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Read More June 24, 2004 Part 4
By Bandit |
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DALLAS OFFICER FIRED FOLLOWING DWI CHARGE–FORT WORTH, Texas — A veteran Dallas police officer is now off the streets after being arrested for drunken driving.
The department fired senior corporal James Mismash on Tuesday following his arrest. The narcotics officer is facing a DWI charge.
Mismash has been on administrative leave since his arrest last month. Mismash spent 18 years on the Dallas police force.
–from Rogue
HEY BANDIT; HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOTORCYCLE GIRL SHOW YET?? MAN DONT WASTE YOU TIME..ITS THE POOREST THING I’VE EVER SEEN. BIMBO IS ON A EGO TRIP .
–Skooter
DWI PROSECUTOR FACES DWI CHARGES–LACONIA ? A man whose job is to prosecute alcohol-related offenses was arrested at Bike Week at Weirs Beach early yesterday, charged with drunken driving, according to State Police.
Assistant County Attorney Wayne P. Coull of Laconia was arrested by State Police after midnight (early Saturday morning), behind the Dexter Plaza and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, first offense, said State Police Sgt. Dale St. Laurent.
–from Rogue
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–As always, a bit late with the news, but at least I’m making something up. And making it up is the truth, nothing but the truth.By this time next week I’ll be in the shores of Oahu, hanging out with friends, having a good time, surfing and just getting away from all the madness. At the same time we’ve had a smorgasbord of bike related stuff on TV, I have not been able to watch it all, but have been taping for further viewing…. I have seen a lot of the stuff written on Your Shot, some like it some don’t, kind of the same way it is with the stuff I write. But you know what, all those shows, the same as what I write, is here to stay no matter what people say. No matter how much it’s hated or liked, it won’t go away. I much rather see the build off’s and Motorcycle mania every single week, as bad or good you might think they are, than those Monday shows, (need I mention any names?).
Sure not everyone has the personality, nor charisma that Jesse, Billy and Indian Larry have, but they all got something in their own right, and the best deal of all is that we all learn something or see how stuff is done by others. More so the mere mortals that have not a drop of comprehension towards what it takes to actually put a bike together. So bitch all you want or praise all you want. Like Bandit told me, the important part is to catch the audience…and that has been accomplished.
By the way and along the same lines, I don’t know how many times I’ve told people that read my stuff, not to take me too seriously, then again I have been very fortunate and in a weird way, proper, not to resort to calling names to anyone. Then again, no need to stoop that low. Fifth grade was such a long time ago…..
I’m in the process of getting a new laptop, if that happens before Hawaii, I will make sure to send photos and such, as everything is happening, I don’t know when Bandit and the girls will be joining us there, but if I can, I’ll send them.
Going back to the TV shows, don’t take everything as the gospel either, remember, the editing changes a few things here and there, so if they can go with a certain flaw, or a certain character, they will go with it. Also, we must be reminded that all those shows are not just for motorcycle people, they are for everyone else as well, so maybe what does not appeal to us, might appeal to others, and such is the way things are.
I’m out of here. By the next report my Sturgis Bobber should be almost complete and I will leave it to our readers if you want to see it here first, or just wait after Sturgis. Then again, it’s up to Michael Lichter as well……
Have a good week end, while some of you are bitching at what I write and claim that I’m an ass, moron, motherfucker, etc,etc….. I’ll make sure I’ll catch a wave for you and increasing my resume.
Later guys…. enjoy the week end
Jose…..The Bikernet “nobody”, unknown, wannabe..blah,blah,blah….Caribbean reporter.
CV CARB TIPS–We mounted a Fantasy In Iron air cleaner on Busters Sportster and asked Pablo how to mess with the stock CV carb. Here’s what we had to say, ” We just mounted a new Fantasy in Iron air cleaner on a buddy’sbike. Can I adjust the CV carb? It seems to cough off the line,but the plugs are near perfect. One (the rear) is a little darkaround the base. Gimme some guidance, oh master.”
Here’s what the master told us: Check to see if the alum. plug has been removed from the idlesmixture boss under the carb all the way back by the carb spigot.This is where the carb plugs in the rubber gasket on the manifold.If its gone you can adjust the idle mixture just like any carb. Ifit’s not you have to remove it by drilling it out with a 5/32 dia.drill. Then screw in a sheet metal screw in the plug and pull itout.
Be carefull if you have to drill the plug. It’s only about a 1/8″thick. It’s easy to drill into the brass idle mixture screw. Sodrill easy Bro.
Most of the times if the carb is stock it needs a #45 slow jetwiththe mixture screw 2 to 3 turns out. Stock is #42 on the slow jet.If you have a high flow exhaust and air cleaner you’ll need a 180or185 main jet. You can also remove the slide, drill the vacuum porton the bottom to 1/8″ dia., this hole is off center. Try cutting 2coils of the spring for starters.
If the slides rubber gasket expands and won’t fit when trying toput the top back on stick the fucker in the freezer for 30 minutesor so. This shrinks the rubber diaphragm.
You can shorten the pump rod some. That will shorten the stroke of the accelerator rod. Again try adjusting the air fuel. Then tell me what the jets are in the carb if you can. You are at Sea level, if I remember right.
–PabloP.S. don’t put a fucken dynojet kit in it!! It makes your gas go tohell and doesn’t help performance. By the way how much is gas onthe Left Coast??
MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL BOARD, OUTLAWS MOTORCYCLE CLUB ANNOUNCE TEMPORARY AGREEMENT– Motorcycle club’s lawsuit to be delayed:
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Milwaukee World Festival Board of Directors and Michael F. Hupy, the attorney for three Outlaws Motorcycle Club members who filed a lawsuit against the organization, today announced an agreement to temporarily stay the case. As part of the agreement, the club members will delay litigation while Milwaukee World Festival implements an informal policy that individuals will not be removed from Summerfest solely for wearing Outlaws apparel. The policy will remain in effect until October, when both sides will review the matter. Festival security retains the right to eject any attendee – regardless of their clothing – for disruptive behavior or conduct.
The three Outlaws members allege in their lawsuit that they were unfairly ejected from the last year’s Summerfest for refusing to remove or cover apparel with the club symbol. Mr. Hupy said: “This is a fair agreement for both sides. The Outlaws have the freedom to wear their club logo. Milwaukee World Festival maintains the ability to enforce its security policies and help ensure a safe festival. It’s a win-win situation.” Hupy noted that he did not charge a fee to his clients and worked on this matter on a pro bono basis.
Howard Schnoll, president of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., said his board is comfortable with the arrangement. “This is a workable agreement, and our Board is willing to put it in place on a trial basis for this year’s Summerfest,” he said. “Our goal is to create safe and fun events that all festival goers can enjoy, and this agreement will allow us to do that.”
If, after the 2004 festival season, The Outlaws and Milwaukee World Festival are both willing to continue the informal policy into the future, the agreement calls for the lawsuit to be dropped.
LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE BRINGS BACK MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW– BATON ROUGE, La. — Helmets will again be mandatory attire for motorcycle riders on Louisiana highways beginning Aug. 15.The state Senate voted 26-12 on Thursday to reinstate the mandatory helmet law that was repealed in 1999 at the behest of then-Gov. Mike Foster.
“We had a governor at that time that felt that his head was hard enough that the didn’t have to wear one and nobody else should have to wear one,” joked Sen. Joel Chaisson, D-Destrehan. Chaisson is the Senate sponsor of the bill by Rep. Clara Baudoin, D-Carencro.
Current Gov. Kathleen Blanco supported reinstatement and is expected to sign the bill.Baudoin’s bill had languished on the House calendar for weeks but got a boost when Blanco lent her support. It passed the House on Tuesday.
Debate in the Senate — as in the House — centered on dueling statistics and an adult’s right to choose.”This is common-sense legislation that will save lives,” Chaisson said. He cited statistics found in a recent federal study to back up his claim.
Fifty-three motorcyclists were killed in Louisiana in 1997 and 1999, the two years before the repeal. That number grew to 111 in the first two full years after the repeal, 2000 and 2001, according to a study released last year by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Sen. Robert Barham, R-Oak Ridge, opposed the bill and noted LSU statistics showing the number of deaths per accident has not increased.
“We can only go so far with taking away choice from people,” Barham said.
But other senators argued that, despite a law requiring helmet-less riders to carry insurance, many riders are uninsured, meaning public hospitals often are left with the cost of treating injured riders. “It’s no longer a matter of public choice. We all pay,” said Sen. Robert Marionneaux, D-Livonia.
The Foster-backed 1999 law allowed anyone over 18 to ride without a helmet if they had at least $10,000 of bodily injury insurance.
Several organizations of motorcycle enthusiasts opposed reinstatement of the helmet law, claiming helmets impair vision and hearing and can contribute to accidents. They said better education and training of motorcyclists is needed to reduce accidents.
Chaisson noted that he has legislation pending in the House to require that new motorcycle operators go through approved courses, and that all motorcycle operators be required to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s licenses and have an “M” sticker affixed to their license plate to signify that they have the proper endorsement.
–Associated press
–from Rogue
BIKERNET BIKE SEARCH–I’m looking for the company that built this bike. I saw this bike at Myrtle Beach Bike Week a couple months ago. I forgot the name of the company , but I’m sure they were out of Kentucky. Hope seeing the pic will ring a bell for someone. The paint has the ghost flames with small skulls in the flames.
I’ve had this bike picture saved on my computer for over a year. Had no idea who built it. I saw it at ” broadway at the beach ” in Myrtle Beach in the spring. Couldn’t get a chance to speak to a salesman about buying it (too many people). I was going to contact them when I got back, but forgot the name of the company. any help would be appreciated. thanks ,
–Chuck SCREAMIN? EAGLE TEAM UNDER THE GUN AT GATEWAY–NHRA Rule Change Adds 40lbs. of Weight; Timing Forces Team to Test during Race MILWAUKEE, Wis. (June 24, 2004) – The Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines team will be under the gun at Gateway International Raceway this weekend since the NHRA announced on Tuesday night an unprecedented rule amendment which changed the minimum weight for Pro Stock Bike push rod V-Twins from 575 pounds to 615 pounds. The rule change essentially becomes effective June 25 for the start of this weekend?s Sears Craftsman Nationals and does not give the team enough time to test the 40-pound weight increase before the start of the event. ?NHRA?s decision came as quite a shock to us. The timing and magnitude of the rule change is very frustrating at this point in the season, and since the team leaves for Gateway today, we will have no time to test before the race. But this team has overcome so much adversity, we believe we?ll get through this,? said Screamin? Eagle Racing Manager Anne Paluso. ?It will be tough to overcome the forty pound penalty and get back to a competitive position. Short term, we are very concerned about the effect of that much weight on the bike’s launch and down track performance. Without time for testing, we will have to use some or all of this weekend’s qualifying sessions to assure we still have competent motorcycles,? said Bob Farchione, Harley-Davidson Parts and Accessories chief engineer. After six rounds of NHRA Pro Stock Bike competition, Screamin? Eagle rider Andrew Hines leads the class with 604 points, 185 points ahead of Suzuki rider Shawn Gann, in second with 419 points. Screamin? Eagle rider GT Tonglet is third with 393 points. ACCURATE ENGINEERING CLEARS ITS NAME– The Discovery Channel with their biker build off?s where well know custom bike builders compete against each other to assemble motorcycles from scratch, ride them together to a specific location and then have them judged by people at the event has become a very popular show. They shoot days and days of footage and edit to a one hour or less show, so a lot of it is never seen. Some of it is repetitious in that there are only so many way to build a motorcycle but they must still keep the audiences interest. This is done a few ways and one of them is to give the builders a time frame. This puts the pressure on and also taxes those that are supplying parts like engines and doing paint work. Every one has a schedule and expected to stay to it. On a show that aired Monday August 21st where Chica from California went against Hank Young of Marietta Georgia the Discovery Channel moved the shoot date up for Young. He was waiting for one of the Custom Built Engines from Berry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering in Dothan Alabama which have become the choice of many of the shows winners. In the show Young calls Accurate Engineering looking for the engine and hams up about not knowing where it is or what he was going to do. The Right Thing To Do Would Have Been To Explain That Discovery Had Changed The Schedule. But that is not as interesting to the viewer as hamming it up. The fact is the engine was not due for delivery for another four days. Berry worked 36 hours straight to finish it and had two of his people deliver it. IT WAS THERE ON THE DATE IT WAS PROMISED! There was a little blurb at the end when Young was riding through the parking lot about how good the engine sounded but you really had to be listening to hear it over the exhaust of the bike. I have known Berry Wardlaw for a long time and I knew it was not like him to miss a delivery date, so I called him and found out what the true story was. Maybe the people at Discovery need to stop by his shop one of these days to see what actually goes into building one of these show winning engines. Discovery Channel: People like watching your shows so please do not insult their intelligence with cheap shots any more –Rogue K&N FILTERS LOSES STAFF MEMBER–Tom Cates, Senior Sales Manager, Powersports Division, of K&N Filters lost a long battle with cancer and passed away on 18th June, 2004.His major motorcycle interest was the flat track scene, and in 1955 he became a rookie to begin seven years of regular competition.From rookie status, he progressed to the National ranks in 1957, riding #32, and continued to ride under that number until 1962.He achieved success in both series championships and individual meetings. The Flat Track community will pay its own tribute to Tom by dedicating the meeting at Del Mar to his memory.After employment by BSA and Triumph he was asked by Ken Johnson and Norm McDonald, the founders of K&N, to join the company as General Manager. Tom maintained his interest in dirt track as K&N was involved in the sport as it helped out with sponsorship schemes.Another of Tom’s interests was flying and, as a private pilot, Tom often flew his own experimental airplane. A memorial service is to be held at K&N Engineering Headquarters, 1455 Citrus Avenue, Riverside, California on Saturday, 26th June, between 2pm and 4pm where Don Emde is scheduled to pay tribute.The family has requested no gifts or flowers, but donations to the City of Hope and Beckman Research Institute.Donations can be made online through http://www.cityofhope.org/donate donate or by mail to City of Hope, Central Processing, 1500 E Duarte Road, Duarte, California 91010. Please mark donations as via ‘K&N Engineering’ – this will enable the company to forward cards to the Cates family. Tom is survived by his wife Georgia, daughters Tina, Anita and Tomi, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. K&N FILTERS THAT’S IT, LET’S BLAZE–Regarding this monster garage opportunity I told Jesse I’m not a master builder, just an old school hack, and that was an honest assumption. It’s a perplexing situation. I’m intimidated by all this talent and don’t feel I muster the ability to compete, but I’ll be working with some of the best in the industry, Don Hotop, Lou Falcigno, Carl Morrow and Marc Rowe. Maybe they’ll make me look good. Either way, I know this will be a crash course in bike building. We’ll see, if I’m up for the challenge, and you’ll see this bike come together on Bikernet. Ride Forever, –Bandit
“chuck evans” 
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June 24, 2004 Part 3
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TEXAS RACEWAY– known simply and affectionately for the last 40 plus years as just “Kennedale” by Harley Race Fans and the large crowds that flock to the beautiful 1/8th mile dragstrip every weekend, will host the “Texas Style Party Drags” 9th Annual North Texas Championships – THIS SATURDAY NITE – JUNE 26th!!
