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By Bandit |
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FAMILY CHARGED IN BIKE THEFTS–By Heidi Bell Gease, Journal Staff WriterRAPID CITY ? A Pennsylvania couple and their 24-year-old son have been charged with felony grand theft in connection with three motorcycles stolen from the Sturgis motorcycle rally.
Good timing and quick response from people at Black Hills Harley-Davidson at Rapid City Monday led police to arrest David L. and Linda R. Gebert and their son, Justin Gebert, all of Sarver, Pa. Police also recovered three stolen Harley-Davidson motorcycles valued at a total of $81,000.
According to court documents, a Minnesota man parked his $26,000 Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle at the Rapid City Harley dealership Monday afternoon and went to buy T-shirts. When he returned, the bike was gone. The owner said he looked up to see David Gebert riding his motorcycle toward a parking lot exit, and reportedly shouted to security guards at the exit to stop the bike.
Gebert later told police the whole thing had been a misunderstanding. He said a “short, fat guy” had asked him to move the motorcycle, and that it was running when he got on it.
However, investigators found chips and scratch marks on the motorcycle that indicated the lock had been broken with channel lock pliers. Pliers were later found in the Geberts’ possession, along with two-way radios.
David Gebert, 56, and Linda Gebert, 55, were each carrying a loaded .380 pistol, and police said a loaded .22 caliber pistol with a silencer device on it was found in the couple’s 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle. Police also found a lock-pick kit in David Gebert’s sock.
According to police reports, Linda Gebert was carrying a key to a motor home parked at Deerview Campground near Sturgis.
When police searched the motor home, they found the key to a trailer containing two Harley-Davidson motorcycles that had been reported stolen from Sturgis on Friday and Monday.
Police said Linda Gebert was also carrying a cell phone labeled with the name of a Wisconsin woman who had reported her motorcycle stolen from Sturgis on Monday. The cell phone was stolen with the motorcycle.
The cycles recovered from the Geberts’ trailer included a 2003 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy worth $30,000 and a 2003 Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic valued at $25,000.
Justin Gebert arrived while police were searching the campsite.
Investigators later determined that his motorcycle included a front-end assembly that was reported stolen from Daytona Beach during Biketoberfest 2001. Justin Gebert was charged in Meade County on Tuesday with three counts of grand theft by possessing or receiving stolen property.
David and Linda Gebert made their initial court appearances in 7th Circuit Court in Rapid City on Tuesday as well.
David Gebert is charged with grand theft, committing a felony while in possession of a firearm, and misdemeanor charges of carrying a pistol without a license and carrying a firearm on a motorcycle. Linda Gebert was charged with grand theft and a misdemeanor charge of carrying a pistol without a license.
Grand theft carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and committing a felony with a firearm is punishable by 25 years in prison and a $25,000 fine upon conviction.
Investigators seized a Ford motor home and a Haulmark trailer, along with the elder Geberts’ motorcycle.
Officials said the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be pending.
The Motorcycle Theft Task Force is in charge of the investigation with help from the Sturgis Police Department and Meade County Sheriff’s Office.
The task force, which has worked at the Sturgis rally for several years, is a team of special investigators trained and experienced in dealing with stolen-motorcycle cases.
The team is headed by Sgt. Bob Kenney of the Connecticut State Police, who is considered an international expert in Harley-Davidson motorcycle identification and vehicle-theft investigation.
Contact Heidi Bell Gease at 394-8419 or –from Rogue HOW TO DRIVE IN DALLAS, BEWARE– First you must learn to pronounce the city name. It is DAL-LUS, or DAA-LIS depending on if you live inside or outside LBJ Freeway. Next, if your Mapsco is more than a few weeks old, throw it out and buy a new one. If you are in Denton County and your Mapsco is one day old, then it is already obsolete. Forget the traffic rules you learned in Driver’s Ed or elsewhere. Dallas has its own version of traffic rules… “Hold on and pray”. There is no such thing as a dangerous high-speed chase in Dallas. We all drive like that. We have to do that everyday to get to work on time. All directions start with, “Get on Beltline Road”…which has no beginning and no end. (It REALLY DOESN’T!!!) The morning rush hour is from 6 to 10 AM. The evening rush hour is from 3 to 7 PM. Friday’s rush hour starts Thursday morning. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear-ended, cussed out, and possibly shot. When you are the first one on the starting line at a red light, count to five when the light turns green before going, to avoid crashing into all of the drivers running the red light in the cross-traffic lane. Construction on Central Expressway is a way of life for us in the Metroplex and a permanent form of entertainment. We have had sooo much fun over the last 35 years with that little project that we have added the President George Bush Freeway and the High Five Interchange to the mix. All unexplained sights are explained by the phrase, “Oh, we’ve gone too far, and we’re in Fort Worth!” If someone actually has their turn signal on, it is probably a factory defect. Car horns are actually “Road Rage” indicators, and remember, it’s legal to be armed in Texas. All old ladies with blue hair in Mercedes have the right of way. Period. And remember, it’s legal to be armed in Texas. Inwood Road, Plano Road, NW Highway, East Grand, Garland Road, Marsh Lane, Josey Lane, 15th Street, Preston Road… all mysteriously change names as you cross intersections(these are only a FEW examples). The perfect example is what is MOSTLY known as Plano Road. On the south end, it is known as Lake Highlands Drive. Cross Northwest Highway, and it becomes Plano Road, go about 8 miles more, and it is briefly Greenville Ave, Ave K, and Highway 5. It finally ends in Sherman. If asking directions in Irving or Southeast Dallas, you must have knowledge of Spanish. If in central Richardson or on Harry Hines, Mandarin Chinese will be your best bet. If you are in Arlington, you had better know some Vietnamese. If you stop to ask directions on Gaston or Live Oak, you better be armed (and remember, it’s legal to be armed in Texas). A trip across town (east to west) will take a minimum of four hours, although many north/south freeways have unposted minimum speeds of 75. The minimum acceptable speed on the Dallas North Toll Road is 85. Anything less is considered downright sissy. The wrought iron on house windows near Oak Cliff and Fair Park is not ornamental!! It is possible to be driving WEST in the NORTH-bound lane of EAST NORTHWEST Highway. Don’t let this confuse you. The North Dallas Tollway is our daily version of NASCAR. It also ends in Sherman. LBJ Freeway is called “The Death Trap” for two very good reasons: “death” and “trap.” If it’s 100 degrees, Thanksgiving must be the very next weekend. If it’s 10 degrees and sleeting/snowing, the Fort Worth Stock Show is going on. If it has rained 6 inches in the last hour, and it is springtime, the Byron Nelson Golf Classic is in the second round. If it is autumn, then the State Fair is in full swing. Can’t you just smell those Corny Dogs and Turkey Legs? If you go to the Fair, splurge and pay the $8.00 to park INSIDE Fair Park. Parking elsewhere could cost up to $2500 for damages, towing fees, parking tickets, etc. If some guy with a flag tries to get you to park in his yard, run over him. Any amusement parks, stadiums, arenas, race tracks, airports, etc., are conveniently located as far away from EVERYTHING as possible so as to allow for ample parking on grassy areas. Final Warning: Don’t Mess With Texas Drivers.It’s legal to be armed in Texas. –from Rev CarlR Photo from Michael Lichter’s book “Sturgis”. THE SILENT TREATMENT–A man and his wife were having some problems at home and weregiving each other the silent treatment. The next week the man realizedthat he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morningbusiness flight to Chicago. Not wanting to be the first to break thesilence (AND LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper, “Please wake meat 5:00 AM.” The next morning the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AMand that he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and seewhy his wife hadn’t awakened him when he noticed a piece of paper bythe bed. The paper said, “It is 5:00 AM. Wake up.” Men simply are not equipped for these kinds of contests. –from Rev CarlR –from Dr. Hamster THE EAGLE IS FLYING FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE– Saddam should have read up on his Muslim passages… The following verse is from the Quran, (the Islamic Bible)Quran ( 9:11) — For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken afearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands ofAllah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still morerejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and therewas peace. (Note the verse number!!!!!) –from Redhorse THAT’S ALL FOLKS–I received a call today from a pal across town. He needs welding, so were loading the truck with the Bikernet Millermatic MIG machine and heading out after launching the news. Above are shots of James Famighetti’s seat pan handy work on the Shrunken FXR and the bike after we installed the Hot Match, weld-on kickstand from CCI. At last, it’s on its on feet. I wish I knew what I was doing, but I don’t. Should be in Sturgis or heading to Milwaukee. Instead I’ll sharpen my knife on a rock and have a drink of Tullamore Dew, thanks to Rigid Frame Richard. Ride Forever,
Bandit
July 31, 2003 Part 3
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GOING TO STURGIS?–Don’t forget to check out the freshly decorated Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Wink at Pepper, the babe working there, new motorcycles on display, Pepper, the Randy Simpson tribute featuring Bandit’s Dicey Knucklehead and pick up a free Bikernet sticker at the counter.
