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CALIFORNIA DRIVING SCHOOL ON LINE–We are pleased to announce the launch of our online Driver Education program – 4NewDrivers.com.

Our course is designed to help teenagers fulfill DMV requirements for driver education.Upon completion of this online course teenagers will be able to obtain learner’s permit and then driver license from DMV as soon as they turn 16.

As soon as a teenager passes the 4NewDrivers.com course – we send out the Certificate of Completion. As simple as that!

Our goal is to prepare teens for the challenges of the road, teach them defensive driving skills, and get them ready to take and pass the DMV test.

“Geez will I ever get to Sturgis?”

BIKERNET WEBMASTER GOES DOWN, LOSES MIND–It’s true the webmaster, Digital Gangster lost control of his rigid on a rain soaked rural road in the hills over looking Squalemie, Washington in hot pursuit of a Mustang back packed with buxom blondes. Here’s a photo of him less than two days after the horrendous accident. Following is a quote from him:

“I think we need to get laid more often.
I think alcohol is to expensive.
I think work sucks.
I think that by the time I’m ready to collect social security, the well willbe dry.
I think politicians are theives, just that they are above the law.
I think that the entire character of this country is slowing dropping downthe toilet.
I think the human race will do itself in, long before it ever truly getsintelligent enough to realize why we’re really here, what we should do aboutit etc. etc. etc.
I think I’m the only sane person in the world at times.
I think I need to go to the bathroom…..”

He’s under heavy medication. We’ll report on his progress next week.

–Snake

WOMEN–A woman and a man are involved in a car accident; it’s a bad one. Both of their cars are totally demolished but amazingly neither of them are hurt.

After they crawl out of their cars, the woman says,”So you’re a man; that’s interesting. I’m a woman. Wow, just look at our cars! There’s nothing left, but fortunately we are unhurt. This must be a sign from God that we should meet and be friends and live together in peace for the rest of our days.”

Flattered,the man replied, “Oh yes, I agree with you completely!” “This must be a sign from God!”

The woman continued, “And look at this, here’s another miracle. My car is completely demolished but this bottle of wine didn’t break. Surely God wants us to drink this wine and celebrate our good fortune.”

Then she hands the bottle to the man. The man nods his head in agreement, opens it and drinks half the bottle and then hands it back to the woman. The woman takes the bottle, immediately puts the cap back on, and hands it back to the man.

The man asks, “Aren’t you having any?”

The woman replies,”No. I think I’ll just wait for the police…”

Moral of the story: Women are clever bitches. Don’t mess with them.

–from Chris T.

BANDIT’S CANTINA CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY–We would like to take a moment to thank all the riders world wide who are members of Bandit’s Cantina. Actually the Anniversary was in February, but Jon just finished the illustration. And this coming January is the Seventh anniversary of Bikernet. Cantina membership supports the overall site and the content. If you’re not a member give it a shot. For this month only membership is just $15.00 a year. You won’t be dissappointed.Besides Jon Towle was responsible for the full color illustrations.

BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE–Antipot helicopter caused California forest fire.by Preston Peet- for High Times,posted August 16, 2002.”This has got to be the very worst marijuana-related damage done in this state in my entire lifetime.” — Dale Gieringer, California NORML.

A forest fire that burned out of control for almost two weeks and devastated over 50,000 acres near San Diego was caused by a helicopter looking for pot farms, a California Department of Forestry investigation has concluded.

“A California National Guard helicopter was in the area looking for drugs, and clipped a power line, which caused a spark which started the fire,” said Martie Perkins, fire information officer for the department. The helicopter was working with a DEA anti-drug task force, out looking for marijuana grow operations.

Called the Pines fire, the blaze started on July 29 outside the town of Julian, about 40 miles northeast of San Diego. By the time it was brought under control, it had burned through 56,500 acres of land, turning 37 homes, 116 barns and other outbuildings, and 161 vehicles into cinders, for an estimated $10 million in damage. Between 500 and 1,000 people were evacuated, and 24 firefighters injured.

Fighting the fire took almost 2,700 firefighters, 17 helicopters and 10 air tankers, with the final cost estimated at $21 million.

“There’s no doubt that most of the outdoor marijuana-eradication efforts are not only a waste of money to begin with,” says Allen St. Pierre, head of the NORML Foundation, “but the immense property and environment damage that has been caused by this marijuana-eradication program in that forest is so many times greater of the value of any illegal marijuana found there. This is another gross excess in the War on Some Drugs.”

SCIENTISTS SAY ALCOHOL MAKES OTHERS BETTER LOOKING–‘The ‘Beer-Goggle Effect’ Does Actually Exist’.LONDON (Aug 20) – Want to be more attractive? — then make sure those around you are having a drink.

British scientists have found even modest amounts of alcohol will make the opposite sex appear better-looking.

“We have carried out experiments which show that what is known in the trade as the ‘beer-goggle effect’ does actually exist,” Barry Jones, professor of psychology at Glasgow University, told Reuters on Monday.

The study of 120 male and female students found drinking up to four units of alcohol — about two pints (one litre) of beer or four glasses of wine — increased the perceived attractiveness of members of the opposite sex by about 25 percent.

Jones said alcohol apparently stimulates a part of the brain called the nucleus accumbens, which judges facial attractiveness.

“There is a strong link between facial attractiveness and signals about the quality of a potential mate,” Jones said.

The professor said the study had been prompted by the causal link between risky sex and alcohol consumption.

Its findings come at a time when young Britons are increasingly binge drinking, which has serious health risks.

–from Geno HORSE

WILD FIRE H-D DEALS OF THE WEEK–Don’t forget, all August long Tires, OIL and cleaning products are on sale for 20% off! So, stock up on those consumables that will never go to waste!

Join us on August 25th for the HOT TIMES Poker Run. This run is sponsored by our local HOG chapter and supports the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Burn Camp for Kids, a very worthy cause. You can also Buy a raffle ticket to win a brand new Sportster. Tickets are $10.00

Sign up for the run starts at 10:00 am at Wild Fire HD. 120 W. North Ave, Villa Park, IL, 630 834 6571. Last Bike out at noon.

We hope to see you in August to take advantage of the special savings on oil and tires and for the Burn Camp Poker Run.

Ride Safe and Live Free

–Ozzie
CEO-Dealer Principal

BIKERNET WHOREHOUSE ADVICE–A guy thought his wife was cheating on him. So he waited for her toleave that night and jumped in a cab to follow her. By following her hefound out she was working in a whorehouse.

The guy says to the cabbie, “Wanna make a $100?”

The cabbie says, “Sure,what do I have to do?”.

The guy replied that all the cabbie has to do was go inside thewhorehouse and grab his wife and put her in the back of the cab and takethem home. So the cabbie goes in.

A couple of minutes later the whore house door gets kicked open, and thecabbie is dragging this women out who is kicking, biting, punching, andfighting all the way to the cab. The cabbie opens the door to the cab,throws the girl inside, and tells the man, “Here hold her!!”

The man looks down at the girl and says to the cabbie, “THIS AIN’T MYWIFE”.

The cabbie replied, “I KNOW, IT’S MINE; I’M GOING BACK IN FOR YOURS!!”.

–from Needle Dan

NEED PARTS?–Bikernet is now a dealer for CSI parts. If you don’t have a dealer near you, or it’s the middle of the night and the dealer is 50 miles away, or won’t talk to you, or whatever. You can now order the parts directly through Bikernet and they’ll be shipped immediately from their storehouse to you. At least I hope so.

–Bandit

BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS ARE FREE–JUST A REMINDER–Did you know that you could buy and sell on Bikernet? Well you can, alongwith trying to find that special someone. Our classifieds are free so youshould check it out. You’ll never know what you might find in there.

Personals
Looking for Woman at Spoke who…
Looking for the woman at the Spoke in Sturgis who was massaging mychest(and nipples)so nicely….

THE WEALTHY LAWYER–One afternoon, a wealthy lawyer was riding in the back of his limousine when he saw two pathetic men eating grass by the road side. He ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate, and asked, “Why are you eating grass?”

“We don’t have no money for food,” the first man replied.

“Oh, well, you can come with me to my house,” insisted the lawyer.

“But, sir, I got a wife and three kids here.”

“Bring them along!” replied the lawyer.

“But how ’bout m’ friend?”

The lawyer turned to the other man and said, “You come with us, too.”

“But, sir, I got a wife and six kids!”

“Bring them as well!” answered the lawyer as he headed for his limo.

They all climbed into the car, and once underway, one of the poor fellows says: “Sir, you are too kind.Thank you for taking all of us with you.”

The lawyer replied, “Glad to do it. You’re gonna love my place . . . the grass is almost a foot tall.”

–from Chris T.

SECURITY COST RISES AT OHIO EASYRIDERS EVENT–CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — Recent motorcycle gang-related killings in otherstates have driven up security costs for an annual Labor Day biker rally,the sheriff said.

Ross County Sheriff Ron Nichols has increased security to 50 officers pershift, up from 30, for this year’s Easyriders Rodeo at the Ross Countyfairgrounds.

To pay for the extra officers, he has asked for $182,000 from rallyorganizers, $75,000 more than last year.

“In light of the recent violence, we’re focusing our security so our eventgoes off with a minimal amount of problems,” Nichols said.”

About 100,000 people attended last year’s event at the 178-acre fairgrounds,Nichols said, adding that other large motorcycle events have beefed upsecurity this year.

Nichols said members of different motorcycle gangs attend the rodeo.

John Green, president of Easyriders, based in Agoura Hills, Calif., said hehad no information indicating there would be violence in Chillicothe.”We have no reason to believe there is going to be any activity at ourshow,” he said.

The violence prompted two New Jersey towns to cancel motorcycle shows thisyear.

Security costs in Chillicothe have organizers looking at other locations,which has upset some who rely on the money it brings.

Ben Vanhorn, treasurer for First Capital Rotary, said his club’s biggestfund-raising event is selling bags of ice at the rodeo.

“It would be devastating to all our area organizations if Easyriders were toleave,” he said.

–Columbus Dispatch.

NORTH CASCADE HOG CHAPTER BURN RUN– We will meet you at the 1st Rest Stop onI-5, Southbound from the border at 1100am on Sunday the 25thof August to ride to the Burn Camp. They want us there around 1:30ishand will be providing lunch for us.

Please bring a toy for a camper.Suggested gift items to bring for the Burn Camp Campers are:

Disposable Cameras
Squirt Guns are always appreciated
Any other Item your members feel comfortable in bringing.Ages are 5-18 I believe…

See you on the 25th.Ride Safe and Keep the Shinny Side Up

–Marc

NEWLY INDOCTRINATED HAMSTERS AND STURGIS REPORT–Well hopefully everyone survived Sturgis and the return trip home. It was one crowded year in the Black Hills. We had a few minor accidents within the group, but everyone survived and are doing well. The Discovery Channel and Travel Channel followed the West Coast Hamsters crew to Sturgis and hung out most of the week. It will be aired for three days in September.

We have 15 new members this year. Let’s give them a warm Hamster welcome!

Butch Ersted, Morris, Minnesota
Jack Gagen, Waimanalo, Hawaii
Rick Hoffman, Columbiana, Ohio
Morri Irvin, Concord, North Carolina
Charlie Leggio, Metairie, Louisiana
Todd Rippo, Ketchum, Idaho
John Roehl, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Gene Slater, Longview, Texas
Ron Snyder, Hidden Hills, California
Rich Sobiech, Bloomington, Minnesota
Matt Stutzman, Carson City, Nevada
Kent Terry, San Miguel, California
John Terzakis, Tequesta, Florida
Chris Thill, Chanhassen, Minnesota
Henry Tonkin, Orange Park, Florida

QUOTE OF THE DAY– “When I die, I want to die like my grandfather, who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.”

– – Author Unknown

I’VE HAD IT–That’s all I can take, but I must say Happy Birthday to Puss and Boots. She’s featured in The Cantina with her wild sexy columns that will make yer hair stand up on the back of your neck and shimmy.

Regarding Jon Towle, we may lose him in the near future as he becomes a syndicated newspaper cartoonist. Although he’s been turned down by over 500 dailies, he is currently attempting to contribute to grocery store throw-aways. Unfortunately, every time he uses Bikernet as a reference he gets turned down. We wish him all the best though. And yes, he is now the starving artist owner of a rusting old Sportster contributed to him through Bikernet’s helpful readers. A basket case would be affording this rusting and pitted machine a compliment. We’re waiting for shots of a running bike, if that’s possible.

Jon is the visual mastermind behind Bikernet, a guitar playing, bike riding, Mr. Mom who lives in the fire racked -Angeles Crest Forest in a garage. The site wouldn’t be the same without him. Now, hit happy-hour and go for a ride. You deserve it.

–Bandit

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES 100th ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING PARADE TO BENEFIT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA)–MILWAUKEE (August 22, 2002) – Harley-Davidson is planning a fundraising motorcycle parade, the ?Parade of MDA Heroes,? to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during the 100th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee, Wis., in August 2003. The Parade of MDA Heroes is the only official parade during the Celebration in Milwaukee.

During the next 12-months of the 100th Anniversary celebration, Harley-Davidson hopes to raise $5 million to fund research and program services for children and adults with neuromuscular disease. The Motor Company is hosting the Parade of MDA Heroes as a special fundraising program to encourage and reward the efforts of MDA fundraisers. Harley-Davidson hopes to generate $1 million in donations from the parade, making it a true ?parade of MDA heroes?.

