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By Bandit |
It’s About Heart–
I don’t get it, then maybe I do. There’s been an out-pouring of lettersto me regarding HOT BIKE. I’m taking shots across the bow regarding thelanguage, the girls the humor, and awful language. In reality, we launchedone joke page to replace one boring editorial (that no one wanted to write)and added Agent Zebra to the mix. That’s it, Agent Zebra poisoned the water.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s been tremendous support for changes,laughter, slang and lifestyle, but I’m curious about the sad bastards whoonly buy a magazine for the chrome and because it won’t upset the old lady.What happened to men? Don’t they chase women anymore, enjoy good whiskey, agood joke and some fun. Or is there a deeper evil involved. Maybe they toldthe wife that motorcycles were like metalflaked sewing machines. “They’renothing more, dear, I swear,” he said to his woman while trying to snag thefamily checkbook from her chain-mail purse to buy a motorcycle.
Maybe there’s an element of bikerdom who have convinced theirwomen, kids and folks that because this book didn’t contain women, whiskeyor jokes that the industry was devoid of such sins. Whatta ya think? Let’shit the news and I’ll ponder her shapely curves at the end.
MORE OF LIVIA–I will be at the Pitbull Motorcycle Co. booth at Daytona Speedway during bike week signing posters. I hope Bandit and all the Bikernet readers stop by out at the speedway and say hi. Would also like them to buy one of my new posters. 🙂
I’m not sure where exactly the Pitbull setup will be but it is in the general area where all the other bike builders are set up.
After bike week they will be available to purchase online but if they get them at the speedway they can get a Polaroid with me too.
Hope to see you there Layla….. and Bandit too!
Thanks
Livia
STEEDS ONE-OFF BRONCO–I knew you’d like to have these shots I took tonight right away. It’s Breeagain, on a special 300-SM Steed Bronco we built for PETRO Stopping Centers.They are going to give this very machine away on Memorial day to benefit theBoys and Girls club, and to celebrate Petro’s 30th anniversary. We built 3different bikes for them to display at their centers, this one featurestheir “Truckers Move America” logo on the top of the tank. I’m going todeliver this one to their headquarters in El Paso, Texas this weekend.
The cool thing is that some lucky somebody is going to get this one offSteed bike for a BUCK! All you have to do is buy a ticket at your localPETRO truck stop and all the money goes to benefit a great cause, KIDS.
I’ll have more details later, and more shots with our Steed girl of theyear, Bree Andre.
Thanks for spreading the word.
John Covington
www.musclebikes.com
RIVERA-PRIMO HAS RELOCATED–Rivera Engineering and Primo Belt Drives have relocated to a larger facility to better serve our customers. Please revise your records to reflect this new information. The phone numbers and fax numbers have not changed. We now have dedicated facilities for research and development programs to continue our contribution to all the performance riders and customers who have helped make Rivera Engineering and Primo Belt Drives successful over the years. We also have complete, in-house machine shop facilities to bolster R&D efforts.
THE NEW ADDRESS IS:
RIVERA-PRIMO
12450 WHITTIER BLVD
WHITTIER, CA 90602
(562) 907-2600 fax (562) 907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com email info1@riveraengineering.com
FISH STORY ? THE ONE THAT DIDN?T GET AWAY–For those of you who aren’t Texans or, God forbid, Oklahomans, (let’snot get our noses out of joint here — that’s the way I receivedit…DRB)
Lake Texoma, as the name implies, lies along the border of the twostates.This is a picture of a catfish that a guy recently caught atLakeTexoma.According to the news, he was fishing from the shore with a 20pound test line. When he realized what a huge fish he had caught, he stayed in the water withit and kept it close to shore with his hands. He used his cell phone to call a friend and tell him to bring a scale. The friend got there and the scale topped out at 100 pounds. They took it to the nearby Bait shop and weighed it there. It weighed 121 pounds!
Luckily a Game Warden was there and called the Athens Freshwater Fisheries Center and asked them if they wanted the fish. They sent a ‘live truck’ to the site and brought the fish safely to Athens. They are getting it ready for the public to view. The paper said that it would be two to three weeks before they’d release into the public tank. They estimated that the 121 pound catfish was about 27 yearsold!
Want to go swimming in Lake Texoma?
CHARLIE BRETCHEL?S NEW CD–Dedicated to Dave Mann, Indian Larry, Rogue, Billy Lane and Keith Ball. More on this coming soon!
Harley-Davidson Surpasses $5 Billion In Revenue–H arley-Davidson has reported record revenue and earnings for its 2004 fourth quarter and for the fiscal year that ended December 31. Revenue for the quarter was $1.22 billion, compared with $1.16 billion during the same quarter in 2003 – a 5.4% increase. Net income for the quarter was $209 million, compared to $182.4 million, an increase of 14.5% over 2003. Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) was 71 cents, an 18.3% increase compared with last 2003’s 60 cents.
Revenue for the year was $5.02 billion, compared with $4.62 billion in 2003 – an 8.5% increase. Net income for the year was $889.8 million – a 16.9% increase versus 2003’s $760.9 million, while diluted EPS for the full year was $3, a 20% increase compared with $2.50 in 2003.
“That makes 2004 the 19th consecutive record year for the company,” says outgoing CEO Jeffrey L. Bleustein. “We focused on exceeding the impressive results of our 100th-anniversary year by increasing motorcycle availability to improve customer satisfaction and by stimulating interest among prospective customers. U.S. retail sales for Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased more than 7% over last year, demonstrating that the dream of owning a Harley-Davidson motorcycle remains extremely powerful.”
Fourth-quarter retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles were up 6.7% in the U.S. over the same period in 2003 and up 14% in international markets.
“We expect to continue to grow in 2005 and ship 339,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the year to support that growth,” says Bleustein. “This is consistent with our established goals of satisfying demand for 400,000 motorcycles in 2007 and generating an annual earnings growth rate in the mid-teens.”
Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com
AIS Defines Ignition Technology For The Future–It?s the definite future in ignition technology! Spyke?s Fully Programmable (FP) Acculight Ignition System (AIS) uses optical sensors for extreme spark stability and produces up to three sparks per compression stroke that are precisely and individually timed per custom programming. Coil saturation can be set to different values at different RPM?s. Spyke has built in an adjustable rev limit that can be different for all curves. It also features two separate RPM activated switches with variable on/off RPM settings that can have different values for all sensor states?for use with nitrous, auto-shifting or any number of custom applications.
By utilizing these new technologies, the FP module allows each engine to be precisely tuned for maximum horsepower, torque, combustion and fuel efficiency. AIS is easily programmed by an authorized dealer utilizing a PC, Free AIS Software and a Program Link Package. It is preset with four fully changeable advance curves. The AIS also has a tachometer output for almost any tach including automotive tachs. It features automatic coil shutoff and a precision stainless steel rotor for strength and reliability.
The AIS Stand Alone (SA) model has many of the same features as the FP, with four preset curves and no brainbox for simplified installation.
Contact Spyke, Inc. at 562-869-9333 or at www.SpykeInc.com. Available through your local dealer.
Contact:
Spyke, Inc.
11258 Regentview Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562.869.9333
Fax: 562.869.9323
www.spykeinc.com
HEY BANDIT– Attached are pictures of some of the more distinctive bikes I saw at the Great American Motorcycle Show in Atlanta last weekend.
Thanks,
Steve
S&S Cycle Announces NHRA Contingency Sponsorship Program–VIOLA, WI (February 15, 2005) – S&S Cycle, Inc., today announced that it was implementing an exciting new contingency sponsorship program for all S&S-powered entries competing in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class during the 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing season.
S&S will be posting awards totaling $112,500.00 covering 15 NHRA national events. For each of the fifteen events, cash awards will be distributed to teams using an S&S engine in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class as follows:
Winner $3,500
Runner-up $2,000
Semi-finalist $1,000 each (2 for each race)
S&S entered the NHRA scene during the 2004 season, introducing its 160″ Pro Stock racing engine through its involvement with George Smith and George Bryce of G Squared Motorsports. This engine powered NHRA rookie rider Chip Ellis and the G Squared Motorsports team to a successful season, highlighted by capturing the ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals at the The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in October. The G Squared Motorsports Buell was the only V-Twin powered Pro Stock Motorcycle to win a race following the increased weight minimum change established mid-season.
Ellis had an impressive debut with the G Squared team in NHRA competition, scoring the No. 1 qualifying position at the prestigious 50th Anniversary U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis , IN. Two weeks later in Reading , PA , Ellis backed up his Indianapolis effort with a No. 4 starting position before qualifying No. 2 in Las Vegas en route to winning the event.
The 34 year-old Florida native ended the season in Pomona with his second No. 1 position and powered to the semi-finals at the Auto Club of Southern California Finals, topping off a remarkable campaign with the 4th quickest run in Pro Stock history at 7.024 seconds aboard the G Squared S&S powered Buell, with its powerful S&S 160″ engine.
In addition to Chip Ellis and the G Squared Motorsports entry, the following teams and riders have already chosen S&S power for the 2005 NHRA racing season: Mohegan Sun/Chris Rivas, Muzzy Racing/Ryan Schnitz, Two Wheel Travel/Dave Feazell and Harley Davidson of Rocklin/Matt Guidera.
From the salt flats of Bonneville, to the success in the NHRA, S&S has a proven performance record of producing high-performance V-Twin engines, components, and assemblies. For more information about G Squared Motorsports visit www.g2motorsports.net . Visit S&S Cycle at www.sscycle.com .
‘CHILI’
Cruisin? down a stretch of asphalt
On a rigid frame scoot
Ever since I ate that chili
All I?ve done is poot
Or fart, as some seem to say
But I don?t want to be rude
Until I feel a killer comin?
Just let it fill the room
With an odor and an ugly stench
That would peel new paint
They tell sometimes that I is
And sometimes that I ain?t
The most decent person in the land
Or, for that matter, the universe
But when I eat that fine, ol? chili
There are paybacks for every curse
Capn Bill
EXTRA LENGTH CHOPPER LIFT STANDS UP FOR STORAGE–If you?re a chopper builder and rider, you need a stand up ?Chopper Lift? from Kendon. This lightweight, extra length bike lift out performs most of the heavy, cumbersome bike lifts currently available, and while requiring very little storage space. The Chopper lift can handle motorcycles up to TEN FEET in length. Kendon?s NEWCHOPPER LIFT has the same stable, wide foot print the big heavy lifts have, yet is portable, and easy to transport. It also ?stands up? and stows in the corner of your garage for space saving efficiency. Features include: Manual raise and lower operation, 1,000 pound weight capacity, easy roll casters, integrated wheel chock locks onto front wheel when bike is loaded. Optional wheel jack to lift front or rear wheel for wheel/tire access, and a full 32 inches of working lift height. Optional frame clamp and other accessories, and other features make this a bargain at any price. This FULL FEATURE lift is extremely compact when folded and stores in vertical (?stand up?) position (76? standing height with a 24? X 24? foot print) for convenience. All full range of professional accessories is available.
www.kendontrailers.com
KENDON INC
3711 East La Palma
Anaheim, CA 92806
714 630 7144 fax 714 630 7132
PRUNO SERVES IT UP–Pruno Mfg. is a new motorcycle parts and apparel company. We are based out of Terminal Island, California. Featured is our innovative cut out grips and folding pegs machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and engineered with added length for comfort. We offer these in 6 different styles (cross, diamond, star, spade, fireman, plain) and in 3 different finishes (polished, chrome, black anodized). The grips will fit single or dual cable throttles and internal throttle models are available upon request. Most custom design requests can be accommodated.
We are also in the process of releasing our new custom billet wheels. There will be two designs, ?The Shank? (3 spoke configuration) and ?The Nickel Crew?(5 spoke configuration). They come in both a solid one piece design as well as a three piece design with various finish combinations. In addition to the wheels, we will be releasing custom one-off air cleaner covers.
Not only do we have unique motorcycle parts but we offer a sick clothing line as well. Our ?killer? looking logo combined with the concept of the company name is sure to turn some heads. ?Pruno? for those who don?t know is jailhouse wine generally made from a fruit, ketchup and sugar base. This vile and putrid beast is so potent that two gallons is said to be ?a virtual liquor store? enough to get about a dozen people mind-blowingly wasted.
For further information on current Pruno Mfg. products and future products, check out the website at www.prunomfg.com or call 805-577-8787.
OIL TANK AWARNESS–Check out these 2 pictures. I think it’s the same as your tank. You needthe cut-out at the bottom to clear a primary cover. It’s the one on thebattery box on the left side I don’t like. See how it’s not rounded off ? Cutback concave, for lack of a better description. Just the opposite of the Rside.
I had to take my trans back out this week. Clutch hub shaft froze upinside the main output shaft. I’m not sure what happened. Any way, I’mmaking a plate to weld on it today, after I’m done working. Gonna leavethe chrome on the tank part and paint the little wings black, to match thebike.
Fritz
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February 24, 2005 Part 3
By Bandit |
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THE BEAST–Want to get a softer ride?It’s a swinging arm converted to hard tail butall the swingarm is in tact.
The springers are not too clever either.
It’s a nice looking hog but no bitch seat -so, suggestions – you know – telescopic forks
– low travel gradiated rear suspension
– Lower seat and add seatsprings
– just put a pad on the back mudguard and add a sissy bar
But where can I get the parts to fit ! ?
Now get your thinking caps on and askme for a pic. of the beast
O.k. Here is the beast – I was also looking at the type of side rails with an angle brack to the rigid frame as per orange example bike attached.
Richard Action
WORKING ON A SUNDAY–Check out these 2 pictures. I think it’s the same as your tank. You needthe cut-out at the bottom to clear a primary cover. It’s the one on thebattery box on the left side I don’t like. See how it’s not rounded off?
Cutback concave, for lack of a better description. Just the opposite of the Rside. I had to take my trans back out this week. Clutch hub shaft froze upinside the main output shaft. I’m not sure what happened. Anyway, I’mmaking a plate to weld on it today, after I’m done working. Gonna leavethe chrome on the tank part and paint the little wings black, to match thebike.
Fritz
PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS–Had to send this.
Jay
RIDE WITH WALKER– I may have sent this to you already, but if not, here it is. I’m doing a second ride around the state with Walker this summer, as his head road captain. He put his hat in the ring for governor, so it’s important to continue working with him. He rides and loves Harley, so another pro-bike legislator in the capitol is good for all of us. He was a state Assemblyman for a while, and I knew him back then also. Could you post this somewhere on your site? I think it helps others around the country understand that they need to make similar gains with legislators in order to move our agenda forward. Good luck on the magazine ventures. I have heard many good things about them since you grabbed ahold of the reins.
Tonypan
SPORTY LOVERS– Hey Bandit! Great to have you back and especially at Hot Bike, et al. Seriously, the publishing industry needed you back man.
BTW, it was good to see you have a special place for Sporty’s. I’ve been riding for years, had 2 BT’s and did a lot to them, sold them, and made money. The Sporty (Y2K 1200 Custom) was picked up new 5 years ago just to have something to ride on weekends. We’ll…over time things change…and so did the bike.
