SPEED WEEK THURSDAY NEWS

 

 

The committee is focusing its attention on the lengthy process of dealing with the approximately 2,400 complaints against lawyers received each year by the Office of Lawyer Regulation, the policing arm of the state Supreme Court. The committee also will look at the cloak of secrecy the agency works under.

against lawyers who break the law or the legal ethics code – even though three justices have said a review of that process is needed.

alerted that there are issues with an attorney,” said Chris Banaszak, the Milwaukee lawyer who chairs the committee. Court rules do not allow disclosure of an investigation unless the agency files a complaint against a lawyer.

 

A Journal Sentinel investigation of the legal disciplinary system in February disclosed that some unsuspecting clients entrusted lawyers suspected of corruption with thousands of dollars, even after the regulatory agency had received complaints about the attorney and launched an investigation.

 

The investigation also showed that Wisconsin’s disciplinary system was more lenient than other states and that convictions – including those for serious financial crimes – do not prevent a person from practicing law in Wisconsin.

 

In one case, Peter Elliott, a now disbarred lawyer who is serving a 10-year federal prison term for stealing $3.6 million from clients, received a $100,000 check from a new client about four months after regulators had began their investigation into him. On July 22, Elliott was also sentenced to another five years in prison for bank robbery.

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At least 135 lawyers with criminal records were practicing in Wisconsin, the Journal Sentinel reported this year. Included in that roster were attorneys convicted of high-profile crimes, such as former state Sen. Gary George, who was sentenced to four years after being convicted in 2004 of accepting kickbacks, and Michael Gral, ex-partner at Michael Best & Friedrich, who was sentenced to two years after a 2006 conviction for mail fraud resulting from the role he played in a $20 million scheme.

 

In February three Supreme Court justices – N. Patrick Crooks, Michael Gableman and David Prosser – said the court’s disciplinary system, including the level of punishment doled out by the court, should be reviewed.

 

Although Rogahn favors tougher sanctions – he argued unsuccessfully last year for the court to institute a lifetime ban for attorneys who commit egregious offenses – he said it is unlikely the committee will take up the discipline issue.

assistant attorney general; Sharon Schmeling, communications director for Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

 

 

The BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials will be held August 27 through September 1 at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah. The event is hosted by the American Motorcycle Association (AMA), which verifies and sanctions all US national records. All world records are verified and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motoclisme (FIM). Over300 racers will attempt land speed records this year, yet less than 10% will set records based on historical performance, signifying the difficulty of this endeavor.

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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS TOURISM AUTHORITY MEMO–Don’t miss the Rabbit Ears Motel. Come in a fuck like bunnies.

 

 

THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT BLONDE–Rick Fairless and I spoke at the Hamster Banquet in Sturgis, where the Hamsters raised $218,000 for a local Children’s Hospital.  He asked me who my favorite blonde actress was. I immediately went blank. I could visualize every sensual curve, but couldn’t remember her name. As soon as I arrived at the headquarters the investigation was underway.

Damn Rick,

I’ve been grappling for this girl’s name ever since the banquet. She was more talented than Marilyn, more beautiful than Jean Harlow, classier that Jane Mansfield. Her name has as much panache as Olivia De Haviland’s. She’s way sexier that Bridget B. Goddamnit, I’m going to tattoo her name on my arm.

Just remember: I can weld anything except the crack of dawn and a broken heart.

“Here’s a few that might jog your old memory,” Rick wrote:
Grace Kelly.
Natalie Wood.
Lana Turner.
Veronica Lake.
Eva Marie Saint.
Ava Gardner.
Susan Hayward.
Sharon Tate (Helter Skelter).
I bet it’s one of these women! Which one Pal?

— Rick Fairless
Strokers Dallas
http://www.strokersdallas.com

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NEW FILMS FROM LIONSGATE–On behalf of Lionsgate, we’re pleased to announce that IGN has just debuted the NEW poster for SAFE, starring Jason Statham. This non-stop action thriller releases on October 28, 2011!

In the movie from writer-director Boaz Yakin, Statham portrays a former elite operative who must protect an adolescent girl (played by Catherine Chan) from the bad guys. The cast also includes Chris Sarandon, Robert John Burke, Reggie Lee, Danny Hoch and James Hong.

We’re getting into high gear, people!
Check out the latest poster from FilmDistrict’s DRIVE! Cruising into theaters September 16th, the turbocharged 2011 official Cannes Film Festival selection features an all-star cast including Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Christina Hendricks, Oscar Isaac and Ron Perlman.

For NYC and LA screening dates, please see below:

**New York Screenings:
Thursday, August 18th at 6:00pm – Park Avenue Screening Room (500 Park Avenue)
Tuesday, August 23rd at 12:30pm – Park Avenue Screening Room
Monday, August 29th at 5:30pm – Park Avenue Screening Room
Tuesday, September 13th at 10:00am – Park Avenue Screening Room

**LA Screenings:
Wednesday, August 17th at 7:00pm – Charles Aidikoff Screening Room (150 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills,)
Thursday, August 25th at 7:00pm – RealD Screening Room (100 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills)
Tuesday, August 30th at 7:00pm – RealD Screening Room

 

 

OPERATION HOME FRONT WITH LORENZO LAMAS–  Hey, Bandit…41 riders in Sturgis and cash contributions continue to roll in. The momentum of our mission builds as we head to Nashville for our #2 run on Sept. 2.

We’ve also attached a shot of the bike (later in the news) Lorenzo & I have donated to the cause with profits from raffle tix benefiting Operation Homefront and Walter Reed.

Thanks for your support and for spreading the good word.

Rock and roll.
Best Regards-
Chad Greulach

Founding Partner
RFTH/ Lorenzo Lamas Cycles
http://www.lorenzocycles.com

BIKERNET BONNEVILLE EFFORT FOR 2012 PARTS SEARCH–We are looking for a G-rotor oil pump for a 45 or Sportster. We were told they are made in Europe. Let us know.

You might want to contact Jan Willem Boon, a guy in Holland that specializes in NOS (New Old Stock) parts for all old Harleys, he might not have what you are looking for but if he doesn’t know where to get those pumps then I don’t know who would,” said Gunnar from Custom Chrome.

www.jwboon.com
Gunnar HeinemeyerInternational Product Line Manager / Shop ManagerCustom Chrome®
A division of DAE-IL USA, Inc.
18225 Serene Drive Suite 150
Morgan Hill, CA 95037

www.customchrome.com

 

JOHNNY’S CUSTOMS IN STURGIS– This is Hamster Johnny Gil from Texas. It was great seeing you in Sturgis this past week. I really wished I had my Panhead “Blondie” ready for Sturgis for you to check out, but I will definitely have it there next year. I’ll send you some pictures of the progress, though.

I had to cut this Sturgis trip short, and left on Tuesday, but not before taking “Bella Vieja”, a Shovelhead of mine, for a ride through Spearfish Canyon. Hope to see you next year, maybe get together for some riding. I hope you had a fun and safe trip.

