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Read More October 6, 2001 Part 3
By Bandit |
BIKETOBERFEST BROADCAST
Continued From Page 2
Here’s the rundown for Biketoberfest from the beginning to the goddamn end. Have a helluva time.
10/3-10/10 10th Annual Gold Wing Getaway Vendor’s Expo motorcycle service and accessories, food vendors, 9am-5pm. New Smyrna Beach Airport, 210 Sams Ave.Free. For more info. Call (386) 677-1786.
10/12-10/20 Ride to Biketoberfest for St. Jude’s, Starting in Hattiesburg, MS and ending at Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, for more information contact Jim Brolaski (601)261-9453 or bluescruzl@home.com
10/12-10/18 Thunder Over Dixie – Ride to Biketoberfest with Stars & Guitars. Ride starts in Nashville, TN and travels through to Southeast to Biketoberfest. For details contact Beau Allen Pancheco (615) 799-9694 or www.thunderoverdixie.com
10/12-10/20 World Famous Iron Horse Saloon? Wall of Death, Motorcycle Olympics & various activities, free concerts with special surprise guests? 8:30AM-3AM (386) 677-1550
10/13-10/21 Hangdawg Saloon at Bikerhaven, US1 North Ormond Beach. Vendors, motorcycle parts, food and live music. 10AM-1PM. For more information call (386) 405-0537, (386)676-2309 or www.hangdawgsaloon.com
10/13-10/21 Bike wash daily by the Bikewashbabes. Hangdawg Saloon at Bikerhaven US1 North Ormond Beach. 12PM-8PM. For more information call (386)405-0537, (386)676-2309, or www.hangdawgsaloon.com
10/14 6th Annual Daytona Harley Davidson Ride for the Boggy Creek Gang Camp – Daytona Harley Davidson – Police escorted ride to benefit Paul Newman?s children camp. For more information (386) 253-Bike or www.daytonahd.com
10/18-10/20 Motorcycle Expo, Daytona Beach Ocean Center, event hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm – An expo of interest to Bikers (and fans of bikes). For more information (386) 252-1511 ext.2569 or www.dbnjshows.com
10/19 PACE Center for Girls – Bike/Car Wash – 200 Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach 9AM to 2PM
10/20-11/10 “Boots, Bikes & Babes” Art Exhibit, Fithian Studios – 116 1/2 N. Woodland Blvd., Deland, FL. Photo collage by Ken Concar, mosaic sculpture and furniture by Sally Roach and Lois McKelvy. 6PM-9PM for more information call 386-734-2929 or email fithianstudio@yahoo.com
10/21 1st Annual Biketoberfest Bike Give-Away, “World Famous” Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach, FL event hours: 5:00pm – Raffle By Donation to benefit Conklin Centers for the Blind. For information call 386.258.3441 or visit our web site www.bikeweek.org
10/12-10/21 Jackson Hole 8th Biketoberfest Celebration, 1081 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach, FL, hours: 10:00am-2:00am – entertainment includes: The Nighthawks, Rick Magee and the Roadhouse Rockers, Jethro Tull Tribute, Bill “One Man Band” Jenkins, Ruben Morgan, as well as Great Tattoos, Leather Wear, Crazy Bikes, Bonfires and tasty Steak Dinners, Burgers, Turkey Legs, and Chicken Wings and the coldest beer around. Join us October 21st from 11:00am to 6:00pm for Blessing of Bikes, a praise and worship service with the Brotherhood of Jesus. For information call 386.673.6996 or visit our web site www.jacksonholesaloon.com
Official Biketoberfest? Festival WeekendOctober 18-21, 2001
A festival celebrating the joy of motorcycling. Activities include racing, rides, shows, concerts & more. Contact the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, (800) 854-1234, email info@daytonabeachcvb.org for details..
10/18-10/21 Daytona Beach Area Official Biketoberfest? Welcome Center- Visitor Information Center inside DAYTONA-USA – Complete listing of all events, activities & loads of information. Sign in and pick up a free map (386) 253-8669 or www.daytonabeach.com or www.biketoberfest.org
10/18-10/21 City of Daytona Beach Biketoberfest Welcome Center – 503 Main Street – Welcome Center Reception Area 9AM-10PM
10/18-10/21 Fire Fighter Motorcycle Medics – Main St. * Beach St. * Atlantic Ave., emergency medical service provided by firefighter paramedics on Harley- Davidson motorcycles. For more information call 386.671.4007 or http://www.ci.daytona-beach.fl.us/fire/motor_medic.htm
10/18-10/21 Fall Cycle Scene Championship Cup Series (CCS) “Race of Champions” motorcycle races and PACE/Formula USA Championship final rounds – Daytona International Speedway ? 8AM-5PM daily (386) 252-BIKE (2453) or www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com
10/18-10/21 Manufacturers Displays & Demos – Daytona International Speedway – Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, BMW, Harley and more. Corporate display and motorcycle demos. 9AM-5PM, Sunday 9AM-3PM
10/18-10/21 Main Street Rally The place to see and be seen. Festival fun, vendors, manufacturers displays, Main Street Merchants Entertainment (386) 252-1922 or (386) 255-9525
10/18-10/21 Daytona Harley-Davidson Dealership Events – Beach Street, live entertainment, expo displays, food court & more – Riverfront Park – 12 Noon-8PM (386) 248-0580 or www.daytonahd.com
10/18-10/21 Carl’s Speed Shop Performance Center Beach Street – Seminars every hour on the hour. Come visit the real performance alley 9AM-8PM, for more info (386) 258-3777 or www.carlsspeedshop.com
10/18-10/21 Daytona Beach News-Journal Biketoberfest Motorcycle Expo Beachside at the Ocean Center ?Free Expo featuring motorcycle products and services, apparel, pinstriping and the 5th Annual Big Daddy Rat?s Motorcycle Show (10 classes of motorcycles) conducted by Big Daddy Rat, Karl Smith ? 10AM-6PM daily or www.n-jcenter.com
10/19 Plaza Resort & Spa. Live Free Rock Concert/Beachside. For more information call (386) 267-1611.
10/20 Adam’s Mark Resort Bikefest 2001, 100 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, event hours: 2:00pm – Headliner Concert * Rock Entertainment * Miss Harley Davidson Contest!
10/18-10/21 316 Main Street Station Restaurant & Saloon ? daily activities, vendors & more (386) 248-0085
10/18-10/21 Boot Hill Saloon Biketoberfest Party ? T-shirts, vendors, live music, contests. 8am-3pm. Daily, 310 Main St. (386) 258-9506 or www.boothillsaloon.com
10/18-10/21 “Give Ability A Chance”, Easter Seals Harley Give-Away, The Boot Hill Saloon & Daytona Harley-Davidson, A drawing-by-donation to win a 2002 Heritage Softail Classic Harley-Davidson and $1,000 Cash to benefit Easter Seals, Tickets may be obtained during Biketoberfest at either The Boot Hill Saloon or Daytona Harley-Davidson, For information call 386.255.4568 or visit our web site www.fl-vf.easter-seals.org
10/18-10/21 Zangi Grotto – Pinewood Cemetery, Main Street – Adopt a plot, walk thru, cold bottled water for donations. Also solicitation of funds for free dentistry for the handicapped children of Daytona Beach & Volusia County at 316 Main St. Station and Humphreys & Son on Main Street 9AM-9PM. Info (386)255-6171
10/18-10/21 Dirty Harry’s. Lots of contests and entertainment. 705 Main Street. For more info call (386) 252-9877.
10/18-10/21 The Bank & Blues Club. Dancing, great entertainment 701 Main Street. For more info call (386) 257-9272.
10/18-10/21 2002 United Way Harley Give-Away, Full Moon Saloon on Main Street, event hours: 10am to midnight – A Harley-Davidson Motorcycle to be given away! MARCH 10, 2002 at the Full Moon Saloon. For more information (386) 253-0563 or www.uwinaharley.com
10/18-10/21 Daytona Beach Police Athletic League – Motorcycle Parking, at Main St. & Hollywood, and Main St. & Grandview, hours: 8:00am-midnight (Sunday till 6:00pm)- Special MOTORCYCLE ONLY parking zone, pay $10 for daily rates (enter/exit all day for one fee) as well as event passes for $10. All proceeds benefit the Police Athletic League’s Baseball Program) For more information call (386) 671-5476
10/15-10/21 Cruisin’ Cafe, 2 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL, hours: 7:00am-3:00am – live entertainment, and an all you can eat breakfast. For information call 386.253.5522 or visit our web site www.cruisincafe.com
10/18-10/21 The Helmet Shop Open House – 114 East Fairview Ave. – Daytona’s largest selection of helmets, free coffee & donuts. 9AM-12PM (386) 257-6434 or www.helmetshop.com
10/18-10/21 BMW Motorcycles of Daytona – 118 East Fairview Ave. – On site promotion, daily 9AM-6PM
10/18-10/22 Titan Motorcycle Show, 120 E. Fairview St., hours: 9:00am-6:00pm – Proudfoot Motorcycles presents Titan Motorcycle Show. For information call 941.931.3111
All Week During Biketoberfest! Bike Art, located on Beach Street in Downtown Daytona Beach – See plywood cutouts of bike’s decorated by local school children, for more information call (386)872-3272
10/18-10/21 Biketoberfest Party at the Lyndhurst Hotel, 132 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach. T-shirts, venders, bike parking and more. 9AM-9PM. For more information call (386)316-2746
10/18-10/21 Second Avenue Merchants Association Street Festival, activities along Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. For more information call (386) 248-0466
10/18-10/21 Thunder Press Official Headquarters, Buckie’s Ormond Crab & Seafood Market, 801 N. U.S.1 Ormond Beach. Entertainment, excellent fresh seafood, free beer, and the latest issue of Thunder Press. October 19th – Thunder Press Contributor Night. Meet Editors Terry Roorda and Kim Barlag, as well as many of the other contributors to Thunder Press. For more information call (614)882-1391.
10/18-10/21 World Famous Iron Horse Saloon? US 1 in Ormond Beach – Wall of Death, Easyrider Show Truck, leather vendors, jousting, burn out pits, free concerts with special surprise guests? 8:30AM-3AM (386) 677-1550
Jackson Hole Saloon 1081 N US1, Ormond Beach ?Live music, British Bike Night Halloween Costume Party, Bike repair, Tattoo?s, Bonfire, Turkey Legs, Free Parking, Colonel Tom’s Crazy Bike, Rock Wall, Sunday worship services, bike blessing and more. For more info call (386) 673-6996 or www.jacksonholesaloon.com.
