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DEALS ON PARTS–The inside connection. Anytime you are ready for a new project bros, just let me know. I always have a bunch of stuff that I can’t afford to keep around very long. I am a machinist full time and sell chopper parts on the side to try and finance my (chopper) “habit”. Ride safe…

Aric Heckman
Heckman Customs
812-569-4876
raheckman@cunn.com

BIKERNET RELATIONSHIP ADVICE–After a long night of making love with a woman he’d picked up at abar, the young guy rolled over and was looking around when he noticeda framed picture of another man. The guy began to worry. “Is thisyour husband?”

“No, silly,” she replied, snuggling up to him.

“Your boyfriend then?” he asked.

“No, not at all,” she said, nibbling away at his ear.

“Well, who is he then?” asked the bewildered guy.

The girl replied, “That’s me before the surgery.”

VICTORY MOTORCYCLES CELEBRATES FOURTH ANNIVERSARY–With ‘Homecoming’ Ride to the Birthplace of the Bikes.On the Fourth of July in 1998, most folks in northern Iowa enjoyed summer pleasures like time at the beach, family picnics, ball games, and holiday parades. But inside the Polaris manufacturing facility on the north side of Spirit lake, Iowa, a group of a dozen Polaris employees gathered on their day off to make history: They assembled the first-ever Victory Motorcycle.

When the Antares Red V92C rolled off the assembly line that summer day, the Victory Motorcycle Division of Polaris Industries became the first new company in more than 60 years to design and build motorcycles in the United States.To help celebrate the motorcycle division’s fourth anniversary, and to provide Victory owners with a chance to get together to swap stories and compare bikes, Victory will host the first-annual “Victory Homecoming” at its Spirit Lake facility on May 4. Riders from across the United States and Canada will roll into the Midwest for the event. Just before noon on May 4, they will gather in Jackson, Minnesota, so they can into Spirit Lake together. Rolling into the assembly plant’s parking lot, they will launch the Homecoming event with a thunderous chorus of the distinct Victory exhaust note.(Details about the Victory Homecoming are available at www.victory-usa.com.)

During the Victory Homecoming riders can enter a custom Victory ride-in show, demo rides on 2002 Victory models, factory tours to see 2002 models being built, the chance to ride in the scenic Iowa Great Lakes countryside, and the special camaraderie shared by motorcyclists who ride Victory, “The New American Motorcycle.”

They’ll also celebrate four years of development and growth for the motorcycle division, which is enjoying a surge of sales success this year. The four Victory models in the 2002 lineup are powered by a new engine, the Freedom V-twin, which delivers 25% more power, 10% better fuel economy, and, the Victory catalog reports, “100% better styling” than previous Victory engines. This smoother, more-powerful engine and the introduction of two well-equipped Touring Cruiser models have figured significantly in the division’s strong sales increase in early 2002.

“We are off to a very good start in the first quarter for Victory motorcycles with retail sales to consumers more than double that of last year’s first quarter,” Polaris President and CEO Tom Tiller said recently. “The Victory business unit is gaining traction. The new Freedom V-twin engine, our first model aimed at the touring cruiser market segment, and a dealer network that is getting stronger each quarter are a few of the reasons for my optimism. We fully expect to build on the momentum generated this quarter.”

BIKERNET ISLAND ADVICE– A man is stranded on a desert island, all alone for ten years. One day, he sees a speck in the horizon. He thinks to himself, “It’s not a ship.” The speck gets a little closer and hethinks, “It’s not a boat.” The speck gets even closer and he thinks, “It’s not a raft.”

Then, out of the surf comes this gorgeous blondewoman, wearing a wet suit and scuba gear. She comes up to the guy and she says, “How long has it been since you’ve had acigarette?”

“Ten years!” he says.

She reaches over, unzips a waterproof pocket on her left sleeve and pulls out a pack of fresh cigarettes.

He takes one, lights it, takes a long drag andsays, “Man, oh man! Is that good!”

Then she asks, “How long has it been since you’ve had a drink ofwhiskey?”

He replies, “Ten years!”

She reaches over, unzips her waterproof pocket onthe right, pulls out a flask and gives it to him.

He takes a long swig and says, “Wow, that’s fantastic!”

Then she starts unzipping this long zipper that runs down the front of her wet suit and she says to him, “And how long has it been since you’ve had some REALfun?”

And the man replies, “My God! Don’t tell me you’ve got a motorcycle inthere!”

–from Vancouver HOG Chapter

BIKERNET TECH QUESTION OF THE WEEK–It’s a ’91 FXRP I bought wrecked, from LRPD. I am an insurance whore for trucking companies, and a cop ran into the side of a truck on it. I had to go to the scene to take pictures, and I found out who was in charge. I bought it for $1200. The frame and drive train were unscratched but the front end was screwed. I took all the cop stuff off, put an FL type front end on it with the ogre eye, fat bob tank modified to fit the frame, big dresser rear fender that I lenthened and made a little duck tail on the end, and a tombstone.

I ride every day that it is not raining, drink a 20 ounce Bud and reflect onhow great it is to be alive. Yesterday was especially good because it’s beencloudy and the sun shining through onto the water created a rainbow ofcolors. I broke another brake pad retaining clip on my front brake. howirritating is that.

I buy them by the dozen and I can replace it in 3 minutesflat because in the past 8 years I have had this bike I have done it aca-jillion times. I keep calling this bike a piece of shit but 8 years andshe still chugging along.

Thank god for skitzo Eric at Rodney’s (Hamster)cycle house being my buddy cause I’m gonna need him pretty soon. motors ain’tmy thing. I’m a style guy.

–Ted, Btscal@aol.com

HARLEY V-ROD RECALL–Powersports Business has learned that Harley-Davidson is recalling its VRSCA V-Rod after discovering a small batch of its Revolution engines may have been over-stressed during pre-delivery tests.Only 70 bikes worldwide are reportedly affected. It is believed all owners will be notified and eligible for new engines.

The 60-degree 1130cc (69 cu. in.) fuel-injected Revolution engine delivers 115 HP and 74 ft. lbs. of torque at 7,000 RPM. Although MSRP for the V-Rod is $16,995, many of the bikes have sold for over $20,000.

–from http://www.ehlertpowersports.com

PAT KENNEDY COMES OUT OF HIDING–I worked with Pat on my first ER project bike. He is still the master chopper builder hiding in the desert near Tombstone, Arizona. Bikernet is investigating his recent secluded history in the desert and there will be a special report on Pat and his lovely wife Brook published next week.

This is one of their recent projects. Pat will also be featured in HORSE magazine and we will follow a recent project on the pages of HORSE. For more information try Kennedyschopper.com.

BIKERNET BUELL REPORTER CHECKS IN–Going to Phoenix May 11th for Firebolt school starting the 13th. Staying in Mesa probably. Be there till the 17th.

Working on my S2 Buell. I put Firebolt rocker boxes on the heads. This omitted the middle spacer of the rocker box assembly. Also you lose the umbrella valve and a rubber gasket. I’ll be using the Firebolt breather valves that are located on the top of each rocker box cover. This will allow one hose from each head that runs along the frame out to the back of the rear fairing. This makes for a very sano ass’y for a Buell.

–Paul

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–VICTORY CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARYI’ve been back a couple of weeks now and the list has grown to a stressful level. A little blond witch came to my bed this morning holding a bright silver coin clutched tightly in her quivering hand. Her blue eyes flickered as she opened her soft palm to reveal a 20 cent coin from Singapore. I didn’t know whether she wanted sex in exchange for it, or for me to snatch it out of her grasp and head to the port to find another ship. I’m sure a bunch of us awaken from time to time and wonder what the hell we’re doing?

