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COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS–Compiled and Edited by Bill Bish for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists. PENNSYLVANIA HELMET FREEDOM! CONGRATULATIONS to ABATE of Pennsylvania and Keystone State motorcyclists, who scored a monumental victory over the Independence Day Weekend when Governor Edward G. Rendell signed a helmet law repeal on July 6, 2003, making Pennsylvania the 31st state to allow adult freedom of choice.

We run two news segments a month from A.I.M. and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists, on motorcycling freedom and legislative efforts. For the full report go to our Bikers Rights Department.

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THE BIKERNET SOUTHERN CONNECTION–Imagine, if you will, three temperate southern (US) womenrocking away on a porch as the sultry summer’s day comes to aslow end. The horizon is awash with the sun’s setting hues. Afew pesky no-see-ums fly about.

The first lady speaks up in her slow, southern drawl and says:”Sisters, I’ve been thinking. Each of us has a husband whosename is LeRoy. It’s been mighty confusing lately. Sometimes whenI yell ‘LeRoy!!’ your husband comes and sometimes yours answersand once in a while mine comes. I think it’s time we rename ourhusbands to end the confusion.”

Quiet returns to the porch scene only to be interrupted by thecreaking of the old rocking chairs on the loose planks. Thefirst lady again speaks up and says, “I think I’ll name myhusband ‘Seven-UP'”.

“Why, sister, why are you going to name your husband’Seven-UP’?” queries one of the old gals.

“Why, he’s got seven inches and it’s always up!” replies thefirst lady.

The second lady then muses a bit and says, “I think I’m going toname my LeRoy ‘Mountain Dew’.”

“Why, sister, why are you going to name him ‘Mountain Dew’?”

“Well, cuz mountin’ is one thing he do real well,” the secondlady says.

Both then turn to the third woman as she rocks slowly in herchair and of her they ask, “And, what will you name yourhusband, sister?”

“I’ve been thinking that I just might name him ‘Jack Daniels’,”she said.

“Why, sister, Jack Daniels is a hard liquor!!”

“That’s my LeRoy!”, the third woman responds.

–from Rogue

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THE BIKERNET TAHITI REPORT–THE TAHITI RUN LIVES!–I got a call from Kiki in Papeete today. The club went up to the hospital tosee Jean-Noel last night and he’s doing much better (bike accident). Hopefully he’ll be outof the hospital next week.He’s doing so much better in fact that he asked Kiki to ask me how’s theNovember Tahiti Trip coming along.

I kinda put it on the back burner after Jean-Noel’s accident and now I haveto get it back on track.

The Horse has been keeping me fairly busy lately. They have me writing shopand bike features in addition to my usual stuff. I’m blowing off Milwaukeeand Stoogis this year. The Tahiti Run effort for the island kids will take full priority.

–TBear

BIKERNET EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT–Two bikers decided that they weren’t going anywhere in life and thought they should go to college to get ahead. The first goes in to see the counselor, who tells him to take Math, History, and Logic.

“What’s Logic?” the first biker asks.

The professor answers by saying, “Let me give you an example. Do you own a Harley?”

“I sure do.”

“Then I can assume, using logic, that you have a garage,” replied the professor.

“That’s real good!” says the biker.

The professor continues, “Logic will also tell me that since you have a garage, you also own a house.”

Impressed, the biker says, “Amazin!”

“And since you own a house, logic dictates that you have a wife.”

“That’s Betty Mae! This is incredible!”

The biker is obviously catching on.

“Finally, since you have a wife, logically I can assume that you are heterosexual,” said the professor.

“You’re absolutely right! Why that’s the most fascinatin’ thing I ever heard! I cain’t wait to take that logic class!!”

The biker, proud of the new world opening up to him, walks back into the hallway, where his friend is still waiting. “So what classes are ya takin’?” asks the friend.

“Math, History, and Logic!” replies the first biker.

“What in tarnation is logic???” asked his friend.

“Let me give you an example. Do ya own a Harley?” asked the first biker.

“No,” his friend replied.

“You’s QUEER, ain’t ya?”

–from Rogue

BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT– Well guys, been back for a week or so from Hawaii and still getting flooded with e-mails and calls from there. I really don’t have the slightest idea of timeframe, all I know is that we ship everything today for Sturgis, and still going like a headless chickens trying to get all the stuff ready. I just took a slight break from the bobber we are building and has to be done before the morning!

Like I was saying about Hawaii, and I don’t want to sound like I’m beating on the same broken drum, we had the TV on while working on the bike and up comes the story of the Hawaiian cowboys, the Paniolos, day after, Boarding House, then Surf Chicks. I guess the gods keep slapping me with images of the good times, while I’m busting up to get shit done. Lucky I did not have a tool in hand or the TV would be history. Anyway, it’s been so much chaos since I got back that it seems like ages since we were there. I have explained in painful detail our shipping process to all these places that I’m going, to spare you and me of it. Just put it this way, I don’t mind being to Hell, been there before.