“Kennedale” is one of the Harley Racer’s FAVORITE TRACKS TOO !!. With it’s extra long shut off area and super flat – super sticky racing surface – RACERS KNOW !! They could very well lay down their BEST PASS OF THE SUMMER AT KENNEDALE…
Top Fuel Harleys – Top Alcohol Harleys – Nostalgia Fuel Harleys & 32 Sportsman Trophy Classes for ANY type of Harley Davidson Motorcycle!!!!!!!CHECK WWW.TEXASSCOOTER.COM FOR MORE DETAILS !!!!!!
Gates Open: 2pm
Time Trials: 4 – 7:30pm
Invocation:7:55
First Round Top Fuel Eleminations: 8pm (should finish 10:30 – 11ish)
Admission : $20 adults (includes pit pass), kids 5-14 $5, Under 5 FREE
Location: Take exit 442A off I-20 in South Ft. Worth, Go South 2 miles & turn right at the red light at the top of the hill on New Hope Road (green racetrack sign). Go 1 mile & Texas Raceway is on the Right !!!! Don’t Miss it…
MUST IDENTIFY YOURSELF– In what may become a major boost to US law enforcement and antiterrorism efforts, the US Supreme Court Monday upheld a Nevada law that makes it a criminal offense for anyone suspected of wrongdoing to refuse to identify himself to police.
Civil libertarians see the decision as a significant setback. And it remains unclear to what extent it may open the door to the issuing of national identification cards or widespread identity operations keyed to terrorist profiling at bus terminals, train stations, sports stadiums, and on city streets.
“It’s a green light to explore the bounds of how much personal information can be demanded on pain of arrest,” says Timothy Lynch of the Cato Institute in Washington. “It also gives a green light to perhaps the Congress to move with a national law.”
Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center in Washington, says the decision has clear implications for the war on terror. “We know identification continues to be one of the key demands of government agencies involved in homeland security,” he says. “[This decision] – depending on how broad it is – could open the door to new demands for identification.”
The ruling marks the first time the nation’s highest court has endorsed a provision compelling citizens to reveal information in a citizen-police encounter that may become a police investigation. In effect, the majority justices say that in most cases it is no significant intrusion for police to request – and a suspect to provide- his name.
Byline: Warren Richey Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor.* Linda Feldmann contributed to this report.
–from Rogue
BIKERNET ALCOHOL WARNING– A drunken biker was riding through the city one nite when his bike started weaving violently all over the road. A cop noticed him and pulled him over.
The cop looked at the biker and said, “Where have you been?”
“I’ve been to the pub”, replied the biker with a slur.
” Well” continued the cop, “It looks like you’ve had quite a few.”
“I did all right,” replied the biker with a smile.
“Did you know,” said the cop, standing straight and folding his arms, ” That a few intersections back, your wife fell off the back?”
“Oh, thank fuck for that,” sighed the biker. “For a moment there, I’d thought I’d gone deaf.”
–from the Aussie Connection
JUDGE REJECT SLAVE TRAUMA AS DEFENSE FOR KILLING BOY–HILLSBORO — A Portland lawyer says suffering by African Americans at the hands of slave owners is to blame in the death of a 2-year-old Beaverton boy
Randall Vogt is offering the untested theory, called post traumatic slave syndrome, in his defense of Isaac Cortez Bynum, who is charged with murder by abuse in the June 30 death of his son, Ryshawn Lamar Bynum. Vogt says he will argue — “in a general way” — that masters beat slaves, so Bynum was justified in beating his son.
The slave theory is the work of Joy DeGruy-Leary, an assistant professor in the Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work. It is not listed by psychiatrists or the courts as an accepted disorder, and some experts said they had never heard of it.
DeGruy-Leary testified this month in Washington County Circuit Court that African Americans today are affected by past centuries of U.S. slavery because the original slaves were never treated for the trauma of losing their homes; seeing relatives whipped, raped and killed; and being subjugated by whites.
By Holly Danks news.oregonian
–from Rogue
PAN/KNUCK PROJECT BIKE–This is an S&S knucklehead bottom with STD Gary Bang panheads. Stock frame, big cam, original seat pan cut down . It has a fabricated front fender mount that connects to the axle to move freely with the wheel. Standard springer. Jockey shift four speed. Fenders are from a Triumph .
Dave
Internal controls on bars. The pipes are handmade , first timer….. Kickstart only..Sorry for the bad pic. Will update soon…
AUSTRALIAN BIKERNET REPORT–All bike trips start out for a different reason, mine was to have an interview at the American Consulate in Sydney N.S.W., which is a 2,000 klm round trip to renew my visa to the States for a two week biking trip around the Arizona & Nevada deserts with Kerry. Originally we were to go to the “Choppers Only Show ” in Hawaii, however, we didn’t think the visa would come through so we cancelled the trip. And that’s how my journey started.
While I’m organising myself I get a call from Pete to tell me about Crystal’s Party ( another good buddy ) so I decided what’s another couple of thousand klms?? I chose the coastal route, which of course is longer but way more scenic, and I was cruisin’. I’ve ridden this road many times over the the years, on Harleys, old Trumpys, B.M.Ws even an early 250 Suzuki which was a bloody long time ago. I couldn’t fault the Electra Standard, it performed beautifully. The trip went well and I arrived In Melbourne on Friday nite freezing my arse off, but it was cool surprising everyone at the party. It was a busy weekend catching up with family and friends. I was out of there on Monday morning headed for Sydney. Ran short of juice in N.S.W. so I detoured in to Glenrowan the home of Australia’s most notorious bushranger, Ned Kelly, where I came across an impressive statue of him.
Arriving in Sydney, I checked in to my Hotel with fantastic views of the city and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, cracked a coldie and took it all in. The next morning saw me up bright and early for the Consulate appointment – that done I checked out the city of Sydney – lots of history there. If you’re ever in Sydney the “Bridge Walk” is a must, it’s unbelievable, you can see forever up on the top of the bridge – I mean right up ON TOP of the bridge with the traffic speeding by below – sensational.
I left Sydney at 4am, no bloody traffic and I was stoked. I had a great ride on a picture perfect day and arrived home at 7pm – after an 1100 klm. day on the electra – life is good!!! That was a few weeks ago, and now I really know I’m a lucky bastard ’cause I got a call today saying my Visa is good to go, and my good little wife told me to get my arse into gear, book a flight and get to the Choppers Only Show in Hawaii. Didn’t have to tell me twice!! I’m on my way next week. Don’t know where I’m staying yet, but that’s a minor detail. I look forward to catching up with you guys. Couldn’t organise for both of us to get outta here at such short notice – so I’ll be seeing you next week and Kerry sends her best.
–Glenn Priddle
(The Australian Connection)
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June 24, 2004 Part 2
By Bandit |
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FINAL BIDS FOR INDIANS–NATIONAL Retail Equipment Liquidators (NREL) has just announced the opportunity to buy the remaining 2004 model Indian Chief motorcycles.
NREL purchased most of the assets of the Indian Motorcycle Company of Gilroy, CA, after it ceased trading in September, 2003.Since then much of the company’s inventory has been sold.There are 40 complete Indian Chief motorcycles still remaining, part of the production build for the 2004 season completed in a variety of colors and specifications.These are to be disposed of by auction and bids will be accepted until the sale closes at 4pm EST on June 29, 2004.
Photographs of the offered bikes may be accessed through the web site.The motorcycles themselves may be viewed, by appointment, at NREL’s warehouse in Grand Rapids, MI.All of the bikes are subject to a minimum starting bid, which has been fixed as $19,999 per motorcycle.A further $500 will be charged as a title/paperwork fee.In addition, shipping to continental US states will be charged at $500, unless the motorcycle is collected from Grand Rapids.
A successful bidder must complete the transaction within three days of the end of the auction, otherwise the bike will be offered to the next highest bidder.Purchase of a 2004 Indian also entitles the owner to membership of the 2004 Indian Owners’ Club as well as a Certificate of Origin.
–NREL
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Tel: 800 613 6865 (Ext 4) [International 616 224 2500]
Fax: 616 224 2510 (for completed bid forms)
E-mail: mailto:sales@nrel.com
http://www.nrel.com/pdf/AUCTION_BID_FORM.pdf
–from AMD
HOTMATCH CUSTOM CYCLES– and Matt Hotch feature on Discovery Channel’s Biker Build Offs on June 27th, 2004.At 9:00 p.m. it is Hotmatch vs. the Martin brothers and at 10:00 p.m. on the same day it is Matt Hotch vs. The Rest.
Enthusiasts for Big Dog motorcycles should check the Speed Channel.There are a number of dates for American Thunder, which is hosted by Michele Smith and focuses on classic V-twins.The program covers major rallies, road riding and tips on safety and tech aspects of V-twin ownership.The programs start on June 22, 9:00 p.m. and 1am EST; 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. CST.
Big Dog is also in Corbin’s Ride Out with another list of dates, starting July 27.The program is another motorcycling miscellany of events and rallies together with celebrities and product features.
–BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Tel: 316 267 9121
Fax: 316 219 6622
E-mail: mailto:dogpound@bigdogmotorcycles.com
http://www.bigdogmotorcycles.com
HOTMATCH CUSTOM CYCLES
Fullerton California, USA
Tel: 714 680 4362
Fax: 714 680 3874
E-mail: mailto:info@hotmatchcustomcycles.com
http://www.hotmatchcustomcycles.com
THE STEALTH REPORT–This is the last time I will do the “STEALTH” report as a bachelor! As of Sunday (6-27-04) I will be a married man, again! They say the third time is the charm and I really feel this is finally the right time. I always wondered when people say “that is what THEY say” who in the hell are THEY? Anyway, I have a lot going on right now, so let’s get to it!
Bandit has spoken of the woes of moving in the not so distant past. “THE MEANEST” and I are dealing with the moving woes right now. We are selling two houses and buying one, we are combining two homes into one. It is an adventure. As of now we don’t know where “STEALTH” headquarters will be but we have a few ideas . I keep looking for a house with an indoor wash bay for our bikes and all “THE MEANEST” does is give me a funny look! I have the garage pictured in my mind, the walls should resemble a fine motorcycle museum, with my Dave Mann collection displayed flawlessly along with a number of Easyrider posters. Hopefully the garage will sport a new bike lift also, I am getting to the age where crawling around on the garage floor isn’t as appealing as it once was. I am thinking of a new Craftsman toolbox also since mine has seen better days!
The colors of the garage may be done in the BIKERNET logo colors red, orange, yellow and of course with flames on the walls because as “THE MEANEST” and I always say “Flames never go out of style!” The new digs will also feature an all biker room. I almost said all Harley room, I think “all biker” room fits a lot better. In this room there will be an entertainment center that revolves around biker movies, biker music and anything that is biker. This is where some of my “most prized possessions” will reside such as my autographed poster of “Outlaw Justice,” yeah that is right signed by the BIG guy himself, Mr. Bandit along with all of his books he has signed, Prize Possession, Outlaw Justice and Orwell. It will also display Run For Breath memorabilia. Just a quick reminder, the 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” will be held here in Charlotte July 25th. The room should be a great room!
The “MEANEST”and I are not going on a honeymoon right away, sometime in September we are planning on an escape from work. The Caribbean keeps coming up, are you listening Jose? Oh by the way the wedding is the day after the Smoke-Out at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Pavilion, next to Tom Johnson Camping Center on Speedway Boulevard in Concord, just 20 minutes away from the site of the Smoke-Out, so if you are hanging around Sunday, ALL of you are invited to the “BIKER WEDDING OF THE CENTURY!” We would be honored to have you as our guest.
I gotta run to handle some last minute things before Sunday!
Until next week, stay cool and RIDE!
–STEALTHMAN
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JOSE GETS ATTACKED– Bandit, I enjoy reading your articles about your trips to rallies and events. I had to write after reading this article from Jose.
He spends a good part of the article bitching about the riders in Daytona that spend the money that makes the event possible. He complains about ?throttle twisters?, but then talks about how Bling Bling broke his bike from doing burnouts and wheelies and how bros helped to fix it. Is this fucking guy a hypocrite or what? He bitches about ?newbies? ruining it for everyone, but when it?s his buddy doing it it?s fucking okay.
