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Freedom Fighter for Life, Gunny.

From TheGUNNY’S SACK

Just last month I had a few words to say about safety at motorcycle runs. I just returned from our ABATE Summer Run near Estacada, Oregon, and unfortunately there were more injuries. Folks leaving the run late at night hit a deer on the twisty road near the run site. The man was life-flighted and I don’t know about the gal on the back. These roads are curvy, wooded, and the night was DARK. My boss Sam Hochberg says he almost NEVER rides after dark in the countryside – although he’s not exactly Farmer John, being a Bronx boy. Please folks, these injuries are not only expensive as hell, they ruin otherwise great times; sometimes, lives. In this case it was a deer, but it could have just as easily been a car coming the other direction and crossing the line just a little bit. We gotta start keeping our eyes open and our minds on what we are doing – and if you can, like Sam says, just stay OFF those country roads late at night!

NEWSBIT’N’PIECES: TOKYO, JAPAN: It appears from the article I read online that the expertise Honda has in building transmissions for motorcycles is the driving force behind their start-up of an automatic transmission plant for their cars in Indonesia. They say the move will cut costs and they will have better control over the quality of the product. I wonder when they will start to build automatics again for motorcycles? They useta have that Hondamatic on one or two models. I don’t think I’ll wait for the day when we’ll see a Harley-matic.

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA: One person’s dream may not come true, but pursuit of that dream is filled with truths other dreamers can go to school on. That’s why Dan Hanlon, the former president of the Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle company, sat down and wrote a book on the rise and demise of the company. Anybody with the idea of starting a company from scratch should nose through this publication. It might just save you some grief. The book called Riding the American Dream, is a chronology of the successes of his dream to resurrect Excelsior-Henderson. Its reported to be a good read just to find out the history behind the dream. He says no matter what happened to him it shouldn’t stop you from your dreams. Maybe the book will keep ya from making some of the mistakes he made.

TRENT, SOUTH DAKOTA: Representative Bill Janklow says he feels “anguish” over the death of Randolf E. Scott, the motorcyclist who was his victim the night he blew a stop sign in a hurry to go nowhere special. Janklow is well known locally for his disregard of speed limits. Now, he ignored a stop sign, it cost a biker’s life, and he feels “anguish”.

The law says you are innocent until proven guilty, but the facts in this case make it all pretty damned obvious what happened. The good Representative and former governor (home of Sturgis) has been formally charged with second-degree manslaughter in this incident.

I have very little sympathy for the man for what has happened. This kind of accident was absolutely preventable. If I’m a little out of line I’m sorry, but if he’s guilty they should throw the book at him. This guy is supposed to show the rest of us how things are correctly done. I think he has fallen far short of his obligations to his people, and it cost the life of yet another biker on the road.

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA: Wrangler Jeans has entered the motorcycle attire market, competing with Diamond Gusset. Many of us have worn these for years, mainly because they fit well and went over the tops of our boots. Rodeo riders have long worn these critters because they can take the punishment of falling off wild four-footed beasts doing their best to kill their riders. Now we have jeans specifically made for riding motorcycles.

They put the pockets higher up, so we don’t sit on that hard wallet with no money in it.

Wrangler will continue to make their regular jeans, and they’re good scoot britches even without all these doo-dads. But these new biker jeans will have, along with the high pockets, seams that are reversed to prevent chafing from long rides, and a little extra room in the thigh and knee so they don’t bind when sitting. They even flattened out the little copper rivets to protect your saddle. And, they’re longer. Boots stay covered so we don’t get that cold blast of air up the crotch when riding in cooler weather. Who needs THAT!?

ENGLAND: Dying to go? Well, the English have one-upped us again. This is from an article Sam’s associate attorney, Leah Johnson, found on the Internet. There is now a motorcycle funeral service in the UK that will give you your last ride in a Motorcycle Hearse. How about that? I think it would be a nice way to send our brothers and sisters onto the ride in the sky. The hearse part is sort of a long sidecar with open sides and a top high enough so the casket fits and rides high.

If you’re on the net, go visit them at . Their online material says that they offer “Distinguished Motorcycle Hearses for a Dignified Final Ride.” Hell of a deal.

WHAT THE DEVIL? Here in Oregon, we’ve had enough harassment on runs lately, as reported here in the Sack. So, when the all-woman Devil Dolls MC came up here from California to have a poker run with the Gypsy Joker MC and other riders, they made a point to invite our AIM lawyer Sam Hochberg to ride with them. If only EVERY run could have a lawyer riding shotgun! Turns out there were no problems, and Sam says the Devil Dolls are serious bikers and really good people.

Aid to INCARCERATED motorcyclists: To add another service to the riding community, AIM has been offering AIM Criminal Defense in our network, to help us if we are in a pickle. Same number: 800-ON-A-BIKE. We’re proud to announce our NEW Oregon AIM criminal lawyer, JIM RICE. Jim spoke about the US PATRIOT ACT at last year’s Regional NCOM Conference in Portland, and he’s a member of OVMA – The Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association. Welcome aboard, Jim!

GUNNY AGAIN: As I’ve said so often, we need to remember the people who can save our asses when we find ourselves mired in the goo. Sam Hochberg, of Oregon, and all the other Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) attorneys around the country, with the help of Richard M. Lester, spend untold hours of their own time, many times at no cost to us, to further our rights as motorcyclists. Whenever we find ourselves on the pavement due to an accident they’re available.

If you haven’t walked in their moccasins, do some simple research into what they’re all about. The motorcycle community is fortunate that these motorcycle riding attorneys are on our side. You can reach these AIM folks by dialing 1-800-ON-A-BIKER, and for a whole lot more information from AIM and NCOM, go to www.ON-A-BIKE.com.

If you’re a SACK fan, there are YEARS of old Sacks archived on the site, if you want to catch up on old news!

Keep the round side on the bottom.

Gunny, Oregon AIM Chief of Staff

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BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE– A husband and wife were shopping when the wife said, “Darling, it’s my mother’s birthday tomorrow. What shall we buy for her? She wouldlike something electric.”

The husband replied, “How about a chair?!?”

BEACH RIDE UPDATE–IT’S THIS WEEKEND!– “There are a small amount of brochures leftover but not many,” George Hayward said after attending the Long Beach, California motorcycle swapmeet. A consistent promoter for the Beach Ride to benefit the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, he’s work his ass off.

“Once again the Long Beach Swap meet proved to be fertile (& hot) ground. I am guessing @ 600 brochures for the Beach Ride Bike were peeled from my grubby mits. Once again the Beach Ride Bike built by Bikernet was the hit of the show. Onward and upward to the Beach Ride!”

SIGNS OF THE TIMES–On a Septic Tank Truck sign:
“We’re #1 in the #2 business.”
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Sign over a Gynecologist’s Office:
“Dr. Jones, at your cervix.”
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At a Proctologist’s door
“To expedite your visit please back in.”
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On a Plumber’s truck:
“We repair what your husband fixed.”
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On another Plumber’s truck:
“Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.”
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Pizza Shop Slogan:
“7 days without pizza makes one weak.”
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At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee:
“Invite us to your next blowout.”
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On a Plastic Surgeon’s Office door:
“Hello. Can we pick your nose?”

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At a Towing company:
“We don’t charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.”
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On an Electrician’s truck:
“Let us remove your shorts.”
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On a Maternity Room door:
“Push. Push. Push.”
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At an Optometrist’s Office:
“If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”
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On a Taxidermist’s window:
“We really know our stuff.”
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In a Podiatrist’s office:
“Time wounds all heels.”
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On a Fence:
“Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive.”
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–from Ladd

BIKERNET BAGGER TEST RIDE–You asked me to send you a report on my ride back to Virginia, on the bagger this past weekend. Well here goes, I headed out Friday morning and it was a beautiful day. I was riding solo. “THE MEANEST” was heading to the beach for the weekend. I needed to go back to Va. to see my family and to see the paint job my brother Gary laid down on his Sporty. He flamed it and handled the whole job himself. It turned out great. I was impressed. His first flame job and first time painting a bike.

The bagger ran great and I got used to the saddlebags quick. I didn’t have to strap anything down. As I got into the trip and into the scenery of the mountains, the ride became a time to relax and think and do some soul searching to realize and appreciate how great riding. There is nothing I like doing better.

The trip up was un-eventful, just taking my time and stopping when I felt like it. Oh yeah, before I left I did the thing from the movie Easyrider, where Peter Fonda takes his watch off and throws it on the ground, except I put mine in the saddlebag!

Saturday my brother Gary and I rode over to Waugh Enterprises, the local H.D. dealer. He has been a dealer since the 70’s. They’re good people. Then we headed out to visit relatives that I had not seen in many moons. Sunday morning we rode to the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains(Skyline Drive). It is a beautiful ride, rolling hills, old buildings and gas stations from the past. Old general stores took me back in time. Speaking of taking you back in time, I am sure everyone remembers the T.V. show, “The Dukes of Hazard”. Well at the foot of the mountains is “Cooters Place”, the guy that played the character “Cooter” owns and operates this place. The car “The General Lee” is parked out front, the one used in the show. The joint is cool, and they even host “biker appreciation” days.

Monday morning snuck up on me, and it was time to roll back to Charlotte N.C., and boy did the skys look bad. But I jammed through the whole stretch and never hit a drop of rain. By the time I hit Greensboro the sun was shining.

