What?s all the buzz about?–Yes, we all liked Bikernet the way it was, but many times we?d get people saying how hard it is to find something or that it?s overwhelming when you first come to visit. Digital Gangster just wanted to clean up the face of the Home Page, and hopefully make it easier to navigate for first time visitors. Bandit agrees that the cover blurbs should be put back up, and so they will, but I think the drop-down menus will stay. I also want to say that some of the changes you see now and possibly in the future were things we have been thinking about for a long time; Not really even related to Primedia. So please bare with us as we tweak and twist, grow or shrink, flake or fulfill, our goal is to continue with the same quality of content that we?ve been putting out and keep you readers entertained and informed.

Speaking of entertainment- here?s the news.

AMERICAN THUNDER ANNOUNCEMENT–Add a 250 tire and right side drive to your factory softail. 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 fit 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 952-226-1180http://www.americanthunder.com

WHAT?S GOING ON IN THE SOUTHBAY–
Saturday Dec 11th
Mooneyes annual party
At Star Academy
11515 Colima
Whittier, CA 90605
Hours 9am to 4pm

Sunday Dec 12th
Tribute to Dave Mann and Ventura swap meet.

Be there or be square!

Gene Koch

May the wind always be at your back and love in your heart!

Catt & Randy

Florida Senior Bikers Are Sexy & Smart–-A elderly biker couple, went to a sex therapist’s office in WinterHaven, Florida.

The doctor asked, “What can I do for you?”

The man said, Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?”

The doctor looked puzzled, but agreed.

When the couple had finished, the doctor said, “There’s nothing wrongwith the way you have intercourse and charged them $50.

This happened several weeks in a row.

The couple would make an appointment, have intercourse with noproblems, pay the doctor, then leave. Finally the doctor asked, “Justexactly what are you trying to find out?

The old man said, “We’re not trying to find out anything.She’s married and we can’t go to her house. I’m married and we can’tgo to my house. The Holiday Inn charges $90. The Hilton charges$140.. We do it here for $50 and I get $43 back from Medicare.”

Is Florida great or what?

Rogue http://www.bikerrogue.com

BIKERNET ON THE TYPES OF ORGASM OF A WOMAN BIKER–
1. The Optimist – Oh Yes, Oh Yes, Oh Yes………………
2. The Pessimist – Oh No, Oh No, Oh No………………..
3. The Confused – Oh Yes, Oh No, Oh Yes, Oh No…………
4. The Traveler – Ahh, I’m coming, I’m coming………….
5. The Religious – Oh God, Oh God…………………….
6. The Userer – Ahh, More, More, More…………………
7. The Murderer – Ahh, If you take it out, I’ll kill you…
8. The Submariner – Mmm…OHHH…Deeper…Go DEEPER !

Roguehttp://www.bikerrogue.com

HOOK A LIL? SISTER UP–Hello Bandit,Fisrt let me that I’m a huge Fan of yours!I’m contacting you for my daughter, her name is Kasy and she’s 13 years old.She is required to do a science fair project this year for school. She came to me with the Idea of doing her project on the effects of TV, and how it affects popular opinions. She refined this to the topic of:” Do TV shows such as American Choppers and The Great Biker Build Off, influence popular opinion of choppers? Are choppers made more popular and/or change public opinions of what choppers should look like to the masses?(bikers and non-bikers)

She needs to compile answers to these questions, along with examples of what type of bikes were popular prior to the shows being aired. I suggested she try to contact you for your opinion of the subject, since you have been at the influential forefront of the biker life for so many years and had your finger on the pulse of the life. If you could respond to her questions, I would be very grateful! Your opinion would impart a lot of clout to her research and her project!

She already knows my opinions and those of my friends on the subject. If you choose to respond, please address the letter to Princesscooterbunnyangel. My email is kemsr1@msn.com.

Any comments and/or help would be appreciated greatly!! (If you know any one else who would like to share their opinions, please forward this to them. ie: builders, Bikernet readers, friends, others in the biker relm).

Thanks, “Kevin E. Mowry Sr.”

BIKERNET PRODUCT OF THE WEEK ? FROM SUPER MAX–Super Max now offers Poly Over Lay?s in 65 and 70 tooth for rear wheel pulleys of most manufacture. Many of you have purchased fancy rear wheels and the pulleys to match. After only a few miles, the teeth become sharp and worn and the belts even sometimes fail long before their time.

These pulleys with the Super Max over-lays will be better for belt life as well as reducing the noise normally emitted by pulleys of metallic construction. These over-lays are constructed of a similar material as the Gates Poly Chain belts. Similar materials get along much better with each other than dis-similar materials. Well over 100,000 miles can be expected. They are quiet as well as serviceable.

You can send your worn pulleys to Super Max and they will remove the worn teeth and install their over-lays and return them to your ready for service in a wide array of colors as well as basic black.

Super Max has been in the belt drive business for many years and we?re not finished yet. Watch for upcoming issues of Hot Bike on how we install these beauties. The cost is $300 installed, plus shipping. Turn around time is approximately four weeks.

Super Max Belts
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SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS E-NEWS–
Contents:
1. Pa. HB 873 Becomes Law
2. Charges filed in June truck-motorcycle crash
3. ABATE of Oklahoma State Website
4. It is time to do some Christmas shopping ya know
5. HERO AND DORK OF THE WEEK

1. Pa. HB 873 Becomes Law
GOVERNOR ED RENDELL SIGNS HB 873 WHICH INCREASES THE PENALTIES FORCARELESS DRIVING OFFENSES THAT KILL OR SERIOUSLY INJURE OTHERS
Today December 8, 2005 Governor Ed Rendell signed HB 873 into law.
On 11-20-2004 the House concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 873by a vote of 192-2. House Bill 873 will establish an increased fine of$500 and a 6 month license suspension for persons convicted of carelessdriving when the offender unintentionally causes the death of anotherperson.

Careless driving offenses that result in serious bodily injury toanother person would carry a $250 fine and a three month licensesuspension.

Under current state law, a conviction of careless driving results onlyin a fine of $25 plus cost and fees, as well as three points on theperson’s driving record. No further penalties currently exist if adeath or serious injury occurs as a result of this violation.

“If a tragedy occurs because of a driver’s careless action, even thoughthose actions were unintentional, then there should be seriousconsequences,” said Representative Rick Geist, who chairs the HouseTransportation Committee. “We have to reinforce the notion that driversmust be alert and responsible behind the wheel. Tragic things canhappen in an instant if you aren’t.”

Representative Teresa Forcier had introduced HB 181 and Senator JohnWozniak introduced SB 1094, both bills provided for additional penaltiesfor right-of-way violations. After meeting with Rep. Geist it wasdecided to amend HB 873 with the provisions A.B.A.T.E. was seeking inboth HB 181 and SB 1094.

HB 873 was endorsed by both A.B.A.T.E. of PA, the Alliance of BikersAimed Toward Education and the AMA, the American MotorcyclistAssociation. A.B.A.T.E. pursued the increase in penalties as part ofthe AMA’s national “Justice for All” program.

Thanks are in order to all those that contacted their legislators andasked their support of HB 873.

2. Charges filed in June truck-motorcycle crash
Friday, December 03, 2004
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The truck driver who ran over a motorcycle earlier this year, igniting afire and trapping the motorcyclist beneath the truck, has been charged withreckless driving.

Pittsburgh police issued an arrest warrant for Jack M. Fatta Jr. of IndianaCounty, who surrendered and was arraigned this week.

Fatta was driving a tri-axle truck on Forbes Avenue on June 3, outside theArmstrong Tunnels, when he ran into the back of Mark McGreevy’s motorcycle.McGreevy, of Baldwin, was trapped in the fiery crash that followed; hisright leg ultimately was amputated and he suffered burns over much of hisbody.

Biker saved from wreck offers thanks to rescuersBaldwin Borough man was pinned under burning truck following collisionThursday, November 25, 2004

3. ABATE of Oklahoma State Website–Hello, Everyone–In case you haven’t gotten the word yet, ABATE of Oklahoma has a newaddress and layout for its State Website. Our new home is located at:http://www.abateofoklahoma.org. We have a number of our ABATE membersworking hard on making sure it’s a really good site, with up-to-date,comprehensive and helpful information, and it’s continuing to beimproved. The site also contains links to the home pages of ALL TEN ofour active ABATE of Oklahoma Chapters. It’s well-worth logging onto,and I hope all of you will take the time to check it periodically tostay informed on Biker Freedom issues and upcoming events. I’dappreciate it if anyone of you that receives this will update yourfavorites and website links for ABATE of Oklahoma to this new websiteaddress, especially on Bikers Rights Organization WebPages. The oldGeocities ABATE of Oklahoma site had a good run, but it’s not going tobe updated any longer. Thanks a bunch for switching your database toreflect our new address, and for your continued dedication to BikerFreedom, both in the Sooner State and nationwide. Please contact me ifyou have any questions. Have fun getting ready for what I hope will bean enjoyable and rewarding Holiday Season for all of you. See you onthe road!

Yours in Liberty,
Tiger Mike Revere
State Coordinator
ABATE of Oklahoma, Inc.
405-672-1008 (H/Fax)
405-596-1072 (C)

4. It is time to do some Christmas shopping ya know–My latest creation:100% of the profits go to SoLR.Animalhttp://www.cafepress.com/animalpen

5. HERO AND DORK OF THE WEEKSend any nominations to tmor@nauticom.net and the Officers will pick fromthe cast of entrants and characters.

This weeks winnersare…

HERO
Walter E. Williams

Probing the zero-sum divide
By Walter E. Williams

Recent elections indicated deepening divisions among Americans. Hasanyone given serious thought to why? I have part of the answer, whichbegins with a simple example.

Different Americans have different and intensive preferences forcars, food, clothing and entertainment. For example, some Americans loveopera and hate rock ‘n’ roll. Others have opposite preferences, lovingrock ‘n’ roll and hating opera. When was the last time you heard of rock’n’ roll lovers in conflict with opera lovers? It seldom, if ever,happens. Why? Those who love operas get what they want, and those wholove rock ‘n’ roll get what they want, and both can live in peace withone another.

Suppose instead of freedom in the music market, decisions on whatpeople could listen to were made in the political arena. It would beeither opera or rock ‘n’ roll.

Rock ‘n’ rollers would be lined up against opera lovers. Why? It’ssimple. If the opera lovers win, rock ‘n’ rollers lose, and the reverseif rock ‘n’ rollers win. Conflict would emerge solely because thedecision was made in the political arena.

The prime feature of political decision-making is that it’s azero-sum game. One person or group’s gain is of necessity another personor group’s loss. As such, politically allocating resources increasesconflict while market allocation reduces conflict. As more decisions aremade in the political arena, the potential for conflict increases. There are other implications of political decision-making.

Throughoutmost of our history, we have lived in relative harmony. That’sremarkable because just about every religion, racial and ethnic group inthe world is represented in our country. These are the veryracial/ethnic/religious groups that for centuries tried to slaughter oneanother in their home countries. Among them: Turks and Armenians,Protestants and Catholics, Muslims and Jews, Croats and Serbs.

While we haven’t been a perfect nation, there have been no cases ofthe mass genocide and religious wars that have plagued the globeelsewhere. The closest we’ve come was the American Indian/Europeanconflict, which pales by comparison.

We have been able to live in relative harmony because, for most ofour history, government was small. There wasn’t much pie to distributepolitically.

When the political arena decides who gets what, the most effectivecoalitions are the most divisive – those based on race, ethnicity,religion and region. Our most costly conflict involved a coalition basedupon region – the War of 1861.

Many of the issues dividing us, aside from the Iraq war, are thosebest described as a zero-sum game, where one group’s gain is necessarilyanother’s loss. Examples are: racial preferences, Social Security, taxpolicy, trade restrictions, welfare and a host of other governmentpolicies that benefit one American at the expense of another.

You might be tempted to think the brutal domestic conflict seen inother countries at other times can’t happen here. That’s nonsense.Americans are not superhumans; we possess the same frailties as otherpeople in other places. Were there a severe economic calamity, I canimagine a political hustler exploiting those frailties here, just asAdolf Hitler did in Germany – blaming it on Jews, blacks, the EastCoast, Catholics or free trade.

The best the president and Congress can do to heal our country isreduce government’s impact on our lives. This would not only reducedivisions and improve economic efficiency but bear greater faith andallegiance to our Founders’ vision of America – a country of limitedgovernment.

Walter E. Williams is a nationally syndicated columnist.

DORK
The Michigan Nanny State

State better off if 38-year-old bikers’ helmet law is not repealed.We are sympathetic to the passionate argument bikers make about helmets.They feel extremely put upon that Michigan law demands that motorcycledrivers wear them. This should be a matter of personal choice, they argue,not something dictated by the state.

Last month, the state House took up the issue, voting for a bill to repealthe 38-year-old law. Under the bill, bikers over 21 who pass a safety courseand are licensed for two years could ride without a helmet.

But so far indications are that the Senate will not vote on the issue in thecurrent lame duck session. If the law does not pass before the New Year, theprocess will have to begin from scratch next year under the new Legislature.

It is a tough issue, yet we will not be sorry to see the legislativecalendar change without passage of the bill. Because by repealing it,inevitably more Michigan bikers would die or suffer severe head injuries. Inaddition, that’s more spouses, children, friends and other family memberswho would suffer right along with the accident victims.

