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Shit’s happening so fast around the headquarters. It’s tough to stop and relax, or fix a sandwich. I lost ten pounds in a week. My tooth ache gave me an excuse not to eat at all.
We shipped the Bonne Belle yesterday to Richmond, VA to Departure Bike Works. Lee Clemens and his crew will tune it, change the gearing and prepare it for Bub’s Bonneville event this summer.
My Mudflap FXR is ready for a test ride. Marilyn Stemp is flying in to cover the Hamster Paso Run. She’s riding out with Ted Sands from Performance Machine, after a stop at JIMS. Then I thought I better ride to Laughlin, the same weekend, and see the Chop and Grind Race team in 14 Palms on the way, then another important appointment dropped into the middle of the schedule.
I received a call about a Sons of Anarchy shoot in Wilmington, and our own celeb, the Triking Viking will read his book at a coffee shop in Long Beach this weekend. Maybe he will sign my book, if I’m lucky. We better scramble on the news, then I will report on the growing list of Bikernet content due to fly at you over the next week.
The Bikernet News is sponsored in part by IronWorks Magazine.
PARTICIPATE IN THE STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM’S NEW EXHIBIT–The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will once again be presenting a new women’s exhibit at the Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip Campground. This year’s exhibit, called “Through the Years” will highlight some great motorcycling women from the early 1900s through today and you can be a part of making it happen.
Two women from each decade will be chosen to be highlighted. The criteria for this exhibit is that the women who are chosen will not have been highlighted in the previous three exhibits at the museum.
“We’ll have to look beyond the women who are the most well-known in the industry for this exhibit,” said Christine Paige Diers, Executive Director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. “Every woman who has been inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is already highlighted in our current ‘Paving the Way: the Women of the Hall of Fame.’ In addition, we won’t include any of the women we highlighted in our recent ‘First Ladies’ or ‘Motor Maids’ exhibits. That means we’ll be looking at highlighting women who may not have had quite as much publicity in the past.”
As part of building this exhibit, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum is soliciting help from anyone who wants to participate. If you know of a woman who deserves the recognition that this exhibit will provide, you can email a form to the museum, and the forms will be added to the exhibit. “We really want this exhibit to be inclusive and to truly honor women who have made a difference in motorcycling,” said Paige Diers. “We don’t pretend to know everyone who is deserving of inclusion, so we want others to help us out.” The form, available at www.sturgismuseum.com/assets/file-manager/Through-the-Years-Form.doc will have a space for a photo and a brief paragraph about the woman.
Once received, those forms will be added to the exhibit and placed on the walls along with the rest of the highlighted women.
The exhibit will be on display throughout the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the Crossroads – a free access area at the Buffalo Chip Campground. For additional information on the Through the Years exhibit and how you can be a part of it, contact Christine Paige Diers at 605-347-2001 or email Christine@sturgismuseum.com.
Watch for the next historic article on Bikernet sponsored by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, next week.—Wilburn Roach
WHAT ARE THE ODDS– Are you one of those people (like me) who feel that the deck is stacked against them? That the odds of something bad happening to you are greater than for other people?
Well, if it makes you feel better there are lots of other people in the same boat. To prove it Esurance has released an Infographic that the details of a survey that compare the odds of events happening on the road, compared to other activities. The Esurance research shows that:
* The odds are 1 in 11.5 of being pulled over by a cop in a given year. Which are about the same odds, 1 in 12, as pulling an ace out of a shuffled deck of cards.
* However, the odds of getting a ticket once you are pulled over are 1 in 1.8. Which is less than the odds, 1 in 2, of correctly predicting the flip of a coin.
* While out on the road, the odds of getting into an accident while on a thousand mile road trip are 1 in 366. While that may seem high, the odds of dating a millionaire are actually better at 1 in 220.
Esurance states that unfortunately accidents do happen, but if you drive defensively, obey the law and avoid distractions you can decrease the odds of being in an accident. BTW the survey also says that you should be able to go over a decade before getting a ticket. Of course this depends on your location and driving habits.
Source and image: Esurance
Posted by Sam Kanish
–from IronWorks Magazine
NEVADA CONSIDERS LANE-SPLITTING, FASTER SPEED LIMITS–
The Silver State may soon adopt the Golden State’s rule on lane sharing, as AB 236 has passed Assembly Committee on Transportation with only two committee members opposing the measure to allow motorcyclists to filter between lanes of slow-moving traffic. California is currently the only U.S. state that allows the practice, though “lane filtering” is commonplace throughout many other parts of the world.
Committee Chair and bill co-sponsor Richard Carrillo (D-Clark Co), a long-time rider, laid out one of the best reasons to split lanes — avoiding a rear end collision — saying “at the end of the day, I want to know that I’m going to come home and not be a part of the pavement or the back of somebody’s truck or car. To me, this really resonates.”
Next step – the bill goes before the full Assembly and the Senate.
In the meantime, the Nevada State Legislature may raise the maximum speed limit from 75 mph to 85 mph has passed the State Senate 15-6 on April 3 and the measure now goes over to the State Assembly for consideration. Introduced by Senator Don Gustavson (R-Sparks), a longtime advocate of bikers’ rights who was awarded the NCOM Silver Spoke Award for Government, SB 191 would fast track NDOT to up the speed limit to 85 mph some open stretches of freeways, matching some 85mph speed limits posted in Texas.
Both of these issues are important, especially how the state handles them. If they educate the population on lane splitting, folks and riders will get it, and it will work for everyone. In addition, if the public is seriously informed on the dangers of cell phone use and driving, lives will be saved without a law.–Wilburn Roach
PECOS LEATHER MESH JACKET FROM RIVER ROAD AND BIKER’S CHOICE–A mesh jacket with the benefit of leather where it counts! Features a full length, zip out inner liner that will block the airflow in slightly cooler temperatures.
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I’ve been holding on to an extensive safety report for a while waiting on a response from the MRF, because I knew it was false. The report was depressing and full of demands for more laws and restrictions. Below is the response from Jeff Hennie at the MRF, in Washington. If the sky was blue, and these agencies weren’t fighting for more money, they would support FREEDOM, training, and awareness campaigns, and fewer regs. This is why I’ve been working for four years to create an industry council under the MRF umbrella. I will fight for Freedom forever. It works.–Bandit
Recently the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) presented a study on motorcycle safety. Specifically the CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention.
The study is nothing new, in fact it is a collection of conclusions drawn from past studies and old statistics, some of the CDC’s conclusions even seem to be drawn from thin air.
CDC uses the same tired worn out examples we have seen again and again. They cite the Florida study that said fatalities increased 63.4% from 2000-2009. Which is true, but like every other instance of using this statistic they fail to mention that motorcycle registrations increased over 100% during the same time frame.
The study goes on to uses imaginary numbers to back up their position that motorcycle helmets save money. They claim that in 2008, the United States saved $3 billion because of helmet use and then claim that the US could have saved an additional $1.8 billion if mandatory helmet laws were on the books. They provide absolutely zero evidence of this supposed financial burden.
The CDC makes no mention of rider education. We know rider education to be the best way to prevent crashes.
Take New Hampshire for example, according to Robert LeTourneau, New Hampshire State Official Motorcycle Education Specialist, they have had 15 fatal motorcycle accidents of riders who took the class since 1990. Thats out of over 44,000 students trained in the same time period and .034% of fatal motorcycle accidents. All with no mandatory helmet law.