Our good friend Melanie has sent me some material (hot photos) to add to my site, and I’m still working on the rest of the shots we took there so it’s changing all the time. If you have a chance, visit www.exoticdancersofhawaii.com to see what I’m talking about.

The board we shaped (I say we since I made a lame ass attempt to carve some foam) is on the way. J Hodge called today so by the time I get back from the Black Hills, I might be able to use it. By the way, how interesting would be a story on a board shaper? What if that guy happens to shape boards for Billy, Jesse, others, and me? Plus build bikes in his spare time (if any). Let me know at Your Shot

I want to tell all the guys who have been missing my usual ornery self not to worry. I have been relaxing a bit before and in Hawaii, but since, things have been going the way they have, I will have some pretty “controversial” reports on the way. You know a place like Sturgis, with their very friendly cops, all the “bad ass ” bikers, and mayhem at every corner will feed the need to vent….. Keep an eye out for it.

Since this is the second year that Bandit will not attend the rally, I’m going to try to send reports from the field, I mean, from the war front. Let’s see if I have some time left (or desire) to write something up, maybe I will use Your Shot.

In the events department, I have received the flyers from the first Smut Run in Ohio. If you are from that area, give the organizers a call. It’s my kind of event, riding to all the Strip Joints in the area. Fuck, I might skip the last days of Sturgis just for that… wouldn’t you?

As you know, I hate bashing stuff. But after briefly skipping the last episode of that new “famous” Discovery show, I was amazed at how much it reminded me of the antics that the old defunct Titan company did. The limos, the helicopters, the hoopla…. I guess you know the way Titan went. Just an observation, a mere observation.

Hey! Finally saw my face in Easyriders, (no thanks to Bandit ! ). Although it was a small photo, or two, the shot of my bike with no rear wheel was pretty good. As always, bow to the master Michael Lichter. (Yeah Bandit, when are you going to hook me up with your old connections? Remember I might be quitting soon!!!!!)

Guys, I’m out of here. I got to go back to the dungeon of oil, bolts and parts. The fucking dreaded shipping deadline is here, do or die! Next week is my last report before heading to the Hills. Maybe it will be juicy….maybe I will be able to sleep….But if you are heading over to Sturgis and see choppers with Puerto Rico plates, make sure to say hi. If you really hate me, I will be the guy on the Twinkie with a black leather jacket and chaps. Hit me hard in the gut, it?s my weak point…

Back to hell, I’ll say hi to Satan for you….

Jose Bikernet Caribbean report…… (wanting to get the fuck back to Hawaii)

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We been under pressure lately with one project after another. Our news formula was altered to give us more time on Thursday and publish the news by noon West Coast Time. That means we hit the news all week and hard on Wednesday evening. Then Thursday morning we jump at the crack of dawn, boil coffee grounds and eggs, feed it to the cat (’cause it would kill me) and hit the keyboard.

This morning I had to make a run to San Pedro Muffler, my custom exhaust connection, and an auto parts store. This afternoon we will fire the CCI Goliath for the first time, but we altered the exhaust. We made three basic changes to the kit bike for the Beach Ride. We changed the mammoth license plate/taillight bracket which fucked with the exhaust. We tossed the bars and replaced them with powder coated TT bars and classic Custom Cycle Engineering risers and modified the exhaust. Next week we’ll begin to post build articles.

I think you’ll like this putt. We better get to the news. This weekend rocks with the LA Calendar Show. Bikernet is sponsoring the party on the Queen Mary on Saturday night. Come to the Observation Lounge for a cool one after a day at the show.

NEW BALDWIN AUTOCYCLE–Check this out — It is the new Baldwin Autocycle (www.baldwinautocycle.com)hand made by the California Craftsman Bobby “X-Man” Baldwin. X-Man has hada major role in keeping every Excelsior-Henderson Super X (model years 1999and 2000) running for the past four years with his company X-Man PerformanceProducts (www.xmanproducts.com). The COOL NEWS is that X-Man will beshowing the Autocycle off in Sturgis this year! The same location where E-Honce showed — Next to Days Inn off of I-90 Exit 30.

It is not a Chopper, Bobber, or a Old School Anything — It is a NeoRetroSuperCruiser! It relies heavily on modified Super X components but featuresa major motivator — A Dodge Neon Four Banger with four Weber carbs pokingout the left side! Word is there may be a DaimlerChrysler promo tie in –Could the Viper-powered Dodge Tomahawk be there also?

When you knock on his door, tell him that Rat Bastard Super X Tim fromMinnesota sent ya.

EASY RIDER 35TH ANNIVERSARY RIDE AND ACID TRIP–Greetings from Hot as Hell Havasu! Well it’s been five years and everybody agrees that’s long enough. Next year is the 35th anniversary of The Movie so we’re going again.