Advocates of repealing the law like to say that if bikers want to take thatchance, then they should be able to. And besides, goes the thinking, whyshould it matter to everybody else if a biker wants to take a risk?

But there is a price to be paid by others. The more bikers killed inaccidents with other vehicles, the more people there are who have to livewith knowing they were involved in a fatal accident. The cost to societyalso would be bumped up a bit in the form of long-term medical care forbikers who suffer serious head injuries. So it’s just not accurate to saythat people who prefer four-wheeled transportation don’t have a stake in theissue.

The rationale for opposing helmet law reform is similar to the long-standingdebate over seat belt laws. Yes, it would be nice if laws weren’t needed tocompel people to buckle up. Yet until seat belt laws became all the rage afew years ago, their use stood at around 50 percent. Studies show that usagehas shot up something like 20 percent in states that have mandatory seatbelt laws, and correspondingly many lives have been saved.

We know that not all laws couched in terms of “saving lives” are necessarilygood laws. They should be taken on a case-by-case basis. But in these twoinstances, the overwhelming evidence is that a great amount of pain andsuffering can be avoided by simple acts of safety.

If that’s flawed reasoning, then we’re happy to know that many more peoplesimply will have to live with the results. — THE HERALD-PALLADIUM (ST.JOSEPH), Dec. 1.

The E-mail address to send a letter to the editor is letters@freepress.com.Please put the letter in text of the E-mail, not as an attachment.

All writers must provide full name, full home address and day and eveningtelephone numbers. Letters should be 200 words or less and are subject toediting. Anonymous letters, letters to third parties and letters to otherpublications will not be considered.

If you need more info on this or any other subject just go to the Sons ofLiberty Riders Info Zonehttp://solriders.com/ or _ http://bikers4row.org Enews mailing list
Enews@solriders.comhttp://mail.solriders.com/mailman/listinfo/enews_solriders.com

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Pearly Gates–Two women are new arrivals at the pearly gates and are comparing stories on how they died.

1st woman: I froze to death.
2nd woman: How horrible!

1st woman: It wasn’t so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm and sleepy, and finally died a peaceful death. What about you?

2nd woman: I died of a massive heart attack. I suspected that my husband was cheating, so I came home early to catch him in the act. But instead, I found him all by himself in the den watching TV.

1st woman: So what happened?

2nd woman: I was so sure there was another woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking. I ran up into the attic and searched, and down into the basement. Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds. I kept this up, rushing around the house, looking everywhere, and finally I became so exhausted that I had a heart attack, keeled over, and died.

1st woman: Too bad you didn’t look in the freezer. We’d both still be alive.

Art F.

Letter From a Fallujah Marine–While U.S. and Arab media went pedal-to-the-metal with the NBC video of a Marine in Fallujah committing the “atrocity” of defending himself and his platoon against a wounded terrorist, PowerlineBlog.com has helped put the incident in perspective by publishing a letter from a brother Marine who describes just what our guys are up against.

A young Marine and his cover man cautiously enter a room just recently filled with insurgents armed with AK-47’s and RPG’s. There are three dead, another wailing in pain. The insurgent can be heard saying, “Mister, mister! Diktoor, diktoor (doctor)!”

He is badly wounded, lying in a pool of his own blood. The Marine and his cover man slowly walk toward the injured man, scanning to make sure no enemies come from behind. In a split second, the pressure in the room greatly exceeds that of the outside, and the concussion seems to be felt before the blast is heard. Marines outside rush to the room, and look in horror as the dust gradually settles. The result is a room filled with the barely recognizable remains of the deceased, caused by an insurgent setting off several pounds of explosives.

The Marines’ remains are gathered by teary-eyed comrades, brothers in arms, and shipped home in a box. The families can only mourn over a casket and a picture of their loved one, a life cut short by someone who hid behind a white flag. No one hears these stories, except those who have lived to carry remains of a friend, and the families who loved the dead. No one hears this, so no one cares.

The next day, same Marine, same type of situation, a different story. The young Marine and his cover man enter a room with two wounded insurgents. One lies on the floor in a puddle of blood, another against the wall. A reporter and his camera survey the wreckage inside, and in the background can be heard the voice of a Marine, “He’s moving, he’s moving!”The pop of a rifle is heard, and the insurgent against the wall is now dead. Minutes, hours later, the scene is aired on national television, and the Marine is being held for committing a war crime. Unlawful killing.

And now, another Marine has the possibility of being burned at the stake for protecting the life of his brethren. His family now wrings their hands in grief, tears streaming down their face. Brother, should I have been in your boots, I too would have done the same.

For those of you who don’t know, we Marines, Band of Brothers, Jarheads, Leathernecks, etc., do not fight because we think it is right, or think it is wrong. We are here for the man to our left, and the man to our right. We choose to give our lives so that the man or woman next to us can go home and see their husbands, wives, children, friends and families.

For those of you who sit on your couches in front of your television, and choose to condemn this man’s actions, I have but one thing to say to you. Get out of your recliner, lace up my boots, pick up a rifle, leave your family behind and join me. See what I’ve seen, walk where I have walked. To those of you who support us, my sincerest gratitude. You keep us alive. I am a Marine currently doing his second tour in Iraq. These are my opinions and mine alone. They do not represent those of the Marine Corps or of the US military, or any other.

RONALD J. BATTERSBY, Lt Col, USAF
Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Chairman
NATO Military Committee
Tel: 00-32-2-707-5349 (within Europe)
Tel: 011-32-2-707-5349 (dialing from USA)
DSN: (314)-365-9449
Gsm (cell): 047-770-7082

Rogue

Scott Jacobs Lost Painting’48 PANHEADS – painted by Scott Jacobs in 1994 (fourth Harley painting ever by Scott), sold to private collector at Bike Week same year. Never produced as a print, resurfaces three weeks ago. Scott wanted for years to create a print edition of this early work but was unable to do so without the painting. As fate would have it, the owner of the work called Scott recently and now we have a new print edition.

This is classic Jacobs’ realism with killer reflections in the chrome painting within a painting reflecting the headlight. This piece is also one of the most talked about images in Scott’s coffee table book and gives one insight into the infant stages of Jacobs’ career. For further details give me a call or email back.

Attn. Dealers..ask about the free art sales training conference for your staff. (Takes about an hour)

Ron Copple
Scott Jacobs Studio
303-431-4453

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ANOTHER BIKERNET PRODUCT OF THE WEEK–Beer Vault !I been a custom painter/pinstriper 30 years and came up with this shopfridge artwork that looks like an antique safe. Thanks for taking the timeto have a look!

GEET
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Hey Bandit, I thought some of the guys might get a kick out of this news about a movie currently being filmed in New Zealand. Here’s the press release from a local rag here. I’m looking forward to seeing this film. He was a legend:

[Invercargill, New Zealand]. ? November 15, 2004 ? A Hollywood movie titled The World?s Fastest Indian, is being made about New Zealand motorbike speed legend Burt Munro. Oscar award winning Sir Anthony Hopkins (Hannibal, Silence of the Lambs, The Human Stain, Remains of the Day, Shadowlands, Meet Joe Black, Mask of Zorro, Nixon) is to play Burt Munro. The movie crew will follow Burt?s journey from California to the Salt Lake Flats of Utah. Filming will then commence in Invercargill and at Southland?s beautiful Oreti Beach, where Burt held many of his speed trials to test his bike. Burt Munro gave his life?s work to re-engineering a 1920 Indian Scout motorbike (the Munro Special Indian) to break records throughout New Zealand and the USA from the 1920s through to the mid 1970s.

Burt Munro was an extraordinary man of his time, a legend of speed who went through all odds to achieve what he did in his lifetime and at his age. Still racing and breaking records at 77, Burt himself said ?anyone can buy a bike and ride it, if riding it is 100th of the actual experience needed.? What Burt did however, was take this to the nth degree by re-engineering a 1920 Indian motorcycle capable of 55 to 60 mph in its day to break records at incredible speeds approaching 200 mph. The record he holds is recorded at 183.586 mph in 1967 at the Bonneville Speed Week in Utah. He still holds this record today for a 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle.The Director of The World?s Fastest Indian, Roger Donaldson has a number of Hollywood films under his belt: The Recruit, Thirteen Days, Cocktail, Dante?s Peak, Sleeping Dogs, No Way Out and Smash Palace.

A motorbike enthusiast himself, Roger Donaldson heard about Burt Munro?s remarkable achievements back in the early 70s and made a documentary about Burt when he was still alive. The documentary covers Burt on the Salt Lake Flats of Utah and working on his bike in his workshop shed in Invercargill, New Zealand. During his lifetime, Burt made the journey 14 times to the Bonneville Speed Week at the Salt Flats of Utah from 1962 to 1977, to test out his latest mechanical development on his bike and have its speed professionally recorded.He would then return to Southland, New Zealand and work up to 18 hours a day to tune, re-build and re-engineer his bike, before returning to Utah for speed recording again. Endowed with an incredible talent for all things mechanical, he made his own lubrication system, pistons, flywheels, cylinder barrels, con-rods (from Caterpillar tractor axles), cams and followers. He also experimented with streamlining and, in its final form, the bike was enclosed in a streamliner shell. He had got the idea for the design of the shell while watching the incredible speeds of gold fish at Invercargill?s Queens Park?s ponds. American Motorcycle Cycle Book reported it as the only streamliner on the Slat Flats in a 1968 article.

Burt is also remembered for his enduring personality, charm and charisma, all of which remain etched on the minds of people he came across, as do his many interesting accidents and 250 engine blowups which came hand in hand with engineering his bikes to go such incredible speeds. In 1977, Burt recorded all his illnesses and broken bones. These included: 8 concussions, seven broken bones, a hemorrhage of the brain, 5 minor heart attacks, malaria fever, small pox and temporary blindness. George Begg?s book, Burt Munro Indian Legend of Speed, recorded that at the age of 77 when in hospital with a stroke he told a reporter ?I am hoping to get my 1936 Velocette (motorbike) going good enough to prove it is the fastest Velo in the world, just as my Indian Scout is?. According to Ivan Rhodes of Derby, England, President of the Velocette Owners Club, Burt?s highest speed of over 142mph would have the fastest speed ever recorded on a Velocette. So he already had the record.

Although Burt Munro had recorded the fastest speeds ever, on both his bikes, he continued to scheme how to improve their performance further, ?faster and faster.?The film is set to capture the striving spirit inherent in Burt?s makeup and also reveal a man very much respected and liked for his persistence, humour and quirkiness.Burt Munro was truly unstoppable. His love for motorbikes and his passion for mechanical tinkering saw him achieve the fastest 1920 Indian Scout in the world. The World?s Fastest Indian will capture all of this with splendid backdrops of the very unusual Salt Lake Flats, the desert roads of the US, one of the world?s southern most beaches (Oreti Beach), the streets of Invercargill and the rolling grassland plains and farms of Southland, where Burt grew up. The film crew has commenced filming in America and will commence filming in New Zealand on the 22 of November.

Thanks, whoever you are?

BIKERNET AUSSIE REPORT?Australia is a bit behind with the Discovery’s Biker Build Offs, so far they haven’t reached Down Under, except for Monster Garage and O.C.C, which are bloody fantastic, so I guess it’s only a matter of time before we see them down here. Earlier in the year I dropped into Scotty’s Choppers in Uralla N.S.W. while Discovery was filming the build of his latest creation for the World Biker Build-Off . The contest was between The Martin Brothers from Dallas and Russell Mitchell from Exile Cycles in L.A. and our one and only Scotty Cox from Scotty’s Choppers in Australia. They were given 5 weeks to build their bikes from the ground up in front of cameras and then meet in Daytona where the bikes were to be judged by the public at the famous Rats Hole Bike show. As you guys are aware, The Martin Brothers build cool bikes, sleek and low, with lots of one-off parts and Joe doing all of the paint and graphics. Next is Exile with his unique, old school styling, fat tyres and clean, simple lines. And lastly Scotty Choppers.

In 1999 Scotty Cox and Grant Purkiss, who is Scotty’s long time friend and financial backer, got together, formed a company and opened their shop in a remote part of Australia, miles from any major city where the neighbors are kangaroos and crows, that’s where they started building some serious choppers. The thing that sets these guys apart, is that, apart from the frame and swing arm which are fabricated in steel, everything else, like the fuel tank, oil tank, front and rear mudguards,(fenders), headlight and handlebars as well as the chainguard are all hand fabricated in aluminum, then highly polished. I tell you what, these bikes are works of art, seeing them on T.V. or in a magazine does not do them justice. On a recent trip I got to check out their Discovery bike finished, and it’s truly something else. Scotty and his crew love what they do and are dedicated and work hard at building 1st class choppers. In 2001 their extraordinary one-off rolling masterpiece called “The Aluminator” earned them the Best Custom Bike in Australia. From there they took it to the U.S. where it won the Outstanding All-Over Design at the Masters Pro Bike Show in Daytona Beach. Getting back to the Discovery’s World Biker Build Off, Scotty and the crew came in 2nd with the Martin Brothers taking the title for the Worlds Best Bike Builder and Russell from Exile came in third. No disgrace in any of that – they’re all sensational motorcycles.

