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Speed Merchants? Just out: the new Jeff Decker masterpiece honoring American Speedway– Fighting wheel to wheel, never give an inch, thundering through the turns at incredible speeds with rear wheels in full drift. Speedway is a worldwide sport not, but it has roots and history in the USA too. Catching the true spirit of Speedway racing, this dynamic piece of artwork freezes in time the essence of American Speedway heritage. When you look at it, you can literally hear the engines screaming: The new Bronze sculpture by Jeff Decker has just been finished, ready to be introduced to the public at Davenport/Iowa at next weeks AMCA Motorcycle Swap Meet.
Utah-based bronze sculptor Jeff Decker (www.jeffdeckerstudio.com), creator of the 1:1 scale Joe Petrali Knuckehead, the 1:1 Elvis & KH and the monumental Hillclimber in front of the Harley-Davidson Museum thus has finished his first new artwork after the monumental tasks that kept him busy the last two years.
Modeled typical Decker perfection both in details and dynamic motion ? are a 1934 Crocker Speedway single cylinder fighting against Harley-Davidson?s 1934 CAC in head-to-head combat, as common in those years. A great piece of artwork from every angle which is limited to 29 copies. More news from Decker?s Hippodromestudio: Jeff just recently renewed his website, now www.jeffdeckerstudio.com, even adding his own blog for his selected art & motorcycle themes. Check it out!
TEXAS Labor Day Weekend – September 5, 6, &7– 27th Temple All Harley Party Drags – Lookin? GOOD!!
Here We GO Again!!! Harley Riders and Racers All Over the Great State Of Texas are preparing for their annual trip to Central Texas to attend the PREMIER Harley Racin? Event of the 2009 Season – On the banks of the Little River in a Pecan tree grove so thick that nearly the entire track is shaded, Texas Scooter Times is preparing for another FULL HOUSE of Harley Enthusiasts Labor Day Weekend.
For Decades now, Scooter Racin? Enthusiasts have filled the 52 year old racetrack, Rootin? for their Favorites, Snappin? Pictures, Twistin? Wrenches, Buyin? Stuff, Sellin? Stuff, Breakin? Parts, Sniffin? Nitro, Profilin? & Smilin?, & GENERALLY Havin? a GOOD Time!!!!!!!
Run-What-You-Brung Top Fuel Harleys – Unlimited Top Alcohol Harleys And Trophy Sportsman Racin? for all types of American V-Twins from Drag Modified Harleys to Street Stock Daily Riders.
AND THERE?S LOTS MORE Gonna Be At the Dragstrip!!!
All Harley Bike Show Field Meet with Low Speed Ridin? Contests
Rock Concert Saturday Nite – Crash Landing Cen-Tex’s Hottest Band!!
Bikini Contest, Mechanical Bull Vendors of ALL TYPES COC Booth
Bikini Bike Wash, Tattoo Parlor , Motorcycle Garage & Trailer Displays
GOOD Dragstrip food & barbeque * Showers * Knife Sharpener & MORE!!
Cold Beer At Popular Prices – By Joker’s Ice House
FREE Camping at the track – No Extra Charges for RVs or Trailers.
ALL Sponsored by Killeen’s TEXAS PROUD CUSTOM CYCLES
20% DISCOUNT ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE at
“http://WWW.TEXASSCOOTER.COM/” – Until Noon Thursday September 3rd
SUNDAY SPECIAL DEAL FROM LIFESTYLE CYCLES, 1998 Harley Davidson Softail! KILLER DEAL!– NOW ONLY $9,995.00!– Here’s a lot of bike with a tiny price tag! This 1998 Softail is a real bargain! This bike features a custom black paint job with multi-colored tribal graphics!
For power, the Softail comes with a factory 80ci motor and JIMS 6-speed transmission! Also features a Fat Boy front end and Fat Boy fender, Road King handlebars with stainless steel braided cables, PM brake calipers, upgraded H-D floorboards and tons of chrome accessories!
