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Read More August 12, 2004 Part 1
By Bandit |
A new sign-making tech is headed your way on Bikernet. Remember the High School shop teacher who built a bike with his class as a semester project. Well this rider makes custom metal signs and he created a hot one for the new Bikernet Headquarters. Watch as we show you how it’s done in the next week or so.
Let’s hit the news. I had a tooth surgically extracted this morning and I’m about to pass out.
SP BIKEFEST 10TH ANNIVERSARY–October 14-17, 2004,is on the way and we guarantee this years rally will be the BEST Rally of the season.Back again for the 3rd time, by popular demand,JD Simo & Dirty Pool.
Three Dog Night has 21 top 40 hits and is guaranteed to put on a great show at our improved concert site. Several major changes in the concert venue at Schlitterbahn.
1) The stage will be above the drained wave pool with three times the room.
2) A couple of thousand chairs will be available for those of you that don’t want to dance.
3) We have parking space for one of those really huge Budweiser trucks loaded with extra brew.
4) The Schlitterbahn staff spent the winter building several new bars to ensure an uninterrupted flow of your favorite beverage.
Newsletter Sponsor:About 900 people responded to our survey this spring. T-shirt color is always a hot topic. Everyone has an opinion. This year we let you pick the color… The winning color BLACK with 25% of the votes. Lagging behind were Bright Red 11.6%, Orange 11.1% and Grey 11.1%. I will share some of the other results with you in the next few weeks.
Registration Rally Package $45:- includes Arm Band, Pin, Souvenir Dog Tag and Concert TicketMexico Fiesta Run tickets are available for $1510th Anniversary Custom painted 2004 FLHT Electra Glide Raffle tickets – $20 Early Registration Extras!
Register by September 15th and receive a FREE Rally T-Shirt.Secure online registration system eliminates the need for the “Orange Card”.[ To register by Phone: (956) 668-7484 Ride Safe, PAUGHCO ORIGINAL NARROW SPRINGER– Paughco, the world?s oldest and most respected manufacturer of springer fork assemblies has just released their latest version of what may be the most poplar springer ever produced. The ORIGINAL NARROW SPRINGER offers bar centers of 4 ? inches allowing for the use of both Dog Bone and Glide style risers. Manufactured to Paughco?s legendary standards for strength, quality and performance, the new forks feature flawless Paughco chrome and are offered in black powder coat as an option. ORIGINAL NARROW springers are offered in sizes stock, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 21-inches over. They can also be ordered with an additional 3 degrees of rake. Additional rake comes standard on sizes 15 and over. For complete details call 775-246-5738 or visit www.paughco.com THE BIKERNET LEGAL DEPARTMENT– Why is divorce so expensive? Because it’s worth it. TRENDKILL HARDTAIL FRAMES BY JOE MARTIN–Here is a good picture of the frame & info.Trendkill Hardtail frames by Joe Martin are now available!These frames are Right Side Drive and will accept 280mm tire w/ belt or300mm w/chain. *Single downtube For more information and to order yours first call 972.709.2552 Ask forChris. Chris Sanchez DAM MOTORCYCLES A NEW JERSEY ORIGINAL– DELAWARE AMERICAN MOTORS launched its new bike, the DAM Original, on Independence Day, 2004.First public appearance of the new bike took place three weeks later, at the Carlisle Summer Bike Fest at Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The DAM line-up will make its appearance for the 2005 model year, with four different models – Original, Nitro, Black and Blue, and Silver Black. Distinction between the models will be in details such as frame geometry, engine displacement, suspension and paint schemes. The motorcycles will be offered with a range of parts and accessories as well as apparel. Delaware American Motors was created, and is owned, by Mark S Klein, son of Joe Klein, a long-time motorcycle racer of note. After qualifying as a motorcycle technician, Mark went on to build his own race bikes. This interest developed to the stage of owning and managing several race teams. By the early Nineties, he had opened a number of dealerships in New York City, where he was enfranchised with several major brands.To do this, the engineering was out-sourced, as was the assembly. This freed up the business to focus on product development, partnership alliances and customer support. Mark wanted to provide the quality touch of a hand-built custom bike as well as the style and attitude of American cruiser culture.These attributes were to be combined with high-performance suspension and brakes to provide superior ride and handling qualities.Focusing on the design and engineering of the new bikes, the company feels that it has achieved its aims. Pre-production orders are already being taken for year 2005 models.The DAM Original will be at Sturgis, but only for private viewing by journalists and potential customers during the August Sturgis Rally. Interested parties should contact Mark Klein directly at: DELAWARE AMERICAN MOTORS A DEVILISH PARTY–Lucky Devil’s “Polish Your Pipes” Bike Wash & Bar-B-Que.The fine folks at Lucky Devil Metal Works decided to have a party to celebrate their participation in the upcoming “Big Texas Chop-Off” taking place at the Fort Worth Speedway the weekend of September 17th through the 19th. Not having a massive advertising budget Kent and Holly, Lucky Devils proprietors decided to send out a couple of flyers attached to some e-mails, word of mouth and such and see what happened? You’ll see the party coverage and the girls right here on Bikernet, in the next couple of days. –RFR BIKERNET GOLF COURSE– Jack and his friends were playing golfone Saturday. As they are getting ready to teeoff, a guy walks up and asks if he can join them.The friends look at each other, look at theguy and say, ‘Sure.’ About two holes into the game,the friends get curious about what the guy does for a living. So they ask him. The stranger tells them he’sa hitman. They all laugh. The guy says, “No really,I am a hitman. My gun is in my golf bag. I carry it everywhere. You can take a look at it if you like.” So Jack decides to check it out. He opens the bag and, sure enough, there is a rifle with a huge scope attached. Jack gets all excited and says, “WOW! I betI can see my house through here! May I look?” The hit man replies, “Sure.” So Jack looks and says, “YEAH! You can see my house! I can even see throughthe windows into my bedroom. There’s my wife. Wait,there’s my next door neighbor! And he’s naked too!” This really upsets Jack so he asks how much it wouldbe for a hit. The hitman replies, “I get $1000 every time I pull the trigger.” Jack responds,”$1000? Well, OK, I want two hits. I want you toshoot my wife right in the mouth. She’s alwaysnagging at me and I can’t stand it. Second, I want you to shoot my neighbor in the penis, just forscrewing around with my wife.” The hit man agrees, gears up and looks through the scope.He’s looking for about five minutes until finally Jackstarts to get really impatient and asks, “What are youwaiting for?” The hitman replies, “Relax….. I’m about to save you athousand bucks!” –Kenny Samson HAMSTERS SPOTTED IN DEADWOOD–People complain that Hamsters are rich fucks, but many don’t realize that most Hamsters ride to Sturgis Annually. Here are a couple of shots of Harlan Schillinger a Hampster who I met at No 10 Bar in Deadwood. –Rogue THE BIKERNET RESEARCH LAB–A scientist from Texas A&M University has invented a bra thatkeeps women’s breasts from jiggling and prevents the nipplesfrom pushing through the fabric when cold weather sets in. At a news conference announcing the invention, a large groupof men took the scientist outside and kicked the shit out of him. –from Chris T. CHALK ONE UP FOR THE OLD GUYS– A white haired man walked into a jeweler’s shop late one Friday,with a beautiful young lady at his side. “I’m looking for a special ring for my girlfriend” he said. The jeweler looked through his stock, and took out a lovely ring priced at $5,000. “I don’t think you understand, I want something very unique” he said. At that, the jeweler went to get his special stock from the safe.”Here’s a stunning ring at just $40,000.” The girls’ eyes sparkled, and the man said that he would take it. “How are you paying,” asked the clerk? “I’ll pay by check, but of course you will want to make sure everything is in order at the bank, so I’ll write the check and you can phone the bank tomorrow. I’ll pick up the ring on Monday.” Monday morning a very teed-off jeweler phoned the man. ” You old fart, you lied… there’s no money in that account.” “I know, but can you imagine what a fantastic weekend I had? –from Sifu Continued On Page 2
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August 5, 2004 Part 4
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 3
SASHA ON THE ROAD–I’m here in Lead/Deadwood. It’s beautiful and spiritual. Just what I need.
–Sash
READER’S SHOWCASE BIKE–I just sent a note asking how to get my bike on your site and then I found the Reader’s Showcase. Sorry Bro. Don’t mean to waste your time. I can post my own feature. That’s cool.
Man, I’d love it if you featured my bike. It’s called “el Camino”. I have more pics if you want them. Like detail shot of some of the custom work I’ve done on this thing.
I just wanted to build the best old school hardtail I could using all top shelf (read way too expensive) components. I hope somebody feels this. The pictures don’t do it justice.
Thanks allot man.
–“Russ Washburn”
erwashburn4@hotmail.com
CHARITY SHIRTS FOR GIRLS TOO–My web site is finally up and functioning: http://www.tbearwear.comStill needs some work and need to add a few things but it’s functional.
Best part is I can finally accept credit cards. Just awaiting some more much needed art work for new shirts but that’s all in the works. Hopefully this will work out and the kids will benefit.
Thanks for your support,
–TBear
MORE FROM RARE ALABAMA FILES– NEWS FLASH! – Alabama —– Alabama’s worst air disaster occurred when a small two-seater Cessna 150 plane,piloted by two local University of Alabama students, crashed into acemetery earlier today into a small town in Alabama.
The search and rescue workers have recovered 300 bodies so far and expect the number to climb as digging continues into theevening.
The pilot and copilot survived and are helping in the recovery efforts.
–from Skooter
SOCAL ENGINE BUILDERS REQUEST– My name is Christian Garcia. I own a 1978 FXE, I live in SOCAL andwas wondering if you could recommend a solid Shovel mechanic. My bikeis in need of a rebuilD soon, so I’m looking around. So if you could point me in theright direction it would be appreciated.
–Christian
Here’s a few to try out:
Phil’s Speed Shop in Orange: (714) 771-6727
JR’s on Signal Hill: (562) 427-8600
Bennett’s Performance, also on Signal Hill: (562) 498-1819.
I was told that JR was an H-D engineer. Very sharp guy.–Bandit
TIM CONDER FINALLY CHANGES ADDRESS–Exciting news! After living in California for 9 months, we have finally changed our contact info to relflect the change. Please make a note of the changes.