It seems Scotty has the U.S.A. in his sights, so look out America, you’ve not seen or heard the last of these top Aussie builders, check them out on their web site www.scottyschoppers.com.au.

PS: The photo of the bike with the blue frame is Scotty on the bike and Grant standing behind him. The other shot is Scotty building the Discovery bike.

Regards,
Glenn

INDIAN WISDOM–An old Indian Chief sat in his hut on a reservation, smoking a ceremonial pipe and eyeing two U.S. government officials sent to interview him… “Chief Two Eagles”, asked one official, “You have observed the white man for 90 years. You’ve seen his wars and his material wealth. You have seen his progress and the damage he has done.”

The chief nodded in agreement.

The official continued, “Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?”

The chief stared at the government officials for over a minute and then calmly replied… “When white man found the land, Indians were running it…

No Taxes,
No Debt,
Plenty Buffalo,
Plenty Beaver,
Women did all the work,
Medicine Man was free,
Indian man spent all day hunting and fishing, all night enjoying spouse.”

Then the chief leaned back and smiled… “Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that.”

Vern

DO YOU WANNA BE ON TV?–First of all I must say that your website was very impressionable, it took me back to the good old days. By the way I am Becky and I work in the Casting Division of Fox’s family show Trading Spouses. I was checking out your website and thought that maybe you could aide me in my search. We are looking for Biker families with two parental units and children above the age of six. At the end of our 7-day shoot, each family gets to spend $50,000. If this is an experience you might be interested in or know a family that would be great for our show, please contact me. If you have any questions in regards to the nature of our show please call me or check out our web site www.fox.com and click on the Trading Spouses icon. I hope to hear from you!

Thank you,
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Broke is Broke — A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner.

” Good morning, ” said the young man. “If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like to demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners. ”

“Go away!” said the old lady. “I haven’t got any money!” and she proceeded to close the door.

Quick as a flash, the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed wide open.

“Don’t be too hasty!” he said. “Not until you have at least seen my demonstration.” And with that, he emptied a bucket of horse manure onto her hallway carpet.

“If this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this horse manure from your carpet, Madam, I will personally eat the remainder.”

The old lady stepped back and said, “Well I hope you’ve got a damned good appetite, because they cut off my electricity this morning.”

Vern

A PARKING PROBLEM–One winter morning a couple was listening to the radio over breakfast. They hear the announcer say, “We are going to have 8 to10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even- numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through.” Norman’s wife goes out and moves her car.

A week later while they are eating breakfast again, the radio announcer says, “We are expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the odd-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through.” Norman’s wife goes out and moves her car again.

The next week they are again having breakfast, when the radio announcer says, “We are expecting 12 to 14 inches of snow today. You must park……. ” Then the electric power goes out. Norman’s wife is very upset, and with a worried look on her face she says, “Honey, I don’t know what to do. Which side of the street do I need to park on so the snowplows can get through?” With all the love and understanding in his voice that all men who have been married more than once have, Norman says, “Why don’t you just leave it in the garage this time

RevCarl

THAT AIN?T WORKIN?–Here’s some out-takes from last week… The pretty blonde model is a friend of mine?s daughter. The blue bikini stuff is for a HOT ROD BIKES layout and the black nightie thing was just for giggles.

The bike going up with the pitchfork sissy bar is the early stages of “Weed Killer” it’s a tribute bike being built in honor of the Orange County Choppers’ guys from the crew at STREET CHOPPER… We figured it was time to give a little back in appreciation of what their show has done for our industry.

Best, Crazy John

That?s it for the news.It?s 7:30pm Pacific, and my daughter has been hovering for the last hour. On the first Thursday of every month, they have what?s called ?First Thursday? in San Pedro. All the shops in the artsy area of town stay open late, the art galleries serve cheese, crackers and wine, and street vendors serve food from different countries. It?s a great time to see people you haven?t seen since the last First Thursday, and that?s where I?m heading now.

Have a great weekend,

Layla

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NUDIST BIKERS–Just for your info, there are more nudist biker groups. This is a banner for the Bare Buns Bikers at Lake Como Family Nudist Resort in Florida. We get to ride all year round. Our web site is www.barebunsbikers.com

THE RANCH HAND–A successful rancher died and left everything to his devoted wife. She was a very good-looking woman, and determined to keep the ranch, but knew very little about ranching, so she placedan ad in the newspaper for a ranch hand.

Only two men applied for the job. One was gay and the other a drunk. She decided to hire the gay guy, figuring it would be safer to have him around the house than the drunk.

He proved to be a hard worker who put in long hours and knew a lot about ranching. For weeks, the two of them worked hard, and the ranch was doing very well. Then one day, widow told the hired hand, “You have done a really good job, and the ranch looks great. You should go into town an kick up your heels.”

The hired hand readily agreed and went into town one Saturday night. One o’clock came, however, and he didn’t return. Two o’clock, and no hired hand. He returned around two-thirty, and upon entering the ranch house, he the widow sitting by the fireplace with a glass of wine, waiting for him.

She quietly called him over to her. “Unbutton my blouse and take it off,” she said. Trembling, he did as she directed.

“Now take off my boots.” He did as she asked, ever so slowly.

“Now take off my stockings.” He removed each gently and placed them neatly by her boots.

“Now take off my skirt.” He slowly unbuttoned it, watching her eyes in the fire light.

“Now take off my bra.” Again, with trembling hands, he did as he was told and dropped it to the floor.

“Now,” she said, “take off my panties.” By the light of the fire, he slowly pulled them down and off.

Then she looked at him and said, “If you ever wear my clothes into town again, you’re fired.”

Art F.

How to Fool the Breathalyzer–Want to trick that breath machine into a false reading? Not that difficult: just vary your breathing pattern.

As I’ve indicated in earlier posts, these breath machines which determine guilt or innocence in DUI cases are not exactly the reliable devices that law enforcement would have us believe. Yet another example of that unreliability is the fact that the results will vary depending upon the breathing pattern of the person being tested. This has been confirmed in a number of scientific studies. In one, for example, a group of men drank moderate doses of alcohol and their blood-alcohol levels were then measured by gas chromatographic analysis of their breath. The breathing techniques were then varied.

The results indicated that holding your breath for 30 seconds before exhaling increased the blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) by 15.7%. Hyperventilating for 20 seconds immediately before the analyses of breath, on the other hand, decreased the blood-alcohol level by 10.6%. Keeping the mouth closed for five minutes and using shallow nasal breathing resulted in increasing the BAC by 7.3%, and testing after a slow, 20-second exhalation increased levels by 2%. “How Breathing Techniques Can Influence the Results of Breath-Alcohol Analyses”, 22(4) Medical Science and the Law 275. For another study with similar findings, see “Accurate Measurement of Blood Alcohol Concentration with Isothermal Breathing”, 51(1) Journal of Studies on Alcohol 6.

Dr. Michael Hlastala, Professor of Physiology, Biophysics and Medicine at the University of Washington has gone farther and concluded:

“By far, the most overlooked error in breath testing for alcohol is the pattern of breathing….The concentration of alcohol changes considerably during the breath…The first part of the breath, after discarding the dead space, has an alcohol concentration much lower than the equivalent BAC. Whereas, the last part of the breath has an alcohol concentration that is much higher than the equivalent BAC. The last part of the breath can be over 50% above the alcohol level….Thus, a breath tester reading of 0.14% taken from the last part of the breath may indicate that the blood level is only 0.09%.” 9(6) The Champion 16 (1985).

Many police officers know this. They also know that if the machine contradicts their judgment that the person they arrested is intoxicated, they won’t look good. So when they tell the arrestee to blow into the machine’s mouthpiece, they’ll yell at him, “Keep breathing! Breathe harder! Harder!” As Professor Hlastala has found, this ensures that the breath captured by the machine will be from the bottom of the lungs, near the alveolar sacs, which will be richest in alcohol. With the higher alcohol concentration, the machine will give a higher — but inaccurate — reading.

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SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS E-NEWS
Contents:
1. Amarillo man found guilty of intoxication manslaughter
2. Fatal crashes caused by animals at all-time high
3. Victim awarded millions in suit
4. An interesting perspective on the airport “security” scam …

1. Amarillo man found guilty of intoxication manslaughter
By BETH WILSON
beth.wilson@amarillo.com
A 20-year-old man faces up to 20 years in prison after a Randall County juryfound him guilty of intoxication manslaughter Monday in connection witha 2003fatal motorcycle accident.Joshua Lee Adams broke down shortly after the jury gave the verdict Mondayafternoon, doubling over in his chair and sobbing.Prosecutors alleged Adams was high on cough medicine when he ran into GeraldDurant Grooms on South Farm-to-Market Road 1541 and Plantation Road on thenight of April 14, 2003.Grooms, 37, was stopped on his motorcycle, preparing to make a left turn onto Plantation.Adams’ attorney, Randy Sherrod, told jurors in closing arguments the statefailed to prove Adams was intoxicated and that intoxication caused Grooms’death. He argued commotion by passengers in the back seat of the 1997OldsmobileAchieva distracted Adams, causing the accident.”It’s a terrible situation,” he said. “Don’t compound it by convictingsomeone who’s not guilty under the law.”Criminal District Attorney James Farren presented several witnesses whotestified Adams had used cough medicine, specifically Coricidin, to gethigh, andhe appeared intoxicated that night.”His actions alone were clearly what caused the death of Gerald Grooms,” hesaid.Jurors also found him guilty of using a deadly weapon, a special issue setout for them to consider in the charge.Jurors deliberated about three hours. The trial began Nov. 9, and thepunishment phase continues today. Adams, who was out on bond, was takento RandallCounty Jail. He faces two to 20 years in prison.

2. Fatal crashes caused by animals at all-time high
Fatal crashes caused by animals at all-time highBy Dee-Ann Durbin
WASHINGTON – Cars and motorcycles crash into deer more than 4,000 times aday, and it’s taking an increasingly deadly toll – on people.Last year a record 210 motorists were killed in collisions with animals,mostly deer. That was 40 more than the previous year and more than twice thenumber in 1993, according to a study by the Insurance Institute forHighway SafetyAccidents are most likely to happen in November, the institute said, becausehunters are out and deer are in their mating season, both of which cause theanimals to be on the move. Crashes are most likely to occur duringevening ornight, often on rural roads with speed limits of 55 mph or higher.”The deer population is growing, and there are more vehicles on the roadevery year,” Allan Williams, the institute’s chief scientist, saidWednesday.”There’s just a lot more chance for interaction with animals on theroads.”Deer are involved in about 75 percent of fatal animal-crash accidents. Inall, there were 1.5 million deer crashes last year, injuring 13,713people andcausing $1.1 billion in vehicle damage, the institute said.The study found most animal crashes involved one vehicle and deaths usuallywere caused when the vehicle left the road or a motorcyclist fell offthe bike.In relatively few cases, people were killed when the animal crashed throughthe windshield.Other animals that cause crashes include horses, moose, dogs, bears,cats andopossums, though none is responsible for a significant number. Cattle alsocause a small percentage of crashes, particularly in the West.Such animal-involved fatal crashes have been rising since the mid-1990s,according to federal data analyzed by the institute. Between 1993 and1997, anaverage of 119 fatal crashes occurred each year. Between 1998 and 2002, thefigure rose to 155.The institute said special signs during migratory periods, thinningherds andsigns that activate when deer are near roadways have shown promise inreducing crashes. Drivers also should be alert and slow down in theevenings,Williams said.But even with precautions, some crashes are unavoidable.”Sometimes animals just appear in the roadway and there’s not much chanceto react,” Williams said.Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable, especially when the riderfails towear a helmet. In the institute’s analysis of fatal crashes in nine states,65 percent of the 60 motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders killedweren’t wearing helmets.”If an animal hits a motorcycle, the motorcyclist can go off the bikepretty easily,” he said.Of the nine states studied, only Georgia, Missouri and North Carolinarequirehelmets for all riders. Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina andWisconsin require helmets for teenagers, and Colorado doesn’t requirehelmets.The same study found 60 percent of the 93 vehicle occupants killed in animalcrashes weren’t wearing seat belts.

3. Victim awarded millions in suit
AIMEE JUAREZ
Herald Staff Writer
BRADENTON – A jury awarded an Ellenton man more than $5.6 million indamages Thursday for medical expenses, lost earning ability, and painand suffering in connection with a 2003 crash, court documents show.
Jurors determined that Warren Peterson III should receive $5,604,903 intotal damages for injuries he received when he was thrown off hismotorcycle during a crash along U.S. 41 in February 2003.
Peterson, who was 25 at the time of the accident, was driving a 2003Buell motorcycle along U.S. 41 when Harold Teravest, then 72, drove his2002 Chrysler van into Peterson’s path, according to Herald archives.Peterson struck the right side of the van before being thrown 39 feetfrom the crash site.
June Teravest, 72, of Michigan, died in the crash. The Florida HighwayPatrol cited her husband for violation of right of way.
Jurors determined there was negligence on the part of Teravest, but noneon the part of Peterson, according to the verdict form.
Teravest’s attorneys could not be reached for comment Thursday afternoon.
The verdict form shows the jury awarded Peterson $542,201 for medicalexpenses, and $1,062,702 for lost earnings and earning ability. Jurorsalso determined Peterson should receive an additional $4 million “forpain and suffering, disability, physical impairment, disfigurement,mental anguish, inconvenience, aggravation of a disease or physicaldefect or loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life.”
Peterson’s attorneys, Greg Hagopian and Kevin Gallagher, said they werepleased with the jury’s decision.
“The jury did the right thing on this one,” Hagopian said. “That’sexactly what we had recommended to the jury and thankfully they followedthe suggestion.”
Hagopian said Peterson’s leg was almost severed in the crash and hecontinues to recover. Hagopian described Peterson’s reaction to thejury’s decisions: “He said, ‘That’s great. But nothing’s going to makeme feel 100 percent.’ “

4. An interesting perspective on the airport “security” scam …
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by Craig Roberts mailto:craig@riflewarrior.com
November 18, 2004
I refuse to fly anymore. I refuse to be treated like a criminal. And I’mnot the only one. Because of the treatment of passengers at our airports bythe agents of the Transportation Security Administration, many Americansnow refuse to fly if they can drive, or simply decide to stay home. Thismeans fewer paying passengers on our airlines, fewer tourist dollars invacation spots, and less revenue being generated for our airports andairline infrastructure.

