-a-kind custom bikes. The builders include Kevin Alsop of Big Bear Choppers, Jesse Rooke of Jesse Rooke Customs, Big Mike of BMC Choppers, Chica of Chica Customs, and Paul Cox and Keino of Indian Larry Legacy.
“I’m happy to be a part of this team,” said Big Mike of BMC Choppers. “The high quality marketing and promotion from S&S is incredible…a class act,” continued Big Mike. “We’re all having a great time and seeing the facilities in Viola and La Crosse was great.”
This new Customer Support Center will house the S&S Dealer Training & Certification Facility – a state-of-the-art training facility designed to provide technical training to the world-wide S&S dealer network. S&S Cycle is the only performance after-market manufacturer to offer this valuable service to the V-Twin community.
In addition to the Dealer Training & Certification Facility, this new building will be the official Corporate Headquarters for S&S Cycle. Other departments making their home in this building include Communications, Customer Support (sales & technical staff), and Race.
For more information about S&S Cycle visit
www.sscycle.com.
THIS IS THE MAN CODE… 1. If you are over 30 and you have a washboard stomach, you are gay. It means you haven’t sucked back enough beer with the boys and rather you’ve been sucking-off the boys and have spent the rest of your free time doing sit-ups, aerobics, and doing the Oprah diet.
2. If you have a cat, you are a Flaaaayming fag. A cat is like a dog, but Gay: it grooms itself constantly but never scratches itself, has a delicate touch except when it uses its nails, and whines to be fed. And just think about how you call a dog…”Killer, come here! I said get your ass over here!” Now think about how you call a cat…”Bun-bun, come to daddy, snookums!” Jeeezus, you’re the poster boy for GAY.
3. If you suck on lollipops, Ring-Pops, baby-pacifiers, or any such nonsense, rest assured, you are a Gaylord. A straight man only sucks bar-b-q ribs, crab-claws, raw oysters, craw-fish guts, pickled pigs feet, or titties. Anything else and you are in training to suck El-Dicko and undeniably a fag.
4. If you refuse to take a dump in a public bathroom or piss in a parking lot, you’re in a deep homosexual relationship. A man’s world is his bathroom; he defecates and urinates where he pleases.
5. If you drink decaf coffee with skim milk, you like a high hard one in the poop-chute. Coffee is to be had strong, black (or with thick, wholesome milk) and full-aroma. A pussy-eating man will never be heard ordering a “Decaf Cafe Latte with Skim” and he will never, ever know what artificial sweetener tastes like. If you’ve had NutraSweet in your mouth, you’ve had a dick there too.
6. If you know more than six names of colors or four different types of dessert, you might as well be handing out free passes to your ass. A real man doesn’t have memory space in his brain to remember all of that crap as well as all the names of all the players in the Major league, NHL, NFL,NBA, college ball, PGA, and Nascar. If you can pick out chartreuse or you know what a “fresier” is, you’re gay. And if you can name ANY type of textile other than denim, you are faggadocious!
7. If you drive with both hands on the wheel, forget it…your hungry for meat-popsicle. A man only puts both hands on the wheel to honk at a slow-as driver or to cut the motherfucker off. The rest of the time he needs that hand to change the radio station, eat his hamburger, hold his beer, finger the beotch in the passenger seat (whoever she happens to be), or, if he’s Latino, talk on his cell-phone.
8. If you enjoy romantic comedies or French films, mon-frere, vous sonnez le Gay, oui? The only time it is acceptable to watch one of those is with a woman who knows how to reward her man. Watching any of the above films by yourself or with another man is likely to result in SHC (spontaneous homosexual combustion), which is what happens to fags when they flame out too quickly. So follow the rules and beware…or keep that shit to yourself, you flamming faggot!
–from Joe Lankau
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DON’T GIVE THE MAN YOUR CASH– Doug Keim Creative Cycles (D.K.C.C.) has come out with a baffled version of the incredibly popular L.M.F. pipes, M.M.F.s, which stand for Muzzled Mother Fu**ers. Yeah, you heard right baffles in the Loud Mother Fu**ers. It doesn’t make anybody happy to do it but with EPA requirements continuing to get tighter combined with a growing number of state and local officials ticketing bikes with open exhaust, D.K.C.C. knew it was time to offer pipes that will ultimately save riders from a lot of unwanted as well as expensive attention from law enforcement.
The new M.M.F. pipes feature the same wicked external appearance of the L.M.F., fitting all H-D Big Twin models and most custom applications including right-side-drive models as long as the bike has forward controls. The only difference with the M.M.F. is the added steel non-removable baffle. So in the end, with Muzzled Mother Fu**er pipes, you can keep the Loud Mother Fu**er looks while at the same time staying unfamiliar with your local law enforcement.
For more information, contact: Doug Keim Creative Cycles, (732) 751-1403, http://www.dougkeim.com.
SCHNITZ/TEAM MUZZY WIN WITH S&S PROSTOCK ENGINEDENVER, CO (July 17, 2005) – Ryan Schnitz, aboard the S&S powered Team Muzzy Buell, defeated Antron Brown, aboard the Army Suzuki, to win the Pro Stock Motorcycle title at the 26th annual NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Denver.
Team Muzzy’s Ryan Schnitz is the first repeat winner of the season for the highly competitive NHRA Prostock Motorcycle class. His previous win was at the Pontiac Performance Nationals in Columbus , Ohio where he defeated Andrew Hines. Chip Ellis also posted a win this season using the S&S power plant at the CARQUEST Auto Parts Nationals in Joliet , Illinois .
Schnitz is now third in the NHRA POWERade point standings for Pro Stock Motorcycle with 516 points; just 49 points behind the leader and only 1 point behind Antron Brown for second. Chip Ellis, of G Squared Motorsports, is currently in sixth with 479 points.
The continued success and consistency of the S&S Prostock 160″ engine is obvious this year as four teams including Team Muzzy, G Squared Motorsports, Mohegan Sun, and Rocklin H-D all qualified this weekend in the top half of the 16 Prostock Motorcycle field. Three of these teams made it to the second round with Schnitz defeating Chip Ellis in the semi-finals to advance to the finals where his 7.513 at 184.37 mph was enough to take the win.
Four of the eight races have seen S&S powered bikes in the final, three of which have won. Wins have been posted by Chip Ellis and Ryan Schnitz with Chris Rivas not far behind with an appearance in the final round in May at the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Commerce , Georgia .
LEOPOLDSBURG RALLY, BELGIUM–Our thanks to Jimmy Janssens-Middendorp of Harley Buell Service (HBS) in Belgium for news concerning the 2005 bike show and rally at Leopoldsburg in Belgium on August 5th to 7th this year.
Leopoldsburg is in North Eastern Belgium and this 10th annual rally sees the organizers stepping up the status and international reach of the rally’s bike show. Classes will include Chopper, Old School, Custom, Radical and Sportster, with judging by an international panel of independent experts.
Jimmy told AMD: “The Rally is a European milestone. It has been growing steadily since it started and we already have many international entries for the bike show, including Chicara Motorcycles of Japan who are intending to enter two bikes after their visit to the Blue Beach Bike Show in Southern France.”
The guest judges panel is expected to include Sportster exhaust pipe specialist Ben Franklin of Pipe Dreamz (
Full details are available from Jimmy at HBS (Tel: +32 (0)16535 368; e-mail: mailto:Jimmy@hbs.be or by contacting the organizing club at:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON CLUB LEOPOLDSBURG
Leopoldsburg, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)11 666007
E-mail:mailto:info@hdcleopoldsburg.com
http://www.hdcleopoldsburg.com
JAY LENO CONFIRMED AS “THE VOICE”–for the Orlando Museum of Art’s World-Class ExhibitionThe Art of the MotorcycleJanuary 22-July 23, 2006.
ORLANDO, FL — The familiar voice Americans hear greeting them with “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Tonight Show,’ ” will soon be welcoming guests to the Orlando Museum of Art’s (OMA’s) world-class exhibition, The Art of the Motorcycle, on view January 22 through July 23, 2006.
Jay Leno, famous comedian and host of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” is confirmed as the narrator for the audio tour guides for the exhibition. Based on the landmark exhibition that opened in 1998 to record crowds at the Guggenheim Museum, New York, The Art of the Motorcycle explores the motorcycle as both cultural icon and design achievement and offers a thought-provoking challenge to conventional assumptions about art and popular culture in the modern age. It was organized by Wonders, The Memphis International Cultural Series, in association with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York.
Well known for his passion for collecting motorcycles and classic cars, it’s no surprise that Leno saw the exhibition at the Guggenheim Las Vegas in 2001. When he was approached to do the audio guide for the presentations in Memphis and Orlando he “thought it would be a cool thing to do.
“Not all art has to hang there — sometimes it can roll, explode and make noise,” says Leno. He compares motorcycles to the back of a watch, “because all the mechanical parts are exposed to see.”
His collection occupies three football-field-size warehouses and includes approximately 80 cars and 80 motorcycles. Leno is constantly working on his collection in his spare time at home and routinely drives cars from his collection to his studio. He is also a promoter of the mechanical crafts through his columns in Popular Mechanics and his educational activities. Leno recently auctioned off a Harley-Davidson Road King signed by his celebrity guests to help raise money for the victims of the tsunami that affected South Asia.
The Acoustiguide? recorded tour also features the voices of actors Dennis Hopper, Jeremy Irons, Lauren Hutton and Laurence Fishburne.
BIKERNET SPORTSTER DEPARTMENT EXTENDED REPORT–It was a 1980 Sporty.
From: jebbyshk@ptd.net
SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS E-NEWS–IF MOTORCYCLISTS DO IT–“Deaths will sky rocketIt will cost Billions; insurance rates will spiral out of control”Article By; Uncle Rock
I hate to be the one to inform you, but they were right. Everything that they have been saying all along is true.The numbers for 2004 are in for PA and it is Very Grimm Indeed.I think our elected officials should do something about this carnage and needless waste of lives.
No I’m not talking about helmet usage here, I’m referring to:MURDER BY MEDICINE.
For years doctors have fought to keep you from having freedom of choice concerning helmet usage. While they quietly kill multiple thousands each year. “There are no comparable benchmarks nationwide, but some federal agencies estimate that hospital-acquired infections afflict more than 2 million people and kill more than 100,000 every year.” (Luis Fabregas Tribune Review)
More than 11,600 patients contracted infections duringhospital stays in Pennsylvania last year. The first-of-its-kind report issued yesterday by the council shows nearly 1,800 hospital patients who developed infections — or just about 15 percent – died.
Now compare that with the REVISED PA-DOT numbers for motorcycle deaths for 2004, which increased by 1. No that is not a misprint ONE, even though motorcycle registration went up by 22,835 during the same period.
Lets see 1800-157(MC deaths) = 1643 people killed by Grimm Reaper health care services, in PA 2004. Incidentally that number 1643 lives taken by GR health care in just 1 (ONE) State, equals half/50% of all MC deaths nationwide.
MOTORCYCLE EMMISIONS TEST PROCEDURES– Adopted by World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations.On June 30, 2005, protocols for modernizing and harmonizing the emission testing procedures for on-highway motorcycles were adopted in Geneva, Switzerland, by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations. EPA welcomes this major step forward in improving motorcycle testing worldwide because it will enable more robust emission control over a wider range of motorcycle speeds and accelerations.