So my impressions of the bagger? It was comfortable and the bags made the trip convenient. It was too quiet, and this week it gets a set of Vance+Hines mufflers, dyno jet and S.E. high flow air cleaner kit. Is it my favorite bike? No, I will always be a chopper guy at heart but it is not bad to have different bikes for different rides!

— Mike P.

FROM THE BIKERNET ZOO–Two alligators were sitting at the side of the swamp. The smaller one turned to the bigger one and said, “I can’t unnerstand how you kin be so much bigger ‘n me. We’re the same age, we was the same size as kids..I just don’t get it.”

“Well,” said the big ‘gator, “What you been eatin’ boy?”

“Lawyers, same as you,” replied the small ‘gator.

“Hmm. Well, where do y’all catch ’em?”

“Down at ‘tother side of the swamp near the parkin’ lot of that law firm.”

“Same here. Hmm. How do you catch ’em?”

“Well, I crawls up under one of them Lexus and wait fer someone to unlock the door. Then I jump out, grab ’em on the leg, shake the shit out of ’em, and eat ’em!”

“Ah!” says the big alligator, “I think I see your problem. You ain’t gettin’ any real nourishment. See, by the time you get done shakin’ the shit out of a lawyer, there ain’t nothin’ left but lips and a briefcase.”

–from Buckshot

–photo by Rogue

IMPRESSIONS FROM MILWAUKEE–I really can’t believe after three days of a build up to the “Party” H-D’s secret headlining guest was fucking Elton John!!!What the fuck does that guy have to do with motorcycling or Harley-Davidson? Harley had everything else laid out very well. Milwaukee welcomed every biker with very open arms, great city!I didn’t see one fight, very well behaved crowd, even the Milwaukee police department was very tolerant of bikers doing what bikers do.

I was donating some of my rear tire to the Milwaukee pavement and looked over to see a local cop eyeing me. He did nothing but gave me the thumbs up, too cool!

All in all other than the let down of the headlining act, The 100th Anniversary Party was a great time, in a great city, celebrating a great American product.

–Jef Kors

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–Photo by Rogue

Hang On. The Thursday News steams underway with the first reports on the Anniversary of Harley-Davidson. Our e-mail system went down this morning. Shit was flying. The hectic schedule overflowed. We have devoted Thursday to Bikernet content. Here’s the best laid plan. First we tackle the news and try to launch it by noon. Then we review all the content that’s in the holding pattern buzzing above the highrise Bikernet Headquarters.

Sometimes the list is daunting, dancing around in our heads, challenging us to stay clear of the garage or women. Often we have our own tech or action articles to launch. Today we’re looking at Sturgis from Frank Kaisler, Frank Falco’s 911 tribute event, a chunk of wild fiction is waiting on a illustration from George Fleming, a young collegian illustrator. From Harley-Davidson and Marty Roseblum we have extensive Sportster history, which will be launched in the Cantina History department. Let’s get to the news, then I’ll try to make a point out of all this blither:

BIKERNET REPORTS ON MILWAUKEE–At around 9:00 A.M. Saturday August 30th the first of 10,000 Harleys came to life in the Milwaukee County Zoo Parking Lot. As they pulled out of the parking lot the crowds that lined Blue Mound and Wisconsin Ave. Cheered them on.

The parade was led by members of the Harley family and followed by those who made major donations to Muscular Dystrophy Association then the different chapters of HOG and those with special randomly drawn passes.

The parade route was lined with hundred of thousands visiting Bikers and locals 3-15 deep along the 7- mile route. Many displayed Welcome signs and banners. Of course cameras and videos flashed every where. The Bikers were a colorful sight and responded to all the watchers who shouted,” Rev Your Engines.” Exhaust ricocheted off the surrounding buildings as they headed to the Summerfest grounds.

It was wild and if you were one of the ones who didn’t attend, I hope the photos will give you some idea of this 100-year tribute to Harley-Davidson.

–ROGUE

SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS E-NEWS– Janklow charged:DENVER – Moody County prosecutors charged South Dakota Rep. Bill Janklow,a legendary political figure in his state, with a felony and threemisdemeanors on Friday following his involvement in a traffic accidentearlier this month that ended in the death of a motorcyclist.

The charge, filed Friday, is second-degree manslaughter, which carries asentence of up to 10 years in prison. Fines imposed could reach $10,000.

Prosecutor Bill Ellingson also charged Janklow with three misdemeanors –failure to stop at a stop sign, going 71 miles-per-hour in a 55 miles-per-hour zone and reckless driving.

The first two misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail anda $200 fine. A reckless driving sentence can land Janklow a year in jailand a $1,000 fine.

According to police reports, Janklow, 63, sped through a stop sign onAug. 16 and hit 55-year-old Randolph E. Scott, who was riding his Harley-Davidson (search).

Authorities say corn growing eight feet high on either side of the roadprevented either man from anticipating the collision.

“I don’t believe that either of these individuals saw each other untilthe moment of impact,” said Tad Jacobs, Moody County coroner.

Janklow is known for speeding, often joking about his lead foot. Hisdriving records show he paid nearly $1,000 for 12 speeding tickets in afour-year period. He wasn’t in office during that time.

Data recorders in the congressman’s Cadillac were used to measure howfast Janklow was traveling.

Scott lost his life, so perhaps by comparison Janklow’s losing his careeris not as bad a fate. Still, for one of South Dakota’s most powerfulRepublicans, the blow could be earth-shattering.

The EPA is Trying to Outlaw YOUR Motorcycle?–In November of 2000, the EPA proposed Docket A-2000-01- the “Control ofEmissions From Non-road Large Spark Ignition Engines, Recreational Engines(Marine and Land-Based), and Highway Motorcycles.” The EPA proposes torequire that the federal class III motorcycle standards match the recentlyfinalized California program. Tier 1, which applies to all Class IIImotorcycles starting in the 2006 model year, proposes a 1.4 g/km HC+NOxstandard. Tier 2, which applies starting in the 2010 model year, proposes a0.8 g/km HC+NOx standard. This differs from the current federal standard inthat NOx is not included in the current 5.0 g/km HC federal limit.So what does this mean to me?Motorcycles will be forced to be built with electronic ignitions (nocarburetors), electronic ignitions (no points), catalytic converters (nocustom exhaust), no tuning modifications (shear bolts), only the originalreplacement parts put on by authorized service centers (no aftermarket or”mom & pop” shops), more expensive motorcycles (to offset the cost ofresearch and development to meet these new standards), a reduction inmotorcycle usage and the death of small manufactures (who don’t have theresources for the cost of R & D).

What is anyone doing about it?

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation, countless State Motorcycle RightsOrganizations, the American Motorcycle Association, Independent ShopAssociation of Wisconsin and many individuals have spent hours talking tothe EPA and elected representatives in Washington. The EPA’s response hasbeen the only thing we’ll be able to change is “Color and Chrome” and that”You have no say” on this issue. We motorcyclists disagree. Through hardwork we have extended comment periods, lobbied lawmakers, introducedlegislation and have succeeded in preventing the EPA from introducing theadministrative rule up to this point.

Take this bike to the EPA.–Ken M.

What are the arguments?

1. Motorcycles are responsible for only a tiny portion of the pollutionattributable to all street vehicles.

2. Tougher standards will kill the $14 billion aftermarket industry some10,000 custom shops and neighborhood mechanics nationwide, franchiseddealers and small-volume motorcycle makers.

3. Tougher standards WILL REDUCE MOTORCYCLING IN AMERICA the result will bemore gas consumption, more road wear, more gridlock, hence MORE POLLUTION

4. The EPA ignores the issue of rider safety – where will the 1500-degreeconverter go?

5. The EPA did not meet its obligations under Executive Order 12866 toconsider a less stringent alternative to the proposed emission standards.

What can I do to help keep motorcycling a viable mode of transportation?

1. We need to understand the issue. The MRF has an amazing amount ofinformation on their website at: http://www.mrf.org/epa.php.

2. We need to let our elected representatives in Washington DC know how wefeel about this issue. Contact your local county courthouse or www.house.govand www.senate.gov to find your rep and/or senator.

3. We need to let the EPA know how each of us feels about this. Marianne L.Horinko (Acting EPA Administrator) Environmental Protection Agency, ArielRios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460 (202)272-0167

4. We need to get this information to every motorcyclist and smallindependent motorcycle shop we can find. Find the ones in your area bylooking in your phone book and share with them how this proposed rule willkill their business.Finally.

This issue has not and will never get national news coverage. The onlypeople it affects are motorcyclists. We HAVE to win this fight on our ownand the only way to do it is to get involved, make some noise and make adifference. It’s up to us! Spread the word and preserve motorcycling as weknow it for future generations!

For more information contact the MRF Office in Washington D.C. at202-546-0983, www.mrf.orgOrVisit the Sons of Liberty Riders at http://www.solrpa.com/issues/hd.html

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AMAZING WRAP STRAPS–These wide, super-strong velcro straps can be used for anything. They just built a little website that shows theirproducts, www.odlobproducts.com. They not only manufacture the Wrap Straps, but also Soft Ties.

“We use asize #207 {saddle grade} thread, which gave a tested rating of 950lbs,” said the boss.

Wrap Straps retail $9.95,Soft T.w/Fur-$9.95-Plain-$6.95. They’ll hold most anything to your ride. We’re going to test them with Bandit’s Bedroll.

Wholesale prices available to bike shops,with sales tax #. Check out our Wrap Straps and give us some good feedback.

