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BEACH RIDE LIVES–I stumbled into a Beach Ride meeting last night for the 10-year-old Southern California charity event. It was canceled last year by the Ventura, California authorities because of the club battle 600 miles away. The Beach Ride will live again next July and retain the name, although it looks like the next event will take place in Frazier Park only a few miles from Bakersfield.

We voted on the name last night and concluded wisely, I hope, to retain the “Beach Ride” name. Even if we have to drag palm trees and sand to the edge of the Fishing pond on the pine tree surrounded property in Frazier Park, it’ll be the beach ride.

It was also tentatively decided last night to raffle a bike for the charity that benefits from the ride, the Exceptional Children’s Foundation in Los Angeles. I’ll keep you posted.

HER BEST FEATURE–A young man moved into his new apartment in the city. On his wayto the mailboxes in the lobby, an attractive young lady came outof the apartment next to the mailboxes wearing only a robe.

The boy smiled at the young woman and she started a conversationwith him. As they talked, her robe slipped open, and it wasobvious that she had nothing else on.

The poor kid broke into a sweat trying to maintain eye contact.After a few minutes, she placed her hand on his arm andsaid, “Let’s go to my apartment, I hear someone coming.”

He followed her into her apartment; she closed the door and leanedagainst it, allowing her robe to fall off completely.

Now nude, she purred at him, “What would you say is my bestfeature?”Flustered and embarrassed, he finally squeaked, “It’s got to beyour ears!”

Astounded, and a little hurt she asked, “My ears? Look at thesebreasts; they are full and 100% natural! I work out every day! Mybutt is firm and solid! Look at my skin – no blemishes anywhere!How can you think that the best part of my body is my ears?”

Clearing his throat, he stammered, “Outside, when you said youheard someone coming? That was me.”

–from Ray R.

2003 CLASSIC TRIUMPH CALENDARS–The 2003 Classic Triumph Calendar is now available for retail and wholesaledistribution. Baxter Cycle, Inc. has produced the calendar in conjunctionwith Wolfgang Publications, a well-known publisher of motorcycle titles.

The calendar offers a twelve-month supply of various Triumph models.Each month features a brilliant color photograph of a different classicTriumph model, plus close-up photos highlighting interesting details on eachbike. Brief text offers insight into a bit of the history of thesefascinating machines.

Baxter Cycle is a motorcycle dealer with an emphasis on classic Britishmotorcycles. Twenty-five years of experience in buying and selling classicTriumphs, Nortons, BSA’s and other vintage European motorcycles has turnedthis thriving, small-town shop into a worldwide business.

Calendars are available for $15.95 plus $4.50 S&H from Baxter Cycle, Inc.Wholesale discounts offered on quantity orders. To order, call712-781-2395, FAX 712-781-2355. or email bikes @baxtercycle.com. Find themon the web at www.baxtercycle.com.

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DRINKING BIKERS BEWARE–A Bill has been introduced by New York Assembly members which mandates the installation of ignition interlock devices by 2005 on all new and second hand motor ve3hicles sold within the state. Further, all motor vehicles in New York should be equipped with such devices by 2006.

Ignition interlocking devices connect to the ignition system and preventa vehicle from being started without first determining the operator’s breath alcohol level.

–from The American Motorcycle Dealer News

HOT AIR BALLOON PILOT LOST– A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, “You’re in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You’re between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude.”

“You must be an engineer,” said the balloonist.

“I am,” replied the woman, “How did you know?”

“Well,” answered the balloonist, “everything you told me is, technically correct, but I’ve no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I’m still lost. Frankly, you’ve not been much help at all. If anything, you’ve delayed my trip.”

The woman below responded, “You must be in Management.”

“I am,” replied the balloonist, “but how did you know?”

“Well,” said the woman, “you don’t know where you are or where you’re going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise, which you’ve no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it’s my fault.”

–from Chris T.

V-TWIN EXPO BACK IN CINNCINATI–For years the dealers who attended the Indy show complained that they had to wander through hordes of jet ski and dirt bike booths to see the Harley guys. Well Jim Betlach and his crew kicked off the V-Twin Expo in Cinncinati to create a dealer show just for the Harley aftermarket.

If you’re a dealer don’t miss it in February.

INDIAN PARTS CONNECTION–This is probably the longest enduring Indian connection in the country. Starklite Cycle (starklite.com) in Riverside, California is now in their 60th year. “My father was the indian dealer in Akron, Ohio from 1918 to 1952,” said Bob Stark, the current owner. He started working in the dealership in 1944, and purchase his first Indian in 1949. In 1955 he obtained his degree in mechanical engineering. Now his son, Gary Stark, is the parts manager.