Don’t miss it.
RUN FOR BREATH RECEIVES AWARD– The 5th Annual Run For Breath “In Memory of Justin Pullin” was held Sunday, July 27. We had 84 entries in the bike show and all were top quality bikes. The best of show award went to Christian Gordon who entered his rigid frame Sportster.
At the end of the day we had raised $7,000.00 for the American Lung Association’s Camp Air Care for kids who have asthma.
Mike Pullin, the founder, and the lovely Meanest were awarded the American Lung Association’s Top Sponsor and Contributor award.
Mike and Meanest have ordered Bandit to create another metal sculpture, Best of Show award for next year. Stay tuned.
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–FROM STURGIS–You thought I was going to miss this week…NOT !As you might know we are in Sturgis and I’m going to try cover some kind of play by play. Last night we stopped to say hi to our friends at Klock Works and visit the Kongo Club, then we headed into the Black Hills. Before I forget, I had a chance to see one of the coolest chops I’ve seen in a while. It will be featured soon, just hang on.
As you know we drove from Florida, there I had a chance to check out the new Discovery bike from Choppers Inc. It’s wicked! I will post some photos in the future of all this amazing bikes, soon, very soon.
The weather is cooperating, warm, verging into hot days with cool nights. The cops are not out, yet, and it’s fairly quiet. Chaos awaits.I rode my new chop for 200 miles or so. The only problem was a cracked top motor mount and the left grip loosening. Other than that, it was cherry.
The guys from Hawaii called, and they are ok, someplace in Wyoming and will show up tomorrow.
Crazy Horse is on her way. I guess all our friends are making way to get here. The real action won’t get rolling ’till Monday or so.Oh well, enough ranting (drove 38 hours straight). I’ll keep this report going daily in Your Shot.
later,
–Jose Caribbean/ Sturgis Bikernet reporter
ALL ABOUT COPS–by Jim Smith. In 1994, a study was conducted by the Arlington, Texas policedepartment in conjunction with the Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute of theSouthwest Legal Foundation.
This study surveyed 123 police departments nationwide and found,among other things, that only 19 percent of departments have a policy of firingofficers who are repeatedly domestically violent, and the majority of suchcases are handled within the department, instead of being referred to theDA’s office.
This is called obstruction of justice, in case you were wondering. Or it would be anyway, except that if the police choose not toarrest themselves, who is going to get them in court?
Many police officers in urban areas have said that their mainobjective is to get through the day alive. They do work that is despised by a great many people willing tokill them on sight, and they just want to get home to their families. This gives all police officers common ground, so they band togetherto cover each other’s backs. It also sets up an “us vs. them” mentality and encourages officersto look the other way when they see one of their own breaking the law.
What this yields is a gang, and I’m not saying that simply foremotional impact or to be clever. There is a vast network of people statistically prone to violence,armed to the teeth, wearing their gang’s colors to make themselves instantlyvisually identifiable, ready to handle any and all situations with bruteforce on a moment’s notice, all covering each other’s misconduct so they can ensure their ownand each other’s safety. This is a gang by any definition.
Jim Smith is a columnist for The Summer Barometer. The opinions inhis columns do not necessarily represent those of The Barometer staff.Smith can be reached at baro.forum@s…
–from Rogue
COPS GONE BAD– What is so hard to fathom about this? The police, sheriffs dept, State police, FBI, ATF and all in the same category, are thelargest of street gangs in this country. They are indeed subsidized by the government and in many cases, have more fire power that they should have. I MAY NOT be correct on this and still crunching numbers butat this point in time, the police have more criminals in their uniform wearing gang than any MC. Yes, so far the numbers are pointing in that direction. On an average week, 70 officer gang members are arrested for criminal activities. IT is extremely hard to tell what numbers are actually involved since they do take care of their own and only prosecute when caught by John Q Public! Now now, I know a lot of you are rolling your eyes at this but all you need do is goto this web site. Look under the Cops Gone Bad link. The proof is inthe pudding. — In BikersforFirstAmendmentRights@yahoogroups.com, “FastFred” –from Rogue BUCKSHOT LIVES AND WILL REPORT SHORTLY– Here I is! Been busy as a cat coverin’ shit lately. Got to meet and partywith the old rock legends Canned Heat last Sunday.Nice bunch of fellers. Have a shoot set up for the 14th to do an install andevaluate article on the Bassani Pro Street pipes and the Doherty Power Packair filter Terry at T-Press. H-D of Fresno is handling the install and dyno test. Gonna wake up my newSoftail fer sure! Guess I inherited my wife’s bestest buddy, Suuze. She’s agreat gal, and we’ve been doin’ a lot of riding. I’m gettin’ the ol’ Pan outagain shortly. Got to keep you and HORSE supplied with verbal fertilizer. –Ride safe, PAINT JOB OF THE WEEK FROM CRAZYHORSE–This week’s paint job is still in process. It doesn’t have anyclearcoat on it yet, but no matter. I’m all packed for Sturgis, andthis morning I hit the road. Jose is already there. He’ll be partyingup a storm with Billy Lane and Indian Larry, and I’ll still be on theroad. The lowly life of a painter. Anyhow, these parts belong to Ed Sherrer of Virginia. He wanted hisflames to look like they were on fire. Can’t wait to see these withclearcoat. Here’s a first peek at a hardtail whose tank was featured a few weeksback. Jim has the bike together and will ride it around Sturgis.It cranked right up, first touch of the key. I might need to sneak offwith that key when he’s napping. Everyone who is heading for Sturgis, have a safe trip. Don’t speedout there. I’ve heard evil stories about thorough searchesand confiscated bikes. I’m outta here. —Crazy Horse LARRY LOTT MEMORIAL RUN–If you’re a Dago rider don’t miss the Julian Area run, Sunday, August 10, 11:00 a.m. It kicks off at Cycle Vision’s, owned by Randy Aron, 4263 Taylor Street, Old Town, (619) 295-7800. The put will end at Pine Hills Lodge, 2960 La Posada Way, Julian. Ride like the San Diego cops are on your tail. THAT’S IT–The road has called half the bikers in the country. It’s not the event, but the ride is the experience that lasts a lifetime. Every goddamn mile is an adventure, a roll of the dice, or an adrenline rush. Just make sure you survive to ride again. Bikernet grew 64 percent in the last 11 months. We’re passing 60,000 unique users a month, and we’re having a blast. Like riding, everyday is a creative adventure or an opportunity to share new information with riders all over the world. Don’t hesitate to let us know what you need. The “It’s Your Shot” letters are answered daily. Ride Forever,
–Buckshot
–Bandit
July 31, 2003 Part 2
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VIRUS ALERT–If you receive an email titled: “It Takes Guts to SayJesus”DO NOT OPEN IT. It will erase everything on your harddrive..This information was announced yesterday morning fromIBM; AOL states that this is a very dangerous virus,much worse than”Melissa,” and that there is NO Remedy for it at thistime.