If you need more info on this or any other subject just go to the Sons ofLiberty Riders Info Zonehttp://solriders.com/
–Hawk
ICQ 34668186
AOL SoLRHawk
KLOCK SPORTSTER KIT DISCOVERED–I wanted to reply, on Brian Klock’s behalf, to the Bikernet news article for the week of 7/14/05 on custom Sportster choppers — RIT STUDENTS CREATE CUSTOM . The article states that there are no conversion kits to create Sporty-Chops “since no similar product exists”. The fact is that there is a modern kit available. Please view Brian’s production Buell/Sportster Chopper on his web site at http://www.kustomcycles.com. Frames & rollers are coming to a popular catalog soon!
See you in the wind on the ride to Sturgis. –Dawson
INFO ON THE CRAZY HORSE RIDE TO STURGIS–
BIKERNET RUN TO STURGIS– I’ll give you a brief rundown: Thecharity efforts are to support the Crazy Horse Monument in the Black Hills.We leave from Phoenix on Wednesday the 3rd of August and ride along warmtwisting highways, ducking interstates wherever possible to Durango,Colorado for the night. Then it’s up Thursday morn and down the terrificmountain roads into Aspen, Colorado for the night. Both these towns areknock-outs for terrific restaurants and nightlife. Friday morning we cut adusty trail north again into Cheyenne and we’re almost home. Saturday wemeander up killer roads into the Badlands and Deadwood, but we won’t stopuntil we reach the Full Throttle Saloon for our first party of the Rally.
Each day will cover 250-300 miles so we’ll roll into town in time to hangout by the pool, hit the gym, shop in town then have a killer meal.
Just today we found that a national non-motorcyclemag will be covering the ride and the celebrity ride to the Crazy HorseMonument during the rally with Branscomb Richmond. We may even have a filmcrew along for the Sturgis Run. We’ve already collected a check for $250 from Biker Attorney and Bikernet Sponsor Mike Hupy, Thanks Mike. Let’s ride.
That’s it, you cover the hotels and your expenses, we make all thearrangements and you make a donation to Crazyhorse.
To get hooked up you need to contact Joerlene, our travel agent and line uphotels. She will have rooms booked from Phoenix to Cheyenne and if you’renot hooked up in Sturgis, she’ll try to help. Her contact info is:
–Joerline
(808) 638-8550
fax 808- 638-0171
email – carefreetours@hawaii.rr.com
DIGITAL IGNITION MODULE FOR 2004-UP HARLEYS CARBURETED MODELS–Zipper’s Performance Products has joined with Thunder Heart Performance Corporation to offer you our New Digital Ignition Module for 2004-up carbureted Harleys?. Offering cutting edge technology in a simplistic design, this is one ignition you will never outgrow!
Features include:
*Simple installation, mounts directly in place of the OEM module.
*Set the RPM limit and the spark timing right on the module with just a push of a button. Settings are digitally displayed for fast and accurate set up.
*Pulse tachometer output allows you to use aftermarket tachometers
*Programmable shift light activation output.
*Programmable auxiliary “2-Stage” rev limiter for consistent launches, easily set with just a push of a button
Using the available Smartlink Software offers you additional features:
*Fully Programmable front and rear spark curves
*Adjustable dwells to take advantage of performance coils
*Real-time diagnostic features assist in troubleshooting and tuningFitment includes all models of carburetor equipped H-D’s from 2004-up.
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KIM SUTER’S BIG INCH BIKES SHOW and MODELS–Kim Suter has fast become one of the nation’s premier custom bike builders and has been featured in every major motorcycle magazine here in the states and abroad. He is also one of the featured builders touring with the Easyriders Show which has been expanded to18 shows for 2006 and has his own radio show on Talk Radio 710 KCMO-AM in Kansas City called the “Big Inch Bikes Motorcycle Radio Show.” This show, hosted by Kim Suter and Chuck Charles, debuted January 8th, airs weekly every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and has recently become the number one radio show in “Saturday Talk Radio” for their market. They are currently negotiating with other major metropolitan markets to carry this show on a syndicated basis. Visit their website to find out how you can listen to this show “live” every Saturday.
Big Inch Bikes Mfg, is the custom/production bike series from Kim Suter and KC Creations and produces a variety of models that cover the gamut of motorcycles. From a super long chopper to an old school springer, Kim Suter’s Big Inch Bikes can provide you with the look you crave. Big Inch Bikes start at $26,000 and go up to “the skies the limit” depending on the buyers taste. These bikes are listed in NADA and are financeable, easily registered and insured.
For further information, please contact KC Creations at (913) 642-3279, (800) 821-9560, or via fax at (913) 652-6712. To see the complete product line from KC Creations/Big Inch Bikes, please go to www.kc-creations.com.
BIKERNET STURGIS DOCTOR’S REPORT–You need to stop hanging out with all those beautiful young women. You will have a heart attack.
Being that I have known you so long and feel that the industry needs your talents in the media I have decided to offer my services and take a few of them off your hands. HaHa Hope you have the problems straightened out with your bike and things are coming together for Sturgis.
For your information: just in case you might want to play while in Sturgis – Larry Crowe the guy that is making Berry’s 120 Pistols is going to be in Sturgis. He is working at putting a competition on at the Buffalo Chip where people ride their motorcycles and fire pistols at targets. Balloons I think and some kind of special ammo so no one gets hurt if some one misses. To make it More Fun challenges are being made between people. Berry Wardlaw has challenged Billy Lane, they are friends. The details of what day and times are being worked on. I will keep you informed.
If you are interested or know anyone that is you can contact me and I will contact Larry or you can contact him directly. It should be fun if they pull it off.
I am counting the days until I head out.
–Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
I’ll be there. Can’t wait to fire one of Larry’s revolvers. Would like to compete with Billy.–Bandit
METRIC PARTS?–Metric Thunder, purveyor of online Harley and Metric parts, has discovered the absolute best accessory for cruiser motorcycles, bar none. The team at Metric Thunder spent the entire day documenting the find. Click here for the initial accessories results.
LOOKING FOR A MAG FEATURE–I was checking to see if you think Street Chopper or Hot bike mightinterest in shooting this bike. We weren’t able to get the bike to thechopper only show that Sunday, due to it breaking down on the freeway. But Ithought you might appreciate this darker version of chop that we made. If you think they might be interested could you please contact Roger or myself at the shop or on our cell’s? It might make a cool article for Bikernet (let me know).
–Roger-808-277-7854
Darren-808-429-0353
KUSTOM FAB, OAHU
I always let the mags have first shot, then we’ll be proud to feature this beast.–Bandit
S&S ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF AHDRA SPONSORED CLASSES – BUDDS CREEK , MD– BUDDS CREEK, MD (July 17, 2005) S&S Cycle, official sponsor of the AHDRA Pro Stock, Pro Gas, Super Sport, and S&S 124 Challenge classes, announces the following summary and results from the S&S Cycle Mid-Atlantic Nationals, presented by All American Harley-Davidson, Harley-Davidson of Frederick.
Temperatures exceeding 100 degrees and rain in the surrounding area didn’t stop both racers and fans from attending the S&S Cycle Mid-Atlantic AHDRA Nationals. Over 250 teams faced the extreme weather conditions, making this event a challenge for both the riders and their crews.
“Competing at national events is tough enough, but when you add the type of weather conditions we had here this weekend it really puts these guys and gals to the test,” said Ted Grabowski , Race Technician for S&S Cycle. “My hat is off to all who competed at this event. It was a true testament of tuning savvy and riding skill to get these bikes to make good power and to be able to navigate a tricky race track. With the championship points battles getting tighter all eyes will be on the next event, the S&S Cycle Thunder in the Valley Nationals in Bristol Tennessee on the weekend of August 13th and 14th ,” concluded Grabowski.
Winners of the S&S sponsored classes this weekend are as follows:
Pro Stock:
Winner Dale Raudenbush 7.471 et. @ 172.94 mph.
Runner-up Mark Collier 7.951 et. @ 160.75 mph.
Pro Gas:
Winner Mike Lozano 8.245 et. @ 164.41 mph.
Runner-up Keith Browne 8.158 et. @ 148.09 mph
Super Sport:
Winner Mike Harrison 10.330 et @ 120.16 mph.
Runner-up Larry Maynhart 10.243 et @ 131.32 mph.
S&S 124 Challenge:
Winner Michael Ray 9.705 et @ 138.67 mph.
Runner-up Joe Sternotti No time recorded
The next scheduled AHDRA event is the S&S Cycle Thunder in the Valley Nationals,presented by Smith Brother’s Harley-Davidson on August 13 & 14, 2005 in Bristol , TN. Visit <>www.ahdra.com for more information.
HERE’S THE MAIN LA CALENDAR SHOW WINNERS SPONSORED BY PERFORMANCE MACHINE AND BIKERNET.COM–Here’s the Best PM Equipped Bike from Mark Dailey of Thunderstruck Customs:Unfortunately we forgot, the single sided PM brakes were opposite side of the normally shot pipe side. But it also has PM wheels as well and controls. Mark received a $5,000 check from Performance Machine.
The 2005 Performance Machine Best of Show Bike is Dreamcraft Studios’s “Rapture” by Larry Nagel and Paul Yang.You might want to feature this bike as well or more on your site because it has PM brakes, too, which show better in the photo, and it definitely is a better looking bike with a more significant title.
Above from left: Performance Machine’s Ted Sands, Dreamcraft’s Ysmael Galera, Paul Yang, Brian Giron and Larry Nagel, Bikernet.com’s Keith “Bandit” Ball, Calendar Angels “Rockin’ Robin” Cunningham, Andra Cobb, Christina Linderman, Dominique Layafette. Photographed by Show producer Jim Gianatsis.
Spectators were up 18% and exhibitors up 30% to 195 over last year’s best ever.We continue to grow an average of 20% each year
APPROVED INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF MARRIAGE– New York-AP- On April 21, 2005, After 5 years of heated debate, the Commission on Human Rights approved the new International Symbol of Marriage:
IT’S THE JOHNNNY CHOP TUBING NOT THE TOON– Johnny Chop Ind.’s got ACME Pegs. No, not like the cartoon jackasses, it refers to the peg’s tubing. Either way, these are pegs to put on your bike to make it look good. ACME Pegs are designed with Clevis ends and outer end caps that are interchangeable so you can mix and match.
What exactly does that mean? Well, how about brass centers with aluminum Clevis and end cap or aluminum with brass Clevis and end cap? It’s all becoming clear now isn’t it? ACME Pegs are cool, well-crafted parts with options that allow you to show off your personal style. For more information, contact: Johnny Chop Ind., 714/ 851-3177,
–http://www.johnnychop.com
BIKERNET STAFFER ROARS INTO FAME– Palm Bay rider helped repeal helmet laws in Florida, other states.John “Rogue” Herlihy of Palm Bay — soon to be inducted to a hall of fame in Sturgis, S.D. — is a biker first and an activist for biker’s rights second.
“I live the lifestyle 24/7 and have for 50 years. It’s a society within a society,” he said.Herlihy, 67, is being honored this August in the Freedom Fighters section of the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame for his involvement in protecting the rights of motorcycle riders. Sturgis, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, hosts an annual bike week rally that attracts thousands.
“None of us got into this to get awards. I had just had enough and started doing something about it,” Herlihy said.Originally from Bridgeport, Conn., Herlihy got involved with bikers rights when the city attempted to ban motorcycles from parks.Later he would champion the issue of helmet laws, which were repealed in many states, including Florida.
