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By Bandit |
You think your job sucks?
Wild storm hit the California Coast last night and took out the power to the vast Bikernet generators. We’ve been down all morning. I’ll jump right on the news, but here’s a couple of tidbits. Advanstar, the promoter behind the Indy dealer show tried to head off the Easyriders V-Twin dealer show in Cincy with a Las Vegas effort, January 23 to 25th. It fell on it’s face and was canceled, but they’re not giving up. Their new Vegas effort is scheduled for November 21. We’ll see what happens next.
I ran across an ad for a cool rigid roller kit for three grand from Tedd’s Cycle. It’s a single loop frame. E-mail teddcycle@aol.com for more info and put in a good word for Bikernet.
Dig this, I ran across a 4-speed hand starter that looks like a jockey shifter. It replace ’65-’86 soloenoids. Find out more at motorcyclesstorehouse.nl. Let’s hit the news:
DAYTONA BIKE WEEK UPDATE–As Daytona Bike Week quickly approaches, the list of complaints grows and grows. Yeah I know, the motels hit us hard at bike week, the rooms start at about a $150 a night, not cheap, but if you want to play you gotta pay! Just a suggestion you can save money by sharing a room and that will cut it in half. You can also save money on food. Food vendors line Main Street and Beach Street and all the streets off of Main. Two people can usually eat for $15–$20, not bad. You can splurge on the high dollar restaurants once or twice during the week. I don’t like spending my time in the restaurants though, there is too much to do and see. The food the vendors provide is top quality food, more than just burgers and hot dogs . The best food on Main Street is a vendor in the Full Moon saloon parking lot selling pork chops. They cost (I paid $17 for one last year), but they are huge, more than enough for two people. So maybe you can offset the cost of the rooms with some savings on the food.
Miami H-D shot from Rogue
The next thing everyone complains about are the COPs. They can be a pain in the ass, that is for sure. I’ve attended bike week since 1988 and got one ticket, speeding and it cost me $125. I was trying to out run a thunderstorm and got popped by the radar gun. I was polite and didn’t get an attitude and that was that. Did I like paying the fine? No!
The guy had me red handed and there was no sense in making things worse by mouthing off. So there’s my advice, present your paper work and take your medicine. It is better than spending Bike Week in jail and still having to pay for the motel room. It seems every year they have a point of emphasis, high handlebars, blue dot taillight lenses and no dark glasses at night (which is common sense), and the list goes on. It is part of bike week. Be cool while you are there and you won’t have problems with the man. If you choose to argue, don’t. You’re going to lose the argument and get a free stay at the gray-bar motel. Chalk it up to experience and let it go and enjoy the rest of your stay.
I don’t know why we ran these shots here.
Another complaint I always hear is how big the crowds are and that you can’t ride. Well what kind of Bike Week would it be if only say a thousand bikes and a thousand bikers showed up? Man that would be fun! To me one of the best things about Bike Week is seeing all the bikes and all the people. The part about you can’t ride is not true. You can head out of town to ride to places such as Orlando and St. Augustine to name a few. It really is about what you like to do and how bad you want to do it. Most who complain about the crowds and not being able to ride , belong to the “Pissing and Moaning Club About Everything.” Daytona really is about what you make it. It isn’t perfect, but what really is?
One of the great things about Daytona Bike week is that all of the industry’s vendors and all the top bike builders show up to show off their new products and their new creations. For me this is the best part of bike week, seeing things that you normally only read about. Even if you hit some bad weather while at bike week, the worst day there beats the best day at home, especially if you have been snowed in all winter.
Daytona has always been for me a ringing of the bell to signal the beginning of the riding season and that spring is near after a long winter. Yeah it costs you some bucks to go, but the memories I have from past bike weeks are priceless! On down the road in the later years of my life, I would rather have the memories that the money paid for! You can’t put a price tag on that.
Oh by the way “THE MEANEST” and I look forward to seeing your son and my cousin Jose in Daytona. I hope he sheds some light on his ideas for the 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” awards he is going to do. I have heard he is going to try and rival Mr. Bandit’s creation this year? We will see!. I hope to see you all in Daytona, ride safe and enjoy the sun!
See you way down south!
–Mike (THE STEALTH)
VANSON LEATHERS DOES DAYTONA–Daytona Party Open House, When:
Thursday, March 4th 4pm-8pm
Friday, March 5th 4pm-8pm
Saturday, March 6th 9am-6pm
Sunday, March 7th 9am-5pm
Why
Preview new styles for 2004
Blowout sale on selected items
See the ALL NEW Super Motard Suit
Special sale on Race/Drag Suits
School Rental Suit Sale
Sandwich buffet on Sunday
SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS E-NEWS– WV Legislative Update. Need some quick words to a few on the fence.Well, they did it again. Pulled our Helmet bill off the agenda again today.We believe this to be good news! It means the leadership doesn’t have thevotes to kill the bill outright. We have a count of 7 to 7 with the Chairbeing the tie breaker. He’s feeling pressure, and don’t want to go on recordas killing our bill. Looks like you have all weekend to try to get at leastone fence sitter over to our side. Senator Harrison said he won’t fight itbut didn’t think he would vote for it.
If we don’t get this voted out onMonday looks like it may be all over for this year. These guys are feelingheat, or they would have killed it outright. I believe they think it has agood chance on the floor. We need another push! These are the ones we needto hear from you. The rest are on our side.
Jeffery Kessler; kessler@mail.wvnet.edu (Committee Chair) Tie BreakerAgainst
Herb Snyder; hbsnyder@mail.wvnet.edu (Vice Chair) Against
Evan H. Jenkins; ejenkins@mail.wvnet.edu ?
Michael Oliverio; oliverio@mail.wvnet.edu(Biggest Bill Opponent)
Larry L. Rowe; larrylrowe@larrylrowe.com Against
Frank Deem; fdeem@mail.wvnet.edu
Steve Harrison; stevehar@mail.wvnet.edu Against(Most likely to change)
Andy McKenzie; senatormckenzie@aol.com Against
Don “DUCK” Smith
ABATE of West Virginia
State Communications Coord.
www.wvabate.org
duck@solriders.com
Got Liberty?
www.solriders.net
Missouri needs our help
I got an e-mail from a buddy in Missouri…and he’s asking for our help. Onceagain, the enemies of bikers are using all kinds of statistics…includingthat people going to Sturgis and other places on vacation ride THROUGHMissouri WITH their helmets on. I would like to see everyone send e-mails tothe following legislators on the House Transportation Committee (who couldbe voting on the helmet revision in a few days) – explaining how they asfreedom loving bikers do not and will not travel through Missouri and spendout tons of vacation money until the helmet law is repealed.
REMEMBER…be cordial, be nice, get to the point and thank them forlistening. Missouri is NOT our state and we sure don’t want to piss them offand get on them mad at FORR. But we do want them to understand that they AREloosing tourism dollars by maintaining their archaic mandatory helmet law.
-Spotman
Rep. Gary Dusenberg, E-Mail: Gary.Dusenberg@house.mo.gov Michigan needs a few letters John Silk asked me to get in touch with you about money spent on out ofstate rides. I asked fifty (50) riders to send me there receipts for a outof state week-end ride. They spent $12,938.50, which comes out to $258.75each. This may not be to scientific, but it does say that bikers do spendmoney and will spend it at the out of the way places that need the money themost. If you can get some of your people to write letters to our Governorand a few of our Senators maybe it will help get the last couple of yesvotes we need. Their address’ are; Governor Jennifer Granholm, StateCapitol, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing MI 48909 The Senators are; Their address is; State Senator, State Capitol P.O. Box 30036 Lansing MI48909-7536 Thank you for your time, Be free, ride safe! HERO AND DORK OF THE WEEK–Hero,Horry County ABATE for getting involved in the Jay Jarman trial and beingthere for the family. Dorks,The 2 little weasels who killed Jay Jarman and the Judge who feltcommunity service was a strong enough penalty for killing a biker. Send any nominations to tmor@nauticom.net and the Officers will pick fromthe cast of entrants and characters. If you need more info on this or any other subject just go to the Sons ofLiberty Riders Info Zonehttp://solriders.com/ or http://solriders.net/index.php BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE– A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wantedto concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, jackasses, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, “Relatives of yours?” “Yep,” the wife replied, “in-laws.” –from Christ T. IDIOTS– The following is a list of “idiots” as submitted by George Petricko ONE: Recently, when I went to McDonald’s, I saw on the menu that you could have an order of 6, 9 or 12 Chicken McNuggets. I asked for a half dozen nuggets. “We don’t have half dozen nuggets,” said the teenager at the counter. “You don’t?” I replied. “We only have six, nine, or twelve,” was the reply. “So I can’t order a half dozen nuggets, but I can order six?” “That’s right.” So I shook my head and ordered six McNuggets. TWO: The paragraph above doesn’t amaze me because of what happened a couple of months ago. I was checking out at the local Foodland with just few items, and the lady behind me put her things on the belt close to mine, picked up one of those “dividers” that they keep by the cash register and placed it between our things so they wouldn’t get mixed. After the girl had scanned all of my items, she picked up the “divider,” looking it all over for the bar code so she could scan it. Not finding the bar code, she said to me, “Do you know how much this is?” I said to her “I’ve changed my mind, I don’t think I’ll buy that today.” She said “OK” and I paid her for the things and left. She had no clue to what had just happened. THREE: A lady at work was seen putting a credit card into her floppy drive and pulling it out very quickly. When inquired as to what she was doing, she said she was shopping on the Internet and they kept asking for a credit card number, so she was using the ATM “thingy.” FOUR: I recently saw a distraught young lady weeping beside her car. “Do you need some help?” I asked. She replied, “I knew I should have replaced the battery to this remote door unlocker. Now I can’t get into my car. Do you think they (pointing to a distant convenient store) would have a battery to fit this?” “Hmmm, I dunno. Do you have an alarm too?” I asked. “No, just this remote thingy,” she answered, handing it and the car keys to me. As I took the key and manually unlocked the door, I replied, “Why don’t you drive over there and check about the batteries. It’s a long walk.” –from Chris T. Continued On Page 2
Rep. Terry Young (female), E-Mail: Terry.Young@house.mo.gov
Rep. Charles Schlottach, E-Mail: Charlie.Schlottach@house.mo.gov
Rep. Ryan Glennon McKenna, E-Mail: Ryan.McKenna@house.mo.gov
Rep. Tom Green, E-Mail: Tom.Green@house.mo.gov
Rep. Larry Crawford, E-Mail: Larry.Crawford@house.mo.gov
Rep. Lanie Black (male), E-Mail: Lanie.Black@house.mo.gov
Sen. Hanson Clark Sen.Valde Garcia
Sen. Irma Clark-Coleman Sen. Jud Gilbert
Sen. Samuel “Buzz” Thomas Sen. Ken Sikkema
Sen. Ray Basham Sen. Bill Hardiman
Sen. Dennis Olshove Sen. Wayne Kuipers
Sen. Mike Switalski Sen. Jason Allen
–Chuck Johnson
February 19, 2004 Part 4
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 3
BIKERNET HISTORY LESSON– The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That’s an exceedingly odd number.
Why was that gauge used? Because that’s the way they built them in England, and English expatriates built the US Railroads.
Why did the English build them like that? Because the first rail lines were built by the same people who built the pre-railroad tramways, and that’s the gauge they used.
Why did “they” use that gauge then? Because the people who built the tramways used the same jigs and tools that they used for building wagons, which used that wheel spacing.
Okay! Why did the wagons have that particular odd wheel spacing? Well, if they tried to use any other spacing, the wagon wheels would break on some of the old, long distance roads in England, because that’s the spacing of the wheel ruts.
So who built those old rutted roads? Imperial Rome built the first long distance roads in Europe (and England) for their legions. The roads have been used ever since.
And the ruts in the roads? Roman war chariots formed the initial ruts,
which everyone else had to match for fear of destroying their wagon wheels. Since the chariots were made for Imperial Rome, they were all alike in the matter of wheel spacing.
The United States standard railroad gauge of 4 feet, 8.5 inches is derived from the original specifications for an Imperial Roman war chariot. And bureaucracies live forever. So the next time you are handed a spec and told we have always done it that way and wonder what horse’s ass came up with that, you may be exactly right, because the Imperial Roman war chariots were made just wide enough to accommodate the back ends of two war horses.
Now the twist to the story…
When you see a Space Shuttle sitting on its launch pad, there are two big booster rockets attached to the sides of the main fuel tank. These are solid rocket boosters, or SRBs. The SRBs are made by Morton-Thiokol at their factory in Utah.
The engineers who designed the SRBs would have preferred to make them a bit fatter, but the SRBs had to be shipped by train from the factory to the launch site. The railroad line from the factory happens to run through a tunnel in the mountains. The SRBs had to fit through that tunnel. The tunnel is slightly wider than the railroad track and the railroad track, as you now know, is about as wide as two horses’ behinds.
So, a major Space Shuttle design feature of what is arguably the world’s most advanced transportation system was determined over two thousand years ago by the width of a horse’s butt.
BIKERNET RETIREMENT INTERVIEW– Reporters interviewing a 104 year-old woman: “And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?” the reporter asked.
She simply replied, “No peer pressure.”
–from Rev CarlR
BIKERNET TECH DEPARTMENT–We recently posted part 5 in the Goliath build. Check it out, but I ran these Harley Manual illustrations for anyone rushing to complete a bike for bike week. Might help run those oil lines. –Bandit
FLYIN’ HIGH A Harley-Davidson flag now flies above Mt. Everest in Nepal, over 29,000 feet high in the Himalayan mountains, as Hiroyuki Okouchi, an employee of the Tanashi Harley-Davidson dealership in Tokyo, Japan, carried the flag to the top of the peak to help commemorate the Motor Company?s 100th anniversary.
BIKERNET LIBRARY RULES–A man goes into a library and asks for a book on suicide.
The librarian says;”Fuck off, you won’t bring it back.”
–from Ray R.
BIKERNET TERRORIST ALERT–WARNING HIGH–Recently we have received credible intelligence that there have beenseven terrorists working in your office. Six of the seven have beenapprehended. Bin Sleepin, Bin Loafin, Bin Goofin, Bin Lunchin, BinDrinking and Bin Ass-Kissin, have all beentaken into custody.
At this time, no one fitting the description of the seventh cellmember, Bin Workin, has been found at your office. We are confident thatanyone who looks like he’s Bin Workin will bevery easy to spot.
