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PRO VIDEO CHAIR FOR SHOOTING MOTORCYCLE FOOTAGE EXCLUSIVELY, NOW AVAILABLE– George Emmons Najar, Media Engineer for Biker Pros, designed and produced a video shooting chair for high-speed motorcycle passes and video shoots.
The Flying Chair is used in videos for Biker Pros? clients and assists in telling a compelling story. The first video using the chair is a vidcast about a new set of Fat Cat exhaust pipes from D&D Performance Enterprises
The chair connects to a tow hitch and allows the videographer to shoot motorcycles at a road-level vantage point at 180 degrees. It improves the quality and excitement of the video by allowing the shooter to get closer to the action.
Powersport companies that are interested in action videos and product introductions should contact the firm at 919-383-0500 or email at pr @bikerpros.com.
REPORT FROM MARC ROWE, MASTER FRAME BUILDER– I’m still hanging in building stuff. We did 40 custom bikes for Steven Tyler of aerosmith (Red Wing Motorcycles). Have other projects in progress. Enclosed are photos of my fuel-injected 4 cylinder V-Twin, ran it for the first time last week What a blast!
The 4-cylinder (we call it guadzilla) has been a under wraps for three years, but it’s out now.
–Marc
info@rowemachine.com
MOTORCYCLE STOLEN FROM 105TH, HELP IF YOU CAN– Was surfing the site and in the article from Gilbert Relsiak about the 105th. I noticed my friend Julie riding my Thunder Mountain Custom.
The bike was stolen while they were in the Springsteen concert! @ 100 feet from 4 cops no less. What a bummer to come out from a kick assconcert and discover your ride stolen.
Really appreciate any help you could give. Bikernet kicks ass. Keep up the great work.
–Weezdog
If you can help. He just wants his bike back. Contact Bandit@Bikernet.com.
S&S POWERED BIKES DOMINATE TEXAS– LA CROSSE, WI (September 22, 2008) S&S? Cycle, the leader in Proven Performance components and engines for American v-twin motorcycles announces an incredible weekend of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racing in Ennis, Texas. At this past weekend?s O?Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals, S&S-powered motorcycles were a dominant force.
How dominant? Sunday morning the field of 16 qualifiers was made up of seven S&S 160ci Billet Pro Stock powered bikes, along with two factory-supported Harley-Davidson motorcycles and seven Suzuki powered machines. At the end of that round, eight bikes remained, five S&S powered, one H-D and two Suzukis. When the eight bikes remaining faced off, three S&S powered bikes and one H-D remained?leading to a final race between Chris Rivas on his Drag Speacialties/S&S/G2 bike and current number one plate holder Matt Smith on his Nitro Fish/Torco S&S powered bike.
Smith and Rivas have a history?that has favored Smith. Going into this round Smith was leading 7-0 when the pair faced each other at the lights, but that changed as Rivas took the win with a 7.024 at 183.97 to Smith?s 7.098 at 187.00 mph. With this win Rivas jumps from eighth place to third in the points standings in that all important race to the number one plate.
Michael Scaletta, Director of Business Development said ?It?s great to see S&S powered motorcycle teams peaking near the end of the season. S&S horsepower had the quickest ET in each of the last four rounds of elimination. As the last few races unfold, consistency and plenty of power are the keys to a championship?with the S&S teams doing so well it is going to be an exciting end to the season.?
There are three races left where you can see the S&S powered bikes compete in NHRA racing. Those races are in Memphis, Tennessee this coming weekend, Las Vegas, Nevada October 30-November 2 and the final race of the year in Pomona, California November 13-16. Get more information at www.nhra.com .
KRAWIEC NOW SECOND IN NHRA POINTS WITH TWO WINS IN DALLAS–Krawiec is Top Qualifier Aboard Harley-Davidson V-Rod; Hines Qualifies Second
ENNIS, TEXAS (Sept. 21, 2008) ? Screamin? Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec was the top qualifier and won two rounds of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations aboard a Harley-Davidson V-Rod at the O?Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex. Krawiec moved into second place in the Countdown to One championship point standings, and now trails NitroFish Buell rider Matt Smith, the series leader, by 59 points.
