The famous beach drew fewer riders to the 63rd annual event than in recent years, but for many that was a positive element. It made getting around quicker; parking places were easily found even on Main and Beach streets. You could walk the sidewalks without hassle. Vendors had more time to spend with customers, and […]
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This is difficult. I tried to write a bit every day, or at least every couple of days, so everything would be fresh and I wouldn't forget details. Ah, the World is full of intentions. Alas, there's no way to find rest in Daytona, much less a few moments of quietness. If it's not the
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Below is a complete listing of events for Daytona Bike Week 2004, but don't miss the coverage on Bikernet, before, during and after the sand settles. Here's a tease from Bikernet correspondent, custom painter and hot female rider, CrazyHorse: “Well my articles usually follow whatever adventures I have. I'll cover the cool paint jobs, but
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Photos by Rogue and Frank KaislerHere's the Sturgis 2004 enigma. Was attendance overwhelming or were the biker underpinnings faltering? This dire question and so much more will be covered in our vast, strident Badlands reports. Hang on as Rogue, CrazyHorse, Jose, Frank Kaisler, Doze, Harley-Davidson and newspaper clippings make up the most complete Black Hills
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Rookie reporter Fritz reporting in with 2004 Boogie report! For some reason my system won't send it all at once. If they don't get there, let me know and I'll re-send them. My hat's off to you for your skills. This ain't near as easy as reading. Geez man, I can build bikes, wrecked semi
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Excitement, beautiful bikes and girls, and a record turnout highlight the13th annual FastDates.com and Performance Machine presents the2004 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Jardine Dyno Shootout Shatters World Record, World's Top Custom Bike Builders withfree Seminars, The West Coast's premier Bike Contest, Rockin' Concerts, Iron & Lace Calendar Saturday Night Party, Purrfect Angelz gone wild,
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The (ROT) Republic of Texas Rally began in 1995, only back then it was called the Hill Country Classic. I remember sitting on the curb a little after midnight, drinking a beer (yes we could take them out of the bars then). There wasn't a bike within 50 yards, either side, of me that year.
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The Kyle Petty crew.MEDINA, MN: Nearly 300 motorcyclists enjoyed a windy, sunny and memorable ride across America on the 10th annual Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride and their generosity, combined with support from sponsors including Victory Motorcycles and individual contributors, will soon make dreams come true for children with chronic illnesses. The Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty
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The 25th annual run drew record crowds. When you have that highof a concentration of bikers in one area you would expect difficulties.Fender-to-fender traffic as riders walk their bikes through the over packedstreets as they try to spot an elusive parking spot. The streets would belined with the countless venders selling $10 water and hackneyed
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BIKERNET NEW ALERT–1 OUT OF 75 IN JAIL, DEADLY PIZZA MAN, ART OF HARLEY EVENT AND TEXAS CHOP OFF Continued From Page 3 THE 2004 BIG TEXAS CHOP-OFF–The 2004 Big Texas Chop-Off is a unique competition focused on discovering and showcasing the new and talented faces behind some of the best looking bikes and best
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–INSURANCE INFO, STRANGE FACTS AND THE STEALTH BLUES FIXED Continued From Page 2 BASSANI ?O4 ?HO?SLIP ONS– NORTH COUNTY CUSTOMS, the exclusive source for BASSANI?S high performance Harley-Davidson exhaust systems, recently announced the release of their new 2004 ?HO? SLIP ON SERIES. Designed specifically for use on all the latest Twin Cam Touring/Bagger
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–DAVID MANN TRIBUTE, PRO ONE BRAKES AND MORE BAD JOKES Continued From Page 1BUELL RIDERS ADVENTURE GROUP BRINGS IT HOME AGAIN–BRAG Hosts Four Days of Celebration at the Birthplace of Buell Motorcycles.MILWAUKEE (June 1, 2004) – Buell owners from around the country will converge in East Troy, Wis., for the BRAG Bringing It