10/18-10/21 1st Biketoberfest Bike Giveaway! 2001 Indian Chief, 100th Anniversay Model – 1 of 200 to benefit the Conklin Centers for the Blind, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach, FL, event hours: 8:00am-midnight – Ticket booth with bike display. For information call 386.258.3441 or visit our web site www.bikeweek.org
10/12-10/21 Raffle By Donation for 1948 Indian Chief or 2001 Indian Chief, “World Famous” Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach, FL, event hours: 11:00am-11:pm – Raffle and ticket booth with bike display to benefit Conklin Centers for the Blind. For information call 386.258.3441 or visit our web site www.bikeweek.org
Everynight During Biketoberfest! Bull Riding at the Hog Pen, 1069 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174, event hours: nightly @ 8:00pm – A Mechanical Bull-Riding Contest For more information call Wild Bill at (386) 677-8124
Everynight During Biketoberfest! Quarter Toss at Wild Bill’s, 1090 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174, event hours: nightly @ 8:00pm – Come see the Bartender’s Dance! For more information call Wild Bill at (386) 677-5231
10/18-10/21 Sunshine Park Vendor Expo, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, event hours: 9:00am-6:00pm – Free Admission!
10/18-10/21 Highlander Outpost ? South Daytona – S. Ridgewood Ave – Live concerts-Blues & Rock, BBQ, Vendors & more (386) 322-8829
10/18-10/21 Sunshine Park Vendor Expo, 2400 South Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona. Live Concerts-Blues&Rock, BBQ, Vendors & more (386) 322-8829
10/18-10/21 Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant, 133 Inlet Harbor Road, Ponce Inlet. Live Concerts 6PM-10PM Thurs. & Fri., 1PM-10PM Sat. & Sun. No cover – Food. For more info. visit Inlet Harbor online.
10/18-10/21 Hasta Luego Party ? Live bands, barbecue, vendors, music, noon-8pm. Gilly?s Pub 44. 1889 S.R. 44 New Smyrna Beach. Free. For more info. Call (386) 428-6523.
10/18-10/21 Open House and Tours 9am-5pm. American Motorcycle Institute, 3042 W. International Speedway. Free. (386) 255-0295
10/18-10/21 Daytona 200 Motorcycle Clubhouse Camping by donation, open to motorcyclists only; food and showers available. 3602 W. International Speedway Blvd. For more info. Call (386) 672-3927.
10/18-10/21 Jam-On Productions Biketoberfest Motorcycle Swapmeet Custom European and Antique Bike Shows and Nitro Dirt Drags at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in Deland, FL. For more information (301) 336-2100.
10/18-10/21 Motorcycle Expo Free. Pinstriping, products and services, vendors, Big Daddy Rat?s Motorcycle Show(admission fee) with 10 classes of bikes, sponsored by the News-Journal, 10am-6pm. Daily. Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave. For more info. (386) 254-4520.
10/12/01-10/21/01 Iron Horse Saloon. Live Free Concerts – Located at 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 – Featuring performances by David Allen Coe, J.B. Walker & Cheap Whiskey Band, Liquid Soul. Free Draft Beer in any Iron Horse Mug! For more information call (386) 677-1550.
10/13 Rug Rat Rodeo, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 – Kids activities & games (12 yrs & under). The Little Miss & Mr. Iron Horse Contest (kids 8 yrs. & under) For more information call (386) 677-1550.
10/19-20 Benefit for Friends at SMT Downtown Bandshell. Mark Hodgson, Green Grass Revival, Floyd Miles & others. For further information, contact Vinton Fisher, Program Manager. 386-673-2080 or email fisher@bandshell.org
10/20 American Iron Magazine’s Indian & Classic American Iron Biketoberfest Rally – Klassix Auto Attraction – Family oriented event open to all pre-1984 American motorcycles, original or customized. Fun & safe field events include Slow Race, Balloon Toss, Plank Ride & Just for Kicks Contest. Trophied bike show. $10 per person includes all activities and Klassic Auto Attraction admission. 10AM (386) 252-3800 or www.americaniron.com.
10/20 Adam’s Mark Daytona Beach Resort Free concert on Saturday. For more information call (386) 254-8200.
10/21 8th Annual Biketoberfest Concert Series Finale – Gilly’s Pub 44, New Smyrna Beach – Hasta Luego Party, live bands, BBQ, vendors, food, no cover and more. 12Noon-8PM (386) 428-6523 or www.gillyspub44.com
For race tickets and Speedway information call:
Daytona International Speedway
(386) 252-BIKE (2453)
www.daytonaintlspeedway.com
QUANTUM BANKRUPTCY UPDATE– I have received mail from Attorney Peter Hill pertaining to the bankruptcy.
It is a Order On Motion To Sell The Corporate Shell Of The Debtor Free And Clear of Liens and signed by Judge Arthur Briskman on September 26th 2001
Basically what it states is that the Court granted the Trustees Motion to sell the Corporate Shell of American Quantum Cycles free and clear of all liens, interests, and encumbrances. The Court also cancels all previously issued and outstanding shares of common and preferred stock.
It states that it cancels the claims of any third parties known or unknown, in and to any copyright, trademark, or service mark, relative to the name American Quantum Cycles Inc. Any and all such claims, liens or interests shall attach to the proceeds of this sale.
Bids were received in open court and the successful bidder being Axis Financial Services, LLC, and a South Carolina limited liability company for Sixty Six Thousand Dollars ($66,000.00)
The successful bidder receives 100 shares of common stock in American Quantum Cycles Inc. which shall be considered fully paid and non-assessable, the original corporate books of the debtor and copies of all the financial and other records.
The last time I was in Court on this matter Judge Briskman told the Trustee and his Attorney again that the Employees of American Quantum Cycle Inc. were the first priority in receiving monies received from action in this case. Of course that is after Court costs fro the Trustee and his Attorney so do not expect any money soon.
There are still other avenues that the Trustee and his Attorney should follow to see that the Employees eventually receive their past wages up to the point allowed by law.
I will continue to monitor this to the best of my ability and keep you informed.
–ROGUE
THE BIKERNET CODE–Imagine that your ol’lady is in great shape, she’s young, she’s a custom motorcycle painter and builder, and she rides. She’s also a helluva photographer and writer, she knows everyone in the industry and is well respected. Not only that, she grows her own herbs and vegetables, she’s a helluva cook and her pad is emaculate.
Yes, she is a member of the Bikernet Staff. She runs the bike show and submits event coverage from east coast events. Can’t believe it’s true? Here’s proof, “Here are two pics of the Softail with the tanks bolted on,”said CrazyHorse.
Need I say more?
HAMSTER REPORT–From a long distance riding Hamster and the owner of the Philtown Motel in Sturgis:I’m sure glad all turned out well after your deer hunting accident.Riding the hills out here is always a bit of a scare. It’s worst justafter sunset when they seem to be everywhere. Going to Gillette lastspring there were two big Wyoming State dump trucks and several frontend loaders picking up deer from the ditches. They must have hadseveral hundred loaded into the oversized dump trucks.
I’ve hit them with cars and have been hit by them in my car. A friendof mine had one go through the window of his pickup and it didn’t die onimpact, but continued to fight inside the cab as they tried to stop andget out. One of the occupants ended up with forty stitches.
I’ve just been to Yellowstone. Oh,what’s Hamster feed taste like?
–Guy Edwards
Like any other club in the country, the Hamsters have rules and rulers. Unfortunately, recently I fucked up and was fined a sack of Hamster food. I’m actually sorta hungry. Anybody got a spare handful of bird seed? It’s not as good, but it’ll do.–Bandit
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS– A new employee is hired at the Tickle Me Elmo factory. The personnel manager explains her duties, and tells her to report to work promptly at 8:00 AM.
The next day at 8:45AM, there’s a knock at the personnel manager’s door. The assembly line foreman comes in and starts ranting about this new employee. He says she’s incredibly slow, and the whole line is backing up.
The foreman takes the personnel manager down to the factory floor to show him the problem. Sure enough, Elmos are backed up all over the place. At the end of the line is the new employee. She has a roll of the material used for the Elmos and a big bag of marbles. They both watch as she cuts a little piece of fabric, wraps it around two marbles, and starts sewing the little package between Elmo’s legs.
The personnel manager starts laughing hysterically. After several minutes, he pulls himself together, walks over to the woman, and says, “I’m sorry, I guess you misunderstood me yesterday. Your job is to give Elmo two test tickles.”
–from Wyoming Wood
NEED PARTS?–
We just took in another parts shop! Check ’em out for some great internet specials and ordering from your Custom Chrome and Chrome Specialties Catalog. They’ve just launched a new site and are adding to it daily.
ANOTHER GODDAMN DEAL–
Check out these bikes for sale in our classified section or just call Ray for more info.
71 TRIUMPH ALL RIGHT I’M IN NEED OF A SHOT OF JACK–a check for $25,000 and a naked woman. It’s been a long day. Hell, I’m leaving the country, I need the money. Okay, so I got two out of three, that ain’t bad. Here’s a couple of tidbits. Del Mar is this weekend, don’t miss it, if you’re into classic cycles, it’s the best. Brother Randy Arron has just moved his shop Cycle Visions to 4263 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110, (619) 295-7800. Drag Bike Engineering at 1931 West Artesia, Blvd in Gardena recently hired a new manager, Mike Martin. Stop in and check him out. I missed this one and should be fined accordingly. JR’s Engine Service on Signal Hill (562) 427-8600, put together a benefit for Jeni McGirr, a 35-year-old single mom who crashed and lost her left leg just below the knee. Well, I forgot to post something about it. It was in conjunction with the guys at Spyke, in Downey, (562) 869-9333, and I hope like hell it was a success. I’m sure if you’re up for making a donation, they’ll take care of it. That’s it. Oh shit, I forgot to tell you I rode a V-Rod all over the point along the warm coast yesterday. I’m writing it up for Cruising Rider. It’s a shocker in some respects, but it rocks. Okay, I’m getting the Jack and turning off her computer. We need a break. Have a great weekend and remember, don’t let a goddamn thing disturb your piece of mind.–Bandit.