Of course, the CDC uses NHTSA’s 1997 base year for motorcycle fatalities, which was also the lowest point of motorcycle fatalities over the past 30 years. In 1997, there were 2,116 fatalities for 3,826,000 motorcycles registered. Or 0.055% of the motorcyclists were killed. In 2010, there were 4,502 fatalities for 8,368,000 motorcycles registered. Or 0.053% of the motorcyclists were killed.
So we have more than doubled the motorcycle population and we have actually reduced fatalities.
The study also contends that states without helmet laws have higher insurance costs. According to Insure.com, that’s not true. Out of the top five most expensive states to buy insurance, only one allows for helmet free riding.
The supposed findings of this study are likely to show up in your local media. Do not let them get away with this.
The MRF encourages you to continue to use the “Fact or Fiction” pieces published by the MRF to combat the junk science in this study and all future attacks on our freedom. You can find the Fact or Fiction pieces HERE.
Read the CDC study HERE.
The MRF is working with Federal legislators on this report and to help redirect the priorities of the CDC on actual disease issues, not transportation.
To keep things in perspective, let me remind you that the CDC is the same organization that uses the idea of a zombie apocalypse as a way of scaring people into preparing for disaster. Seriously, read it here:
http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/zombies_novella.htm
For a full break down of the CDC study done by MRF VA State Representative Matt Danielson
–Jeff Hennie
You can read the complete government report in Bikernet Special Reports. It will make you cringe and drink whiskey. Join the MRF or your motorcycle rights group, and support these folks.—Bandit
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/USA_reviews_motorcycle_safety_laws_as_crash_deaths_increase.aspx
PRODUCT REPORT FROM BIKERNET’S FEMALE WELDER–
Hypertherm makes plasma cutters. And their units are awesome. They will have their Powermax45 set up at the Media day event and you can try it out. I tried one at SEMA Show and it made me a believer. I think its an awesome tool for any shop, especially the small shops.
I have a Powermax45 and it can cut through 1 1/2″ steel. But it cuts lighter gauge stuff very cleanly, in fact Jimmy could not believe how clean it cut through 1/8″. Jimmy is so funny, he wouldn’t even try the machine but once he saw how it cut, he’s been carrying around that piece of metal ever since and showing it to his friends.
–JoAnn
CV CARB TUNING HINTS–Check out this website
www.cvperformance.com
They have parts, tuners kit, etc. just for the CV carb. Many of these H-D carb parts are obsolete now. So this company is filling in that void.
The 88′ sportster needle is one of obsolete parts.
They make a replica, along with Jets, emulsion tube etc. There is also a short youtube clip on how to work on the carb.
CV Performance Tuners Kit part 1.
NEW SEAT PANS FROM CROFT SEATS–
Made a fiberglass casting for my production bobber seat. Hope to have the chopper seat casting done by next week. I have some expanding foam on order and should be busting these out quickly!
Never worked with fiberglass before and love it. I will be using it more often now.
Respectfully,
Adam Croft
INDIAN MOTORCYCLES ON BIKERNET–We welcome Indian Motorcycles to the Bikernet Family of Sponsors. Check out their web site, and we will bring you constant information about their motorcycling progress. Got to admit, it’s damn exciting.
–Ben
AUSTIN, TEXAS RIDE COVERED, SORTA–
Here are some shots of Alexis, Dejoria, John Paul DeJoria and Robbie Knievel from this past Saturdays PEACE LOVE & HAPPINESS RIDE in Austin, TX.
It started off at Cowboy Harley-Davidson Austin.
John Leach
www.johnleachphoto.com
512-589-1851
HOW TO INSTALL D&D EXHAUST– 2012-2013 Dyna Bobcat 2-1592-31/32 – A,B,C
1.Remove side cover.
2.Remove main power fuse.
3.Remove factory exhaust system (Retain stock O2 sensors).
4.Remove factory exhaust hanger.
5.Open package and visually inspect. (No warranty for cosmetics after system has been installed)
6.Install new exhaust bracket. 2 bottom holes utilize stock hardware. Top left hole uses stock bolt and supplies aluminum spacer. Torque all fasteners to factory specifications.
7.Install supplied exhaust gaskets.
8.Install O2 sensors into the new headpipe in the location they were removed.
9.Install muffler onto the header and loosely attach to bracket with supplied flange nut.
10.Check alignment of system
11.Tighten all mount points starting at the heads and moving rearward, checking alignment as you go.
12.Tighten muffler clamp to 120 in. lbs.
13.Clean system with glass cleaner to remove any oil and finger prints.
14.Install main fuse and side cover.
15.Start motorcycle and check for leaks.
A fuel system management system is required for use with this 2-1 system.
D&D Performance Enterprises
2923 Edith lane
Ft.Worth, Texas 76117
Phone 817-834-8961
Fax 817-831-4260
BANDIT TOOK A MINUTE TO SUPPORT THE NRA AND WRITE HIS POLITICIANS—Here’s what the bastard wrote: Guns are not the problem and you know that. Why do we want to be like other countries. We were once a free society. That’s our strength, not more restrictions. We need more training, more education, and more confidence, not more regulations, and restrictions.
Please look at our wonderful country and all the folks who died to keep us free. Freedom is the answer, not regulations. Look at all the laws that don’t work, but just create problems. We are going in the wrong direction. This is actually an opportunity to correct the restrictive direction of the government, save money, and build a more educated, confident society. Everyone would be safer and happier. Seems simple, and I believe it is, in fact I’m working on a grant to prove it.—K.Ball
COLORADO JURY FINDS HELMET MAKER RIDDELL NEGLIGENT–
By Catherine Tsai
A Colorado jury in a lawsuit brought by the family of a severely injured high school football player has found that helmet maker Riddell was negligent in failing to warn players about concussion dangers.
Saturday’s ruling comes as the company faces a similar lawsuit in Los Angeles, plus a complaint by thousands of former NFL players against the league and Riddell.
The jury awarded $11.5 million to the family of Rhett Ridolfi, who suffered a concussion during practice at Trinidad High School in 2008. Ridolfi, now 22, wasn’t immediately taken to the hospital and now has severe brain damage, as well as paralysis on his left side.
The lawsuit was originally brought against Riddell and several high school administrators and football coaches in Las Animas County, about 200 miles south of Denver near the New Mexico border. The jury assessed 27 percent of the fault for Ridolfi’s injuries to Riddell, making the company responsible for paying $3.1 million of the damages.
Three people reached confidential settlements before Saturday’s verdict, but two coaches were still defendants at the trial. Ridolfi’s lawyer, Frank Azar, said Sunday that he’ll ask a judge to find Riddell responsible for paying all $11.5 million in damages.
Riddell said it planned to appeal the verdict but was pleased that jurors rejected allegations regarding helmet design defects.
“While disappointed in the jury’s decision not to fully exonerate Riddell, we are pleased the jury determined that Riddell’s helmet was not defective in any way,” the company said in a statement. It said it believes it designs and manufactures the most protective football headgear for athletes.
Riddell contends that the court erroneously excluded testimony from its warnings expert, though Azar disputed that.
“I think this jury has said they’re in very serious trouble,” said Azar, who said he is representing between 10 and 20 former NFL players with complaints against Riddell.