Joyce L. Bober
IBM Information Systems
Pittsburgh Mailing Systems
412 – 922-8744
–from Rev CarlR
POLICE DEPT. ANSWERING MACHINE!!–Hello, you have reached the Police Dept’s Voice Mail. Pay closeattentionaswe have to update the choices often as new and usual circumstances arrive.Please select one of the following options:
To whine about us not doing anything to solve a problem that youcreatedyourself, press 1.
To inquire as to whether someone has to die before we’ll do something about a problem, press 2.
To report an officer for bad manners, when in reality the officer is tryingto keep your neighborhood safe, press 3.
If you would like us to raise your children, press 4
If you would like us to take control of your life due to your chemicaldependency or alcohol, press 5
If you would like us to instantly restore order to a situation thattookyears to deteriorate, press 6.
To provide a list of officers you personally know so we will not takeenforcement action against you, press 7.
To sue us, or tell us you pay our salary and you’ll have our badge, ortoproclaim our career is over, press 8.
To whine about a ticket and/or complain about the many other uses forpolicerather than keeping your dumb ass in line, press 9.
To whine about speed traps when there is no such thing, press 10.
Please note your call may be monitored to assure proper customer supportand remember…..we’re here to save your ass, NOT kiss it! Thanks forcalling your local police dept. and have a nice day.
–from Bob T.
MARRIAGE ALERT– Tiny SFVHA and Chopper Girl were married in Vegas on July 9th. I just finished this sign for their front porch…Thought you would get a kick out of it…
–Later Boyz, Big Dave
ROSE CITY THUNDER–We are putting on the Rose City Thunder Event here in Portland, I wanted to make sure you had all the information about the event…it’s –geo george [georgeduz@yahoo.com] KIRDISTAN REPORT–I have been living in kirdistan, inIrbil, Iraq. It’s between Mosul and Turkuk. The Kirds love usand their new found freedom. I’ve only seen one H-D. It’s beenfive long months. They ride cheap mz and someJawas. Spc. George REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 11TH ANNUAL BEACH RIDE– Proceeds from annual motorcycle ride to the Queen Mary Events Park To benefit Exceptional Children?s Foundation (ECF). July 21, 2003, Registration began today for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts to take part inThe 11th Annual Beach Ride benefiting the developmentally disabled community served by theExceptional Children?s Foundation (ECF). On Sunday, September 7th 2003, riderswill begin the ride from various locations throughout central and southern California andconverge at the Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach for a day of food, festivities, and entertainment. There is online registration through September 5. Click HYPERLINK “http://www.beachride.com” www.beachride.com and click ?online registration.? Star of the hit TV show Dallas, Larry Hagman will once again serve as the GrandMarshal for this year’s event. Hagman played the famous character J.R. Ewing on the long-time hit drama. Beach Ride will also feature performances by Bad Company former lead singer Brian Howe, and Black Oak Arkansas. In addition to musical performances, festivities at the Queen Mary Event Park will also include a Mr. and Ms. Beach Ride competition, food, vendors, a tattoo contest, and bike show. The entrance fee to participate in the Beach Ride is $30 at the starting points and $35 at the gates to the Queen Mary Events Park. There are starting points in Canoga Park (Micah McCloskey’s Custom Cycles), Marina Del Rey (Bartels Harley-Davidson/Buell), Glendale (Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale), Ventura (The Shop), Ojai (Deer Lodge), Harbor City (California Harley-Davidson/Buell), Oceanside (Harley’s House of Harleys and Kennedy’s Custom Cycles), Lancaster (Harley-Davidson of Lancaster), Westminster (Harley-Davidson of Westminster), and Malibu (Pier View Restaurant). Registration begins at the Queen Mary Events Park at 9:30 am. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www.beachride.com” www.beachride.com or call 1-800-696-3727 to check on registration times at the starting points, and get more details on vendors, pledge program, and online registration. Founded in 1946, the Exceptional Children?s Foundation (ECF) is one of the oldest and largest charities in California serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. ECF provides a continuum of programs and services including Early Start, developmental activity, residential, work training, supported employment, and recreation to nearly 2,000 people with mental retardation, autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and other related cognitive disorders each year. Continued On Page 3
July 31, 2003 Part 1
By Bandit |
It’s Thursday and half the world is on the way to Sturgis. Jose is reporting from the Badlands already, from his Caribbean Custom Cycles Mansion. The Hawaiin Choppers only contingent flew into LA the day before yesterday, grabbed their bikes and jammed. They’re already in Wyoming.
Bikernet staff is in the doldrums watching all the hordes of riders hit the road, but we’re still cranking out the action. This week we’ll cover the Strokers Dallas building handmade pipes for the 1928 Shovelhead, road testing jeans and a new King Oil Cooler, Hollister will fly, The Ventura Antique swapmeet is being edited, there are two new techs up from Custom Cycle Engineering. And I need a cup of coffee–let’s get to the news:
NEW CLUB SEARCHING FOR BIKES–What’s up my name is terrell and I just started my own bike clubwith my brother anda couple of close friends, the only problem is we have 14 bikes and 22members and were having trouble findingbikes that are worth buying.If you can help me out, then I would be very thankful(on a side note were looking for 750, 900, 1000 and 1100 cc units).
— Terrell Beverly.
TerrellBeverly@yahoo.com
THE EDGE ALERT–It has been a while. The Smoke Out was a huge success this year. Everything planned happened ? and on time. It is way easier to plan being in the same place as the year before. We had over four thousand people on Friday and over six thousand through the gate on Saturday. More importantly the thing was just fun at every level. I got about three hundred e-mails from people saying they had a good time with only two complaints. I?ll take that any day.
I am still cleaning up some stuff from the last one and already planning the next one, which is a lot more pleasant with everyone is in a good mood. Next year you (and Layla) have to be there though. You were definitely missed.
The Run for Breath was this weekend and your trophy totally kicked ass. I saw your write up of the construction on Bikernet and it even kicks more ass in person. Anyway, I just wanted to drop and line and stay in touch since it has been a while.
–Edge
Randy Smith, the late founder of Custom Cycle Engineering. We miss him.
CHECK THE CUSTOM CYCLE ENGINEERING TECHS ON BIKERNET–In the last couple of days we posted the lengths of various stock fork tubes. The info was supplied by the builders of stock and extented tubes for all Harleys–Custom Cycle Engineering. This will help builders trying to figure out what length to buy.
Second, they feel strongly about raked triple trees and we posted their feeling in a second tech. It’s worth checking out. It also shows you how to check your rake and trail.
ERATIONAL CRIME NEWS–Employees of the Durham, North Carolina, Federal Savings Bank became alarmed when they saw a man in sweatshirt with the hood pulled tightly around his face pounding loudly on the front door. Was the door locked? Nope. The man was trying to push the door open, not seeing the PULL sign on the front door. The unidentified man was linked to another attempted robbery in Durham, with the same MO. The robber had failed at that attempt also when he attempted to push open a pull door.
