Hey,
I’m hungover and so are the girls. Last night was wilder for them than for me, but I sometimes like downing a couple of drinks in a strange or downright crumby bar by myself. I would like to ride, but I refuse to risk getting a DUI.
I hang out, checking the characters, the mood of the bar, the action, the girls and the gin joint atmosphere. I made it back and immediately wrote a chapter for the Cantina Soap Opera.
Let’s hit the news, then I’ll fill you in on the Girls Night Out, or not. I might get stabbed if I give up too much. I’ll also fill you in on Bikernet haps. There’s never a dull moment around here.
BIKERNET RADIO INTERVIEWS THE CONTROVERSIAL R-MAX LEADER– The Jaz Man runs Sales and Marketing for R-Max USA. For 2006 R-Max has a number of goodies that are just breaking cover. Thunder Bob gets an exclusive on what is in the pipeline and why it is important to bikers. In addition, Jaz talks about his time at Kuryakyn and how to design a product from zero to hero.
MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS LEADERS VISIT BIKERNET HEADQUARTERS– I wanted to write to thank you again for meeting with us this past week and for taking us out for dinner. It was a treat to meet you and was especially nice to get a glimpse at the “home” of bikernet .
Attached is a picture of you with Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, VP of the MRF & Deputy director of ABATE of Wisconsin, Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo, founder of ABATE of Wisconsin and BOLT, and Jeff Hennie, VP Government relations for the MRF.
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SEAT MAKERS MAKES IT TO BIKERNET– You probably don’t know who in the hell I am, but seats I’ve done keep ending up on your site. I did the bike that won metric at the AMD pro show, the current kennedy h.s. bike, and the last one I’ve seen is a bike my good friend Johnny Gil built that’s on your current News page. It’s the blue bobber with all the engraving. I just thought I would introduce myself and let you know how much I enjoy the site.
I’ve done work for Exile, Hank Young, Det. Bros, Aaron Greene, Paul Yaffe, and many other shops around the country. You can see some of my work at –Duane BILLY LANE OF CHOPPERS INC TO TAKE OVER BROKEN SPOKE SALOON ON LAZELLE STREET IN STURGIS, SOUTH DAKOTA– Billy Lane, founder of Choppers Inc and the master mind behind the first-ever hubless wheel custom motorcycle will give fans more than they ever expected at the Sturgis Rally and Races this August. Check out Billy Lane’s Heavy Metal Garage at the World Famous Broken Spoke on Lazelle St. during the rally. Billy Lane’s Heavy Metal Garage opens for business August 7th. Lane’s newest creation will be a one-of-a-kind motor sport enthusiast experience. Billy Lane?s Heavy Metal Garage will be the one place to get a cold one and see the hottest beer tub and bartenders in the Black Hills, not to mention the gear head themed displays. Test your skill in Dodge?s Pit Crew Challenge, meet and talk with master builders from across the country, see all new recreational products, vehicles and tools, some gear head history, test your gaming skills with Activision plus so much more. Lane will also perform the fourth stop of the 2006 Blood Sweat & Gears Tour at the Heavy Metal Garage during the rally. This final stop of year will have a twist, no one expected. Billy is adding a Builder’s Breakfast to the Tour with proceeds benefiting the Kids & Chrome foundation out of South Dakota. At the breakfast kids and adults alike will be treated to meet and greets with over 15 top custom builders, breakfast, a silent auction and more. “I hope the breakfast draws a lot of attention and creates a buzz within our industry,” Billy said. “My goal is to auction off some great items and present Bob Illingworth of Kids & Chrome a big fat check Wednesday night at their annual dinner. I am putting my Discovery Channel Biker Build Off Trophy on the auction block at the breakfast, that’s how serious I am about raising money for the Kids & Chrome foundation.” “More details and registration information for the Builder’s Breakfast will be available soon at: www.choppersinc.com. Please check the website and plan to stop by during the rally to place your bid! Billy Lane will be on site at the Heavy Metal Garage throughout the rally as well as all new Choppers INC parts, accessories and merchandise. For more information, visit ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART TO HOST APRIL 14TH BOOK SIGNING FOR “INDIAN LARRY” BY ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHER TIMOTHY WHITE– Only 100 Copies of Book Available at the Signing – Advance Purchase is Encouraged; Book Not Available in Bookstores until May 1 Meet award-winning photographer Timothy White as he launches his new book, “Indian Larry,” Friday, April 14, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Orlando Museum of Art. The book signing is one of a series of special events planned in conjunction with the Museum’s current world-class exhibition, The Art of the Motorcycle. “Indian Larry” is a major photographic tribute and personal record by White of iconic motorcycle legend “Indian” Larry Desmedt and includes recollections by White, celebrated builders Paul Cox and Billy Lane, and artist Matthew Barney. Indian Larry (1949-2004) was a noted bike builder, stuntman and innovator in the world of custom motorcycles who won renown for his highly collectible chrome sculptures that combined ingenious metalwork with inventive engineering. The April 14 book signing presents an exclusive opportunity to purchase newly published “Indian Larry” before it goes on sale to the general public. Advance purchase is strongly recommended; only 100 books are available for sale at the event. To arrange for advance purchase, call the Museum gift shop at (407) 896-4231, Ext. 267, or email shop@OMArt.org For more information on the book visit HARDBIKES NAMES GE MONEY BANK AS PREFERRED FINANCING SOURCE– GE Money Bank was recently named the preferred financing source for Hardbikes, a leading manufacturer of V-twin custom motorcycles. GE Money Bank allows enthusiasts to finance Hardbikes motorcycles with a maximum loan limit of $50,000 on all new untitled models. Customers experience affordable monthly payments and competitive interest rates when they purchase Hardbikes motorcycles through GE Money Bank. “We selected GE Money Bank because they are the number one national financing company with a consistent program that offers competitive rates for American-made v-twin custom motorcycles,” explained said Bob Kay, VP Sales and Marketing. “Their financial instruments are designed to improve cash flow, fuel sales growth and deliver our high-performance motorcycles to our enthusiasts. In addition, GE was savvy enough to understand our new product, a build-to-order development cycle, where buyers build their custom bike online and at the dealership. They saw the value of the process and wanted to be a part of our team.” The way the Hardbikes custom motorcycle design and sales process works is that a buyer can either come into the dealership or log on to the Hardbikes website, www.hardbikes.com and design their custom motorcycle through a software application called the Design Wizard. After that is complete, they sit down with their local dealer-designer to get fitted for the bike to their physical dimensions and riding style. TEN PEEVES DOGS HAVE ABOUT HUMANS– 1. Blaming your farts on me… not funny… not funny at all !!! 2. Yelling at me for barking.. I’M A FRIGGIN’ DOG, YOU IDIOT! 3. Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway? 4. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose… stop it! 5. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you’re not home. 6. The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoooo Hoooooooo what a proud moment for the top of the food chain. 7. Taking me to the vet for “the big snip”, then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back! 8. Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven’t quite mastered that handshake thing yet. 9.Dog sweaters. Hello ???, Haven’t you noticed the fur? 10. How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the truth, you’re just jealous. Now lay off me on some of these things, We both know who’s boss here!!! You don’t see me picking up your SHIT do you ??? DANNI’S SUNDAY SERVICES–Hey Bandit , Haven’t you heard? All the hot babes at Danni.com are taking new pics and shooting amazing videos everyday! http://info.danni.com/directors/mailers?mid=45061&url=01 This week we have some great new photosets from: Anastasia Pierce, Amy Ried, Monica Mayhem, Carli Banks, & Sandra Shine TUESDAY April 4th: LIVE CHAT with April’s 2006 DanniGirl. Kellemarie!!. You don’t want to miss this. Don’t miss out on the frivolous and funny Naked Joke of the week! It a free video just for you. The jokes are stupid and the chicks are nude! xoxo, –Kat. TURKEY CREEK TOURS ANNOUNCE MEXICO MOTORCYCLE TOURS– Turkey Creek Tours, LLC, a Colorado based motorcycle-touring company, has added new seven day Mexico adventure tours beginning October of 2006. These unique and out of the ordinary tours are created for the motorcycle traveler looking for something different in Mexico?s northern Sonoran desert. These tours travel back to undiscovered Mexico, untrammeled and unspoiled and feature day rides on maintained, paved, twisty roads through forests of saguaro cactus in the Sonoran desert and into the Sierra Madres through towns founded over 300 years ago. Tours begin and end in Bisbee, Arizona, a small mining and tourist town close to the Mexican border, with two over-night stays in a turn of the century hotel. Tours