To help reach the $1 million mark, Harley-Davidson is encouraging riders to raise a minimum of $5,300 in pledges, which pays for 100 minutes of MDA-funded research. “The Parade of MDA Heroes will honor those who are some of our top MDA supporters ? individuals who combine their love of riding with passion for this great cause,” said Kathleen Lawler, Harley-Davidson’s vice president of communications. “This parade is going to be the experience of a lifetime for many valued supporters.”

?? Two hundred individual fundraisers who register with MDA and raise a minimum of $5,300 in donations will be invited to participate in the parade. Fundraisers can secure their spot in the parade in one of two ways. First, the top 100 fundraisers who generate the highest amounts for MDA will be invited to ride in the parade. The next 100 participants will be chosen through a random drawing of the balance of eligible candidates.

In addition to the individual fundraisers, the 50 Harley-Davidson dealers who raise the most funds for MDA will be invited to ride in the parade. To top it off, Harley-Davidson VIPs and H.O.G. chapters from around the world will escort the heroes as they travel the parade route.

The money raised by individuals and dealers will be credited to MDA research and program services in their local community. Funds raised must be turned in to MDA, in up-front, paid donations by July 15, 2003. MDA will notify the qualifying fundraisers by July 22, 2003. In addition, the names of qualifying fundraisers and dealers will be posted on harley-davidson.com.

To participate, individual fundraisers must register with MDA by calling 1-800-IM A HERO or online at www.harley-davidson.com.

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS’ FOUNDATION BEACH RIDE WILL LIVE AGAIN–Do to the problem in Laughlin, the authorities in Ventura County California have shut down virtually every motorcycle related event in their region including the annual charity fund raiser, the Beach Ride. The following reports on the progress to find a new site:

Regarding the site search, we have submitted proposals to Long Beach and Frazier Park. Gene Arias is helping us look for a private park in Los Angeles County.

FYI: We have reorganized the Development department in order to make best use of resources in generating greater support from the community. With the development campaign to raise $2 million by 2005, the current fund raising (esp. special events), PR, plus the projects that I need to develop further like volunteer recognition, planned giving, online fundraising, cultivation, database etc. etc, it is too much for one person to handle. ECF hired an External Relations person (Sandy)to work with a consultant on the development campaign (mostly grant applications), and PR as well as help Dr. Bowling (our ceo) with legislative efforts and community outreach.

There will no longer be a special events coordinator position in the Development department. Effective immediately, Kia will provide administrative support to Sandy. Ernie and Herlita will remain in the Development department to help me pick up special events, and expand the volunteers, annual and planned giving programs and other Development projects. Harvey Farr will also no longer provide PR support; we have had another PR agency and are now using them to the max for a nominal increase in retainer fee.

That’s the latest from ECF for now…appreciate your support as always, Carmela (310) 845-8060.

This charity is sponsored by Bartels’ Harley-Davidson, Larry Hagman and Bikernet. Please call if you would like to help in any respects.

ROAD GLIDE INQUIRY–Paul Vestal, a muckety muck for motorcycle rights groups most of his life and a long time friend has been having handling problems with his Road Glide. Here’s one of his last e-mails, “The neck bearings are adjusted correctly and were just checked. I do believethat the RG frame is different!!! At high speeds the bike becomes hard tohold. Not a shimmy but rather it seems not easy to get it to “track”. I havelearned that riding these things is a whole different experience and takesmuch greater skill and concentration than the Bikes that I have built in thepast. With this one–I wonder if the issue is in the front gas shock set up.

Before you buy a bagger–try of the RG–it is a very different scoot andpreforms like a rocket! “

Of course I pointed out to him that skill and the ability to concentrate could be a major factor. I also told him that all touring models are in the same frame. I’m concerned about any rider who tells me of a “tracking or wobble problem.” I recently spoke to Frank Kaisler, the editor of Hot Rod bikes for a decade. Frank pointed out that even tire pressure can make a significant difference. Drive train alignment with the swingarm from side to side and vertically is also critical. He also mentioned that the later model units have 1-inch axles and sealed ball bearings which are tougher and have no end play like the earlier Timken bearings for a more solid handling package.

Of course Paul will probably ignore any advice and ride to his new girl’s pad at breakneck speeds. “I hope to do some riding withher while I’m on vacation. She owns a 1200 Sportser and a twin cam Fat Boy, Paul wrote, ” Just to let you know that I am not sleeping!!! Her name is Zoe–she is aMainer and Lobster Boat Cpt.–she sold the family business prior to being on Survivor Outback! So be careful whose tracksyou try to ride!!!”If you ride a Road Glide report in and let me know your thoughts.–Bandit

RULES OF THE JUNGLE–When Jane initially met Tarzan of the jungle, she was attracted to him,and during her questions about his life, she asked him how he had sex.

“Tarzan not know sex,” he replied.

Jane explained to him what sex was.

Tarzan said, “Oh,…Tarzan use hole in trunk of tree.”

Horrified, she said, “Tarzan you have it all wrong,…but I will showyou how to do it properly.”

She took off her clothing and laid down on the ground. “Here” she said,”you must put it in here.”

Tarzan removed his loincloth showing Jane his considerable manhood,stepped closer, and then gave her a mighty kick right in the crotch!

Jane rolled around in agony for what seemed like an eternity.Eventually she managed to gasp for air and screamed:”What did you do that for?”

“Tarzan check for squirrel.”

BLACK MAGIC MOTORSPORTS– This is the inside of BlackMagic Motorsports. They offer a full service department. A complete machine shop. As you can tell this is no junk shop and they do quality work.

They are located in Mesa, Az. on McKellups and Stapley.

John Hopkins is the owner you can reach him at: BlackMagic Motorsports
Ph# 480-668-6886
625 E. McKellips Suite 7
Mesa, Az. 85202

?I gotta go to work, running late but wanted to get you this info. As time goes on I will be posting more info on what he is building etc.

–Later for now, Paul

A COUPLE GUNS SHORT OF AN ARSENAL–Two Raleigh, N.C., police officers were reprimanded after they lost asub-machine gun and a handgun on their way to teach a gun safety class.

FALLING DOWN ON THE JOBIn Malaysia, a bank security guard in his second day on the job fainted whenarobber walked in and pulled a pistol.

SAFETY’S OFFIn Philadelphia, a gun-safety program went afoul when a policewoman’s gun –being passed around a fifth-grade classroom — accidentally went off and thebullet grazed a 10-year-old’s face.

NUMBER THREE, TURN TO THE SIDE, LIE DOWN AND ROLL OVERAfter a delivery-woman was bitten by a sheepdog in Somerset, U.K., policehelda sheepdog lineup so the victim could identify her attacker.

FINDERS KEEPERSA Dallas police officer faced suspension and a fine after he ate aMcDonald’schicken sandwich he found in the car of an accident victim who was takenawayin an ambulance.

DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOBIn Stockholm, a young Swedish woman was expelled from the police academyafter it was discovered that she was working as a prostitute after school.Thewoman apparently used academy computers to advertise for customers on theInternet.

HUNKA HUNKA BURNIN’ LOVEA Minnesota police chief resigned after he was accused of starting a fire sohecould put it out and be a hero in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend.John Tuchek, 34, set fire to some boxes outside his ex-girlfriend’sapartment inLanesboro, intending to put out the flames, but the ensuing blaze engulfed ashop, two historic buildings and the homes of 10 people.

–from Rogue

BIKERNET UNDERCOVER STURGIS REPORT–117 fewer vendors?
Meters report lower counts.
FIVE tons less garbage collected.

Boy, if the newspaper didn?t tell me different, I?d swear that attendance was down!

–from John Leonardini

SAMSON’S– Big Guns 2 “Slashers” are slashing the competition!You want pipes that will deliver High Performance and Sound that will clearthose roads for you? These Bad and Beautiful pipes are the ones.

SAMSONEXHAUST has done it again with the new Big Guns 2 “Slashers” with thetightest fitting 220? full coverage heat shields anywhere. The Big Guns 2″Slashers” are just one of the new, exciting and great series of pipes fromthe Big Guns 2 family that only SAMSON can guarantee with Awesome Style,Sound and Performance. All “Big Guns 2” come complete with mounting bracketsand hardware.

MSRP for the Long Slashers are $399.95 and the Short Slashers are $379.95for sales contact your local SAMSON dealer or contact SAMSON EXHAUST.

OREGON CONFISCATIONS–Some late word on the motorcycle seizure case we’ve been following. This is a pro bono case that’s been handled by our AIM (Aid to InjuredMotorcyclists)/NCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists) Attorney here in Oregon, SamHochberg. You’ll recall a bike was seized because Eugene cops “thought” parts werestolen. THAT was in February. Sam’s firm went to court and raised constitutionalarguments about why they shouldn’t be permitted to keep a scoot indefinitely!

The Oregon Confederation of Clubs stood behind the plaintiff with support, and the casewent to the Court of Appeals, but it had to be withdrawn. Why? The cops finally CLAIMto have found a stolen part now, so the appeal is moot, says Sam.

But here’s the GOOD NEWS: As a result of this high-profile case, and because it’shappened to so many other Oregon bikers, our political action committee, BikePAC ofOregon, has targeted this confiscation law for reform in the legislature. Sam’s on theBikePAC committee that is going to try to structure and propose a fair law to ourlawmakers. We’ll keep ya’ posted, here in Sack-land, and you Oregon riders oughtta bemembers of BikePAC, if you aren’t already. The membership info is always in your ABATEand other biker newsletters, or you can e-mail me at AIMGunny@aol.com.

This came from the recent Gunny Sac and AIM report that will be launched in the next couple of days in the Bikers Rights Department of Bikernet. Watch for it.

EVER WONDER–Ever wonder where the word “shit” comes from…..well here it is:

Certain types of manure used to be transported (as everything was back then) by ship…….well in dry form it weights a lot less, but once water (at sea) hits it, it not only became heavier, but the process of fermentation began again, which by product is methane gas…..and as the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did) happen. Methane began to build up below decks and the first time someone came below at night with a lantern.. BOOOOM!

Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was discovered what was happening. After that the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term “S.H.I.T” on them which meant to the sailors to “Ship High In Transit.” In other words high enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of methane.

Bet you didn’t know that one.

–from Rogue

24TH ANNUAL TEMPLE PARTY DRAGS COMIN’– The Texas Scooter Times would Like to Remind Everyone about the 24th Annual Temple Party Drags “Labor Day Weekend” at Temple Academy Dragway.

Featuring Nitro Harleys and Top Gas Dragsters with 28 Sportsman Classes for any type of Harley!Three nights of Live Music – Huge Vendor Midway – Special Motorcycle Only Camping Area – Bike Show – Bud Girls – R.V. Friendly Camping – Sunday Church Services – Burn Out Contests – Field Meet!

Temple Academy Dragway: On the banks of the Little River in a Pecan tree grove so thick that nearly the entire track is shaded, the Texas Scooter Times is preparing for another Full House of Harley Enthusiasts – Be there or hear about it FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!!August 30-13st, September 1-2nd at Temple Academy Dragway. Track is Located 9 miles South of Temple on HWY 95.Gates Open Friday (August 30) at 4 p.m.For more information visit: www.texasscooter.com or call 254-687-9066.See You There!

ACTUAL WORDS FROM JON TOWLE–I have a little cousin by the name of Taner Lantow. He’s only 11 yearsold. The kid is well on his way to being a top professional skateboardchampion. The pros in this sport make a nice chunk of change, whichreally isn’t the point, but it don’t hurt none. Recently, he was writtenup in ” Sports Illustrated” this last June.

I’m proud of him and just wanted to mention his accomplishments. And,due to the fact that this kids father, Mitch (also a cousin…duh!) soldme my first harley about two billion years ago. So, here is a shot ofthe up and coming kid and that Harley I mentioned.

–Jon Towle

Jon actually scanned the shot from Sports Illustrated in a weak effort to prove that in fact he did not steal this motorcycle.

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Will this flag work?

FLAG RIDE–Dedicated to Travis Elliott & Our SharedDevotion to the American Flag,Saturday September 14, 2002,Registration 10:45 – 11:30 / Rides Leaves at 12:00.Register at Bahr’s House 8205 Leavenworth Rd.Questions : Jen Bahr – (931) 299-6058

No one could ever imagine what would face us after our incredible ride last September 8,2001.Our American Flags wave proudly, Our Patriotism rang strong as we salute the Life of A trueAmerican, Travis. We proved yet again that Bikers of the USA, our true friends from near and far are not Patriots – come lately. For so many days, weeks, months to date following September 11, we would look to each other over and over for that strength we felt Sept 8.

The remaining American Flags from our run were given to people who waited in line for over 6-9 hours to give blood at the American Red Cross of KC following September 11. The over $6,000.00 we raised last year purchased ALL of the Telemetry Transmitters and more necessary for Children’s Mercy Hospital. We would then come to know that Children’s Mercy and KU Med center would be a hub for burn victims of September 11.

It is our responsibility to each other to gather every year, as we have done each year before. WeCelebrate Freedom, Friendship and Honor. We are Moving, Thundering, and Breathing Monument to The Real American Spirit: a Salute to all of our Brothers, Sisters, and Our Contrtry.

This Years Mission Plan!We will Start at Bahr’s home this Year

$20 Per Person includes ride Memorabilia, Dinner, Drinks, Donations Children’s Mercy, KC and Purchase of Memorial Flag.This Bike event allows even the smallest child, weakened by Heart disease to ride a bike. The bike may even be ridden in a rest position. Uninhibiting to the child as they ride vital information is produced about the child’s heart strength and more. Bikes from the Bikers in the name of Travis Elliott and Friends of the Run from Brutus. Couldn’t be more perfect.