I am one of those suspicious characters that every single time I fly, get”selected” for “special screening.” I get to take off my shoes, spread mylegs and arms to get “wanded” and then get patted down. When I ask why Iwas picked out of line, I was told that it was simply “random screening.”The problem is that I “randomly” get selected every single time. A fewmonths back I flew home from St. Louis after delivering a vehicle to afriend. When I went through the security gate I was pulled out, spread out,and “shoed.” My shoes were then screened by a machine and an alarm went offshowing nitrates. Immediately I was surrounded by four big guys in whiteshirts and scowls. “Do you deal in chemicals?” one asked. “Where would youpick up explosives on your shoes?” asked another. I said I don’t deal inchemicals and I haven’t used explosives in years (no sense of humor ontheir part at this last statement). “Oh, when did you use explosives?”asked one scowler.

“When I was in Vietnam, as a US Marine, killing every commie I could get inmy sights!” was my first response, then “and when I was on the bombdisposal squad for the Tulsa Police Department” was my second.

They looked at each other, then one asked “so you’re a cop?”

“I’m retired. I spent 26 years as a police officer.”

“Do you have animals?”

“As a matter of fact, I have two horses, twelve chickens, two cats and aLabrador.”

They all looked at each other, obviously relieved, and handed my shoesback. “Well, that explains it” said one. “Walking around animal dung putsnitrates on your shoes.”

I couldn’t help wondering about anyone in a city who walk streets inhabitedby pigeons.

“Now, let ME ask YOU a question,” says I. “Why did I get pickedout–randomly?”

He showed me a checkered box at the bottom of my boarding pass and saidthat the computer does it, and when they see this they pull you out ofline. I asked why I ALWAYS had the checkered box.

“Well, you could be on The List.”

“What list?” I pursued.

“Let’s put it this way. You might have ticked someone off in Washington,like the FBI or another agency. I can’t say more. I’d get in trouble. Youneed to catch your plane.” He half grinned and walked off. I headed for thegate.

It was then that I knew what it was all about. I had written mygovernment-critical book “The Medusa File: Crimes and Cover-ups of the USGovernment” http://snipurl.com/9uu4 , and in doing so stepped on a lot oftoes. I knew the FBI had at one time tapped my phones, intercepted my mail,and tailed me–simply because I wrote about cases of government abuse,abuse of power and crimes committed by politicians and bureaucrats who usedtheir positions of power for their own agendas. And my treatment ofexposing the truth on who was really involved in the Oklahoma City Bombingcase and its connection to al Qaeda and Iraq–which was my last assignedcase before I retired–really slammed a few criminals in high places. Sonow I was on The List. So be it.

Let me confess what kind of “criminal suspect” I am: I served in the USMarine Corps from 1964-1968, twelve months of which I was in Vietnam as aMarine infantryman, hunting Vietcong for Uncle Sam’s Shooting Club. I waswounded in action and medevaced home. I was awarded six combat decorationsincluding the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Cross ofGallantry, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign medal. I went on toserve later in the Army National Guard, as an NCO, then obtaining acommission as the oldest member of my OCS class. I rose through the ranks,eventually transferring to the Army Reserve to serve as a companycommander, battalion staff officer, and finally an Intel officer. I retiredin 1999 as a lieutenant colonel with 30 years total service. I am now alsoa 60% disabled vet due to combat wounds which have worsened over the years.

At the same time my day job was as a police officer. I served 26 years withthe Tulsa PD, working uniform, plain clothes, SWAT, bomb squad and finallyas a police helicopter pilot for 3600 hours of flight time. I received thedepartment’s Medal of Valor, two Chief’s Medals, and the DepartmentCommendation Medal. Not exactly the profile of a terrorist suspect, eh?

My sin, evidently, was using the First Amendment. By writing books thatexposed government corruption I became a “suspicious character”–someone toadd to The List.

9/11 was the biggest turning point in American legal history since theKennedy Assassination. It was the driving force behind consolidation offederal law enforcement, creation of a new Homeland Defense Agency, andsubsequent creation of the Transportation Security Administration. Threeweeks after 9/11 I flew to Hawaii from Tulsa. The lines at the securitygates were horrendous, the waits terrible, but I knew that once everythingsettled down in a few months, it had to get better. However, at the time itwas very bad. When we began boarding in Los Angeles for Honolulu, I sawPearl Harbor veterans wearing their survivor hats being pulled out of linefor “special searches.” These vets were in their 70s and 80s–most withcanes and walkers. I asked one of the gate guards what was going on, and hesaid they were “random searches.”

I said “then why don’t you search the friggin’ Arabs getting on the plane?”There were several middle-eastern types in line–none of which were given aglance.

“Because we are ordered not to racially profile.”

“What? Gimme a break!” says I. “I was a cop for over two decades. We HAD toracially profile, as you say. After all, when the radio says that there’sbeen an armed robbery by a black male in his 20s, we didn’t go aroundlooking for, or stopping a white lady in her sixties!”

He looked at me, shrugged his shoulders, and said “I know. But that’s ourorders from headquarters. We can get in trouble for pulling out Muslims andother people of middle eastern descent.”

I was both shocked and disgusted. This whole thing went along with notclosing off our southern border. How could you fight terrorism if youignored the obvious and pursued the ridiculous?

Since then the TSA and our airport security system has developed into amore efficient system of screening as far as how long it takes to getthrough the gate. But so did Nazi Germany. There, theGeheimestatspolizei–commonly referred to as Gestapo–became extremelyefficient. And feared. They had to answer to no one, could take anyone theywanted for interrogation, keep them as long as they wanted, and had toproduce no laws or authority when asked. They could simply say “it’s noneof your business. We do what we want. We have to show you nothing!”

The TSA can do all of the above. Witness the case of Helen Chenoweth-Hage,a former Congresswoman (R-ID) from Idaho. She attempted to board a UnitedAirlines flight in Boise and was pulled aside for additional screening.This included a pat down search and so on. She asked to see the regulationthat authorizes the gate agents to conduct this and was told that shecouldn’t see it. She refused to go through additional screening unless theycould produce the regulation, and she was not allowed to catch her plane.When asked later, the local TSA security director Julian Gonzales to theIdaho Statesman (10-10-04) that “She refused to go through additionalscreening and she was not allowed to fly.” When asked why the TSA did notshow her the regulation, he replied “because we don’t have to.”

This is known as Secret Law. They can pass it, but they don’t have to showit to you. At the same time, “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” You’redamned if you do, and damned if you don’t.

As a career police officer, and a counter-terrorist specialist trained bythe US Army, I can’t help but wonder what in the world is going on here.Terrorism is not being effectively addressed by such antics. Treatingaverage Americans, including women and babies, like criminals does littleto stem dedicated terrorists. It is like when I was in Vietnam, beingordered to detain and search other Marines and leave the Vietcong alonebecause we didn’t want to offend them.

Is there some secret conspiracy in the works that has the objective ofmotivating people not to travel? In Russia, as a form of control of thepopulation, they issued internal passports to discourage traveling outsideyour own “home area.” Here, dealing with Americans, it is done withsuggestive mind control. Make it so complicated, so annoying, soembarrassing, that no one WANTS to travel. It accomplishes the same thing.

Don’t worry about the airlines. They will go broke until there are only afew left, all subsidized and totally controlled by the government–likeLufthansa and el Al. We’ll be told it was because of unions, or rising fuelcosts, or other excuses, when in fact it will be because people will nolonger wish to fly unless they have to.

But, Citizen, remember: when you get to the airport, have your papers inorder and be ready to be searched. And don’t try any humor when beingsearched by saying something like “you missed a spot–can you get betweenmy shoulder blades a little to the left…?” The Airport Nazis have NOsense of humor.

Today’s air travel requirements remind me of an old black-and-white WorldWar II movie wherein a Gestapo agent at a train station approaches our heroand asks “You haf papers? You haf permit to be on Reich soil?”

I think I’ll just drive from now on.

? 2004 Craig Roberts – All Rights Reserved

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Our units range from the basic unit with Seiko battery-operated clock, tothe full-on wazoo model with neon everywhere, including in the ends of thechromed steel exhaust pipes bent by Bassani.All V-time units feature a Zambini points cover. Because the V-time unitis actual size, customers can replace the points cover with any piecethat’s made to fit a real EVO engine.Our website will be updated in the next few days, to include pricing info,which ranges from $179 to $779, with most neon units in the $350-$400range.

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Family of killed trooper denied access to patrol car– DAYTONA BEACH — A judge on Tuesday dismissed a civil action filed by the widow of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper killed while trying to apprehend a speeding motorcyclist.

The petition filed on behalf of Linda S. Haywood in circuit court Nov. 9 sought a court order allowing her attorneys to inspect the cruiser Trooper Darryl Haywood was driving when he crashed and died Oct. 2 on Interstate 4.

According to the petition, the FHP has kept the cruiser impounded since Haywood’s death and has refused Haywood’s representatives a chance to inspect the vehicle and a rear tire. The tire either blew or came apart before Haywood collided with another car and hit a tree, officials say.

Circuit Judge John W. Watson III dismissed the petition without prejudice and Haywood’s attorneys have 20 days to file an amended petition.

The accused motorcyclist, Donald Williams, 39, faces charges in Volusia and St. Johns counties

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We get complaints about the news being late on occasion; OK, all the time. The people on the East Coast want to read it before they go to bed, but can?t cause?. It?s not done. Some say we should call it the Friday news and take our time on Thursday but I think these people who complain would just find another reason to bitch. So, it stays as the Thursday News. Besides, if they don?t get to read it on Thursday, it gives them something to look forward to on Friday. And if they only have a computer at work and I didn?t get it finished on Friday, they?d have to wait till Monday.

So, my point is quit bitchin? cause I?m not changing anything and I?m the boss now.

I?M THE BOSS OF BIKERNET!

Hah! Guys in front of computers all across America (and some foreign countries), just sat up in their chairs ready to defend. Sit back down; I?m only messing with you. Relax and enjoy your late news?.

Layla

PUNISHER – HAWAIIAN STYLE–Ahui hoi Bandit, I’ve been putting together some photos and a little article of the bike we puttogether. I hope all is well, and hope to see you in the future.

Thanks Darren ?P.S. it is the is called the Punisher?

WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER–The following is an actual question given on University of Washington chemistry mid-term.

The answer by one student was so “profound” that the professor shared it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well.

Bonus Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?

Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle’s Law (gas cools when it expands and heats when it is compressed) or some variant.

One student, however, wrote the following:

First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and the rate at which they are leaving. I think that we can safely assume that once a soul gets to Hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving.

As for how many souls are entering Hell, let’s look at the different Religions that exist in the world today. Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to Hell. Since there is more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to Hell.

With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase exponentially.

Now, we look at the rate of change of the volume in Hell because Boyle’s Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to stay the same, the volume of Hell has to expand proportionately as souls are added.

This gives two possibilities:

1. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter Hell, then the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase until all Hell breaks loose.

2. If Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in Hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until Hell freezes over.

So which is it?

If we accept the postulate given to me by Teresa during my Freshman year that, “It will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you”, and take into account the fact that I slept with her last night, then number 2 must be true, and thus I am sure that Hell is exothermic and has already frozen over.

Of course, the corollary of this theory is that since Hell has frozen over, it follows that it is not accepting any more souls and is therefore, extinct…leaving only Heaven…thereby proving the existence of a divine being which explains why, last night, Teresa kept shouting “Oh My God.”

This student received the only “A” in the class.

MSF Responds to MRF Releases; MRF Posts Response to MSF Questionnaire– The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has issued responses to two recent Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) releases regarding rider education in Georgia and California. Though the MSF disputes information in both the Georgia and California releases, the MRF stands firmly behind both. MRF President Karen Bolin states, “The MRF has always maintained a meticulous standard as to the accuracy of the information we issue. When distributing information to the motorcycling riding community, we have always followed and continue to follow the MRF’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Teamwork and Excellence.”

Last August, the MSF submitted a series of questions to the MRF in an effort to improve communications among “stakeholder organizations”. The MRF has responded. The questions, MRF response and the MSF responses to the MRF’s Georgia and California releases have been posted on the MRF web site at http://www.mrf.org/nhtsa.php

The MRF once again calls on the MSF to revisit the denial of the MRF’s request to create rider representative advisory positions on the MSF Board of Trustees. “Rider training would be better served through direct interaction and communication,” observed Karen Bolin. “Furthermore, the creation of an independent motorcycle safety public policy council is an avenue that may become increasingly critical to the riding community as a vehicle to provide input toward helping to preserve the future and integrity of rider education.”

