Ah, but what a time we had. Never caught a damn thing. Sin even went fishin’ for a new party girl and found one, but before she could land her in the boat the girl turned up pregnant. That blew Saturday night. Let’s get to the news:
The factory source for the following story. Meet him and other H-D authorities at the Open Road Show near you.
Is 2003 The 100th Or 2004?
It’s a little know fact that up until 1954, 1904 was considered the birthday of H-D. Upon further research by the family, they decided that since in 1903 they built three bikes, kept one and two were sold out of an actual dealership in Chicago, so they shifted the initial start-up date to April 17th 1903.
That’s all I know.
How To Tell If They Had Sex On The Beach
As if I want to know.
–from Chris T.
BIKES ON TELEVISION
Join us for two days of pure motorcycle madness!
* Harley-Davidson: Birth of the V-Rod
* Motorcycle Mania
* The Great Biker Build-Off
* Motorcycle Mania 2
* American Chopper
* Biker Women
ABOUT THE SHOWS:
Harley-Davidson: Birth of the V-Rod, Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. and midnight ET/PT REMIND ME!
In the summer of 2001, Harley-Davidson introduced one of the most revolutionary new motorcycles in its almost 100-year history: the V-Rod. It was Harley’s first new family of bikes in over a decade and its first new engine design since the 1950s. Follow the story of the design and creation of this groundbreaking new bike, from its early napkin-scrawled origins to its triumphant unveiling to dealers.
Motorcycle Mania , Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. ET/PT REMIND ME!
Two years ago we spent two weeks with renowned bike builder/designer Jesse James as he prepared several custom choppers for Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla., a major marketing event. But with so many bikes to finish in so little time, would Jesse and West Coast Choppers make their deadline?
The Great Biker Build-Off (premiere), Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET/PT REMIND ME!
It’s what cutting-edge bike builders hope will catapult their careers into the realm of “world-famous” custom motorcycle makers: the top prize at the Ironhorse Roundup in Tripoli, N.C. Join us as we follow the top two contenders ? Roger Bourget and Billy Lane ? as they work late into the night cutting steel, bending iron and grinding metal to create the perfect machine from scratch in just eight weeks. Then see who is named the best up-and-comer, as the contestants ride their new creations into town.
Motorcycle Mania 2, Sunday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m. and midnight ET/PT REMIND ME!
It’s back to West Coast Choppers, as we meet up with Jesse James a year later. This time, he’s vowed to design, build and ride a chopper from Long Beach, Calif., to the loudest, wildest motorcycle jamboree in the world in Sturgis, S.D. ? a 1,400-mile trip. As Jesse pieces his bike together, meet some interesting characters and one famous and very large customer: Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal.
American Chopper (premiere), Sunday, Sept. 29, 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. ET/PT REMIND ME!
Come inside Orange County Choppers, located in Rock Tavern, N.Y., and meet the eclectic cast of characters behind its success. Two and a half years old, the shop grew out of Orange County Ironworks, founded nearly 30 years ago by Paul Teutul Sr. and is now one of the largest steel-fabricating shops on the East Coast. Now, watch his son, Paul Teutul Jr., as he conceptualizes, fabricates and builds a custom chopper that will be featured on the cover of American Iron Magazine, shown at the Laconia Bike Week and displayed on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid.
We’re hoping to see avid rider, Brenda Fox, Ms. Bikernet 2001 & 2002, and LA Calendar Show hostess on the Women Riders Upcoming show. She deserves the coverage.
Biker Women (premiere), Sunday, Sept. 29, 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET/PT REMIND ME!
It’s not just a guy thing. Meet five extraordinary women from all walks of life who unite around one common passion: their love of motorcycles. Riding everything from Harleys to Hondas, women have taken to the open road during the past decade. We introduce five such enthusiasts, who range from a neophyte rider to a seasoned pro, and follow them as they embark on the toughest ride of their life.
The Harley-Davidson Open Road Show
It’s a tribute to being in business for 100 years. The guys at the factory are well aware that everyone can’t make it to Milwakee next year, so they took the factory on the road to 10 locations around the world including: Los Angeles, Dallas, Toronto, Baltimore, Atlanta, Barcelona, Hamburg, Toyko, Sydney and Mexico City.
They hauled along a substantial historic museum, and several displays to commenorate their 100th line-up. In addition the musical card is killer to draw out the straight audience. The price of admission has been reduced to make it a resonable package for all the entertainment. Check it out, if you get the chance.
Wayne’s World Arrested
Wayne Harvey of Waynes World II was arrested in Canada because he had an “81 Support” section on his web site. Apparently in Canada they have some BULL SHIT Law about association with what Canada considers “Gangs”. Wayne is a solid, stand-up Bro who has done much for Charitites and Missing Children and now he’s being unjustly harrassed by the powers that be. His Computer was impounded during a search warrant being served at his residence and his web site was shut down completely. Wayne was also charged with weapons violations for having a rifle which had no bolt or firing pin and was only a memorial to his dad who was a Canadian war veteran. Wayne posted bail and is awaiting a court date.
Sounds Pretty Screwed Up Huh?? WAIT it gets worse….
Wayne and I know each other from the internet and I am supporting him with a donation to his legal fund and well as the efforts to get him back on line. This Could Happen To ME or YOU so Please inform Others and Help If You Can. Thanks ROGUE
Sneak Shot of Upcoming Tech These is a pic. on the pump and bleeder stuff. Paul our tech master from the east coast will fill us in on the tech advice next week.
–Wrench
When You Think You Have It Tough
Take a look at a sunrise or sunset. They humble my ass, and I remind myself that the true beauty on earth is absolutely free. (photo from Bob T.)
