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WHEN THE LAST BIKER FALLS–When The Last Biker FallsAuthor UnknownThe old ones stand out now, their numbers dwindling down.They are a sad lossto the American scene, these individualists with the worn down clothes andfaces.

You can still see them sometimes, the real ones. Some in packs, not as largeas a while ago. Sometimes alone. The ones alone are best. One who’s beenthere a long time, staying in the life he loves, never giving into a systemthat sucks you up like a vortex if you slip just one foot into it. He’s gothis connections, a few just like him, that care for and protect each other.Hanging onto the only unique lifestyle left. Like old dinosaurs, their facesare leathered and rough by forty, but their eyes are still sharp and knowing.Some are gray in the beards and braids, some are limp in the step and somewith pain in their kidneys.

Still they know no other life is life, but merely a dreary journey intoeveryone else’s monotony. He looks at the new ones, then turns away, knowingthey will never know of life on the road and the women who can take it.Wild, loving women who will hang in with them, because they love it too. Awoman with a wild heart and a loyal soul, that’s what’s needed here. The newones are young and shiny and a bit too clean. They are born into a systemthat has an iron grip now.

I think it’s a mystique, even to the old ones, why this life is theirs, butit is, and it’s the only one. When the last Biker falls, like the dinosaur,the sun will go down on a breed of heart-of-gold, tough-as-nails, freespirited men, who even at their worst, love what’s theirs and protect it.

In a world wide system that is making all people as alike as manufactureddolls, the earth will be a duller place…..

When the last Biker falls…….

THE TEN BEST HALLOWEEN SLOGANS–

10. She’s a goblin!
9. I’d like to get a little somethin in the sack tonight.
8. Just get on your hands and knees and bob your head.
7. She’s got a couple of nice pumpkins on her porch.
6. If you just lick it, it will last longer.
5. Let me see your big sack.
4. Can I eat your zagnuts?
3. Have your mom check it before you put it in your mouth.
2. You scared me stiff!

And the dirtiest sounding but not-dirty Halloween saying is… He’s got candy spread out on the living room floor!

–Rogue

BEACH RIDE REPORT–The Beach Ride is a charity ride for the Exceptional Childrens Foundation in Los Angeles in July. It’s sponsored by Bikernet in addition to Bartels’ Harley-Davidson and many others. This year the beach has been moved to Frazer Park south of Bakersfield. Carmels, one of the ECF’s lovely directors recently told us of a donor who owns aresort in Arizona near the Grand Canyon. He said he has groups of 600-1000bikers at a time spend a weekend there. He offered us his resort if we wantto expand to have a Beach Ride-Arizona in addition to our originalRide.

It would be a relief to find an area for a run and make it work for everyone. Daytona is trying to kick bikers out, Laughlin won’t be friendly next year, Sturgis is raping the vendors. It might be time for a new more user-friendly event.

More reports will be coming shortly.

DEAR ABBY–I have been engaged for almost a year. I am to be married next month. Myfiancee’s mother is not only very attractive but really great andunderstanding. She is putting the entire wedding together and invited me toher place to go over the invitation list because it had grown a bit beyondwhat we had expected it to be. When I got to her place we reviewed the listand trimmed it down to just under a hundred … then she floored me. Shesaid that in a month I would be a married man and that before that happened,she wanted to have sex with me. Then she just stood up and walked to herbedroom and on her way said that I knew where the front door was if I wantedto leave.

I stood there for about five minutes and finally decided that I knew exactlyhow to deal with this situation. I headed straight out the front door…:There, leaning against my car was her husband, my father-in-law to be. Hewas smiling. He explained that they just wanted to be sure I was a good kidand would be true to their little girl. I shook his hand and hecongratulated me on passing their little test.

Abby, should I tell my fiancee’ what her parents did, and that I thoughttheir “little test” was asinine and insulting to my character? Or should Ikeep the whole thing to myself including the fact that the reason I waswalking out to my car was to get a condom?

–from Chris T.

BIKERNET BLUERIDGE REPORT–Sherry and I just got back from a three day ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway, All Sherry and I said to each other for three days was, “Wow!” We rode Mountain roads thru fog, mist and sunshine. We dodged, passed and buzzed gawking tourists the whole time under autumn leaves and a spectacular show of nature.

This road follows the ridge line of the Appalation Mountains from Virginia to Tennessee for 460 miles of limited access. You must experience this marvel of 1930’s engineering to appreciate the wonder of this incredible National Treasure. No words can describe this roadway, that winds thru tunnels, crosses over bottomless gorges and skirts mountain peaks. You just need to take some time off, grab the sweetie and do this.

–Karl, the Chief, and his wife Sherry

THE BIKERNET PET SUMMARY–A man who absolutely hated his wife’s cat decided to get rid of him oneday by driving him 20 blocks from his home and leaving him at thepark….As he was getting home, the cat was walking up the driveway….

The nextday, he decided to drive the cat 40 blocks away and the same again….Driving back up his driveway, there was the cat! He kept taking the catfurther and further and the darn cat would always beat him home.

Atlast, he decided to drive a few miles away, turn right, then left, pastthe bridge, then right again and another right until he reached what hethought was a safe distance from his home and left the cat there….

Hours later, the man calls home to his wife: “Jen, is the catthere?”

“Yes”, the wife answers… Why do you ask?”

Frustrated, theman answered:”Put that son of a bitch on the phone, I’m lost and need directions!”

–from Bob T.

GLENDALE, CA – Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and JeffersonStarship will headline Love Ride 19, the largest motorcycle fundraisingevent in the world, on Sunday, November 10. Grand Marshal Jay Leno,Honorary Grand Marshal Peter Fonda, and a host of celebrity bikers will lead20,000+ motorcyclists on a 50-mile caravan from Harley-Davidson of Glendale,California, to a barbecue, trade show, and concert at Castaic Lake.Proceeds will benefit Reading By 9, MDA, and other charities. In 18 years,the Love Ride has raised over $15 million.

Sign up is 6am-9am on Sunday, November 10 at Harley-Davidson of Glendale,with a 90-minute Jefferson Starship concert at 7:00am, followed by acelebrity press conference at 8:45a.m. The caravan of bikes departs toCastaic Lake at 9:15am.

Festivities at Castaic Lake will begin at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (gatesopen at 10am). Mick Fleetwood & Friends perform at 11:45am followed bySheryl Crow at 1:15. The minimum donation is $60, or $50 if you sign-up inadvance online (www.loveride.org) or at Harley-Davidson of Glendale beforeNovember 5, 2002. For larger donations, participants qualify to receive avariety of prizes, including a 2003 100th Anniversary Harley-Davidson V-Rodand a 2003 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150.

Harley-Davidson of Glendale is located at 3717 San Fernando Road betweenLos Feliz Blvd. and Glendale Avenue. For more information, call (818)246-5618, extension 7.

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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists(AIM) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the LawOffices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at (800) ON-A-BIKE, or visitus on the web at .

NCOM COAST TO COAST BIKER NEWSCompiled and Edited by BILL BISH,National Coalition of Motorcyclists

JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE– Statistics are like a bikini, what they reveal is interesting,but what they conceal is vital. And what the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration has been concealing in their crusade to promote helmet laws borders onfraud. In their efforts to sway public opinion in favor of mandatory helmet laws, NHTSAand others have been quick to point out an increase in Florida’s motorcycle fatalities inthe year following a repeal of their lid law. What they fail to mention, however, isthat a jump in motorcycle ownership has outpaced the fatality rate, and ABATE of Floridahas compiled the actual numbers to refute the apparently flawed statistics beingcirculated by the federal agency.

“These figures represent the statistics for the first full year of our amended helmetlaw,” explains James, “Doc” Reichenbach, President and Lobbyist for ABATE of Florida andchairman of the board for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). “As you cansee, the actual number of deaths were up 11%, however the motorcycle registrations wereup 20.4%, which represents an increase of over 40,000 new motorcycles on the roads. After all the figures are compiled according to the Florida Department of HighwaySafety and Motor Vehicles, the death rate was actually down by 5.2%.”

Also, based on the 40,000 new motorcycles on the road this past year, ABATE made thefollowing estimates of what this amended law has brought into the economy of Florida:

40,000 new motorcycles at an average of $10,000 each: $400,000,000
Sales tax on motorcycles at 6%: $ 24,000,000
Registration fee on motorcycles: $ 1,444,000
Change of title: $ 1,190,000
Total: $ 426,634,000

“This total is almost one half a BILLION dollars in one year that was put into theeconomy of the state of Florida,” says Doc. “Of this amount, over 25 million dollarswent directly into the state treasury for the budget. This also does not include thetourist money that increased because of Florida being a freedom of choice state. In 2001over 300,000,000 dollars was spent in Florida at Bike Week during a ten day period.” The2002 figures are not available yet, but participation was up from 2001.