For the third time this season Krawiec was the top qualifier for an NHRA national, topping the Dallas rounds with a run of 6.970 seconds at 191.92 mph, setting new track records for both ET and top speed in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. Screamin? Eagle/Vance and Hines rider Andrew Hines qualified second with a 6.985 ET at 191.27 mph.
Krawiec defeated Mike Berry on the MB Precision Machining Suzuki in the first round of eliminations, and got a win in the second round when Snap-On Tools Suzuki rider Steve Johnson fouled at the start. Krawiec faced Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Matt Smith in the semi-final round, but lost at the line when Smith got a 0.046 reaction time and a 7.115 ET to Krawiec?s 0.058/7.111 pass. Smith?s margin of victory was only 0.008 seconds. Chris Rivas defeated Smith in the final round to win his second event of the season.
?It was a good drag race in the third round,? said Krawiec. ?My light was a little late, certainly not in the range I want to be in. I got that extra point for top qualifier, and when you look at the standings and see that less than 20 points separates second from fifth place, you know that every extra point is going to matter as we chase this championship. We lost a little ground on Smith this weekend, but I don?t think he?s too far ahead to catch.?
Hines saw his day end in the first round, with a red-light loss to Indicom Electric Buell rider Angie McBride. Hines left the start 0.033 seconds early.
?I messed up and threw away some points,? said Hines. ?There?s nothing to do but bite the bullet and move on to the next race. I?ve won at Memphis three years in a row, so maybe that will be a good place to get back in the groove.?
After two rounds of the five-round NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to One series for the championship, Smith leads with 22243 points. Krawiec moves from fourth to second place with 2184 points. Rivas is third with 2183 points, followed by Johnson with 2166, Angelle Sampey in fifth with 2165, Chip Ellis in sixth with 2138 points, and Hines in seventh with 2132 points.
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles will race next September 26-28 at the O?Reilly Midsouth Nationals at Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, Tenn.
The Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team is sponsored by Ford Truck, Dunlop, Matco Tools and S100.
BRASS BALLS HELPS SERVICEMAN AND COPS–Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers is please to announce an addition to their special Motorcycle Purchase Program that includes public agency staff, which includes Federal, State or Local Police Agency / Authority, Sheriff?s Department, FBI, DEA, NSA, US Border Patrol, Port Authority Police, US Coast Guard, (includes both paid and active volunteers), etc.
The current program provides a $500 discount to all Bobbers and Choppers purchased by active duty military, police, firefighters and school teachers that is currently in place.
Holdsworth, a Desert Storm veteran, understands the commitment and sacrifice that is required to perform America’s essential services. Whether an individual is fighting a fire or fighting for the mind of a student, each job delivers on the betterment of the country and the community.
“We are receiving so much support from the industry that we want to give back even more to the men and women that are putting it on-the-line on a daily basis, keeping us safe and defending our freedoms,” said Holdsworth. “Our $500 service program shows our commitment to the backbone of America.”