–Johnny Gil

Johnny’s Custom
2025 N. 23rd. St.
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 687-4256
fax (956) 687-4254
johnnyscustom308@aol.com

 

ONE WORLD STUDIOS NEW FILM– Lots of great things happening, we’re setting up a new movie streaming site for the films, so stay tuned! Also putting together a preview screening of I Am ZoZo…   We this month’s new addition to the store, Vintage Torque Volume 6!

To put it simply, John Wells travels CONSTANTLY and films nearly every major Custom show and puts it DVD for all to see.
4 HOURS of material – yes – 4 HOURS….. contains:
5th Annual Polar Bear Cruise – Bare Bones CC
Symco Shakedown 2009
Jalopy Showdown 2010
Meltdown Drags 2010
Lonestar Round Up 2010
Mexican Blackbird – interview with Pete and Billy
Voodoo Larry Open House
Voodoo Kings Road Trip
Disc 2 (yes there are two DVDs in here)
Symco Shakedown 2010
Rust Revival 2010
Mooneyes Yokohama Japan 2009
Car-N-Art – The Art of Keven Carter
Hunnert Car Heads Up 2010
The Morrison Hop Up ’32 Roadster
9th Annual Hot Rod Thrills and Kustom Kills (Rumblers show in Brooklyn)
Ducktail Run – Gas City 2009
G-Mans ’51 Ford Club Coupe
Ski Shores Cruise 2010
Greaserama 2009

–Zack and Scott

 

S&S DISCOUNT THEIR MECHANIC’S JACKETS–15% Off mechanic’s jackets. Offer valid through 8/31/2011. Not valid with any other coupons, gift certificates, or special offers. Sale Price $93.46 (Retail Value $109.95).

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Shop online or call toll free at (877) 717-9152 to learn more, set up your account, or place an order. Contact us via email at:customerservice@sscyclewear.com

 

DAVE ZIEN ON FREE RIDERS PRESS–  Each of us are tempted and tested through trials and tribulations. Hurdles and obstacles only make us stronger, with proper prayer.

All of the biblical passages and spiritual messages emblazoned onto my Harley after the March 13, 2011 accident were relatively intact. This quote was internalized 1,000’s of times during the following 7 weeks in the hospital, even now and forever:

Pain, failure, tragedy and loneliness

Bring us closer to God –

Reminding us to pray deeper,

During the good times.

Perhaps like many of you, a great time to pray is on a motorcycle. Another quote:

Rejoice always –

Pray without ceasing. I Thess.5: 17

So much so that I missed the open road, the Holy Spirit guided me to a H-D three-wheeler. Some of my family members were joyful. Others were distraught, especially Sue and Mom.

Critical care, severe trauma, dangerously low heart rate and blood pressure, a coma and pain can be even more savage for family. I put myself in God’s hands, “Lord – my soul is well”. Your prayers, cards and letters helped me live. It’ll take the rest of my life to say thank you; I owe you and especially my family. When you see us, ask for an apache tear.

–Dave Zien

Former State Senator

Million Mile Motorcycle Man

BLUE RIDGE POKER RUN COMING–  The 1st Annual Poker Run will be October 15th in North Georgia. The route will take riders up I-575, along 515 through Blue Ridge and Blairsville, through Young Harris and Hiawassee, over the mountain through Helen and back. Cost is $25 for single and $35 for double. Proceeds to go to the Steve Boomer Sutton Kidney Fund.
For more information contact us at SteveESuttonabc@netzero.com

–Steve Boomer Sutton
404-521-1067 ext 420

RUMBLE FOR THE HEARTLAND BRAND INTRODUCTION– Sponsored By Lorenzo Lamas Cycles– Rumble For The Heartland (RFTH) is a family-friendly signature charity motorcycle tour, founded by actor and motorcycle enthusiast, Lorenzo Lamas, and veteran television producer, Chad Greulach, as an effort to raise funding and awareness for veterans and active duty military.

The tour combines national landmarks and points of interest with signature motorcycle rides and headliner entertainment to create excitement to benefit two honorable beneficiaries: Operation Homefront and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

The inaugural RFTH broke ground on August 9, during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, 2011 where a pack of supporters were lead by Lorenzo Lamas and US Army Colonel Dino Sarracino from Devils Tower, WY (America’s 1st National Landmark) to The Legendary Buffalo Chip for headliner performances by Toby Keith and Poison.

 

 

On Sept. 2, Rumble For The Heartland Tour #2 will stage in Nashville, TN. Riders will learn the history, legend and significance of the 101st Airborne Division, stationed at nearby Ft. Campbell, KY, then ride as a pack to a private Rider Reception with live music by the Official RFTH Tour Band, Moccasin Creek. Headliner Entertainment for this engagement will be Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson’s Xtreme Muzik Tour at the intimate Woods At Fontanel.

The RFTH tour will make two additional stops in 2011 at Biketobertfest (Daytona, FL Oct. 13- 16) and Love Ride (Glendale, CA October 23). Up to 12 events are being developed for 2012.

US Marine, custom bike builder and Captain with US Airways, Ralph Randolph, joins the tour as the “Official Manufacturer Of Rumble For The Heartland”. A previous build by Randolph to benefit Operation Homefront raised $175,000.

To help drive the national fundraising campaign, Lorenzo Lamas Cycles has donated the Official Rumble For The Heartland charity bike worth an estimated $60,000, with 100% of profits from raffle ticket sales between now and March 17, 2012 donated to charity. Photo attached.

100% of profits generated by Rider Registrations, Raffle Tickets and all Rumble For The
Heartland Licensed Merchandise Sales will be donated to Operation Homefront and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Rider Registration: https://www.lorenzocycles.com/register/36
Raffle Ticket Sales: https://www.lorenzocycles.com/shop/detail/section/28/category/28/id/83
About Lorenzo Cycles: http://www.lorenzocycles.com
About Operation Homefront: http://www.operationhomefront.net/
About WRNMMC: http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/

 

 

BIKERNET BLACK MARKET BOOK DEAL OF THE WEEK– On Sale This Week at bikernet–Winter is around the corner – If you can’t ride the bike, then at least spend some time making it your own. The off-season is the time to put something besides the stock paint on that fine two-wheeler of yours. And if you’re ready to apply that new candy coat, or pearl, in your own shop or garage, this is the book you need.
Written by the master of custom paint and flames, his very own self, Dave Perewitz explains how to adjust the gun, spray candies to eliminate any chance of banding, and apply a perfect clearcoat.

This book from Wolfgang Publications covers all the important topics: the chemistry of modern paint, how to set up a shop, adjust the gun, and apply art work. With help from a PPG technician, David’s book documents the painting of three complete motorcycles and a variety of smaller jobs, with start-to-finish color photos.