In October, a jury in Mississippi found Riddell wasn’t responsible for an injury to a high school football player who had suffered a stroke after a practice.
–from Rogue
AMA: ‘No Motorcycles Allowed’ is Focus of Freedom Friday–Whether banned from public beach-side parks, private gated communities or acre after acre of public land, motorcyclists bristle when they see signs that say: “No Motorcycles Allowed.”
Motorcycle bans are the focus of the American Motorcyclist …—CycleWorld
–from Rogue
How’s that for some bullshit restrictions, instead of supporting Freedoms, and enjoying them.—Wilburn Roach
SOME STATES UNDERSTAND FREEDOM–Lawmakers kill motorcycle helmet, cell phone bills
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers have killed proposals calling for mandatory motorcycle helmets and banning the use of cell phones by most motor vehicle drivers.
The Senate went along with the House on Wednesday in voting to kill a bill requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets in Maine. Current Maine law requires motorcyclists under 18 years old to wear a helmet when driving or riding as a passenger.
The House also rejected a bill that would outlaw the use of hand-held mobile phones by drivers.
–Rogue
FEULING LEAK TESTER FEATURED IN BIKERNET TECH– This is my leakdown tester. It’s a Snap-on deal.
A Mac tester would also work. This could be used to test a Twin Cam pressure relief valve. All you need is a plate attached to it for the cam plate.
BIKER PROS TO PRODUCE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW AT MUSKEGON BIKE TIME, WITH HOT ROD HARLEYS–Durham, NC – April 9, 2013 – Biker Pros, the nation’s largest producer of custom bike shows, has announced it will be producing The Muskegon Bike Time Ultimate Custom Bike Show on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
The show will take place on the grounds of Hot Rod Harley-Davidson in downtown Muskegon. The winner of the MOD Harley class in Muskegon receives an automatic bid to the AMD Invitational Custom Bike Show at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee. The winner of the Milwaukee show wins a free trip to Germany to represent Team USA at the AMD World Championships.
Styling influences from Donnie Smith to Gary Maurer and everything in between will be on-display. Michigan is a hot bed of fabricators and the custom bikes coming from the state are some of the most innovative and creative two-wheel rolling pieces of art in America.
“We are excited to bring the Muskegon Bike Time Ultimate Custom Bike Show to the 100,000+ fans that are streaming into the event,” said Bob Kay, Biker Pros Partner. “Motorcycle fans will be blown away by what we have assembled and the quality of the custom bikes.”
The show presents four classes including FreeStyle, MOD Harley, Radical Bagger and Retro MOD. A total of $4,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the class winners. Professional and amateur custom builders of choppers, cruisers, bobbers, baggers and race bikes are invited to enter their motorcycles into the competition and judge each other’s work. Go to www.bikerpros.com for more information and to register.
“We are excited to be able to bring this level of quality competition with nationally recognized award-winning builders to Muskegon Bike Time this year,” stated Clyde Whitehouse, Muskegon Bike Time Events Chairman.
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM ON ANTIQUE ROADSHOW–The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum was one of three chosen locations for an Antiques Roadshow segment for the upcoming shows taped in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Episode #1714, the second hour from Rapid City, features a segment on motorcycle toys that was taped while Roadshow was in the Black Hills. This segment will premiere on Public Television stations nationwide on Monday, April 29th at 8pm/7pm Central.
In the segment taped at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, host Mark L. Walberg talks with vintage toy expert Noel Barrett about a number of American-made, antique, cast iron motorcycle toys. Barrett shares the history of these early toys, some tips about how one might tell a reproduction from the real thing, and offers his valuation on several highlighted examples.
As a special treat, watch Mark take a ride on a vintage Harley-Davidson Servi-Car (a three-wheeled motorcycle). Additional footage shot at the museum will be posted on the Antiques Roadshow website after the episode has aired. Please check your local listings to confirm the April 29th at 8pm/7 pm Central air date.
CAR AUCTION TEASES BANDIT–Description: 1954 Ford Customline 2-Door Coupe
Raced in the 1954 Carrera Panamericana Road Race. VIN A4LG-124990, Straight 6 cyl/3speed, Odo 1887.5M, Configured in 1954 Race Trip: Roll Bar, Racing Harnesses, Oversize Fuel Tank, Etc
ame Bankruptcy & Combined Assets-Online-May 30th
Date(s) Thursday, May 30
Preview: Wednesday, May 29th 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Auction: Thursday, May 30th at 10:30AM
Checkout: Friday, May 31st from 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Location 619-447-1196
2776 Sweetwater Springs Blvd
Spring Valley, CA
Buyer Premium 10%Buyer Premium will apply to all sales
This car is like the second cousin to the ’52 stinkin’ Lincoln Bandit and Dr. Hamster drove in the La Carrera in 2004. Dr. Hamster continues to race his Lincoln while Bandit focused on Bonneville. –Wrench
NEW FROM THE METALSPORT LABRATORIES—“We are mounting mostly 30-inch Vee Rubber tires for customers all over the country, even other wheel manufacturers,” said Russell, the manager of the motorcycle wheel and tire division. Metalsport recently took on Vee Rubber Tires as a distributor in charge of the Western United States. Apparently the 30s must be mounted with a tire machine set up for the size. The large sizes risk slow leaks if installed with tire spoons.
As a service they will mount Vee Rubber tires to any Chip Foose designed Metalsport wheels, along with rotors and pulleys, and ship them balanced and ready to install. “It’s so much easier and safer to ship wheels with the tires mounted,” Russell said.
They have a serious connection for carefully mounting 26 and 30-inch tires. And just recently Richard Hotinger came on board to focus just on the growing Metalsport tire line. Vee Rubber tires now come in whitewall sizes for front wheels including 21, 23, and 26, and in 130, 140, 150, 180, and 200 rears. Check ‘em out.
–Renegade
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED DECEMBER 1963—Bikernet is not building the first streamlined trike—bummer. We discovered this trike in the December 1963 Issue of Mechanix Illustrated.
We also discovered a Tate kit for turning your bicycle into a motorcycle. Damn, and we thought we were special. –Bandit
UNCLE MONKEY FIGHTING CANADIAN INSURANCE MOTORCYCLE RATE INCREASES– I’ve been busy pouring over SGI annual reports to find a way around this rate increase. They claim 52% of bike accidents are the riders fault.
They say the average injury claim in $141,000 of which $77,000 goes to lost wages when the average household (two person family) is only
$72,000. The number of motorcycles increased 50% from 2007 to 2010 but the number of accidents remained the same. Something doesn’t add up.
Insurance is one of the necessary evils of life. While I have an excellent driving record I wouldn’t want to be caught without it. Insurance is there for accidents and the thing about accidents is you never know when they will happen.
We ride the same roads, pass the same drivers every day, but there are those brief moments when a perfect storm of circumstances comes together to cause an accident. Insurance works by everyone paying for the few. If I had to pay in every year to ensure that I had paid in enough for the unlikely event my $300,000 house burnt to the ground I would never get ahead. Hell I don’t even make enough to cover replacing my truck or motorcycle.