2001 HD
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October 6, 2001 Part 2
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 1
I realize that this in not a Navy ship, but a classic Army/H-D 45 from WWII from Taco Thursday in Seattle recently, shot by our own Helen Wolfe.
AN ENSIGN’S LETTER FROM AT SEA–This is an e-mail from an Ensign stationed aboard the USS Winston Churchill…
Dear Dad,
Well, we are still out at sea, with little direction as to what our nextpriority is. The remainder of our port visits, which were to be centeredaround max liberty and goodwill to the United Kingdom, have all but beencancelled. We have spent every day since the attacks going back and forthwithin imaginary boxes drawn in the ocean, standing high-security watches,and trying to make the best of our time. Being isolated as we are, I don’t think we appreciate the full scope of whatis happening back home, but we are definitely feeling the effects.
About two hours ago the junior officers were called to the bridge to conductShiphandling drills. We were about to do a man overboard when we got a callfrom the LUTJENS(D185), a German warship that was moored ahead of us on thepier in Plymouth, England. While in port, the WINSTON S CHURCHILL and theLUTJENS got together for a sports day/cookout on our fantail, and we madesome pretty good friends.
Now at sea they called over on bridge-to-bridge,requesting to pass us closeup on our port side, to say goodbye. We prepared to render them honors onthe bridgewing, and the Captain told the crew to come topside to wish themfarewell. As they were making their approach, our Conning Officer announcedthrough her binoculars that they were flying an American flag. As they cameeven closer, we saw that it was flying at half-mast.
The bridgewing was crowded with people as the Boatswain’s Mate blew twowhistles- Attention to Port- the ship came up alongside and we saw that theentire crew of the German ship were manning the rails, in their dress blues.They had made up a sign that was displayed on the side that read “We StandBy You”.
Needless to say there was not a dry eye on the bridge as they stayedalongside us for a few minutes and we cut our salutes. It was probably themost powerful thing I have seen in my entire life and more than a few of usfought to retain our composure. It was a beautiful day outside today.We are no longer at liberty to divulge over unsecure e-mail our location,but we could not have asked for a finer day at sea.
It’s amazing to think that only a half-centuryago things were quite different, and to see the unity that is beingdemonstrated throughout Europe and the world makes us all feel proud to beout here doing our job.
I’ll write you when I know more about when I’ll be home, but for now, thisis probably the best news that I could send you.
Love you guys.
THE BIKE CALENDAR MASTER’S NEWSLETTER–Jimmy Moore and The FastDates.com EBSCO Corona Suzukiare new 2001 AMA 750cc Supersport Champions!9/13/2001: The cancellation of the Willow Springs round of the AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship had a profound effect on the outcome of the class title chases, most immediately with our own FastDates.com sponsored Corona Extra EBSCO Media Suzuki’s Jimmy Moore securing the Genuine Suzuki Accessories 750cc Supersport crown. With one race to go, at Virginia International Raceway on the September 28-30 weekend, Jimmy holds an insurmountable 53-point lead over Valvoline EMGO Suzuki’s Ben Spies. It’s Moore’s first AMA professional title as well as the first for FastDates.com as a race team sponsor, and the sixth in a row for Suzuki in the 750cc Supersport class. Congratulations also go out to team owner Landers Sevier of EBSCO Media and crew chief Carry Andrew. Complete details in Pit Lane News at Please Do Your Share to Help Fight the September 11th Terrorist Attack!Make a donation to the Victim’s Fund, return to your normal schedule of flying, traveling, buying products and making investments in the stock market to keep our economy strong so the terrorist can’t win. Complete details in Pit Lane News and online at MSNBC 2002 FastDates.com Calendars on sale now!The word’s most popular line of racing and custom motorcycle pinup calendars are selling out quickly, so order your today either online or from your favorite dealer. FastDates Race BikePinup and RippedPavementAction Roadracing Calendarssponsored by Team EBSCO Corona Suzuki and the Sportbike Riders Association Iron & Lace Custom Motorcycle Pinup Calendarsponsored by Mikuni Carburetors and Performance Machine Berm Busters Action Motocross Pinup Calendarsponsored by White Brothers Garage Girls Beautiful Girls Hard at Work FastDates.com Calendar Distributors Worldwide Be a Calendar Sponsor for 2003!Manufacturers -what to be a co-sponsor of one of our popular calendar titles for the worldwide promotion it provides in the calendars sold in motorcycle shops worldwide, on the FastDates.com website, at the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show and by our fellow sponsors? Drop us an Email with your complete contact information to find out the details! Write to: Advertising @FastDates.com CYRIL HUZE VERTICAL SIDEMOUNTS– These?new LED Vertical Sidemounts incorporate a very bright taillight with 2 brightness levels for run and brake lights. They include the frame and backing plate and all necessary hardware. Wire track is hidden for a very clean look. All components are machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and beautifully triple chrome plated. Choose between 2 styles: nostalgic “Kool Rod”?or Art Deco “Victory”?design. Brackets?available for custom applications: rear axle (Softail), universal frame tubes (1″ or 1 1/8″) , primary cover (Softail-FXR), passenger peg (Softail)?or shock mount (Dyna-Sportster-FXR). Cyril Huze DEAL OF THE WEEK–One of my customers, the owner of the fenders in the pics I sent you, has a set of sheetmetal for sale. I started this paint ( pics attached to this email), then he changed his mind and got all custom?sheetmetal made. Jim made it. But now he has this new set of Duece metal, tank and 2 fenders, for sale. It has never been bolted on. Anyone interested can contact Tim Lang at Crazy Horse Painting QUOTE OF THE WEEK–This is ABSOLUTELY the Monday Quote of the Day when asked what is??????taking so long.?????? “When I take action, I’m not going to fire a $2 million missile??????at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt.”??????????–President of the United States,??George W. Bush. ROGUE’S DISCOUNT PARTS–Complete New Feuling ? Quantum 4 Valve Head Kits to Fit Evolution V-TwinEngines (all parts necessary to bolt on, including easy to followinstructions) Retail $2399.00 Dealer $1799.00 ROGUE $1500.00 1 Head Kit As Above With Polished Fins And Painted Wrinkle Black, $1600.00 Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve Head Front New Retail $295.68 – Dealer $197.12,ROGUE $195.00 Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve Head Front New Retail $295.68 – Dealer $197.12ROGUE $195.00 Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve heads front, minor repair needed onsome(guide,seat,threads) Retail Price $295.68, – Dealer $197.12 But hasguides & seats already installed.$150.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve heads rear, minor repair needed on some(guide,seat,threads)Retail Price $295.68, – Dealer $197.12 But has guides &seats already installed.$150.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve front rocker boxes assembled less swivel feet,$395.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve rear rocker boxes assembled less swivel feet,$395.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve front rocker boxes Retail $184.20- Dealer $122.80Rogue $75.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve rear rocker boxes Retail $184.20- Dealer $122.80Rogue $75.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve front exhaust rocker arms Retail $159.38- Dealer$106.25 Rogue $75.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve front intake rocker arms Retail $159.38- Dealer$106.25 Rogue $75.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve rear intake rocker arms Retail $159.38- Dealer$106.25 Rogue $75.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve rear exhaust rocker arms Retail $159.38- Dealer$106.25 Rogue $75.00ea Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve rocker box covers Retail $86.52- Dealer $57.68Rogue $25.00ea Dual Carb Plenums for Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve Heads Retail $95.07-Dealer$75.00 Rogue $50.00ea Dual Carb Plenums for Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve Heads Flanges Machined andBored to 1 7/8 for S&S Carb Retail $120.07 – Dealer $100.07 -Rogue $75.00 Intake Plenum Runners for Feuling-Quantum 4 Valve heads Retail$87.42-Dealer $58.28 Rogue $25.00ea Feuling-Quantum intake valves Retail $12.15- Dealer $8.10 Rogue$8.10 ea Feuling-Quantum exhaust valves Retail $11.03- Dealer $7.35 Rogue $7.35ea Feuling-Quantum rocker shafts Retail $17.03- Dealer $11.35 Rogue $11.35ea Feuling-Quantum Oversize Intake Valve Guides Retail $5.45- Dealer $3.63Rogue $3.63ea Feuling-Quantum Oversize Exhaust Valve Guides Retail $5.45- Dealer Rogue$3.63 Feuling-Quantum Oversize Intake Seats Retail $7.50- Dealer $ 5.00 Rogue$5.00ea Feuling-Quantum Oversize Exhaust Seats Retail $7.50- Dealer $5.00 Rogue$5.00 Feuling-Quantum Cometic Head Gaskets for Non-O-Ring Heads $15.00ea Feuling-Quantum Rocker Box Cover Gaskets w/Sealer built in $10.00ea Feuling-Quantum Inner Valve Springs $ 4.00ea Feuling-Quantum Outer ValveSprings $ 5.00ea Feuling ? Quantum Head Bolts Retail $28.80 ea Dealer $19.20ea ROGUE$15.00ea Feuling Anti-Reversionary exhaust available in kit form.Use pieces tobuild the exhaust system YOUR Bike needs. Prices Vary so contact for yourindivual needs. To order or for more info on these parts and others e-mailrogue@bikerrogue.com or visit web site http://www.bikerrogue.com and lookunder parts for sale. THE BLONDE BUZZ–Returning home from work, a blonde was shocked to find her house ransacked and burglarized. She telephoned the police at once and reported the crime. The police dispatcher broadcast the call on the channels, and a K-9 unit patrolling nearby was the first to respond. As the K-9 officer approached the house with his dog on a leash, the blonde ran out on the porch, shuddered at the sight of the cop and his dog, then sat down on the steps. Putting her face in her hands, she moaned, “I come home to find all my possessions stolen. I call the police for help, and what do they do? They send me a BLIND policeman!” Continued On Page 3
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October 6, 2001 Part 1
By Bandit |
Me on my ’48 pan in early ’70s headed to the Terminal Island Prison Run. Shot was taken by R.T.
One of our goals is to bring you a complete guide to wide tire kits and installations. CCI is going to assist with that project. We plan to follow that with guides to aftermarket carburetors. Since CCI is hot into the Bike In A Box Kits, we may be building one of those so you can witness how badly the crew at Bikernet can fuck one up.