–from Brutus

LOVE RIDE 19 IS COMING–The largest motorcycle fund-raising event in the world. A 50-mile drag race from Harley-Davidson of Glendale to a concert barbecue and trade show at Castaic Lake every November. They expect to raise over a million bucks in a day for several charities including Reading by Nine, MDA and other charities. In the past the Love Ride donated to a charity Bikernet Sponsored which is Human Services homes for abandoned kids.

For more information about the event click on the logo above and blast to their site.

ABC CALLED BIKERS PUBLIC BURDEN–AMA Responded: We understand that ABC “World News Tonight” will air a segment entitled “The Price You Pay” during today’s broadcast, reportedly addressing the erroneous view that injured motorcyclists place an unnecessary burden on the taxpaying public.

Although the American Motorcyclist Association wasn’t contacted by ABC News for perspective or comment, we encourage you to review our position statement on Voluntary Helmet Use, available at http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/positions/helmet.asp.

Specific to the “social burden” theory: Motorcyclists are just as likely to be privately insured as any other road user. A Harborview Medical Center study reported 63.4% of the injured motorcyclists in the trauma center relied on public funds to pay their hospital bills. According to testimony by David Gitch, director of the trauma center, 67% of the general patient population also relied on public dollars to pay their hospital bills in the same time period. A study by the University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center reported that 49.5% of injured motorcyclists had their medical costs covered by insurance, while 50.4% of the other road trauma victims were similarly insured.

The costs associated with the treatment of motorcyclist injuries account for less than 0.001% of total US health care costs. Only a portion of these costs are attributable to unhelmeted motorcyclists, the majority of which are paid by privately-purchased insurance. The remainder, spread across the taxpayer base (which includes millions of motorcyclists), is insignificant. Approximately 1.16% of total US health care costs are attributable to motor vehicle accidents. Motorcycles represented only 0.53% of the accident-involved vehicles nationwide in 1999.

Tom Lindsay, Public Information Director
American Motorcyclist Association

JON TOWLE RESPONSIBLE FOR BANDIT’S SIXTH MARRIAGE–Bandit professed to be cured of the marriage drug (see below), but Jon had another mission is mind. Could he force Bandit to marry a cartoon character.

Convinced that he would not be lured to share the substantial Bikernet earnings with a pencil sketch, Bandit went for the deal. He succombed to constantly changing tit sizes and the fact that this woman could become younger at the stroke of a pen.

Alas, Bandit is facing copyright infringement disputes for attempting to touch an original drawing owned solely by the creator Jon Towle. Attorney fees alone have been devastating to the staff.

More to report in weeks to come.

–Bikernet Reporter Renegade

BEWARE OF DATE RAPE DRUG–Be on the lookout! Police warn all male clubbers, party-goers,and unsuspecting pub regulars to be alert and stay cautious whenoffered a drink from any woman. A date rape drug on the market,called “beer”, is used by females to target unsuspecting men. Thedrug is found in liquid form, and is now available almostanywhere.

“Beer” is used by female sexual predators at parties and bars topersuade their male victims to go home and have sex with them.Typically, a woman needs only to persuade a guy to consume a fewunits of “beer” and then simply ask him home forno-strings-attached sex. Men are rendered helpless against thisapproach.

After several “beers” men will often succumb to desires toperform sexual acts on horrific looking women to whom they wouldnever normally be attracted. After drinking “beer”, men oftenawaken with only hazy memories of exactly what happened the nightbefore…usually with a vague feeling that something badoccurred.

At other times these unfortunate men are swindled out of theirlife savings in a familiar scam known as “a relationship”.Apparently men are much more susceptible to this scam after”beer” is administered and sex is offered by the predatoryfemale. Please! Forward this warning to every male you know.However, if you fall victim to this insidious “beer” and thepredatory women administering it, there are male support groupswith venues in every town where you can discuss the details ofyour shocking encounter in an open and frank manner withsimilarly affected, like-minded guys. For the support groupnearest you, just look up “golf clubs” in the yellow pages.

–from Ray Russell

BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Well, we are back , there’s a thousand stories to tell but Bandit alreadyhas them someplace in his computer, so I’m going to keep to the weekly reportwith separate details from the main story. It was a really cool trip forall of us. The first part was sort of a much needed “vacation” from thedaily stuff that goes on in the shop, no cell phones, no nothing, justfriends riding their choppers and having a good time. Yes, we were beingfollowed by the Discovery cameras, but at least to me, it was like theywere not even there.

We were able to spend some time with our friends, away from schedules,people and duties, again, only a bunch of guys (and gals) riding theirchoppers up US’s roads.We had a blast with our friends from Finland, Kokko and Pete ” Euro Dollar”from Kopteri magazine, I bet they got some great shots of the whole thing,plus they check Bikernet every week. So, if the guys are reading this, Ihope they got back home safely.

We also managed to survive Sturgis once more, and only with two writtenwarnings and a verbal. It’s amazing, my dad stayed an additional weekand told me that he only saw one cop during the entire week….go figure.

I have a bunch of photos that will be coming up in following weeks, I triedto do it for this one also but left all of them atop my desk at the shop.I’m still dealing with all the stuff that was left behind and even thetrailer and bikes that will arrive today. So hold on for one more weekguys.

We stuck to the mountain roads this year and made our visits to Sturgisminimal, it was a lot more crowded than last year, but we noticed fewervendors than before (I mean the bigger ones). I guess the economy and veryhigh prices of getting a booth has held some people from attending.Jesse James was pretty busy with the TV compromises, but managed to show upfor a couple days. He had a very cool rusted out chopper to ride and hiscrew was busy as always selling WCC stuff …..Which brings me to how sick I am from seeing Iron Crosses all over theplace. It seems that everything has a cross somewhere, we even saw t-shirtswith WCC logos and they said Sturgis 2002, what a way to take a rebeliouslogo and use it for extreme marketing.I know the cross is public domain, but if I were Jesse I would be a bitpissed….Also the word Choppers, it was on every gadget you couldimagine…..

We met with Sonny Barger and his new lager beer (since I don’t drink)assistant reporters said that they were impressed with the beer. We alsomanaged to visit our friends at Twisted Choppers in Sioux Falls. These guysare doing really cool stuff, and they are a couple mere Joe’strying to make it. If you are in that area or would like a kick-ass gastank, metal fab, or a whole chopper….give them a call (they advertise inThe Horse) and tell them we sent ya’.

There were no human problems, but the fire and then rains trashed a part ofDeadwood and even the muck got into Danny Gray’s new place. We heard a fewbikes got mucked big time. It was also amazing to witness the super-quick clean upeffort.

We noticed lots and lots of deer this year, reports also indicated more accidents. Maybe the rains and newbie riders, and also a couple of closeencounters with Bambi.

We had a blast with Roger Bourget and Billy Lane (and a bunch of otherfriends) heading up to the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, not manydetails since the show is due to air September 29th. We heard thattroopers from four states are still looking for the group of 24 crazybikers….but it was some other group, trust me officer….

My 3-day Pan lost second gear in North Carolina, and it was virtualyimpossible to ride in the Hills without it, so I had to can the bike forthe rest of the week. As soon as I get it back from the high seas, I willpost photos of the final result.The rest of the bikes were flawless on the whole trip, including all thebikes that rode up from Florida, when you get to see the show in Discovery,you will see all the bikes, and all but three made it (two nasty asspotholes and a cracked cyclinder was the total damage).

We visited Charleston South Carolina, what a nice place and cool people, Imade a remark of visiting sometime soon, with more time to enjoy downtownand get to meet more southern belles.

Our Chopper Freak line will get heavy duty exposure on the program, so getthem before everyone else, just order at Info@ChopperFreak.com, we do havethem in stock.

Also in next month’s issue of the Horse one of our bikes will be on thecover, if you are an avid Bikernet reader you have seen it before, butcheck it out just in case.

Also I noticed that our interview is up and running in Bikernet, I’m nottooting my own horn, but I think it’s pretty cool and truthfull. Check itout and let us know what you think, as always, good or bad.

I want to take this space to thank everyone who has worked with usand recognized our efforts. Thanks again to those who know who they are.

On the other hand we have photos of all the new bikes built for theDiscovery. I don’t know if I should release them yet or wait for September,this I will leave to the readers, use our e-mail or Your Shot !

Heard that there’s going to be a Bike event in Ft Lauderdale dated forDecember. sort of one or two-day thing. I will report as we get more info, anddates.

Time to go. With everything that’s going on I ‘ve had no time to rest. Thefull story of the trip will be featured here shortly, and the photos will show up (I hope). All I can say is that it was such a fun tripthat I hope we can do it again real soon, or at least next year…….

Hang on brothers…..there’s a lot more stuff on the way…

–Jose, Caribbean (and like 15 states more) Bikernet Report.

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Truth is that without Jon Towle illustrations, Bikernet would have been a profitable enterprise two years ago. Without his Nick the Dick Cartoon series we wouldn’t be banned from book stores around the country.

We felt is was essential to recognize the truly creative spirit behind Bikernet and the HORSE. Shortly after Jon left Easyriders, the company went bankrupt and just recently their message board was removed from the Yahoo because the stock tanked.

You can thank Jon for that. We better get to the news before his ego is blown even farther out of proportion:

RAPID CITY UNDER FLAMES–Families return home and praise firefighters,By Heidi Bell Gease, Journal Staff Writer.HAYWARD — As Steve Rafferty unloaded belongings from his vehicle Wednesday afternoon, he noticed every fire truck that drove past his Hayward home.

“I always make a point to wave, because you just can’t be grateful enough,” he said, five days after the Battle Creek Fire forced him and his neighbors from their homes.By Wednesday, the fire had burned 11,500 acres and destroyed three homes. But firefighters made good progress Wednesday, with help from an afternoon rain shower. As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, the blaze was 65 percent contained, with full containment expected by 6 p.m. Saturday. Fire officials believe the fire was man-caused, but it remains under investigation.

MARTHA STEWART’S TIPS FOR REDNECKS–
Never take a beer to a job interview.

* Always identify people in your yard before shootingat them.

It’s considered tacky to take a cooler to church.

* If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to changethe sheets.

* Even if you’re certain that you are included in thewill, itis still considered tacky to drive a U-Haul to thefuneral home.

–from Nuttboy

BIKE SHOPS WANTED TO SELL ORWELL–If you own a bike shop or know of one, we have a deal for you and them. Dealer price is $9.00 a book and a dozen books is delivered with a counter card and a window poster. Plus, we’ll post your bike shop banner at no cost on our links page. If you turn us on to a shop that becomes a dealer, we’ll send you a signed copy of Orwell, and it won’t cost you a red cent.

BADLANDS RALLY 2002 HARD TO FIGURE–By Bill Harlan, Journal Staff Writer (Rapid City).

Estimating attendance at the Sturgis motorcycle rally is a favorite annual guessing game in the Black Hills, but state and local officials say traffic patterns for this year?s event, which ended Saturday, strongly suggest one conclusion.

“I will be horrendously surprised if attendance is not up dramatically from last year, ” state regional traffic engineer Dan Staton said. “What else could be the explanation for the gridlock?”

Eastbound traffic had slowed to a crawl Saturday afternoon on Interstate 90, from New Underwood to Wall, as thousands of bikers headed for home.

Several hundred thousand motorcyclists attend the week-long event each year.

Staton and other state and local officials spoke to reporters Saturday afternoon at the community center in Sturgis, even as last-minute rally-goers thronged to nearby Main Street for one last beer, one last T-shirt, one last tattoo, one last Hawaiian pheasant burrito or maybe just one last look at the biggest temporary motorcycle community on earth.

Data from traffic counters will be available in a week or two, Staton said, but there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to support the big-rally theory.

Sturgis Mayor Mark Zeigler said motorcycles were parked farther into residential neighborhoods south of Main Street than any previous year. “I think we?ll see record numbers,” he said.

Sturgis Police Chief Jim Bush said traffic was so heavy Thursday and Friday he ordered officers to make arrests only for “something major.”

He needed all available officers to direct traffic. “We just couldn?t get around,” he said…

Watch for the complete report coming in the next couple of day in our complete Sturgis Coverage from TBear (already posted), Joes, Frank Kaisler, The Rapid City Journal and more.

SNEAK PREVIEW OF BIKERNET PROJECT BIKE–This photograph was taken by Frank Kaisler in Sturgis of Arlen Ness’ 1928 Shovelhead. Nice scoot. We are in the process of finishing a similar Shovelhead at Dallas Easyriders. The sheetmetal is currently at Harold Ponteralli’s shop in Vacaville for paint. Big Jim from Easyriders was responsible for most of the fabrication. We’re hoping for a bike with as much style as Arlen’s creation. You can check techs in the Bikernet Garage.

HELLS ANGELS TAKING ONTARIO TO COURT– By NANCY CARR– Canadian Press TORONTO (CP) — A prominent Hells Angel has launched a lawsuit against the Ontario government,claiming his constitutional right to free association was denied when he wasdismissed from a government committee because of his association withthe biker club. Donny Petersen, 54, was dismissed from a committeethat reviews training standards for motorcycle technicians in January 2002,after serving less than two years of his three-year term. “Simply because he’s a member of the Hells Angels, thegovernment has decided he’s not fit to serve on the committee and notfit to serve the rest of his term,” Petersen’s lawyer, Morris Cooper, saidTuesday.

Petersen left Toronto for a Hells Angels tour ofEurope after filing the suit last week and was unavailable for comment. In his affidavit, Petersen, who has no criminalrecord, said he has always been up front about his involvement with the group. “My membership in a motorcycle club has always beenand continues to be an important part of my personal belief system inindividual freedoms and defiance of arbitrary and unlawful authority,” thedocument reads. “Contrary to innuendo, the Hells Angels in Ontario arenot a criminal organization nor has any such finding been made in anycourt.”