Well, let’s see….I got my first California paint job last week. The boys at Lucky’s Choppers up in Seattle have been keeping me so busy I haven’t even hung out a shingle! This new job is a cool blacked out FXD from here in Sonoma. Candy tangerine with black flames, then a little bit of the usual Conder Custom detail work.
This paint work is great, and we’ve decide to gear up for a new bike project. Along with the design and custom paint services, we plan on building Conder Custom #4. Now, I know I’ve got a bit of history building hardcore, ornery choppers, but all that creative angst can be directed at just about anything. At last count I’ve got over 100 motorcycle concepts, so if you’re lookin’ to step into the ether and build a wild ass motorcycle, e-mail or give me a call.
Tim & Alyssa Conder
PO Box 565
Boyes Hot Springs, CA 95416
Tim’s Cell: 707-843-9454
The Conderosa
RUN FOR BREATH FINALE–We held our wrap-up meeting for the 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” last night. Some new ideas were discuseed for next year, but it was more a thank you meeting for all of the volunteers. I wrote a check this morning to the American Lung Association for $9080.00! The largest amount ever from the run!
All of us would like to thank you and all the staff at Bikernet headquarters for all you do to promote the run and especially for the best of show trophy. The trophy has become an icon for the RFB.
Ben, the owner of Ben’s V-Twins and the winner of this years best of show trophy says, “The trophy is displayed on his parts counter and people have made special trips to see it!” We can’t wait to see next years! Oh yeah I forgot to tell you we have already told people you would make another one????
Thanks again for everything especially for your encouragement through out the year!
–STEALTHMAN
DEUCE WIDE TIRE KITS FROM RC COMPONENTS– DEUCE models from year 2000-up will have a dramatic change in appearance with the wide tire kit from RC Components.This new kit features a single-sided swingarm and a 240-section rear tire.The main parts are the swingarm, an offset kit for transmission alignment, a new rear wheel (18 x 8.50 inch) and Metzeler tire and a wide rear fender.
The rest of the kit consists of a pulley rotor, a license plate (complete with brake light) and a braided steel rear brake line. As shipped, it is ready to bolt into the stock Deuce frame.
RC COMPONENTS
Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Tel: 270 842 6000
Fax: 270 842 9527
E-mail: mailto:rcc@rccomponents.com
CHOPPERS ONLY BEST OF SHOW WINNER–Bandit, we met on Oahu this past July 4TH. I was wondering if there was anyway of trying to get my bike showcased in a mag. If there’s anyway just let me know. I think your site is totally cool. Please keep it up. If you need any specs just ask.
Mahalo Much
Adam Gelbard
808-561-5987
“Magician” magician@hawaii.rr.com
We’re going to take care of the Magician after Jim Russi, award winning island photographer, documents it on film. It will most likely show up in American Iron.–Bandit
BIKERNET POET–Woke Up To a storm in the making, It unfolded as I wrote. Would Love to hear what you all think of my latest work.
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Blue Green Sky Darkens
Thunder Begins To Roll
Lightening Moves In
A Storm Unfolds
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Light Rain Gives Way
To A Wicked Down Poor
Wind Picks Up
Trees Begin To Sway
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Roads Flood
Thunder Gives
A Violent Warning
As Lighting Hunts
Its Feeble Prey
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Rain Mixes With
Deadly Hail From Above
People Run To Protect
The Ones They Love
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Another Crack Of Thunder
Flash Of Brilliant Light
Then Total Darkness
Mother Nature Has
Turned Out The Lights
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Composed Under Copywrite, Panhead Josh of Outlaws World.
PLUG-IN IGNITION FROM DAYTONA TWIN TEC–THIS is a plug-in ignition unit for all ’03 to ’05 carbureted Twin-Cam 88 and Sportster models fitted with a 12-pin ignition module.The device is constructed with a low-profile machined billet aluminum housing and offers easy plug-in installation.All the switches are accessible from the top.
Four rotary switches are used to set the advance characteristics and rpm limit. The unit allows the adjustment of ignition timing via a switch that controls the initial timing. An additional switch sets the slope of the ignition curve. The range of adjustments allows users to set the timing advance for a wide range of applications, from stock to highly modified engines.
The memory facility records the last 30 minutes of engine operation, including rpm, vehicle speed, manifold pressure, ignition advance and battery voltage. This memory feature is useful for tuning and diagnostic purposes as well as investigating warranty claims.
The system is fully compatible with the Harley-Davidson SAE J1850 data bus – the communication system between the various electronic assemblies.
Using a PC link cable, users can download maps to supply specific advance curves for precise dyno tuning. By the same method, logged data can be viewed and speedometer/odometer recalibration can be carried out. The PC link cable plugs into the existing Harley-Davidson diagnostic connector – part of the motorcycle’s wiring harness. The PC link cable is sold separately and the Windows-compatible software is available for download.
DAYTONA TWIN TEC
South Daytona, Florida, USA
Tel: 386 304 0700
3D CUSTOMS CREATIONS–My name is Steve Parker, owner & creator of 3D Customs, Sasha told me to send you pictures of our three dimensional work for your commentary. We hand sculpt 3D raised images on bikes, cars, boats or anything with a hard surface, even ABS plastic. The work we do is very tedious and time consuming and we must wear respirators at all times.
All of our 3D images are sculpted from custom made epoxy resin that is made to my specifications it is extremely durable and it can also be chromed or powder coated. I also own a windsurf shop called windsurf Ohio; being in the windsurf business I learned how to use all types of resins and composites and I have over twenty years experience in custom fiber glass work. I hope you like what we do, the pictures turned out good but when you see this 3D work in person it will blow you away.
My web site is http://www.3dcustoms.com. My site has more pictures.
Well the wind is howling and the waves are up; got get my FIX!
–Steve Parker
3D Customs
440-951-5253
BIKERNET WOMEN COMPARISON TEST–Ladies – If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it’s still cooking, drop in a peeled potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instant “fix-me-up.”
Real Women – If you over-salt a dish while you are cooking, that’s too damn bad. Please recite with me, The Real Women’s motto: “I made it and you will eat it and I don’t care how bad it tastes.”
–from Skooter
STEED BABE OF THE WEEK–Here’s Erika, 19 year old Steed Girl of the Week. In Arizona you can beonly 19 and a cocktail waitress. So out here in the wild west, you get tomeet the youngest girls at the bar serving you libations. She was all aboutposing for us, and this is her first photo shoot, ever.
Oh yeah, the bike. It’s one of our new 2005 300-CM Chopper Monoglide. Itjust rolled off our production floor yesterday and into the newly paintedblack wall photo studio. The bike has a 124-INCH S&S, Baker 6-Speed, 300 RearAvon tire, Steed Monoglide Suspension, Heads up digital instruments in themirrors and this one sports a wild custom paint job by Arizona paintwizards, Airea 5150.
It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to photograph all this fresh stuff forposterity.
–John
Check the Cantina on Sunday for the bare facts and the Steeds department for a full feature. –Bandit
THAT’S IT, LET’S BLAZE–Speaking of Sturgis. The shot above was taken in Stugis the day we rolled in several years back. That’s me on the left, Myron Larrabee of the Billet Bar in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Agent Zebra. We raced from both coasts to the middle. Myron and I rode from the west and Agent Zebra left from Miami on that Paughco and Rev Tech Softail. He rode about a 1,000 more miles and you can read the whole story in the Garage and in our Non-fiction area. I built both bikes.
Speaking of one of the wildest individuals I’ve ever met, here’s the infamous Agent once more. Probably one of the best, most prolific writers I’ve had the pleasure to work with. He’s in Hollywood writing screenplays right now.
Let’s get this bastard posted, before someone accuses me of getting stoned at lunch.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
August 5, 2004 Part 3
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 2
WATCH OUT FOR NEW DEADWOOD SPEED LIMITS–Having reduced the speed limit in one area, Deadwood officials continue to work on improving pedestrian and vehicle safety on the town’s main thoroughfare.
Police Chief Kelly Fuller told the Deadwood City Commission Monday night that the city’s parking and transportation committee met again with a state Department of Transportation official over safety measures for Highway 85-14A, the four-lane highway.The northeast end is hilly, connecting to Boulder Canyon and Deadwood Hill. There is active foot traffic between area gaming hotels, trolley stops, the Days of ’76 Museum, rodeo grounds, and the foot path along Whitewood Creek. Nearer to downtown, tourists migrate between the gaming district, parking areas and the new facade attraction depicting frontier storefronts.
The city and DOT earlier this year reduced the speed limit in that section, although some city officials want it even slower speeds. To educate drivers, a mobile electronic sign alerts motorists to their speed and the posted speed limit.
Additional measures are under consideration, and Mayor Francis Toscana said he expects one in particular to generate a great deal of discussion.
He pointed to the plan to eliminate all on-street parking along the four-lane highway to create room for a fifth lane, a center-turn lane. He said a public hearing would be held on the concept to help determine if the proposed change would go forward.
Other issues presented by Fuller included proposed pedestrian cross-walks and traffic lights. He said the state does not support one city priority project – adding a traffic light at the intersection of the four-lane with 76 Drive, the short street and bridge over Whitewood Creek that leading directly to the rodeo grounds.
Fuller said, overall, he was very pleased with the meeting with the DOT. He said many of the issues discussed would be paid by the state, which will require more time as the agency finds the money in its budget.
Among the more costly items under discussion is the possibility of having an pedestrian overpass over the four-lane. It would connect the convention facility proposed at the corner of Sherman Street and the highway, where the Treber Building was demolished. This is suggested as an important issue to increase pedestrian safety.On another issue, the board reminded all drivers that bike-only parking will start on Main Street Saturday, Aug. 8.
–from Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
STURGIS CHAMBER FILES RALLY SUIT– A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but it might not be as profitable for the owner of the rose, according to Sturgis motorcycle rally officials who have filed suit in federal court to protect the event’s name.
The Sturgis City Council, after an executive session Monday night, voted to join the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce in the civil action. The chamber board of directors voted July 7 to file the lawsuit.The city will pay half the cost of the legal action, with a cap of $5,000.A hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in front of Judge Karen Scheier in U.S. District Court in Rapid City.
The legal action is a continuation of a suit filed in 2000 against Sturgis Bike Week Inc. (then known as Sturgis Rally and Races), a breakaway company that was part of the umbrella organization overseeing many of the event activities. The initial suit was aimed at preventing Sturgis Bike Week from portraying itself as an official sponsor of the rally.