By the time we reach the end of the week we will have sliced the list to ribbons and returned to the mild mode of Bikernet insanity. A couple of days ago we shipped all the trophies out to February and March Show Winners–I’m innocent, don’t blame me.

By the end of the week we will have a surprise in the HA leather area. We are making fine leather orders easy, comfortable and extremely accurate, by coaching you to supply accurate measurements that will give us what we need to deliver the perfect Vest, leather shirt, jacket or chaps directly to you.

Next week Nuttboy, Wrench and I will put a rolling chassis together for the Nutt and prepare it for the good Doctor to modify. Finally Helen Wolf designed a Bikernet sweatshirt in a hooded garment that’s so comfortable that you’ll want to wear the damn thing day after day until it smells so bad, you could fuel the stove with the fumes. We hope to have it up on the site by tomorrow.

On top of the monumental list I had four women in the headquarters last weekend hiding from Laughlin. Do you think I got a damn thing done? Hell no. Let’s get to the news:

HOME TEAM–When I got home from the prison ship I discovered a couple of copies of Reader’s Digest laying around the headquarters. That’s a publication full of depth and heart. One of the articles was about a bar maid at Kelley’s Bar and Grill in Clovis N.M., Carolyn Kitchens. Her house burnt down and while eight of her customers sat around a table having a beer one afternoon one of the patrons said, “We should build her a house.” She thought they were kidding, but they did. Among the volunteers were electricians, roofers, plumbers, carpenters and concrete men and of course bikers. She put up the money for materials, they got the deals and went to work. A roofer Steve Mullins was in debt with his boss. He cut a deal to wipe it off the books by putting the roof on the new home, but after the roof was done he kept coming back to assist.Friends helping friends.

Click on either image for more information.

BIKERNET BLONDE DEPARTMENT–A plane is on its way to Montreal when a blonde in Economy Class gets upand moves to the First Class section and sits down. The flight attendantwatches her do this and asks to see her ticket. She then tells the blondethat she paid for Economy and that she will have to sit in the back.

Theblonde replies “I’m blonde, I’m beautiful, I’m going to Montreal and I’mstaying right here!”

The flight attendant goes into the cockpit and tells the pilot andco-pilot that there is some blonde bimbo sitting in First Class whobelongs in Economy and won’t move back to her seat. The co-pilot goes backto the blonde and tries to explain that because she only paid for Economyshe will have to leave and return to her seat. The blonde replies, “I’mblonde, I’m beautiful, I’m going to Montreal and I’m staying right here!”

The co-pilot tells the pilot that he probably should have the policewaiting when they land to arrest this blonde woman who won’t listen toreason.

The pilot says “You say she’s blonde? I’ll handle this. I’mmarried to a blonde. I speak `blonde’!” He goes back to the blonde,whispers in her ear, and she says “Oh, I’m sorry”. . .gets up and movesback to her seat in the Economy section.

The flight attendant and co-pilot are amazed and asked him what he said tomake her move without any fuss. “I told her First Class isn’t going toMontreal”.

–from Bob T.

ROGUE’S NEW RIDE–He’s been behind a camera working for Easyriders in the beginning, then Biker and now a correspondent for Bikernet. We will feature his new ride on the site shortly.

Rogue has also been instrumental with the initial frame components for Nuttboy’s ride and my next project. He was involved with clubs and motorcycle rights in the ’70s and if you see him, he just may have a Bikernet sticker for the asking. Be respectful, he’s the only motorcycling blind photographer we know of.–Bandit

NEW BIKER FILMS IN THE MAKING–WARNER BROS.”TORQUE”FEATURE FILMDRAFT: APRIL 12, 2002

Exec. Producers: Bruce Berman, Mike RachmilProducers: Neil Moritz, Brad LuffDirector: Joseph Kahn

Writers: Kevin Polay, JP Donahue, Matt Johnson

Casting Directors: Randi Hiller & Sarah Finn

Casting Associate: Courtney Gross

Casting Assistant: Scott Moore

Start Date: July 8, 2002

Location: Los Angeles

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS ONLY TO: FINN / HILLER CASTING588 N. LARCHMONT BLVD.2ND FLOORL.A., CA 90004

[CARY FORD] Caucasian, In his 20s, he has laid-back good looks, a winningsmile, and the kind of bad boy charisma that reduces women to jelly. Alifelong biker, Ford isn’t happy unless he’s bombing around the country onhis “crotch rocket.” A couple of years back, he fell afoul of Henry, abrutal biker leader who convinced Ford to work in a motorcycle chop shop.

When Henry suspected Ford of ratting him out to the Feds, he went ballisticand burned down Ford’s shop. With both Henry and the Feds pressuring him,Ford fled, and has spent the last couple of years in Thailand laying low.

Back in the states for a big rally, Ford hooks back up with his old palsDalton and Val, and he also runs into Shane, the beautiful woman he leftbehind. Ford just wants to forget the past and get on with his life,resuminghis rudely interrupted relationship with Shane and opening up a new bikershop in San Francisco. Butwhen Henry frames Ford for a murder he didn’t commit, Ford is forced to fleeyet again, this time with Dalton, Val and Shane at his side. During thecourse of their thrilling but deadly cross-country adventure, Ford mustconfront his past and face his old nemesis before he can move into thefuture.

LEAD (2)[SHANE] Caucasian, Hispanic or African American, this long-legged, naturallybeautiful woman biker, 20s, has “curves tighter than Mulholland Drive” and amind to match her impressive exterior. Shane, who is also passionate aboutmotorcycles, makes a living as a custom bike seat vendor – a convenientexcuse for her to hit all the big motorcycle rallies in the country. Acoupleof years back, she and Ford dated for seven months, but when he left thecountry suddenly, Shane wrote him off.

Now, Ford’s back, and despite Shane’sinitial skepticism, the two feel the same old chemistry. However, when Shanerealizes that Ford is wanted for murder, all her old doubts resurface.Realizing that the vengeful Trey could use her to get to Ford, Shane isforced to go on the lam with Ford on a deadly cross-country flight, justahead of the cops and a passel of murderous bikers. But a funny thinghappenson the way to San Francisco. Shane not only realizes that Ford is innocent,but that she has fallen in love with him.

RUFFIANS PRODUCTIONS/RUFF RYDERS/ AMEN RA”WHEN THE RIDE IS RUFF”FEATURE FILM

Producer: Ruffians Productions/Ruff Ryders/Amen Ra

Director: Kirk Wong

Writer: Thomas N. Weber

Casting Director: Aisha Coley

Casting Assistant: Claribel Delgado

Dates: Approximately June 24 for 10-12 weeks

Location: NY and North Carolina

ALL PHOTOS & RESUMES TO: AISHA COLEY603 GREENWICH STREET – 1st FLOORNYC 10014

ATTN: WHEN THE RIDE IS RUFFPLEASE BE AWARE THAT MOTORCYCLE SKILLS ARE A PLUS BUT NOT A NECESSITY. ALLACTORS MUST BE ATHLETIC OR HAVE SOME ATHLETIC ABILITY.

