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By Bandit |
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AGENT ZEBRA REPORTS ON THUNDER MOUNTAIN CYCLES–Thunder Mountain flew me up to Loveland Friday-Saturday, limo from the airport, the works. They presented the new ’06 TMCC models to the H-D dealers (who were really impressed). They want me to cover that, talk about the new bikes, general press release stuff.
Their new custom dresser-chopper is killer and they think it’s a cover bike. Think we could do a cover on their new bike? It looks fantastic and the H-D dealers flipped when they saw it. Mitch told me they ordered something like 40 of them on the spot (he was thrilled). Also, we should run a piece on Bikernet.
Giving you the scoop every time will show folks how versatile the web is, as opposed to the slowpoke magazines
I’m going to make Bikernet their staple locale for ’06, with American Iron and Easyriders their print backup. I might also talk to The Horse, since they’re out here.
I told Mitch you wanted to meet with him and have a sit-down up north. He’s enthusiastic about it and wants to tell you all about their new product. They’re out there the latter half of the rally. I can try to arrange that meeting for you if you want.
FTW
–Z
7TH ANNUAL RUN FOR BREATH BUILD-OFF–The 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of justin Pullin’ featured Charlotte’s first ever Bike Build-Off.The build off featured Jeff Clark and his crew from The Cycle Xchange and Russell Smith and his crew from Down South Customs. Both are Charlotte based shops. TCX”s bike featured a replica panhead engine “old school style bobber” bike. The bike had some nice touches such as powder coated wheels, open belt drive and a killer fork brace. Down South’s bike featured a “BIG INCH” Evo styled engine. Their bike featured a lot of nice machine work and some killer front-end work. Both of the paint jobs were real nice. The people who attended the RFB voted for the winner. At the end of the day Russell and his crew from Down South Customs edged out TCX to take home the trophy. Nice job guys! Pictures will follow.
HAND-TOOLED LEATHER CONNECTION–I’ve been Hand-tooling and carving custom leather as a hobby for about 12 years now, and being sick of working my ass off only to get screwed out of jobs working for other people, I am now in business for myself- creating custom leather items. I can make pretty much what ever you want, from custom cases for just about anything, to briefcases and day-planners, to motorcycle seats & accessories. Please send email to inquire. I just finished this order from New York for a wallet…more stuff on my website.
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TIM’S PROJECT REPORT–The project is getting close now. I finally got a fucking job and can pay some bills. I still need a couple things, but the rear axle is in and the bike rolls nice 🙂
Now that I have a job I’ll get the fucker on the road in the next month or so. I only need to buy a better set of pipes and a Speedo to finish it off. There are a couple minor things like blinkers and fork stops, but those are minor. I’ll send you the next section as soon as I cut the axle nut to size and take a picture.
I’m including a project update photo, but the fender is still the flat top Atlas one (not really mounted). I have a Diablo coming from WCC. I just have to wait for them to catch up with all the orders from their sale. Wish I had a contact there to speed things up.
Sorry it’s been taking so long, but when the job went so did my ability to move quickly. That’s changed.
–Tim
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Forward this virus warning immediately to at least five friends.
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I think I have five friends, but I am not entirely positive, so I’m headed for the bar anyway…it never hurts to be safe
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THE CONDEROSA REPORT–Just finished these for Lucky’s out of Seattle. The first one they wanted done was an old style race bike paint job from the 40’s. The other one they turned me loose on. I did my tribute to Von Dutch, using the #11 X-acto blade style I’ve been developing. I call it “Von Rip Off”. There is NO pinstriping or airbrushing on this bike. It has roughly 35 coats of ‘flake, candy and clear on top of the finest hand formed sheetmetal I’ve ever painted on. Thanks to Lucky’s Choppers for the work. I hope this finds you all doin’ great! Peace outtie, war innie.