At that time, Scheier ruled against the company but allowed it to sell T-shirts and caps as long as it didn’t use the chamber’s trademark or logo.The most recent action, filed Tuesday by the city and chamber, alleges that the owners of Sturgis Bike Week are making a conscious effort to change the name of the event to that of their company. Sturgis Bike Week is owned by Bob Davis, Gary Lippold and Francie Reubel-Alberts.
The new action alleges that in the rally magazine the company publishes, there are more than 60 references to “Sturgis Bike Week,” including calling it the 64th annual and saying it started in 1938 -n both attributes of the Sturgis motorcycle rally.
Rapid City attorney Mike Reynolds represents the city and the chamber.”This is a concerted effort to change the name to Sturgis Bike Week and make our trademark useless,” Reynolds said about the references in the magazine.
By Bill Cissell, Journal Staff Writer
–from Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
VICTORY TEAMS WITH S&S TO BUILD VICTORY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS–To satisfy the power and performancedesires of its customers, Victory Motorcycles has teamed up with the leadingaftermarket source for American V-twin performance equipment, S&S Cycle,Inc. in an alliance that will result in the development of high-performanceengine components for Victory motorcycles.
Victory, the motorcycle division of Polaris Industries Inc., willprovide the S&S Cycle product development team with technical informationabout Victory Freedom(tm) V-Twin engines as well as advanced informationabout new Victory products. This will allow them to design, test and produceperformance equipment for Victory motorcycles in the most timely fashion.
The alliance was announced during the Polaris 50th anniversarycelebration held at the Minnesota State fairgrounds this past July and willbe formally unveiled to hardcore motorcycle enthusiast this August duringthe Sturgis motorcycle rally.
Smith said the first S&S Cycle products for Victory motorcycles willbe performance kits that convert Victory’s Freedom(tm) 100/6 and 92/5 V-twinengines into high-performance 106-cubic-inch (ci) engines. These kits arescheduled to be available in the spring of 2005.
S&S Cycle will sell its Victory-related performance equipmentdirectly to authorized Victory dealers and will not sell the productsdirectly to consumers.
HUPY ALERT–On July 13, 2004, Daniel Buckel and his girlfriend, Theresa Brzykcy, were taking a relaxing ride on Buckel’s 2002 Honda. As the night air cooled, a hazy fog cover masked the roadway, and Buckel slowed down to around 40 mph. That likely saved his and Theresa’s lives. Suddenly, they were catapulted through the air, landing on a nearby driveway. Buckel required 15 stitches to close a cut on his head and received a broken finger. Theresa was knocked unconscious when she hit the ground.
Someone had stretched kitchen variety plastic wrap across the roadway, attached to two sign posts. The consequences could have been deadly, but in this instance luck was on the side of the riders. Waukesha County Crime Stoppers offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this act. Attorney Michael F. Hupy, nationally known for fighting for motorcyclist’s rights and representing injured bikers, offered an additional $5,000. According to Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department Detective Steve Pederson, they received over 50 tips regarding the plastic wrap case.
Some tips pointed directly to specific individuals, and after interviewing them, the Sheriff’s Department received calls from attorneys representing four teens who were interviewed, one 14 year old, and three 16 year olds. The older teens could be waived over and charged as adults, but it is unlikely according to the District Attorney.
Attorney Hupy offered the $5,000 reward in order to prompt someone to come forward with information. He said the sheriff will determine whom, among the 50 tipsters, will get the reward. He also stated that although he will represent the injured bikers, he will not accept a fee but rather donate any fee to a local motorcycle safety organization. He said he offered the reward in an attempt to make sure this kind of thing doesn’t happen again. This type of prank could have been fatal for motorcyclists, and he wants other teens to realize the consequences of such actions.
AIRPLANE CRASH–An airplane was about to crash; there were fivepassengers on board, but only four parachutes. The 1stpassenger said, “I am Kobe Bryant, the best NBAbasketball player; the Lakers need me, I can’t affordto die.” So he took the 1st pack and left the plane.
The 2nd passenger, Hillary Clinton said, “I am thewife of the former US President, a NY State Senatorand a potential future president. And I am thesmartest woman in American history, so America’speople don’t want meto die,” and she took the 2nd pack and jumped out ofthe plane..
The 3rd passenger, George W. Bush, said, “I’m thepresident of the United States of America. I havegreat responsibility being the leader of a superpowernation.” So he grabbed the pack next to him andjumped.
The 4th passenger, the Pope, said to the 5thpassenger, a 10 year old schoolgirl, “I am old andfrail and don’t have many years left, and as aCatholic, I will sacrifice my life and let you havethe last parachute.”
The girl said, “That’s okay. There’s a parachute leftfor you. America’s smartest woman took my schoolbag.”
–from Mr. Samson
Continued On Page 4
August 5, 2004 Part 2
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 1
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND JIMS CREATE A NEW TWIN CAM RACE KIT–Exclusive Component Package offers 120 CID and 125 Horsepower & 121 ft pounds of torque.
MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2004) – The new JIMS Twin Cam Race Kit, available exclusively through Harley-Davidson dealers, is a complete component package designed to serve as a solid foundation for racers seeking big horsepower and displacement. The engine kit is designed to fit Harley-Davidson Dyna and FL models originally powered by the Twin Cam 88 engine. The JIMS Twin Cam Race Kit is NOT a street legal motor.
This 120-cid package, developed by JIMS of Camarillo, Calif., pumps out 125 rear-wheel horsepower at 6200 rpm and 121 ft. lbs. of torque at 3750 rpm on 91 octane pump gasoline. This engine kit was developed as a result of a license Harley-Davidson granted to JIMS for use of some Harley-Davidson Twin Cam intellectual property.
The JIMS Twin Cam Race Kit is based on a 356-T6 aluminum crankcase with enough case material to support a bore size up to 4.800 inches. This is NOT a bored stock case, it is a brand new JIMS crankcase with increased wall thickness for larger bore potential. Being a new crankcase, the kit ships with a JIMS serial number and a MSO. The JIMS Twin Cam Race Kit is delivered with the lower end fully assembled. All other components required to complete the engine are included, including JIMS forged pistons, JIMS 4.125-inch bore cylinders and JIMS cylinder heads with matching stud spacing. The cylinder heads and cams were developed in conjunction with the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle group. Stock rocker covers are CNC relieved by JIMS to clear special valve springs. Fuel is delivered by a Screamin’ Eagle Pro Super Bore 51mm carburetor and matching intake manifold. A Screamin Eagle Pro Adjustable MAP Ignition System handles timing and spark (engines for ’04 models use the Screamin’ Eagle Pro Ignition Race Tuner Kit).
Experienced technicians can finish the assembly of the JIMS Twin Cam Race Kit in just four to six hours using detailed instructions included with the kit. The kit is offered in black or silver powdercoat, color-matched to stock Harley-Davidson transmissions. It will also be available as uncoated (intended for custom paint or polish). Suggested retail price in the United States is $7,999.95. This price includes ALL the necessary components to build your racing motor including ignition and carburetor. The JIMS Twin Cam Race Kit engine is intended for racing use only. Softail cases and EFI kits are currently not available.
JIMS has also announced a special racing contingency program with AHDRA as an incentive to race with the new JIMS Twin Cam Race Kits. Racers in four classes will receive awards for first or second place finishes. Those classes include: Super Eliminator, Super Sport, Super Gas and Hot Street. Each first place finisher racing with a JIMS 120 Race kit receives a $250 cash award along with a JIMS $250 product certificate. A second place finish merits a $200 JIMS product certificate. Additionally, any national champion in any of the above classes will receive a $2500 cash prize if using the JIMS 120 race kit in the competition (Minimum of 6 races). Just want to go to the track? Any JIMS 120 Race Kit owner who competes in an AHDRA event with the JIMS 120 Race Kit will receive a one time $150 cash rebate and a special competitor certificate. A valid AHDRA time slip with engine verification is all that is required to redeem the rebate.
JIMS Twin Cam Race Kit Specifications
Peak Horsepower125 @ 6200 rpm
Peak Torque121 @ 3750 rpm
Displacement120 cid
Bore x Stroke4.125″ x 4.500″
Compression Ratio10:1
Intake Valve Diameter2.080
Exhaust Valve Diameter1.625
Cam Lift.635
For information on JIMS Twin Cam Race Kit call 805-482-6913, or visit the JIMS website at www.jimsusa.com
THE ALABAMA FILES–Regarding the year 2000, a senior at the University of Alabamawas overheard saying “when the end of the world comes, I hope to be in ” Alabama ”
When asked why, he stated that everythinghappens here 20 years later than the rest of the civilized world.
STURGIS JUSTICE FOR ALL– IN ITS furtherance of the ‘Justice for All’ campaign, the AMA is bringing its Information Center to the Sturgis Rally on August 10th-13th.
The Justice for All movement was triggered by a traffic incident in South Dakota, home of the Sturgis Rally.The perceived injustice of that incident served to focus attention on many sentencing inconsistencies within the US legal system, where poor driving had resulted in death, or serious injury.The AMA campaign serves to raise public awareness over these issues.
Rather than work in isolation, it encourages members to publicize such problems in their home states, providing stickers, flyers and pins to help spread the message.
The campaign has already received the wholehearted support of many riders’ clubs and organizations across the US.
With its Information Center easily accessible at Sturgis, the AMA hopes to reach many more riders who have the potential to assist Justice for All, eventually for the greater good of all who use the roads.
The Information Center will be found at the Sturgis Music Festival, one block off Main Street at the corner of 2nd and Lazelle, Sturgis, South Dakota.
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION
Pickerington, Ohio, USA
Tel: 614 856 1900
Fax: 614 856 1921
E-mail: mailto:ama@ama-cycle.org
http://www.amadirectlink.com
THE STEALTH REPORT–One subject you hear a lot of bikers talk about these days is old school vs. new school. The conversations usually range from paint, to frames, to brakes, to gas tanks and the list goes on. Let’s take a look at what is called old school today and is it really old school and if the “good old days” were really that good.
We all like to look back and think, boy those were the “good old days” and the bikes were a lot better. I am an old schooler and my favorite style bike is probably a bobber, not that I don’t like long choppers, I just seem to relate to the bobber bikes better. You hear the young guns of today talk about their old school bikes with the 4 foot long fuel tanks. I don’t remember any real old school bikes running long tanks. Don’t get me wrong, I like those tanks, they just really are not old school. The long frames with all their rake and stretch are another example of today’s components being called old school, when that is the farthest thing from the truth. Back in the day, the good old days, the front ends were 20+ inches over and the rake very seldom matched the front end. Most of the bikes of that era sat at an angle.