A woman walked into a Durham, North Carolina bank and tried to cash a check. The problem was that the check was not made out to her or any other person. It was made out to the Tension Envelope Company, and the woman claimed to be Mrs. Tension Envelope. The teller quickly called the police and the woman was arrested.
A similar check-cashing attempt occurred years earlier when a man handed a clerk a company check and claimed to be Mr. Roadway V. Express.
BIKE TOURS IN AFRICA–Hi There , I thought you may be interested in the various tours that we operate in the Western Cape region of South AfricaThey are very different from the norm and most riders from novices to the well experienced enjoy the rides immensely as trails are quite unique and tailor made for exploration ,skills improvement ,team building and priced as excellent value for money. In addition, we can organise trips to areas less travelled in the name of Adventure Tourism.
Please therefore look at the web site and contact us for more info ; maybe you could post a link for us
Regards
Brian Pickering
Brian Pickering BIKERNET EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT–A college professor was doing a study testing the senses of first graders, using a bowl of lifesavers. He gave all the children the same kind of lifesavers, one at a time, and asked them to identify them by colorand flavor. The children began to say: Red…………cherry,” Finally the professor gave them all honey lifesavers. After eating them for a few moments none of the children could identify the taste. Well,” he said “I’ll give you all a clue. It’s what your mother may sometimes call your father.” One little girl looked up in horror, spit her lifesaver out and yelled: “Oh My God!!!! They’re assholes!” –from Chris T. BIKERNET DISCOVERS CURE TO RECLUSE SPIDER BITES–Check out this site. May come in handy one day. It was a similar Native American Formula that removed the Brown Recluse spider stinger from me. I had something on my finger that at first appeared as a blister then it turned into a seed type of thing. I started using Miracle 2 on it and finally got rid of it. I didn’t use it long enough the first time and it came back. It appears to be totally gone now. The M2 daily applications, three times a day finally brought it all out. It was like a tumor. –Kit –old shot from Bob T. A BIKERNET RELIGIOUS MOMENT–On the first day God created the cow. God said, “You must go to fields with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer. I will give you a life span of sixty years.” The cow said, “That’s a kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. Let me have twenty years and I’ll give back the other forty.” And God agreed. On the second day, God created the dog. God said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. I will give you a life span of twenty years.” The dog said, “That’s too long to be barking. Give me ten years and I’ll give back the other ten.” So God agreed (sigh). On the third day God created the monkey. God said, “Entertain people, do monkey tricks, make them laugh. I’ll give you a twenty year life span.” Monkey said, “How boring, monkey tricks for twenty years? I don’t think so. Dog gave you back ten, so that’s what I’ll do too, okay?” And God agreed again. On the fourth day God created man. God said, “Eat, sleep, play, have sex, enjoy. Do nothing, just enjoy, enjoy. I’ll give you twenty years.” Man said, “What? Only twenty years? No way, man. Tell you what, I’ll take my twenty, and the forty the cow gave back, and the ten the dog gave back and the ten the monkey gave back. That makes eighty, okay?” “Okay,” said God. “You’ve got a deal.” So that is why for the first twenty years we eat, sleep, play, have sex, enjoy, and do nothing; for the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family; for the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain our grandchildren; and for the last ten years we sit in front of the house and bark at everybody. Life has now been explained. –Redhorse Continued On Page 2
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July 24, 2003 Part 4
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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT– I hope this week finds everyone in the best of shape. Another week goes by, next week is Sturgis and the end of the summer is near. Not that we ever fuckin’ notice it is summer! That happens to be one of the “pains” of living in the tropics, It’s always Summer. So as we start our trip to the Black Hills, we will be visiting friends along the way. It?s always cool to stop at their shops and hang out for a bit, see what’s up and get to share what’s up our sleeves. Friendship, what a tricky word to use freely. While there is always “people we know”, true friends are few and far between. In days, that “word” is just a saying by that defunct wanna be rapper called Vanilla Ice it’s hard to know who you can actually trust. Jay’s saying expresses this pretty well, “buddies will help you move, but a friend will help you move a body”. Bandit’s code of the West or anyone’s code for that matter should include these three insignificant but powerful words, Honesty, Respect and Word. Remember Scarface? ” I don’t break my word nor , nor my balls…”
It’s a very tuff world out there and in these days of TV stardoms and lifes of make believe, staying true is one of the most difficult things to do. Look at Kobe Bryant, would he be involved in all that legal crap if he were nobody? My wild guess is not, the whole event would have been a wild, impromptu romp, and kept at that. People on the spotlight have to watch out who are they surrounded by, not always things are for the better, nor advice the best. People got to stay true to themselves no matter what, and to the people that knew them before they became “famous”.
Jesse described fame as the amount of people that know of you vs. the people you know. How true indeed. I have talked to him and he says being well known is not an easy task, but family and friends help keep him grounded.
The more exposure everyone gets the more people you end up knowing. How do you sift from true people and fakes? Pretty difficult question; pretty hard to actually figure out. Sometimes when you live by that trio of words above, you tend to believe that most people are the same way, but sometimes, it is not. During a previous time I used to hang out with people that are considered famous, actors, models, etc. People that were my friends, people that are long gone and not even a number on the list. I guess that’s the way of stardom, people tend to forget where they came from, who was there when they were waiters, or trying to make ends meet.
I want to make clear that I’m not talking about anyone in particular by this, take it as a warning if you might. I’m just wondering that with the way that TV is portraying our lifestyle, which and how will some people’s life change and to better or worse.
Some have the power at their hands and it’s available, the power and the burden that exposure gives you. The power to do good, the burden of being able to make the right choices. Of not wondering if your next conquest will become a court case, of being able to walk freely amongst people without having fans swamp you, of not loosing true friends because you lost sight of who you really are.
Friends will always be available no matter what and true friends are our ground to reality. And the only people that truly help each other without needing anything in exchange. don’t waste them and don’t set them aside. Too late is not a phrase that people enjoy, don’t let it be too late.I guess that all this fame thing started as a joke, and like always got me thinking, and you know is not good when I start thinking….
On another note, we are looking forward to Sturgis cause there’s a lot of people heading that way and as always, we expect to meet most. It will be a fun time riding and hanging out, and sure there will be some people that will not be able to make it and will be missed. The calls and e-mails are flying back and forth, meeting places and activities already chosen. We also have the task of giving thousands of Horse magazines away, so we will see how the fuck that works when my chopper barely allows me to ride it, much less carry stuff, but we will manage. The Black Hills are waiting, and the cops as well.
If you see Puerto Rico plates wave us over……. have a safe and fun trip. See you there!
–Jose Caribbean Bikernet reporter
HARLEY’S INTRODUCTION TO 2004– For the 2004 model year, Harley-Davidson recently introduced to their dealer network a completely redesigned rubbermounted XL Sportster line (watch for the new tank design) and a new model in the VRSC V-Rod family (a lower priced standard). The Motor Company’s summer dealer meeting was held this year in Las Vegas.
I just got word from on high on that the 2004 Road King Custom willbe the hot touring ticket.
Also introduced were two new Buell models, Firebolt XB12R and the Lightning XB12S, each featuring a new 103-horsepower engine. The two new models will join existing models – Firebolt XB9R, Lightning XB9S and Buell Blast – as part of Buell’s 2004 line. Changes to the Lightning XB9S, Lightining Low XB9S, and Firebolt XB9R were also announced. All 2004 Buell motorcycles will be covered by a two-year, unlimited mileage warranty replacing the previous one-year warranty.