– Tim
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WYOMING: Coroner plans inquest in biker’s death–CHEYENNE — An investigation into the death of Cheyenne man Dwayne Sells,entering its fourth month, will probably go to a coroner’s inquest inAugust, officials said this week.
Sells, 35, died a few days after being knocked unconscious in the earlymorning hours of April 23 while being escorted out of the Outlaw Saloonafter a physical altercation.
Investigators have received varying accounts of the events of that day, withdifferent people’s versions of the story seemingly related to “who you’refriendly with in the bar,” according to Laramie County District Attorney JonForwood.
Sells was a prominent biker in the community, serving as president of the100-plus-member American Bikers Acting Toward Education of Cheyenne. Thegroup works for bikers’ rights and also does charity work, according togroup Treasurer Kerri Pestana.
By BILL LUCKETT
Star-Tribune capital bureau
–Rogue
BIKERS SUMMER PICNIC–Once-notorious outlaw-biker rivals, the Pagans and Warlocks are workingtogether to throw a fund-raiser, fresh from helping to repeal laws regardingmotorcycle helmets and high handlebars, known as ape-hangers.
What’s more, these outlaw clubs have joined with nonoutlaw bikers, whom theyused to rough up, to fight alleged discrimination and police harassment in apolitical and legal forum.
To give you an idea of how far these tattooed tough guys have come, they’rethrowing their first annual Summer Sizzler, a biker family picnic, from noonto 6 p.m. on Aug. 21, at the Nevlin Grist Mill Park, in Glen Mills, DelawareCounty.
The poster for the event says: No Pets! Drugs! Alcohol! Weapons! Attitudes!
Tickets cost $20 person, or $30 a couple, in advance, with children under 12admitted free. Tickets at the gate cost $25 per person.
A Warlock and a Pagan who asked that their names not be published areorganizing the event, with members from 23 biker clubs serving oncommittees, to ensure there’s enough food, coffee, soda, beer kegs, livemusic, portable toilets, vendors, bike games, trash bags and X-rated fun -away from the kids.
This is the first major fund-raiser for the Confederation of Clubs ofEastern Pennsylvania, founded in April 1999. The confederation representsmore than 1,000 members, with an average age of 42, from 23 clubs.
Nearly any “patch holder,” or motorcycle-club member, can join except thosecooperating with or connected with law enforcement.
By KITTY CAPARELLA
–from Rogue
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Keep all documents with personal or account information under lock and key in your home. Always keep your purse or wallet in a safe place at work, preferably a locked drawer. Carry only cards you need. Record your credit and bank account information. List or photocopy all of your credit and debit cards, including the account number, expiration date, credit limit and the telephone numbers of customer service and fraud departments in case your cards are stolen. Make a similar list for your bank accounts. Don’t take that call. Don’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or over the Internet unless you’ve initiated the contact. Identity thieves may pose as representatives of mortgage companies, banks, credit card companies, Internet Service Providers and even government agencies to get you to reveal your personal information. 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This incongruity – same conflict in principles, different results – spotlights the reality that effective lobbying often trumps philosophical fidelity in the legislative arena.Consider the history. The state enacted a helmet law in 1969, only to have it struck down by Illinois Supreme Court justices who embraced the cyclists’ assertion of undue government intrusion. Seventeen years later, the seat belt dictate hit the statutes when safety enthusiasts struggling to change the hearts and minds of lawmakers found potent allies capable of twisting arms. The new law then was upheld by justices who adopted the public welfare argument and paved the way for a fresh motorcycle mandate. Yet, as the seat belt edict has taken root and even been toughened, Illinois remains one of the few states to resist any kind of helmet requirement, thanks to superior grassroots organizing by the cyclists. Easily the most instructive episode came in 1986 as the seat belt legislation cleared its first major hurdle. The charged oratory in the House focused on mangled bodies, shattered families, lost productivity, heavy costs to taxpayers for rehabilitation and disability – and, of course, Big Brother. There was nary a word from either side about Big Auto. But we later discovered the moment truly