Thanks, Janice Chamness

Designed to Strap jackets on handle bars, can be folded up & stored in pocket while wearing jacket. 2″ webbing forms Velcro Loop. Eliminates Hooks and Buckles that scratch paint!!

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All full range of tools trays and other professional accessories is available.

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CANTINA MEMBER RECEIVES SIGNED BOOK–THANKS FOR THE COPY OF YOUR BOOK. I’M LOOKING FORWORD TO READING IT. HERES SOME PHOTOS OF MY PAN WITH IT’S NEW PAINT AND OIL TANK WITH SPIN ON OIL FILTER.

Thanks,
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TECH INFO FROM GIGGIE OF COMPU-FIRE–We’ve received several “It’s Your Shot” letters from readers running rich with their RevTech motors or Mikuni Carburetors. Hardcase also wrote us about his dual-plug, single-fire, kick start, ’65 Pan chopper. It wasn’t running right. Here’s some info from Joe Minton of American Rider and Giggie from Compu-Fire:

The Bikernet reader’s bike, “Christine”. She’s aptly named after the evil movie car.

Giggie: “You may need 1.5 ohm coils in parallel if you are running a dual fire ignition,” Giggie said. He needed mo’ info such as: plugs, gap (which should be .035), which coils, is it kick start, his battery size, and the ignition system?

But he gave us some items to think about: For dual fire you need one coil to feed the right and one for the left. For single fire you need to run the hot wire from one positive post to the other. The negative side needs one wire to the front cylinder coil and one to the rear from the distributor. Hope this helps some. If not drop Giggie a note to MrGiggie55@netscape.com.

Mikuni info from Joe Minton:

To lean out a Mikuni change the pilot jet to a #20 for an Evo (any engine size), and #17.5 for Twin Cams. Chance the Accelerator pump nozzle to #50 and adjust the linkage so there is no gap.

The main jet has five notches and is usually set on the center notch. Unfortunately there is not much effect by adjusting the notches until past quarter throttle or 65 mph. The needles are sized #95 to #98. Try number #98 for leaner running.

There’s a Mikuni tuning guide available through Mikuni.com, or they will send you one. Parts are available through Fox Distributing (630) 513-9700. The contact is Bernie. They’re in St. Charles, Ill. They sell jets and mileage kits for 42 and 45 mm Mikunis.

BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–

There’s lot to talk about this week, and I really mean lots….We all have been choppered out in Discovery, the 100th anniversary and much more. I’ve been receiving calls letting me know how Harley’s biggest party went on. I’ve talked to our friends who were the center of the Biker Build Off’s to see what’s up, I guess their phones have been ringing off the hook and e-mails galore. Choppers have actually gone to the masses, or shall I say, motorcycles in general, well not motorcycles, the kind we like (well not all of us).

I have to start this week’s news with a bitter complaint… I missed Elton John at the Harley party. How could that be? Those ingrates never told me that the favorite performer of all bikers was going to give a concert in Milwaukee; I even had my pink leathers and matching turquoise Twinkie ready for it. Can you say GAY? That performance would have made my trip to the Twinkie Mecca more than worth it, oh well. I guess I’ll have to wait another century for the repeat of such magnificent event. NOT!!!!

The few friends I have talked to said that the best time was had at (Water something), I guess bars lined the place and all kinds of mayhem, debauchery and chaos was taking place, my fucking kind of place, Sodom and Gomorra. I’ve got some reports of the “other” places, which are not worth mentioning here. One thing I really did not think about it and I really regret not being there is that a lot of my good friends were actually there, from magazine people from all over the world to builders and industry people. Sure it was Twinkie, black and orange, official merchandise and wannabe heaven, but I’m sure all these people I call my friends must have had a blast, closed the bars and saw more tits than a party at the Playboy Mansion.

However, all the stories lead back to this (Water whatever) street. Some people claimed to see a few custom bikes, even a few choppers amid the sea of Full Dress Twinkies. Cloning was the word of the weekend. One after the other, playing rowdy bad ass bikers in a fantasy world, let’s call it Harley Land in honor of the peyote induced creator of Mickey.

So now let’s go to Discovery channel. We had the chance to see three biker build off’s. It’s great to see our peers on the tube. I have to congratulate the producers for introducing the chopper world to the masses, which might be good or bad, but it’s here to stay. I’m also glad the chopper builders were recognized by the people as the best, and won accordingly. Even to the ones that lost it was a great opportunity to show what they can do. I’m not even going to mention stuff that I believe was out of place, so I’ll leave it at that. I can only say that being fortunate enough to participate in a couple of them has been the best rides I’ve ever done with my friends and hope there’s many more to come.

Sure some of the best material lies on the floor at the editing room, but I guess it’s a pretty tough job to get hundreds of hours of footage and make it into 35 minutes, and sometimes stuff is lost along the way. Even better yet, there’s one more show coming that will pair Billy Lane and Indian Larry (I guess it was scheduled but someone fucked up!) so we will have to wait for airing dates.

Let’s face it, I’m not being brutal here since I don’t have much time and in reality I don’t feel like it, plus I guess I have created enough controversy with my past reports about the rides, let’s just leave it at that. One thing for sure, if I ever get the chance to be on a Build Off, it will look like Monster Garage in chopper building, since I’m going to get as many friends over to help me out.While I’m on this, our friend Melanie has redone her website and it’s looking pretty good, it’s about what we love, hot chicks and choppers, check it out at www.exoticdancersofhawaii.com

I’m in a hurry, since we have to get all the shit done for Biketoberfest and luckily the newest hurricane has gone someplace into the North Atlantic. Needless to say, the waves are gigantic so figure out what I’m doing tomorrow, yeap tackle the big surf.Oh well, that’s about it, kinda lame, I know, but there will be more weeks and more reports, all we need is more time. Something I don’t have right now.

Jose – Caribbean Bikernet reporter

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I'm late as usual, but painting bikes for 24 years has given me muchopractice at being late. In fact, Eddie Trotta musta gone on 20 minutesbitching about painters when I saw him at Mike Lichter's Show in RapidCity. In fact, he's even trying to do some of the actual artwork on hisThunder Cycles, himself. The guy can race boats and horses, play a meanpiano, so if he turned out to be a halfway good painter, I wouldn’t besurprised.

I got to talk to many cool custom m/c industry people at Sturgis. Hell,everyone was there. You can just be crossing the street and see Billy Lanecoming from the opposite direction or be at Mt Rushmore and run into BigMike of BMC. Or riding along the interstate to find Kendall Johnson ridingalongside. What a rush that was. Maybe you could be gassing up your bikeand right across the pumps is Paul Sr of OCC.

Sturgis was an overload of unreal scenery, everyday folks who become newfriends, famous people, and a kaleidoscope of bikes. People were eitherburning up the street or burning up the film. You couldn't look anywherewithout thinking, 'I need to take a picture of that.' The little miningtowns are full of beautifully restored buildings with bikes lining thestreets, vivid sunsets over the vast open prairie. I couldn’t stay in myhotel room, there was too much to see and do. Sturgis is the kind of eventthat is alive with energy. No matter where I looked or where I went, it wasawesome.

The nights got downright weird. First there was the night I lost a wholebox of Horse issues off my bike. It's 2am, pitch black, magazines scatteredover about 1/8th mile of canyon road, I was shitting bricks. Cops are gonnacome along any minute and bust me for Felony Littering. Sure thing, I'mrunning around picking them up and suddenly it's blue light city. But theywere cool, helped me pick them up and didn't even glance once at myOUT-OF-DATE bike tag. I was WIDE awake after that one. On a very windynight I rode into Sturgis with the Devil Dolls as wicked lighting stormscracked over the hills in the distance. Earlier in the evening I had foundmyself sitting at a fancy press dinner put on my Corbin and PerformanceMachine. I ended up with tablemates like Goth Girl and Sonny Barger. EddieTrotta was nodding off at the table next door and I was about to fling apat of butter at him but Tom Langdon of Rumble Customs looked at me like Iwas nuts. So I buttered my roll and behaved. Eddie looked like he had justfinished working on a bike that spat oil all over him. He said he wasstarting a new fashion trend. It was a crazy night. Flame and I ended up inthe supermarket buying fresh fruit (don't ask.)

Another night, I was hanging at the Discovery Build Off party at the FullThrottle Saloon watching as Billy and Larry blew a mile high column ofsmoke side by side in the burnout pit. People are going nuts over Billy; hecan't keep up with all the autographs. A few nights later, a bunch of usare at the Broken Spoke and hardly anyone comes up to him. Nice, quietevening in such contrast to the previous. But that’s the rhythm of Sturgis,insanity one moment, calm the next. One minute you're riding across the'endless' plain in blistering heat, a few exits down you're deep in thetall, cool canyons- a vivid rollercoaster ride from the seat of a scooter.Now Jose is used to all this stuff. He's so jaded. Just kidding, notreally, who can get tired of beautiful scenery all the time, especiallywhen it poses in Hustler?

Jose and his family opened their door to me and made me feel right at home.Many thanks to them, people like that are worth going thousands of miles tosee. I wasn’t the only one who felt that way. An endless line of friendswould stop by each night, making for interesting conversion. From Hawaii toNashville to Brazil, that place had a definite international atmosphere.And the food, Deacon from Hawaii's Pro-Street grilling up a storm of ribs.Another night it was mouth watering Caribbean burgers. Plus the food intown wasn't half bad either. I recommend Kevin Costner's Jake's CafÈ inDeadwood. But my favorite restaurant was in the Spearfish Holiday Inn ofall places. Who woulda known? And great prices too. Scoff if ya want, buttry it out next year and tell me I'm wrong. (If their chef quits I'mscrewed.)