Yup, New Orleans here we come. The start is May 8th and the route is the same as ’99. Six days down, three days there and whatever back. We’ll have brews in Topock where Wyatt and Billy crossed the bridge into Arizona and stop by to say hi to Bob Smart who helped us with the flat in Texas.

Arizona earned dollars will find their way into the G-Strings of the ladies at Rick’s Cabaret in Houston and we’ll eat gumbo and chug Dixie Beers at Prejeans in Lafayette.

Three nights on Bourbon Street will mean lots of beads will be offered to Vixens willing to show their stuff. I have packets with motel and route info.

–“Little” Eddie Dyer
dyer@citlink.net

HARLEY-DAVIDSON KICKS OFF ITS SECOND CENTURY–Redesigned Sportster Series and VRSC V-Rod Model Featured in 2004 Line-Up. MILWAUKEE (July 14, 2003) – As Harley-Davidson kicks off its second century, the Motor Company is preparing for an exciting new chapter in the Company’s history. Today, Harley-Davidson introduced a completely redesigned XL Sportster line and a new model in the VRSC V-Rod family to the dealer network at the company’s summer dealer meeting, held this year in Las Vegas.

“Harley-Davidson now has 100 years of experience designing and producing the greatest motorcycles in the world,” said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson director of marketing, motorcycle product development. “Our 2004 motorcycle line-up will lead us into a promising new century at Harley-Davidson.”

Harley-Davidson will unveil the entire 2004 model line-up to the general public on Thursday, August 28 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.

CHOPPERS ONLY HAWAII COVERAGE–Will be launched today. Check both segments. The family version from our own Layla and the Dark Side from Jose of Caribbean Custom Cycles who spent the entire week in tittie bars and surfing with Billy Lane. Watch for the coverage, which will begin today.

Old shot from Bob T.

PAPPY NOMINATED TO STURGIS HALL OF FAME–I’ve nominated PAPPY for entrance to the Sturgis MotorcycleMuseum and Hall of Fame. I feel he deserves this nomination more thananyone. I’m asking my friends to do this also. I’m from CT and went ona lot of protest runs with the HUNs in the ’70s. I rode with a clubcalled NSKK and was in the Willimantic chapter. They called me FONZ. Let’s make this happen.

–Paul “The Fonz”
ppaulhus@earthlink.net

MAKIN’ LOVE ON BIKERNET–The Italian says, “When I’ve a finished a makina da love with ah my wife, I go down and gently tickle the back of her knees, she floats 6 inches above a da bed in ecstacy.”

The Frenchman replies, “Zat is noting, when Ah’ve finished making ze love with ze wife, Ah kiss all ze way down her body and zen Ah lick za soles of her feet wiz mah tongue and she floats 12 inches above ze bed in pure ecstasy.”

The redneck says, “That ain’t nothing buddy. When I’ve finished porkin the ole lady, I git out of bed, walk over to the winder and wipe my weener on the curtains.She hits the freakin ceiling

–from Ken Miller

THE CRAZYHORSE RAMBLING REPORT–And from the I-Must-Be-Getting-Old Dept, I had my yearly reunion ofhigh school buddies and their kids, at my house two weeks ago. Thisyear, one of the gals brought her 17 nephew from California. Heproceeded to enlighten us old gals on just how ignorant we are. Likehow we don’t know about 420 (time to smoke weed) and many otherthings like whiskey gin (most folks call it Scotch) and how anyonewith any brains would know a good business opportunity (like buyingwhite china in the South and selling in LA. (They’re not looking fordrugs on planes anymore, he informed us.) But we are hopelesslybehind the times and would not indulge his dreams. Last I heard, thenephew was shipped home WITHOUT his china. How on earth didwe get through the 70’s without this kid’s knowledge? Hell, if we hadwaited everyday for 4:20.

And then there were the big storms that passed through NC lastweekend. Lightning flashed, thunder rumbled, and the rain poured ondown in sheets. There were even a few tornados north of Charlotte. Iwas sleeping soundly when I was awoken at 4 a.m. by the sound of a puppycrying. As I got up, I figured it was a puppy that had gotten lost onthe storm and had taken refuge on my porch. I grabbed the flashlight,which was rendered quite dim, from the previously mentioned nephew, andwent outside. I looked all around, no puppy. I shinned the weak lightaround the garage, then looked out at the in-ground swimming pool.

Inthe flashes of lightning, I could see something odd by the side ofthe pool. Had I left something there? As I walked closer, I could seetwo misshapen heads staring at me. Had aliens landed in Waxhaw andbecome stranded in my pool? It wasn’t until I was right on top ofthem, when I saw that the strangely shaped heads belonged to two boxerdogs clinging for dear life to the edge of the pool. And they weren’tjust any boxer dogs. They were two of the stupidest boxer dogs I’d ever met. Oneof them was less than a foot from the edge of the stairs leading outof the pool. I debated the wisdom of grabbing the collar of a strangedog with big teeth and decided that my pool liner was more important.So I grabbed one then the other, and dragged them over the steps.They then scampered off to wherever their home was. By now my Germanshephard in the house was barking. The lightning was still flashing andit was 4am. I didn’t think things could get any more weird than two500-pound pigs trying to get into the cat pen a few years back.

