Hey,
It’s Sunday and not a holiday, but we’re scrambling. I worked on the Assalt Weapan oil bag until 1:00 a.m. then my mom called and woke me up this morning. She has a honey-do for me in Long Beach. All of a sudden a relaxed Sunday turned into a Mayday alert.
So let’s hit the news. It’s a good one:
BIG MIKE CHOPPERS TESTIMONIAL– Hey Bandit ,great website. I bought a new bmc a year ago and had a local bike shop install a air ride system. After about 600 miles with the new air ride the plate that holds the shocks to the swingarm broke while riding home one day. I contacted lazo [one of Mike’s original partners in Santa Cruz, I met lazo at the Arlen Ness bike show in San Jose at the bmc booth]. Lazo brought his trailer over from Santa Cruz and picked up the bike. Big Mike came down from Oregon to help dissasemble the swingarm.
Turns out that the bike shop did not install the air shocks properly and they were going sideways as well as up and down, and they forgot a spacer on the wheel axle. Mike took the swingarm back to Bend Oregon, had it rewelded with an extra gusset and re powdercoated for NO CHARGE. Can you believe it .The service and work I recieved from Lazo and Mike and the BMC crew was exceptional.
–Steve Parker
San Jose Ca
BIKERNET TECH TESTIMONIAL– Thanks a lot…those links are great and a wealth of good intel…. I remember in Norway at age 16 this hot chick from Sweden had this sick chopper with about 14 inches over in the tubes and she let me ride it and in the first corner I felt like I was falling thru the bike….and at speeds over 50….it felt like the grips were going to rip out of my hands…how that hotty rode that bike is totally beyond me. The bike was hot and so was she….but that bike would have looked better with her draped naked over it….standing still in a photo shoot…LOL
So with a 3 degree and neck at 38 degrees…..that should handle pretty well and perhaps about 8 inches over….I am guessing based on the articles I just read.
Again thanks for your help…I will make sure I send a pic of the bike when I have it done…my way of showing that even a Banker can build a bike….yes I am a banker…..and riding motorcycles is my therapy away from pin striped suits and goofy looking ties…. I have been riding for so long that I go thru serious withdrawals without a bike….I have to ride…
Thanks again…I really appreciate your time….you have no idea how much this helped out…
“Life is good, then you ride”
–Mike Seltzer
HOLLISTER IS COMING–There’s only one place on the planet that historically represents the biker lifestyle and it still has class. Hollister, California, where the media went nuts in 1947 with biker antics, even faking shots to turn society against us. Then Marlin Brando make it worse with the “Wild Ones” flick. We’ve never lived it down. Come to Hollister and seen where it all began.
THE BIKERNET MARRIAGE COUNSELOR– A husband and wife came for counseling after 25 years of marriage. When asked what the problem was, the wife went into a passionate, painful tirade listing every problem they had ever had in the 25 years they had been married.
She went on and on and on: neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling unloved and unlovable, an entire laundry list of un-met needs she had endured over the course of their marriage.
Finally, after allowing this to go on for a sufficient length of time, the therapist got up, walked around the desk and, after asking the wife to stand, embraced and kissed her passionately. The woman shut up and quietly sat down as though in a daze.
The therapist turned to the husband and said, “This is what your wife needs at least three times a week. Can you do this?”
The husband thought for a moment and replied, “Well, I can drop her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on Fridays, I fish.”
–from Nick Roberts The air duct picture is by Collide Images & the red outfit is by Christopher Wright– always want to give proper credit.
ROT REPORT AND DARRLY BRIGGS INVESTIGATION– I will try to get a hold of Darryl & her before he loads her on a plane but I do not believe she would mind. Non MM members cannot see the 18+ images from her link if you want to do it that way?
The pic above from Southern Metal Choppers I will be shooting it and the gold Demon bike in the near future, maybe I can do a GOB with a girlie and both bikes?