Starklite Cycle is responsible for manufacturing and distributing thousand of parts to keep old indians alive. Their parts book also contains dynamic tech tips to keep those puppies afloat. Drop them a line and order a catalog.

THE PICKLE SLICER– There once was this man, who worked in a pickle factory, who had this very great and powerful desire to put his penis in the pickle slicer.

This went on for years, and he couldn’t stand it, so he decided to seek professional help for this odd infatuation of his.

They up and tell the man that since his desire is so powerful to put his penis in the pickle slicer, the only way to get over it was to do it. The man gladly agrees and says he will do it the next day at work …

The next day he comes home from work about 11 AM. His wife is very worried and asks what happened. He explains to her, for the first time, the desire he has had to put his penis in the pickle slicer.

And then explains that he couldn’t take it any more and today he did it. She gasps and runs over to him, yanks down his pants and briefs, only to see his member perfectly normal and intact.

She looks back up and says I don’t understand … what happened to the pickle slicer?

“I think she got fired too.”

–from Miss Kris

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E m p t y N e s t r o g e n–Highly effective suppository that eliminates melancholy by enhancing the memory of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn’t wait till they moved out.?????

THAT’S IT–I’m outta here. A woman now wants to shoot a documentary as Mike Lichter and I finish our “Badlands” book project. We’ll be riding north to Oregon, then East to Phoenix, Denver, Kansas City and south to New Orleans. You may see chapters of the book in the Cantina and in American Rider. Hang on as we move forward. I’m embarrassed to say that the documentary may be aired on the Discovery Channel.

Have a helluva weekend.

–Bandit??????

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FIVE CANNIBALS– Five cannibals get hired at the local manufacturing plant. During thewelcoming orientation, the HR Manager says, “You’re all part of ourteam now. You can earn good money here. You will have good benefits, andyoucan go to the vending machines for something to eat, so please don’t botherany of the other employees.” The cannibals promised.

Four weeks later the HR Manager calls them in to the office and says,”You’re all working very hard, and we’re very satisfied with all of you.However, one of our janitors has disappeared. Do any of you know whathappened to him?” The cannibals all shake their heads no.

After the HR Manager has left, the leader of the cannibals says totheothers, “Which one of you idiots ate the janitor?” A hand raiseshesitantly, to which the leader of the cannibals replies, “You fool!!

Forfour weeks, we’ve been eating Managers and Administrators and no one noticedanything, and YOU had to go and eat the janitor!”

H-D 45 cu. in. Three Wheeler, picture taken about 1970. That’s all we know.

–Bob T.

THE DOUR DAILY–Al-Qaeda is once again calling for the destruction of America. I got news for them: They can’t ruin the American way of life only Wall Street can do that!

Speaking of stocks, mine split today. You know what that means, a stock split? It means my stocks just split! They are gone!

Stocks are bad, corporations are corrupt and people are losing jobs. Do you think God might be a little upset about that pledge thing? Hey, you’re all on your own now!

On the front of USA Today they had a color graph of the states with the highest reported cases of sunburn. You know which state had the highest rate? Wisconsin. Now, I don’t know if they get more sunburns in Wisconsin, but apparently they have nothing better to do than sit around and report they have sunburns!

The United States has a new weapon. It destroys people but leaves buildings still standing it’s called the stock market!

Do you know the difference between Las Vegas and Wall Street? In Vegas after you lose your money you still get free drinks.

Congress voted the other day 97 to 0 for tougher laws on corporations. So now when a corporation buys a senator, they need a receipt.

The Republicans might go to Florida for the convention in the 2004 election. Returning to the scene of the crime.

–from Nuttboy

SMOKING TIP–Do you live in America and do you smoke ?if you do, visit www.otdirect.bizhosting.comif you do not, please disregard this message.

–James Beattie

MISSING FATBOBS– These are the Tanks I sold about 15 years ago. I had them on my bike years ago. A friend painted them.I walked in a bike shop up here and they were in a display case.

I said “Those are my Fucking tanks” and everyone took a stepbackwards, they thought they were stolen and I was there to kick some ass.

But I told them the story.?I traded some saddle bags for them to get them back.