You are OBVIOUSLY not a suspect at this time. So keep on doing what youBin Doing.
–from Rev CarlR
ROGUE BAD COP FILES– Cop among 4 arrested in parking lot brawl Massachusetts – Closing time at a local bar over the weekend erupted into a parking-lot melee, ending with the arrest of four people, including an off-duty Westwood cop who has been placed on administrative leave.
Police from six area towns responded when the fights erupted at the American Athletic Club early Saturday morning.
Detail officers working at the AAC called for outside help just before 2 a.m., after employees tried to break up a fist fight on the dance floor between Ricky Tomasello, 28, of Canton and another man, police said.
The parking lot outside the East Main Street bar was even worse, detail officers said.
“The parking lot crowd was out of control,” Sgt. David Sacco said in a police report. “I estimate, at one point, at least 25-30 people were involved in some kind of physical altercation.”
Inside, Tomasello and an unidentified man — for whom police are now seeking an arrest warrant — parted as the crowd moved toward the door, police said, only for the other man to fight with a man identified as Westwood Police Officer Ryan McCarthy.
Bad Cop… No Doughnut!
–from Rogue
CLUB TRIAL FALLING APART–A major Winnipeg trial involving members and associates of the Hells Angels could be in jeopardy.
This after a bombshell letter from the province’s top crown attorney questioning tactics and conduct of Winnipeg police officers when dealing with informants.
The prosecutor goes as far as to suggest the officers may have committed criminal acts.
Jay Prober is one of the defense lawyers in the case.”We want to know how long the crown has had this information. We want to know how many police officers are involved. We want to know who the police officers are,” says Prober. “We would like to know what is the misconduct that constitutes unethical conduct, breach of police internal policy, breach of the charter and may be criminal in nature.”
The five men accused in the case have been behind bars for almost two years.
They face a total of 36 charges, ranging from witness intimidation to conspiracy to commit murder. outlaw news:
–from Rogue
BUILD-OFF IN HAWAII A MAJOR SUCCESS– We’re back from Honolulu where Arlen and Corey Ness led 1000 bikers around Oahu to the Hard Rock Cafe for the contest. Led by a 450 pound Polynesian biker carrying the BBO trophy high, Lei bedecked Arlen and Corey astride their super choppers thundered to the podium. I opened the sealed envelope in which was the tally of the votes cast by the thousands who’d attended the event and presented the trophy to Corey Ness. It was a fantastically successful event…thanks to the work of your buds, Deacon and Chris.
–Hugh KingDirector/co-producerBiker-Build-off series
DAYTONA ALERT–3RD POLICE SHOOTING THIS YEAR–PALM BAY — Agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are investigating a Tuesday evening incident in which Palm Bay police shot and wounded a man.
It was the third police shooting in Brevard County this year: One each also took place in Melbourne and West Melbourne. One suspect has been killed.
BY LOURDES BRIZ,FLORIDA TODAY
–from Rogue
DAYTONA DEBATES BAR HOURS– DAYTONA BEACH — Members of the public can tell the City Commission tonight whether the city should allow the sale of alcohol at bars, nightclubs and restaurants after 2 a.m.In a preliminary 4-3 vote two weeks ago, commissioners agreed to stop alcohol sales one hour earlier than the current 3 a.m. limit, with some exceptions.Extended sales would be allowed for New Year’s Eve, July 4, Labor Day, Speed Weeks, Bike Week and Biketoberfest.
Alcohol sales are prohibited after 2 a.m. in other Volusia County cities, although the county has similar exceptions for sales until 3 a.m. on special events and holidays.
–from Rogue
STURGIS MAIN STREET 1984–A reader from S&C sent this shot of Sturgis just 20 years ago.
MEMBERS FOUND DEAD–Three members of the Hells Angels motorcycle club Nomads have been found dead in a stream in the southern Dutch town of Echt. The victims had reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds, but police on Monday dismissed concerns of a gang war.
The male victims have been identified as 54-year-old P. de V. from Geleen, 34-year-old S. W. from Nieuwstadt and the 33-year-old C. P. from Geldrop. The oldest victim was the president of the Oirsbeek-based Nomads.
Police said on Monday the deaths did not indicate a gang war had started, but admitted a motive for the murders was not yet known. No revenge actions were expected and police have not increased surveillance of the Hells Angels group.
Despite this, German police are monitoring two clubhouses in Viersen and Willich, news agency ANP reported over the weekend.
They were last seen at about 8.30pm on 11 February in front of the Nomads clubhouse. Family members reported two of the victims as missing last Friday morning. The first body was found at about 10am on Friday and the other two were discovered on Friday night.
The men are expected to be buried in the Nomads grave in the southern city of Sittard. The funeral will be held on Wednesday and Hells Angels members from across the globe are expected to attend.
–from Rogue
The real wet t-shirt–Rogue
BAD COP INVESTIGATION CONTINUES– Ex-Fed gets 12 years for molesting 6-yr-old girl Texas – A retired FBI agent with a history of molesting children was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl in 2002 at his Southlake home.
John H. Conditt Jr., 53, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child in October. His punishment came after a four-month pre-sentencing investigation.
Under cross-examination Thursday morning, Conditt testified that he may have molested the girl, whom he knew, more than 10 times before she told her father and Child Protective Services about it. Her father and mother are also FBI agents.
TWO SAUDI’S MOVED TO AMERICA– Two Saudi’s moved to America with their families. One moved to New York, and the other moved to Level Plains, Alabama.
While they were beingprocessed at immigration, they made a pact that one year from their arrival date they would meet and see which one best assimilated into the American culture.
One year later, they met for breakfast in Atlanta. The first man said, “Well my friend, my son plays in the Little League, my wife is a Girl Scout leader, my daughter is a cheerleader at her high school, and I ate a Big Mac for lunch yesterday.”
The guy from Level Plains took a bite of his grits and responded, “Fuck You Rag Head.”
THE PABLO REPORT– My Compadre in Mesa sent me some pic of this bike in progress. Big S&S engine, Rowe rubber mount frame. It has a modified Buell front end/fork. Carbon fiber rear fender. The bike will featuring his cool Sportster stuff made at BlackMagic Motorsports.
Here are some pic of John’s belt drive. The S&S Sportster will also be sporting a EMC Super Charger. It mounts on the left side. Shifting linkage is internal and mounts to the forward controls. Very clean and very cool.
–Pablo
“J. Hopkins”
http://www.blackmagicmotorsports@hotmail.com
THAT’S ALL FOLKS–The snow’s barely melting and bikes, events, runs, parties and schedules are filling up. This will be a non-stop year. Hang on.
Enjoy the hell outta it, but relax. Make time for tinkering in the garage, chasing women and taking wild rides to nowhere and back.
I’ll be right there with ya, ordering a Jack and making sure you’ve got a parking spot right next to the front door.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
February 19, 2004 Part 3
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 2
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PP-130 Includes polished alternator cover, polished Equalizer, idler kit & bearing support. Allows the ?open? use of any Primo belt drive system intended for enclosed Primary.
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RIDERS TO LEARN TO WHEELIEDURING DAYTONA BIKE WEEK!–The world’s top motorcycle riding instructor, Keith Code, says “doingwheelies ranks high on the list of the most frivolous and decadent thingsin the history of Mankind!”
“I look at it from the perspective of skill and control,” says Code. “Itjust happens to be one of the skills every top rider I have ever workedwith has perfected.”
Riders have more confidence in themselves when they know they can handlethe motorcycle, especially in extreme circumstances and a wheelie is anextreme circumstance. “The Wheelie School, appropriately named On OneWheel (www.OnOneWheel.com) will reduce fear… which is the best part,”says Code.
The highlight of the school is Code’s newest invention, the Wheelie TrainingBike which has two ANTI FLIP-OVER mechanisms: one kills the power andthe other applies the rear brake. “Your eyes will pop out of your headwhen it goes up–but flipping it won’t be easy,” says Code.
The first Wheelie Schools began in Nov/02 at the Irwindale Raceway, Irwindale,California. Each school holds a maximum of 8 students per school-daysession. All students are guaranteed to wheelie and will have the opportunityfor dozens of runs.
The first Wheelie Schools were so in demand they were scheduled for2003 & 2004! And expanded out to more states.
Along with the rest of his motorcycle training devices —the Brake Rig,the Onboard Camera Bike, the No B.S. Bike, the Braking Trainer and theLean/Slide Machine –the Wheelie Bike will give students a whole new levelof control over their riding.
Keith Code is founder of the the legendary California SuperbikeSchool, a travelling motorcycle academy that teaches state-of-the-artriding and safety techniques to cyclists in all skill categories – fromnational champion racers to weekend pleasure riders.
Website: www.superbikeschool.com
The direct phone to the school is: 818-957-7104
Ken Miller isn’t only a joke contributor but a talented bike builder. Here’s one of his current projects.
BIKERNET PARTY WARNING– As the mailman approached a home on Monday he notices that both cars are in the driveway, his wonder is cut short by Bob the homeowner coming out with a load of empty beer and liquor bottles.
“Wow Bob, looks like you guys had a hell of a party last night.” The Mailman comments.
Bob, in obvious pain, replies, “Actually we had it Saturday night, this is the first I have felt like moving since 4 am Sunday morning. We had about fifteen couples from around the neighborhood over for the party and got a bit wild. Hell, we even got so drunk that around midnight we started playing WHO AM I.”
The Mailman thinks a moment and says, ” How do you play that?”
Bob continues between hung over gasps, “Well, all the guys go in the bedroom ! and we come out one at a time with a sheet covering us and only our “units” showing through a hole in the sheet. Then the women try to guess who it is.”
The Mailman laughs and says, “Damn, I’m sorry I missed that.”
“Probably a good thing you did,” Bob responds, “your name was guessed four or five times.”
–from Ken Miller
BIKERTOBERWEST–For more information, follow this link, http:// www.biketoberwest.com/directory.htm and check back with us every Thursday for news and updates. Bikernet Contest– Last week we announced we had two VIP passes to Bikertoberwest. We haven’t chosen a winner yet, but will soon. Aaron Pritchard, please send me an email… sinwu@bikernet.com
RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) LAWS IN DEMAND–I cannot believe what I have read. A man, Gary Lee Butler kills people, and permanently injures others by loosing control of his vehicle and he has to pay less that $200.00 in fines, and that is all!?! Either the attorney for the victims was asleep at the wheel, or the attorney for the accused was that good. Either way, can this be related to motorcycles?
The fact that the victims were on motorcycles, should have nothing to do with the outcome of this situation. I cannot realize how a person can take the life of another through negligence, and not have to do time. Not to mention the families of those who were killed. I tell you, that if someone killed my wife or son like this, and the justice system let then walk, they wouldn’t be walking on this earth for long!
I can’t believe this story isn’t bigger than it is! If I didn’t read bikernet, I’d never know about it. Do you really believe that this is related to the victims being on motorcycles?
WTF!
David Marathas (DJMarathas@msn.com)
THE STEALTH REPORT–This past Saturday, Valentine’s day (2-14-04), we held our annual Valentine’s Day event at the shop. There was food, music, a hot lips contest and a poker run, the usual event day happenings. As the day unfolded I watched from a distance at a mini view of our society. You see we had our local generic HOG club, two nationally known clubs, one of those being a one percenter club. There were newbies, rubs, and long time riders. At first each group stayed with their own, sort of feeling things out. As the day wore on and everyone got more comfortable with each other, everyone mingled together and if wasn’t for colors on their backs, you couldn’t tell who was who.
As I thought about this for a while, I tried to think what these people had in common, very little I suppose. There were people from all walks of life, with different incomes and different races. It seemed as though all of the differences had faded out of sight for a short time. The only thing these people had in common was riding motorcycles, in this case Harley-Davidson motorcycles. As to whether or not you are a H-D fan, you have to admit they are doing something right to have survived now for over 100 years. I don’t agree with everything they do, but there is nothing that draws people together like the motorcycles that roll out of Milwaukee.
On this day I saw people who would normally not associate with each other shake hands and wish each other well. On this day people didn’t see colors, color of skin, or income level, they saw each other as a fellow rider, even if some of them were as green as apples. The last event of the day was a 50/50 raffle and a one percenter won it and guess what! The HOG club congratulated him along with everyone else there.
I thought and wondered how it would be if the leaders of countries all rode bikes and attended an event like this once a year and forgot about boundaries and all the political crap they usually fight over and put it all aside, how the world as a whole would be a better place.
I am sure most of our readers remember a song by John Lennon called “Imagine.” If I’m not mistaken that is the title. The song pretty much summed up the day.
I know a day like this is not realistic every day, but it was nice to see for one day, no differences, no conflicts, just talking bikes and talking about the upcoming rides of the season to come, Daytona,Laconia, Sturgis, and the one I am personally proud of, the 6th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin.”
See you down the road!
Mike (THE STEALTH)
But what about the women?–Bandit
BUELL AND BRAG ANNOUNCE F-USA THUNDERBIKE SUPPORT PROGRAM–$70,500 Contingency Program Offered to Privateer Buell Roadracers.
MILWAUKEE (February 17, 2004) – Buell Motorcycle Company and Buell Riders Adventure Group (BRAG), the factory sponsored club for Buell owners, recently announced a new roadracing support program for 2004, with $70,500 in contingency paid to racers aboard Buell motorcycles in the eight-round national Formula USA Thunderbike class. Buell and BRAG will offer Buell racers $8,000 per race in contingency paid back to 15th place, in addition to Formula USA?s $2,000 Thunderbike purse, plus a $6,500 championship bonus for Buell racers paid back to 5th place, supplemented by Formula USA?s $5,500 championship bonus.?We?re proud to support the efforts of privateer Buell racers in Formula USA?s National Thunderbike class, and with BRAG?s help, we were able to increase the purse of our contingency program by 15 percent,? said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Buell Motorcycle Company.
The Formula USA Thunderbike class will be a featured event at all eight Formula USA National Road Race Series rounds. The events will be held at Daytona International Speedway, February 26-29; Road America, April 23-25; Summit Point Raceway, May 29-31; New Hampshire International Speedway, June 18-20; Virginia International Raceway, June 25-27; Barber Motorsports Park, August 13-15; Las Vegas Classic Course, September 24-26; and the Daytona finale, October 22-24. Buell?s Henry Duga and the Buell Racing Support Van will be present at each F-USA National event to provide assistance to Buell racers.
Call 1-800-490-9635 for the Buell dealer nearest you. To learn more about BRAG go to www.buell.com.
