Merry Merry,
We’re still celebrating. We rolled out to Burbank last night to see James Intveld (Sinners MC) play at Joe’s Bar and Grill. Rico, the Sinners Boss repaired speakers while the Country Crooner sang to a packed house.
We escaped, returned to the headquarters and fought over which movie to watch. Let’s hit the news.
11.5″ AND 13″ TWO-PIECE BRAKE ROTORS FROM PERFORMANCE MACHINE AND ROLAND SANDS– Featuring Contrast Cut, Chrome and Polished aluminum carriers with 420 stainless steel outer bands, these brake rotors are CNC-machined to complement Roland Sands Contrast Cut wheels.
The rotors come with a spacer for use on 84-08 wheels, and the wide rear wheels require special rotors with a 2.50″ i.d. flange. 11.5? rotors available in Chrome and Contrast Cut finish. 13? rotors offered in Contrast Cut and Polished finish. Proudly Made in the U.S.A. by Performance Machine.
NOTE: Will fit 84-99 applications if used in conjunction with PM calipers.
MRF BOSS SPEAKS UP ABOUT AFTERMARKET MOTORCYCLE GROUP EFFORT– “In these present economic times and ever increasing government regulations and bureaucratic oversight this effort to bring custom motorcycle and aftermarket stakeholders and users alike to the table to discuss the issues should not only be applauded but fully embraced”, said Kirk “Hardtail” Willard in discussions with Keith Ball. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) President went on to say “What a unique opportunity to create a powerful voice to advocate for this important segment of the motorcycle market and the timing couldn’t be better. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation stands prepared to bring its significant influence through grass roots lobbying and its many years of legislative expertise to that table”.
The MRF would like to especially thank Keith Ball of Bikernet for his rallying cry to create this Motorcycle Action Committee.
Check last Thursday’s news for more information on this committee and the next meeting at the Cincy V-Twin Show.
NEW CUSTOM TURN SIGNAL LENS KITS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON– Amber Bulb Flashes Through Smoked or Clear Lens.
MILWAUKEE (December 28, 2008) ? The new Turn Signal Lens Kit – Bullet Lens (P/N 69208-09 smoked, $19.95; P/N 69226-09 clear, $19.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories lets owners of 2008-later Harley-Davidson Rocker, Rocker C and Nightster models complete a full-custom or minimalist look.
The kits replace the original-equipment front amber lenses and include amber bulbs that meet DOT requirements. Styled to complement chrome or painted turn signal housings, the kit includes two lenses and two amber bulbs.
Similar kits are available to fit many other Harley-Davidson Touring, Softail, Dyna, Sportster and VRSC models. See dealer for details.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada
10 YEARS ON THE ROAD– This will be celebrated with a Swedish Excelsior-Henderson rally, June 2009. Those who have the opportunity will arrive as early as Thursday afternoon the 4th of June at Bergby G?rd at V?dd?viken, web site: www.bergbygard.se. They have rooms, cabins or camping spots for rent. Do your reservation direct or to Nils latest 1st of April 2009.
Friday June 5th
We have ordered beautiful weather (although bringing raingear is recommended) and will make a joint trip on fine roads through Uppland. We will be riding the whole day and will stop for coffee and lunch at some nice places. In the evening we will gather for dinner at Bergby G?rd.
Saturday June 6th
Sunday June 7th
After a strengthening breakfast, we will break camp at Bergby G?rd and ride down to Norrt?lje to visit the Pythagoras Industrial Museum, www.pythagorasmuseum.se. We will have lunch together and after that say thanks and goodbye for this time.
For those who whish to stay a few more days before or after the rally, there is always the possibility to improvise some nice activities day by day.
Anniversary shirts and Pins
Can be ordered already now. There will be a black T-shirt with prints at front and back. There will also be a long sleeve, white, turtleneck with completely different prints. The prices are not yet completely fixed, but the estimate is about $25 for the T-shirt and $50 for the long sleeve. Please send orders to my private e-mail address: neco@algonet.se, stating name, address, quantity and size.