Here’s what a Sporty can look like with just a few selected bolts ons…real clean and nice.
Gino
EMPIRE MFG. PRESENTS DOUBLE BARREL–330 Drop Seat Frame. The Right Side Drive Double Barrel frame for Evolution style powertrainsoffer stock location motor mounting and a Baker transmission drops right in the stock location too. The Twin cam B styled D-B frame is also Right Side Drive and the powertrain all so bolts up in the sock location.
Empire’s included standard swingarm accepts 280/300mm tire with a full sized belt and the 330mm Avon with a chain.
Swing arms for 250mm fitment, (Dunlop or Avon ) 330mm with full belt.
We’ll also build for the far too ridiculous 360mm if you promise not to run it on a 14″ wide rim.
Seat post-less Evo frames are available for up to 124 c.i. motorscan be built with a seat post for up to 145 c.i. motors.
We’ll build to your specified stretch and rake.For more info or to order call Bill at 450-692-2455or visit www.empiremfginc.comphotos will be added soon.
BILLY LANE —brings Biker Build Off LIVE to MajorRallies in 2005
Blood Sweat & Gears Tour kicks off at Daytona Bike Week 2005
Billy Lane announces plans to tour in 2005. “The Blood Sweat & Gears Tour is going to be a place where everyone can come see fabrication, design and building happen right in front of their eyes.” said Billy Lane. “I’m really excited to be able to pull this off. I have been working on this idea for a while now, my good friend Indian Larry was scheduled to be my first guest builder in Daytona, so the first stop on the Tour is in his memory”.
The Blood Sweat & Gears Tour is based on one great, UNIQUE concept, Billy interacting with the crowds doing what he does best- building bikes. Billy will interact with the event attendees from a 50′ open front trailer. While on the trailer, Billy will work on his bikes and lucky attendee bikes. Each day, people attending will have a chance to join Billy on the trailer to work on their very own bike. Billy will show them everything from simple installation of parts; to tire change outs; to basic fabricating skills. All of the activity will be captured on film for future broadcast potential.
“From a fully equipped open trailer, Billy will be building bikes on-site. Throughout the process, Billy will be talking the audience through the build via a headset/microphone and I-Mag camera system. The headset allows folks in the back to hear Billy describe what he’s doing while the I-Mag camera captures it on multiple large screen televisions placed high enough for everyone to watch” said Jennifer Schneider, Billy’s assistant.
The crowd interaction is the key focus of the national Blood Sweat & Gears Tour. Billy wants to build WITH attendees.
The Blood Sweat & Gears Tour is scheduled to be at the following major motorcycle events;
Daytona Bike Week – Main Street and Olive at Full Throttle saloon
Laughlin
Sturgis
Myrtle Beach
Daytona Biketoberfest
Laconia
The Tour will provide two “build sessions” daily. “Attendees can expect to see tons of cool stuff, plus some of my long-time friends in the industry have sent great stuff for me to give away” said Billy. Choppers Inc merchandise will also be available throughout the Blood Sweat & Gears Tour. Billy will be welcoming attendees at all Blood Sweat & Gears Tour stops. He is looking forward to meeting folks from all over the country.
For Blood Sweat & Gears Tour sponsorship information, please contact Chrome Marketing Inc at 612-940-6115. Blood Sweat & Gears Tour is owned and copyrighted by Psycho Billy LLC, affiliated with Choppers Inc and Billy Lane. www.choppersinc.com
Billy Lane has been featured on several television shows including The Great Biker Build Off, Monster Garage, Big and Corbin’s Ride On!. Billy Lane’s Choppers Inc is located in Melbourne, FL. Billy has been in the motorcycle business since 1995. Choppers Inc holds 7 US patents and distributes high quality parts globally.
Charles “GIGGIE” Gilliand ON BOARD WITH RIVERA-PRIMO–Rivera Engineering and Primo Belt Drives is proud to announce that Mr. Giggie Gilliand has joined our R& D Team as Research and Development manager. Giggie’s motorcycle industry background includes more than 25 years of research & development experience in the motorcycle industry, with machine work and prototype development. Giggie started his motorcycle industry career with Departure Bike Works. He was most recently employed by Engine Electronics.
Please note our new postal address and new email address!
RIVERA-PRIMO
12450 WHITTIER BLVD
WHITTIER, CA 90602
(562) 907-2600 fax (562) 907-2606
www.riveraengineering.com email info1@riveraengineering.com
BIKER MOMMA– Found this picture of my Mom (Mary) and her cousin (Theresa) back in 1958. Mom still likes to ride to this day.Thought you might like to post it.
Thanks for a great web site. Been enjoying it for years.
Zeke
TWO NUNS AND A DOG–Two Irish nuns have just arrived in USA and one says to the other, “I am told that the people in this country actually eat dogs.”
“Odd,” her companion replies, “but if we are to live in America, we should do as the Americans do.”
Nodding emphatically, the mother superior points to a hot dog vendor and they both walk towards the cart.
?Two dogs, please,” says one.
The vendor is pleased to oblige and he wraps both hot dogs in foil and hands them over the counter.
Excited, the nuns hurry over to a bench and begin to unwrap their ?dogs.”
The mother superior is first to open hers. She begins to blush and then, staring at it for a moment, leans over to the other nun and whispers cautiously, “What part did you get?”
LE PERA NOW MAKES METALFLAKE SEATS– Embodying all their craftsmanship LePera has, once again, set out on its trends setting way by offering a metal flake option on virtually any of their seat styles. No one does “old school” like LePera. Just take a look at the “rigid bike” section of their latest catalog and you will see designs that go back to the late 60’s early 70’s. Metal flake is the cr?me de’la cream of that era.
From spring mounted seating to Bare Bone solos nothing says “Chopper” like LePera’s, super cool, METAL FLAKE seats. Give yourself a ride back to a time when Choppers were just that and Metal Flake was King. The rugged new material is available in just about any color, in smooth, or diamond pattern with or without piping.
You can check out the amazing line of LePera custom seating at www.lepera.com or call them direct at 818-767-5110.
THE PRICE WAS RIGHT AT DEALER EXPO–KENNY PRICE AND RAY PRICE TEAM UP FOR 2005 AHDRA TOP FUEL DRAGS
The Founder and President of SAMSON Motorcycle Products, Kenny Price met with World Famous Drag Race Champion Ray Price at the 2005 Dealer Expo to finish final details for the AHDRA 2005 season. Samson Exhaust will be the title sponsor for the Ray Price Motorsports Top Fuel Nitro bike.
“The name Ray Price is synonymous with Harley Davidson drag racing and we are proud to be able to sponsor this race team,” said Kenny Price. “As title sponsor to Ray Price Racing, we are able to show our support to the industry.” Ray Price has been racing for over 35 years and is owner of one of the largest Harley Davidson dealerships in North America. Located in Raleigh, NC it is the only dealership in the country with a Harley Davidson Drag Racing Museum.
“SAMSON EXHAUST is the industry leader in motorcycle exhaust and Ray Price is the leader in drag racing,” said Nick Trumbo, SAMSON Sales and Marketing Manager. “It is only natural that Kenny and Ray team up to put the Number 1 plate on Ray’s bike.”
SAMSON Motorcycle Products designs, manufactures, markets and sells premium quality motorcycle exhausts exclusively in Anaheim, California, USA. Every product has been thoroughly tested to improve performance, enhance appearance and give the sound customers are looking for. As the industry leader in aftermarket exhaust, every part is inspected for the highest quality standards. SAMSON Motorcycle Products markets products under the Samson Exhaust?, Caliber? High Performance Exhaust and Shogun? Exhaust brand names
Big Changes at Ray Price Racing/Motorsports–Raliegh, NC: Ray Price Racing is changing not only their name but rider as well. Ray Price is changing the name of Ray Price Racing to Ray Price Motorsports, Inc. This name is necessary to facilitate changes going on at Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell and repositioning of his world famous race program.
Price explains, “We needed to change the name because we are moving into a new venue at the dealership. We are hotly pursuing expansion of our high performance shop, we have the space and we have the staff. Jeremy Hoy, crew chief, and Justin Heinle, engine builder, are ready to create high horsepower for not only the drag strip but street bikes as well. We have been working on this transition since my fall in Las Vegas ’03. My team has never let me down, they have never lost their vision for success and speed.”
Additionally Price is adding Pennsylvanian, Greg Grove to twist the throttle this season. Beginning his racing career on a Pro Dragster over ten years ago, Grove sees Price’s offer as a “once in a lifetime opportunity”. Grove owns and operates Grove’s Service Center in Elizabethtown, Pa. He was in the midst of attempting to sell his business when Price made the offer. “I’ve stepped up my efforts (to sell) since I talked with Ray. We’ve made several test sessions at Rockingham and I’m more than anxious about Gainesville.”
Ray Price has ONE more announcement, which should be available VERY SOON. STAND BY !
Ray Price-919-832-2261
www.rayprice.com
INDIAN LARRY TRIBUTE BIKE–Hey, how’s it going? I attended the Thunder Roads Magazine Bike Show in Nashville, Tn on Feb 12. Attached are a few pictures of the Indian Larry Tribute Bike that was unveiled by the Indian Larry Legacy crew that was there. Hope you enjoy the pics.
Mossy
THE ULTIMATE PAN COVER– Of all the custom and reproduction Panhead rocker covers produced over the years, PAUGHCO’s latest is, without a doubt, the cover to end all covers. The beautifully designed and meticulously crafted Panhead style covers you see here offer enthusiasts the very finest in quality, function and style. 100% American Made, each cover is precision machined from a solid block of 6061 billet aluminum with a maximum wall thickness of 1/8″! The thick lip, extended Paughco socket head cap screws and counter sunk retaining holes offer exceptional form and function while providing a rigid, flush mounting surface.
Every radius and flat surface is flawlessly cut and finished to perfection. Paughco’s ULTIMATE PAN COVERS may be just that for Panhead owners but, they are just as likely to wind up as display pieces on counter and desk tops wherever Harley-Davidson is spoken. Standard finish is Paughco’s flawless chrome with high luster polish available on special request. ULTIMATE PAN COVERS fit 1948-1965 Panhead engines and clones with OEM mounting surface and bolt dimensions. The covers are supplied with Paughco’s dedicated socket head cap screws and retail for $499.00 per pair. For complete details call 775-246-5738 or visit www.paughco.com
THAT’S A WRAP- Let’s get back to the subject at hand. It’s a trip. Tome motorcycles and specifically choppers are all about freedom, the artisticfreedom to build anything you want and to ride like a bat outta hell. It’sthe ultimate representation of the wild American lifestyle, the girls, thefun, good times, fast times, the parties, and the romance. No one builds achopper to improve his gas mileage to and from work. We don’t spendthousands on chrome to protect the surface of steel from the elements, it’sall about style and flash.
So, goddamnit, based on this lifestyle that I’ve loved since Iturned 16 and metal flaked a 50cc Honda Supercub, I’m going to ride Bikernetand HOT BIKE to be the best representations this industry has to offer.Beyond the jokes we’ll bring the best writing, humor, info, news, tech,event coverage and a girl once in a while. We’ll hunt for the finestmysteries the industry has to share, the wildest antiques. I’ve opened thedoor to publish any American V-twin feature I’m sure you’ll enjoy, evenPanheads Flatheads, Knuckleheads and more. Hell, even a bobbed Triumph fromtime to time.
I remember, back in the ’70s when the AMA put out a rule sheetfor street riders. It included: Never modify a stock motorcycle; put bothfeet down simultaneously at stop lights and pick them up the same; get ahair cut, wear specific clothing; walk the walk. Bullshit. Let’s ride anygoddamn way we want. Let me know your thoughts, check out HOT BIKE and RideForever.
–Bandit
February 24, 2005 Part 2
By Bandit |
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STEALTH REPORT–This past weekend the Carolina’s Super Swap and Bike Show came to the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. This was the first time for this event here in Charlotte and like with everything that takes place for the very first time there were some wrinkles that need to be ironed out. With some work this event has the potential to be a big deal. There were some big names at the show, Kendall Johnson and his Killer Klown crew were there along with Russell Mitchell and his crew from Exile. Kendall is really one of the good guys in the industry and speaking of Russell Mitchell, it was my pleasure to meet him.
He takes the time for his fans and I like to see that. I have always been into his bikes. I like his less is more attitude reflected in his bikes and I love that “Stealth” black paint he uses. Check out Russells picture with our new pitt bull puppy, J.C. I told you he took time for his fans!
I have a lot going on right now. The planning for the 7th Annual Run For Breath ” In Memory of Justin Pullin” continues daily. We are still looking for volunteers to make awards for the bike show. Kevin Baas and his shop class has agreed to help out with the awards. If anyone else out there would like to help out, you can reach me through “Your Shot.”
I hope to have a BIG announcement to make in the up coming weeks. It has always been my dream and it is about to become more than just a dream. I can’t let the cat out of the bag just yet so stay tuned!
Until next time!
STEALTHMAN
2005 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED–February 2005 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame inductees for 2005.
Motor Maids Inc., J.C. ?Pappy? Hoel Lifetime Achievement Award
Keith ?Bandit? Ball
Soichiro Honda
Michael Lichter
Jim and Phyllis McClure
Scott Parker
The Walker Family
The induction ceremony will be conducted at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast scheduled for Wednesday, August 10 at 9:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Breakfast tickets are available for a $20.00 donation, tables of eight for $160.00. Traditionally the Breakfast sells out so we recommend that you purchase your tickets well in advance of the event. Tickets can be purchased by phoning the Museum 605.347.2001 or on the Museum?s web page.
For more information on the inductees or tickets visit the Museum?s website at www.sturgismuseum.com
NOTE: In previous years seats were assigned/reserved on a first come, first served basis. Effective this year, seats will no longer be assigned/reserved.
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Back in the grind once more, the fun is over, and hell fun it was. Sorry for the short news last week. Anyway, let’s go…
I have been noticing lately, what is the beef with arrogant shop owners?I get to visit a lot of shops while traveling and most of the time the guys are super cool. They welcome us like long time friends, show us around and makes us feel at home, while the few, but obviously something that will always catch my attention, have this attitude. The bad ass biker chip on the shoulder, bigger than thou, true, sometimes first impressions are erred, but then again, sometimes first impressions is all we need to get the fuck out and never come back. I never will expect to be received like royalty, hell, most people don’t know me from another name in the phone book, and I have no pretentious hopes that they do, but at the same time, if I was just a customer, would I like to receive a bunch of ego bull right off the bat ?