SGI wants bikers to pay their fair share. According to SGI we are a province of horrible riders. Over 52% of motorcycle accidents are the fault of the biker. This skewed idea comes from bikers losing control while trying to avoid an accident. SGI prefers we crash into the other car, that way they will have someone else to blame. The ironic thing is that the other driver is insured by SGI as well. Personally, I’ll take my chances with road rash, over slamming head first into some steel cage that cut me off.
We in Saskatchewan will have to wait to see if the rate review board will approve the 45% increase on our plates in the next three years, pushing my plate to around $2400 a year. It doesn’t appear that anyone on the SGI board and the Rate Review ride motorcycles and the misconception that all bikers are “organ donors” seems prevalent, so I might needed to spend my riding time working to earn money to pay for my insurance.
-bad Uncle Monkey
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KLOCK WERKS TO EXHIBIT AT BIG BIKE EUROPE– Brian Klock is coming to Europe! This won’t be his first trip to Europe but it will be the first time that dealers and consumers will be able to see the Klock Werks’ range of custom Bagger parts and accessories “up close and personal!”
With the small and distinctly European custom ‘Bagger’ market growing, there is an opportunity for branded custom touring vendors, as riders start to increasingly embrace the FL platform traditionally dominated by BMW and Honda in particular.
“The European ‘twist’ on touring accessories and customization places the emphasis very much on ridability, and that suits our product line perfectly,” Brian Klock said when deciding to embrace the new show concept.
BIG BIKE EUROPE is a three day ‘Pro Grade’ expo offering exhibitors an innovative and unique new parts, accessory, custom, performance and service/workshop business opportunity. It is also the new, permanent host event for the acclaimed AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building (2013 will see the World Championship mark its 10th anniversary and first ever appearance in Europe).
YOU ARE INVITED!
Tickets are on sale now – follow the links at www.bigbikeeurope.com
CHOPPER TOWN’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL– We’ve re-launched our YouTube Channel and will be uploading all sorts of new videos and lots of old ones from our archives. Please click here right now to subscribe and support the new channel!
We’ve partnered with The Horse to make a documentary about this year’s Smoke Out rally, the film is called Road to the Smoke Out. Our very own Zack Coffman is producing and editing the film with Edge from The Horse directing the film.
Rumor has it, there’s already a teaser and the guys are planning on premiering the teaser along with a crowd-funding campaign starting in a couple weeks. Please support and pass the word.
Here’s three videos we uploaded to our YouTube Channel this week. Spring is coming, enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTQzo4kTSZvWmAmBVqLIY4A?sub_confirmation=1
JAY LENO (and His $250,000 Car) Help a Broken-Down Biker in L.A.–
by Brett Malec
Not having the best day on the road? Jay Leno is here to help! The Tonight Show host got his do-gooder on this weekend when he ran into a man having trouble with his motorcycle. The broken-down biker got some roadside assistance from the 62-year-old while stuck on the side of L.A.’s Beverly Glen Blvd.
Leno, who was driving his $250,000 McLaren MP4-12C car, stopped to check if the motorist was OK before helping him get his motorcycle running again. It’s nice to see that Leno, an avid car lover, isn’t letting all the recent talk-show shake-ups get him down.
He’ll have a lot more time to hone his auto-fixing skills when his Tonight Show hosting gig comes to an end next year and Jimmy Fallon takes over.
–Rogue
BIKERNET 5-Ball RACING WHEELER REPORT–
Adrenaline File:
*2nd Grand Child, It’s A Boy, Leon Gerald Wheeler, arrival, early June
*Texas Mile* …..212 mph…..VALERIE THOMPSON ….212 mph ….www.texasmile.net
*N H R A ****RACING****..Motorcycle…April 19-20-21….Charlotte, N C … April 26-7-28…Houston, Texas..
*Ohio Mile 2013* *April 27-28 June 8-9 July 6-7 Sept. 28-29 ….www.ecta-lsr.com
*El Mirage 2013* *May 18-19, June 9, July 14, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 9-10.. www.scta.org
*Loring Maine* The Maine Event July 12-14 ….www.lta-lsr.com
*Bonneville, SCTA* *113 Days….August 10-16, 2013* ….www.scta-bni.org
*BUB Speed Trials* *121 Days…. *August 24-29, 2013* ….www.speedtrialsbybub.com
*Mojave Mile* October, 12-13 ….www.mojavemile.com
Starting to get fairly exciting the past few days in the land of sunshine, sweethearts, sandy beaches, and fast bikes. The shift linkage on the 5-Ball Racing Teams Raycer is nearly completed. We’ve changed direction a couple of times the past few days coming up with better ideas?
We started with the linkage on top discovering a leg clearance issue. We relocated the shift arms with the connecting linkage on the bottom, then Juan strategically bent the connecting arm to clear the bottom of the heavy duty Spyke primary cover. Juan, the master fabricator/welder in the Colorado Custom Wheels shop was machining and welding a bung on the frame downtube for a pivot point, when I hauled ass late in the afternoon. Yes Sir, we disconnected the ground strap on the battery to prevent a computer melt down. We may have it? Never give up.
We used a piece of all-thread as the shift arm connector. Looked like shit without a cover, butttttt, just happened to find a length of braided fuel line in the trash can that covered the unsightly threaded area. Still need to clean the frayed ends and wrap them with heat shrink.
The Turbo Charged Twin Cam Raycer is in line at Race Tech Suspension Center located in Corona, Ca. located less than 30 miles from the shop where the pros will magically rebuild or replace each and every suspension component from axel to axel, align the wheels and set the spring rate for a smooth-as-silk ride on the street or on the race track. The Race Tech Team asked if two or three days at their would be possible? My answer, “Take as long as necessary,”
The Raycer weighs in at 547 pounds today, with the stock Busa wheels and rotors. The men at Colorado Custom Wheels are machining a custom set of carriers and Composite rotors than will reduce the weight. Lyndall Racing Brakes builds composite rotors weighing 60% lighter than your typical steel rotor with no rust, no squeak and they stop on a dime every time without fading or warping. Yes, we need weight at Bonneville for traction. The solution is added weight attached to the swing arm on race days. For the street we’ll stay light, quick and agile. If agile is possible with a 60-70-inch wheel base?
Next stop after Race Tech, May 3-4 & 5 will be San Jose with Ron Williams, former owner of Hardtailz, for the necessary dyno time. Ron, Jeff and Kevin kept my hot rod, Bonneville record setting Dyna maintained and tuned perfectly for well over 150,000 coast-to-coast, race track miles. The last 75,000 miles we rolled with the same 124- inch combination as the new Hyperformance/R&R Cycle Twin Cam engine in the one-off Raycer, the last 5,000 miles we added the variable vane, highly predictable Aerocharger Turbo.
Stay tuned for further reports.
Thanks….With one helleva lot of help from my family and Industry friends….Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
We’re on track for a stellar year on the street and on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
3 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 ,Cometic Gaskets, Dan Thayer@vtwinfuelinjection, Allen Alvarez@Daytona Twin Tech, 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 Whitehead@Pegasus, Pingel, 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, Dr. Willie, 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
Robby Gordon’s Stadium Super Trucks Racing at Grand Prix of Long Beach–Robby Gordon’s Stadium Super Trucks action-packed racing is coming to the Grand Prix of Long Beach
Where: Long Beach Convention Center 300 East Ocean BLVD Long Beach, CA 90802
–Dana
IRONHORSE HOTEL OFFERS 110TH H-D PACKAGES– Are you one of those riders who has to have everything first class? Are you planning on going to Milwaukee this year to help celebrate Harley’s 110th anniversary? Well, if you answered yes to both of those questions and you’re still looking for a place to stay here’s a suggestion for you. The Iron Horse Hotel is offering special VIP packages for the event.
