Hey,
Another challenging week and a full moon. Watch out for those bastards, I mean the full moons. They seem to unleash the evil, and test our souls.
Sure, that sounds strange, but we all have bad days. Instead of getting wrapped in negativity, look at it as a test, or just another challenge you will overcome and move beyond. It’s all about helping others and reaching your goals.
We like that mantra around here. It doesn’t always work, but we reach out daily to help or brothers and sisters in the industry.
Let’s hit the news:
THE HEATED WINDBLOCK PANTS FROM BIKER’S CHOICE–For riders who require more wind protection from their heated gear, the Heated Wind Block Pants are just the ticket.
Used in conjunction with the Firstgear Heat-Troller, they’re ideal for riders who prefer jeans or chaps. The Heated Wind Block pants layer easily under your favorite riding jeans, providing warmth with maximum wind protection.
Features:
•Wind blocking front panels to eliminate convective heat loss
•Use with any Firstgear Heat Troller® (not included) for full heat control in any condition
•Stretch back panels form-fits to your legs and layers easily under chaps and jeans
Visit www.firstgear-usa.com for more information
J10 CUSTOM LEATHER SEATS COMES TO BIKERNET–Johnney over at J10 Customs has put craftsmanship back into custom leather work. Whether you are looking for that hand tooled custom made wallet or seat for your motorcycle project , J10 will deliver on your expectations. He’s a motorcycle guy, welder, and fine leather worker.
There is art in his tooling, he is not just stamping out another design. His lines are smooth, the tooling is precise, and his color work is innovative.
Each project is special to Johnney. He talks to his customers to find out exactly what they are looking for and to make sure he has a clear understanding of their desires before he even touches a piece of leather. Johnney discusses his art and interpretation of their ideas and how he will bring everything together. Each is a one of a kind piece of work.
Johnney bases his business on sound principles; Family, Friends & Freedom. He believes in the Garage Kulture where a man does it him self and does it his way. He also believes in building a relationship with his customers, he’s not just in it for the money. He is looking to leave his mark.
Looking for some leather, give him a call. http://www.j10customs.com
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTE INSPIRATIONAL WORD OF THE DAY–whitherward HWITH-er-werd, WITH-, adverb:
West, West! Whitherward point hope and prophet- fingers, whitherward at sunset kneel all worshipers of fire, whitherward in mid-ocean the great whales turn to die, whitherward face all the Moslem dead in Persia, whitherward lie Heaven and Hell!
…the only question now was, Whitherward to vanish, in what hole to hide oneself!
Whitherward comes from Old English hwinder + -weard meaning “toward where?”
THE TRIKING VIKING TOURS THE WEST COAST—and writes a book about the piers and the ride.
Piers of the West Coast: Travelled on Two Wheels Paperback
by Gary Koz Mraz
The perfect holiday gift, Piers of the West Coast is full of tips on parking, restaurants and local lore. The perfect day ride, cruising California’s picturesque coastal communities you’ll find each pier has its own story. Standing at the end of a pier high above an azure sea, a cool breeze blows by. The Pacific Ocean races towards you and you’re riding on it.
THE REDHEAD OF THE WEEK–Had to share this with a fellow lover of Redheads…
–Fast Eddie
EASYRIDERS BIKE SHOWS ANNOUNCEMENT–Attention Bike Show Competitors! The 2014 Easyriders Bike Show Tour Is Just Around The Corner…Please Click On Link Below For Details – Register Your Bike Now! Compete for one of 59 total awards! Take home a custom Bike Show trophy!
Get your bike in front of our editors! Your bike could be selected for a feature in one of our magazines!!
Display space is FREE!!! Get a basic 5×10 space for free with price of entry; fees apply for space upgrades. The first 50 competitors who pre-register will receive a commemorative bike show mug.
Registering is easy—simply choose either the People’s Choice Class or the Judged Class. The spectators are the judges for the People’s Choice Class and the editors of Easyriders magazine choose the winners for the Judged Class.
http://www.easyridersevents.com/bikeshow2014/promo/competitor.html
Exhibitors Promo
Attention Exhibitors! The 2014 Easyriders Bike Show Tour Is Just Around The Corner…Please Click On Link Below For Details
http://www.easyridersevents.com/bikeshow2014/promo/exhibitor.html
RACE TECH ANNOUNCES MUNN RACING as RT Center–
Munn Racing located in Elm Mott, TX is one of the most recognized KTM dealers in North America, and is the newest Race Tech Service Center. Along with their successful dealership, Munn Racing also operates a top notch race team on the AMA Supercross and Motocross circuit.