“I hope these figures will help anyone who has heard the bad publicity that has come ofour amended law,” Doc summarized. “Deaths per mile ridden are down and the economy hasgotten a huge boost.”

WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST HELMETLESS RIDERS– The Wisconsin Supreme Court hasruled that ATV riders injured in accidents may have damage awards reduced by up to 100%for failing to wear a helmet. On June 26, 2002, the court issued a decision in anAll-Terrain Vehicle accident case that allowed a reduction in damages from a head injurybecause the injured party was not wearing a helmet, reports ABATE of Wisconsin.

Although this was an ATV case, the court also stated that, “Our conclusion here pertainsto helmet use while operating or riding a motorized, non-enclosed, moderate-to-high-speedvehicle such as an ATV or like vehicle.”

“The leaders and Legislative Committee of ABATE are taking this threat very seriously andgiving it a Level One priority,” reports Dave Dwyer, Legislative Chair for ABATE ofWisconsin. “We have already been in contact with legislators to let them know what isgoing on and how we feel about it.”

Wisconsin State Senator Dave Zien, long time biker and member of the National Coalitionof Motorcyclists (NCOM) Legislative Task Force, is working with ABATE to determine if thedecision can be applied to motorcycle riders who suffer a head injury while not wearing ahelmet.

“We intend to be ready with a bill to introduce when the new legislature comes intosession in January,” said Dwyer. “If for some reason this decision cannot be applied tomotorcycles, I feel that we should go ahead with language to clarify how the courtsshould handle the ‘no helmet’ defense.”

Wisconsin has enacted legislation that allows damages to be reduced by 15% for anyoneinjured in a car accident who is not wearing a seat belt, in reaction to an earlierWisconsin Supreme Court decision regarding seat belt use and injury damages awardreductions. But the high court refused to transfer that over to the helmet use case,even though they used the seat belt use ruling as a guide in their recent decision.

The court stated, “that, ultimately, is a question for the legislature.”

WEST VIRGINIA BIKERS ASK COURT: WHAT IS A HELMET?– Trial was to be held this summerregarding motorcyclist Mark Fike’s traffic citation for not wearing an approved helmetwhile operating his motorcycle on SR 119 in Spencer, West Virginia. Mr. Fike could havepled no contest and paid a relatively small fine to avoid the hassle of going to court. However, W. Virginia State Senator John Mitchell and Aid to Injured Motorcyclists(A.I.M.) Attorney Ralph Buss, anticipating an unfavorable ruling, took the case to trialin order to obtain a verdict for the purpose of arguing on appeal to the State SupremeCourt the issue of what is an approved motorcycle helmet.

At issue is what are the specific parameters of what is and what is not a legal helmet inthe state of West Virginia? Federal Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations; Article57, Section 218 that sets forth helmet design regulations was to have been introduced inits entirety in order that it become part of the record for use on appeal. Walter Snyder,Coordinator of the W. Virginia Motorcycle Safety Education Program, was scheduled totestify regarding the meaning of Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance. He wasalso set to describe his committee of eight persons interaction with the State Police onhelmet related issues.

During the preparations for trial, it was learned that the CEO of the State Police wouldbe unable to provide testimony regarding valid helmet compliance for W. Virginia. It wasalso learned that there are no courses available to the State Police to train them torecognize a compliant helmet. Currently, officers use the “eyeball and instinct method”to determine compliance.

As neither the arresting officer, Sgt. D. U. Garrett nor his superior, Colonel Hillshowed up for court on July 31, 2002, the Magistrate permanently dismissed the case for”failure to prosecute”. At the conclusion of the session, the prosecutor jokinglysuggested that perhaps when the bikers come back, one of them might wear a “bucket oflard with a DOT sticker affixed to it and see what happens.”

President of ABATE of West Virginia, Duck, and West Virginia Confederation of ClubsChairman Widowmaker, along with the numerous other motorcyclists in attendance, vowedthat they will have another day in court.

The leadership of West Virginia’s motorcyclists’ rights organizations are at this timeconsidering what forum to use for their next confrontation. Three of the issues underconsideration are: 1) Does W.V. Statute 17C-15-44 adequately inform motorcyclists as towhat is an approved helmet and/or what is a non-compliant device? 2) Is the Statute sovague that most persons cannot come to a reasonable conclusion as to the definition of anapproved helmet? 3) Is the State required to have an expert testify on its behalf whenthe approved/not approved helmet design issue is again presented to the court? Staytuned.

CITY SENDS SAFETY MESSAGE– Darlene Kimsey, vice-president of the High Point Chapter ofthe Concerned Bikers Association of North Carolina, was sick of hearing about motorcycleaccidents, so she approached the city council with an idea to make drivers more aware ofriders on the road.”The public needs to understand that with the rise of riding, we are out there,” Kimseytold the Greensboro News and Record. “Riding isn’t just a recreational thing anymore, buta mode of transportation.”

After almost a year of lobbying the city, Kimsey says High Point will be the first cityin the nation to put up signs reminding motorists to share the road with motorcycles.

About a year ago, Kimsey went to the North Carolina Department of Transportation to seeabout getting some signs posted along roads along streets throughout the state remindingmotorists to share the road with motorcycles.

When the state rejected the proposal, Kimsey went to the city of High Point.

Following a letter to the city council, and several meetings with the city manager andcity transportation officials, Kimsey was able to identify four city streets where thesigns were needed, based on a high volume of motorcycle accidents.

The city is expected to erect four signs on each street, and the transportationdepartment will monitor accidents on the streets to see if the signs have an impact.

While state transportation officials haven’t approved signs for state-owned streets,Kimsey says they will be watching the project in High Point. “If we can show that thesigns have an impact on reducing the number of accidents, the state may consider thesigns,” Kimsey said. “I am hoping it’s something that will catch on.”

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR VETOES RED LIGHT BILL– California Assembly Bill 2521, introduced byAssembly Member Jay LaSuer (R- County of San Diego), would have required all new andreplacement traffic-actuated signal devices to recognize motorcycles and bicycles, aswell as new lighter cars, but was vetoed by Governor Gray Davis.

The bill passed through the legislature without opposition in both the Senate and theAssembly, but was doomed to defeat when it reached the governor?s desk on September 18.

“Now that is unconscionable!,” exclaimed Nancy Nemecek, chairman of the board for ABATEof California. “If any motorcycle rider was on the fence about Davis, this should showhis true colors,” she said in reference to the upcoming gubernatorial election in theGolden State.

WEIRD NEWS OF THE MONTH– Dangerous Intersections More Safe?! British traffic consultantBen Hamilton-Bailie told the British Institution of Civil Engineers that improving roadsafety by making intersections more dangerous may actually decrease accidents.

The approach has already proved successful in Holland and Denmark, and relies on the ideathat drivers will be more careful if they perceive more danger. Without road signs androad markings, they are forced to slow down and make eye contact with other road users toestablish who makes the next move.

This has lead to many new intersections in Northern Europe resembling the days beforecars were commonplace, and it is said that it has reduced accidents without affectingjourney times, but it does rely on vehicles traveling below 20mph.

QUOTABLE QUOTES: “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.”BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Patriot & Founding Father

GLENDALE, CA – Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and JeffersonStarship will headline Love Ride 19, the largest motorcycle fundraisingevent in the world, on Sunday, November 10. Grand Marshal Jay Leno,Honorary Grand Marshal Peter Fonda, and a host of celebrity bikers will lead20,000+ motorcyclists on a 50-mile caravan from Harley-Davidson of Glendale,California, to a barbecue, trade show, and concert at Castaic Lake.Proceeds will benefit Reading By 9, MDA, and other charities. In 18 years,the Love Ride has raised over $15 million.

Sign up is 6am-9am on Sunday, November 10 at Harley-Davidson of Glendale,with a 90-minute Jefferson Starship concert at 7:00am, followed by acelebrity press conference at 8:45a.m. The caravan of bikes departs toCastaic Lake at 9:15am.

Festivities at Castaic Lake will begin at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (gatesopen at 10am). Mick Fleetwood & Friends perform at 11:45am followed bySheryl Crow at 1:15. The minimum donation is $60, or $50 if you sign-up inadvance online (www.loveride.org) or at Harley-Davidson of Glendale beforeNovember 5, 2002. For larger donations, participants qualify to receive avariety of prizes, including a 2003 100th Anniversary Harley-Davidson V-Rodand a 2003 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150.

Harley-Davidson of Glendale is located at 3717 San Fernando Road betweenLos Feliz Blvd. and Glendale Avenue. For more information, call (818)246-5618, extension 7.

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BIKERNET CRAZYHORSE REPORT–Well we got a taste of paradise in Readers’ Rides this month. Von Hilde, infamous recluse artist, has peeked out of his hideout in Key West to show off a very tropical hardtail. Bandit would look great on this bike as he has the shirts to go with it. Here’s a quick?look at?VonHilde’s art. Check out the story that goes with it at Reader’s Rides.