Then he talks about how the ?industry? guys have no time to themselves? this fucking event isn?t for them to take a vacation. It?s for the fans to spend their money on their products and merchandise. I?m sure he wasn?t bitching when he was selling crap to the crowds.
I fucking hate hypocrites almost as much as I hate cry baby bitches like Jose. Stop your fucking crying Jose. If you don?t like the crowds at Daytona stop fucking going? I know they won?t miss you there.
I don?t even want to get into his ?cool? ?Not cool? list except to mention his ?Cool: Seeing a cop giving souvenir tickets?? real fucking nice asshole! I hope you and your burnout buddies get a fucking ticket next year.
Keep up the good work Bandit
–Jimmy Glingo
VENGEANCE MOTORCYCLES– is teaming with country music superstar Tim McGraw for a charity ride to benefit The Raven Drum foundation.The Raven Drum Foundation is a Los-Angeles based non-profit organization co-founded in 2001 by Def Leppard’s Rick Allen. The group aims to provide free educational programs in the arts and opportunities for personal growth in times of adversity. Mr. Allen lost an arm in an auto accident in 1984.
On July 24, 2004, ride participants will assemble at Classic American Motorcycles, a Vengeance motorcycle dealer in Thousand Oaks, California.
After departing from the dealership at 2pm, a two-hour motorcycle ride will make its way to the site of a benefit concert that kicks off at 8pm in Devore, California, at the Hyundai Glen Helen Pavilion on Glen Helen Parkway.
The Vengeance Performance Products truck and trailer will be sweeping the group of Vengeance owners and other ride participants.
After arriving at the concert location, ride participants will receive special benefits including secured parking for their motorcycles, an after-ride BBQ, lawn seating at the concert and additional time to hang out with McGraw and Allen.
VENGEANCE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
Mira Loma, California, USA
Tel: 909 681 2900
Fax: 909 681 2901
E-mail: mailto:scs@vengeancemotorcycles.com
http://www.vengeancemotorcycles.com
RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION
Malibu, California, USA
Tel: 310 586 7646 (Contact Carolyn Kemp 310 463 3630)
Fax: 310 586 7647
E-mail: mailto:info@ravendrumfoundation.org
http://www.ravendrumfoundation.org
–from AMD
BIKERNET MENTAL STABILITY RECOMMENDATIONS–
01. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point aHair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.
02. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don’t Disguise Your Voice.
03. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, Ask If They Want Fries withThat.
04. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label It ” In.”
05. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once Everyone Has Gotten OverTheir Caffeine Addictions, Switch To Espresso.
06. In The Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write ” For Sexual Favors.”
07. Finish All Your sentences with “In Accordance with The Prophecy.”
08. Don’t use any punctuation
09. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk.
10. Ask People What Sex They Are. Laugh Hysterically After They Answer.
11. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is “To Go.”
12. Sing Along At The Opera.
13. Go To A Poetry Recital And Ask Why The Poems Don’t Rhyme.
14. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area And Play Tropical Sounds AllDay.
15. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can’t Attend Their PartyBecause You’re Not In The Mood.
16. Have Your Co-workers Address You By Your Wrestling name, Rock Hard.
17. When The Money Comes Out Of The ATM, Scream “I Won!, I Won!”
18. When Leaving The Zoo, Start Running Towards The Lot, Yelling “Run ForYour Lives, They’re Loose!!”
19. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, “Due To The Economy, We Are Going ToHave To Let One Of You Go.”
20. Tell everyone who will listen that Ann B. Davis (Alice, from The BradyBunch) is currently working at an Iowa Hooters as a waitress.
–from Cpl. Hamster
HOW TO PAINT AND DRAW MOTORCYCLES?From the Master , Eric Herrmann.
When it comes to fine-art motorcycle images the name that comes to mind is Eric Herrmann. For the first time Eric shares with his fans exactly how he creates the wonderful two-wheeled images that hang everywhere from bank lobbies to biker garages. This new book, published by Wolfgang Publications, uses a wealth of full-color photos to explain Eric?s creative process. Photo sequences take the reader from the first sketch to the finished image on canvas while the copy covers technical issues like paint and brush selection. Part biography and part hands-on how-to, this great all-color book will appeal to both fans of Eric Herrmann and budding artists.
How to Paint & Draw Motorcycles (144 pages. 100% color) is available for $24.95 + $5.50 S&H from Wolfgang Publications, 217 Second Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082.
24 hour order line call 651.275.9411.
On the web at http:// www.wolfgangpublications.com
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June 24, 2004 Part 1
By Bandit |
It’s television mania for motorcycles. Every night it’s bike week. Last night Arlen Ness, the godfather of custom motorcycles, Eddie Trotta from Ft. Lauderdale and Russ Mitchel from Exile in Sun Valley, California. I lived in Sun Valley once. It’s a grizzly, hot, smog strewn suburb of Los Angeles. No wonder there’s no color to his bikes.
I’ve got to hand it to these builders. They’re talented, hard-working guys and it’s about time the general public got a taste of their abilities. Ten years ago, bikers weren’t allowed on television unless indicted.
I’ll be under the lights for Monster Garage next week thanks to Jesse. Interesting, challenging and I’ll tell you more after the news:
CALIFORNIA SUPERBIKE SCHOOLDOES BRAZIL!–Keith Code’s California Superbike School ran in Brazil the week of June14. Code hopes to open up the twelfth country for his schools.
Running at the Nelson Piquet circuit just weeks before the Moto GP tobe held there in Rio De Janiero, the school hopes to get a feel for theBrazilian riders and their needs.
Code says.”We’ve always gone into countries that have read the “A Twistof the Wrist” books but we don’t have it in Portugese yet. It is oneof the 7 translations we are currently working on. In the meantime,we are checking out Brazil to have a look at the situation there and seeif we can add a new continent to our schedule.”
The California Superbike School currently runs all across America, England,Ireland, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Greece, South Africa, The Phillipines,Australia and Malaysia on franchise agreements using the school’s ridertraining technology and format.
Keith Code has instructed champions and more than 125,000 motorcyclistsof all skill levels in “the soft science” of motorcycle riding and histextbooks and videos are widely utilized resources for motorcyclistsworldwide. The school’s website is: www.superbikeschool.com
SCREAMIN? EAGLE TEAM MAKES HISTORY AT ENGLISHTOWN–Hines Rides V-Rod to New Pro Stock Bike ET Record in March through Finals.
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 20, 2004) – The Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team set a new national Pro Stock Bike ET record as rider Andrew Hines roared through eliminations to win the class at the 35th Annual K&N Filters Supernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway. The win was the third of the season and second in a row for Hines, who now has a 185-point lead in the Pro Stock Bike class after six events in the 2004 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
After a day of leading the class aboard his Screamin? Eagle V-Rod, Hines had posted the three quickest times in the Pro Stock Bike record book, saving his best run for the final round, a 7.016-second blast at 192.28 mph. Hines defeated Craig Treble (7.138/186.59) to take the win.
?To run a bunch of 7.0?s all day, let alone set a national record, is just awesome,? Hines said. “That last run was perfect.?During qualifying, Hines led the way with a 7.078/189.60 pass, while his Screamin? Eagle teammate, GT Tonglet, slotted into second at 7.161/188.15.
In the first round of eliminations Tonglet (7.113/189.31) easily handled Kurt Matte (7.445/148.62). Hines faced Karen Stoffer (7.219/184.67) in his first-round race and laid down his first record, a 7.020/192.08 that eclipsed the 7.049 ET mark established by Angelle Savoie at Englishtown on May 15, 2002.
Hines (7.070/191.76) marched through the second round, defeating Fred Collis (7.120/184.72). Tonglet (7.131/187.60) had a great run but lost with a red-light start that gave the win to Shawn Gann (7.193/186.05).
In round three, Hines (7.028/191.92) posted the second-quickest Pro Stock Bike run on record and defeated Steve Johnson (7.179/184.27) for the second week in a row to advance to the final round for the fourth time this season and the fifth time in his career.
Hines faced Craig Treble in the final before a grandstand packed with enthusiastic Harley-Davidson fans. Treble got off the line first with a 0.013 reaction time to 0.028 for Hines, but the Screamin? Eagle V-Rod made up that difference in 150 feet and roared off to the win and a new national ET record. At the end of the weekend, Hines was top qualifier, set quickest ET and fastest top speed (192.28 mph) for the event, had the best reaction time (0.004 seconds), won the final round and set a new national record.
?This was quite a record-setting weekend for the Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines team, but our success so far this season is really the result of three years of development and hard work by Byron Hines and the crew,? said Screamin? Eagle Racing Manager Anne Paluso. ?They never gave up when we weren?t running up front.?
?It?s hard to believe how far we?ve come since the 2002 GatorNationals, when we didn?t even qualify,? said team owner Byron Hines. ?It?s taken a tremendous amount of work and I take great pride in what this team has accomplished.?
After six rounds of NHRA Pro Stock Bike competition, Hines leads the class with 604 points, 185 points ahead of Gann, in second with 419 points. Tonglet is third with 393 points.
The next Pro Stock Bike event on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series is the 8th Annual Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals, June 25-27, at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Ill., just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.
Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner. Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information.
ATLAS PRECISION HAS A BRAND NEW WEBSITE!–Digital’s been bangin’ on a new site for Atlas for some time. It just launched today. An all new improved site with online frame configuration and ordering like no other site on the net. Get it the way YOU want it, ONLINE. We’ve got the whole new 2004 Catalog posted. Check it out at http://www.atlasprecision.com
NEW BDL BELT DRIVE TECH COMING–We had some visitors last week, Helen Wolf and Mailman. At the same time I was installing the new EVO-3000 BDL Belt Drive system with outbound bearing support.
Mailman is an avid drag racing Sportster competitor. He worked with me on the installation. It should hit the site today, if I’m lucky.
THE BIKERNET NAVY–The Navy found they had too many personnel and decided to offer an early retirement bonus. They promised any officer who volunteered for retirement a bonusof $1,000 for every inch measured in a straight line between any two points on his body. The officer would get to choose what those two points would be.
The first officer who accepted asked that he be measured from the top of his head to the tip of his toes. He measured six feet and walked out with $72,000.
The second officer was a little smarter and asked to be measured from the tip of his outstretched hand to his toes. He walked away with $96,000.
Next came a grizzled old chief who, when asked how he would like to be measured replied, “from the tip of my penis to my testicles.” It was suggested by the pension board that he might want to reconsider, explaining about the nice big checks the previous two officers had received. But the old chief insisted and they decided to go along with him, provided that the measurement was taken by a medical officer.
The medical officer arrived and said “drop ’em” which the chief did. The medic put a tape to the end of the chief’s penis and began to work back.
“‘My God’ he exclaimed “where are your testicles’!
The old chief replied. “In Vietnam/”
–from Rogue
BEMISDERFER TAKES F-USA THUNDERBIKE POINTS LEAD AT LOUDON–Estok and Bilansky Falter as Bemisderfer Rides Buell to Second-Place Finish.
LOUDON, N.H. (June 20, 2004) – Harding Harley-Davidson rider Bryan Bemisderfer took over the season points lead in the Formula USA National Thunderbike championship, placing second aboard a Buell Firebolt while his main rivals failed to score points at the 81st running of the annual Loudon Classic at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Racing on his home track, Jeff Wood rode a Ducati 900SS to victory in the 12-lap Thunderbike event. Wood was also top qualifier. Rick Doucette placed third on a Suzuki, followed by Jerry Wood on a Ducati and Hoban Brothers Racing-Appleton Buell rider Jeff Johnson on a Buell Firebolt.
Harding Harley-Davidson rider and defending Thunderbike national champion Dave Estok had a forgettable weekend, qualifying in 9th position and then retiring with a mechanical problem to score a DNF for the race, his second consecutive race weekend without points.
Hal?s Buell rider Dan Bilansky also had a tough weekend at Loudon, placing 18th on a Buell Firebolt after a crash during qualifying left him starting in 20th position.
Bemisderfer?s steady ride left him with 60 points and a commanding 19-point lead after four of eight events in the Thunderbike National series. Estok, who led the series by a single point coming into Loudon, is now in second place with 41 points. Bilansky and Kosco Buell rider Joe Rozynski, who was 14th at Loudon, are tied for third position with 36 points. The next stop on the Formula USA National Thunderbike Series is June 25-27 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va.
The Formula USA National Thunderbike series is a horsepower-to-weight ratio restricted class, open to a variety of production-based motorcycles. Buell-mounted riders competing in the eight-event 2004 Thunderbike series are racing for a share of the $70,500 contingency fund posted by Buell Motorcycle Company and Buell Riders Adventure Group (BRAG).
FULL-BORE DESIGNS– is the name of a new frame-making facility based in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.It is the latest project of Weld Racing’s former Plant Manager and Vice President Russ Bailey.
Russ identified a need for innovative, quality products in the bike market and founded Full-Bore Designs with himself as CEO.He has a wealth of experience from many years of frame building, with projects ranging from Top Fuel racers to sand toys.
Russ tells us he is currently engaged on work for a number of top custom builders but the designs must remain secret for the time being.
At present, Full-Bore is quoting four weeks delivery on its orders.This is already better than many of its competitors but the company hopes to improve on that figure by Fall this year.Frames are offered in chopper, cruiser or pro-street styles in a variety of sizes and are supplied complete with matching swingarm and oil bag.