Support from the Munn Racing Team also extends deep into the Arenacross and Amateur ranks. Race Tech began working with Munn Racing this past season supporting team riders like Vince Friese, Lance Vincent, Travis Sewell, Todd Krieg and more; and are now excited to extend the relationship with Race Tech installs at Munn Racing’s shop, as well as with Trackside Support.
“Race Tech is a longtime proven program that MunnRacing has wanted to be a part of for years.
The opportunity finally came available for us to do so here recently. Race Tech has a long history of making a top level product for the weekend rider to the core racer. Race Tech has a product that all of us belive in here at the Elm Mott based race effort,” said Chip Munn, owner of Munn Racing and Munn KTM.
“Munn Racing is the heart of motocross. From local amateur events to the pro ranks, they have a great presense at the races and give a ton back to the racing community. Working with Munn Racing allows us to offer our products to consumers of all levels and continue to develop and refine our products with a large range of riders. Munn Racing is now offering the same industry leading products at services you can get from Race Tech’s Headquarters locally and trackside from their Texas location,” said Race Tech’s Director of Marketing, Chris Riesenberg.
Learn more about Munn Racing at www.munnracing.com. Give them a call today to experience the Gold Valve advantage by calling Dan 254.829.0004.
Munn Racing – 557 N. Connally Dr. – Elm Mott, TX 76640
http://racetech.com/Newsfeed/2013/12/16/New-Race-Tech-Center-MUNN-RACING
NEW VEST IN THE BIKERNET SHOP–Crank & Stroker Supply Co.
Style: SLUGSTER
This motorcycle riding vest is made from top grain genuine leather and features a custom diamond printed lining. Styled after a work wear vest with a baseball knit collar, storm flap and extended tail. Two conceal and carry pockets keep your valuables safe. Top yokes are finished with diamond quilt detail.
MSRP: $160.00
Crank and Stroker
(951) 296-2166
Crank & Stroker Supply Co. provides leathers, heavy denim vests, 5-BALL Racing Apparel, tees, thermals and hoodies to our fellow biker and hard core motorheads. We serve like-minded individuals who take great pride in working on their own bikes.
People who have a “do it myself” attitude.
Exclusively sold at JPcycles.com and Crankandstroker.com
V-TWIN EXPO GEARS UP FOR WILD TIMES–
With increased dealer registration, the 14th Annual V-Twin Expo is gearing up for a great event in Cincinnati, Ohio February 8 and 9, 2014.
Agoura Hills, CA— (December 17, 2013) The 14th Annual V-Twin Expo is reporting increased dealer registration plus a strong list of exhibitors that continues to grow daily. Attendees can expect to meet with industry leading v-twin manufacturers, builders, designers, distributors and more during the two-day show at the Duke Energy Convention Center. In addition to the exhibitors, attendees have access to highly interactive seminars and working sessions geared to make their businesses more profitable and efficient.
There will be no shortage of things to see and do at the V-Twin Expo. On the list and new for 2014 will be:
*Meet the first woman to go over 200mph, holder of 10 Land Speed records and see the bike she did it on
*Check out a cool v-twin powered boat
*Enjoy live music by the incomparable Jasmine Cain at the Industry Welcome Party & Awards hosted by veteran motorsport broadcaster seen Griff Allen
*See the Vance & Hines 6X Championship winning Pro Stock Motorcycle
The 14th Annual V-Twin Expo show dates are February 8th and 9th 2014.The V-Twin Expo held at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati time after time attracts thousands of v-twin dealers from the US, Canada and around the world. For more show details and to register as a v-twin dealer or exhibitor, please visit us at: www.vtwin-expo.com. Follow us online on Facebook at V-Twin Expo and on Twitter @VTwinExpoCincy.
WOMEN’S CLOTHING: NEW PRODUCT REVIEW!
GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!
WOMEN’S NEW SANTA ROSA VEST
• Fully-lined leather vest features a zip front closure
• Nubuck accents give this vest a timeless look
• Power stretch panels at the waist provide a more comfortable fit and freedom of movement when riding
• 2 front, on-seam pockets give room for essentials
• Includes 2-year manufacturer’s warranty
SM/MD/LG/XL $119.95
2XL/3XL $129.95
Watch video! https://www.youtube.com/embed/taPzmZQfibA?rel=0
ALWAYS ON THE ROAD, THE SCOOTER TRAMP SCOTTY REPORT–
The drifter’s life is little more than a kaleidoscope of visits into other people’s realities; for he is often moving from one place to another then spending time with the people of that particular world. I would like to offer a little piece of the world I am visiting at the moment, for it has been uncommonly interesting…
Well, it’s definitely been an interesting around here. Watch for the full story of Scotty and Dr. John on Bikernet in the next week.