SEPTEMBER WINNERS FROM BIKERNET BIKE SHOW–Yep, here’s the gang. Each builder will receive the famous Bikernet 5 Ball Trophy, thanks to brothers like Jose from Caribbean Cycles who bagged all the 5-Balls on the island and hauled them to Sturgis to meet up with me. Since I ended up in the hospital, he hauled them through customs back to Puerto Rico, then back to the states for the Custom Chrome Show. We hooked up in a San Jose men’s room to make the exchange. I slipped him a small bag of gold and he turned me onto a bag of bruised and chipped 5 balls. Such a deal.
Winners each month also receive valuable prizes and gift certificates from our Bikernet Sponsors. It’s free to enter the bike show. Just get the shots of your bike together and get your ass on line. The lovely and talented Ms. CrazyHorse oversees the show and unknown members of the staff judge the entries monthly.
In The “Buell” Category
Chadley L. Childress
Austin , Texas
In The “Pro-Street” Category
Jerry Howe
Olivenhain , CA
In The “Radical Custom” Category
David Davis
Bentonville , Arkansas
In The “Ridden” Category
B Wise
Harrisonville , MO.
In The “Sportster” Category
Al
Sioux Falls , SD
In The “Street Custom-Stock” Category
David Lloyd
Olive Branch , MS
In The “Vintage” Category
Steve Ortloff
Buena Park , CA.
In The “Vintage Chopper” Category
Charles E. Sumner
Houston , Texas
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DOWNED ANGEL UPDATE–Good to hear from ya. Bambi can be deadly sometimes, eh? One time abrother in Flagstaff was on the way to a meeting and hit a small herd ofdeer. He laid the bike down just before impact and took out the legs of abig elk. They all scattered after his bike stopped sliding, even the onehe hit.
He was tore up and bleeding but managed to get up and after a fewminutes was on the road again. When he got to the meeting another brothersaid, “What’s that stickin out of your forehead?” He reached up and feltwhat was part of an antler stuck in the scalp of his head. Anyway, I’mglad you’re recovering well from the wreck, it’s a trip how fast we canget our tickets punched. We’ll keep sendin things your way. 3 years to go,We’ll be partyin then. See Ya next one.
–Respects – Rusty
GUN LAW NOTION– This notion came to mind the other day. I don’t know whether it’s worth a damn, but what the hell. We’re allowed fire extinguishers in case our house catches on fire. We have tools to fix the plumbing, so why are they taking away our tools to prevent attacks on our family or friends.
Obviously, we haven’t the money to hire a security guard to live in our homes. What gives?
BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–We could not make it last week, we were in Frisco and then Santa Clara forthe Custom Chrome dealers show.Speaking of which, and I’m pretty sure Bandit will add on, we had a greattime, meeting new people and hanging out with old friends, even seeing somethat we have only known via computer.We spent a couple days in Frisco playing tourist, what a cool city, plus wehad friends showing us around and making sure we had the best time ever ! The cool thing about this industry, brotherhood, or lifestyle, whatever youwant to call it is the solid bond and friendships that come with it. Ourfriends Heather and Rudy from California Choppers went out of their way totake us around town and making sure we had a place to stay, good places toeat, and knew which way to go. We went to the shop for a after hours tourand later to hang out with the other guys there. Then off to Santa Claraand the show, everyone was there, but in a less crowded, relaxed,situation.We even got to see Bandit and Layla and finally got rid of the famous worldtraveling 5 balls(I’ll leave that story to Bandit). One thing about themeeting, those guys from Custom Chrome throw a hell of a party. We made itback to Puerto Rico, safely, after hours of waiting in line and severalsecurity checks, so here are the news.
If visiting San Francisco (or already live there) check out CaliforniaChoppers 1490 Howard St. Frisco Ca(415) 431-8181. This shop is super stocked, from parts to full custom bikesand the home of the real Crime Inc.stuff. (Friscotees.com) ask for Rudy, Wayne or Heather, everyone there willgo out of their way to help you, and can get the coolest parts quicker thananyone including the always back ordered West Coast Choppers stuff.If not check their booth at some of the rallies around the US.
While in Frisco, we met Kosik, a super talented artist who happens to writefor The Horse, his 81 poker run posters are super cool, plus all the otherstuff that can be seen at www.mansruin.com. Check his art out and help himscore a ticket to the Caribbean for next winter. Check it out soon sincehis art is done in very limited quantities.
The Caribbean HOG rally will take place Nov 14 to 17, if you already haveplans or would like to ride around Puerto Rico with your hogging fellowsgive them a call. Caribbean Rally Office (787) 774-6764, fax (787)793-6293e-mail caribhog@caribe.net tell them we sent ya’
If you want to make a week long visit to the island there will be a Custombike show November 11th, so it may be possible to hook up both dates. Theshow will take place in Cayey, a very pictoresque mountain town and a verynice ride from San Juan. Call us at the shop for any info (787) 721-0633
Custom Chrome Show news:Jesse James brought a couple of new exhaust designs ala Hell bent, and newsof the upcoming show, sometime in Jan is the pending date.Paul Yaffee has a new bike kit with one cool chopper, plus had the superexpensive Arizona Diamond Backs bike on display, to all you Sportsterowners, a very cool set of pipes are on the way.
BMC displayed their new Softail chopper, and the prototype for a rigid 250tire bike, all at prices lower than a new “factory”bike.Those are some highlights, since I’m sure Bandit will tell us about theshow.
Oh well, time to go. Three WCC frames are waiting at the dark dungeon, andBiketoberfest is around the corner.Soon our web site will come lurking from the cyber shadows and work will bedoubled when Bandit parts for foreign lands.
–Jose, Caribbean Bikernet report.
FIREFIGHTERS COUNTRYWIDE BROADCAST–Firefighters from all over have come to the aid and rescue of the tragedy inNew York and Washington, DC Many firefighters have lost their lives to savesomeone else’s. The truth of the matter is they do this every single day.They truly are heroes. I know many of them feel the same as I do – – helpless,especially those of us who live far from NY and DC. We all want to dosomething, show our appreciation, our support. I think we can… In honor of the bravery, courage and determination of American firefighters,there should be a day in our nation to celebrate and appreciate their hardwork and never ending passion for saving lives.
Let’s start a petition for aNational Firefighters Day. Will you join me? Please type in thechronological number, your name, city and state and pass it along. (You mustcopy this message into your outgoing e-mail in order to add your name.) Thank you. *
When the list reaches 500 please E-mail to –Carl, the Chief in Scottsdale, AZ BIKERS PREPARE TO FIGHT EPA REGS– The Motorcycle Riders Foundation issued this emergency alert to State Motorcyclists? Rights Organizations (SMROs):? ?Prepare now for a major grassroots offensive aimed squarely at the Environmental Protection Agency?s proposed rulemaking on street motorcycles.? The alert was announced at the September 29 Meeting of the Minds members? banquet, MRF?s premier national leadership summit, a riders gathering that brings together the leaders of the American motorcyclists? rights movement and key international allies. For more information on this critical point see Bikernet Legislative news. BIKERNET BONNEVILLE CONNECTION NOTICE– AS OF OCTOBER 3, 2001, LANDSPEED PRODUCTIONSHAS A NEW FAX NUMBER: 805.233.0118. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RECORDS, BUT BEAR IN MIND THAT E-MAIL IS PREFERRED OVER FAX AT ALL TIMES. THANK YOU, “LandSpeed” Louise Ann Noeth Sure, it doesn’t have a damn thing to do with Vietnam or bikers, but it was a real advertising mistake. VIET NAM SPECIAL ON PBS– At 9:00 pm (PDT) Friday, October 5th on PBS (Ch.28 where I’m at in California) there will be the debut broadcast of a new TV documentary series. Part of this broadcast will be about the battle my company was in on 11 April, 1966 in Viet Nam. The name of the show is “Life 360: Six Degrees of Separation.” featuring the Pitsenbarger Medal of Honor story and Charlie Company’s (C 2/16 Rangers, 1st Inf. Div.) fight for survival. I don’t know anything about the broadcast, but I do know about that fight. Over 80% casualties. Out of 134 men, all but 28 of us were either killed or wounded. Both William Pitsenbarger, an Air Force Pararescue Jumper, and SSgt. Jimmy Robinson (one of our men) earned the Medal of Honor, both posthumously, and our unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award. For more info, go to : Continued On Page 2
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October 6, 2001
By Bandit |
This is Keith from Keith’s Customs with his latest and his awards. He could have a serious problem if the EPA get’s their way.
?LET?S ROLL!?
American Motorcyclists Alerted: Major MRO Offensive Aimed at Emissions Regulations Rolls Out in November 2001.Topeka, Kansas The Motorcycle Riders Foundation issued this emergency alert to State Motorcyclists? Rights Organizations (SMROs):?
?Prepare now for a major grassroots offensive aimed squarely at the Environmental Protection Agency?s proposed rulemaking on street motorcycles.?
The alert was announced at the September 29 Meeting of the Minds members? banquet, MRF?s premier national leadership summit, a riders gathering that brings together the leaders of the American motorcyclists? rights movement and key international allies.
The new rule on street bikes, which MRF expects the EPA to issue in November 2001, will be followed by a 60- or 90-day period calling for public comment.
?That public comment period will be met by sustained, intense and dramatic grassroots action by the American motorcyclists? rights movement,? predicted Tom Wyld, MRF?s Vice President for Government Relations.
In concert with the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the Federation of European Motorcycle Associations (FEMA), the Motorcycle Riders Foundation also announced a major global initiative to oppose a draft of the universal motorcycle emissions test procedure. That procedure, called the ?World Motorcycle Test Cycle? or WMTC, is gaining momentum and acceptance in Geneva as the single way all governments worldwide will test all motorcycles for emissions compliance.
Speaking on behalf of the International Steering Committee in its consolidated statement, MRF announced an offensive aimed at the defeat the proposed WMTC.
At the September 29 Meeting of the Minds banquet, MRF announced the following initiatives aimed at the domestic environmental regulations threat:
1.MRF will thoroughly examine the rule.
2.MRF will provide to our members and member-SMROs and chapters vital information on rule details, our analysis and likely impacts. Our goal is to generate a superhighway of public comment. ?We want every motorcyclist to comment,? Wyld said. ?That?s 12 million Americans who ride more than 6 million motorcycles.?
3.MRF urged all SMROs to prepare their members and organizations now for massive grassroots activity from November 2001 through January 2002. This INCLUDES VISITS to Washington during that critical period.