Most law enforcement agencies, however, have adifferent view. “The Hells Angels are an outlaw motorcycle gang,” saidprovincial police Det. Insp. Don Bell. “The police recognize outlawmotorcycle gangs as the No. 1 organized crime priority in the province.” Police believe the gang is involved in importing anddistributing drugs, trafficking firearms and explosives, extortion, fraud,prostitution and money laundering. In Ontario, 83 per cent of the group’s members have acriminal record, Bell said.

But Petersen’s lawyer said his client’s case affectsall citizens, not just the Hells Angels. “The issue is to look beyond that the applicant is DonPetersen and look at the implications of what the government has done here,”Cooper said. “It’s a well-established cause of concern that whenone individual’s freedoms are imperilled all of our freedoms are imperilled.” In February 2000, Diane Cunningham, the minister oftraining, colleges and universities, appointed Petersen to a committee toassess apprenticeship training programs for mechanics. In a letter to Petersen, Cunningham said his”expertise and experience” would be an asset to the government.

–from Rogue

George Christie, the President of the Ventura Chapter has a case going with the Ventura, California city officials for attempting to ban the Ventura members and members of any club from attending the Ventura County fair.

RIDE TAHITI–Have you ever see any of the Mutiny on the Bounty movies? Wonder where theyfilmed all those breath taking beach scenes? Have you ever dreamt of taking offto some far away tropical paradise and riding into the sunset with abeautiful Polynesian honey? Ahh, we thought so! Got you hooked, huh?

How about if we tell you we are working on a deal to get you there forless than you’d spend on your next run to Daytona or Sturgis? “Hey Bear,what are you, smoking crack?”

Nope. Currently myself and the good folks athere at Bikernet are working on a deal with Air Tahiti Nui and the SofatelHotel chain to get you to Tahiti for under $1,000. The details are stillhush-hush but here’s what we’re currently negotiating:

Round trip air from L.A. to Papaete, Tahiti
One weeks stay at the magnificent Sofatel La Ora Hotel on the island ofMoorea in a deluxe beach bungalow

And if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have the Tahiti Harley Riders Club meetyou, put your butt on bike for a day and give you a guided tour of theirmagnificent island paradise.These guys will show you why their islands are world famous for theirhospitality.

Make new friends and come home with stories and pictures to amaze yourfriends.

This deal is still in the works and we’re pumping hardto sweeten the pot for you. I’m heading back to Tahiti this October to workout the details.

The Tahiti Harley Riders are a not for profit organization who workclosely with handicapped children in Tahiti. They made the contacts with theSofatel Hotel and Air Tahiti Nui and when we met at Sturgis, they asked if Icould help them get the word out. They want to encourage biker tourism toTahiti and in turn help raise funds for their childrens’ charity on the island. Part of the plan is to establish a raffle or contest to allow a couple of Bikernet readers to take the trip for free.

Bandit and I immediately hopped on the band wagon. Bikers are world famousfor having big hearts. This is a way to help out some kids and have a tripof a lifetime in the process.Stay tuned to Bikernet for details as they unfold.

–TBear

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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists(A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the LawOffices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE orvisit us on our website at

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

FEDS PROPOSE NEW MOTORCYCLE EMISSIONS STANDARDS No more air-cooled engines? No morecarburetors? Catalytic converters? By 2010, motorcycle tailpipe emissions must beslashed by over 80%, making it necessary for manufacturers to use fuel injection on theintake and catalytic converters on the exhaust in order to comply with tough new federalregulations, as well as altering cam timing and making other engine modifications,including liquid cooling.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency, which has already succeeded in curbingemissions for the first time from off-road motorcycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles anddiesel-powered boats to help reduce pollution, is now turning their attention to streetmotorcycles, and new bike buyers in future decades will likely see a big difference indesign, styling and price.

The EPA released its proposed rule on motorcycle emissions on July 26, 2002, andfollowing a brief public comment period intends to implement the California-stylecutbacks in a two-phase plan beginning in 2006.

Stricter new limits will be established for hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides emitted bythe engines, requiring motorcycles over 280cc to reduce emissions from a currentlyallowable 5 grams of Hydrocarbons per kilometer to 1.4 grams/km by 2006 and .8 grams by2010, achieving more than an 80% reduction in less than a decade. Nitrogen oxides, whichare unregulated at this time, must also be reduced to 1.4 grams/km in 2006 and .8grams/km by 2010.

Smaller cc motorcycles must also meet stringent new standards, ultimately reducing HC andNOx emissions to1.0 grams/km by 2010.

The proposed standards for new motorcycles will not affect their performance, says theEPA, adding that the Agency’s proposal does not in any way change the existing law thatmakes it illegal to modify the emission control devices causing the emission systems toexceed applicable standards. Motorcycle owners may make cosmetic changes such as thecolor and chrome.

Public hearings on this proposal will be held by the EPA on September 17, in Ypsilanti,MI, with the public comment period ending November 8, 2002, after which the finalregulations will be issued. For more information on the proposed rule, how to submitcomments and the public hearings, visit: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/roadbike.htm andhttp://www.epa.gov/otaq/recveh.htm.

The National Coalition of Motorcyclists encourages all concerned riders andmotorcyclists? rights organizations to make their feelings known to the EPA and ourelected officials on this important issue which will affect the future of motorcycling aswe know it.

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT REPEAL CLEARS PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE House Bill 1553 to repeal heightrestrictions on motorcycle handlebars in Pennsylvania, passed unanimously through theHouse of Representatives and is expected to see movement in September when the Senatereconvenes, reports Rocky Gambale on behalf of Pennsylvania’s Confederation of Clubs.

“This Bill passed the House 196-0 on June 12th, and has to date no opposition in theSenate,” according to Rocky-G, adding, “I cannot stress enough that we also thankBikePac, Charles Umbenhauer and ABATE of Pennsylvania for their assistance with thislegislation, their help has been invaluable.”

Earlier this year, both New Hampshire and Minnesota modified their motorcycle handlebarheight requirements. Minnesota eliminated the handlebar height limit altogether, whileNew Hampshire amended their “15 inches higher than the seat” maximum height limit with a”no more than shoulder height when seated” legal limit.

MASSACHUSETTS MOTORCYCLISTS DEMAND EQUITIBLE INSURANCE The MMA of Massachusetts hasrequested to meet with the Division of Insurance to discuss discriminatory price andcoverage practices, and seeking equitable changes in insurance practices for more than125,000 registered motorcycles in the Commonwealth.

“We’re tired of not having the same coverage availability for our motorcycles as we havefor our cars and trucks,” said Jimi Ricci, Chairman of the Massachusetts MotorcycleAssociation (MMA), and a member of the NCOM Board of Directors.

“It’s unfair,” said Betsy Lister, MMA Safety & Education Director who has been anindependent insurance agent over 28 years and owns Lister Insurance Agency, “that as’motor vehicles,’ motorcycles don’t have the same options as other vehicles when it comesto coverages and limits.”

She cites that motorcycles are excluded from “stated value” coverage, when the marketvalue of a custom or specially modified motorcycle’s value exceeds it “book value”; no”multi-vehicle” discounts; no “anti-theft” discounts; and only $5,000 in coverage can bepurchased in “optional” medical payments coverage by riders, despite their ability to paythe increased premiums. Premium income and loss data over the past 3 seasons is”unfairly disproportionate,” she says.

MMA Legislative Director Paul Cote, a former insurance claims examiner and currently alegal consultant on accident reconstruction and claim handling, sent a letter to Divisionof Insurance Commissioner Julianne Bowler “requesting a meeting with policy-makers withinthe Division to address these inequities” that the MMA has uncovered.

“Nationwide, more than 80% of the motor vehicle/motorcycle accidents are the motorvehicle operator’s fault,” says Cote, “yet we suffer due to their negligence and ourlimited coverage availability. We want to address that, and our rates with theCommissioner.”

“I’m happy we have the talent, experience and energy of Betsy and Paul on our MMA Boardto address these issues professionally,” said Ricci. “We believe a lot of good will comeout of this for those who ride motorcycles in the Commonwealth.”

ALLSTATE LOSES —– MOTORCYCLISTS WIN! An attempt by Allstate Insurance to eliminatemotorcyclists from medical payment coverage went down in defeat in the case of a youngpassenger on a bike in Virginia, thanks to the efforts of Virginia Aid to InjuredMotorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney J. Thomas (Tom) McGrath.

Jennifer L., a teenager living with her grandmother, went for a ride on a motorcycleowned by a friend. The driver crashed the bike and Jennifer was injured. Hergrandmother had a policy of insurance on her car with Allstate Insurance Company, and foran extra premium she purchased a $1,000.00 medical payment benefit which would reimburseany resident relative of the grandmother’s household up to $1,000.00 for injuriessustained in an accident.

The law in Virginia requires an insurance company that sells bodily injury liabilityinsurance to also offer medical payment insurance provided it covers the named insuredand any resident relative of the named insured while in or upon, entering or alightingfrom or through being struck by a motor vehicle?

“Allstate sold the coverage to Jennifer’s grandmother but had changed the language init’s policy to limit the coverage to injuries sustained while in or upon a four wheelvehicle,” said attorney McGrath. “This attempt to cut motorcyclists out of coverage ispart of what I see as an ongoing struggle between us and the insurance industry. Theykeep trying to take away our freedom to ride by trying in every way to deny us coverage.”

Suit was filed in the Circuit Court of The City of Richmond based on the statutorylanguage and the fact that the definition of “motor vehicle” in Virginia includesmotorcycles. In addition to the $1,000.00 that we claimed was owed to Jennifer L., weasked for double the damages plus attorney fees and court costs.

McGrath argued, and the Court agreed, that Allstate’s effort to change it’s policy wasreally an attempt to change the Virginia statutory law. “The Court declared Allstate’sdefinition void and we received a check in the amount of $6,345.00,” said McGrath. “Notbad for a $1,000.00 claim.”

If you have medical payment benefits on any of your policies check the language and ifyou find that it is similar to Allstate’s, in that it defines a motor vehicle as anautomobile or vehicle having four wheels, please let AIM know.

“Remember this,” McGrath admonishes, “companies that write insurance are always seekingways to limit what they have to cover. Only we can protect our rights.”

POLITICS AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS With another election cycle coming upon us,we’d like to share with you the following article by Marcia Mercer written June 25 forthe Media General News Service, regarding the political appeal of motorcycles:

WASHINGTON — In the world of presidential politics, it was hot news. John Kerry, theDemocratic senator from Massachusetts, had decided to make a serious bid for the WhiteHouse.

No, he didn’t announce his candidacy. Officially, Kerry was still testing the waters.

But to political observers, Kerry had sent a clear sign of his intentions. He got rid ofhis Italian-made Ducati motorcycle a few weeks ago in favor of a shiny blackHarley-Davidson.

The switch wasn’t just a matter of what Kerry is riding. It said Kerry is running.

In America, it’s not enough to dash around the country, raising money, making eyecontact, acting humble and talking about your vision. Lots of people do that.

To show you’re a real presidential contender, you need to do something that shouts, “I’ma regular guy.”

It’s a curiosity of American politics that presidential candidates have to prove they’reordinary men, the kind of guy other guys enjoy hanging out with.

Kerry may be super-smart and super-rich, a fellow with four houses and a chestful ofcombat medals. Voters may have elected him to the Senate three times. But he has aproblem: People see him as aloof, arrogant and stiff. (Shades of Al Gore?)

So, Kerry works at presenting himself as a man’s man. He tells people he fliesairplanes. Plays ice hockey. Windsurfs. And he hopped on a Harley.

A man with three purple hearts shouldn’t have to prove anything. But that’s a topic foranother day.

“It’s an American icon,” said a Harley-Davidson spokesman. Sales of the American-madebikes are up 21 percent post-Sept. 11.

At least Kerry didn’t send his wife, Teresa Heinz, out on a chopper. In 1996, GOPcandidate Bob Dole’s wife Elizabeth rode onto the Tonight Show stage on the back of aHarley, behind Jay Leno. The very ladylike Dole wore jeans, motorcycle boots and a blackleather jacket with chains.

The motorcycle effect was dramatic in Ames, Iowa, in August 1999, when the Republicanssponsored a presidential straw poll, a symbolic test of popularity in the state with thefirst presidential caucuses.

At first, it looked as if the governor of Texas might skip the event. But no. The signthat the man with the famous pedigree had decided to be a serious presidential contendercame when he rounded up a couple hundred bikers.

Led by the unlikeliest of Republicans – Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado, withhis ponytail and black leather jacket with chains – the bikers swooped in off the prairieand revved their Harleys for George W. Bush in the parking lot outside the arena. Takethat, Gary Bauer.

George Bush, the elder – senator’s son, prep school, Yale – never could shake theperception that he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. George Bush, the younger -president’s son, prep school, Yale – wasn’t going to let that happen to him.

Bush didn’t actually straddle a motorcycle that day, but that was OK. He was one ofthem. He won the straw poll.

A few months after that, Elizabeth Dole, a presidential candidate in her own right, rodeon the back of a Harley to a barbecue in Salem, N.H.

Later in the 2000 campaign, Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman, visitedthe Harley-Davidson factory in Kansas City. Lieberman donned a helmet and hopped on theback of a Harley. The candidate joked that putting on the helmet was “another act ofcourage.”

A few weeks before Election Day 2000, Al Gore went on the Queen Latifah Show and talkedabout how much he and Tipper had loved riding motorcycles in their youth.