DAYTONA TRAFFIC WARNINGS–Local traffic, from neighboring cities, should use roadways such as Nova Road, Ridgewood Avenue (US-1), and Atlantic Avenue for routine travel during peak event times when one-way patterns are in effect.
Local traffic wishing to go west on International Speedway Boulevard (US-92) or to the areas west of the Speedway, County and State facilities as well as the Daytona Flea Market and other businesses; from the south, use Tomoka Farms Road from Dunlawton Avenue; from the north, use I-95 to US-92, exit west to International Speedway Boulevard. Please check the peak event times and dates listed to plan your travel. Please take a moment to plan your travel and check your local newspaper for updated event traffic information.
–Rogue
ORLANDO TRAFFIC WARNING–Orlando has announced that it will crack down on aggressive drivers.The city is receiving $85,000 in state money to fund the program.The main target is going to be I-4.
This will be just in time for BIKE WEEK and with activities in both Orlando and Daytona Beach a lot of Bikers will be traveling this road.
Is it planed to get more of the Bikers money or just a coincidence?
I personally think that the State of Florida does not do any of these programs unless they make money on them.
Hey it is big business in Florida. The Brevard County Counterattack Program Instructor told me it costs the average person, arrested for DUI, $16,000.00. Hey that is arrested. Pretty much the same thing if you are found not guilty.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles say 69,551 people were arrested in 2002. The last year I could find records for. Just Do Your Math. Some One Is Making A lot of Bucks Here. That does not count how they have hurt people by refusing to let them drive and earn a living.
OKAY COME TO FLORIDA AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. Just Be Careful. Pay Attention!
Bikernet will continue to let you know ,as best we can, where some of these checks are going to be as well as announce road closures. Check Back Regularly.
–Rogue
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OCC CUSTOM FIREFIGHTER BIKE RAFFLE–Go to And while you’re there, don’t forget about our upcoming 2004 BVFD Interstate Fair, June 28th – July 4th 2004. Pictures from our previous fairs are on the site. The winning number for the OCC bike will be drawn on the last day of the fair and OCC will be there! If you’re interested in the fair, or know someone who might be, please let us know! We’re looking for vendors and sponsors and entertainment! Micky Martin CHOPPERS ONLY HAWAIIAN BIKE RENTAL CONNECTION–My name is Larry Valle I own and operate a small motorcycle rental shop here in Honolulu called Big Kahuna Motorcycle Rentals.You were referred by Chris Tronolone (Choppers Only Hawaii) & your aussie connection, Glen Priddle, who owns the no 1 hasting street penthouse rentals in Australia. He was here in Honolulu for the Discovery Channel Biker Build off, between Arlen Ness vs Cory Ness. He rented a bike from me.We will have lots of bikes available for the Choppers Only Show on the 4th of July Weekend. Aloha,
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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Yeap I’m as lost as bat in a baseball stadium. I have totally lost track of time, dates and all the regulated shit that divides our life. All I know is that it’s time to ship everything across the Atlantic to the Daytona shores. The builds have been headache after headache and just when we thought it was almost done, some wicked-evil shit lurks.
Which reminds me; I really fucking hate when other mechanics do a shit job, leave it there and when it’s time to work on a bike, you are surprised by their incompetence. I tend not to take work when someone else did it before, and I really hate doing it, but sometimes you get fooled. I always leave everything to do my new chops for Daytona, this time I left my stuff to work on customer?s chops that are going to the US. We have been trying, but it’s not easy. We are still trying to get the new place together, and the fucking clock is ticking in a crank stupor. I swear I’ve never seen that fucker turn around so fast. Well, what’s done is done and what not is not, there’s nothing we can do.
This week we even took two precious days out of our busy schedule to participate in the largest car show in the Caribbean, if not Latin America. We brought our bikes as a display for a local cleaning products company called Angel Guard. We were the only ones with custom bikes there, amid a sea of old cars and dealers trying to sell the latest four wheeled fantasies. I had a really good time walking down aisle after aisle of classic cars and we even managed to score a 63′ Impala for Wicho. I wish I had more moola to spend and more time; there were some sweet deals. The show claimed to have over 100 thousand in attendance during the two days, which is pretty impressive, if not almost unbelievable.
I tell you I can’t wait to get out of here and head to the Hawaiian shores. I want to see my friends over there and do nothing but surf & hang out, and I really don’t want to wait ’til July 4th to do so.
Speaking of Impalas, I’m doing a 64′ and Wichos 63′ and I was wondering if anyone here can hook me up with some info on airbag suspension for them. There?s no such place here and I have been surfing the web, but before forking out the $$$ I really want to know as much as possible. You can send me an e-mail at Jose@chopperfreak.com .
House Of Kolor hooked me up with some kick ass paint, and LA Wire wheels have a set of 100 spokes on the way (thanks George), so all I need are those damn bags……
Getting back to Daytona? in case you don’t know, we will be at the end of the Main street bridge accross from West Coast Choppers. Our little compound will be chock full of chopper stuff, like Choppers Inc, Indian Larry, Fabricator Kevin, Hank Young, BikerSpot magazine, us, and some others will be there as well. If you happen to be in Daytona come by and say hi. If you have any gripes or whatever, I will be the guy with the white hair in the flying pan.
The Horse Magazine will be stationed at the Last Resort, the chopper show will take place the last Saturday with Chopper Dave as a judge and we will be going back and forth with some free Horse magazines for those who buy shirts. They don’t know it yet but Bikernet is going to send some stickers to give away as well.We also have information on this years Puerto Rico Bike Week-end, so if you come by, there will be a lot of goodies to get. I’ll even give you a sneak preview; the cover on the new BikerSpot issue is my bike and a very hot (yeap big boobs) local chick.
I have been gun point appointed to be the Bike Week reporter, so I hope I’ll get some wicked shit to write about (I mean, there’s always stuff) but meeting people is always fun (more so if single good looking chicks with a sex -aholic problem who dig Caribbean chopper builders who enjoy Hawaii in the summer and have a fetish with sand and sun…..).
Speaking of breast, I have been away from TV lately but I certainly hope that all the stupid nonsense with Janet Jackson’s boob is over. Land of the Free my ass, I really can’t believe a single (human enhanced) boob covered by a piercing could cause so much raucous. The fucking puritans are long gone and dead. Every single place in the world welcomes partial nudity as a part of life, what’s up with that? I know most people did not see it, since we all turned away from the TV when Justin whatever showed up, but come on…..I really believe that topless and nude beaches are way overdue in the US. Also, swearing and boobs on TV. These days where being a part time lesbo is cool, and you can get dressed up by gay guys or be a metro sexual, what the fucks up with some cleavage, with some good ol’ usda saline enhanced mammary glands? Jeezzzz, what’s next? There will be a space law between the strippers and customers…..Oh fuck that already happened, what no more smoking in bars…..Oh, that too….Watch out World…. we are loosing our freedoms one by one.. Are we going to have to buy an island and rule it ourselves, like we please?
Oh well down from the soap box and back to the sweat shop…..That’s all for now, see ya next week, or in Daytona…
Jose “clueless” Caribbean Bikernet reporter…… (at least cruising in the fucking Impala, burning lots of gas and damaging the ozone)
MORE FROM LUCKY DEVIL–well it’s time to put the 95 bad boy conversion back together. We just got all the items back from paint & chrome. We?ll keep you posted, (she is nice)
Take care Lucky & the Devil
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February 19, 2004 Part 2
By Bandit |
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BIKERNET WEATHER BREAK–Yep, it actually snows in Texas once in a while. Here’s a couple of shots from Rigid Frame Richard outta Austin–this week.
THE JILL QUOTE–“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arrivingsafely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid inbroadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudlyproclaiming– WOW– What a Ride!”
–from Jill Z.
RIGHT OF WAY LAW EFFORTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA–I am the Legislative Officer for the South Dakota ABATE. Darrel Killion forwarded your idea to me to handle.
We agree that we must use this publicity to create some good. Our challenge is to find language that accomplishes our goal but does not ?shoot ourselves in the foot? by causing unintended consequences.
Do you have anything in mind for a motorcycle right of way bill for us to use as a starting point?
Since it is too late for bills to be introduced in our legislature this year, we have some time to perfect this and gain sponsors.
–Larry Nielson
Legislative Officer
SD ABATE
18476 385th ave.
Tulare, SD 57476
605.596.4339
BIKERNET PARENTAL ADVICE–A father watched his daughter playing in the garden. He smiled as hereflected on how sweet and innocent his little girl was. Suddenlyshe just stopped and stared at the ground. He went over to her andnoticed she was looking at two spiders mating.
“Daddy, what are thosetwo spiders doing?” she asked.
“They’re mating,” her fatherreplied.
“What do you call the spider on top, Daddy?” sheasked.
“That’s a Daddy Longlegs.” Her father answered.
“So, the otherone is Mommy Longlegs?” the little girl asked.
“No,” her father replied.”Both of them are Daddy Longlegs.”
The little girl thought for a moment,then took her foot and stomped them flat. “Well, that might be OK inCalifornia, Oregon, and Massachusetts, but we’re not having any ofthat shit in Texas
–from S &C
DAYTONA DUI WARNING–Florida is Aggresively pushing a new program, “You Drink You Drive You Loose”. Directives came out of Tallahassee to law enforcement to get on board with this.
It is a election year and the state wants to look like it is doing everything to protect its people and also at the same time make the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers happy.
I think it is more a Money Maker than any thing else. Look at the amount of people ticketed the multiply that by $16,000 per person (Average what it costs a person Charged with a DUI according to one of the courses Counterattack) I am putting some more together and also looking how motorcyclist fit into this picture.
WHY DO YOU THINK COPS AND LAWYERS REFUSE TO BLOW? OKAY, OKAY I know you are going to say because They Suck! But in all reality it may be because they know machines can be programmed, malfunction, misread etc. OF COURSE THE OPTION IS TO MAKE SURE THE COP TAKES YOU TO THE HOSPITAL FOR A BLOOD TEST. The hospital in most cases does not care one way or the other. They will do the test fairly and with out prejudice. After all they are not adding another notch to their belt for busting a drunk driver.
If the cop will Not Take You To The Hospital you can Bet Your Ass he knows you are really Not DUI and wants the bust any way. So It Will Look Good On His Record or for some other reason like they did not like your attitude or you are a BIKER!
The refusal is BullShit and a tool some times misused by arresting officers. There are numerous reports that people have requested Blood Tests in lieu of Breath Tests which is legal under the law. Yet the arresting officer will refuse to take the accused to a hospital and write on his report the accused refused the breath test and leave out the part about them requesting a Blood Test. This results in the accused loosing their license through a Motor Vehicle Administrative Hearing for failure to submit.
In many cases the accused wins their court case but still have lost their drivers license.
This is not justice in my eyes. It is the only offense where Double Jeopardy applies to my knowledge. You can kill some one and be found not guilty and even though you did it not be retried.
In the case of the Motor Vehicle Department who Claims That Driving or Riding is a Privilege, You can loose your Right To Drive because a Cop Said. BULLSHIT JUST IN CASE YOU DID NOT KNOW ? SOME ? COPS DO LIE AND EVEN PLANT EVIDENCE ON SUSPECTS. Granted This is Not Fair To All The Good Cops Out There BUT IT IS UP TO THEM TO CLEAN THEIR OWN DIRTY LAUNDRY. Just as it is for BIKERS TO DO THEIRS!.
–ROGUE
DAYTONA DUI STATS–For some, it’s easy: Just don’t blow it.
More people arrested for drunken driving in Florida are refusing to take the alcohol breath test, fearing it’s a piece of evidence that could clinch a DUI conviction.
Some attorneys say refusing to take a breathalyzer can give drunken drivers a slim advantage against a DUI charge, but it can also work against them.
In 2002, almost a third of the 69,551 people who were charged with DUI snubbed the alcohol breath test, according to the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Refusals to take the alcohol breath test climbed statewide between 1998 and 2002, the latest year in which statistics are available from the state’s drivers license division.
“People want to provide as little evidence to the state as possible,” said Volusia County Judge Freddie J. Worthen, who hears DUI cases routinely in Daytona Beach.
“The breathalyzer is evidence.”
While some police officers said privately they would never submit to an alcohol breath test, others pointed to the penalties for refusing the test and say a defendant’s best bet is to take a deep breath and blow.
That advice seemed to be lost on Ponce Inlet Police Chief Steve Thomas and former Daytona Beach police Detective Minokah Lipps. Each was arrested on a DUI charge and both refused the breathalyzer. The charges against Thomas were dropped, and Lipps pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving. However, as a result of her arrest last September, Lipps was fired Friday by Daytona Beach police.
“The bottom line? Take the test,” said well-known DUI defense attorney Flem Whited, who represented Thomas and Lipps. “I always tell my clients that if they have refused the breath test, I hope they have someone to drive them around.”
But the alcohol breath test is not mandatory, according to state law.
In 2002, 19,669 of the 69,551 people arrested for DUI in Florida rejected the test. In Volusia County, 922 of the 2,853 people charged with drunken driving refused it. Comparable figures for Flagler County were not available.
The first time a motorist refuses the alcohol breath test, his license is automatically suspended for one year; the second time, it’s lost for 18 months and the driver is charged with a misdemeanor.
Many motorists believe those sanctions are better than being convicted of a DUI, and they’re willing to gamble that a judge will reinstate their license after a review.
Whited said roughly 75 percent of the 400 people he defends on DUI charges annually have not taken the alcohol breath test.
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
One common misconception surrounding the alcohol breath test is if one submits to it and indicates an alcohol level over the limit, a DUI conviction is assured.
When Ponce Inlet Police Chief Thomas was stopped on Herbert Street in Port Orange in January 2002 by a patrol officer who suspected the chief was driving drunk, Thomas refused to take the alcohol breath test. In a report provided by Port Orange, Thomas was quoted as telling the arresting officer: “If I blow, I will be over the .08.” That’s the legal blood alcohol threshold for drivers in Florida.
The DUI charge against Thomas was dropped because a judge ruled that the stop made by Port Orange police was unlawful.
Statistically, refusing to take the test appears to give drivers a narrow advantage in the overall conviction rate.
Of the 35,619 DUI defendants who took the alcohol breath test in Florida in 2002, about 69 percent — 24,672 — were convicted; of the 19,669 motorists who refused, about 57 percent — 11,296 — were convicted.