[BEAR] Caucasian male, mid 40’s-60’s, an imposing man with a powerfulpresence and a commanding voice. A biker. His worn leather jacket reads:Biker Council, President. He’s an old, wise, weathered warrior, theundisputed boss. No one questions his decisions, he settles disputes, andeveryone, even rival gangs heed his advice. Additionally submit “name”actors…

[CHRISTINE] Caucasian, Latina (Jessica Alba type), Asian female, 20’s,strong-willed, beautiful and tough, possibly exotic. This actress needs tobevery athletic. She’s Bear’s daughter and very much the product of herfather…

[COBRA] Caucasian, late 20’s to mid 30’s, cunning and handsome, he’s anoutlaw, a tough-ass biker covered in bright tattoos. He’s served time in prison.This “Road Devil” is Sam’s main opposition, a vicious rival…[EVE] Open ethnicity, including Asian, African-American and Latinapreferred,20’s, Sam’s (Wesley Snipes) love interest. She’s a kick-ass biker whoteachesself defense for a living. She’s street, she’s gorgeous, she’s sexy with aconfident stride…

[SNAKE EYES] Open ethnicity (NOT African-American), 20’s, top lieutenant toLT, the leader of a rival motorcycle gang called The High Rollers. He’smean-ass looking….[X] African-American male, 20’s. This role is modeled after rapper DMX.Please submit accordingly. X must be street tough and athletic. X is also acomputer wiz who becomes Sam’s (Wesley Snipes) main ally…

[YOUNG BUCK] African-American, Latino, or Asian, teens to mid 20, a youngJohn Leguizamo or young Chris Tucker type. A comic…

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BIKERNET WEAPONS TRAINING– A man got a raise and decided to buy a scope for his hunting rifle. Hewent to a gun shop outside of town, and the clerk fitted a scope to his weapon.

“This scope is so good you can read the name on the mailbox of my houseway up on that hill,” the clerk said.

The man looked through the scope and a big grin spread over his face.

“What’s so funny?” the clerk asked.

“I see a naked woman and a naked man through the window.”

“That can’t be!” the clerk exclaimed. “My wife’s at work.” He grabbed the scope, took a look for himself, and to his chagrin, hefound the hunter was right.

Furious, he gave the rifle back to the hunter and said, “The scope isyours for nothing if you take these two bullets. Shoot my wife in the head, then shoot off that guy’s dick.”

“The hunter, looking through the scope, said, “I think I can do that inone shot

–from Chris T.

NEW GIRLS IN THE CANTINA

Be sure to visit the Cantina Babe Of Day exclusively for Cantina members courtesy of:

WHITEHORSE PRESS BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT–Big excitement! We’ve just gone back to press for a third printing ofour new book, PURPLE MOUNTAINS: AMERICA FROM A MOTORCYCLE by NotchMiyake, 224 pages, $19.95, order code PURM.http://www.WhitehorsePress.com/Email.asp?CN=50245&EN=en0204&ID=purm

Excellent reviews and word-of-mouth have made PURPLE MOUNTAINS ourcurrent #1 bestseller:”It’s a book that makes you think about the choices in your own life,good and bad.” –Classic Bike Rider magazine

“It may make you figure out how to take a few months off and do a reallylong trip. You might not end up writing such a good book, but it willhave cleared your mind and allowed you to focus on how you want to livethe rest of your life.” –Clement Salvadori, Rider magazine

“All of us possess the fantasy of seeing the USA by motorcycle, andhere’s a book by someone who has done it.” –Trail Rider magazine

“This is Notch Miyake’s first book and he’s off to a great start.” –BMWOwners News

Now! Order your copy of PURPLE MOUNTAINS online or with a quicktoll-free phone call to 800-531-1133. The Whitehorse Press MotorcyclingCatalog has the largest selection of motorcycling books and videosanywhere, plus tools, riding accessories, and novelties. See foryourself athttp://www.WhitehorsePress.com/Email.asp?CN=50245&EN=en0204&ID=home

BEACH RIDE UPDATE–The Beach Ride a Charity Ride for the Exceptional Children’s Foundation in Los Angeles is preparing for their 11th Anniversary Event on the Beach in Ventura on July 14th. The run is Sponsored by Bartels Harley-Davidson, the Uglys MC and Bikernet.com.The Uglys do a damn good job and band promotion and War will be on site, along with Ms. Beach Ride and a Bike Show. If you are interested in entering the show ahead of time fill out the following form and sent it to me at Bikernet, P.O. Box 1168, San Pedro, CA 90731. Make your check out to Exceptional Children’s Foundation. This fee covers your bike, you’ll still have to purchase a charity ticket for entrance.

Beach Ride 11

Bike Show Entry Form

Participant’s Name: ________________________________________

Bike Info –
Year: ___________________________
Model: ___________________________
Class: ___________________________

Classes:First and Second Place Awarded For Each Of The Following:( Sportster ( radical ( Chopper ( Street Custom (( Performance Custom ( Nostalgic ( Strange & Unusual ( And ( Best of Show (

All Participants Receive An Event T-Shirt
Entry Fee: $25

BIKERNET MEDICAL STUDY–A man went into the proctologist’s office for his first exam.The doctor told him to have a seat in the examination room andthat he wouldbewith him in just a few minutes.

When the man sat down and began observing the tools, he noticedthere were 3items on a stand next to the Dr.’s desk:
1. A tube of K-Y jelly
2. A rubber glove
3. A beer

When the doctor finally came in, the man said “Look Doc, I’m alittleconfused.This is my first exam. I know what the K-Y is for and I know whatthe gloveis for,but, can you tell me what the BEER is for?”

At that the doctor became noticeably outraged and stormed over tothe door.The doc flung the door open and yelled to his nurse……..”Dammit, Helen! I said A BUTT LIGHT”

–from Dr. Hamster

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ZACHARY DESEASE REPORT–A woman was distraught because she had not had a date, or sex, in quite some time. She was afraid she might have something wrong with her, so she decided to seek the medical expertise of a sex therapist. Her doctor recommended that she see the well known Chinese sex therapist, Dr. Chang,so she went to see him.

Upon entering the examination room, Dr. Chang said, “Ok, take off aw you crose.” The woman did as she was told.

“Now get down and craw reery, reery fass to odder side of the room.” Again, the woman did as instructed.

Dr. Chang then said, “ok, now craw reery, reery fass back to me.” She did.

Dr.Chang shook his head slowly and said, “Your problem vewy bad. You haf EdZachary Disease. Worse case I ever see. Dat why you not haf sex or dates.”

Worried, the woman asked anxiously, “Oh My God, Dr. Chang, what is Ed Zachary Disease?”

Dr. Chang looked the woman in the eye and replied, “Ed Zachary Diseaseis when your face rook Ed Zachary like your butt.”

–from Chris T.

THE LAST BIKER–The old ones stand out now, their numbers dwindling down. They’re a sad loss to the American scene, these individualists with the worn down clothes and faces. You can still see them sometimes, the real ones, some in packs, not as large as a while ago, sometimes alone.

The alone one is the best.

One who’s been there a long time, staying in the life he loves, never giving into a system that sucks you up like a vortex if you slip just one foot into it. He’s got his connections – a few like him, that care for and protect each other. Hanging onto the only unique lifestyle left, like old dinosaurs, their faces are leathered and rough by forty, but their eyes still sharp and knowing.

Some are gray in the beards and braids, some are limp in the step and some pain in the kidneys. Still they know that no other life is life, but merely a dreary journey into everyone else’s monotony. He looks at the new ones, then turns away, knowing they will never know of life on the road and of the women who can take it. Wild, loving, women who’ll hang in with them, because they love it too. A woman with a wild heart and a loyal soul, that’s what’s needed here.