A true story, I knew a guy who had a 650 Yamaha and he extended the forks to about 12 over and didn’t rake anything. The bike sat at such a high angle that the oil pump could not feed the top end, you know the rest of the story!
The technology of today has made things a lot safer on bikes than back in the good old days. Welding technology has improved to state-of-the-art. Case in point, back in the late ’60s to mid ’70s you would see bikes running wicked looking Z-bars. All of a sudden they disappeared. It was rumored that a couple of sets of Z-bars came apart in the rider’s hands as they were riding, not a good feeling. This was said to be due to bad welds. Now today you see people running Z-bars again and they are available again from many sources. Do you think those welds have improved? Sure they have!
Some braking systems from back in the good old days were suspect at best. Sometimes with some systems you needed to make sure you had new heels on your engineer boots just in case you had to dig into the pavement. Today’s braking systems, factory and aftermarket, are also state-of-the-art. They will stop you on a dime. Another area that things have really improved in is lighting. Some lighting systems back in the good old days were dim to say the least. Today we have the power of halogen lights. They will light up a field. You know how they light up the road!
Tires are another area of improvement, the tires of today are superior to the tires of yesterday. They make our bikes handle better and they last a lot longer. Tire choices are endless today, back in the OLD days you had two or three choices at the most. Paint and painting techniques have improved along with all painting equipment and material. I have always been a flame freak and the flames of today are killer! Back when I was a kid coming up and even when I first got into bikes everyone wanted “high gloss” look but sometimes due to a lack of money we settled for the flat primered look. Nowadays the flat “STEALTH” black look is in and it is one my favorite looks on a bike. I guess in a way the more things change, the more they stay the same!
I know what you are thinking, that if I am an old schooler then why I am knocking the good old days? Well I am not, I just think sometimes we imagine the good old days being better than they really were. No I don’t like everything new, like some of the billet stuff. Aluminum is supposed to make things lighter but not when you hang it on bikes in five pound blocks! One thing about the good old days is that we all have our memories and that is the best part. Our memories of friends and runs and our bikes and bike shows and rallies and our loved ones. That’s what makes the good old days, good. Consider, maybe “these” are the good old days?
So maybe today we should have a new tag for all the young guns out there building bikes, “New Old Schoolers”? They are still building bobbers and choppers, it’s just that they have a lot better components and equipment to pick from. One thing they have that is old school, though, is that they all have a burning desire and love in their soul for bike building and that will never change no matter what school you are from!
One thing I like better today than back in “the good old days” is Bikernet. Now, you have got to agree that’s an improvement!So keep on choppin, bobbin? and remember one day these will be the “good old days”!
Time to burn some pavement!
–STEALTHMAN
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August 5, 2004 Part 1
By Bandit |
It’s Thursday goddamnit, time for the news. Not just any Thursday. Half the biker world is rolling out of garages and shops, cutting a dusty trail towards the Badlands. I’m not going, so I’ll piss and moan all week long.
On the otherhand, most bros are leaving their women behind, and I’ll bring you day to day reports on rides and Sturgis action. Bikernet reporters embedded in the Badlands front include Frank Kaisler for the bikes of Sturgis and the babes, CrazyHorse for the insider connection and of course Jose from Caribbean Customs for the Old School, Hardcore take on the event. His bob-job will be featured at the Journey Museum display in Rapid City. Hang on.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY– “Instead of getting married again, I’m going to find a woman I don’tlike and just give her a house.”
–Rod Stewart
I say don’t give her the house unless she bought it in the first place. Then again, if she bought it, she can afford to buy another one.–Bandit
SPEEDFREAKS BLOW OUT THE GOODS WITH THE KING OF OFF ROAD– Hollywood, CA (August 2, 2004) – The Kings of Motorsports Media are again a plethora of motorsports madness as their doors swing open tonight on Speed Channel with dirt demigod, Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart, and open wheel ‘wizo’, Ryan Hunter-Reay. The Freaks continue to lay down some mad love with The World According to A.J. (Foyt) and IHRA Pro Mod Champion, Mitch Stott. Then to top off the large time, the quartet throws in bits with Indy five-oh-oh Champ Buddy Rice, 3-Time IHRA Top Dog Clay Millican and Sport Compact champion Nelson Hoyos.
“Ironman? has been a staple in the SpeedFreaks Pits for the last four years,” vents Freaks’ Kenny Sargent. “And the stories you hear tonight from The First Man of Dirt will stain your mind with laughter. Seeing naked Mexicans while running Baja is a classic! Then we top it off with Ryan dishing out the salt-n-pepper on his initiation from team sponsor, Herdez. A delicacy to some. Others? A freakin’ road to sure nausea.”
“As Speed Channel rolls tape of the Freak Radio Network from Sunday nights to playback Monday night, the viewing audience sees why the two entities are at the pinnacle of their respective fields,” states SpeedFreaks’ Statt Mann Caruthers. “SpeedFreaks throwin’ heat with Ivan and Ryan while Speed Channel is there to catch it all. Any questions?”
SpeedFreaks and this big-ass motorsports guest line-up can be seen tonight on Speed Channel at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT) and repeated at 12:30 a.m. (9:30 p.m. PT).
http://www.speedfreaks.tv/>www.SpeedFreaks.TV to hear it all.
INDIAN NAME CHANGES HANDS AGAIN–IT HAS recently been announced that the intellectual property and rights to the Indian motorcycle name have finally been sold. The buyer is the British investment company Stellican, headquartered in London but with one of its business partners based in Florida.
The rights to the Indian name were offered by CMA Business Credit Services, based in Burbank, California.This company was acting as liquidators of the Indian Motorcycle Company of Gilroy, California, which had built a range of motorcycles from 1998 until bankruptcy in 2003.
The contents of the Gilroy factory had already been sold, but the intellectual property remained for separate negotiation.
Stellican has an enviable record of turning round companies that also traded as well-respected names but failed for a variety of reasons.Its highest-profile success is the Chris-Craft company.
After a long history of providing stylish pleasure boats for both American and European markets the company closed just before the Millennium. Stellican has re-vitalised Chris-Craft and the company is actively trading and has regained the respect of the market.
Among other companies included in the Stellican portfolio are the Italian luxury boat manufacturer Riva and Vicenza Calcio SpA, a premier Italian soccer team.
STELLICAN OF THE AMERICAS
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Tel: 941 351 4900
Fax: 941 358 3722
E-mail: dwright@stellican.com
www.stellican.com
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE DRAG TEAM SOLID IN SONOMA–Andrew Hines Sets Track Speed Record and Boosts His Lead in Pro Stock Bike Points.
SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2004) ? The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team put riders GT Tonglet and Andrew Hines in the Pro Stock Bike elimination rounds and saw Hines advance to the semi-finals and pad his season-points lead at the 17th Annual Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway. Hines also rode his Screamin? Eagle V-Rod to a new Pro Stock Bike track-record top speed of 196.13 mph during qualifying.
Hines landed in the number-three qualifying slot, with a best run of 7.100 seconds at 196.13 mph. Tonglet qualified ninth with a best run of 7.139/194.86. Angelle Savoie ran 7.084/188.10 to take the top qualifying position.
In the first round of eliminations, Tonglet (7.160/191.46) used a 0.040-second reaction time to beat Steve Johnson?s quicker but losing run (7.124/182.62), due to a slower reaction time of 0.089. Hines (7.098/189.31) beat Redell Harris (7.288/182.90), and both Screamin? Eagle riders advanced to round two.
In the second round, Tonglet (7.137/183.72) fell to the red-hot Savoie (7.085/188.49). Hines (7.097/187.96) used his quickest run of the weekend to dispatch Karen Stoffer (7.121/188.31) and move on to the semi-finals.
A red-light start foiled Hines in the next round, a result made doubly disappointing when Brown stalled his bike just off the starting line. The jumped start by Hines handed the win to Brown, and Hines missed a chance to make his fourth final-round appearance of the season. Savoie won the final when Brown jumped the start by just 0.001 second to hand the win to his US Army teammate.
?Red lights are part of the game for everybody, especially after the second round on Sunday,? said Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso. ?It was a good result and we?ve got both riders in the top-ten in points with Andrew leading the class. Byron Hines and the team are still figuring out the extra 40 pounds mandated by NHRA just three races ago, but if we can keep the team consistent, we?ll be in good shape for the championship.?
Hines? performance at Infineon helped boost his lead in NHRA Pro Stock Bike season points. After nine of 15 rounds, Hines leads with 809 points, 169 points clear of Shawn Gann, who is second with 640 points. Savoie?s win helped her jump from sixth place to third, with 595 points. Brown is fourth with 573 points, followed by Craig Treble with 566 points and Tonglet with 532 points.
The next Pro Stock Bike event on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series is the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Aug. 12-15, at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minn.
The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Bike team is sponsored by Dunlop, Ford Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned, Matco Tools and S100.
CARLISLE SUMMER BIKE FEST NEWS–The crew from Around PA visited the Carlisle Summer Bike Fest July 23-25 totape an episode for their Web TV show.All the great activities and attractions, from the Orange County Choppers tothe StarBoyz to the famous bike customizers at the event, were caught ontape by Around PA.
The show’s trailer is already available to view at www.aroundpa.net. Itgives a great feel for what was a spectacular show! Sign up on the site tobe notified when the episode is completed.
Check www.carsatcarlisle.com for updates on this year’s York Open House(Sept. 23-25) and next year’s Carlisle Summer Bike Fest (July 22-24). Alsobe sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter to get the latest newsdelivered right to your inbox.
CHARITY HARD-CORE T-SHIRTS–What better way to raise some much needed funds for Charity then sellinghardcore nasty t-shirts? Profits from the sale of these truly offensiveshirts will go to the Tahiti Harley Riders Club to aid in their good workwith handicapped children in French Polynesia. We at Bikernet have personallyvisited the club and the kids there. We’ve seen first hand the differencethat a few riders in a far flung part of the world can make to kids in need.
TBear started TBearWear, specializing in shirts and other items thatmake a statement. If you’re tired of being confused with “TV Bikers” andwant the world to know that you don’t give a damn about what O.C.C. built onlast nights episode, then these shirts are for you.