Jose covered just about everything we did in his report. The one thing hedidn't do was ride at night. I shouldn't have either, but the cool nightcalled to me, so I took it slow and easy, carefully watching for glowingeyes of deer who plague many riders. A few did jump out and cross the roadin front of me, but I was doing about 45 and had no problem stopping. Manyothers didn't and sadly paid the price. But the night sky out here isintoxicating. The air is so clear, it seems as tho you can reach up andtouch the stars. The black sky is so full of them, there's not muchblackness. Deep in the canyons, the only source of light comes fromthousands of light years away. That kind of realization reaches right intoa person's soul. And there again lies the sharp contrasts of this place-awild, mad dash of daylight activities to soothing the psyche at night. It'seasy to see why the Native Americans regarded these hills as their holyland. It's a very healing place.

I met so many people. Folks just tend to reach out and leave attitudesbehind. On our ride with Mike Lichter, I met Jennifer, a cute littleredheaded friend of his who takes part in his photo shoot ride every year.She's even in his Sturgis book. I saw her and some friends on the streetsof Deadwood my last night there. Like we had been friends forever, sheinvited me to sit down and watch the world go by. She knew many people whopassed and some stayed a bit and joined us in our observations.

Now I've heard stories for years about Sturgis. People going on and onabout what a wonderful experience it is. I should have listened to them.Now I'm the one, going about it like I was bewitched into a cult. Yes,That’s what it must be, the cult of Sturgis.Sturgis is an event people tend to ride to. Didn't see as many trailers onthe way home as I saw loaded bikes.The only thing missing was Angie. But she'll be there next year. I can'teven imagine. I'm glad it's a whole year away; I'll need that much time torest up.

Hey, Bandit. We arrived in Sturgis in record time. We unloaded our gear in the rickety rental house and immediately headed out to the Full Throttle Saloon to catch the deal with the Discovery Channel between Indian Larry and Billy Lane. You know dipshit, the Biker Build Off thing that's been going on for years?

Feature action access would have improved if we could have elbowed our way within' a couple hundred feet of the stage. Man, the place was packed. After a couple of hours encased in that mob, we fought our way downtown to Main Street, where the Roadhouse was set up with a Discovery stage inside. We thought maybe this is was excitement home turf, so we checked with one of the guys (who was trying to look official with a backstage pass and everything) and asked him “where was the Build Off action?”

“It just left, in mass,” he muttered lookin' cool behind jet-black shades. “They're headed for the Full Throttle Saloon-they were only a few hours late.”

We then decided we would wait and catch it on TV rather than fight our way back out to the Full Throttle. Later on in the week, when we finally made our way back to the Roadhouse, we did hear that Indian Larry won the contest.

Early the next morning we rolled eastbound to Rapid City (also in South Dakota), to check out the factory offering. They only brought the new CVOs (Custom Vehicle Operation) and a couple of '04 touring bikes. They saved the new Sportster for the 100th anniversary party in Milwaukee. The CVOs included a tricked-out Deuce and a Road King Custom. From the Rapid City Convention Center, we headed across the interstate to the new H-D dealership . A great place to check out a whole bunch of vendors in one spot, but what a mess bobbing and weaving in and out of the lot. The driveway to the parking area was directly on top of an exit ramp from the interstate. It took us a full 45 minutes of idling around the entire dealership perimeter. Another 20 minutes was burned escaping, it sucked. That was our one and only trip to H-D of Rapid City.

The fight never ends as we struggled twice more blasting into Rapid City. First we attended the first custom bike show sponsored by Metzler Tires. One bike show entrant prerequisite–roll in on Metzler rubber. Boy did they attract some nice sleds. Jesse Rooke from Phoenix, Arizona was there with his new Schwinn/Big Twin custom, first displayed a few weeks earlier in LA at the Calendar Show. In Sturgis it sported a new Indian Chief engine, (Indian just went brankrupt). A crew from the Speed channel clamored down aisles interviewing bike builders and taking riding shots in the Journey Museum parking lot (whose parking area hosted the show).

The Journey Museum, for the second year in a row, hosted a custom motorcycle event. This year the exhibit was titled the “Art of the Chopper” and again famed photographer, Mike Lichter, played a major role by displaying a number of photos from his new book entitled Sturgis. Michael's photos (with captions) were arranged around the perimeter of the room, while the floor space was filled with custom choppers from various builders such as Chica, Indian Larry, Billy Lane and Hank Young.

Suddenly I found myself dodging bikes, RVs with bikes, truck with bike laddened trailers, packs of bikes and pickups loaded with bikes. I pondered the deep meaning of it all, standing in the Black Hills on the western edge of the South Dakota territory. Once an Indian territory where the Sioux ran free, in 1874 Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer confirmed the presence of gold in the Badlands through a Chicago Newspaper. Miners and outlaws stormed into South Dakota. Withing six months the population of Deadwood had blustered to 7,000 uninvited residents. After the gold rush came the onslaught of the outlaw.

Who could resist the natural and man-made wonders linked with pristine roads that wind through and around the many national parks, leading to Mount Rushmore and the monument to Crazy Horse. Sturgis is west of Rapid City and further west are even more fantastic roads that lead through Wyoming and Montana to Devils Tower and the Custer Battlefield. These roads draw a new outlaw, the motorcycle renegade who seeks freedom and adventure in the Badlands. Scattered throughout the web of roads are small towns like Huelett and Sundance. Closer still are the historic towns of Deadwood and Lead just a short ride through some of the most spectacular canyons on the face of the earth.

Regardless of what a man rides or how he rides, the main attractions are the open roads, the natural wonders and the people. People watching occupied most of our time. Colorful folks rode up and down Main Street, doing lap after lap, to be assured they were seen. A block over, on Lazelle Street, many of the motorcycle industry companies displayed their glittery wares. Lazelle Street has steadily changed, year after year, from a residential avenue to a banner waving flurry of new stores and asphalt parking lots for tractor trailer display rigs.

So, what was so different at Sturgis this year? It was the attitude. Hard to describe a feeling or a vibe, I sensed it before arrival from the anticipation of the event. Rumors abounded that the Sturgis attendance would be down due to the impending 100th celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The rumors proved to be unfounded when the population in the area swelled to record levels. Weather plays a major roll in Sturgis anticipation. This year the weather was decent since it only rained a couple of days early in the week and then again at the end. A minor lighting show and light hail, the day before we departed didn't quell the excitement.

During the trip home we scoured our minds, replaying events and scenes, sometimes laughing again at the colorful thoughts. We’ll be chuckling and telling jokes about Sturgis all year long – until we ride out again.

The Hawaii Choppers Only Show was barely over and Sturgis was scrambling toward us fast. We all had to get ready, take care of our jobs, houses, animals and ready the bikes for airliner shipping to the coast.

We departed Hawaii on July 30th, arrived at LAX at about 4:30 p.m. and jammed straight to Pacific Air Cargo just 5 minutes from the airport. We claimed our bikes and began to prepare for our journey.

My first big mistake, letting my wife, Joerline, packed for the trip. I waschanging my clothes while she stuffed the bike, so I didn't get to see all the crap she had packed for herself, and what she didn’t pack for me.

Mike, Claudia, Ryan and Lacey took off for Santa Barbara to meet with the rest of our pals from Hawaii who arrived the day before. There were eleven of us riding in our group, but I knew many more were heading to Sturgis from the islands. Local news had reported that all the people from Hawaii going to Sturgis filled up a whole 747 with bikes.

The weather in L.A. was not so good when we left, but we didn't care, all we wanted to do was to get on the open road. Island riding has its limits.

Up at the crack of dawn, a heavy marine layer hung over the coast. It was cold, but we were ready to go, even with our heads pounding from the Santa Barbara annual Fiesta Week party the night before. Heading up the coast to Monterey, fog draped over us as we hit Hwy 1. Finally, the sun popped thru and the ride was terrific.

The next morning we hit it for Lake Tahoe, facing a black horizon. It started raining, mixed with lot's of thunder and lighting. We didn't mind since we scooted along the Lake Tahoe waterfront. It was cool, I mean cold, but we had a good time gambling and checking it out. From Tahoe we rode to Wendover, Utah and rain followed the whole way there. At one nightmarish point, the traffic came to a sudden stop.

We weaved along the shoulder to see what happened and what we saw was not good. There had been a flash flood that hit the highway median and flipped two cars over so fast, they didn’t know what hit them. The people had to get flown out to the nearest hospital. The water was so deep that the cars couldn’t go through, so we turned around and rode the shoulder to the next off ramp, very grateful we weren’t passing when that flash flood hit. We were lucky to have missed it by 5 minutes.

As we came into Wendover, Utah, you could see lightning bolts hitting the freeway up ahead, it looked cool but after a long day, all we wanted to do was to get off the bikes, out of the rain, and have a drink. Wendover Utah, is no place to be on a Sunday because no one serves booze. However, just up the road was Nevada, and being that we were on the border of both states, that's where we were going.