One day turn around on the ROT Rally no bikes of great interest (more info on that later) and no place to clean up and sleep until half way back to Houston, then all my drunk friends started returning my calls.
However I spoke with Darryl prior to leaving and said I would most likely just come back tonight. 10 Minutes!! from my house I get a call, caller ID says Darryl, except this sexy girl is on the other end of the phone and on the back of his bike! He failed to mention in the days preceding the rally or during repeated calls today that the lovely Ms. Daphne has been with him since yesterday.
She of course proceeds to tell me I should to come back and see her & I would have except I been up since yesterday morning and have no “Better Living Through Chemistry” to keep me awake for a return trip.
This crime should of course not go unpunished!
–RFR
SUNDAY BIKERNET CLEAN JOKE OF THE WEEK– IT is hard to find a joke today without a dirty word or two in it, but, here is one:
Two tall trees, a birch and a beech, are growing in the woods. A small tree begins to grow between them, and the beech says to the > birch, “Is that a son of a beech or a son of a birch?”
The birch says he cannot tell. Just then a woodpecker lands on the sapling. The birch says, “Woodpecker, you are a tree expert. Can you tell if that is a son of a beech or a son of a birch?”
The woodpecker takes a taste of the small tree. He replies, “It is neither a son of a beech nor a son of a birch. It is, however, the best piece of ash I have ever put my pecker in.”
–Akita 44
BIKERNET STOLEN MOTORCYCLE REPORT– 2000 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. Black. California License Plate: 15H1784. VIN: 1HD1FCW34YY617516.
Distinquishing characteristics: Pockets below the inside shield, a dimple on the tank, torn seat on the right side, modified pipes, backrest almost falls off when hatch is open, alligator half windshield, hatch lock does not work, mileage button does not work, rack on the hatch, ABATE license plate holder.
Please Call 818-244-9898.
Email peterdaniels@earthlink.net
This bike belongs to Peter Daniels. The bike was a gift from his wife. They’ve been happily married for 40 years and have 4 children and 6 grand kids. Peter has served ABATE of California and the 1 million riders of the Golden State for almost 20 years. He’s been on the ABATE Board of Directors for 8 years. He’s been the PAC and Lobbyist treasurer since 1994. President of ABATE Local 1 for 10+ years. American Motorcycle Association (AMA) member for 14 years.
He has organized and participated in more charity fundraisers than you can shake a stick at, and was a plaintiff/appellant in the famous Buhl v Hannigan decision of 1993, an attempt to strike down California’s motorcycle helmet law. His service and dedication to our sport makes him a legend, and we need to get his bike back, NOW!
Motorcycle thieves should be hung from the highest tree in the county…as horse thieves were, not so long ago. The thieves should pray that Law Enforcement gets to them before we do.
~splatt
CUSTOM CHROME NOW OFFERS SPANISH TRANSLATION CATALOG– MORGAN HILL, CA (June 1, 2007) – As a service to our dealers and customers that are more comfortable with the Spanish language, Custom Chrome is making available a Spanish language translation of the 2007 catalog. This catalog can be ordered by calling toll-free 1-800-729-3332, or 1-408-825-5000 from outside the U.S., or by going to our website at www.customchrome.com.
In addition, a PDF version is now available for download. We look forward to providing the best possible service to a diverse and growing customer base around the globe.
“Spanish as a primary or secondary language is growing, especially in North America,” noted Holger Mohr, President, Custom Chrome. “At Custom Chrome we want to be out in front as we look to ways to better serve our customers and consumers alike.” “The Spanish language version of the 2007 Custom Chrome catalog once again places us in the role of industry leader.”
SUNDAY ROCK STAR REPORT– Johnny Winter at the Galaxy Theatre, Santa Ana Ca. June 15th. Johnny is touring again playin the blues. Any news about Davie Allan? Haven’t heard about him lately.
–Paul
SWEDISH SHOW WINNER COMES TO BIKERNET– For further info contact the Swedish Sheriff.
