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AUSTRALIAN TATTOO ARTIST REPORTS FROM IDAHO FALLS– In Idaho falls, heading out to Reno way today.
We rode thru Yellowstone yesterday, it was freezing cold. We had a bit of rain, but we had a whole lot of sleet. It is like frozen rain, kinda like small hail. The road was blanketed in ice, so we just rode in the tyre track of the car in front.
Beautiful scenery, too bad there wasn’t any wildlife. They were all hiding from the cold I think. It was 40 degrees Fahrenheit. 32 is zero Celsius.
Toni saw a fox on a rock, and I saw a couple of squashed squirrels. That was it for Yellowstone wildlife.
Took five hours to do 200 miles with all the tourist traffic.
The day before, we were in Greybull, Wyoming. They had a massive hail storm, stones the size of golf balls, they sounded the tornado siren. Luckily, we were off the road at that time.
Heading into desert again today, so back to another extreme. see ya’s all soon.
–Nicole Brosing
YES, INDIAN MOTOCYCLE IS BACK!– The Annoying Truth: Transmission is Not The Same As Reception. We’re thrilled that the anniversary of the Grand Opening of Indian Motorcycle Charlotte is less than 60 days out. Most of you know the story by now. After nearly four years of development, engineering and refinement, Indian Motorcycle Company produced its first groundbreaking machines just about a year ago.
At the same time, work was finishing up on our spectacular new dealership along I-85 just outside of Charlotte. Not only is it the Indian Flagship, but America’s Motorcycle Showplace and a great place to call home. The folks at Indian Charlotte very proud of what they’ve accomplished as the world’s leading Indian dealer, but there is so much more for them to do.
In the months following their opening last Fall, they’ve displayed the spectacular new Indian Chiefs at dozens of motorcycle events in several states, participated in numerous rides, run print and radio advertising and enjoyed some exceptional public relations coverage.
Yet there’s one conversation keeps occurring at the dealerships “outreach” events: “Indian is making motorcycles again?” Yup. Of course, they follow up with historical details, talk about the new plant, the fabulous new Indian Chief models and their dealership. Probably had well over a thousand such conversations, and while they report it’s sometimes mildly frustrating, it’s also a good reminder that the company’s communications work is never done.
As the annual pilgrimage to Sturgis has drawn to a close, a few hundred thousand close friends have again participated in this annual last blast of summer. Indian was there with some of the 2010 Chief models and Motorcycle-USA.com has a nice story on the ride to the Crazy Horse Memorial. Also want to point out a great story in the Aug-Sept issue of Ultimate Motorcycling (formerly Robb Report Motorcycling). Neale Bayly and Tom Riles did an excellent job of capturing the essence of what Indian Motorcycle Company is all about as well as providing a comprehensive on-road review of what it’s like to ride the Indian Chief Vintage. Check it out.
To find out more and to show your support, please feel free to give Mark Moses a call at 888-600-Indian If you can get to Charlotte, I recommend it highly so that Mark can schedule a demo ride for you all.
–from the Ignition Nation
Bulldog Bash visitor?s sweater as more records fall– Visitors to The Bulldog Bash basked in glorious August sunshine as Shakespeare County Raceway blazed with an action packed day of non stop entertainment; which kicked off with yet another world record from Eric Teboul, the conditions on the drag strip were perfect for Eric to open the taps and power his Rocket bike to a tyre blistering 243 MPH in just 5.30 seconds ? smashing the record he set just yesterday of 233mph in 5.48 seconds. Another record fell as Martin Hill flew up the quarter mile in his Fireforce jet funny car, setting a track record of 282 MPH in 5.9 seconds.
A classic Red Devils parachute display wowed festival goers; as six team members jumped in to the event from an altitude of 10,000ft. Trailing smoke to demonstrate their speed and movement, the highly-skilled skydivers reached speeds of up to 120mph, before deploying their parachutes. Once safely under canopy, the team members demonstrated breathtaking, high-speed ?Swoop? landings and spectacular ?Canopy Formations? ? both unique to parachute displays in the UK.
The team members joined Hells Angels member ?RED? to make a very special presentation to well known local councilor Brian Slaughter. Brian (75) received a ceremonial baton, which had been handed between the skydivers on their descent, to acknowledge his work at the show raising money for charity at the unwavering support he has shown for the Bulldog Bash.
The other main attraction; the tenth anniversary of the Bulldog custom show was won by Vic Jefford with his awesome ?High Roller? trike. In a new category for 2009 Rebecca Thompson won the Best Ladies Build for her Servi-car 45 Trike.