4.MRF is now taking the following actions:a.We are launching a threat awareness campaign aimed squarely at the motorcycle press – both popular magazines and periodicals that service the industry.
b.We are continuing our work with the Small Business Administration and with the White House Office of Management and Budget.
5.MRF will take the following actions: a.Through networking, seek the involvement and support of small-volume makers, custom shops and the aftermarket.
b.Develop and circulate, in concert with SMROs, ?delegation letters? to be signed by as many members of state Congressional delegations as MRF and SMROs can possibly generate.
c.Depending on the severity of the rule, seek the intervention of the Office of Management and Budget within the White House to quash the rule in the course of its required review process.
6.Finally, if and when necessary, seek review and rejection of the rule by the Congress of the United States, either in the normal course of rule review or, if necessary, by the advancement of stand-alone legislation legislation the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has tentatively dubbed ?The Motorcycle Protection Act of 2002.?
MRF: My Ride is Freedom — For further information contact Tom Wyld at 202-546-0983 or by e-mail at wyld@mrf.org
September 27, 2001
By Bandit |
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 Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE. Visit us on our website at
From TheGUNNY’S SACK
Wow! ?Time sure flies when yer havin fun. ?We’ve talked about the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) forever in this column and now I have a chance for my brothers and sisters in the Northwest to take part in the Regional NCOM meeting. ?That will be in Federal Way, WA, near Seattle, on October 13, 2001, at the La Quinta Hotel at 32124 25th Ave South. ?Ask for the NCOM special rate of $79.00 a night, or crash on a buddy’s couch. ?The conference itself is FREE. ?The number for reservations is 1-800-583-2272.
This is a mini version of the national meeting in that it’s just one day long. ?And it’s on a Saturday for your convenience. ?All western state MRO’s will be represented as well as many folks from Confederations of Clubs in this region. ?Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of our national efforts. ?All bikers and organizations are invited and welcome. ?AND IT’S FREE!
There will be seminars on Bikers rights through the courts, a Freedom of the Road seminar, an NCOM Region “I” meeting, and a Regional Confederations of Clubs meeting. ?Afterwards, there will be a Freedom Fighters Social on Saturday night. ?That’s where it will get powerful. ?Plan on spending the night and I’ll be there and look forward to seeing you all. ?Don’t miss this one folks.
Sam Hochberg, our Oregon AIM attorney, tells me that one of the guest speakers at NCOM will be JIM REDDEN, the author of the book “SNITCH CULTURE,” that was mentioned in last month’s Sack. ?Should be real interesting.
This is just another of the ways that our AIM (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) attorneys all over the country serve us ? besides taking real good care of us when we fall off our rides. ?They can be reached, by the way, at 1-800-531-2424, or 1-800-ON-A-BIKE, or at www.aimncom.com, if you find yourself in a pickle. ?Sam Hochberg here in Portland, Oregon, is at 503/224-1106. ?Oh yeah, and he’s an email fanatic, so send him one at SamBikeLaw@aol.com. ?The Gunny can be found pecking away at his computer, at AIMGunny@aol.com.
NEWS BITS ‘N PIECES:
BRITAIN: ?From news I’m reading by Mark Sage in the PA News, I guess Britain is having problems with their speeding drivers too. ?Speed traps there reveal that 66% of cars and 54% of trucks are exceeding the limits on rural roads. ?35% of motorcycles are running 5 miles an hour faster than limits too. ?Over 55% of all rigs are exceeding the speed limits on their motorways (freeways?) as well. ?Oh, my! ?Are we in trouble again?
ASHEBORO, SC: ?There was another fatality in the USA because of a Police chase involving a MOTORCYCLE RIDER. ?As a result of such a chase, we have lost another brother, run over by a police officer.
This in the Asheboro News & Record, written by Chris Helms. Gerald “Tiny” Abney died as a result of injuries sustained during a “low speed” chase by Police. ?Apparently the Police car ran over Tiny’s bike during the incident.
Not all details are clear at this writing, except that this big chase was just for a minor traffic infraction. ?Our North Carolina AIM Attorney, Bob Donat, is on the job looking at this case. ?We are, after all, vulnerable out there.
Rumor has it, this is a tourist shot taken at the top of the WTC. The camera was found in the rubble afterwards.
SAN JOSE, CA: ?According to the San Jose Mercury News, a Judge gave chase on his MOTORCYCLE, to assist local officers in apprehending a hit and run driver. ?He chased this woman for several miles at speeds up to 60 MPH on surface streets in town. ?Apparently the old gal had five crashes before the Judge got her stopped. ?I wonder if she will go to court or if the good judge took care of things on the spot?
TOKYO, JAPAN: ?Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Suzuki Motor Corp are partnering up on the design of a wide variety of American style bikes. ?They say they will work together to develop these new bikes and ATV’s in order to take advantage of being able to make more profits working together in this world of fierce competition for the biker’s dollar. ?Hope it works. ?Competition breeds ingenuity, by golly.
COTABATO, PHILIPPINES: ?Here we go again. ?An Irish missionary was killed on his motorcycle when he resisted four gunmen who tried to abduct him in the southern Philippines. ?Haven’t we mentioned in the past that it isn’t real smart to ride your bike where there is shooting going on? ?Man, when I see guns I leave the area. ?FAST!
FASCINATING FACT: ?Just saw this on the Internet. ?In the TV series “Happy Days”the character ARTHUR “THE FONZ” FONZARELLI couldn’t wear his LEATHER JACKET unless his bike was part of the scene. ?Seems the studio had problems with the leather linking the show in some way with a criminal element. ?Wow! ?Now that’s reaching pretty hard.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA: ?Orbital engine company, the maker of the great new 4 strokefor motorcycles among many other uses, including cars, is in financial trouble. ?The engine is environmentally friendly and fuel efficient. ?Hope the company gets their problems solved. ?If this engine is as good as they say it is, we need it.
LOUISIANA: ?I read an article from a Louisiana newspaper that hit the nail on the head as far as safety concerns for bikers. ?The guy said in essence that there were a large group of drivers on the roads today that had no regard for anyone on the road, let alone motorcycles.
He says the safety solution for bikers is BETTER TRAINING for all motorists and would-be motorists, and not more equipment laws. ?Finally, someone understands the problem! ?If we could get the self-centered driver to wake-up to the fact that he isn’t the only one on the road that has the right to be there, we would all be much better off. ?
Motorcycle safety is a two-way street. We need alert and cautious drivers, regardless of how they travel from one place to another. ?It’s called respect and just plain courtesy on the road for the other guy.
GUNNY AGAIN: ?In Oregon, we have one more camp-out called “The End of SummerRun” and that’s the end of the overnight rides for this year. ?Our southern Oregon ABATE chapters had a good run last month known as “The Southern Oregon Summer Run,” or the “SOS” run, down near a historic old Stagecoach stop called Wolf Creek.
We were in a Forest Service campground with the vendors pretty well set around the baseball diamond. ?The bandstand was set up too, right in the middle of things. ?Speaking of bands, the music was different than we are used to, but most really enjoyed the change to CAJUN style. ?I sure did, but I’m an old duffer that doesn’t like the constant hard rock that many younger folks do. ?Besides, I was stationed in New Orleans when I was in the Marine Corps several hundred years ago, so it brought back lots of memories.
The weather was great and temperatures stayed in the mid 70’s. ?The camp sites were semi-isolated from each other so people enjoyed a little privacy when they needed it. ?All in all a great run. ?I’m looking forward to next year.
UPCOMING NCOM CONVENTION: ?The CAJUN music reminds me: Our next annual National Coalition Of Motorcyclists Convention is in New Orleans in 2002,ending the night before Mother’s Day. ?Once again folks, you DON’T want to miss this one. ?Workshops and seminars galore, and maybe even more importantly, there’s the camaraderie of fellow bikers from all around the country and the world.
These gatherings are very important to all of us who ride. ?We learn more about how to protect ourselves from the antics of Big Brother in our lawmaking bodies around the country, among other things.
NCOM Conventions are sponsored by our Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) attorneys around the country and the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester in California. ?For more information, call NCOM at 1-(800) 525-5355, or contact AIM at 1-800-ON-A-BIKE!
Keep the round side on the bottom.
Gunny, Oregon AIM Chief of Staff
September 26, 2001 Part 3
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 2
NCOM MEETING COMING UP–Wow! ?Time sure flies when yer havin fun. ?Now we have a chance for our brothers and sisters in the Northwest to take part in the Regional NCOM meeting. ?That will be in Federal Way, Wash., near Seattle, on Oct. 13 at the La Quinta Hotel, 32124 25th Ave. South. ?Ask for the NCOM special rate of $79 a night, or crash on a buddy’s couch. ?The conference itself is FREE. ?The number for reservations is (800) 583-2272.
This is a mini version of the national meeting in that it’s just one day long. ?And it’s on a Saturday for your convenience. ?All western state MRO’s will be represented as well as many folks from Confederations of Clubs in this region. ?Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of our national efforts. ?All bikers and organizations are invited and welcome. ?AND IT’S FREE!
There will be seminars on bikers’ rights through the courts, a Freedom of the Road seminar, an NCOM Region “I” meeting, and a Regional Confederations of Clubs meeting. ?Afterwards, there will be a Freedom Fighters Social on Saturday night. ?That’s where it will get powerful. ?Plan on spending the night. I’ll be there and look forward to seeing you all. ?Don’t miss this one folks.
Sam Hochberg, our Oregon AIM attorney, tells me that one of the guest speakers at NCOM will be Jim Redden, author of the book “Snitch Culture,” which was mentioned in last month’s Sack. ?Should be real interesting.
This is just another of the ways that our AIM (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) attorneys all over the country serve us ? besides taking real good care of us when we fall off our rides. ?They can be reached, by the way, at (800) 531-2424 or (800) ON-A-BIKE, or at www.aimncom.com, if you find yourself in a pickle. ?Sam Hochberg here in Portland, Ore., is at (503) 224-1106. ?Oh yeah, and he’s an e-mail fanatic, so send him one at SamBikeLaw@aol.com. ?The Gunny can be found pecking away at his computer at AIMGunny@aol.com.
–Bill Bish
For more info on legislative news and the NCOM meeting see the Bikernet legislative page.
LOUISIANA FINDS TRAINING THE SOLUTION–?I read an article from a Louisiana newspaper that hit the nail on the head as far as safety concerns for bikers. ?The guy said in essence that there was a large group of drivers on the roads today that had no regard for anyone on the road, let alone motorcycles.