The remaining 14,263 motorists who received citations for drunken driving in 2002 were charged based on other factors, said Robert Sanchez, a spokesman for Division of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
County Judge Worthen said he has seen several defendants who had submitted to alcohol breath testing cleared of DUI charges. That’s because their attorneys were armed with good video of the arrest scene.
“If a defendant does very well on the video, the jury tends to discount the breathalyzer test,” Worthen said.
First Assistant State Attorney David Smith agreed, saying jurors are easily convinced by visuals.
“The video overrides the breathalyzer,” Smith said. “If a person looks good on video, the fork is in us (the prosecution). When you’ve got walking and talking on video, it’s hard to sway jurors from that.”
Former Daytona Beach Detective Lipps was arrested and charged with DUI in Ormond Beach this past September. Lipps, who was once honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for making 23 DUI arrests in one month, refused to take the alcohol breath test — but like the others, her video proved persuasive.
Because of a blunder at the state agency that reviews the driving records of motorists who refuse the alcohol breath test, Lipps’ license was reinstated. Then prosecutors dropped DUI charges and agreed to a reduced charge after they viewed the video of her arrest.
“She did not look impaired in the video,” said Linda Pruitt, a spokeswoman for the State Attorney’s Office.
Attorneys like Whited are also adept at pointing out the weaknesses inherent in the alcohol breath test, such as poor servicing of a machine, inaccurate readings and inadequacy on the part of the machine’s operator.
“We can argue that any number is incorrect,” Whited said. “It doesn’t scare me. We can argue about a lot of things — the machine is old. It hasn’t been serviced.”
And drivers are not always as drunk as they think they are and taking the alcohol breath test could sometimes work in their favor, said Daytona Beach police spokesman Sgt. Al Tolley.”Some people may feel very drunk, but when they blow, the level of alcohol in their system could be lower than they think it is,” Tolley said. “How does anyone really know when they’re at the limit?
LEGISLATIVE MOVES
While examples such as Thomas and Lipps frustrate MADD officials, executive director Andy Hindmann said he’s counting on stiffer penalties instituted by the Legislature in 2002 to punish those who refuse to take the alcohol breath test.
The law states that anyone who refuses to take a breath test after being arrested for DUI a second time will automatically lose his or her license for 18 months and be charged with a misdemeanor.
The option of taking the alcohol breath test won’t exist for some motorists, though.
MADD officials are hailing a state law that took effect Feb. 1. The statute requires drivers convicted of DUI a second time to equip their vehicles with breath devices linked to the ignition. The device keeps the car engine from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol reading is higher than .05.
As far as MADD is concerned, Hindmann said, the organization frowns on anyone refusing to take the alcohol breath test.
“It doesn’t matter if the person is a cop, or a judge, or anything else,” Hindmann said. “A drunk driver is a drunk driver.”
–Linda Logan, News Journal
–from Rogue
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ANOTHER DAYTONA WARNING– I’ve sure gotten old. I’ve had 2 By-pass surgeries. A hip replacement, new knees. Fought prostate cancer, and diabetes. I’m half blind, can’t hear anything quieter than a jet engine, take 40 different medications that make me dizzy, winded, and subject to blackouts. Have bouts with dementia. Have poor circulation, hardly feel my hands and feet anymore. Can’t remember if I’m 85 or 92. Have lost all my friends. But….. Thank God, I still have my Florida driver’s license!
–from Rev CarlR
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February 19, 2004 Part 1
By Bandit |
Dawn approached like the highbeam on a stroker running hard from Arizona along I-10. The wind from the thundering exhaust pushed the wet front away from the coast, so now it’s clear as a brand new Road King windshield. Daytona approaches and I’m packin’. Let’s hit the news:
CONFLICTS CANCEL BIKE WEEK PARADE–DAYTONA BEACH — Bike Week officials released a plan Thursday to cancel the Harley-Davidson parade that has been a tradition on the last day of the event.
Historically, the parade would begin each year at the Bellair Plaza on Atlantic Avenue and travel to an area known as Harley Heaven near Daytona International Speedway.
The Daytona 200 by Aria has also been held in recent years on the last Sunday of Bike Week, but this year the motorcycle race is scheduled for the last Saturday of the event. Bike Week runs from Feb. 27 to March 7.
Daytona Beach Harley-Davidson pulled out as parade sponsor rather than continuing without a race on the same day. The business usually supplies about $5,000 to the city for police and traffic services during the parade.
Kevin Kilian, vice president for special events at The Chamber, Daytona Beach/Halifax Area, said organizers were unable to reschedule the parade for the last Saturday of Bike Week.
“The police can’t staff it (Saturday) because that’s the busiest day of the week,” he said. “Without the police, it can’t be done.”
Participation in the parade has fallen off in recent years as the final Sunday of Bike Week has become more of a travel day, Kilian said
The Bike Week Festival Task Force, a city advisory board in charge of staging the parade, plans to look at bringing the parade back next year.
–from Rogue
THE THREE KINGS OF CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES JOIN GIBSON FOR LAUNCH OF LIMITED EDITION GIBSON GUITARS–Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz and Donnie Smith Host Exclusive Unveiling at Daytona’s Bike Week 2004.
Nashville, Tennessee-February 13, 2004,Gibson Custom, Art & Historic Division has joined forces with three of the most influential motorcycle designers our time. Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz and Donnie Smith will bring the excitement and creativity they have brought to the motorcycle industry to guitars!. Each will put their special style and designs on a series of limited edition Gibson Custom guitars to be unveiled at a VIP press event in Daytona Beach on Friday, March 5th, 2004 from 5-7pm at The Plaza Club. All three cycle designers have been featured on numerous television shows and have become infamous in the world of custom cycle building. Accompanying the guitars will be a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle with details to match the guitars. The custom motorcycles and the guitars are being guarded until they are presented at this year’s Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida
The VIP Press Reception will be held at The Plaza Club located at 600 N. Atlantic Avenue prior to the Lynyrd Skynyrd performance, another legendary Gibson endorsed musical group. In addition to the special announcements that night, all three designers will be available for interviews and will highlight the many aspects of designing both the bikes and the guitars together for the very first time. Each guitar design will be produced exclusively by Gibson Custom & Historic Division and be available to the consumer in May 2004.
ON THE TRAIL TO THE 2004 NHL ALL-STAR WEEK–THE STANLEY CUP HAULED ON A POLARIS SNOWMOBILE– As part of the 2004 NHL All-Star week of events, the Stanley Cup and Keeper of the Cup will travel across the State of Minnesota aboard a specially-designed Polaris “Indy Frontier Touring” snowmobile to celebrate the start of 2004 NHL All-Star Week in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Following its arrival in St. Paul, the Stanley Cup will be on display for fans to see up-close and take pictures with at the NHL All-Star FANtasy, Feb. 3 – 7 at the Saint Paul River Centre.
The National Hockey League invites fans to greet the Stanley Cup along its tour as it travels through cities in Minnesota. A full list of cities, dates and schedule are included on the following page. Please keep in mind that
DAYTONA BIKE WEEK CONCERTS–Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Thorogood highlight the schedule of music performers and artists during 10 days of fun and excitement around Daytona. The following national entertainers are confirmed for the following locations:
Feb 29:Rick Derringer at the Wreck Bar on Main St at 8:00 p.m.
Mar 1:Georgia Satellites at the Wreck Bar at 8:00 p.m.
Mar 2:Foghat at the White Eagle Lounge in Bunnell at 8:00 p.m.
Mar 3:Night Ranger at Riverfront Park (across from Mar 3:Warrant at Riverfront Park Time: TBA Mar 5:Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Plaza Resort (600 N. Atlantic Ave) Time: TBA Mar 6:George Thorogood & the Destroyers at Riverfront Park Time: TBA As a BikeWeek.com e-newsletter, you get the information first. Be sure to watch for more concert details to be posted on the GREAT PACKAGES AT OCEANS RESORTS– The Best Custom Bike Show Keeps Getting Better–The tradition of the annual This year the Discovery Channel will be filming the fun & excitement, bringing even greater notoriety to this premier event. The best custom bike show just keeps getting better! Meet Your Match through Riders2Love.com One year ago The Wreck Bar & Grill is the Hottest Place on Main St.–We don’t make those claims unless they’re true! This year you’ll be able to see the men of Orange County Choppers and West Coast Choppers Feb 27 through March 7 at the Wreck Bar, located at the foot of the Main St. bridge. Enjoy live entertainment daily with special appearances by Rick Derringer on Feb 29 and the Georgia Satellites on March 1. We’ll see you there! Things are heating up in South Daytona–For years, thousands of people have flocked to South Daytona along U.S.1 to visit Miller’s Custom Parts and the festive atmosphere created by the vendors and local eateries. The Daytona Chili Station is the newest destination in South Daytona. The restaurant opened last Biketoberfest, and has already become a big hit with the locals. There will be bike parking, bike wash, and vendors, along with great food and music. For the very best chili in town, visit the Daytona Chili Station. Some vendor space is still available. Make the Right Call– A lot of folks simply consider a policy’s annual costs when shopping for motorcycle insurance coverage. Unfortunately most don’t realize the true value of their insurance policy until they need it the most. This may be a good time for you to think about your coverage options. We encourage you to consider Foremost Insurance. Call 1-800-237-6136 for an agent near you or visit their web site at Special for Orlando Bound Bikers–Spend some time away from the beach, minutes from Disney. The Stay tuned for more upcoming announcements through the BikeWeek.com e-newsletter –Ride Safe! –from Rogue Just a shot from the ’80s of the original Jesse James, now he goes by James Bondo and makes custom Neon signs. He’s making one for Bikernet right now. RIGHT-OF-WAY LAWS NEEDED IN FLORIDA– DAYTONA BEACH — A man was killed Friday night when his motorcycle ran into a sport utility vehicle that turned in front of him on South Nova Road, police said. The motorcyclist, whose identity was being withheld until family members can be notified, was southbound on Nova Road at 8:59 p.m. when the accident occurred, said police Sgt. R.C. Rhoulhac. As the motorcyclist approached the intersection of Forest Glen Boulevard, the SUV, which was northbound on Nova Road, turned into his path, Rhoulhac said. “It appears the SUV made a left turn onto Forest Glen Boulevard and the motorcycle hit the tail end of the vehicle,” Rhoulhac said. The impact from the racing-style motorcycle spun the SUV, driven by 19-year-old Amanda Frier of Lakeland. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene, Rhoulhac said. Charges, if any, are pending an investigation. –from Rogue CHATTING– The first guy says “I’m a YUPPIE. You know…”Young, Urban, Professional, Peaceful, Intelligent, Ecologist.” The second guy says “I’m a DINK. You know …..”Double Income, No Kids.” The third guy says, “I’m a RUB. You know…”Rich, Urban, Biker.” They turn to one woman and ask her, “What are you?”She replies, “I’m a WIFE. You know…””Wash, Iron, Fuck, Etc ” –from Rogue DAYTONA BAD COPS CLEARED– A six-month state investigation has cleared several Daytona Beach police officers accused by fellow officers of extorting money from drug dealers, stealing cash from a convenience store murder scene and paying prostitutes for sex with crack cocaine. Two Daytona Beach police officers and one defense attorney relayed most of the accusations to State Attorney John Tanner’s office last spring, and Tanner passed on the information to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in August. But FDLE agents were not able to find proof of the allegations that would hold up in court, said Dave Donaway, FDLE’s chief of investigations for the Orlando region. “It’s easy to make allegations,” Donaway said. “It’s a different story to try to prove them.” No Daytona Beach officers will be charged, the prosecutor who reviewed the case announced Feb. 2. Because of that, The News-Journal will not publish the names of the officers who were investigated. By EILEEN ZAFFIROStaff Writer –from Rogue Continued On Page 2
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February 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 < NCOM COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS SENATE APPROVES SAFE-TEA, AWAITS HOUSE ACTION Despite the threat of President Bush’s first veto since taking office, the U.S. Senate voted 76-21 on February 12, 2004, to pass S. 1072, a six-year $318 billion transportation bill to fund highway, mass transit and safety programs.?? The Senate rejected, by 56-42, an amendment to the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFE-TEA) that would have required states to enact primary enforcement seat belt laws or forfeit federal highway funds. The Senate measure also does not include motorcycle safety objectives proposed by Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, though similar pro-motorcycle language will hopefully be amended into a version of the bill now making its way through the House of Representatives. Once passed by the House, both versions of the bill will go to a conference committee to iron out any discrepancies between the two, and a final bill will be submitted to President Bush for his signature or veto. Bush has indicated that he would veto the legislation if costs exceeded $300 billion, and the White House has proposed an alternative $256 billion reauthorization package.? EX-CONGRESSMAN JANKLOW JAILED FOR KILLING BIKER As South Dakota’s Attorney General he prosecuted criminals, and during his four terms as governor he built prisons?now former Congressman Bill Janklow will be spending time behind bars for an auto accident that killed a biker and likely ended a political career that spanned three decades. On January 22, Janklow, 64, was sentenced to 100 days in jail and ordered to pay $10,400 in total fines after being found guilty on December 8 of second-degree manslaughter, speeding, reckless driving and running a stop sign, causing the collision that took the life of 55-year-old Minnesota motorcyclist Randy Scott at a rural intersection near Trent, S.D. on August 16, 2003. South Dakota does not require minimum sentences, so Circuit Court Judge Rodney Steele was free to impose anything from no jail time and no fines to a total of 10 years in prison, 14 months in jail and $11,400 in fines. Janklow’s resignation from Congress took effect two days prior to his sentencing date, and he began serving his time in the Minnehaha County Jail in Sioux Falls on February 7. After 30 days of incarceration, Janklow will be allowed to leave jail on a work release program during the day for up to 10 hours to perform community service. After he completes his jail term, he will be on probation for three years, during which he will not be allowed to drive. Janklow also received a suspended imposition of sentence, which means if he completes his jail time and a term of probation the felony conviction will be removed from his record. The former Republican congressman plans to read while in jail and will probably do some work preparing to defend himself against a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Scott’s family. ROW, ROW, ROW Even before the tragic death of motorcyclist Randy Scott at the hands of lead-footed Congressman Bill Janklow, many states began pushing for stricter sentencing guidelines for drivers convicted of felonious acts resulting in the death or severe injury of a motorcyclist or pedestrian. Known as right-of-way laws (ROW), motorcyclists’ rights organizations are sponsoring such legislation across the country to put offenders behind bars and get the public to pay more attention to riders on the roadways. A great idea recently surfaced in North Carolina, where Concerned Bikers Association (CBA) Legislative Director Sam Nobles is putting together a unique lobbying tool — a leather riding vest made solely of “In Memory Of” patches to help make a statement about their ROW bill when he testifies before the state legislature! “This year when our Legislature takes up the Right of Way Bill, they will get to see for themselves what their failure to pass the bill has cost us,” said “Cotton” Tedder, CBA President and member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors. “I want it covered with names as a tribute to all of the brothers and sisters we have lost,” explains Nobles. “I’ve still got a lot of leather left to cover, so if you have a memory patch that you would like included, please send it in. They don’t need to have died on their bike, and they do not even have to be from North Carolina. The vest is symbolic — the names are to show just how many of us have been lost. It will make a dramatic statement to all the legislators who see it.” And the CBA is willing to share their memorial vest with those in other states who are lobbying for increased penalties against right-of-way violators. “This is a way to have your lost brothers and sisters remembered one more time, in a setting where they can indirectly contribute to our cause,” said