Photographed by well-known author Timothy Remus, this 144 page book includes over 500 images that show every step needed to create an exceptional paint job.

Use the newest materials, and use them to the best effect, with this unique how to book from Dave Perewitz. And this week it’s only $17.95, with free shipping to US addresses. Don’t go through another summer with a bike that looks just like all the others in the parking lot. The best way to set your bike apart from all those others is with some bright hues and awesome art. You can do it yourself – just shell out eighteen bucks (ten bucks off) for a shiny new copy of Advanced Custom Motorcycle Painting.

 

PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNS BILL EXCLUDING POWERSPORTS FROM CPSIA LEAD BAN– President Obama today signed H.R. 2715 into law, just days after it passed the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives nearly unanimously, putting an end to an unintentional ban on youth ATVs and off-highway motorcycles that has lasted for more than two years.

The new law amends the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) to categorically exclude youth ATVs and dirtbikes from the lead content provisions.

“For more than two years, the powersports industry and its riders have urged Congress to categorically exclude youth dirtbikes and ATVs from the CPSIA’s lead content provisions,” said Larry Little, chairman of the Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors. “We are gratified that our community’s passion and perseverance have paid off and the ban on youth model OHVs is finally over. MIC’s Member Companies worked hard on this issue, as well as many MIC staff members, and we are especially grateful to Paul Vitrano, Kathy Van Kleeck, Duane Taylor and the MIC Government Relations Office.”

Since CPSIA took effect, the Motorcycle Industry Council has been working to end the ban by providing written comment and congressional testimony, and by leading a large grass-roots effort consisting of phone calls, letters and emails that cumulatively reached well over a million.

“On behalf of riders everywhere, we thank the Congress and the President for their action on H.R. 2715 to reverse the unintended ban on youth ATVs and motorcycles,” said Paul Vitrano, general counsel of the MIC. “In particular, MIC and its members thank Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) for sponsoring the bill and Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) for leading the Congressional effort to enact the categorical exclusion.”

Motorcycle Industry Council press release posted by Mary Slepicka
Published courtesy of Dealernews: www.dealernews.com

 

SUNDAY MORNING SEX–I will never hear church bells ringing again without smiling..

Upon hearing that her elderly grandfather had just passed away, Katie went straight to her grandparent’s house to visit her 95 year-old grandmother and comfort her.

When she asked how her grandfather had died, her grandmother replied, “He had a heart attack while we were making love on Sunday morning.” Horrified, Katie told her grandmother that 2 people nearly 100 years old having sex would surely be asking for trouble.

“Oh no, my dear,” replied granny. “Many years ago, realizing our advanced age, we figured out the best time to do it was when the church bells would start to ring. It was just the right rhythm. Nice and slow and even. Nothing too strenuous, simply in on the Ding and out on the Dong.”

She paused to wipe away a tear, and continued, “He’d still be alive if the ice cream truck hadn’t come along.”

 

–from Michael Boen

 

 

 STURGIS 2011 REPORT FROM UNCLE MONKEY– 

The early numbers are in and it would seem attendance to this year’s Sturgis was down. In the current economical climate it can be expected that people are tightening the belt a little more then usual.

I don’t think Sturgis is going anywhere soon but trademarking “Sturgis” gives me the impression of a cheap commercialized event. That the whole thing can be bought and sold to the highest bidder. How long will it be until it is “Microsoft Sturgis Bike Week” or “Home Depot Sturgis Bike Week?” So what is the answer?

I haven’t been to the Smoke Out, which seems to draw “real” bikers, so I can’t really say if they got it right. Maybe the problem lies in what is a “real” biker today. As we get wiser we start staying in hotels, trailering our bikes, ride dependable motorcycles. Have we sold out because we bought a new bike? Have we sold out because we call it a night and get a good nights rest to go riding all the next day?

Sonny Barger rides a Victory Vision; does that mean he is no longer a real biker, a real Hells Angel? We survived “Hey watch this!” and reminisced about “Remember when,” around campfires. We’ve relived the memories to death with our friends and are smart enough not to do stupid shit again. Too young to fade away, too old to die young.

The industry and society have changed to being all about “Me” and “instant self gratification.” The “last” of the Shovelhead riders have bought baggers. It’s all about plug and play tuning, accessories, everything. There is no wrenching, no modifying, so that it fits, so that it works. CCI and Drag Specialties make products for TwinCams but most people just buy from the dealership and if Harley can sell the same thing for twice the cost because it was placed in a bar and shield box they will.

Riders are looking for creature features, comfort, they want to be pampered. They want $15 cups of coffee and import micro-brewed beer. Even the hardcore youth that go just don’t seem to be as hardcore as we remembering being. They ride new bikes; wear designer UFC/Hurley/Ed Roth t-shirts and $300 jeans. They fight, swear, and drink like fish but they don’t seem genuine.

All I can say is that there is money to be made, new friends to meet, and stories to be shared.

-bad Uncle Monkey

MOTORCYCLE STOLEN, NEED YOUR HELP– Limited-edition RZR stolen from Polaris of Gainesville– Authorities are looking for a $15,000 special-edition RZR was stolen from Polaris of Gainesville during a burglary Thursday morning, Alachua, Fla., police officer Jesse Sandusky told the Gainesville Sun.

The burglary occurred around 5 a.m. at the dealership in Alachua, police say. The stolen SSV was one of five of its kind in the state: It is a tan Army special edition model with an Army star on the hood. Also gone is a black trailer.

The vehicle and trailer were reportedly taken through a large hole cut into a chain link fence. Tools used in the burglary were found at the scene, Sandusky says. There are no suspects. Anyone with information should call the Alachua Police Department at 386-462-1396 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 372-STOP.

Posted by Holly Wagner
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INDIAN DAY EXCLUSIVE SPONSORED BY BIKERNET COMING TO THE NHRA MUSEUM–  I forgot to include the second event in the Indian Day West promotion. The AMA Pro Racing, Flat Track World Finals will be held on the Horse Racing Track at the LA Fairgrounds, with shuttle service between the two events, so you receive exposure two for the price of one!

–George Hayward
PDL Packaging
Retail Packaging and Display
PO Box 12224
Westminster, CA 92685
C (714) 920 9204
F (714) 897 2934
george@pdlpackaging.com

 

 

 

 

AMA PRO GRAND NATIONAL FLAT TRACK RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES– Southern California race fans will be treated to the most spectacular, non-stop, ground-pounding action on Saturday, October 15 when AMA Pro Flat track racing returns to the Fairplex in Pomona.

The final race in the 2011 AMA Pro Flat Track Series, the AMA Pro Grand National Flat Track Finals will showcase the best two-wheeled racers in the country as they battle their way to glory in an all out attempt to earn the coveted crown in both the
Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship and the Motorcycle SuperStore.com Pro Singles Championship.