The new ones are shiny and young and a bit too clean. They’re born into a system that has an iron grip now. The new one’s will never know and couldn’t take “the life.”

I think it’s a mystery, even to the old ones, why this life is theirs, but it is, and it’s the only one.

When the last biker falls, like the dinosaurs, the sun will go down on a breed of heart-of-gold, tough as nails, free spirited men, who even at their worst, love what’s theirs and protect it. In a world wide system that is making all people as alike as manufactured dolls, the earth will be a duller place….When the last biker falls.

–Wildboomer

Bikernet Caribbean Report–

Sergio and his family on his servi car,that’s his everyday transport.

When I got my first motorcycle, more or less 30 years ago, it was thecoolest chopper mini bike, white with purple accents, ape hangers, and evena sissy bar. What a birthday gift for a 6 year old !!!! As soon as Imanaged to pull that yo-yo and start the Briggs motor, I was riding allover my grand parents back yard. I would come back when it was out of gas,just to fill her up again and keep on riding. That little bike took thebeating of it’s life. Even though it was painted sort of sissy, I lovedthat little chopper, it was used as motocross bike, cruiser and stylingdown my house’s sidewalk. Nope, I was not allowed to leave the property,that was the only rule.

I had two acres or so to ride so it was not that bad, but rules were meantto be broken and soon the streets on our neighborhood became ourinterstates. Other kids had similar bikes, some had z-50’s and C-70’s, weuse to ride in a bunch all over the place, and we had a grand time ,ALL ofthe time. I guess that’s the first time I felt actual freedom, just us,riding and hiding from the cops, sort of like today, only with much largerengines and bikes. We did not wear our helmets since laws were not asstrict, and if we got caught by a cop we were taken back to the house orhad to push the bikes back. I feared my grandma’s swift but lethal hand morethan we did the friendly cops.

They are celebrating the Dia de los Muertos (deadday) they visit the cemetery to honor the fallen Harlistas

This brings me to this report, there’s somephotos from our friends in Cuba, the “harlistas” this group of people liveunder a communist regime and constant vigilance, but boy do they know themeaning of freedom ! They ride around without a helmet or speed limit.They keep their Harley’s running with their hands on approach, no catalogs,no part shops, no “master builders” they make what they need and they enjoyevery second of each ride.

Most use their bikes every single day, (pre 58 so they are allRigids !) it’s their only transportation. But still you meet thesepeople and they are so happy, so sincere, so giving (they will lend me anybike at any time and insisted on doing so) that’s it’s amazing. No worrieswhatsoever of getting their Harleys stolen or getting stranded. Alwaysanother “Harlista ” would help. They even ride together to the cemeteryonce a year to visit their fallen friends, their life is full of hardship,most of them will never leave the country or see a Bike Week, not even reada Harley magazine !

But boy do they enjoy their life , as “Harlistas” So the moral of thestory, even though we live in the “Land of the free, home of the brave” wehave lost some freedoms that we took for granted. We can’t choose not towear a helmet, nor ride in Sturgis without the worries of cops busting usto meet quotas, or sleep without bringing the bikes into the motels so theydon’t disappear. Sometimes I wish we were kids again and do what we wanted,within reason.

Due to the rains last weekend the Dia del motociclista was canceled, we arewaiting for a future date. Such is life in the tropics.

We are sad to report that one of the twins, The Horse maidens passed awaylast week end, we still have no details but will report as soon as we getthem. It’s so sad to loose a young life with such a bright future, ourcondolences go to the family and friends. I guess the lord really works inmysterious ways.

Everyone is getting ready for Laughlin this week, hope to get some reportsfrom there since I will not be there…..sucks !

Here are the photos of Cuba as promised last week, we have some more fromvarious places in the Caribbean and Latin America, will sort them out infuture reports.

Sergio at his shop, this guy is the master mechanicin Havana and a hell of a fabricator.

I’ve noticed a few messages at “Your Shot” since my comments last weekabout the rigids, Cool ! Keep on sending them, since we like hearing ourreaders opinions and enjoy positive as well as negative remarks— thanksguys.

We are working on our 4th and 5th WCC choppers, hoping to have them donefor Sturgis, also my old skool rigid was kicked to life this Sunday andit’s on it’s way to hit the road (yeah, will post photos as soon as it’sdone). More so, I managed to get some time off to send the first 12 pack ofbikes over Se?or Bandidos way…… Also we are getting our ass in gearfor the Summer tour, The Horse SMSO and then Sturgis “home of really nicepolice who love PR choppers”, also the plans are there to visit Bandit inCalifornia and do the Love Ride….

Oh well see ya next week, have a good one.

Jose – Caribbean Bikernet reporter who’s a good friend of the overworkedand underpaid policeman from the beautiful Sturgis, Deadwood and Keystone, etc,etc,etc.

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DAVIE ALLAN ROCKS–A show is brewing at “Mr. T’s” for May 24th. It’s with Sky Saxon & The Seeds. If it happens, more deja vu: we were on the same bill on a show during my 1967 nationwide tour.

HA LEATHER–BIKERNET TAKES GIANT STEP FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE–Buying clothes mail order is a risky pain in the ass. It’s convenient unless you don’t receive the size you need. Especially in the case of leather, when that UPS driver delivers your new best, the bastard should fit you like a glove. We here at Biker Net with the artistic assistance of Jon Towle have developed a comfortable process of taking measurements for more accurate, safe and comfortable ordering. Just take the measurements and include them in your order and you’re guaranteed that you’ll get what you need.

If HA is completely confused by your measurements and order, they will contact you to prevent shipping the wrong size. So not only are they carefully manufacturing the best leather line on the market, but they have the service to back it up and insure you get the piece you order the first time.

BIKERNET LITERARY DEPARTMENT–We currently have a short stack of books on the table to be reviewed for our readers. The first one will be Sonny’s news book of Road Tales. A book based on the archive of wild wanton tales of the old school biker.His last book hit the New York best sellers list and for all biker book writers I hope that this one does also. Watch for it at all book stores, bike shops and for Sonny to be signing books at upcoming events.Watch for a review of his book on Bikernet in the next couple of weeks.

FROM THE POLISH ARCHIVES–Did you hear about the Polish Navy’s tragic accident?A hundred and thirty-seven sailors drowned trying to push-start their new submarine.

If you like Submarine stories, I recently read a book about the development of Submarines before WWII. Did you know that before 1940 there was virtually no way to rescue men in downed subs. They either drowned or slowly died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The book was written about the man who developed the diving bell and saved the crew of a brand new sub that went down in over 100 feet of water. The book, The Terrible Hours, by Peter Maas is tribute to the man behind the greatest submarine rescue in history.

CYRIL HUZE SPIKE LIGHT–What says more chopper than a spike shape? The style will take you back, but the 2-function bulb or strong L.E.D. these small lights are housing is hardly yesterday’s news. These lights will turn heads well before you even make turns. Red or Amber lens. Show polished billet aluminum.

Cyril Huze
Tel: 561-392-5557
Website: http://www.cyrilhuze.com

RUN TO THE WALL REPORT–The Run To The Wall, on Memorial Day is a great run. Everyone starts arriving from out oftown on Friday. All the shops in the area have parties and Open Houses onSaturday. Sunday morning the run organizes at the Pentagon parking lot. Thenumber of bikes that gather there is huge.

The parade usually starts at noonat it last close to three hours. The streets of Wash. D.C. are lined with peopleon both sides waving and cheering. The wall itself is what the run is allabout, rather the names on the wall, you can not imagine the number of nameson that wall until you see it. It really numbs you for a few seconds.