Described as the “ultimate Harley experience” it includes deluxe, double-room accommodations, Chrome-level passes to all of Harley’s events that week, nightly entertainment, private events at the hotel, organized motorcycle rides, a cask of the hotel’s Barrel 1907 American Rye Whiskey, his-and-her robes, “surprise” gifts, and more.
The Iron Horse Hotel transformed a historic century-old timber framed warehouse into a modern luxury hotel. And being in Milwaukee they used authentic materials and sophisticated finishes to capture the American Industrial era with subtle details referencing the motorcycle culture and pop culture.
The Iron Horse Hotel is located in downtown Milwaukee just located blocks from the Frontier Airlines Convention Center and across the bridge from the Harley-Davidson Museum. The Iron Horse Hotel offers certain special amenities for motorcycle enthusiasts, unlike any other premium hotel in the country. Some of the amenities for motorcyclists at the Iron Horse Hotel include:
* Secure, covered motorcycle parking
* Check-in carts and rag bins
* On-site bike wash
* On-premise retail space with travel essentials and rider accessories
* In-room hooks for heavy leathers and storage for boots and helmets
* Rejuvenation spa services and special riding packages
Now here are the packages: the 4-day package rate is $4,500 single (one King or Double Queen room), and passes and entertainment (see below) for one person; or $5,500 double (one King or Double Queen room), and passes and entertainment for two people. Upgrade to Corner Alcove, add $2,500 to any package. Based on availability. Tax not included. Food and beverages not included.
The 7-day package rate is $7,900 single (one King or Double Queen room), all food and beverage, passes, entertainment, gifts amenities for one person; $9,900 double (one King or Double Queen room), all food and beverage, passes, entertainment, gifts amenities for two people. Upgrade to Corner Alcove, add $2,500 to any package. Based on availability. Tax not included.
Tickets and passes: Chrome Level access pass to all H-D 110th official Anniversary events, to include: daily admission, VIP parking and entrance to the Henry Maier Festival Grounds, access to select preferred viewing areas, daily mid-day BBQ, wristband for complimentary and discounted beverage items, 1 pass for rider and passenger to ride in the Parade (H-D brand motorcycle) on 8/31, H-D museum ticket and commemorative items.
Pass allows for pre-sale opportunity for Marcus Amphitheater concert tickets 8/29-8/31.
Entertainment 4-day package: Nightly live entertainment and organized rides.
Entertainment 7-day package: Check-in Party in The Yard with live entertainment, Whole HOG Barbecue with live entertainment; nightly live entertainment, and organized rides
Food and beverages for 7-day package: All-inclusive food and beverage means all meals and beverages are included throughout your stay.
For more info go to: www.theironhorsehotel.com/reservations/hd110-package.html . And please tell them you found out about it here at IronWorks.
Source and image: Iron Horse Hotel
Posted by Sam Kanish
–By Snakebit Sam
–from IronWorks Magazine
BIKERNET HEADS TO LAUGHLIN–I am packing up the rig for Laughlin right now and just wanted to shoot you a picture of the new 5 Ball shirts,,,,,They are coming out really good.
All the new styles will be available at the Laughlin River Run next week.
We will be in the Edgewater parking lot right next to Vance & Hines booth offering a lot of new styles and some great promo tees.
Hope to see you there.
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ABATE RECOGNIZED BY ARKANSAS LAWMAKERS–ABATE members from around the state gathered in Little Rock at the Arkansas House of Representatives on April 4, 2013 for the reading and vote on HR1040, which reads in part:
“The House of Representatives commends ABATE, the Arkansas Bikers Aiming Towards Education organization, for raising awareness of motorcycle safety issues; for promoting goodwill and mutual understanding among motorcyclists, law enforcement personnel, and the general public; for being an information resource for its members; and for working to benefit the less fortunate through various events.”
–Bill Bish
This piece came from this issue of Coast to Coast Legislative New which will be posted on Bikernet in it’s entirety tomorrow.—Wilburn Roach
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT WORD OF THE DAY–
Bemused not only by Claire’s peculiar dress—or lack of it—by the sheer impossibility of her presence—English ladies simply aren’t found in the Highlands in 1743—the Scotsmen decide to take her with them when they decamp under cover of darkness.
Louis XII of France at the time was invading Italy much the way his dwarf Uncle Charles had, and we were close enough we could decamp immediately back to Rome in a day or two.
From the French descamper, decamp emerged in English in the late 1600s. It is a combination of Latin roots dis + campus, literally meaning “away from open field.”
BIKERNET’S TRIKING VIKING TO READ AT COFFEE SHOP– Meet Koz Mraz Author of Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run
Book Signing Party and Discussion
Sat. April 20th at 2pm
Freeways may have the same numeric designation and stretch for a thousand miles but are changelings in the dark, becoming eerie shape shifters of reflective signs and white lines. The massive freeway signs pop from the gloom like glowing Tarot cards foretelling a foreboding future. This is the story of the Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run.
This story is about Truckers, men and women delivering precious cargo. And of course there are the outlaws, hijackers, thieves, prostitutes and last call for alcohol desperados drunk driving one eyed blind.
Finally, the legions of highway patrol protecting innocent travelers. I was on a mission to write their story but the longer I rode the deeper and darker the story became and what I found horrified me. 30,000 motor vehicle deaths are reported yearly and what is this bloody trail of brutally murdered women called the Corridor of Death? Who is abducting 2000 people a day, half a million people in the U.S yearly and what are the motives?
Why is Scientology and a Voodoo Priestess involved? These questions, and many more, I never knew existed now haunt my dreams.
Gatsbys Books 5535 E. Spring Street ~Long Beach, California 562.208.5862 2-3 pm Saturday April 20th..
JUDGE RULES DRUNK-DRIVING ILLEGAL ALIEN INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL DUE TO ‘UNIQUE CULTURAL BACKGROUND’–
By Michael Miller
Meanwhile, back in Crazy Town: An illegal alien in Massachusetts who was drunk driving when he hit and dragged a Milford, Mass. man to his death has been ruled incompetent to stand trial.
Insane? Nope. Mentally handicapped? Not even close. “Unique cultural background”? You got it.
Judge Janet Kinton-Walker ruled that Nicolas Guaman’s “unique cultural background” prohibits him from understanding the U.S. legal process. The judge also ruled that Guaman lacks the ability to effectively consult with his attorney. (What, they couldn’t find a Spanish-speaking attorney in all of Massachusetts?)
FOX 25 in Boston broke the story and covered it extensively.
“My first reaction yesterday was devastation,” Maloney said. “I just can’t believe that he was found mentally incompetent based on his education level and unique language. However, after being able to think about it overnight, I’m hoping that this will close whatever loopholes that the defense has to try to appeal or get a retrial if we ever get to a trial.”
“I think this does give the defense attorney the opportunity to request the bail for Guaman,” said Maloney. “Up until now, he has not been eligible for bail, so he may be eligible to be released on bail because of this recent decision.” (Gee, the southern border is just as easy to cross heading south, isn’t it?)