We headed for Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The rain continued for about 5 hours into the trip, then finally cleared to sunny skies. Wearing only T-shirts and no helmets, we were Rolling at 75 mph and would get passed by a group of twelve bikes doing about 90mph. We didn't think much of it at first. We would go through a town and see them parked at a bar. Then they would pass us again doing 90mph. This happened a few times. As we started into Jackson Hole, it was beautiful as we dropped into the canyons. We encountered lots of hair pin turns, then as we came around one turn, we saw two bikers trying to flag us to the side of the road.

As I got off my bike, I realized it was two from group that had been passing us. As I ran up to the guy, he was in a state of panic asking if I had a cell phone that worked. I had a phone, but no signal. He said his friend went off the side and he thought he was dead. As I looked down the hill, I saw a guy face down in the dirt with a Road King on top of him. He had been wearing a full-face helmet, which was torn off and took part of his scalp with it. There were bike parts scattered everywhere, not what we wanted to see. As I was looking down the hill, he started moving his hands, so we ran down to him and lifted the bike off him. He was in real bad shape, so we did what we could until help arrived.

That was a shock to see for all of us, and the sad part was that all the other guys he was riding with didn't even know he went down. As we rolled into town we saw the rest of them at the first bar you came to. Only made us think to look out for each other and stay together while riding.

Gillette was next, then into South Dakota. When we arrived, everything came off the bike, and I was about to discover what my wife packed. I couldn't believe how much stuff she had, and what little I had! No wonder my bike handled like shit. That was it; time to get some boxes. I told her to pack some of her shit and send it home. My second big mistake. I left her at the Motel to pack, as I headed to Rapid City to see the guys at Legend Air about putting Air Ride on my bike. In less than 2 hours, it was done. It was money well spent and the guys at Legend were all terrific. I only wish I had installed Air Ride before I left, with all that weight I hauled.

While I was killing time, waiting for my bike to be done, I walked into Rapid City Harley and brought a new jacket. You don't really need jackets in Hawaii, although it does get cold during the winter sometimes. I was really looking forward to wearing my jacket on the ride back to the coast.

Sturgis was great. We ran into friends, saw lots of crazy shit, and the weather overall was good. While there, we called Jose from Caribbean Choppers whom we meet in Hawaii at the Chopper Only Show. My friend Deacon was staying with him in Lead so we went to see them. The ride was great with so many bikes everywhere. We found Jose's Filipino bright green house, but no one was home. We waited awhile but no show. Back down the hill we went only hit backed up traffic.

Around the turn someone had laid their bike over too far and took out two bikers in the oncoming lane. There was broken bones and twisted metal everywhere. It took about an hour before we were able to get through. Back in Sturgis and the Motel where boxes were waiting so I could take them to the post office and ship to Joerline’s moms in California, I made one last ride and completed my day’s tasks.

After a week in South Dakota, it was time to head towards home with a lighter load on my bike. The next day in Colorado, it was a bit cold and I was looking forward to wearing the new jacket. I looked everywhere, tore everything apart, but no jacket. My wife not only packed my new jacket, but also my extra pants, shirts and whatever else she could stuff in there, of mine. I think she put maybe two of her tank tops in the boxes.

This is the first time I took her on a long road trip; will there be another for her? Don’t think so, because I can't see myself hauling no damn trailer around. I think that’s why I saw so many guys with trailers behind their bikes. Not for their shit but probably for their old lady’s crap.

We left Grand Junction Colorado heading to Mt. Carmel, Utah on the way home. We stopped at one of the truck stop gas stations to fuel up and get a bite to eat. We covered about 400 miles and some of the crew was getting tired, plus it was 117 degrees out.

My third big mistake. My wife grabbed my wallet to get something to eat while I fueled up the bike. I always keep my license and credit cards in a money clip in my front pocket when I ride, and cash in my wallet. After we fueled up and ate, we were back on the road. About five miles down, my wife asks me,

”Ðo you have your wallet?”

“No, you had it.” I said as I began to flip out. I pulled off to the shoulder. She didn’t have it and I didn’t have it… I had to head back to the last stop, so I told the group to go on without us. There was nowhere to turn around on the freeway so I went right across the median through dirt, rocks and fuckin tumble weeds. I didn't care; my wallet was back there with the last of my cash in it. I must of rode over 100mph, and not a word came out of Joerline’s mouth.

Usually around 85 mph she'll start poking me in the side or clicking her fingernails in rhythm on my helmet. We made it back in record time. She jumped off the bike and ran inside. To my surprise she was back within minutes carrying my wallet. The money was gone, all eight, $100 dollar bills.

We jumped back on our bike and I think I cussed and yelled for about five miles. I had to tell myself that the money was gone and there was nothing I could do about it. At least I had all my credit cards and license. We caught up with our crew and told them. They knew it hurt but it wasn't going to ruin our trip. I hung in the back of the pack as we headed toward Mt. Carmel, or at least that’s where we were suppose to be heading.

The guys in the front missed the turn off and we ended up in Hurricane, Utah. It was so hot, most of the crew didn't want to ride on, they wanted to stay there. I didn't. Las Vegas was 110 miles away and I envisioned the Monte Carlo Casino, good food, drinks and trying to win some money back from the loss that we encountered. So that’s what we did. Joerline was tired but she agreed along with another couple, Hank & Pura. We took off, leaving everyone behind. It only took us an hour and a half to arrive in Vegas. At 8:15 pm perfect time. Mike owed me $100 so I got it from him before we left Utah, and Mark loaned me $400.

We were in the casino for about an hour playing the one-armed Bandit when our first bit of luck hit. I put $20 in the Wheel of Fortune machine and won $500 on the second spin. Then Joerline won $225. We had a great time and walked away with $700. I payed back Mark and still had cash for the ride back to L.A.

We were cutting into Victorville and the road turned into a two-lane freeway with no shoulder. Lots of freeway construction going on and a big-rig was following Ryan and Lacey just as Ryan's back tire blew.His spokes came loose and popped his tire. It could have been serious, but he handled it. As for the big-rig driver he was on it. He saw what happened and blocked the lane for Ryan. Come to find out he was a biker.

The workers across the freeway saw what was happening and the head boss who was running the job came over to assess the situation. He told his crew to bring a truck over which had a crane on it, and lifted the bike up and over the freeway to one of their flatbed trucks. He had one of his worker's run Ryan and Lacey to the nearest H-D shop. The head boss was a biker along with a lot of his workers. Unreal how these people came to the rescue. I wish we could have got all their names, but thanks so much to all of them. It really could have been a nightmare if they didn’t help out.

Well, we made back to L.A., dropped off our bikes to ship back to Hawaii, then stayed for two days visiting friend's and family. At Joerline’s moms, I opened up the infamous box and we all had a good laugh.

It was a great trip, and I can’t wait till next year and a lighter load……..

http://www.solrpa.com”>

A More In-Your-Face take on this EPA shit

Sen. Campbell and others who think of the EPA legislation concerningmotorcycles as an issue of clean air, really need to wake up.

My name is Stan Alt and I went to Washington DC to talk with the EPA, someSenators, Congressmen and others. I did this at the request of the MRFbecause I am the founder of the ISA ( Independent Shop Association) whichconsists of 48 independent motorcycle shops in Wisconsin. Plus, I had ownedand operated an independent motorcycle shop myself for a number of years.

To keep it short and simple — I told them the same thing I’m tellingyou… If you change the emissions on cars and trucks by 1/100th of apercent, the reduction of fuel emissions generated would be greater thaneliminating all the motorcycles.

So what’s really up, and why does Harley-Davidson put out a reportencouraging this change in emission standards? Maybe it’s a lot simpler thanyou think. Money!

The results of this EPA move would:
1.) Make it, if not impossible then nearly impossible for the smallindependent builder to build motorcycles.
2.) It would severely limit engine modifications, there-by affectingaftermarket parts suppliers like CCI, Drag Specialties and so on.
3.) Restrict service on motorcycles to those few shops that can afford theequipment needed to maintain the emission standards, primarily franchisedealers.
4.) It would prevent personal modifications by the owner, even something assimple as changing cams and exhaust systems.

Now, why would H-D be all for this? My opinion is that it gets rid of theexpense that comes from competition. If you look back, there were only a fewmodels available to the motorcycle purchaser, then with the sixties came thechopper and the creative individualities of there owners. What resulted wasa boom in aftermarket parts suppliers and service which H-D was forced tocompete with. You remember the Eagle Iron parts that started showing up onthe franchisers shelves, don’t you?

If the law goes into effect there would be no need to provide modificationor upgrade kits that are now available from the franchise dealer. Why?Because the law would prohibit it. As the customized motorcycle disappearsso does the expense to produce a product year after year to compete with it.The manufacturer could also decrease the number of models knowing that thebuyer, if he/she desires to ride, will have to buy one of their models, asno one can affordably build something different for them.

Now back to Sen. Campbell and others who think they are doing a greatservice by proposing a delay as the answer. My hope is that they will fightto oppose the legislation. If cleaner air is what is needed why not go afterthe vehicles, cars and trucks, that create 99.99% of it. Fazing in an era ofpollution laws like the ones proposed will result only in the fazing out ofcreativity, individuality and a whole lifestyle and industry that I reallylike.

As a side note: I imagine it won’t take long for law enforcement to get theexhaust emissions machines for each squad car that would cause the removalfrom operation on streets and highways of any 2006 and newer motorcyclewho’s exhaust noise is louder then the clacking of the cams in it’s engine.