We’ll have a web site real soon and will be taking credit cards. The shirtswill be limited editions. The first shirt was specially designed for me byArtist Jon Towle will soon be a collector item. I’ll be adding a new shirtevery few weeks. If you can’t wait for the company to get up and running, orif you just want one of the limited run first edition shirts, here’s all youhave to do.
The first run of the shirts will be black printing on a good quality grayshirt. Design on front. Sizes for the moment are Large, XLarge and 2XLarge.$20 for the L & XL. $22 for the 2XL. + $3.95 shipping, for 1 or 2 shirts.Have to use either paypal or money order till my vendor account comes thruso I can take credit cards.
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CRAZYHORSE PAINT JOB OF THE WEEK–This week’s paint job belongs to Denny Sullivan. He’s known as the’Wolfman,’ and wanted his Fatboy to reflect his love for wolves.
My husband Jim came home from work with the biggest smile on his face. Thenewest Crazy Horse chopper fired up Saturday. He took it for a ride andproclaimed it blew his former bike away. This baby has a healthy stretchthat harken back to his days working as the fabricator at Thunder Cycles. Healso took my gooseneck for spin, while my ass has been painting instead ofriding. My sweet ride coughed a little but finally smoothed out. Of courseI had to ask him which one he liked better.
“Your gooseneck rides like adirt bike. Like you could just ride over anything. You just sit on thatthing and it feels like you’re part of the bike,” Jim reported. “But my bike is cool. It hasthat total chopper feel with the long front end and big up stretch.”
Wellhell, I still like my bike better.I’m writing this on Monday. Tomorrow six bikes get loaded and we hitthe road. I think Jose will be two days ahead of us. I can’t wait. For meSturgis is all about the riding. Sure the clever business woman in me saysto put my bike in shows, network and advertise. But I don’t think I couldtake it, hanging around a bike show all day while there’s so many wonderfulroads to ride out there. So I will put my business second and my ridingfirst. It will cost me $$ but life is short. A whole lot shorter after youcross the 4-0 mark.
After Sturgis I am hopping on the gooseneck and riding up to Virginiafor the annual Gathering of the Amazons, a bike club I belong to. To anyone out there who thinks because I trailersometimes means I don’t ride, can kiss my round butt. I started riding in1981 on a ’66 Triumph Trophy. My boyfriend at the time rode a choppedBonneville. I like to joke I’ve pushed bikes more miles than most folks haveridden. And on those long nights back in the early ’80s when the marvelouselectrical system on those bikes would hiccup, it sure felt like it. I spentalot of time as a passenger back then as Derek liked to ride very, very fastand I don’t. No cell phones back then. It was push or leave the bike andwalk.
Once I got a bike that ran more than it didn’t, I spent very little timebehind the wheel of a car. I strapped nearly everything imaginable on thatNinja, bike parts, tires, boxes of paint, best friends, bags of groceries.While living in South Fla, getting to the Auto Paint Store before closing onFriday was always an adventure. Splitting lanes of bumper to bumper trafficon I-95, riding on the shoulder- on sidewalks, pulling up just as they wereputting the key in the door. After the little Jap started feeling all thosemiles, I put big saddlebags on my sporty and could not even count the mileson it, as it’s on its 2nd speedo and the speedo was the one thing thatdidn’t work most of the time. The little 1,200 has kept up with big dresserstearing up the Katamagus Highway or blasting down I-95. I’ve ridden throughmany a downpour, even over the seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys during atropical storm. I’ve ground the bottoms of it’s saddlebags tearing up thecurves, hammered the brakes so many times when blind drivers pull out orturn in front of me, it has become second nature to slide that thingsideways.
The craziest memory is after a day of playing on the switchbacksof the Smokey Mts the key broke apart in my hand. I was alone on a verylonely road. I cautiously slid the end in then inserted the rest. Somehow itstarted and made it home. I tried it again after I got home and no way itwould do it. I’ve been welding or painting on bikes since I was 16 yearsold. That’s 28 years of seeing bikes and bikers change.
So to anyone whoisn’t even 30 years old yet, don’t mistake the fact that I haven’t figuredout how to strap a painting display on my chopper for thinking I’m too bigof a wuss to ride.
For me, paradise is loading up my backback and hoppingon that gooseneck and never looking back. And if you think I’d rather bebehind the wheel of my truck that on the seat of my bike, meet me down atthe little park by the seven Mile Bridge next time a hurricane blows up. Lastone to Islamorada buys drinks. Actually I could care less who got therefirst. I would just love to be on my bike in the Keys.
–Crazy Horse
BIG NUMBERS AT BIKERNET ONCE MORE–Last month over 98,000 unique users came to bikernet, almost 226,000 visits, 550,000 page views and 4,654,000 hits for July.
“I see that Steed girl of the week, London (1517 visits) beat out bikernetnews (1403 visits),” Said John Covington or Steeds Motorcycles. ” Isn’t it the shits when tits beat out the hard newsevery time!”
PAUL COX FEATURE–Check the new feature by TBear. Paul had developed a special seat for rigid riders. Check it out.
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Spare Parts Custom
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The bike started out as a Sumax frame that was sitting around for years. I found an H-D Evo motor and tranny, fresh out of the box a few years back. We used Boyd’s Mid-Glide 41mm trees and fat boy lower legs turned down on the lathe. Top caps were made to match. A swap meet rotor and Rev Tech caliper were used on the front. The front axle was cut flush, drilled and tapped for custom washers. Jim traded chrome lower legs for an 18-inch front rim. Ness bars, plate welded in with milled slots, the speedo, mounted underneath, and some handle bar controls that were stashed at the bottom of a lost box finish up the front end.
The air dam is just something that was thrown together late one night. I have no idea where the forward controls came from. The gas tanks are stock 4- gallon fat bobs extended. All tank mounts are hidden with a custom-made flush dash. The seat is by Keith’s Seats.
The rear fender started as an 8-1/2 inch trailer fender. Jim put some sides on it and built in an LED light. The lower part of the rear fender started out the same, but with bolts to the swingarm. The swingarm has built-in axle covers like Jim used to make back in the days at Razorback Motor Works. The rear rotor was a little thing that Jim saw in the CCI catalog. He figuired since he wasn’t gonna be doing any road racing, it should work out fine. The rear rim is an Akron 18-by-5.5, laced up to a stock H-D hub by some guy in Florida for $50.
He put some scoops in the oil tank. He got the idea from the chrome slots on the sides of old Mustang cars. Little chrome grills are recessed in the slots.
There are small bits of fabrication everywhere on this bike, from the frenched-in front of the gas tanks to the built-in paneling around the primary and transmission.
The paint color is one that I first painted on a friend’s bike in the Keys. The graphic idea was something I came up with six years ago. It seemed to fit well on this bike.
The taillight and license plate mount were a few bits of billet that Jim machined and polished until he came up with what is seen here.> The rear fender running light is extra brilliant because Jim used a clear lens with the red bulbs. The bike has a polished look to it, but it was built to be ridden. -Crazyhorse
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Sportster Performance Solutions
By Bandit |
| Many of us madmen started with Sportsters. Not long ago, there wasn’t much a guy could do with his Sportster to make it sing, but now there is. So we went after a complete list of parts and recommendations for a strong, better handling Sportster.
We started with Bartels’ Harley-Davidson. Bartels’ is a family organization of performance-minded folk who believe and live by performance and speed. The Bartels family has been competing in 883 and Buell Lightening racing series, for nigh on 75 years, not really, but they’ve been at it for a couple of decades. Bill, the father and owner of the Marina Del Rey dealership, still races stock cars every weekend. Scott and Bill’s wife, Merle, run Bartels’ Performance Products. Ron Bartels is the head of the service department where we recently watched the transformation of an 883 Sportster belonging to Brenda Fox, a hard-riding woman. Using her bike as a base, we spoke to Ron first then to his brother Scott. We’re talking street performance here. No stroker kits or tearing into the bottom end. Keep in mind the kind of riding you like to do. Stoplight drag racing, in the hills flying, or all-out high speed freeway endurance runs. I’ll touch on them all. Check it out:
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BIKERNET STUDY AIMS TO SORT OUT ALCOHOL USAGE– WASHINGTON (AP) — Alcohol is the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the medical world: Drinking too much causes serious problems, while drinking a little may help many people’s health.
How many drinks provide just the benefits and not the harm? It depends on whether a person is most at risk of heart disease, diabetes or breast cancer. But there is one bottom line: Five or six drinks only on Saturday night will provide no benefits, while a drink or two a night might.
So concludes an exhaustive new analysis by the National Institutes of Health that sorts out a plethora of sometimes conflicting research on alcohol’s effects.
The review was prompted by cardiologists’ complaints that patients suddenly were asking if they should start imbibing, and how much. Other research is overturning the dogma that people at risk of diabetes should abstain; still more links even light drinking to breast cancer.
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Adding confusion, people are vulnerable to more than one disease as they age. A 50-year-old woman with breast cancer in the family might get very different advice on alcohol than one who’s pre-diabetic with high cholesterol.
Hence NIH’s review:
“We are not encouraging anybody to start drinking,” stresses Lorraine Gunzerath of the NIH’s National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol, who led the analysis published last month in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.
After all, alcoholism remains a major health problem, and people with liver disease may not tolerate even moderate drinking.
Instead, the report, aimed at people who already drink some, concludes that to get alcohol’s potential health benefits, how much those people can consume must be customized by their age, gender and overall medical history.
For many of these diseases, “If you do drink moderately now, fear … is not a reason to stop,” explains Gunzerath. “Some people have said, `Should I stop now because there’s diabetes in my family?’ Well, if you’re a moderate drinker, there’s some protection.”
As population-wide advice, consuming two drinks a day for men and one a day for women is linked to lower mortality and unlikely to harm, the review found. Men shouldn’t exceed four drinks on any day, and women three – bingeing is simply bad.
But NIH’s disease-by-disease findings provide better details:-Studies consistently show that in people 40 or older, consuming one to four drinks daily significantly reduces the risk of heart disease, the nation’s leading killer. In contrast, five or more drinks daily markedly increases heart risk.
However, frequency seems key. Consuming smaller amounts several times a week – one or two daily or every other day – is most heart-protective. It apparently takes low, regular alcohol exposure to help raise levels of the body’s so-called good cholesterol, the HDL type, and to thin blood.