belonged to lobbyists for Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and the United Auto Workers who had quietly convinced a narrow House majority to dare the ire of constituents buckling up at a rate of less than 20 percent. The auto industry was responding to a threat, ironically from the supposedly conservative Reagan administration, that the federal government would insist upon air bags – an increased cost for the manufacturers and potential consumers – if states did not require seat belt use. But, even as we ponder the motivation back then and the eventual imposition of airbags, we should join the current governor in celebrating his crackdown on holdouts. Blagojevich is focusing on a sharp decline in fatalities and significantly increased seat belt usage since he signed legislation in July 2003 to toughen enforcement. The measure, which deleted a provision in the old law that barred belt citations unless the motorist had committed another offense, has helped to push compliance to at least 83 percent, compared to 76 percent before its enactment. But what about helmets on motorcyclists? Enter ABATE, which stands for A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education. The group, formed in the 1970s, includes 12,000 Illinoisans who believe the answer is safety instruction. Although it makes campaign contributions, its clout comes from the activism of its members. Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago), who has warred with the organization for years, says ABATE packs more wallop than the National Rifle Association. Most recently, it buried legislation to require protective headgear on snowmobile operators and riders under 17 because approval just might embolden the likes of Cullerton. The skillful lawmaker has successfully championed seat belt legislation. He tried several times to advance a motorcycle bill, but he is tired of beating his head against the wall without a helmet. “It will never pass,” he says. Same principles, different principals, opposite outcomes: a valuable lesson in how Illinois laws are made and interpreted.Mike Lawrence heads the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University By KITTY CAPARELLA –from Rogue EPA REGS AND Harley’s 2000 and 2450cc V-Twin Motorcycles?–EPA documents show design basics and performance info for 2450cc V-twin, but they also raise a few questions. Any new mega-displacement liquid-cooled Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine would incorporate some of the technology from the VRSC Rod series V-twin engines.Is Harley about to join the displacement race? That topic has been buzzing around the internet with the discovery of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents mentioning a 2450cc V-twin engine. With Harley now running at the bottom of the big-twin displacement class, it’s only a matter of time before Harley, which was once distinguished by having the largest motorcycle engines on the road, produces a bigger V-twin. The However, don’t get too excited yet. The title page (page 7) for this section is labeled as a “Hypothetical Application.” There are other hints that the bike is also hypothetical. On the last page, the “Test Date” is listed as July 2007. The names of the bikes – Heritage Ultra Tail and Heritage Ultra Tail Special – sound more like jokes than anything Harley would bring to market, and a bike –from Rogue PERSE PERFORMANCE TRAIL CALCULATOR–I often receive questions about rake, trail and fork length. Perse Performance helps you through the maze with a calculator on their web site and in the Drag Specialties Catalog. Check it out. Continued On Page 3
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July 28, 2005 Part 1
By Bandit |
You wouldn’t believe the bullshit mistakes and scary elements. I finally ran it onto reserve. I didn’t have any notion of the gas capacity. It took 2.76 gallons. With reserve that’s maybe 3 gallons total. So 2.76 times 35 mpg gives me 96 miles before I hit reserve. I can live with that-I Hope.
Wanna hear one of the bullshit mistakes? Crime Scene Choppers recommended that I drill a needle-sized hole in the top of the gas cap for ventilation, if the tank wasn’t vented. It’s easy to break a bit that small so I drilled a 1/8 inch guide hole, but drilled too far-through the cap. Okay, so one solution would be to spot-weld the underside and re-drill, but my aluminum welder was had been on loan and not available.
So it tapped the hole with a 10-32 and drilled a tiny stainless set screw and in she went. Let’s hit the news.
Incredible HOT BIKE Event Shirt Artwork–Unfortunately and fortunately some corporate genius ordered 5,000 too many, so there’s a tremendous deal going on right now for T-shirts.