When asked whether she believes Guaman does not understand the court process in the United States because of his language barrier, Maloney said: “No, I don’t believe it. In the past, he’s had other run-ins with the law. He’s been in court multiple times on other charges prior to all this in August 2011, and a Spanish interpreter or no interpreter was used for those hearings and he’s always managed just fine.”
Maloney and her family were scheduled to meet with the DA today to discuss the ruling and what the next steps in the case may be. Guaman pleaded guilty to second-degree charges and is due back in court in June. Because of the court ruling, he may be eligible for bail.
Without a doubt, defense attorneys across the nation will be watching this case and its outcome very closely. If, somehow, Guaman avoids justice – you can count on this defense coming to a courthouse near you – soon.
¿me entiendes?
CORRECTION: The assistant editor made an error and wrote that Guaman pleaded “guilty” to the charge. He actually pleaded not guilty, as pointed out by the author Michael Miller.
This is ludicrous!! This guy had NO BUSINESS even being here, never mind on the road driving, and never mind driving drunk!! He kills an innocent motorcyclist, and now is found incompetent to stand trial due to unique cultural background? WTF??
Why is he still even here????
–Rogue
Attn: ABATE of Washington members and Freedom Fighters–Washington Speaker of the House is holding our Red Light Bill. He is the single legislator who can advance this bill for a vote.
TAKE FIVE MINUTES OUT OF YOUR LIFE TO ADVANCE MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS IN WASHINGTON STATE.
This is a call to action for emails and phone calls to go to the Chairman of the House Rules committee to Pull SB5141 to the House floor for a vote. ??Call Representative (Speaker of the House) Frank Chopp at (360) 786-7920. email Frank.Chopp@leg.wa.gov??
Call right now and leave a message. Compose an email and send it immediately.??Tell him that SB5141 has received unanimous support throughout the year from the Senate and from the House Transportation Committee where it received a ‘DO PASS’ recommendation twice this year.
Motorcyclists are being held hostage at intersections when sensors fail to detect our presence. We need this bill to pass so that we have a remedy in the law so we can legally proceed. The House deadline to pass this bill is 5:30pm tomorrow, April 17, 2013. ??Information that we have been given has led us to believe this bill would be voted on.
Apparently we have to make one last attempt to make it happen this year or it will have to wait until next session.
This call to action expires at 5:30pm, April 17th, 2013.
Respectfully,
Donnie ‘Mr. Breeze’ Landsman
ABATE of Washington Legislative Affairs Officer
425-495-7000
Donnie has been working very hard in the State of Washington and all interested parties should help.
Even though the call of action has an expiration date I would request people still respond.
–ROGUE
NUMBER ONE BAGGSTER DELIVERED TO CAPITOL HARLEY-DAVIDSON–Capitol Harley-Davidson Dimondale, MI recently took delivery of the very first production Baggster. If you’re Sportster rider and want to have your cake and eat it too, kits are available to convert your XL to a super classy Bagger/Baggster motorcycle.
I test rode the first Baggster seen here, and the difference between a stock Sportster and the Baggster is profound. No bumpy road surface feedback with the Baggster, and virtual no handlebar vibrations. No wonder, that front mounted 23 inch front wheel, coupled with the five degree ripple trees, soaks up the bumps and vibes.
This motorcycle is for sale…and Capitol has smoking spring deals on all models I’m told………contact the Capitol Harley-Davidson dealership…tell’em Buck sent ya.
Capitol Harley-Davidson
9550 Woodlane Dr Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 646-2345
www.capitolhd.com
www.baggster.net
605 639 0154
BIKERNET UNIVERSITY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TEST LAB–Indian Chief, ‘Two Eagles,’ was asked by a white government official, ‘You have observed the white man for 90 years. You’ve seen his wars and his technological advances. You’ve seen his progress, and the damage he’s done.
‘The Chief nodded in agreement.
The official continued, ‘Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?
‘The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied. ‘When white man find land, Indians running it. No taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water, women did all the work, medicine man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing, all night having sex.’ Then the chief leaned back and smiled. ‘Only white man dumb enough to think he can improve system like that.’
–from Rogue
BOOK OF THE WEEK ON BIKERNET–Italian Custom Motorcycles – The Italian Chop – Choppers, Cruisers, Bobbers, Trikes & Quads.
Features
• The custom-built side of Italian motorcycles
• See how iconic brands like Ducati and Moto Guzzi work as custom bikes
• Aimed at Italian bike aficionados, as well as lovers of custom bikes
• The first book of its kind
• Stunning photography of finished projects
• Owners’ stories and technical descriptions
• Refreshing change from the long-established Harley Davidson custom scene
Description
Many books have been published about Italian motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Italian motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike, and quad custom bike scene … until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Italian bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.
Synopsis
Many books have been published about Italian motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Italian motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike, and quad custom bike scene – until now.
Even though customising is not normally associated with Italian brands, there are some fantastic individually-built Italian custom bikes out there, old and new. In recognition of the trend Ducati entered into a new market segment when it launched its power cruiser Diavel in November 2010, while Moto Guzzi has its Aquila Nero range … these and many other custom-style bikes have been well-received in the customs scene.
This book looks at some of the fascinating custom projects out there, accompanied by stunning photography of the finished bikes. A great book for Italian bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.
Period covered:
Italian motorcycles built between 1959 – 2010 converted into custom motorcycles
Models covered:
Moto Guzzi 235cc, 350cc, 500cc, 650cc, 750cc, 850cc, 940cc, 1000cc, 1100cc
Ducati 650cc, 750cc, 748cc, 799cc, 868cc V8, 900cc, 916cc, 1098cc, 1198cc
Laverda 125cc, 650cc, 750cc, 1000cc
Moto Morini 350cc, 500cc
Aprilia 850cc
Gilera 200cc, 215cc, 250cc, 275cc
Fantic 50cc, 125cc
By Uli Cloesen
About the Author
Hardback • 25x25cm • 128 pages • 260 pictures
ISBN: 978-1-845843-94-6
£ 19.99 (for eBooks this varies and delivery is free)
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BIKENET TECH EDITOR HAD RELATIVE IN BOSTON MARATHON–
This is my 29-year-old nephew Ken. He is a doctor out in Boston. He has run in a few Boston marathon’s. He also has run in some of the Chicago marathons.
I’m thankful that he started and finished way ahead of the bombing in Boston. That could have had been a real disaster for all of us!! My prayers and thoughts are with the people
and families in Boston.
–PSD
APRIL 2013 ISSUE OF CLUBHOUSE MAGAZINE IS OUT– This month we published articles from Harley-Davidson, Indian and Ducati for you. On the Cover is a local shop out of Galveston, AM Customs, with one mighty fine Bagger. This is a slick bike that was done all in house. The tin work is especially impressive.
Our feature writer Kanga has a great story in addition to her usual In the Wind article about the Biker Campgrounds they have spent the last 5 years building on their property. If you are in Northeast Texas you will want to check them out after reading this piece. Harley-Davidson just introduced a Softail version of their Breakout bike last month and we have it here for you. This bike is long low and lean with some really great features.
We have some great videos of this bike in the online version of the magazine so you can see it in action. Ducati has come out with the 2013 Superbike 1199 Panigale R. This bike is quite different from most Ducati bikes I have seen and is a racing machine.