Visitors continued to pour in to the site well in to the early evening in anticipation of tonight?s main event Motorhead playing live. Revellers are expected to dance well in to the night as the Rave Tent jumps to the sound of Adam Lab 4 and DJ X lab 4, with Adam doing his awe inspiring full live set.
Keep an eye on the Bulldog Bash website and forum at www.bulldogbash.com
RELIGIOUS MOMENT FOR SUNDAY– My name is Al Williams. I am an editor with the website www.PrayerBiker.com
The site is now in full swing, with the membership very active and all of the new features in full use! Although www.PrayerBiker.com
This Christian Biker community is still completely available totally free.
A very active (and moderated) forum, with a large amount of topics ranging from day to day member and site news, to topics of ministry, rides and member fun.
Shopping area, featuring hundreds of high quality Christian veteran patches and caps! Included are patches custom made for www.PrayerBiker.com
SOMEBODY BROKE INTO THE BIKERNET BLONDE ARCHIVES– A blonde and her husband are lying in bed listening to the next door neighbor’s dog. It has been in the backyard barking for hours and hours.
The blonde jumps up out of bed and says, “I’ve had enough of this”. She goes downstairs. The blonde finally comes back up to bed.
Her husband says, “The dog is still barking, what have you been doing?”
The blonde says, “I put the dog in our backyard, let’s see how THEY like it!
–from Scooter
U.S. CHOPPERS TAKES ON VINTAGE INDY CAR–I’ve been working on the indy car (it stopped running!- believe it is the mag built in San Diego in the late 40’s by George Pounden- genius)….
When I get it running I’ll send you some snaps so you can see her or try driving her by….
–Rick
HOW CAN A CANTINA MEMBER FIND A BIKERNET STICKER?– How can a member get some Bikernet stickers to display on his truck and trailer?
It might be good for us to be able to see other members. Put them for sale on the web and provide one with each membership.
–Joe C.
I?ll send you a couple of stickers. We send out stickers with every book order or Girls of Bikernet Calendar. Hell, if you order a calendar you will receive a sticker and a Bikernet Bandana for FREE. Thanks for your support–Bandit
CHANGES TO BIKERNET WITH THE RAY WHEELER R&R REPORT– The Bikernet front page article addition is a great addition, what’s next?
The last couple months I’ve concentrated on lowering my blood pressure which has been accomplished with 8 Chelation treatments. .
On Wed. 8 July we decided to do a leak down test , discovering 8% front and 14% rear drop in cylinder pressure during test . While maintaining 190 lbs, pressure per cylinder , not bad for over 80,000 trouble free miles . Replaced a fuel line last summer on the way to the S & S 50th in Wisconsin .
The 80,000 miles include multiple runs at the Las Vegas drag strip as well as six passes at the B U B Bonneville races . Best Salt Flats time was 147.098 mph , accomplished this after riding from San Jose to the flats and removing saddle bags and mirrors .
Duncan Keller at Yankee Engineuity freshened up the R & R heads with fresh valves ( front intake valve had hard surface wear on stem , rest were near perfect ) , seals and two guides . We also replaced rocker arms with stock H-D parts due to slight hard surface wear .
The cylinders ended up at Hannan’s Machine Shop in Hayward for cylinder boring . Hannan’s set the cylinder clearance at .002 with a set of new .010 over 4 1/8 ” JE pistons .
Ron , Jeff & Kevin at Hardtailz in San Jose are handling assembly and tune up . Heat cycles yesterday and today with minor fuel adjustments, hot rod should be rideable in the morning , Sat. the 8th.
May do a 1 day run next week to Wendover for Speed Week .
Been going through withdrawals since missing Sturgis for the first time in many years .
AUGUST 16, 2009 – 5th ANNUAL GASTOWN MOTORCYCLE SHOW N’ SHINE– It’s time to mark your calendars for the biggest motorcycle event the streets of Vancouver have ever seen! On Sunday, August 16, 2009, the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists will be closing down Water Street between Carrall and Richards and Gastown will once again become a ?motorcycles only? zone for the 5th Annual Gastown ALL MAKE Motorcycle Show & Shine presented by The PEAK and JRfm. For the last 4 years thousands of have people come out to enjoy this huge celebration of motorcycling at Vancouver?s largest free motorcycle show!
Come check out the show n’ shine with hundreds of motorcycles on display, including choppers, cruisers, vintage bikes, sport bikes (European, Japanese, American), fat boys, softtails, rat bikes, touring bikes, sidecars, drag bikes, scooters and more. The show will also feature manufacturer displays by: Big Bear Choppers, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Hit-Air, Honda, Johnny Pag Motorcycles, Suzuki, V8 Choppers and Yamaha, fashion shows, info on rider training, live music and much more! All of this will take place in a gorgeous setting on the cobble stone streets of historic Gastown.