Be one of the first on the road to wear the Hot Bike Tour T-Shirt. Regular $15.00 but buy now for $10.00 including shipping at www.horsepowerpromotions.com.
We have 7 HOT shows this year! Check out the website for more info.
Agreement to Buy Primedia Business?–Unofficial word late this afternoon was that final bids for the sale of Primedia Business came in yesterday and that a letter of intent to buy the company had been agreed to by buyer and seller.
The buyer could not be confirmed at presstime. But speculation in recent weeks has centered around Apprise Media, headed by Charles McCurdy, former CEO of Primedia Inc., the parent of Primedia Business. McCurdy formed Apprise in 2004, backed with about $200 million in strategic investment capital by Spectrum Equity Investors.
The sale price, an informed source said, was 10-times EBITDA, or about $375 million based on the company’s 2004 EBITDA of $37 million. Primedia Business produced sales last year of $225 million.
The acquisition would be the third in 2005 for Apprise. In January, Apprise bought Beckett, publisher of sports and entertainment collectible guides, for $20 million, and in April, it acquired Canon Communications for $200 million.
Primedia CEO Kelly Conlin and other executives were not available for comment. -by Tony Sliber.
According to contacts within the industry Primedia is rounding their portfolio down to strictly pubs devoted to the 18-34 male audience. Then they may sell the whole lot.
IRONHORSEMEN IN STURGIS–We are excited to see each of you in Sturgis during Bike Week…We hope you will all stop by and see what exciting motorcycles we have created for “The Ironhorsemen”. As I have mentioned before, we will be showing all out products at The Full Throttle Saloon in an area called The Chop Lot. You will find us there with “The Ironhorsemen” custom movie bikes as well as the American Indian ATV’s, and the all new American Motorcycle 1902 Limited Edition Pro Street Motorcycle. We hope you all will stop by, say hi, and join us in all of the activities we have going on. To see all the activities and events we are co-sponsoring in Sturgis go to: http://www.amc1902.com/sturgis_launch.html
Also, let us know if you are going to be able to hang with us at The Full Throttle VIP room, if we know in advance we will be glad to host you as members of the VIP room at the Full Throttle Saloon sponsored by Bikernet.com, but I must submit a list to Mike Ballard on arrival in Sturgis for that to happen. This area is set aside for Industry Friends and includes phone and internet hook ups if needed. It will have food and drinks available as well as a place to hang throughout bike week, and a place to get away from the mayhem and crowd. But, please let us know if you would like to be added to this list.
As part of Sturgis every year we try to help raise funds for Charity. We would love to have you help us in supporting our efforts to raise money for The Crazy Horse Monument Foundation through a donation, or participation in our Charity Ride, the Bikernet ride to Sturgis or Raffle. The Full Throttle Saloon, American Motorcycle 1902, Keith Ball & Bikernet.com, Custom Performance, Cowboy & Indian’s magazine, Keyboard Motorcycle Carriage, and others are co-sponsoring a couple of events with us which we would love to have you involved in.
On Thursday, August 11th, Branscombe and these sponsors are hosting a Charity Ride to The Crazy Horse Monument gathering at the Full Throttle Saloon between 9:30 -11 AM for the ride to the monument, a presentation of a check, and an exclusive visit right at the foot of the face of the monument for a select list of guests, a donation of $10 per rider is all we ask. This ride will be covered editorially by industry mags and Bikernet.com as well as Cowboy & Indian’s magazine, and we would love to have you included in the ride.
We also are supporting a raffle of a $6495 value Custom Performance Turbo Kit, a pair of $1000 custom made Ostrich and Leather cowboy boots, and a great custom Bandit belt buckle and Murga Stingray belt (value of over $350) with proceeds going to Crazy Horse Foundation as well. Please help us support these efforts. Even a straight contribution would be appreciated and is of course totally tax deductible. Just make a check payable to the Crazy Horse Monument Foundation and present it to Branscombe, myself, or Keith Ball anytime during Sturgis bike week. You may register online https://www.missingink.net/shop/accessories.asp for the raffle and the ride, or at our booth inside the Chop Lot at The Full Throttle Saloon. Your support of this noble and great cause would be appreciated. Micheal Hupy has already sent his check since he can’t make it to Sturgis this year.