Sure, I grew up with mechanics that you had to earn your place into their good side, kind of earning your place at the peak in Pipeline, they were grouches, but then again you were invading their work space, their shop, no showrooms here, just the nitty gritty. So I guess one does not compare to the other. It’s really weird to show up at a place and get all this attitude. Since we own shops and actually know what’s going on, most of the time when you look around this “attitude” shops will have a couple bikes, and much less tools and equipment that many of us have in our personal garage. Or just have setups like used car salesmen, bunch of presto fabbed bikes and bunch of new, shinny, bling bling add ons. Is there a relation between opening a new shop and gaining the attitude, or is it that we have lived with the bad ass biker image for way too long? Do what you want and run the biz as you fucking please, but if you are blind enough to think attitude will cut it, I believe you are wrong. Sure we don’t all have the appeal of a hundred dollar bill, and are not liked by everyone, and yes I cop some attitude once in a while at my shop (more so when my time is wasted by babble) but just because you are blind enough to not realize the person in the magazine that you are reading is the same person standing at your showroom, or you simply feel greater than the guy that is going to spend his hard earned money and has chosen YOUR shop. News flash….attitude and bad ass wannabe shit is way passe. Unless you can get away with it, or the amount of crowds hanging around the shop at all hours have made it necessary, more so if you have a rinkity dinkity shop with more decoration than actual built bikes and machinery to do so……..Word to the wise. So be cool, enjoy that you have people actually visiting your shop and not swatting flies with the latest issue.
On a much brighter note, as you know we have just arrived from Las Vegas, the guys from Hawaiian choppers magazine, Counts Kustoms and numerous others have put together a kick ass event, no fucking doubt about it. I will write a full story on the event here on Bikernet, but here’s a short write up of what went up, or down……
Presidents day week end, Las Vegas, a few good friends, and half of the hot chick population of California, the Hard Rock Hotel and very good friends who own shops in Las Vegas (and know the ins and outs) brews a very strong recipe for, disaster, and I mean disaster in the better of ways…….
I will shorten the extracurricular activities to the bar at the Hard Rock hotel, packed to the gills from 8pm to 6 am……..( I highly recommend the Hard Rock for your future stays in Vegas) Being received at places like Count Kustoms, Denvers Choppers and Las Vegas City choppers (thanks Count and crew, EL and Mondo) like we owned the fucking place was kick ass, being able to sit down, shoot the shit and just have a grand time with good friends and new friends alike, there was no “celebrity” shit going on, just cruising and being normal (well, as normal as we can be) and riding a couple rented bikes from HD (sure the low of the trip) up and down the strip, and make sure we did treat those bikes as if they were ours, if you know how I treat my bikes (the renters don’t).
I don’t know if it was the parties, the hundreds of good looking chicks (with impure intentions) the friends, the cool hosts and promoter, the hotel, or just a mix of all the above that makes this first year event a must attend. It was more like a good friend gathering and party marathon than an actual bike event, the way things should be. I’m already sending Steve a detailed list of suggestions for next year, how about an all party event, no rides no shows…. just hop on the bike and go to the next party, get up as late as you want and start the cycle once more…… I’m up for it….fo’ shizzle It’s a great way to receive spring, or to enjoy winter, whatever the season is, it was a bit chilly for this Caribbean soul, but then again anything under 75 degrees is chilly to me, although it was quite pleasant to ride, ’till we hit the freeway, or it rained. Images of the Hotel bar warmed us up. For an actual view of the bar attendees, keep your eyes peeled on my site. I will dedicate a gallery of just chicks in the bar, that is how good it was.
I really want to thank everyone that was involved with the event, locals, “celebs” and everyone else, I had a fucking ball. Can’t wait to find an excuse to head over there as soon as possible.
Well guys…. time to get the fuck out of here. Watch for the Biker Build Off episode March 1st with Hank Young and Cole Foster. Then March 29th there’s the one with Roland Sands and Arlen Ness filmed in Puerto Rico.
Jose ? Caribbean Reporter
TIM CONDER NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS–You know, there are forces at work in this world that can’t be described. Often when pondering the deep thoughts of the abyss I fancy myself an open minded person. I see folks galloping through life only seeing the things their delicate synapses can hinder afloat. I think to myself, what are we missing? Why can’t we be open to the pleasures and dangers of our chubby lives? Is “Extreme makeover homes” the only TRUE reality show? I think not.
I like to eat alone at Dennys late at night. Often I meet destiny and choose to ignore it, but not last night.
A small rubinesque Burmese woman, about 3′ 11″ wandered in and sat at the counter. She protruded a taught and robust mannerism. One word came to mind. “Sassy”. I sauntered over and asked, “Is this chair sitting next to you?” in my smoothest Isaac Hayes. She looked deep into my hot dogs and said,
“I am from the sea”.
“Better believe you are…What?…” I said.
“The seeeeaaaa. Happy swimmy seeeeaaa.” she intoned as she floated away from her position at the counter, making a little wiggle motion with her nubby index finger. I was powerless.
She had this killer 120″ Shovelhead chopper outside, man it was SICK. It had 20 inch tall apehangers on it and it was kick only. I looked at her. I looked at the bike. Then in one swoop she flipped the kicker out, did a little hop and before I knew it she grabbed the throttle and swung down with a jerk…KABOOM!!! BADUMP BAHDUMPABAHDUMP BUMP BUMP!!!! That big rigid flattened the tires against the pavement with every revolution and before I knew it we were careening through town, me hanging on to whatever part of her that wasn’t busy and marveling at the deft way she rat raced through traffic.
GET DOWN.
We wound up in front of the Monterey Bay Aquarium at about 3 a.m. The moon made everything bluegray as we listened to the crackle and tick of a freshly shut down motor.
“I am from the seeeeeaaaaa…..happy swimmy seeeeaaaa” she said, pulling me to the rear utility entrance.
“B-But they’re closed, we’ll get in trouble” I said halfhearted but excitedly.
Most of what happened after is a blur. I remember water. Parts of me are a bit chafed. She’s free now, swimming happily in the tank. Sure… I feel funky, but I’m okay with it.
The Conderosa
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12 CHAINSAW ENGINE BIKE– Anyone interested in a feature on this bike from Germany? It features a powerplant consisting of 12 chain saw engines. Let me know if you’re interested. It’s really off-beat.
TBear
BOB T. SADDLE UP– The new seat my other set of saddlebags makes the Road King look more Nostalgic…
Well I hope you are doing well, sounds like you have been busy. Hope you are getting some riding in. The Mag articles you are doing are great. What did you ever do with the “Another Weekend” I wrote?
Be Cool
BobT
Crime Scene Choppers Introduces Low-Rise Seat Pivot–
Low-Rise Pivot is Practically Invisible
Crime Scene introduced a new solo-seat front pivot designed specifically for the Hard-Ass? solo seat. The pivot is hand built from stainless steel and features a bronze pivot and precision ground pivot pin for longevity. The pivot includes CNC cut mounting brackets and all stainless hardware.
Crime Scene Choppers is the home of the polished stainless Hard-Ass? seat.
?When we designed the Hard-Ass seat?, said Joe McGlynn, owner of Crime Scene Choppers, ?we wanted to make sure that we could hide the pivot so that the seat could tuck down nice and low on the frame?. ?Too often solo seats end up mounted up high to accommodate the hardware; now we have an ultra low seat pivot that is designed to get the seat down low and be all but invisible when installed?.
Low Rise Pivot AvailabilityBoth the low-rise pivot and the Hard-Ass stainless solo seat are available through http://www.CrimeSceneChoppers.com immediately. New products are being introduced every month, so check the website for the latest news.
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February 17, 2005
By Bandit |
WELCOME BACK for another week of news, jokes, pictures and reports. This week I have some good news and I have some bad news.
The good news is, we are in the home stretch with all the renovations that?s been going on in a few of the rooms here at the Headquarters. Carpet was installed the other day. Next week a guy will come in and do the finish trim and that wraps up six-months of waiting to permanently move in the bedrooms and my office.
The bad news is, the news will be short and we?ll be outta touch for a few days. I?m gonna do the phone wiring myself so pray for success, or we may be down a little longer. Hey, I know what I?m doing?
Here?s the news–
Congressmen Social Security– We probably all have seen this one, but not a bad idea to keep it fresh!
IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU ARE REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT!KEEP IT GOING!!!!
2008 Election Issue!!
GET A BILL STARTED TO PLACE ALL POLITICIANS! ON SOC. SEC.This must be an issue in “2008 “. Please! Keep it going.
SOCIAL SECURITY:Perhaps we are asking the wrong questions during election years.Our Senators and Congresswomen do not pay into Social Security and, of course, they do not collect from it.
You see, Social Security benefits were not suitable for persons of their rare elevation in society. They felt they should have a special plan for themselves. So, many years ago they voted in their own benefit plan .
In more recent years, no congressperson has felt the need to change it. After all, it is a great plan.
For all practical purposes their plan works like this:When they retire, they continue to draw the same pay until they die.Except it may increase from time to time for cost of living adjustments..
This is calculated on an average life span for each of those two Dignitaries For example, Senator Byrd and Congressman White and their wives may expect to draw $7,800,000.00 (that’s Seven Million, Eight-Hundred Thousand Dollars), with their wives drawing $275,000.00 during the last years of their lives.
Younger Dignitaries who retire at an early age, will receive much more during the rest of their lives.Their cost for this excellent plan is $0.00. NADA….ZILCH…This little perk they voted for themselves is free to them. You and I pick up the tab for this plan. The funds for this fine retirement plan come directly from the General Funds;”OUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK”!
From our own Social Security Plan, which you and I pay (or have paid) into,-every payday until we retire (which amount is matched by our employer)-we can expect to get an average of $1,000 per month after retirement.
Or, in other words, we would have to collect our average of $1,000 monthly benefits for 68 years and one (1) month to equal Senator Bill Bradley’s benefits!
Social Security could be very good if only one small change were made.
That change would be to:Jerk the Golden Fleece Retirement Plan from under the Senators and Congressmen. Put them into the Social Security plan with the rest of us .then sit back…..and watch how fast they would fix it.
Skooter
BIG DADDY CHOPPERS ? NEW MAGNUM RISERS!–Something new from Big Daddy Choppers ? Magnum Risers! These handsome risers add style and theme to any project and are made from 100% T-6061 billet aluminum. Each set of Magnum risers provide 6.4? of rise and 4? of pullback and are threaded for coarse thread riser bolts. Big Daddy Magnum risers are made for 1? bars and you can order polished or chrome with white powdercoated grips, or completely black anodized. Unfinished grips are also available.
Check out www.bigdaddychoppers.com or call the shop at 731.635.2333 for more information.
WHO IS THAT HANDSOME MAN?–I keep trying to get some of that O2 out of Bruce but he isn’t giving it up!Randy ( on left )and Bruce Dec. 04
Katmandu
WHEEL BE TOGETHER–
By Frank Carini
When the weather is nice, they can be found most Tuesday nights tearing up the pavement between Cape Ann and the New Hampshire border. Husbands and boyfriends are left in the dust, or at least home with the kids or in front of the TV, as this group of “biker chicks” cruises the North Shore.
Dressed in leather, or at least wearing some, with the wind whipping in their faces and a hog between their legs, these moms, dog groomers, bakers and message therapists are looking for … a good restaurant or some ice cream. What? You were expecting trouble?
Maybe, if they were riding with their aforementioned husbands and boyfriends. Well, that’s not entirely possible, since they would be going too fast to find any.
“Guys ride faster,” says Gloucester resident Robyn McNair. “We ride to the least-experienced rider’s ability. We don’t poke around like snails but we do like to check out the scenery.”
But don’t get McNair wrong. These women can drive 55. “We’re not stopping to put lipstick on,” she notes. “More like picking bugs off our teeth.” “We love to get out there and ride,” says Ruth Sullivan, a job counselor from Gloucester. “It’s a wonderful way to unwind after work and watch the sun set.”
The Iron Mermaids have been riding together since the summer of 2001. But don’t let the name fool you. They aren’t looking to become the female version of the Hells Angels.
“We’re just real people who enjoy each other’s friendship,” says McNair, who works as a dog groomer. “We just like to ride.”
The name came about when some of the original members of the group – there were about 14 – started kicking around some ideas. Iron Mermaids was the pick. Mermaids, because they all live near the ocean (it is a North Shore club, after all), but the word “iron” has nothing to do with the heavy metal or that heavy metal rock group with a similar name.
“Our name gets confused with Iron Maiden all the time,” says group – the bikers, not the band – co-founder and Gloucester resident Dianne Foster, who seems mildly annoyed by this frequent mix up. But in the Mermaids’ case, “iron” refers to their strength and their WILL (Wisdom Intelligence Laughter Love, according to Foster). And both were put to the test more than three years ago.
Today, there are about 10 Iron Mermaids, and they still get their motors runnin’ and head out on the highway lookin’ for adventure, or at least a beautiful sunset. They still cruise into Newburyport and Salisbury for dinner. They still stop for ice cream. But things are different now. There’s a notable void in their collection of Harley-Davidsons and Hondas. The heavy metal thunder their motorcycles make sounds different now.
“We’re a tight group and Connie’s absence is always noticed,” says Sullivan. “We still love to ride and we do it with her in mind.”
Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com
NEW ROOKE RISERS–Are you building a one of a kind custom bike out of your own garage? Looking for distinctive parts to finish off the job? Jesse Rooke Customs is the answer to your needs. You see him all over the Custom motorcycle community and in the newest hippest shows on television. His creative vision has the Industry on the edge of its seat and customers begging for more. Now you can be a part of the buzz.
Visit www.rookecustoms.com and check out the Rooke Risers, they are shaped like his namesake, come polished or chromed, and in 4 different sizes. They are available for online purchase and will be shipped out that week. Rooke, It?s how we?re livin?.
MYSTERY BIKE–Hey here’s on for ya . Found it on another site in readers rides . Mystery bike ?
Art Parry
GOTTA LOVE THE MARINES–Marine Corp’s General Reinwald was interviewed on the radio the other day and you have to read his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this!!!!
This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of National Public Radio (NPR) interview between a female broadcaster and US Marine Corps General Reinwald who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military installation.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Reinwald, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?
GENERAL REINWALD: We’re going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery, and shooting.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That’s a bit irresponsible, isn’t it?
GENERAL REINWALD: I don’t see why, they’ll be properly supervised on the rifle range.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don’t you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?
GENERAL REINWALD: I don’t see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you’re equipping them to become violent killers.
GENERAL REINWALD: Well, Ma’am, you’re equipped to be a prostitute, but you’re not one, are you?
The radio went silent and the interview ended.
You gotta love the Marines!
Chris T.
Chris T. and Joerline. Chris is the one who sends the Blond jokes. But it’s not his fault, Joerline makes him do it.
Blond Again– A girl came skipping home from school one day. “Mommy, Mommy,” she yelled, “we were counting today, and all the other kids could only count to four, but I counted to 10. See? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!”
“Very good,” said her mother.
“Is it because I’m blonde?” the girl said.
“Yes, it’s because you’re blonde,” said the mommy.
The next day the girl came skipping home from school. “Mommy, Mommy,” she yelled, “we were saying the alphabet today, and all the other kids could only say it to D, but I said it to G. See? A, B, C, D, E, F, G!”
“Very good,” said her mother.
“Is it because I’m blonde, Mommy?”
“Yes, it’s because you’re blonde.
“The next day the girl came skipping home from school. “Mommy, Mommy,” she yelled, “we were in gym class today, and when we showered, all the other girls had flat chests, but I have these!” lifting her tank top to reveal a wonderful pair of C-cuppers.
“Errm, very good, dear,” said her embarrassed mother.
“Is it because I’m blonde, mommy?”