?The B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists is proud to be involved in the biggest motorcycling event in Vancouver,? says Adele Tompkins, Executive Director, BCCOM. ?There was a tremendous response to the previous four shows, and we expect this year?s to be bigger and better than ever. These events serve to facilitate public awareness and a better understanding of motorcycling.?
During the show motorcyclists will have access to limited FREE parking.
This is an event that you do not want to miss! More information can be found by contacting us at (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111.
VOLUNTEERS STILL URGENTLY NEEDED!!
We need your help! Volunteers are urgently needed to help out with various duties again at Gastown including security, parking and much more. We rely on the support of our wonderful volunteers to make this event happen. Please contact the office if you are able to donate some of your time at (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111. Thank you!
It is $20.00 to enter and proceeds from bike entries support the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists.
CMDRA ALL BIKE DRAG RACES – AUGUST 22-23 @ MISSION RACEWAY– You can check out the cool new commercial that BikerTV is running for their upcoming races here: http://www.cmdra.com/videos/2%20-%20second%20cut%20with%20tom.mov
More information on their upcoming races can be found here: www.cmdra.com or through the office:
Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association
Phone: (604) 580-9008 or 1-877-580-9008
Email: info@cmdra.com
Photos Redefine the Hood Ornament BOUNDLESS by John Covington premiers September 4th, 2009 at After Hours Gallery– July, 2009 — Phoenix, AZ: John Covington knows a thing or two about the world of custom bikes, rock-n-roll, tattoos and the women who grace those worlds. He?s designed and built Alternative American motorcycles, he?s a rock drummer, his flesh has some serious ink, and as a professional photographer he?s shot hundreds of women adorning vehicles like living hood ornaments.
Those women are the inspiration for Boundless, an exhibition of Covington?s photographs at After Hours Gallery this September.
Says Covington, ?Women in car and motorcycle shoots are typically objectified as marketing accessories. After one shoot, a model and I discussed the idea of creating images where she could express herself freely in a simple open studio environment. So we tried it, and when she saw the results of our collaboration, she said it made her feel empowered and boundless. This was the inspiration for the nearly 2-year project that resulted in the images for Boundless.? The show consists of 11 giant photograph prints. The gallery prints are nearly 48?X 48? and models are nude in virtually every shot. The photographs are so large you can quickly become lost in their details.
BOUNDLESS opens September 4th at the After Hours Gallery at 6:00PM. After the First Friday premier, Boundless can be seen weekdays, Third Friday, and by appointment until September 30th. After Hours Gallery is located at 116 W. McDowell Road, 1 block west of the Phoenix Art Museum and the Light Rail stop on Central & McDowell Road. For more information, visit www.AfterHoursGallery.com or call the Gallery at 602-710-2398.
SCREW WALL STREET! LOVE LAS VEGAS!– Grand Prize Giveaway, The Sahara Hotel is sponsoring a Las Vegas BikeFest Grand Prize Giveaway. A 2009 Harley-Davidson will be given away to one lucky Las Vegas BikeFest attendee.
Las Vegas BikeFest registrants will be given entry forms in the registration package picked up at the event. Receive more drawing entry forms by playing at the Sahara Hotel.
The Harley-Davidson drawing will take place on Saturday night, October 3rd at the Sahara Hotel. Exact time and location to be announced.
Molly Hatchet to Play At the Sahara
Molly Hatchet, the American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1971, once again comes to rock the stage. The band has gone Platinum and Multi-Platinum with widely known hits such as “Flirtin’ with Disaster and “Beatin’ the Odds”. Molly Hatchet will be playing Thursday and Friday night at 8:00pm at the Sahara Hotel and will feature special guests Blue Storm. Tickets are $19.95 (+ fees) if you are registered for Las Vegas BikeFest. If you are not registered, tickets are $29.95 (+ fees). Buy your tickets before the shows sell out.
BikeFest Afterparty Friday and Saturday night. Live music with “Dangerous Curves DJ Mark”; bikini trike racing (win a 4-day, 3-night stay at the Sahara + $500); wet “wifebeater” contest ($500 in cash prizes). Cover includes free-flowing brews from Miller. Slot Tournament Friday and Saturday. Free entry for Las Vegas BikeFest registrants. $5,000 in cash prizes.
Poker Tournaments Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm. $45 buy-in and $20 re-buy. Win the cash and biker swag from Sahara sponsors.