Rider against rider, machine against machine, this grand finale will feature the talents of the cream of the crop. This will also be the last chance for Southern California fans to see multi-champion Chris Carr in action. Retiring after this year, Carr won Pomona in 1993 and would like nothing better than to end his final season with a win at this historic track. However, top names such as Kenny Coolbeth Jr., Sammy Halbert, Jared Mees, Jake Johnson, rookie sensation Brad Baker and a host of other top ranked riders also want the honor.

‘We are really excited to bring this Grand Finale back to the Fairplex, “say partners Bob Bellino and Chris Morgan. “The fans have been asking for this exciting event to return to Los Angeles for the past two years and we are equally as excited as they are.”

Bob Bellino, president of Circle Bell Motorsports who is also producing the Sacramento Mile, July 30 and the Calistoga Half-Mile, October 1 has been involved in the Pomona Half Mile at the Fairplex in previous years

“Pomona has long been a favorite with fans,’ says Bellino and it is with great pleasure that we are able to bring it back this season. Chris has an extensive background in motorsports promotion. He is the West Coast Director of DirtCar, the sanctioning body for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and having as a partner will make our Flat Track World Final bigger and better than ever before.”

Running races at the Fairplex is nothing new. In fact, this historic venue hosted both spring and fall AMA Grand National events from 1992 to 1995. In 2009, AMA Pro Racing returned once again and hosted a very successful event with Henry Wiles piloting his Harley-Davidson to the Grand National Twins victory.

Tickets for this event will be $39 for General Admission, $45 for Reserved and $55 for Box Seats. Tickets are available on line at www.flattrackfinals.com.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend this spectacular event…October 15 at the Fairplex in Pomona. You won’t want to miss it.

 

MICHIGAN CALL TO ACTION–This release is being sent to you at the request of ABATE of Michigan. Please direct any questions or comments to ABATE of Michigan

ABATE of Michigan would like the help of all motorcyclists in their fight for freedom. Senate Bill 291 passed the Michigan Senate in late June. We are asking all rights activists to send a postcard to Michigan”s Governor, Rick Snyder, urging him to support motorcycle helmet choice for adults.

A postcard from a “FREE” state may help him realize that Michigan loses motorcycle money every day of the summer with a mandatory helmet law. Governor Snyder prides himself on being all about business and helping business. Please urge Governor Snyder to support adult choice. MAIL to:
Governor Rick Snyder
State Capital
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
517 373-3400

Thanks for helping us in our efforts. Hope to see you in September riding FREE in Michigan.

— Vince Consiglio

TEXAS GUN LEGISLATION “ALLOWED”–  Texas gun owners allowed to keep guns and ammo in vehicles at jobs Hunters in a hurry to leave for a weekend outing won’t have to worry about storing their rifles in their cars at the office anymore. And commuters will be able to pack heat for protection without wondering what the boss thinks.

Under a new law that takes effect Sept. 1, most employers will not be able to prohibit workers who legally own guns and ammunition from storing them in their vehicles on a company parking lot during business hours.

The few exceptions to the measure — Senate Bill 321 by state Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy — include public and private schools, and lands that contain oil, gas and mineral leases. Certain properties where firearms are already outlawed, such as federal buildings, are also exempted from the law, as are company vehicles owned or leased by the employer.

Gun owners hailed SB 321 as a victory for Texans who want to protect themselves during their daily commutes to work.

“This is not the safe-parking lot bill. This is the safe-commuter bill,” said Alice Tripp, the legislative director for the Texas State Rifle Association, the state’s lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association.

The law was first introduced seven years ago by former state Rep. Dan Farabee, D-Wichita Falls, after several Texans were fired for stowing their hunting rifles in their vehicles. They had planned to leave for a hunting trip in Oklahoma immediately after work, Tripp said.

She also rejected the concern of some critics that Texans would have impromptu gun shows and shooting lessons on employer property after work.

“The protection for the employee does not extend beyond the vehicle. There is no ‘show and tell,’” she said. Just in case an incident occurs, though, the bill provides immunity to an employer, “except in cases of gross negligence” should an accident happen that causes injury, death or property damage.

–Pegasus News for DFW

 

 

NEW PATCH HOLDER BOOK AVAILABLE —HEY Bandit, MY BOOK IS POPULAR, YOU CAN GO TO CREATESPACE.COM AND SET UP DEALER ACCOUNT, 35 % DEALER PROFIT. IF YOU WISH. OR 1 COPY AT AMAZON.COM “PATCH HOLDER”

— DOUG FORD S/BAY VAGOS

 

 

 

LORENZO LAMAS AND RALPH RANDOLPH USING U.S. CHOPPER FRAME FOR CUSTOM MODEL–I talked with Chad and they are up for co-promotion with my frames. Awesome.

Here are some pics of the new bike.

–RK
US Choppers
8941 Atlanta Ave #266
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
www.uschopper.com

 

BIKERNET READERSHIP REPORT FOR JULY– 10 Million hits, 782,579 page views or impressions, 372,000 visits, by 184,000 unique users. Not bad, but we’re always working on it.
–Bandit

 

RIGID FRAME RICHARD RETURNS FROM THE BADLANDS–We had to get cracking on some customer bikes once I got back, so I have not had much time to sort through images yet.

 

 

Here is one cutie and a picture of my left front caliper attached to the lower tree of the Little Red Rigid happened day one at Sturgis!
Also a few of the Butt Stop Bitch Bar we built for the trip. More stuff to come soon, oh yeah did you know you can stuff 10 pounds of stuff into an 8 lb Bandit Dayroll, I guess you would!

Later,
–RFR

 

BIKERNET MEDICAL CLINIC INTERVIEWS DR. WEIL ABOUT DUCT TAPE–Does Duct Tape Get Rid of Warts? Anyone who has experienced plantar warts knows what a nuisance they can be. Caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), they appear on the bottoms of feet as small, fleshy bumps; hard, flat growths with a rough surface and well-defined boundaries; or gray or brown lumps with tiny pinprick-size black dots.

To help avoid getting plantar warts, take preventive steps in areas known to harbor the virus, including warm, moist places such as shower floors, locker rooms and public swimming pools. Always wear shower thongs or sandals when you use a public locker room or shower, and use foot powders and change your socks often to keep feet dry.
To treat plantar warts, you have a number of options:

1. Leave them alone. Most will disappear without treatment, sooner or later.

2. Try a “paint on” solution. Look for an over-the-counter treatment containing 40 percent salicylic acid, and apply once or twice a day for a few weeks.

3. Try the “duct tape treatment.” Simply cover the warts with duct tape for six days then soak in water and rub gently with an emery board or pumice stone. You may have to repeat the process over the course of a month or two before the warts disappear, but a study published in the October 2002 Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine found that the duct tape method worked better than having a doctor freeze the warts off with liquid nitrogen, which can be painful and cause scarring.
4. Try visualization. I recommend spending a few minutes each day picturing the growths shrinking. If you need help coming up with images, you can listen to recordings made by practitioners skilled in guided imagery and clinical hypnosis. It may be most effective to do this when waking and falling asleep. This mind-over-matter method can work remarkably well, so try it first, before resorting to acids, duct tape, lasers or surgery.