Too much to list here, come in and see for yourself! Like all of LifeStyle Cycles pre-owned Harleys, this bike has been inspected, tested and approved by a certified LifeStyle Cycles technician.
FROM THE BIKERNET LOWER ALABAMA WEATHER STATION, CONFESSIONS OF A LEATHER FREAK– Okay, first I need to say I am not a kinky leather freak. I just like leather. It all started when I was a youngster (many, many moons ago.) I was your typical tomboy who loved horses and anything associated with horses. The smell of leather was one of my favorite things. While in my teens I had the leather watchband that was about 2? wide, the leather necklaces, hair clips, wore leather sandals or cowboy boots, etc., you get the idea.
As I grew older I even tried my hand at leather tooling, but unfortunately, my hand was either not steady enough to do a good job or I just did not have the patience to practice as I should. Anyway, that avenue did not open to me. Later on I got married a few times, had two children, raised them and no one was really the wiser about my ?condition.” I kept it well hidden during the children?s formative years. I even kept it well hidden from my husband for 20 years or so. Then we purchased an ?82 FLT Harley Davidson.
After that purchase we bought the traditional leather motorcycle jackets. I still kept my love of leather hidden from everyone, at least for a few more years. It wasn?t until I started riding my own motorcycle in 2004 that Richard began to suspect just how leather crazy I am. IF I had my way I would still wear a leather watchband. I would also wear a leather vest, chaps and almost any other form of leather I could find, except leather pants; those are too hot for the weather in Lower Alabama, at least for me. I do have a pair of chaps and I love to ride wearing them.
Yes, of course, I am fully clothed, how silly to think otherwise, I am a Southern girl and modesty is as modesty does. I just can?t give up that Southern Baptist upbringing. What bothers my husband is I want to wear the chaps when the weather is warm, say 85 degrees F., he can’t understand this. But I love the feel of the chaps, the protection from the elements and things that get slung up on you from the highway. Just yesterday I had someone headed in the opposite direction run over a brittle plastic bottle and it shot out sideways just as I passed by and a piece of it hit me in the leg just below the knee, THAT hurt!! But because I had my chaps on I did not get anything more than a sting. However, my chaps sustained a small 1/2? cut in them where the shard hit. Had I not had on my chaps I may have been cut by the flying plastic.
Well, that?s my story and I?m sticking to it. Thank goodness the weather has been cooperating this week and I have gotten to wear my chaps. Call me a leather freak if you want but I still say, ?the more leather the better.”
I almost forgot..we have another cold front coming through so this week in LA, after the rain goes away, should be great riding weather, cool mornings and warm days..great for leather, er, I mean, riding.
Till we meet again,
Ride safe.
–Camy
THE QUESTION REGARDING TO SHIFT TO BLOG OR RETAIN THE AWARD WINNING BIKERNET THURSDAY NEWS– Blogging or the Thursday day news, no question about it, Thursday news!
Let’s take a vote on it. I think the Thursday day news will win by a landslide. (LOL).
–Captain America
Pekin IL.
FOUR STEPS TO GOING GREEN FROM THE BIKERNET TREE HUGGER SOCIETY– Each Sunday in August we present a simple way to help you and your family “go green.” We encourage you to give each suggestion a try!
Millions of people around the world are making small but significant changes to help sustain our ecosystem every day. Want to join them, and help make the earth a healthier place to live? It’s simple – try these tips, courtesy of www.earthday.net:
1. Replace regular light bulbs with energy efficient ones – they use less electricity, resulting in lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
2. Drive less, get regular tune-ups and consider a hybrid car – all can reduce CO2 levels and improve fuel efficiency
3. Eat locally farmed foods that are grown organically. It takes less energy to get them to market and organic farming uses no pesticides
4. Buy recycled products – and recycle your trash. In addition, steer clear of products that use excessive packaging
Small steps and individual responsibility can make a huge difference all over the world – get started today, and encourage others to do the same!
For more information, contact DRWeil.com.
CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) ATTEMPTS TO REGULATE EVERYTHING, STOP CARB–Check http://www.killcarb.org/. Check this out and they are serious… Dr Bill Wattenberg is advocating this…spread the word..this is doable..get the regular folks behind it..give the off-road, powersports and customs business market back to the voters..take back your state….
It can be done…spread the word…forward it on..donate and support to this organization any way you can…Do CARB in! vote them out!
–Michael C.
7000 California Teachers Fired to Fund Rogue State Agency–Truckers Next!– KillCARB.org is dedicated to a grassroots effort with the sole purpose of convincing California law makers to disband The California Air Resources Board. Why are we doing this? Because the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is a rogue agency that is causing harm to the environment and to the working people of this state.
We need to get started now. The first step is making contact with your Representatives and asking them to support this effort. If they agree, they will be praised here. If they do not they will be exposed. We are asking that you write a letter, send an e-mail or fax to your representative in the State Assembly and State Senate, then send us both your letter and the reply that you get. Those will be posted here–you will remain anonymous.
To get started, click on the link to the lists of Members of the State Assembly and Members of the State Senate. Next, find your representatives and make contact. It is important that you act now!
Your state legislators and the governor have fired over 7000 teachers in the state in order to give 857 million dollars of your tax dollars to this outrageously corrupt state agency. Why? Easy. Follow the money. The CARB payroll is loaded with political friends of the legislators. Hundreds of these worthless so-called public servants collect hundred thousand dollar salaries and pension benefits that working families can never expect.
CARB is also in bed with organizations that steer many millions to the campaign coffers of the legislators. Why otherwise would the legislature keep CARB alive and growing — and rob the youth of California of the education they deserve? When the state is bankrupt, teachers are losing their jobs, millions are out of work, and the legislature gives CARB billions of dollars to waste on its fraudulent campaigns and regulate the working people as if they are criminals spoiling the environment. Of course, CARB must manufacture a new “health crisis” every year to justify its existence.
CARB is demanding that every off-road diesel engine in the state be replaced with less efficient engines that will actually add to the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. If that is not enough, the 20 million dollar price tag will place a financial burden on an estimated 30 thousand business owners and will put many of them out of business–it is estimated that 150,000 jobs could be lost if these companies pull up stakes and move from California. Here are some other CARB highlights:
* Reformulated Diesel Fuel: Do you remember when CARB mandated that Diesel Fuel be reformulated without adequate testing in the 1990s? The new fuel damaged thousands of diesel engines in the state and over ten million dollars of state funds were used to replace many of the damaged engines. You the taxpayers and working people paid for this. Bet your legislators never told you about this. But they fired 20,000 teachers in the state recently because they wasted your tax dollars on fraud agencies like CARB where they have placed their friends and political cronies on the payroll until the next election.
* MTBE: Over thirty billion paid out by working families over ten years for extra 20 to 30 cents a gallon. Estimated 10 billion dollars more to clean up ground water around the state that is contaminated with MTBE. CARB has an army of professional liar “public information officers” who spread the CARB propaganda to keep the CARB agency budget growing every year. They spent ten years lying to both the legislature and the public about the “benefits” of MTBE in your gasoline. Finally, the legislature had to ban MTBE in your gas when scientists proved that it was a poison to our environment and you. The average working family was forced to pay out over eight thousand dollars over ten years for the MTBE poison in their gasoline in California. (They would have over $12,000 in the bank today for their childrens’ education if that money had been saved and invested).
* Electric Car mandate: CARB set the American automotive industry back by ten years in developing hybrid cars because CARB would not allow them as zero emission or low emission cars while CARB insisted on demanding that 5% of cars in California had to be electric cars. Only after they were forced to admit that the electric cars were a fraud, did they allow hybrid cars. By that time the Japanese manufacturers were way ahead of America. That has cost the American workers in the auto industry over 200.000 jobs and crushed the industry.
GO TO: http://www.killcarb.org/
Holy shit, we will follow KillCARB.org and bring you additional reports in the future.–Wilburn Roach.