“There are a lot of factors involved in motorcycle crashes, and there is a lot of deaths of bikers with their helmets on. I would say the biggest problem we have is people making a left-hand turn in front of us,” Herlihy said.
Still active in the fight for motorcyclists’ rights, Herlihy is a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association, a founding member of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) of Florida and a member of the Harley Owners Group.
A former instructor with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Herlihy worked for many years as a mechanic, serving as director of research and development for American Motor Works in Melbourne.
Although retired, Herlihy still stays busy with his two Harleys; his company, Rogue Motorcycle and Event Photography; and writing for Bikernet.com and Easyriders magazine. He also does product testing and research and development for several motorcycle manufacturing companies.
Herlihy said he was surprised and proud to be named to the Hall of Fame, and said he will continue his vigilance to make sure bikers continue to be treated fairly.
“Challenges lay ahead because the trend is to increase legislation over bikers,” he said.For more information about John “Rogue” Herlihy of Palm Bay, visit the Web site
–BY GEORGE WHITE,FLORIDA TODAY
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The Lucky Seven Girl is available with matching rotors and pulley, finished in chrome or choose from all available colors of anodize. For more information, contact: Pin-Up Girl Wheels, (973) 744-3534, http://www.pin-upgirlwheels.com/
THE 12TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE CARS AND BIKESSATURDAYJULY 30, 2005, 9A.M. – 5P.M.,HANSEN DAM PARK, LOS ANGELES–ENTER ON DRONFIELD AVE. off of OSBORNE ST.The 12th annual Blessing of the Cars kicks off Saturday, July 30, 2005, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M at Hansen Dam Park in Los Angeles, California. The actual blessing starts promptly at 12:00 noon on the main stage.
In attendance at this year?s show will be an estimated 800 vintage cars, hotrods, customs and motorcycles as well as an approximated 5000-8000 show goers and attendees.
There is, of course, an actual blessing conducted by a real priest. He will go to each car and give them a blessing (blessing, of course, is optional). Giving car owners the added protection for their vehicle and all who ride in it.
The car show at The Blessing of the Cars is open to pre 1968 vehicles of all types. The majority of cars in attendance are custom and hot rod cars, trucks, and motorcycles from the 1950s and earlier. There is also a high attendance of stock and restored classic vehicles that appear to have rolled out of their heyday showrooms and on to the grass at Hansen Dam.
The Blessing of the Cars car show would not be complete without a competition amongst the cars. Awards will be given out in the form of custom-made trophies by famed Metal Werks artist Ian Roussell. At past events some of these extravagant trophies have shot flames from their tip tops and roared tiny engines in celebration of their new owners. Trophies are awarded in the following categories: Best Custom, Best Hot Rod, Best Girl Owned, Best Stock (original or restored), Best Nostalgic, Best Unfinished, Best Flames, Best Truck, Best Hearse, Best Paint, Best Pin striping, Best import, Best Shifter Knob, and more.
What would an awards ceremony be without Trophy Girls? Just plain no fun is what! On hand at the Main Stage and wandering about the show grounds throughout the day are the lovely beauties in vintage inspired bathing suit looks reminiscent to those of the 1950?s speedway gals. Grab yer camera and have a photo snapped with one of the lovelies! The girls may also be found on the main stage handing out trophies to the winners at the end of the day.
Musical entertainment is an integral part of the Blessing of the Cars. Rockabilly, Blues, Swing, and Surf music are the order of the day. We are excited to have the legendary El Vez performing on our stage this year! Other music includes Three Bad Jacks, Moonlight Cruisers, and more!
The registration and admission fees are as follows:
General Admission is $5.00. Children under 12 get in free!
Pre registration, which closes July 22nd is:
$15.00 for cars, $7.00 for motorcycles.
Registration the day of the show is:
$20.00 for cars, $10.00 for motorcycles.
To register for the show or for more information please contact either Stephanie Baltierra or Gabriel Baltierra of Kingpin Productions at (323)663-1265. The Mailing address is 2027 1/2 Talmadge St., Los Angeles, CA. 90027.
Driving directions (from your house to the show) are available on the website at http://www.blessingofthecars.com/.
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July 21, 2005 Part 1
By Bandit |
Sturgis is just around the corner.I’m putting miles on the Shovelhead everyday. It rides like a champ for a rigid. No shit, over railroad tracks it’s a breeze. Tracks dead straight, handles light with the Paughco frame, tapered leg springer, and sprung seat. I’d love to weigh this beast. I’m hoping for 450.
There’s been a couple of other impending, threatening deadlines looming over the Bikernet Headquarters, then last weekend the LA Calendar show shook the Queen Mary. Terrific show. We’ll add more categories and more awards for next year. It was a killer SoCal day, and the girls were as hot as the sun. Jim G. had 20 percent more vendors so the industry was represented and the bikes came from all over the states and even Hawaii. We had five island riders hanging out at the Bikernet Headquarters.
Back to the deadlines. I promised to make the best of show trophy for the Run For Breath in Charlotte, N.C. this weekend. Between the mags, the Sturgis Chop and events I ran behind. But then a notion came to mind and in a couple of hours I had the basis for a killer trophy only to fuck it up. Jim Murillo of Jim?s Cycle Paint In Gardena, volunteered to set some time aside to paint it, but he didn’t like the way I positioned the tank, so he cut it apart, tossed my rusting English original Peanut tank in the trash and grabbed a blasted one that was primered and ready to rock. Here’s the final outcome.
We shipped it this morning. Fuck. The shipping for overnight costs more than the price to build another one. We bobbed and weaved, but it’s shipped and on it’s way.
Next I volunteered to make a Bandit Belt Buckle for the Crazy Horse Raffle effort. It’s third prize coupled with a Murga Stingray Belt. As it turned out I stumbled onto a couple of hours yesterday and fired the torch. It still needs to be polished, but it’s ready to rock. See, I rode the Shovel to Settle’s Motorcycle Works in Harbor City. Larry Settle is an old school bike shop. Nuts and bolts, engine rebuilds and a paint booth. He trued my wheels, balanced them, packed the bearings and checked the bearing end play. I’m getting closer on a daily basis. Let’s hit the news:
STROKERS DALLAS DOES STURGIS–Hi ya’ll, I have a new TV show called TEXAS HARDTAILS. It premiers on Tuesday June 28th. It’s on the SPEED Channel & it will be on every Tuesday @ 8:30pm ET & PT. My show is not your typical OCC or BBO. My show is more like Seinfeld. It’s a spoof on me & all the crazy stuff that happens around here. It’s a tongue in cheek kinda deal. It’s basically “Bikes Babes & Beer”. I hope ya’ll like it. Let me know what you think after ya’ll see it.
Also, I am setting up STROKERS STURGIS this year. We will be recreating my shop/beer joint in Sturgis. We will be at Thunder Road, which is directly across the street from the Full Throttle. We are having our Hamster BBQ there on Saturday night August the 6th to pay tribute to the Man Himself – ARLEN NESS. During the day we will host different bike shows inside the Thunder Dome. I will have Bikini Beer Girls selling Ice Cold Beer both inside & outside. Live music everyday & vendors set up outside. But, one of the cool things I’m doing is I want 1 or 2 display bikes from all the major players in the industry (which is ya’ll).
I want to have one place where people can come see bikes from Arlen, Kim Suter, Matt Hotch, Paul Yaffe, Don Hotop, etc…etc… I will line the bikes up side by side around the inside of the Thunder Dome. We have plenty of security & the bike (s) will need to be there most of the week. So, any of ya’ll that want to display a cool custom, please give me a call @ 214.357.0707 or on my cell @ 972.567.4427. Or call me if you want to rent vendor space out front. We have already signed up Kim Suter, Milwaukee Iron & the boys from OCC. At night we rent out the Thunder Dome for Industry parties like the one we are having for Arlen on Saturday.
On Wednesday American IronHorse is having a dealer get together there. It will be cooler than having a party at a hotel ballroom. Music, beer babes & bikes all around with plenty of motorcycle atmosphere. So, if any of ya’ll are interested in renting the place for an industry party, let me know. Sorry this is so long.
C-Ya soon,
–Rick Fairless
BIKERNET READER’S KING–Been a reader for 4 years now on Bikernet, wrote you about 2.5 years ago and told you about the king I was rebuilding (started a 2000 Classic), and gave Jose lip about making fun of baggers. Well, after 2 jobs, a pile of money, and a lot of late nights learning how to tig, fab, machining, milling, electrical, and heavily modify a twin cam motor, I’m done.
I am attatching a couple of pics I took the other night, some of the work done is:
* Stretched the stock EFI tank 4.5″, and recoated the inside, pop up caps, hand made console
* Hand fabbed rear and front fenders, split down the middle and re-welded to fit perfectly
* Polished 95″ motor, rebuilt and bulletproofed to 122lbs of torque (good for travelling, and parts are replaceable on the road with reasonable mileage, but man it pulls like a a bull)
* Lowered 3″ front and back, with Legends air ride adjustable rear end
*Perse front end, with single side brake, hydraulic clutch, etc. from Jaybrake
* 21″x3.5″ front and 18×5.5″ PM Wrath wheels with 180 rear tire AND 1.5″ belt (I custom made the swing arm to bullet proof standards for hard launches, and 2 up riding), 2 piece rotors, etc. etc.
Dakota digital, Wimmer, blah, blah, the list and bill goes on. Took me a long time to learn all of this stuff, but I did it for myself, regardless of the looks and compliments. Most of the parts had to be modified for this chassis, etc. There aren’t many parts for the touring bikes out there like this.
At the risk of sounding mushy, after all of the late weeknights, weekends in the shop, etc. I would like to show my wife that what I did might be considered somewhat unique in the eyes of others who understand bikes, and although she may not quite ‘get it’ that something pretty cool came out of all of this hard work. Could you list a pic etc. on the site, or refer me to a mag that might like to do a feature on a hot rodded touring bike so I can show her .
Ride safe – Tobin.
BIKERNET HELPS ALL READERS?–I’m in need of a left threaded bolt for my weed wacker.1 inch – 3/8 diameter – 16 threads per inch.
The new head I bought came with three different size bolts and none of them fitmy weed wacker.Ive been to seven different hardware stores with no luck.So, I’ve turned to the internet for help.Let me know if you have such a bolt and the cost.
Thank you,
Howard Stover
393 North Mechanic Street
Fredericksburg, Penna 17026
“KellysKC” kellyskc@lmf.net
DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS NEWS–:Lee wanted me to shoot you some information on our upcoming events so that you could post them on Bikernet for us when you get the opportunity. I don’t know what kind of format helps you best, as a matter of fact you could probably just put a link to the events page of our website, I don’t know. You just let me know what you need…
July 30th, 2005: Departure’s 2nd Annual “No Class” bike show. Held at the shop, Registration is from 11am -1pm.
Saturday, OCTOBER 8th, 2005- We are having our open house. Plenty of food, music, specials… etc.
Sunday, OCTOBER 16th, 2005- Our 2nd Annual Travis Clemens Memorial Run, Leaving from the Shop.