-The alcohol-breast cancer link remains controversial. Some studies suggest a small increase in risk, that roughly 9 in 100 nondrinkers may get breast cancer by age 80 compared with 10 in 100 women who consume two drinks a day. Per person, that’s a tiny risk.
But women whose mothers or sisters had breast cancer, or those taking post-menopausal estrogen replacement, are at greater risk from alcohol. Those women, Gunzerath says, must weigh the fear of breast cancer against their risk of heart disease in deciding whether to avoid alcohol.
-One to two drinks a day several days per week seems to lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, a disease rising at epidemic proportions.
Low levels of alcohol apparently help the body use insulin to process blood sugar better. The benefit was seen among the overweight and those with “metabolic syndrome,” a cluster of pre-diabetic weight-related symptoms that include high blood pressure and poor cholesterol.
-There’s no known safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, but what about while breast-feeding? Nursing mothers who want an occasional drink should consume it several hours before the next feeding, enough time to metabolize the alcohol so little reaches the infant. And contrary to folklore, alcohol does not aid lactation but temporarily decreases milk production.
How much is a drink a day? Five ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. To help people add that up, consumer groups are pushing for alcohol containers to list serving sizes and the moderate-drinking advice; the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau hasn’t yet responded.
By LAURAN NEERGAARD,AP Medical Writer
–from Rogue
STEALTH RUN FOR BREATH REPORT–The 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” was held this past Sunday (July 25) here in Charlotte. It turned out to be our most successful Run For Breath ever. Before I get into the actual run itself, I want to give you some idea of what took place and what it took to make the RFB happen this year, so stay with me!
This was the most trying and toughest year as far as putting on the RFB. As far as our volunteer staff, we were hit with illness and we lost a member of our staff. Two of our members were diagnosed with breast cancer. They both are doing better. and we are all very thankful for that. Sandy’s (aka Meanest) mom, Jean passed away in April. Not only did we lose a great volunteer, we all lost a great friend. This took a toll on all of us but we pulled together to help the Meanest, and although it will never be the same, life has calmed. On top of all of this, at times I became very frustrated with the way the RFB was progressing. The MEANEST and I had discussed calling it quits after this year and had nearly sealed the deal. A couple of weeks ago, Carmen, the director of Camp Air Care, a camp for kids with asthma, came by to pay us a visit at work. The proceeds from the RFB go to Camp Air Care. Carmen presented us with a framed picture of all the kids at the camp holding a banner saying “Thanks for Supporting Camp Air Care”. It hit me pretty hard and I started to rethink. Rolling into Sunday the fate of the Run For Breath was still not clear.
Then the day started out with 150 riders meeting at the STEALTH headquarters. This was by far the most riders ever, usually we have around 60. As the time approached to pull out, I was startled by how many people were telling us how much they looked forward to the RFB and how much it means to them. The MEANEST noticed also. As we picked up the police escort to Ben’s V-Twins, the sign up location for the RFB, I looked in my mirror and saw the ribbon of bikes that followed, and I told Meanest that this is what makes all the work worthwhile. The riders who followed said the line of bikes was a mile long! Ben Edwards and his wife Robin are the hosts every year for the RFB poker run registration and always do a great job. We rolled out of Ben’s lot and proceeded to the memorial stop at the cemetery. This is always the toughest part of the run for me and I always feel the pain of losing Justin. This year the stop was even harder as we also paid our respects at Jean’s (Sandy’s mom) gravesite, since she was such a big part of the RFB.
We headed onto Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill for the bike show and music. Speaking of music we were in for a BIG surprise later in the day. As things started to unfold, The Meanest asked if she could make an announcement. I told her to go ahead. I had no idea what she had to say. She told the crowd about how much work and time went into the run and how we had pretty much decided to call it quits, but that after everyone had expressed how much the RFB means to the biker community here in Charlotte that there would be a 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin”. The crowd responded with a big round of applause and I was blown away. The announcement made the day for me! “Thanks Meanest,” my heart really wasn’t into calling it quits!
More bikes rolled into the lot and signed ups for the bike show than ever before. Speaking of the bike show, the awards were unreal! There was a crowd at the awards table all day and the best of show award by Mr. Bandit had it’s own table and was closely guarded all day with threats of bodily harm from me if anything happened to it! A total of 88 bikes competed for the awards and by the pictures you can see they were all top notch sleds. We had modern choppers, old school choppers, mild customs and even stockers, a little of everything!
New to the RFB this year, we gave away three awards for the riders who rode the longest distance. That’s what it is all about, right, RIDING! A lady from Long Island, NY took first, Fritz from Indiana second and Milo from Virginia took third. No matter where you live think about riding to the RFB next year. Also unique to the RFB, we give awards for the top sponsors, so there is always something for everyone!
As the judges’ sheets were being tallied we were paid a surprise visit by the KING himself, that’s right ELVIS! He performed for about forty five minutes and the crowd really got into it.
It was finally time for the bike show awards to be handed out. One thing I noticed about the awards, since they are all built out of motorcycle parts and by bike builders, not only locally but from places as far away as California, Detroit, Indiana and Puerto Rico, there seems to be quite a competition growing among the builders. This can only mean one thing, bigger and better awards! Maybe next year we will let the crowd pick the best of the lot! Thanks to everyone who took the time to make the awards. The list is too long to name you all, but you know who you are and how much your efforts are appreciated.
I have kept you in suspense long enough, the winner of the best of show award was Ben Edwards, owner of Ben’s V-Twins. His ’47 Knucklehead, “old school chopper” is a bike that would make any HORSE reader proud. Ben was blown away and Mr. Bandit’s award will be on display at his parts counter.
One part of the Run For Breath that doesn’t get mentioned much is the people that the MEANEST and I get to meet through the run. People like Bandit, Nyla, Jose, and the list goes on. This year we had the pleasure of meeting Fritz and his wife Brenda who rode in from Indiana. Fritz also made three killer awards for the bike show. Fritz is the real deal as far as bikers go. Fritz, you and Brenda always have a place to stay here in Charlotte!
So as the books were closed on the 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin,” it goes down as the most successful, raising $9000.00! It will also go down as one the most memorable. The one where it almost came to a close. I think, though, it will go down as the one that makes the RFB solid for years to come.
I’m gonna close out now and I want to thank all of our sponsors and all of our volunteers, without you the RFB would not be the success it is. Thanks again to all who made awards, you have made the bike show grow. Thanks to all who came up and expressed their feeling as to what the RFB means to you. Thanks to all who participated, the RFB has always been about you, you all are the stars of the RFB! Finally thanks to MEANEST. You made the most important announcement in RFB history!
As always we will be looking to improve this event for next year’s Run For Breath. Stay tuned right here for upcoming info. All of you are invited to the 7th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin.” Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 24, 2005.
The RFB LIVES ON!
–STEALTHMAN
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–The calm after the storm. Everything is shipped and on its way to the US. Soon we will be rolling up and down Interstates heading to the Black Hills, as well as half a million others; we are heading to Mecca. This year is pretty cool, as you know the Bob’s Back event by Michael Lichter is taking place at the Journey Museum and we are some of the few chosen ones. It?s a tribute to David Mann, who well deserves it, but at most it will be a very cool reunion of friends who are into old school. I would dare say (without including myself and daring to sound cocky) the best of the best on Old school builders in the nation. There?s a group of friends that I call the band of the hand, at most will be there. These guys are the mark in which old school building is reborn, or not reborn, but those carrying the torch. To anyone that is able to make it, it will be well worth it. I for one can’t wait to see all the other bobbers that will be displayed.
On the same front, I have been getting reports of magazines here and there with a lot of interest on the styles of bikes we are building. Kopteri has done a pretty good spread on Puerto Rico and my friend Lojacks pan in its latest issue (if anyone has it, send me one please). Hardcore choppers from Japan went all the way to the Smoke Out to do the proper and Vibes from Japan as well had a pretty cool spread of the old school stuff in Daytona, including Fabricator Kevin’s shovel and many others. Even the new Chopper mag from Hawaii is jumping on the bandwagon and has just gotten a hold of yours truly as a monthly contributor.
Just as an example, an old school bob was the favorite bike at the Choppers Only show, which means a lot. The ripples on all this are obviously becoming waves. I have been predicting the demise of wide tires and going back to the old ways. We are building 5 right now and they keep coming in through our doors on a weekly basis, so why all this crap about old school bikes?
Well, it’s pretty simple; to me we?re all are part of this lifestyle to be unique, to be different. When the things that are done become mainstream, some of us need to part from that sameness. Don?t get me wrong, many of us have always done the same things and gone against the current trends, but we also need to show, as shop owners and builders what we are capable of doing, and sometimes what the customer wants, since we all have bills to pay. I try to bend people to follow what I like doing, or what I personally believe is cool, but like everything, it?s just an uphill process and struggle.
Like once upon a time (and not so long ago) we did custom bikes to be set apart from the stock Harley cool crowd. Then did whole customs for the same reasons. Now all these choppers are the latest fad, so people went back to jockey shift, kick-start and no front brakes, why? Not everyone can ride a jockey rigid with kick-start and no front brake, as simple as that. There?s some stuff and some talents that can’t be bought, no matter how big the bank account or how bright the credit card. I might not be getting a call from Discovery channel for the next build off nor getting covers on The Horse, but I’m certainly enjoying building the bikes I like and lots of em. Like I have said many times before, my biggest accomplishment is being able to reach all of you. Here, in magazines and any other media outlet, from a place that will not sound like a hot bed for bike building and still brings weird gestures form peoples faces when mentioned. Puerto Rico, with the liabilities and distance that is implies.
There’s very good projects on the making for these upcoming months. Good or bad, nothing beats getting together with a bunch of friends, all on Pans and Shovels and cruising down the beach roads, just like we did 15 years ago at the beginning. No worries, no egos, no nothing, just a gang of big kids having a blast, slapping those jockeys and setting off car alarms with those shotgun pipes…..
I will be on the road next week, but will try to squeeze a short report if possible.
As always……without history, there’s no future.
Jose – Bikernet Caribbean Reporter…..
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July 29, 2004 Part 2
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 1
CARIBBEAN REPORT FOR STURGIS–Here’s a taste of Jose’s bobber he built specifically for Michael Lichter’s Journey Museum display in Rapid City during the Black Hills Rally. It will also be featured at an up-coming Las Vegas Bike Show competition and featured in Easyriders.