MRF
P.O. Box 1808
Washington, DC 20013-1808
202-546-0983 (voice)
202-546-0986 (fax)http://www.mrf.org

Rogue
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS–A certain private school in Washington recently was faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put ontheir lipstick they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens oflittle lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them and the next day thegirls would put them back.

Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She calledall of the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem forthe custodian who had to clean the mirrors every night.

To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the mirrors, she askedthe maintenance man to show the girls how much effort was required. He tookout a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.

There are Teachers, and then there are Educators. Hee heeChris T..

Former IRS Agent Charged As Tax Cheat —
By Chronicle Staff Writer Henry K. Lee – Joseph Banister was once a gun-toting Internal Revenue Servicespecial agent who investigated tax cheats for six years. On Thursday,the certified public accountant was arrested on a federal indictmentaccusing him of numerous tax crimes.

Banister, 41, whose Web site http://www.freedomabovefortune.com/proclaims, “The Income Tax is a Hoax,” was taken into custody by IRSagents at his San Jose home at about 7:30 a.m. He pleaded not guiltyin U.S. District Court in Sacramento and was released on $25,000 bond.

A co-defendant, Walter A. Thompson, 57, of Redding, was arrested at10 a. m. Thursday after a brief chase and standoff on Interstate 5,authorities said. Thompson is to appear in court today.

Banister has advised clients they don’t have to file income taxreturns on the grounds that the 16th Amendment, which gives thefederal government the power to collect income taxes, was notproperly ratified. He maintains that only foreign-sourced income istaxable.

In a statement, IRS Commissioner Mark Everson said, “Joe Banister, aformer IRS agent, knew exactly what he was doing. Tax professionalsand employers who break the law will be held accountable.”

Banister could not be reached for comment. His attorney, DonaldKilmer Jr. , said Thursday that he had just received a copy of theindictment and could not discuss the case.

Asked to comment on his client’s income tax theories, Kilmer said,”I’d rather not get into that in a newspaper article.”

Banister and Thompson were accused in the indictment of conspiring todefraud the United States of nearly $260,000 in income and employmenttaxes from July 2000 to December 2002.

Banister was also charged with three counts of aiding and assistingthe filing of false tax returns for Thompson.

Thompson, who owned Cencal Sales www.cencal.com/, an aviationtravel-bag manufacturing business in Shasta Lake City (ShastaCounty), was also charged with two counts of filing false claims withthe IRS, one count of filing a false income tax return and 10 countsof failing to collect and pay more than $176,000 in taxes from hisemployees, who included seamstresses and office workers.

Banister and Thompson allegedly decided to remove Cencal employeesfrom taxpayer rolls by no longer withholding employment taxes fromwages and not filing employer’s quarterly tax returns and otherrequired forms.

At an October 2000 staff meeting, Thompson told his employees thatthe pay they received for their work was not income under IRSregulations, the 26- page indictment said. Banister, who attended themeeting, told the group that Thompson “was an honorable man who wouldnot lie to them,” the indictment said.

In December, in a separate proceeding, Administrative Law JudgeWilliam Moran ordered Banister not to represent tax clients beforethe IRS.

Banister was an IRS criminal investigator from 1993 until he resignedin 1999 because he felt that he was breaking the law by investigatingalleged scofflaw taxpayers.

The IRS taxes people based on “intimidation and propaganda and fearthat they’ve been putting out there for decades,” Banister told TheChronicle in January.

Rogue

THE SEVEN DWARFS–The Seven Dwarfs went to the Vatican, and got ushered in to see the Pope. Dopey led the pack.

“Dopey, my son,” said the Pope, “what can I do for you?”

Dopey asked, “Excuse me, Your Eminence, but are there any dwarf nuns in Rome?”

The Pope wrinkled his brow at the odd question, thought for a moment and answered, “No, Dopey, there are no dwarf nuns in Rome.”

In the background the dwarfs started giggling. Dopey turned around and gave them a fiery stare, silencing them.

Dopey turned back to the Pope. “Your Holiness, are there any dwarf nuns anywhere in Europe?”

The Pope, puzzled again, answered, “No Dopey, there are no dwarf nuns anywhere in Europe.”

This time, all the dwarfs burst into laughter. Once again, Dopey turned around and silenced them all with an angry stare.

Dopey turned back to the Pope and said with a slight pleading tone, “Please, Mr. Pope, are there ANY dwarf nuns in the entire world?”

The Pope shook his head, “I’m sorry, my son, there are no dwarf nuns anywhere in the world.”

The other dwarfs collapsed into a heap, rolling and howling with laughter, tears running down their faces as they began chanting: “Dopey screwed a penguin, Dopey screwed a penguin!”

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BIKERNET ON SEX–
1. Sex is a beauty treatment. Scientific tests find that when women make love they produce amounts of the hormone estrogen, which makes hair shine and skin smooth.
2. Gentle, relaxed lovemaking reduces your chances of suffering dermatitis, skin rashes and blemishes. The sweat produced cleanses the pores and makes your skin glow.
3. Lovemaking can burn up those calories you piled on during that romantic dinner.
4. Sex is one of the safest sports you can take up. It stretches and tones up just about every muscle in the body. It’s more enjoyable than swimming. 20 laps, and you don’t need special sneakers!
5. Sex is an instant cure for mild depression. It releases endorphins into the bloodstream, producing a sense of euphoria and leaving you with a feeling of well-being.
6. The more sex you have, the more you will be offered. The sexually active body gives off greater quantities of chemicals called pheromones. These subtle sex perfumes drive the opposite sex crazy!
7. Sex is the safest tranquilizer in the world. IT IS 10 TIMES MORE EFFECTIVE THAN VALIUM.
8. Kissing each day will keep the dentist away. Kissing encourage saliva to wash food from the teeth and lowers the level of the acid that causes decay, preventing plaque buildup.
9. Sex actually relieves headaches. A lovemaking session can release the tension that restricts blood vessels in the brain.
10. A lot of lovemaking can unblock a stuffy nose. Sex is a natural antihistamine. It can help combat asthma and hay fever.

Skooter

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LINES OF MEN– When everybody on earth dies and goes to heaven, God comes and says, “I want the men to make two lines. One line forthemen that dominated their women on earth and the other line for the menthatwere dominated by their women. Also, I want all the women to go withSt.Peter.”

With that said and done, the next time God looked, the women are goneandthere are two lines. The line of the men that were dominated by theirwomenwas 100 miles long, and in the line of men that dominated their women,therewas only one man.

God said, “You men should be ashamed of yourselves. I created, you inmyimage and you were all whipped by your mates. Look at the only one ofmysons that stood up and made me proud. Learn from him! Tell them my son,howdid you manage to be the only one in this line?”

And the man replied, “I don’t know, my wife told me to stand here.”

Skooter

D.U.I. IN FLORIDA– The State of Florida has a lot of D.U.I. arrests and they make a lot of money from them. The average citizen loses their license and endures all kinds of hardships as well.

The problem is that there is selective enforcement in many cases. Cops, Judges, Politician, etc. are very rarely arrested and when they are they get off very lightly if found guilty at all.

The most recent is Former Pasco-Pinellas Circuit Court judge who resigned earlier this year after being reprimanded for public drunkenness has been charged with Drunken Driving.

Charles W. Cope, 55 was arrested by a Pinellas County Deputy Sheriff on US 19 in Clearwater Florida.

Breath Tests showed Cope had a blood-alcohol level of 0.3 percent, more than 3 times the 0.08 percent by which a motorist in Florida is presumed to be intoxicated.

What is going to happen to him now? Well if complaints are not filed about the preferential treatment that people like him are given nothing.

If there is going to be Enforcement of the D.U.I. Laws in Florida they should apply to everyone.

I personally feel that the laws are designed more to make money than to cut down on highway deaths because they have not accomplished cutting down on the death rate.

The State of Florida Must Take Action To See That All of It’s Citizens Are Treated Equal Under The Law.

ROGUE

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THE BIKERNET KID’S DEPARTMENT–A mother passed by her daughter’s bedroom and was astonished to seethe bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then she sawan envelope propped up prominently on the center of the bed. It wasaddressed “Mom”. With the worst premonition she opened the envelopeand read the letter with trembling hands:

Dear Mom,

It is with great regret and sorrow that I am writing you. I had to elope withmy new boyfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with you and dad. Ihave been finding real passion with John and he is so nice–even with all ofhis tattoos, piercing, beard and his motorcycle clothes. But not only thepassion mom, I’m pregnant and John said that we will be very happy.

He already owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for thewhole winter. He wants to have many more children with me and that’snow one of my dreams too.

John taught me that marijuana does not really hurt anyone and we will begrowing it for us and trading it with his friends for all the cocaine andecstasy we want. In the meantime, we will pray that science will find a curefor AIDS so that John can get better; he sure deserves it!!

Don’t worry mom, I’m 15 years old now and I know how to take care ofmyself. Someday I’m sure we will be back to visit so you can get to knowyour grandchildren.

Your daughter,

Judith

PS: Mom, none of the above is true. I’m over at the neighbor’s house. Ijust wanted to remind you that there are worst things in life than my reportcard which is in my desk drawer.

I love you!! Call me when it is safe for me to come home.

–from Ken Miller

THE P-PAD SEARCH– I am looking for a old Bates P- Pad, any condition ( small one).If you see one in your travels let me know.Not a new one.

–Bob.T
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ALANTA GEORGIA WINNER–JUST GOT BACK FROM ATLANTA GEORGIA. MY BIKE TOOK 1ST PLACE FOR THE INVITATIONAL CLASS. LAST SHOW AT INDIANA THE BIKE TOOK 2ND PLACE BEST OF SHOW.THEY WANT TO SHOOT THE BIKE AT CHARLOTTE NC IN JANUARY. WE NEED TO GET THINGS GOING BEFORE THAT.CALL ME 330-806-6813.

DISCOVERY CHANNEL WAS AT ATLANTA ALSO,THEY INTERVIEWED ME AND MY WIFE WITH THE BLUE BIKE. THE SHOW WILL AIR DEC.3RD.

–KEN

BIKERNET ON MARRIAGE–It was the stir of the town when an 80 year old man married a 20 year old girl. After a year of marriage she went into the hospital to give birth.

The nurse came out to congratulate the fellow saying, “This is amazing. How do you do it at your age?”

He answered, “You’ve got to keep that old motor running.”

The following year the young bride gave birth again.

The same nurse said, “You are truly amazing. How do you do it?”

He again said, “You’ve got to keep the old motor running.”

The same thing happened the next year.

The nurse then said, “Well, well, well! You certainly are quite a man!”

He responded, “You’ve got to keep that old motor running.”

The nurse then said, “Well, you better change the oil. This one’s black”

–from Bob T.

THE BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN REPORT– About 3 months ago, a mate, Rad, and I packed our bikes for a round trip of about 2,000 klms heading south to a little country town this side of Sydney. The story goes something like this, every year a bunch of guys from all over, ride up to Paul’s farm, arriving Friday nite, heat up the bbq, have a feed and a few drinks and talk bikes ‘n bullshit, then on Saturday it’s off to ride around the hills stopping frequently, (those ol’ country pubs) then back to the farm, another barby and lots more drinks.

Sunday morning, hangovers n’all, they pack up and ride home a little bit worse for wear. It probably sounds like any other biker get together, except these blokes are riding old Knucks, Pan Heads, Walla’s and Indians and I tell you they ride bloody hard!!. I’m getting ahead of myself here, the plan was for Rad to be riding his chopper and me on my Sturgis, but as luck would have it, his bike didn’t get finished in time, so he decided to hire one. We left Noosa at 6am and arrived at Morgan and Wacker’s Harley Davidson in Brisbane as they opened, Rad took care of the the paper work and we were on our way. We chose to go the inland route, less scenic, but a little quicker than the coast road, we had a long day ahead of us.

We dropped in on the gang at ‘Scotty’s Choppers’, one of Aussie’s best bike builders, Scotty and Grant just did a biker build off with Discovery ( I have photos and a story for you guys in the near future ) those of you that saw it, know they build unbelievable bikes, truly one of a kind. We had a great ride down to the farm, got there about 8.30pm, just in time for that bbq I mentioned. I hadn’t met any of the guys yet, I tell you, what a great bunch of blokes , there were handshakes all round, a beer and burger and that was before I got off the bloody bike!!. It didn’t take me long to realize there was a lot of motorcycle knowledge in this gathering at the “Huge Shed” on the farm, I was chatting with guys from all facets of the biking industry, they say you learn something new every day – well my brain was bursting! .

The weekend was a blast, and riding around that part of N.S.W. was fantastic especially with so much old iron. The Pub stops were fantastic, it was like being in a different world. As always, time flys when you are having a good time and before we knew it we were packing our bikes and heading back home. It was 5am and bloody freezing on that Sunday . You might remember I did a trip down to Melbourne in Victoria at the start of last winter and I froze my arse off, well, I said then that I would get myself a Widder electric vest and I did. I’ve gotta tell you, it’s the best money I’ve spent in a long time, so if you feel the cold or ride in extreme weather, I recommend you check out their website and order now – especially with your winter on its way. I’ll follow up with a Product report.