“No Honey, it’s because you’re 24. Chris T.
Court hears arguments in Bike Week anti-nudity case–
By JAY STAPLETON
Staff writer
DAYTONA BEACH ? An attorney for the activist arrested for showing her breasts during a Bike Week demonstration against the city’s public nudity law told a judge Thursday she was exercising her constitutional rights — and will do it again.Elizabeth Book, 42, was charged with the second-degree misdemeanor after she alone pulled up her tube top on the Main Street Bridge on March 7 during an organized demonstration that garnered international media attention.
“What a sad day indeed if the city’s desire to prevent someone from seeing another’s breasts trumps the First Amendment,” said Book’s attorney, Larry Walters.But city commissioner Darlene Yordon sees Book’s court battle as just another in a long line of challenges from opponents of the city’s public nudity laws.
“They’re trying another angle to nullify the ordinance,” Yordon said.Police officials estimate protecting Book during her protest — by blocking the street and having extra officers on hand — cost the city between $7,000 and $8,000.”I want a check for that,” Yordon said.
Book and her defense attorney appeared Thursday before County Judge David Beck to argue a motion for dismissal.Book, an Ormond Beach mother of two, said the ordinance — which allows men to go bare-chested but makes it illegal for women to do so — is unfair. She said her demonstration was meant to help women who were victimized by anti-nudity laws when they flashed their bare breasts during special events.Her attorney called the demonstration “exactly the type of activism that should be encouraged in a free society.”
Walters said the ordinance is unconstitutional and cited a portion that says nudity can’t be prohibited if it is “part of a bona fide live communication, demonstration, or performance.”Walters said the wording puts the city “in a box.”
Assistant city attorney Greg McDole disagreed.”She pulls off her shirt and she thinks that’s OK,” he said. “That’s not OK.”The judge said he won’t make a ruling pending a federal court decision on the constitutionality of the city’s ordinance. A lawsuit filed by Molly Brown’s II and Lollipops Gentlemen’s Club on Grandview Avenue is currently before U.S. District Judge John Antoon. The suit targets the city’s ban on public nudity and prohibition against nudity in places that sell alcohol.
After the hearing, Book said she plans “a much bigger, much better” demonstration during next years’ Bike Week.Her strategy is to protest March 5 on the west side of the Main Street Bridge.
“High noon,” she said. “I’ll be on the back of a flatbed truck.”
Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com
Crime Scene Choppers Introduces Springer Components for Builders–Crime Scene Choppers announces the availability pre-made component parts to complement their Fat Cat? springer plans.
Available immediately are CNC water jet cut parts for building the Fat Cat springer. The upper and lower trees are 1? thick mild steel, the spring support bar and front fork connecting link are 5/8? steel and the rockers are ?? steel. The parts are delivered as-cut, and require minimal cleanup. The parts are available individually, or as a complete kit at a discount.
Fat Cat Parts AvailabilityThe Fat Cat Springer Plans and parts kits available through http://www.CrimeSceneChoppers.com immediately. CNC machined component parts are in the works and will be available shortly.
New products are being introduced every month, so check the website for the latest news.
ROOKE SPRINGER FRONT END–In a relatively short time, Jesse Rooke?s distinctive style has captured people?s attention and allowed his name to be placed right along side the top custom motorcycle builders in the country. Jesse?s bikes seem to morph old school and new in a seamless weave of originality and ingenuity. Headlining the old school look is the Rooke Springer.
This hand-built front end will enhance the overall appearance of your build and give your bike the tricked out look you are craving. Rooke Springer front ends are billet aluminum with Chromoly legs, ride height adjustable and feature hidden fasteners. It has smooth trees (bars mount under glide wheel) and includes all hardware, bar mounts, stem tool and of course the signature Rooke. Springers come raw but can be polished or anodized.
Make your move and visit www.rookecustoms.com today!
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT ? SORTA–Sorry about the news, on my way to Las Vegas and the Winter Rally. I wish I had more time, who knows, I might do the news in Your Shot this time. Thanks to Ivan??? Calling me crazy, at least he likes what I write, not like those bitches that keep whining.
If you are planning on showing up in Vegas, come look us up. There?s always fun shit to do, and like always the more the merrier. Man, the perfect place, big boobs, blondes, strippers, Sin City, baby. If it was close to the beach and had killer waves, plus nude beaches, it would be the super ultimate spot on earth (kind of what boring Disney claims).
Got the new Street Chopper, seems like my nusted buckles piece had some effect on people, cool, I guess that is the whole purpose. I want that cover, how about 3 or four bikes, chicks and surfboards…….
Like I said, time is limited, gotta finish packing and shit. It’s going to be cold, so no bunnies in the Hard Rock pool, so there you go. Good looking (and I mean HOT) lusty, nympho females, who would love have an unmeaning full relationship, now you know how to find me. If you are a transvestite or crack ho type, my name is Hank Young, look for my room.
Does anyone here think there’s a chance I can retire to Rincon and become a freelance writer? That would be cool….
See you guys later on…
Watch Your Shot !
Jose
KICK-IT CONNECTICUT RIDE DATE SET FOR BIKERS BEATING CANCER– The 3rd annual Kick-It, Bikers Beating Cancer motorcycle ride will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2005. The ride will start at 11 am from Marcus Dairy in Danbury, CT, and winds roughly 80 miles through southeast Connecticut ending up at Indian Well State Park in Shelton.
There will be live music and food at the after ride party in Indian Well State Park. Last year nearly 1500 people and 800 motorcycles participated in the police escorted ride, and that number could double this year.
This is an all-brands motorcycle event with all riders welcome. The 2005 Grand Marshall will be Buzz Kanter, Connecticut based Publisher of American Iron Magazine and RoadBike.
For more information on signing up for the ride, or to volunteer, please contact Diane Sheridan at the American Cancer Society at 203/563-1511 or email her at diane.sheridan@cancer.org.
OFF AND RUNNING- That will be me now that the news is done. This weekend is the Indy Dealer show and Bandit will be heading that way.
I hope you have a great weekend, and I?ll be back here same time next week.
Layla
February 10, 2005 Part 3
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 2
A FEW WORDS FROM THE DEVIL–Hey this is a cool project we did some minor work on the stainless pipes then Hands Off took care of polishing recently. It belongs to a very cool couple and they have been taking it to shows and doing well enough to be invited to a show in Daytona. If you want I will ask them to do a small write up to post on Bikernet.
Kent – AKA ? The Devil
We finally got all the bits together last weekend and the bike goes to the dealer for shipment to Daytona on Friday. I thought since you had a hand in the way things look you might want to see how it came out. Thanks for your help, wish us luck in the final judging in Daytona. If you or anyone you know is heading out to Daytona for bike week, tell them to stop by the Ducati tent across from the racetrack on Saturday the 12th. that’s when the judging will be held and they can come out and vote for the bike from Texas. Actually any day before Saturday is good for voting. Maybe see ya there and again, Thanks.
Kyle & Al Brussich
METAL CLASS WITH MR. BAAS–Bandit,Just want to say you are doing great things withthose mags..gonna get a lot of people to start lookingat them again! Also give Layla a little extra onValentines. I know she has been working to keepBikernet going while you are tied up with the mags andshe is doing a great job! I also wanted to thank y?allfor all you’ve done to support out class project bikebuilds. This years will definitely go in the historybooks for a new way to think about education, fundingand ways to get students excited about school again.
The current status on what has been donated youprobably saw in my YOUR SHOT post. I am trying to geta BDL belt drive for this project. Any chance you havea connection there I could contact? That is the mainbig piece we are missing to get the bike done. Also Ihave tons of pictures and will be taking tons more asthe build progresses. If you want first crack to anarticle on this one I can send em your way.
The bikewill be displayed at the Donnie Smith invitationalMarch 19th and will be on top of the donated bikelift. There will be a ceremony at the show whereSonny Barger, Donnie Smith, and Dave Perewitz will besigning the bike lift and officially giving thereblessings on my program and what we do. Any chance youcan get to MN on the 19th? The weather is beautifulhere…trust me!
Kevin Baas
BAAS METAL CRAFT
Custom made steel signs, art, furniture and fabricated parts.
http://www.baasmetalcraft.com
952-215-1252
“When in doubt, burn out!”
BASTARD PANHEAD– Hey brother. Thought I would send you guys a few pictures of my bastardchild. It started as a 63 Panhead engine, and went downhill from there. Letme know what ya think. It defiantly gets a lot of attention down here inSouth Georgia.
Bill
A NEW BOOK FROM TIM REMUS AND WOLFGANG PUBLICATIONS–
Airbrush Art
How to Secrets from the Masters
Like a video done with still photography, this new book from Wolfgang Publications is made up entirely of photo sequences that illustrate each small step in the creation of an airbrushed masterpiece. Watch as well-known masters like Vince Goodeve, Chris Cruz, Steve Wizard and Nick Pastura start with a sketch and end with a NASCAR helmet or motorcycle tank covered with graphics, murals, pinups or all of the above.
Interviews explain each artist?s preference for paint and equipment, and secrets learned over decades of painting. Projects include a chrome eagle surrounded by reality flames, a series of murals, and a variety of graphic designs.
It?s hard to have a how-to-paint book without plenty of color images, and this one uses nearly 500 all-color images spread across 144 pages to explain each step ? from the initial layout to the application of paint – necessary for the creation of a masterful airbrushed image. This is a great book for anyone who takes their airbrushing seriously and wants to learn more. Advanced Airbrush Art can be ordered for $24.95 + $5.50 S&H (in the US) from Wolfgang Publications at www.wolfgangpublications.com or by calling their 24 hour order line: 651 275 9411.
Irony at it?s finest?Helen Wolfe
Corporate Lesson #1–
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up hershower when the doorbell rings. After a few seconds of arguing over whichone should go and answer the doorbell, the wife gives up, quickly wrapsherselfup in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there standsBob, the next door neighbor.
Before she could say a word, Bob says, “I’ll give you $800 to drop thattowel that you have on.”After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands nakedinfront of Bob.
After a few seconds, Bob hands her 800 dollars and leaves. Confused, butexcited about her good fortune, the woman wraps back up in the towel andgoes back upstairs. When she gets back to the bathroom, her husband asksfrom the shower, “Who was that?”
“It was Bob the next door neighbor,” she replies.
“Great!” the husband says, “Did he say anything about the $800 he owesme?”
Moral of the story: If you share critical information pertaining tocreditand risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position toprevent avoidable exposure.
Corporate Lesson #2
A priest was driving along and saw a nun on the side of the road. Hestopped and offered her a lift, which she accepted. She got in and crossedher legs, forcing her gown to open and reveal a lovely leg. The priesthadalook and nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthilyslid his hand up her leg. The nun looked at him and immediately said,
“Father, remember Psalm 129?”
The priest was flustered and apologized profusely. He forced himself toremove his hand. Changing gear, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, “Father, remember Psalm 129?” Once again thepriest apologized, “Sorry, Sister, but the flesh is weak.”
Arriving at the convent, the nun got out gave him a meaningful glance andwent on her way.
Upon his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to retrieve a bible andlooked up Psalm 129. It Said, “Go forth and seek, further up, you willfindglory.”
Moral of the story: If you are not well informed in your job, you mightmiss a great opportunity.
RevCarl
NEW PM SITE–We totally redid our site; it rocks! Check out the new wheel selector. Pick a bike, and try on any of our wheels! This thing also has all of our project bikes, tech info, pricing and you can order our catalog without ever getting out of your damn chair! http://www.performancemachine.com.
TRUE STORY FOR BIKERNET– I haven’t updated it because the lawsuit isn’t over yet, however after 17 shattered bones and 5 mths of recovering I took my 1st ride after the wreck Nov 18th. Since then I’ve put a few hundred local miles on our remaining bike, the sporty.http://www.members.aol.com/LadyHDSportster/ROT.html
250 RIGHT SIDE DRIVE FROM AMERICAN THUNDER–Softail owners lusting after the wide-tire look should consider American Thunder?s new 250 Right Side Drive kit. Not only do you get a 250 Avon tire, aluminum rim, swingarm and rear fender. You also get all the parts necessary to convert the stock transmission to right side drive for a more balanced motorcycle.
Conversion requires only about 8 hours of labor, not including paint, and can be performed by any qualified Harley-Davidson dealership or aftermarket shop. Kits come complete with all necessary parts and hardware and it all Harley-Davidson Softail chassis from 2000 to 2005. For prices and information, contact:
American Thunder
16760 Toronto Ave. S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone 952-226-1180
http://www.americanthunder.com
NEW DECORATIVE WHEEL WEIGHTS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–
Balance Laced, Forged or Cast Wheels with Custom Detail
MILWAUKEE (Jan. 15, 2005) ? Harley-Davidson riders can get balanced in style with new Decorative Wheel Weights ($4.00 to $6.50) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. Designed to replace unattractive lead or zinc wheel-balance weights, these chrome-plated weights come in a variety of custom designs to match Genuine Motor Accessories component collections or the personal style of any rider. Each of the weights can be used with Harley-Davidson original equipment or accessory wheels.
Adhesive rim-mounted weights for cast or forged wheels are offered in three designs: Bar & Shield, Flame, and Skull, each in ?-ounce and ?-ounce weight. For laced wheels, chose from the Dagger, the Coffin or the Bar & Shield spoke-mounted weights in ?-ounce, ?-ounce and one-ounce sizes.
THAT?S IT–I was able to catch up on all my accounting this week, so next week will be filled day after day with content. A few of the projects around here include Bandit working on his Sturgis Shovel. Here?s a peak at the beginnings of an exhaust system, and his seat finished and ready for placement.
As for the Headquarters, the painting will be finished tomorrow, carpet is due on the 11th, installation early next week and hopefully the blond and I will be able to move in to our rooms before we head out to Indy.
I?m sure there?s much more going on but I?m too fried to think that hard. Keep checking back for new content cause it?s here and ready to post. Also, if you?re not a Cantina member, please join. We get so many people writing us, thanking us for this site and joining the Cantina is one way of helping us to continue, to show your support.
I?m outta here, but I?ll be back same time, same place next week. Have a great weekend!
Layla
February 10, 2005 Part 2
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 1
? Toxic? BY ERIC HERRMANN–Artist Eric Herrmann?s latest painting title ?Toxic? places master builder Harold Pontarelli?s chopper in unusual surroundings. ?The chopper had a unique paint job using green muscle tissue and skulls within the design? states Herrmann. I decided to expand on the ?Toxic? theme and placed the bike in an aging refinery. Within the painting you?ll find skeletons driving the flaming semi and wandering around the refinery. Muscle tissue oozes from the ground and toxic wastes leaks from nearby barrels. As in many of Eric?s paintings, you?ll find almost twenty hidden skulls and skeletons everywhere from the clouds to the valve stem caps.
The original painting took three months to complete and has already been sold. For signed and numbered, limited edition prints available from $125.00, contact Eric at (888) 200- 6554 or check out his web-site at http://www.EricHerrmannStudios.com.