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VETERANS BENEFIT 5 TH ANNUAL POKER RUN– SUNDAY JUNE 10TH, 2007 REGISTRATION at TWO LOCATIONS 9:00 AM TO 11:00 AM. *HARLEY DAWN DINER RT. 322 FOLSOM, NJ* ATKINSON’S TAVERN RT 9 CAPE MAY CRT HOUSE. RUN ENDS HEDGER HOUSE RT 563 CHATSWORTH, NJ. LIVE MUSIC FEATURING THE PAUL TOZZ BAND, Featuring Miss Margie.
CASH AWARDS FOR BEST POKER HAND VENDORS-DOOR PRIZES 50/50.
CASH FOOD & CASH REFRESHMENTS
RUN PIN TO 1ST 150 AT SIGN IN
FREE BOTTLE OF WATER AT SIGN IN
TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION $10.00 PER RIDER, $5.00
100% OF PROFITS GO VETERANS ISSUES
SPONSORED BY ROLLING THUNDER? CHAPTERS 2 and 4 NON-PROFIT, NON-POLITICAL, VOLUNTEER GROUPS DEDICATED TOWARD A FULL ACCOUNTING OF ALL POW’S AND MIA’S AND TO HELP VETERANS FROM ALL WARS
–Atlantic County Steve @ 609-457-7908
Cape May County Ted @ 609-374-4949
Ocean County Lou @ 609-618-8119
HIGHWAYMAN REPORTS FROM THE ROAD– I took this photo from the seat of the bike you see me on in that picture. Kinda makes it all worthwhile, eh?
CC WRITES ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE OLD SCHOOL BIBLE– The new, 168 page 2007 Jammer’s Handbook features over 2,100 way cool retro style goodies, and has something for just about everybody who luvs Old School Cool! Whether you’re looking to build a ground-up rigid Pan’, breathe new life into an old swingarm Shovel, or just pimp out your late model ride, the new Jammer’s Handbook is for you!
Jammer Cycle Products… Doin’ it the old school way since 1970!
SUNDAY BIKERNET RELIGIOUS MOMENT, QUIET PLEASE– God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael, the archangel, found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God. “Where have you been?”
God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction, and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, “Look, Michael. Look what I’ve made.”
Archangel Michael looked puzzled, and said, “What is it?”
“It’s a planet,” replied God, “and I’ve put Life on it. I’m going to call it Earth and it’s going to be a great place of balance.”
“Balance?” inquired Michael.
God explained, pointing to different parts of earth. “For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth, while southern Europe is going to be poor. Over there I’ve placed a continent of white people, and over there is a continent of black people. Balance in all things,”
God continued pointing to different countries. “This one will be extremely hot, while this one will be very cold and covered in ice.”
The Archangel, impressed by God’s work, then pointed to a land area and said, “What’s that one?”
“Ah,” said God “That’s Washington State, the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful mountains, rivers and streams, lakes, forests, hills and plains. The people from Washington State, are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent, and humorous, and they are going to be found traveling the world. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking, high achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats, and carriers of peace.”
Michael gasped in wonder and admiration, but then asked, “But what about balance, God? You said there would be balance.”
God smiled, “There is another Washington…wait till you see the idiots I put there!”
–from Joe Lankau
FACTORY HELMET INSPECTIONS ENCOURAGED– H-D is embarking on a marketing campaign to urge riders to bring their helmets in for inspection. Harley is suggesting you bring your helmet in for inspection and replace it every 3-4 years. More marketing especially if you consider the helmets are going from $200.00-$400.00 with a nice profit margin for the dealers.
I am not sure how they plan to inspect them as the only true test to find out if they meet the FMVSS218 standard is a destruction test.