I havebeen to this event probably at least 10 times and everytime I go I come awaywith a new appreciation for all those who gave all they had for our freedom.

–Mike Pullin

There is a new biker tradition beginning this summer in the USA!!!!! TheMid Summer THUNDER Rally ( http://www.midsummerthunder.com )is destined tobecome a regional annual rally ( possibly 2 to 3 times a year) in themid-south USA.

Pat Savage ( http://www.patsavage.net )contacted me and we are currently innegotiations to get them there to play as well as, the band Southern Cross( http://www.southerncrossrocks.com ) from Houston, TX (who contacted usalso).

This event began its life in Mid-January 2002 and the website went upFebruary 9, 2002. As of 02:30 April 22,2002 the site had over 62,600 hits.

People are confirmed to come from as far away as Belgium, and in the statesfrom Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas,Missouri, Kansas and Louisiana (With More to come).

We already have request for press-passes and/or coverage from Tulsa Today,Thunder Roads, Skunk Dots, Biker Life as well as several radio andtelevision stations.

It has also entered into the picture of doing either a sponsored orpay-per-view webcast of the Rally… (charge what we charge for entry of asingle person.)

Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss these possibilities.

If you would like additional Posting as a Rally supporter as well asannouncement of that at the Rally send us a ladies tank top and Man’sT-shirt to give as a door prize.

Live Long & Ride Free!

Regards,

Michael E. Weaver
http://www.midsummerthunder.com
okiegent56@cox.net
+1 (405) 520 4664 (Global Mobile/Msg)
+1 (603) 963 7799 (Fax)

BIKERNET JAMAICAN REPORT–Hey, I just returned from Jamaica, beautiful island, but some really shit roads, and not an H-D in sight, nothing even close.Although the Jamaicans do see a marketing opportunity did see tons of H-D shirts with “Jamaica” under the bar and shield. Sure there is “bikers” all on them damn crotch rockets(I really hate that term).

–Jef

BIKERNET ONE LINERS–4. My mind works like lightning. One brilliant flash and it is gone.5. The only time the world beats a path to your door is if you’re in thebathroom.6. I hate sex in the movies. Tried it once, the seat folded up, thedrinkspilled and that ice, well it really chilled the mood.

CALENDAR SHOW PRESENTED BY BIKERNET.COM UPDATE–

Hot Bike presents the White BrothersLos Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show. Exciting 2-Day Weekend Streetbike Extravaganza set forJuly 20 -21st at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach

The 2002 edition of the Hot Bike magazine sponsored White Brothers Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show set for July 20-21st , is presented by Bikernet.com at the Queen Mary Event Park, Long Beach, CA. It’s really coming together with 130 major manufacturers and the leading custom bike builders from across America. Sponsored by Hot Bike, White Brothers, Performance Machine, Bikernet.com and The Recycler/Cycle Buys, and featured on the Speed Channel’s American Thunder, The LA Calendar Motorcycle Show has continued to grow every year to become the biggest and most popular streetbike show in America catering to the custom, cruiser and sportbike markets.

Exciting features at this year’s Show include an added celebrity host, legendary biker journalist Keith Ball, a.k.a. Bandit of Bikernet.com, together with our returning hostess, the lovely Brenda Fox.

Bikernet.com will also again be hosting the blowout Bikernet.com Party on Saturday night aboard the Queen Mary with a huge fireworks display. Last year’s party was a huge success with standing room only, lots of free Bikernet.com giveaways, and running until the wee hours of the morning.

And just to get things heated up beforehand, in the Event Park there will be a 6pm concert performance by the exciting new performance show band Powder with lead singer Ninette. If you like the well known band No Doubt with lead singer Gwen Stefani, then the talents of Powder will blow you away even further with their even more electrifying stage performance and vocals focused on the beautiful Ninette in her Madonna-esque bikini costumes. Returning again this year by popular demand as the day-time band both days is the pop / jazz /salsa band Soto.

And of course, The Calendar bike Show Show features the most competitive bike contest on the West Coast with it’s prestigious Hot Bike magazine Best of Show Trophy. Other activities include The White Brothers West Coast Horsepower Dyno Shootout, a FastDates.com Calendar Girl Pageant, and of course the premier of the 2003 FastDates.com Calendars with the beautiful calendar models in attendance.

With all the additional attractions that Long Beach has to offers including the ferry boat to Catalina Island with a day?s activities there, the Aquarium, the downtown restaurants and clubs, plus what greater Los Angeles has to offer, the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show is a must do attraction for across-the-country visitors and it will continue to grow as a major motorcycle week destination like Laughlin, Daytona and Sturgis.?

Spectators and Exhibitors can find out more about The LA Calendar Motorcycle Show, the Bike Contest and all the available weekend activities online at www.FastDates.com.

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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–EUROPEAN BIKE BUMPS BIKE BUILDERS’ INTO NEW ARENA AND BIKERNET GIRLS ATTACK LAUGHLIN

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BIKERNET ANIMAL CARE DEPARTMENT–A lady approaches her priest and tells him, “Father, I havea problem. I have two female talking parrots, but they onlyknow how to say one thing.”

“What do they say?” the priest inquired.

“They only know how to say, ‘Hi, we’re prostitutes. Want tohave some fun?'”

“That’s terrible!” the priest exclaimed, “but I have asolution to your problem. Bring your two female parrots overto my house and I will put them with my two male talkingparrots whom I taught to pray and read the bible. My parrotswill teach your parrots to stop saying that terrible phraseand your female parrots will learn to praise and worship.”

The next day the woman brings her female parrots to thepriest’s house. His two male parrots are holding rosary beadsand praying in their cage. The lady puts her two femaleparrots in with the male parrots, and the female parrots say,”Hi, we’re prostitutes, want to have some fun?”

One male parrot looks over at the other male parrot andexclaims, “Put the beads away. Our prayers have beenanswered!”

–from Chris T.

BIKERNET BABES HEADING SOUTH–along the coast for the headquarters from rain soaked Washington state. We’ll have all the reports next week of their tour. Here are two shots of one of the sex hungry bitches trying to drown their overwhelming desires with a bottle of Quervo. Hope it helped.

NEW BIKERNET UPS DRIVER–Just found out about our new UPS driver in the neighborhood.

Gee…. I think I need to order more stuff.

LET’S SPLIT–

This is one of the models we considered for the Laughlin Weekend from:”AOAgencies” . You’ll have to ride out to find out if she’s on the team.

Sonny Barger recently asked readers of his web site for their opinion of prostitution laws. Some 83 percent of those who responded are in favor of legalized prostitution. Here, here, I completely agree. That’s a law I would love to see repealed. Maybe if a man or woman could get laid with the natural urge called we wouldn’t have so many broken homes, divorces and Jerry Springer shows.

I do believe that the art of whoredom could be handled in a more tasteful, clinical manner that would give it a new healthy demeanor in society, but what the hell do I know. Damn, that reminds me. I need to call a particular girl for a special party that comin’ up. Ride Forever, Bandit.

The dry ice Martinis are bubbling over the Southland. I was in Mastros Restaurant last night in Los Angeles with Paul Yaffee, Myron Larrabee, antique bike collector Urban Hirsh, his bodacious blond girlfriend and a surfer from Cabo San Lucas. A strange mixture of Jack Daniels and colored Martinis that boiled in thin glasses. We started talking about the bike shown here.