–FULL-BORE DESIGNS
Lee’s Summit, Missouri, USA
Technical information – Tel: 816 537 7448
Sales and Marketing – Tel: 816 721 6058
E-mail: mailto:rraus@weldracing.com
–from AMD
POLARIS BREAKS GROUND ON NEW R&D FACILITY–New Wyoming, Minn. location to serve as hub for company’s engineering, research.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 17, 2004 – Polaris CEO and president Tom Tiller broke ground today at the site of the company’s future research and development center near Wyoming, Minn. Construction on the 100,000-square-foot facility, which is slated to begin later this month, is expected to be complete in Fall 2005.
Upon completion of the Wyoming facility, Polaris will operate in six major locations in the Midwest, including:
Medina, Minn. – Corporate headquarters
Wyoming, Minn. – Research, development and engineering facility housing laboratories and indoor and outdoor areas for ATV, personal watercraft and Victory motorcycle testing
Roseau, Minn. – Production and engineering facility developing snowmobiles, ATVs and RANGER utility vehicles
Spirit Lake, Iowa – Production facility developing personal watercraft, ATVs and assembly of Victory motorcycles
Osceola, Wis. – Production facility developing engines and components for ATVs, RANGER utility vehicles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft and Victory motorcycles
Vermillion, S.D. – Distribution facility for parts, garments and accessories
“This is a very important day for Polaris,” said Tiller. “This new facility represents Polaris’ strong commitment to continuous improvement in the products we manufacture. Our research and engineering capabilities will be second-to-none as we continue to build our reputation as a manufacturer of innovative, high-quality recreational and utility vehicles. This facility also creates an opportunity for Polaris to bring good jobs and economic growth to the state of Minnesota.”
LOS ANGELES CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW–Saturday July 17th 2004 12 noon – 11pmThe Queen Mary Event Park, Long Beach, CA.
Huge Saturday Blues Festival featured at theLos Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show.This year’s Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show 2-day weekend event July-17-18th is a day long Mini Blues Festival on Saturday the 17th, 12 noon to 8pm in the Queen Mary Event Park. Featured acts include the Southland’s popular 2000lbs of Blues with special guests Lynwood Slim on hermonica and beautiful vocalist Taryn Donath. Other acts scheduled to appear throughout the afternoon and into the evening to fit the beautiful pinup calendar girl theme of the Show are Francesa & the Flames, Jill Sharpe, Mama’s Boys with Lisa Cee, and Jessie Payo from Jessie and the Raindogs.
BIKERNET CONTEST WINNERS–As Gar so politely pointed out, I am behind on picking new winners. My apologies, I could say it won?t happen again but that would be a lie. We get some really great comments and some weeks, being the fickle female that I am, I can?t decide so I don?t pick any. Then comes along a great suggestion or comment that moves me and I have no trouble picking a winner. Here are your winners for the week that peaked my interest.
PATRICK JORDAN FROM PITTSTON, PA
Suggestion:QUOTE OF THE DAY : FRIENDSHIP IS LIKE PISSING YOUR PANTS, EVERYONE CAN SEE IT BUT ONLY YOU CAN FEEL ITS TRUE WARMTH, THANK YOU FOR BEING THE PISS IN MY PANTS. PS KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK & KEEP THE FAITH.
Wanted: I WISH I CAN COME INTO SOME CASH AND HAVE INDIAN LARRY BUILD ME AN OLD SCHOOL TRIUMPH CHOPPER.
The best I can do here is send Patrick an Indian Larry T-Shirt and possibly a signed pic of one Larry?s bikes. Patrick, shoot me an email back confirming your shirt size and address. sinwu@bikernet.com
GAR FREYMANN FROM MANCHESTER, WA.
Suggestion: IF YA SAY “WEEKLY” PRIZES …. GET THE PICTURE ? ROGER HAS BEEN HERE FOR 2 WEEKS NOW AND I KNOW HE?S PROUD OF THAT BELT DRIVE BUT LET SOMEONE ELSE HAVE A CHANCE!
Wanted: BECAUSE I LOST MY RIGHT FOOT TO DIABETESE LAST YEAR FROM “AGENT ORANGE” IN NAM I HAD TO GET A HACK! I COULD USE A BANDIT BAG TO STORE ALL THE SHIT I HAVE SLOPPIN AROUND IN THE THING. JUST FINISHED ORWELL GREAT BOOK! KEEP IT IN THE WIND!
Fair enough, Gar. You caught me so you tell me if you?d prefer a Day Roll, or a Bed Roll. Thanks for keeping me in line.
And For The Cantina Winner–
Nick Pinell From Woodland Park, Colorado USA
Wanted: A set of cool ape hangers for my way too stock 01 softtail
14 inch Custom Chrome Ape Hangers it is. Confirm back with your address. sinwu@bikernet.com
Sin
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June 18, 2004
By Bandit |
THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at < COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS BIKER VETS VISIT BUSH– The roar of Rolling Thunder at the nearby Capital Mall could be heard across the South Lawn of the White House as eight motorcycles rolled up the driveway to the South Portico where President Bush was waiting to greet them. Bush shook hands with Artie Muller, president of the Rolling Thunder veterans’ advocacy group, and kissed Muller’s passenger, singer Nancy Sinatra, a veterans’ supporter. Other bikers who rode up the driveway included White House budget director Josh Bolton, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson and Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Principi, and various Rolling Thunder leaders. Bush led them on a personal tour of the Oval Office, reported the Associated Press. Later, Bush addressed, via a telephone hookup, a Rolling Thunder rally at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium in the nation?s capital. The president noted the letter of endorsement he recently received from the group. “Artie, I thought you were going to offer me riding lessons,” Bush joked. “In the Oval Office, I looked you in the eye as you told me of your relentless pursuit of finding out the plight of many of our POW/MIAs, and I appreciated so much your concern, your care and your persistence,” Bush told the rally. “I also want to thank you and your organization, Artie, for honoring the men and women of our military who fight today in Afghanistan and Iraq.” “Ride safe,” he told them. Rolling Thunder is an organization that seeks to create awareness of POW/MIA issues and promotes increased veterans’ benefits. It has 70 chapters and over 7,000 members throughout the United States and abroad. MASSACHUSETTS ENACTS “NELLY’S BILL” TO EDUCATE DRIVERS Governor Mitt Romney signed House Bill 2124 into law on June 6, 2004, to require at least one hour of a motorcycle safety and awareness module be included in the course curriculum for 398 licensed auto driver training schools statewide. Known as “Nelly’s Bill,” in memory of Nelson Selig who was killed in 2000 when a 19-year-old driver crossed into the path of his motorcycle, the law will take affect in 90 days. “We’re very grateful our legislators who listened to those who ride,” said Paul W. Cote, Director of Government Relations for the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association. “This legislation, when implemented, will begin another element of our process at reducing accidents, injuries and fatalities here in Massachusetts,” said Cote. Funding for the expectant $10,000 cost of the materials will come from the state’s Motorcycle Safety Program, accumulated by $2 of each of the 144,000-plus motorcyclist’s annual registration fees. “Riders pay their own way,” Cote said, noting that during their lobbying day last month, they also sought a $5 increase of the $25 annual motorcycle registration fee for more money in their Safety Fund. U.S. MOTORCYCLE SALES REV UP FOR 11TH STRAIGHT YEAR Sales of new motorcycles increased 6.4 percent in 2003, while combined sales of motorcycles and ATVs reached an all-time high. Motorcycle sales have now been on the rise for more than a decade, according to the latest Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) estimates for all brands, marking the 11th consecutive year that new unit sales of two-wheelers increased compared to the previous year. Approximately 996,000 new motorcycles were purchased in 2003, up from 936,000 in 2002. All Terrain Vehicle sales climbed to an estimated 886,000 in 2003 and increased by 3.8 percent over the previous year, posting their 12th straight year of growth. Estimated combined motorcycle and ATV sales for 2003 reached 1,882,000, which is an all-time record and up 5.2 percent over the previous year. UK BIKE SALES CONTINUE DROPPING The latest figures released by the British motorcycle industry group MCIA shows that new motorcycle sales fell by around 21% in May 2004. So far, some 45,000 two wheelers have been sold this year, down 17% on the 2003 total. Smaller bikes and scooters seem to be less popular than ever, down by a whopping 41% in May, which is astonishing, says the MCIA, given the recent hike in petrol prices in the UK — surely some bike dealers must be marketing scooters to cash-strapped English car drivers? Best selling big bikes in Britain so far in 2004 are the new Yamaha R1, followed by the Honda CBR600RR, then the CBR125R. On the brighter side, bike thefts in the U.K. have dropped by 7%. VIRGINIA GOV VETOES SAFETY BILL Despite passing unanimously through the House and Senate, Governor Mark R. Warner has vetoed HB 408, a bill that would have required the marking of steel plates on Virginia roadways to make them more visible to drivers and riders. 140 Legislators saw the value and benefit of this key piece of safety legislation, yet Governor Warner rejected a bill that is designed to insure motorcyclists, and the general public, are safer on the roads by requiring that steel plates installed on roadways be clearly marked, reports Jim Cannon of the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists (VCOM). WEST COAST CHOPPERS GEAR BANNED FROM CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS The Iron Cross, a recognizable symbol of Nazi Germany, has become a popular design with skateboard companies such as No Fear and biker clothing manufacturers like Jesse James’ West Coast Choppers. But school officials in Southern California have banned the symbol and recently mailed over 13,000 letters to parents of children in the Simi Valley Unified School District to inform them of their decision to bar clothing and jewelry depicting the symbol they say is being used by believers of “white power” movements to identify themselves. School officials said that the step was recommended by the Police Department, which considers the Iron Cross a gang symbol, and was taken due to rumors of rising tensions on campus which they fear could lead to violence. U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE APPEALS BAN ON BIKER ATTIRE IN COURT The U.S. Attorney’s office has appealed a judge’s ruling that bars biker attire in a Salt Lake City courtroom. In May, a magistrate judge ordered that motorcycle gear — especially that worn by the members of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) — not be worn in court proceedings for a child sex abuse case currently in federal court. Members of BACA often show up in courtrooms when child abuse suspects are on trial to show support for the victims, and U.S. Attorney Paul Warner says the order barring the motorcycle gear limits the First Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. Warner’s office is hoping that the order will be reviewed, and overruled. Last year, a judge in Provo barred BACA clothing during a sex abuse case involving a child, saying the clothing and logos could influence the jury. TATTOOING NOW LEGAL IN 49 STATES Many states outlawed tattooing in the 1960s, but South Carolina and Oklahoma are the only states to continue the ban, at least until now. A compromise bill lifting South Carolina’s ban on tattooing has passed the House and Senate and is on its way to Governor Mark Sanford’s desk. Sanford has said he will sign the bill as long as it protects public safety, according to the Associated Press. The bill outlaws tattoos for anyone younger than 18 and requires a parent’s permission from 18 to 21. It bans tattooing the face, neck and head. Tattoo artists will have to use disposable needles and follow local zoning laws, such as opening businesses away from churches and schools. Tattoo parlors also will need a license before opening. A conference committee deleted a part of the House bill that would give local governments more control, which many supporters worried might kill the bill. But the House approved it 62-29 shortly before adjourning, and the Senate followed with a voice vote soon after. STUDY SHOWS THAT HELMETS SLOW REACTIONS Cricket helmets may slow the brain, according to a new study from the U.K. Keeping a cool head may have real advantages for batsmen at the crease, according to new research among cricketers that found a measurable improvement in reaction times and vigilance when players did not wear protective helmets. Researchers believe that the difference in performance may be linked to an overheating of the brain in players batting in helmets — possibly similar to the effects on people over-using mobile phones. Dr. Nick Neave, of the human cognitive neuroscience unit at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, said his study showed that “in young adults, in a mild climate, some aspects of cognition are affected by wearing a non-vented protective helmet following exercise.” Dr. Neave told the annual conference of the British Psychological Society in London that his team tested 16 cricketers, aged 13 to 17, who were members of Durham County Cricket Club. The boys — half wearing standard helmets — batted in the nets with a bowling machine and underwent a computer test for mental abilities, including vigilance, reaction times andattentiveness. The study showed that getting hot alone had no effect on the physical abilities of the young cricketers or on their mental abilities to perform very simple mental tasks. But when they were asked to perform more complex tasks, involving making choices, their reaction times fell. One measurement showed a 16 millisecond deficit in helmet-wearing boys. Dr. Neave and his colleagues now want to test their results with adult cricketers to see if experience overrides the slight detrimental effect of wearing a helmet. NOT YOUR TYPICAL REALITY SHOW Bravo has announced that actors and friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman will star in and co-produce “Long Way Round,” a new reality series chronicling the duo’s four-month long transcontinental motorcycling journey. The two left from London in late April after taking survival training, first aid, nutrition, bike maintenance and linguistics classes, and plan to arrive at their final destination of New York City by the end of July. Their trip takes them over 20,000 miles, circumnavigating the longest continuous landmass on earth, through the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China, Siberia, Alaska and Canada before arriving in the United States. They will live off the land and out of a tent, encountering hardships along the way, including cultural and language barriers. “We live in such a comfortable and easy time that it doesn’t do yourself any harm to go and test yourselves and survive with just the bare essentials,” said McGregor, who is best known for his movie roles in Moulin Rouge, Trainspotting, the Star Wars trilogy and more recently starred in the Golden Globe nominated film Big Fish. Boorman, the son of famed Hollywood director John Boorman (Hope and Glory, Deliverance), is also a movie veteran with a multitude of supporting screen credits including Deliverance, Excalibur, The Serpent’s Kiss, The Emerald Forrest and many more. In fact, the two adventurers first met eight years ago on the set of The Serpent’s Kiss, where they discovered their mutual passion for motorcycling. The six-episode series will air later this year. WEIRD NEWS: NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES A Romanian man says he’s “had enough” after being run over for the seventh time since 1987; four times by a car, once by a motorcycle, once by a bus and once by a train. Nicolae Tabacu, 44, from Valea Mare, Arges county, Australia, has now broken every limb except for his right hand. He was run over by a police car in his most recent accident, which put him in the hospital with a broken leg. “I was only 10 meters from my house when I had this last accident,” the unlucky pedestrian told the Jurnalul National newspaper. “I think I’ve had enough. I wish this policeman hit me harder as I am really fed up with spending time in hospitals.” FREE MOTORCYCLES ON THE WEB Yamaha Motorcycles is invoking the ancient art of Origami, Japanese paper-folding, to lure bored bikers to their website, www.yamaha-motor.com, to download directions for numerous paper models of their most popular bikes. Click on the global links page that has a category for entertainment, then go to the papercrafts links. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Politics is supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.” Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States (1911?2004)
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
June 17, 2004 Part 1
By Bandit |
Not being afraid of hard work, we start our day enthusiastically with a cup of coffee and a list a mile long. By 10:00 or 11:00pm, we feel we?ve accomplished enough, and fall in to bed exhausted. This week however, we’re wore down. I don?t know if it was all the partying we did because of our weekend visitors, Helen Wolfe and Mailman, (I love you guys!), or the years worth of projects jammed in to a few days, but we are pooped. And the week isn?t over yet?