Harley-Davidson will unveil the entire 2004 model line-up to the general public on Thursday, August 28th during the Company’s 100th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee, WI. The Company extended the 2003 model year to 14 months in order to meet anticipated demand for its 100th Anniversary models. Shipments of 2004 motorcycles to the worldwide dealer network will begin in September 2003.
Rumor has it that new custom paint schemes are headed to dealers including more flames and dicey designs. It is good to see the “Old Motor Company” not standing still after their 100th birthday. They are really excited about the start of the next 100 years!
–Motorcycle News Network and Secret Agent
IT’S BACK TO THE GARAGE–The Custom Chrome Beach Ride Bike is completed. It tooks us nine days. During the final photo shoot for American Rider I dropped the bike, dinging the tank. I’ve been moving motorcycles on delicate studio backgrounds for 35 years, and I dropped this one… I’m still on restriction.
The Goliath was on display at the LA Calendar bike show last weekend. Tomorrow it will be hauled back to the Queen Mary for a poster photo shoot, then onto the Veterans stadium this weekend for the swap meet. It’s for sale during the Beach Ride, but you can bid on it now.
That’s it, for this second. There’s more news hanging in the clouds over the coast and a particular girl I’m chasin’. Wish she would slow down and let me catch her.
While riding to Sturgis remember Peter Fonda’s Deer Rule–don’t ride at night. Jose will send us reports from the Badlands during the event, so we’ll keep you right on top of the action.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
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The Motorsports Radio Demigods And Auto Trader? Magazine Grant The Freak Nation A Chance To Be Grand– Hollywood, CA (July 22, 2003) – SpeedFreaks, the country’s biggest motorsports radio show has teamed up with big timers Auto Trader? Magazine to give a Sport Compact Drag Racing fan a chance of, well, a lifetime…to be the Freakin’ Grand Marshal of the Third Annual Auto Trader Magazines Texas NHRA Sport Compact Nationals at The Texas Motorplex, Dallas, August 8-9.
This big-a** prize for the Freak Nation includes hotel and airfare to Dallas, the keys to the SpeedFreaks – Auto Trader? Magazine’s suite Friday and Saturday, a K&N Filters Typhoon Intake System, a set of Toyo Tires and a guest host shot on SpeedFreaks!! Fans can go to The winner will be drawn this Sunday night in front of a live national audience. O.K., that’s happy, I know. In other words, SpeedFreaks will draw the da** name this Sunday night on their show. Got it? For More Information Please Contact: TRUE-TRACK TECH DRAWS ATTENTION–Just read Rouge’s tech install on the True- Track.I’m wondering if it really does much good? My 2000 Road King Classic drifts thrugh curves into on coming at high speedstraffic. I’ve tried different shocks and tires, but it still floats like a blimp. Can you hook me up? –TBear I spoke to Wil Phillips this morning. You’re good to go. Wil’s web site won’t launch until the end of the week. BIKERNET HMO INFO– Q. What does HMO stand for? A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, “HEY MOE.” Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Moe of the Three Stooges, who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes. Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want? A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors in the plan. These doctors basically fall into two categories — those who are no longer accepting new patients, and those who will see you but are no longer participating in the plan. But don’t worry; the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day’s drive away and has a diploma from a Third World Country. Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require precertification? A. No. Only those you need. Q. Can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions? A. Certainly, as long as they don’t require any treatment. Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine? A. You’ll need to find alternative forms of payment. Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the Generic Medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do? A. Poke yourself in the eye. Q. What if I’m away from home and I get sick? A. You really shouldn’t do that. Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office? A. Hard to say, but considering that all you’re risking is the $15 co-payment, there’s no harm in giving him a shot at it. Q. Will health care be different in the next century? A. No. But if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then. –from Bob T. ROGUE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT–When installing a larger tire or wheel you still have to find the centerof the wheel, and to do that you are moving it to the left. No Matter what size wheel or tire you use, the Rear Wheel Has To BeCentered In The Swing Arm ( Center of the rim to the center of the toprail)to make the bike handle correctly. When you place an 8-foot flourscent light bulb on either side of the rear wheel and securethem (I use soft bungee cords), the bulbs “Must” touch the front and rear of thetire. They are now forming parallel lines of the rear wheel to the front. As they run past the front wheel you measure between the bulbs at thefront and rear of the wheel. This centers the wheel and front end. Whenthat is even then you measure from the bulb to the wheel until both areeven. The front wheel which is usually smaller is now Centered in the Middleof the Rear Wheel. –Rogue WILD PIGS GO NATIONAL-BYTBEAR–There are clubs for just about every type of motorcycle rider these days. Doctors, Lawyers and Indian Chiefs, so it doesn’t surprise me that there is even a motorcycle club for Police Officers, who like to ride hard and party hardy, after a long day of dealing with the bad guys. No, not the Blue Knights but the Wild Pigs MC. Until now, the club was mainly for law enforcement personnel in the NY and Massachusetts area. Last weekend the clubs banded together to welcome a new chapter from Delaware and present them with their club colors. Way out in the country in Renseleer County, NY, The New York and Mass. Chapters of the Wild Pigs MC gathered together to welcome their new brothers to the fold. A raucous affair indeed complete with riding events, bands, dunk tanks, a home made whiskey slide and scantily clad Swinettes was the order of the day to welcome their new brothers. ” We’re just regular guys with high stress jobs who like to blow off a little steam from time to time” Said “Lomoman”, the NY Chapters president. ” We’re no different from other bikers who like to have some fun” They put away the badges and guns for the day and proved that they’re just like the rest of us. Well, maybe they can have a little more fun without the local constabulary stopping by to check up on them.
Stann Findelle
SpeedFreaks Management
2029 Century Park East, #900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-552-1777 
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July 24, 2003 Part 2
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WHITEHORSE PRESS RELEASES FREE SUMMER CATALOG– North Conway NH, March 2003 – Whitehorse Press has just published their new summer2003 catalog containing 80 pages of great stuff for motorcycle enthusiasts. The most popularbooks, videos, riding accessories, and tools are all found here.
This edition features three important new riding skills books for the serious rider: Nicklenatsch’s SPORT RIDING TECHNIQUES, Lee Parks’ TOTAL CONTROL, and DavidHough’s MORE PROFICIENT MOTORCYCLING, all to be published this Spring. Inaddition, Charlie Masi has revised and expanded his popular shop guide, HOW TO SET UPYOUR MOTORCYCLE WORKSHOP, which has additional profiles of real world workshops and a comprehensive and up-to-date resource directory of equipment and tools. Another new book for do-it-yourselfers is Kurt Lammon’s HOW TO REPAIR PLASTIC BODYWORK, which teaches you how to do professional body work easily and at a fraction of the cost of replacment parts.
If it’s time for some new luggage, check out Whitehorse Press’ ever-expanding collection of touring bags. The designs are simple, traditional, and versatile-a nice fit and complement to any bike, often at very affordable prices. Campers will love the new Eureka tents and the ever- popular Go-Kot, an amazingly comfortable cot that packs into a 5 x 28-inch carrying bag. Also back by popular demand is a selection of high-quality classic motorcycle T-shirts, denim shirts, and baseball caps featuring such great marques as Triumph, BSA, Indian, Norton, Ducati, and others. And for the gadgeteers, there’s everything from crampbusters to the greenlight traffic trigger, a helmet sunblocker, turn signal reminders, and a tail light modulator.
To receive a free copy of the Whitehorse Press Motorcycling Catalog containing more than1,500 motorcycling books, videos, maps, T-shirts, tools, and accessories, contact WhitehorsePress, P.O. Box 60, North Conway, NH 03860-0060, telephone 603-356-6633, fax 603-356-6590; e-mail Orders@WhitehorsePress.com, or visit their web site atwww.WhitehorsePress.com.