Nobles. If you have a patch to donate, please drop it in an envelope and mail it to Sam Nobles at P.O. Box 411, Chadbourn, NC 28431. The patches cannot be returned, but will make a lasting impression on legislators nationwide and may help enact laws to make us all safer on the road. RIDING ABREAST Only a handful of states prohibit motorcyclists from riding two abreast, but in Wyoming it’s even illegal for two motorcycles to stop side-by-side for a traffic light. That’s why State Representative Wayne H. Johnson of Cheyenne has introduced HB0024 at the request of ABATE of Wyoming to allow “no more than two (2) motorcycles to be operated abreast in a single lane by consent of each operator.” In addition to removing statutory restrictions on lane sharing, HB0024 would also require a motorcyclist passing another motorcyclist in the same traffic lane to first match the speed of the motorcycle being overtaken. FEELIN’ BLUE? South Dakota has joined a short list of states that allow motorcyclists to use “Blue Dot” taillights; so-called because a small blue plastic lens insert creates a purplish hue when the brake light is actuated. Riders argue that the after-market lighting device enhances safety through increased visibility. The new law allows that “A motorcycle may display a blue light of up to one-inch diameter as part of the motorcycle’s rear brake light,” and it passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 69-1 on January 31, and the Senate 34-1 on February 9. Governor Michael Rounds signed HB 1151 into law on February 13, joining Minnesota, Nevada and Washington with similar laws on the books. Most states only allow blue lights on the rear of road maintenance and emergency vehicles. Pennsylvania is currently pursuing such legislation through the introduction of HB 2133, by Representative Kerry A. Benninghoff of Bellefonte, which reads; “Auxiliary lighting may be added to a motorcycle to protect the driver, including blue dot illumination, standard bulb running lights and various colors of valve stem caps, light-emitting diode (LED) pods and strips, light wire, neon tubes and strobe lights.” LET THERE BE LIGHTS Three new laws passed the Oregon legislature last year that will allow motorcyclists to become more visible to other highway users. “Visibility is especially important for motorcyclists,” said Stan Porter, manager of Motorcycle Safety and Vehicle Safety Standards Programs for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).? Effective January 1st, the three new changes are: — Motorcyclists can now use three headlights on their motorcycles; whereas in the past, two was the maximum allowed. — Motorcyclists will also be able to use auxiliary lights, either fog lights or driving lights, at all times if the auxiliary lights are no brighter than the headlight and the auxiliary lights are aimed correctly. All other vehicles in Oregon must turn off their auxiliary lights during times when the law requires drivers to dim their high beam headlights. — Motorcyclists may use an intermittent pulsing or flashing brake light, as long as the flashing does not interfere with the rear turn signal function. These new regulations were passed at the request of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Motorcycle Safety, the Oregon State Police Motorcycle Unit, the TEAM OREGON Motorcycle Safety Program and by Oregon motorcyclists. “All three of these new laws will allow the motorcyclist to be more easily seen by other highway users,” Porter said. “The addition of one more headlight and the use of auxiliary lights at all times will allow the motorcyclist to see better at night and during times of limited visibility. The flashing brake light will certainly gain the attention of those highway users behind motorcyclists.” Porter added, “The Legislature was very supportive of enhancing the ability of motorcyclists to become more visible to other highway users. With the help of legislators that are motorcyclists themselves, these new options were passed and signed by Governor Ted Kulongoski.” TEXAS COP FIRED FOR TACKLING MOTORCYCLIST A police officer who was videotaped tackling a motorcyclist off his bike after a high-speed chase has been sentenced to two years’ probation, fined $600 and ordered to undergo anger management counseling. A patrol car videotape of the Sept. 6 chase shows Garland police officer Glen Shaw running up to a seated Randall James Ling, then knocking him off his parked motorcycle before falling out of the camera’s view. Shaw, who along with two other officers was fired Jan. 14 after an investigation by the Texas Rangers, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. Shaw also permanently gave up his Texas peace officer’s license as part of the plea deal, Pat Batchelor of the Dallas County district attorney’s office told The Dallas Morning News. Garland Police Chief Mitch Bates said he hoped the firings would protect his department’s integrity. The two other officers, William Mott and Demarcus Banda, were fired for making “untruthful” reports about the case, Bates said. The motorcyclist, Ling, was indicted on a felony for fleeing authorities. WEIRD NEWS: SUSPICIOUS BIKER JACKET SPARKS ALARM As the United States raised its terrorism threat level to orange alert, the second-highest of five color-coded levels of alert, a female passenger was removed from a Paris-to-Cincinnati flight just before take off from France because of suspicious looking wires poking out of her leather motorcycle jacket. As it turned out, the biker jacket was designed to heat up like an electric blanket to keep the wearer warm while riding, said security officials, who later determined the woman was not a security threat. However, as a precaution, Delta Flight 43 was kept about a mile away from the terminal at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport after it landed in a secured cargo area used for Air Force One during presidential visits, and U.S. officials re-screened passengers and baggage. FLYIN’ HIGH A Harley-Davidson flag now flies above Mt. Everest in Nepal, over 29,000 feet high in the Himalayan mountains, as Hiroyuki Okouchi, an employee of the Tanashi Harley-Davidson dealership in Tokyo, Japan, carried the flag to the top of the peak to help commemorate the Motor Company?s 100th anniversary. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The greatest Glory of a free-born People, Is to transmit that Freedom to their Children.” –William Havard (1710-1788), Irish actor and dramatist
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
February 16, 2004
By Bandit |
Bikernet continues to follow Motorcycle Right-Of-Way laws throughout the country. If we can’t tell people to watch out for bikes, it’s about time we reminded them through legislative efforts as a tribute to all downed bikers in Randy Scott’s name. Here’s the lastest news:
NORTH CAROLINA–Sandy Lee, a member of the Brunswick County chapter of Concerned Bikers Association/ ABATE of NC was taken out by a left turner. How ironic that Sandy spent probably at least 3 or 4 days a month thispast legislative session at our state legislature supporting and following up with discussions on our Right of Way bill. We got that sucker through the house, through the senate committees, only to have it shot down by a long time problem senator. The very thing she fought so hard to improve, ended up being the way she left this world.
Sandy didn’t let the fact that her husband Ray’s bike was not running stop her from riding. He followed her, in the truck, as they made their way to breakfast Saturday morning to meet their kids.
Their son had just returned from Iraq, and she was real anxious to see him.
Sandy wasn’t afforded the opportunity. Some woman in a grand marquis turned left in front of her, actually cut across two lanes to do it. Sandy hither right front tire well at about 40 mph. By the time Ray got out of histruck and got to her, his wife of 40+ years was gone. The woman driving the car was charged with a right of way violation.
This leaves a huge hole. And the rippling effect is devastating as well. This chapter is facing pain coming and going over this. Sandy and Ray were dedicated to their beliefs. They joined the Brunswick Co. chapter when they learned how active politically and locally the membership was. Sandy and Ray lived in SOUTH CAROLINA, justover the state line from Brunswick Co.!!! In a helmet-free state. But they traveled in and out of NC so much, they had no problem stepping up to the plate and helping out a lot. The S.C. ABATE chapter that would have been their chapter, had they stayed with SC ABATE, would have been Horry Co. Chapter.
I tried to reach the chapter president, and other members who I know are close to Sandy tonight with no luck. Finally I did get one person and she left no doubt in my mind, just how hard the news was on them all, both from the standpoint of losing a friend, and HOW they lost someone very special.
Here’s to Sandy Lee, the kindest, most ladylike females to grace motorcycle, full of grit and loving life to the end.
— Cindy
COLORADO–A colleague, Dave Christy, which you both might know has started a project dealing with Right-of-Way violations. Please take a look and evaluate it for yourselves. Dave, as far as I know is not just tracking Colorado Right-of-Way violations, but this is his main goal. He will draw statistics from all over the country. Please do what you can as far as links help, etc.
We all know people who have been involved in needless accidents because of Right-of-Way violations. Let’s help put a stop to it.
The new website is: http://www.lonewolfindustries.com/pepcoda/ Thanks
–Rick Reed
ABATE of Colorado Webmaster/Recorder
THE ISSUE– Inattentive, distracted, careless or reckless vehicle operators violate the right-of-way of vulnerable roadway users such as motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The more common Right-of-Way violations are those that occur at intersections, stop or yield signs and vehicles turning left (in front of you). These operators are responsible for many near-miss and actual collisions that injure, maim, and kill thousands of people on the roads.
It’s a nationwide problem, and Colorado is no exception. Far too often in cases of right-of-way violations, the penalty issued is the same as “dinging” a car, an infraction or minor offense, that carries a small fine. It may also include a plea bargain to a lesser violation. The victims and their families are rightfully outraged and bitter.
In 2003, eleven state legislatures considered Right-Of-Way legislation. A number of bills were signed into law. Each bill sought penalty enhancements to complement existing laws, increasing accountability.
THE CURRENT GOAL– The time has come for us in Colorado to make a difference. We understand that the problem exists. The initial and necessary first component must be to document, catalogue, and archive individual case histories into a database. This will be the very foundation that establishes a compelling need change. The PEPCO Data Alliance has been created to assimilate and gather this information.
It is imperative that individuals, families, and their friends, who have been directly affected, supplement the effort by providing documentation.
YOU CAN HELP– We are asking for information covering the last decade. Anyone who rides motorcycles, bicycles, walks are at risk. We are coalition-building and encouraged input, skills and knowledge. This is an Alliance of The Future: We in Colorado, through our efforts, seek to achieve:
1) penalty enhancements
2) further public awareness by use of available highway federal funding (safety & educational – Section 402)
3) consistency and fairness of law enforcement, prosecution, and the courts
4) offenders education courses Contact:pepcoda@earthlink.net”
TEXAS–A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT,relating to the penalty for failure to yield theright-of-way.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OFTEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 545.153, Transportation Code, is amended by adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under this section that as a result of the commission of the offense:
(1) a collision causing property damage occurred, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $4,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both the fine and the confinement; or
(2) a collision causing serious bodily injury or death occurred, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $4,000 and confinement in jail for not less than 30 days and not more than one year.
SECTION 2. Section 11, Article 42.12, Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended by adding Subsection (n) to read as follows:
(n) A judge granting community supervision to a defendant convicted of an offense under Section 545.153, Transportation Code, shall require as a condition of community supervision that the defendant submit to not less than 30 days of confinement in jail if the offense resulted in serious bodily injury or death.
SECTION 3. (a) The change in law made by this Act applies only to an offense committed on or after the effective date of this Act. For purposes of this section, an offense is committed before the effective date of this Act if any element of the offense occurs before that date.
(b) An offense committed before the effective date of this Act is covered by the law in effect when the offense was committed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.
NEW YORK–AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing additional penalties for certain motor vehicle violations.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
1 Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new
2 section 1800-a to read as follows:
S 1800-A. ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS. (A) EVERY PERSON CONVICTED OF A TRAFFIC INFRACTION FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTIONS THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT, ELEVEN HUNDRED ELEVEN, ELEVEN HUNDRED TWEN- TY-NINE, AND ARTICLE TWENTY-SIX OF TITLE SEVEN OF THIS CHAPTER SHALL, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER, BE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES:
FOR A FIRST CONVICTION THEREOF: WHICH RESULTED IN MINOR BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON, A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, SUSPENSION OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR THIRTY DAYS AND COMPLETION OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE BEFORE REISSUE OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES;
(II) WHICH RESULTED IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON, A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, SUSPENSION OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR SIXTY DAYS AND COMPLETION OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE BEFORE REISSUE OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES; OR
(III) WHICH RESULTED IN DEATH TO ANOTHER PERSON, A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, SUSPENSION OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR NINETY DAYS AND COMPLETION OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE BEFORE REISSUE OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES.
FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT CONVICTIONS THEREOF:
S. 2178 2
(I) WHICH RESULTED IN MINOR BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON, A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS NOR MORE THAN SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS, MANDATORY REVOCATION OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR ONE YEAR, MANDATORY RE-TESTING BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR A NEW LICENSE AND COMPLETION OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE BEFORE REISSUE OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES;
(II) WHICH RESULTED IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON, A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS NOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, MANDATORY REVOCATION OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR ONE YEAR, MANDATORY RE-TESTING BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR A NEW LICENSE AND COMPLETION OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE BEFORE REISSUE OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES; OR
(III) WHICH RESULTED IN DEATH TO ANOTHER PERSON, A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS NOR MORE THAN THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS, MANDATORY REVOCATION OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES FOR ONE YEAR, MANDATORY RE-TESTING BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR A NEW LICENSE AND COMPLETION OF A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE BEFORE REISSUE 20 OF SUCH PERSON`S DRIVERS LICENSE OR NON-RESIDENT DRIVING PRIVILEGES.
(B) THE FINES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FUND, ESTABLISHED BY SECTION NINETY-TWO-G OF THE STATE FINANCE LAW, FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING COORDINATING ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATED UNDER SECTION FOUR HUNDRED TEN-A OF THIS CHAPTER AND THE COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD IN THE JURISDICTION WHERE THE VIOLATION OCCURRED; PROVIDED, THAT IF THERE IS NO COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD IN SUCH JURISDICTION, THEN TO THE LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
NORTH CAROLINA–A BILL TO BE ENTITLEDAN ACT TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH WHEN FAILING TO YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. Chapter 20 of the General Statutes isamended by adding a new section to read:”fl 20-160.1. Failure to yield causing injury or death; penalties. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a personconvicted of failure to yield while approaching or entering anintersection, turning left at a stop or yield sign, entering aroadway, upon the approach of an emergency vehicle, or athighway construction or maintenance shall be punished in thefollowing manner, in addition to any other punishment:
(1) When there is no great bodily injury or death resulting from the violation, the violator shall be fined two hundred dollars ($200.00) and the violator’s drivers license or commercial drivers license shall be suspended for 30 days.