Today I get to do the news cause Bandit is in Los Angeles getting Billy Lane?s bike crated and on a plane to Hawaii for the 2nd Annual Choppers Only Show. Before that he attended his grandson?s graduation in Pico Rivera, (way to go Frankie!) and when he returns he has to work all night to finish the trophy for the ?Run For Breath?. We agreed this morning we need a change in plans; a plan that allows more time to relax?.. yeah right. Now for the news?
JESSE JAMES RIDES AGAIN IN DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S MOTORCYCLE MANIA 3–The Master Mechanic Shares His Feelings on Fame, Fortune and Fatherhood on Sunday, June 20, from 9-11 PM ET/PT –
Like his legendary namesake riding into the sunset, Jesse James mounts his custom-made chopper once again with Discovery Channel’s newest installment of MOTORCYCLE MANIA, biographical specials that have introduced Jesse to the world. MOTORYCLE MANIA 3: JESSE JAMES RIDESAGAIN makes its world premiere on the Discovery Channel on Sunday, June 20, at 9-11 PM ET/PT.
In this chapter, Jesse James, the legendary custom motorcycle maker and host of MONSTER GARAGE, recounts the recent events of his life, including the building of a new chopper using pure copper for himself, a covert journey into Iraq to visit the troops and an epic road trip across the border into Mexico with his friend Kid Rock.Jesse James also reveals the constant challenges that come along with his newfound celebrity status, including the constant demands of running his West Coast Choppers operation, building his bikes, selling his merchandise and hosting MONSTER GARAGE. Jesse must continually expand his business in order to manage it, which oftentakes him away from the very thing he loves to do most, build choppers.
Between his professional and personal responsibilities, Jesse labors to meet the delivery date of Kid Rock’s bike in addition to his own masterful copper creation in order to thunder across the deserts ofMexico and enjoy some peace and at least partial anonymity with a good friend. Viewers see how even the master mechanic himself has to learn a new trick or two, as Jesse decides to work with copper for the firsttime to build his one-of-a-kind motorcycle. The film captures the painstaking process by which Jesse sculpts and hand rivets everything from the copper fenders to the gas tank – learning a new medium and creating an unprecedented piece of motorcycle art along the way.
ZEN THOUGHTS FROM JOAN
3. It’s always darkest before dawn. So ifyou’re going to steal your neighbor’snewspaper, that’s the time to do it.
4. Don’t be irreplaceable. If you can’t bereplaced, you can’t be promoted.
5. No one is listening until you f a r t.
6. Always remember you’re unique. Justlike everyone else.
7. Never test the depth of the water withboth feet.
8. If you think nobody cares if you’re alive,try missing a couple of car payments.
9. Before you criticize someone, you shouldwalk a mile in their shoes. That way, whenyou criticize them you’re a mile away andyou have their shoes.
10. If at first you don’t succeed, skydivingis not for you.
11. Give a man a fish and he will eat for aday. Teach him how to fish, and he will sitin a boat and drink beer all day.
12. If you lend someone $20 and never seethat person again, it was probably worth it.
13. If you tell the truth, you don’t have toremember anything.
14. Some days you are the bug; some daysyou are the windshield.
15. Good judgment comes from bad experience,and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
16. The quickest way to double your moneyis to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
17. A closed mouth gathers no foot.
18. Duct tape is like the Force. It has a lightside and a dark side, and it holds the universetogether.
19. There are two theories to arguing withwomen. Neither one works.
20. Generally speaking, you aren’t learningmuch when your lips are moving.
21. Experience is something you don’t getuntil just after you need it.
22. Never miss a good chance to shut up.
23. We are born naked, wet and hungry,and get slapped on our ass…Then thingsget worse.
24. Never, under any circumstances, take asleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
25. There is a fine line between “hobby”and “mental illness.”
26. No matter what happens, somebody willfind a way to take it too seriously.
27. There comes a time when you should stopexpecting other people to make a big dealabout your birthday .. around age 11.
28. Everyone seems normal until you get toknow them.
29. The most wasted day of all is one in whichwe have not laughed!
BIKERNET PANHEAD CONNECTION–Hello :I have for sale about 500 parts for panhead, price $ 7000.I based in bogota Colombia, look forward to your comments.
Sincerely, Jaime Tirado.
hiclasicasdecolombia@hotmail.com
FALLEN BETHREN–I work until 2 everyday…. synagogue spoke with Greg Anderson (a friend of Gypsy’s) that is making the arrangements…..tentatively it will be held in the city of Walnut at a Christian Center.I will talk with him again tonight and as soon as I get the plans I will call & email them to you.
I think for you to place a Memorial tribute to him on your site would be a wonderful thing….he would like that. I was blessed to have been able to spend a lil bit of time with him over the past 5 years….he would always let me come work whatever event locally that he’d be doing. Get me in for free and then pay me to hang out selling with him. He was like an Oyster man….rough on the outside but soft & sweet inside…..always concerned for a friend, always willing to help when he could, and He really loved the pretty women.
I will think of him and see him often as I don’t intend on letting his spirit leave my side . I will miss talking with him on the phone. I am glad he was able to find his way back to his faith ( he told me he was actively back at his synagogue), and happy to be there.
Funny, I bet he was strengthening up for the trip. He told me he was going to ride his bike up to Alaska after Hollister this year and then over to Sturgis to earn money for the ride home. LOOKS LIKE HE TOOK AND EVEN BIGGER TRIP – GOOD FOR HIM, HE IS AT PEACE NOW, HIS JOURNEY ENDED.
I am glad for the chance to have meet him and cared about him. I will always think of him fondly.
Diane aka Housemouse…. Gypsy would laugh to hear that name…I bet he’s chuckling now.
BANDIT: This is Wendell from Thunder Press emailing you from my mainstreamjob that supports my motorcycle habit. I wanted to let you know, if youdon’t already, that Gypsy the vendor, Mark Cohen, died on Saturday at about10:30 p.m. His memorial will be Saturday, 6/19/04 @ 1:00 p.m. at SouthlandChurch International, 1920 South Brea Canyon Cutoff, Walnut, CA 91789.Family requests donations to American Diabetes Association instead offlowers. Greg @ 714-815-6670 may know more if you have questions. Ithought you may want to put it on your website. Thanks.
BIKERNET ADVICE -HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:–
1. She is not a BABE or a CHICK – She is a BREASTED AMERICAN.
2. She is not a SCREAMER or MOANER – She is VOCALLY APPRECIATIVE.
3. She is not EASY – She is HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE.
4. She is not DUMB – She is a DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY.
5. She has not BEEN AROUND – She is a PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED COMPANION.
6. She is not an AIRHEAD – She is REALITY IMPAIRED.
7. She does not get DRUNK or TIPSY – She gets CHEMICALLY INCONVENIENCED.
8. She does not have BREAST IMPLANTS – She is MEDICALLY ENHANCED.
9. She does not NAG YOU – She becomes VERBALLY REPETITIVE.
10. She is not a SLUT – She is SEXUALLY EXTROVERTED.
11. She does not have MAJOR LEAGUE HOOTERS – She is PECTORALLY SUPERIOR.
12. She is not a TWO-BIT WHORE – She is a LOW COST PROVIDER.
HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT MEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT:
1. He does not have a BEER GUT – He has developed a LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY.
2. He is not a BAD DANCER – He is OVERLY CAUCASIAN.
3. He does not GET LOST ALL THE TIME – HE INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS.
4. He is not BALDING – He is in FOLLICLE REGRESSION.
5. He is not a CRADLE ROBBER – He prefers GENERATIONAL DIFFERENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS.
6. He does not get FALLING-DOWN DRUNK-He becomes ACCIDENTALLY HORIZONTAL.
7. He does not act like a TOTAL ASS – He develops a case of RECTAL CRANIAL INVERSION.
8. He is not a MALE CHAUVINIST PIG – He has SWINE EMPATHY.
9. He is not afraid of COMMITMENT – He is MONOGAMOUSLY CHALLENGED.
10. He is not HORNY – He is SEXUALLY FOCUSED.
11. It’s not his crack you see hanging out of his pants….It is MALE CLEAVAGE.
“I have learned that opportunities are never lost, someone else will take the ones you miss”
–from Sifu
BIKERS GET DAYTONA?S ATTENTION–For some years now the Bikers have been telling Daytona Beach that they are unhappy with the way that they have been treated when they show up for Bike Week in March and also Biketoberfest in October. Many other cities in Florida have been welcoming the Bikers and this has seriously impacted Daytona Beach attendance.
The half-million motorcyclists who usually make it to Daytona Beach during these events are still coming to Florida but many are evading the hassles and high prices of the area, Orlando, Miami and even Key West reported a record number of motorcycle visitors during March 2004 while the numbers were down in Daytona Beach.
This has not gone unnoticed by the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau who have started a campaign to bring the Bikers Back To Daytona Beach.
Prior to Biketoberfest you will see a push from business leaders who want the Bikers Back. Why Not? The Bike Events bring $744 Million to the Daytona Beach area. The next highest moneymaker is the Daytona 500 and Pepsi 400, which brings in $561 Million
Kevin Killian a vice president of the Chamber of Commerce has said ?Our message is, We appreciate your business and we are glad you?re here.?
Part of the campaign will encourage bartenders to wear buttons welcoming bikers. It will also include ads of a man wearing a business suit, exposing his tattooed arm with the text ?There?s a little biker in all of us.? Though that is a good start it has not solved the real problems why the Bikers are going else where and that is the high prices and the over zealous law enforcement through out the area.
The Chamber needs to address that situation very aggressively and if Biketoberfest changes the Bikers will spread the word and some may go back to Daytona Beach.
?There isn?t a city in the nation that wouldn?t give their right arm for a event like this?, said Bonnie Miller a biker that serves on the committee trying to bring the Bikers Back.
She is right and other Florida locations are actively trying to bring the bikers to their area and having a lot of success in doing it.
If Daytona Beach Really Wants The Bikers They Need To Change The Way They Treat Them During Bike Week and Biketoberfest.
I live in Florida and go to the Daytona Beach fairly regular and I can tell you Bikers are treated a lot better at other times of the year. You may want to contact the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce and let them know how you feel. Their web site is http://www.daytonachamber.com and street address is 126 East Orange Ave., Daytona Beach, FL. 32114
ROGUE
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June 17, 2004 Part 3
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 2
LONG-LOST DAVE MANN–I found a David Mann picture that I did not have and is not on the CDthat I sent to you so I am e-mailing it to you so you can add it to yourCD !
:SNAKE:
BIKERNET EDERLY REPORT–A small boy was lost at a large shopping mall.He approached a uniformed policeman and said,
“I’ve lost my grandpa!”
The cop asked, “What’s he like?”
The little boy replied, “Coffee, HARLEY-DAVIDSONS and women with big boobs.”
–from RevCarlr
HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUM PROJECT TERMS APPROVED–The City of Milwaukee Common Council on May 25 took a major step in support of plans to locate the Harley-Davidson Museum in the Menomonee Valley. In an 11-4 vote, the Council approved the general terms for redeveloping 20 acres at the 6th and Canal Street location for the museum and additional development.
In January, Harley-Davidson announced a proposal to build a 230,000 square foot development on the property in three phases, to include the museum, a cafe, retail and banquet space and other future development, representing a planned investment of $95 million.
“This is a big step toward making the Harley-Davidson museum a reality, and it’s a big step in the redevelopment of the Menomonee Valley,” said Lara Lee, Harley-Davidson Vice President. “We’re eager to get going with the museum development. Hundreds of thousands of Harley-Davidson customers are looking forward to visiting Milwaukee and the world-class destination that’s in store.”
With the Council’s vote, Harley-Davidson and the city can now begin work on the detailed contracts required to move the project forward. A final redevelopment plan and related aspects of the project are subject to future Council approval.
“Harley-Davidson thanks all the people and organizations who supported the proposal,” said Lee.
For the latest information on the Harley-Davidson Museum project, please visit www.h-dmuseum.com
Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Supports Rolling Thunder–H.O.G. members from across the nation participated in the 17th annual Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom over Memorial Day weekend.
The Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom is a ride in Washington D.C. aimed at raising money and awareness for the POW-MIA issue. H.O.G. encouraged its members to attend by providing 3 pin stops on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. At designated locations, participating H.O.G. members were able to order decorative pins commemorating the event. Over 7,100 H.O.G. members stopped to order their commemorative pins.
