The reports on the Streets were bad. Daytona was down to Biketoberfest attendee levels,” said Lee Clemens from Departure Bike Works in Richmond, VA. High prices, traffic and more events nationwide might have something to do with diminishing traffic. Some said it was the cops that kept them away. Let’s hit it through news features delivered by folks who were there, locals and scurvy bikes who slipped under the radar.

BIKERNET FEATURE BIKE OWNER REPORTS IN-- I just got back from Daytona Bike Week, and thought to forward you pictures. I entered the bike in some shows, and here are the results:

1.) Harley-Davidson Corporate Show: I received “Honorable Mention” at this show. My bike is on their site in a number of places. I’m in the March 7th and March 9th group of pictures.

2.) International Master Bike Builders Association: I received “Third Place” Not bad considering I was up against dozens of great bikes from around the world. I’ve been invited to attend the Canadian Biker Build Off as well.

Their website is: http://www.masterbikebuilders.com/bikeshows/bikeshow07.html

3.) Rat’s Hole Show: This was a big show with bikes from all over the world. I don’t know how many bikes were in my class exactly, but it was an entire floor. I placed eleventh in my class, which is great for my first time out in the world.

That’s all for now, Bandit. Thanks again bro for that beautiful write up on your site.

--Marc Frantz

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FUNDRAISING EFFORTS RAISED $150,000 FOR MDA DURING DAYTONA BIKE WEEK-- MILWAUKEE -- (March 13, 2007) Harley-Davidson's fundraising efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) raised more than $150,000 during 2007 Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla. Harley-Davidson employees, MDA organizers and event volunteers participated in various activities to raise dollars during the event March 3-10.

Harley-Davidson sponsored activities for MDA at Bike Week included the "Bankers Auction" hosted by Harley-Davidson, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jim Ziemer and Vice President and Treasurer Jim Brostowitz, the Willie G. Davidson pledge ride to Daytona, the Harley-Davidson Ride-in Show and MDA public auction held at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center.

Harley-Davidson and MDA volunteers also sold event pins and raffle tickets for a 2007 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy® Motorcycle customized by Willie G. Davidson with special Daytona graphics. As an added feature the motorcycle was fully accessorized with Genuine Motor Accessories™ installed by Harley-Davidson technicians on the Daytona show floor. Jimmie Gore of Pleasantville, LA won this one of a kind motorcycle.

Harley-Davidson has been a national sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy Association since 1980 and the family of dealers, riders, suppliers and employees has raised more than $60 million for MDA. The funds raised support life-saving research, comprehensive medical care for children and adults with neuromuscular disease and MDA summer camps.

On to Page 2...