Welcome!
–Nils Andersson
www.superx.se
Visiting address: Lind?kersgatan 1, Mailing address:
Hagagatan 37, 602 15 Norrk?ping
Phone: +46 11 285 788, Fax: +46 11 285 799
A LETTER TO SANTA– Frank gave me the signed copies of “Sam Chopper Orwell” and “How to Build A Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle” today. Thank you so much for the books and for signing them. I started reading Orwell this afternoon and I’m looking forward to perusing the Salt Flat book. I’ve been meaning to go out to El Mirage Dry Lake sometime when they are running land speed races to watch the runs and check out the vehicles. I’d love to see the speed trials at Bonneville some day as well.
It was great getting to meet you and visit with you last Father’s Day at Frank and Yvette’s. I’m also a big fan of your web site. I’ll look forward to the next time we meet. In the meantime, thanks again for the books and have a healthy, happy and prosperous 2009.
God bless,
–O.C. Stu SAINTS M/C
NOTES FROM THE BIKERNET ENGINEERING CHIEF DESIGNER JOHN REED– I was thinking about our conversation yesterday when I said how many speedo/instrumentation brackets I made to fit in the fairing during the V project from start till now, I photographed the ones I still have. I know I made a lot, but it actually surprised me, there was over 20, and I have made more that are either somewhere else, or on the bikes I ride now, and guess what?
I’m still not happy with my latest ones, I keep looking at them and I convince myself that I have figured out what I should have done to the last one to make it do exactly what I want( and look cool)
–john.
P.S. I keep telling you I am not as good as you think. Just check out the guys building bikes on television. They make one in 10 minutes with no machine tools, and it works every time and looks cool as shit.
BIKERNET EXTREME TEST RIDER INJURED DURING THE HOLIDAYS. WILL HE SURVIVE? THE EXCLUSIVE REPORT– When I rode out to the Bikernet Interplanetary Ivory Tower on Sunday I hit a huge pothole on Anaheim St. near West Coast Choppers, then a tsunami sized bump almost at the headquarters. Here’s the shot you took of my ass before the pain came. The fun pain didn’t come till that night/next morning.
Through my meaningless existence, I’ve experienced some healthy doses of pain here or there, but this one was pretty up there. Monday morning I almost passed out from the unbearable pain and shot to the doctors quick for any kind of relief. Was told I fucked up my left Trapezius(trap) and the Levator Scapular (muscle by, and kinda in front of the trap) and pinched a nerve in one of the upper spine things.
Just another day in the life of a top notch Bikernet Test rider. I’m now on three medications for relaxing muscles and pain. Was also told to not drink any alcohol on this stuff and to stay off bikes for a while. Ha! first thing I did was hit the liquor store on the way home from the doc’s (and boy does the combo work great), and I will be at the holding facility to pick up the new bike on the 5Th.
Ooh no, I have a boo-boo! Fuck that. I’ll steer with one hand if need be, I usually do anyway, and I’m typing with one hand right now. So if this tale comes out one sided (badda-bing) you’ll understand why.
Happy fucking new years.
Jon-
p.s?Bandit is a bastard! I recently visited the highly hidden Bikernet Headquarters Garage and witnessed something horrible. When Bandit is not working on the many bikes that he has stolen from himself, he gets bored and starts murdering Innocent boxes! One after another….it took a week to shake those images from my head. Jon-
FAMOUS OFFICIAL BIKERNET 5-BALL RACING PAINTER MURILLO DA MASTER FINISHES TRIUMPH–And becomes a DNA dealer in Los Angeles. “Dear Santa(bandit),” said Murillo, ” Thank you for all the nice parts. Maybe we can go for a ride together when you get done delivering all those toys. Enclosed is a picture of my Triumph motorcycle, please post it on your website. Merry Xmas”
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