Two local Harley-Davidson dealerships, Harley-Davidson of Washington and Patriot Harley-Davidson, held events including H.O.G. pin stops on Saturday, May 29th. Sunday’s H.O.G. pin stop was located at the start of the parade route in the Pentagon’s North Parking Lot.
Several Harley-Davidson executives participated in the parade including President and COO, Jim McCaslin, Vice President and General Manager of York Vehicle Operations, Jorge Hidalgo and Director of Government Affairs, Wayne Curtin. These and other Harley-Davidson riders joined the over 300,000 attendees in support of the POW-MIA issue.
For more information on Rolling Thunder and the Ride for Freedom, please visit their web site at www.rollingthunder1.com
Harley-Davidson Announced as Recipient of Employer Support Freedom Award–Harley-Davidson was announced as a winner of the 2004 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award for its continued support of employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserve.
Each year The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) recognizes companies that have shown immense support of their employees who serve in the Guard or Reserve. Harley-Davidson was selected as one of the 15 companies nationwide to receive this award.
For years, Harley-Davidson has been supporting its Guard and Reserve employees by providing them with equal opportunity employment and continued pay and benefits during the first year of active duty. The company signed an Official Statement of Support with the ESGR in April 2003. In doing so, Harley-Davidson pledged to publicly encourage its Guard and Reserve employees and maintain its unwavering support of their patriotic sacrifices.
“I was the master of ceremonies when Harley-Davidson Motor Company signed the Official Statement of Support on April 5, 2003,” said Harley-Davidson Human Resources Generalist and member of the 440th Airlift Wing, 1st Lt. Felicia Townes. “I can’t begin to explain the feeling that came over me as the documents were being signed. Since the signing of the Official Statement of Support, the one thing that I don’t have to worry about is my employment with Harley-Davidson. Not too many companies continue pay and benefits during the first year of active duty. I am proud to say I work for a company that supports its Guard and Reserve employees.”
Harley-Davidson and other 2004 award winners will be recognized at a ceremony in Washington D.C. on September 21, 2004.
For more information on the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award and this year’s recipients, please visit http://www.esgr.com/employers2/news.asp?c=newsFAP2004b.html
Milwaukee Black and Blue Ball Raises Money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association–The 11th annual Black and Blue Ball was held May 7th at the Midwest Express Center in Milwaukee, Wis. Over 1,000 attendees helped raise more than $422,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
The Black and Blue Ball, sponsored by Harley-Davidson, is a themed event where attendees are encouraged to show up in their denim and Harley-Davidson apparel for a night of fun in the name of a great cause. Many guests rode their Harley-Davidson’s to the event where they enjoyed silent and live auctions, a raffle, boot shine stations, temporary tattoo parlors, dinner and entertainment. All proceeds went to MDA.
Since 1980 Harley-Davidson has partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to raise money and promote awareness and raise research dollars for people with neuromuscular diseases. As a devoted partner, the family of Harley-Davidson dealers, customers and employees spent the past 24 years supporting the MDA through fundraising efforts. Through these efforts, Harley-Davidson has raised more than $47 million since the start of the partnership.
The Black and Blue Ball started in Milwaukee in 1993 and has since spread to other cities in the United States. May 7th was also the date of the Grand Rapids, Mich. Black and Blue Ball. Over 550 guests helped raise $150,000 at this event.
For more information on the Muscular Dystrophy Association and their upcoming events, please visit their web site athttp://www.mdausa.org
BRAG Successfully Brings It Home–Buell riders descended upon Southeastern Wisconsin June 2nd through the 5th as the Buell Riders Adventure Group (BRAG) hosted Bringing It Home, an event designed to celebrate the thrills and excitement common to Buell riders.
Riders from around the world began arriving in Delavan, Wis., on Wednesday where the event kicked off with a BattleTrax competition. During the competition, riders were able to test their braking and maneuvering skills on a specially designed parking lot course.
Bringing It Home attendees continued the adventure by participating in group rides along some the area’s most challenging roads. One such ride ended with a dinner at Buell Motorcycle Company, hosted by Erik Buell and his employees. The East Troy Chamber of Commerce was also on hand to welcome the group and serve dessert. Other event hosts included Hal’s Buell, Sauk Prairie Buell and Uke’s Buell each of which took turns hosting parties for the event participants.
The final day of Bringing It Home ended with a self-guided ride to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., for the AMA Races, where Buell Formula Xtreme Racers Mike Ciccotto and Michael Barnes signed autographs for event participants between races.
For more information on upcoming BRAG events please visit
BIKERNET REPORT – Sturgis 2003 Stats–
Statistics from 2003:
Estimated Attendance: 450,000
Marriage Licenses Issued: 100
Rally-Related Deaths – SD: 6
Felony Drug Arrests – Sturgis: 8
Misdemeanor Drug Arrests – Sturgis: 84
Arrests for Non-Traffic Violations – Sturgis: 230
Traffic Violations – Sturgis: 172
Rogue
BIKERNET COMPLAINT DEPT.– An elderly lady phoned her telephone company to report that hertelephone failed to ring when her friends called – and that on the fewoccasions when it did ring, her pet dog always moaned right before thephone rang. The telephone repairman proceeded to the scene, curious tosee this psychic dog or senile elderly lady.
He climbed a nearby telephone pole, hooked in his test set, and dialedthe subscriber’s house. The phone didn’t ring right away, but then thedog moaned loudly and the telephone began to ring.
Climbing down from the pole, the telephone repairman found:
1. The dog was tied to the telephone system’s ground wire via a steelchain and collar.
2. The wire connection to the ground rod was loose.
3. The dog was receiving 90 volts of signaling current when the phonenumber was called.
4. After a couple of such jolts, the dog would start moaning and thenurinate on himself and the ground.
5. The wet ground would complete the circuit, thus causing the phone toring.
Which demonstrates that some problems CAN be fixed by pissing andmoaning.
–from MaryLou
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Hi guys, yeap, I’m back, kind of sort of. I have been absent the past couple weeks because of work and trips. As you might or might not know we went to New York to visit Indian Larry and show support in his first annual bash. It was a really good time for all of us. As always it was full of friends, who I will not mention since some people might think I’m just dropping names once more. And, as always, without a trace of a doubt, New York City is the best place in the world. There are so many things to do and so many places to go. It never ceases to amaze me, although it was a very short trip it was packed.
After an all day party we headed over to Hogs and Heifers, were Michelle (the owner) hooked us up big time. Everyone was there, even all beat up. There were like 20 different bachelorette parties going on, but we got a corner closed off and hung out ’till the wee hours. Let?s say half of the Discovery channel competitors were there, plus another dozen or two of friends.
Another place that I must mention ids the Red Rock Tavern, we were also treated very well there, it was funny to be at a bar in New York City, watching the Discovery channel build off series.
Speaking of Discovery, make sure you check out their week of motorcycles stuff, starting with Motorcycle mania 3 Sunday night, then from Monday to Thursday with the new Build Off’s.
Also remember that the Horse Smoke Out is taking place next week in Salisbury North Carolina, a lot of my friends will be there and it’s always a good time, but this year, I wont be there….
You might wonder what is making me not write or not go to places? Well, good intentions and trips don’t pay the rent. Besides as some of you might know, I’m building a Bobber for the Journey Museum in Rapid City (during Sturgis) and the exhibition is a tribute to Dave Mann. Running around like a headless chicken is not easy, and I’m not going to bore anyone with details, but right now Caribbean Custom Cycles is a one-man band. Deadlines don’t wait for no one, this ain’t no TV show, it’s reality.
I’m trying to have everything done on the Bobber before heading out for Hawaii, and what I believe is a much deserved rest….fuck bikes.. I’m going surfing.
Even last night I had a chance to take off early to enjoy a soccer game, just to head back and weld some more. It’s a shame that I live in paradise and it’s Summer, everyone is fucking tanned and I look like Casper the friendly ghost. But then again, if and when I get my Discovery chance, I hope things will change.
Well, kind of my overdoing the Bobber is that I don’t have the luxury to keep on working ’till the last day before heading over to South Dakota; we need at least two weeks before, to head out. Put it this way, the trailer and truck leave the 22nd of July…. That?s it…and that’s when it needs to be done.
I have received a lot of news recently. We wish Jesse James a prompt recoup after hitting the wall with his race car, and breaking way too much shit…..American Dream Machines from Atlanta is having their annual party June 27th, if you are from that area show up and have a good time, send my regards, the whole family is very cool….Hank Young will also have a party in Atlanta at ESPN zone, they will watch his build off against Chica, yeap, another party I’m fucking missing…At least I’m going to Hawaii…
Amongst all the chaos and mayhem we are putting a chop together for our friend and Tattoo artist, Demian. It?s the no budget chop, yeap you heard right, not even low budget, just none. Let?s see what it can be done with what we have at hand, it certainly will be interesting.
Another week goes by and I have not been my usual self, no one hates me, no e-mails from rodents, no arguments, no one bitchin’… Man I’m going to have to get my ass in gear. I’m boring…
By the way, I’m so excited that the new 2000 whatever company models are getting unveiled that I need some prosaic to calm my nerves. Can?t wait to see what I will never buy.
On another line, if you want to see some real athletes, go see a Soccer match.
And last but not least….I want to congratulate all the fathers, deadbeat or not, on their well deserved day. I have always wondered why they don’t celebrate a sons day, we are the ones that have to tolerate all the grumpiness and weird shit that comes with age. My best wishes to my own dad Guti… and to those who treat me like a son. I’m not a dad, but if you want to send some gifts (you never know) you know how to reach me. Have a great weekend, I know I wont…..
Later dudes ? Jose, the Bikernet prodigal son with the Caribbean report…..
STURGIS BAN ON NUDITY–Meade County Ordinance- Purpose of Ordinance to prohibit and ban public nudity. (This ordinance is listed in the newspaper in Sturgis Wed June16th)
Basically it outlaws pasties and even thongs. Illegal to show anything from the center of the nipple down. It will go to court on July 6th presumably to screw up Sturgis Rally and Races 2004. The area affected will be county wide.
With all the turmoil in the world, I need my “shot” of Sturgisthis year. Below are numbers and addresses where you can voice your displeasure, I have called and I plan to call daily until our voices are heard and recognized.
Meade County Auditor
Lisa Schieffer
Office: 605-347-2360
Meade County Chairman
Robert Mallow
Office: 605-347-2360
Sturgis Lover
BIDDING FAREWELL–Gypsy was quite a character and served many in the biker community for many years.His sense of humor and colorful presence will be missed by many.Come and join us in celebration of his life and the marking of his death. Offer him a prayer for his journey
Memorial Service
June 19, 2004 @1pm
Southland Church
1920 S. Brea Canyon Cutoff
Walnut, CA
Reception to follow
Service at church.
I?m done, I quit. My office is heating up like a oven with the sun going down, blasting through my windows. I need to move away from this computer and enjoy the rest of my afternoon outdoors in the cool shade. Stay tuned cause we have lots of new things to post over the next couple days, and next week. This weekend however will be dedicated to shuffling furniture and settling in this old building a little deeper. I called it a dump earlier cause it is, but it?s my dump, my home and I love it.
It?s almost five o?clock in the afternoon and Bandit just got home from running around all day in the LA traffic, what a waste? I?m gonna wrap this up and make that man a drink!
Till next week, take care.
Layla
June 17, 2004 Part 2
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 1
Photo from Wino Joe
BIKERNET ZOO– On the farm lived a chicken and a horse, both of whom loved to play together.
One day the two were playing, when the horse fell into a bog and began to sink. Scared for his life, the horse whinnied for the chicken to go get the farmer for help! Off the chicken ran, back to the farm.
Arriving at the farm, he searched and searched for the farmer, but to no avail, for he had gone to town with the only tractor. Running around, the chicken spied the farmer’s new Harley. Finding the keys in the ignition, the chicken sped off with a length of rope hoping he still had time to save his friend’s life.
Back at the bog, the horse was surprised, but happy, to see the chicken arrive on the shiny Harley, and he managed to get a hold of the loop of rope the chicken tossed to him. After tying the other end to the rear bumper of the farmer’s bike, the chicken then drove slowly forward and, with the aid of the powerful bike, rescued the horse!
Happy and proud, the chicken rode the Harley back to the farmhouse and the farmer was none the wiser when he returned. The friendship between the two animals was cemented: Best Buddies, Best Pals.
A few weeks later, the chicken fell into a mud pit, and soon, he too, began to sink and cried out to the horse to save his life! The horse thought a moment, walked over, and straddled the large puddle. Looking underneath, he told the chicken to grab his hangy-down thing and he could then lift him out of the pit. The chicken got a good grip, and the horse pulled him up and out, saving his life.
The moral of the story? (Yes, there’s a moral!)
“When You’re Hung Like A Horse, You Don’t Need A Harley To Pick Up Chicks!”
–from Sifu
TEN THINGS GOD WON’T ASK ON THAT DAY–
1…God won’t ask what kind of car you drove; He’ll ask how manypeople you drove who didn’t have transportation.
2…God won’t ask the square footage of your house; He’ll ask how manypeople you welcomed into your home.
3…God won’t ask about the clothes you had in your closet; He’ll askhow many you helped to clothe.
4…God won’t ask what your highest salary was; He’ll ask if youcompromised your character to obtain it.
5…God won’t ask what your job title was; He’ll ask if you performedyour job to the best of your ability.
6…God won’t ask how many friends you had; He’ll ask how many peopleto whom you were a friend.
7…God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived; He’ll ask how youtreated your neighbors.
8…God won’t ask about the color of your skin; He’ll ask about thecontent of your character.
9…God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation; He’lllovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.
10…God won’t have to ask how many people you forwarded this to; Healready knows whether or not you are ashamed to share this information withyour friends.