Join us to in saluting our friend Keith “Bandit” Ball as he get’s inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame…the induction breakfast is on Wednesday. We should all support this industry “legend”, along with the other honorees as he is inducted into this great institution. The website for Sturgis Motorcycle Inductee’s announcement is: http://www.amc1902.com/sturgis_halloffame.html.
Todd Prosser from the Chop Shop in Newberry Park, CA, our fabricator and chief builder, has done a phenomenal job in the custom fabrication of “HeadHunter” and “Slaughter” the two star bikes for the movie. You will be blown away when these bikes are presented for the first time on Tuesday August 9th in our booth at The Full Throttle Saloon. Photo’s continue to be added to the http://www.amc1902.com/ironhorsemen.html website so go there to see the latest from the builds. We will have these two bikes along with “Pounder”, the sidekick bike to “Headhunter”, at Sturgis, but the fourth bike will be delayed until the end of August due to various build issues. We also will be showing “Dirt Devil”, an American Indian ATV we have prepared for the movie as well, photo’s of the paint can also seen online.
The bad news is that the movie has now moved to spring 2006 to begin shooting, for a variety of reasons, including the fact that John Milius is the executive producer of the new replacement series for the “Soprano’s”, a new made for HBO series entitled “Rome”, which will be rolled out this fall on HBO. The production of this series has had several delays? which now also has delayed the start date for the movie “The Ironhorsemen”.
But the blessing is that this then allows us to begin pursuing a lot of pre-production promotions and events with the bikes as well, and we should be able to show these bikes at a variety of fall and winter events and bike shows, and generate a lot of exposure for the efforts as well.
Again, we thank our friends and partners in this “Ironhorsemen” custom bike build project, and the rollout of American Motorcycle 1902, and American Indian ATV’s at Sturgis. We will continue to build momentum, and exposure for your efforts, support, and brands in the months ahead.
Bob and Branscombe
SHOW SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARYOF THE CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS?PRESENTED BY TOYOTA TRUCKS–Santa Ana, CA – July 25, 2005 – Fall 2005 will mark the 25th anniversary kick off of Advanstar Communications’ Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows? presented by Toyota Trucks. The 13-city nationwide series – showcasing the latest motorcycles, ATVs, gear, accessories, custom bikes, vintage displays and stunts – is celebrating the milestone with the addition of bigger venues and the introduction of a new show in Houston, Texas.
This year’s series shifts into high gear as four of the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows? presented by Toyota Trucks will run in conjunction with Advanstar’s Arenacross Championship Series and the inaugural Houston show will be held in conjunction with Advanstar’s new off-road show – DIRTsports Expo Live!
“Our 25th anniversary is possible because of the strong support we receive from the major motorcycle manufacturers, aftermarket companies, dealers and local motorcycle companies. We are looking forward to our best show season ever,” said Jeff D’Entremont, show director for the series. “Each year hundreds of thousands of people attend the shows knowing it’s their first and best opportunity to see all of the latest models, gear and accessories together in one location.”
For the 12th year, Cycle World, the nation’s most popular motorcycle magazine, will be at all of the shows as the title sponsor. Leading manufacturer Toyota Trucks will be returning for the seventh year as presenting sponsor and Progressive Motorcycle Insurance is back as official product sponsor.