Meanwhile back here in good ol boyland, I’ve been painting up a storm. Eagles are the subject this week. I’m almost packed for Biketoberfest. I’m leave in the morning. I’m hooking up with a group of women riders called the Amazons for a ride Friday. I’ll be sure to take pictures of these lovely ladies and their rides. On Saturday, I’ll be meeting up with shady tropical characters.

Jim is turning wrenches and burning up the tig torch like?madman this month.?His spare parts Softail has found a new home in Delaware and Jim’s new hardtail will be ready for paint in two weeks. My gooseneck frame from Chrome Specialties arrives tomorrow. Jim will have it completed as a rolling chassis by the time?I get back from Daytona.

The Discovery Shows were interesting. It was funny listening to Jim making smart aleck remarks to the dad’s hissy fits on Orange County Ciaos. He got especially incensed after the dad?asked the kid?”you gonna?spend all day on that seat pan?” Jim takes great pains in creating seat pans for his customs and no matter how hard he tries, it usually takes up a whole day. “Fuck you dad, I’m going?to the bar, since you’re the seat pan building expert, make it yourself,” Jim shouted at the TV. Jim thought the kid was a?talented fabricator with good ideas, but dad’s outbursts were so overly dramatic, it was like watching the WWF.

My sporty is cleaner than it’s been in many months. The front end has been rebuilt, the rear pipe now has two studs holding it on, instead of the one that’s been doing the job for the last 2 1/2 yrs. Even the speedo works. Hot Damn! Now watch it rain.

—————Crazy Horse

MOTORCYCLIST FROM ACROSS THE NATION ARE DESCENDING ON TORRINGTON FOR THE ANNUAL CONNECTICUT BIKE WEEK–The event was suppose to be held in May, but was postponed in the wake ofmotorcycle gang violence in other states and rumors that local Hell’s Angelsand Waterbury’s Outlaw motorcycle club members might clash if they metduring the event.

The rally, now in its sixth year, kicks off officially tomorrow and runsthrough next Sunday. It is one of only six bike weeks nationwide, puttingTorrington on the map for big biking events.

Extra police will be on hand, but organizers and town officials say theydon’t anticipate any problems.

In fact, merchants in the area are expecting a big economic bump from therally.

The city is welcoming the bikers with a large banner that firefightersstrung across Main Street Saturday morning.

–from Rogue

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK– “The day I worry about cleaning my house is the day Sears comes out with a riding vacuum cleaner.”

– Roseanne

–from Kris B.

GLENDALE, CA – Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and JeffersonStarship will headline Love Ride 19, the largest motorcycle fundraisingevent in the world, on Sunday, November 10. Grand Marshal Jay Leno,Honorary Grand Marshal Peter Fonda, and a host of celebrity bikers will lead20,000+ motorcyclists on a 50-mile caravan from Harley-Davidson of Glendale,California, to a barbecue, trade show, and concert at Castaic Lake.Proceeds will benefit Reading By 9, MDA, and other charities. In 18 years,the Love Ride has raised over $15 million.

Sign up is 6am-9am on Sunday, November 10 at Harley-Davidson of Glendale,with a 90-minute Jefferson Starship concert at 7:00am, followed by acelebrity press conference at 8:45a.m. The caravan of bikes departs toCastaic Lake at 9:15am.

Festivities at Castaic Lake will begin at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (gatesopen at 10am). Mick Fleetwood & Friends perform at 11:45am followed bySheryl Crow at 1:15. The minimum donation is $60, or $50 if you sign-up inadvance online (www.loveride.org) or at Harley-Davidson of Glendale beforeNovember 5, 2002. For larger donations, participants qualify to receive avariety of prizes, including a 2003 100th Anniversary Harley-Davidson V-Rodand a 2003 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150.

Harley-Davidson of Glendale is located at 3717 San Fernando Road betweenLos Feliz Blvd. and Glendale Avenue. For more information, call (818)246-5618, extension 7.

OPEN THE BAR–It’s time to slip on the gloves and go for a ride. It appears to me that the weather has chilled mighty quick this year, even on the coast. The King felt good under my ass today as I bobbed and weaved in the Los Angeles afternoon traffic trying to scoot home to the babes running the headquarters. It was good to see smiling faces.

I know there’s a lot going on and coming to the hallowed halls of Bikernet like an article on Sonny Barger and a look and the new Pat Kennedy bike building fort in Tombstone. We have an article in a holding pattern on hand made custom chopper machined steel models. You’ll be blown away. The Dyna above is Mike Pullin’s. He recently replaced the narrow glide with a bone stock wide glide. We’ll have a bit on it in a couple of days. Damn, I forgot to mention that prizes from Samson and Bikernet will be shipped next week. Enter the FREE contest, goddamnit, it’s FREE. Check back next week.

–Bandit

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BRAND NEW LE PERA SITE–Check it out. Enter your model, and the site will show you all the seats available for your bike.

TIPPER GORE– At a press conference today, Tipper Gore announced that she’s going back on the campaign trail with her husband, former Vice President Al Gore. “To prepare myself,” she said, “I have shaved off all of my pubic hair. From now until the election, I shall sit on the stage with the former Vice President and may occasionally flash the audience. This will send a very strong message to America.” ?

“What is that message?” asked astonished reportersat this rather startling announcement.

To which Tipper replied: “Read my lips……………no more Bush.”

–from Chris T.

WHITEHORSE PRESS WINTER WEAR–A staple of the long-distance riding community, we’ve found the Widder’Lectric Vesthttp://www.whitehorsepress.com/email.asp?cn=50245&en=en0210&id=swide canextend your riding season indefinitely by keeping you warm even in thecoldest temperatures.

For those on a tighter budget, the new Wind-ProPolartec Vesthttp://www.whitehorsepress.com/email.asp?cn=50245&en=en0210&id=wpro is fourtimes more wind resistant than conventional fleece and provides warmthwithout bulk. Both vests are lightweight alternatives to the “layering”method of staying warm.

You’ll also want to trade in your T-shirts for something with sleeves. Ournew Classic Denim Shirtshttp://www.whitehorsepress.com/email.asp?cn=50245&en=en0210&id=sdenim willfit the bill. These stylish shirts are available sporting four classicmotorcycle logos and are a nice alternative to the standard tees we like towear, and will make a great gift for the motorcyclist on your holidayshopping list.

Stay warm and safe!

LAS VEGAS DRAGS THIS WEEKEND–Hi Bandit:Well, the laptop seems to be working right – amazing the difference!

We’re packing up the van and want to be out of here five minutes ago, so hopefully we can make it to the Las Vegas track by Thursday night or Friday morning.?

I hope to see you there, gotta run. Taking all this computer stuff with me again just to see if it can really work well out on the road. Maybe I can get something done on the way home. I’ve still got 21 rolls of fresh?film, but I hope this is the last race for that.

Mailman still isn’t decided about racing next year, so I’m on a fence.

–Helen, Bikernet Drag Race Reporter

HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. REPORTS RECORD THIRD QUARTER– ?????? Milwaukee, Wis., October 15, 2002 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) today announced record revenue and earnings for its third quarter ended September 29, 2002. The Company’s third quarter revenue was $1.14 billion, an increase of 31.8 percent over the third quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share were 54 cents, a 50 percent increase compared with last year. ?????

? ?As we began our year-long 100th Anniversary Celebration, we achieved our biggest quarter ever, setting new records in revenue and earnings,? said Jeffrey L. Bleustein, chairman and chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. ?The commemorative products for our 100th Anniversary Celebration were a major driver for our exceptional third quarter performance and are a great springboard for growing demand for the future.? ?????

? ?Our global dealer network sold nearly 18 percent more new motorcycles over the past nine months. This, together with better than expected accessories and MotorClothes sales in a difficult economy, gives us confidence in the robust demand for our products,? said Bleustein. ?In response, we are increasing our 2002 production target for Harley-Davidson? motorcycles from 262,000 to 263,000, and for 2003 our target is being set at 289,000, a ten percent increase over 2002.?

Motorcycles and Related Products Segment – Third Quarter Results ?????? Third quarter revenue from Harley-Davidson motorcycles was $832.7 million, an increase of 28.4 percent over the third quarter last year. Shipments totaled 67,474 units, up 10,863 units or 19.2 percent over the same period last year.

Revenue from Parts and Accessories (P&A), which consists of Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories, totaled $199.3 million, a 32.3 percent increase from the year-ago quarter. Third quarter revenue from General Merchandise, which consists of MotorClothes apparel and collectibles, totaled $83.1 million, an 88.5 percent increase over the same period last year.