–Scooter Tramp Scotty
BIKERNET STAFFER OF THE WEEK, RAY C. WHEELER, PERFORMANCE EDITOR–Found the exit out of Kansas and hauled ass early in life.
Started my motorcycle addiction in the late ‘50s life on a Sears Cushman that belonged to my neighbor Pete. Of course the motorcycle was off limits.
A few of my past motorcycle builds include a ‘58 Panhead Chopper, ‘67 Shovel (98 inches, kick start), a 159 inch Evo style, a 124 inch Turbo charged cross country Dyna… Set a couple of World Land Speed Records.
Being a small part of Bikernet keeps the internal fires burning and the Adrenaline flowing.
See ya on the salt in 2014….
Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
ww.bikernet.com
HARLEY-DAVIDSON INTRODUCES NEW GIFT GUIDE–On a mission to ignite more fun, attitude and a little rebellion into the holidays, Harley-Davidson introduces the company’s new online Gift Guide at www.h-d.com/holiday. The guide is packed full of the season’s hottest items that will put more Harley into your holidays– from the latest in cutting-edge motorcycle fashions to apparel that can bring out the “bad-ass” in anyone, including jackets, hats, collectibles and tech and audio toys, with most gifts under $100 and many under $50.
WIN BIG WITH HARLEY-DAVIDSON ON PINTEREST
Harley-Davidson also debuted the first-of-its-kind naughty list everyone will want to be on this holiday season: #HDNAUGHTYLIST and new Pinterest pinboard at: www.pinterest.com/harleydavidson. The pinboard features hip holiday gifts as well as 2014 bikes, Vintage Harley-Davidson and Dark Custom items, and parts and accessories to customize rides. Starting November 26 and running through December 24, people can create their own #HDNAUGHTYLIST pinboard with items that appeal to their rebellious spirit. Harley-Davidson will pick nine weekly winners at the $25-$200 level and one $10,000 grand prize winner. No purchase necessary, SEE BELOW for more information and details on how to enter.
UNCLE MONKEY TAKES STOCK–
It is time to take stock of the year and to look forward to the next. Life is full of ups and downs, hardship and joy. It’s in our progressive nature: We perceive, overcome, concur, devour and progress on.
My advice is to embrace the beauty and wonder that is all around us. Too often we get wrapped up in life, hitting deadlines, striving for something greater, that we forget what we have accomplished.
My teenage self would be dumbfounded at what I have accomplished; a beautiful wife, a wonderful home, great kids, and a garage full of motorcycles and tools.
Sadly we wait for the unfortunate to happen, a health scare, death of a family member or colleague before we steal that moment. Embrace today, saviour today.
Life is what happens when we are making other plans. It is in the little moments that we change, that we grow. Shift gears, make those moments count. Slow down and smell the roses, awe at the speed and agility of the bike you are on. Find the beauty within and all around you.
That is my philosophy that I am closing out this year and embracing as I write a new one. Sing out loud; spin a pretty girl around the dance floor even if it is in your own kitchen. Watch an old movie or call an old friend. Try new foods, or new adventures.
Don’t let life race by, join in the race, live the race. Life is short but it takes a lifetime to live it so appreciate all the moments, live in the now and life will reward you.
-bad Uncle Monkey
Wow, you sound like Yale. What gives. –Bandit
LEADER NEWS, Which Motorcycle Phone Mount is Right for You?
We use our smart phones for everything these days. But with the variety of phones (not to mention cases and covers for them), sometimes it’s difficult to know the best way to mount a phone on your motorcycle.
It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. We think a video is worth 10,000!
In Leader’s newest video, eCaddy Motorcycle Phone Mount Overview, Leader co-owner Tracey Cramer gives a quick demo on four different types of phone mounts:
•The eCaddy Tri-Grip is ideal for larger phones, or phones in cases/covers
•The eCaddy Deluxe Universal is the most flexible and works with phones both in cases and alone
•The eCaddy Diamond is specifically made for Apple iPhones
•If waterproofing is important to you, the eCaddy Ultra with waterproof cover is just the ticket
But perhaps most important, Tracey ‘tells it like it is’ when it comes to manufacturing in the US: “Our products are not cheap. They are machined, polished and chrome plated in the US. But you get what you pay for; why not do it right? And more to the point, you’ll still be using the eCaddy for years to come because that’s how solid they are.”
The eCaddy Mounts have been made in the USA since their inception 13+ years ago – and this video shows why we’re committed to keeping production in the USA!