This week’s paint job belongs to one of my favorite bike builders, JimBortles, AKA my husband. The hardtail this tank is destined for iscurrently going to together in my garage. Jim hopes to have the bike ready for Sturgis. Neither of us have ever been out there, so this year,actually in 15 days, we’ll be heading that way.

Hopefully, no boxerdogs will get lost in our pool while we’re gone.

—-Crazy Horse

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COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWS
Compiled and Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists

Bill Bish, author, national motorcycle rights freedom fighter, legal analysist, good guy.

PENNSYLVANIA HELMET FREEDOM! CONGRATULATIONS to ABATE of Pennsylvania and Keystone State motorcyclists, who scored a monumental victory over the Independence Day Weekend when Governor Edward G. Rendell signed a helmet law repeal on July 6, 2003, making Pennsylvania the 31st state to allow adult freedom of choice.

Effective September 4, 2003, riders 21 and older who have had a motorcycle license endorsement for at least two years, or have completed a motorcycle safety course, will have the freedom to decide when and where to wear a helmet. Passengers must wear a helmet if the operator is required to wear one.

“This was a classic example of grass roots activism,” said an exuberant Charles Umbenhauer, ABATE’s lobbyist. “We’ve been working at this for more than two decades, and it proves that patience and persistence pays off.”

Earlier this year, on June 16, the State Senate approved Senator John Wozniak?s helmet law modification bill, SB 259, by a vote of 29-20. Then, on July 1, the House of Representatives passed the measure by a vote of 118-79, sending the bill to the governor?s desk.

Governor Rendell promised to sign the bill if it got to his desk, and he kept his word to the state’s 700,000 motorcycle riders.

“This governor knows how to keep a promise,” said Umbenhauer, referring to former governor Tom Ridge, now Secretary of Homeland Security, who vetoed a similar bill over a technicality in 1998, after publicly supporting ABATE’s efforts to repeal the law.

ABATE is planning a celebratory ride on Saturday, September 6, 2003, forming on Commonwealth Avenue behind the state capitol in Harrisburg. Governor Rendell has been invited to do a ceremonial signing of the bill before the “Ride to Gettysburg,” which will be the state’s first helmets-optional ride in 35 years!

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PITTSBURGH POLICE PROMPT HELMET REPLACEMENT Pittsburgh police supervisors recently ordered all motorcycle officers off the streets and bought new helmets after mistakenly believing their helmets failed government safety tests. And they are standing by the decision, claiming enough questions were raised about the old helmets to warrant replacement.

Assistant Chief Nathan Harper sidelined the 22-member squad after Sgt. Reyne Kacsuta told Harper she was concerned about the Bell Pro Police helmet model SD600V, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on March 10.

The problem began when an officer saw one of the helmets for sale at a police uniform store without a Department of Transportation sticker and began searching the Internet. The officer found a Web site run by the Massachusetts branch of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education, a group opposed to mandatory helmet laws. The site contains a list of helmets that failed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing, including the 1998 Bell Pro Police SD600V.

Helmet makers test helmets themselves to ensure they comply with DOT standards, and the government may do its own testing. In 1998, the government tested four of the Bell models in question.

“There was one test result that didn’t match up. That happens a lot,” said Tim Hurd, a spokesman for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “That doesn’t mean it’s failed the standard. It means we want to check up on it.”

Bell told the government that out of 304 impacts on 38 helmets, one failed. The data satisfied the government that the helmet was safe.

Lt. Karen Dixon, who was in charge of investigating the helmets, maintains the helmet shouldn’t be used by Pittsburgh police because of the impact failure.

POLITICIANS HOG MEDICARE SPOTLIGHT It was a sight not often seen in Washington — the Secretary of Health and Human Services, clad in black leather jacket and leather chaps, atop a Harley leading a photo-op parade of motorcycle riders from downtown Washington to a community health clinic in Brandywine, Maryland.

Tommy G. Thompson, the Bush Administration’s top health official, took to the road Monday with about 35 other riders in an effort to boost the momentum of congressional debate over a Medicare prescription drug benefit, wrote Todd Zwillich for Reuters news service on June 16.

Thompson was joined by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., the ranking member of the Finance Committee and a key sponsor of a Senate plan to provide prescription drug subsidies for Medicare beneficiaries.

“We’re trying to rev up the Congress,” Thompson said moments before members of the Port Washington, Md. chapter of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) roared away from HHS headquarters.

Congress has debated a Medicare drug benefit for nearly a decade, always falling short of agreement on the politically charged and expensive proposal. Proposals moving through the House and the Senate now offer roughly equal coverage for seniors opting to stay in Medicare’s traditional fee-for-service plan and for those who choose to move to a managed care plan.