EASYRIDERS MEMPHIS–Hey, here are a few of my favorite pics I snapped at the Easyriders show in Memphis on Feb 5th. Sorry if they aren’t that great. I think I had my barley goggles on when I took them. The weather was great. A lot of riders showed up on their bikes. At the entrance to the show, a very nice tribute to Indian Larry and David Mann were set up. Once inside the show, they were loads of nice bikes, plenty of vendors, food and plenty of beer. Chica and Paul Yaffe were there signing autographs. Chica is one cool dude. Hope you enjoy the pics. Thanks for the website and keep up the good work.
Mossy
NEW SUN RAY HEATED TOURING SEAT FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON–Offers Cool-Weather Riding Comfort for Rider and Passenger
MILWAUKEE (December 29, 2004) ? Add a new level of comfort and stretch the riding season with the Sun Ray Heated Seat (two models available, $699.00) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. A full-length internal heating pad with Low, Medium and High heat settings is controlled by a button on the left side of the seat so there are no external switches to install. This comfortable seat features a 17.5-inch-wide rider position with a deep bucket profile and a 13.5-inch-wide passenger pillion. The heating element warms both seating areas, and is switched on/off with the ignition to avoid draining the motorcycle battery. An optional LED Indicator Lamp kit (P/N 53040-05, $92.95) mounts on the handlebar auxiliary switch housing (sold separately) and glows at three different intensities to indicate the heat setting.
Two Sun Ray Heated Seats are available: P/N 52130-05 fits all 1997 and later Road King models, and also fits 1997 and later FLHT and FLTR models equipped with fuel tank console P/N 71288-03 or trim piece P/N 52447-96. Sun Ray Heated Seat P/N 52127-05 fits all 1997 and later Electra Glide and 1998 and later Road Glide models.
NASCAR, DAYTONA & BIKERS– On February 20th NASCAR starts and that is good news for BIKERS.Boy I bet that got your attention didn?t it?Okay what happens when the races start can be good information on how Bike Week will go.Brevard County is the next county south of Daytona and a direct shot to Orlando. Hell the road is called the Bee Line.Well Brevard County has Cocco Beach and Port Canaveral as well as being very Biker Friendly The local newspaper quoted Rob Varley of the Tourism Bureau as saying 9,000 of the areas 10,000 rooms are available for occupancy. That should be good news for people without rooms reserved.Daytona Beach Bike Week is fast approaching and we will keep you up to date on what is going on as it happens.See Ya in Daytona
Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com
NEW FROM CRIME SCENE CHOPPERS–Crime Scene Choppers Releases Springer Plans for BuildersFat Cat? springer designed for style and ease of constructionScotts Valley, CA ? February 8, 2005 ? Crime Scene Choppers announces theavailability of blueprints for a timeless-design springer fork. The prints provide completedetails for fabricating a springer fork, all parts are shown full-scale.There are 19 pages of plans, printed full-scale on heavy bond 11? x 17? paper. Upperand lower triple trees, rockers, bushings and all parts are shown clearly. Sources, partnumbers and estimated costs are provided for all purchased materials.Crime Scene Choppers is the home of the polished stainless Hard-Ass? seat.Quality and Style
?The design aesthetic I tried for in this design?, said Joe McGlynn, owner of CrimeScene Choppers, ?was to combine the old-school look of a springer with the fat look of amodern front end?. ?It was also crucial that the plans be based around commonly availableparts and components that an average shop or home builder could fabricate themselves ? nocomplex CNC milling operations or chrome-moly welding?.Fat Cat Plans Availability
The Fat Cat Springer Plans available through http://www.CrimeSceneChoppers.comimmediately. New products are being introduced every month, so check the website for thelatest news.
Las Vegas Winter Rally —On Sunday, February 20th 2005, Hawaiian Chopper Magazine, in association with The Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe, Count’s Kustoms, and Vegas City Choppers, are presenting the first ever “Las Vegas Winter Rally”.
Joining us for a poker run and party at the Hard Rock Cafe, are Johnny “Chop” Vasko of “Johnny Chop Industries”, (formerly of Chica Custom Cycles), Roland Sands of “Performance Machines”, Hank Young of “Young Choppers”, and Jose De Miguel of “Caribbean Custom Cycles”.
Coming along for the ride is nationally syndicated radio talk show host, and star of the Emmy Award winning “sci-fi” series, Babylon Five, Jerry Doyle. Others are sure to come for this one-day event.
Registration for the poker run will be held at Count’s Kustoms at 2714 Highland Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, and begins at 8:30am on 20 February.
The ride will begin at 10:30. Led by the celebrity builders, riders will enjoy a poker run in the crisp winter air. Taking off to the World renowned “Denver’s Choppers” in Henderson, then on to Vegas City Choppers in Las Vegas, (and one other stop to be named later), and finally, ending up at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe, where riders will pick up their final card.
Enter the “Best Custom” contest sponsored by Count’s Kustoms and win a specially designed and built trophy by custom builder Shannon Aikau of Count’s Kustoms. There is no cost to enter, but all bikes MUST be Customs. “No off the rack bikes”. There will also be other great events to be announced along the way.
At the Hard Rock, check out nearly 40 vendors that will be showing their wares at from 12:00 to 6:00pm. Already signed up are Count’s Customs, Mitch Bergeron Customs, Vegas City Choppers,O School Choppers, Denver Choppers, Jim Nasi Customs, and others to be announced later.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase at all locations along the way, and a $10.00 ride fee will be charged with a portion of the proceeds going to a fund supporting the families of service members deployed in support of the War on Terror.
In addition to Sunday’s activities, a VIP party with the celebrity bike builders will be held at the Las Vegas Margaritaville on Friday, February 18th. Entry to this event will be limited to 150 people and a entry fee of 20.00 will get you in the door (ticket for entry to the VIP party will also get you on the ride).
Special room rates available at the St. Tropez Motel (located across from the Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe). Just mention the rally at the Hard Rock Cafe for your special rate.
For more info call 808-780-2998 or email at alohasports@hawaii.rr.com
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–I don’t know if you guys caught the Biker Build off a couple nights ago, the one with Indian Larry and Mondo Porras? If you did not, you missed a great show. Sadly but truly the last couple weeks of Larry’s life. To some of us it was a choking moment, it was reality, then man is not amongst us anymore, but it was kind of surreal seeing him doing what he loved. As with the other shows and most of those guys who are my friends I would call them to congratulate them. Sadly this time I could not. If you take a close look at the Chain of Mystery bike, and not on TV or magazines, but in person, take some time and be able to actually enjoy it, it’s totally amazing. Just imagine if Larry was here with us (in life) what would he have come up with next, who knows? But I’m sure it would have been nothing short of spectacular.To top it off, I’m sure many of us have thought of funky ideas to incorporate on our bikes, but Larry actually doing it, and having the balls to do it for a ten day build, what else do I need to say…. He still the master.
Slowly the events are rolling in, after this weekend the trade shows will be over, and the bike scene slowly rises from the ashes and cobwebs of winter (not that it affects me at all), but by this time next week we will be in Vegas, then on to Bike Week, and after the world rushing by, it be time to start over again. I have decided to do fewer events this year and spend more time at the shop or just having time to myself. Also the Japan events are a must, since I missed them last year due to schedule conflicts, in layman?s terms, can’t be in two places at the same time. Also Hawaii will happen once more, even better, and I can’t wait to go there again. Then again from now on I might be receiving some calls to attend other places and I will let everyone know as it unfolds. Now with Bandit being a peon for Primed, the chances of us meeting at different events is greater, which will be cool. Speaking of such, I have separated myself from the PR Bike Week end, I have nothing to do with that anymore, the reasons are not important, but that is the way it is, I might have some future plans and will let everyone know in due time.
See you soon…
Jose ? Caribbean Reporter
BIKERNET BLOND JOKE -RIVER WALK–There’s this blonde out for a walk.She comes to a river and sees another blonde on the opposite bank.
“Yoo-hoo!” she shouts, “How can I get to the other side?” The secondblondelooks up the river then down the river and shoutsback,
“You ARE on the other side.”
RevCarl
NEWS FROM ROGUE ? TAKE A MINUTE–National ID Cards Coming Up For A Vote This Week — Threats to gun owners’ privacy are a huge concern
Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408 http://www.gunowners.org
The National ID card is back in the news, as Congress is getting set once again to debate the issue.
You will remember that late last year, Congress passed (and the President signed) legislation which starts us down the road to a National ID card. In the name of preventing alien terrorists from operating in this country, the so-called Intelligence Reform bill gave federal bureaucrats unprecedented new powers to force changes in state-issued driver’s licenses — including, possibly, the addition of computer chip technology that can facilitate the tracking of all U.S. citizens.
Now, the House will be debating new legislation, H.R. 418, that was recently introduced by Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI). In considering this bill, the U.S. House will vote on whether to empower the federal government to determine who can get a driver’s license — and under what conditions.
Since you need a driver’s license to purchase a gun from a dealer, this will give BATFE the expanded ability to impose even greater forms of gun control — something which it has long coveted. This will become even more apparent if an anti-gun Democrat like Hillary Clinton wins the presidency in 2008.
H.R. 418 is, unfortunately, supported by many Republicans who believe that repealing our liberties will somehow make us “secure.” But GOA joined a large coalition of citizen-activist organizations this week in opposition to H.R. 418. In a letter to Congress, the coalitionstated:
“Standardization of driver’s licenses has long been recognized as a bureaucratic back-door to implementation of a national ID card. With its required linking of databases and ability of the Secretary of Homeland Security to require a prescribed format, HR 418 takes us well along that road. Concerns are further heightened when the bill fails to even provide lip service to privacy concerns, and proposes to share all of our data on the driver’s license database with Canada and Mexico.”
Realizing government’s tendency towards mission creep, no one should be surprised if this database grows to contain far more information than that which is relevant to driving. HR 418 requires that the database shall contain “at a minimum,” all information contained on the driver’s license as well as driving history. There is no limit to what other information may eventually be contained in the database — something which should definitely concern gun owners.
H.R. 418 is being touted as a way of cleaning up some of the problems with the law that was enacted last December. But this bill is still an attack on states’ rights. It still takes us down the road to a National ID card. And it would still do nothing to keep real terrorists from operating in our country.
ACTION: Please contact your Representative and urge him or her to oppose H.R. 418. You can use the pre-written message below and send it as an e-mail by visiting the GOA Legislative Action Center at http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm (where phone and fax numbers are also available).
—–Pre-written letter—–
Dear Representative:
H.R. 418 would give the federal government open-ended authority to determine who may and may not get a driver’s license — and under what circumstances.
Since I need a driver’s license to purchase a gun from a dealer, BATFE would finally have its long-coveted tool to impose gun control on targeted groups — particularly under a liberal anti-gun administration.
If you believe in the Second Amendment, please vote against this anti-gun monstrosity.
Sincerely,
Rogue
BIKERNET STEALTH REPORT–The first meeting for the 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” was held last week.We had some big announcements to make!This year the run will feature the first “biker build off” to come to the Charlotte area. Two of the top guns here in the area will square off. Jeff Clark and his crew from The Cycle Xchange (TCX) will go up against Russell Smith and his crew from Down South Customs! Jeff and Russell both are two of the best guys you will ever meet.
“The Meanest” and I will meet with Russell and Jeff today and Mark Infield from Full Throttle Magazine to discuss the details. The crowd in attendance that day will pick the winner. We try to bring something new each year for the RFB and this is one of the most exciting announcements to date. People have been calling daily for details!
Another announcement was that Mr. Bandit has agreed to do the best of show award again this year.The awards Bandit comes up with are out of this world! Speaking of awards if anyone out there would like to step up and make a few, it would greatly be appreciated. You can contact me through Your Shot. Thanks in advance for any and all consideration. At last count we need a total of 51 awards. Also if any of you out there would like to be a sponsor for this great cause let me know. We are always looking for new sponsors. Sponsorship fees are only a $100. You recieve 2 t-shirts and your name is listed on the back of the t-shirt.
It is amazing how the RFB continues to grow and spark interest each year. What started out as just a poker run has grown into what it is today. I often wish that there was never a reason to do the RFB but I guess we have tried to make something good out of a tragedy. So on it goes.
In the upcoming weeks, watch for more upcoming news on the RFB. The 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” will be held here in Charlotte July 24th.
Until next time!
STEALTHMAN
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February 10, 2005 Part 1
By Bandit |
Welcome Back–for another exciting episode of Bikernet Weekly News. It?s been a busy week for both Bandit and I, but the good news is we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Things are looking good at Primedia , i.e., Hot Bike, Hot Rod Bike and Street Chopper numbers are in and so far, so good.
The new issue of Hot Rod Bikes is hitting the mailboxes of subscribers and soon to hit your local mag. pick-up place. Check out the attitude of Russell Mitchell on the cover and in Hot Bike.
As for Street Chopper, all I can say is, good job guys! But don?t take my word for it, you can subscribe and see for yourselves.
The news is good, but a little short. Next weekend is the Indy Dealer show then that?s it, bring on the fun events. Daytona around the corner and East Coast habitants can head south defrost. OK, here?s the news–
BIKERNET MODEL OF THE WEEK–My name is Livia. I live just south of Roanoke Virginia but I travel to a lot of the car and bike shows with my cousin Sam Dixon who is a photographer and shot all the photos I am sending. He’s been helping me get started and has been helping me get out there where people can see my photos.
I am most commonly available in Florida, Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina, however if I know ahead of time that a shoot is somewhere else I can most likely get there. I’ll be at all the major bike shows this year… Laughlin, Sturgis, Laconia, Daytona and a few others incase you have any shoots at the events.
Thanks!
Anyone who?s seriously interested can contact us for Livia?s email address.
PROFESSIONALS–A biker walks into a bar. He sees a good looking, smartly dressedwoman perched on a bar stool.
He walks up behind her and says, “Hi there good looking, how’s itgoing?”
Having already had a few power pops, she turns around, faces him,looks him straight in the eye and says, “Listen Buddy! I’ll screwanybody, anytime, anywhere, your place, my place, it doesn’t matter.I’ve been doing it ever since I got out of college. I just flat loveit.”
He says, “No kidding, I’m a lawyer too! What firm are you with?”
Rogue
CHOPPERS BUILDERS HANDBOOK–Hey Bandit check out this guy’s site. http://64.172.168.34/neatstuff/index.html
I was searching for info on building a frame table and stumbled across this gold mine of chopper building info. I don’t know if he”l allow you to share it with your readers but it might be worth asking him. He sounds like a guy who is happy to share his knowledge and experiences with anyone who is interested.
Nick Roberts
THE MONKEY AND THE LIZARD– A monkey is sitting in a tree smoking a joint when a lizard walks past and looks up and says to the monkey “hey! what are you doing?”
The monkey says “smoking a joint, come up and have some.”
So the lizard climbs up and sits next to the monkey and they have a few joints.
After a while the lizard says his mouth is ‘dry’ and is going to get a drink from the river.
The lizard is so stoned that he leans too far over and falls into the river.
A Crocodile sees this and swims over to the lizard and helps him to the side, then asks the lizard, “what’s the matter with you?”
The lizard explains to the crocodile that he was sitting smoking a joint with the monkey in the tree, got too stoned and then fell into the river while taking a drink.