–Justin Kerzanet
DBW
THE GIRLS BIKE OF THE WEEK– This is Chelsea from Gilby’s. Chase Deacon told me you might be able to help me out. I got a 98 wide glide we customized this past winter. We have been to a few shows this spring and have had great response. Arlen and Cory Ness saw it in Green Bay at the 1st Annual Midwest Cyclemania Show. Arlen said “I love the lines, I love the color.” The bike is built by Todd Gilbertson, a.k.a. Gilby. Everything is done in shop. The tank and side panels are all hammer formed. Fenders, handlebars, floorboards, pretty much everything has been fabricated by Gilby. All paint and pinstriping is also done by Gilby. Just so you know this isn’t our first bike, and wont be the last. Please let me know what you think, I would love to hear from you.
–Chelsea: (715) 425-9322
THE BIKERNET VINTAGE CAR RACE EFFORT CONTINUES–’53 Lincoln Capri and Cosmopolitan now has two sponsors, Amsoil lubricants and an individual, but we need a handful more.
Lincoln seemed to go a different way in 1952. Introducing an entirely new body style, much more sporting, which would be copied by Pontiac in 1955. A new ball joint front suspension and a completely fresh engine design, done from a clean sheet of paper. It was a properly designed overhead valve V8 of 317ci. At 20 cubic inches less than the previous engine it put out 8 more horsepower, being rated at 160.
Only one wheelbase was offered and Lincoln split the difference between the two used from ’49-’51. Nineteen fifty-two’s would stretch to 123. Somewhat on the small side for the largest Lincoln offering, but this, combined with the ball joint suspension would make these excellent performers. Not exactly what a Lincoln had represented, they nonetheless were quite successful in racing. A club even exists today celebrating the cars, The Road Race Lincolns. Our car is registered with them.
These great cars especially excelled in the Pan American Road races. A 4 speed “Hydramatic” transmission was made standard and it would not be until the 2000 Lincoln LS that a Lincoln would again be available with a manual transmission.
Two trim levels were available. The Cosmopolitan was now the less expensive and the Capri was the top of the line. Weight was about 4200 lbs and an average price was $3300.
Since Johnny Boyd first twanged it out in 1960, and Commander Cody passed it to a new generation some 15 years later, it has been applied to everything from a primered Model A to the forgotten LSC coupe of the Eighties. But the real, honest Hot Rod Lincoln was actually a series of remarkably stock Lincoln Capri hardtops that pulled Ford out of a self-imposed exile from racing that had lasted more than 15 years.
It was a glorious return for Ford, as a factory Lincoln-Mercury team eventually rose to dominance in the “La Carrera Panamericana”, the fabled Mexican Road Race, the very last of the great long-distance competitions to be contested on public highways in North America.
In 1952 and ’53, Lincolns finished first through fourth in the race’s stock car division. Chuck Stevenson won both times, with Smith as co-driver. The 1954 race was won by Ray Crawford in a privately entered Lincoln, prepared by Stroppe, with Walt Faulkner second in a factory car. The other team cars dropped out, either through accidents or mechanical problems.
Tech Info
The all-new Lincoln was launched in 1952 and was built through ’54, and it had the brand new engine to replace the dated Flathead V8. The new 317ci (5.2-litre) unit was extremely smooth, thanks to eight crankshaft counterbalances where most V8s had just six, plus it was easily tuned. The new car also had a very stiff chassis, with six crossmembers on the separate frame, making the car’s new MacPherson strut suspension work well and improving the model’s durability. In its inaugural year the Capri took the Carrera Panamericana in first, second, third and fourth places, then did the same the following year, but just first and second places in 1954. But the Capri boasted more than performance as it also has power-operated leather seats, power windows, power steering and brakes, and even a Hydramatic transmission. In 1956 the car was dramatically restyled; production fell by 50 percent.
This Capri, which won the event’s final running in 1954, was the race’s top-finishing stock car, albeit in the hands of an unheralded privateer who hung on after Lincoln’s factory juggernaut came to grief.Our car is a car that was manufactured in 1953 and consequently would have raced in ’54. It is painted in the same color scheme as the winning car.It participated successfully in the 2000 Panamericana and has been completely overhauled with a full roll cage, 5-point harnesses, Porsche seats. All mechanicals have been redone. The electrics are 12 volt and up to racing standards. All work was done to modern standards, yet kept according to the rules, so that the car still qualifies to run in the “Original Panam” class!! Very few cars qualify for this!
Ball and Christian Reichardt have been on the road for a number of trips, some of these lasting several weeks. Albeit mostly on Harleys, they are road-tested and have proven themselves to be a tough crew.We are currently looking for Sponsorship for this years event. Please see the website for www.LaCarreraPanamericana.com for info on this awesome road race. One of the last adventures in the motor world, the race lasts1 week and runs straight all the way through Mexico, from the bottom to the top on the same route it did in 1954.
Full Sponsor will receive placement on the car’s trunk and sidepanels: $10,000
Partial sponsor doors and hood: $5,000
Supporter: the rest $1000We are looking forward to have the artist put your company’s logo and artwork prominently onto this adventure!!
–Dr. Hamster
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July 21, 2005 Part 6
By Bandit |
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CUSTOM BELT DRIVES AND UPGRADES FROM HITECH– THE NEW belt drive system from Hitech LED Products uses a massive six-inch wide belt. Outer bearings at the clutch assembly and engine pulley provide additional support.
Hitech belt drives are supplied with a Barnett Scorpion clutch and ready for immediate bolt-on installation.For big-inch motors, optional clutches of lock-up or double stack type are also offered.The system is also available with 4in or 5in belts and Hitech says there are 15 different specifications, creating a wide choice.
Hitech also offers belt drive cover upgrade options to fit BDL, Karata and Billet 4-U primaries, which are styled to create a new look for the motorcycle.
HITECH LED PRODUCTS
Canoga Park, California, USA
Tel: 818 887 0136
Fax: 818 887 0137
E-mail:mailto:info@hitechledproducts.com
http://www.hitechledproducts.com
COORS LIGHT!–One hot Saturday afternoon, I was sitting in my lawn chair in the shade,drinking beer and watching my wife mow the lawn.
The neighbor lady from across the street was so outragedat this that she came over and shouted at me,”You should be hung.”
I took a drink from my glass of Coors Light,wiped the cold foam from my lips,lifted my darkened Ray Bansand stared directly at this nosey bitch and then calmly replied…”I am, and that’s why she cuts the grass.”
–from Skooter
BILLET ALUMINUMCENTER GUARD–Keep your belt drive safe with Primo’s ALL NEW SHOW CHROMED billet aluminum center guard keeps foriegn objects out of your Brute IV or Brute V belt drive. Fits all Softail style Brute IV or V applications as well as all Brute IV & Brute V rigid frame applications. This stylish, easy to install center guard comes with all required mounting hardware. See your local PRIMO BELT DRIVES DEALER, or contact Primo direct:
Primo Belt Drives
12450 Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA, 90602
(562) 907-2600 fax (562) 907-2606
email buck@riveraengineering.com
http://www.riveraengineering.com
RUCKER PERFORMANCE BURNS RUBBER WITH NEWLY REDISIGNED WEBSITE– Custom Motorcycle Enthusiasts Can Easily Find Rucker Performance Motorcycles, Accessories and Apparel Online.
Fort Worth, Texas (July 14, 2005) – Rucker Performance, a leading custom manufacturer of high performance, highly styled, custom American Muscle Bikes along with high-performance choppers has revved up their website to include comprehensive details on each production motorcycle, custom bike, accessories and apparel line. Rucker Performance has also added additional security, an ecommerce shopping cart, dealer support area, blogging and an easy to use interface.
“We have received an exceptional response from the www.ruckerperformance.com site,” said Bill Rucker, President of Rucker Performance. “Customers can review all of the options to customize their motorcycle. These options include over 20 color and graphic combinations, 16 custom wheels and 8 exotic saddle combinations.”
Additionally, links to clubs, search engines, auctions, and magazines makes Rucker Performance’s website a resource as well as the company information center.
Rucker Performance authorized dealers include American Classic Cycles in Pelham, AL, Rodney’s Cycle House in Little Rock, AK, Apache Chopper in Weatherford, TX, Big Dog Motorcycles of Houston TX, Bikers Dream of Atlanta, GA, Arlen Ness Motorcycles in Daytona, FL, Arlen Ness Motorcycles in Dublin, CA, Rio Grande Big Dog Motorcycles in Albuquerque, NM, Bikers Dream in Colorado Springs and Denver, CO, Hollywood Choppers, FL and Executive Motorcycle Designs, Lawrence MA.
POLICE MOTORCYCLE SEARCH FOR MOVIE–My name is Travis Holt and I work for Shadowlight Pictures in Atlanta, GA. We are currently looking for individuals who have access to a police motorcycle circa late ’70s to be in a film. Are their any organizations in the Atlanta area that we should contact?
–TRAVIS
“tmholt.1@juno.com”
WE DON’T NEED NO STINKIN’ PETROLEUM BASED FUELS–As far as we know hydrogen is the simplest element in the Universe. It’s everywhere. A lot of it in water, in the air, in space. Inexhaustible and basically free. You don’t need to mine it, process it, charge $3 bucks a gallon for it. It used to be SciFi material but now you can ride a hydrogen fuelcell powered motorcycle and for only $6K. We can thank the Brits for finally making it a practical reality. Furthermore, the company, Intelligent Energy, is making a very small move to Los Angeles, where else to get their eco-friendly ENV Fuel Cell bike off the ground. ENV stands for Emissions Neutral Vehicle. Sounds like a cousin of R2D2.
Now don’t start making the jokes but the company’s CEO is named Bradbury, not Ray but Harry who says, “In the none-too-distant future, people will be able to use a bike like ENV to leave work in an urban environment, drive to the countryside, detach the CORE and attach it to another vehicle, such as a motorboat, before going on to power a log cabin with the very same fuel cell, which could then be recharged from a mini hydrogen creator the size of a shoebox.”
Latest word is that the zero-emission (only a bit of heat and some water vapor) bikes will for sale by 2006 at a very user friendly price of $6,000, and even that will be reduced as production increases. If ENV does indeed come to pass, it will earn Intelligent Energy the bragging rights to being the first company to have a production-line fuel cell vehicle of any kind, much less a motorcycle, on the market.
Backing up the plan, CA Gov. Arnold says he wants to create a “hydrogen highway” of filling stations for fuel cell vehicles. The ENV carries two portable hydrogen fuel containers or cells called Cores that fit under the bike’s seat. The plan is to use them the cells to power all kinds of things and reduce admissions around the world. The ENV may indeed pave the way for a brave new, cleaner world.
The bike runs in silent mode, can hit a top speed of 50 and, surpassing most electric vehicles, can keep on going for four hours before needing to fill up at the hydrogen station. No word yet if OCC will be building an ENVironmater for Schwarzenegger.
BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN CORRESPONDENT RAY RUSSELL ATTENDS WBF HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT–Last Friday night I was a guest at the vacant WBF World Heavyweight TitleFight, between Rob Calloway – USA and Bob Mirovic – Aust.Pic’s show pre fight with Title Belt and can you believe with the Winner RobCalloway – USA (yes he looks bad! You should have seen him at breakfast!).
Without a doubt one of the best Heavyweight Title Fights in many yearswherein the fight went the distance (12 rounds) with both boxers neverholding/grapling but just slugging it out!!!
Rob Calloway won on a 2 points margin decision!
Bob Mirovic was taken to hospital with a broken jaw!
JUST TRUE GUTS ON BOTH THEIR PARTICIPATION!!!