HOG member Jim Leopard, 59, said in an interview that he wanted his participation in the politicians’ ride to help increase public pressure on lawmakers. The retired 23-yearveteran of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department said that he was happy to ride with high-powered politicians if it helps make subsidies available by the time he becomes eligible for Medicare in another six years.

“They definitely use the (Harley) image to look more mainstream instead of driving their Mercedes and BMW’s,” said Leopard, who considers himself a political independent. “But they need to boost Medicare up. It’s not enough now.”

GOVERNOR VETOES SOUTH CAROLINA RIDER ED BUDGET One of Governor Mark Sanford’s vetoes threatens a motorcycle safety course that saves lives in the state with the highest rate of motorcycle deaths in the country, the program’s founder says.

Sanford’s decision to eliminate $118,675 in state funding “is a real shame,” said Wayne Wilkes of Columbia PowerSports, who has overseen the program since its inception in 1990.

The $118,675 that Sanford vetoed pays for three motorcycle safety classes at technical colleges around the state, Wilkes told Knight Ridder writer Aaron Gould Sheinin. Motorcycle dealers also donate $120,000 a year in equipment, Wilkes said.

Created in 1990, the program originally was paid for by a grant through the Department of Transportation. The statewide program is overseen by Midlands Technical College with money from the S.C. Motorcycle Dealers Association and the state.

CANADIAN RIGHTS GROUP RAIDED BY POLICE The Bikers Rights Organization (BRO) of Ontario recently had its monthly meeting stormed by heavily armed officers who stuck machine guns in the faces of members, allegedly over a false tip.

BRO is a registered non-profit group formed in 1982 that lobbies for bikers rights in the Canadian province.

But at their April meeting, about 30 law enforcement officers participated in the raid, roughed up BRO members and ransacked the meeting room, reports the August issue of Biker Magazine.

According to a newspaper article on Cnews, “Police got excited when they found an ammunition clip in a corner?Then police realized it belonged to them.”

No charges have been filed.

ORCHARD BEACH NOISE ORDINANCE AIMED TO CHANGE IMAGE For decades, this Maine beach town has been known for honky-tonks and earsplitting Harleys. Now, officials want to put a lid on excessive noise and freewheeling drinking to make way for a family-friendly tourist town.

Critics complain that a bunch of do-gooders are trying to turn Old Orchard into something it isn’t, wrote Clarke Canfield for the Associated Press on June 9. In recent years, the town has put the kibosh on cruising, dirty T-shirts, sidewalk display racks and loud concerts. “They’re taking away your rights little by little,” said Ron Hill as he stood outside a food stand near the town’s seven-mile beach

May is the month when Old Orchard’s storefronts, food stands, arcades and carnival rides that have lain dormant all winter come to life for the first onslaught of tourists. This May will also be remembered for the Town Council’s decision to ban loud motorcycles and place a moratorium on new bars.

The noise ordinance not only prohibits motorcycles with altered mufflers but also makes it illegal for riders to rev their engines.

It’s not as if Old Orchard hasn’t gone through change before. In the late 1800s, this was a highfalutin? summer hangout for the rich. That all changed in 1907, when a fire wiped out most of the town and destroyed 17 large hotels. When the town began rebuilding, car and motorcycle races took place on the beach, amusement rides went up and the foundation of the modern-day Old Orchard was established. Bars and B-grade motels proliferated, and over time the Lowbrow image has stuck and it became a vacation haven for blue-color tourists, many from Canada. But since the late ’70s, when public drinking was banned, the town has slowly made changes to upgrade its image. In the late 1980s, it installed tasteful brick sidewalks and Victorian-style streetlights on the main drag. Then came an ordinance prohibiting cars from cruising congested downtown streets.

But banning loud motorcycles? Wayne Dube, who rides a 1961 Harley with a “Bar Hog” vanity plate, said the town’s weekly fireworks show and the train whistle on the new Amtrak train are equally noisy. Dube and his wife, who own the American Motorcycle shop, say it seems like some people want to turn Old Orchard into Kennebunkport, the well-heeled tourist retreat to the south. “It isn’t going to happen,” Robin Dube said.

BIKERS WITHOUT BORDERS TAKES MISSION ON THE ROAD Take two ambitious young men with the desire to help others, add in a love for motorcycles, and give them two brand-new Kawasaki KLR650s. The result is Bikers Without Borders (BWB), a non-profit organization comprised of two college-aged motorcycle enthusiasts, traveling through several countries and volunteering their time at non-profit organizations along the way.

Founding members James Mallory and Steven Wallstrom, aboard Kawasaki KLR650 dual-purpose motorcycles, will set out on a trip encompassing over 20,000 miles, eight months and 16 countries. After a stop at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. headquarters, BWB will travel through Central and South America volunteering in hospitals, schools, missions and soup kitchens.