Thanks for the time you took to read this.
Stan Alt
ISA Founder and Coordinator
Stan@ISAinfo.com

This letter and some very comprehensive information on what the EPA is trying to do to us, along with some handouts is now on the site http://www.solrpa.com/issues.

Stop Victory Act ot Patriot Act II

No matter how you feel about Gov. Dean, Ashcroft must be stopped. Pleaseconsider passing this on after you sign the petition. Thank you. jeanijessen

This week, Attorney General Ashcroft is touring the country to build supportfor his Victory Act, which would expand the Patriot Act. Join me in taking astand against John Ashcroft s plans by clicking on the link below andsigning the petition to stop the passage of the Victory Act:http://www.deanforamerica.com/stopashcroft

After you ve signed the petition, forward this email on to everyone youknow. We all must stand together to demonstrate that the grassroots have thepower to take our country back.

Sincerely,
Governor Howard Dean, M.D.

Sept. 5-7 Ride To Freedom, Harrisburg, PA

For those thinking about riding to Harrisburg, PA Friday, September5th to be with ABATE of PA on Saturday, September 6th at 1:00 to help and’be there’ for the historic ceremonial signing of their ‘adult choice’ billat PA’s State Capital, here’s some updates:

1.) The ride is GROWING. Lots of interest coming in. MMA’s website(www.mma-of-ma.com) is updated with our route (thanks Vince and Andy).Major staging location Charlton Rest area on Mass Pike (I-90), departingthere at 9:00 a.m. FRIDAY, September 5th. Several people are planning onworking the prior Monday, Labor Day weekend to take that Friday off to ridewith us. We’ll be coming from Massachusetts, through CT, NY into PA. Sincewe don’t have a ‘choice’ (yet) in NY, no ‘stops in NY’ – but we’ll stop atExit 1 on I-84 to put our helmets on for 72.5 miles until we stop at about12:30 at Exit 11 in PA. NY riders, feel free to join in anywhere along thisRoute or stops.

2.) Two camping cabins left at the Jonestown KOA. Some campsites left.Need to ‘advance reserve’ sites BY AUGUST 20th. Then we have to cancelunbaked reserved sites to get our $$ back. Contact me with your intentions.Don’t need check in hand, your commitment is good enough.

Again, four people can stay at each site two nights for less than $25 perperson. Bring your own tents, sleeping bags, shower shoes, etc. Localcounty ABATE of PA chapter plans to ‘welcome’ and meet with us Friday night,then lead us to Harrisburg Saturday, leaving at 11:00 for the ‘good seats’in Harrisburg. Maybe a Party at the Campgrounds Saturday night, in supportof BIKE PAC, . . . PA’s political action committee for rider’s issues.

3.) Bill L. from CMA advises me hotels in the area are filling up. Besidesour event, some football game going on. He’s booked a room at the EconoLodge a few miles from the campsite in Altoona, PA, but says only two roomsleft there. He searched Orbit.com for Altoona, PA, several hotels in thearea.

4.) We are going, rain or shine. A few riders who can’t ride will join usin their cars/trucks to be there. That is kool. Likewise, a few otherriding couples are sharing, bike and car/truck, to make the trip. May beextra storage room in their vehicles.

5.) This is a MAJOR event for riders in the Northeast. Through ABATE ofPA and BIKE PAC, they WON. Massachusetts, Vermont, NY, NJ, MD, VA and WVA,who’s gonna be next? Let’s learn from them and ABATE of FL, and get ‘itdone’ in our States too! But September 5-7 is the TIME to BE in PA.

6.) Again, check out www.mma-of-ma.com for more info.

7.) Or, More details about the Gettysburg Ridehttp://www.abatepa.org/abate/legislation/press/lobby-readshaw.htm

Paul W. Cote
Massachusetts

If you need more info on this or any other subject just go to the Sons ofLiberty Riders Info Zonehttp://solrpa.com/wwwboard/ or http://www.solriders.net/

RIDE FOREVER,
Hawk
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AOL SoLRHawk

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–from Buckshot

THE INNOCENT ONE– A father watched his precious 6yr old daughter playingin the garden. He smiled as he reflected on how sweetand innocent his little girl was.

Suddenly she just stopped and stared at the ground. He went over to her and noticed she was looking at twospiders mating.

“Daddy, what are those two spiders doing?” she asked.

“They’re mating,” her father replied.

“What do you call the spider on top, Daddy?” sheasked.

“That’s a Daddy Longlegs.” Her father answered.

“So, the other one is a Mommy Longlegs?” the littlegirl asked.

“No,” her father replied. “Both of them are DaddyLonglegs.”

The little girl thought for a moment, then took herfoot and stomped them flat. “Well, she said, we’re nothaving any of that shit in our garden.”

–from Redhorse

GOOD OL’ FATHER-SON SCOOTER TRASH REUNION–I’m writing in regards to a photo in the August issue (34) page 14, your Easy Writer page in HORSE, about a Death Valley run in ’78. I’m curious as to what you know about that photo, and who’s in it. Because if the people who are in that photo, are, who I think they are, and if you can tell me, that would answer alot of questions about my whole life.

I don’t want to give you a long drawn out sob story, because we both have better shit to do, but the fact of the matter is, is that the woman on the right side of the picture, facing the camera, (bandana & glasses) is my mom. Which means that hairy fucker in the middle of the photo, with the beard and shades on his head is my ol’ man. Who I’ve never met. If that picture was REALLY taken between 77-80, and in Southern California, or TX, then it fits, and if you know ANYTHING about that photo I’d greatly appreciate any info! How fuckin’ cool would that be if you and “The Horse” were responsible for a good ol’ father-n-son scooter trash reunoin!

So anyway, if you can’t tell me anything because of legal shit or whatever, or just don’t know that’s cool, but please get back to me either way. I’m a huge fan of your rag, and I don’t need to say you guys put out the most bitchin’ chopper mag , because everyone already knows!

By the way this is a NO-BULLSHIT letter and thanks for taking the time to read it.

POWER PACKAGE KIT–The good folks at DaVinci Performance (Yes kids they built the Fire Hydrant Carburetor for O.C.C.) offer a kit they call the Power Package Kit. I have been aware of the company for some time but had not been at a point that I was ready to invest the coin needed for the kit.

A friend picked one up and began to tell about the way his S&S performed after the installation. I was still a little skeptical, mainly because he does not ride much anymore.

However, it is now available direct from DaVinci. While I was a little skeptical as to whether or not I would get enough value from the kit to justify the cost I am glad I did make the purchase. This product works great on the S&S carburetors, smoothing out the transition from circuit to circuit. DaVinci has been involved in performance with the NHRA And NASCAR, for sometime, so I believe it is safe to assume they know a thing or two about carburetors.

While I have no data on the changes it made on my bike other then I slide farther off the seat now. There is an article at “http://www.streetchopperweb.com” www.streetchopperweb.com on the installation of this Power Package kit on a 107-inch S&S engine in a 2003 Big Dog Mastiff that bike gained 5.5hp and 5.2lb-ft of torque, not bad for an installation that takes about 15 minutes!

DaVinci Performance can be reached at (936) 264-1759 or at HYPERLINK “http://www.davinciperformance.com” www.davinciperformance.com .

–Rigid Frame Richard

FUCK YOU– Perhaps one of the most interesting and colorful words in the English language today is the word “fuck”. It is the one magical word which, just by it’s sound, can describe pain, pleasure, love, and hate. In language, “fuck” falls into many grammatical categories. It can be used as a verb, both transitive, (John fucked Jane) and intransitive (Jane was fucked by John). It can be used as an active verb (John fucked Jane), an intransitive passive verb (Jane doesn’t really give a fuck) or an adverb (Jane is fucking interested in John), and as a noun (Jane is a good fuck). It can be used as an adjective (Jane is fucking beautiful). As you can see, there are few words with the versatility of “fuck”.

Besides it’s sexual connotations, this incredible word can be used to describe many situations:

Greetings…………………………………………..”How the fuck are you?”
Fraud………………………………………………..”I got fucked by the car dealer.”
Dismay………………………………………………”Oh, fuck it.”
Trouble………………………………………………”Well, I guess I’m fucked now.”
Aggression………………………………………….”Fuck You!!”
Disgust………………………………………………”Fuck me.”
Confusion……………………………………………”What the fuck?”
Difficulty……………………………………………..”I don’t understand this fucking thing.”
Despair………………………………………………”Fucked again.”
Incompetence………………………………………”He fucked up everything.”
Displeasure………………………………………….”What the fuck is going on here?”
Lost……………………………………………………”Where the fuck are we?”
Disbelief………………………………………………”Unfuckingbelievable.”
Retaliation…………………………………………….”Up your fucking ass.”
It can be used as an anatomical description: “He’s a fucking asshole.”
It can be used to tell time: “It’s five fucking thirty.”
It can be used in business: “How did I wind up with this fucking job?”
It can be maternal: “Motherfucker.”
It can be political: “Fuck Bill Clinton.”
It can be used socially: “Nice fucking day we’re having.” or “How the fuck have you been?”
And never forget General Custer’s last words: “Where did all these fucking Indians come from?” Also the famous last words of the mayor of Hiroshima: “What the fuck was that?” And, last but not least, the immortal words of the captain of the Titanic: “Where is all the fucking water coming from?”
The mind fairly boggles at the many creative uses of the word. How can anyone be offended when you say fuck? Use it frequently in your daily speech. It will add to our prestige.
Say “Fuck you” to someone today!!