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–FLOW BENCH CONNECTION, OLD H-D TUNER, TEMPEST CYCLES AND BAD JOKES Hey, I’m in a funk, maybe, can’t decide. I have a cracked molar that’s driving me nuts and takes the wind outta my sails. Last night after the Doctor informed me of my malady (less than a year ago I spent a
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Wheel spacing is an important part of any ground-up bike building project.It also must be addressed when customizing an existing bike.With the vast selection of frames and wheels available today, there is noway any manufacturer can fit every different wheel combo to their frame andprovide exact fitting wheel spacers. Some frame manufacturers provide a wheel
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–HARLEY DAVIDSON SPONSORS BORN TO BE WILD GIRLS, CHOPPERS ONLY CALENDAR AND JOIN A BIKERS RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, GODDAMNIT! Continued From Page 3 CHOPPERS ONLY HAWAIIAN CALENDAR–Here’s a hot calendar commemorating the Choppers Only Bike Show in Hawaii, July 4th, on Oahu. Wanna vacation and hit a hot Bike Show, check it out. Click
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–CRAZY HORSE FALLS IN LOVE WITH CHOPPER, NEW PRO-ONE CATALOG AND ROGUE’S NEW RIDE Continued From Page 2 ROGUE?S NEW RIDE– My friend Phil Peterson who owns Miami Harley Davidson has been after me for years to buy a new Harley. I kept telling him I could not afford one.He told me when
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT– STURGIS MUSEUM RAFFLE, COMPU-FIRE JOINS BIKERNET, CARIBBEAN REPORT AND AMERICAN CHOPPER UNDER FIRE Continued From Page 1 AMERICAN CHOPPER GET HEAT– The hit reality series “American Chopper” draws millions of viewers every week to the Discovery Channel, but according to secret documents obtained by BBC News, British actors portray the show’s popular
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BIKERNET NEW ALERT–NEW TOP END KIT, MARYLAND NEEDS HELP AND AAA SUCKS Continued From Page 3THIS WEEK’S TECH QUESTION–Sirs, I am looking for the distributor or manufacturer of these two frame repair forgings, I was told that theycame from somewhere in Texas ??Do you know where I can buy these ? Any help would be
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Cantina business was flush. Rumors, newspaper reports and local radio spurned Cantina profits. It was jammed day in and day out. Marko worked overtime. Frankie a rambling part-time helper at many Pedro businesses took on full-time doorman duties. Even rumors of lesbian waitresses sparked a nasty reputation that helped crowd the barstools. Clay, a relationship
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–CARIBBEAN REPORT, FAT TIRE KIT FROM BIG BOAR, BANDIT ON MONSTER GARAGE, JANKLOW RELEASED AND CRAZY HORSE HITS MYRTLE BEACH Continued From Page 3 CRAZY HORSE RIDES TO MYRTLE BEACH–I’ll be submitting a full report on Myrtle beach next week, but here’s a few teaser shots for now. As always, the best part
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–NEW PM CLOTHING LINE, BUELL RACERS IN TOP TEN AND SHOVEL WIDE TIRE TECH Continued From Page 2 CHOPPERS ONLY HAWAII CALENDAR–Here’s two shots from the new, hot Choppers Only Calender that will be availablle June1st at www.choppersonlyhawaii.com.The island Calenders will be 15 x15 in size. The cost will be $14.99 for the
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BIKERNET NEWS ALERT–CHROME HELMETS, MISSISSIPPI MOTORCYCLE RODEO AND INDIAN CORRECTIONS Continued From Page 1 LCpl. DC Purviance (L) provides security near the city of Tikrit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom.A Bikernet reader’s son in Iraq.RUN TO THE WALL 2004– Run For The Wall 2004 is an epic journey by motorcycle that goes from Ontario, California
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–NCOM CONVENTION ROCKS, NEW GANG LAWS AND BIKERNET IN TROUBLE WITH HOT BIKE Photo from RFR.Hey, we blow it from time to time. Seems our report on Howard Kelly and Hot Bike was out of whack. The PrimeMedia bike books are not moving back to the Wilshire offices, nor is Mr. Kelly under
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THE BISH REPORT–FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE KILLED IN A CAR THAN ON A MOTORCYCLE Bill Bish author and freedom fighter.THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For