The Company?s 100th Anniversary commemorative products drove the performance of both product lines. Revenue from 100th Anniversary P&A products was $21 million and revenue from General Merchandise associated with the 100th Anniversary was $25 million. ?We expected P&A revenues during this anniversary year to be strong, and General Merchandise revenues to be even stronger,? said Bleustein, ?but these third quarter results have exceeded even our expectations.? For the longer term, the Company expects the growth rate for P&A revenues to be slightly higher than Harley-Davidson?s motorcycle unit growth rate and the General Merchandise growth rate is expected to be lower than the motorcycle unit growth rate.

Third quarter gross margin was 34.9 percent of revenue, up from 34.5 percent of revenue for the same period last year. Gross margin improved primarily due to Parts & Accessories? margin contribution, a higher percentage of U.S. motorcycle shipments and worldwide price increases on the 2003 model year motorcycles. ?????? Third quarter operating margin for the Motorcycles and Related Products Segment was 19.6 percent of revenue, an improvement on last year?s third quarter margin of 18.0 percent. The increase in gross margin was the primary contributor to the increase in operating margin.

The Company expects HDFS? full year 2002 operating income to be approximately 55-60 percent higher than in 2001. The Company expects HDFS? full year 2003 operating income to be approximately 20 percent higher than 2002 expectations.? Over the longer term, the Company expects the HDFS growth rate to be slightly higher than the Company?s motorcycle unit growth rate.

STOLEN MOTORCYCLE REPORT FROM 1928–In 1928, the AMA published a list of stolen motorcycles to alert dealers around the country. We’ve been kicking around the idea of creating a department dedicated to posting information about stolen bikes. Hell, we thought it was our original idea. Note the line at the bottom of the letter.

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CITY’S HANDLING OF EVENT REVS MERCHANTS AND RESIDENTS–By JOHN BOZZO (john.bozzo@news-jrnl.com)Staff Writer, Daytona News Journal.

DAYTONA BEACH — An imposing powder keg ready to explode even in calm times, Ben Cavagna seethed over city restrictions on his plans to cash in on Biketoberfest at his Main Street business.

“This is the worst city for business east of the Mississippi,” he said in a voice rising to a shout after ordering delivery of a thousand cases of beer on the phone. “The city wants to kill Main Street. I’m declaring war.”

His temper rose to boiling after city officials refused to allow outside sales at his Main Street Station business before the official start of the four-day Biketoberfest event on Thursday.

The city also lost $390,000 to $2 million on all events last year, despite a $1.3 billion boost in spending from tourists to the local economy.

–from Rogue

–from Bob T.

JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE– Statistics are like a bikini ? what they reveal is interesting, but what they conceal is vital. And what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been concealing in their crusade to promote helmet laws borders on fraud. In their efforts to sway public opinion in favor of mandatory helmet laws, NHTSA and others have been quick to point out an increase in Florida?s motorcycle fatalities in the year following a repeal of their lid law. What they fail to mention, however, is that a jump in motorcycle ownership has outpaced the fatality rate, and ABATE of Florida has compiled the actual numbers to refute the apparently flawed statistics being circulated by the federal agency.

?These figures represent the statistics for the first full year of our amended helmet law,? explains James ?Doc? Reichenbach, President and Lobbyist for ABATE of Florida and chairman of the board for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). ?As you can see, the actual number of deaths were up 11%, however the motorcycle registrations were up 20.4%, which represents an increase of over 40,000 new motorcycles on the roads. After all the figures are compiled according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the death rate was actually down by 5.2%.?

Also, based on the 40,000 new motorcycles on the road this past year, ABATE made the following estimates of what this amended law has brought into the economy of Florida:

40,000 new motorcycles at an average of $10,000 each: $400,000,000
Sales tax on motorcycles at 6%: $ 24,000,000
Registration fee on motorcycles: $ 1,444,000
Change of title: $ 1,190,000
Total: $ 426,634,000

?This total is almost one half a BILLION dollars in one year that was put into the economy of the state of Florida,? says Doc. ?Of this amount, over 25 million dollars went directly into the state treasury for the budget. This also does not include the tourist money that increased because of Florida being a freedom of choice state. In 2001 over 300,000,000 dollars was spent in Florida at Bike Week during a ten day period.? The 2002 figures are not available yet, but participation was up from 2001.

?I hope these figures will help anyone who has heard the bad publicity that has come of our amended law,? Doc summarized. ?Deaths per mile ridden are down and the economy has gotten a huge boost.?

Watch in the next couple of days for the complete October AIM legislative news report in the Bikernet Rights Department.

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We need more girls in the Cantina line-up. If you have a great shot of your girl and want to submit it, don’t stop here. Join the Cantina and Support all the efforts of Bikernet. Oh, and check the babe area.

BIKERNET GARDENING DEPARTMENT– One Saturday afternoon, I was sitting in my lawn chair, drinking beerand watching my wife mow the lawn. The neighbor lady from across the street was so outraged at this that she came over and shouted at me, “You should be hung.”

I calmly replied, “I am. That’s why she cuts the grass.

–from Chris T.

BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT FROM BIKERTOBERFEST–By the magic of technology we bring this report from the shores of Daytona Beach. So what’s new ? Besides police checking the girls in skimpy suits and busting your ass for loud pipes..Nothing, we are still trying to round up the usual suspects and go hang out, maybe get into trouble, maybe not. I guess we are leaving the ear plugs in the room since the local law enforcement are keeping a very keen eye and ear on those who overdo it with the pipes (about time too). I was getting tired of Yup Rub blasting their pipes while standing in the Main Street peacock parade. One thing that’s really amazing is the amount of people who attend each year.

I remember 5 or 6 years ago that this was a fun alternative to Bike Week. You could walk into a bar or down Main St without the crowds. Not anymore, too bad. We got a pretty full agenda of stuff to do, even a Rolling Stones concert next week. So I’ll make sure that you get all (well…most ) of the information on what goes on. The Horse will have a cool chopper show and we are meeting with Billy and crew to go out. It’s always an adventure when those guys get together. I’m sure there’s going to be some spent rubber! (and I mean the tires) tomorrow……and plenty of Jack in Bandit’s name.

Anyway, we will be around so if you happen to see some of us, come say hi. If you got a gripe, think about it….we’ve got security….just kidding.

Short news this week (since this guys are telling me to hurry the fuck up), but I’ll hold for a bit more. Also, if you notice I’ll save my (as Bandit puts it) editorial. I have something saved up about Softails, road kills and stuff like that, don’t worry, like retard Arnold says, I’ll be back.

And now to the news:The HOG Caribbean Rally will take place next month, I just forgot the dates, but will make sure to post them next week.

Also just received and invitation to go ride Cuba in April, man, and legally too….I think that’s a trip that must happen, will keep you posted. If anyone interested (there are very few spaces) e-mail me, but only if truly interested.

There’s a rumour that wedding bells will be tolling this week end, some very famous bike builder tying the noose. We wish him the best.

Speaking of famous, I’ve heard that fame is the amount of people who know of you, versus the amount of people you know…. So if we count the 2 million hits Bikernet has, plus 175 thousand issues of the Horse, we are all pretty fucking famous here…… Not including the other million or so viewers of the Build Off (where I got my five seconds of fame) Man ! That’s about 3 million 200 thousand people that have heard my name (and of all the other contributors as well) I’m sure that I don’t know that many people… If you see us walking around come say hi. We might be wearing our PR or Chopper Freak shirts (free advertising you know) or just visit our site www.Chopperfreak.com and see what we look like.Stalkers, snipers and weirdos need not apply…..

BTW, what the hell is wrong with this World !!!!! I guess that dude in Maryland is one sick fuck, and should be killed slowly…Smother his balls (if he has any) in honey and let the red ants go at him…

See you all next week, if I survive this mayhem…..Yeah I’m outta here before these scumbags burst an aorta…..

–Jose, Bikernet foreign correspondent from Biketobermess in Rubtona, Florida

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The Founder of the Charlotte Run For Breath as tribute to his son Justin, Mike Pullin (from Charlotte H-D) wearing a new Bikernet Sweat Shirt, the finest quality. See the Bikernet Gulch for information.

While the brothers and sisters from all over the globe kick up the sand of Daytona, Florida for the Biketoberfest week I hid out in San Jose in the Richard Bunch Private Motorcycle Museum with his curator Don Whalen. Shortly a wild historic article will hit Bikernet. Other articles will be submitted to the Smithsonian Magazine, American Rider and more.

At 5:30 this morning the phone rang and a woman’s voice called to me. She was waiting my return. We crawled out of the sack and hit the road for six hour jam back to hit the computer with a ballpeen hammer and publish the news. I know I’ve forgotten something, but screw it. Let’s get to the news:

BIKETOBERFEST 2002– Things are starting to liven up in Daytona Beach and the surrounding areas as the Bikers roll into town. There are events and things to do for a 50-mile radius. So party hearty.