The crocodile says he has to check this out and walks into the jungle, finds the tree where the monkey is sitting, finishing a joint, and he looks up and says “hey you!”
The Monkey looks down and says “daaaaaaam dude…….how much water did you drink?!!”
Chris T.
MUD WRESTLING–Good thing she didn?t go to Bike Week. She would be in Big Trouble.You would think they would give her some slack for being in Iraq.
ROGUE
NORTH CAROLINA
Guard member demoted for mud-wrestling party. A female member of a National Guard military police unit was demoted for indecent exposure after a mud-wrestling party at the Army-run Camp Bucca detention center in Iraq, a military spokes man said Sunday.
The party occurred Oct. 30, as the 160th Military Police Battalion, an Army Reserve Unit from Tallahassee, prepared to turn over its duties to the Asheville, N.C.-based 105th Military Police Battalion. In the course of the transfer of duties, ?some individuals in their exuberance decided to put together a mud-wrestling thing,? Johnson said Sunday.
Rogue
RIDE GUIDE TO AMERICA–Written by motorcyclists for motorcyclists, this enriching travel guide is the perfect companion for enthusiasts who understand that the destination is just a good excuse for planning another perfect journey.
The new ?Ride Guide? features more than 35 special trips spread across the United States, from California?s Big Sur Highway to the awesome Rocky Mountains through the Texas Hill Country and Virginia?s Shenandoah Valley to Maine?s rocky shoreline. These are favorite rides from popular motojournalists like Clement Salvadori, Greg Frazier, Bill Kresnak, Lance Oliver, Grant Parsons, Marty Berke, Dale Coyner, Neal Davis, and Bruce Hansen, all brought together in one book to be read for inspiration and referred to for trip planning details.
Each recommended route is brought to life with full-color photos of the attractions along the way?scenic vistas, oddities, and must-see places. Topographical maps show the highs and lows of each ride and easy-to-follow point-to-point directions project distances and keep you on track with just a glance. All of the trips are designed to accommodate various riding styles, from sightseeing two-up travelers to sport riders running the curves and polishing their skills.
Also included are some of the best travel articles from American Motorcyclist magazine. Tips on packing, touring, and riding well offer seasoned advice. And, a helpful resource directory of equipment suppliers lets you find quickly what you need to make your next trip complete and enjoyable. Life is short. Buy this book and get on the road to see the best of this wonderful country of ours.
Sftbd., 6 x 9 in., 288 pages, color. Copies are available at your local bookstore, dealer, or directly from the publisher:
Whitehorse Press
107 East Conway Road
Center Conway, NH 03813-4012
800-531-1133
http://www.whitehorsepress.com
TEXANS? BEWARE–News about a recent Road Block – it’s very important for all Texas riders to read this report and be informed as to who you need to contact immediately if you witness any similar stops being made in your area.. ~Suds
Message from Fast Eddie, Gryphons MC Prospect…
Last week there was a Road Block on the northbound side of 1382, between I-20 & hwy 67. There were also cars being stopped on southbound side. It was broadcast on radio (102.1) and alot of motorists were calling in to report this roadblock. The cars that were seen working this road block were Cedar Hill PD & Dallas County and alot of unmarked plain white police vehicles. On my way to work last week, between 7:45 &:15 during rush hour traffic, Dallas County had the nerve to block one of the main veins from I-20 to 67.. on 1382.. to do a drivers license & insurance check. They were not checking everyone, it was a random check. also known as profiling. They didn’t check mine since I was in a company vehicle so they were probably sure my info would be up to date. To begin with morning rush hour traffic is very bad timing, when you’re already running late for work. Second, the location where they chose to do the pullover is in the middle of construction where it’s impossible turn around. At this point on 1382, the median is at least a football field wide. Traffic was backed up for miles. This was not the first time they have done this. I witnessed other incidents such as this on several other occasions within the last year. Another incident I witnessed within the last month is a different kind of set-up on the southbound side of 1382. They set up a string of about 6 police cars in a row on the southbound shoulder of the road.. then one officer will stand watching the traffic & checking inspection stickers of cars passing by. Then he will radio to the cars on stand-by to go after any expired stickers. This had nothing to do with drinking and driving and was a major hassle to get through.
message from Big Kid, Gryphons MC, TX COC…
This biker’s story has been a good an example of the freedoms that we are losing. We need to put a stop to all stops without probable cause. Whether it be profiling of individuals on a free and open roadway or bills in Austin like HB-50, the Road block bill. The RB bill will give law enforcement the right to set up and detain Am citizens all across the great state of Tex without justification or probable cause. If you’r tired of losing your freedoms, as i am, when you see one of these unconstitutional roadblocks Please notify your area COC officers or TMRA2 member immediately. When calling in please include these details.. car number, city, badge number….
We all need to stand vigilant to put an end to these unconstituional stops. If we don’t stand up for freedom, who will.
Big Kid
Gryphons MC
Texas Conf of Cubs DFW Region Vise Chair
http://WWW.texascoc.com
Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
NEW 3-D FLAME SHEET METAL FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOY–Embossed Fenders and Tank are Primed for Custom Painting
MILWAUKEE (December 29, 2004) ? Take a custom Harley-Davidson Fat Boy to a new level with 3-D Embossed Flame Sheet Metal from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. The steel fuel tank, front fender and rear fender have a flowing flame design that?s embossed in the initial stamping process to create a raised, three-dimensional surface with a clean, smooth edge that?s ready for custom painting. All three pieces are coated with factory primer.
The 3-D Embossed Flame fuel tank (P/N 61663-05, $699.00) fits 2001 and later fuel injected Softail models (except FXSTDI) and 2004 and later carbureted Softail models (except FXSTD). The 3-D Embossed front fender (59636-05, $199.00) and rear fender (59629-05, $199.00) fit 2000 and later FLSTF/I Fat Boy models.
FOUR CORNERS RALLY IN THE ROCKIES–It is time once again to begin planning for the upcoming rally season. Four Corners Rally in the Rockies would like to welcome back past attendees, and invite those of you who have yet to discover THE rally for labor day weekend. Hopefully you’ve had a chance to read some of the rave reviews printed by the the many magazines that attended who have all dubbed us one of the best rallies in the country. Ask anyone who has come our area and I’m sure many will agree that the riding simply doesn’t come any better! And this year we will have even more events, even better entertainment and an even bigger beer tent. It’s huge in fact. And once again our vendors will be sold out to enhance your shopping pleasure.
There are a few changes we need to announce. First of all, we are going to limit our “all inclusive” tickets to 5,000. As some of you know, we kept running out of T-shirts last year, and this will eliminate a lot of headaches for both you and us. Obviously with that limit we WILL sell out of them. This means you need to order early. Secondly, due to the enormous amount of people camping, we will be reserving camp spaces for a nominal fee. This is good news for those who need to know that you are guaranteed a spot, as camping disappeared at an alarming rate last year. But, you have to have an “all inclusive” arm-band to camp. Did we mention you need to order early?
We hope that you are as excited as we are about the 2005 gathering and wish to express our gratitude to those who have made it what it is and what it’s becoming. This means you. We truly could not have asked for more enthusiasm and support. Help us keep the dream alive, a major rally run by bikers for bikers. Check the website for ordering info and updates as our plans firm up. http://www.rallyintherockies.com. If you need rooms, please call early, rooms go fast!!!! Call 866-to-rally for rooms.
Hope to see you soon,
Four Corners Rally in the Rockies
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February 03, 2005 Part 2
By Bandit |
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Cyril HuzeSpikee Grips & Pegs– Unique design from Cyril Huze with extra length for added comfort. Fits all models except those with air assisted forks.. Available for factory style or internal throttle All Spikee grips have a removable end on the clutch side for installation of an optional mirror directly on the left grip (Huze Spikee or Dreamliner Mirror). Matching footpegs.
Cyril Huze
Tel 561-392-5557http://www.cyrilhuze.com
MS-200 ?Stealth? Road Muffler–Samson Exhaust? has designed and developed an amazing new ?Stealth? 31/2″ Road Muffler for 1995 to present Dresser and Road Kings. This remarkable muffler is 25% quieter than our Silver Bullet Muffler series, and provides better performance than stock, and an awesome sound, which Samson is known for.
The ?Stealth? 31/2″ Road Muffler includes a set of attractive billet end caps and a one full year warranty. We also use a double layer nickel plating to add depth for a lustrous chrome finish. This system offers a dynamic flow through air cooled technology that prevents bluing. In today?s day and age, quieter pipes, is where it?s at. The MS-200 ?Stealth? Road Muffler is priced at only $528.00 dollars.
Samson Motorcycle Products designs, markets and manufactures premium quality motorcycle exhausts at their state of the art facilities in Anaheim, CA. Every product has been thoroughly tested to improve performance, enhance appearance and give the sound customers are looking for. As the industry leader in aftermarket exhaust, every part is inspected for the highest quality standards. Samson Motorcycle Products markets products under the Samson?, Caliber? and Shogun? Brand Names. For more information visit our website www.samsonusa.com.
Crime Scene Choppers Introduces Polished Stainless Solo Seat–Crime Scene Choppers announces the availability of the Hard-Ass solo seat, a unique high-style solo seat that brings old school into the 21st century. The Hard-Ass is a precision investment cast stainless steel seat that is heat treated and show-polished. It comes standard with your choice of red, black or white leather inserts. The Hard-Ass is made in the USA.
The seat is designed to mount low on a bike; the pivot mount is recessed into the seat so it is all but invisible. Crime Scene Choppers also provides free plans for a seat pivot that you can download from their website.
Quality and Style
Until today your choices in chopper seating were limited to various leather and vinyl seat pads, now with the ?Hard-Ass? seat you can have a unique styling element to your bike. The focus in developing the Hard-Ass seat was to define a new style that blends old school with high tech, and to deliver a line of products that has unrivaled quality and durability. The styling was developed as a collaboration between Joe McGlynn and Mark Van der Kwaak. Mark is well known for his ?CADbikes? published on the web; Joe is a custom car builder and metal shaper from Northern California.
?The response to the seat has been extremely positive? said Joe McGlynn, owner of Crime Scene Choppers. ?We?ve shown the seat to a limited number of industry experts and to a person they are very excited about the seat and other designs we?re working on. The Hard-Ass is an awesome looking accessory for any bike, and the possibilities for folks customizing it are unlimited! Imagine a translucent candy powder coat over the polish, or a brushed finish or pinstripes.?
Hard-Ass Availability
The Hard-Ass solo seat is available through http://www.CrimeSceneChoppers.com immediately. Special order upholstery is available. New products are being introduced every month, so check the website for the latest news.
BIKERNET MEDICAL UPDATE–American Medical Association researchers have made a remarkable discovery. It seems that some patients needing blood transfusions may benefit from receiving chicken blood rather than human blood.
It tends to make the men cocky and the women lay better.
Just thought you’d like to know.
Bob T.
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–When do you say, enough is enough?Good question to ponder, and yes, right off the bat.So we as builders may be pro celeb or just in our little garage, are heading to the extremes?What’s going on with the (before mentioned, many times) numbers game? If 10 is good 100 is better?People are looking around for the latest gimmick, it really reminds me of a long dead era (thank God) when we had to add everything that shines on to a bike, splash it with a gaudy 80’s paint job and call it a custom. Flame throwing, skulls, long ass sissy bars, spikes, wide ass tires, super big inch motors, moronic ultra rakes, super stretch, outer space gas tanks, one off multi themed wheels…. excess…..
Then all this is thrown into a build and called a chopper, or worse, old school, or spartan, or simple…..Where the fuck is the simplicity of it ? Everything is lost in a maze of sharp edges, esses. z’s and whatever other figures can the metal be bent into or the tube formed. We are seeing ugly assed chicks with tons of makeup and a gimmick or two to make them prettier, choppers with push up bras, fake buns and an adams apple. Lots of the bikes today look like cheap transvestites and drag queens.Is it the pressure to try appeal to the masses, or is it that the “inventive” is running so wild that everything is fair game. I have a very humble wake up call for you….Those bikes don’t cut it.
What happened to the stuff that was built to be used, flowing lines, mechanical parts being seen, and the ones that you did not want hidden? I believe it’s called “clean”.
So everything has to have an edge, or I rather call it gimmick. When we start using moms kitchen utensils or the doctors tools, it’s time to say “basta” Is bike building becoming so boring that we have to search for stuff that is actually gaudy to make our stuff stand out? Does the consumer wants to spend tens of thousands (which I aint seeing) on the latest gadgetry just to belong, or be able to be the “life of the party”? Let’s not even talk about the “costumes” the horned helmets, fuzzy sleeved shirts and all the “fashion” involved with this look at me, see me be cool, era…..I see a lot of people with talent, going astray and building bikes that are not even bikes anymore, they are rolling bag ladies, it’s the rat bike syndrome, only this time the rat bikes shine and are worth 100 grand, please……Nigga pleeze…..
Is this becoming the Ringling Bros bike building circus of oddities…… And let me stop here.
Nope, not everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. I still see and am proud to call friends, a lot of people doing cool, simple stuff (yes it’s my own version and opinion of what it’s cool) but they stay within reason.Let’s take a Biker Build Off, and nothing wrong with the shows cause I believe they are great for the industry, but….. Do we need to go that fatal step further, is it to try please a crowd and maybe win? Is it the involvement with TV that makes us try to do this weird idea work, or is it that there’s many builders that don’t have a clue and that is how they actually do it. Who knows, who cares.The bike is looking cool. Let it be….. but no, we have to add this, or that. Does it makes it go faster, run better or is needed? Nope, it’s just a gimmick a “lets try to impress” unnecessary trinket.
The heart and essence of the bobber and chopper is it’s simplicity. The simplicity reflected by the builders lifestyle. We have never been flashy people, intimidating, maybe, unique, for sure, but show offs? Nope….that’s the new rage, the new wave….Let’s see how far that wave is ridden, and we don’t end in the total darkness of the gaudy 80’s. Meanwhile I will keep doing my very simple bikes and enjoy riding them, even if I never become famous, have a Benz or a kick ass house. I still will be happy with what I build, since I build what pleases ME, not the masses.
As we are getting ready for the event in Vegas, Feb. 20th at the Hard Rock hotel, which marks the start of the traveling back and forth, so be happy, I will have more shit to write about and bitch about. I guess the plans of not going to Daytona have changed a bit, for now we will be at Willie’s Tropical Tattoos alongside Hank Young and a few of his new bikes, come by and visit…..Rincon is still my week end hideout, and I will do it as long as I can. We got to surf double overhead plus waves( a two story house and more) a couple days ago. No pretence there, no flashy shit, either you commit or you stay on the beach. How simple, how brutal, how real. The way it should be.
Here’s another free Sunset for you poor souls who are freezing your asses off, and my new shifter lever (for sale at www.Chopperfreak.com) for jockey shift, and any trans top….
See you all next week…. Stay true.
Jose
BUSH?S AND CLINTON?S–George and Laura Bush and Bill and Hilary Clinton are traveling bytrain to the Super Bowl.