“There are many non-profit organizations in these countries desperately in need of volunteers. And, there are many folks such as ourselves who are willing to donate their time and energy but aren’t sure how to find where they can volunteer,” said Wallstrom, president of Bikers Without Borders. “The key is matching these two groups up, and that’s where BWB comes in. Our goal is to create a source of information for volunteers to get accurate information on the many groups in need of a helping hand.”

For more information about BWB or for periodic updates on the progress of their journey, visit .

WIERD NEWS OF THE MONTH: ST COLUMBANUS, PATRON SAINT OF BIKERS From the Old Country comes proof that if the almighty himself does not don the leathers and climb aboard his scooter, one of his representatives on Earth certainly does.

Step forward the “biking bishop”, as he is affectionately known in England, in the shape of Bishop John Oliver. This man of the cloth and leathers is a keen Harley fan and rides Milwaukee iron as well as a cross-section of other bikes whenever he gets the opportunity.

In fact, so serious is he about his biking that the biking bishop has secured permission from none other than the Pope to have one St. Columbanus to be officially named as the patron saint of bikers.

Robert Daines writes, in his European Harley News report for Thunder Press, that the inauguration took place in the Italian town of Bobbio, the final resting place for the man who will be looking after bikers from now on. Fittingly, the service was attended by Bishop Oliver and hundreds of his fellow bikers.

St. Columbanus was originally from Ireland and as a young man was somewhat of a “lady’s man.” To avoid the temptations of the flesh, he turned to religion and traveled the world doing numerous good deeds until his death in Italy in 1651.

As for all his good deeds on behalf of bikers around the word, the bishop was modesty itself. “Bikers need all the protection they can get,” he told the British press, “so this is undoubtedly a good thing.”

So the next time you take a tumble and find yourself dusting down your bike and feeling great to be alive, you will know who to thank.

HARLEY SIGNED BY GOVERNORS TO BENEFIT COLUMBIA FAMILIES A 100th anniversary Road Glide signed by all 50 state governors and President Bush will be auctioned off later this year to benefit the families of astronauts killed in the space shuttle Columbia disaster.

The project is the brainchild of Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne and Barry McCahill, who works in public relations with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With the help of Harley-Davidson, the governor’s office contacted New York Myke of San Diego Harley-Davidson, and the plan began to come together.

Myke and his operations manager Fuzzy drove across the country for 50 hours straight with the bike to make it to the National Governors Meeting in Washington, D.C. in time to get all of the signatures.

“The President signed thinking it was a great idea,” said Governor Kempthorne. “They were all so excited-they were affirming with each signature their support for the families. It’s a gesture from the public of how much affection we have for our astronauts.”

For more information about this bike, log onto the National Science Center website at

QUOTABLE QUOTES “When will the world learn that a million men are of no importance compared with one man?”Henry David Thoreau, American author, poet and philosopher (1817-1862)

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Very impressive ..I decide I got enough photos and went out side. The parking lot was full, a slow race going on and people were lining up to get in. I lucked out by getting there early.Could not have got any photos with that crowd in there. The parking lot was a show in it self. Every bike you can think of was there. Than my partner Hessian Danny came screamin` in with his ole` lady Tammy. We shot the bull for awhile and he split to finish the Poker Run. Well I had enough of the crowd. The show was great for the first one..Outof here..

Bob T.

I’m outta here too. The 4th’s tomorrow – be safe. Remember why we are free and what it means to us all. Never forget those who have gone before us such that we can enjoy what we all have today.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some garbage cans to blow up.

-Digital

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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–As you might all know, just got back from the Horse Smoke Out 4 in North Carolina. I tell you it was a great time and a good event. We had the chance to meet with a lot of people there, readers, friends, celebs, and every homebuilder that you can imagine.The likes of John Towle, TBear, Crazy Horse, Billy, Goth Girl, Ed Martin, Mike Pullin and Meanest, the whole Horse crew, Indian Larry, Paul Cox, and many I’m forgetting. Many friends that we have made over the years riding, or in Internet boards. All very cool people, all very down to earth and that don’t have their heads stuck up their asses.

I’m not going to talk much about the Smoke Out since I’m in the process of finishing my full report, photos and all. I will surely skip over some things this week.I don’t have the full report from Edge yet but it seems like 6 thousand people (more or less) attended this years event, that’s like 5,800 more than last year (just kiddin’), all in all it was a fun packed week end of choppers, Mayhem, burnouts galore, semi naked cuties and lots of talking. Mind you, most of the people rode in; I did not get to see many trailers around that were not vendor related.Anyway, I’m getting a bit carried away with this, so keep an eye peeled for my report.

Now, I gotta talk about the Hawaii trip. Why you ask? I guess I have not been as excited and looking forward to a trip in a long time. This one is different. As you might know, I used to surf a lot, everyday, no matter what. This is the best chance to go back to a place I once called home, surf those kick ass waves, hang out with the locals (girls preferred), see old friends and meet new ones. All with the chance to mix it with what we do and love, bikes.