–Dr. Weil
DrWeil.com

HERE IS THE DEAL OF THE WEEK FROM THE BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS! A 2004 883 SPORTSTER! 18″ rear America Wire Wheel, new 160 rear Dunlop tire, front and rear wheel powder coated black, black powder coated lower legs, Vance & Hines exhaust, Billet lay down license plate holder, forward controls, drag bars, lowered 1″. Very tight looking bike for only $5500!

–MIKE the STEALTH

http://bikernet.sprocketlist.com/Sportster/2288591/2004-Custom-super-tricked-out-7000-miles-.html

 

SPEED WEEK REPORT 2011–Rolled out Wilmington just after the crack of dawn in an Easterly direction, destination Wendover, Utah… A mere 685 miles later arrived in Wendover after spending the last 15 or 20 miles on Hwy 93, with severe rain and lighting that arrived as I pulled into town.

 

The town was packed with dozens of retro rods, from rat rods to radical show pieces on display for all to drool over. Blowers, injectors, multiple carb set ups and one of my favorites…. Turbos.

 

 

Then the rains came with high winds and lightning, 30 minutes later and the sky was bright and clear, everyone was outside talkin’ hot rods, new dreams and old ones that got away, goin faster than a boosted bat-outa-hell on two wheels..straight has an arrow and living to experience impound.

 

After a record setting pass on the salt mounted on the best seat in the house in your Vanson Tuxedo, Impound is the shit! Your crawlin out of your skin and laughin under your breathe all at the same time, you’ve cheated death one more time, son-of -a-bitch!, Yah-fukin-ho! But wait! Next year will be faster……….

 

A small lake Monday morning,The Bonneville Salt Flats

Where die hard racers have gathered since 1912 on a salt bed that’s 14 miles long and 7 miles wide, the first record that was set in 1914 by Teddy Tetzloff (still researching the speed, etc.). It’s so fukin huge you can see the curvature of the earth…hell, (on a clear day Alaska is easy to see, just stand on a 10′ step ladder and look North).
The daybreaks and sunrises are one-of-a-kind, then there’s a few dozen bad ass streamliners, hot rods, about anything that rolls including our beloved 2-wheel addictions.

A Bonneville Sunrise……oh Baby…….

A few on the salt are Brian Stock, Brother Speed aboard the Silver Bullet…ran a 198.902 for a qualifier…then the dreaded salt gremlins attacked the next morning just after leaving the starting line while on a record setting back up run. The team was scramblin to find a solution for the unknown problem……

Wilmington was calling and I peeled before the results were known.
Flyin Brian, Brother Speed…..

Wink Eller and Jay Allen were spotted haulin ass down the track, Jay ran a 185.817 while Wink ran an easy 155.591..Chris Rivas, 3000 cc APS-PG ran a respectable 173.342, Billy Shoemaker,M-PG.. FKAWI Racing Team ran a 160.636….We’re havin fun now!

A Motorcycle records, first two days…
96B Eric Ross H-D 2000 cc A-PBF 146.024 mph new record
735B Dave Arnold 1000 cc M-PBF 125.922 mph new record
841B Foley Racing 1350 cc SC-VG 108.066 old 110.558 new
3350B Bonneville Bomber 1650 cc MPS-VBG 136.923 new record
8881B Paul Thede Lightning motors
Omega APS-O 176.434 old 206.079 new
5511B Leslie Porterfield Pilot on Sir Speedy Honda 1000 cc P-P 196.476 old 197.116 new.
Tons of day to day info on the SCTA web site..www.scta-bni.org

–Ray C. Wheeler

Bikernet Performance Editor in Chief

AHDRA Race at the Rally in Sturgis, SD ANOTHER Sturgis WIN
for Verl “Smitty” Smith Racing for Vets– Verl “Smitty” Smith took yet ANOTHER win at the Race at the Rally in Sturgis, SD. Each year the Sturgis Rally brings out thousands of folks to ride, race, and have fun. This year’s 71st Annual Rally win for Smitty was only a part of his Rally Week.

Verl “Smitty” Smith and VSR4VETS Crew Chief Junior Hendey, & Crew Lori Post and Matt & Karen Spencer of DILLIGAF Racing Sponsored by Harley-Davidson of SALT LAKE& CNC Machine spent several hours at Black Hills Health Care Facility for the 11th Annual VSR4VETS and the Griz Robinson Veterans Memorial Bike Show during the Sturgis Rally. The MidContinent Race Team of Mike Bahnmaier also attended and handed out team shirts.

For 2 days Smitty set up with his sponsor, BIKER’S CHOICE to show off some of their high performance parts. A burn out at the Broken Spoke Saloon was just what the ego needed to have a little fun and blow off a little steam.

OH, and the racing part, AHDRA continues to put on superb events and Smitty won the Right Quick Street Pro division.

If it wasn’t for our veterans we couldn’t do what we do!

VSR4VETS would like to thank their sponsors for their ongoing support: Avon Tyres , Biker’ Choice, Black Widow Cams, Blue Lightning Frozen Spark Plugs , Bitchin Seat Co , Chris Rivas V- Twin, Bikernet.com, Davey Rocket, Evolution Ind. , E/T Performance ,Hanson’s Auto Body , Mickey Thompson Tires,,Milwaukie Tire, Motor Whiskey, Movers & Shakers, Oak Grove Choppers, Pacific Auto Trim ,PBI Sprockets , R/T Performance , Spyke Inc., Tek Batttery ,Throttle Merchants, Tsubaki

— Contact -Smitty at 503-477-0097

WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE– Better have great Event Liability Insurance.

Being admirers of music, the Crew was saddened last weekend by the killer stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. It was downright horrific to say the least. Bikernet Insurance has a specialty department that focuses on Event Liability Insurance so we paid special attention when this news came out.

One of our favorite bands that streams through the office stereo system, Sugarland, was getting ready to go on stage as winds howled and lightning flashed when a huge, powerful gust of wind topple the entire stage forward onto a packed audience. Five people died and countless were injured according to news reports. Terrible accident for sure. Our hearts go out to all involved in this tragedy.

 

Let’s look at the insurance angles of this accident.

Vendor and Exhibitor Liability
Every vendor or exhibitor at the state fair would of likely had to purchase Event Liability Insurance. They typically would sign a hold-harmless agreement and name the Fair as an Additional Insured. Certificates of insurance would of been made available to all who needed them as proof that good insurance was in place to protect all the parties associated with the Vendor and/or Exhibitor.

Income Insurance for the Artists
Typically, successful bands will purchase income protection insurance to make sure they get paid no matter what happens when they in fact, are willing and able to perform, but could not due to circumstances beyond their control. Additionally, in situations of this nature, a professional insurance agent/broker would also provide a broad-termed “Cancellation Policy” for the band’s concerts and various other events attended by the band.