BANDIT’S CANTINA DISCOVERY DEPARTMENT–If you haven’t joint the Cantina to support Bikernet Content this is a tease. There’s a special section in the Cantina devoted to find material, motorcycles, parts and techs you won’t find anywhere in the world by in Bandit’s Cantina. This bike contains a part like never before seen. You’ll find all about it in the Cantina.
–Snake
BIKERNET MARKETING CLASS– Understanding different marketing techniquesA University lecturer had a little difficulty in getting his messageacross to a group of female students regarding marketing. Several of thestudents asked for an explanation of Marketing. Perhaps the followinganalogies will help clear up the meanings of terms he announced.
1.You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, “I’mfantastic in bed.” – That’s Direct Marketing.
2.You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. Oneof your friends goes up to him and pointing at you says, “She’sfantasticin bed.” – That’s advertising.
3. You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get histelephone number. The next day you call and say, “Hi, I’m fantastic inbed.” -That’s Telemarketing.
4. You’re at a party and see a handsome guy. You get up and straightenyour dress. You walk up to him and pour him a drink. You say, “May I?”Then you reach up to straighten his tie, while brushing your breast lightly againsthis arm, and then say, “By the way, I’m fantastic in bed.” -That’sPublic Relations.
5. You’re at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you andsays,”I hear you’re fantastic in bed.” – That’s Brand Recognition.
6. You’re at a party and see a handsome guy. You talk him into goinghome with your friend. – That’s a Sales Rep.
7. Your friend can’t satisfy him so she calls you. – That’s TechnicalSupport.
DO WE NOW ALL UNDERSTAND “MARKETING” BETTER??
–from Rogue
NOMINATIONS FOR MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME–I would like to Nominate Donald ?Pappy? Pitsley of Connecticut to The Freedom Fighters Hall Of Fame.
It was through Pappy?s and Connecticut Motorcycle Rights efforts that the Mandatory Helmet Law was Repealed in Connecticut.
I have the Original Gas Tank for Pappy?s Bike and will donate it to the museum.
I would also like to Nominate Lou Kimsey from California because of his Starting National Abate and bringing together of the various different states into one major organization. He also gave us the use of his Easyriders publication so that we could share and get information to interested parties, he was active in getting people together so they could combine their talents to help others in our efforts.
If I can be of any assistance please feel free to contact me. I have been involved in Motorcycle Civil Rights since the late 60?s and have a lot of articles and information. –from Rogue BIKERNET MARRIAGE ADVICE– On their way to get married, a young couple are involved in a fatal car accident. The couple find themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they begin to wonder: Could they possibly get married in Heaven? When St. Peter shows up, they asked him. St. Peter says, “I don’t know. This is the first time anyone has asked. Let me go find out,” and he leaves. The couple sat and waited for an answer . . . for a couple of months. While they waited, they discussed that IF they were allowed to get married in Heaven, SHOULD they get married, what with the eternal aspect of it all. “What if it doesn’t work?” they wondered, “Are we stuck together FOREVER?” After yet another month, St. Peter finally returns, looking somewhat bedraggled. “Yes,” he informs the couple, “you CAN get married in Heaven.” “Great!” said the couple, “But we were just wondering, what if things don’t work out? Could we also get a divorce in Heaven?” St. Peter, red-faced with anger, slams his clipboard onto the ground. “What’s wrong?” asked the frightened couple. “OH, COME ON!!” St. Peter shouts, “It took me three months to find a priest up here! Do you have ANY idea how long it’ll take me to find a lawyer? –from Redhorse Custom Chrome ? and Chrome Specialties ??have joined forces to bring you the most comprehensive product offering in the Harley-Davidson ? aftermarket! At over 1,400 pages and over 25,000 part numbers, our 2003 Catalog features everything from nuts & bolts to HR3 bike kits, and sets the NEW industry standard. ? ?ONLY $9.95 + 6.95 Shipping** Once you find the part you need, go in to Chrome Specialties down below and order online! It’s that simple.? Continued On Page 3
July 24, 2003 Part 1
By Bandit |
It’s getting damn close to Sturgis. Hamsters are riding out from San Francisco. The Hawaiian contingent is flying their motorcycles, in from the islands, to the coast. A dozen riders are landing at LAX from Australia and plan on picking up bikes at Glendale Harley. We can feel the wind and rumble of un-capped exhaust in the air. It’s time to ride.
A couple of us are riding out on Saturday, to Barstow, California to inspect scooters leaving the state for the Badlands. It’s our duty to keep all the drugs and weapons in the state. Let’s get to the news:
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON FORD FOR 2004–Here are some shots of the 2004 Harley-Davidson/Ford F-250 taken todayat a charity ride put on jointly by Ford Kentucky Truck Plant andUnited Autoworkers Local 862 to raise money to combat JuvenileDiabetes. The ride went approximately 200 miles through the Kentuckybourbon country and ended with a BBQ at the Makers Mark Distillery.
There was a turnout in excess of 300 riders for an inaugural event thatthe event’s organizers are already planning to repeat next year. Did Imention that the first 300 people to pre-register also received acommemorative fifth of Makers Mark Bourbon to be delivered next week?
Ride Hard , Ride Fast
–Devilhog
LA CALENDAR SHOW WINNER–Exotika, a Softail built by Cyril Huze for Bill Mc Neal & Nanette Packard, wins 1st place in Pro-Built Class at the LA Calendar Show. Exotika is Cyril’s vision of what a 21st century Hot Rod should be. High torque, smooth lines and fat rubber to burn front of your girlfriend’s parents house. The bike will be shot for the 2004 Iron & Lace calendar and will be featured later this year on the Discovery channel in the American Thunder Show.
–Cyril Huze
Tel: 561-392-5557
A BIKERNET RELIGIOUS MOMENT–God said, “Adam, I want you to do something for me.”
Adam said, “Gladly, Lord, what do You want me to do?”
God said, “Go down into that valley.”
Adam said, “What’s a valley?” God explained it to him.
Then God said, “Cross the river.”
Adam said, “What’s a river?”
God explained that to him, and then said, “Go over to the hill…….”
Adam said, “What is a hill?” So, God explained to Adam what a hill was.
He told Adam, “On the other side of the hill you will find a cave.”
Adam said, “What’s a cave?”
After God explained, he said, “In the cave you will find a Woman.”
Adam said, “What’s a woman?” So God explained that to him, too.
Then, God said, “I want you to reproduce.”
Adam said, “How do I do that?”
Under His breath, God mutters, “Geez…..” And then, just like everything else, God explained reproducing to Adam, as well.
So, Adam dutifully goes down into the valley, across the river, and over the hill, into the cave, and finds the woman.
Then, in about five minutes, he was back.
God, his patience wearing thin, angrily asked, “What is it now?”
Poor Adam inquired, “What’s a headache?”
–from Bob T.
FINAL RUN FOR BREATH UPDATE–IT’S THIS WEEKEND–Just thought I would give you one last update. Our last meeting will be held Tuesday night. So far everything is in place for this Sunday.
The last award is being shipped today from East Side Cycles in Myrtle Beach S.C. All of the awards are one-of-a-kind! The Run has really grown in five years. It used to be a Charlotte only run, now it has branched out to reach three states, N.C., S.C. and Va. The awards came from as far away as Puerto Rico (your son Jose) and the best of show all the way from Bikernet headquarters in San Pedro, California. Edge, from The Horse, called today and said he will be here Saturday. I think everyone will be blown away by the awards!
–shot from Bob T.