When I got a e-mail from H.(hundred) D.($$$) a few weeks ago about the helmet inspection, we laughed our asses off. Told my old lady they were probably out back smacking customers heads against trees (and make ’em like it). New helmet every 3 or 4 years, what a crock of shit. I think I might have one around here from ’71. There’s a lot of clueless buttplugs that will fall for that shit. They can sell the yupsters just about anything. Crying fuckin’ shame.
Man, all this BS has me really longing for days long gone. Remember when you stopped in at a H.D. shop and the salesman was finishing up a tune-up? Then was ready to blow a doob with you and shoot the shit for awhile. Fuck me, now it’s Harleys ‘R’ Us. Dollar bills Brother, dollar bills. If you see me wearing a Harley shirt, just kick me in the nuts.
I’m looking at Victorys real hard. I’ll never get rid of my Harleys, but I’m not advertising for them anymore. Fuck the Factory. I spend my time at the small, independent shops. They’re the ones that stay true to you and the life.
–Tinman
TWIN CAM WIRING HARNESS FROM WIRE PLUS– Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, Twin Cam wiring harnesses for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Wire Plus offers several simple ways to handle the electronics on that new twin cam powered project you’re thinking about. These harnesses are available for use with stock or aftermarket ignition modules and range in use from all the stock sensors your motor was intended to use to the bare minimum of what your motor needs to run for those bare minimum customs.
These harnesses provide wiring for the ignition and motor only and can be used with any type of main wiring system. Will work with most 2 plug ignition modules 1999 to 2003. Suggested MSRP is $78.00.
WP136- Pre-assembled ignition harness that provides all sensor wires required by stock and aftermarket ignition modules. Includes wires for M.A.P. sensor, crank sensor, bank angle sensor, ignition coil, service engine light, tachometer and data link.
WP137-Pre-assembled ignition harness that must be used with aftermarket ignition modules. Includes wires for M.A.P. sensor, crank sensor, ignition coil, service engine light and tachometer.
WP138-Sames as WP136, but for use on 1999 model motors with cam position sensor and stock ignition modules. WP169-Pre-assembled ignition harness that must be used with aftermarket ignition modules. Includes wires for M.A.P. sensor, crank sensor and ignition coil service engine light, tachometer and data link.
For those interested in obtaining more information on Wire Plus, you can reach them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.
–Rick Raus
NEW CHOPPERTOWN DVD ON ROLAND SANDS AVAILABLE NOW– Thanks Bandit! Please let people know they can get it at our new store: http://www.choppertown.net/store
— Zack
MRF OFFICE INVESTIGATION– Bikernet wanted to know where the MRF lived in Washington D.C. Aside from the AMA there’s only one Biker’s Rights organization with offices in D.C. and we wanted to check them out. We called a terrorist scare, so the staff ran out on the porch. We took this shot from the bushes across the street.
Motorcycle Riders Foundation Washington D.C. Offices located at 236 Massachusetts Ave NE, two blocks from Capital Hill and one block from Union Station.
When it comes to protecting our rights we have all the state rights organizations, the MRF and NCOM. They work around the clock to stay on top of our freedoms. Make sure to join your local motorcycle rights group.
–Bandit
RUCKER PERFORMANCE PRO-MOD 200 WIDE TIRE KIT– Rucker Performance now offers aftermarket pro-mod 200 wide tire kit for Road Kings, Electra Glides, Road Glides and Ultra Classics – 2002 FLH models and later.
The kit includes a swing arm, steel rear fender, saddlebag supports and brackets for OEM saddlebags with all necessary hardware included. Primary offset kit including 32-tooth pulley, gaskets, rear axle and Metzeler 200 MM rear tire. Other options such as wheels, rear-lowering kit, hub and axle spacers are also available at additional cost.
This total package is priced at $3,995 plus shipping and handling. Swing arm and rear fender core returned to Rucker Performance will receive $175.
The inside diameter (width) of swingarm has increased from 9.5 in. to 11.5 in. (1 in. on each side).
The length of the stock axle was 13 in. and Rucker Performance’s modified axle is 15 in.