–Renegade
The Telephone Call
???((((((((Ring-g-g-g)))))))))) ??????????????
?***pick up*** ?????
“Hello?” ?????
“Hi, honey, this is Daddy,”… “Is your Mommy near the phone?” ?????
“No, Daddy. She’s upstairs in the bedroom with Unc’a Frank,” ?????
After a brief pause, Daddy says, “But you haven’t got an Uncle Frank, honey!” ????
?”Oh Yes, I do, and he’s upstairs in the bedroom with Mommy, right now!” ?????
“Uh, Okay, then……here’s what I want you do. ?Put down the phone, run ?????upstairs and knock on the bedroom door and shout to Mommy and Uncle Frank ?that Daddy’s car’s just pulled up outside the house.” ?????
“Okay, Daddy!” ?????
A few minutes later, the little girl comes back to the phone. “Well, I did ?????what you said, Daddy.” ????
?”And what happened?” he asks. ????
?”Well, Mommy got all scared, jumped out of bed with no clothes on and ran around screaming, then she tripped over the rug and went flying out the fron window and now she’s all dead” ?????
“Oh my God!!!!! And what about your Uncle Frank?” ????
?”He jumped out of bed with no clothes on too and he was all scared and he jumped out the back window into the swimming pool…..but he must have forgot that last week you took out all the water to clean it, ?so he hit the bottom of the swimming pool and now he’s all real dead too” ?????????????????????
***long pause*** ?????
Then Daddy says, “Swimming pool???? Is this 555-7039?”
Willie G. with new Ford Truck.
New Ford Harley Truck Unveiled At Los Angeles Open Road Tour
Ford Motor Company and harley-Davidson Motor Company unveiled the 2003 Ford H-D F-150 SuperCrew, supercharged, limited edition truck that marks the beginning of a second century of business and the continuation of a successful alliance between two American manufacturers with similar anniversaries.
We were there to witness the historic event and jam Willie about the size of the bed. “We can’t give the impression that this truck is built for hauling bikes,” Willie said to me when I complained about the short bed.
Classy Humor
A husband, one bright sunny morning, turns to his lovely wife, “Wife, we’re going fishing this weekend – you, me and the dog!”
The wife grimaces … “But I don’t like fishing!”
“Look! We’re going fishing and that’s final”
Do I have to go fishing with you … I really don’t want to go!’
“Right I’ll give you three choices …… You come fishing with me and the dog. You give me a Blow Job. Or you take it up the arse!”
The wife grimaces again. “But I don’t want to do any of those things!”
“Wife I’ve given you three options. You’ll HAVE to do one of them! I’m going to the garage to sort out my fishing tackle, when I come back I expect you to have made up your mind!”
The wife sits and thinks about it. Twenty minutes later her husband comes back.
“Well! What have you decided? FISHING with me and the dog, BLOWJOB or ARSE!!??”
The wife complains some more and finally makes up her mind. “O.K. l’ll give you a blow job!”
“Great!” He says and drops his trollies …. The wife is on her knees doing the business – she stops, looks up at her Husband… “Oh, It tastes absolutely disgusting … It tastes all shitty!”
“Yes” says her husband, “The dog didn’t want to go fishing either.
–from Ray R.
Bikernet Tan Line ResearchDue to the tremendous hazard the sun ‘s rays have on human skin, Bikernet sent a research team into the field to study the devastation. This photo is the first results.
Darwin Awards
A man in Alabama died from rattlesnake bites. It seems that he and a friend were playing a game of catch, using the rattlesnake as a ball. The friend – no doubt a future Darwin Awards candidate – was hospitalized.
Upcoming Bikernet Interviews–
While enjoying the Open Road Show this weekend at the California Speedway, we interveiwed Willie G. and Jeff Bluestien. Watch for the interviews comin’ up on Bikernet next week–I hope.
–Bandit
Let’s Hit ItI retired for more time to work on the creative and ride, and yet I constantly pile myself high with projects. I’m feeling the pressure today. I need a ride to Walker’s cafe for some time away from the computer.
I hope that will work. I don’t hang at bars much, but the other day we stopped in to see Rachel, the cute bartender at a San Pedro dive bar, Harold’s. They pour gigantic drinks. It was early and we were passing by. I suggested we keep rolling, but she flashed that sad look of disappointment and I pulled up out front. It was early and as usual the bar was dark and there was a half dozen already stoned patrons including a long time pal, Indian John, who still rides a rigid ’47. He was drunk and still wearing his shades in the dark bar, but he wanted to chat bad. Major problem. Like so many riders I’ve known, he smoked, had throat cancer and lost his voice except for a broken whisper that you can’t hear at all in a jukebox bar and especially when he had too many. Besides his long salt and pepper beard covers his face. He kept grabbing and kissing me on the cheek and pointing to his heart and me as a sign of friendship. I love this guy. If we ever open Bandit’s Cantina for reals, I may make him a partner just to have him around wearing all black riding gear on a hot summer day, his ballcap on backwards over his bandana and long hair tide in a braid. He’s an original. He rides past the headquarters daily and hasn’t worked in years.
Bottom line, we couldn’t relax. We were surrounded by drunks blithering about one thing or another. Damn, it was only 4:30 in the afternoon on a Saturday. One guy thought I should be a western actor and he went on and one about how I was real and Hollywood was fake. I looked at Sin and rolled my eyes. I just wanted to relax, have one drink and get the hell out. No fuckin’ way. Oh, we got out alright after half a drink and Sin winked at Rachel as if we would return. No fuckin’ way. Let’s hit the road.
–Bandit