Poker Run Breakfast Buffet Friday and Saturday. Poker Run check-in both Friday and Saturday will be at the Sahara Hotel and they are offering you a hearty all you can eat breakfast buffet for just $5.99. You must be registered for the Friday Fun, Saturday Fun or Ultimate Party Pass to participate in the Poker Runs and gain access to the $5.99 buffet.
Beef, Bourbon, Babes Friday and Saturday. $48 prix fixe menu pairing magnificent food with a host of cocktails featuring the Jack Daniel’s family of Tennessee Whiskeys, along with a fashion show of the latest leatherwear. Will be held in the House of Lords Restaurant.
Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows and Original Mike?s Team Up for SoCal Bike Night ? August 12– Southern California has a new bike night starting August 12. Join the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows for a bike night at Original Mike?s in Santa Ana, CA. All makes and models are welcome. We?ll have some cool swag to give away, including Mothers detailing products to help make your bike SHINE, and Original Mike?s will have some great specials on their savory grub.
Here?s the location: Original Mike?s 100 S. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 550-7764 6:00pm ? 9:00pm
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SEMA STEPS UP AUTO RESEARCH– SEMA outgoing Chairman Jim Cozzie took the podium during the annual Board Officer?s installment ceremony prior to handing over the gavel to incoming Chair Rick Rollins, and announced one of the most innovative alliances in SEMA?s 47-year history. Cozzie outlined a partnership between California-headquartered SEMA and South Carolina-based Clemson University, which launched the $215 million International Center for Automotive Research [CU-ICAR] in 2003, to the audience of more than 500 attendees.
?The new alliance represents an unprecedented industry-academia platform for advanced vehicle technology and performance aftermarket education program development, notably forged in the midst of one of the automotive industry?s most challenging periods in history,? Cozzie said.
?The automotive original-equipment and aftermarket industries are undergoing serious transformations and will continue to evolve in the coming years. The Clemson relationship can benefit SEMA-member companies by providing vehicle technology integration; development and support to help members leverage new business opportunities.?According to Chris Przirembel, Clemson University?s vice president for research and economic development, the partnership represents ?an extraordinary opportunity for Clemson, as a major university committed to becoming one of the world?s leading automotive and motorsports research and education centers, to join with SEMA and its powerful industry membership base in a shared mission to help shape the future of the automotive performance aftermarket industry.?
As part of the agreement, Clemson University?s Campbell Graduate Engineering Center on the 250-acre CU-ICAR campus?located midway between Atlanta and Charlotte along I-85 in Greenville, South Carolina?is positioned to serve as a systems integration and testing center for SEMA and its 7,500 members.
The unique academic center houses a variety of laboratories and test cells including a 7-post shaker in an environmental chamber, a chassis dynamometer in a semi-anechoic chamber, engine test cells, an electromagnetic compatibility chamber, and a full-scale vehicle three-dimensional CMM for measuring geometric and physical coordinates of parts and vehicle surfaces. Dr. Imtiaz Haque, executive director of the Campbell Center, which offers the only automotive engineering Ph.D. in the United States, said an ?ultimate goal would be for SEMA and Clemson to collaboratively develop an integrated systems approach for designing and customizing today?s vehicles and vehicles of the future.
Among other initiatives, the graduate center will develop prototype project vehicles with the objective of demonstrating the integration of specialty-equipment and performance aftermarket components, total vehicle systems and modules, thereby creating new opportunities for interested SEMA-member companies to directly participate.?SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting said the Clemson-SEMA relationship supports SEMA?s vehicle technology strategic goals for identifying industry needs and developing effective solutions to assist members with complex vehicle technology challenges and opportunities.
For more information, visit www.clemson.edu/research.
FROM THE BIKERNET UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT– A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in
Linoleum Blownapart.
Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall.
The police are looking into it.
Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
–from Bernard S.
THE ELIXIR OF ENDINGS–We have a joke around the Bikernet Galley. It’s called the Elixir of Life. A few grocery items rank in this illustrious category including: Avocados, tomatoes, broccoli, hummus, trail mix, yogurt, honey, green tea and red wine. If that’s all we ate, we’d live forever. There’s a couple of items I forgot, like egg whites.
My pappy grew up during a couple of depressions and he took tremendous pride in being able to find something to feed his family. His adage was, “You’d be a long time starving, if this is all you had to eat.”
My adage is, “This is the elixir of life,” when I’m referring to something natural that could possibly keep you healthy and happy for decades to come. What the hell, ya gotta believe in something. So, I eat as healthy as a rabbit on the open range then ride a motorcycle like a madman with a death wish, drink whiskey and roll the dice on life. Don’t ask me to figure it out.
Ride Forever
–Bandit