In 2002, when it comes to projecting an image of raw, American manliness with the help ofa motorcycle, John Kerry has an edge. He likes riding bareheaded, and freedom-loving NewHampshire, site of the first presidential primary, has spurned mandatory helmet laws.

Brace yourself for a barrage of pictures showing regular guy Kerry astride his blackHarley, hair blowing in the wind.

WEIRD NEWS OF THE MONTH: Children Blackmail Parents With Landmine Suicide Threats Authorities in India say children are using landmines to blackmail their parents. Armypersonnel patrolling India’s border with Pakistan claim to have averted eight suicideattempts in the last month. The Dainik Ujala newspaper reports a teenager who wasrescued after crossing into mined territory claimed he was trying to kill himself becausehis parents refused to buy him a motorbike. Harnam Singh, a farmer from the bordervillage of Kahangarh, said: “The mines have become a very effective tool for blackmail.Children know they can extract anything from their parents if they threaten to walk intothe danger area.”

A DEATH IN THE FAMILY “Little Jimmy” Rouse, Business Manager for the Modified MotorcycleAssociation (MMA) of California and member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists(NCOM) Board of Directors, died on Friday, July 19, 2002, in Sacramento of complicationsfrom lymphatic cancer.

“Lil’ Jimmy was one of the founding fathers of the MMA of California back in 1972 and hasbeen involved ever since,” said “Sleepy,” Chairman of the MMA Board of Directors. “Lil’Jimmy helped fight for motorcyclists alongside Ron Roloff, Gorilla, Whitey, and Sonny.

Lil’ Jimmy was involved to the very end, even reviewing and approving the newsletter thenight before. Lil’ Jimmy was always there for all motorcyclists and will be missedbeyond description.”

Our sympathies go out to the MMA and to the family and friends of “Little Jimmy” Rouse, apioneer in the motorcyclists rights movement and a true freedom fighter.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “If we don’t all hang together, then we’ll all damn sure hangseparately, by the straps of our own helmets.””LITTLE JIMMY” ROUSE, MMA of California

–BILL BISH

NO CELL PHONES FOR YOUBy Elisa Batista,3:40 p.m. Aug. 15, 2002 PDT.New York was the first major city in the United States to prohibit driving while talking on a cell phone. Now a city councilman wants cell phones banned in public places throughout the city, including libraries, movie theaters and museums.

In a move lambasted by the cellular phone industry, Councilman Philip Reed introduced legislation that prohibits the use of cell phones in “any place to which the public is invited or permitted and where members of the public assemble to witness cultural, recreational or educational activities.”

While the bill makes an exception for emergency calls, it punishes anyone who infringes on the rule with a $50 fine.”New Yorkers are sick and tired of people on their cell phones in the middle of a play or a movie,” Reed said. “It’s distracting, it’s annoying, and as a public nuisance, it should be against the law.”

While members of the cell-phone industry discourage its customers from using a mobile phone in, for example, the movie theater, it is vehemently against such legislation for safety reasons.

“We’re going to have policemen come into a theater and take the phone away from a mother speaking with her child’s babysitter?” asked Kim Kuo, spokeswoman for the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association. “That’s ridiculous.”

Kuo said that educating the public on cell-phone etiquette was needed, but “it’s silly trying to legislate common sense.”

Reed, however, said that movie theaters and other public places are already asking patrons to shut off their cell phones to no avail.

“Apparently, the requests of theater management and the disapproval of the rest of the audience is not enough for some people to quit their gabbing,” Reed said. “You have to legislate so they’ll put it on vibrate.”

The council will vote on Reed’s bill next week.

ABC, BIKERS AND PUBLIC BURDEN ABC News is airing a segment tonight that, as usual, attempts to paint the motorcycle community as a “Burden on Society.” The AMA, MRF and others have begun posting to the message board at Nightline their views on this subject. The links are posted below.?I have also tossed in my nickle’s worth of opinion. You can read it at this linkhttp://boards.abcnews.go.com/cgi/abcnews/request.dll?MESSAGE&room=WorldNewsTonight&id=29044

I urge each of you that care about personal freedom to post your views on ABC’s message board. This may be a feeble attempt to bolster ratings and stir up controversary, (because they know motorcyclists will vehemently respond) but if it is, then it is. There will be plenty of uninformed, me-too tv watchers who think motorcyclists are too stupid to think for themselves and therefore need “protection.” The “I’m doing this for your own good” crowd never sleeps nor takes a day off.

–Scott Cochran, Editor
Dixie Rider Motorcycle News

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SPEAKING OF STURGIS–THE DEAL OF THE WEEK–Is a 1982 unmolested Sturgis. Low miles -Mikuni & Crane Cam -Sweet bike.Extra black ya’all.Asking $8800.

Geno
The Horse BC
DRAGPIPES1@aol.com

BIKERNET TATTOO OF THE WEEK—Hey wait a minute! That girl?s wearing a pink thong from Joker Machine Apparel! Damn, not only does she have good taste in tats, she also knows what hot in fashion.

Check out Jokers new line of apparel and you?re sure to find something that will make you as tasteful as her!

BIKERNET WARTIME ADVICE–An elderly Italian man named Vince, asked the local priest to hear hisconfession:”Father, during World War II, a beautiful woman knocked on my door and askedme to hide her from the Germans.I hid her in my attic.”

The priest replied, “That was a wonderful thing you did and you have no needto confess.”

“It’s worse, Father. I was weak and told her that she must repay me withher sexual favors.”

“You were both in great danger and would have suffered terribly if theGermans had found her. God, in his wisdom and mercy, will balance the goodand evil and judge you kindly. You are forgiven.”

“Thank you, Father. That’s a great load off my mind. I just have one morequestion.”

“And what is that, my son?” asked the priest.

The old man replied, “Should I tell her that the war is over?”

BIKERNET BECOMES CHROME SPECIALTIES DEALER–If you don’t have a dealer nearby you can purchase anything from the CSI catalog directly through Bikernet with a credit card. If you need advice or for us to chase down your order just e-mail me at Bandit@bikernet.com.If we can be of service don’t hesitate or click on any of the CSI banners around the site.

Click here to start shopping

OLD MAIDS NEED LOVIN’ TOO–An old maid was held up in a dark alley. She explained she had no money, but the robber insisted that it must be in her bra, or in her panties and started feeling around.

“I told you I haven’t got any money,” the spinster said, “but if youkeep doing that, I’ll write you a check.”

BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDSDid you know that you could buy and sell on Bikernet? Well you can, along with trying to find that special someone. Our classifieds are free so you should check it out. You’ll never know what you might find in there.

Personals
Looking for Woman at Spoke who…
Looking for the woman at the Spoke in Sturgis who was massaging my chest(and nipples)so nicely….

IN SEARCH OF HOME MADE HELMET–I’m looking for some info and maybe you’ll remember this……. A few years back I remember Easyrider Magazine had an article on a homemade helmet that would pass FVMS-218 specs.The helmet was made from a bucket or something.

Does anyone out therehave a link to the instructions on this? The Confederation of Clubs herehas asked me to see if I can find this info. Not positive what they areup to with it, but I have a good guess, and I’d like to see them try.

Any info would be appreciated.

Hawk
ICQ#34668186
AOL SoLRHawk
Hawk

LOOKING FOR SMALL TIME BUILDERS–killer site!! How about a little more coverage on the small time builders!!

Well .. thoughT you guys might think this was funny and post it on yourweekly news!! keep up the good work!!

There’s home built bikes like Robs, and our own constantly makin’ the news.

FOUR SECRETS TO PERFECT RELATIONSHIPS– 1. It is important to find a woman WHO cooks and cleans.

2. It is important to find a woman that makes good money.

3. It is important to find a woman who likes to have sex.

4. It is important that these three women never meet

–from Ray

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GOOD FIST FIGHT–Charlotte Observer,Aug. 13, 2002.

Iron Station, NC- A man shot Saturday night by his brother in a dispute over whose motorcycle is faster, was listed in stable condition Monday.Curtis Wilson, 35, was shot once in the chest by his brother Donald Wilson, 29, said Det. Lee Keller of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Curtis has declined to press charges against his brother, Keller said. No other charges have been filed.

“Basically, what it is, is they’re out there, being men, shooting off at the mouth, saying my bike is better than yours,” Keller said. “With the alcohol involved, the male testosterone got out of hand.”

–from Crazyhorse

Customs dogs on duty.

BRITISH TOURISTS PISSED OFF– LONDON – British tourists returning from Florida are expressing outrage over an American airport security scanner that shows the naked bodies of travelers as clearly as a life drawing.

The machine is on trial at Orlando Airport in Florida as part of tighter security across the United States after September 11. A total of 600,000 British tourists will have used the airport during the summer holidays.

Passengers are offered the option of passing through the Rapiscan Secure 1000 to save time in boarding their homebound aircraft. Although they believe that security staff will see only a relatively hazy outline of their bodies, pictures released on an American cable television channel show that the images are far more explicit.

Footage obtained by MSNBC show the front and rear views of a man who had been through the scanner. He was naked except for a thin belt at his waist, with his genitalia and buttocks clearly defined.

–from Rogue

MOTORCYCLE ESCORT REQUESTED– I am passing along a request I have received from ABATE of Georgia. If you’re an officer in your State’s MRO and your MRO is supporting a candidate for Governor in the upcoming November election, Dixie Rider wants to help. Send us a note and we’ll help spread the word!I know your vote counts. Do you?

–Scott Cochran, Editor
Dixie Rider Motorcycle News

We have received a request from the Sonny Perdue campaign for a motorcycleescort this Saturday, August 17, 2002. Sonny will be riding in an RV, andwill have along press from the AJC as well as the Associated Press. Pleasefind below the directions and route and stops. Even if you can’t ride allday, you can go from one stop to another, and if you can’t ride, you canshow up at any of the stops along the way. Sonny will appreciate any andall support on this. Let’s make a great showing!

Kim Adams
Office Manager
ABATE of Georgia Inc.

1928 SHOVELHEAD GOES TO PAINT–We’ve been working on this project with Rick Fairless and his Dallas Easyriders Bike shop for several years. You’ll see as the bike makes the final steps towards completion.

BIG RED MACHINES LIVE ON–Since my arrest in 1999, some of you have asked what’s happening with Big Red Machine Motorcycles. As you will see when you read this article, O.C. has continued building the company, and has teamed up with Panzer of Colorado to manufacture a fine motorcycle. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Big Red Machine Motorcycle Company, I’ll give you a little history on it.

The Orange County Hells Angels founded the Big Red Machine Motorcycle Company in early 1998. We already sold a line of Big Red Machine support products prior to 1998 that included t-shirts, hats, run pins, and H.A. calendars. We wanted to expand our business into motorcycles, but we needed to build manufactured motorcycles (with E.P.A. and C.A.R.B. certifications), not custom built motorcycles. By going this route our motorcycles are easily financed and insured. Manufactured bikes also hold higher resale values, versus custom-built motorcycles. These motorcycles are of a superior fit and finish, using only the highest quality parts available.

The standard rigid frame B.R.M. has a 113-inch S&S motor linked to a state of the art 6-speed transmission. With 110 horsepower and 115 ft. lbs. of torque, these beasts haul ass.To hook-up all this power to the pavement, each bike is equipped with a mean 8-1/2-inch wide, 18-inch billet rear wheel, covered with a 240/50-18-inch Metzler tire.The front wheel is a 60 spoke-21-inch, skinned with a Metzler 90/90 tire, also.Up front an inverted Spyke Front End connects the wheel to the frame.The Kraft Tech Wide-Drive Frame has a nice fat fender hugging the rear wheel.With 4.2 gallons of gas in the one-piece gas tank, you’ll be putting down a lot of miles between gas stations, no problem.Every B.R.M. is painted bright red with the B.R.M. logo on the gas tank. These bikes really stand out in a crowd.

For more information on B.R.M. motorcycles call Erik at; 909-223-6345.To see?the Big Red Machine Motorcycle and download the brochure?follow this link??http://www.panzerusa.com/BRM.html

–Rusty HAMC-BHC

GRANDMASTER COMES TO BANDIT’S DOJO–From time to time the IMB Academy takes pride in presenting prominent, internationally known martial artists from around the globe to share, teach, and demonstrate their martial art skills to us.

We are proud to announce that on Sept. 21, from 9 AM to 4 PM, the legendary Cacoy Canete of Cebu, Philippines will be conducting a six (6) hour hands-on workshop at the IMB Academy. ?The 83-year-old Grandmaster’s list of achievements would be far too numerous to list, so here are just a few: ??

o Eskrima training since age 7 under older brother “Momoy” ??
o Amateur boxer, Cebu City 1937/39 ??
o Wrestler, Philippine National Wrestling Association 1957 ??
o Black Belts: Shorin Karate 1969, Aikido 1984, Kodokan 1985 ??
o Presidential Champion Trophy, 1st National Masters Open, 3/24/79 ??
o Champion, 1st National Arnis Invitational, August 19, 1979 ??
o Ret. Lieutenant, Military Police, Philippine Army ??
o Ret. Captain, Reserve Armed Forces of the Philippines ??
o Cebu Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Philippines 1997 ??
o Black Belt Hall of Fame inductee, Best Weapon Instructor 1999 ??
o Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, Life Time Achievement 2002

This seminar will cover hands-on training on the advance Doce Pares olisi (rattan), forms for exercise, and short rattan (dagger) for self-defense. ?Bring your gym clothes, eskrima equipment and learn from a living legend for self-defense and martial arts’ sport. ?No Video, tape recording, and no spectors

Sept. 21, Saturday, 9am to 4pm, 6 hrs @ $85.00$75.00/before 9/20, $65.00/Before 8/30/02,please make money order or cashier checks out to Ciriaco Canete

THE WOMAN’S HUSBAND–? A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for severalmonths, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day.

