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FLATHEAD V8 IS NOW AVAILABLE–Jay’s even riding one. Honest Charley V* Flathead Motorcycles feature Ford V8, 60 horsepower engines originally used in Ford vehicles from 1937 to 1940. Each motorcycle is unique, no two are alike. Information about Flathead Motorcycles can be obtained by calling Honest Charley (888) 795-7077 or by e-mailing parts@honestcharley.com.
CUSTOM CHROME ROAD SHOW–For several years, almost a decade in Morgan Hill the CCI produced their own dealer show. Obviously a number of dealers couldn’t make it to the coast so they’ve taken it on the road. Here’s the bit: The first one was last weekend in Quincy, Mass.
Sept 14-16
Columbus Marriot
Columbus, Ohio
Sept 21-23
Hickory Ridge Marriott
Lisle, Il
Sept 28-30
Atlanta Airport Marriot
Atlanta, GA
Oct. 5-7
Ft. Worth Airport Marriott South
Dallas, TX
Oct 26-28
Orlando Airport Marriott
Orlando, Florida
Nov 2-4
John Wayne Airport Marriott
Irvine, CA
Nov 16-18
Santa Clara Marriott
Silicon Valley
BARNES TAKES BUELL LIGHTNING WIN, SERIES LEAD AT PORTLAND–Portland, Ore. (Sept. 8, 2002) -Michael Barnes of Kosco Harley-Davidson/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research roared to an easy victory here today at Portland International Raceway and reclaimed the points lead in the Formula USA Buell Lightning Series, presented by Buell Pro Series Accessories.
Barnes, of Boca Raton, Fla., established a new track record for the Buell Lightning Series in qualifying with a lap of 1 minute 11.9 seconds, averaging 96.117 mph around the 1.97-mile course. At the start of the race, Barnes was immediately hounded by Kosco teammate David Estok, and Hal?s Harley-Davidson riders Clint Brotz and Richie Morris. Running nose-to-tail, Barnes and Estok drafted together on the main straight and pulled out to a 1.5-second lead, a margin they extended throughout the 12-lap event. Estok, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., was 0.6 seconds behind Barnes at the finish. Brotz, of Sheboygan, Wis., was a distant third, 13.5 seconds back, while Morris, of Elkhart Lake, Wis., was fourth, another 25.9 seconds off the leader?s pace.
?My Buell was really strong today, and after the misfortune we had in the middle of the season, it?s great to be back in the points lead,? said Barnes. ?It should make for a real battle at Daytona.?
With his victory, Barnes jumps from third place to first in series points with 114 points, just one point ahead of Brotz and 14 points ahead of Bryan Bemisderfer of Greencastle, Pa, who was unable to compete at Portland. Each rider has a shot at taking the series championship in the eighth and final round at Daytona International Speedway on Oct. 20.
The Formula USA Buell Lightning Series, presented by Buell Pro Series Accessories, is a horsepower and weight-restricted Buell-only spec class. The eighth round of the Formula USA National Road Race Series will take place at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla., Oct. 16-20.
Appropriate religious memento.
WHY GOD MADE PETS–Why God made pets..A newly discovered chapter in the Book of Genesis has provided the answer to”Where do pets come from?”
Adam and Eve said, “Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with usevery day. Now we do not see you any more. We are lonesome here, and it isdifficult for us to remember how much you love us.”
And God said, “No problem! I will create a companion for you that will bewith you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so thatyou will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish orchildish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as youare and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves.”
And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve. And it wasa good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to bewith Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail. And Adam said, “Lord, I havealready named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a namefor this new animal.”
And God said, “No problem. Because I have created this new animal to be areflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name,and you will call him DOG.”
And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them.And they were comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and waggedhis tail. After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord andsaid, “Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut andpreen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog hasindeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well.”
And God said, “No problem! I will create for them a companion who will bewith them forever and who will see them as they are. The companion willremind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not alwaysworthy of adoration.”
And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve. And Cat would notobey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat’s eyes, they were remindedthat they were not the supreme beings. And Adam and Eve learned humility.And they were greatly improved. And God was pleased. And Dog was happy. AndCat didn’t give a shit one way or the other.
–from the Princess
AMA ANTI-CALIFORNIA HELMET REPEAL–The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is opposing a $1 million health insurance requirement attached to California legislation that would allow motorcyclists to ride withou helmets.
According to this report from AMD the AMA supports voluntary helmet use, believing riders should be able to choose whether to wear a helmet. However the association opposes placing economic conditions in legilsation in exchange for a voluntary helmet-use law.
Take a look at the 100th anniversary printed material from the factory. Now here’s a piece from the Golden Anniversary year in 1954. Compare the styles–Wild.
S&S CYCLE NEWSLETTER–S&S is now publishing their own newsletter. If you want to have a heads up on new performance products and the success S&S is having with their current products drop them a line to SScust&sscycle.com, or check their website at SScycle.com.
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