–BT

NEWS FROM WHITEHORSE PRESS–What’s been hot this summer you ask? Everything, everyday! But, for summerriding, it’s what’s hot that’s cool that counts. And that’s the AirhawkSeat Cushion with the revolutionary Dry Flotation technology that eliminatespainful pressure points and promotes consistent blood flow for a longer,cooler, more comfortable ride.http://www.whitehorsepress.com/email.asp?cn=50245&en=en0208&id=cvra

No more numbness you ask? No more aching butt muscles? That’s right. Thecushion’s adjustable air inflation and multiple cells provide a custom fitto your personal contour, making the last mile feel like the first. Smallinterconnected air cells move pressure away from “hot spots” and work asmini shock absorbers, reducing vibration. An open mesh side panel allowsair to circulate, creating extra ventilation to reduce heat build-up andprevent “hot seat.”

Popular motojournalist David Hough discovered the pleasure of an Airhawk onhis last cross-country trip, 4,000 miles into a 6,400 miler: “I was inserious butt pain, and in drastic need of something to ease it. The oldsheepskin wasn’t working any more. So, in desperation, I plotted a newcourse to an outlet I knew that carried Airhawks, and slapped one on mysaddle. The relief was immediate, and allowed me to knock off the 2,400miles home in relative comfort, without having to stand on the pegs forthree days.”

2003 FASTDATES.COM CALENDARS SELLING FAST– The new 2003 calendars are now in stock at your favorite distributors,worldwide, and they should be at your local dealer as well. Featuredagain, as always, are the world’s fastestroadracers, motocrossers, and premier custom bike builders, their bikes,and the most beautiful pinup models in the world. This year’s beautifulcalendar models include Playboy cover models The Bentley Twins, Amandaand Sandy, Penthouse Pet of the Year Zdenka, and Miss Great BritainNicky Lane. Both Zdenka and Nicky were our official SBK FastDates.comCalendar girls at Laguna Seca World Superbike.

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2002 LA Calendar Bike Show a hugh sellout success!Our July 21-22nd Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show weekend hasanother huge success this year with over 140 Exhibitors and a selloutcrowd. Next year we will be expanding the Show into downtown Long Beach(just like the Long Beach Grand Prix) to accommodate more manufacturers,spectators, a huge Vintage Bike Show and newly added racing activitiesat the premier streetbike show in America. Complete coverage and photosof this year’s Show is online at:http://www.FastDates.com/BikeShow2002/BIKESHOW2002.HTM

BANDIT VS. JON TOWLE–Bandit vs. John TowleWhy is Jon sticking up for Bandit’s poor humor? Well, Enclosed is a pic of Bandit resolving a disagreement with Jon in Long Beach Harbor. Bandit is Taking jon out for a little fishing trip.

Two tours in country gave Bandit the opportunity to get flying lessons. According to Jon, the next time Bandit says ANYTHING he doesn’t like,,, “Just agree with the old salt. Bandit is NEVER WRONG!”

–Thomas Brown

EXERCISE FOR SENIORS–Physical exercise is good for you. I know that I should do it daily, but my body doesn’t want me to do too much, so I have worked out this program:

Beating around the bushes.
Jumping to conclusions.
Climbing the walls.
Pushing my luck.
Making mountains out of molehills.
Bending over backwards.
Jumping on bandwagons.
Balancing books.
Running around in circles.
Opening cans of worms.
Going over edges.
Picking up pieces.

Whew!What a workout!You are invited to use my program without charge!

–from Dr. Terry

CANTINA TESTIMONIAL AND ROAD GLIDE ADVICE–Been checking out your site since you started but was a little leary of tha Cantina after joining the Easyriders Roadhouse thing a long time ago. Lasted a month but they kept billing me anyway. You’ve been up for a while and it’s a lot cheaper, so I guess I will have to give up a piece of rasin pie for the month.

ANYWAY, I have a 2000 SE Road Glide and can attest to the afffect that tire pressure is a big issue as well as the type of tire you are running. The Dunlops keeps her stable like a caddy, but if you go with Avon Venom X’s it starts thinking it’s a freakin crotch rocket in the corners. I would start with the tire pressure, and even the air in the shocks seem to make some difference especially on the not-so-smooth roads we have in the flatlands with the grooves for truck tires. My $.02

–Randy

WEIRD SEX LAWS–If a police officer in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, suspects a couple is having sexinside a vehicle they must honk their horn three times, and wait two minutesbefore being allowed to approach the scene.

Women must address bachelors as master instead of mister, according to anIllinois state law.

A law in Oblong, Illinois makes it a crime to make love while fishing orhunting on your wedding day.

A law in Fairbanks, Alaska, does not allow moose to have sex on citystreets.

In Ventura County, California, cats and dogs are not allowed to have sexwithout a permit.

Clinton, Oklahoma, has a law against masturbating while watching two peoplehaving sex in a car.

In Willowdale, Oregon, no man may curse while having sex with his wife.

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania it is illegal to have sex with a truck driverinside a toll booth.