View the video now: http://leadermotorsports.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0b7ebb3f23e581a819e1d7a&id=533b6a388c&e=c423329539
To download a PDF of this release: http://leadermotorsports.us6.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7d0b7ebb3f23e581a819e1d7a&id=a670609623&e=c423329539
NEW YORK ULTIMATE BUILDER SHOW REPORT COMING TO BIKERNET–Lights, camera ACTION! and lots of it, morning to the next morning, does this town ever sleep??? Being from Philly, NYC is a skip & a jump up the Turnpike.
I’m in Manhattan as often as possible because its clearly one of the greatest cities on Earth. Now for the reason of my latest trip, the International Motorcycle Shows, Ultimate Builders Competition. The guys sent out a distress call for me to help, because I’m just that great…, well not really, but they did need my help, and I’m more than happy to do so.
Bob Kay & Jeff Najar from Bikerpros.com run the Ultimate Builders Competition for the IMS. There is no better two man crew anywhere for this job, I’m honored just to play a role with the Bikerpros Crew.
Check out the full report on Bikernet.
–Richard P. Kranzler
Bikernet Baggers Editor
www.bikernet.com
BIKERNET RETIREMENT VILLAGE MEMO–
A Scottish Jew decided to retire and take up golf, so he applied for membership at a local golf club.
About a week later he received a letter that his application has been rejected.
He went to the club to inquire as to why.
Secretary: You are aware that this is a Scottish golf club?
Scot: Aye, but I am as Scottish as you are, ma’am, my name is MacTavish.
Secretary: Do you know that on formal occasions we wear a kilt?
Scot: Aye, I do know, and I wear a kilt too.
Secretary: You are also aware, that we wear nothing under the kilt?
Scot: Aye, and neither do I.
Secretary: Are you also aware, that the members sit naked in the steam room?
Scot: Aye, I also do the same.
Secretary: But you are a Jew?
Scot: Aye, I be that.
Secretary: So, being
Jewish, you are circumcised, is that correct?
Scot: Aye, I be that, too.
Secretary: I am terribly sorry, but the members just would not feel comfortable sitting
in the steam room with you, since your privates are different from theirs.
Scot: Ach, I know that you have to be a Protestant to march with the Orangemen.
And I know that you have to be a Catholic to join the Knights of Columbus .
But this is the first time I’ve heard that you have to be a complete prick to join a golf club!
–from Jim Waggaman
CHRISTMAS IN COLORADO—A recent contributor to Bikernet, David Campbell, covers the action and the Holidays in Colorado.
–Bandit
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January 2014,Thursday the 9th,10am:The Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction,
Including 25 rare road and racing Ducatis from
Silverman Museum Racing and the Pierce Family
Museum Collection, Las Vegas, NV
Th169amThe Scottsdale Auction: Motorcars and Automobilia, Scottsdale, AZ
Th2310amFine American and European Furniture, Silver
and Decorative Arts, New York
Fr241pmImportant Maritime Paintings and Decorative Arts, New York
Su2610amPeriod Art and Design,
San Francisco
Su2610amEntertainment Memorablia, Los Angeles
M2710amThe Yoku Tanaka Toy Collection, San Francisco
OHIO NAVY vets scammer to be sentenced– CLEVELAND — A mysterious figure convicted of masterminding a $100 million, cross-country Navy veterans charity fraud could spend the rest of his life in prison.The defendant, who identifies himself as 67-year-old Bobby Thompson but who authorities say is actually Harvard-trained attorney John Donald Cody, faces sentencing Monday.
The Ohio attorney general’s office, which handled his trial, asked the judge for a sentence of 41 years in prison and a fine of $6.3 million.The defense has requested a new trial.Thompson was convicted Nov. 14 of racketeering, theft, money laundering and 12 counts of identity theft. — Associated Press
Rogue
NEW INDIAN TOURING MODEL FEATURE COMING FROM BIKERNET BAGGERS—The new Indian models are amazing, and the new touring model needs to be ridden to be believed. We will bring you a feature on Bikernet Baggers in the next week.
–Richard Kranzler
Supreme Editorial Emperor
Bikernet Baggers
MIAMI ?Gator for beer?– Cops say no way. Florida wildlife officials say a man tried to trade a live alligator for beer at a Miami convenience store. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokesman Jorge Pino says the man received a citation for illegally capturing and trying to sell the gator.
Pino said that the man trapped the 4-foot-long gator at a nearby park and brought it to the store Dec. 10.When he proposed to trade the animal for a 12-pack of beer, the store clerk called authorities. The animal was released back into the wild.
—Associated Press
–from Rogue
DOUG COFFEY’S RetroMod Panhead– Part 5–Z-Bars and Risers ON BIKERNET, NOW–Back in the sixties the movie Wild Angels came out shortly followed by a soundtrack album with a great cover
One of the bikes on the cover caught my eye. The one to the right of the lead bike has a set of low rise Zee style handlebars.