I just received a poster that really flattered me, it’s the official poster for the event and my name is there, along Bandit’s and Billy’s. Tell you the truth, that is an honor and super fuckin’ cool. I hope the cute Hawaiian chicks get the drift and think I’m somewhat famous. I?ll surely report (most) of what went on there. On the same line, I talked for quite some time with TBear about Tahiti and I really will bend over backwards to make the second trip. There are some waves that need to be ridden. Can’t wait to get there, and like Sifu said “once an islander, always an islander?. You have no idea how similar the Hawaiian Island are to my home here in Puerto Rico, and people there automatically relate to us which is a big plus and leads to very interesting conversations. To top it off, I am totally looking forward to sharing the Island scene with all our readers here at Bikrnet and The Horse. If I’m lucky enough to be able to do this, the least I can do is share the fortune.

It was pretty cool to be asked for photos and autographs at the Smoke Out. As those who really know me (and contrary with what I usually express), I’m pretty mellow and quiet. It was funny that people recognized my name instantly but no one knew what I looked like, which is fine with me. So to people that are a bit confused on what I actually do, here’s a short Resume…..

Surfed all my life, had a surfing distribution business, raced cars for a few years, raced sailboats for a few years, had some business in NYC, build bikes, have a shop with parts, accessories and stuff, and now have a side career as magazine journalist and writer, plus own Chopper Freak clothing. That’s it, but all the bike stuff started by building bikes.

Anyway, enough. Let?s get to the news.

Indian Larry was there with the Discovery Biker Build off 3 winning bike. You all know that TBear covered that event, but I have some photos of the really cool and kick ass chopper. Congrats Indian Larry and the crew at Gasoline Alley.

We had the chance to meet the guys at Gangster Choppers from Virginia. This family owned business (and no bitching and fighting like other places) is coming out with some pretty cool gear and bikes.Just in case their site is www.gangsterchoppers.com , ask for John, and check out his very cool cobalt blue chop.

Redneck engineering had a kick ass Sportster frame on display, so if you are planning on changing the appearance of that lame sporty, check their site out.

We heard Jesse James and Kid Rock are visiting the troops in Iraq, cool for them, next time gimme a call, I would love to go over and see what’s up

I hardly talk about anything that is not bikes and stuff but there?s a new show on TV that really fuckin’ kicks ass. Boarding House at WB, it’s about surfing the North Shore of Oahu, seven pro surfers and cuties are in the house, VK from Roxy is a mega babe, and Sunny Garcia is king, he knows how to show people how to respect. I really hope I meet Sunny when I get there.

On a sad note, our friend Lil C got busted at the Charlotte airport for carrying a “brass knuckle” jockey shift handle. They charged him with concealed weapon possession, and threw him in the slammer. That really sucks, what’s next, if we have Six gun risers they will impound bikes? In reality, people and the powers to be are getting really stupid with this, watch out people your rights are being trampled with the mere excuse of “security” what the fuck happened to “the land of the FREE” ? He told me that the cops spent hours taking photos of his tats (full sleeves) and kept asking him if he was part of a “gang” (I guess they meant club). If that is not profiling, then what is? FUCK YOU CHARLOTTE airport!

I don’t want to end this week’s report without thanking all those guys that came over and said hi. To the guys we hung out with, as well as the Asphalt 127 after-hours club, you know who you are, you guys and gals, totally and undoubtedly fucking ROCK !

Later
Jose – Caribbean Bikernet report

MAXIMum CHARM– This little bundle of sweetness is Amy from Voodoo Choppers in Rochester, Michigan. I ran across Amy at the Horse Magazine Smoke Out IV in Salisbury N.C. She was sweet as sugar, as pretty as her picture and unassuming about her looks.

Amy has been chosen by MAXIM Magazine to be one of their Home Town Honeys in their August issue. You get a chance to vote for the lady that you think is the finest offering of the month. There is a cash prize for the winner and Amy plans, if you choose her, to use her winnings to put together a kick ass chopper for herself. A noble purpose indeed. I hope you all take a minute to vote for Amy. You can see the results on line at www.maximonline.com as soon as the judging is over.

–TBear

–from Rev Carlr

THE FOUR CORNERS IRON HORSE MOTORCYCLE RALLY–
“RALLY OF THE RIDES”
LABOR DAY WEEKEND – SOUTHWEST COLORADO
Latest News from The Board of Directors!
The Board of Directors of the Four Corners Iron Horse Motorcycle Rally wishes to express our appreciation for your support and especially your patience. We sincerely apologize for not having more specific information at this time, however we have once again found ourselves somewhat “bogged down” in government red tape. We strongly believed our new location would be locked in by now, but were recently informed we will have to go through the political permitting process, something we had hoped would be avoided. We have secured the land use through the landowners, so it’s just one more hurdle to go. This area will certainly be worth waiting for; we wish we could say more right now. During this process, we will do our best to keep all of you updated.