(2) When there is great bodily injury but no death resulting from the violation, the violator shall be fined five hundred dollars ($500.00) and the violator’s drivers license or commercial drivers license shall be suspended for 90 days.
When a death results from the violation, the violator shall be fined one thousand dollars ($1,000) and the violator’s drivers license or commercial drivers license shall be suspended for six months.”
SECTION 2. This act becomes effective December1, 2003, and applies to offenses committed on or after thatdate.
MISSOURI–SECOND REGULAR SESSIONHOUSE BILL NO. 108092ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY. INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES PRATT (Sponsor), JOHNSON (47), MOORE, SCHLOTTACH,DOUGHERTY, CARNAHAN, COOPER (120), PARKER, YATES, DUSENBERG,CRAWFORD AND SKAGGS (Co-sponsors).
AN ACTTo repeal section 304.351, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to right-of-way at intersections, with penalty provisions.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Section 304.351, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 304.351, to read as follows:
304.351. 1. The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway, provided, however, there is no form of traffic control at such intersection.
2. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the driver of the vehicle on the right. This subsection shall not apply to vehicles approaching each other from opposite directions when the driver of one of such vehicles is attempting to or is making a left turn.
3. The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
4. (1) The state highways and transportation commission with reference to state highways and local authorities with reference to other highways under their jurisdiction may designate through highways and erect stop signs or yield signs at specified entrances thereto, or may designate any intersection as a stop intersection or as a yield intersection and erect stop signs or yield signs at one or more entrances to such intersection.
Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in this section:
(a) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection, indicated by a stop sign, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic in the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on the highway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection.
(b) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to the sign slow down to a speed reasonable to the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such traffic is moving across or within the intersection.
5. The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from an alley, building or any private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway to be entered.
6. The driver of a vehicle intending to make a left turn into an alley, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction when the making of such left turn would create a traffic hazard.
7. The state highways and transportation commission or local authorities with respect to roads under their respective jurisdictions, on any section where construction or major maintenance operations are being effected, may fix a speed limit in such areas by posting of appropriate signs, and the operation of a motor vehicle in excess of such speed limit in the area so posted shall be deemed prima facie evidence of careless and imprudent driving and a violation of section 304.010.
8. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 304.361, violation of this section shall be deemed a class C misdemeanor.
9. In addition to the penalty specified in subsection 8 of this section any person who pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a violation of this section in which the offender is found to have caused physical injury, there shall be assessed a surcharge of up to two hundred dollars. The court may issue an order of suspension of such person’s driving privilege for a period of thirty days.
10. In addition to the penalty specified in subsection 8 of this section any person who pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a violation of this section in which the offender is found to have caused serious physical injury, there shall be assessed a surcharge of up to five hundred dollars. The court may issue an order of suspension of such person’s driving privilege for a period of ninety days.
11. In addition to the penalty specified in subsection 8 of this section any person who pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a violation of this section in which the offender is found to have caused a fatality, there shall be assessed a surcharge of up to one thousand dollars. The court may issue an order of suspension of such person’s driving privilege for a period of six months.
12. The surcharges imposed pursuant to subsections 9, 10, and 11 of this subsection shall be collected and distributed by the clerk of the court as provided in sections 488.010 to 488.020, RSMo. The surcharges collected pursuant to subsections 9, 10, and 11 of this section shall be credited to the motorcycle safety trust fund established under section 302.137, RSMo.
PENNSYLVANIA–THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. 181 Session of 2003. INTRODUCED BY FORCIER, ARMSTRONG, BROWNE, BUXTON, CRUZ, DALEY, FEESE, FLEAGLE, GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HERMAN, HERSHEY, HESS, LEH, LYNCH, READSHAW, ROHRER, SAINATO, SEMMEL, SOLOBAY, STERN, R. STEVENSON, TANGRETTI, E. Z. TAYLOR, TRUE, WALKO AND YOUNGBLOOD, FEBRUARY 11, 2003.
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 11, 2003–AN ACT
1 Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
2 Statutes, providing for additional penalties for right-of-way
3 violations.
4 The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
5 hereby enacts as follows:
6 Section 1. Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
7 Statutes is amended by adding a section to read:
8 6507. Additional penalties for right-of-way violations
9 causing injury or death.
10 (a) Injury.–A person whose violation of a right-of-way
11 requirement listed in subsection (d) causes injury to another
12 person shall be fined $200 in addition to any other penalties;
13 and the person’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license
14 or nonresident’s operating privilege shall be suspended for 30
15 days.
16 (b) Serious injury.–A person whose violation of a right-of-
17 way requirement listed in subsection (d) causes serious injury to another person shall be fined $500 in addition to any other penalties; and the person’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license or nonresident’s operating privilege shall be suspended for three months.
(c) Fatality.–A person whose violation of a right-of-way requirement listed in subsection (d) causes a fatality shall be fined $1,000 in addition to any other penalties; and the person’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license or nonresident’s operating privilege shall be suspended for six 1 months.
(d) Right-of-way requirements.–Following are the right-of- way requirements referred to in subsections (a), (b) and (c): Subchapter B of Chapter 33 (relating to right-of-way).
Section 3107 (relating to drivers in funeral processions).
Section 3112(a)(1) (i) and (ii) and (3)(ii) (relating to traffic-control signals). Section 3113(a)(1) and (3) (relating to pedestrian- control signals).
Section 3114(a)(1) (relating to flashing signals).
Section 3301(a)(2) (relating to driving on right side of roadway).
Section 3322 (relating to vehicle turning left).
Section 3323(b) and (c) (relating to stop signs and yield signs)
Section 3346 (relating to emergency vehicles entering or leaving official garage).
Section 3542(a) (relating to right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks).
Section 3702(a) (relating to limitations on backing).
Section 7721(c) (relating to operation on streets and highways). (e) Distribution of fines.–Fines collected under this section shall be distributed to motorcycle and other vehicle safety programs.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
SOUTH CAROLINA– failure to yield right of way bills need your help! Write your state legislators today; demand action on this important issue. If you don’t know who your state representative or senator visit http://www.abatesc.com/legislative, and plug in your zip code. The family of Mark Page supports this legislation and donated $500 to ABATE to help in our efforts.
Dear Senator [your state senator’s name]:
I write today to urge your support for South Carolina Senate Bill 418 (SB-418), introduced by Senator William C. Mescher (R-Pinopolis). Passage of this bill would provide for additional penalties for motor vehicle operators convicted of right-of-way violations that result in injury or death.
Vulnerable roadway users, such as motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians often pay the highest personal price when involved in collisions with other motor vehicles. Distracted, careless or reckless motor vehicle operators are responsible for many near miss and actual collisions that injure or kill thousands of people each year on our roadways. South Carolina’s consideration of SB-418 sends a strong message that people will be held more accountable for the needless pain and suffering they cause through negligent operation of their vehicles. Your support of SB-418 is a vote for safer roadways in South Carolina. I respectfully request your “YES” vote on SB-418.
Sincerely,
[Your signature]
[Your printed full name]
[Voter Registration Number]
[Your printed complete address]
Dear Representative [your state representative’s name]:
I write today to urge your support for South Carolina House Bill 3653 (HB3653), introduced by Representatives Converse A. Chellis (R-Summerville), Annette D. Young (R-Summerville), George H. Bailey (D-St. George), John Altman III (R-Charleston), David Umphlett Jr (R-Moncks Corner), Alan D. Clemmons (R-Myrtle Beach), Shirley R. Hinson (R-Goose Creek), Mclain R. Toole (R-West Columbia). Passage of this bill would provide for additional penalties for motor vehicle operators convicted of right-of-way violations that result in injury or death.
Vulnerable roadway users, such as motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians often pay the highest personal price when involved in collisions with other motor vehicles. Distracted, careless or reckless motor vehicle operators are responsible for many near miss and actual collisions that injure or kill thousands of people each year on our roadways. South Carolina’s consideration of HB-3653 sends a strong message that people will be held more accountable for the needless pain and suffering they cause through negligent operation of their vehicles.
Your support of HB-3653 is a vote for safer roadways in South Carolina.
I respectfully request your “YES” vote on HB-3653.
Sincerely,
[Your signature]
[Your printed full name]
[Voter Registration Number]
[Your printed complete address]
OHIO–Here in southwest Ohio, this past summer, we lost three brothers to people that don’t believe that motorcycles have the same rights as they do. In addition, another couple both lost their left legs to the same problem.
Here are the case outcomes A women crosses the yellow line, rips a man’s leg off. He dies. She gets community service and probation.
A young girl turns left in front of a biker, kills him. Charged with a misdemeanor.
An eighteen year old boy crosses the yellow line and runs into the middle of a pack of motorcycles. He kills one man and tears the left legs off of a man and women. Several others are hurt. He is charged with three misdemeanors. If he is found guilty of all three, he will be facing one year in jail.
I belong to ABATE and we work hard to change the laws but the state critters just won’t listen. From reading your newsletter, I see that my state isn’t the only one with this problem. What the hell are we going to do?
–Loudmouth
February 10, 2004 Part 2
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 1
HOOKER MURDERS CUSTOMERS AT LAST RESORT BAR– It would be a stretch to say that The Last Resort biker bar and its gregarious, gray-bearded proprietor, Al Bulling, have gone Hollywood.
Truth is, the self-proclaimed ?world famous? drinking establishment Bulling opened on U.S. 1 nearly 25 years ago has lost none of its gritty, ramshackle ambiance.
It continues to cater to an unpretentious crowd, including throngs of motorcyclists who flocked there even before The Last Resort became known as the last hangout of notorious serial killer Aileen Wuornos ? the place where she was arrested on Jan. 9, 1991.
But after more than a decade of being in the semi-limelight ? descended upon by the media when Wuornos was executed in October 2002, and sought after for various projects, including a Japanese documentary that year ? Bulling and his bar have made it to the big time ? featured in the critically acclaimed movie ?Monster.?
Bulling, 63, plays a bartender in a nonspeaking role. The Last Resort plays itself. And Charlize Theron, a beautiful blond actress who never looked so bad or acted so good, according to the critics, plays Wuornos ? the hard-bitten, low-rent, highway prostitute who murdered seven middle-aged men before she was coerced into confessing by her female former lover.
Theron won a Golden Globe for her portrayal and is nominated for a best actress Oscar. The movie also was named one of the top 10 films of 2003 by the American Film Institute.
But Bulling, who considers the 28-year-old actress ?one hell of a lady? and a good friend, said he was most impressed with the way she captured the essence of The Last Resort?s most infamous regular.
?Charlize did such a great job,? said Bulling, who attended the New York premiere and after-theater party last month. ?In the movie it was Aileen, the way she smoked a cigarette, the whole attitude, it was Aileen,? he said on a recent afternoon.
He leaned against the pool table in the dark and smoky bar, where $15 souvenir Wuornos T-shirts and $5 bottles of ?Crazed Killer Hot Sauce? are on sale.
Of course, during the time Wuornos hung out at Bulling?s establishment, no one at the bar knew that the scruffy hooker was routinely killing her johns with a .22-caliber gun she kept in her purse.
She stayed in a cheap motel down the road when she had the money, and slept on an old car seat in back of The Last Resort when she didn?t, including the night before she was arrested. It was cold and ?you can?t put people on the street,? the proprietor said.
?She never propositioned anyone in the bar, and she paid for her own drinks,? adds Bulling, who?s kept the car seat at his house as a souvenir, and still has the bra Wuornos gave him to display along with all the other donated women?s undergarments that decorated his business until recently. Held together with safety pins and a Band-Aid, he now keeps it in a dated plastic Ziploc bag.
?Probably one-quarter (of the movie) is The Last Resort,? estimates Bulling, who first met Theron and writer-director Patty Jenkins when they spent several days at his bar in December 2002 to get a feel for the place. They and a film crew came back in February. The rest of the movie was shot in other parts of Florida, including the courthouse in Sanford.
And there?s also a scene focusing on the ?Welcome to Daytona Beach? sign on the International Speedway Boulevard overpass, according to Bulling. But don?t expect a flattering travelogue. ?The Last Resort is an institution. … It has its reputation and its followers, and (the movie) probably will draw a few more,? he said. ?I?m not sure it has anything to do with why people come to visit or live in your community.?
Associated Press Port Orange.
–from Rogue
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT– Hey guys, another week goes by and even closer to Daytona Bike Week, so hell’s heat is full on.As you might know, or not, the Discovery Channel Biker Build off’s are full on, two of them are already done. I know this might spoil a bit of the surprise at the end but I’m between my duty as the one that brings the latest news and “ruining the end of the movie”. So I have decided to let the cat out. Chica and Hank Young went against each other in a ride to the Louisville Kentucky Easyriders Show. I respect both builders (and friends) a lot so I was kind of disappointed when I found out they were going against each other, knowing that only one of them can be victorious and both building kick ass chops in the old school way. It was going to be tough. The people chose Chica’s bike over Hanks. I bet it was a hard decision to make since both were really cool bikes.
At the same time, Russel from Exile Cycles and Eddie Trotta paired at the “Great American Motorcycle show ” in Atlanta where Trotta left with the win. The cool thing about this shows is that, if they even had half the fun we did at the ones we took part on, they had a blast. The show also brings the best in the industry and how they put a bike together in 30 days, no pre-done scripts, no nothing, maybe some editing but what happens, happens. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming airdates.
Keeping on with the Biker Build Off’s, there is going to be an interview, yes here on Bikernet with no other than Hugh King, the creator of this way cool series, coming soon. I for one am eager to see what the man has to say. On the same line, Arlen and Cory Ness are going against each other in Hawaii this coming weekend, so we will expect the results for the upcoming news.
Speaking of Daytona, we will be there across from the Wreck, at the end of the Main Street Bridge. It will be the little Chopper corner with West Coast Choppers across the street, Choppers Inc. Indian Larry, Hank Young, Fabricator Kevin and Caribbean Custom Cycles in the same lot (across from Jesse), Biker Spot magazine and a Horse booth will also be there. Chica will join us now and then. I will also have a couple of the latest frames that Diamond Engineering has done for us, so you can check them out there.