The size of the swingarm and axle has been increased to allow room for the 200 mm rear tire.
To purchase this kit, contact Rucker Performance at 817.838.3200 or log on to the website at www.ruckerperformance.com
NEWS FROM THE BIKERNET UNIVERSITY SCIENSE LAB– Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no food appeal so they added the yellow coloring and sold it to people to use in place of butter. How do you like it? They have come out with some clever new flavorings.
Do YOU know the difference between margarine and butter? Both have the same amount of calories. Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams. Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard Medical Study.
Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods. Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few only because they are added!
Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavors of other foods. Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100 years..
And now, for margarine:
Very high in trans fatty acids.
Triple risk of coronary heart disease.
Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol)
and lowers HDL choles terol, (the good cholesterol)
Increases the risk of cancers up to five fold.
Lowers quality of breast milk.
Decreases immune response.
Decreases insulin response.
And here’s the most disturbing fact…. ; HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING! Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC.. This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).
You can try this yourself: Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded area.
Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things: * no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell y o u something)
* it does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional value; nothing will grow on it Even those teeny weeny microorganisms will not a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic. Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?
Debbie
JIMS TOO OF THE WEEK, TWIN CAM TIMKEN CASE BEARING CONVERSION TOOL– This tool is a must for the big cubic inch late model Twin Cam engine builder. It may also be used to replace the bearing for stock 88″ or 96″ engines. Utilizing the special JIMS precision sleeve, it is designed to easily and accurately convert the left side crankshaft roller bearing (H-D No.24604-00D) to the more durable Timken Bearing (H-D? No.9028). This insert is manufactured from steel that is several times stronger than the aluminum case material the standard bearing rides in.
This job can be performed with normal hand tools, a hand drill, and a 2 ton press.
Use on Twin Cam engines 2003-present. JIMS Tool No.2246 required for race installation. Also, requires separate purchase of Timken Bearing (H-D No.9028).
THE 3RD ANNUAL BAKERSFIELD THUNDER RUN– will be held June 16-17at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield, California.
The Bakersfield Thunder Run is an annual fathers day weekend two day custom motorcycle show attended by many of the top celebrity bike builders in the world with their “works of art” on display. Some of the bike builders that have been in attendance are: Matt Hotch of Hot Match Cycles, Chica of Chica Custom Cycles, Cole Foster of Salinas Boys, Mondo of Denver Choppers, Hank Young of Young Choppers, Shinya Kimura of Chabbot Engineering, Scott Long of Central Coast Cycles, Bill Wall of Bill Wall Leathers Malibu, Exile Cycles, The Count of Counts Kustoms, Trevelene of SuperCo. Customs, Big Daddy of “The Kustomizer”, Johnny Goodson of Insane Custom Cycles & Gard Hollinger of LA County Choprods just to name a few.
Activities will be non-stop ongoing with a unique festival atmosphere the entire weekend. The attendees will be able to browse three days packed with celebrity bike builders, vendors and live entertainment.
There will be two air conditioned indoor vendor halls hosting the bike show & motorcycle parts, clothing, leather and jewelry vendors, a sponsors village including 2 main stages hosting live concerts, a $1000 bikini contest, burn out contest, giveaways and the bike show awards. In addition there will be an outdoor Bike Builders village that will host the top celebrity bike builders in the USA featured on the Discovery Channel’s Biker Build Off, the Speed Channel’s American Thunder, MTV & VH1. Across from the main stages will be the patios where everyone can enjoy great drinks, food and live entertainment from a variety of live local, regional and national acts.
We will see you there!
THAT’S A WRAP–Not bad. Mom has been calling, changing the schedule. Nyla is fulla home remedy energy, and I sense a honey-do Sunday. How about bloody marys. I could ride the King along the coast, hit my mom’s and just keep going.
Have a terrific week comin’ up, then it’s Bad Ride Weekend.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