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR BEACH RIDE–ECF Beach Ride is excited to announce that online fund raising (registration and pledge program) on www.beachride.com are available through September 5, 2003. You have access to create a personalized event webpage detailing key information about the Exceptional Children’s Foundation and its work on behalf of children and adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Plus, you get web tools that will enable others to join you or your team to support ECF and the Beach Ride. Click www.beachride.com to register for Beach Ride 2003 set for Sunday September 7 at the Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach.

–Carmela Anne Burke
Exceptional Children’s Foundation

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I told you these guys lacked class.

LABOR DAY IS HERE–That’s a sad indication that the Summer is rolling to a close. This has been one of the busiest biker years I’ve experienced. Like Jose rants, we’ve been launched into the main stream through Discovery. With television coverage, 100th and 911 tributes there’s more runs, rides, and events than ever before. Jose might not care for the cut of each jib, but what the hell, if ya don’t like their party, don’t go.

I don’t watch OCC because I’m into building bikes not arguing. Besides, these guys can’t keep a bike on a lift.

I don’t watch Jesse because of personal reasons. That’s the way it goes.

On the other hand, my congratulations to Jesse, the OCC guys, Billy Lane, event promoters, Harley and all the Kats who have the mettle to keep this prosperity crop growing. Success is a wonderful thing and I hope they all respect what slipped onto their chromed plates. Each program, event and anniversary is good for motorcycling. Hopefully the heightened awareness will prevent an accident or two. And may many of these opportunities to have a good time, attend an event or become a star befall you or a partner.

That reminds me, Billy Tinney, Mike Lichter and I, reached out to document the guys who started this lifestyle, veteran club members for decades. It’s a tough assignment which might become a Motorbooks Int. book, “Badlands” in the future. Two chapters have been published in American Rider, one on Sloopy from the Diablos and one on the President of the Vagos, Terry the Tramp. Well, we decided to publish them in Bandit’s Cantina. Cantina Members will be fortunate enough to snatch a honest glimpse into club members’ lives on Bikernet. Watch for Terry’s story to be posted in the next couple of days. You will have the opportunity to witness another book project in motion, one chapter at a time.

May the Adventure never end. Let’s ride, we’re burnin’ daylight.

–Bandit

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ENTERTAINMENT ABOUNDS AT YORK OPEN HOUSE–19th annual motorcycle event features tour of Harley-Davidson factory

YORK, PA – The 19th annual York Open House will entertain all ages with livebands, stunt bike performances and demo rides on Sept. 18-20, 2003. Held atthe York Expo Center, the event includes vendors, a five-dealer Harleymerchandise mall, live entertainment, trials exhibitions, seminars and planttours all three days. Previous years? events have seen 30,000-40,000attendees over the three days, according to organizers. This year, there aremore than 350 vendor spaces are available, more than ever before, so you?llfind all you need at this year?s York Open House.

“Make no mistake, an already great show with a great legacy will be evenbetter than before,” said John Detrick, CEO of Carlisle Events, the companyproducing the York Open House.

Tour the York Harley-Davidson factory to see how your favorite motorcyclesare created. The York Vehicle Operations plant is the largestHarley-Davidson facility, employing more than 3,200 people, many of themriders. All tours are available only to those who take the shuttle bus frominside the fairgrounds to the factory. Buses will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Thursday through Saturday.

Friday night, the City of York, in conjunction with the York CountyHarley-Davidson Owners Association, hosts York Bike Night. Starting at about6 p.m., a motorcycle parade will travel through town on its way to downtownYork. Entertainment, live rock music and vendors will highlight this 10thannual York Bike Night, which goes on until 10 p.m. There have been close to1,500 motorcycles in the parade in the past, so this should be a fantasticevent for participants and spectators alike.

At the Expo Center, Harley-Davidson Motor Company will offer demo rides, andthe five-dealer Harley-Davidson merchandise mall will offer all the leatherand accessories you need. Participate in the BattleTrax challenge, a coursethat lets riders explore handling and braking limits in a safe, challengingenvironment. All types of motorcycles and all levels of riding skill – frombeginner to expert – can find fun and excitement ?carving cones? on aBattleTrax course. This is the ninth and final event in PennsylvaniaBattleTrax Championship Series, and the champions will be crowned.

The Trials Exhibitions will feature Adam Holbrook, the 1999 U.S. NationalHigh School Class Champion, who at 19 years old is the youngest professionaltrials showman in the United States. Other performances include street bikestunts and a motocross stunt team, dazzling the crowd with jumps and tricks.Free informational seminars will instruct riders on such topics as the bestlocal rides, how to travel long distances and other useful advice.

Saturday afternoon, a 2004 Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard motorcyclewill be given away to one lucky ticket holder (must be present to win).Also, take part in a raffle to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Associationfor your chance to win a 2004 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail motorcycle.

Visit www.yorkopenhouse.com for information about the event. Be sure to signup to receive the e-mail newsletter and be the first to get all the latestnews about the York Open House.

The 2003 edition of the York Open House takes place Sept. 18-20, 8 a.m.-5p.m., at the York Expo Center. Admission is $5, and motorcycle parking isfree (other vehicles: $5 parking). Children 12 and under are admitted free.Call 1(877) 231-7666 for hotel information and to learn about other areaattractions.

BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT– While everybody is getting into the motorcycle world, The 100th anniversary is rockin’ Milwaukee this week. Travel Channel is airing motorcycle shows all week long, and the Discovery Great Biker Build off show is coming up this Labor day. We are shot with an overdose of Bike Stuff , well, not us, the mere mortals who don’t have a chance, or have never been to one of these events, or believe whatever the TV says and take it as gospel. Even Speed Channel launched its two-wheel Tuesdays, with a couple shows aimed to the V-Twin consumers. My question is, are we getting an overload of bike stuff ? If some is good, more is better? I have witnessed some good shows, and others that suck. Some have shitty parts mixed with good ones. Anyway, what do people actually know about this industry? Or can it simply be based on what they see on TV?

For example, I saw last night, how Robbie Knievel was talking about the reliability of his Harley vs. the unreliability of his “custom” and I quote “My custom falls apart, if I run over a 100 miles, that’s why I take my Harley,” (or something like that).So let’s get something clear, his custom, which is given away as promotion by one of the companies (I’m not sure which) and he proudly promotes it in ads and events, is actually an unreliable piece of shit ? So all the efforts of such and such company to sell their product goes down the drain, since a famous (the endorser) guy says it’s crap. I assume that the general public won’t take their time to verify this, and if it’s said on TV it’s etched in stone. Or is it? I will be the first one to say, when something, anything, is crap.

On the otherhand, I don’t like people who advertise stuff that is actually crap, but since they are getting banners and money for their shows then people assume is good. Lately you see a bunch of banners and stickers strategically placed so people get the idea. Sure you might be getting promotion, but the proof is in the pudding…..

Even more, it ticks me every time I read a magazine and the “builder” or buyer, is using a Harley motor and the following line almost always is said “I used it for reliability” Fuck that! You build a bike with an 80 inch motor, either because you don’t care for inches, you are cheap, or have a show bike. After Knuckles, Pans and Shovels, a motor is a motor, all you need is something to propel you down the road, to make you and bike go from point A to point B, no more than that. Externally an 80 incher can look as good as a 145….

Of course it’s the repetitive cacophony, “It’s reliable” Bullshit! I have used several motors in my bikes, and it’s all a matter of how you MAINTAIN your bike. You must take the proper care. It’s not a car that you put gas in and go. It’s a handmade motorcycle, and it needs specific maintenance. Like S&S or even the Revtech engines, our customers and our friends literally beat the shit out of them, and we’ve never had any problems. I’ll tell you, if some of our customers don’t blow up an S&S 113, no one will!

Sure, I have busted up my bike, doing stupid shit, like trying to ride 2,000 miles on a brand new chopper, or simply by abuse. But the worst motor problem might be a blown head gasket or a loose pushrod. We ride as far as anyone else on their Twinkies, or 80-inch Evos, and a lot faster. Of course talking without proof will put me in the same league as those I’m talking about now. So how’s this for proof ?? Billy on a brand new Revtech, rode 100mph average from Melbourne to Salisbury (and then on to Sturgis). Roger Bourget peeled through the same ride, plus from Phoenix to Sturgis on brand new bike (this year) with a new 145-inch, all S&S. Big Mike from Oregon to the Black Hills with Aaron Greene, Revtechs and Merchs, How about that? I easily put 1,000 miles on my bike during the week in Sturgis, no problems whatsoever.So how’s that for reliability?

I guess it’s just the same old shit, someone says something and all the parrots repeat it, and it’s not only motors, it’s like that with a lot of things.

Go have fun bowing to the company gods, their smoke screen with keep the things the way they were” reliability and whatever else. Go spend your money with all the “brothers”. Hopefully none of us will need a doctor or a lawyer, they’ll all be there.

And now to the news:

September 1st, Discovery Channel, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm Three shows of the Great Biker Build off, same times for Sept 6th. See Billy Lane, Dave Perewitz, Paul Yaffe and Indian Larry go at each other…. By the way , If you like pain there will be a marathon of all the Orange County Choppers the same day….enjoy….(there will be a repeat Sept 7th at 2:00,3:00 and 4:00 pm)

Ol Skool Rod’z is coming out pretty soon, the Kar magazine from the HORSE guys is almost complete, keep an eye for it, or check their web site www.olskoolrodz.com.