Hotels in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, are required by law to furnish theirrooms with twin beds only. There should be a minimum of two feet between thebeds, and it is illegal for a couple to make love on the floor between thebeds.

In Kingsville, Texas, there is a law against two pigs having sex on thecity’s airport property.

A Tremonton, Utah law states that no woman is allowed to have sex with a manwhile riding in an ambulance. In addition to normal charges, the woman’sname will be published in the local newspaper. The man does not receive anypunishment.

No woman may go in public without wearing a corset in Norfolk, Virginia.

In the state of Washington there is a law against having sex with a virginunder any circumstances. (including the wedding night)

The only acceptable sexual position in Washington D.C. is themissionary-style position. Any other sexual position is considered illegal.

In Florida it is illegal for single, divorced, or widowed women to parachuteon Sunday afternoons.

In Ames Iowa a husband may not take more than three gulps of beer whilelying in bed with his wife.

A law in Alexandria, Minnesota makes it illegal for a husband to make loveto his wife if his breath smells like garlic, onions, or sardines.

In Bozeman, Montana, you can’t perform any sexual acts in the front yard ofany home, after sundown, if you are nude.

A Helena, Montana law states that a woman cannot dance on a saloon tableunless her clothing weights more than three pounds, two ounces.

Hotel owners in Hastings, Nebraska are required by law to provide a clean,white cotton nightshirt to each guest. According to the law, no couple mayhave sex unless they are wearing the nightshirts.

Any couple making out inside a vehicle, and accidentally sounding the hornduring their lustful act, may be taken to jail according to a LibertyCorner, New Jersey law.

During lunch breaks in Carlsbad, New Mexico, no couple should engage in asexual act while parked in their vehicle, unless their car has curtains.

In Nevada sex without a condom is considered illegal.

In Cleveland, Ohio women are not allowed to wear patent-leather shoes.

In Connorsville, Wisconsin no man shall shoot of a gun while his femalepartner is having a sexual orgasm.

ORWELL AIN’T BAD–Hey Bandit!I’ve read your book during my holiday, I loved it!Great Mad max kinda story, great.

–Good luck, Tjebbe

BIKERNET ON CORPORATE MANAGEMENT–A Japanese company and an American company decided to have a canoe race.Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance beforethe race. On the big day the Japanese won by a mile. Afterward, the Americanteam became very discouraged and morally depressed. The American managementdecided the reason for the crushing defeat had to be found. A “ManagementTeam” made up of senior management was formed to investigate and recommendwhat appropriate action should be taken. Their conclusion was the Japanesehad 8 people rowing and 1 person steering, while the American team had 8persons steering and one person rowing.

So American management hired a consulting company and paid them anincredible amount of money. They advised that too many people were steeringthe boat, while not enough people were rowing. To prevent losing to theJapanese again next year, the rowing team’s management structure was totallyreorganized to 4 steering supervisors, 3 area steering superintendents and 1assistant superintendent steering manager. They also implemented a newperformance system that would give the 1 person rowing the boat greaterincentive to work harder. It was called the “Rowing Team Quality FirstProgram,” with meetings, dinners and free pens for the rower. “We must givethe rower the empowerment and enrichments through this quality program.”.

The next year the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the Americanmanagement laid off the rower for poor performance, halted development of anew canoe, sold the paddles, and canceled all capital investments for newequipment.

Then they distributed the money they saved as bonuses to the seniorexecutives.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK–“A study in the Washington Post says that women have better verbal skills than men. I just want to say to the authors of that study: Huh?” – Conan O’Brien

BIKERNET ADVICE ON DEALING WITH POLICE–Don’t say the following: You’re not gonna check the trunk, are you?

AND THE DARWIN AWARD GOES TO– 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.

HAPPY HOUR–It must be happy hour somewhere? Above is a restored Indian Chief with factory side car. Another bike Don has available. For more information contact the man at Don Whalen drw2453@earthlink.net.

Very shortly we will begin a series of articles on modifications to a Road King. A portion of this series will also find its way to American Rider Magazine. The articles are designed to assist even the most novice rider with advice and knowledge of how their dealer will do the job if they can’t. We’re going to make this puppy sing.

Have a helluva weekend. –Bandit

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DONATE YOUR JEANS– Normally I wouldn’t send something like this to you. But, it’s nottoo much trouble, and we all generally like to help others as long asthe requests aren’t too demanding…. So, I thought I would tell youabout this charity.

It is similar to sponsoring a malnourished child from anothercountry. However, this charity deals with something that is as important as a good meal–Clothing.