One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer.As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You know what? Youhave been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you werethere to support me.When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by myside.

When we lost the house, you stayed right here. When my health startedfailing, you were still by my side…You know what?’

“What dear?” she gently asked, smiling as her heart began to fill withwarmth.

“I think you’re bad luck, why don’t you fuck off.”

END OF SUMMER CANTINA DEAL–Join the cantina in the month of August and get the babes, the games, the soap opera and the books for a year for only $15.00. That’s like 1.25 a month. You can’t beat it and you’re supporting the content growth of Bikernet.com.

Oh, and one more thing. Check the Digital Discovery area of the Cantina and find the entire brochure for the H-D sidecar mentioned above. If you are the first to tell me the year of the bike on the brochure, we’ll send you a signed copy of Sam Chopper Orwell. Enjoy.

WOMEN BEHIND THE WHEEL– A 27-year-old French woman lost control of her car on a highway nearMarseilles and crashed into a tree, seriously injuring her passenger andkilling herself. As a commonplace road accident, this would not havequalified for a Darwin nomination, were it not for the fact that thedriver’s attention had been distracted by her Tamagotchi key ring, which hadstarted urgently beeping for food as she drove along. In an attempt to pressthe correct buttons to save the Tamagotchi’s life, the woman lost her own.

THE NEWS IS TOAST–Life is a whirlwind as long as your sticking your neck out. The risk is that you’re noggin’ gets caught in a sling from time to time. On the otherhand you don’t find new opportunities hiding behind a desk. You don’t find a new girl watchin’ TV every night. So what the hell am I saying? I don’t know, except that there’s never a dull moment around here.

With Sturgis behind us, it’s time to relax for 15 minutes, then head to the garage to turn a wrench on the Amazing Shrunken FXR.Ride Forever–Bandit.

Just returned from a 900 mile round trip to deliver my ’31 VL to the auction block in Pebble Beach. Keep your fingers crossed that there’s a home run in my future. Well Sturgis is behind us and I’ll let the reports from Jose, Ozark Ed, TBear and CrazyHorse, who didn’t go, paint a picture of another Rally in the Badlands. Let’s get to the news and a taste of what’s to come:

AMAZING SHRUNKEN FXR PROJECT CONTINUES–Watch for another report as we install the modified Cyril Huze oil bag in the Kenny Boyce frame. Everything must be modified to fit. Soon we’ll begin on the one-off terrible, home made exhaust system. Let’s see how bad we screw up this project.

Aside from all our blunders, the bike is looking good.

ANDY ROONEY ON FABRIC SOFTNER– My wife uses fabric softener. I never knew what that stuff was for. ThenI noticed women coming up to me, sniffing, then saying under theirbreath, “Married!” and walking away.

Fabric Softeners are how our wives marktheirterritory. We can take off the ring, but it’s hard to get that Aprilfreshscent out of your clothes.–from Nuttboy

Photo from TBear

FIRST REPORT-OZARK ED ON STURGIS 2002– DAY ONE, TUESDAY: we met at a commuter parking lot on the interstate on Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m. I had never met Mark, the crop duster pilot or Chuckie, the farmer, before. They are buddies of Tiny. I had met bartender John and Jimmy the business owner, and we had never had any conflict before so I was positive about the trip. We all said our hellos and hit the road. John didn’t ride. He had his bike in a van and follwed us. I was glad to have the truck in case I had trouble. I was going to put my bike in the van and ride John’s bike.

We agreed to go about 120 miles and then do a milage check so we could see what kind of range we had. We went on I-40 and stopped for gas and breakfast. While we were eating, the bottom fell out and the rain poured. We ran outside and covered our stuff in trash bags and waited for about 30 minutes. It did not let up so we put on the rain gear and treked on. The rain lasted about 50 miles, then it cleared off and got hot. We made it about 650 miles to liberal, Kansas. We got a room at a motel and went to eat. As we were standing in the parking lot drinking beer, Chuckie said hey there’s a titty bar across the street. We went there and the dancer, that’s right, dancer, was not that cute. She did a set of two songs then said, “20 bucks or no more dancing.” We all told her she would have to be naked and ramming large dildos up her ass to get 20 bucks from us– how about that? The first night on the road and I’m already in trouble with the bouncer. Damn.

Anyway we went back to the motel and drank a whole bunch of beer and got to know the other guys. Chuckie is a cock hound like you have never been around. He has tunnel vision, no pun intended. Mark is a quiet guy who doesn’t party. He and Tiny were buddies growing up and they still hang around each other some. Bartender John is a high drama guy. I got stuck rooming with him as I was the new guy to the bunch. Chuckie and Jimmie were childhood friends and they roomed together.

DAY TWO, WEDNESDAY: We got up at about 9 am and knew we only had about 400 miles to go that day. We rode across Kansas and stopped at most every beer joint in the state. That’s only about five. We kept passing these big old corrals of cows that had a stench that you could smell, no shit, for 5 miles on each side of it. We stopped in Oakley, Kansas and were eating and drinking. I asked our waitress what the deal is? She said it’s a feeder lot, and they had been raised that the feeder lot smells like money. we heard that about fifty thousand times as we made our way across Kansas and Nebraska. we stopped in Thedford, Nebraska for the night. At the motel there was a restaurant and club. we went there and we were the only customers. Chuckie was trying to score off of the waitress. Any port in a storm, no luck though.

DAY THREE, THURSDAY: We were only about 200 miles from Interior, South dakota, where we had a room for the night. Yhis is at the base of the Badlands. We got there about noon and checked in to a dump of a motel. We rode through the Badlands all day and went back to the motel. Interior is a very small town but has a few bars. We met a wild ass girl who was wearing only a bra. She was too nasty even for Chuckie. We went to a bar, and I sat out in the parking lot with 3 Lokota Indian girls and got so drunk. we talked all night about what it’s like growing up on a reservation. It just seals in my mind that there ain’t nothing better than being a southern white man.

DAY FOUR, FRIDAY: we went to Spearfish and checked in at the dorm of the college. I didn’t have a room and they said no crashing on the floor. It seemed for a while that I was not going to have a place to stay, but after the guys got checked in, we went to Sturgis and drank at the Broken Spoke till late. When we got back, I got friendly with the girls who check you in and out. I showed them a picture of my girl and whined about how I missed her. They said I was the sweetest man on earth, and could they do anything to help. I told them no but thanks. Anyway, every time I came in to the building they would just wave and say hey, so I was golden.

DAY FIVE, SATURDAY: big day of riding. went all over. You know the places. Hit every bar along the way.

DAY FIVE, SUNDAY: party day. went to the Holiday inn in spearfish to see the Hamsters’ bikes. I was surprised that Jerry’s bike was just average in that pack. They were incredible bikes. I drank some beer with Jerry for a while and they went to their banquet.

DAY SIX: MONDAY: took the farm boys out to see naked parade at Glencoe. I think they still haven’t gotten over that.

DAY SEVEN TUESDAY: party day.

DAY EIGHT WEDNESDAY: left for home. made it 500 miles to McCook Nebraska.

DAY NINE, THURSDAY: made it to Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Nothing like home. One last day of party. Home on friday.

–Ozark Ed

–photo from TBear

STRUGIS MUD–Did you hear about the mudslide that hit Donny Smith’s place is Deadwood? Click was there and saw the bikes buried in mud. I guess one bike got wrecked by a tree.

Could that have been Danny Gray’s place?

–Crazyhorse

STURGIS, HOT OF THE PRESS–TBear is the first to flash us a full-on Sturgis Report. It will be posted with shots today. He will follow up with reports on more segments for the wild rally as he sobers up. He interviewed Jesse Ventura and Sonny Barger in his extensive roamings of the Badlands. Don’t miss it.

BIKERNET ON POLICE RELATIONS–Do not say to a cop,” I thought you had to be in relatively good physical condition to be apolice officer.”

SECOND ANNUAL ANGELINA 9/11 MEMORIAL RIDE–Remember the bike feature ‘Old School for a Friend’? Well on September 1st, 2002 the builder will beholding the second annual Angelini 9/11 Memorial Ride in memory of his buddyJoe Angelini Jr.

Ted Arsen of the HORSE will be there to cover the event. If by chance youare in or around NY on September 1st, ride on out.

–Frank Falco
Audiovox Corporation
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
631-436-6524

ORWELL LOOKING FOR BIKE SHOPS–We are looking for bike shops to sell Sam Chopper Orwell. A dealer order consist of 12 books and counter display and shop poster for $9.00 a copy. Retail is $14.00. If you act now we’ll put a shop banner on Bikernet Links page which is usually a $30.00 charge. Such a deal. Drop a line to Sinwu@bikernet.com.

NEWS FLASH–Polish air disaster–Poland’s worst air disaster occurred today whena small 2-seater plane crashed into a cemetery this morning.

Polish search and rescue workers have recovered826 bodies so far and expect that the number willclimb as the digging continues into the night.

–from Ray R.

BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT AUDITIONS FOR TV SERIES–For a co-host position of “Two Chicks on a Harley” TV show. The show isabout two women who travel the USA experiencing life on the road, thepeople, the unpredictable, and the wind sisterhood bond that developsbetween two strangers who share a passion for motorcycles, road adventuresand the lifestyle. The two women will actually host the show, bringing theaudience along on their ride and experiences. It’s a reality TV show butfrom the genuine perspective, NO sensationalism. Think Jack K’s “On theRoad” and Robert Pirsig’s “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle…”, CharlesKuralt….

Sasha has a shot at the roll and we’ve got our fingers crossed.

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REVTECH DFO PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

A Simple Modification To EFI Systems To Allow and Enhance Performance Modifications

With the complexity of factory OEM fuel injection systems, Custom Chrome in partnership with Techlusion felt it was important to provide owners with a product that is easy to operate, install and understand while not upsetting the stock fuel curve, or timing. This new DFO Box (Digital Fuel Optimizer) is just that animal. By attaching itself to the injector trigger wires and controlling fuel delivery as the signal travels to each injector the DFO box allows all the stock sensors and inputs to function just as the factory designed, whether it faces late or early fuel injection systems.

The DFO box operates like jet kits for carbureted engines, which normally change ranges of fuel at the main jet, needle or idle mixture. It allows you to make low rpm/cruise fuel changes as well as high rpm/ acceleration demand adjustments. The difference is that now an electrical signal changes the demand for fuel and not vacuum or pressure. The DFO Box also affords the rider quick and simple adjustments with the turn of a screwdriver.

In addition the DFO Box allows for accelerator pump adjustments electronically to enhance throttle response. We watched as this unit was installed at the Joker Machine Dyno facility and tested. In addition a shop owner, Mike Ingle from Grease Lightening was there to witness the product being applied and tuned. He was in the process of installing Power Commander units and immediately put the DFO unit to work on a customer’s bike. Since then he has installed two more units.

“There’s a couple of basic differences between the Power Commander units and the DFO box,” Mike said. The DFO unit is easy to install and inexpensive. It basically adds fuel to the mixture. The average guy can install this to a bike with basic modifications and tune it readily. It’s designed for any builder who changes pipes, air cleaners or makes minor mods to his engine. It does not mess with the timing.”

“The Power commander units modify the timing and will add or subtract fuel for heavier modified bikes and massive-inch engines. They are more costly and require more time, equipment and expertise to install. You must have a current dyno and an exhaust gas analyzer to set up a Power Commander properly, said Mike.”

Mike pointed out that the three maps supplied with the power commanders rarely work because the motorcycle must be modified exactly to fit the mapping. “The first DFO Box I installed was on a ’95-inch Twin Cam unit with stock compression. We were able to get 90 horses out of it with 105 pounds of torque. That’s not bad.”

The DFO box has four simple adjustments and can be readily adjusted by the rider with test rides. Custom Chrome is the exclusive distributor of this unit which has become the RevTech answer to fuel injection mods.

In the near future the past editor of Hot Rod Bikes, Frank Kaisler, will post his findings on this unit at the Joke Machine facility. Stay tuned for more info.

–Wrench

REGISTER NUMBER FIVE–A man was in a long line at the grocery store. As he got to the register he realized he had forgotten to get condoms, so he asked the checkout girl if she could have some brought up to the register.

She asked, “What size condoms?”

The customer replied that he didn’t know. She asked him to drop his pants. He did, she reached over the counter, grabbed hold of him and called over the intercom, “One box of large condoms, Register 5.”

The next man in line thought this was interesting, and like most of us, was up for a cheap thrill. When he got to the register, he told the checker that he too had forgotten to get condoms, and asked if she could have some brought to the register for him.

She asked him what size, and he stated that he didn’t know. She asked him to drop his pants. He did, she gave him a quick feel, picked up the intercom and said, “One box of medium-sized condoms, Register 5.”

A few customers back was this teenage boy. He thought what he had seen was way too cool. He had never had any type of sexual contact with a live female, so he thought this was his chance. When he got to the register he told the checker he needed some condoms.

She asked him what size and he said he didn’t know. She asked him to drop his pants and he did. She reached over the counter, gave him one quick squeeze, then picked up the intercom and said “Cleanup, register 5”

–from Nuttboy

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ACCENTS ITS CUSTOM LEATHER SEATS WITH EXOTIC OSTRICH INSERTS– Get your head out of the sand and your butt onone of Harley-Davidson’s new Ostrich Seats for Dyna, Softail and Touringmodels. Available in solo, low-profile, touring and two-up, these limitedproduction seats offer a durable leather surface, flame patterned stitchingand a natural ostrich skin insert for a one-of-a-kind custom look.