The Twin Cam powered full rubber mount custom was fabricated flawlessly in Europe by House of Thunder in Germany, as attested to by Paul who was a judge at a European bike rally and spent four hours studying each meticulous detail. Arlen Ness viewed the crafty creation in Daytona and said, “This bike has raised the bar for all custom motorcycle builders.”

This is a shot taken from Garry Stuart’s collection on his website Harleypics.com which highlight his portfolio. Garry was recently at the Bikernet Headquarters shooting bikes and interviewing staff for a couple of upcoming publishing projects. Back to the bike. Check the bars. No controls other than twist grips. Check the lower legs and the foot controls. The artist/engineer here has gone beyond.

Now for sex. Two models will roam the streets of Laughlin giving out Bikernet stickers. They will be wearing Biker sashes and Nasty Bad Pig clothing. If you get a shot of them send it to Sinwu@Bikernet.com and you may win a prize. She’s trying to confirm that I won’t have one locked in my room. Let’s get to the news.

AVON IS BACK–Avon Tyre is back in the House of Bikernet as a long standing sponsor. We will feature the new Venom Line of Tyres and Avon is working with us on our new Nuttboy project which you will find to be an interestin’ old, new, and out of school relic.

DEATH & TAXES– A visitor from Holland was chatting with his American friend and was jokingly explaining about the red, white and blue in the Netherlands flag. “Our flag symbolizes our taxes,” he said. “We get red when we talk about them, white when we get our tax bill, and blue after we pay them.”

“That’s the same with us,” the American said, “only we see stars,too.”

BIKERNET NUTTBOY PROJECT REPORT–Here’s a shot of the Rev Tech engine crate and transmission. The Case the 88-inch engine was shipped in is worth the price of the engine. Keep it forever incase you need to ship an engine to a rebuilder, like I did with a ’48 Panhead to Lee Clemens at Departure Bike Works to be rebuilt by the master. A case like this can be a life saver.

EASYRIDERS REPORTS DELISTING BY THE AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE–April 24, 2002–Easyriders Inc.(AMEX:EZR) announced today that on April 16, 2002 it received notice fromthe American Stock Exchange indicating that the Company no longer complieswith the Exchange’s continued listing guidelines.

Accordingly, the Company’s stock will no longer be listed on the AmericanStock Exchange as of the opening of business on May 6, 2002.

The Company recently reported in its Form 10-K for the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 2001 that it had a net loss of $17.1 million on revenues of$28.3 million, at which time the Company had a stockholders’ deficit of$28.4 million. Consequently, Easyriders has fallen below the continuedlisting requirements of the Exchange with respect to deficient stockholders’equity and continued losses as required by Sections 1003(a)(i),(ii), and(iii) of the AMEX “Company Guide.”

The Exchange also noted that the Company’s auditors Stonefield Josephson,Inc. stated in the recently filed 10-K that there exists “substantial doubtabout the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.”

The Company does not intend to appeal the decision by the Exchange.

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If it weren’t for the precision parts that came from Joker Machine, Bandit would still be in the leaning Bikernet garage trying to make forward controls from old rods and wrist pins for the Blue Flame. Bandit ran into Geoff, Joker’s general manager, at the Indianapolis dealer expo, where Geoff reminded the old guy of his past offers to collaborate on a project bike. Bandit had been intrigued with Joker since it started. He could spot quality and design capability and, of course, good-looking girls. Bandit reveled in the Joker Machine logo with its Mardi Gras colors. The company obviously was cutting edge, and ranked with the very best in its league of components. Through the years, Bandit was devoted to helping a number of companies that already built billet components. His hands were tied. Yet he continued to be impressed with the Joker level of quality and style. Finally, the old guy had the pleasure of working with the ailing Geoff, the boss, Diane, and her brother, Richard, the masterful designer. Joker began as a machine shop cranking out military spec components for the aerospace industry. Diane’s father bought the business with his partner in 1971. Diane, also came on board the same year. Her brother followed in 1987. They continued to fill government aerospace contracts and build hot rod automotive parts and irrigation components. Behind the machine shop, her father and others built bikes. These riders, who were working hard to make a living in their smog-filled Azusa, Calif., machine shop, had no idea that some day they would be able to aim their talents and expertise at the industry they loved most — Harleys. They started manufacturing parts for the marketing arm of Pro One in 1991. They continued until 1995, when they established Joker Machine to market their own parts. At the time, they were building a new custom project and Diane came up with the Joker notion for the tank art. Richard took her concept and created the Joker artwork, which was never intended for a business logo. The cutting-edge notion kicked off the risk-taking, bad-boy image we see with numerous companies in the industry today, including Jesse James’ West Coast Choppers. It was all in fun, yet it brought the risk-taking nature of bike riding to life. You couldn’t miss it. The company took on a new aura with the Joker line, although government contracts continued to provide a stable income. “Aircraft contracts are a miserable way to make a living,” Diane said. “The red tape is stifling.” They enjoy the creativity, style and constant movement of the custom motorcycle industry. “All the kids in our family are creative. Plus, Richard understands the entire process of creating and manufacturing components. We just had to pick up the marketing end. Richard enjoys continually upgrading our line with new technology and developments that keep the line on the cutting edge of the industry,” she said. They started with lighting products, then expanded to hand controls and forward controls. They work with one major distributor, have a growing dealer network and continue supplying the retail market. In the future, Joker plans to roll into accessories for the twin cam motors. “Our parts are top of the line and expensive,” Diane said. “But we stand behind each and every component.” Joker’s shop is a pristine, 8,000-square-foot facility on a large lot. The major players at Joker still ride, including Diane with a Road King, Richard is building another custom Softail with the Joker touch and Geoff who rides street and drags. “Three years ago, we got involved with racing,” said Diane, her eyes sparkling as she talks about the drags. “Geoff used to race dirt bikes, but then he started practicing on a Buell at the drags. That’s when we started to sponsor Ron Fringer, who raced top fuel. Joker Machine is also the HDRA pro-stock series sponsors, with Geoff racing in the H-D modified class. We’d like to see more prize money for these guys, but we find the drags to be an outstanding outlet for marketing our products. The enthusiasts are very dedicated.” Geoff has qualified fourth in his class in the AHDRA. Although the family owned business is built around precision and exact detail, the crew is jovial and easy going. I suppose it comes with knowing what you’re doing and being confident in your product. –Wrench

 

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TWO-WHEELERS LOSES PARTNER– Denver Arlin’s Friend and Partner Jim “Foot” Taylor passed away April 10. He was 60 on the day of April 10 and will be missed by all …. Love ya Jim … Thank you for your thoughts and prayers… Arlin Fatland (303) 433-0564

WELCOME BACK GRASSHOPPER–Your first lesson is to correct the IMB seminar schedule on The China Report to the 2002 Seminar Schedule. It should read as follows:

IMB Seminar 2002

International Martial arts Boxing

Does your school teach art? At the IMB Seminar, Richard Bustillo, World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Black Belt Hall of Fame member, will teach: The art of being yourself, the art of respecting others, the art of developing your own training techniques, the art of having an open mind and the art of knowing the truth in practical and functional martial arts. If you’d like to study our arts, evolve with change with the IMB Seminar. The IMB program encompass the weapon arts of kali/Eskrima, the striking arts of Boxing/Muay Thai and the grappling arts of Jujitsu/Wrestling, and enhanced by the Jeet Kune Do philosophies, concepts, principles, theories and training methods of Bruce Lee as taught to Richard Bustillo.