For pennies a day, you can help sponsor a child like the one in the attached photo. Rather than throwing out your old jeans, donatethem so that they may be used to help someone the same way they helped the little girl in the picture.

It is important tohelp those less fortunate than us. This could be the first step to a better world for everyone

–from Buckshot

LABOR DAY WEEKEND– BluesAid at Gibson Guitar Showcase Rooftop. The “not to miss” main event of the Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Memphiswill be the Sonny Boy Blues Society benefit concert to benefit BluesAid inconjunction with the Gibson Guitar Showcase on the Gibson Rooftop, Sunday September 1st at 7pm.Featured artist will be James “Superharp” Cotton, Anson Funderburg with “Sweet” SamMyers, and the Kenny Brown Band all on the Gibson Rooftop over looking Beale Street.Tickets are on sale NOW in the Gibson Retail Store for $25 or you can order tickets bycalling 901-544-7998 ext.4075.

BluesAid was created by The Sonny Boy Blues Society to help our agingpopulation of blues artist cope with healthcare costs and memorial expenses. As youwell know, many of the most influential blues men and women have not fared wellfinancially and are without any health care insurance and no savings in case of illness, either acuteor chronic. The BluesAid project is an extension of the Sonny Boy Blues Society?s localefforts to help these aging artists obtain the proper medical help and medications that they mayhave otherwise gone without.

As stated, BluesAid will raise money for a nationwide clearinghouse forfinancial aid for medical, pharmaceutical, and memorial expenses. At the same time,BluesAid will allow musicians and fans to pay respect to many of the influences that shape andmolded many of today?s successful artists not only in the blues world, but also inrock, pop, and country.

Don’t miss this star event Sunday September 1st at 7:00 at the The BealeStreet Showcase, 145 Lt. George Lee Avenue, Memphis Tennessee. For more information go to www.gibsonmemphis.com/index.html.

Indian bobber available through Sierra Madre Motorcycles. For info contact:Don Whalen drw2453@earthlink.net.

A PLEA FOR HELP!–Since September 11, 2001, Americans have come together as never before in our generation. We have banded together to overcome tremendous adversity.

We have weathered direct attacks on our own soil, wars overseas, corporate scandal, layoffs, unemployment, stock price plunges, droughts, fires, and a myriad of economic and physical disasters both great and small. But now, we must come together once again to overcome what may be our greatest challenge yet

Hundreds of Major League Baseball players in our very own nation are living at, just below, or in most cases far above the seven-figure salary level. And as if that weren’t bad enough they could be deprived of their life giving pay for several months, possibly longer, as a result of the upcoming strike situation. But, you can help! ?

For only $20,835 a month, about $694.50 a day (that’s less than the cost of a large screen projection TV) you can help a MLB player remain economically viable during his time of need. This contribution by no means solves the problem as it barely covers the annual minimum salary, but it’s a start, and every little bit will help.

Although $700 may not seem like a lot of money to you, to a baseball player it could mean the difference between spending the strike golfing in Florida or on a Mediterranean cruise. For you, seven hundred dollars is nothing more than a month’s rent, half a mortgage payment, two unemployment checks, or a month of medical insurance with COBRA, but to a baseball player, $700 will partially replace his daily salary.

Your commitment of less than $700 a day will enable a player to buy that home entertainment center, trade in the year-old Lexis for a new Ferrari, or enjoy a weekend in Rio.

YES, I WANT TO HELP!

I would like to sponsor a striking MLB player. My preference is checked below: ?

[ ] Infielder [ ] Outfielder [ ] Starting Pitcher [ ] Ace Pitcher ?

[ ] Entire team (Please call our 900 number to ask for the cost of a specific team ! ($10 per minute) ?

[ ] Alex Rodriguez (Higher cost: $60,000 per day) Mail completed form to MLB Players Union or call 1-900-PORK-THE-FANS now to enroll by phone ($10 per minute). ?

–from The Right-Reverend Kevin J. Ruic
World Renown Flying Bishop & Saint

OZARK ED REPORTING IN–I was going to work on my Shovelhead last night but Tiny came over and we drank a bunch of beer and went riding. I’ll never make it to Daytona. I’m not going on the Evo. I would rather stay home a work on the Shovel as to go on another run with the Evo. I’m a lazy son of a bitch.

AN INDICATION OF THE VALUE OF BEER–Yo was going thru some of my pictures & found this one?. Think I took it at the love ride .. a few years ago?. Take care & take the redball out for one last blast for me?.. I am going to miss that bike?..I just feel honored to have ridden it. In reality it has ruined me, as now I want a long bike that rides that well?

See ya next week.

–Richard K.