He says the safety solution for bikers is BETTER TRAINING for all motorists and would-be motorists, and not more equipment laws. ?Finally, someone understands the problem! ?If we could get the self-centered driver to wake up to the fact that he isn’t the only one on the road that has the right to be there, we would all be much better off. ?
Motorcycle safety is a two-way street. We need alert and cautious drivers, regardless of how they travel from one place to another. ?It’s called respect and just plain courtesy on the road for the other guy.
For more legislative news see Bikernet Legislative Department.
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GUGGENHEIM TO HIT VEGAS SAME WEEKEND AS DRAGS–OK, it appears I was wrong. RevAmerica is happening the week after the AHDRA drags. Art of the motorcycle will be open at the Guggenheim at the Venitian Oct. 19-22.
SEARCH FOR TRIUMPH FRAME– Put your ear to the ground and see if you can find a rigid frame for a Triumph 750 motor. Looking at building a rigid for next year but want to get started on it soon.
–Richard Kranzler
rkranzler@aai-usa.com
BIKERNET FACTOID– from slate.com,”Both the [New York Times’] Tom Friedman and the [Washington Post’s]
Charles Krauthammer points out a fact that’s rather inconvenient forMuslims who vilify America: Most of the people whose lives weresaved by the last three U.S. military campaigns — Desert Storm,Bosnia and Kosovo — were Muslims.”
FOR WISDOM WE GO TO WINO JOE’S MOUNTAIN–Crew, watchin’the “SHOW.” Get a highquality gasmask; just like them Jews do. Keep your eyes open! The war ison and we’re all in it. Give blood twice a year. Hug your kids; theymight have to fight for the next 10 years. But, if we kick-in doors NOW,it might help.
I ain’t going to talk peace till I see some shit desert bosses dead and sinkin’. One thing we’ve got at this time, nomatter what A BIKER has on his/her back, we know they can be a PAL.
RideOn!
–Wino Joe,USA
BIKERNET AIRLINES REPORT–The following is from a letter by a professional friend on her returnflight to D.C. this week.
“I just wanted to drop you all a note and let you know that I arrived safeand sound into Dulles Airport tonight [9/15] at about 6. It was aninteresting flight.
The airport in Denver was almost spooky it was so empty and quiet. No one was in line for the security check point when I got there so that wentfairly quickly, just x-ray of my bags and then a chemical test to be surenothing explosive was on them.
Then I waited 2 1/2 hours to board the plane. What happened after we boarded was interesting and thought I would share it with you.
The pilot/captain came on the loudspeaker after the doors were closed. His speech went like this:
First I want to thank you for being brave enough to fly today. The doors are now closed and we have no help from the outside for any problems that might occur inside this plane. As you could tell when you checked in, the government has made some changes to increase security in the airports.
They have not, however, made any rules about what happens after those doors close. Until they do that, we have made our own rules and I want to share them with you. Once those doors close, we only have each other.
The security has taken care of a threat like guns with all of the increasedscanning, etc. Then we have the supposed bomb. If you have a bomb, there is no need to tell me about it, or anyone else on this plane; you are already in control. So, for this flight, there are no bombs that exist on thisplane.
Now, the threats that are left are things like plastics, wood, knives andother weapons that can be made or things like that which can be used as weapons.
Here is our plan and our rules. If someone or several people stand up and say they are hijacking this plane, I want you all to stand up together.Then take whatever you have available to you and throw it at them. Throw it at their faces and heads so they will have to raise their hands to protect themselves.
The very best protection you have against knives are the pillows andblankets. Whoever is close to these people should then try to get a blanket over their head–then they won’t be able to see. Once that is done, get them down and keep them there. Do not let them up. I will then land the plane at the closest place and we WILL take care of them.
After all, there are usually only a few of them and we are 200+ strong!We will not allow them to take over this plane.
I find it interesting that the U.S. Constitution begins with the words “We,the people”–that’s who we are, THE people and we will not be defeated.
With that, the passengers on the plane all began to applaud, people hadtears in their eyes, and we began the trip toward the runway.
The flight attendant then began the safety speech. One of the things shesaid is that we are all so busy and live our lives at such a fast pace.She asked that everyone turn to their neighbors on either side and introduce themselves, tell each other something about your families and children, show pictures, whatever. She said “for today, we consider you family. We will treat you as such and ask that you do the same with us.”
Throughout the flight we learned that for the crew, this was their firstflight since Tuesday’s tragedies. It was a day that everyone leaned on each other and together everyone was stronger than any one person alone. It was quite an experience.
You can imagine the feeling when that plane touched down at Dulles and we heard “welcome to Washington Dulles Airport, where the local time is 5:40.” Again, the cabin was filled with applause.
MICKEY MOUSE RUMORS–Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse were in divorce court andthe judge said to Mickey, “You say here that your wife is crazy.”Mickey replied, “I didn’t say she was crazy, I said she’sfucking Goofy.”
Oh…..by the way, did you know Captain Hook died from jock itch?!?!?!
BIKERNET DEAL OF THE WEEK–We run across bike deals from time to time. If we truly believe it’s a good deal for a quality scooter, we’ll drop it in the news. This one is a helluva deal and the bike was built by people we can trust.
Here are the owner’s words:I am asking $16,500 for her but will consider all reasonable trades. I would like to finally get an Evo of some sorts and get into the modern world. I still have my Shovel and may one day customize it, without hacking up the frame.
My Panhead is a 1957 FL with original straightleg frame, tin, speedo, dash, fresh motor and new insides of an original tranny. The frame has a working locking mechanism on it and we have the key for it! Imagine that! There is front fender trim going on tonight and she is heading for a local show tommorrow. It runs really good, sounds kinda like an aircraft.
We are up for possible trades that benefit both parties. I’d love to see her in a collection or some one who truly understands what this bike is all about. Been into antiques as a fanatic for over 22 years. She’s a beaut!
–Catts74@aol.com
LIFE IS NUTS–But it’s our life and each minute is precious. Find time to be with the people you want to be near. Find time to do what you want to do.
I get tired of the bullshit on television and the comments from the Taliban. As far as I’m concerned, these jokers are punks who don’t have the balls to come forward, admit what they did and go to blows like men. Now they’re hiding behind everything they can find. God forbid the U.S. hit an innocent civilian. Didn’t they just destroy 7,000 innocent civilians?
Enough, sorry I brought it up. It will all be taken care of in short order. In the meantime, I need to go for a ride. Air the cobwebs out and prepare for the next adventure, the next book project, the next bike project, the next woman to add a new sparkle to my eyes. Did I mention that I sent “Sam ‘Chopper’ Orwell” to Kevin Costner? It would kick ass on Graceland. Ride forever–Bandit.
September 26, 2001 Part 2
By Bandit |
Continued From Page 1
MEMO TO BANDIT REGARDING IMAGES–Here you go lover. Now come in my office and fuck me.
–Sin Wu
BIKERNET GOVERNMENT CONNECTION– ?????I thought you might get a kick out of this… an e-mail address for President Bush happened to show up recently. (Geez… even the prez has a Web site!) Like just about every journalist in the country, I had written about the events of 9-11. So it seemed right to pass those thoughts to him. I figured that a “hometown” perspective on the tragedy might be of interest. ?????
What follows is the reply I got. Check it out… ????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Rod Ice
From: Autoresponder@WhiteHouse.GOV
Thank you for e-mailing President Bush. Your ideas and comments are veryimportant to him.?
If your message is about the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the UnitedStates, please click to go to www.whitehouse.gov to learn more about the Americanresponse and relief efforts.
Unfortunately, because of the large volume of e-mail received, the presidentcannot personally respond to each message. However, the White House staffconsiders and reports citizen ideas and concerns.
Again, thank you for your e-mail. Your interest in the work of President Bushand his administration is appreciated.
Sincerely,The White House Office of E-Correspondence
For more information about the White House, please visit www.whitehouse.gov.
NURSERY RHYMES GONE BAD–
SIMPLE SIMON met a Pieman
Going to the fair
Said Simon to the Pieman
“What have you got there?”
Said the Pieman unto Simon
“Pies, you dumbass!”
ROGUE?S QUALITY DISCOUNT PARTS– SPECIAL ? ROLLING CHASSIS – 1 ONLYIncludes: Black powdercoated Kraft-Tech Pro Street FXR frame w/neck cups installed, American Suspension inverted front end with risers, handlebars and brake bracket, black powdercoated oil tank with chrome oil dipstick and mounting bracket, set of three spoke mag wheels, brake rotors front and rear, rear wheel belt pulley, Avon Venon X tires front and rear, complete chrome rear swingarm assembly, set of chrome adjustable tension rear shocks, billet aluminum rear fender struts, front and rear fenders, gas tanks with mounting brackets, speedo mounting plate and custom high end seat made especially for this setup, plus numerous other items. $6000
Black Powdercoated Kraft-Tech Pro-Street FXR Rubber Mount Frame with Chrome Neck Cups. Retails for $1395; Rogue $1000
American Suspension Inverted Fork Front End. Retails for $2500; Rogue $1500
Chrome Swingarm for Wide Tire FXR Frame with all hardware. Retails for $1021; Rogue $800
3 Spoke Rear Mag Wheel 16 inches by 5.5 wide. Retails $1099; Rogue $900
3 Spoke Belt Pulley to fit above wheel. Retails $599; Rogue $400
3 Spoke Front Mag Wheel 16 inches by 3.5 wide Retails $899; Rogue $700
Set of American Suspension Shocks 11 inches long, Retail $499; Rogue $400
Russell 11 ?? Stainless front rotor #47000, Retail $99; Rogue $80
Russell 11 ? Stainless rear rotor #47005, Retail $99; Rogue $80
Set CCI Stretch Gas tanks #15-216, Retail $389.99; Rogue $300
There are a bunch more parts available. For the rest drop a note to:rogue@bikerrogue.com.
CRIME INC. TESTIMONIAL–
My T-shirts were here when I got back from Street Vibrations. They are great. Thank you.
As usual I had way too much fun in Reno. I didn’t get to bed before 3:30 either night. I hit a grand on aslot machine. I was pulling wheelies all over town and didn’t get caught. I asked three different bikecops if they wanted to race me but got no takers. Drank and ate too much. Got to ride some nicewinding roads, kept up with some jap bikes on Mt. Rose highway and pulled away from one of them ona long straightaway. All in all a great weekend.