The Sheriff?s department is still busy giving tickets for exhaust systems and other violations. An exhaust violation is $53.00 but the good news is that if the cops gives you a ticket Florida Statue 316.610 which is operating a vehicle in a unsafe condition you have 30 days to have it corrected, pay local police or sheriff $4.00 to inspect it and give you an affidavit. Send that with $5.00 and the ticket to the clerk of the court and you will not have to go to court and no points will be assessed.

The cops and courts realize that this is an easy way to pull in revenue, as it’s cheaper for most people to pay the ticket than return for court. If you must pay the ticket, Get Away As Cheap As Possible.

Interesting note that was told by a rider as he came back to his parked bike and there was a ticket on it for straight pipes. He admitted he had straight pipes on his bike but his complaint was the cop never heard it run.

On the other side of the coin, one of the Blue Knights (cops) from up North rode into a bar parking lot running straight pipes. When I mentioned to him the cops were giving tickets for Loud Exhaust his answer was Cops Do Not Give Cops Tickets especially for stuff like exhaust or speeding.

OKAY, I already knew that. DUH what was I thinking?

Have Fun and Be Safe

–ROGUE

Rogue is the Bikernet Reporter on the Florlda beat. He’s responsible for all the information we publish on Florida events, laws and motorcycle related news. Thanks Rogue. Now get back to work!

WINNER OF BUELL SLAY THE DRAGON SWEEPSTAKES RIDES DEAL?S GAP–Knoxville, TN (Oct. 16, 2002) – Buell Slay the Dragon Sweepstakes winner, Randy Urick (45), of Springfield, Va. rode through Deal?s Gap with Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Buell Motorcycle Company, and Tripp Nobles, veteran Buell racer on October 1, 2002. Deal?s Gap follows U.S. 129 through North Carolina, along the Tennessee State line.

The breath taking ride though the Great Smoky Mountains includes 318 turns in only 11 miles. Due to the aggressive twists and turns of road, motorcyclists have dubbed it, ?The Dragon.? The sharp curves of the two-lane road have proved to be a challenge to even the most experienced of riders.

?The Dragon is a dynamite road. The Firebolt handled every curve beautifully,? said Urick. ?How many people can say that they rode ?The Dragon? with Erik Buell and Tripp Nobles?? Urick was introduced to Buell motorcycles by a friend, and has been riding for three years.

As the grand prizewinner of the 2002 Buell Sweepstakes, Urick is now the proud owner of a 2003 Firebolt. Urick whipped through the turns of Deal?s Gap next to the man who designed his new motorcycle, Erik Buell.

DAYTONA BEACH OK’S MASTER PLAN FOR BIKETOBERFEST–By JOHN BOZZO (john.bozzo@news-jrnl.com)Staff Writer, Daytona Journal.

DAYTONA BEACH — The city’s income from biker events next year will be about $66,000 less than expected because of what some commissioners and a promoter call a miscommunication.

Commissioners who wanted something in writing before voting early last month — Rick Shiver, Darlene Yordon and Mike Shallow — nodded in bemused silence as the promoter returned last week seeking to pay lower fees.

“If you’re asking me to pay more than $140,000, you’re telling me I’m out of business and to move out of town,” promoter Tom Cellie told commissioners. Cellie had promised at a meeting Aug. 7 to pay city fees for use of Riverfront Park during Bike Week and Biketoberfest next year. But he returned to commissioners last week to say he misunderstood the amount.

His plan for live entertainment and motorcycle displays, submitted on behalf of Daytona Harley-Davidson and downtown businesses, was the only response to the city’s request for proposals to use the park during biker events. But city staff rejected his offer to pay $100,000 for Bike Week and $40,000 for Biketoberfest because it was $66,000 below city fees.

The confusion apparently arose during negotiations at the Aug. 7 meeting, Cellie and commissioners said.

“I thought that’s what we approved,” Mayor Bud Asher said of Cellie’s $140,000 offer.

Cellie told commissioners that city rules banning sales in the park — especially forbidding beer sales — made turning a profit tough. He said he’d pay $250,000 to use the parks if beer sales were allowed.

–from Rogue

BIKERNET STAFFER ON TRIAL–A man was on trial for selling drugs, and a neighbor was called as a witness.

The defense attorney asked, “Did you ever get any cocaine or other drugs from the defendant?”

“No sir.” answered the man.

“Did you ever get any from his wife?”

“No sir.”

“Did you ever get any from his daughters?”

“Uh… excuse me sir,” the witness said, “butwe’re still talking about drugs here, right?”

–from Rogue

DESPITE OK, BIKER EVENTS MY HIT OBSTACLES–By MATT GRIMISON (matt.grimison@news-jrnl.com)Staff Writer, Daytona New Journal.

DELAND — A legendary coleslaw wrestling event and a relatively new clothing-optional campground will likely be illegal during this year’s Biketoberfest.

Volusia County’s planning board approved both events in concept Tuesday, but tacked on conditions that make it unlikely either will be allowed during the October biker event.

Members of the county’s Planning and Land Development Regulation Commission said they had no problem with a temporary clothing-optional campground on Palm Drive in Tomoka Farms. But the panel put off a final decision until next month to consider a list of conditions, and that delay will likely mean owners Edward and Susan Colosimo could not satisfy the requirements in time for the Oct. 15-19 event.

The commission did not discuss the fact the campground is billed as holding “private, clothing-optional bikers’ camping parties.”

Edward Colosimo said he was pleased with the reception, especially since the commission stuck to the land-use questions and did not veer into the clothing-optional topic.

“(Nudity) is not an issue,” he said.

The couple, along with event host William Mathis, have held private parties on the six acres of land for two years.

Trouble began before Bike Week this spring when Mathis advertised the campground and parties in a biker magazine. A rival campsite operator complained to the Sheriff’s Office, saying Edward Colosimo did not have proper permits, and deputies shut the campsite down.

–from Rogue

THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN YOU’RE DRUNK–

Indubitably
Innovative
Preliminary
Proliferation
Cinnamon

THINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN YOU’RE DRUNK

Specificity
British Constitution
Passive-aggressive disorder
Loquacious Transubstantiate

THINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN YOU’RE DRUNK

Thanks, but I don’t want to have sex
Nope, no more booze for me
Sorry, but you’re not really my type
Good evening officer, isn’t it lovely out tonight
Oh, I just couldn’t. No one wants to hear me sing

–Jim W Williams
C/E 187th Assault Helicopter Co.-71

VINCENT MOTORCYCLES RETURN–San Diego, CA (MCNW) Another great British motorcycle is being resurrected. Vincent Motors USA, now a San Diego company bringing back the legendary Vincent motorcycle, unveiled five prototypes to media and investors at a gala event held recently at the home of Vincent Motors Founder and President, Bernard Li.

Vincent motorcycles got its start under the name of HRD in 1924 in England, when Howard Raymond Davies and E.J. Massey began building motorcycles. In 1928, Philip Vincent acquired the HRD trademark and renamed the company Vincent HRD Company, Ltd. It was in 1949 that Vincent dropped the HRD from its logo to avoid confusion with the Harley-Davidson brand in the US, and when hence known as The Vincent. In the 50’s, a small home cost about $1500, as did a Vincent motorcycle, and in 1955, the company was forced to close due to financial problems.

In its day, the Vincent was the world’s most exclusive and technologically advanced motorcycle. The Vincent Black Shadow set a land speed record in 1948 of 150.313 mph. Throughout its history, the Vincent set the standards by which modern motorcycles have been judged.

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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists(AIM) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the LawOffices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at (800) ON-A-BIKE, or visitus on the web at .

The shots that dazzle the news were the creative products of Paul Davis while attending a CBA and ABATE annual swapmeet in North Carolina–enjoy.

From TheGUNNY’S SACK

I gotta tell ya folks, if ya didn’t get to the NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists)Regional Meeting in Portland, OR on November 2nd, ya missed out on not only a great timebut a great experience with talking to and hearing some very knowledgeable freedomfighters from around the country.

The meeting was at the DoubleTree Inn at Jantzen Beach right on the Columbia river. First time in ten years in Oregon. Saturday morning the festivities took off like ashot.

The thing started with an NCOM Board of Directors meeting that all were invited to. Wereceived reports on the status of our fight for personal freedoms across the country. People like “Doc” Reichenbach the NCOM chairman of the board, Florida’s ABATE presidentand lobbyist for motorcyclists in that state. This man can walk into the governor’soffice in Florida (Jeb Bush, our President’s brother), without an appointment. BillCarlton from TMRA (Texas Motorcycle Riders Association) also let us know what ishappening there. Dennis “Big D” Watson from New Mexico gave us a report on his regionand also what is happening in the NCOM “Outreach” program, working with ALL segments ofour riding community, not just street riders.