OLD JOKE, NEW TATTOO– Teddy Bear the Pirate walked into a bar and the bartender said, “Hey, I haven’t seen you in a while. What happened, you look terrible!”

“What do you mean? I’m fine.”

“What about that wooden leg? You didn’t have that before.”

“Well,” said Teddy Bear the Pirate, “we were in a battle at sea and a cannon ball hit my leg, but the Doc fixed me up, and I’m fine, really.”

“Oh yeah? Well, what about that hook? The last time I saw you, you had both hands.”

“Well, we were in another battle and we boarded the enemy ship. I was in a sword fight and my hand was cut off, but the Doc fixed me up with the hook, and I feel great, really.”

“Oh,” said the bartender, “what about that eye patch? The last time you were in here you had both eyes.”

“One day when we were at sea some birds were flying over the ship. I looked up and one of them pooped in my eye.”

“You’re kidding,” said the bartender, “You couldn’t have lost an eye just from some bird poop!”

“Nah, it was my first day with the hook.”

–TBear

NEW FLATHEAD MOTORCYCLES– By Honest Charley. It’s a legacy like no other. The unmistakable rumble of a vintage V8 Ford Flathead powered motorcycle. We’ll have shots of it shortly or go to their website: Honestcharley.com.

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I spent a day with Don Whalen and some of the finest restored antique bikes in the country. What a treat. Here’s some examples of bikes he has available. I’ll have more next week. If you have any interest in any of these bikes, contact Don at: drw2453@earthlink.net. Let’s get to the news:

Original unrestored bikes are now drawing higher prices than restored scoots.

EASYRIDERS BEING GOUGED IN OHIO– It appears that the Sheriff at the Easyriders Labor Day Event in Ohio hasgotten on the Band Waggon with others around the country to gouge money outof bikers.

It is a fact that more and more people in Law Enforcement are gettinginvolved in motorcycling. They have come up with a way to be paid to attendevents rather than paying to attend.This is not new and we have been tellingpeople about it for years.This in many cases is tax payer money being usedbesides what they can shake down promoters for.Hey if they want to attendlet them pay like every one else.

Looking at the events that I attend around the country I see more securityall the time. It appears alot more than seems necessary. I mentioned itabout Laconia and even the Harley 100th in Atlanta. I continue to hear it isabout some violance that happened between clubs.

Well if you look at the number of events around the country that happenevery day and the amount that there is trouble at it does not add up. Every Raider game has violence attached.

Thereare events that provide their own security and do not allow law enforcementon the premises. Of course they can attend if they pay to get in and are notin uniform. Again they say they are working undercover and we are stillpaying for them to party. Shit percentage wise there is more trouble withparents at Little League games,patrons of other sporting events and sucharound the country than at the biker events.

Of course law enforcement is going to say that is because they are there inforce to protect the spectators. I SAY BULL SHIT! I say just admit that you are there to have a good time like the rest of usand are getting paid to do it and it is a Perk Of The Job.

–ROGUE

Here’s the Latest Issue of Martha Stuart Living.

–from Ray R.

CONTROVERSIAL POLICE DATABASE LISTS “FUTURE CRIMINALS”–WILMINGTON, Del. — Defense lawyers and the American Civil LibertiesUnion are up in arms over a police file of potential criminals inDelaware.

The database contains a list of people who police believe are likelyto break the law. It features names, addresses and photographs ofpotential suspects — many of whom have clean slates.

Since the system was introduced in Wilmington in June, most of the200 people included in the file have been minorities from poor,high-crime neighborhoods.

State and federal prosecutors say the tactic is legal. The photos arebeing taken by two Wilmington police squads created to arrest drugdealers.

Many of the people whose photos have been taken were stopped brieflyfor loitering and let go.

–from Rogue

GRANNY JUSTICE– MELBOURNE, Australia — Gun-toting granny Ava Estelle, 81, was soticked-off when two thugs raped her 18-year-old> granddaughter that she tracked the unsuspecting ex-cons down — and shotoff their testicles.

The old lady spent a week hunting those men down, and when she foundthem, she took revenge on them in her own special way, said Melbourne police investigator Evan Delp.

Then she took a taxi to the nearest police station, laid the gun on thesergeant’s desk and told him as calm as could be: ‘Those bastards will never rape anybody again, by God.’ Cops sayconvicted rapist and robber Davis Furth, 33, lost both his penis and his testicles when outraged Ava opened fire with a 9-mmpistol in the hotel room where he and former prison cellmate Stanley Thomas, 29, were holed up.