If you have questions regarding eligibility of an agency for this incentive, contact Brass Balls Bobbers directly at 405.285.0808 or email at evolve@DarwinMotorcycles.com Brass Ball Bobbers is considered by enthusiasts to be “The above average bike for the average Joe”. Custom built motorcycles begin at just $17,995. American IronHorse begins resurrection–American IronHorse (AIH), which was acquired three months ago by Scott Meyers, is undergoing a range of changes aimed at re-establishing the brand. The new management at the company has rehired key staff to support warranty, parts, paint, and technical departments. Changes to the production facility are also underway, streamlining the plant’s overall footprint from 224,000 sq. ft. to 90,000 sq. ft. A new dealer program is being put into place, with key markets in the US being targeted. Talking about the dealer program, Meyers said: “In addition to our loyal IronHorse riders, our dealer network has shown terrific support and proved their dedication to the survival of the brand.” More significantly, new models are nearing completion. A Pro Street-styled prototype was debuted in Sturgis, and a second will be shown at Biketoberfest in Daytona, October 16-19. Both prototypes utilize the S&S X-Wedge 117ci engine. Commenting on AIH’s product development, Jeff Long, Vice President of Design, said: “We are committed to the progressive design, performance and heritage that makes American IronHorse a premium brand in the market.” The last few weeks have seen excess and obsolete inventory not purchased by Scott Meyers liquidated by the former ownership group. The new models will join the existing bike line, which is made up of four models: the Texas Chopper, Slammer, Bandera and Judge. www.americanironhorse.com TORIAN LEATHER KING OF THE HIGHWAY JACKET–The King of the Highway Jacket Built Torian Chopper Leathers are fashioned by industry-recognized designer, Bob Kay. ?I went back in the day and created an old skool look for bikers that need easy access to their valuables and protection,? said Kay. ?Our pockets and pouches provide access to your goods and keeps valuables safe from prying eyes.? Each Torian Chopper Leathers? jacket is manufactured from the finest naked cowhide and provides a rich supple feel to the touch. Leather craftsman produce each jacket to exacting standards. The leather line includes men and women?s jackets, chaps, gloves and kidney belt. Torian Chopper Leathers is headquartered in Fort Worth, Tx. Currently the Men’s Classic Road Jacket is available at www.torianmarket.com BIKERNET STUDIOS RADIO INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK–Marilyn Stemp, Executive Editor of IronWorks, talks about what the magazine has become overtime… It?s for people that are interested in the nuts and bolts of motorcycles. She talks about gearheads like Donnie Smith, Don Tilley and Brian Klock. Click here for the interview. D&D DEALER PROGRAM EXPANDS WEEKLY–If you need performance pipes installed in your area, check this list of new D&D Dealers or click on the banner above to find a dealer in your area. 1) Freedom Power Sports 3102 N Cobb Pkwy Kennesaw, GA 30152 770-974-6000 –Jennifer SPECTRO OILS FUELS YOUR FUN WITH LIMPNICKIE LOT– Spectro Oils again pairs with the Limpnickie Crew to bring you a new kind of fun at Biketoberfest Brookfield, CT? Spectro Oils of America has teamed up with the Limpnickie Lot to bring you a whole new kind of fun at Biketoberfest. After a great time in Sturgis, the Limpnickie Lot is on its way to Biketoberfest, in Daytona, for another awesome week of good times and good people. The Stone Edge Skate Park will be the location for all of the Limpnickie Lot events. If you haven?t had a chance to experience the Limpnickie Lot yet, now is the time. After a couple of awesome weeks at Daytona Bike Week earlier this spring and Sturgis Bike Week in August, Spectro Oils and the Limpnickie Lot are returning to Daytona for Biketoberfest to shake things up. If you have done Biketoberfest before and are looking for something new this year you don?t have to look farther than the Limpnickie Lot. Between professional dirt bike jumping, Bill Dodge of Blings Cycles trying to skateboard, and Taber Nash of Nash Motorcycle Company being hit continuously with paintballs, there will be something fun for you to watch or do. ?After the great time that crowd had at Sturgis, I know everyone will have an awesome time at the Limpnickie Lot at Biketoberfest. The people who come to hang out at the Limpnickie Lot are the ones to watch, young, full of energy and ready to take on anything? said Spectro Oils President, David Miller. Stop by the Limpnickie Lot on Ridgewood Avenue, sponsored by Spectro Oils, to watch professional dirt bike jumping, and watch the likes of Benji Galloway and other pro skaters in the skate park. The Limpnickie Lot will be at Biketoberfest in Daytona from October 16-19 at the Stone Edge Skate Park. Spectro brands are manufactured and marketed by Intercontinental Lubricants Corp. of Brookfield, CT, ILC, one of the world?s foremost manufacturers and packagers of quality lubricants. For more information on Spectro Oils, please visit: www.spectro-oils.com BIKERNET JIMS TOOL OF THE WEEK– Balancer shaft alignment tool. This tool is a must have for maintaining a long life of your balancer?sdrive chains and bearings. This tool will take all the guess work out ofsetting up your sprocket and chain alignment on a ?B? Beta Twin Cam?Softail engine. This tool has been improved to fit early or late balancer shafts. No.952 – Use on all Twin Cam2000 to present ?B? model Softails. Suggested Retail Price $219.60 Continued On Page 3
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