THE BIKERNET QUOTE OF THE DAY– “Life is the garment we continually alter, but which never seems to fit.” – David McCord
BIKERNET REPORTER EMBEDDED BEHIND THE LINES AT SONS OF ANARCHY STUDIOS– I have left the land of loons, Los Angeles. Whadda weekend, blew out of the sooty skies of LA at 3pm yesterday, and after about an hour lunch break in Gorman at the top of the Grapevine, beat feet for nirvana.
Rolled in to my peaceful delta town of 800 souls around 10pm. Gonna check out my fotos later today and will probably zap a few over to you. This is gonna be pretty cool.
While we were waiting for the cast to show up (they were really late) we started snooping around the set. I suggested that we stage some fotos before some exec. showed up to set ground rules, or said no, and all of a sudden we were skulking through the whole place unattended. Imagine being turned loose in Disneyland with no supervision. We have shots NOBODY has…like our girls playing on their pool table, strippers pole, Jax BED, and assorted other cool props. Problem is…it was all in total darkness, so who knows what I may have actually captured. We’ll see.
–Felicia
BOSTON HAMSTER FIGHTS BACK, LOUD PIPES DO SAVE LIVES– I was a Hamster from the Boston area for about 10 years. I’m a PI lawyer and have represented many bikers injured by careless motorists over the last 30 years.
I saw your display at Sturgis and talked to your friend with the Biker Babes Magazine. I spoke to him about what I am doing with my blog which you can find at injuredbikerlaw.com. I also have the url for LoudPipesSaveLives.com which also directs you to my blog. I’m promoting Loud Pipes Save Lives as part of my biker safety program.
I’m trying to promote the controversy over Loud pipes as people have strong feelings on both sides of the issue and I hope it will help create a greater awareness with the motoring public who generally ignore us and also drive visitors to my blog and website at TomKileyLaw.com.
–Tom
Ford’s Win-Win Opportunity for Specialty-Equipment Business and Dealerships– Ford is the Vehicle Manufacturer of Show for the 2009 SEMA Show, but its support for specialty-equipment companies goes well beyond that. The Ford Licensed Accessories Program offers qualified SEMA members the chance to boost sales of their products through Ford dealerships.
“It is a great concept and we’ve had a lot of growth with the program,” says Ernie Bunnell, vice president of sales and marketing at 3dCarbon of Newport Beach, California.
The Ford Licensed Accessories Program certifies selected non-Ford manufactured specialty products, forms a relationship with the manufacturer, and establishes competitive pricing, says Jim Abraham, licensed accessories manager in Ford Motor Company?s vehicle personalization division. The products are then sold through Ford dealerships.
3-D, which manufactures styling kits, has been a licensed supplier for several years and is the only aero kit company supplying Ford, Bunnell says. Sales grew 30 percent from 2006 when 3dCarbon entered the Ford program until 2008, he adds, declining to discuss actual figures.
Beau Boeckmann, president of Galpin Auto Sports, is also a fan of the accessories program. “Now we are able to sell Ford-licensed products that have great quality at good prices,” he says.
The Ford program helps Galpin sell a wider variety of accessories. Galpin’s lawyers were initially “scared” to sell leather interiors without Ford’s backing, Boeckmann explains. Now, Galpin offers leather interiors by Ford-licensed Katzkin. Having Ford’s stamp of approval reassured more than just the lawyers.
“The customers felt more secure that Ford has put its name behind the product,? Boeckmann says. Ford Focus with 3D Carbon kit 3dCarbon of Newport Beach, California, supplies this Focus styling kit through the Ford Licensed Accessories program.
In place since 2001, the Ford Licensed Accessories Program has “really gained momentum,” particularly in the last three years, says Abraham. About 20 companies are licensed, he says. Abraham declined to estimate how much that number will grow this year. Ford’s expanded product portfolio will offer many vehicle personalization opportunities, he says.