At the station George and Laura each buy a ticket and watch as Bill andHilary buy just one ticket. “How are the two of you going to travel ononly one ticket?” asks George W, astonished at what he is seeing.
“Watch and learn,” answers Hilary. They all board the train. George andLaura take their respective seats but Bill and Hilary cram into a toilettogether and close the door. Shortly after the train has departed, theconductor comes around collecting tickets. He knocks on the toilet doorand says, “Ticket, please.” The door opens just a crack and a single armemerges with a ticket in hand. The conductor takes it and moves on. TheBushes see this happen and agree it was quite a clever idea, so afterthe game they decide to try a similar plan on the return trip.
When they get to the station they see the Clinton’s at the window buyinga single ticket for the return trip. To their astonishment, theClinton’s see that the Bushes don’t buy any ticket at all. “Aren’t youtaking a terrible chance by traveling without a ticket?” says Hilary.
“Live and learn,” answers Laura Bush. When they board the train theBushes cram themselves into a toilet and the Clinton’s cram into another toilet just down the way. Shortly after the train leaves the station,George W. leaves their toilet and walks over to the Clinton’s toilet,knocks on their door and says, “Ticket, please.” And you’re still tryingto figure out how the Democrats lost that election.
Chris T.
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM 2005 RAFFLE ANNOUNCED–February 2005 – – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 2005 raffle. It was entirely due to our sponsors, and our many dedicated volunteers, that the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum was able to experience another incredible year of growth, however we need your help if we are to continue to fulfill our mission, ?to preserve the great history of motorcycling?.
Since the Museum opened in 2001 we have been extremely fortunate to have the support of many notable industry leaders, and we?d like to add each of you to that list. Our annual raffle is our major push each year to gather substantial funding for the Museum. With the purchase of a raffle ticket you will be enabling us to create new exhibits, acquire new displays and to move forward in our mission.
The 2005 raffle prizes are:
2005 Harley-Davidson Softail DeluxeSponsored by Black Hills Harley-Davidson & Sturgis Harley-Davidson
Henry 44-40 Rifle, One of a kind commemorative
Scott Jacobs ?After the Ride” Limited Edition Giclee on CanvasDonated by Scott Jacobs-Signed, Numbered & Dedicated
There are three chances to win on one ticket. The Museum begins by drawing for the Scott Jacobs giclee. The winning ticket stub will be thrown back in with the remaining stubs and we draw for the rifle. The winning stub is once again put back in with the remaining stubs for the final spin and drawing of the Softail. One ticket, three chances to win! Plus you?ll have the satisfaction of knowing you?ve invested in motorcycling?s past, and its future.
Each raffle ticket costs $10.00, you do not need to be present to win, and the drawing is held on Saturday, August 13th 2005 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum on the corner of legendary Main Street and Junction Avenue in downtown Sturgis.
Tickets can be purchased on line by clicking on the banner above; mailing a check or money order to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, 999 Main Street, Sturgis SD 57785; or by telephone with a credit card 605.347.2001.
Your participation is important to us. We hope you?ll take a chance and make this our best fundraiser to date.
DEVIL’S DAUGHTER – Kristina Marie Update — My coverage and photos of the Easyriders/ V-Twin Bike Shows in Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY will appear in the June and September issues of In The Wind, respectively.
http://www.easyridersevents.com/indy_2004/index.htm
A couple of my photos of Warren Vesely owner of Scooter Shooterz Hot Rod Motorcycles, on his Discovery Build Off bike, “Executioner” appear in the current issue of Thunder Roads magazine.
http://www.thunderroads.net/index.html
My book deal is still pending, I should know the results before the end of February.
http://home.earthlink.net/~kristina.marie/artistmodelphotographerpoet/id4.html
I have a new agent for my chopper related photography, Peggy can be contacted through her website: http://www.cosmicentertainments.com/index.html
My Creative Work can be seen here:http://home.earthlink.net/~kristina.marie/ & here:http://www.frinkism.com/view_collection.asp?collection_id=7241
Make note of my current contact info & give me a holla if you’d like to include me in any of your creative ventures.
Thanks,
Kristina
New G-Mail Address: kristinamarie.pamias@gmail.com
THAT?S IT– According to Layla. That?s all the news that?s fit to print. Okay, so the guys from the Los Angeles Primedia Ivory towers have me under the iron microscope regarding the covers of Hot Bike and our first initial numbers are in. Brothers we?re looking good. Hot Bike is feeling invigorated, spruced and rechromed. What the hell. This is bikerdom.
Here?s the tip of the month. Watch for the next cover. It?s hot in lots of ways. Should I let the secret slip? Russell Mitchell is on the cover and she?s a looker. But the shit inside is what counts and we?re packin? it with more tech, features, and stuff to laugh at than ever before. Hang on.
Regarding Bikernet and the Cantina. Next week we?ll post the next chapter of Chance, another Life and time and Bikernet will continue to grow. I appreciate your patience through this adventure, so hang on. I promised not to abandon Bikernet readers and I won?t. But you may need to be patient through the process. No matter what happens I will stay with Bikernet. I?ll keep you posted.
February 3, 2005 Part 1
By Bandit |
Life is nuts. I?m sitting in the Primedia headquarters, the phones are ringing, deadlines are screaming, the mail says ?No Girls In Hot BIKE?, the corporate types demand meetings daily? you get the picture. But there?s hope. I picked up my S&S 93-inch Shovel engine from Phil?s Speed Shop in Anahiem. He handled rebuilding the heads in his wild shop. Felt good to load it in the back of my pick-up truck.
Imagine a small shop in out of the way industrial area. He has a retail side that?s been boarded up for over a decade. It?s 2000 square feet and 30 years of experience, parts, rigids, Pans, fade parts sleaves and event posters from the ?80s. Right in the middle on one side was my Shovelhead engine on a partial crate poised on a parts counter. On the otherside beyond a wall of cinderblocks, surrounded by lifts hoisting partial project build, mostly Shovels and Pans is a new massive CNC machine. He must have cut a hole in the roof to get it in. Let?s hit the news. Then I have some Hot Bike Cover Stories.
BILL WOULD GIVE FREED FELONS IMMEDIATE VOTE– Maryland felons would have the right to vote immediately after being released from prison, under a bill that received a hearing yesterday in a House of Delegates committee. The measure would eliminate a three-year waiting period mandated by state law that Del. Salima Siler Marriott (D-Baltimore), the bill’s sponsor, said, ?undermines democratic principles.” Pennsylvania and Ohio recently enacted similar measures, proponents of the bill said. Advocates said that stiff drug sentences in the 1980’s and 1990’s vastly expanded the nation’s prison population. Allowing felons to vote when they return to their communities is one way to ensure that they become productive members of society, supporters argued.
Opponents of allowing felons greater access to voting say that felons have long been forced to surrender the right to vote and that disenfranchisement serves as a continuing reminder of the societal damage caused by crime. “The damage done to communities just by drug dealing is not undone” after a felon’s sentence is served, said Del Jean B. Cryor(R-Montgomery) in a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee yesterday. “There has to be some recognition that the harm they have done to the community continues.” Maryland law mandates that felons must finish their prison terms and then complete parole or probation before beginning a three-year waiting period.
At the end of that period then they are allowed to register to vote. Thirty-five states prohibit felons from voting immediately after they are released, including seven that prohibit most felons from ever voting. In 13 states and the District, felons are eligible to vote after leaving prison. Two states–Maine and Vermont– allow incarcerated felons to vote. This is the article in full, it was written by David Snyder for the Washington Post under the Annapolis Notebook and the date was Jan 27 2005
Pitbull
SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS E-NEWS– Hurry and get your Sons of Liberty T-shirts. I’m getting ready to place another t-shirt order…ANYONE wanting some,visit:http://region3.solriders.com/Get%20your%20shirts.htm
Let me know what you want via email, fill out the form and send to mewith the money.
-spotman
Latest on Virginia’s helmet billHere’s the message I sent out to VA today about our committee meeting:
First, a big thank you to those who made it today to the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee meeting – Wendy, Steve, Bob, and Doc. Bernie spent the week in Richmond working with Jim and we joined the two of them and Tom McGrath at the General Assembly Building for the meeting.
Unfortunately, HB1979 was not heard today, but I would not call it a waste of time for those of us in attendance. Our presence was noted and there was no question who and what we represent. We got to sit through some interesting legislation and watch the process of it being given thumbs up or thumbs down. Much of it was gun issues and if you are interested, check out the VFR website (www.vfr-race.com) this weekend. I’ll post some info about it there.
As I mentioned, Bernie spent the week with Jim working with the delegates/senators and Bob joined them for 2 of those days. These guys did a great job firming up votes and asking for support and we all owe them a big thank you!
Where do we go from here? Well, HB1979 should be heard next Friday, Jan. 28th at 9AM. If you can make this meeting PLEASE plan to be there. While your presence there is much needed and appreciated, when (let’s all think positive) we make it out of the House, your presence is REALLY needed for the Senate Transportation Committee meeting. We won’t know the date until we know we are out of the House, but we’ll let you know as soon as possible what that date is.
Keep up the good fight! We’re so close this year, let’s do what we need to do.
Penny Adams
Virginia Freedom Riders – Legislative Officer
MRF – Virginia State Representative
Member – Sons of Liberty Riders
540-636-2004 (home)
540-539-9300 (cell)
misspenny@vfr-race.com
Riders Want Right Not To Wear Helmets–Riders Want Right Not To Wear HelmetsOne motorcycle association is fighting for the rights of riders to decide.
As of right now, Texas has a helmet law where it is only mandatory forriders under the age of 21 to wear a helmet in any instance.
The Texas Motorcycle Rights Association II says they will meet at thecapitol in Austin Monday to talk to Texas Lawmakers about preserving theirright to decide whether or not to wear a helmet.
Critics of Texas’ helmet law suggests that states with universal helmetlaws have a lower percentage of deaths due to motorcycle accidents.
El Pasoans we spoke with say helmet says should apply to everyone.
Sanjay Gowda from West El Paso says, “Wearing a helmet has nothing to dowith the age. It’s got to do with protection. So what difference does itmake if you’re 21 and above or below? It’s about your safety.”
Texas didn’t always have a weak motorcycle helmet law.
From 1968-1977 and again in 1989 – the law was universal.
It required all motorcycle riders to wear helmets.
RED SKELTON’S -TIPS FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE
1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.
2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in Calif. and mine is in Texas.
3. I take my wife everywhere…..but she keeps finding her way back.
4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. “Somewhere I haven’t been in a long time!” she said. So I suggested the kitchen.
5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.
6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said “There are too many gadgets and no place to sit down!” So I bought her an electric chair.
7. My wife told me the car wasn’t running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was; she told me “In the lake.”
8. She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.
9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling “Am I too late for the garbage?” The driver said “No, jump in!”
10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.
11. I married Miss Right. I just didn’t know her first name was Always.
12. I haven’t spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don’t like to interrupt her.
13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked “What’s on the TV?” I said “Dust!”
STEALTH REPORT–This week I am going to tell you about a new shop here in the Charlotte area. The shop is called Down South Customs.Russell Smith is the owner and his mom Karen works the front end of the shop. I have known Russell for a while and he is a cool guy. His shop reminds me of the shops I grew up seeing. Nothing fancy just all business. Two bike lifts in the back and all the tools he needs. Out in front of the shop there are always bikes parked and people hanging in the parking lot. It seems in the short time they have been opened it has become a meeting spot for rides and friends. That in part is due to how Russel makes everyone feel, WELCOMED! Although he is the only wrench at the shop he is never too busy to stop and talk to a customer. Down South Customs does engine performance work complete ground up builds and routine service work.
Russell is good friends with Kendall Johnson and Russell has learned a few tricks of the trade fromKendall. Russell and Kendall team up on the headwork. The shop is catching on around the Charlotte area as Russell says he already needs more space. This is one of the friendlier shops around. You don’t have to buy to stop in and say hello.Down South Customs is also the newest sponsor for the 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory Of Justin Pullin.”
Give Russell a call at Down South Customs 704-888-1434. You won’t be disappointed. Tell them you heard about them on Bikernet from the STEALTH report!
Until Next time!
STEALTHMAN
QUOTES FROM THE FUNNY FILE–
“It’s true, hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?”
“If Worms Had Guns, Birds Wouldn’t Fuck With Them”
Helen Wolfe
Another Red River Accident… I was just reading an article published, and was very sorry to hear that two men were tragically killed and their wives were injured in Red River on May 30th, 2004. My heart goes out to them because I too was hit by a pick-up truck on the same day while attending the Red River rally. Here’s what took place. My father was a retired Army Officer buried in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. I go to Santa Fe on Memorial Day Weekend to honor him and to tend his grave. I was just returning to Red River from the cemetery when a pick-up truck driven by James Boswell turned left into the path in which I was riding my motorcycle. I was legally passing a slow moving vehicle on my 2000 Harley-Davidson Road king (I’ve been riding 27 years with no accidents). I was passing at 55 MPH, under the speed limit which was 60 MPH when a pickup truck made a left turn in front of me from the same lane I had been traveling in. Needless to say I struck his pick-up on the rear bumper. My Road King was of course totaled.
After being stabilized at Holy Cross Hospital Emergency Room in Taos I was air lifted to the University of New Mexico Trauma Unit in Albuquerque the afternoon of May 30th, 2004 I woke up three days later in the Intensive Care Unit. My injuries were numerous, in fact I had almost been killed. My left lung had collapsed (I had to have a chest tube placed to reinflate it), my left shoulder had been dislocated, L-1, L-2 and L-3 of my lumbar vertebrae were fractured. 5 ribs (4 on the left side and 1 on the right) were broken. My spleen was also ruptured. The meniscus in my left knee was badly torn and my right heel was crushed. I had a few other injuries that were considered minor. My surgeon said the heel bone was “dusted” but I had surgery last June and I have started putting weight on it since. I suppose I’ll be lucky to not have a bad limp in the coming years. The Orthopedic Surgeon inserted a bone graft and placed a titanium plate with 10 screws in the new heel bone. I just had another surgery two weeks ago to repair the left knee and will undergo another surgery in January on the right foot. I have a long way to go but I think I’ll be ok.
Like the 16 year old, Gerald Bailon, that killed Timothy Serles, Les Walker and injured Kathleen Pullara & Jennifer Serles, James Boswell, the man driving the pick up truck, was not charged with anything at all. As far as I know the Taos County Sheriff’s Deputy that responded to the accident (Jason Rael) did not even run a breathalyzer on him to check for alcohol. I did, however, get checked for alcohol at the hospital and was cleared for both drugs and alcohol. As a matter of fact, the Taos County Sheriff’s Deputy accused me of causing the accident by stating in the Police Report that I had been passing in a no passing zone. My insurance company hired an independent investigation firm to take pictures of the accident site. The truth is that I was traveling in a free passing zone (dotted yellow, not double yellow) as the attached pictures show. The Deputy also reported in the Police Report that I was speeding and careless driving. Both the witness’s listed in the accident report have made recorded statements in which they said that I was passing at a rate of speed under the speed limit. I was passing at 55 MPH in a 60 MPH zone and was not driving carelessly. When Deputy Rael was questioned by Army Investigators ( I am a 27 year veteran of the U.S. Army still on Active Duty) as to why he erroneously reported the traffic situation he stated that Mr. Boswell, the DRIVER of the pickup had told him what happened. An interesting point would be why did the Deputy allege that I was passing in a No Passing Zone on his police report? All he needed to do was to simply look down at the road and determine that the broken yellow line painted on the road indicates that it is a free passing zone. Further, there was absolutely no No Passing signs posted anywhere near the accident site. When asked about the witness’s statements (the witness’s the Deputy had listed on the Police Report) Deputy Rael said he never got statements from them because he was “too busy”. Too busy to ask unbiased witness’s whom he got contact information from but not too busy to ask the biased driver (Boswell) who obviously would be interested in protecting himself.