Cheers,
–Ray R.
Valerie and Charlie. Valerie races her own Vrod; all I can say is the lady has balls. Check out her website by clicking on the banner below. Layla
THAT’S A FUCKIN’ WRAP– This news is going to kick my ass. It’s gets bigger every week. I’m trying to ride the Shovelhead daily. Next week, I may add a couple of Pro One running lights, change the oil, consider pulling the petcock, trying to judge how much gas it will carry. I’ll buzz the GPS speedo guy for not getting back to me, tighten all the fasteners, adjust the valves and ride the shit out of it. I’m following the Eddie Trotta break-in formula. I ride it, then tweak, then ride, then tweak, until no further tweaking is necessary.
I’ll polish that belt buckle and wear it all the way to the Badlands for the CrazyHorse ride to the monument. Then I’ll turn it over to the raffle prize winner.
This is an interesting time. A brother in Alpine, California, Bobby Baldwin who worked exclusively for years on Excelsior-Henderson sent me the first five copies of In The Wind magazine. He’s built one of the only two in-line 4 motorcycles in this country today. If you’re near San Diego and want to check out a serious class motorcycle in an Excelsior-Henderson frame drop by The Biker Shack, 2226 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA (619) 445-9993.
Watch in the near future as we feature more bikes and begin a wild road test series with a feature on the Hellbound Wicked, then a Thunder Mountain Chopper and we hope to follow those two with a Big Dog, American Iron Horse and a Bourget 330. It was five riders/writers/photographers on production choppers tearing through a weekend run.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
July 14, 2005 Part 4
By Bandit |
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BIKERNET WEATHER REPORT–Bad Weather: There’s a fellow who is an avid rider. Actually he’s a motorcycle fanatic. He has not missed a weekend of motorcycle riding in years. Every Saturday and Sunday morning he gets up very early and goes meets his buddies for a nice long ride. On this one morning, he gets up early, dresses quietly, gets his riding gear out of the closet, and goes out to the garage to prepare to leave. While out there it started raining a torrential downpour. There was snow mixed with the rain and the wind is blowing at 30 mph.
He comes back into the house and turns the TV to the Weather Channel. From there he finds it’s going to be bad weather all day long. So he puts his bike back into the garage and comes back inside. He quietly undresses and slips back into bed where he cuddles up to his wife’s back, and whispers, “The weather out there is terrible.”
To which she replies, “Can you believe my stupid husband is out riding his bike today?”
BIKERNET WISDOM–Bear, Rabbit & Genie: There was this bear and rabbit in the woods. The bear was beating up this rabbit something fierce. He was throwing the rabbit, stomping on his head, kicking him up into the air, etc.. As they were fighting, the bear kicked over a lamp and out popped a genie. The genie said, “I will give each of you three wishes.”
The bear said, “I want all bears in this forest to be female.” Ok, poof, it was done by the genie.
The rabbit said, “I want a motorcycle helmet.” Ok, poof, it was done by the genie.
The bear said, “For my second wish, I want all the bears in that forest over there to be female also.” Ok, poof, it was done by the genie.
The rabbit said, “For my second wish, I want a Suzuki Hayabusa.” Ok, poof, it was done by the genie.
The bear said, “For my final wish, I want all the bears in all the forests to be female.” Ok, poof, it was done by the genie.
The rabbit, while wearing his new helmet and sitting on his new motorcycle, revved the engine and said, “For my last wish, I want that bear to be gay.” Ok, poof, it was done by the genie.
S&S ANNOUNCES OKTOBERFEST SPONSORSHIP–LA CROSSE, WI (June 23, 2005) S&S Cycle is pleased to sponsor Oktoberfest 2005 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. S&S will be the official corporate sponsor on Saturday October 1, 2005. In addition to the highlight of the day, the Mapleleaf Parade, many other festive events and entertainment opportunities will be available for families to attend. For more information about Oktoberfest, visit www.oktoberfestusa.com.
?We are proud to be a part of this community,? said S&S president Brett Smith. ?This festival has a long, rich heritage in the La Crosse area. It?s very fitting for us to show our support and be the corporate sponsor on parade day. We?re a family-owned business and we look forward to working with the Oktoberfest board of directors to contribute to the strong family atmosphere that Oktoberfest can provide.?
?Oktoberfest loves sponsors like S&S Cycle because of the value of family and friends that this company and Oktoberfest shares,? said Oktoberfest President, Dawson Strutt. ?Although S&S Cycle is involved on a global scale, S&S is committed to the greater La Crosse area. Oktoberfest is pleased to announce a new partnership in 2005 between Oktoberfest and S&S Cycle; they will be a corporate sponsor for the opening Saturday on October 1, 2005.?
MAG REPORT– 1.) I liked the old Easyriders, to about ‘ 90 or so. About the sametime as ” Great Thinning of the American Biker Gene Pool ” started. I read Biker now.
2.) I started riding in Hollister, Ca. at 8 in ‘ 66, raced for 20yrs., did the outlaw club deal for 10yrs. I’m about 50 now, the ol’ lady rides, life is good & I’m building this 79-INCH 95hp., 64-INCH wheelbase, 11-inch ground clearance, nickel-plated frame, repaint the tank in XR750 colors, on/off-road, hi-dollar Sportster to get back to the ol’ days of riding in Hollister when the locals cussed & shot rocksalt at you.
3.) In your Easyriders # 34 video, I rode the red bike ( 490 Maico ) at the Hollister 50th. hillclimb. I’m the cat wearing the ” colors “. I finished 2nd. in the 500 expert class.
4.) The only thing I kept out of the old mags. was the centerfolds. R. I. P. Dave Mann ! ! !
–Cons
Cons Motorsports
Concord, Ca.
LATEST LUCKY DEVIL REPORT–Here’s the seat clean and simple. This will be the wildest Road King on the Road. And that’s a chopped Sportster we built not long ago. Hang on for the next report.
BIKERNET EASTER PHILOSOPHY, TAKE NOTES– An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of apole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in itwhile the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion ofwater. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the crackedpot arrived only half full.
For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poorcracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it couldonly do half of what it had been made to do.
After 2 years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman oneday by the stream. “I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my sidecauses water to leak out all the way back to your house.”
The old woman smiled, “Did you notice that there are flowers on your sideof the path, but not on the other pot’s side? That’s because I have alwaysknown about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path,and every day while we walk back, you water them.”
“For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decoratethe table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be thisbeauty to grace the house.”
Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it’s the cracks and flaws we eachhave that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You’vejust got to take each person for what they are and look for the good inthem. To all of my crackpot friends, have a great day and remember to smellthe flowers, on your side of the path.
THE TEXAS JOHNNY REPORT–Working in the petrochemical industry requires me to keep odd hours. When most people are entering their R.E.M. cycle, I am either waking up or getting off duty. This week I happen to be working days which require me to rise out of my warm bed with my wife at an incredibley early 3 am. Don’t get me wrong, as I am not complaining, I am just giving a little background to give the setting upon which I live daily.
As I stated earlier, I rose at 3 am. Being lucky enough to live in Southest Texas, I have warm weather atleast 8 months out of the year. I say this because I can awake at 3am and leave my house in jeans and a t-shirt. Since I am one of the few people nowadays who only have a bike, the weather is a constant concern of mine as I have to dress accordingly.
This morniing was in the low 70’s, which may seem incredibly warm to many across the country. For me, however, after working in 100 degree heat all day 70 seems like winter. My drive to work entails a road through a cut of trees for the first 20 miles. Did you ever notice it gets colder when you drive through the woods compared to the interstate?
So here I was flying down the road dodging armadillos and possums shaking because of the morning chill. The mornings here are also characteristically damp due to the humidity, so the temperature always feels colder in the cold and hotter in the sun. Don’t ask me why, that’s just the way it is.
As I finally make it to the interstate, where I only have ten more miles to go, I feel the warmth envelope me like a warm towel fresh from the dryer. As I put the heat to the throttle, I begin to hit the comfort zone where the bike becomes an extension of yourself. Wouldn’t you know it, that’s when I get to work? Oh, i can’t bitch too much about it, hey I get to ride every day. Riding to work is the only way to go. You never arrive after a 40 minute ride feeling tired. You have to feel refreshed after a nice putt in the morning, right? I also think if more people rode to work, wher eyou arrive every day thankful to be alive, we would have less asinine, stressed out, anal peckerheads at work. Now I know the world will never be a Eutopia, but it still would be better.
Yes, I ride to work every day. Although I may have 30 bad days a year(either pouring rain the whole time or below 40 degrees), I still arrive to work refreshed and ready to tackle any challenges I might face. Ride safe everyone and have a great week!
THERE YOU HAVE IT? I?m going to start the Shovelhead any minute. Then I?ll begin the Eddie Trotta break-in ritual. Let?s hope this Sturgis Shovel passes the test. Yep, here’s Livia again.
She?s headed into a training session this weekend at the LA Calendar show Sponsored by Bikernet. Her second cousin Sam Dixon is attempting to turn her into a sharp, active, zealous business woman. We?ll see how she fares at the Bikernet, Girls of Bikernet, American Motorcycle 1902, CrazyHorse tent this weekend.
I?m hoping to ride the Shovelhead over to the show and a test run of about 5 miles. I?m working with two builders from Hawaii who are flying their bikes into Los Angeles tomorrow. Hang on for the show report.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
July 14, 2005 Part 3
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 2
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Well, here’s some news, after all the trips, things are slowly going back to normal (yeap crazy ass normal) so I took some time to add something to this week news. There’s no way I can be right on the spot, week after week, like I have done the past 4 and something years, and I guess there will come a time when I will have no news at all. Time can just be managed in so many ways, and the betterment of Caribbean Custom Cycles is the most important on the list.
Just got back from a back to back Smoke Out and Hawaii trip, of course I am toast, but it’s cool to be part of all those different environments, to be back and hang out with friends, to see guys that I met 3 years ago, opening shops and building more and more bikes. The progress of the local Hawaii magazine and of everyone else. It also bothers me that an event that was an excellent one is being run to the ground. So let’s leave it at that. It was fun to spend time with good friends and fellow builders. The only shitty part about my trip to Hawaii is that I don’t want to leave, and I never get to do shit that I really want to. Every year the schedule gets fuller, but so be it, I could be at the shop welding or grinding ……..
The Smoke Out was out of control. So many people I did not even have time to walk around and enjoy the bikes. I say it and always will, bike per bike those are the coolest in any event I have ever been to. As you might or might not know, I did not win the Chop Off (thanks to the hundreds of e-mails saying I should have) but that is the way it rolls. The coolest thing is being able to talk and spend some time with so many people. You are able to see my bike here at Bikernet, T Bear did a kick ass story about it. (http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=412 and soon in some other publications) Speaking of publications, Easy Riders just did a spread on my Journey Bobber in the August issue. I’m not tooting my own horn, but those are the best photos I have seen of that particular bike.
It’s always cool to get in mags by your own merits, not by having a “godfather” that pushes you there. I guess in the old school way of things, it has much more weight, and believe me, I?ve never gotten a fuckin’ free ride. It’s also quite interesting that people that know you better, or people from your own town tend not to appreciate the stuff what you do, but the difference is very noticeable when you go someplace else. Something that really shocked me in Hawaii and North Carolina is people thanking us for being “approachable”. I guess people are getting tired of egotistical wannabe?s, that is refreshing.