The wrinkled avenger also blew Thomas’ testicles to kingdom come, butdoctors managed to save his mangled penis, police said. The one guy, Thomas, didn’t lose his manhood, but the doctor Italked to said he won’t be using it the way he used to, Detective Delp told reporters. Both men are still in pretty bad shape,but I think they’re just happy to be alive after what they’ve been through.

–from Dick

BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Another week goes by, it seems like it was just yesterday when we wereriding Needles Highway, oh well…September is a couple days away, the end of Summer, one more year for me,and just one month to Biketoberfest, time does really fly. Some of the goodnews is that we have our web site running, at last, just very limitedinformation right now, but at least is running, we will be working on itand hope to have it almost ready for the end of next month. If you want tocheck it out it’s ChopperFreak.com.As always it will be a support effort between Bikernet, The Horse magazine,their web site and us. So no, I’m not leaving here to go do my own stuff,it’s going to be another tool to help our customers out and to easier reachpeople that are intrigued by the Caribbean Chopper scene, we will have allour shirts and stuff there, plus some cool photos of friends and bikes, wemust have cool photos……I guess it’s just another step on our progress,and while wearing my new hat (webmaster) will try to do a decent job, onceI learn how the hell to work it out !

Kudos to Bikernet since it’s apretty hard task keeping up with a site.For those who are waiting on the trip story, I’m pretty sure it’s on theway, also thanks to all who have called or e-mailed from the interview ,here on Bikernet.Ok, enough, lets hit the news…..

If anyone reads Maxime magazine, which I doubt, check the Sept issue, theyhave an article on the “stuff” that happened at Laughlin this year (wich ismostly bull) but fun to read anyway, besides you can check out Lucy Liuwho is a babe……

Discovery is planning on airing the show ( Roger’s and Billy’s) Sept 28that 10:00 pm eastern and again at 2:00 am, also the 23rd of Dec, check yourlocal listings and get those VCR’s ready to rock….

Here’s a photo of my ride to North Carolina and my dad checking itout……

We heard that Jeff Deasey is working with Hot Rod Bikes now, instead of HotBikes, we hope it’s for the best…..

One of our new Caribbean choppers is on the works (actually two) willreport as progress takes place, we are working on a deal with a framemanufacturer right now, so let’s see what happens, One thing I’m sure theywon’t be bikes for everyone, no rear belts, no starter, no shocks…. Ofcourse no EFi and no Twin Cams…..if things go well , maybe we will buildfive or so for next year, tops….Want one??? Call us…

Our super industry network has informed that there will be changes on theCamel Roadhouse builders…..like always, as soon as I can release the infoyou will know it here first….

Here’s another photo, this are our friends from Kopteri in Finland, Kokkoand Pete hanging out with Yoly at our house’s hot spot…The dungeon.

I don’t know what’s up with motorcycles and Puerto Rico, but in the lastfew months they have opened (or included in their dealerships) Triumph,Vespa, Indian, BMW and god knows what else… Let’s see what happens. Iknow that Vespa is doing good, Triumph and BMW might fly, butIndian….come on is it a joke ?

Also for those that are looking for a good priced chopper, we featured theBourget’s EXP model last year wich has sold very well, now to make it evenbetter BBW has changed the motor to a 96 S&S instead of the H-D Evomotor…for the same price…( under 26 K).And speaking of Bourget’s they just came out with a very cool calendar/brochure, call your dealer or Bourget’s to score one.

I’m outta here since we have to work on the web-site and upload some nakedchicks photos…….

–Have a good week….Jose

The Sturgis report will be completed tomorrow afternoon.

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

From TheGUNNY’S SACK

Recognition: I’m blessed to associate with many motorcycle people, but some really standout in my mind. Right up on the top of the list is Butch Harbaugh, who lives here inOregon, and is also Chairman of the NCOM Legislative Task Force (LTF), and true friend.Longview Tom of the Gypsy Jokers M C, and Chairman of the Oregon Confederation of Clubshas been an inspiration to me, when he took over the job from another great one, Showman,from Brother Speed M.C. And people like Rotten Roger Hendricks, our Oregon ABATE runcoordinator and lifetime freedom fighter, are always there for you. Like yours truly,Rotten Roger was presented a Silver Spoke Special Recognition “Grunt” Award from NCOMlast year for all his hard work over the years.

I should also announce to the world that Butch Harbaugh was selected by NCOM to receivenext year’s Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award, NCOM’s highest honor.

There are so many that they can’t all be mentioned in one presentation, but I’m justfeeling this gratitude welling up in this old biker. So, I’ll try to include many moreas we go on with future Gunny’s Sacks. I don’t want to leave anyone out if I can helpit. These people are the driving force in Oregon’s fight for freedom and my brothers andsisters, and I love them all.