Mike Lichter, famed Easyriders photographer, will exhibit his photography, sign his Motorbook Int. book dedicated to Sturgis photography and promote David Mann art in his exhibit devoted to old school bikes.
Jose built this bike just for Mike’s show. Mike specifically chose lesser known builders to give them the recognition they deserve, in addition to heavy hitters Billy Lane, Hank Young, Chica, the OCC pops. In a world gone wild with bike building celebrities it’s good to see a Bikernet Correspondent and owner of Caribbean Custom Cycles represented. Check out Jose’s bikes on his site below.
For more information on the Journey Museum display, Mike’s prints or books click below.
BIKERNET VIAGRA CONNECTION–This man got his prescription for Viagra, and goes home to get ready for… when his wife gets home. He calls her on the phone, and says, “I’ll be home in an hour.”
“Perfect,” she replies.
The man thinks her agreement is because the Doctor told him to take his Viagra an hour before. He takes the Viagra and waits. Well, and hour goes by, the man is ready to go, but no wife?
She calls him on the phone and she says, “Traffic is terrible. I won’t be there for about an hour and a half.”
The man, frustrated, calls his Doctor for advice. “What should I do?” he asks.
The Doctor replied, “It would be a shame to waste it. Do you have a housekeeper around?”
“Yes” the man replied.
“Well, maybe you can occupy yourself with her instead?” said the Doctor.
The man then replied with dismay, “But I don’t need Viagra with the housekeeper…”
–from Rogue
http://www.bikerrogue.com
BIKERNET FINAL EXAM– The blonde reported for her university final examination that consistsof yes/no type questions.
She takes her seat in the! examination hall, stares at the questionpaper for five minutes and then, in a fit of inspiration, takes out herpurse, removes a coin and starts tossing the coin, marking the answersheet: Yes, for Heads, and No, for Tails.
Within half an hour she is all done, whereas the rest of the class isstill sweating it out.
During the last few minutes she is seen desperately throwing the coin,muttering and sweating.
The moderator, alarmed, approaches her and asks what is going on.
“I finished the exam in half an hour, but now I’m rechecking my answers.”
–from Rev CarlR
NEW JAQHAMA FICTION COMING–The master of the Swamp Story is beginning a new segment in a week or so. As soon as George Fleming completes his illustration, we’ll Rock.
HIT AND RUN LEAVES A BIKER BROTHER DEAD–The following report hit close to Bikernet home. The following involves Jim Murillo a custom painter who is working with Danny on a 5-Ball sign for the Bikernet Headquarters. It’s Jim’s Brother-In-Law. Read on. Our hearts go out to the family.–Bandit
A Las Vegas man was killed and another arrested Thursday night after ahit-and-run accident in the Silverado Ranch area.
The motorcycle rider, 39, died about 11 p.m. Thursday after his 1993Harley-Davidson motorcycle was broadsided at the intersection of Bermuda andPilot roads. Investigators say Michael Davis, the 26-year-old driver of the2000 Chevy pickup that struck the man, stopped for the stop sign but did notyield the right of way to the motorcycle.
Witnesses told police that Davis got out of the truck and walked towardthe victim before fleeing the scene. Metro Police officers, using a licenseplate number provided by a witness, went to Davis’ home but did not locatehim.
The man was transported to University Medical Center, where he later died.
Davis was arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run after he calledpolice about 3:30 this morning admitting he was the driver.
BIKERNET CONSUMER ALERT, NEVADA FRAUD ATTEMPTS– > Nevada Power Co. has reported to Metro Police at least six incidences ofattempted fraud in Southern Nevada.
According to a spokesman for the company, people posing as power companyemployees threaten to cut off power to residents’ homes if the residents donot immediately make a credit card payment over the phone. The power company, however, would never ask for payment over the phone, aspokesman said. And customers who are at risk of having their power shut offare supposed to receive a letter in the mail 48 hours before their power isdisconnected.
Anyone who suspects they may have been a victim of fraud, should call theNevada Power Co. at 227-2359.
BIKERNET DAILY ADVICE– If you have a lot of tension and you get aheadache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle:
“Take two aspirin” and”Keep away from children”
–from Rev CarlR
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES RUN FOR BREATH–I just wanted to send you and Mike a note of thanks for the terrific job that you did with the ride last weekend. Carmen told me about the great turnout and bikers coming all the way from Florida–wow!
You have really touched hearts and impacted lives with your support. You have helped us continue to offer these camps (six across NC: the two day-camps in Charlotte, residential camps on the coast, in the triangle, and in Asheville, and a day camp in Hickory) at a time that we would not have been able to without such generous and caring support, and children’s lives have been changed as a result.
I know that Justin would have been so proud of what you do in his honor. I cannot imagine a loss greater than that of losing your child; your work is a living tribute to the boy you loved so dearly, and to the person that he was. On behalf of our Board and staff, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Deborah C. Bryan, MAEd
President and CEO
American Lung Association of North Carolina
PO Box 27985
Raleigh, NC 27611
Office:919-832-8326 ext.12
FAX: 919-856-8530
www.lungnc.org
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES RIDER RACES INTO 10 SECOND CLUBTom Crow becomes the first member of exclusive club who raced a Big Dog Motorcycle, which is powered by an S&S 107-inch engine and Super G Carburetor
WICHITA, Kansas (July 27, 2004) ? Big Dog Motorcycles, the leader in the high performance, highly-styled cruiser niche and the second largest American V-twin motorcycle manufacturer, is proud to announce Tom Crow, an employee of the company?s service department, turned the quarter-mile in 10.6 seconds, achieving membership in S&S Cycle?s exclusive 10-Second Club. This is the first time a Big Dog motorcycle was used to achieve such status, and is the fastest S&S Club time recorded in Kansas history.
Crow completed the quarter-mile in an awe-inspiring 10.6 seconds, reaching a top speed of 124 miles per hour. With a reaction time of .40 seconds, he traveled 60 feet in 1.6 seconds and first eighth-mile in 6.7 seconds. The event took place at Wichita International Raceway on July 17, 2004.
?My reaction time could have been better, but I quickly made up for it,? Crow stated. ?The bike performed excellently,? he added.
Nick Messer, president, Big Dog Motorcycles, stated, ?We?re very proud of Tom; this is a truly impressive achievement. And we?re especially excited he achieved ten-second status on a nearly stock Big Dog Motorcycle he rides almost every day,? he added.
Powered by an S&S 107-inch engine and Super G Carburetor, his Pitbull was specifically tuned to gain enormous speed in such a short amount of time. ?It?s impressive to see our bikes can perform as well on the racetrack as they do on the streets. After the record-setting run, Tom road his bike fifty miles to dinner, though not quite as fast!? Messer exclaimed.
S&S Cycle supplies Big Dog Motorcycles with the engine components, then the engines are assembled to exacting specifications at the Big Dog Motorcycles? factory by its own employees. The 107-inch is the smaller of the two engines available on Big Dog motorcycles; the company also offers a 117-inch option. Regarding future engine development, Messer said, ?We have always focused on performance as a core design strategy. We have a great relationship with S&S, and are proud to run their engines.?
Crow, who now holds the Kansas record, has set his sights on Texas. ?I?m going after that record next,? he said with determination.
About S&S Cycle?s 10-Second Club:Continuing in the spirit of the 11-Second Club, the 10-Second Club is for registered and licensed street motorcycles with S&S carbs. Other rules include: no wheelie bars are permitted, and D.O.T. tires, full charging systems, and self-contained starters are permitted. Motorcycle must be street-ridden on a regular basis. To be a member, rider must submit proof that the motorcycle is equipped with an S&S carburetor and has turned a 10.999 or quicker quarter-mile.
BIKERNET TRIVIA–Did you know that the average person has 600 hours of sex between the ages of 20 and 70.
–from Rogue
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July 29, 2004 Part 1
By Bandit |
Sturgis blues. As the date nears I stare at the King and it calls me to hit the road. Maybe it’s the Bikernet women holding me back. They don’t like the notion of me riding through Arizona where the Phoenix babe lives or Colorado where, well you know. Don’t forget the girl in Wyoming I saw just before the Deer hit me, and Sturgis… Damn, I want to ride.
Let’s hit the news, I’m in trouble all over again:
IN A VACUUM– A blonde was playing Trivial Pursuit one night. It was her turn. Sherolled the dice and she landed on Science & Nature.
The question was,”If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?”
She thought for a time and then asked, “Is it on or off?”
–from Rev CarlR
WORLD CLASS, ALL-BRANDS MOTORCYCLE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY OCT 9 & 10–The Gotham Motorcycle Classic (www.GothamMC.com) rolls into New York City October 9 and 10 on the decks and docks of the Intrepid aircraft carrier.
All makes, models and years of motorcycles are welcome, and with 32 classes of show bikes there is plenty for everyone from a four-cylinder Ace to a Zundap.
There will be plenty of motorcycle celebrities on hand showcasing their latest machines, including Roger Bourget, Indian Larry and Eddie Trotta.
Last year’s event featured over 200 classic and custom American and import motorcycles and over 11,000 people attended the event.
American Iron Magazine and RoadBike are the presenting magazines, and each will have staff on hand for a meet and greet sessions and to pick motorcycles for features in their magazines.
Saturday, October 9 is American Iron Calendar day, when a dozen classic and custom American motorcycles will be chosen for a photo shot on the deck of the Intrepid for the 2005 American Iron calendar.
Sunday, October 10 will feature judging for trophies and awards.
For more information, visit
www.GothamMC.com
write info@GothamMotorcycleClassic.com.
ADULT CORRECTIONS POPULATION HITS RECORD NUMBERS–
WASHINGTON — A record 6.9 million adults were incarcerated or on probation or parole last year, nearly 131,000 more than in 2002, according to a Justice Department study.
Put another way, about 3.2 percent of the adult U.S. population, or 1 in 32 adults, were incarcerated or on probation or parole at the end of last year.
A record 4.8 million adults were on probation or parole in 2003, about 73,000 more than the year before. About 70 percent of adults involved in federal, state or local corrections systems fall into this category. The states of California and Texas together accounted for about 1 million.
The number of adults on parole after serving a prison sentence rose by 3.1 percent from 2002 to 2003, to more than 774,500 people. That compares with an average annual rise of about 1.7 percent since 1995 for those on parole, a figure that has been increasing at a much slower rate than those in jails (4 percent a year), in prison (3.4 percent) and on probation (2.9 percent).