Try as I might I could never find a manufacturer low rise Zee bars. Everything available was four inch rise or higher and it is still the same today.
I decided I would make my own Zee bars for this new bike project.
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Doug_Coffeys_RetroMod_Panhead_Part_5.aspx
–Richard P. Kranzler
Bikernet Baggers Editor
www.bikernet.com
CAMERAMAN IS CLEARED--Man recorded traffic stop
By Andrew Ford
FLORIDA TODAY Prosecutors have dropped charges against a man who was arrested after filming Brevard County Sheriff’s deputies.
Jeffrey Marcus Gray, 43, was arrested in October after deputies said he got in the way and disobeyed orders while filming a deputy making a traffic stop. He was taken to Brevard County Jail and booked on two charges of resisting an officer without violence and one charge of trespassing after warning.
Gray, 43, told FLORIDA TODAY he works for Photography is Not a Crime, a blog that focuses on recording police activity. He and his attorney called the arrest wrongful.“It is abundantly clear from the facts of this case that the defendant was seeking to provoke a confrontation with the Sheriff’s department in order to be arrested,” Assistant State Attorney Michael Bowen wrote in remarks about his decision not to file charges. “It is also clear that there was sufficient probable cause for the arrest of the defendant for his failure to follow the instruction of the deputy regarding moving his vehicle from the private property where it was parked.
However, there is no reasonable likelihood of success at trial due to the fact that the State must prove the case beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt, which is a much higher burden of proof than probable cause. Therefore, no formal charges will be filed.”
Charges were dropped Dec. 9, according to court records.“Well, he was arrested while engaged in constitutionally protected activity and some deputies from Brevard County screwed up,” said Gray’s attorney, Eric Friday. “A citizen with a camera is just like any other journalist and has the same rights to film what’s going on in a public space.” Contact Ford at aford@floridatoday. com, 321-242-3601 or follow @andrewfordnews.
–from Rogue
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K&N Pro Series West Race Added to Exciting 2014 Irwindale Event Schedule–
March 22 Event Now Included in
2014 Season Ticket Package!
After a long two-year absence from the Irwindale Speedway fast half-mile, the white-hot K&N Pro Series West will return to the track that they call “LA’s Half-Mile SuperSpeedway” on the evening of Saturday March 22, 2013.
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“This is an exciting addition to our schedule for us and for all of our fans,” said Irwindale Event Center President/CEO Jim Cohan. “The K&N Pro Series is one of the most colorful, most competitive series in NASCAR. We’re really looking forward to welcoming the series and all the competitors back to this facility.”
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The NASCAR Home Track event will run in conjunction with and compliment the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Auto Club Speedway that will run there on Sunday afternoon, March 23.
The big news is that the Irwindale management has decided to add the March 22 K&N event to the just-announced 2014 season ticket package at no extra charge, giving NASCAR fans a terrific season-long, 18-event (March to November) racing deal that’s valued at $285 for only $99.*
The K&N race will, of course, be the track’s first oval track event of the new year, so naturally it will be thought of as ‘Opening Night 2014’. “The good news is, that for the first time since the Speedway opened in 1999, we’ll be able celebrate twin ‘Opening Nights'”, said Cohan. “The first one with the K&N race on ‘Cup weekend, and the second one on Saturday, April 5, when we kick off our Whelen All-American Series which runs all the way through October, we think that it will really make Irwindale’s season fifteen special,” he added.
IRWINDALE EVENT CENTER
626-358-1100
http://www.irwindaleeventcenter.com
500 Speedway Drive
Irwindale, CA 91706
GLOBAL MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY PROJECTED EXPANSION–
The Global Motorcycle Industry is projected to reach $93.67 Billion by 2017, according to Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm. Lucintel has analyzed the top five global motorcycle companies and offers its findings in a comprehensive research report in “Top Five Global Motorcycle Companies: Performance, Strategies, and Competitive Analysis.”
Lucintel observes the evolving of the global motorcycle industry, competitive landscape, and corporate and marketing strategies adopted by the motorcycle companies as some of the factors to have remarkably impacted the global motorcycle industry dynamics.
The market witnessed splendid growth during 2006-2011 but is likely to grow with reduced pace to reach an estimated $93.67 billion by 2017. The competitive landscape of the global motorcycle industry has had fluctuations over the last five years which affected the top five companies.
Lucintel found that the market size or revenue, average operating profit, average net profit, and annual growth rate are some of the driving forces of these companies. Buyers power, degree of competition, and threats of new entrants and substitutes also affect this market.