New Big Dog sports Avon Tyres.

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.

MIES, SWITZERLAND: This is a NO, NO and it doesn’t matter who you are. New Zealandmotocross rider Joshua Coppins tested positive at the Austrian 250cc Grand Prix for morethan six times the limit of the stimulant pseudoephedrine. He was suspended and a heavyfine slapped on. Why don’t I feel sorry for him?

DETROIT, MICHIGAN: How about these apples? According to the AP services, Harley-Davidsonis NO LONGER the bike of choice for thieves. Of the 25 most stolen motorcycles in 2001,eight were Hondas, seven were Suzukis, six were built by Yamaha, three by Kawasaki andjust one by Harley-Davidson, according to the study by CCC Information Services Inc. Themost popular bike to steal was the Yamaha YZFR6. Honda was the most stolen makeregardless of model.

I’m sure Harley is pleased to pass the honor on, and I’d guess Honda would sooner sellbikes than have them stolen.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA.: Less than 75 miles from the Kennedy Space Center one of our otherAmerican Bike success stories, Polaris’ Victory, has launched their own mission in thelargest product release in their history. A whole gob of new products. New all terrainrigs, New water sports stuff, and a stunning new custom Cruiser called the “Vegas”. 92inches of go, and pretty, according to press releases. Maybe we all need to pay Polarisdealers a visit. Sounds like some goodies we might not be able to live without.

ENGLAND: A 15 year-old lad here was killed during a riding demonstration, at a charityevent, when he collided with two others in the event that were down. Here’s a fellow whowas riding with people who KNEW what they were doing in a set display, and still he losthis life. Our hearts go out to his family; yet if there is any good in the whole thingit proves the fact that training, training, training is so important. Things can happenso fast. We must be alert ANY time we’re on our scoots.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: If you get chased down the sidewalk by a man in blue on two wheels, itmight be a cop on one of those Segway scooters we reported on here in the Sack. You’veseen ’em on TV: the wheels are one next to the other, like a push- mower. You just standon the damned thing and it pops you around town. More for fast sidewalk riding, Ifigure. The company that builds these odd little machines has turned over a small batchof ’em for the cops in Atlanta to use, to figure out whether it’s gonna work for ’em, orif they will just feel silly riding them. We’ll see!

HOW ABOUT A BEANIE RECALL? NEXL Sports Products says all sizes of its NXT “Beanie”helmets, NEXL 01, Part Nos., MB021, MB031, and MB041 manufactured prior to February 28,2002, fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218,” which isthe federal regulations on helmets…not that anyone can figure out what all thatbeaurocratic mumbo-jumbo really means. But, if you own one of these critters get back tothe manufacturer, and they’ll make it right.

FROM TIGER MIKE IN OKLAHOMA COMES THIS GOOD WORD. . . I got word that a biker named Ronfrom Broken Arrow, Oklahoma just contacted Tiger Mike Revere, State Coordinator for ABATEof Oklahoma, with some good news. I want to share it with folks, since we need to savorour victories large and small. For a while now, according to Ron, a specific policeofficer from the Broken Arrow Police Department has been handing out exhaust violationtickets to Harley riders only. From the information Ron received, the officer had givenout 90 tickets in 30 days, and Ron says he was going strictly by the appearance of thepipes. No noise measurements at all.

His boss, the Broken Arrow Chief of Police, wascontacted by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and they requested a meeting with the Chief andthe officer involved. Ron said that after this meeting, the Chief and the officer metwith the county District Attorney. Apparently, the DA told the cop to cut it out,because of all the complaints from various high-level offices! So, big kudos to Ron forkeeping after this, and for keeping his ABATE folks informed. This is what we need:rank-and-file citizen-riders keeping vigilant and fighting to preserve Riding Liberty.

Thanks to Tiger Mike for the info, and all you folks up in the Broken Arrow area, enjoyyour victory, stay gracious, and we’ll all learn a lesson from ya. By the way, TigerMike is also a member of our NCOM Board of Directors, and it’s people like him that makeNCOM tick!

GUNNY AGAIN: It’s also important we remember the people that take such good care of uswhen we are hurt and our scooters are all bent up by cage drivers.

Our AIM attorneys across this great country of ours (and Canada) are our most importantasset and we should always take advantage of that. These good folks ride with us dailyand know what our world is because they live in it with us. If you are involved in anaccident or just need some legal advice on harassment or helmet issues, do call your AIMattorney at 1-800-ON-A-BIKE, and you will get useful information. Advice is always free.

Keep the round side on the bottom
Gunny, Oregon AIM Chief of Staff

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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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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