Later on, Doc gave us some insight on what the proposed “EPA” regulations will do tosmall motorcycle business ventures around the country. So many people are adverselyaffected by some of these hair-brained schemes from bureaucrats. The monetary costsinvolved will have devastating effects on every state’s economies. We’re talkingHUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of dollars in lost revenues because of the closures of small bikeshops and lost jobs in EVERY state. And this country is in recession right now.

Butch Harbaugh, our own Oregon Freedom Fighter and chairman of the NCOM Legislative TaskForce and former Oregon motorcycle lobbyist gave us an overview of the fight for bikers’rights across the country. Things are looking positive overall, but we have so much moreto do. Jeff Rabe, lobbyist for the Modified Motorcycle Association of California andliaison for the Northern California Confederation of Clubs, and wearer of several otherhats, led us on a discussion of working with other lobbyists from other organizations toincrease our clout in the legislative halls in our own states. It works, and if you takea look around you will find many of the issues we have affect others as well. We canwork together in many ways.

Marty Fox, A.I.M. Attorney for Washington, gave a talk about 1st Amendment rights in thatcase you may have read about in Carson City, NV where bikers were ejected from acourthouse because of their patches. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals (that’s RIGHTunder the U.S. Supreme Court) gave a BIG VICTORY for bikers, thanks in part to thedonated work of Kevin Karp, our Northern Nevada A.I.M. (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists)lawyer. Marty also talked about problems riding between states. There are things we doin Oregon, for example, that are no-no’s in other states. Don’t try to ride inWashington State from Oregon wearing a “Beanie” helmet, for example. YOU WILL BETICKETED and the threat of having yur scoot confiscated is there. And don’t come toOregon from Washington without motorcycle insurance. It isn’t required in Washington,but is law in Oregon, and can get you in a lot of hot water.

Sam Hochberg (Oregon A.I.M. Attorney) brought Jim Rice, a criminal defense and civilrights lawyer here in Portland, to talk about the terrorist threat and how the newanti-terrorist laws, the “US PATRIOT Act” in particular, effect riders. So much of thisstuff takes place without citizen input. We don’t have a say in our own governmentanymore, and we need to put it to a stop. We’ve lost some more freedoms because ofknee-jerk reactions in our nation’s congressional halls. 9/11 DID SO MUCH MORE THANDESTROY THE TWIN TOWERS AND KILL THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE. Some really scary legalstuff came down too.

Ken Ray, chair of BikePAC of Oregon brought us up to snuff with what the biker plans arefor the upcoming legislative session.

Longview Tom, Gypsy Joker MC, and chair of the Oregon Confederation of Clubs, leddiscussions from Confederation reps from all over the west as to what is happeningjudicially in this region to enhance our freedom to ride and wear colors, if that is ourdesire.

Saturday night, after a very full day of workshops, there was entertainment provided bythe Oregon Confederation of Clubs and a bar for those that had the notion to dampen theirnose. ABATE of Oregon also provided a hospitality room for the duration of theconference. All in all, we (read “I”) had a great time and picked up a ton ofinformation. SPECIAL THANKS for making it all work out go to Wendy and Ed and Ted andJill from Washington County ABATE, Dixie, Jeanne, Sam, and Richard Lester.

These conferences always are full of information and new ideas that work if we put themto use. Most of all, we reaffirmed our commitment to be forever vigilant to what’shappening around us. Big brother really wants to take care of us. If we let thathappen, we don’t deserve to be free. I’m sorry some of you weren’t able to be there forthis very important and productive event in our continual fight for our right to ride andmake our own choices about safety issues. If you can make it, the BIG Annual NCOMconference will be next May in Milwaukee, to coincide with Harley’s 100th! I’ll bethere, you can bet on that.

NEWS BITS’N PIECES:

LOUISVILLE, KY: Shawna McCown lost her leg in a motorcycle accident and vowed to herfamily she would run again in competition as soon as she could walk. 18 months later shedid just that, even with her prosthetic leg! I’m proud of her.

ENGLAND: Harleys aren’t the only bikes to get ripped off. The irony here is a couple ona world bike tour for charity had their “Beemer” snatched just a few miles fromcompletion of their journey around the world. They stopped for a breather in Wales, justshort of London. They hadda finish the trip by train. I guess the thief or thievesneeded the scoot more than they did. It’s a bloody shame we have some kinds of peoplerunnin’ loose.

MARYSVILLE, OHIO: Just a thought, Honda Motor Co. started building cars here twenty yearsago and bikes shortly thereafter. Makes them the first offshore transportation buildersin this country. Look what’s happened since then. Most all foreign makers have plantsin this country and design products here giving our people jobs.

HANOI: A short while ago, I reported that Yamaha had closed several plants in Vietnambecause of a stiff government restriction on importing parts. I guess it got the resultsneeded and the plants have reopened. Funny what stopping income will do to get results!

PHILADELPHIA, PA.: This sort of stuff happens all the time and it brings again to mindthe juvenile thinking on the part of those in authority. The police here prevented theWarlocks Motorcycle Club from delivering toys as part of the annual Children’s HospitalToy run. The club had been riding in this run for 15 years. Suddenly they are labeled a”gang” and can’t participate. The city is gettin’ sued, as well they should.

PENN: Several terrible injury accidents to report to ya. Not makin’ fun of ’em at all –seems two Amish families had serious buggy accidents on the same day recently, back Eastwhere they hang out. In one case, both the horses slipped into a pond, and a youngsterdrowned. In the other, the buggy was hit by a car, and there were 6 very seriousinjuries, all to the same family in the buggy, as I heard it. My heart goes out to thefamilies, of course. Reason I mention it: Watch for some damned new “buggy safety laws”next. It wouldn’t surprise me. If so, well, politics makes strange bedfellows. Maybewe’ll see some Amish folks and buggy’s at some future NCOM Convention!

MILWAUKEE: Harley-Davidson Inc. says they are enjoying almost a 50% increase in salesthis quarter. Wonder if the100th anniversary has anything to do with it. Do ya THINK?

RANCHO SANTA FE, CA.: Ever hear of the famed Vincent Black Shadow? Well, it’s backfolks. Some of us “long in the tooth” folks got to ride them way back in the forties andearly fifties. Unfortunately, they went out of business in the mid-fifties. This bikeset land speed records in the late forties. Now, I’m told, they are back with FIVE,count’m, FIVE prototype models. More info for ya when I find out more.

GUNNY AGAIN: We’re runnin long this month folks, so I’ll stop the drivel for now. Remember the A.I.M. program and the people that are part of it are here for us all andlive in our world. If ya have a problem, accident or other legal matter, call yourA.I.M. Attorney in your state or call 1-800-ON-A-BIKE and they’ll hook you up, whetherit’s for wrecks or criminal problems. You can get Sam Hochberg here in Oregon at (503)224-1106 or Toll free at 1-(800) 347-1106. I want to wish everyone a HAPPY HOLIDAYSEASON and all the best for the coming new year. Let’s make 2003 a banner year for themotorcycle community.

Keep the round side on the bottom.

Gunny, Oregon A.I.M. Chief of Staff

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BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Another week goes by, time to hit the airport and head for Biketoberfest, by the time we realize what’s going on it will be Christmas.

The Love ride, dealer shows and meetings are coming up. Soon we will be posting our Daytona Bike Week stories…I guess I want to say, time flies.Which brings me to my next point.

When I sit down and do the news, it is based on stuff that I hear, read and lots of my personal opinion. I could be really crude, if I wanted to, or I could hide under a ” nickname” nom de plume as is more pompously known, and just fire away and kill everyone with words. I choose not to do so, Why ? It keeps things real, and we are living in a world of fantasy, good looking boys and girls on TV and magazines. People that mere mortals drool over but will never reach. We live in a world that you can say anything you want over a computer, where you can hide. I choose not to hide and not to change my name.

My main purpose since I have been doing this news, maybe for a couple years now, is to bring the Bikernet readers a good time, maybe make them laugh, or wonder if I’m totally out of it and writing this from the Loonie ward. I check it’s your shot every day, I read your points of view and sometimes go from there. One thing is for certain, I can’t please everyone, and I really don’t intend to, my word is not law, my word is what I see and what I make of it…like I always say, “That’s the way I (and heavy duty capital I) see it.”

I certainly don’t bash people or builders or anything else, why? ‘Cause I hate when people bash other people with no reason, if you are a rat, I’ll call you a rat. If you are cool you are cool, no if’s nor but’s.

I have no problem whatsoever if you ride a Road kill, are gay, black, white, hispanic, or whatever you happen to be, since it’s not up to me to judge (I guess that’s God’s job and he’s not hiring for now)

I don’t judge, I just have a good time translating what my brain captures. I guess I’m lucky that I have a chance to travel and see things for myself, but I’m not the only one seeing things this way. Out of 2 million hits a month I might receive two, tops three e-mails that did not like what I wrote the week before. If I had such luck in the Lottery, I would be writing this from my beach front shack on my private island.