Following are the top five companies of the global motorcycle industry: Honda Motor Company Limited; Yamaha Motor Company Limited; Hero MotoCorp Limited; Bajaj Auto Limited; and Harley–Davidson Incorporation.
Developing regions, such as Asia and Latin America, which perceive two-wheelers as a basic mode of transportation, are expected to remain the most promising markets for scooters, light motorcycles, and mopeds. A combination of factors such as demographic condition, economic condition, and environmental regulations is seen to have important impact on market dynamics.
– See more at: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=573231666339393463556732477A736532716D4673773D3D#sthash.szbfEZVP.dpuf
NEW JERSEY Teens locked in cop van split $360K — Three teenagers who were left overnight locked in a police van will split $360,000 under a settlement reached with a northern New Jersey town. They alleged they spent about 15 hours in the van without food, water, bathrooms and warm clothing after Fort Lee police broke up a house party in March 2011.
The teens claimed police intentionally inflicted emotional distress, were negligent and showed racial bias. Two of the teens are of Korean descent. Fort Lee’s attorney said none of the parties named in the lawsuit admit any guilt or liability under the settlement. The youths were rescued by a passer-by. — Associated Press
–from Rogue
DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS TUNES THE BONNE BELLE FOR BONNEVILLE 2014—I have the Belle running– have removed the oil filter and made a plate to cover the gen hole– added a vent to the plate and remade the vent out of bottom of cam cover.
— do not see anymore oil spilling out of vent system–will take engine apart and add small sump to bottom of cases to remove oil from flywheels.
We will keep u posted.
–Lee Clemens
Departure Bike Works
NEW FEATURE COMING TO BIKERNET BAGGERS–Look at the bike we will be featuring on Baggers… Owner got ahold of me thru Facebook Baggers. Sweet ride!
–Richard P. Kranzler
Bikernet Baggers Editor
www.bikernet.com
CANTINA COOKING WITH 2013 FANTASY FEST—Mad Jack is cooking with massive photo filled galleries. Heres a link for the Key west Fantasy Fest 2013 gallery
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Key_West_Fantasy_Fest2013.aspx
–Richard P. Kranzler
Bikernet Baggers Editor
www.bikernet.com
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!–
SCOOTER TRAMP SCOTTY RIDES AMY
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=11120
It did me good to read one of your stories again. I didn’t know you were still around.
I use to read your stories to my son way back when, and one made a particular impression. It explained when you finally realized you were working your ass off to keep up and pay for all the toys. You sold your shit and rode off on your bike.
My son was just starting college, and I could see from his decisions later, he at least thought about the results of your decision and made some of his choices because of that. Thank you for that.
Keep the rubber side down Scotty
PS. My son’s name is Scott
–Bugs
spedmoran73@aol.com
Ankeny, Ia
BEWARE OF MOTORCYCLE BANS–Intelligent Transport Systems: Can powered two wheelers benefit from new technologies deployment?
5-6 March 2014
European Parliament, Brussels
The 3rd European Motorcyclists’ Forum is at the door. This year’s Forum will focus on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in the context of the Horizon 2020 initiative.
Powered Two Wheeler (PTW) users are market consumers using new technology to improve their riding experience or to increase their safety. But, as Vulnerable Road Users, they are also impacted by ITS deployment. The specificities of this transport mode need to be carefully understood and integrated into ITS deployment activities to guarantee that PTW use is rightly integrated into tomorrow’s transport system.
The Forum – organized under the umbrella of the RIDERSCAN project – will discuss the safety challenges faced by powered two wheelers (PTWs) in an ever more connected transport system and exchange over:
•EU transport/mobility challenges, safety strategies and the role of ITS – EU policy orientations and motorcycling integration;
•Motorcycling and ITS challenges, addressing research and deployment issues; practical considerations related to the use of PTWs in Europe;
•Priorities and challenges faced by the motorcycling sector both at EU and national level;
The event, kindly hosted by MEP Bernd Lange, will open in the European Parliament premises on March 5th 2014 (from 3 to 6pm). Discussions will continue on March 6th, all day, at the Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre.
For more information and to follow the preparation of the event, please access our website or our Twitter page (#EMF2014).
To see the draft programme, click here.
For sponsoring opportunities and the possibility to expose, please contact Aline Delhaye.
Closing date for registration is 21 February 2014. Seats are limited.
UNBRAKO FASTENERS COME TO BIKERNET—Are you thinking about fastener purchasing for next year? Do you run into pricing issues? We have just come across a global connection right here in Wilmington at the new Unbrako Facility. This is the largest fastener company in the world (80 years old) and they can offer unbelievable pricing and we will back up the service. Minimum order is $500.