Also, FYI, there has been much confusion as to whether the rally event tentatively scheduled to be held in Ignacio is the original Four Corners Rally. It is not affiliated with the original rally in any way. A rally is an area-wide event, we are one segment, and they are another. Once again thank you, ride safe.

Sincerely,
The Board of Directors,
Four Corners Iron Horse Motorcycle Rally, Inc.

BACK TO THE GARAGE, QUICK–Harley-Davidson snagged a full page of big business coverage in the LA Times yesterday. Here’s a quote: “If there is a bump in the road ahead, it is the question of whether Harley will have the same success after the current generation of owners runs out of gas.”

The writer doesn’t understand the code, “Ride Forever”. When us old farts are dead, there will be plenty of young guns to keep the faith. According to the article (which we all know), Harley is rockin’ financially against all odds, primarily due to the 100th. We’ll see if growth continues to break records next year.

I’ve got to get back to the garage to work on the Beach Ride Project Goliath. Sin Wu hauled her cute succulent ass to Larry Settle’s shop in Harbor City to have the goddamn clutch pressed together. I stayed here to hammer the news. The headquarters requires a used press and a small lathe for cutting spacers. We also need new clip ring pliers–ours suck. I must make a costly sojourn to Sears, but we hate to leave the shop when we’re rolling.

Hang on for the progress reports.

Ride Forever,
–Bandit

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PAINT JOB OF THE WEEK FROM CRAZYHORSE– This week’s paint job comes all the way from rainy Fox Island in thePacificNorthwest. I painted this for Tom Finley a few years back. This tankwasoriginally found it’s home upon a Panhead, but after Tom got thetank backhe changed his mind. He decided to sell the Panhead running gear andoptedinstead to build himself as S&S shovel with a RevTech 4-speed. Hewent withthe kick and electric start setup.

I’m not sure what they’re doing up there on old Fox Island, but itdoesn’tlook like it’s a very boring place. Hot bikes, hot women. So that’swhat’sthey do when it’s raining.

The 4th Annual Smoke Out was smokin’!!!!!! Great weather, killerbikes, anda town with a good attitude, combined into a weekend that anyone whowasthere will be talking about for long time. If anyone left therewithout abig smile, they’ve got serious problems and should check into thenearesthospital immediately to get the stick removed from their butt.

Lookfor mycoverage of this history making event here on Bikernet verysoon.

–CrazyHorse

A SMOKIN’ LETTER FROM THE HORSE BOSS–Just a note to all – A BIG THANK YOU – The Smoke out was a huge success! A special “Well Done” to Edge and his crew.

The thank you from Sgt. Coffield, commander of the Salisbury Police Department to Edge said it all, “Welcome back next year.”

The Horse Backstreet Choppers will absolutely gain new readers and advertisers, the life blood of a magazine.

Once again, Thank You one and All !!

Best,
–Hank McQueeney
(Mayor Slim McPickens)

BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE–One Saturday afternoon, I was sitting in my lawn chair, drinking beer and watching my wife mow the lawn.

The neighbor lady from across the street was so outraged at this that she came over and shouted to me, “You should be hung.”

I took a drink from my can of Budweiser, wiped the cold foam from my lips, lifted my darkened Ray Ban Sunglasses and stared directly at this nosey bitch and then calmly replied, “I am, that’s why SHE cuts the grass.”

–from Chris T.

–from Rev CarlR

RIDE FOR HEROES STATUS–I finalized a bunch of stuff for the 3rd annual Ride For The Heroes onAugust 31st, 2003. The run will be held on Long Island, New York. I haveattached a flyer and a little story about how the run came about (which Iknow you already know).

If you happen to be in NY around that time, please let me know. Youhad also mentioned raffling off some autographed books. What do you think?

If you want to edit anything please let me know. I’m just a guy who rides amotorcycle trying to promote a run for my friend. I’m sure I can use a lotof work as a promoter LOL!

–Frank Falco

Hey Frank, we’re more than happy to support your efforts. I’ll be glad to send you a dozen signed books. And I edit every damn thing that rolls across my desk, whether it needs it or not. –Bandit

KIDS ON BIKERNET–A little boy wanted $ 100.00 very badly and prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. Then he decided to write God a letter requesting the $ 100.00. When the postal authorities received the letter to God, USA, they decided to send it to the President.

The president was so amused that he instructed his secretary to send the little boy a $ 5.00 bill. The president thought this would appear to be a lot of money to the little boy. The little boy was delighted with the $ 5.00 bill and sat down to write a thank-you note to God, which read:

Dear God: Thank you very much for sending the money. however, I noticed that for some reason you sent it through Washington, D.C., and those assholes deducted $95.00 in taxes.

–from Chris T.

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