That said, Rad and I had a great ride home and are already planning next years trip, with a few minor differences, one being, an extra day to get there – so we can cruise, and another is, I’ll be riding my ’63 Pan ( it WILL be finished by then! ) and Rad will be on his Chopper.

–Glen, the Aussie connection

NO LOVE PARTY REPORT–Sorry I missed you at No Love Party. I wasn’t able to swing by the Bikernet Headquarters as I was handcuffed with some other people and I couldn’t get away. I was hoping you would make it over to Buster’s “Q” or that I would have seen you at WCC but it wasn’t to be.

I finally finished my chopper in September and have been riding the shit out of it. I brought it out to NLP to do some riding. I will be coming out again soon for business and will bring it to do some more riding.

I’m pretty proud of it for my first effort, I hope you enjoy!

–Forrest P.

Oh! Oh!–Bubba and Billy Bob were sitting on the tailgates of their pick-upsshooting the breeze.

Bubba asks Billy Bob, “If I snuck ovah to yore house while you wuz outfishin an’ made love to your wife, and she got pregnant, would dat makeus kin?”

Billy Bob scratched his head for a bit then said, “I don’t thinkso…..but it shore would make us even!”

–from Skooter

MIKE PHILLIPS OF GRANEUR CYCLES HIT–Hi Guys, I just got this email from Kendall Johnson’s wife, Missy. I thought I would pass this on to you and you can do your thing with it. Mike Phillips of Grandeur Cycles was in an accident a few days ago. It was raining and dark and a car rear ended him while he was riding his bike. He spent a few days in the hospital but has come home and is recovering well as I understand it.

Thought some of the guys may want to wish him a quick recovery. Mike’s email is mike@grandeurcycle.com

–Missy Johnson

NEW FUBAR FRAMES–The FUBAR is the chopper frame, and the DILLIGAF is the Pro-street.

–Derol

OKAY GODDAMNIT, I QUIT–Even I get a holiday once in a while. Happy Thanksgiving, eat hearty, slow down and relax. Take a moment and be damn thankful for all the pals you have, the women in your life, the bitchin’ bikes and that you’re still alive and watching the sunset. Life changes in the blink on an eye.

A long time Custom Chrome employee died last weekend in his hotel room while sleeping. We were attending the Big-Twin West dealer show. Our thoughts go out to Nate’s family.

So if you’re still out there splittin’ lanes, make the best of it.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit

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YOU KNOW YOUR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA IF……You define summer as three months of bad sledding.
You’ve ever been sunburned and frostbitten in the same week.
Snow tires come standard

What about North Dakota?–Bandit

CHRISTMAS GREETING–SORTA–You Know………..your getting old when Santa starts looking younger than you……….

–from Skooter

BREE WAS NEVER FINER–Here’s Bree on the bike I sent you yesterday. I’m going to use these shotsfor some print advertising for the V-Twin Expo in Cincy, and Bree is goingto go along to sign posters of one of these pics.

I need a tag line for the shot where she’s holding the tool…better than”size matters” or “do you have the nuts”…any ideas?

I’m starting to plan a bike that will be featured during the “Bike WeekCharleston”/ Heritage motorcycle rally, www.heritagemotorcyclerally.com , Ibeen told that Speed Vision is going to do a 2 hour build off type show andI’ve been invited to be in it. I don’t know if you know anything about thisrally in April, but I think it will be good to get some East Coast and TVexposure…maybe this bike will be good for what you’re talking about below.

–John Covington

She has all the tools she needs. I’ll be in Cincy to share ideas with her. She’ll also be in the March issue of Hot Bike. Will Bree be in Charleston? Hot Bike will be there–Bandit

DON’T GET CAUGHT WITH A CLUB MEMBER–ENFIELD (AP) — The state Department of Correction has fired its fourth employee in a year on allegations of associating with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club.

Forty-seven-year-old Mark Vincenzo was fired Friday on suspicion of attending a fund-raiser sponsored in part by the Outlaws.

Vincenzo is not a member of the club but previously has been disciplined for associating with it. He tells the Hartford Courant that he did not attend the fund-raiser but rather went to the adjacent bar after the event was over.

Vincenzo had been on administrative leave for nearly seven months as the state investigated his association with the motorcycle club. Three other officers were fired earlier this year for being – quote — “less than truthful” during the investigation.

Vincenzo has filed a union grievance regarding the action.

–from Art. F.

TIM CONDER WORKING FOR HOT BIKE–Here’s an illo Tim masterfully drew for our new Hot Bike joke page. Don’t miss the March issue.

ALLEGED POT THIEF BRANDED WITH FOREHEAD TATTOO–FORT BRAGG, Calif. — Four Northern California men have been busted for allegedly tattooing the word “thief” in 2-inch-high letters on the forehead of a man they suspected of stealing a pound of marijuana.

Authorities in Mendocino County reported the four face charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment, conspiracy and mayhem.

The victim is a 31-year-old man whose name hasn’t been released. Investigators said the victim was lured to the home of one of those arrested, then duct-taped and tattooed

ALLEGED ROBBER DIES AFTER ACCIDANTAL SHOOTING– A San Lucas man apparently bled to death at a King City hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while fleeing from an armed robbery, King City police said Wednesday.

Abran Godoy, 20, and an accomplice were robbing a catering truck in the 900 block of Broadway Street in King City around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, said King City Police Chief Jim Copsey. As Godoy was running away, he accidentally shot himself in the leg, Copsey said.

The gun may have gone off when Godoy was tucking it into his waistband or because he fell to the ground, Copsey said.

“We’re positive that it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” the chief said.

By JONATHAN SEGAL, Herald Staff Writer

–from Rogue

WOMAN CHARGED WITH IMPERSONATING HER SISTER–MUNCIE – Authorities said an Indianapolis woman identified herself as her sister when she was pulled over for a traffic violation.

Mary E. Walker, 43, presumably didn’t know that there was an outstanding warrant for her sister’s arrest. According to court documents, Walker told jailers her real name while being booked into the jail under the name of her sister.

The incidents leading to Walker’s arrest occurred after she was pulled over while driving near Kirby and Highland avenues on Nov. 5.

Walker has been charged with identity deception, a class D felony carrying a standard 18-month sentence. An initial hearing in the case is set for Monday in Delaware Circuit Court 3.In other court news:

–from Rogue
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DRIVER WHO KILLED TWO MOTORCYCLISTS GETS 10 YEARS —Texas driver was legally drunk when he killed couple.November 22, 2004 ? A drunk driver who turned his pickup truck left into the path of a motorcycle, killing the rider and his passenger, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The driver, Andrew David Read, 31, of San Angelo, Texas, also was fined $10,000 for each victim when he was sentenced November 19. He had pleaded guilty to two counts of intoxication manslaughter, which is a second-degree felony.

–from Rogue
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THE BIKERNET PET STORE–A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird’s attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to clean up the bird’s vocabulary.

Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back in its usual salty language. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder. John, in desperation, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked, swore and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute.

Fearing that he’d hurt the parrot, John opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out onto John’s outstretched arm and said, “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I’m sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior.”

John was stunned at the change in the bird’s attitude. He was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior when the bird continued, “May I ask what the turkey did?”

–from Art F.

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THEY DID THE CRIME! THEY DID THE TIME! NOW IT’S TIME TO RESTORE THEIR RIGHTS. THEY PAID THEIR BILL TO SOCIETY.–ROGUE Attorney General Charlie Crist said Wednesday the state may soon make it easier for some felons to get their civil rights restored without having to go through the full clemency process.

Crist is one of four members of the Clemency Board, and he said that while fully automatic restoration of every ex-felon’s rights isn’t likely to be agreed on anytime soon, a faster, easier process, including possible automatic restoration for some who have committed minor crimes, may be considered by the board as early as next month.

Florida is one of seven states where convicted felons are permanently prevented from voting, holding public office, getting a license for many occupations – civil rights that can only be restored through an arduous clemency process.

“If you believe somebody has paid their debt to society and you believe in forgiveness, then wouldn’t that be appropriate?” Crist said. “It’s got to be sort of a progressional thing, but I think we do need to progress.”

Gov. Jeb Bush said in September that he thought some reforms need to be made. He reiterated that earlier this week, although he didn’t discuss specifics about how far he’d like to go.

At the September meeting, another Clemency Board member, Florida Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher, suggested creating a panel of officials to review the cases of some or all the nearly 4,000 felons who are awaiting a clemency hearing. That board could provide quick approval to the easiest ones, with more difficult cases proceeding to the full board.

Talk of reforms follows a July court ruling that ordered Florida to make it easier for ex-felons to get their rights back.

–from Rogue
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BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE–A biker and a woman were having drinks when they got into an argumentabout who enjoyed sex more.

The man said, “Men obviously enjoy sex more than women. Why do youthink we’re so obsessed with getting laid?”

“That doesn’t prove anything,” the woman countered. “Think aboutthis… When your ear itches and you put your little finger in it andwiggle it around, then pull it out, which feels better-your ear oryour finger?

–from Rogue
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STEALTH REPORT–I don’t have a lot for the report today. My job search continues and my frustration builds but even with all of this going on there is still a lot to be thankful for and I have come to realize this is only a temporary situation.

For me these are just a few things I have to be thankful for. I am thankful for my wife “THE MEANEST,” she has been by my side through all of this and that isn’t the easiest thing to do sometimes. I am thankful for my son Blair and the rest of my family. Even though I lost Justin I am thankful for the memories of him and his life. I am thankful for my health and that my back is completely healed. I am thankful for my friends and all of their well wishes through this difficult time.

Some of you may not think you have a lot to be thankful for but I am sure if you stop and really think about what is important, you will come up with a few things.

Well that is about it for this week. I would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Until next week!
STEALTHMAN

ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE SECOND CUSTOM-MOTORS SHOW–The first Custom-Motors show took place in Summer 2004 within the 5th MoscowMotor Park Festival/MIMP-2004 and aroused great interest both wide range ofvisitors and mass-media.

The First show gave us a lot of experience, we took into account all ourmistakes we did were taken into account. The Second show is being planned and itpromises to be organized better. We are also planning to increase verysignificantly the number of exhibitors; one of our main aims is to bring someforeign custom bikes or trikes and their creators along with foreignjournalists.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING– I sincerely hope that every one has a Great Day and that you look at the Blessings and Good things we all have.

Some have had hardships during the past year and it has varied from one to the other. Some have had the same hardships.

Think about what we Do Have and that is Friendship and Love. Reading this means I care for you and your family.

Enjoy and Cherish the time you have with your loved ones.

Of Course Eat Drink and Make Merry!

–ROGUE

BIKERNET BUMPER STICKER OF THE WEEK–Finally, a bumper sticker for BOTH political parties! The hottest selling bumper sticker comes from New York State:

“Run HILLARY Run”

Democrats put it on the rear bumper. Republicans put it on the front bumper.

–from Vern

STREET CHOPPER CLASSIC–Here is one of the 1946 Knucks I shot this week.Please let me know which you can use for publication.I scored a triple header, a full bagger, a black vintage chopper and a red vintage bobber.

Both the chopper and bobber were chopped or bobbed back in the early 50’s and are all original vintage parts.The lady was freezing her pachukies off. It was a 38 degree day here in Upstate NY when we handled the shoot.

–TBear

THE BIKERNET WIVES’ DEPARTMENT– 1. Women are unpredictable. Before marriage, she expects a man, after marriage she suspects him, and after death she respects him.

2. There was this guy who told his woman that he loved her so much that he would go thru hell for her. They got married – and now he is going thru hell.

3. A man inserted an ‘ad’ in the classifieds : “Wife wanted”. Next day, he received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing: “You can have mine.”

4. When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: either the car is new or the wife.

5. It’s easy to tell if a man is married or not. Just watch him drive a car with a woman sitting beside him. If both his hands are on the wheel, you can be sure he is married.

6. A man received a letter from some kidnappers. The letter said, “If you don’t promise to send us $100,000 I swear that we will kidnap your wife.” The poor man wrote back, “I am afraid I can’t keep my promise but I hope you will keep yours.”

7. “What’s the matter, you look depressed.”

“I’m having trouble with my wife.”

“What happened?”

“She said she wasn’t going to speak to me for 30 days.” “But that ought to make you happy.”

“It did, but today is the last day.”

DEFINITION OF A WOMAN–When she is 18 – She is a football, 22 men going after her. When she is 28 – She is a hockey ball, 8 men going after her. When she is 38 – She is a golf ball, 1 man hitting on her. When she is 48 – She is a pingpong ball, 2 men pushing to each other.

MAN–At 20 – A man is like a coconut, so much to offer, so little to give. At 30 – He is like a durian, dangerous but delicious. At 40 – He is like a watermelon, big, round and juicy. At 50 – He is like a mandarin orange, the season comes once in a year. At 60 – He is just like a raisin, dried out, wrinkles and cheap.

IN THE BEGINNING– God created earth and rested. Then God created man and rested. Then God created woman. Since then, neither God nor man has rested.

–from Vern

THE HISTORY OF COMPUTERS–What I’m really curious about is the function of the steering wheel-like thing there? Does it turn the document “page forward or back?”