Hell Will Get Worse When The Lawsuits Begin
If the news coverage is to be believed, the lawsuits will be coming fast and furious over this tragedy. Claims for bodily injury due to negligence by somebody somewhere in the tragic event will come from all angles. Some will be covered under a Contractors General Liability coverage. The Fair itself will likely get sued so let’s hope they had a high-limit Commercial General Liability and Event Liability insurance policy in place. The Production Company will likely get sucked in as will anybody involved in the “promotion”of the event. There are likely dozens of individual companies involved or associated with the Fair that lawyers will be gunning for in the coming years. Anyone involved in almost anyway with the promotion of the Sugarland Concert is fair game for lawsuit attack. Its gonna get ugly unfortunately.

The Bottom Line
Always make sure you have good insurance that covers what you need covered to protect you ass…ets. We recommend minimum $1,000,000 Event Liability Insurance limits with many clients choosing to purchase $2,000,000 and even $5,000,000 limits depending on their actual risk of exposure at Special Events.

Crew Note: God Bless the deceased, the injured and their families. This tragic stuff is hard to take even for the toughest of insurance geeks.

Remember, you are not just a policy number when you select Bikernet Insurance for your protection. We care about our customers.

The Crew at Bikernet Insurance

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NHTSA (AGAIN) PUSHES HELMET LAWS–
NHTSA Administrator David Strickland has testified once again before a Congressional committee urging federal action to get motorcyclists to wear helmets. On July 27, during a reauthorization hearing on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Strickland told a subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation that “the most important step we can take to reduce the deaths of motorcyclists on our roads and highways is to assure that all riders wear a DOT compliant helmet.”

He further stated that, “A grant program emphasizing the use of motorcycle helmets would be effective in reducing fatalities.”

Last year, in response to Congressional testimony from Strickland that increased helmet use is the core component of NHTSA’s motorcycle safety plan, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced a resolution urging NHTSA to concentrate on motorcycle crash prevention and rider education instead of lobbying for helmet laws.
–NCOM

WORLD WAR II CLASSIC–  It only took three days to put her all back together and everything works! We pulled P-40E AVG #67 out of Hangar 79 at about 4:00 PM local time yesterday to a growing crowd of starry eyed onlookers. It looks beautiful out on the grass next to “The Ford Island Tower.”
All this would never had happened if it were not for the generosity of Mr. Fred Smith of FedEx. The crew of John and Cory from Fighter Rebuilders LLC; Tom Camp a former owner of this P-Chennault; John W. Hazlet, the last guy to fly it, and David Sutton from FedEx. What a delightful group of guys, but then again, if you love airplanes it is sort of in your blood.

As for things this P-40 is famous for it was the P-40 John Belushi used on the movie “1941” and in the movie, “Tora – Tora – Tora”. Everything works, the engine only has 50+ hours since new in 1944, the landing gear works as do all of the electronics. It will remain in flyable condition from now until I’m long gone.

To say that I am having the time of my life would not be an exaggeration. The staff that I work with are some of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and every one of them are characters in their own right. I fit right in!

Mahalo!

–Jim Goodall
Associate Curator
Pacific Aviation Museum
Historic Hangar 37
Ford Island , Pearl Harbor
319 Lexington Blvd.
Honolulu , HI 96818

ATK RUNNING A BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL–  We going to pilot a “Back to School” special in Utah and I need to talk to you about this.

We want to push the GT250R Sport Bikes which are the desired bikes for kids (ask Kawasaki).

The focus will FIRST be around the Utah Colleges and then some other related markets like Ohio State in a couple of weeks…
USU
Utah
BYU
SLCC
Weber
Utah Valley College
DATC
(Others)

Possible Campaign Slogans (The marketing guys will work this out)
· Buy an ATK for $3.00 / day and get a free: Apple-I-Pad (we have 3-4 things they can choose from)

· Buy an Apple I-Pad for $3/day and get a free American Motorcycle (were developing the campaigns)

— Frank

JIMS Cruise Drive Mega Nut– Years ago JIMS designed the original “Mega Nut” complete with a machined clamping face profile and additional locking holes for a more precise way to secure the pulley nut. JIMS® Cruise Drive Mega Nut No. 1733 now incorporates the same advanced design for late model Cruise Drive transmissions and when installed correctly you can feel confident that your rear pulley will never come loose from your main drive gear. The left hand thread Mega Nut can also be secured in several additional places with a simple drilling and tapping operation.

JIMS Cruise Drive Mega Nut No.1733 is machined right here in the U.S.A. from the highest quality material and has an MSRP of $77.30. For more information please visit www.jimsusa.com, find us on Facebook, or call 805-482-6913.

ILLUSION CYCLES Rusty Coones and Rodrigo Requejo Are Hell Raisers–
For the Illusion Motorsports bike builders, life has been one wild ride, featured in OC Weekly.

The backroom of Illusion Motorsports is full of bikes: some are set aside like museum pieces, others are jacked up on work tables, here a line of stripped-down and refurbished Harley-Davidsons, there the odd Triumph or Victoria. But two motorcycles in particular stand out inside the construction-in-progress custom-motorcycle shop in a Garden Grove business complex just off Interstate 405 at Golden West. They’re distinguished less because of their physical appearance than for what they say about the store’s owners, Rodrigo Requejo and Rusty Coones, and the amazing turn of personal fortune both men have experienced in the past few years.

The first bike, an Illusion Hellrazor with a 114-cubic-inch engine custom-manufactured exclusively for the shop, belongs to Kurt Sutter, the creator of the biker drama Sons of Anarchy that airs on FX. Requejo and Coones built the bike for Sutter earlier this year, but Sutter sent it back in for a custom fender and a one-of-its-kind aluminum fairing. It’s the second bike Sutter has purchased from the store; the first was custom-made for the show in 2010, and then donated to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, a San Diego charity that benefits wounded and disabled veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A Sons of Anarchy camera crew filmed Requejo and Coones building the bike from scratch for a special feature for the upcoming DVD release of the show’s third season. Coones’ heavy-metal band, Attika7, for which he plays lead guitar alongside vocalist Evan Seinfeld of Biohazard fame, also contributed two songs to the second season, as well as one (so far) for the upcoming fourth season. Sutter and his wife, actress Katey Sagal (who plays Gemma on the show), met Coones a few years ago on a toy run in the San Fernando Valley.

By NICK SCHOU Thursday, Aug 11 2011
OC Weekly

WHITE WALL TIRES NOW AVAILABLE FROM METAL SPORT–Metalsport is proud to announce the arrival of Vee Rubber white wall tires in addition too the Vee Rubber Monster line of tires.