Just call :
Ray C. Wheeler (831) 594-7783
Bikernet Performance Editor
Wheeler@Bikernet.com
NEED A JOB IN STURGIS–Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Job Opening.
Are you in the market for a new job? How would you like to work for a great organization in a great area? If so the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame has re-opened their job search for a new Director of Development. Below is the job description and list of qualifications that are needed for the job.
Director of Development
Job Summary
The Director of Development is the Museum’s chief development officer. This position is charged with fund- and friend-raising. The position supports the Museum’s strategic initiatives and responds to the Museum’s financial needs by engaging in development activities designed to increase the assets of the Museum.
Essential Duties
The Director of Development regularly performs the following tasks:
· Identifies private, public and corporate/foundation sources of funding
· Cultivates friends and donors
· Raises funds for the Museum
· Writes proposals and seeks funds through various direct or facilitated approaches
· Responds to private donor requirements or requests
· Establishes and maintains credibility with internal and external constituencies
· Plans and coordinates special events
· Develops advocacy relationships
· Facilitates partnerships
· Acquires non-cash contributions
· Organizes and manages “friends” groups
· Manages financial investments
· Assists with marketing the Museum
· Manages development information system
· Develops and manages the development office budgets
· Leads, builds and manages a development office team as appropriate
· Responds to government agency requirements and requests
· Troubleshoots externally funded projects
· Negotiates agreements and contracts related to development activities
· Brokers knowledge with other development professionals
· Develops and supports the Museum Director and board in increasing their abilities
· Fosters personal and professional development
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Supervision Exercised
The Director of Development shall work under the general supervision of the Museum Director and shall have supervisory responsibilities for Development Assistant positions such as Planned Giving, Special Events Coordinator, and/or other positions should they be created.
Physical Demands/Working Environment
Ability to attend frequent on- and off-site meetings, light office lifting and willingness to work in the evening and on the weekend as required. Travel extensively within the region.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Director of Development must demonstrate substantial planning and fundraising skills; and thorough knowledge and understanding of MS Office, cost/fund accounting, marketing/sales theory and practice and the characteristics of donors and members. Additionally, the Director of Development must have excellent supervision, leadership, team-building, negotiating and contracting skills. The position requires the ability to analyze and synthesize data, establish priorities, develop and participate in service area social networks, design and produce publications, write proposals and interpret and comply with rules and regulations. The Director of Development must be politically astute, an excellent communicator and possess or be able to obtain a valid (State) driver’s license.
Required Qualifications
The Director of Development will have five or more years of increasingly responsible direct experience in fundraising activities, three years of experience as a chief development officer of a community foundation or non-profit organization, five years of supervision and team-building experience and an appreciation for the Museum and its vision and priorities.
The Director of Development will, at a minimum, hold a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field. He/she will have a proven successful track record of raising significant funds, cultivating donor relationships, soliciting gifts, overseeing investments and the distribution of funds for various purposes and identifying potential donors. Also, the Director of Development will have had previous experience in leading a volunteer board of community leaders, planning and setting strategic direction for fundraising initiatives and complying with governmental and IRS regulations.
Desirable Qualifications
Ideally, the Director of Development will have eight or more years of increasingly responsible direct experience in private fundraising activities, and will have had experience in leading a capital or major gifts campaign.
Application Procedure
The position is open until filled, however resumes are being reviewed immediately. Candidates should apply via a professional resume either through regular mail or email. Resumes can be mailed to Executive Director, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, 999 Main Street, Sturgis, SD, 57785 or emailed to christine@sturgismuseum.com. All emailed resumes will be acknowledged via return email. If you do not receive a return email, please contact us to verify receipt of your resume.
Source: Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Posted by Sam Kanish
FEMA ALERT: Reasonable compromise reached on EU technical inspection schemes for motorcycles–On December 18, the Lithuanian Presidency announced agreement with the Parliament on the controversial road worthiness package. Millions of powered two-wheeler (PTW) users in Europe see the spectre of harmonized periodical inspections fading away
Yesterday, Member States and Parliament finally reached agreement on the road worthiness testing package under the Lithuanian Presidency: the heavy motorcycles will be subject to periodic roadworthiness tests from 2022. However, Member States may exclude these vehicles from testing if they have put in place alternative effective road safety measures, taking into account in particular road safety statistics of the 5 years. If heavy motorcycles are included in the scope of periodic roadworthiness testing, specific testing methods, inspection areas and frequency are decided at the Member State level (Source: Lithuanian Presidency website).