AMEN – Shipwreck
BIKERNET STEALTH REPORT–
This week I am doing a little something different. I am going to shed a little light on two guys who are just getting started in the bike building business.
I have known these guys for the past couple of years, John Norris and his side kick Dennis Elliott. The two of them turn out some old school, cool sportsters. They fly under the name of Chopper John’s Sheetmetal Fabrication. Take a look at the two chopped sporty’s they ride and I think you have to agree they are on the right track.
When I met John and Dennis a year or so ago, they were putting together a sporty for the Easyriders bike show. I was impressed with how when they faced a problem, and there were a few, but they never gave up and their spirit never faded. Another thing that impressed me was that John and Dennis are big HORSE fans and when I heard that, I knew they couldn’t be all bad!
John does Tig and Mig welding and really gets into shaping metal. When he tells me about cutting the legs on a frame and adding that stretch, you can see his eyes light up! John and Dennis say that their favorite bike to chop is a sporty, and don’t buy into the theory that bigger is always better. John has been welding for six years and was bitten by the chopper bug two years ago and has been chopping ever since. He has been riding for fifteen years, so he knows his way around bikes.
Currently John and Dennis are fabricating a complete frame, tank, fenders, oil tank, for an S&S 80″ hybrid reworked 95 horsepower sporty. Rigid frame of course, and inverted front end. It should be a cool ride!
John also likes that satin flat black look, in other words that “STEALTH” look. I wonder where he got that?
John and Dennis say since they are new at the game they usually work cheap or trade for their services. So I guess if you want them to do some work, call real soon because these guys have the raw talent to start to make their move .
Give them a call at Chopper John’s 704-821-0602 or 704-564-3677. Tell them you heard about them from the “STEALH” report on BIKERNET, the greatest biker web site in the world!
By the way, John has agreed to make three awards for The 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” to be held here in Charlotte July 25th. One of these awards was featured in the Sunday Post last week. Take a look I think you will be impressed!
One more thing my BIG bachelor party is this Saturday night, we are all riding that night and hopefully I will be home in time to write the STEALTH report for next Thursday’s news? That’s right, the big day is next Sunday, 6-27-04!
Until next week, RIDE!
Stealthman
BIKERNET REDNECK REPORT–A redneck, a sheep, and a dog were survivors of a terrible shipwreck.They found themselves stranded on a deserted island.After being there a while, they got into the habit of going to thebeach every evening to watch the sun set.
One particular evening, the sky was a fiery red, with beautiful cirrus clouds, the breeze was warm and gentle; a perfect night for romance. As they sat there, the sheep startedlooking better and better to the redneck. Soon, he leaned over to the sheep and put his arm around it, but the dog got jealous and began growling fiercely until the redneck took hisarm from around the sheep. After that, the three of them continued to enjoy the sunsets together but there was no more cuddling.
A few weeks passed by, and lo and behold, there was another shipwreck. The only survivor, was a beautiful young woman, the most beautiful woman the redneck had ever seen. She was in a pretty bad way when they rescued her, but they slowly nursed her back to health.When the young maiden was well enough, they introduced her to their evening beach ritual.
It was another beautiful evening; red sky, cirrus clouds, a warm and gentle breeze–perfect for a night of romance. Pretty soon, the redneck started to get “those feelings” again. Hefought them as long as he could, but he finally gave in and leaned over to the young woman, cautiously, and whispered in her ear… “Would you mind taking the dog for a walk?
–from Sifu
Xdomes MARK THE SPOT ? COMING SOON TO BIKERNET–My wife and I were sunbathing in Ibiza Spain when I spotted a tent that looked like the Spanish flag, it was actually just a yellow and red tent. The ideas came to me like crazy…Flames, Raiders, Lakers, Packers, Harley and many more. I put it all down on paper, quit my job and started Xdomes Incorporated.
This is my first year in business and I’ve found that the biker community has endeared my tents more so than regular campers. It’s just a matter of cool people liking cool designs. Right now I have the Flame & Patriot tents available in the 4-person size. More styles and sizes will be coming soon.
I will try to go to several bike runs and make theses tents available to everyone. However, my goal is to wholesale them to other vendors and retailers so that they are easily accessible to the general public.
Keep checking my web site (www.xdomes.com) because I plan to keep up with the NEW and COOL designs.
Thank you!
Roland Marin
Keep your eye on the Gulch. These will soon be available through Bikernet!
LIFE– Is all about ass, you’re either covering it,
laughing it off,
kicking it,
kissing it,
busting it,
or trying to get a piece of it.
–from Sifu
BIKE WEEK REPORT–I spent a few hours at the Weirs and thought that the crowd wasa bit light. I got a parking spot right on the causeway.had hoped to hook up with the crew on the poker run, but couldn’tget my act together in time. So I looked for faces in the crowd fromthe group. To my dismay, I saw no one who I recognized.
Just a warning to you all. I drove up thru Concord and passed by acouple of cops doing noise checks on some bikes in a parking lot onthe side of the road. As my pipes are marginal, I didn’t stickaround to see the outcome.
Rogue
BIKERNET RELATIONSHIPS– A white-haired old man walked into a jewelry store on a Friday, witha beautiful young lady at his side.
“I’m looking for a special ring for my girlfriend,” he said. Ourjeweler looked through our stock and took out an outstanding ring priced at $5,000.
“I don’t think you understand-I want something very unique,” the mansaid.
At that, our now very excited jeweler went and fetched our specialstock from the safe.
“Here’s one stunning ring at $40,000.”
The girls eyes sparkled, and the man said that he would take it.
How are you paying?” asked our jeweler.
I’ll pay by check; but of course the bank will want to make sure that everything is in order, so I’ll write a check and you can phone thebank tomorrow, and then I’ll fetch the ring on Monday.”
Monday morning, our very disappointed jeweler phoned the man.
“You lied, there’s no money in that account.”
“I know – sorry – but can you imagine what a FANTASTIC weekend I had?
–from Kenny Price
SCREAMIN’ EAGLE TEAM DOMINATES NHRA PRO STOCK BIKE AT COLUMBUS–Hines Scores Trifecta with Track-Record ET, Top Qualifier Slot and Final-Round Win
HEBRON, Ohio (June 13, 2004) – The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team took control of the Pro Stock Bike class at the 40th Annual Pontiac Excitement NHRA Nationals at National Trail Raceway here today, setting two track records and claiming the top spot in qualifying before team rider Andrew Hines powered his Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod to a satisfying win in the final round of eliminations. It was the Screamin’ Eagle crew’s second final-round win of the season. After five Pro Stock Bike events on the 2004 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, Hines has a 119-point lead in the season standings.
“The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines team, led by Byron Hines, exerts an incredible amount of intensity and effort into each race. Paired with their experience and skill, it’s a winning combination,” said Screamin’ Eagle Racing Manager Anne Paluso. “Andrews bike needed a fresh engine after qualifying. There was a lot of thrashing in our pit, and a lot of work going on behind the scenes at the shop, but that’s what it takes to win at this level.”
Screamin’ Eagle rider GT Tonglet got the weekend off to a fast start with a qualifying run of 7.148 seconds at 191.51 mph, good for a new Pro Stock Bike top-speed track record. Hines upped the ante with a blistering run of 7.081/189.39 to set a new track ET record for the Pro Stock Bike class and claim the top qualifying spot. Tonglet qualified fifth.
Both riders advanced cleanly through the first round of eliminations on Sunday. Hines (7.126/187.78) defeated Redell Harris (7.466/179.25) while Tonglet (7.205/179.56) dispatched Kurt Matthe (7.355/180.26). In round two, Hines (7.214/188.89) nipped Antron Brown (7.254/183.42) but had a scare on this track’s short cool-down area when his front wheel locked up while braking on water seeping through the track, but he managed to ride it out safely. Tonglet came to the line with a new engine and put down a strong run of 7.208/191.43 but a 0.043-second reaction time gave the win to Geno Scali (7.229/184.67), who posted a 0.015 reaction time.
“We’re really pleased with both riders’ performances, and to be leaving this event with both bikes taking numbers 1 and 2 in the championship points chase,” said Crew Chief Byron Hines.
In round three, Hines (7.131/187.86) charged past Scali (7.238/184.55) to put his Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod in its third final-round appearance of the 2004 season, where he faced veteran rider Steve Johnson, making his sixth career final-round appearance and his first in three years. Johnson, who has never won a final, ran a (7.447/180.16) and left disappointed again, as Hines (7.131/185.56) posted a convincing win over the Suzuki rider.
“We had the fastest bike all day,” Andrew Hines said after the win.
“It was awesome. This Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson is so consistent and easy to ride. It just flies. I know that all I have to do is do my deal and we’ll win. The crowd support for our program has been tremendous. People love to see these Harleys go fast and beat up on the Suzukis and the Kawasakis. Another manufacturer competing in the class only makes it better.”
After five rounds of NHRA Pro Stock Bike competition, Hines leads the class with 466 points. Consistent results at Columbus moved Tonglet from third to second place with 336 points, just ahead of third-place Angelle Savoie with 331 points.
“The Pro Stock Bike class has gotten tougher and tougher over the last three years and we really have reached a point where anyone can win,” said Hines. “I’m just going to stay focused on the championship and getting points. We’re a third of the way into our season and it’s great to be out front. The fans are counting on us to keep our lead on the championship.”
The next Pro Stock Bike event on the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series is the 35th Annual K&N Filters Supernationals, June 17-20, at Old Bridge Township Raceway in Englishtown, N.J.
Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts are inspired by and built in the spirit of the raw adrenaline and power of motorcycle racing. Screamin’ Eagle Pro parts are specifically designed for race-use applications, while Screamin’ Eagle parts offer street-use performance options for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle owner. Visit www.harley-davidson.com for more information
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June 10, 2004 Part 4
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 3
THE HUNT FOR ’62 PANHEADS CONTINUES–We’re looking for a set of ’62, inside oiler panhead for a friend who inherited his father’s Pan. In the process of restoring the bike a mechanic disappeared with his heads. We need to replace them.
Drop me a line if you have a link to a set: Bandit@bikernet.com.
THE CHARLIE BRECHTEL BOOZE FIGHTER REPORT–Bill Hayes here…I’m the one who has been working a lot with Charlie Brechtel…Charlie mentioned that you might have a line or two on publishers who might be interested in biker subjects…I have just completed the book, “The Original Wild Ones”…about the legendary Boozefighters MC…it has been a two-year project…the book is also accompanied by a 47-minute professionally-produced DVD featuring interviews with three of the surviving original members…guys who were in Hollister in ’47…any help you could steer this way would sure be appreciated…
–BILL HAYES
mailto:gotdablues@hotmail.com
–from Rogue
WISCONSIN HELMET LAW CHANGE RESULTS IN 1.9 MILLION SETTLEMENT–The Hupy law firm again showed their commitment to bikers by working with Wisconsin legislators, Governor Doyle and ABATE of Wisconsin to over-turn the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The following shows how the new law immediately affected the life of a biker family.
Click herefor more information.
BIKERNET AUSTRALIAN REPORT– Just a short note to say I had a great trip and it looks like they are going to give me a 4-year visa instead of 12 months which will save a lot of mucking around. We booked the Harley for our trip at the end of August, really looking forward to that. You won’t know yourselves when all the work is finished at the headquarters and you get back to a normal life (whatever that is ). The Pan is coming together slowly, I will get more photos and a rundown on my trip, also a review on some music as soon as I get my arse into gear. Kerry says Hi and hope you are both in good health and great spirits.
Best Regards,
Glenn.
2ND ANNUAL CHOPPERS ONLY RUN & SHOW JULY 4TH 2004 OVER $25,OOO IN CASH & PRIZES SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM
Deacon & Chris Tronolone Promotion
Place : KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Time: 12:00pm ? 6:00pm
Admission: $10.00 Kids under 12 Free
Celebrity Guests: Billy Lane of Choppers Inc.
Indian Larry Legendary Bike Builder
Peter Fonda: Actor ? Star of Easy Rider
Paul Cox Custom Leather King
Mondo Porras of Denvers Choppers
Tom Prewitt Of Damon?s Painter From Monster Garage
Keith ?Bandit? Ball Of Bikernet.com
Jose De Miguel Of Caribbean Custom Cycles
Come ride with the Celebrity Guests.Ride will begin at Cycle City Harley-Davidson?s New Super Store, Registration at 8:30am, ride will start promptly at 10:00am with celebrity guests leading the way. $10.00 Entry Fee for the ride and admission to show, first 300 bikes will get t-shirts and other gifts. Ride is open to all motorcyclists. All participants will receive a voter ballot to judge the bike show. Ballots will be numbered for prize giveaways. Additional voter ballots and raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $5.00.
Registration for the Avon Tyres Custom Bike Show will begin at 10:30am and will promptly end at 1:30am with a $30.00 entry fee.Classes will be: Full custom, Old School Chopper, New School Chopper, Vintage, Harley Custom, Back Street Chopper, Digger, Hawaii?s Legendary Local Boy and Best of Show. Handcrafted Trophys and $500.00 Cash Prize to 1st place in each class. All judging will be people?s choice. There will be a Best Paint job Award to go to the Owner and Painter of the bike by House Of Kolor & DeVilbiss.
Hawaii?s Award Winning Artist Dennis Mathewson of Cosmic Airbrush will be Pinstriping your motorcycles on site.
Prize giveaways will include: 2004 Buell Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle from Cycle City Harley-Davidson
Trip for 2 to Australia from Hawaiian Airlines with Accommodations from Outrigger Sun City Resort located in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Interisland Trips from Hawaiian Airlines
Surfboards from T&C Surf, Strong Current and Buttons Hawaii
Fine Art Limited Edition Graphic by Christian Riese Lassen
World Renown Surf Photographer Signed Cibachrome Print by Hank Foto
Gift Certificates from Custom Chrome, Avon Tyres & Bikers ChoiceAnd much more prizes
Choppers Only Hawaii will be sponsoring an Elementary School Essay Contest for a Computer Giveaway.