will cross the border at Naco and travel south through the Sonora River Valley to Banamichi, a colonial town, in the State of Sonora, Mexico, located on the river. Travelers will spend five nights in unique, luxury accommodations at La Posada del Rio Sonora, a completely refurbished 18th century hacienda situated on the town plaza. The Inn’s restaurant serves specialty local cuisine including salsa de chiltipin (a fiery chili pepper condiment), and world class Sonoran steaks along with many other traditional Mexican dishes. Tours include live entertainment by Mexican artists, visits to the local hot springs, visits to 17th century Spanish missions and churches, a copper mine tour, luxury accommodations, all meals featuring the finest authentic local cuisine Mexico has to offer, complimentary beer and wine at the Posada, welcome and farewell dinners, support vehicle and trailer. An optional visit to a working Mexican cattle ranch and horseback riding are available. Tours are priced at $1,750 (single occupancy) and $2,800 (double occupancy). Turkey Creek Tours is a Colorado-based company providing motorcycle-touring adventures in Colorado and Mexico including woman only tours. To book a tour or for more information contact Lynn Matthews at Turkey Creek Tours, 1-888-763-6185, lynn@turkeycreektours.com, or visit the company?s website, http://www.turkeycreektours.com/. THE RULES OF MANHOOD OR IS THIS THE CODE OF THE WEST?– 1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella. 2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances: 3: Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed and eaten by his buddies. 4: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours. 5: If you’ve known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever unless you actually marry her. 6: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy’s fridge is forbidden. However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable. 7: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your buddy’s birthday is strictly optional. At that point, you must celebrate at a strip bar of the birthday boy’s choice. 8: On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest. 9: When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who’s playing. 10: You may fart in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she’s officially your girlfriend. –from Joe Lankau BIKERNET BONNEVILLE PARTS CONNECTION– Hey Bandit you need to read this article and talk to Ed at Precision Cycle works in Beltsville Maryland. He is the man when it comes to flatheads and what you can do as far as head work flywheels, etc. His number is (301) 937 5783. Pick his brain. His hours are 12 -6 eastern time. Monday through Friday and 11 – 3 Sat. LTR Art TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CHOP– Our thoughts and prayers go out to Johnny and his family from all of us here at Kennedy high School. He inspired many creative ideas in my students and will be missed. –Kevin “TEACH” Baas CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS RIDING GLOVES– California Customs, long time innovators in the custom motorcycle industry, have designed and the most innovative riding gloves on the market today. Tacky Gloves have been designed for the most rider comfort by using a patented tacky palm and finger section to allow for a better grip with less hand pressure. This means less rider fatigue and more control, even in wet weather. The gloves are also machine washable to restore the gripping surface. In addition to being highly innovative and practical they are also stylish. They are available in several different styles to match the rider’s personality. For more information see our web site at http://www.calcustom.com or call California Customs at 650-254-0963. WOMAN RIDER WEB SITE CONTEST COMING– I have another press release going out tomorrow or Monday announcing a contest on our site sponsored by a major player in the industry. I’ll make sure I send it to you. –Gen ANTIQUE BIKE PARTS CONNECTION– My name is William Mas and I am a friend of Rick Krost, of U.S. Choppers, and he showed me where you mentioned my web site recently on Bikernet.com. I really do appreciate it. My little online business has been going for nearly 10 years now long before most of the motorcycle related online business. Mas Classics went online in June 1996 and has been operational since then. I’ve gone through many seasons and we continue to evolve. I’m also involved in some manufacturing, it’s been a struggle but Mas Classics manufacturing is limping ahead. I’m a vintage guy at heart but started catering to the modern H-D market a few years ago. I’ve got a customer base that covers the globe. Thanks again for the listing us your web site. –William Mas TEXAS HUMOR– A man met a beautiful blonde lady and he decided that he wanted to marry her