Since 1995, states around the country have increased the use of mandatory parole after prison release and cut down on use of discretionary releases overseen by parole boards, the report says.
The report, released Sunday, focused most on the characteristics of those on probation or parole. Its findings include:
* Almost half of all probationers were convicted of a felony, with 25 percent convicted of a drug violation.
* Washington state had the highest number of people on probation per 100,000 population, at 3,767. New Hampshire had the lowest rate at 426.
* Of the 2.2 million people discharged from probation in 2003, three out of five met the conditions of their supervision. Another 16 percent were jailed because of a rule violation or a new crime, with 4 percent becoming fugitives.
* About 95 percent of those on parole had been convicted of a felony.
* Of the 470,500 parolees discharged from supervision last year, 38 percent went back to jail for a new crime or a rule violation, with 9 percent becoming fugitives.
By CURT ANDERSON | Associated Press Writer
–from Rogue
BIKERS AND TV FANS FLOCK TO CARLISLE SUMMER BIKE FEST– The Carlisle (Pa.) Fairgrounds made the transition fromfour-wheeled to two-wheeled vehicles at Carlisle Summer Bike Fest, July23-25. A record 56,087 people visited the event over the weekend, many tosee the group from Orange County Choppers.
Famous chopper builders and stars of the Discovery Channel’s AmericanChopper, Paul Sr., Paul Jr. and Mikey Teutul, as well as Vinnie and Cody,appeared at the Carlisle Summer Bike Fest. Thousands of bike enthusiasts andthose who just love watching the family dynamics of American Chopper stoodin line for hours to get autographs and talk to the crew of Orange CountyChoppers, the shop Paul Teutul Sr. opened in 1999 to customize bikes. “We’dlike to thank all the fans that came out who’ve helped make us a hugesuccess,” said Keith Quill, director of operations for OCC. “We’d like toapologize if there was anyone we didn’t get to see. We didn’t expect such ahuge turnout.”
The Custom Builder Roundtable featured the best custom motorcycle designminds from the East Coast to the West Coast. Legendary builders DonnieSmith, Dave Perewitz, Roger Bourget, Eddie Trotta and other authorities onhigh-performance motorcycle products answered questions about the latesttrends in custom motorcycle building and the future of the custom-buildinghobby. Michele Smith, host of Speed Channel’s “American Thunder,” was themoderator of the Roundtable and also signed autographs for fans throughoutthe weekend.
Also at Bike Fest, the StarBoyz stunt riders amazed crowds with their insaneperformances. Other attractions included a judged bike show, Bike & Ridercustom bike competition, regional builder competition and a specialinvitational display. A 19,000-square-foot Harley-Davidson mall offeredaccessories and apparel for enthusiasts, and thousands of outdoor vendorssold all kinds of motorcycle equipment as well.
Ed Kerr and Rod Jones (Jonesy?s Custom Cycles), both of Carlisle, won theCustom Builders Competition. Nicole Iacono of Hockessin, Del., won thebeauty contest to be named Ms. Carlisle Summer Bike Fest. Bill Foster ofHanover, Pa., won the burnout competition and $500 from Koup’s Cycle Shop.Leah Gable of Elizabethtown, Pa., won the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RRgiveaway on Saturday, sponsored by Koup?s Cycle Shop and CumberlandKawasaki. Kent McLean of Muncy, Pa., won the Vivid Black 2004Harley-Davidson FXDI Dyna Super Glide Injected, provided by AppalachianHarley-Davidson, on Sunday.
The 2005 edition of the Carlisle Summer Bike Fest takes place July 22-24.Visit www.bikesatcarlisle.com or call the Carlisle Events Info Line at (717)243-7855 to learn more about the Carlisle Summer Bike Fest.
ORANGE COUNTY FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PARADE– Saw your article on Indian Larry and Gasoline Alley NYC. I woud love to be able to get in contact with Larry and invite him to bring one of his classic bikes to participate in a volunteer firemen’s parade in Orange County, NY. The Orange County Volunteer Firemen’s Association has been having an annual parade for the last 88 years, and our fire department has been around for 90 years. We thought it would be pretty neat to invite Indian Larry, who makes his bikes from scratch, to ride one of his bikes in the parade.
The 89th Annual Orange County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Parade will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2004, in Maybrook, NY. The parade begins at 2 PM. Hundreds of firemen as well as numerous pieces of fire equipment will march down Homestead Avenue in Maybrook. After the parade there will be food, soda, beer and souvenir tee shirts available for purchase. Come out and support the volunteers that put their lives on the line for no other reason than to help their community.
Jon Hansen
Maybrook Engine Company #1
EMTdRN@aol.com
BARNES FOILED BY MECHANICAL IN FORMULA XTREME AT MID-OHIO–Buell Rider on Pace for Season Best Performance until Engine Problem Ended Run.
LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 24, 2004) ? Kosco Buell/Innovative Motorcycle Research rider Michael Barnes battled for a podium position and a season best performance aboard his Buell Firebolt at the AMA Lockhart Phillips Formula Xtreme race held at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course but was thwarted by a mechanical problem that forced him out of the race.
Barnes qualified eighth for the event, among the ever deepening field of solid Formula Xtreme entries. A great start moved Barnes up to fourth position by the end of the first lap, where he battled for a podium position with a pack that included Yamaha rider Larry Pegram, Suzuki racers Jason Pridmore and Vincent Haskovec, and Ducati-mounted Doug Chandler. Barnes was in fifth place on lap 12 of the 16-lap event, when he experienced an engine problem that ended his race. The race was won by American Honda factory rider Miguel Duhamel, who also leads the series in season points.
The Hal?s Performance Advantage team, which has also been contesting the AMA Formula Xtreme series with a Buell Firebolt, skipped the Mid-Ohio round to let rider Mike Ciccotto recover from injuries suffered in a super-moto training accident. The Hal?s team plans to be back in action at the next Formula Xtreme event.
?Michael put in a great ride,? said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer at Buell Motorcycle Company. ?These Buell dealer teams are going through a big learning year, as they have not competed at this level before, and the bikes are still under development. But each race they get stronger, and they definitely have respect now. The AMA is right on target with Formula Extreme. The class is really exciting. It?s the class with the most brands able to participate, and the rules structure appears to have created a fair playing field. We hope to see the entry list and the mix of machinery continue to grow at every event.?
AMA Formula Xtreme is a class open to highly-modified motorcycles with 600cc four-cylinder engines or larger-displacement V-Twin engines. The next stop on the 2004 AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship schedule is Sept. 3-5 at Road Atlanta near Braselton, Ga.
THE CRAZY HORSE PRE-STURGIS REPORT–I figured I could slow down after I finished my chopper in Jan, especiallyif it did well at the bike show, which it did.
Then suddenly the gettingready for riding season rush was on and I was buried in customer work and inwriting a How To Custom Paint Bikes book from Motorbooks International. I tell myself that things willslow down after I finish the book. But I finished the book and immediatelyleft for the Smoke Out. I could rest after that. Then Sturgis was only amonth away and my husband was without a bike having sold his.
So the rush was on to paint his new bike, and seeing how his wife is acustom painterwho thinks she is expert enough to write a custom paint book, this paint hadto be extrawild. Three layers of airbrushed flames covered the frame, tank, fenders, oiltank and headlight. Making things even more stressful was the fact that thebike had to be painted, assembled and running in less than a month. So ofcourse all kinds of things seemed to go wrong. The starter didn’t fit. Theprimary cover was cracked. The bars chosen turned out to be ugly when boltedon. And the air cleaner Jim picked out, which looked cool as hell in thecatalog, was absolutely hideous.
The seat came back from a wanna beseatmaker and was so bad, Jim would not even show it to me. This kidcame into the shop and showed Jim his work. It looked good and Jim alwayslikes to give folks a chance. Bad mistake this time. He rushed the seat downto his usual guy and the guy sent it back looking great in no time flat.
Tuesday night, the tank was bolted on and today, it will be kicked off forthe first time. I wasn’t sure if the paint scheme would work. Would itbe too busy? Too much magenta? No time to think or plan, just paint and now, three weeks later, it looked worth it. No nights off, going out for drinks or dinner.No relaxing rides in the countryside on our bikes. No sitting aroundwatching bike shows on tv. It was a bike build off right outside in thegarage, only no team of builders, just one old guy coming homefrom work and putting in 2-3 hours a night. In 7 days we will beleaving from Gastonia, NC for Sturgis. Hopefully the rest of the buildingprocess will run smooth.
Next the bike leaves for Jim’s daytime shop at Carolina Harley- Davidson.He’ll tune the bike and the staff will put it on the dyno and dial in thedigital speedo. He wants to change the seat springs on my gooseneck chopperand fine tune a few things on that bike before we leave. The speedo on thatbike also needs dialing. It now reads 255 mph when I’m putting down side streets.
By the way, my gooseneck appears on the cover of the Sept issue ofEasyriders. Some 14 years ago when I was extremely poor, broke, and hungry, agood friend told me that my bike would be on the cover of Easyriderssomeday. At the time I had no bike. I’d sold my ’66 Triumph to pay rent ayear earlier. I was lucky to have gas money at the time. I thought my friendwas full of pipedreams. Turns out, he was right. He died 3 years aftermaking that comment. I’m dedicating my next book to him.
Speaking of books,book 1- “How to Custom Paint Your Motorcycle” is in the editing process.Editing a technical book is pretty stressful as one thing placed in thewrong spot can be a big problem. Bikers can be extremely criticial and anymistakes I make, I’m sure I’ll hear about them over and over again.
Book 2-” Basic Motorcycle Painting” is being written.Nine days after I return from Sturgis, I’ll attend the Sportster giveaway partythat SunDrop soda is throwing. They are celebrating 50 years of SunDrop bygiving away a 2004 Sporty. I airbrushed a pinup girl from the ’40s on thetank back in May. The day after the party, I hook up with two friends fromFlorida and ride the gooseneck up to Virginia where the bike club I belongto, The Amazons, is holding their yearly gathering. We have ladies riding infrom as far as California and Vancouver.
So it appears the slowdown I’vebeen waiting for since Jan isn’t happening anytime soon. Everyone headingout to Sturgis– have a fun and safe trip out and back. And ride with extremecare while there.
–CrazyHorse
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