I guess that what I’m trying to say is, read what I write, you might like it, you might not, that’s cool with me. It would be really boring if we all think alike, if we all did the same things….But you must not take me too seriously…All I’m doing is having a bit of fun. Who know’s, I might become a gay, rub, go Road Kill riding, buy company clothes , become amain street poser in the near future……Naahhhh, don’t think so.

And now let’s go to the juicy news……(BTW Please buy more of my shirts !!!! they are cool !!!! )

Bourget’s Bike Works has just made a Fat Daddy Chopper for Kid Rock, so he can cruise in style with Yummy Pammy, and I guess the dude liked it a lot since he already ordered a second one. Who knows I might use my underground mafioso connections to ” persuade” and interview…Let’s see …(for photos check BBW’s new web site Bourgetsbikeworks.biz)

Billy Lane, you know the famous guy from last week, is already talking to Discovery about another TV show. Will let you know, when I know. Also Choppers Inc has revamped their web site, check it out – www.choppersinc.com

Biketoberfest is around the corner, The Horse will host their ” now famous” party. I will post photos when we get back, I promise…

T Bear is getting his ass back to Tahiti this week, man that guys really has the life! While I’m reporting on lame shows he’s in Amsterdam doing the cannabis cup and having a blast, Hey man I’m next to Tahiti. (on Bikernet’s coin of course)

We heard that Jesse James has a new web site/ fan site, called Chopper Dogs, I guess for a mere $20.00 a month you can join….Geez and some people here bitch about 20 dolares for a whole year of the Cantina, go figure !

If you think that my news and reports here are whacked and sometimes uncalled for, wait until you read my new monthly interviews with famous people in the industry. I will get banned from many cliques, anyway…I’m already banned from many cliques…So who cares !!

Another blatant plug of my Chopper Freak shirts, If you are wondering whose cool shirts was Billy Lane wearing at the show ? Voila ! they are Chopper Freak, check our website and order, I insist in giving a percentage of sales to Mike Pullin’s Run for Breath….so you can write the shirts off.

Warning ! I’m not joking on this one, there are rumours that OCC is doing another show, no fighting this time, they were not pleased with the last one….So they are gonna give it another try.

We just received a call from our friends from Kopteri in Finland, they will be in Daytona next week, so if you see a couple viking looking dudes, smile, you might end up in the mag (only chopper riders need apply).

We have a friend , Fabricator Kevin who just built some Jockey shift for the ” cow flop” style tranny tops, finally salvation ! Shoot me an e-mail if interested and I can forward the message.

I guess that’s the news for tonight. I always forget something though, and by the time I remember is too late. Anyway, (shit I forgot again !) I was thinking of the coolest Discovery show you could ever make,

Bandit (not on the Road Kill), Billy Lane, Roger Bourget, Chica, Jesse, Chopper Dave, Indian Larry, Mike Maldonado, Twisted Choppers, your’s truly, Chronic Choppers, and a couple more, building choppers and riding to (anyplace will do) for the super duper, mega, insane , chop out…..They can do a monthly series with that one.!!!!

’till next week folks…….

–Jose
Caribbean Bikernet Report.

GLENDALE, CA – Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood & Friends, and JeffersonStarship will headline Love Ride 19, the largest motorcycle fundraisingevent in the world, on Sunday, November 10. Grand Marshal Jay Leno,Honorary Grand Marshal Peter Fonda, and a host of celebrity bikers will lead20,000+ motorcyclists on a 50-mile caravan from Harley-Davidson of Glendale,California, to a barbecue, trade show, and concert at Castaic Lake.Proceeds will benefit Reading By 9, MDA, and other charities. In 18 years,the Love Ride has raised over $15 million.

Sign up is 6am-9am on Sunday, November 10 at Harley-Davidson of Glendale,with a 90-minute Jefferson Starship concert at 7:00am, followed by acelebrity press conference at 8:45a.m. The caravan of bikes departs toCastaic Lake at 9:15am.

Festivities at Castaic Lake will begin at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. (gatesopen at 10am). Mick Fleetwood & Friends perform at 11:45am followed bySheryl Crow at 1:15. The minimum donation is $60, or $50 if you sign-up inadvance online (www.loveride.org) or at Harley-Davidson of Glendale beforeNovember 5, 2002. For larger donations, participants qualify to receive avariety of prizes, including a 2003 100th Anniversary Harley-Davidson V-Rodand a 2003 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150.

Harley-Davidson of Glendale is located at 3717 San Fernando Road betweenLos Feliz Blvd. and Glendale Avenue. For more information, call (818)246-5618, extension 7.

BIKERNET DEAL OF THE WEEK– I would greatly appreciate if you would put this bike up as deal of theweek! I just think your website is the coolest Biker scene there is on thenet! I know we would get great replies…I really need the bucks..we willtake the price down for you site only from $17,000.00 to $16,000.00. Goodincentive?

2000 Titan Phoenix

Very Red – powdercoat
97 Cubic inch S&S Jim’s 5-speed transmission
Metzler tires in excellent shape
Engine Break in was by the book
MW Breaks
Super Trapp Exhaust
Screaming eagle coil
Davinci performance carb kit
Polished Billet wheels, frontend, Brakes, Forward controls…etc…
Chrome and Billet throughout
This bike is SMOOTH, FAST, and DEPENDABLE
The windsheild is a harley wide glide sport with quick releases.
7,000 miles speaks for itself

Owner:
Micheal Norton
915-586-8893
or Friend
Billy Elliott
915-586-5675

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I spent all damn day working on the NEWS then can’t come up with a title. Maybe it was the martial arts class I attended yesterday that kicked my ass. We studied grappling which isn’t my favorite. I’m feeling the bruises today. We better get to the News before I forget anything else, break down and head to the Jack Daniels cupboard.

Before we do, I want to send a brief tribute to Randy Smith, one of the old school legends in the custom industry. He passed away this week of natural causes at 70. There will be an intimate memorial event at Westminister (CA), Harley on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

He was a character and the creator behind Custom Cycle Engineering. He built custom motorcycles for over 40 years. I’ll miss him. Let’s get to it:

The Enthusiast By, David Uhl

100th ANNIVERSARY LICENSED PAINTINGS FROM H-D–David Uhl’s characteristic vintage paintings have become icons in the Harley-Davidson world. Admirers have witnessed his uncanny ability in images such as “Ruby” and “A Change in the Weather”. Collectors have come to expect the bordering on perfection techniques so prevalent in David’s style of art. Along with the accolades comes a deep sense of responsibility and respect that Mr. Uhl feels toward the subject matter. “Depicting Harley-Davidson motorcycles and staying true to the archival research is something I am very passionate about”, states Mr. Uhl, “It amazes me to consider the rich history and impact that Harley-Davidson has had on virtually every American citizen for the last century. I am very honored to be a small part of this legacy.”

This is just one of David’s works available at motorcycleart.com along with several 100th anniversary paintings.

OZARK ED REPORT–Thank god it is finally Friday. I am so far behind in my insurance whoreing around (my job) because I have spent so much time and effort on the little honey. I knew she had classes all day yesterday and I was going to bust it to get caught up. I just had one little thing to do first, call Philips girl at Rodney’s and see if my taillight bezel came in. She answered the phone and said “hey can you hold?”.

I bitched and she said “here talk to juvee girl” and the next thing I knew i was making plans to blow off work and go riding with her. Dammit, seems she worked a deal out with some goob at school to get his notes and she only has to go for the exams. Gotta love that. So anyway it’s Friday and I know she has to work all day so I’m going to bust it today.

Just got one little thing to do first.

–Ozark Ed

FRANK KAISLER JOINS BIKERNET–With his vast technical expertise. Frank is already at work on a LePera tech on their new seat material, this rear wheel spacer tech for Avon and the series on the new Road King modifications. Our goal it to bring solid, workable and complete techs to help our readers build and modify their bikes any damn way they please.With the vast number of frame and wheel combinations, wheel spacing is critical. Here’s a taste of his tech on making wheel spacers. The entire tech will be posted sometime today. Enjoy.

“Wheel spacing is an important part of any ground-up bike building project.It also must be addressed when customizing an existing bike.With the vast selection of frames and wheels available today, there is noway any manufacturer can fit every different wheel combo to their frame andprovide exact fitting wheel spacers.”

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT– The government announced today that it is changing it’s emblem to a condombecause it more clearly reflects the government’s political stance. A condom stands up to inflation, haltsproduction, destroys the next generation, protects a bunch of pricks, and gives you a sense of security while you’re actuallygetting screwed.

–from Chris T.