Anyway, I’m out of here, Emily is rolling way South on it’s path to the Gulf and one thing is for sure, there will be waves.
See you guys later….Maybe
Jose
HILLARY CLINTON GETS ELECTED– President and is spending her first night inthe White House. She had waited so long …
The ghost of George Washington appears, and Hillary asks, “How can I bestserve my country?”
Washington says, “Never tell a lie.”
“Ouch!”, SaysHillary, “I don’t know about that.”
The next night, the ghost of Thomas Jefferson appears, and Hillary asks,”How can I best serve my country?”
Jefferson says, “Listen to the people.”
“Ohm! I really don’t want to do that.”
On the third night, the ghost of Abe Lincoln appears, and Hillary asks,”How can I best serve my country?”
Lincoln says, “Go to the theater.”
–from Buckshot
SHRUNKER FXR FEATURE ON BIKERNET–That’s it, the final feature is up. It received more than ten articles over a two-year period and was featured in American Rider and American Motorcycle Dealer. Check it out. It’s a one of a kind and now it’s for Sale $35,000.
BURGER KING SUPPORTS OUR TROOPS IN IRAQ–Just found out that to give our troops a little taste of home, BURGER KING has opened an outlet on the base in KOSOVO!! And they’re NOT gouging on the prices, either!
I don’t know about you, but BURGER KING is soundin’ pretty damn good right now, and I think I’ll be eatin’ there a lot more often!
–Buckshot
WILD WEST RECEIVES RECOGNITION–Did you see Wild West on the History Channel this Wednesday (July 13th at 10:00pm Eastern & Pacific, 9:00pm Central, & 8:00pm Mountain) in the Extreme Bikes episode of AUTOMANIAC.
Hosted by pro wrestling and feature film star Bill Goldberg, AUTOMANIAC puts you in the driver’s seat of the coolest, hottest, fastest and most unusual vehicles ever to hit the road. AUTOMANIAC takes viewers into the garage, and out on the road to show how these amazing cars and motorcycles work and what makes them the hottest wheels of any era. The Extreme bikes episode features Wild West’s infamous Dragoon Chopper. Goldberg said he wanted the baddest Chopper around and that?s exactly what he found when he visited Wild West?s new manufacturing facility in San Diego, CA.
For more details and behind the scenes photography visit
Wild West Motor Company,
Tel: 858-547-9780 ext. 104
Fax: 858-547-9760
mailto:shane@wildwestmc.com
http://www.wildwestmc.com
KC CREATIONS TAKES ON V-TWIN MARKETING–Anaheim Hills, CA – KC Creations/Big Inch Bikes Mfg., an industry leading custom bike builder, has hired V-Twin Marketing as their agency of record. Kim Suter, CEO and founder of KC Creations stated, “We decided to go with V-Twin Marketing due to their marketing strengths, networking abilities among industry associates and their total dedication to the V-Twin market.” I had the opportunity to work with Rick when he was the Vice President of Weld Racing’s Motorcycle Division on the Master Builder Program that he developed and we have many of the same business philosophies. I know that this new relationship will prove to be beneficial for both of us”, concluded Suter.
The 2-Lo Magnum frame is 0″ up and 5″ out with a 40? rake and will fit the same tires as the Top Gun Chopper frame. Both of these frames can also be fitted with the new 260/18 Metzler tire. The 2-Lo Magnum softail frame and the Top Gun Chopper softail frame retail for $2995 and the hardtail versions retail for $1995. You can also buy either of these frames as a complete roller which include the following parts and accessories: frame, swingarm, gas tank, fenders, wheels, front end, handlebars, seat and oil tank. Both of the softail versions retail for $10,500 and the hardtail versions retail for $9,500.For further information, please contact KC Creations at (913) 642-3279, (800) 821-9560, or via fax at (913) 652-6712. To see the complete product line from KC Creations/Big Inch Bikes, please go http://www.kc-creations.com. For further information on V-Twin Marketing, please call 714-280-8537.
STEALTH REPORT FROM NC, SHOP OPENING–Last Saturday (7-9-05) we held our Grand Opening at STEALTH BIKE WORKS. Man the time has flew by the past couple of months. In some ways it seems like we just opened. The one thing that I have learned about having your own shop is how fast time passes. When you close the door for the day, you still have things to do. I am not complaining, in fact I enjoy it and I know all the work and long hours will pay off down the road.
We have added Max Brown to our staff. Max brings 30 years of experience to STEALTH BIKE WORKS. We are glad to have Max! The experience he brings covers everything from Knuckleheads to Twin Cams. So I guess we now have most of the bases covered.
Chopper John has been working on a one-off gas tank. It is not finished yet but as soon as it is I will send pictures. We are excited about the kind of things Chopper John can do!
Back to the Grand Opening. We provided food and music. We had a lot of old friends stop by and some people who just found out about STEALTH BIKE WORKS.
July 24th is the 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin.” The awards for the bike show are coming in and they are killer!
So The next couple of weeks should provide to busy around here. If you need any info on the 7th Annual RFB, Give us a call at STEALTH BIKE WORKS, 704 -882-0889.
Until next time, RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
REDHILL CHARITY BIKE CHALLENGE–The custom motorcycle that Redhill Motorcycle Werxbuilt for the 2005 Colorado Motorcycle Swap Build Offwas raffled off to benefit the Tiny Tim Center, whichis located in Longmont. The winner was Jessie Bradleyfrom Vermont. She bought the winning ticket while shewas out here on a ski vacation.
The bike was a labor of love, with many sponsors andindividuals donating their time and/or money to helpfund the project. When all was said and done RedhillMotorcycle Werx donated over $15,000 to the Tiny TimCenter.
“We felt like raffling off the build off bikewas the right thing to do and we wanted the charity tobe a local so The Tiny Tim Center was a perfect fit.We would like to thank all of the people who helpedmake this happen, from all the employees in the shopto our loyal customers who sold tickets for us,without them we wouldn’t have been able to pull thisoff.” said Mercedes Ross owner of Redhill MotorcycleWerx. The bike was brought to the Tiny Tim Center?sannual charity event and the director of The Tiny TimCenter drew the winning ticket.
The Bike:The fenders, tank, oil bag, exhaust as well as a largeportion of the frame were hand-fabricated in the shopat Redhill by Scot Ross and his team of builders. Youcan be sure that you haven’t seen a bike like thisbefore. It has 127? engine assembled in house and thepaint, done by Phil Greff of Black Canyon Custom Paintis black with copper leaf and red striping. As withall of there bikes it is a head turner.
The Shop:Redhill Motorcycle Werx, located off Highway 66 inLyons, caters to all motorcycle enthusiasts, stockingeverything from t-shirts to transmissions. Thereexceptional service department has incorporated apower commander dynomometer and has an in house paintshop, Black Canyon Custom Paint. They haveparticipated in the Cherry Creek Arts Festival the”Art On Two Wheels Exhibit” for two consecutive years,bringing the art of motorcycles to the masses. Theywere recognized nationally in 2004 as a Dealernews Top100 motorcycle shop
MAJOR NEW PLAYER ENTERS CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE MARKET– MASURY, OHIO July 11, 2005 — Backed by a team of motorcycle and custom manufacturing veterans, highly regarded entrepreneur Gene Kirila today announced the launch of Hardbikes, a custom motorcycle manufacturer.
Hardbikes is unique because every bike it builds will be designed by a customer with the support of a Hardbikes-trained designer based at one of Hardbikes’ dealers. “Our customer designs the bike of his dreams, and we build it for him,” says Kirila.
Kirila has been recognized as a hero in manufacturing by Fortune Magazine. He has previous started and built three successful firms, all related in some way to custom manufacturing.
Bob Kay, of Biker’s Choice and American Iron Horse fame, will head up sales and marketing. Bruce Kasanoff, an expert in personalization, will be working alongside Kay. Bob McCollum will head up production. McCollum has worked with Gene before and has13 years of mass customization experience.
Cyril Batten, who has 40 years of engineering experience working around high performance engines, left a Chief Engineer position with Mercruiser to head up engineering for Hardbikes. Seth Rosenberg will head up finance with more than 20 years experience working with start-ups and market-leading firms. Mike Green will parlay his years of procurement experience with Chrome Specialties to build a solid supply chain for Hardbikes.
All Hardbikes dealers will have a Hardbikes Design Center on their showroom floor featuring a computer-aided design station, a Chopper fitment fixture and a Pro-Street fitment fixture. This will heighten the customer’s experience, by giving him or her a specific sense of how their new motorcycle will feel between their legs before they buy. You’ll witness this strategy come together on Bikernet.com
Hardbikes has created a comfort triangle formula that calculates an individual’s Hardrider? number, which dictates the relationship between footpeg, handlebar and seat position. The result will be a perfect fitting bike, every time.
Hardbikes will enter the market this year with 10 models using 6 different chassis configurations. The full line of bikes will be announced next month at Sturgis.
Hardbikes will build bikes that are designed by the riding public, but the firm’s dealers are playing a major role in designing the company itself. Hardbikes is committed to building a manufacturing process and selling system that will support the unique culture of the American V-Twin rider.
The new firm’s tagline is “Work hard, play harder.”
For more information contact: Bob Kay
mailto:bobkay@hardbikes.com
Hardbikes
7807 Addison RD. SE
Masury, OH 44383
Phone: 330-448-1119
Fax: 330-448-1130
Web: http://www.hardbikes.com
CROSS COUNTRY REPORT–I received a phone call yesterday from a friend who was riding cross country. It was basically to let me know they had arrived safely but did include a few mentions of interesting things that happened on the way.
One was she had a mechanical problem with her bike just outside of Phoenix AZ. As she was trying to get someone to stop and help over 30 motorcycles passed by and none of them stopped, though they All Waved as they went by. My first question was did you have out the distress signal that you need help? She answered Of Course, you taught me that a long time ago.
It appears that many riders do not know what that is especially some of the newer ones to the lifestyle. Placing a Helmet on the Ground Well To The Rear of The Motorcycle Near The Road So it is Clearly Visable has been a recognized signal that the rider needs assistance for as long as I can remember.
With Sturgis coming up as well as numerous other events around the country it might be a good time to let people know about this. But the disabled rider must also do their part because if riders stopped every time they saw some one sitting on the side of the road and it turned out they were taking a smoke break or draining their kidneys they would never make any time at all.
I realize that a lot of states do not have helmet laws but going interstate you will most likely run into those that do. I may be a good idea for the motorcycle society to also come up with another suitable signal for those that do not have helmets.
My suggestion of females topless was quickly shot down and I am not stopping for some dude with his equipment hanging out so How about asking people what they would think would be a good signal to notify others they need assistance ?
–Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com>
NEW VIEW TECH I SQUARE BILLET MIRRORS FROM JOKER MACHINE– VIEWTECH I mirrors have a small rectangular head for a minimalistic and custom look, but also provide EXCEPTIONAL rear visibility due to the use of OUR EXCLUSIVE custom-made CONVEX mirror glass.
Unique “Pocketed” aircraft milling design along the stem for lightness.
VIEWTECH mirror stems and heads are completely CNC machined from billet aluminum(not cast),light-weight,strong,and fully adjustable in every direction to fit just about everyone.
Once the mirror is positioned, a simple twist of a wrench keeps them at your desired tension setting right where you want them, unlike the competition’s non-adjustable designs that fail with time.