Anyone who doesn’t enter their bike is missing out on winning a handmade award! The cost for the bike show is only $10! Hey “THE MEANEST’S” mom is even baking 4 of her world famous cakes for the run! I also wanted to thank you and everyone at Bikernet.com for all their support, and thanks to Chris again for the great t-shirt design!
— Mike Pullin
Executive Director and Founder
Run For Breath Charity Ride For American Lung Association
MICHAEL LEEDS ? MYSTIC RACER, CYCLE ART SHOW– Renowned multi-media artist, Michael Leeds transforms the ‘flotsam and jetsam’of our society into ‘visual poetry in motion’ in the Mystic Racer exhibit at theFelix Kulpa Gallery.
The Felix Kulpa Gallery and Sculpture Garden is pleased to announceMysticRacer, Cycle Art by Michael Leeds. This premier exhibition spans 30+ years ofunseen work that delves into consumption, waste and regeneration. “In creatingthese works I search for the ‘Cosmic Glue’ – the most common denominator. Ibring essential objects into proximity to each other and only then allow them tospeak to me. These works are a manifestation of the Promethean gift oftechnology to mankind- the motorcycle as a symbol of God-like attributes;speed, power, and autonomy.” The Mystic Racer exhibit is in many ways adeparture point from the Guggenheim’s recent historical retrospective of theevolution of ‘The motorcycle as art.’
Signed, limited edition prints of the Cycle Art will be available at the gallery.These archival prints were developed in collaboration with graphic artist GuySiratt and published through Siratt Design Studio.
WHAT: Michael Leeds, Mystic Racer, Cycle Art Show
WHERE: Felix Kulpa Gallery 107 Elm St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060
WHEN: July 5- August 31, Opening reception July 5th, 4-7 p.m.For more information please call 831/421-9107 or email us atyaz@felixkulpa.com
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July 20, 2003
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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 http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com
From TheGUNNY’S SACK
I’m just getting over moving an entire three bedroom house a distance of nearly 200 miles, and it isn’t as easy now as it was a few years ago. Next time my wife says we should move, I’ll burn everything and start from scratch at the new place. Anyhow, it’s done now and we are entrenched in the new digs. Now, maybe I can concentrate on things that have been laid aside for several weeks. The run schedule here in Oregon gets really on the move thru the month of August and into September. I’ll be at runs the rest of the summer, virtually every weekend till the end of September, so please STOP BY and see me, at the “AIM/NCOM” booth!
Enough of the Gunny and his whimpering for this month, let’s get on to important stuff. By the way, I’m happy to be back in home territory even though we had a wonderful trip to the NCOM Conference in Milwaukee, and then to West Virginia and back to Oregon. And, the new grandchild came home from the hospital July 12th after doubling her birth weight and doing better than Grammaw.
Pennsylvania is FREE, I say again FREE. Their Governor signed into law the right for adults to ride sans helmet, if you either have two years of endorsed riding experience, or if you take an approved rider ed course. Another huge victory for the motorcycle community! I really feel the day will come in my lifetime that we in all states will be free again. Check the ABATE of PA website or call AIM/NCOM (1-800-ON-A-BIKE) for reference to more detailed info if you’re going to the Keystone State.
Special credit for those who worked so hard to make this momentous event take place, especially ABATE of PA, and the Sons of Liberty Riders, who have all spent years making this happen with support from the NCOM, MRF and the AMA, and lots of other concerned motorcyclists as well. Every motorcycle rider who values freedom of choice and LIBERTY in this country should raise a glass to Pennsylvania. We also must thank Governor Ed Rendell for being a man who keeps his promises! He said if it passed, he’d sign it, and he sure did. So many of our elected officials think promises are just for elections. Thank you sir from the entire motorcycle community!
Remember, we are STILL always concerned about safety and I for one will never condemn anyone who wears a hat because that’s the way they feel. It’s freedom to exercise the right of choice, and that, my friends is individual liberty, the way it should be in this country.
GRESHAM, OR: We all thought that Eugene was the harassment capitol of Oregon, but it looks like this little town and suburb just east of Portland is in the running now. The Gypsy Joker MC had their strip poker run here. About half were not club riders. The idea was to stop at girly bars here and there to get your next poker card and go on to the next stop. The Gresham police decided that they didn’t want motorcycle clubs in their town – and they even SAID so. They pulled the oldest stunt in the world. They waited ?til a small pack went through a green light and some of the last in line MAY have squeezed the yellow or red a little so they pulled the whole pack over. Oh, and with the help of about TWENTY police cars.
As if that isn’t bad enough, they had people on their bellies on the ground, HANDCUFFED for over an hour on a 95-degree day. For an alleged traffic infraction! One biker needed an ambulance from the heat. While they had them down and cuffed, these cowboy cops brandished guns in their faces, and apparently threatened and swore at folks. Said they didn’t want bikers in their town and they best get out. Nearly ALL were cited for running a red light, even though only a few MIGHT have. You don’t get to ticket EVERYBODY just because a few MIGHT have committed an infraction! Several were even cited for FELONY attempt to elude. The whole thing is bogus and stinks to high heaven. Sam Hochberg, our Oregon AIM (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) attorney, and his associate and AIM Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney Bill Redden are working the case and defending a whole slew of folks; for FREE, by the way. This sort of conduct by police anywhere is at best unprofessional, and is an abomination. I’ll keep you posted on the outcome of it all, especially if there is a CIVIL suit as well. Oh, and by the way, Gresham, Oregon is the home of the current MISS AMERICA, Katy Harmon, I believe she is. A little ironic. REAL AMERICANS, aren’t they, the Gresham Police? What a travesty.
PORTLAND, OR.: In August, Harley-Davidson has Portland as one of the “Kick-off” points for their 100-year Anniversary ride. A word to the wise who intend to participate: I hear that there will be lots of Police protection – hopefully without reinforcements from Gresham – and many of them will have “NOISE MONITOR” machines. This smacks of harassment to me so if you are part of the celebration just be aware.
WOMAN PLANS TO CLIMB MT. EVEREST ON A MOTORCYCLE:A lady by the name of Annie Seel plans to ride her Enduro motorcycle to Mount Everest’s base camp as a member of the Danish/Swedish climbing team in August this year. Base camp is at 16,732 feet. Seel will make the round trip from Kathmandu. Gonna be a pretty good climb but the lady is an experienced Enduro racer, so she should be able to pull this stunt off. Hey, more power to her.
TENNESSEE: Beginning in July, riders in this great state can proceed through red lights if they stop and give the light a chance to change first. If after waiting an appropriate period of time and if nothing happens, they can advance through the light with all due caution. Many times all over this country stop lights aren’t triggered by motorcycles. I have many times sat through several lights waiting for them to change. Guess the bike isn’t heavy enough or bulky enough for the road equipment to see it as a vehicle. After a wait I carefully advance even though it’s still red. This mainly occurs at left turn intersections for me. This very past session, in Oregon, our friend Clark Brooker, an officer in the Oregon Confederation of Clubs, introduced just such a bill, all on his own! Unfortunately, it didn’t make it out of committee. Maybe next session!
WASHINGTON, DC: Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell has gone to bat for us again in our nation’s capitol. He has urged the director of the EPA to modify the proposed emissions standards for bikes. He says EPA is too stringent in their proposals. Don’t we all agree about that? I sure do and thank the Senator for his valuable help. We all want to be able to KEEP our old scoots, and keep fixing them with NEW parts. Gotta stop that EPA.
SOUTH CAROLINA: This is an item I’m seeing far to much of lately. Governor Mark Sanford may have eliminated S. Carolina’s motorcycle safety training with a veto. He vetoed $119,000.00 dollars in state funding for rider training. This is NOT a place to save money – our education is saving LIVES. Here in Oregon the training is funded by motorcyclists themselves by paying more for their motorcycle endorsements.