This came from the SEMA news letter. It’s a plan that could be embraced by Harley-Davidson to support the aftermarket. JIMS machine, I believe in the only company developing products for the Screamin’ Eagle line, with big inch engines available through Dealerships.–Wrench
CALIFORNIA: Ahnuld is having a garage sale. Cars, motorcycles, pianos, surfboards– Bet ya didn’t know this one….. IF you buy a Chevy Cavalier from the state…… It is the buyer’s obligation to smog the vehicle. The state is exempt from DMV’s smogging requirement when selling vehicles. It remains the buyer’s responsibility to smog the vehicle. All smog related repairs and certifications are the sole responsibility of the buyer (refer to California Vehicle Code Division 12, Section 24007.5)
How do I get ME one of those handy-dandy exemptions??? How is it that our elected officials don’t hafta play by the same rules, and continually find new and exciting ways to stick it to the rest of us?
Of course…luckily, we don’t hafta SMOG motorcycles…YET. Thanks to Jim and Jean and all YOU hardworking members/friends of ABATE of California that managed to fight back SB 435, Pavley….for the time being. (Much like a bad horror movie, just when you think it’s dead, it’s eyes open back up and it’s clawing on your gym shorts)
What? You didn’t contribute? You didn’t get ANY signatures? You didn’t write ANY letters? Redemption is available – factory direct from the Gods of Bikerdom!
Send some CA$H to….
ABATE Lobbyist Fund
10240 7th Ave
Hesperia, CA 92345-2631
Story from the LA Times
Well, the countdown is continuing for the Great California Garage Sale this Friday and Saturday.
The Golden State is in so much financial distress that it lost its lease and everything must go. Not really, but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger decided to mark the end of soft news summer days with a sale of surplus, unused or wasteful state property. A California highway patrol motorcycle for sale
To enhance interest and bidding, the ex-movie star even autographed the sun visors of some vehicles for sale.
They’ll be selling hundreds of items, including highly used state cars, computers, BlackBerrys, desks and even some CHiPs motorcycles (see photo).
To get the buzz going, the state has listed some stuff on EBay and Craigslist so the online world can have a hand in raising money for the beleaguered state. [Note: An earlier version of this post incorrectly referred to Craigslist as Craiglist.]
Some of the cars are fixed price, some auction. All will be operating with the goal of reducing the state fleet by 15%. The event will take place at a warehouse in Sacramento.
It’ll be a great story for television news at week’s end.
But perhaps the more interesting untold stories are how in the world the state of California ever came into possession of some of this stuff. The surfboard for sale, no doubt, was used by Gray Davis during one of his wild days.
But what about the diamond and gold rings? Dentist chairs? A fishing boat? Or an antique piano, an Xbox 360 with Halo 3 cover and a racing bicycle?
— Andrew Malcolm
2009 Firearms Law The Second Amendment Symposium– The 2009 “Firearms Law The Second Amendment Symposium” will be held on Saturday, September 12, at Northwestern University Law School, in Chicago, Illinois. This event will be sponsored by The NRA Foundation and the Northwestern University chapter of the Federalist Society.
Capitalizing on recent developments in our nation’s federal courts regarding the Second Amendment, panelists will discuss and debate current Second Amendment scholarship and related issues. The symposium will feature top Second Amendment scholars and attorneys, such as Profs. Nelson Lund of George Mason University, Nicholas Johnson of Fordham University, Michael O’Shea of Oklahoma City University, David Kopel of the Independence Institute (a frequent contributor to NRA magazines), historian Clayton Cramer, and more. Panelists will discuss key topics such as “original intent” versus the “living Constitution,” the scope and future of the Heller decision.
Now Is The Time To Make Yourself Heard At Town Hall Meetings!
Congress has now adjourned to start the Summer Recess and will return after Labor Day. During this Summer Recess, your Senators and Representative will be back home in their states and districts.
Many lawmakers use this time to hold town hall meetings, and take questions from their constituents. These meetings offer a tremendous opportunity for you to schedule personal meetings with your lawmakers and/or their staff in their district offices to respectfully discuss your strong support for the Second Amendment.