Swivel post assembly is completely serviceable and is machined from stainless-steel alloy to ensure corrosion free operation.
Available in show chrome or HARD black anodized finishes.
A direct bolt-on fit for late model Harley hand controls (including V-Rod) and most aftermarket hand controls.
Also available in round, ViewTech II style.
CUSTOM BIKE BUILDER BOOT CAMP– an exciting and exceptionally well organized project is well on its way to becoming recognized as “Bike Builder University,” and for good reason. The first semester of this innovative program was such a huge success that second and third BOOT CAMPS have been expanded and upgraded substantially to handle the growing number of applicants.
CUSTOM BIKE BUILDERS BOOT CAMP #2 will be an all inclusive, high intensity training program held this September 29 through October 1 in Pomona, California. KICK STAND PRODUCTIONS, the event organizers, have locked down a block of rooms at the up scale Shilo Hotel located just minutes for the Camp site.
Why Pomona? KICK STAND put together an elaborate program with non other than PRO-ONE MANUFACTURING. That’s right, PRO-ONE will be hosting the classes at their huge facility which is also located in Pomona. With their massive in house machine, manufacturing and assembly capabilities, PRO-ONE technicians, BOOT CAMP instructors and some of the industries most prominent designers and builders will provide students with class room presentations and hands on instruction covering virtually every aspect of designing and building a custom motorcycle. Classroom style presentations providing insight and guidelines for operating a custom shop include a wide variety of subjects including but not limited to:
Business building and development guidelines
Architectural and Engineering parameters
Bike builder’s tool identification and requirements
Appraisals
Insurance
Legal issues
Tech sessions
And much, much more!
The three day program will open with an itinerary and program “prep course” at the hotel conference facility. This will be followed by an intensive “factory classroom/workshop” at the PRO-ONE facility. Attendees will follow fabrication of several different style customs from the ground up and be encouraged to interact with PRO-ONE and BOOT CAMP technicians. Numerous breakout segments will provide valuable information on topics covering frame design and fabrication, belt drives, custom drive line integration and other relevant issues. This will all culminate with the presentation of Biker Boot Camp Degrees and Certificates of completion.
All students will be provided with a wallet full of “Discount Bike Builder Bucks” which can be used for products at the PRO-ONE Factory Store and a “goody bag” jam packed with all kinds of cool stuff! Additionally the promoter will provide daily lunches and transportation between the host hotel and PRO-ONE facility. Provisions have been made for the hotel to provide a daily full buffet breakfast prior to class start times.
If you’re interested in entering one of the most prestigious, exciting and gratifying professions catering to a lifestyle and clientele like no other, CUSTOM BIKE BUILDER BOOT CAMP will provide you with the tools for sure fire success.
The September course is filling fast with applicants from all over the U.S. and as far away as Asia and Europe, so get off the couch and call KICKSTAND PRODUCTIONS at 800-346-9266. This may just be the most important call you’ll ever make. For an in dept overview of the programs content check the web at www.custombikebuildersbootcamp.com
READER’S SHOWCASE BIKE–Bandit – kick ass work you have done to the mags. Would love to see my bike in the reader?s rides.
We would love to see your scoot featured on Bikernet in the Reader’s Showcase area. It’s a department where you can post your own feature, tell your story, or replay tech tips.
For years Joann Bortels of Crazyhorse paint was the Reader’s Showcase editor in exchange for Bikernet advertising. She’s gone on to be featured in several magazines and to write paint technique books for MotorBooks international. We’re looking for a new Reader’s Showcase editor. Drope me a line, if you’re interested.-Bandit@bikernet.com
WELD RACING ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTS–Kansas City, MO- Weld Racing’s Motorcycle Division recently announced the addition of 2 new products to round out their billet line of brakes. Weld’s new patent pending Pulley/Rotor Brake System incorporates a state-of-the-art heat resistant coating found on the inside of the rotor ring, where it connects to the pulley, not on the braking surface, in order to bleed heat away from the drive belt. Weld also found that by using this hi-tech coating, the brake pedal pulsation commonly associated with similar competitor’s products is completely eliminated or greatly reduced, giving you smoother, constant “stopping power.” The Pulley Brake is available in both 65 and 70 tooth, narrow (1 1/8″) and wide (1 _”) configurations.
Mark Finnie, Vice President and GM of Weld’s Motorcycle Division has been the driving force behind the expansion of their brake line. Mark Finnie stated, “We have always been an innovator in everything that we design and manufacture and our new Pulley/Rotor Brake System is no exception. We tested every type of coating available to make our new Pulley Brake setup superior to others.” “The pulley/rotor can be ordered separately, or as a complete system including the caliper and the bracket with the pulley designed to match the wheel, in left or right drive side,” Finnie added.
The complete system comes with the pulley with the attached brake rotor rings, pulley mounting hardware, pulley/brake bracket, anchor rod (with hardware), centering spacer and weld-on tab. (Brake line not included) The complete system retails for $1344 in polished and $1495 in chrome.
Weld has also introduced their new Driveside Brake System that tucks the brake rotor behind the pulley for a clean, custom look and will fit on stock Harley-Davidson Softail bikes with a very few minor modification and is perfect for all custom applications. This brake system is available for 65 and 70 tooth pulleys, both wide (1 _”) and narrow (1 1/8″) configurations. This totally new and unique brake system was specifically designed to work exclusively with Weld wheels, rotors and brake calipers. This system comes complete with caliper, driveside bracket, weld on tabs, centering spacer and all related hardware. (Brake line not included) and is available for left or right side drive fitments. The complete system retails for $649 in polished and $699 in chrome.
Please call 866-753-4289 to receive Weld Racing Motorcycle’s ’05 catalog (TELL ‘EM BIKERNET SENT YA) featuring their complete line of wheels, rotors, pulleys, sprockets, billet calipers and apparel or visitwww.weldmotorcycle.com on the internet. Weld Motorcycle, 6600 Stadium Drive, Kansas City, Mo. 64129
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July 14, 2005 Part 2
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 1
THE INDUSTRYIS PREMIER EVENT– Don’t miss this premier biker event during the Sturgis Rally Week, Sponsored by Bikernet.com, Wednesday, August 10, 2005. Mingle with the industry greats all while helping out two worthy non-profit organizations. Help the kids served by Children’s Care and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame by getting a raffle ticket or participating in awesome silent and live auctions held at the event.
TRUE-TRACK IS BACK–Just thought I’d drop you a note on the latest NEW PRODUCT.TRUE-TRACK, for 1980-1992 HD touring motorcycles. Constructed from Billet Aluminum with Black anodized finish! All the hardware is STAINLESS STEEL, yes the stabilizer link is also STAINLESS STEEL with vibration isolated properties and made in the USA! The main bracket bolts to the bottom rear crossmember of the frame. The power train bracket attaches to the transmission trap door and replaces the stock sheet metal exhaust bracket.
The exhaust mounts to the billet bracket with a Stainless Steel hose clamp. TRUE-TRACK acts to mitgate instability on vibration isolated motorcycles. It sells for $395.00 (cheaper than a Funeral)! FREE FREIGHTAvailable NOW!
In addition,the NEW, TRUE-PIVOT, bronze bearings to replace the vulnerable clieve blocks is another first. NO PLASTIC ITS ELASTIC! The kit includes the bronze bearings and a new H-D pivot axle. It sells for $298.00 FREE FREIGHT. I will keep you posted on other new products in the pot.
Oh, Cycle World did a test on TRUE-TRACK article due 9/05 or 10/05.
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DARWIN AWARDS FOR 2005–The chef at a hotel in Switzerland lost a finger in a meat cutting machine and, after a little hopping around, submitted a claim to his insurance company. The company expecting negligence, sent out one of its men to have a look for himself. He tried the machine and lost a finger.
The chef’s claim was approved.
RIT STUDENTS CREATE CUSTOM–These Harley motorcycles are one sweet ride.A group of engineering majors at Rochester Institute of Technology created a custom motorcycle conversion kit to transform two Harley-Davidson 883C Sportster motorcycles into “custom choppers.” The kit could be produced and sold commercially since no similar product exists, team members say.
Working with Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson, a Harley dealership in California that donated the two Sportster motorcycles, a multidisciplinary student design team customized the two-wheelers from end-to-end-making modifications to the bikes’ front ends, headlights, handlebars, mirrors, seats, fenders, paint, exhaust systems, electronics, brake lights, rear ends and more. The result: customized “Tiger choppers”-named for their tiger theme, including paint scheme and wheel design emulating a tiger claw. (“Chopper” is the term used to describe a radically customized motorcycle-with certain components “chopped off”-and a tiger is RIT’s school mascot.)
A customized LED lighting system adds to the choppers’ unique look while also enhancing safety by making the bikes more visible to other motorists, particularly at night. The conversion kit includes both custom-made components and products available on the motorcycle aftermarket.One of the custom choppers earned the Best in Show award in RIT’s 175th-anniversary parade. The second bike may be auctioned this fall, with proceeds used to create another chopper next school year.
“Working on the Tiger chopper was a great time,” says Jeremy Rank, one of the engineering majors involved in the project and who previously completed a co-op position at a Harley-Davidson plant in Kansas City, Mo. “I sent pictures to former co-workers-they were surprised a Sportster could look so good. Educationally, we had a great experience working with three different engineering disciplines and with industrial design students. The end result was a great bike.”
In addition to Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson, owned by Mike James, the team was also supported by DMG America Inc., Hardinge Inc., Magnum Shielding Corp. and Remmco Inc.”Our objective was to take the least expensive Harley-Davidson model, which retails for about $6,500, and create a customization kit for dealerships to sell to customers interested in enhancing their motorcycle design at a lower cost,” says James Taylor, team mentor and RIT associate professor of industrial and systems engineering.
The multidisciplinary engineering team also worked with students in RIT’s School of Design and College of Business.Adds Mike James of Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson: “We were very excited to see the results of the Sportster chopper project. What a great collaborative effort across multiple engineering disciplines-the big payoff is students learned a lot about working collaboratively to design and build a project in a finite amount of time.”
EVER WONDER WHAT THOSE ENGINE LETTERS STAND FOR?–The “F” stands for the Big Bike with the Big Engine, so you know that all models that begin with “F” have the big motors, 80 to 88 cubic inches or 1340 to 1450 CC’s.
The next letter… “L” stands for a big fat front tire, while an “X” stands for a “Skinny” tire. So, an “FL” would be a big motor and a fat front tire.The next letter(s) denotes the frame… like a “D” indicates a “Dyna” frame (with the rubber mounted motor), while “ST” signifies a “Softail?” frame and “HT” a “Highway Touring” frame. So an “FXD” would be a big engine Dyna frame with a skinny front tire.
The next letter(s) indicates the model bike within the frame family…Like “F” would signify “Fat Boy?”, “WG” “Wide Glide?”, etc… so… an FLSTF would be a big engine, fat front tire, softail, Fat Boy?. a FXDWG would be a big engined, skinny front tire, dyna frame, Wide Glide? model and an FLHTCUI is a big engine, fat front tire, highway touring, Ultra Classic? model with fuel injection (the “I” on the end signifies Fuel Injection. And, all the models that begin with an “X” are Sportster? Motorcycles.
So, now you know!
–from Rogue
RUSSIAN BIKERS MAKE TAXI DRIVER CIRCLE NAKED–A group of bikers attacked the driver of a taxi van in the city of Astrakhan, in Russia’s south. The bikers dragged the man out of the van, pulled his trousers off and made the driver run around the vehicle naked, lifting his arms up.