Multiple sizes are now available and new sizes are arriving daily. We currently have available 120/70/21 ww, 130/70/18 ww, 150/60/18 ww, 180/50/18 ww, 200/50/18 ww, 200/55/17 ww, MT90/16 ww, 150/80/16. Along with the 360mm, 310mm, 23″ 26″ and 30″ Monster tires.

–Greg
Metalsport Inc.
Southgate Ca. 90280
Ph. 562-776-9594
Fax 562-776-9635

THE DELOREAN FROM BACK TO THE FUTURE III WILL
BE AT PEBBLE BEACH AUTO WEEK THIS WEEKEND–THE DELOREAN IS CURRENTLY AT THE MUSEUM OF MONTEREY AND WILL BE ON SPECIAL DISPLAY OUTDOORS THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 21st, WHICH COINCIDES WITH
THE 61st ANNUAL PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
LOS ANGELES- August 18, 2011- Where are all the real DeLorean Time Machines that were used in the Back to the Future movies? Sadly, some of them no longer exist and others are in need of extensive work. Of the seven cars used over the three movies, only three original cars are thought to still exist. Presented by Profiles in History, the famed auction house that represented the Debbie Reynolds Collection this summer, the screen used DeLorean from Back to the Future III can be seen right now at the premiere exhibition of Cars, Collectibles & Cinema at the Museum of Monterey in association with Pebble Beach Auto Week. The Museum of Monterey, located at 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, will be open from 10 AM to 8 PM with a portion of ticket proceeds going to beneifit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

The DeLorean will be displayed outdoors for special viewing this Sunday, August 21st, which coincides with the 61st annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the greatest automotive event in the world.

In addition to the DeLorean, visitors can expect to see other famed items from the Back to the Future triology, such as, original costumes, Doc’s burned toy Cadillac, Clock Tower cables, Gray’s Almanac, the Doc Brown committed/commended newspapers, a full set of all five types of hoverboards, and other rarely seen pieces of cinematic history.

Profiles in History is proud to present the original DeLorean Time Machine driven by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future III. The Time Machine has been in private hands for the past 8 years, and was recently featured on the Hollywood Treasure television show hosted by Joe Maddalena. The Time Machine will be available for viewing during advertised museum hours, and will be in a future Profiles in History auction later this year, with a portion of the proceeds going to Team Fox benefitting The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Previously it could be seen at the San Diego Air & Space Museum and this year’s Comic-Con.

BIKERNET SOUTHERN LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATION–These are actual comments made by South Carolina Troopers that were taken off their car videos:
1. “You know, stop lights don’t come any redder than the one you just went through.”
2. “Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they’re new. They’ll stretch after you wear them a while.”
3. “If you take your hands off the car, I’ll make your birth certificate a worthless document.” (My Favorite)
4. “If you run, you’ll only go to jail tired.”

–from Bob Clark

 

 

This cartoon was in the Chicago Tribune in 1934. Look carefully at the plan of action in the lower left corner.

Remember the adage: “Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it”
–from Bob Clark

BARNETT’S MAGAZINE LAST CALL! — As you all know our Nov/Dec 2011 issue will be our last issue of Barnett’s magazine.

Mark Barnett is putting a lot of effort not disappoint our industry members as well as our readers when it comes to the diversity of Cafe’ Racers & Modified Harleys we will have in our final issue. That of course, has been our legacy and he wants to uphold that quality.

Ad space reservations deadline is this Friday, August 19th with ad material due Friday, August 26th.

If you would like to be part of our final issue feel free to contact me.

Thanks again for the support in the past!

Carol L. Baldeschi
BARNETT’S MAGAZINE
661-298-0981

BIKERNET CLASSIFIEDS recently rolled out enhancements to the Featured Block (at or near the top of your classifieds homepage) that we want you to be aware of–

1. Source Site Weighting
Featured ads that were created on site are given preference to ads created on other sites in the network.

2. Categorical Weighting
Via our admin tool, categories can be selected as “preferential” for a given private label. This additional weighting follows the Source Site Weighting and allows us to focus the Featured Block on relevant categories to your site.

You should already see positive results on your classifieds homepage manifested in a higher density of ads relevant to our website. However, keep in mind that its necessary first for an ad to be “Featured” in order for it to appear in this block at all. This is an optional, premium feature when posting an ad.

–Mike Pullin
Vice President
Bikernet Classifieds

WHEELS THROUGH TIME 30 Bikes in 30 Days — Week 1 Monday, 15 August 2011

The past week has been another busy one here at Wheels Through Time Museum. We just kicked off our Inaugural 30 Bikes in 30 Days Celebration and have been firing up and giving demonstrations of several of the museum’s rarest motorcycles…..many of which hadn’t been fired before the public eye in ages.

From Day 1 last Thursday, visitors have been eager to get a taste (and an earful) of good old fashioned American iron, and over the past week, we’ve had quite a line-up ready for exhibitions. I’ve always said that there’s nothing like hearing the sound of a nearly 100 year old motorcycle running in tip top condition, and if we’ve learned anything over the past week, its that our visitors feel exactly the same.

Visitors on Thursday had the opportunity to see Dale’s 2011 “Race of the Century Bike” in action — a beautifully original 1911 Indian Single with battery ignition. And Friday, the museum’s 1936 Knucklehead Raffle Bike and a survivor of a 1912 Belt-Drive Excelsior Twin were fired up to give visitors an idea of the gap between the capabilities of the primitive 100 year-old Chicago built machine and Harley-Davidson’s “milestone motorcycle”

Saturday was equally exciting, as Dale fired up the 1940 Daytona Winning Harley-Davidson WLDR for the first time in over 4 years. This 1939 Model-WLDR racing machine was ridden by Babe Tancrede of Woonsocket, Rhode Island to victory on the beach, then decades later was found in pieces in race tuner, Jack Chester’s garage, and reassembled to its former glory. As you can see from the video, its just as potent as it was over 70 years ago. Dale’s 1917 Henderson Four-cylinder 24-hour Endurance Racer was also a featured machine, and a few visitors even got a chance to help Dale fire her up by spinning the rear wheel. In 1997, Dale actually rode the bike from L.A. to New York, breaking the 1917 Transcontinental Record (also set on a Henderson) by over 1 full day!

WTT’s 1930 Harley-Davidson DL Land Speed Record HolderSunday was Land Speed Racing Day at the museum, as the staff brought out two machines specially built for speed. The 1923 ACE Four-Cylinder racer has always been a visitor favorite, with its throaty exhuast note, and sleek styling. However, the highlight of the day was firing up the little 1930 Harley-Davidson D-model Land Speed Racer. A few years back, Dale and crew got the racing bug after heading to the Maxton Mile with good friend Buzz Kanter of American Iron Magazine. Just six months later, WTT had their own record-breaking machine out at Maxton — a lightweight, hand-built 45 cubic-inch flathead that hit a top speed of 93 mph!