Apr. 20 & 21, Kansas City, MO, Bryan Stevenson
Apr. 27 & 28, Staten Island, NY, Don Edwards
May 4 & 5, Baltimore, MD , Kevin Lumsden
May 7 – 12, Frankfurt, Germany, Kai Uwe jetkandt
May 25 & 26 , Booneville, AK, Robert Waite
Jun 1 & 2 , Honolulu, HI , James Tanaka
Jun 10 – 14, Los Angeles, CA, Ai Olsen
Jun 22 & 23, Guadalajara, MEX, Fernando Mesa
Jun 29 & 30, Mexico City, MEX, Angel Postigo
Jul 13 & 14, Red Lion, PA, Mike Ludwig
Jul 27 & 28, Atlantic City, NJ, Joe Parker
Aug. 2& 3, St. Louis, MO, Marty Calh
Aug 17 & 18, Seattle, WA, Pete Israel
Aug. 24 & 25, Sacramento, CA, Ken Mahinan
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1, Milano, Spain, Luca Marinello
Sept. 7 & 8, Cincinnati. OH, Rick Teeple
Sept. 14 & 15, Calgary, CAN, Gil LaFantasie
Sept. 28 & 29, Columbus, MO, Jan Miernyk
Oct. 5 – 13, England, GB, Andy Gibney
Oct. 19 & 20, Orlando, FL , Brian Catanazaro
Oct. 26 & 27, Palmyra, PA, An Duong
Nov. 2 & 3, Billerica, MA, Chuck Furtado
Nov. 9 & 10, Bayville, NJ, Eric Colon
Nov. 16 & 17, Battle Creek, MI, Eric Smith
Nov. 22 & 23, Acapulco, MEX , Rudolfu Alvarez

Seminar schedule is subject to change. Please call the IMB Academy (310) 787-8793 for confirmation. We guarantee you will enjoy the safe, fun and practical martial arts seminar. The hands-on training is not designed to compete against any style but will compliment all levels above 18, male and female, beginner, advance and non-martial artists. If (God forbid) we cancel this seminar because of Mother Nature’s wrath: earthquake, tornado, hurricane, title wave, monsoon, floods, fires, snow blizzards, etc. etc., your total advance fee will be refunded.

(310) 787-8793 IMB Academy, Inc., 22109 So. Vermont Ave., Torrance, Calif. 90502

BIKERNET SURVEY–“In a survey, 80 percent of women thought their ass was too fat, 15 percentsaid their ass was too thin and the other 5 percent said they didn’tcare – they would have married him anyway!”

ONGOING DISCUSSION BOARD DISCUSSION–Discussion boards are cool daddy-o.Got a leg up on you bro, being as this one here is free. Keep that in mind.I made note of the credit card deal in order to enter the “Cantina.”

Perhaps you’ll get the action you need. I’m a poor broke sunufabitch thatdoesn’t have time for the fucking yuppies. I don’t even wear store boughtleathers…

Yeah…

Remember the old school? You still have your roots and respects in it. Thereare poor boys still making all their shit from scratch. Keep the faith.

Anyway…
My point? You don’t need no stinking discussion board when www.allhd.com/bbkicks the shit out of the other boards. We win hands down over the censored,well-governed ones. You’d do well just to endorse the REAL biker board thatalready exists and stick a link up to it in a prominant location. In turn,as the administrator of www.allhd.com/bb, I can promote www.bikernet.com.

After all…
Without that “rake and trail” geometry spec’d out there at your place, mychopper would be so fucking well balanced and handle like a dream come true!

–Sincerely,
Dave/Shovel/Max

FRISCO BENEFIT–Bikers are known to be the best at rallying around their fallen, injured and hurting brothers and sisters. This is to inform you about a benefit on April 14, at the Pound in San Francisco. The details will be very basic here as we were just informed about this yesterday evening.

Tony, our awesome pal from the Frisco HAMC, called me yesterday telling me of an impromptu but already impressively large (we have amazing hearts, don’t we?) gathering he has organized to be held at the Pound this very Sunday from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The son of a very good friend of his was just in a horrific car accident where his vehicle struck a deer and rolled, resulting in a broken neck and severed spine. Now he will be paralyzed. This benefit is to help with his medical expenses and to show what we are made of. This is very short notice.

Do what you can. Count on seeing some dolls there. Restaurants in the area have generously donated food and there will be a kick-ass live band. $20 a head gets you all the food you want, rockin’ music, a killer raffle, and a great party even though it will be under these sad circumstances. You can call the POUND at (415)826-9202 at Pier 96 to get more info or directions. Thank you.the DEVIL DOLLS MOTORCYCLE CLUB

A DOWNED DOLL–“Hoops” rides motorcycles. She just WENT DOWN and has returned home from the emergency room with stitches and sores.

Please wish her well, in the “General” section, of www.allhd.com/bb

–Thank you.

Dave

SONNY BARGER REPORT–On the first day of its release, Sonny will signcopies of his new book “Ridin’ High, Livin’ Free” atSan Diego Harley-Davidson on April 16. Then he willappear in Palm Springs on April 18, Westwood/LA on April19, Modesto on April 20 and San Francisco on April 22.Next he will be at Laughlin, Nev., on April 26-27, and backeast in Rochester, N.Y., on May 4 and NE Ohio on May 5.See the details, get directions and let your friendsknow:

http://sonnybarger.com/meet

The new book of hell-raising stories has alreadybeen heralded by reviewers as a “great collectionof biker stories” with a diversity that holds thereader “like a set of short stories by Stephen King.””Ridin’ High, Livin’ Free” is also available on audioCD and cassette:

http://sonnybarger.com/book

There is a new version of the Sonny Barger screensaver, in both silent and audio modes, with an addedscene for Ridin’ High:

http://sonnybarger.com/scr

LOUISIANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS REMINDER– The Texas Scooter Times here wanting to remind everyone of the2nd Annual LOUISIANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS on April 20.

Featuring NITRO HARLEYS and Top Gas Dragsters!with 28 Sportsman Classes for ANY type of HarleyOnly $10 to Race!

Live Band – Swap Meet – Burn Out Contest – Camping Allowed Saturday Night OnlyGates Open at 4 p.m. and Track opens at 5 p.m. – Eliminations Start at 8 p.m.

Red River Raceway is located in Gilliam, La., appx. 18 miles north of Shreveport on Highway 71for more information visit: www.texasscooter.com or call (254) 687-9066

Also, Don’t forget about the Waco Swap Meet April 28 at the Heart of Texas Fairgroundsand the Dallas Championships – May 19 at the new Red Line Raceway, Dallas – Texas

DIXIE RIDER ALERT–1st…The Dixie Rider Crowd will be in Athens this Saturday for the Hawg Pen’s Open house…we’ll be taking some Dixie Darling Pics so show up around 10 a.m. if you want to see what a mini-photo shoot looks like, besides have a good time with the Gang at the Hawg Pen! Speaking of Dixie Darlings, we’ve gotten Janet and Michelle on the site…it’s a new link so to see their pics click here…(be warned, some of these girls are not camera shy…adults only please)Besides the Hawg Pen’s event, Killer Creek in Roswell is having a native American Blessing of the Bikes. If it rains, they’ll move it inside so show up rain or shine…if you can’t bring your bike for whatever reason, bring some piece of it to have it blessed…you know, it never hurts..