See you in Vegas,
–Stan Sheppard
We are about to launch four new Dragonfly shirts and several new Crime Inc. products. Check the Gultch when ya got the chance.
JUST ONE QUESTION!–NOW that the President has called us to prayer…..
NOW that Congress has called us to prayer…..
NOW that our governor has called us to prayer….
NOW that the New York City mayor has called us to prayer….
NOW that the “liberal” media and most other branches of our American society have called us to prayer…..
AND NOW that our churches are assembling in special prayer….
“Honorable” Justices of the Supreme Court, I have only one question..Would it be OK to pray in our schools?
–An American citizen and Christian
SEARCH FOR FXR CONVERTIBLE SADDLEBAGS–Bob McKay from Canada needs assistance:”I’m looking for a new or slightly used set of FXR convertibe saddlebags, H-D part No. 91718-89.”Call (519) 935-2424 or e-mail mckayshd@bmts.com
–Thanks,Bob McKay
BIKER’S HOME FOR SALE–Of course the garage is trashed, the kitchen destroyed and none of the doors in the joint are still on their hinges, but here goes:Rachel, Saxon and I have put the house up for sale. ?We are making plans to move back west. ?We miss the mountains and we love to change things every now and then. ?
You can view our home at www.buyowner.com and then enter the property No. 5277. Hope all is well with everyone and we hope you all keep in touch.
–Kyle, Rachel and Saxon.
Krkucin@aol.com
HORSE MAGAZINE ON SALE AT BIKERNET–We carry the CD magazine Hardtail that focuses on only rigid frame scoots for the specialists. Now we have available subscriptions for HORSE magazine, the only tough guy, chopper book left in the country. This mag is based in the east with an eastern flair and bikes built with bare hands. This magazine has heart along with the riders who publish it. Give it a shot if you’re not much into billet or chrome.
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September 26, 2001 Part 1
By Bandit |
Hey, I don’t know what the hell is happening from one moment to the next. The world is on fire. Terrorists are on their way out. Although the media is trying to convince us that the economy is dropping, they’re completely wrong. Sure, the airlines fucked up and risked our lives with their poor security. And of course they want the government to bail them out from their own mistakes. You know as well as I do that millions of people will be flying again soon.
On another front, one of my girls went out with another woman last night, and we’re about to completely rearrange the Bikernet Gulch. We’ll be featuring a way to order HA leathers so you can be assured that you’re ordering the right size. In addition to Hardtail, we are now offering subscriptions to HORSE through Bikernet.
Next week we’ll have a new feature on the Easyriders Dallas Shovelhead project. We are planning a run to San Jose this weekend to the Custom Chrome dealer show. That’s just scratchin’ the surface. Watch as the Digital Gangster’s bike comes together. We’re hoping to move on our morale officer’s Pro Street bike shortly. The wrecked Buell was returned from Phoenix. It’s in bad shape, but the driveline could become another project for our master illustrator Jon Towle. Ya just never know what will happen next. We’re about to launch a new set of books on building custom bikes by Tim Remus. His entire line will be available in the Gulch.
BIKERNET INVESTIGATES SAUNA BEHAVIOR–Three men are sitting naked in a sauna. Suddenly there is a beeping sound.The first man presses his forearm and the beeping stops. The twoothers look astonished. “Oh,” he says, “I have a micro chip under theskin of my arm and that’s my pager.”
A moment later there is a ringing sound. The second man lifts his arm to his ear and starts talking. When he is done he explains, “I have amicrochip in my arm and that’s my mobile phone.”
The third man, feeling somewhat left out, steps out of the sauna. Aftera few minutes he returns with several pieces of toilet paper trailing outfrom between his buttocks. The other two look astonished and one says,”What the hell is that?”
“Oh, I’m just getting a fax,” he explained.
HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE V-TWIN–The Bible for Scratch Building a V-Twin Powered Motorcycle.An explosion of new parts from the motorcycle aftermarket now makes it possible to build your own motorcycle from scratch. This book is intended to help you make intelligent choices from among the vast number of frames, engines and accessories available today.
As of next week, Bikernet Gulch will be selling this Tim Remus masterpiece and all his works, which include books on performance, painting and custom artistry. Check it out.
ORACLE BOSS URGES NATIONAL ID CARDS–Idea was driven by current security concerns. BY PAUL ROGERS AND ELISE ACKERMAN Mercury News
Broaching a controversial subject that has gained visibility since the Sept.11 terrorist attacks, Oracle Chairman and CEO Larry Ellison is calling forthe United States to create a national identification card system — andoffering to donate the software to make it possible.
Under Ellison’s proposal, millions of Americans would be fingerprinted andthe information would be placed on a database used by airport securityofficials to verify identities of travelers at airplane gates.
“We need a national ID card with our photograph and thumbprint digitized andembedded in the ID card,” Ellison said in an interview with KPIX-TV in San Francisco.
“We need a database behind that, so when you’re walking into an airport andyou say that you are Larry Ellison, you take that card and put it in areader and you put your thumb down and that system confirms that this isLarry Ellison,” he said.’Absolutely free’
Ellison’s company, Oracle, based in Redwood Shores, is the world’s leadingmaker of database software. Ellison, worth $15 billion, is among the world’srichest people.
“We’re quite willing to provide the software for this absolutely free,” hesaid.
Calls for national ID cards traditionally have been met with fierceresistance from civil liberties groups, which say the cards would intrude onthe privacy of Americans and allow the government to track people’smovements.
But Ellison said that in the electronic age, little privacy is left anyway.”Well, this privacy you’re concerned about is largely an illusion,” he said.”All you have to give up is your illusions, not any of your privacy. Rightnow, you can go onto the Internet and get a credit report about yourneighbor and find out where your neighbor works, how much they earn and ifthey had a late mortgage payment and tons of other information.”
Ellison said shoppers have to disclose more information at malls to buy a watch than they do to get onan airplane.Civil libertarians said caution is needed.
“It strikes me as a form of overreaction to the events that we haveexperienced,” said Robert Post, a constitutional law professor at theUniversity of California, Berkeley. “If we allow a terrorist attack todestroy forms of freedom that we have enjoyed, we will have given thevictory to them. This kind of recommendation does just that.”
Post said that while such a system may catch some criminals, it could be hackedor faked or evaded by capable terrorists. Nor is it clear that such a systemwould have foiled the Sept. 11 attacks, he said.But polls last week show many Americans support a national ID card.
–from Rogue
THE CRAZY HORSE EAST COAST SUMMARY–I’m just checking in. The leaves are falling here and summer is becoming asweet memory. I didn’t go riding this weekend. I’ve been busy workingon paint jobs, rebuilding my Web site and getting ready for Biketoberfest.
The Softail is almost ready to be fired up. Tanks get bolted on later thisweek.Two notorious guys from NH, Oneeye and Maddogare, are riding down and meeting me in Daytona. They’ve been busy playing very loud games of golf in South Africa and riding across Australia. Now they are “borrowing” a beach house onAtlantic Avenue. My usual Biketoberfest buddies, J-12 and Donnie, are chainedup at home this year. I have attached two pictures of the latest work I have beendoing.
You’ll see the tanks and a report on the Softail next week.
–JoAnn
MEETING OF THE MINDS COMING–I will be attending Meeting of the Minds in Topeka, Kan., this weekend, Sept. 29-30. It is a national gathering of motorcyclists rights activists, sponsored by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. www.mrf.org
Would you like a story about MOTM? I was considering a few different slants, such as how the current regulatory climate will affect manufacturers and the marketplace; insurance issues in the wake of discriminatory HIPPA regulations; creative solutions to the problems; how, if at all, the prospect of terrorism/war changes things.
Simon Milward of Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations is scheduled to appear. He has been to six continents since January promoting the use of motorcycles for medical assistance and raising money for Doctors Without Borders and Riders for Health. This is very different than previous round-the-world bike trips. His story has been picked up by media around the world. www.millennium-ride.com
–Susan Buck
We look forward to a report on one of two annual motorcycle legislative conventions. I believe a crucial part of this convention is expanding the world of freedom to new riders. All bikers should be involved in our freedom at one level or another–even if it’s just a membership to the local ABATE group.
CAMERA/TATTOO TEST– Here’s the best one of the few I took today with the new digital camera of my riding buddy Suzanne’s Angel. She just had some touch-up work done on it to add color and detail.
It was one of the best days for riding I’ve seen in a long time. I hung the new camera around my neck and took movies as I rode. You can’t see enough so a few adjustments will be made, but the sound is great. I need to learn how to edit. The movie files are too big to mail to most people.
Racing at SIR today, Mailman caught his left foot under a broken shifter at 70 mph and wrenched it real hard. It’s bruised and swollen, but not hurt too bad. He loaded his own bike on the trailer.?
–Helen Wolfe, Bikernet drag racing correspondent
CLOSE MEMBERS PAY TRIBUTE–We have a Web page. We are posting itall over Northern California and trying to hit as many sites as possible. Mike and a coupleother guys founded the Yahoo California Riders of Harley club a couple yearsago. If you read a few of the posts, you will geta pretty good idea of how close most of the members are. As a side note,there is a true “Prize Possession” type story written by Mouse as a poem. Afew thugs pushed her off her bike (Coldfyre), threw it in the back of apickup and took off. It pissed enough of us off to scour the city ofSacramento and we found it! Great poem. Here is her post:
Well folks, it certainly has been a roller coaster ride. I hope none of youever buy tickets for this one. The following account is what happened whenthe keeper was found and the trap sprung. Ride on and ride safe.
There they are huddled together –
one red, one white and one blue.
Waiting anxiously for their owners
to come into view.
He must be one patriotic Ba****d,
the thief that took these few.
I walked up to them like a master
and said “I remember you.”
“That’s funny,” a man grumbled without a smile,
“You don’t look familiar.”
“That’s all right, it doesn’t matter,”
I growled as I straddled Coldfyre.
“I wasn’t talking to YOU anyway,”
as I pulled out my key.
“If this here fits you’re about to pay,”
“That I can guarantee.”
“What do you think you’re doing there?!”
as he stomped over in a huff.
“I guess you think you’re pretty smart…”
“What’ll you do, arrest us?”
“No, sir. I don’t think ‘I’ will.”
I countered with acid politeness.
Coldfyre roared to life with thrill,
then we backed into the brightness.
“You’re not going anywhere!”