SCHEDULE November 4-6, 2005 Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas * November 11-13, 2005 Reliant Park Houston, Texas ** November 18-20, 2005 Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado * December 2-4, 2005 Qwest Field & Events Center Seattle, Washington December 9-11, 2005 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, California * December 16-18, 2005 San Jose Convention Center San Jose, California January 6-8, 2006 Rock Financial Showplace Novi, Michigan January 13-15, 2006 Washington Convention Center Washington D.C. January 20-22, 2006 Jacob K. Javits Center New York, New York January 27-29, 2006 IX Center Cleveland, Ohio February 3-5, 2006 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota * February 10-12, 2006 Donald E. Stevens convention Center Chicago, Illinois March 17-19, 2006 Cobb Galleria Centre Atlanta, Georgia
*** Held in conjunction with Arenacross Championship Series.
Held in conjunction with DIRTsports Expo Live!
NEW PRODUCTS POISE POLARIS FOR INCREASED GROWTH–New All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), RANGER Utility Vehicles, VictoryMotorcyclesGive Expanded Breadth, Opportunity
MINNEAPOLIS, July 25, 2005 – Innovative new products drive the powersportsindustry, and at last week’s national sales meeting in Nashville, Tenn.,Polaris continued its tradition of introducing new products in everyDivision.
The company unveiled more than a dozen new products in its ATV,RANGER utility vehicle and Victory Motorcycle product lines, the largestoffering of new vehicles in the company’s history.
“This is an exciting time for Polaris and its dealers. Earlier lastweek, we announced our strategic partnership with KTM and now we areintroducing the largest fleet of new products in our history,” said BennettMorgan, president and chief operating officer, Polaris. “We have incrediblemomentum and traction to continue improving our overall business, make itstronger and gain market share in all categories. That’s good news forPolaris, our dealers and our customers.”All-Terrain Vehicles
Polaris’ ATV division is the lifeblood of the company. Representingnearly two-thirds of its overall sales, the division is introducing six newproduct offerings that address the trail, mid-size, entry and “heart of themarket” segments, which will continue to position Polaris as a dominantpowerhouse in the industry.
* Sportsman 500 EFI – Polaris has added electronic fuelinjection (EFI) technology to the Sportsman 500, the world’s best-selling4x4. Polaris now has the largest EFI offering of any ATV manufacturer – atotal of four. The Sportsman 500 EFI benefits customers by providing easierstarting in extreme weather conditions; it automatically adjusts to altitudeand temperature changes with no re-jetting; delivers smooth power at anyspeed and better fuel economy. The quad also features industry leadingindependent rear suspension (IRS), Exclusive Lock-and-Ride(tm) accessoriesand all the classic Sportsman features that make it the world’s best-selling4x4.
* Sportsman 450 – “Heart of the market” 4x4s account for thebulk of sales nationwide, and the new Sportsman 450 gives Polaris a strongbest in class new entry in the category. With IRS, the Lock-and-Rideaccessory system, more horsepower and faster acceleration, the Sportsman 450will be a strong force in the 400 segment.
* Sportsman X2 – Two-up ATVs have become the fastest-growingsegment in the ATV industry, and the Sportsman X2 “the most versatile ATVever” gives Polaris firm footing in the two-rider market. The vehicletransforms from a one- to two-up machine in only 10 seconds, giving ridersan option in how they want to ride. The X2 also offers EFI technology, a400-pound-capacity dump box, Lock-and-Ride accessories, VersaTrac forsensitive as well as rough terrain, and industry-leading independent rearsuspension (IRS).
* Outlaw – The Outlaw represents Polaris’ trail tough, trackready, new high-performance sport quad. Outlaw features the industry’sfirst and only sport quad with independent rear suspension (PRO IRS) in anall-new chassis, which gives riders more speed on the trails and morecontrol on rough terrain.
* Sawtooth – The Sawtooth, an entry level value machine,places a 200cc, four-stroke engine in a lightweight chassis. Perfectly sizedfor young adults over 16-years and women, the fully automatic Sawtoothfeatures shaft drive, full floorboards and steel front and rear racks.