The incident occurred on July 3rd, at about 8:00 p.m., near one of the bus stops in the city, Regnum news agency reported.”We punished the driver for his joke, when he made one of out friends drive his bike very close to the street curb,” a “lyncher” explained the reasons of the punishment. “Unfortunately, there are some people, who do not understand that a road is not a playground. We decided to punish one of those people. There are many way to teach someone a lesson within the framework of the law,” said he.”Next time we will put down the names of those drivers, who will be running around their vehicles naked. We will take pictures of those men and upload them on our website,” the biker promised.It is noteworthy that bikers already punished the driver of a Land Rover Defender offroad in September of 2004 in Moscow. Dozens of bikers, who participated in the annual biker parade in Russia’s capital, started chasing the offroad vehicle on their Harley, Honda and Kawasaki motorbikes. The driver of the offroad vehicle, 32-year-old Muscovite Sergei Danduryan, provoked several accidents, ran over three parade participants and knocked several motorbikes down.
The bikers stopped the vehicle on one of the central streets of Moscow, pulled the driver out of the car, beat him, overturned the Land Rover Defender, set the car on fire and escaped.
Thank You
Pat Watts
BOB?S PHOTO ART–Hey Bro, Here are a couple of pieces from my archive that I manipulated up using Photoshop. These were originally shot at Dick’s Wings Bike Night Jacksonville Beach Florida. It’s a must do if you are ever passing through on a Tuesday Night. Ride Safe,Whiplash Biker Photog
Cyril HuzeMini Spikee Mirrors– Perfect for a Chopper or Bobber and for any minimalist style bike.This mini mirror by Cyril Huze features a bezel with 3 spikes. Glass is enclosed with no risk of falling off because of vibrations.
Simple, practical & beautiful. Matching risers, grips, pegs, head bolt covers, etc.
Cyril Huze
Tel 561-392-5557
www.cyrilhuze.com
American-made mini chopper from Kikker 5150– KIKKER 5150 has introduced the ‘Bonesaw’ chopper. The company tells us that this bike should not be confused with similar, cheaper models appearing in the market.
The genuine Bonesaw frame is Tig-welded from Reynolds 531 alloy steel tube. Other components are CNC-machined from billet aluminum. Some features are chrome plated and the specification also includes saddle grade leather. The bike weighs just 42lb, but complete with adult rider can reach 30mph. With the performance options, speeds of over 40mph are attainable.
The bikes are built to order at the company’s Brentwood, CA, facility. Using UPS Express overnight service, Kikker claims it can deliver the ordered bike globally within 2-3 days of receipt.
It is easy to customize the initial purchase as a wide range of accessories, including different fender, handlebar, paint and engine options can be specified. A functional Springer fork, CNC-machined wheel rims, parts machined from billet, O-ring syle footpegs and a hand-stitched leather seat complete with ‘flame’ design are other options. A high performance head kit, HP carburetor, a billet velocity stack and a tuned exhaust are also offered as performance aids.
Kikker 5150 offers a one year warranty on its products. It says that other alternative bikes may offer no such warranty or factory support, and spares back- up may be limited. Kikker 5150 claims to be the only American pocket bike manufacturer and, as such, offers a full parts inventory and advice service.The Bonesaw chopper is one of a range of pocket bikes produced by Kikker 5150. Other models include ‘Roughshod’, ‘haVoc’ and ‘Phatty’.
New parts and accessories are introduced every month, and these parts are also suitable for retro-fitting to all existing models.
KIKKER 5150
Brentwood, California, USA
Tel:925 516 1188
E-mail:sales@kikker5150.com
www.kikker5150.com
Foot-in-Mouth Testimonials:–
FIRST TESTIMONY:
I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, “How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?” I turned around and walked back out and never went back. My husband didn’t say a word…he knew better.
SECOND TESTIMONY:
I was at the golf store comparing different kinds of golf balls. I was unhappy with the women’s type I had been using. After browsing for several minutes, I was approached by one of the good-looking gentlemen who works at the store. He asked if he could help me. Without thinking, I looked at him and said, “I think I like playing with men’s balls.”
THIRD TESTIMONY:
My sister and I were at the mall and passed by a store that sold a variety of candy and nuts. As we were looking at the display case, the boy behind the counter asked if we needed any help. I replied, “No, I’m just looking at your nuts.” My sister started to laugh hysterically, The boy grinned, and I turned beet-red and walked away. To this day, my Sister has never let me forget.
FOURTH TESTIMONY:
While in line at the bank one afternoon, my toddler decided to release some pent-up energy and ran amok. I was finally able to grab hold of her after receiving looks of disgust and annoyance from other patrons. I told her that if she did not start behaving “right now” she would be punished. To my horror, she looked me in the eye and said in a voice just as threatening, “If you don’t let me go right now, I will tell Grandma that I saw you kissing Daddy’s pee-pee last night!” The silence was deafening after this enlightening exchange. Even the tellers stopped what they were doing. I mustered up! the last of my dignity and walked out of the bank with my daughter in tow. The last thing I heard when the door closed behind me, were screams of laughter.
FIFTH TESTIMONY:
Have you ever asked your child a question too many times? My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch in between errands. It was very busy, with a full dining room. While enjoying my taco, I smelled something funny, so of course I checked my seven-month-old daughter, and she was clean. Then I realized that Danny had not asked to go potty in a while, so I asked him if he needed to go, and he said “No.” I kept thinking, “Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don’t have any clothes with me.” Then I said, “Danny, are you SURE you didn’t have an accident?” “No,” he replied. I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse. Soooooo, I asked one more time, “Danny, did you have an accident?” This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, bent over and spread his cheeks and yelled, “SEE MOM, IT’S JUST FARTS!!” While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, he calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. An old couple made me feel better by thanking me for the best laugh they’d ever had!
LAST TESTIMONY: This had most of the state of Michigan laughing for 2 days and a very embarrassed female news anchor who will, in the future, likely think before she speaks. What happens when you predict snow but don’t get any….a true story… We had a female news anchor who, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn’t, turned to the weatherman and asked: “So Bob,where’s that 8 inches you promised me last night?” Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too they were laughing! so hard!
Now, didn’t that feel good? Pass it on to someone you know who needs a laugh.
Hello Friends of Bike-Shows.com!–What a great time to go for a ride!!!If you are stuck inside and want to check out some great photos of what is happening in the So-Cal area check out www.Bike-Shows.com:
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse 2005 Goes?Full ThrotTle? WITH Summer / Fall Tour DatesFeaturing Custom Bike builders, their Creations and More– FT LAUDERDALE, FL (July 12, 2005) ? Showcasing the hottest custom motorcycles on the road, four of the nation?s most exciting custom bike builders and the largest, most rockin? bike rallies, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is hosting its second custom bike builder rally tour ? The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse 2005. The tour kicked off at Daytona Bike Week and is heading to the Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD; followed by The Steel Pony Express in New Orleans, LA and Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, FL; with the Grand Finale at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL during the Ft. Lauderdale Bike Rally.
The 2005 featured custom bike builders are Jesse Rooke of Rooke Customs in Phoenix, AZ; Roland Sands from Roland Sands Design in LaPalma, CA; Johnny Vasko aka Johnny Chop from Southern California; and Doug Keim of New Jersey’s Creative Cycles. The Roadhouse Tour rocks hard with the metal-carving ingenuity and raw talent of these four exciting custom bike builders, set center-stage at four bike rallies. Check out their 2005 custom Hard Rock bikes and kick back at the Roadhouse, featuring live entertainment, beautiful Hard Rock models, Hawaiian Tropic pageants, the Roadhouse Bar, Celebrity Custom Builder Ride-ins and more during the following bike rallies:
August 8th ? 14th / 65th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota
October 20th ? 23rd / Biktoberfest in Daytona Beach, Florida
October 27th ? 30th / The Steel Pony Express in New Orleans, Louisiana
December 1st ? 4th / Grand Finale at the new Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida ? party central and the custom bike Mecca for the 2nd annual Ft. Lauderdale Bike Rally. Entertainment, music, food 24/7 as the crowd will be rocking to great music at Hard Rock Live, cruising vendor booths, and gathering heat, especially during the Hawaiian Tropic bikini contest. Then, cool down in the slick 130,000 sq. ft. casino.
The Roadhouse features a Custom Bike Sweepstakes to win one of the four Hard Rock Custom Bikes built. Five semi-finalists will win a complimentary getaway including accommodation and roundtrip air to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, for the Grand Finale. Entries are taken at each of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse tour stops, as well as online at www.hrroadhouse.com or at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, when the featured bikes are showcased between Roadhouse trips.
Two-year, 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 and HOT BIKE. For more information and a complete listing of scheduled events, please visit www.hrroadhouse.com.
BLAK FLAG FOR LIFE–Blak Flag is not just another bike shop. This Blak Flag is a lifestyle company, born out of frustration as well as a company that salutes those who have paved the way before now. Owners Pat Notaro and Derian Drickersen run their shop out of Westlake Village, California, where you will find ground up custom bikes, the Blak Flag line of parts designed in house, and of course a fine looking line of apparel.
But again, it’s not strictly bikes. One of the coolest aspects of the Blak Flag lifestyle mentality is that Pat and Derian involve their other interests into the shop. These interests include skateboarding, surfing, and punk rock. Like it says on the Web site, Blak Flag is for straight up fearless independence and liberation. That’s the way it’s done, when it’s more than just a bike shop.
Blak Flag
30941 West Agoura Road Suite 324
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone (818) 707-1246
Fax (818) 707-1275
http://www.blakflag.com
SHE WAS SO BLOND–
* She thought a quarterback was a refund.
* She thought General Motors was in the army.
* She thought Meow Mix was a CD for cats.
* She thought Boyz II Men was a day care center.
* At the bottom of an application where it says “Sign here,” she wrote “Sagittarius.”
LOOK NO FURTHER-APE SCORE– Apes? Johnny Chop Ind. (J.C.I.) has got Apes, more than one length even. Made with narrow bikes in mind, the J.C.I. Narrow Bars are 1-inch polished T-304L stainless steel bars with a 4-inch width in the base and 2-inch diameter bend. Available in Small (6 inches), Medium (12 inches), and Tall (20 inches), just pick your length and you’ve got the bad ass set of apes you’ve been searching for. For more information, contact: Johnny Chop Ind., (714) 851-3177, http://www.johnnychop.com.
GET SICK RIGHT DOWN TO YOUR FRAME– Now you can get just as sick with your ride as Doug Keim Creative Cycles (D.K.C.C.) did with the Hard Rock bike featured on the Hard Rock tour, 2005. How? By using the D.K.C.C. Tetanus frame, available by special order only. Fully fixture built and completely TIG-welded, this is the same frame used on the incredible Hard Rock Bike. The frame features 8 inches of backbone stretch, minus 4 inches of leg stretch, and a 40-degree neck angle. Chain drive only, Tetanus is right-side-drive, fitted for a 280 or 300 series tire, and comes with steel jet-cut downtube, seat post tube, frame-side plates, and swingarm.
Anyone who lays eyes on a ride built using the Doug Keim Creative Cycles Tetanus frame will get a healthy dose of bike envy, guaranteed. For more information, contact: Doug Keim Creative Cycles, (732) 751-1403, http://www.dougkeim.com.
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