Deputy Rael now admits that it was a free passing zone but still has no plans to issue the driver of the pickup, James Boswell, a ticket. At this time my attorney tells me that Boswell’s insurance company is considering settling out of court but that remains to be seen. So, as the article in Southwest Scooter News asks, “What’s up in New Mexico”? I think a blatant disregard and very poor attitudes toward motorcycle riders rights is what’s up. As for the Red River Memorial Run, New Mexico can keep their motorcycle event if they are not willing to protect the rights of the guests (namely the motorcycle riding public) they invite into their state to generate revenue.
Sincerely yours, Paul Johnson
Sent by Rogue
www.bikerrogue.com
NEW FACE AT S&S–VIOLA, WI (January 14, 2005) Hired as the Logistics & Customer Systems Interface Specialist in June of 2004, Brian Conyers has now been promoted to Senior Manager of Communications & Marketing.
Brian came to the company with a variety of technical and customer service experience ranging from retail sales to telecommunication specialties. Prior to his employment at S&S, he worked in information technology, managing telecommunications systems for a regional Midwest bank.
Brian’s role at S&S initially had him working on customer interface technologies with the IS department. Systems that help deliver product to the customer such as bar coding and computer implementation at our new distribution facility were top on the list. He also took an active role in the startup of the new S&S web site and online purchasing project with S&S Web Designer Kevin Sather. This allowed him to make a natural transition to the Communications & Marketing Department in December of 2004.
“I have a great team to work with here at S&S,” said Conyers. “From web site development to catalog production, I’m looking forward to this new creative challenge. I’m very pleased with my transition to S&S Cycle and most recently joining the Communications & Marketing crew.”
“Brian has clearly demonstrated an ability to problem solve, mentor, and get the job done,” said S&S President, Brett Smith. “Having someone of his caliber, passion, and enthusiasm at S&S is a blessing. Here’s a guy that didn’t get his motorcycle license until July and rode over 2,500 miles the rest of the summer. Whatever he has lacked in industry knowledge, he very quickly obtains through close observation and communication with his peers.”
Minnesota Inhabitants– Ole is a farmer in Visconsin. He is in need of a new milk cow and hears about a nice one for sale over in Minnesota. He drives to Minnesota, looks at the cow, reaches under to see if she gives milk. When he grabs the teat and pulls, the cow farts.
Ole is very surprised, looks at the farmer who is selling the cow, then reaches under the cow to try again. He grabs another teat, pulls, and the cow farts again. Milk does come out, however, so after some discussion, Ole decides to buy the cow and take it home.
He calls over his neighbor, Sven, and says, “Hey Sven, come and look at dis here new cow I yust bought. Pull her teat, and see vat happens.” Sven reaches under, pulls the teat, and the cow farts.
Sven looks at Ole and says, “You bought dis cow in Minnesota, yah?” Ole is very surprised and says, “Yah, dats right. But how did you know?”
Sven says, “My wife is from Minnesota.”
Vern
Florida Assistant Attorney General & Hookers —ASSOCIATED PRESSTAMPA ? An assistant attorney general was hit with pepper spray and mugged after he called an escort service to a hotel, police said.
Assistant Attorney General John Rimes, who works in Tallahassee, was beaten and robbed of about $500 on Thursday while staying at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore, according to a city police report released Monday.
Rimes, 54, was treated at St. Joseph?s Hospital until Sunday, hospital officials said.
The police report states that two women arrived at Rimes? hotel room late Thursday after he called an escort service I female companionship.
Police said Rimes had $200, but the women told him he needed more. He went to an ATM and withdrew $300.
After Rimes returned, some one knocked on his hotel room door.
That?s when the man used pepper spray on Rimes, beat him and took the money, police said.
Attorney General Charlie Crist said he will ask the inspector general o office to 1ook into the incident.
I wonder if it will be about the assistant hiring hookers or the robbery. Rogue
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Jaqnuary 28, 2005 Part 3
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 2
FEELING BRAVE?
Ray R.
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA– TO THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH JOE ARPAIO – HE IS THE MARICOPACOUNTYSHERIFF AND HE KEEPS GETTING ELECTED OVER AND OVER.
THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY:
Sheriff Joe Arpaio (in Arizona) who created the “tent city jail”:
He has jail meals down to 40 cents a serving and charges the inmatesforthem.
He stopped smoking and porno magazines in the jails. Took away theirweights. Cut off all but “G” movies.
He started chain gangs so the inmates could do free work on county andcityprojects.
Then he started chain gangs for women so he wouldn’t get sued fordiscrimination.
He took away cable TV until he found out there was a federal courtorderthat required cable TV for jails. So he hooked up the cable TV againonlylet in the Disney channel and the weather channel.
When asked why the weather channel he replied, so they will know howhotit’s gonna be while they are working on my chain gangs.
He cut off coffee since it has zero nutritional value.
When the inmates complained, he told them, “This isn’t theRitz/Carlton.Ifyou don’t like it, don’t come back.”
He bought Newt Gingrich’ lecture series on videotape that he pipes intothejails.
When asked by a reporter if he had any lecture series by a Democrat, hereplied that a democratic lecture series might explain why a lot of theinmates were in his jails in the first place.
More on the Arizona Sheriff:
With temperatures being even hotter than usual in Phoenix (116 degreesjustset a new record), the Associated Press reports: About 2,000 inmateslivingin a barbed-wire-surrounded tent encampment at the Maricopa County Jailhave been given permission to strip down to their government-issuedpinkboxer shorts.
On Wednesday, hundreds of men wearing boxers were either curled up ontheirbunk beds or chatted in the tents, which reached 138 degrees inside theweek before.
Many were also swathed in wet, pink towels as sweat collected on theirchests and dripped down to their pink socks.
“It feels like we are in a furnace,” said James Zanzot, an inmate whohaslived in the tents for 1 ? years. “It’s inhumane.”
Joe Arpaio, the tough-guy sheriff who created the tent city and longagostarted making his prisoners wear pink, and eat bologna sandwiches, isnotone bit sympathetic. He said Wednesday that he told all of the inmates:”It’s 120 degrees in Iraq and our soldiers are living in tents too, andthey have to wear full battle gear, but they didn’t commit any crimes,soshut your damned mouths!”
Way to go, Sheriff! Maybe if all prisons were like this one there wouldbea lot less crime and/or repeat offenders. Criminals should be punishedfortheir crimes – not live in luxury until it’s time for their parole,onlytogo out and commit another crime so they can get back in to live ontaxpayers money and enjoy things taxpayers can’t afford to have forthemselves.
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Rick S.
Win Products Gears Up For The Biker Pros’ Roadmax Transmissions– Southlake, Texas – January 24, 2005 – Starwest, Inc./Win Products has selected the Biker Pros’ Roadmax transmission product line to add to their 12,000 unit parts and accessories catalog for Harley-Davidson? Motorcycles.
Starwest, Inc./Win Products is a leading distributor of products, including transmissions, engines, chassis, jewelry and officially licensed Harley-Davidson products.
“We looked around at other products but the Roadmax line provided three class winning features: performance and quality, great looks and premium finish, and excellent pricing with very low failure rates, compared to other transmissions out there,” explained Domenic Romeo, Starwest, Inc./Win Products CEO.
“Since we ship to a worldwide market that is comprised primarily of independent shops, it is crucial that we serve our clients with quality components to ensure our profitability and reduce the cost of customer service issues such as returns and freight expense.”
“I’m pleased that our distributors are responding to the quality of the Roadmax product line, the pricing integrity and our promotional efforts,” said Bob Kay, President, Biker Pros. “It’s great to see firms like Starwest, Inc./Win Products responding to our program and becoming part of the Biker Pros family.”
Roadmax transmissions are designed for OEM replacement and kit bikes, as well as high-performance and wide-tire applications. Roadmax transmissions are thoroughly tested and have passed a rigourous pre-delivery inspection.
The Roadmax product line includes six speed conversion kits and OEM style replacement transmissions for Dyna, FXR and Softail models as well as transmissions for right side applications. On most models consumers have the option of selecting black wrinkle, polished, or chrome casings.
Biker Pros is serving the American motorcycle builder with a range of high-value products and services that assist builders in improving motorcycle performance by providing high quality parts, troubleshooting Powersports operations, and building and marketing exclusive products by builders for the v-twin marketplace.
ULTIMATE LED LICENSE PLATE ASSEMBLIES– PRO-ONE has established a reputation for producing custom accessories of unsurpassed quality, function and reliability not to mention cutting edge style. All you have to do is take a close look at any of these super cool billet LED LICENSE PLATE assemblies and the justification for that standing is apparent. The company offers custom builders what may be the largest selection of custom license plate mount and lighting products available.
Five styles shown here are just a sample of what you can choose from. From the sleek SLIMLINE, vented SHOW BIKE, VERTICAL CURVED IRON CROSS and sanitary CUSTOM to the crowd stopping DIAMOND DERBY COVER MOUNT these uniquely PRO-ONE LED LICENSE PLATE ASSEMBLIES are as functional as they are impressive to look at. Precision machined from billet aluminum and chrome plated to perfection each of the assembly?s feature a chrome billet frame and back plate with built in, super bright LED tail and license plate light.
Each of the assemblies are supplied complete with all necessary mounting hardware and can be ordered from PRO-ONE dealers or by calling 800-884-4173. Certain to give any scooter a high tech, show quality appearance, PRO-ONE LED LICENSE PLATE assemblies can be seen at http://www.pro-one.com .
CYRIL HUZE – The Art Of Chrome & Leather Cyril’s bikes will featured during The Art Of Chrome & Leather Exhibition at the Deland Museum Of Art(15 Miles West Of Daytona Beach)From February 4 to March 27, 05.
Opening Reception February 4, from 5 to 7 PM.600 North Woodland Blvd. Deland, FL 32730. Tel: 386-734-4371
The exhibition will continue during Daytona Bike Week.
Tim Allen, comedian, had this to say about Martha Stewart:–
“Boy, I feel safer now that she’s behind bars. O.J. & Kobe are walking around; Osama Bin Laden too, but they take the one woman in America willing to cook, clean, and work in the yard, and haul her butt to jail.”
Dave Jr.
Hi Bandit–Still scratching my head over what makes a biker.But as long as they don’t call me late for my Beer/Food or pay D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F
Here is a pic of me on my first bike a BSA Bantam in 1965, that’s my nephew sitting on the tank and he now lives in Germany and Drag races bikes.
Regards
Ferryman
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JUST JUNK– Please find attached a picture of a rigid I just completed. Currently working a Springer…same old school style. Hoping you could feature/promote my stuff.
Thank you and have a great day,
Tim
Junk! Old School Choppers
Las Vegas Winter Rally —On Sunday, February 20th 2005, Hawaiian Chopper Magazine, in association with The Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe, Count’s Kustoms, and Vegas City Choppers, are presenting the first ever “Las Vegas Winter Rally”.
Joining us for a poker run and party at the Hard Rock Cafe, are Johnny “Chop” Vasko of “Johnny Chop Industries”, (formerly of Chica Custom Cycles), Roland Sands of “Performance Machines”, Hank Young of “Young Choppers”, and Jose De Miguel of “Caribbean Custom Cycles”.
Coming along for the ride is nationally syndicated radio talk show host, and star of the Emmy Award winning “sci-fi” series, Babylon Five, Jerry Doyle. Others are sure to come for this one-day event.
Registration for the poker run will be held at Count’s Kustoms at 2714 Highland Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, and begins at 8:30am on 20 February.
The ride will begin at 10:30. Led by the celebrity builders, riders will enjoy a poker run in the crisp winter air. Taking off to the World renowned “Denver’s Choppers” in Henderson, then on to Vegas City Choppers in Las Vegas, (and one other stop to be named later), and finally, ending up at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe, where riders will pick up their final card.
Enter the “Best Custom” contest sponsored by Count’s Kustoms and win a specially designed and built trophy by custom builder Shannon Aikau of Count’s Kustoms. There is no cost to enter, but all bikes MUST be Customs. “No off the rack bikes”. There will also be other great events to be announced along the way.
At the Hard Rock, check out nearly 40 vendors that will be showing their wares at from 12:00 to 6:00pm. Already signed up are Count’s Customs, Mitch Bergeron Customs, Vegas City Choppers,O School Choppers, Denver Choppers, Jim Nasi Customs, and others to be announced later.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase at all locations along the way, and a $10.00 ride fee will be charged with a portion of the proceeds going to a fund supporting the families of service members deployed in support of the War on Terror.
In addition to Sunday’s activities, a VIP party with the celebrity bike builders will be held at the Las Vegas Margaritaville on Friday, February 18th. Entry to this event will be limited to 150 people and a entry fee of 20.00 will get you in the door (ticket for entry to the VIP party will also get you on the ride).
Special room rates available at the St. Tropez Motel (located across from the Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe). Just mention the rally at the Hard Rock Cafe for your special rate.
For more info call 808-780-2998 or email at alohasports@hawaii.rr.com
CONGRATS TO PANHEAD JOSH–This will be a mass email so don’t be offended for itsshortness. I have just found out that me and my girlfriendKathy will be expecting a new bundle of joy in the year to come. Sunday shetook a home pregancy test and it was positive and today she took an”offical” test at the Doctors office. This caught us both off gaurd and itsgonna be tough finacialy on both of us. However I think things will work outin the long run. I am also going to be reciting my poetry at at least 1rally in this year and may be doing some traveling that I really get paidfor!! Maybe this starving artist will eat a little bit better in the newyear?
I will keep you all up to date in the comming months. Why don’t youall drop me a line and let me know how you are doing. Look forward fromhearing from you all.
My Love & Respect To You All
Panhead Josh
panheadjosh74@hotmail.com
That is great news! Good luck to you and Kathy.
LEMON DROP MARTINI TIME–I made it! Finished the news before midnight on 1-28-05. What a gal!
So as I said before, Bandit will be in Cincinnati all weekend and I?m gonna partay- paint party that is. Next week the carpet will be installed and life as a functional person will begin for me. No more working in the livingroom. No more living out of boxes, at least for office stuff that is. Our bedroom is another story. Another dusty story.
I hope you all have a great weekend and thanks for being so patient with me while I stumble along trying to walk in Bandit?s shoes. No one could ever replace the old guy, but me and the gals are just grateful that you all still come back week after week showing your support.
Take care, Layla