Just like the show, “at the auction” we thought we should give you “fair warning” about the availability of rooms at the Host Motel in Helen for the Iron Cavalry Reunion. YOU NEED TO SIGN UP ASAP! It’s filling up and by the end of next week we may be full….then we’ll be booking the overflow motels, (but you know where the action always is) plus the host motel is giving a “special” gift inside each room that no other motel is offering…Call us at (888) 374-3371 for complete rally package prices. A husband and wife, man and woman, or two whatever can come and enjoy the whole weekend for only $274 (meals not included) That’s a heckuva deal, considering everything you need is included. Well, not the beer..that’s your responsibility.( But I don’t drink much so I think a 12 pack will do both of us! Leave it at the front desk, and I’ll pick it up. )

If you’re wondering what you’ll get for $274. I’ve listed it below…

(1) Armband for entry into Jimmy Van Zant concert Friday May 31, and Pat Savage on June 1. Value $20.

(2) Official Event T-shirt, Value $30.

(1) Poker Run Hand Value $10. *One lucky pre-registrant may win a Big Dog Motorcycle. Only pre-registrants are eligible for this prize Normal prizes for other poker run participants20 raffle tickets for door prize drawings Value $20.

(1) Scavenger Hunt on Sunday Value $10.

(2) authentic numbered Iron Cavalry Dog Tag with chain (collectors item) value $5.

(2) Rally collectable pin $6.

(2) Dixie Rider sew on patch $6.

(1) Full size wall map of Helen with T-shirt design Value $10.

(1) Bike Show Entry value $10.

Discount coupons from merchants in Helen value $35.1 room with 2 queen beds or 1 king bed for Friday and Sat night or Sat and Sunday night. (2 people only) $5 per person over 2 people extra.

Total Value $340 (if purchased separately)

Our charities this year are the American Diabetes Assoc. and the Shriners Burn Hospital….these are great charities that do a lot of good…we hope you’ll come out and support them. Our t-shirts are being printed and to see the design click hereyou can even pre-register at that page.

For frequently asked questions about the Iron Cavalry Reunion, click here

Just a last minute note….the FestHalle (where we’ll have the party Friday and Saturday night, only holds about 1,500 people….so if we pre-register 1,500 people we won’t sell any tickets at the door! That means you might miss out on what will probably be the party of the year, (at least as far as I’m concerned!) So do yourself a favor, sign up today.

A young graduate gets a job with the Taxation Office. His firstassignment is to audit a Rabbi . He thinks he’ll have a little fun, so hesays “Rabbi, what do you do with the drippings from the candles?”The Rabbi says “We send them to the candle factory and once in a while theysend us a free candle” .The graduate says “What do you do with the crumbs from your table?”The Rabbi says “We send them to a matzo ball factory and once in a whilethey send us a free box of matzo balls”The graduate asks “What do you do with the foreskins from circumcisions?”The Rabbi replies “We send them to the Tax Office, and once in a while theysend us a little prick like you”

This is the tranny that will be used in Nuttboys build.

WHAT’S A POOR BOY TO DO–but to hunker down, deal with the shit, celebrate the good news and terrific, eye-watering romance, and start to build a new bike for the summer. Tomorrow Nuttboy and I will roll over to Dr. John the frame specialist in Anaheim to discuss modifications to his Pro Street chassis.

Garry Stuart stopped by the office to discuss a couple of his book projects and may be able to assist with some of our own. We will be working with him and his Web site, HarleyPics.com. His site promotes his photographic business of shooting custom bikes all over the world.

So, I’m back and glad to be here. Believe me, I can have more lurid adventures in a day in the headquarters than I can have in a month of bobbing around on the Pacific. Ride Forever, Bandit.–

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER— Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE: HDI) today announced record revenue and earnings for its first quarter ended March 31. Revenue for the quarter was $927.8 million compared with $776.9 million in the year-ago quarter, a 19.4 percent increase. First quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were 39 cents, a 30.6 percent increase compared with last year’s 30 cents.

“We are proud to announce another outstanding quarter and to report that demand for Harley-Davidson products remains strong as we begin our 99th year of operations,” said Jeffrey L. Bleustein, chairman and chief executive officer of Harley-Davidson Inc. “Our worldwide network of independent dealers experienced a growth rate of 20 percent in retail registrations during the first quarter. Based on this demand and ongoing capacity improvements, we are raising our 2002 production target for Harley-Davidson motorcycles to 261,000 units, up from the previous target of 258,000.”

“I am also pleased to announce that our Dyna family of motorcycles is now being assembled exclusively in Kansas City, after successfully transferring these operations from our York, Penn., facility. This comes on the heels of a new five-year labor agreement with our Kansas City unions and is another step in executing our manufacturing strategy,” added Bleustein.

HAWAIIAN BIKE SHOW REPORT–Here are a few pics of a bike show that they had over here in Hawaii this weekend at South Sea’s Harley. It was a pretty big turn out, Jesse was here for it, which really brought out a lot of people who wanted a autograph and a picture of him. His lady Janine was with him, real cool lady.

I got a chance to ride around the island with both of them and Jay Hodge. The weather was great, it was a good time. Talk to you soon.

–Chris Tronolone

UNKNOWN BENEFIT–We are a bunch of Tony and Colleen’s friends and family, and we are putting together this benefit on May 19 at a bar in Broadalbin, N.Y. The $20 cover includes food, bands, raffles and lots more. For more info call (518) 883-5592, (518) 843-3567 or (518) 843-0660. Thanks for your time.

–Big bill

NEW MEXICO REPEALS HELMET LAW– OK, we all know New Mexico doesn’t have a helmet law,right? Wrong. Or at least they had one up until the town of Sunland Park repealed itscity helmet ordinance recently under heavy pressure from the motorcycling community.

Sunland Park is a border town located at the corner of old Mexico, Texas and New Mexico,and it’s one of the most scenic roads in the state. The city boasts a casino and horsetrack and, until recently, a helmet law, despite the fact that New Mexico doesn’t have amandatory helmet law. It’s a popular riding destination, particularly for Texasmotorcyclists before their state repealed the helmet law.

Sunland Park was the only remaining municipality in any state to enact and maintain amandatory helmet requirement for all riders and passengers, despite state law that allowsadult freedom of choice. The statewide helmet law only pertains to riders under age 18,but because of “Home Rule” provisions in New Mexico, cities can pass laws that contradictthose of the state.

“Enticed by state grant money which provided police equipment and payroll to staff onepolice officer for three years, Sunland Park, during tough times, found the offer toogood to resist,” explained Eugene Heathman, chairman of the New Mexico Confederation ofClubs and a member of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. “Since that time, the helmetordinance ruffled some feathers as being selectively enforced and arbitrary.”

On March 19, through the collective efforts of the New Mexico Confederation ofClubs, New Mexico Motorcyclists Rights Organization, ABATE of New Mexico, West TexasConfederation of Clubs, and the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA2), the SunlandPark City Council voted unanimously to repeal the current language of the ordinance.

With support from Mayor Jesus Segura and several council members, new language to theordinance was adopted mirroring current New Mexico State regulations, with the amendmentthat “all persons under the age of 21, whether operating or riding as a passengeron a motorcycle, shall at all times wear a helmet.”

“We had lobbied the city council since January of this year,” says Revvv, of ABATE. “Itwas the last universal mandatory helmet law in the entire Southwest. The State of Texas,City of Edmonton (OK), and the Navajo Nation (approximately the size of West Virginia)all repealed or modified theirs in the past five years.”

A well-deserved celebration is planned to honor Sunland Park’s decision to respectriders’ freedom and in appreciation for the city’s past support of charity motorcycleevents.

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