right away. She said, “But we don’t know anything about each other.” He said “That’s all right, we’ll learn about each other as we go along.” So she consented, and they were married, and went on a honeymoon to a very nice resort. One morning they were laying by the pool, when he got up off of his towel, climbed up to the 10 Meter board and did a two and a half tuck gainer, followed by a three rotations in a jackknife position, where he straightened out and cut the water like a knife. After a few more demonstrations, he came back and laid down on the towel. She said, “That was incredible!” He said, “I used to be an Olympic diving champion. You see, I told you we’d learn more about ourselves as we went along.” So she got up, jumped in the pool, and started doing laps. After about fifty laps she climbed back out and lay down on her towel, hardly out of breath. He said, “That was incredible! Were you an Olympic endurance swimmer?” “No.” she said, “I was a hooker in McAllen, Texas, and I worked both sides of the Rio Grande.” –from Joe Lankau THE ABATE PUSHPIN PROJECT– Splatt has created ABATE Project Pushpin, an internet pushpin map to show ABATE members and supporters from around the WORLD. If you’re into this sorta thing, please add yourself to our worldwide map!! Take a look and post a pushpin for yourself at http://www.frappr.com/abateofcalifornia. Click on any pushpin to see if a Member or Supporter has uploaded a picture (optional) or a clever “shout out” to the ABATE community. ABATE member photos continually scroll below the map and there’s also a general discussion forum. ABATE Project Pushpin was created with a new website, “Frappr” which stands for “Friend Mapper”. It’s pretty cool if you’re into maps or simply visiting friends when you’re out on the big road. Especially if you’re puttin’ in 600 mile days and might need a push start somewhere along the way! Pushpins of various colors represent; Concerned about security? You share as much, or as little as you’re comfortable with. You don’t need to give away all your personal info, your first name, or a road name is just fine. The pushpin icon is placed in a general area in/near your town, but can be tweaked to sit on top of your house if you so choose. If a satellite photo is in the database, the ZOOM feature on the map can pretty much look right into somebody’s back yard! Remember, all the world can see this, so please be respectful of others and know that you’re representing all of us when you make posts. It’s still in it’s “Beta Test” stage, so please be patient with it. One day, we should have an impressive map illustrating the general locations of all our members and friends!!! If you have suggestions on how to make Project Pushpin better, please lemme know. ~splatt the ‘frappr’ ratt ABATE of California Board of Directors 2004, 2005, 2006 AMA, ABATE, MMA, HOG, MRF, KOA NEW CUSTOM-PAINTED HORN COVERS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON– Two new Custom Painted Horn Covers ($139.00) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories feature a hand-painted details layered over a Vivid Black base. A deep clear-coat protects the artist’s work and provides a smooth, glossy finish. Two designs are offered: the patriotic US Flag Ribbon (P/N 69012-06CGG) and the mysterious, flaming Lady Heart (P/N 69012-06CGH). Both covers fit all 1993-later Harley-Davidson models with side-mount horns except VRSC models. 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. A SUNDAY WRAP–So the girls went out last night to mess with other girls and I didn’t see ’em until 3 in the morning. I’m still trying to jostle them out of the sack. I’ll slap ’em around, but they’ll still give me that, “We ain’t tellin’ you shit,” look. Here’s a project I will need Bikernet readers help with. Last week Darwin called from Motorbooks to discuss a Bandit book project. He’s still dragging his feet on “Badlands” but he wants me to write the history of the 1%er movement. I’ll report on the progress next week. This week we’ll wrap up Daytona reports with Rogue’s story. We’ll launch a Twin Cam hop-up tech from Thunder Mountain, and Marcus Cuff, Easyriders Photog, and I will hit the H-D fleet center to feature a Glendale Harley Sportster drag bike and road test a 2006 Softail Standard. I’m still waiting on a Dyna/Victory 6-speed article from John Gilbert. There’s more Girls of Bikernet coming from Texas. Fuck, I’m beginning to stress over all the articles we need to post. Johnny White is writing a transmission tech from Baker, R-Max, JIMS and Rev Tech. It will explain each company’s philosophy, manufacturing process, then each tranny configuration and what-fits-what. That’s just a taste of what’s headed your way. No wonder I want a double Cadillac margarita every Sunday afternoon. Ride Forever, –Bandit
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