For those of you who are as crazy about Kool Kars as you are of your beloved chopper, I don’t know if you seen the new magazine that is out in the street called Ol’ Skool Rodz. Geno and the team put together one cool rag about Rat Rods and anti high end Kars. Greasers, Cats, Betties and everything else is there. It?s kinda Viva Las Vegas but every month. Check it out at the newsstand or check their site at. Right now it feels like the world is turning really fast and we need it to stop to get off. Daytona insanity, a show, all the deadlines looming and a couple more tech articles for Bikernet are pending. A couple shoots for The Horse are due for next week and we are waiting for our cover shot on our local magazine, “Biker Spot”. Plus we got a new design in the works for Chopper Freak, and needless to say at this point, finish the fucking new shop before heading out to the Shores of Daytona Beach. Gennaro, aka “Chicago Greaser” is cruising around the island with some friends and I’m trying to be a partial tour guide / host. Let’s not even talk about the bikes I have to finish by Tuesday. If you are confused by this paragraph, just imagine how I feel…..???? I just got my new “super secret” frame from Diamond, which I will not share, yet! A couple gas tanks from Twisted Choppers and a couple seats from PDQ upholstering, you gotta see them cause they are all wicked cool. Thanks to all of them, it’s good to have friends. I’m just waiting for a couple more things and, Hey Discovery, I’m ready!!!!! Three more bikes for this year which I’m really excited about…. Anyway, gotta go Joe….. The shop is calling… See you next week, ZERO GRAVITY INVESTIGATION–When NASA first started sending up astronauts, theyquickly discovered that ball-point pens would not workin zero gravity. To combat this problem, NASAscientists spent a decade and $12 billion developing apen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, onalmost any surface including glass and at temperaturesranging from below freezing to over 300 C. The Russians used a pencil. Enjoy paying your taxes–they’re due again –from S&C HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES DAYTONA 2004 BIKE WEEK SCHEDULE–MILWAUKEE (February 10, 2004) – The official Harley-Davidson schedule of events is now complete for the 63rd annual Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla. Harley-Davidson events will run from March 1-6. Highlights will include: the Harley-Davidson and Buell indoor show, Harley-Davidson and Buell demo rides, the Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum, the Ford/Harley-Davidson Super Duty Display, MDA Auction and Bike Raffle, motorcycle stunt shows, musical entertainment and the Ride-In Show Contest. Harley-Davidson enthusiasts are invited to enter their Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Ride-In Show Contest on Wednesday, March 3. The $10 entry fee will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and each participant will receive a special edition commemorative plaque designed by Willie G. ?Best of Show? winners will receive a $200 cash prize and a trophy. In addition, $500 cash prizes will be awarded to the top Sportster and top Big Twin motorcycles adorned with Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. Registration will be held at the Ocean Center East Side from 8-11a.m. For a complete listing of Harley-Davidson events, please visit the following link located on our public web site:http://www.harley-davidson.com Schedule information subject to change. Check the on-site Harley-Davidson activities guide for times and locations of seminars, entertainment, and other special attractions. NEW BIKETOBERWEST–Mission Bay, San Diego, Ca. While Biketoberwest 03 was originally scheduled for October 30th thru November 2, 2003,those dates were changed to March 17th thru 21st as a result of the San Diego Wildfires. Landlocked Pirate Enterprises could not in good conscience host an event in San Diego of this magnitude at a time when so many in our country were suffering such tremendous loses, nor risk the health and safety of participants, vendors, and entertainers. While the financial impact of this delay was substantial to Landlocked Pirate Enterprises, the support from the motorcycle community was tremendous. Now they?re ready to rock this 5-day event with tons of activities, including concerts featuring Rick Derringer, Dave Mason, Edgar Winter, 2000 LBS of Blues and many more. Not to mention the riding Beautiful San Diego, California with mountains and the ocean. Those two things alone would make you wanna ride out, but now you have Biketoberwest added to the mix to make one hell of a five day trip. For more information, follow this link, http:// www.biketoberwest.com/directory.htm and check back with us every Thursday for news and updates. BIKERNET CONTEST ATTENTION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!–Or anyone wanting to come to SoCal. The promoters of Biketoberwest have offered Bikernet two VIP passes to their event. Enter the contest like you normally would and whoever I feel is serious will get the passes. Please, don?t enter for the tickets if you know you can?t go. Let someone who wants to go have a chance. Here’s the link– http://www.bikernet.com/contest/ What do you have to loose? Nothing. Enter the contest! Now for this weeks winners– TOM TROBAUGHfrom AUSTIN, TEXAS Tom didn?t say what he wanted so.. Tom, send me an email so we can talk about this. (sinwu@bikernet.com) As for Billet Barges, we run what people submit and welcome the opportunity to feature home built bikes! Bring it on, baby. As for a job, sorry can?t help you there. Too many women here, not enough money AND FOR THE CANTINA WINNER– Keith W. Morgan from Walnut Cove, N.C. Keith gets a Bikernet Ballcap. See how easy that was? Now join the Cantina and enter!
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February 10, 2004 Part 1
By Bandit |
Cool Sportster from David Rogerson.
Hang on for the news this week. It kicked off at 21,000 words. I’ll be here a week coding and editing. That’s over twice the size of a long Thursday news. I’ll need more women and whiskey to struggle through the job, but snivelin’ is against the code of the west.
Hang on, I’m going in…
THREE STRANGERS TO BIKERNET–Three strangers strike up a conversation in the airport passenger lounge inBozeman, Montana, awaiting their flights. One is an American Indian passingthrough from Lame Deer. Another is a Cowboy on his way to Billings for alivestock show, and the third passenger is a fundamentalist Arab student,newly arrived at Montana State University from the Middle East
Their discussion drifts to their diverse cultures. Soon, the two Westernerslearn that the Arab is a devout, radical Muslim and the conversation falls intoan uneasy lull.
The cowboy leans back in his chair, crosses his boots on a magazine tableand tips his big sweat-stained hat forward over his face. The wind out sideis blowing tumbleweeds around, and the old windsock is flapping; but stillno plane comes.
Finally, the American Indian clears his throat! And softly he speaks, “At onetime here, my people were many, but sadly, now we are few.”
The Muslim student raises an eyebrow and leans forward, “Once my peoplewere few,” he sneers, “and now we are many. Why do you suppose that is?”
The Montana cowboy shifts his toothpick to one side of his mouth and fromthe darkness beneath his Stetson says in a drawl, “That’s ’cause we ain’tplayed Cowboys and Muslims yet, but I do believe it’s a-comin’.”
–from Jill Z.
GET THIS FINE FOR KILLING THREE BIKERS– Charter van driver Gary Lee Butler will pay $11.67 in fines for each of the six Mid-Iowa motorcycles riders involved in a deadly crash in Tama County nearly 19 months ago.
Butler, 49, of Des Moines was found guilty of failing to maintain control of a van owned by Brown’s Crew Car Co. of Wyoming and for driving on the wrong side of U.S. Highway 30 near Chelsea on June 22, 2002.
He was fined $35 for each of two traffic offenses by Judge Amanda Potterfield on Thursday. He has until Feb. 27 to pay the fines.
“I suppose I should be happy he was convicted of something,” said Wayne Wierson of Ames, who was the only one of six riders not physically hurt in the accident. “No amount of punishment can bring these guys back.”
Arlen Pickering, 53, of Story City; Douglas Sampson, 51, of Ames; and Ross Holland, 57, of Boone, were killed when Butler crossed the center line and slammed into each of them head-on.
Richard Vauble and James Olson, both of Ames, were seriously injured but survived the crash. Vauble lost his right leg above the knee, and Olson spent nearly four months unconscious in a hospital bed.
At the time of the accident, Butler was returning to Des Moines after dropping off a Union Pacific Railroad crew in eastern Iowa.
The Iowa State Patrol and Tama County Attorney Brent Heeren said Butler likely fell asleep at the wheel.
Last month a jury found Butler not guilty of vehicular homicide and serious injury by vehicle charges. Prior to trial, Heeren dismissed three aggravated misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter.
“It’s hard on all of us,” Wierson said. “I am really disappointed in the justice system. I am not after retribution or revenge, just some sort of justice.
“I don’t know if we are victims of the system or whether I am being paranoid that people who ride motorcycles don’t count as much as other people,” he said. “For the widows and the two people seriously hurt, it doesn’t seem to be quite right.”
By Jason Kristufek, Staff Writer
This is just one reason why we need to initiate Motorcycle Right-Of-Way laws in all states.
–from Rogue
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES FOR 2004–
*J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Annie Brokaw grew up with motorcycles. She learned to ride in 1947 at the age of 11 on a Royal Enfield running parts at her dad’s motorcycle shop, married a motorcyclist, competed in eduros, trials, ice racing, motorcycle ice hockey, flat track (oval and TT), road racing, field meets, drag racing and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, winning many, most of which were in men?s classes. Annie helped organized new riding clubs and participated in promoting motorcycle events in several states. Her current love is dual sport riding and boasts, “Unfamiliar dirt roads are explored nearly every ride. As a 68-year-old lady it’s rewarding to still be able to tackle really rough trail rides. The future looks good!”
John Paul DeJoria, noted owner of John Paul Mitchell Hair Systems, was helped by a fellow motorcyclist when he was down and out and has never forgotten. His personal and company motto is: Success unshared is failure. Today as a successful business man and United Nations trouble-shooter and ambassador, DeJoria works to benefit motorcycling through his sponsorships and considerable fundraising efforts with such noted events as the MDA Love Ride and his Love, Peace and Happiness Ride. He credits his code of brotherhood and helping others to his life long association with motorcycling.
The Early family, father Lloyd Sr., and brothers Lloyd Jr. (Gunner), and Bob, have been involved in the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in once capacity or another since 1937. Lloyd Sr., was a lifetime member of the Black Hills Motor Classic, working the race track and encouraging his sons to follow. His son Bob never owned a push bike, instead equipped his bicycle with a Whizzer motor, a glimpse into who he would become, a noted mechanic and proficient off-road racer. Bob was a life member of the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club, Harley Owners Group and the American Motorcycle Association. Growing up at the track, it was only a matter of time until brother Gunner stepped up, serving several years on the Black Hills Motor Classic Board of Directors and eventually as its president for six years. Gunner later went on to open Gunner?s Lounge, a famous watering hole on Sturgis? Main Street.
Harry Tagaris opened Harry’s Motors in Denver, Colorado in 1927 and it has remained a family run business ever since. Throughout the years Harry’s Motors has sold Super X, Indian, BSA, Zundapp, BMW, Norton, Ducati and Moto Guzzi motorcycles. The family has promoted hill climbs, TT races and half-mile flat track racing; sponsored racers; successfully competed in races; been instrumental in starting several motorcycle clubs; help launch the Motorcyclist Magazine; built trophy winning motorcycles; and restored classic and antique motorcycles. With each passing generation the shop has been handed to the next, however their professionalism, talent and love of motorcycling has been consistent with the dreams of Harry who began this small shop so long ago.
During the past 25 years, Jerry Hatfield has strengthened the appreciation of American motorcycling history through his research, writing and television appearances. He has written 12 books and over 20 articles on motorcycle history. He has contributed articles to motorcycle magazines in the US and the UK, appeared in several television documentaries and served as a research consultant for the AMA, ABC, Indian Motorcycles Japan, Women?s International Motorcycle Association and Motor Books International.
David Mann created his first motorcycle painting in 1963. In 1971 he was hired by Easyriders magazine and began capturing the essence of the biker lifestyle for generations of riders. His paintings derive from personal experience, and his honesty and love of machines can be seen in each piece he creates. His imagination and wit, coupled with his attention to detail are hallmarks of his style, one that is wholly his own. Known as the Norman Rockwell of the biker world, he is noted for documenting the freedom and passion that surrounds motorcycling.
People who know Bruce Rossmeyer call him the “Big Man with the Huge Heart” due to his efforts in raising millions at motorcycle runs and auctions, all of which goes to helping children. Bruce serves on the Board of Directors of the Boggy Creek Gang Camp, founded by Gen. Schwarzkopf and Paul Newman. The largest event benefiting the camp is Bruce’s Ride for Children. He is a major player in Joe DiMaggio’s Children?s Hospital and serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County, raising considerable funds for both. Bruce owns several Harley dealerships in Florida, however in spite of a demanding schedule he is committed to using his creative ability and business experience to benefit children and families in need while continuing to promote motorcycling and the generous people who ride.
Some 30 odd years ago Perry Sands was the local “go-to” guy for the custom hungry Southern California biker. His true passion was performance and he realized that nothing out there would live up to his standards. He knew he needed to create his own and within a few years Performance Machine disc brake systems were the standard for any well sorted custom. The presence of his product on high-end bikes persists to this day. Wheels came next and Perry was again the innovator in both custom and race applications. Everything from cast magnesium wheels for Kenny Roberts to beautifully machined billet units for local customers. A keen sense for machinery and an ability to push the envelope of manufacturing has kept PM on the cutting edge.
Dal Smilie has been active in on and off-road motorcycle rights lobbying at a state and federal level for over 25 years and a leader on the AMA Board of Directors for over 20. Smilie was the youngest person ever elected to the AMA Board and is the longest to serve at 22 years. Additionally, Dal finds time to race. He has picked up four national AHRMA motocross championships since turning 50. His love of motorcycling in all its forms is clear through his association with the AMA; as a 23 year member of the Antique Motorcycle Association of America; as a volunteer with the AHRMA for 15 plus years; as a rider with over 500,000 miles on road bikes, having won BMWMOA’s high mileage contest twice. He has received the MSF’s Award of Excellence, their highest honor, fought to get legislation passed to start Montana?s rider funded safety program and has been named by four different governors to head the Montana Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee.
Bill Waltermire’s children always thought it was cool that their dad raced motorcycles. Before the war Bill raced TT?s but switched to flat track after the war, calling racing his therapy. His wins on Indians and Harleys are many and legendary however his family will tell you they are most proud of his generosity and willingness to help strangers. They fondly remember many nights when Bill would bring home a biker he didn?t even know whose bike had broken down or who had been involved in an accident and needed a place to rest. His favorite bikes have always been Indians and he still owns the first motorcycle he purchased new, a 1946 Chief.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame will be holding their fourth annual Induction Breakfast during the 2004 Rally on Wednesday, August 11th. The breakfast begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Spearfish, SD (Exit 14). Tickets are available for a $20 donation per person or $160 per table of 8. Tickets are available online www.sturgismuseum.com or by calling 605-347-2001.