* Hawkeye – Two new models for the 300cc segment, the 2X4 and4X4 Hawkeye is the no compromise, mid-sized ATV. Hawkeye offers ridersfeatures previously only available in Big Bore machines like independentrear suspension, Lock-and-Ride accessories, eight- inches of groundclearance and digital instrumentation.
“With the introduction of our 2006 line, we’ve changed the game withsix tough new vehicles that will fill market segments that have beenunderserved,” said Mike Dougherty, general manager, Polaris ATVs. “Polarishas a dominant stable of ATVs, and we expect our new products will helpdrive increased market share in the coming year.”
For 2006, Victory is moving toward that goal by delivering newproducts and innovations that position the brand for continued stronggrowth.
* Vegas Jackpot – A rapidly emerging motorcycle segment inrecent years is what Victory calls “Extreme Customs” and the all-new VegasJackpot fills that niche to a tee. With such extreme styling cues as radicalpaint schemes, a color-matched frame, extensive chrome detailing, a loweredrear end riding on a muscular 250mm rear tire – combined with a classic21-inch wheel up front, a reshaped headlight and more, the Vegas Jackpotprovides an adrenaline rush before you even thumb the starter. Powered by a100-cubic-inch Freedom engine and six-speed overdrive transmission, thebonus is this extreme extension of the award-winning Vegas line gives thestyling and performance riders of Extreme Customs expect, while providingthe reliability, support and all-day comfort current offerings in thissegment don’t all provide. Best of all, riders will be delighted to know atrue factory Extreme Custom can end up in their garage for substantiallyless money ($10,000 – $15,000 less) than most of the alternatives.
* Ness Signature Series bikes – Arlen and Cory Ness, two ofthe country’s most respected custom motorcycle builders, have again helpedto set the Victory brand apart with two new breathtaking Ness Series VegasJackpot models. Each has a custom paint scheme, custom seating, drag bars,billet wheels and an extensive list of other Ness-designed details.
* New engine & transmission – Victory is upping the ante onits Vegas and Kingpin models by integrating the 100-cubic-inch Freedomengine and six-speed overdrive transmission from the massively popularVictory Hammer bringing new levels of performance to these core Victorymodels.
Polaris Industries has marked the first half of 2005 with majorbusiness announcements. In June, the company opened its new state-of-the-artproduct development center in Wyoming, Minn. And last week, on the heals ofan announcement that it would purchase a 24-percent stake in Austrianoff-road motorcycle manufacturer KTM, Polaris also launched two new programsto help drive volume and make the selling process easier and more profitablefor dealers.
The company reintroduced its highly successful Factory AuthorizedClearance event, which in 2004 resulted in a successful model year inventorytransition for its dealers and generated 48-percent sales increases acrossall product lines. ATVs led the way with 60-percent growth.
Polaris also announced it will join the Specialty Vehicle Instituteof America (SVIA), which will take the responsibility of customer trainingaway from dealers, allowing them more opportunity to sell products. The SVIAhas trained thousands of ATV enthusiasts to ride safely and responsibly formany years, and Polaris’ move to join the organization gives customers asingle, simple outlet to learn to properly operate ATVs. In addition totraining, Polaris, together with the SVIA, will put additional focus on landaccess and preserving the Right to Ride.
“Rider safety remains our top priority,” said Bennett Morgan,President and COO, Polaris. “We look forward to working more closely withother industry partners to continue stressing the importance of safetytraining and responsible riding.”About Polaris and Victory Motorcycles
Information about the complete line of Polaris products apparel andvehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or from thePolaris homepage at http://www.polarisindustries.com.
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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
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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
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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
LOVELY LADY LUCK ON YOUR RIDE– Pin-Up Girl Wheels ensures you have 20 pin-up beauty queens to keep you company whenever you ride with the Lucky Seven Girl Wheels. The key elements to a biker lifestyle are all proudly displayed: Atlantic City, red translucent dice in different configurations of lucky “7” – highlighting risk, and of course stunning 3-D babes along for the ride.
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