Lastly, we brought you news from the capital regarding gun control legislation. Guns are a hot topic right now and are of particular interest to bikers so we wanted to make sure you knew what the Texas Legislature is doing to protect those rights.
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Pick up your issue today.
Motorcycle Helmet Law Debate Heats Up Again–
Motorcycle Helmet LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Proponents of restoring Michigan’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law heaped more ammunition for their argument on state lawmakers this week, citing a University of Michigan study showing that 26 deaths and 49 injuries could have been prevented if the law hadn’t been repealed last year.
Jim Rhoades of ABATE, the group who led the effort in striking down the restriction, told WHTC’s Diane Coston that their statisticians dispute those figures, and believes that education is more important than helmets in biker safety. Capitol observers don’t believe that this issue would be revived in this current legislative session.
–from Rogue
LIFESTYLE DEAL OF THE WEEK, 2007 SOFTAIL ONLY 10,995– Take a look at this old school street cruiser. It’s got super low miles, 16-inch chrome ape hangers with stainless steel cables, Performance machine Renthal grips, custom spring solo seat, custom swing arm-mounted rear fender with sissy bar, high flow air cleaner, custom dual exhaust with heat wrapping, leather tool bag, and much, much more.
This is an awesome bike for bar hopping or those long summer rides down by the beach. Will not last long at this price, come see it today.
WEEKLY GUN NUT REPORT FROM THE NRA–Statement from Chris W. Cox on U.S. Senate Defeat of Manchin-Toomey-Schumer Amendment
Today, the misguided Manchin-Toomey-Schumer proposal failed in the U.S. Senate.
This amendment would have criminalized certain private transfers of firearms between honest citizens, requiring lifelong friends, neighbors and some family members to get federal government permission to exercise a fundamental right or face prosecution.
As we have noted previously, expanding background checks, at gun shows or elsewhere, will not reduce violent crime or keep our kids safe in their schools.
The NRA will continue to work with Republicans and Democrats who are committed to protecting our children in schools, prosecuting violent criminals to the fullest extent of the law, and fixing our broken mental health system. We are grateful for the hard work and leadership of those Senators who chose to pursue meaningful solutions to our nation’s most pressing problems.
NEWS FROM JIMS MACHINE–JIMS Force Flow wins Accessory of the Year at the V-Twin Expo!
The Force Flow Cylinder Head Cooler is already making a name for itself.
Jim Thiessen, himself, accepted the Accessory of the Year award for this product at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati this past February.
Remembering Garry
If you are an industry colleague or a JIMS dealer, then you know what Garry Hughes meant to our JIMS family. After a valiant fight true to his character, Garry passed away after battling stomach cancer. Our brother was behind the scenes trying to make every JIMS part “the best that it could be”. Garry will never be replaced and he will always be a part of the JIMS DNA, period. We ask that when you reach down and look at that JIMS tool or part, remember that Garry was a part of it.
Sincerely, The JIMS Family
BIKENET READER COMMENT–November 2011 Interview with Billy Lane
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=10250
The coolest thing I ever saw was him and Indian Larry destroying the bikers build-off trophy, really cool and it was awesome to see two GREAT builders deciding they had both won.
This event was early in my love for bikes, bikers and the biker culture but they showed me the passion that existed. I can’t wait for him to get out. Your article stated that he was to get out in ‘Spring’ of 2013….:) that was good to see …. God Bless Billy ….. we have missed you
–Johnny R. Boyd
boydray@hotmail.com
Palouse, WA
COMING FROM ROGUE TO PAGES OF BIKERNET–“Bikes of Days Gone By”, a Vintage Motorcycle Show in Historic Downtown Melbourne Florida
Article coming from Rogue to be posted in the next couple of days on Bikernet. It’s a classic
MORE ON THE LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX–Troy Lee Designs Pre-Race Report: Long Beach Grand Prix–
LBGP – Long Beach, CA – April 19-21
The 39th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is host to the 3rd round of the IZOD IndyCar Series, which will feature defending Series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay; four-time Series champ Dario Franchitti; defending Long beach winner Will Power; Helio Castroneves; Graham Rahal; Marco Andretti and Scott Dixon.
The weekend will also include the 37th edition of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. Celebrities will be battling professional drivers in the all-new, race-prepared Scion FR-S vehicles.
There will also be the Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge, which will be presented under the lights; the Stadium Super Truck Exhibition Race; the Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series Race; the Firestone Indy Lights; and the Pirelli World Challenge Championship.
About 175,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event, which in addition to racing, will also feature Tecate Light concerts and the Miss Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Pageant.
Saturday, April 20:
Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race – 11:40am-12:40pm
A 10-lap sprint for charity on Saturday starring glamorous Hollywood television and movie stars, along with sports heroes and musicians versus professional race car drivers in identically prepared Scions!
Jackson Rathbone
An actor best known for his role as Jasper Hale in the Twilight movie series, and who can be seen donning Troy Lee Designs casual wear on the Facebook web series Aim High, will be competing in Saturday’s Pro/Celebrity race for charity.
Tequlia Patron American Le Mans Series Race – 4:30am-6:30pm
Five classes of the most advanced, exotic sports cars on the planet battle on Saturday afternoon in a two-hour shootout featuring suspenseful passes, driver changes and battles for position in almost every corner! You’ll see Ferraris, Porsches, Corvettes, Aston Martins, BMWs and Lotus race with the futuristic-looking Le Mans Prototypes.
P2 Class
Both of the Troy Lee Designs supported Extreme Speed Motorsports Tequlia Patron cars, No. 01 piloted by Scott Sharp and Guy Cosmo and the No. 02 piloted by Ed Brown and Johannes van Overbeek, will compete for the top spot in the P2 Class.
GTC Class
Actor and driver, Patrick Dempsey, will don his newly custom painted lid from Troy Lee Designs in the No. 27 Tully’s Coffee car to represent Dempsey-Del Piero Racing in the GTC Class.
Sunday, April 21:
Robby Gordon OFF-ROAD Stadium SUPER Trucks – 12pm-12:20pm
A 20-minute exhibition race featuring 600-horsepower, V-8 trucks getting airborne over specially constructed metal ramps on Shoreline Drive!
Jeff Ward and Ricky Johnson
Long time racers and friends of Troy Lee Designs, Jeff Ward and Ricky Johnson will compete against the top Stadium Super Truck drivers to get the win in Sunday’s race.
The IZOD IndyCar® Series – 1:45pm-3:30pm
Slick new cars with turbocharged engines from Honda and Chevrolet driven by racing royalty like 2012 series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay, former Long Beach winners Helio Castroneves, Dario Franchitti and Will Power, along with Marco Andretti and Graham Rahal thunder through the city streets of Long Beach!
Target Chip Ganassi Racing
Three time Indy 500 Champion Dario Franchittiand teammate Scott Dixon will pilot the No.10 and No. 9 cars, respectively, in their custom Troy Lee Designs painted helmets.
Team Penske
Driver of the No. 12 car, Will Power, and the entire Team Penske Racing pit crew will all be outfitted with custom hand painted helmets from Troy Lee Designs.
Panther DRR
Troy Lee Designs recently revamped the color scheme of No. 22 Panther DRR driver Oriol Servia”s helmet, while keeping the same design he has become known for intact.