Assistance by some of Hawaii?s Premier Bike Clubs
SPONSORED BY BIKERNET.COM
READ ORWELL–HERE’S THE PIZZA 2008 LESSON– Operator: “Thank you for calling Pizza Hut. May I have your national ID number?”
Customer: “Hi, I’d like to place an order.”
Operator: “I must have your NIDN first, sir”
Customer: “My National ID Number, yeah, hold on, eh, it’s 6102049998-45-54610.”
Operator: “Thank you, Mr. Sheehan. I see you live at 1742 Meadowland Drive, and the phone number’s 494-2366. Your office number over at Lincoln Insurance is 745-2302 and your cell number’s 266-2566. Email address is sheehan@ home.net. Which number are you calling from, sir?”
Customer: “Huh? I’m at home. Where d’ya get all this information?”
Operator: “We’re wired into the HSS, sir.”
Customer: “The HSS, what is that?”
Operator: “We’re wired into the Homeland Security System, sir. This will add only 15 seconds to your ordering time”
Customer: (Sighs) “Oh, well, I’d like to order a couple of your All-Meat Special pizzas.
Operator: “I don’t think that’s a good idea, sir.”
Customer: “Whaddya mean?”
Operator: “Sir, your medical records and commode sensors indicate that you’ve got very high blood pressure and extremely high cholesterol. Your National Health Care provider won’t allow such an unhealthy choice.”
Customer: “What?!?! What do you recommend, then?”
Operator: “You might try our low-fat Soybean Pizza. I’m sure you’ll like it.”
Customer: “What makes you think I’d like something like that?”
Operator: “Well, you checked out ‘Gourmet Soybean Recipes’ from your local library last week, sir. That’s why I made the suggestion.”
Customer: “All right, all right. Give me two family-sized ones, then.”
Operator: “That should be plenty for you, your wife and your four kids, and your 2 dogs can finish the crusts, sir. Your total is $49.99.”
Customer: “Lemme give you my credit card number.”
Operator: “I’m sorry sir, but I’m afraid you’ll have to pay in cash. Your credit card balance is over its limit.”
Customer: “I’ll run over to the ATM and get some cash before your driver gets here.”
Operator: “That won’t work either, sir. Your checking account’s overdrawn also.”
Customer: “Never mind! Just send the pizzas. I’ll have the cash ready. How long will it take?”
Operator: “We’re running a little behind, sir. It’ll be about 45 minutes, sir. If you’re in a hurry you might want to pick ’em up while you’re out getting the cash, but then, carrying pizzas on a motorcycle can be a little awkward.”
Customer: “Wait! How do you know I ride a scooter?”
Operator: “It says here you’re in arrears on your car payments, so your car got repo’ed. But your Harley’s paid for and you just filled the tank yesterday”
Customer: Well I’ll be a “@#%/$@&?#!”
Operator: “I’d advise watching your language, sir. You’ve already got a July 4, 2006 conviction for cussing out a cop and another one I see here in September for contempt at your hearing for cussing at a judge.” “Oh yes I see here that you just got out from a 90 day stay in the State Correctional Facility. Is this your first pizza since your return to society?”
Customer: (Speechless)
Operator: “Will there be anything else, sir?”
Customer: “Yes, I have a coupon for a free 2 liter of Coke”.
Operator: “I’m sorry sir, but our ad’s exclusionary clause prevents us from offering free soda to diabetics. The New Constitution prohibits this.
Thank you for calling Pizza Hut!”
–from Chris T.
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON COMBINATION SPEEDOMETER/TACHOMETER–Mount A Tach Without Cluttering The Handlebar Area– MILWAUKEE (May 15, 2004) The new Combination Speedometer/Tachometer (P/N 74549-04, $449.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories allows the owner to add a tach to monitor engine speed without installing a separate gauge housing on the motorcycle. The analog tachometer sweeps across the lower portion of the gauge face.
The backlit face aids night-time viewing, and the easy-to-read LCD odometer/tripmeter remains visible when the ignition is turned off. The unit mounts in the stock dash opening on the tank-mounted console and is a direct plug-in installation for 2004-later Dyna Wide Glide, Softail and Road King models.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
BIKERNET ZEN TEACHINGS–Do not walk behind me, for I may notlead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I maynot follow. Do not walk beside me either.Just pretty much leave me the h e l l alone.
–from Joan C.
WE’RE BURNIN’ DAYLIGHT–Shit is flying around here and I’m as excited as a kid with this first Harley. I can’t wait to set up the shop. When it’s complete we look forward to more Baker tech articles. Next week, hook, or goddamn crook, we’re puttting together a BDL/Compu-Fire tech when we install the latest BDL Belt Drive System on a Bikernet Door Prize Winner’s Softail.
Rogue, in Florida, is working on a Bassini slip on muffler tech and test. We should have it in the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime I’m the grunt helping haul lumber to get the job done. Whatever it takes.
Have a great weekend.
–Bandit
June 10, 2004 Part 3
By Bandit |
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BIKERNET CANADIAN DIVORCE– A Polish man married a Canadian girl after he had been in Canada a year or so and although his ‘English was far from perfect, they got on very well. Until one day he rushed into a lawyer’s office and asked him if he could arrange a divorce for him, very quick. The lawyer said that the speed of getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances and asked him the following questions.
Lawyer: Have you any grounds?
Pole: Ja, an acre and half and a nice little home with 3 bedrooms
Lawyer: No, I mean what is the foundation of this case?
Pole: It is made of concrete brick and mortar he responded.
Lawyer: No, does either of you have a real grudge?
Pole: No, he replied we have a two car carport and have never really needed one.
Lawyer: I mean what your relations are like?
Pole: All my relations are in Poland.
Lawyer: Is there any infidelity in your marriage?
Pole: Yes, we have hi fidelity stereo set and DVD player with 6.1 sounds. We don’t necessarily like the music, but the answer to your question is yes.
Lawyer: No, I mean does your wife beat you up?
Pole: No, I’m always up before her.
Lawyer: Is your wife a nagger?
Pole: NO, she white.
Lawyer: Why do you want this divorce?
Pole: She going to kill me.
Lawyer: What makes you think that?
Pole: I got proof!
Lawyer: What kind of proof?
Pole: She going to poison me. She buys a bottle at the drug store and put on shelf in bathroom. I can read – it says, “Polish Remover”.
–from Chris T.
BIKERNET DENTAL DEPARTMENT–A man walks into the dentist’s office and after the dentist examines him,he says, “that tooth has to come out. I’m going to give you a shot ofNovocain and I’ll be back in a few minutes.”
The man grabs the doc’sarm, “no way. I hate needles I’m not having any shot!”
So the dentistsays, “okay, we’ll have to go with the gas.”
The man replies,”absolutely not. It makes me very sick for a couple of days. I’m nothaving gas.”
So the dentist steps out and comes back with a glass ofwater, “here,” he says. “Takethis pill.”
The man asks “What is it?” The doc replies, “Viagra.”
Theman looks surprised, “will that kill the pain?” he asks.
“No,” repliesthe dentist, “but it will give you something to hang on to while I pullyour tooth!”
–from Chris T.
BIKERNET TEXAS REPORT–Still trying to recover from the weekend. Picked up a Canon I9900 photo quality printer yesterday and have not had the sense to install the software yet.
Just got off the phone with Bradley Da Polisher he is going to get me some additional info on the homepage cutie (Dallas Honey) I still love her! Hell everyone that has seen that image is like…DAMN! Hoping to get some additional shots of her! Have Lights, Will Travel. Will probably do the story on Bradley’s shop after the Smoke Out.
Everyone trying to get me to go to the SO, Bradley said hell dude fly out Saturday and return Sunday…it will be worth it! Lucky Devil planning a party July 17th, just about got all the ROT images reduced, have not even started on the words. Maybe I should check and see if I won the Lotto over the weekend.
How was y’alls weekend? Riding and having fun I hope!
See Ya
RFR
AMD ON EUROPE’S FREEWAY MAGAZINE– Some news aboutFreeway– never stopped printing. Since March the new Owner is Fabrice Roux (my old boss). He is the creator of Freeway and he bought the Titles Freeway, Kustom and Rallye magazines) with 5 associates who work directly for the magazines. The new adress is:
FREEWAY MAGAZINE
65 boulevard Cote Blatin
Centre Viaduc
63000 Clermont -Ferrand
The name of my substitute is Thierry Roche
e-mail : troche@6packpublishing.fr
phone : 00 33 4 73 29 32 40
fax : 00 33 4 73 29 32 49
Best regards
Robin Bradley
HARLEY-DAVIDSON BOLSTERS CHINA PRESENCE–Motorcycle Maker Announces Relationship with Chinese Company.
MILWAUKEE (June 8, 2004) – Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced the signing of a memo of understanding with the Zongshen Motorcycle Group which could facilitate Harley-Davidson’s entry into the Chinese motorcycle market and enhance Zongshen’s capabilities in its home market. The announcement came during a visit by Harley-Davidson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Bleustein and other company officials to Zongshen’s headquarters in Chongqing, China.
Both companies emphasized that the memo of understanding provides a framework for a potential relationship, but that many details are yet to be discussed before the two companies commit to a formal agreement.
“Harley-Davidson’s primary objective is to export our American-made motorcycles to China and to develop political and motorcycle industry alliances in anticipation of the market becoming more accessible,” said Bleustein. “We do not believe it will be necessary for Harley-Davidson to manufacture its motorcycles in China in order to be able to sell them there,” he said.
While in China, Bleustein is also pressing Harley-Davidson’s case for market entry with government officials. The day before his visit to Zongshen, Bleustein met in Beijing with China’s Vice Minister of Commerce, Wei Jianguo, to urge the easing of official and unofficial trade barriers that limit Harley-Davidson’s ability to sell its premium American-made motorcycles in China.
Those barriers include a 50 percent import duty on motorcycles. The duty is scheduled to drop to 30 percent by January 2005, a level which is still onerous according to Harley-Davidson. In addition, local governments in China often limit the number of motorcycle licenses they will grant, and motorcycles are singled out for outright bans from operating in many of China’s largest cities.
BIKERNET PHILOSOPHY CLASS–Consider the words of Plato. “One of the penalties for refusing toparticipate in politics is that you end up being governed by yourinferiors.” –Plato
–from Joan C.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF CUSTOM BIKE BUIDING–The event is a joint venture between American Motorcycle Dealer, the UK based international dealer magazine for the custom v-twin industry, and Custom Chrome, the Morgan Hill, California based distributor of aftermarket parts and accessories.
The idea has its origins in Europe, at the AMD ProShow that has been held each year since 2002. That event is hosted by Custom Chrome at their European subsidiary’s annual Dealer Show in Germany at the end of March each year. That event is now to become the Official European Championships Of Custom Bike Building, and the winners are invited to compete with challengers from North America and the rest of the world at the Official World Championships.
The first event will be held at the annual Custom Chrome Dealer Show, at their Morgan Hill, California world headquarters, from October 8th to 10th 2004. Judging will be on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th, with the announcements made at a special gala occasion on the evening of Saturday October 9th.
The Official World Championships are open to literally all comers, dealers, distributors, parts or motorcycle manufacturers, dealership personnel, professional designers/builders and amateur/privateer custom enthusiasts; of all nationalities, world-wide.
The Official World Championships are completely OPEN. You don’t need to be involved with Custom Chrome to enter.
Entries my run, but beyond that, no rules. There are no other restrictions, formulas, or criteria. Although the competition will be dominated by 45 degree air cooled v-twins. Actually any kind of custom motorcycle can be entered into the primary/principal Freestyle class. There are specific classes to recognise the work of OE builders, that is to say volume builders (of more that 200 motorcycles a year), and another class specifically for builders of Custom Chrome HR3 kit bikes, but these can also enter the Freestyle?class. Future years may see the evolution of further classes (metric cruisers, performance customs etc), but all such entrants will also still be able to enter the Freestyle class.
There is a nominal $100.00 entrance fee for the Freestyle class in order to ensure that we know which motorcycles are going to arrive at the event by the deadline for doing so. This has been introduced simply as a goodwill statement of intent so that lists, display and judging materials can be prepared in advance with a reasonable degree of accuracy.
See full details in the rules and regulations section of this web site, and download the entry forms for faxing to AMD or complete them on-line here in the AMD ProShow web site, amdproshow.com.
As detailed in the official rules and regulations an independently scrutinised and managed panel of judges will be appointed, consisting principally (perhaps entirely) of editors and other personnel from the markets custom and wider motorcycling press and media including Bikernet. No members of staff or related family members of employees of Custom Chrome or AMD or any related businesses will be permitted to be involved in the judging. Neither will any participants or family of participants to permitted to judge. The judging will be independent, impartial, honest, authoritative, and scrutinised.
As detailed in the official rules and regulations the winner of the Freestyle class will receive a $25,000.00 cash prize. They will also receive a Championship ring which is theirs to keep forever, and be honored with a perpetual trophy that they will be invited to present to the following year’s winner. The winner will also have the right to call himself or herself the Official World Championship Custom Bike Builder for the year in question, and to historically refer to themselves as having been the Official World Champion for the year in which they won. There are other prizes for the first and second reserve winners of the Freestyle class and for the winners of the other classes; these are detailed in the official rules and regulations.
For More info just e-mail Robin Bradley or his son, Ben, showmaster@amdproshow.com, or check their amdproshow.com
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