He roared and grabbed my jacket.
With a halfway grin, “It’s nice to share,”
I purred before I nailed his package.
He coughed and groaned with surprise
when he caught sight down the street.
Lots of pretty blue and red lights
were ready for us to meet.
“Thank you again for your time,
and consideration in this matter.
Oh, and Coldfyre would like to say,
May you all BURN in the hereafter.”
A thank you of a personal nature
I feel I must extend.
It’s for someone I’d like to call
my close, personal friend.
Without him I would not be here
or have re-claimed my prize.
And Coldfyre really wants to know,
“When are we going for ride!”
I have sent everyone I know to your site and we all appreciate what you dothere.
Keep writing and riding,
Ken Gillespie (Ridn_fool)
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September 21, 2001
By Bandit |
Washington, DC ? The Environmental Protection Agency published its final rule on “large spark ignition engines” on September 14, but the agency balked at including tougher regulation of street motorcycles. “EPA intended to include in this proposal new exhaust standards for highway motorcycles and marine spark ignition engines,” EPA wrote, adding that proposals for street bikes and marine engines would be addressed separately “within the next few months.” Exclusion of street bikes is an important victory for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizations in our sustained struggle against unnecessary regulation that directly threatens our machines and our lifestyle.
“Thanks in no small part to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, the Administration decided not to rush to proposal with respect to highway motorcycles,” said Mr. Austin Perez of the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. “MRF and the state organizations weighed into the process, and it worked.”
The EPA’s unexpected move follows comprehensive action by ABATE of Illinois in amassing grassroots opposition to more restrictive emissions standards and attendant regulations through its “Operation Wrench” battle plan. It follows a concerted effort by riders in Illinois and throughout the country in writing letters of objection to EPA Administrator Christie Todd Whitman. It also follows an intensive lobbying effort by MRF that raised Administration awareness of the devastating impact EPA’s proposal would have on small-volume motorcycle makers, custom shops, and individual rider safety and freedom.
“This action demonstrates the effectiveness of the joint MRF-SMRO team,” observed Tom Pauley, MRF President, “and the wisdom of our strategy.” Prior to the ruling, for example, MRF wrote to the Office of Management and Budget, laying out MRF’s many concerns about additional regulation of street motorcycles. The letter argued that the anticipated ruling did not adequately address our concerns on three fundamental fronts: economics (primarily small business impacts), broad public policy, and individual freedom.
“The fight is not over,” Mr. Pauley said, “but we have won an important victory and we must sustain the momentum.” MRF anticipates that EPA is heading back to the drawing board to issue a new proposal, possibly as early as November. That proposal will be followed by a public comment period. Important note: EPA may also hold public meetings on the street motorcycle proposal, as it calls for public meetings in its September 14 proposal on non-road engines. MRF will keep you informed as details become available.
How can you do more? Ride with the LeadersTM to Topeka, Kansas, September 27-29, where MRF’s Meeting of the Minds will present a comprehensive discussion on countering the threat posed by needless environmental regulation. Moderated by Tom Pauley, the EPA panel will feature Todd Vandermyde of Illinois speaking on “Operation Wrench,” John Paliwoda of the California Motorcycle Dealers Association discussing the California regulatory experience, and automotive engineer Vince Piacenti explaining the technical details of environmental regulation. Rounding out the panel will be Tom Wyld, MRF lobbyist, on our strategy for the future.
MRF: My Ride is Freedom — For further information contact Tom Wyld at 202-546-0983 or by e-mail at wyld@mrf.org
September 20, 2001 Part 2
By Bandit |
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BIKERNET SECURITY LESSON–A burglar broke into an empty house in the middle of the night. He hadtaken just a few steps when he heard a voice boom out in the darkness saying, “JESUS IS WATCHING YOU!”
He stopped dead in his tracks, waited a few minutes, when he heard nothing else he began tiptoeing forward only to hear “JESUS IS WATCHING YOU!”again.
He froze and began looking frantically around to see who had said that. Finally, over in a dark corner he spotted a birdcage and in the birdcagewas a parrot. He said to the parrot, “Did you say ‘Jesus is watching you’ just now?”
The parrot said, “Yes, I did.”
The burglar said, “What is your name?”
The parrot answered, “Clarence”
The burglar said, “That’s a stupid name for a parrot. What idiot named you Clarence?”
The parrot said, “The same idiot who named our Rottweiler Jesus.”
–From Chris Wright
HOT ROD BIKES’ CARBURETOR LIST–In the November issue of Hot Rod Bikes, they’ve covered all the goddamn carbs and run dyno tests on them on various bikes from Shovelheads to hot rods. It gives the reader of the impression of each set up, so you might want to check it out.
If not here’s the web site from each Carburetor manufacturer so you can check out the products for your selves or find answers to questions:
Zippers
www.Zippersperformance.com
Carls Speed Shop
www.carlsspeedshop.com
Rivera Engineering
www.primobeltdrives.com
Patrick Racing
www.patrick-racing.com
Edelbrock Corp.
www.edelbrock.com
Mikuni
www.mikuni.com
S&S
www.sscycle.com
NEW BIKERNET RIGID PROJECT BIKE–The frame – Atlas. No other.The powder coater who was an ex welder was droolin’ over the weld job. Havea look at this photo (undressed welds at the neck….)
I can’t wait to get this baby done. If the sheetmetal shows in the next twoweeks, I might have it done for the Oyster Run which would be very cool.
–Digital Gangster in Washington
The computer mad man powder coated the frame and matched the sheetmetal like I did successfully with the Blue Flame last year. Check his tech articles in the Garage.
Bandit taking aim at terrorism behind Bikernet headquarters.
NEW BIKERNET/DRAGONFLY SHIRTS–These bastards are cool as they come and they are available in large, XL and XXL. The price is right for gifts. Check the Bikernet Gulch Dragon Fly shed for prices, all the new models and fast delivery.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO DONATE 30 POLICE MOTORCYCLES,$1 MILLION TO RELIEF EFFORT–
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is donating the use of 30 police motorcycles and $1 million to assist in the relief efforts in New York City and Washington, D.C. The motorcycles will be used to replace police motorcycles, squad cars and other police units that were destroyed following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Tuesday, Sept. 11. The Company?s $1 million donation will be made directly to the American Red Cross for use in the relief effort.
?We are all moved and saddened by the events of the past week and hope our contribution of police motorcycles and funds to the American Red Cross can in some way help with the relief effort,? said Jim McCaslin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.?
Ten police motorcycles will be ridden to the New York City area from Milwaukee by Harley-Davidson employees and local police officers late next week. An additional 20 motorcycles will be delivered within the next two weeks to the New York area for use by the New York City Police Department and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in their efforts.?
?We know that a number of law enforcement officers lost their lives coming to the aid of those involved in the tragedy and some of those were Motor Officers,? said McCaslin. ?Harley-Davidson has been producing police motorcycles since 1908 and we have a very strong bond with that group. Our hearts go out to all victims of the disaster, especially those within the law enforcement community. While we can never get back what has been lost, we?re hopeful that the police motorcycles will help law enforcement and Port Authority representatives move around the city and the devastated area with greater ease and convenience.?
?The Motor Company will also donate $1 million to the American Red Cross for use in New York and Washington,? said McCaslin.
Harley-Davidson is working alongside The Center for Public Safety at Northwestern University in order to make arrangements to offer priority training focused on developing a new class of Motor Officers in the New York / New Jersey area.
In addition, Harley-Davidson is encouraging its employees, dealers, owners and H.O.G. members to band together to raise funds for those affected by the disaster. Over the years, the extended Harley-Davidson family has raised funds for myriad causes by organizing rides across the country and around the world.?
?We have a tradition of raising funds through motorcycle rides,? said McCaslin. ?We have received hundreds of calls from our dealers and owners asking how they can help. We?ve asked them all to work together to raise funds for those affected by this tragedy.?
Whelen Engineering Company in Chester, CT is donating all emergency equipment on the motorcycles. Donated motorcycles include FLHTPI Electra Glide models, FLHPI Road King models and FXDP Dyna Defender models.
SPARE PARTS CUSTOM–This is another custom coming together in the garage on Bikernet. It’s actually almost done by Crazy Horse, the woman behind the Bikernet monthly Bike Show and her man. Check it out in the garage.
“What does a bike builder do in his spare time? The bike started out as a Sumax frame that was sitting around for years. I found an H-D?Evo motor and tranny, fresh out of the box?a few years back. We used Boyd’s Mid-Glide 41mm trees andfat boy lower legs turned down on the lathe. Top caps were made to match.??Swap meet rotor and Rev Tech caliper?are used on the front. Front axle was cut flush, drilled and tapped for custom washers.?Jim traded chrome lower legs for an 18″ front rim. Ness bars- plate welded in with milled slots-speedo mount underneath and some handle bar controls that were stashed at the bottom of a lost box, finish up the front end.”–Crazy Horse
DRAG RACING REPORT SHORT–I just finished first five pics of Woodburn at Stan Sheppard’s request. I thought you could pick out whichever one you like best for the news. The guy he is racing on the V-Rod is?Gene Thomason. The other guy, Patrick?Marrs?won the event for the SEP class. I’ll try to get you something written for the news ASAP.
We’ve just launched all the new reports on Woodburn in “Down The Track”. Check it out. We’re lookin’ forward to the finals in Vegas.
SOUTH CAROLINA EVENT FOR ALL RIDERS–Please pass the word of this event to everyone that you know that rides. This is not a brand name event but an event for ALL the motorcyclists of South Carolina to come together at and show their support of the brave men and women who rush in as others rush out.
I hope to see all of you there!!
Wendy Bryar, ABATE of South Carolina – Legislative Co-ord Let Those Who Ride . . . . Decide! EPA PULLS STREET BIKES FROM SEPTEMBER RULE-MAKING–Important Victory for the Motorcyclists’ Rights Movement in America. The Environmental Protection Agency published its final rule on “large spark ignition engines” on September 14, but the agency balked at including tougher regulation of street motorcycles. “EPA intended to include in this proposal new exhaust standards for highway motorcycles and marine spark ignition engines,” EPA wrote, adding that proposals for street bikes and marine engines would be addressed separately “within the next few months.” Exclusion of street bikes is an important victory for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizations in our sustained struggle against unnecessary regulation that directly threatens our machines and our lifestyle. The full report will be in the legislative department of Bikernet. Continued on Page 3