Our very own Troy Lee will be attending the event with special guests Peter Fonda and Chad McQueen, so be sure to keep an eye out for your chance to grab a photo with the group.
Follow @TroyLeeDesigns on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates on our celebrities and athletes who are competing at and attending the Long Beach Grand Prix.
THIS JUST IN FROM THE SHERIFF–
–SHERIFF MEDIA GROUP
S-36030 LAMMHULT
SWEDEN
46-70 5678 666
http://www.youtube.com/sheriffmediagroup
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO JOIN THE BARTELS’ HARLEY DAVIDSON’S FAMILY FOR
THEIR 10TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF–Come by and have a bowl of Bill Bartels’ famous chili this Sunday April 21, 2013
from 11:00 Am to 3:00 PM.
Bartels’ Harley-Davidson is pleased to invite everyone to their 10th Annual Chili Cook Off taking place this Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 4141 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey, California. The event will start at 11:00 Am, food will be served at 12:00 Noon till 3:00 PM.
The day will include live music and a contest for the best tasting chili. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced at 2:45 PM.
All contestants that choose to participate will receive a free Bartels’ Chili Cook-Off Apron.
WHO: Bartels’ Harley-Davidson
WHAT: 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off
WHEN: Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 11:00 AM till 3:00 PM.
WHERE: Bartels’ Harley-Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd. Marina Del Rey, CA
For additional information please contact Debi Black via email at debi@Bartelsharley.com 310.823.1112 Ext 253
Tell Debi Bikernet sent ya.–Bandit
AEROSMITH, Toby Keith to headline Harley-Davidson’s 110th–
by Katie DeLong
Rock n’ Roll Hall-of-Famers Aerosmith and superstar Toby Keith will join Kid Rock as headline performers for Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee over Labor Day weekend.
Keith will perform Thursday, Aug. 29; Aerosmith will take the stage Friday, Aug. 30; and Kid Rock will round out the epic weekend of music Saturday, Aug. 31. Each headline concert is at the Marcus Amphitheater, located on the south end of Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds).
“The variety of entertainment we’re bringing to Milwaukee for the 110th Anniversary Celebration reflects the broad appeal of the Harley-Davidson brand,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Chief Marketing Officer at Harley-Davidson. “With three legendary headliners and 60 bands at the Summerfest Grounds, there’s something for everyone. We’re expecting a rockin’ party throughout the weekend.”
Toby Keith Tickets for the three headlining performances go on sale to the public at 8 am CST Monday, May 6, at www.h-d.com/110tickets. A special pre-sale begins Monday, April 29, and is open to all those who purchase a 110th Anniversary Celebration ticket pack before the April 19 deadline. There are two 110th Anniversary ticket packages for sale on the website.
Here’s What Your 110th Anniversary Celebration Ticket Pack Gets You
•The opportunity to participate in the pre-sale for all three headline performances which require a separate ticket (if purchased by April 19). •Access to the Summerfest Grounds Thursday, Friday and Saturday including all 60 musical performers such as ZZ Top, Katey Sagal & The Forest Rangers, Dropkick Murphys, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Brantley Gilbert, Doobie Brothers, Buckcherry, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Gaslight Anthem, Sublime with Rome, Halestorm and more to be announced. •A free download of the official 110th Anniversary event app on your mobile device or smartphone and a map of historic Harley-Davidson sites in Milwaukee. Additional 110th Anniversary Celebration activities in Milwaukee include fan-organized rides, a massive parade, activities at the Harley-Davidson Museum, parties at participating Harley-Davidson dealerships and street parties around the city.
The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary is a year-long, global celebration connecting millions of Harley-Davidson fans united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, self-expression and epic adventure. Included in the official 110th Anniversary calendar are 12 different 110th Anniversary experiences that Harley-Davidson will bring to existing motorcycle events in global markets through September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents and are capped by two main celebration events in Rome, Italy, in June 2013 and Milwaukee during Labor Day weekend.
–from Rogue
MEN’S SENECA COOL LEATHER JACKET FROM RIVER ROAD AND BIKER’S CHOICE–Get a great looking leather jacket with superior temperature technology! Looking for a leather jacket that offers protection but doesn’t have you burning up in the summer? This is what you’ve been looking for!
The Seneca Cool Leather Jacket features TFL technology that reflects up to 80% of solar radiation, which restricts the build up of solar heat and reduces surface temperatures. Jacket has two rear exhausts and intakes vents, removable liner with storage pockets, and reflective piping for visibility. Includes a two-year manufacturers warranty.
MSRP: $299.95-$359.95
Visit www.riverroadgear.com for information
BIKERNET MEETS BIKERPICS–This is no coincidence, I’ve been following Bikernet for many years, so I knew who I wanted to hook up with early on. So, are relationships important between digital publications? You bet they are.
I’ve had Bikerpics.org in action since 2003. What started as a simple website simply to host my rally images for a few friends to see, turned into this gigantic gallery area for the events I’ve attended. With a new project happening in my home state, I find myself back here steering the ship with a few very strategic photographers out on the streets giving me a hand with content, which is a great thing! Here at home, I have become a partner with Johnny Mac’s Chopper House (www.johnnymacschopperhouse).
The “House” as we call it, has several rooms. Not only do we build affordable bar hopper style bikes, we specialize in Charity Bikes for companies to raffle. At this moment, we are just beginning another for the Police Survivors Fund of the Philadelphia Fraternal of Police. This is our second charity raffle bike build raising enough money to provide 4400 meals to a local food bank.
Room two houses our very own photo shooting area, which we refer to as, ELITE STUDIOS. In here, we will do our best work, meaning crisp, clear, beautiful shots of custom motorcycles, Hot Rods, and of course stunning models. And again, this content will be shared with our friends at Bikernet.
No rest for the weary though, next week Chopper Dave, another staff photog, is heading up to the Leesburg Bikefest which is actually one on the Nations better three-day events. Great people produce the show, the weather is always perfect, and the crowds are massive. Stay tuned to Bikerpics.org for the immediate coverage & watch for follow up images on Bikernet.com.
If you would enjoy getting a glimpse at some of what I am referring to, here are a few links.
ELITE STUDIOS at Johnny Mac’s Chopper house while under construction: http://www.johnnymacschopperhouse.com/?p=52
BIKERPICS.ORG: http://bikerpics.org/
The Grand Opening for Johnny Mac’s Chopper House is Sunday, June 9th just outside of Philadelphia. All day long activities including the bikes of Indian Larry’s shop, of which we believe they will ride in personally, and of course Bikerpics long time model, Michelle Laksh. Please join us!
–Jack McIntyre
THE END—The Bikernet security dogs are giving me that, “Feed Me,” look. I better move. I also lift some weights during breaks on Thursdays. Consequently, I’m going to attempt to wrap this up.
Just over the next couple of days you will see a serious batch of content fly at Bikernet from hard-hitting fiction from Uncle Monkey, then a sharp story about JD George by John Gilbert. We have the third chapter of Tail Gunner’s Panhead restoration, then Christine’s report on art from the Sturgis Museum, Coast to Coast Legislative news from Bill Bish, and what else? Cash, the dog, is beginning to growl at me. I better move.
There’s more, like Rogue vintage event in Florida, but I’m taking a break.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