BIKERNET STICKERS AVAILABLE FREE–That’s right. Just send me a self addressed stamped envelope and I’ll send you some stickers. They’re bitchin’. Send the envelope to Bikernet, P.O. 1168, San Pedro, California 90731.

EXCELSIOR-HENDERSON HELP LINE–I am the owner of E-H bikes, and was wondering , whether or not the bike got into the magazine???? I have an X aminer and would assist w/ any issues that arise ..,. free of charge. I also have a set of tools should adjustments be necessary, ie. front end, or otherwise I am not a mechanic, but wanno offer whatever assistance to the current owners of these bikes!!!!

as always Keep the Faith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

–Gentle Jay
jfarina3@nycap.rr.com

BIKERNET INTERVIEWS GOD FOR THE TRUTH–And God created woman, and she had 3 breasts. He then asked the woman, “Is there anything you’d like to have changed?”

She replied, “Yes, could get rid of this middle breast?” And so it was done, and it was good. Then the woman exclaimed as she was holding the third breast in her hand, “What can be done with this useless boob?”

And God created man.

–from Katmandu

FOOT CLUTCH CATCH UPDATE– Thanks for posting the news article on the jockey latch. I’ve beengetting lots of positive responses to it. I just received thenew billet unit back from the chrome plater and it looks awesome. The new one has alot more style and blows away the top line forwardcontrols on the market today.

The next item being designed is theshifter handle. I will be able to offer a complete jockey shift system.

So far it is made for the early V-twins but I plan on making differentversions for different model bikes. This is the early stages of a wholenew line of custom products for American bikes. I’m open to any ideas forproducts that I can manufacture and market.

I will be heading to Daytonathis weekend and have a meeting scheduled with a couple different partssuppliers. Im trying to get an idea of how many units to manufacture onthe first round. This will determine the price. Once again, thanks verymuch for the article and showing interest in my design.

–Bob
hunterlsl@earthlink.net

JOB OF THE WEEK– A young Puerto Rican man walked into the local welfare office, marchedstraight up to the counter and said, “a mon, I lookin’ fohr a job.”.

The man behind the counter replied, “Your timing is amazing. We’ve justgot a listing from a very wealthy man who wants a chauffeur bodyguard for his nympho daughter. You’ll have todrive around in a big black Mercedes, but the suits, shirts, and ties are provided. Because of the long hours of thisjob, meals will also be provided and you will also be required to escort the young lady on her overseas holidays. Thesalary package is $200,000 a year.”

The Puerto Rican said, “Ah c’mon, you’re bullshitting me!”.

The man behind the counter said, “Well, you started it!”

–from Chris T.

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BIKERNET CHARITY REPORT–TAHITI ESCAPE–Bikernet and T-Bear are working on a Bikernet Getaway to support the island kids of Tahiti and may be able to give a trip away to a couple of readers of Bikernet. Unfortunately you’ll have to fly with Bandit and Sin Wu. Here’s an update from T-Bear:”Thursday afternoon, as the rest of the world is impatiently waiting for the weekend, I’ll be winging my way back to Papeete to hook up with my buddies in the Tahiti Harley Riders Club. After their first visit to Sturgis with me back in August, they insisted that I let them return the hospitality and fly me backto Tahiti to visit with them again. How could I say no to friends?”

“Last trip was so memorable I feel like I never left. We hung out together on their big island of Tahiti and ventured over to Moorea in search of the perfect Tahitian Tattoo for me. This trip should prove a bit more adventurous. We’ll be hitting a few more islands. First Tahiti and Tahiti Iti ( small Tahiti) then off to Huahine for the start of the Hawaikinui Va’a, The worlds greatest inter-island outrigger canoe regatta. Then to Bora Bora for the races end and the biggest beach bash in history. Back to Tahiti for some riding and back to Moorea for another tattoo for my collection.” “Not to shirk my over-developed charity effort, I’ll also be meeting with the good folks at Air Tahiti Nui and the Sofitel Hotel chain to put together a sweet deal for you folks to head on over to paradise as well. We’re gonna try and put together a deal that you can’t say no to. “Bikers For Tahiti”. We’re working hard to make it possible for you for about the same price you’d pay to go to Laconia, Sturgis or Daytona. I’ll have some more news when I get back in a few weeks so stay tuned and don’t put away that sunblock yet.

Nana,
–TBear

BIKERNET BOOB DESIGNATIONS– Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E and F are the letters used todefine bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn’t figure out what the letters stoodfor…it is about time you became informed!

{A} – Almost Boobs…
{B} – Barely there.
{C} – Can’t Complain!
{D} – Damn!
{DD} – Double damn!!
{E} – Enormous!
{F} – Fake

THE OZARK BLUES–Damn it’s cold. This is my least favorite time of the year, because I knowwinter’s coming. There will be a lot of nice riding days before it is toocold, but still, it ain’t summer. I’ll just find a warm spot to entertain mygirl for a few months and hope it goes fast.

Nothing exciting is happeningright now, except for the juvee girl, and the thrill is fading on that. Don’tget me wrong, I still like to see her and all but the chase is over. I canhave her anytime I want, so now it’s just young, cute pussy. Not that it’sbad, but I love the hunt. It’s just a matter of time till she’s on my nerves.I need something new and exciting in my life. You know, something just out ofreach. It’ll happen. I’m just not very patient and I get ants in my pantswhen it’s boring. I guess I’m just too hard to satisfy.

Most guys would killto have the two girls I have and I’m sick of them. I might be just plain oldsick, but I think I deserve my life.

–Ozark Ed

BIKERNET DEAL OF THE WEEK–Yes I’m back to torture you with the ever so popular ——CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN. Only 82 days left until the end of chaos. Unless you count New Years as chaos, but we’re not talking about that. We’re talking about THE BIKERNET GULCH. At the bottom of every page here in Bikernet you’ll see the Gulch with tiny-little buildings that guide you to easy Christmas gift giving, or any reason gift giving. Clothes, books, artwork, leather, the whole damn CSI Catalog is there to make your life a little easier.

Here’s all of the prints from Chris Kallas. Priced to sell and all in stock. How easy is that?

Joker shirts, hat’s, and not mention the cute stuff they have for women. Ooo la la!

The finest leather in my opinion – from HA Leather. It won’t hurt to take a look!

Cool shit from Crime Inc. If you’ve got teenagers, they love this stuff. Take a look at the Escapee Sweatshirts, these mitts will keep your hands warmer while riding.

I’m done. I decided to give you a break last week, well, fact is I was lazy and didn’t want to it. But today I feel great and next week I will again.

Till then my much-appreciated Bikernet readers, I say good-bye.

Sin

BIKERNET SPORTS REPORT–Four men went golfing one day. Once on the course, three of them headedto the first tee and the fourth went into the clubhouseto take care of the bill.

The three men started talking, bragging about theirsons. The first man told the others, “My son is ahomebuilder and he is so successful that he gave a friend a new home for free.”

The second man said, “My son was a car salesman andnow he owns a multi-line dealership. He’s so successful that he gave a friend anew Mercedes,all the extras.”

The third man, not wanting to be outdone, bragged, “Myson is stockbroker and he’s doing so well that he gave his friend anentire stock portfolio.”

The fourth man joined them on the tee after a fewminutes of taking care of business. The first man mentioned, “We are justtalking about our sons.

How is yours doing?”

The fourth man replied, “Well, my son is gay anddances in a gay bar.”

The three friends looked down at the grass andsmirked.

The fourth man carried on, “Admittedly I’m not totallythrilled about the dancing job, but he must be doing pretty good. Hislast three boyfriends gave him a house, a brand new Mercedes, and a stockportfolio.

–from Dean Shawler, Editor, Biker

NIPPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL STARTING POINT–Freds Speed & Sport
847 S Burlington Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
402-462-4436

BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE WEEK–“My Mom said she learned how to swim when someone took her out in the lake and threw her off the boat.

I said, ‘Mom, they weren’t trying to teach you how to swim.’ ” – Paula Poundstone

THAT’S IT–Watch next week for some fantastic reports and techs. We’ll have the King 3 tech where we began to black out the monster. We’ll follow it with King 4 and lowered shocks and touring tricks later in the week. In another week or so we’ll dig back into the Amazing Shrunken FXR.

I’m planning a short ride to Arizona hopefully this month to visit the Kennedy’s. Watch, we’ll have a report on their new digs coming up. Watch next week for a feature on model Harleys that will blow your mind. Even a Vietnam Vets memorial run with heartfelt words from Nasty.

Tonight it’s a trip to Beverly Hills to attend an Exceptional Childrens Foundation dinner. This in the charity that the Beach Ride supports. In the next couple of weeks we’ll post a tribute to the three charities Bikernet supports and they all involve kids. I gotta hit the showers. Ride Forever.

–Bandit