FEMA, the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations, welcomes the compromise reached, and happily notes that common sense has prevailed in the end despite heavy corporate lobby from the testing industry. FEMA has heavily criticised the Commission’s proposal to harmonise periodical technical inspections for L-category as useless and expensive while based on a testing industry biased impact assessment.
Press Contact: Frédéric Jeorge, FEMA President – +33 6 11 03 13 98
Aline Delhaye, FEMA General Secretary – +32 495 501 555
FEMA campaign website: http://www.fema-online.eu/technicalinspections
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT
Adrenaline Junky List:
****Mojave Mile****To be announced****12,000 foot runway, one mile shutdown….
****Texas Mile****March 2014****
****El Mirage****5-17/18, 6-22, 7-13, 9-14, 10-19, 11/8-9****
****S C T A Speed Week****August 9-15, 2014****
****BUB Speed Trials****August 22-29****unofficial guesstimate****
****World Finals****Sept. 30—-October 3, 2014****
****E C T A Ohio Mile****5/3-4****6/7-8****7/12-13****9/27-28****
Last Saturday in Signal Hill, California, Bennett’s Performance hosted one helluva party. Eric’s shop was the key gathering point for one of our local Toy Runs. Over 100 riders showed up bright and early, unloading their hot rods and filling barrels full of toys for a few needy children. Red hot biscuits and gravy were served before the Poker Run.
Lyndall Racing Brakes made its presence known with the latest, lightest ceramic rotors on the planet. The leader Paul Kittrell was on hand for questions and answers.
Last night we captured images of the latest product available through Lyndall Racing Brakes. Now available Brembo Calipers for Baggers, Dynas and Soft Tails. Connecting brackets are available for 11.5, 11.8, 12.5, 13 and 16-inch rotors. The fit and finish is perfect. Tell Paul that the staff from Bikernet sent Ya.
Solid Ceramic rotors are available for late model Harley-Davidsons also.
Think Safe, Think Fast and have a great weekend.
One helleva 2014 comin’ up, we’ll test and tune on the Highways, the Byways, the Race Tracks and finally, the infamous Bonneville Salt Flats….. in better than ten months.
Quite a few to Thank starting with Toby The Welder, 2 out 3 of my Ex-Wives, my 3 Sons, Aerocharger, All Balls Racing, Kent Rich, Dutch and the Crew@Air Tech Streamlining, Arai Helmets, Keith Ball and the Crew@Bikernet, Bikers Choice, Brad Beach@Beach Racing, Cadillac Joe, Craig “Mr. Magician” Cole, Dr. Willie Lanham, Long Beach, Ca., Cometic Gaskets, Dan Thayer@vtwinfuelinjection, Allen Alvarez@Daytona Twin Tech, Dave Butler, ERC Race Gas, George The Wild Brush, ET Krankvents (Thanks Ted Shrode, Ph.D—- R. I. P.), Fisher Harmonic Damper, Dan Stern@House of Thunder H-D, Horsepower Inc., Ron Williams, Jeff, Kevin@Hardtailz, Randy Torgeson, Michelle and the Crew@Hyperformance, Jim’s Machine USA, K&N Air Cleaner, Paul Kittrell@Lyndall Racing Brakes, Marc Susman@Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Juan, Colorado Custom Cycle Wheels, Ray Askew, Ray Whitehead@Pegasus, Pingel, Walt, Pro Charger, Jim @Sharp Eye Transmission, Reggie and Crew@R&R Cycle, Ben Kudon@Rivera Primo, Matthew Wiley@Race Tech Suspension, Rick Tedder@ R/T Performance, Schnitz Racing, Mr. McCahill@Spyke, S&S Cycle, Matthew Negherbon@Thunder Motorcycles in San Jose, Guy Caputo@Tiger Racing, Steve The Turbo Doc, Tsubaki Chains, Vanderbeck Race Cars, Vanson Leathers, World Wide Bearings, Duncan Keller, Yankee Engineuity in San Jose, Ca..
Haul Ass!
Ride for Your Life!
–Ray C Wheeler
Performance Editor
wheeler@bikernet.com
HAMSTERS ON TRAVEL CHANNEL–
The Hamsters Custom Bikes in Sturgis– Check out the world famous Hamsters as they put on their Custom Bike Show in Sturgis, 2013, brought to you by the Travel Channel.
MERRY MERRY, GODDAMMIT!—Hey, we’re scrambling to send our sponsors a special mugs for Xmas.
We shipped the Assalt Weapon II parts to Kent Weeks. We’re making progress.
Next, we will have a full report from the Ultimate Builder Long Beach show with accounts from the participants. Then I swear I’ll finish the Rivera/Primo tech on their new line of headlights.
Merry Merry,
–Bandit