If you watched the X-Games in LA last week you might have seen a WCC sponsored bike doing the baddest back flip ever, even Jesse wiping the bike, Mike Deegan got gold for his efforts, congrats to them and WCC. It’s always cool to help people achieve their goals. Way to go !

The Hog Caribbean Rally is coming up soon, not that I’m gonna go, but just so you know…..

Oh well… I’m out of here, got to try finish the bikes for Biketoberfest….

–Jose Caribbean Bikernet report

BIKERS RIDE ON THE INTERNET TO FIND THEIR MATES!–Choice Horizons and MutualMinded, Inc. announce the introduction of their new internet social network ? www.dateabiker.com .San Francisco, August 27, 2003: www.dateabiker.com officially launching September 1st , will provide a fun and easy way for bikers across the country to meet each other for dating or social interaction. FREE 30 day ?test rides? will be given to the first 500 visitors so they can experience firsthand the benefits of this new niche social network. The site is geared to help bikers quickly find their next date, riding partner or biker events/gatherings to enjoy more of their favorite passion.

Created by Mutual Minded Inc of Sherman Oaks, CA and marketed by Choice Horizons of Antioch, CA, ?www.dateabiker.com is not just for dating or Harley types. It?s for all levels of interest in both motorcycles and dating – from casual friendships to those seeking marriage, hardcore enthusiasts to new riders. www.dateabiker.com strives to provide the content and event information to draw bikers of all types for a well rounded membership.? ? Derik Cartan, Choice Horizons

www.dateabiker.com is also eager to align with venues, strategic partners and alliances that want to focus on this marketplace to offer more to its membership. The motorcycle industry is strong and bikers will spend money on their passion. www.dateabiker.com intends to bridge the needs of its members with the industry. There are plans to provide discount offers for motorcycle products and services, reduced rates for referrals and other types of incentives to add to a member?s enjoyment of this motorcycle community.

Please take a free ride on www.dateabiker.com today!

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MILWAUKEE IRON PARTS ON SALE–We have a “special” going on now w/our website orders. They get 10% off. Check Milwaukee Iron for some of the best built fenders in the US. Check their tank extensions, internal fork stops, extended dash accessories and more. Even bikes for sale.

BIKERNET DRIVING LESSONS–During my friends funeral an asshole decided he was too good to go to the next exit on the freeway and tried to cut through the front of the bikes with his new suburban. Needless to say it did not come out very well for him. The guys at the front of the pack, where it all occurred, laughed about how he was on his cell phone trying to call the police. Hell, the police were the escorts and saw what happened. I heard one the motor officers mention how it did not seem like the best decision on that guys part, to try and cut through a line of Bandidos and a funeral.

Stupid people everywhere!

–RFR

HOLLYWIERD RUMOR–Just heard an unconfirmed rumor through my publishing grape vine that a former editor from EZ Rider just sold an option on three books to Hollywierd. If true, congrats man. I just hope you have a better agent than me. My deal is still in limbo with Wm. Morris and ass…ociates

–TBear

Ya never know what could happen next.

WORKER DEAD AT DESK FOR 5 DAYS– (New York Times)Bosses of a publishing firm are trying to work out why no one noticed that one of their employees had been sitting dead at his desk for FIVE DAYS before anyone asked if he was feeling okay.

George Turklebaum, 51, who had been employed as a proof-reader at a New York firm for 30 years, had a heart attack in the open-plan office he shared with 23 other workers. He quietly passed away on Monday, but nobody noticed until Saturday morning when an office cleaner asked why he was still working during the weekend. His boss Elliot Wachiaski said: “George was always the first guy in each morning and the last to leave at night, so no one found it unusual that he was in the same position all that time and didn’t say anything. He was always absorbed in his work and kept to himself.”

A post mortem examination revealed that he had been dead for five days after suffering a coronary. Ironically, George was proofreading manuscripts of medical textbooks when he died. You may want to give your co-workers a nudge occasionally.

Moral of the story: Don’t work too hard. Nobody notices anyway.

–Buckshot

EXPRESSIVE DESIGNS SCORES NEW CLIENT–Chris Tronolone, and the talented Expressive Designs Sticker group, may begin making stickers for Tom, from Rumble Customs, in Canada. Chris manufactures full color stickers for Bikernet and Jesse James.

“He also talked about going on this biker cruise,” Chris said while counting stickers. Check it out. http://www.hogsonthehighseas.com/index2.htm.

If you need hot stickers for events, bike shops or organizations, Chris is the man.

MAILMAN’S RUN TO MILWAUKEE–Mailman’s trip was stopped instantly in Kittering, Maine on Saturday, Aug23rd at 12:30 pm EST by a 19 year old $%^&* (girl) that pulled out in frontof him, while he was going 35 mph. He was hollering names at her before heleft the bike.

He’s ok, although he said this morning he has a foot-sized bruise on hisleft hip. His left wrist also hurts bad. He was on a small two laneroad when she pulled out, and his bike hit her front fender. He said it wasfortunate she was still moving, as his bike turned and jack-knifed thetrailer and he held onto the handlebars long enough to bend them upwards.

He flew off, and rolled on the pavement. Luckily, two paramedics werewitnesses to the accident and she was insured, as is Mailman. This is thebeginning of the second year he’s insured our bikes and he’s certainly gladfor that.

He refused medical help because he didn’t want to leave his bike and trailerwith strangers. He cut his nose from his glasses, and oddly enough theyweren’t broken, just bent, and it’s a good thing because he didn’t have asecond pair.

So he rented a U-Haul truck for $750 to Wisconsin as they said it would be threeweeks to repair locally. Today he called from Pinesville,Wisconsin, just 15-18 miles north of Milwaukee at Suburban Harley Davidson.One of the guys there, he thinks a manager named Ron, he didn’t remember hisname, knows someone at a local trailer park and set him up, even thoughit was full. He’ll have a few days with the U-Haul, but he’ll rent a carfor the rally. He’s too sore to ride, but figures he’ll mend while the bikedoes the same.

Mailman’s run map. Helen is keeping track of her man.

BTW, was watching “COPS” and they were in San Pedro. Recognized a couple ofthe streets! “The Harbor area is a rough place where lots of criminalsare”, they said. “People get mugged right out on the streets.”

Still in all, wish I could take a trip there again.

Miss ya,
–Helen

HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS 2004 MOTORCYCLESAND ANNOUNCES NEW WARRANTY PROGRAM–MILWAUKEE (August 27, 2003) – Harley-Davidson, Inc. introduced its Model Year 2004 motorcycle line-up to the public today as it kicked off its four-day 100th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee. Key new models include a completely redesigned XL Sportster family and a new VRSCB V-Rod power cruiser, which complements the VRSCA V-Rod. These exciting new models will begin shipping to dealers in September.

Additional highlights of the 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle model line-up are listed below.

XL Sportster family is all-new with a redesigned, rubber-mounted Sportster XL Evolution powertrain, a stiffer frame, and lower seat height. Four models acknowledge 47 years of Sportster heritage while delivering a new level of comfort and performance.

VRSCB V-Rod offers a tough, new blacked-out styling interpretation of the award-winning, liquid-cooled VRSCA V-Rod power cruiser.

New Road King Custom and restyled Road Glide bring new style to the Harley-Davidson Touring line.

Dyna Glide models will now be available with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI). New-look fuel tanks and consoles update the styling of the Dyna Glide line.

Springer Softail gets a fresh new look with several feature enhancements.

Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) adds a new motorcycle to its roster: the Screamin? Eagle Electra Glide, and offers the Screamin? Eagle Deuce in two brand new custom colors in its second year.

Harley-Davidson?s 2004 motorcycle models demonstrate the Company?s continued commitment to styling, product innovation and the riding experience. For 2004, the Company is offering 20 different color schemes, including solid colors and two-tones, after offering a limited range of color options during the 100th Anniversary model year.

Harley-Davidson also announced that all 2004 motorcycles will be covered by a two-year warranty. In addition, most service intervals have been extended from 2,500 miles to 5,000 miles.

Average suggested retail prices for 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycles have been reduced when compared with similar 2003 motorcycles. The 2004 model prices are lower by less than one percent. The new pricing reflects the removal of 100th Anniversary content on the 2003 model year motorcycles. Information on 2004 model year suggested retail pricing is available at www.harley-davidson.com or from local Harley-Davidson dealers.

SADAM’S FAMILY MEMBER REVEALED– Now that Uday & Qusay have been eliminated, some of the lesser-knownfamily members are coming to the attention of American authorities.

Among the brothers:
Sooflay ……………..the restauranteur
Guday………………..the half-Australian brother
Huray………………..the sports fanatic
Sashay………………the gay brother
Kuntay & Kintay…..the twins from the African mother
Sayhay………………the baseball player
Ojay………………….the stalker/murderer
Gulay………………..the singer/entertainer
Ebay…………………the internet czar
Biliray……………….the country music star
Ecksray…………….the radiologist
Puray……………….the blender factory owner
Regay………………the half-Jamaican brother
Tupay………………the one with bad hair

Among the sisters:
Lattay…………….the coffee shop owner
Bufay……………..the 300 pound sister
Dushay…………..the clean sister
Phayray………….the zoo worker in the gorilla house
Sapheway………the grocery store owner
Ollay………………the half-Mexican sister
Gudlay……………the prostitute

Finally, there is:
Oyvey……………but the family doesn’t like to talk about him.

–from Chris T.

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