This year’s Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast will offer an opportunity to mingle with and listen to an impressive cross section of the motorcycle community. Space is limited and tickets have sold out completely in previous years so get yours early.
THE TEXAS PEDAL–Here are some images of both Texas pedals. I need to smooth them up some and I guess get them chromed, still trying to decide.
I heard there is a company in Dallas or FW with a Texas horn cover and a shift linkage, it only has a small Texas shape on it. Can I copyright Texas?
Spoke with Kent at Lucky Devil this morning he said we can still get a cable bracket made in the shape of Texas which will be cool. Plus he is going to make me an arm that will align with the cable bracket.
–RFR
A FLORIDA CONNECTION– I was at a party for the mag here in Florida and met couple of riders who know of you. Been reading the biker rags for centuries (to hear them tell it!). Nice people. Thought maybe, if you hade any pull at BIKER or Easyrdiers, maybe you could get them into the Wind section? Attached is their photo.
Their names are Frank & Windy. She’s the service writer at Harley of Palm Beach. I shot the flick in Stuart, FL.
Bob Bitchin
Founder/Publisher
On the road.. Currently enroute to Miami Boat Show
Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
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FROM THE BIKERNET MEDICAL FILES–Down south, Bubba called his attorney and asked, “Is it true they’s suin’ them cigarette companies fer causin’ people to git cancer?”
“Yes, Bubba, sure is true,” responded the lawyer.
“And now someone is suin’ them fast food restaurants fer makin’ them fat an’ cloggin’ their arteries with all them burgers an’ fries, is that true,Mista Lawyer?”
“Sure is, Bubba.”
“And that lady sued McDonald’s for millions when she was gave that hot coffee that she ordered?”
“Yep.”
“And that football player sued that university when he gradiated and still couldn’t read?”
“That’s right,” said the lawyer. “But why are you asking?”
“Well, I was thinkin’ . . . What I want to know is, kin I sue Budweiser fer all them ugly women I slept with?
–Rogue
SHAMROCK SECRET INVESTIGATION– This is how I finish off my pipe seams. I trust you will just keep this between us, because one of the things that sells my pipes is the ability to get all those seams to look like one solid pipe. Kinda like a pinstriper guards his paints and brushes, you know…..
With respect for Irish Rich we edited the following to maintain his secrets. –Bandit
First, I use a small …. grinding disc. You use it in the same motor you’d use for a cut-off disc. I knock the weld down until it is not quite level.
Then, I take an old …. sander, and I lock the pad solid, so it can’t sand in a ….. pattern. It acts as a small …. sander this way.
I then use a …. disc to knock the weld down flush with the pipe surface, and ….. out the seam.
Next, I use a ….. disc to ….. out the scratches, and smooth out the adjoining surface.
Next, I use a ….. disc, with the Roloc pad you’d use for the Roloc grinding discs.
That’s how I do it. It’s a lot of work, but the finish comes out beautiful, and your ceramic coater/plater will love you for it, because you’ve done 3/4 of his work for him. If you do it right, the seams are virtually invisible.
As Always, Rick
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ROGUE’S BAD COP INVESTIGATION–GARLAND -The Garland Police Department released a squad car videotape of a violent confrontation between officers and a motorcyclist Friday after fired police officer Glen Shaw pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge.
Mr. Shaw was sentenced to two years probation, fined $600, and ordered to undergo anger management counseling. If the terms of his probation are violated, Mr. Shaw will serve one year in jail.
As part of his plea agreement, he also signed a permanent relinquishment of his Texas peace officer?s license, according to Pat Batchelor, chief of the public integrity section of the Dallas County District Attorney?s office.
Garland police chief Mitch Bates suspended Mr. Shaw for 15 days without pay following the September 6, 2003, incident in which Mr. Shaw was found to have used excessive force against motorcyclist Randall James Ling.
Mr. Ling, who allegedly led Mr. Shaw and other officers on a high-speed chase on the Bush Turnpike, was later indicted for felony fleeing.
By RICHARD ABSHIRE / The Dallas Morning News
–from Rogue
SOFTAILS REQUEST BIKERNET REPORTER ATTEND–The girls of bikeweek yahoo group is all about a a little saloon just 10 minutes west of the Speedway in Daytona. Actually it is two saloon’s in one. One side of the saloon is a semi sports bar, for those that just want to play darts, shoot pool, or just want a cold beer or other adult beverage. The other side,,,,,well that is a little more involved.
Softail’s is biker owned and operated, and does business 365 days a year. So bikers are welcome the year round. We won’t BS you, we started this group in order to drum up even more business. However, this group isn’t going to disappear the week after bike week is over. We hope to keep you informed about events, and happenings in the area so you can keep up with the atmosphere in the Daytona Beach area between Bike Week and Biketoberfest. As the Daytona area becomes less and less bike friendly, we find ourselves in a unique position of being out of the area of the Daytona city laws that seem to make bikers miserable.
So if you are comingdown to Daytona for bike week stop by and have a drink with us. If not, then follow what is happening every day with our daily photo diary. But not matter what, ride well. Biking and Babes, is this a great country or what?
SAMSON FOUR-STEP DUAL CROSSOVER HEADER AND MUFFLER FOR ROAD KINGS AND DRESSERS–Caliber High Performance Exhaust has designed and developed a cutting edge true dual crossover 4-step exhaust system for 1995 to 2004 Road Kings and Dressers. The system utilizes a 3-step header and incorporates the tuned muffler as the 4th step. The system greatly improves the street performance of these fine road motorcycles, at the same time producing a deep invigorating sound.
The complete system includes full coverage heat shields, new exhaust gaskets, all mounting hardware, a brilliant chrome 3 muffler and an engraved chrome aluminum end cap. The beauty of the Caliber True Dual Header System is the LOOKS of the system. The smooth flowing lines are evidence of careful planning and an eye for good looks. The right side pipe carefully follows the lines of the classic styling of the bike and makes a single straight line from the floorboards to the end of the muffler. Without drama or excess, the left side pipe exits from the rear cylinder to form strong lines that end at the perfect location behind the bags.
“Street ride-ability is what these pipes are all about” said Kenny Price, CEO of Samson Motorcycle Products. ?The new Caliber line raises the bar for performance pipes that look good.? Extensive Dyno testing proves the Caliber True Dual Crossover system put the power to the road with significant increases in horsepower and torque.
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The Stealth’s assistant wearing new Bikernet ballcap.
BIKERNET DOOR PRIZE WINNER– Just received my T-shirt that I won as the door prize and it isreally great. The Bikernet.com stickers were also a really nice touch.
As a guy that is always buying raffle tickets for this and that, butnever winning a damn thing, it was a hell of a nice surprise to win thedoor prize, especially at Bikernet.com.
It quickly became myfavorite site on the web, and I visit it daily. Thanks again for such agreat place for serious bikers to hang out,
–George H. Taylor
NEW SCREAMIN’ EAGLE 6-SPEED OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION–Harley-Davidson owners can add a reliable overdrive gear to many Dyna, Softail and Touring models with the new Screamin’ Eagle 6-Speed Transmission ($2,699.95) and Screamin’ Eagle 6-Speed Gearset Kits ($1,999.95) which are direct replacement parts for the standard 5-speed transmission.
The Screamin’ Eagle 6-Speed Transmission incorporates a late-model shifting mechanism and a shift-ring system with forged-steel shift forks for smooth, precise shifting with less effort. The ratios of gears 1 through 5 are the same as those in the standard transmission, so installation does not affect the motorcycle’s exhaust emissions certification. Sixth gear is a 0.89:1 overdrive. The transmission was tested to the same standards as original-equipment Harley-Davidson transmissions. No modifications will be required to fit the stock exhaust. Chrome side covers feature a laser-etched Screamin’ Eagle 6-Speed logo. The transmission is backed by a 12- or 24-month warranty (depending on model) when installed at the time of a new motorcycle purchase.
Screamin’ Eagle 6-Speed Gearsets replace the stock gearset and can be installed without removing the transmission case from the motorcycle. The kit includes all required hardware, and a template guide for slight modification of the stock transmission case, which can be accomplished without removing the case from the bike. The kit includes new chrome-plated transmission side covers with a laser-etched Screamin’ Eagle 6-Speed logo.
WATCH THE OSBOURNE’S–Watch the “Osbourne’s” on MTV Feb 10 (that’s tonight) and see the presentation of Ozzy’s chopper with a Sugar Bear 30 over springer. Should be fun.
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KERRY CANDIDATE TEAMS UP WITH HANOI JANE–Jane Fonda and John Kerry at an anti-war rally in Valley Forge, Pa. (Corbis Images)A photo seemingly showing Democratic presidential front-runner John Kerry protesting the Vietnam War with anti-American actress “Hanoi Jane” Fonda – the photo Dems fear most – exists, and has been obtained by NewsMax.com.
On Labor Day weekend 1970, Kerry – then a rising star with Vietnam Veteran Against the War – teamed up with Fonda as the two headlined an ugly anti-war in rally in Valley Forge, Pa., railing against U.S. policy in Southeast Asia from the back of the same flatbed truck.
–Cody Schneider
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LET’S TAKE A BREAK–A man and his wife go to their honeymoon hotel for their 25th anniversary. As the couple reflected on that magical evening 25 years ago, the wife asked the husband, “When you first saw my naked body in front of you, what was going through your mind?”
The husband replied, “All I wanted to do was to fuck your brains out, and suck your tits dry.”
Then, as the wife undressed, she asked, “What are you thinking now?”
He replied, “It looks as if I did a pretty good job.”
–from S&C
BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE–A man and his wife go to their honeymoon hotel for their 25th anniversary. As the couple reflected on that magical evening 25 years ago, the wife asked the husband, “When you first saw my naked body in front of you, what was going through your mind?”
The husband replied, “All I wanted to do was to fuck your brains out, and suck your tits dry.”
Then, as the wife undressed, she asked, “What are you thinking now?”
He replied, “It looks as if I did a pretty good job.”
–from Jay Hodge
MYSTERY BUILDERS–Maybe you can help out a foggy old fart who can’t seem to remember things none to straight.
Back in the 60’s, there was a Bike shop on San Fernando Blvd.The guy that owned it built a couple of bikes that I recall seeing there as he was working on my old Knucklehead.One was a two wheeler called the Six Pack,Corvair powered,owned by Norm Grabowski.Norm claimed to have been the builder, but I always saw the other guy working on it.
The other was a Ford Cobra powered trike called The BoneShaker.Now, what I recall was that his name was Boyd De France. No one seems to remember him. Is he lost in history, or am I not remembering right ?
Bill (aka) Preacher
Madcaps mc.
You’re right about everything, but I don’t know what happened to those guys.
ONE MAN’S OPINION–Dear Mr. Walker, As a Republican, a biker and a parent of three, I resent the fact that the Congressman got off so easy. We in Connecticut, and many other states I have political friends and/or biker friends, have been watching the prpceedings of the Janklow case and I must say, no one is happy with the results. In fact, many are totally disgusted with the judge’s light sentencing.
As Republicans, we’re disgusted with his actions since in a position like his, he should be setting an example, not being the cause to do so.
As bikers, we feel it’s another case of where because it’s an accident invovlving a biker, the motorcyclist victim and victims family suffers at a loss of justice. Am I saying bikers get discriminated against or treated differently? Yes, I am. Ask any biker.
As parents, we feel that Randy Scott was our son too, killed by another driver who lacked respect for the law.
No matter what the excuse is or who you are, people are responsible for their actions. It was not the first time Janklow broke laws, laws that he was supposed to honor and uphold. Probably even helped to get enacted in his state. He above all should have accepted his responsibility instead of making his excuses and trying to weasel out of the punishment. He should have served at least a full year and the felony conviction should not be up for discussion. It’s permanent and after 5 years or whatever it is in SD, he can apply and ask for pardon as most convicted felons have a right to do.
His attempt to get a re-trial is another sign he has NOT accepted the responsibility for his actions and in my opinion shows his contempt for the law, the family of Randy Scott and the citizens of SD.
I’m sorry if I offend anyone in SD who support Janklow, but at least his family can visit, see and talk to their family member. The Scott family only have their pictures, their memories and a cold grave.
Regards,
James R. Pace Jr.
Bethany, CT
–from Rogue
ORIGINAL RAKED TREES–Starting to shovel out the garage and get rid of anything I haven’t used in the past 10 years. I was wondering if you knew anything about the value of a 1950 side hack front end w/ adjustable chrome triple trees? Came on my Pan when I bought it back in ’72. Changed the lower legs to single disc in ’80 then took it off for a springer in ’82. Been sitting neglected in the garage since. I’ve been looking on ebay and swap boards for months to get an idea of value but haven’t seen one like it. Any idea what it may bring? With my luck I’d sell it for $500 then find out it’s gold. It’s been heavy chromed pre 1972 and it’s the bolt and castle nut model, not the cam type. heres a few pix, any thoughts?
–TBear
VIRGINIA HELMET REPEAL–FREEDOM’S COMIN’–RICHMOND — Motorcyclists who show proof of insurance and are at least 21 years old would be allowed to ride helmet-free in Virginia under legislation that narrowly escaped a House committee.
The bill, sponsored by Prince William Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, passed the House Transportation Committee on a 10-to-9 vote Tuesday after a subcommittee recommended killing it.
Even though the bill escaped committee, it faces an uncertain future in the full House.
Should motorcyclists be allowed to ride without helmets?
Jim Cannon, director of the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists, says 31 states have repealed helmet laws since 1996.
Doctors say statistics show a dramatic increase in motorcycle injuries and treatment costs after states drop the law. Nancy Martin, trauma program director at VCU Medical Center, said unhelmeted victims spend 50 percent more time in the hospital on average than helmeted victims of accidents.
Yeah, but accidents and overall injuries with decrease, goddamnit. I’d rather die free than chained and safe.
–from Rogue
WHATTA GODDAMN DAY–Real estate hell eased some. Drug addicts are still loose on the streets. Layla rode her first motorcycle yesterday, a new 1200 custom. Watch for reports. The Shrunken FXR project is waiting for wiring and I’m riding the 1928 Shovel around town.
If you’re life is as crazed as mine, find a good woman, a bottle of whiskey and an open road somewhere warm. Hide out for a couple of days. He’ll it’s Valentine’s Day this weekend. Make it memorable.
–Ride Forever,
–Bandit