The present climate of shortfall budgets in many of our states is going to cause major cuts in many programs and motorcycle programs will be the first to go if the money for training isn’t dedicated and funded by bikers in some foolproof way to safeguard it from theft by bureaucrats. If you don’t, they will use our money to rectify their poor spending habits. It’s thievery at its best, folks.
In one case I’m familiar with, the bike was impounded February 2002, and the owner still hasn’t had his scoot returned. It was an assembled bike. It was inspected by, and had a title issued by the state of Oregon. Not good enough in Eugene. Hopefully, through the courts we will eventually get justice. Anyway there is more to our AIM attorneys than many of us ever see and we really appreciate what these good folks do for the motorcycle community, many times without cost to us. If you ever have questions about your rights as a biker – or, god forbid if you go down on your bike or wreck your car, these guys are ALSO experts in representing people in personal injury cases. That’s how they make a living, and get to have the TIME to RIDE, and to help US out. They’re always available, “24-7” as they say now, at 1-800-ON-A-BIKE, or www.ON-A-BIKE.com! Call ’em if you need ’em. But keep the round side on the bottom.
Gunny, Oregon AIM Chief of Staff
July 17, 2003 Part 3
By Bandit |
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30 HELD IN HELLS ANGELS RAID–Mark Henle/The Arizona RepublicOfficers gather outside the Phoenix Hells Angels clubhouse where a man was wounded Tuesday morning by Glendale SWAT police officers.Federal agents said they delivered a major blow to the Hells Angels outlaw biker gang in Arizona with predawn raids Tuesday that netted 30 arrests and left one suspect hospitalized with a bullet wound.
Virginia O’Brien, special agent in charge for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said the case blows away two claims made by Hells Angels leaders: that they are a benevolent organization and that they cannot be infiltrated by authorities.”The Hells Angels arrested by ATF today, they don’t contribute to Toys for Tots,” she said, referring to one of the club’s charity drives. “These are the guys who contribute to firearm and drug trafficking.”U.S. Attorney Paul Charlton said the suspects include 18 members and associates of the motorcycle club who were indicted on charges that include murder-for-hire, bombmaking and machine-gun sales. He said Tuesday’s raids, combined with last year’s drug conviction of leaders from the group’s Arizona Nomad chapter, is “the most significant investigation and prosecution of Hells Angels in the state.”
More than 500 peace officers took part in the operation, serving warrants on bikers and other organized-crime suspects from Kingman to Marana. The targets included the club’s Cave Creek, Tucson, Flagstaff and Chino Valley chapters.
The raids culminated a two-year investigation headed by two undercover ATF agents and a Phoenix police detective who managed to infiltrate the Hells Angels. Charlton said that the investigation is not over and suggested that superseding indictments may contain additional charges and suspects.
Club leaders could not be reached for comment, but Pat “Pooh Bear” Conley, chairman of the Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs and the president of the Sober Riders Motorcycle Club, said he is suspicious of the criminal case.”I think this is trumped up,” said Conley, whose organization counts the Hells Angels as a member group. “If anyone is guilty, they are as individuals. It has nothing to do with the club. They do not practice organized crime. If so, they don’t need to put on fund-raisers.”
Reach the reporter at dennis.wagner@arizonarepublic.com or (602) 444-8874.
–from Rogue
WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING EXHIBIT TO APPEAR AT STURGIS MUSEUM DURING 2003RALLY–PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum has announcedthat the traveling version of its acclaimed “Women & Motorcycling”exhibit will be on display at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall ofFame during the 2003 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The exhibit centers around colorful illustrated panels, packed withinformation about the role of women in American motorcycling. The panelsinclude timelines depicting milestones from the past century, quotesfrom notable women past and present, and the names of more than 1,500women who are currently active in various aspects of motorcycling.
The goal of the Women & Motorcycling exhibit is to show visitors thatmany women have contributed to the evolution and growth of motorcycling,from the sport’s earliest days. The traveling version of the MotorcycleHall of Fame Museum’s Women & Motorcycling exhibit has been installed in15 cities since 2000.
“After the Women & Motorcycling exhibit’s great success here at theMotorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, we were asked to show it at otherlocations around the U.S.,” said Mark Mederski, Executive Director ofthe Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. “So we adapted it to travel, andwe’re pleased to loan it to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall ofFame for the next twelve months.”
Formore information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum’s web site atwww.motorcyclemuseum.org.
BIKERNET SENIOR DEPARTMENT–A crusty old man walks into a bank and says to the woman at thetellerwindow “I want to open a damn checking account,”
The astonished woman replies, “I beg your pardon, sir. I musthavemisunderstood you. What did you say?”
“Damn it. I said I want to open a damn checking account now!”
“I’m very sorry sir, but that kind of language is not toleratedin thisbank.” The teller leaves the window and goes over to the bankmanager toinform him of her situation.
The manager agrees that the tellerdoes nothave to listen to that foul language. They both return to thewindow andthe manager asks the old geezer, “Sir, what seems to be theproblem here?”
“There is no damn problem,” the man says. “I just won 50million bucks inthe damn lottery and I want to open a damn checking account inthis damnbank.”
“I see,” says the manger, “and is this bitch giving you a hardtime?”
–from Bob T.
WORLD RENOWNED WIRING DIAGRAM FROM THE HORSE ARCHIVES–Here is the diagram for “burnt out headlights” in the “Your shot” section.
–from T.B.
We have a letters to the editor section called It’s Your Shot. If you need tech answers or just want to bitch about the site, we answer letters every goddamn day. Doesn’t mean you’ll get the answer you want, but you’ll get it fast.–Bandit
Deacon, master mechanic, from Oahu.
HAWAIIAN MECHANICAL CONNECTION–Did you ever wonder what was the acclaimed difference between Shovels and Evos? Have you had a lingering desire to make your Shovel rebuild last as long as an Evo’s? Well we strangled the answers to those question out of Deacon from Pro Street Cycle Shop in Hawaii.
The formula should be launched today if the Digital Gangster wakes up.
–Wrench
Piston comparison from Evo/Shovel tech.
LAUNCH YOUR OWN BIKE FEATURE–Tired of $75,000 bikes hogging the pages in all the mags? On Bikernet you can feature your own bike. You can tell your own story and not have it torn to piece by some bullshit editor, like me.
Buckshot just sent his bike in with his own story. It doesn’t matter if it’s cool, a Shovel, Pan or Knuckle. You post it and your tale of woe. Just go to the Reader’s Showcase section and do the job for the world to see. At least, if you fuck it up, you can’t blame it on me.
–Bandit
THAT’S IT, I THINK–I dropped in Cindy’s Century Motorcycle banner ’cause she’s always there when we need assistance. In this case, at 7:00 in the evening she poured the acid into our Goliath battery so I could trickle charge in on a Battery Tender all night. Watch for features on this bike in American Rider.
We get so buried in wrenches and parts we fail to mention the softer sex. I was clammoring thru the tool box like a mad scientist yesterday. We had a goal to build this scoot, once painted, in a week. We basically made it, if it wasn’t for the all the bullshit wiring. I was stressing yesterday, finishing final details, when a soft voice interrupted the grinder. “Would you like a sandwich or me for lunch,” Sin whispered in my ear.
I drug my grubby self into the head, washed my hands and unshaven face and ran to the bedroom. What a difference an hour in the sack makes to a overly stressful day. Ya gotta try it. Thank you, Sin.
I know there’s more to report, but we’ve got to hit the garage.
Ride forever,
–Bandit