The solo version provides low-down comfort in high style. The Solo OstrichSeat for Dyna (P/N 5 1253-02) offers a 13″ seat width with contoured foampadding for long-haul comfort. The seat fits ’96 and later Dyna models andretails for $469. The Solo Ostrich Seat for Softail (P/N 51252-02 for ’00and later FXSTD and 51260-02 for ’00 and later Softail models with theexception of FXSTD and FLSTS) provides a 12″ seat with no visible mountinghardware for a clean custom look. Each has a suggested retail price of $469.The Solo Ostrich Seat for Road King(r) (P/N 5 1264-02 for ’97 and laterFLHR/C/I) has a 13″ seat and fits ’97 and later FLHRICII models. Itssuggested retail is $499.

For riders who are looking for a seat that hugs the frame and fender forthat long and lean look, the low-profile seat is the answer. Each version isconstructed from a hand-laid fiberglass shell and high-density padding forsuperior wear. The Low-Profile Ostrich Seat for Dyna (P/N 5 1255-02 for ’96and later Dyna models except FXDWG, which uses P/N 5 1256-02) has a seatwidth of 13″ and a pillion width of 5.5″. The Low-Profile Ostrich Seat forSoftail (P/N 51251-02 for ’00 and later FXSTD models and 51259-02 for ’00and later Softail models with the exception of FXSTD and FLSTS) has a 13″seat width and a pillion width of 5″. The Low-Profile Ostrich Sear for RoadKing (P/N 5 1263-02 for ’97 and later FLHRICII) provides a 13.5″ seat and apillion width of 6.5″. The suggested retail price for all low-profileversions is $499.

BIKERS WARNED TO FOLLOW DRESS CODE AT FAIR– The Los Angeles Times.Concerned about violence erupting at the Ventura County Fair, police saymembers of the rival Hells Angels and Mongols motorcycle clubs will beturned away if they attempt to enter the fairgrounds wearing their colors.

The fair board this month approved a tighter policy prohibiting gangclothing, and identified 27 local groups as known criminal street gangs. Thelist includes the Hells Angels and Mongols. In the wake of past incidents,fair organizers say the dress code will help ensure that similar violencebetween those groups and other groups does not occur during the 12-day fairthat begins today at Seaside Park in Ventura.

“You have to look at whathappened at Laughlin,” Seaside Park General Manager Roger Gibbs said.

“Youhave Mongols living in Camarillo and Hells Angels five blocks from here.”

But national Hells Angels leader George Christie Jr. said his Venturachapter has been unfairly singled out and may file a lawsuit if members andtheir families are denied entry to the fair on the basis of their attire.”This is the same pill they have been feeding the public in Ventura for thepast five years, and it is a placebo,” Christie said. “We are not a streetgang. We do not conduct ourselves as a street gang. And the court has notfound that we are a street gang.” Concerns about clashes with the Mongolsare overblown, Christie said, saying a rally earlier this month in Hollisterdrew 80,000 bikers without incident.

“You know this is a knee-jerk reactionto what happened in Laughlin,” said attorney Kay Duffy, who was contacted byChristie after the chapter head learned about the fair board’s list ofgangs. Duffy contends there is no evidence that the motorcycle club meetsthe legal definition of a criminal street gang. She said a Ventura Countyjudge refused to impose gang conditions on Christie and his 25-year-old sonwhen placing them on probation three months ago in a drug sales case,concluding there was no evidence that the Hells Angels were a street gang.

Duffy says members of the Hells Angels should be treated no differently thanother club members who attend the fair. “4-H has agriculture,” she said. “Wehave motorcycles.”

But Ventura Police Department officials say 4-H membersaren’t typically the focus of criminal investigations or violentconfrontations. “Our concern was that the recent activities between theHells Angels and Mongols is exactly the type of stuff that could occurinside the fair,” Lt. Ken Corney, a gang expert, said.

–from Rogue

DRINKIN’ QUOTES– I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think aboutthe workers in the brewery and all of their hopes anddreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out ofwork and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say tomyself, “It is better that I drink this beer and let theirdreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.”–by Jack Handy

–from Josh P.

BIKERNET BANS BIKE SHOW COMPETITION–In an investigation by the Los Angeles DEA Bikernet was found to be handing out free trophies to Bikernet Bike Show Winners filled with white powder. We have been banned by the Superior Court from making additional trophies in our drug lab under the headquarters. Under court order we are forced to change the Bikernet Cyber Bike Show to the Bikernet Reader’s Putts Section wherein readers can post shots of their bikes and the stories behind them. We’re looking forward to indepth tales behind rolling dreams, the love affairs and tech advice on building custom scoots. Unfortunately the bike owners will not receive free bags of drugs in the mail.The last of the competition was judged by the woman whose efforts kept the feds off our backs for this long. Crazy Horse, a noted custom bike painter, will continue to monitor, edit and assist riders who wish to post their story in the Reader’s Putts Department. She will also point out to us when she comes across a bike that deserves a full feature. Here’s her final judging report:

So here we are. Seeing how this is the last month of the Bike Show, Ithought I’d judge the Show myself. Now I may not be the most knowledgableperson when it comes to vintage bikes or motor details, but I know what Ilike. I like bikes that are different, unique or out of the ordinary,like old Jap and Brit chops that may or may not be immaculately polished.

Ihad a great time working on the Bike Show. I met many very nice folks andgot to see some of the best bikes in this here world. I look forward toworking with Bikernet readers on the Reader’s Putts section of the site. Gota story about your bike? Send it in and share it with the world.

Did ya’ll enjoythose 5-Ball trophies or did you cut them and sell them to teenagers behind schools? They’ll be scarce as $3,200 running Panheads afterthis. By the way, this year The HORSE Magazine’s Smoke Out was a trip asusual. Despite a 500 degree heat wave, the chopper faithful did come fromfar and wide to support the event. I spent most of the time giving my firstever airbrushing demonstration. I got to chat with many interested builders as Iworked. It was silly fun trading paint stories with fellow artists,especially Mike Martinez of Fla. The real twisted stuff went on after hoursat the Holiday Inn. I’ll have a full report as soon as catch up on my sleepand get all the knots out of my hair. I’m actually all caught up in mypaintwork. Imagine that! Wait a sec, is that ice on the lawn outthere?——-Crazy Horse

In The “Buell” Category
Matt Couch
Nassau , NY

In The “Open Class” Category
Nick Bowles
Oxford , Al

In The “Pro-Street” Category
Al Conte
Hollister , California

In The “Radical Custom” Category
Nick Pastore
Glendale , AZ

In The “Rat” Category
English Jim
Holly Hill , Florida

In The “Ridden” Category
J-BIRD
Indio , California

In The “Sportster” Category
Chopper
Winston-Salem , NC

In The “Street Custom-Stock” Category
Brad Rocole
Johnstown , PA

In The “Vintage” Category
Brad Culetta
Ajax , Ont.

In The “Vintage Chopper” Category
Doug Carlson
Rochester , NH

BIKERNET ADVICE IN DEALING WITH POLICE–don’t say the following: Hey, you must’ve been doin’ about 125 mph to keep up with me. Good job!

OKAY, I GIVE UP–I met with a producer who wants to put together an hour long documentary on my plight to finish our “Badlands” book as I ride with Mike Lichter around the country. We’ll see.

We’re working on publishing my next book which is based on one rambling character, Chance Hogan. He’s just a biker who stumbles into one bad love affair and barroom brawl after another.

I know there’s more to report, but hold on, there’s always the news for next week, or if you can’t take the wait join the Cantina and check the Sunday Post. I promise to write another segment of the Cantina Soap Opera in the next couple of days. Meanwhile chase a woman until you can park your bike beside her apartment, chain it to the fence railing and crawl in her bedroom window. Isn’t that how it’s done everywhere? Ride Forever–Bandit.

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FATALITY FIGURES UNDERSCORE NEED FOR NEW ACCIDENT STUDY–The AMA has once again called for a comprehensive nationwide study of the causes of motorcycle crashes after the federal government released final motorcycling-related fatality statistics for 2001.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released final figures Aug. 7, 2002, that show 3,181 motorcyclists were killed on the nation’s roads last year, up from 2,862 the previous year. The final figure represents an 11.1 percent increase over 2000.

The fatality figures for 2001 also indicate that the highest percentage increases came among riders under the age of 40, which marks the reversal of a four-year trend. The NHTSA had issued a report last summer that noted deaths among motorcyclists over the age of 40 were on the rise beginning in the late ’90s.

The recent upward trend of motorcyclist fatalities followed 17 consecutive years of declines. From 1990 through 1999 alone, motorcycling-related fatalities dropped by 48 percent.

The AMA noted that one significant reason for the increase in motorcycling-related fatalities is that motorcycling has seen an enormous increase in popularity, with sales of new street bikes up more than 100 percent over the past five years, from about 243,000 in 1997 to more than 500,000 in 2001.

The AMA expressed concern over the increase in motorcycling fatalities, but noted the raw numbers offer no clear explanation for the increase.”The death of any motorcyclist is a tragedy,” said Edward Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. “But because there’s no recent research, we don’t know the reasons behind the increases in fatalities. There’s a desperate need for detailed, comprehensive research.”

For the past several years, the AMA has asked the NHTSA to conduct a nationwide study of motorcycling accidents that would help identify elements that can improve rider safety. In 2000, the NHTSA and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation released a National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety to serve as a blueprint for improving motorcycling safety in the future. Representatives of the AMA and other industry groups were part of a team that helped shape the plan, which calls for more research into the causes of motorcycle accidents and potential ways to reduce them.

–from Roque and the American Motorcycle News Network. Check the full story on their site.

BANDIT’S CANTINA ROCKS!–

Yes, it’s that time again to announce who the winner of the CantinaGiveaway is. The lucky bastard is none other than Lynn Livingston fromTalent, OR. AKA – Motor. He was chosen for the subtle way he posted hisrequest—

Wanted: I want a fucking bikernet T-shirt damit all to hell.

Not only does Lynn get a Bikernet T-shirt, as a member of the Cantina healso get to read all of Bandit’s book in their entirety. Prize Possessionand Outlaw Justice are currently sold out but you can read them in theCantina.

You can also check out the Babe Of The Day, play games and ifyou’re into drama you can follow the antics of the horny characters ofBandit’s Cantina – the saga.

Well, whatta ya watin’ for? JOIN NOW!

THE WALKING DRUNK– An obviously drunken man walks into a biker bar, sits down at the bar andorders a drink. Looking around, he sees 3 men sitting at a corner table.

He gets up, staggers to the table, leans over, looks the biggest, meanestlooking one in the face and says, “I went by your grandma’s house today andIsaw her in the hallway butt naked. Man, she is a fine looking woman!”

The biker looks at him and doesn’t say a word. His buddies are confused,because he is a bad ass, and would fight at the drop of a hat.

The drunk leans on the table again and says, “I got it on with yourgrandmaand she is good, the best I ever had!”

The biker’s buddies are starting to get really pissed, but the biker stillsays nothing. The drunk leans on the table one more time and says,”I’ll tellyou something else, Boy, your grandma liked it!”

At this point the biker stands up, takes the drunk by the shoulders andsays, “Damn it, grandpa, you’re drunk……. Go home!”

–from Rogue

MANN OF HIS TIME–Whitehorse Press releases Mann of His Time,the remarkable and inspiring story of racer Dick Mann

America has never produced a more accomplished andversatile professional motorcycle racer than Dick Mann. He held a positionin the prestigious top ten in the American Motorcyclist Association GrandNational Championship for 16 years, was the first man in history to winevery category of AMA Grand National competition, was America’s team captainat the Trans-Atlantic Match Races in Great Britain in 1971, was twice AMAGrand National Champion, won the Daytona 200 twice, won his class at thefirst AMA professional motocross held in America, and earned a bronze medalby completing the International Six Days Trial. Competing against Bobby Hilland Bill Tuman at the beginning of his professional racing career, andagainst Kenny Roberts, Torsten Hallman, and Brad Lackey toward the end, hestill competes and wins today on the popular vintage circuit.

Author Ed Youngblood draws upon his 30 years of experience in the motorcycleindustry, an exhaustive review of the existing motorcycle literature, andhundreds of interviews with Mann’s friends, colleagues, and competitors totell the story of one of the greatest motorcycle racers in history in thisnew book from Whitehorse Press. While Mann’s performance on the racetrackalone is enough to fill a life or a book, his accomplishments do not endthere. Youngblood describes how he pioneered racetrack safety and influencedmajor political changes within the American Motorcyclist Association. Racingduring a period of major transition in the sport, and influencing many ofits changes, he is an inventor, a fabricator, an accomplished motorcycleframe designer, and in recent years has become one of the foremost leadersin the vintage motorcycle racing movement.

The Mann Book is available through WhiteHorse Press or in the Bikernet Gulch through Amazon.com.

IIHS BULLSHITS THE WORLD ONCE MORE– The AMA, responding to a July 30 press release issued by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), has pointed out significant errors in the IIHS’s arguments concerning crashes involving older motorcyclists.

In its release, the IIHS claimed that the annual Black Hills Rally & Races in Sturgis, South Dakota, serves as a case-in-point illustration of the increase in motorcycle-related fatalities in recent years, notably among riders over age 40. Specifically, the IIHS said that 36 of the 69 motorcycle-related fatalities in South Dakota between 1995 and 2000 occurred in the month of August, when the Sturgis event is held.