–from RevCarlR

ITALIAN DESIGNED COMPUTER GRAPHIC MOTORCYCLE–we are pleased to introduce our school of design , the “Florence Design Academy”, located in Florence,ITALY.

We are writing to you to know about the possibility of submitting you an article for your homepage dealing with the design of a new superbike entirely created with 3D computer-graphic. The article ( which is in english language ) includes notes on the importance of design in the professional environment as well as a description of the Superbike itself and 6 beautiful high-resolution images (also for wallpapers).We are looking forward to receiving a reply from your part.

Mario Malagrino ( Designer of the -FDA ADRENALINA-)

ATLANTA OPENS MUSEUM MOTORCYCLE EXHIBIT–The formal announcement for “Wind Blown: American Motorcycle Fine Art”isattached for your use. The first document is the actual announcement.Thesecond document is an overview of our participating artists andbuilders.

A few key items: – The Marriott Atlanta Northwest is offering a special “Wind Blown”roomrate to guests who mention the exhibition from May 14-August 14, 2005(pending availability). This is for the entire exhibition! Details areinthe attached release.

– The March of Dimes Ride will host a charity ride to kick-off theSaturday, May 21, grand opening event. The ride will start at theMarriottAtlanta Northwest and end in front of the museum.

–Matthew O’Connor
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
770-460-7277 ext.224
moconnor@mcrae.com

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Damn, it’s a turkey Thanksgiving and Thursday all at once. What the hell am I going to do? At least I have the cool California day off from Hot Bike and I can take the Bikernet News off the shapely backs of Sin Wu, Layla and Coral, while they fix the Thanks grubs. I’ll just watch them move around the kitchen, sip on egg nog and hammer away at the news.

I’ve got a thousand things to report from the new Compu-Fire, engine-based starter system that will revolutionize performance starters, to a couple of new books from Wolfgang publications. One revolves around building cheap chops and the other is focused solely on hopping-up dressers. That’s just the beginning. How about touring mufflers with lights in the end?

I’m feeling scattered. I can smell the turkey cookin’. Let’s hit the news and I’ll tell you about the March issue of Hot Bike and some tricks headed for Street Chopper and Hot Rod Bikes.

SUCKER PUNCH NEWS–Bandit-I thought you might want to get this out to your readers, Sucker Punch is now manufacturing bikes. They start at $13995. I have pasted the official release below and included some pictures of their Sucker Punch “Hot Rod”, which has some sick pinstriping and comes in at $15995. The base model comes flat black.

–Ken

“This was the next natural step in our business plan, we wanted to move forward and we knew that getting our manufactures license would enable us to do that,” said Loos.

S.P.S LLC has produced 60 of their Sucker Punch model in the last two years in a variety of configurations. “The public seems to like these bikes because they’re simple, if you take anything off the bike it won’t work. In other words everything on the bike has a purpose,” said Cochran.

Sucker Punch offers choppers that are unique and well made at an exceptionally low price. Their base Sucker Punch model starts at just $13,995. Please visit Sucker Punch Sallys on the Web at www.suckerpunchsallys.com

PARTS SEARCH–Lookin for a Harley Davidson softail frame with title. I have all the parts just need the frame.If you have one for sale or know someone that has one please e-mail me back. thank you

–KUKY1156@aol.com

WINNER?.NATIONAL SURVEY OF BEST DRAG BIKE PHOTOS– As the lingering aroma from a smokin? burnout invades your senses and the anticipation of a little sideways action starts to fade, you are about to witness the shear velocity and deafening sound of the quickest object on two wheels. Oh well, you weren?t really in the mood for a quiet picnic at the park today anyway.

This shot by renowned photographer Matt Paulito is the hands down winner of the national photo contest which you participated in and will now be forever memorialized on canvas by Scott Jacobs. Anyone who is familiar with Scott?s dedication to his craft knows that this painting will be one for the ages with the prints destined to be instant collector?s items.

Scott is exploring the possibility that Andrew Hines will sign each limited canvas print as was the case with the previous flat track series featuring Scott Parker and Jay Springsteen. Since this is a brand new series all of the most desirable numbers (low #s and Artist Proofs) are wide open to snap up so Scott decided to initiate a reservation list on a first come basis.

If you?re interested in the print simply drop me a note. I?ll let you know on the ETA as we get closer to release. (est.January, no obligation)

–Ron Copple
Artists Riding Together
866-985-9989
http://www.art-inc.biz

WIDE TIRE SERIES– Will have pics of our 280/300 going togetherand will send if you’re interested. I don’t know if this is what you had in mindwhen ya said send more info but…here it is.

Just how wide can you go on a stock bike?

Well, if you ask Empire Mfg Inc. we’ll tell ya to have a look at our 280/300 mm swingarms for Dyna, Evolution and Twin Band if ya still need more meat why not try our new 330mm swingarms, (available at Cincy ’05).

We’ve added a few special touches to our family of swingarms…press in paint savers to keep your paint or chrome from being torn up by wheel spacers.drilled thru axle plates so wires for available led lighting can be concealed anddesigned to be up to 1-inch lower riding positioning than stock with 1-inch o.d. hidden axlesmooth covers for a clean look.

The not so well kept secret is in using a patented Empire swingarm and Bert Baker’sRight Side Drive transmission or equivalent (wait a second, Baker has no equal).

The combined cost varies depending on chosen width, model application swingarm and 5 or 6 speed Baker trans.Short end, around $4,500 up to $6,000 on the high end. Of course new wheel/s are also required and a new rear fender to cover the behemothrubber your stock bike will be sporting.

The advantages are many in taking this route to a super wide ride over building a ground up custom.First it won’t take all year or more to get it done! the complete installation can be done in just a few days.Insurance is a breeze and you already have a title on you stock machine so no hassle there either,just a perfectly balanced bike and a very smooth super wide ride.

If you really want to build that one of a kind custom we can help with one of our hand made frames. For more details and features of Empire Swingarms please visit www.empiremfginc.com.

We are working on a complete series of wide tire installation articles in Hot Rod Bikes, the only complete tech mag on the market. Watch for Fuel Injection article series, sheet metal series and more.–Bandit

STILL THE BEST BIKERNET DEAL IN TOWN–Dr. Hamster’s FLH styled 1978, 80-inch Shovelhead for only $9,300. Rebuilt engine and trans, fresh paint, recently built with no miles on the new motor, it’s ready to rock. Call (310) 830-0630 for more information.

THIS IS THE HEAVIEST TRAVELED DAY IN HISTORY–WE’RE BREAKING RECORDS–Potential weapons pile up at airportsAir travelers aren’t diligent in weeding out banned items, TSA says.WASHINGTON – Is it possible the word still hasn’t gotten around? Leave your handguns and knives at home when you leave for the airport. The chain saw, land mines and gunpowder, too.More than three years after the Sept. 11 attacks, air travelers still are trying to carry thousands of potentially deadly items on planes every month.

The Transportation Security Administration, which took over security screening at 450 airports in February 2002, said Tuesday it had confiscated 15.6 million prohibited items, including 2,150 guns, 75,241 box cutters and 4.7 million knives through the end of October.

A college student who hid bags of box cutters and fake bombs in the lavatories of four Southwest Airlines jets last year pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor as part of a plea bargain with prosecutors.

The student, Nathaniel Heatwole, said he was trying to expose what he called gaps in aviation security. By taking a dangerous weapon aboard an aircraft, he could have been charged with a federal felony that carries a possible 10-year prison sentence.

Most confiscated items trivialOregon Rep. Peter DeFazio, ranking Democrat on the House aviation subcommittee, said most of the seized items are trivial.

Primarily nail files and small knives and scissors,mostly innocent things, said DeFazio, who has lost several pairs of mustache scissors to the TSA.

Some have not been so innocent:The TSA has found knives disguised as lipstick, a radio with a handgun inside, a loaded gun stuffed into a teddy bear. Several people have tried to bring chain saws onto planes. An Army sergeant was kicked off a flight after an inert land mine was found in his checked luggage. One man packed gunpowder and a fuse for his hobby of shooting golf balls out of cannons.

–from Rogue

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KILLERS AMONG US– New motorcycle registrations have continuously increased since1990, which means more riders on the road, but at the same time motorcyclecrashes are down. This good news is compounded by a 47% drop in injuryinvolvement from 1990 through 1998 when it began to rise, though even in 2001the rate was still 30% lower than in 1990. However, now for the bad news;motorcycle fatalities are way up, and have doubled in the past five years to nowequal the 1990 fatality rate.

The reason for this dramatic increase goes far beyond the simple formula: moremotorcycles = more fatalities. In a recent Special Report written by Wendy Moonfor Motorcycle Consumer News, the author looks deep into the numbers andexplains that this epidemic is more than just a function of the numbers. In1990 there was 1 fatality in 37 crashes, but now it’s 1 fatality in 22 crashes ?a rise in crash-to-fatality rate of 40.5%.

While safetycrats insist that this is a result of more states easing helmetrequirements, NHTSA’s “Recent Trends in Motorcycle Fatalities” states thathelmet use in all motorcycle fatalities has increased from 43% to 53% from1998-2001, even though more states did not require adult helmet usage.

Speed and engine size are also not to blame for the increased motorcyclistfatality rate. Speed-related motorcycle fatalities have dropped from 41% in1998 to 38% in 2002, and states with higher posted limits have the lowestpercentage of motorcycle fatalities.

Booze-blaming also doesn’t hold water, because alcohol-involved rider fatalitieshave fallen from 40% in 1990 to 28% in 1999.

All in all, considering the decline in crashes despite the increase in ridershipdemonstrates that today’s motorcyclists are more educated, better trained andsafer than ever before!

So, what’s the answer? What has changed since 1990 to account for such adramatic increase in motorcyclist fatalities?

According to MCN, the one thing that explains why more die while less areinjured is the radical change in the traffic mix. Specifically, since 1990, thelight truck vehicle (LTV) market, which includes Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs),has increased 200 times and now represents approximately 50% of new passengervehicle sales!

In 2002, car vs. motorcycle accidents claimed the lives of 662 motorcyclists,but that same year LTV vs. motorcycle accidents killed 645 bikers. Now, to putthis in perspective, passenger cars outnumber SUVs by a margin of 3-1!Therefore, LTVs are enormously over-represented in fatal motorcycle accidents.

These LTV-related accidents are referred to as “mismatch crashes” and explainswhy more of those collisions are fatal. This mismatch has been well documentedin terms of the danger to passenger car occupants involved in collisions withLTVs, as size, bumper height, frontal geometry, frame stiffness and masscontribute to a lethal combination. So it’s not just that there are more LTVson the road today, but that it’s their design that creates the ultimate mismatchwith motorcycles.

So, the next time legislators call for a mandatory helmet law, ask ’em what theydrive!

HELMET REPEAL PASSES MICHIGAN HOUSE– A bill to amend Michigan’s 38-year oldmandatory helmet law was passed by the House, but the leader of the Senate hasstated that the bill will not be taken up before the end of session.HB-4325, sponsored by Representative Leon Drolet, was approved by the MichiganHouse of Representatives by a vote of 69-37 on November 10th, and the bill nowgoes over to the Senate where it has a companion bill, S-321, sponsored bySenator Alan Cropsey.Bikers over 21 who’ve been licensed to ride a motorcycle for at least two yearsand finished a safety course wouldn’t have to wear a helmet under the bill,which must pass the Senate and be signed by the governor before becoming law.

CHICAGO DROPS HELMET PROPOSAL, BUT MAY CONFISCATE NOISY BIKES– Motorcyclistspacked the Chicago City Council transportation committee meeting as cityofficials were preparing to consider Alderman Burke’s proposal for a city-widehelmet requirement, but were informed that the proposed ordinance had been pulled.

Alderman Allen, chairman of the committee, gave no explanation as to why theordinance was pulled, but before the committee adjourned, he did commit toinforming ABATE of Illinois in advance should the proposal be placed back on theagenda at a later date.

However, Alderman Natarus, who reportedly “will never like ABATE”, has agreed toconsider an equally bad ordinance that would allow the city to confiscatemotorcycles for noise violations. ABATE is scheduled to meet with AldermanNatarus about this ordinance after the veto session.

ILLINOIS BIKERS SUE OVER DISCRIMINATION– Two Chicago-area motorcyclists aresuing a Cary marina and restaurant, alleging workers there curtailed their freespeech rights by denying them service because of their biker attire.

The bikers wore jackets displaying motorcycle club insignia, and workers at theBroken Oar Marina in Cary, IL and its adjoining restaurant told them they wouldnot serve them unless they removed their colors, co-plaintiff Peter James said.

“What if I found a Bulls jacket offensive?” plaintiff James said.

James, of suburban Brookfield, and Scott Patterson, also of suburban Chicago,are seeking $20,000 in damages from the business for violations of their FirstAmendment rights to free speech and expression.

The complaint, filed in McHenry County court, says James and Patterson went tothe Broken Oar in September 2002 after a ride. James said other motorcyclistswere on the ride, too, and they all stopped at the Broken Oar. Employees parkedthe group’s bikes.

“We got inside and they said, ‘We can’t serve you. If you go back and take yourvests off we would consider serving you,'” James said. “It’s gotten to the pointthat we’re not going to stand for this anymore.”