Monday, we rounded out week 1 with a beauty of a 1940 Indian Four Cylinder — a true gentleman’s machine. After sitting idle in the museum’s main gallery for over 3 years, a quick oil change and a few gallons of gas was all she needed to get back on the road!

Coming up for Week 2 of WTT’s 30 Bikes in 30 Days Celebration, we’ve got one heck of a line-up put together. Consisting of many One-of-a-Kind motorcycles, the exhibition schedule includes a combination of prototypes, hillclimbers, and other factory racing machines. Matt will be firing up his 1916 Harley “Cutdown”, along with the 1949 Jack Pine Enduro Racing Panhead sidecar and the infamous 1941 HD “Big Fish” Knucklehead. Two of the rarest Hillclimbers on the planet — the Serial #1 1928 Indian Altoona and a one-off 1932 80-inch Harley “Spagetti-frame” Hillclimber — are also on the slate to be fired on Saturday and Sunday. Add to that a 1911 Indian Factory Board Track Racer, a 1914 One-of-a-Kind Flescher Flyer, and the Prototype 1941 Harley-Davidson TA Shaft-drive Knucklehead, and you’ve got an amazing week at Wheels Through Time.

Check out our 30 Bikes in 30 Days Calendar and plan your next visit today!

THE JOHN REED STURGIS FILE– Arrived back ok, it was a long lonely ride, but it gave me a lot of time to think.  You guys would like the V even more if you set it up to go round corners.
When I was young in the UK, I was a rocker, we used to modify our bikes to look like road
racers we went to other cafes and hang outs every weekend to race the people there, and we worked evenings to try and make them better and cooler for the next time.

 

 

 

Apart from the clip ons and rear pegs controls which I made myself on the side at work ,we used to modified stock parts, we didn’t have money for paint , we either used brush or polish on all the aluminium (with solvol autosol)etc etc.

 

I looked at my V when I was putting it in the van ready for Sturgis, I figured out I have gone round a circle My little V street bike is just like the ones I had back then. Modified frame in primer, customized stock parts like primary derby covers gear pedals etc etc , fit lock wire where I can, etc.

I may be getting old, but my shitty attitude is even better than it was when I was young,
and mostly.  I still get pleasures making the same things I did when I was young.

— john..

STURGIS MUSEUM BIKE RAFFLE CARRIES OVER TO NEXT YEAR– The plan was always to give the guitar away at this year’s rally and to continue to sell tickets until the beginning of next year’s rally for the bike. The tickets for this raffle have both dates (this year for the guitar and next year for the bike), the information on the website has both dates, and any time I’ve talked about the raffle we’ve talked about both dates.
The bike that’s being built for next year will be unveiled at next year’s rally and drawn for in 2013 – so we’ll sell tickets for that bike for a year as well.

–Christine Paige Diers
Executive Director, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
605.347.2001
999 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785
fax 605.720.0632
www.sturgismuseum.com

 

2011 MILWAUKEE RALLY – TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS–The Harley-Davidson Dealers of Metro Milwaukee invite you to be a part of the 2011 Milwaukee Rally September 1-5, 2011. Take a ride – don’t miss all the action and entertainment at each dealer location!
Milwaukee Harley-Davidson/Buell
11310 W. Silver Spring Road
Milwaukee, WI

Hal’s Harley Davidson
1925 S. Moorland Road
New Berlin, WI

Suburban Motors
139 N. Main Street
Thiensville, WI

House of Harley-Davidson/Buell
6221 W. Layton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI

Miller Lite Bike Nites!

Three Miller Lite Bike Nites on Milwaukee with 3 $1,000 prizes – promises to be the best Bike Nites in the Midwest

Thursday September 1st 5:00pm – HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM
* Food and Beverage Specials
* Live Musical Entertainment
* Rally Tattoo Contest
* Drawing for $1,000 Gift Certificate
* First 1,000 Get a free Rally premium item
* Free Bike Parking
* Miller Lite Girls – giveaways and specials

Friday September 2nd 6:00pm – North Ave. Entertainment District (near Farwell & North)
* Food and Beverage Specials
* FREE photo with Ms. Milwaukee Rally
* Drawing for $1,000 Gift Certificate
* First 1,000 Get a free Rally premium item
* Limited on Street Parking
* Drawing to lead Saturday’s ride to Water Street
* Miller Lite Girls – giveaways and specials

Saturday September 3rd 6:00pm – Water St. Entertainment District (downtown Milwaukee)
* Food and Beverage Specials
* “Best Bike” Showcase Contest Photo Op
* Drawing for $1,000 Gift Certificate
* Live on stage Entertainment
* Ms. and Mr. Milwaukee Rally Contest
* First 1,000 Get a free Rally premium item
* Limited on Street Parking
* Miller Lite Girls – giveaways and specials

Run for Cash!

Everyone who participates has a chance to win – new for 2011 – it’s the Potawatomi Bingo Casino RUN FOR CASH! The $10.00 Run for Cash package includes collector pin and patch, run for cash ticket, money clip and special Rally offers. Pick it up at any of the 4 participating dealers or Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Top prize is $5,000! Log onto www.milwaukeerally.com for more details.

Cash, credit or meteorite? Dealer takes valuable rock in trade for motorcycle

WILL THAT BE CASH, CREDIT, OR METEORITE?–Not a question dealers ask often. But Landers Harley-Davidson in Cabot, Ark., swapped a motorcycle for a meteorite a local man found in his back yard.

Jim Griffey, 63, hit a rock when he was digging holes to plant trees in his garden. He dug out the rock and tossed it aside, but later took a closer look.

“I’ve got a few interesting rocks in my shed. One has some fossils in it another is some fool’s gold,” Griffey told Visordown. He held a magnet to the rock and got a surprise:

“The dang magnet shot right to it. I’m pretty sure it charged the magnet,” Griffey says.

He called Landers Harley-Davidson to ask if they would trade a motorcycle for the meteorite, saying, “You know I don’t mind taking an old Harley that will smoke ‘cause I’m 63 and I smoke a little bit too.” The dealership agreed, and Griffey got his bike.

Posted by Holly Wagner

HOLY SHIT– I can hear her throwing pots and pans. We’ve made a serious effort to add entertainment value to Bikernet and Bandit’s Cantina. Every element we add increases our project list. Now we’re about to add 126 games to the Cantina, but that’s not all. We will run the game of the day to the Free side. Hang on for that one.

We added the Bikernet Classifieds, from Racing Junk’s masterminds. I know of a few bros who have used this service successfully. Joe Tripp, the boss has just upgraded the system. If you use it and run into any problems, don’t hesitate to let us know. We want to make it right.

New Girl of Bikernet coming with the Badlands blues next week. And the above bike will be featured by Mike Pullin.

I’m about to start working with a new Fastener connection: AFChromebolts.com. They’re pricing and service is fantastic. I need a few more parts and my son’s FXR will fly together. We need to clear some lifts for Bonneville projects and Ray’s Dyna. Hang on.

Ride Forever,

–Bandit