However, the IIHS neglected to take into account the enormous increase in the motorcycling population of South Dakota as a result of the rally, leading the group to erroneous conclusions, the AMA noted

According to figures from the IIHS release, there were six motorcyclists killed in South Dakota during the month of April over the six-year period, four in May, seven in June, eight in July, four in September and four in October. No motorcycle-related fatalities were recorded from November through March. The IIHS then said that the 36 motorcyclist fatalities in the month of August during the six-year period made it clear that older motorcyclists at the rally were raising overall fatality numbers in the state.

An AMA analysis of the data, however, shows that the IIHS’s conclusion is unsupported by the facts. The AMA pointed out that figures from the Motorcycle Industry Council for 1998, the middle of the time period cited by the IIHS, show there were 19,600 motorcycles licensed for street use in South Dakota. But during August, when the Black Hills Rally and Races attract riders from across the country, the motorcycling population of the state surges to more than 400,000.”That’s a 2,000 percent increase.”

–from Rogue and the American Motorcycle News Network. Read the full story on their site.

Thought you all might appreciate the subtlety of this ad, doneby a Brazilian ad agency, for a lubricating gel (K-Y equivalent) targetingtheFrench market. They were trying to come up with an ad that is not offensiveor tasteless.

–from Ray R.

DAYTONA BEACH COMMISSIONERS DELAY VOTE ON NUDITY BAN–By JOHN BOZZO, (john.bozzo@news-jrnl.com)Staff Writer, Daytona New Journal.

You can still legally go shopping wearing a thong here, but the skimpy swimwear could be outlawed by the time Biketoberfest rolls around.

The City Commission unanimously postponed action Wednesday on a nudity ordinance that would require clothing to cover at least one third of the buttocks and one quarter of a woman’s breast. More than half of about 100 people attending the meeting walked out after commissioners also decided to delay public comment.

“You guys are afraid of the people,” a man who said he was from Miami said loudly from the front row. Robin Farley, a Daytona Beach resident, was among the crowd in the lobby upset about being unable to speak Wednesday evening.

“It’s a party town,” Farley said. “Why waste the effort to pass the ordinance? What’s next? A bikini patrol with a measuring tape?”

City Attorney Robert Brown asked commissioners to delay action until their Oct. 2 meeting in hopes of settling a federal lawsuit challenging the city’s adult entertainment law.

“I do not want to confuse the possibility of a settlement of the lawsuit with this issue,” he said. A mediation is scheduled Aug. 16 in the federal lawsuit by Molly Brown’s and the Pink Pony challenging the city’s adult entertainment law. The clubs that feature nude dancing won a victory when a federal judge ruled last week the city fails to offer enough sites for such businesses.

After the crowd left commission chambers, commissioners voted 6-1 to appeal the federal judge’s ruling. Charles Cherry cast the dissenting vote.Suzanne Coe, an attorney representing the Pink Pony, called the proposed ordinance ridiculous.

“The city gets slammed by a federal court and now they’re going to slam something even more ridiculous on the residents,” she said.

Ron Krenn, owner of Molly Brown’s, said an “easy solution” to the lawsuit would be to allow Molly Brown’s and the Pink Pony to continue staging nude entertainment. That would give the city enough sites for adult entertainment to prevent any other club from opening up in the core tourist area. The only other area open for such businesses would be an undeveloped industrial area on the far west side of the city, he said.

SUPPLIES! —An Italian, a Scotsman and a Chinese fellow are hired at a construction site. The foreman points out a huge pile of sand and says to the Italian guy. “You’re in charge of sweeping. To the Scotsman he says, “You’re in charge of shoveling.” And to the Chinese guy, “You’re in charge of supplies.” He then says, “Now, I have to leave for a little while. I expect you guys to make a big dent in that there pile.”

So the foreman goes away for a couple hours and when he returns, the pile of sand is untouched.

He asks the Italian, “Why didn’t you sweep any of it?” The Italian replies, “I no hava no broom. You saida to the Chinese a fella that he awasa ina charge ofa supplies, but he hasa disappeared and I no coulda finda him nowhere.”

Then the foreman turns to the Scotsman and says, “And you; I thought I told you to shovel this pile.”

The Scotsman replies, “Aye, ye did lad; boot ah couldna get meself a shoovel! Ye left th’ Chinese gadgie in chairge of supplies, boot ah couldna fin’ him either.”

The foreman is real angry now, and storms off toward the pile of sand to look for the Chinese guy. Just then, the Chinese guy leaps out from behind the pile of sand and yells “SUPPLIES!

–from Nuttboy

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Yesterday I rode the Touring Chopper to my martial arts class. The sifu, Richard Bustillo, is also a biker. He’s still riding the same stretched Pan he built 25 years ago. He was just innagurated into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. We’ll feature his first modification in 15 years. He’s changing his ordinary Dick Allen rockers to a set of Sugar Bear’s.

I made runs to a tool repair joint to pick up a Makita battery charger, and a hardware store for Amazing Shrunken FXR shock bolts. I couldn’t get in and out of a store without rapping with a couple of guys about that wild red machine. It was a trip leaving the dojo dripping with sweat and drying off in the sun blasting down the freeway toward home. Couldn’t just ride to the headquarters, though. There was a shootout at the post office and half the town was shut down. Sinwu swears it wasn’t her fault. That ass will drive any man nuts.

This morning I tried to get out of the sack and get to work, but Sin snuck in the back door and pinned me to the bed. I tried to explain about the news in muttered tones under my breath as she… We’ll let’s get to it.

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LONG BEACH COPS AND PRESS EXPAND CALENDAR SHOW COVERAGE–According to the Long Beach Press Telegram 300 Mongols attempted to storm the gates at the Long Beach/Queen Mary Calendar Show which was sponsored by Hot Bike Magazine, White Brothers and Bikernet. We were at the site and knew that only 100 tickets had been purchased. When the beefed-up LB Police turned the members away the promoter of the event returned their money.

According to the Press Telegram (Long Beach Paper): At about noon, the bikers tried to storm the entrance after verbal altercations with authorities, but were rebuffed by beefed-up security. said Long Beach Police Department spokesman Officer David Marander.

More that 100 Long Beach police officers turned out in tactical field response. “The gang members were flying their colors and refused to remoe them,” Marander said.

LIMERICK COMPETITION– This is from a limerick contest on Long Island. The requirements were to use the two words, Lewinsky and Kaczynski (the Unabomber), in a limerick. Here are the three winning entries:

Third place:
There once was a gal named Lewinsky
Who played on a flute like Stravinsky.
‘Twas “Hail to the Chief”
On this flute made of beef
That stole the front page from Kaczynski.

Second place:
Said Clinton to young Ms. Lewinsky,
We don’t want to leave clues like Kaczynski.
Since you made such a mess,
Use the hem of your dress
And wipe that stuff off of your chinsky.

And the winning entry:
Lewinsky and Clinton have shown,
What Kaczynski must surely have known:
That an intern is better
Than a bomb in a letter
When deciding how best to be blown.

–from Nuttboy

AMAZING SHRUNKEN FXR CHALLENGE INCREASES–Shrinking the FXR is a new challenge to Bikernet crew. Most parts developed in the aftermarket are designed for stretched custome motorcycles. We had to cut the Cyril Huse gas tank to fit the shortened frame, but we found a rear belt that fit perfectly which was our score for the shop yesterday. On the other hand we had to completely remount the tank. All four mounts crashed into the RevTech 88-inch engine.

Next we face mounting the oil bag and checking the new BDL system and clutch. We’re getting close to have a complete rolling chassis before final welding and a great deal of steel shaping. Oh, shit, we’re shooting for mid controls, using Joke Machine forward controls mounted to hand made control brackets and hand made exhaust system. Back to work.

–SPORTBIKE FAMILY EXPANDS–The Sportbike Riders’ Association, (SRA), has announced itscontinued expansion of the SRA family of sportbike websites with its recentacquisition of eSportbike.com, one of the leading sportbike community websites.The eSportbike.com site will continue with its own identity as it is furtherenhanced by the SRA’s team of developers, resulting in a means for fasterdissemination of sportbike related news and information to the members.

eSportbike.com is a sportbike community providing news, product information andcommunity resources to sportbike enthusiasts around the world, including the17,200+ registered members. Originally established by Kent Courtice assportbikeonline.com in 1998, the site had explosive growth in 2000 when itsponsored the AMA Formula Extreme Series of races. Kent commented, “My goal isto have eSportbike.com continue as one of the leading sportbike sites, and Iknow the SRA will do just that.”

“Adding eSportbike to our family provides members of all our sites the abilityto share knowledge, ideas and ways to promote the sport more effectively, whilewe, the SRA, can reach a broader base of sportbikers,” stated Mike DiSabatino,President of the SRA. Mike continued, “We have admired eSportbike’s ability toexpand while maintaining its focus. Now, the SRA will continue the tradition aseSportbike joins our main website, SportbikeS.com, and SuperbikeClub.com, thesite best known for its popular Top 100 sportbike list.”

COCKPIT SECURITY TEST–Did anyone read about the cockpit security test the government conducted?They got three or four special ops military personnel and took them to an airliner with a taser-armed crew in the cockpit.Then they said, ok, get control of this aircraft.

The 3 special ops guys took the service cart and broke through the door in 30 seconds (re-enforced under the new regulations). They blocked the taser darts with seat cushions from first class and had control of the cockpit almost immediately.

So much for the Bush-Mineta safe skies.

–from Rogue

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN SHOP ONLINE RIGHT HERE AT BIKERNET?– Check outthe Gulch at the bottom of every page for items you won’t find anywhereelse. Joker Machine Apparel is our newest addition and they sport somepretty cool shirts for the men and cute little Thongs and tops for the womenas you can see above. Check them out!

BUDGET CUTS RESULT IN INCREASED MOTORCYCLE FATALITIES–(from Motorcycle News Network)The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), unveiled its agenda for the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA-21). “Motorcycles Rev the Future” is a comprehensive plan emphasizing motorcycle safety, including incentives for state motorcycle safety programs and motorcycle awareness.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Aug. 7, 2002, that motorcycle fatalities increased for the fourth year in a row.* The MRF anticipated this increase, in light of the fact that new motorcycle sales are steadily increasing in the United States, jumping from 303,000 in 1990 to 356,000 in 1997, and then to 710,000 in 2000.

According to Tom Wyld, the MRF’s Vice-President for Government Relations, “The MRF has been aware of the potential that motorcycle injuries and fatalities could show another tragic increase. Riders know the causes. Riders know the cure. The causes? First, state-run rider safety training is in trouble. Through the late 1990s, waiting periods for rider training stretched upwards of one year in most states. Since September 11, 2001, state budgets for rider training have been reduced or eliminated. Second, NHTSA has focused on ‘safer crashing,’ as opposed to focusing its resources on ‘safer riding’ through state rider education programs.

“The cure? The MRF urges NHTSA to focus federal resources on state motorcycle rider training programs, which have consistently saved lives for many years.” Wyld is currently riding cross-country to address national motorcycle issues, including “Motorcycles Rev the Future” – the MRF’s comprehensive agenda for the reauthorization of TEA-21 – at the annual convention of the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA) in Boise, Idaho.

“Motorcycles Rev the Future,” the MRF’s complete agenda for the reauthorization of TEA-21, can be viewed on the MRF website at www.mrf.org/TEA-03.php.

BROTZ WINS BY A WHEEL AT ROAD AMERICA BUELL LIGHTNING RACE–Nips Morris at Finish Line, Takes Series Points Lead.Elk Clint Brotz squeezed his Hal?s Performance Advantage Buell Lightning S1 just past teammate Richie Morris to score his second consecutive victory in a thrilling photo-finish in the fifth round of the Formula USA Buell Lightning Series, presented by Buell Pro Series Accessories, at Road America raceway.

Brotz, of Sheboygan, Wis., had led every lap of the seven-lap event and at one point had a 3.2 second lead over Morris, who lives in Elkhart Lake. Morris caught Brotz on the final turn of the race and drafted into the lead on the long uphill straight to the finish. But it appeared that Morris made his move too soon, as Brotz was able to repass Morris and held on to win by just 0.058 seconds.

?I was battling with Morris and Dan Bilansky in the early laps,? said Brotz. ?Then they dropped back and I had what I thought was a comfortable lead, so I backed off to save the bike. I had no idea Morris was catching me until I looked back in the final turn and he was right on my tail.?

Bilansky, of New Berlin, Wis. and also a member of the Hal?s Performance Advantage Buell team, dropped out with a mechanical problem on lap four. Bryan Bemisderfer of Greencastle, Pa., rode a Harley-Davidson of Frederick Buell Lightning to third place, 14.6 seconds behind the winner. Michael Barnes of Kosco Harley-Davidson/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research and a front-runner in the series all season, took the pole for the event but was unable to start after throwing a chain on the parade lap prior to the race.

The win at Road America moves Brotz past Bemisderfer and Barnes into the points lead after five of eight scheduled events in the Buell Lightning Series. Brotz has 84 points, while Bemisderfer is second with 80 points and Barnes falls 20 points off the lead with 64.

Brotz, who is 26 years old and has been road racing since he was 15, is in his first season on the Buell Lightning Series. ?I never thought I?d be in this position,? he said after the win at Road America. ?I threw my leg over the Buell for the first time at Daytona and now I just love the engine torque and handling of this bike .?

The Formula USA Buell Lightning Series, presented by Buell Pro Series Accessories, is a horsepower and weight-restricted Buell-only spec class. The sixth round of the Formula USA National Road Race Series will take place at Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa., on Aug. 22-25.

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