James wore a jacket with the Outlaws Motorcycle Club emblem on it. Pattersonbelongs to Brothers Rising. Other bikers in the group, who are not a party tothe lawsuit, wore insignia from their clubs, which include religious and clean &sober clubs.

The groups are members of the Northern Illinois Confederation of Clubs, whichaims to end discrimination against motorcyclists. James is chairman of theconfederation.

James said he believes motorcyclists are discriminated against because lostpeople just don’t understand their lifestyle. He said businesses and thegeneral public should overcome stereotypes left over from decades ago aboutmotorcycle clubs.

“We are the last truly free Americans,” James said.

CRUISE CONTROL– When Tom Cruise shaped up for his next action flick, he did iton one wheel. According to Rolling Stone Magazine, Cruise checked into racinglegend Keith Code’s “On One Wheel” wheelie school at Willow SpringsInternational Raceway in Rosamond, California in June to hone his alreadyterrific wheelie skills in preparation for the filming of Mission Impossible 3.

“Tom was a good rider already. He has a great combination of bravery andcontrol, just like in his films,” says Whitney Fair, director of the school.”He’s already just about good enough to enter stunt contests. The idea was toget to the next action level on the motorcycle and, in his usual go-for-itstyle, he did!”

School founder and instructor, Keith Code, says, “Doing wheelies ranks high onthe list of the most frivolous and decadent things in the history of Mankind butI look at it from the perspective of skill and control.”

The highlight of the school is Code’s invention, the Wheelie Training Bike. Theschool’s Triumph Speed Triples are equipped with two anti flip-over devices. Anadjustable microswitch kills one of the three cylinders while the other appliesthe rear brake. Both devices are adjustable and can produce the desired heightof the wheelie.

“Your eyes will pop out of your head when it goes up–butflipping it won’t be easy,” says Code.

WORLD’S FASTEST INDIAN– Oscar winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins will star in”The World’s Fastest Indian,” the true-life story of Burt Munro, a New Zealanderwho spent several decades constructing a 1920 Indian Motorcycle, then traveledto Utah and set a new land-speed record back in the 70’s. Roger Donaldson,director of “The Recruit” is using his own writing and is directing the project.

WEIRD NEWS: HELMETS DOWN UNDER– A recent court case may force Australian cowboysto wear helmets. Officials in New South Wales have charged a ranch owner overthe death of a rider who fell off a horse, and safety advocates insist he shouldhave had a helmet on.

The rancher’s conviction is creating controversy in the Australian Outback, andcowboy hats for the jackaroos may be heading for the history books.

A ranch manager says the only time he’s ever known the cowboys to wear helmetswas when they were riding motorbikes, and the president of a farmer’s group toldthe Associated Press (AP) that replacing the broad-brimmed hats with helmetscould increase skin cancer and heat stroke. But others dismiss that argument,saying it’s possible to come up with a hard hat that has a broad brim.

LEAKY MOTORCYCLE DESTROYS HOME — The Pasadena Fire Marshal’s Office hasdetermined that a motorcycle with a possible gasoline leak is the cause of afire which led to the destruction of a home and a garage and damaged aneighboring home.

Arson investigators discovered two motorcycles inside the garage, and thehomeowner had been working on the carburetor of one of the motorcycles. Apossible fuel leak may have caused the gasoline vapors to spread to the waterheater that was inside the garage where the fire originated, according to TheCitizen Reporter, a Texas newspaper.

So if you’re working on your bike, do so in a well-ventilated area. If you’restoring your bike over the winter, make sure your fuel petcock is turned off!

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “If you expect to be ignorant and free, you expect somethingthat never was, and never will be.”
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), Third President of the United States

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HEY FROM WILD BILL–Layla, I’m sitting here with Rogue, he’s drinking Jack Daniels and giving me tons of shit! Actually he’s trying his best to give some advice. I would be honored if you could take a look at my Love Ride article and let me know what you think. I would love the chance to send you some things in the future. I’ve got to go and try and catch up with Rogue, I think class is over for today!

Thanks a million…….Wild Bill

Stay tuned for this.

Pinellas Prosecutor Charged with Drunken Driving in Tampa–The Associated Press – TAMPA – A Pinellas County prosecutor known for aggressively pursuing drunken driving cases was charged with DUI after police said they stopped her with three children in her car.

Lydia Dempsey Wardell, 37, was arrested Wednesday near her Tampa home because she had a blood-alcohol level of 0.23 percent, nearly three times the legal limit in Florida, police said.

She was unavailable for comment Thursday, when she was released on $500 bail.

“She made a mistake,” said Bruce Bartlett, Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney Bernie McCabe’s chief assistant. “She’s aware of that. She’s extremely remorseful about her conduct and knows it’s not acceptable and is ready to pay the consequences.”

Bartlett said Wardell was on her way to pick up her son when she was arrested.

Bartlett could not say how the arrest would affect Wardell’s job or whether it would lead to her firing. If Wardell kept her job, she would no longer be allowed to participate in drunken driving prosecutions, Bartlett said.

Wardell rarely prosecutes those cases in the courtroom. But as a supervisor, she often discusses them with defense attorneys seeking a reduction or dismissal because of evidence problems.

“She is very reluctant to ever reduce charges or make any deal on a DUI,” Bartlett said. “She’s tough as nails and has a lot of enemies in defense lawyers because of her positions on these type of cases.”

In Pinellas, prosecutors including Wardell often charge DUI defendants with felony child neglect when they also have children in the car. It was unclear whether police considered that charge against Wardell.

Rogue

SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS E-NEWS–
Contents:
1. MICHIGAN HELMET BILL:
2. FLORIDA: ROW
3. ILLINOIS ROW update: This driver was cited
4. Pa. (ROW) Careless Driving Bill

1. MICHIGAN HELMET BILL:
The Michigan Helmet Repeal bill, HB-4325, sponsored by Rep. Leon Drolet(R-33), passed the Michigan House today with a vote of 69 yeas and 37nays. Thisbill now goes to the Michigan Senate where it has a companion bill,S-321, whichis sponsored by Senator Alan Cropsey where it is expected to be passed andsent on to the Governor for signing.
Angel Burton, Legislative Rep
Michigan Coalition of Clubs—
http://www.thehollandsentinel.net/stories/111104/loc_111104075.shtml

House passes changes to helmet law
The Michigan House voted Wednesday to allow bikers to ride without theirhelmets if they meet certain requirements, but the leader of the Senatesaid thatchamber won’t take up the bill.The legislation, approved 69-37, would repeal the state’s 38-year-old helmetlaw. Four representatives didn’t vote.Supporting the bill were Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, and Fulton Sheen,R-Plainwell.Opposing the bill were Barb Vander Veen, R-Allendale, and William VanRegenmorter, R-Hudsonville.Bikers over 21 who’ve been licensed to ride a motorcycle for at least twoyears and finished a safety course wouldn’t have to wear a helmet underthe bill.

House Repeals State Helmet Law, AAA Michigan Calls Vote ‘Tragic’DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ — A bill designed to repealMichigan’smandatory motorcycle helmet law was passed by the State House ofRepresentatives today (November 10), in an apparent bid to takeadvantage of a lame ducklegislature — with 36 House members leaving. The final vote was 69-37 infavor with four members passing.HB 4325, sponsored by Rep. Leon C. Drolet (R-Clinton Township), would removethe mandatory helmet requirement for all riders and passengers 21 yearsof ageor older, but does not require motorcycle riders to carry Personal InjuryProtection (PIP) insurance coverage.

“It is well established that motorcycle helmets decrease the severity ofinjury, the likelihood of death and the overall cost of medical care,” saidRichard J. Miller, manager of Community Safety Services for AAA Michigan.”Motorcycle riders are much more at risk than persons driving or ridingin a passengervehicle.”

Miller cited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data,which shows that, in states where the mandatory helmet laws are repealed orweakened, motorcycle fatalities increased substantially:

State Percent increase in motorcycle fatalities
Arkansas 21 percent
Kentucky 34 percent
Louisiana 48 percent
Texas 31 percent

Nationwide, motorcycle fatality rates have been rising. The total number offatalities is up 73 percent between 1997 (2,116 deaths) and 2003 (3,661deaths). In addition, the fatality rate per 100,000 registeredmotorcycles is up –from 55.3 in 1997 to 65.3 in 2002.HB 4325 will move to the Michigan Senate for a vote and must pass the Senateand be signed by the governor before becoming law.

MOTORCYCLE FACTS

* In 2003, there were 3,187 motorcycle-involved crashes in Michigan inwhich76 riders were killed and 2,644 injured.

* Helmets are 67-percent effective in preventing brain injury.

* The average paid catastrophic motorcycle claim in Michigan is$402,386, upfrom $377,830 in 2001.

* By an overwhelming majority (81 percent), Americans favor state lawsrequiring motorcyclists to wear helmets.

Sources: Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP),Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA), Lou Harris

SOURCE AAA Michigan
CO: AAA Michigan
ST: Michigan
SU: LAW LEG
Web site: http://www.aaamich.com/
http://www.prnewswire.com/
11/10/2004 17:03 EST
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2. FLORIDA: ROW
Motorcyclist dies in West Boynton collision with truckPosted November 10 2004A motorcyclist was killed in a crash at the intersection of Lawrence and OldBoynton Beach roads about 7 p.m. Monday, Palm Beach County sheriff’sofficialssaid.Robert Hollum Jr., 37, was riding his 1995 Harley Davidson northbound onLawrence when Sean Paulson turned in front of him from Old Boynton,officialssaid. Paulson’s 2002 Toyota Tacoma and the motorcycle collided, andHollum wasthrown, officials said.

Hollum was taken to Delray Medical Center, where he died.Again, no mention of charges brought against violator!

3. ILLINOIS ROW —update: This driver was citedMotorcyclist upgraded to serious after crashPEORIA – The condition of a 26-year-old Peoria man improved Tuesday after anaccident last week in which he was thrown from his motorcycle.Thomas H. Duffy, 1202 W. Merle Lane, was listed in serious condition at OSFSaint Francis Medical Center, a hospital spokeswoman said. He wasadmitted tothe hospital in critical condition Nov. 2 after his motorcycle and a Jeepcollided in Peoria Heights.Duffy, who was wearing a helmet, was driving south in the 3700 block ofProspect Road near the entrance to McDonald’s, 3717 N. Prospect Road,when hismotorcycle was struck by the Jeep.The Jeep’s driver, Willard E. Lacey, 55, of 403 Perry Lane, East Peoria, wasattempting to turn into the restaurant’s parking lot from Prospect whenhe hitDuffy, police said.Police cited Lacey on a charge of failure to yield when turning left. He wasnot injured.

4. Pa. (ROW) Careless Driving Bill
The Senate Transportation Committee voted unanimously yesterday torelease HB 873 from the Committee. This is the bill that replaced ourROW bill.The Senate is expected to vote on the bill before the end of thelegislative session on November 30th. You can read the bill and see itcovers much more than just right of way violations and it should provideless of a chance of people running into us and just getting a slap onthe wrist.

John Mullendore

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TIM CONDER ADDS LIFE TO HOT BIKE–Hot Rod Bikes and Street Choppers. You’ve seen Tim’s magnificent work on Bikernet. Soon you’ll see it in print.

This is a rough sketch for a Street Chopper joke page. Hang on.

Performance Machine’s – El Borracho–Like any respectable bartender, a bike builder knows just how much of each ingredient is needed to achieve the desired flavor. That balance is what makes a good drink as well as a great bike. A perfect balance of Vodka, Gin, Rum, Triple Sec, and for you traditionalists, Tequila, are all flavors that are more than able to stand on their own, yet mixed together become the classic Long Island. Much like the mixture of unique flavors in PM’s El Borracho (although maybe a bit heavier on the Tequila!).

Beginning with an anniversary edition Harley Softail, Performance Machine’ Roland Sands stripped it to the frame and binned most of the stock parts. It was just too easy to grab parts from the shelves at PM, so Roland began modifying things. The uniquely finished wheels began life as their El Dorado design, but were hijacked before going to the polish shop, black anodized and then sent back for some final machining to reveal the raw aluminum. PM brakes saw the same treatment, but with a nickel plating. A springer front end and naturally PM’s wide wheel Phatail kit where added to handle suspension duties. The one-off forward controls incorporate a suicide clutch into what was the shifter and a hand made shift lever ties directly to the trans.

Handmade bars, a breathed-on motor and unique oil tank complete the mechanical mods. Using an aluminum fuel tank intended for another project, Roland added a frame skirt (to hide the ugly stuff) and a hand made solo seat to complete the old school look. The rock solid reliability of a factory drivetrain, mixed with vintage bobber styling and a decidedly new school wide wheel combine to create modern bobber. Flavorful, not overpowering and fun as hell to ride.

This bike will be in the first Hot Bike Poster book. Watch for it in the next 6-weeks on news stands near you.–Bandit

Replacement Windows– Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensivedouble-pane energy efficient kinds. But this week I got a call from thecontractor complaining that his work had been completed a whole year agoand I had yet to pay for them. Boy oh boy, did we go around! Just becauseI’m blonde doesn’t mean that I am automatically stupid.

So, I proceeded to tell him just what his fast talking sales guy had toldme last year, that in one year the windows would pay for themselves.

There was silence on the other end of the line so I just hung up and Ihaven’t heard back since. Guess I won that stupid argument.

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