Triggering The Vote! With each election, Americans go to the polls and make decisions that affect-for better or worse-the future of freedom in America.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 72 percent (142 million) of the eligible voting age citizen population (197 million) were registered to vote in 2004. This means that as many as 55 million people were eligible to vote, but unregistered-and therefore did not participate in the November 2004 elections. Far too many gun owners and hunters are among them.
HOTELS AVAILABLE FOR LAS VEGAS BIKE FEST– I have been working with a few hotels for the Las Vegas Bikefest
Reservations are to be confirmed through CENTRAL RESERVATIONS OFFICE AT (800) 634-6045 press 1 prior to the cut-off date of Monday, September 7, 2009. Please advise each individual to refer to the group name (Cycle Source) when making his/her reservation. On this date, any rooms remaining unsold will be released back to the hotel and group rate may not be available.
Please note that blocks will be monitored periodically prior to the cut-off date. Hotel reserves the right to trim blocks accordingly based on pick-up at this time. Additional requests received after the cut-off date will be considered on a space availability basis. Please note that the hotel will attempt to honor special request, but cannot guarantee.
CHANGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INSIDE OF FORTY-EIGHT HOURS PRIOR TO THE GROUP?S ARRIVAL. NOTE: SATURDAY ARRIVALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
Dates and amount goes as follows
10/1=39.00
10/2=79.00
10/3=79.00
10/4=39.00
–Lisa Ballard
Cycle Source Magazine
West Coast Contact
603-377-0517
Duane Ballard Custom Leather
603-781-7505
www.dbcustomleather.com
Genuine Scooter Co. today announced a national “Cash for Small Clunkers” program– While Genuine is not subsidizing the “Cash for Small Clunkers” promotion, Genuine dealers who sign up for the program with the manufacturer are prepared to offer a $300 cash credit towards any Genuine scooter product in exchange for any titled two-wheeler that can be rolled or driven into the dealership.
McCaleb says dealers interested in becoming involved in the program should make sure:
* people bring in titled (in states that require them) merchandise, and have them sign a waiver indicating that the scooter, moped or other motorized vehicle is not stolen and that they are th
e legal owner of said vehicle; * to limit the offer to one two-wheeler per customer to avoid potential scammers;
* to make sure you keep and re-sell at profit some of the outstanding product that may arrive as an exchange;
* to contact your state DMV or local authorities to make sure your offer is consistent with any laws that may seem neolithic or designed to impede those offering to make deals. “Texas, California, Florida, and Ohio come to mind, though there are others,? McCaleb says.
“This is designed to be a fun, not-so-serious spoof on the government’s recent Cash for Clunkers program,” McCaleb says. “Some Genuine dealers have already started their own ‘Cash for Clunkers’ programs and have had great success. Mike Frankovich, the creative owner of NOHO scooters in Hollywood, Calif., recently aired his version of this on YouTube and has had great results. That’s why we decided it was time to get involved.”
Genuine dealers with questions are asked to contact Trey Duren, National Accounts Manager at 303-523-4422, or Roy Park in dealer development at 773-271-8514 ext 230.
?Submitted by Guido Ebert
DearlerNews
CANTINA HAPPY HOUR–Life is nuts. What happened to riding motorcycles, drinking whiskey and chasing women? They tried prohibition. That didn’t work. They went to war on drugs, spent lots of money and put a helluva lot of good folks in jail. That didn’t work. Now we’ve got the EPA trying to prohibit emissions. When will they learn?
Hell, they tried to make prostitution illegal and that fucked up. They’re still trying to do away with guns. Good god. They want to freak out about abortion when the real problem in this country is population. Hang on, life gets stranger by the day.
We just want life to be simple, sexy and fun. Take Bikernet for instance. We just want to build a cool bikes once in a while, bring you stories about love and long distance rides and enjoy brotherhood and whiskey once is a while. That’s what we’ll do next week; hang on for some terrific features.
Ride forever,
–Bandit
