BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–NEW FROM JOKER, MONDAY BLUES AND A GIRL WHO WANTS… Whatta week? I discovered that my recent report that motorcycle accidents and deaths had skyrocketed over the last five year was bullshit. You’ll see the facts below. The King is torn to shreds in the Bikernet garage and we shipped brackets, covers, trim, […]
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Title: THE SOUL OF A BUILDER Subtitle: The Details Behind The ComponentsPhotos by Al ConteGilroy, California, home of the Garlic festival and now Indian motorcycles rests on the edge of Silicon Valley. Up until 15 years ago, it was a dry agricultural community between San Francisco and nowhere. That’s where Al Conte lives, the owner/builder
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BIKERNET NEW FLASH–RACY ART, FIRST VICTORY CHOPPER, N M TRIES TO PASS ORGAN DONOR LAW AND JOSE… Continued From Page 3 BIKERNET CARIBBEAN REPORT–Another week has gone by, so what’s new..I’m still checking my messages at 5:00 am every morning, yeap when I get home! The new chopper is a little on the scheduled side,
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–STURGIS PLANS, HAMSTER IN HALL OF FAME, TEXAS LEGISLATIVE DAY AND MORE BAD JOKES Continued From Page 2 Two New Books from Wolfgang Publications–January 2003, Stillwater, MNNew from Wolfgang Publications are two titles sure to please any serious motorhead. The Sportster/Buell Engine Hop Up Guide, available in April, covers everything from the early
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–BIKER BOYZ REVIEW UPDATE, NEW H-D OIL, NEW ART RELEASE AND BAD JOKES Continued From Page 1 BIKERNET ROCK AND ROLL EVENTS–Davie Allan & The ArrowsWith “Slacktone” and “The Deoras”Lava Lounge1533 No. La Brea Ave.Hollywood, CA 90028-7072(323) 876-6612New Interview (plus album pick of the month, “For A Few Guitars More”):http://www.lancerecords.com/news2.htm, LOST CHILD NEEDS
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BIKERNET NEW FLASH–CYRIL HUZE PARTS, CINCY SHOW, TIN SIGNS, H-D ON DAYTONA AND BAD JOKES Custom Victory at the V-Twin Expo.I survived Cincy with a case of the Oregon Mung. I can easily report that our industry is in good shape and the aftermarket is smiling. From billet madness to old school relics the manufacturers
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–DALLAS SWAP MEET, BANDIT LOSES SUPERBOWL BET, E-BAY DEAL, CLUB LABELED TERRORISTS, TAHITI IS ON, AND H-D SUED Continued From Page 2 CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST HARLEY-DAVIDSON–Everyone who owns a 1999 and early 2000 Twin Cam engine H-D; and isinterested in finding out more about cam bearing failure and what you can doabout
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–HORSE NOTICE, SUPERBOWL REVIEW, TROCK CV AND ACCIDENTS WAY UP–BE CARFUL Continued From Page 1CLUB LEADER TESTIFIES AGAINS NEPHEW IN LIVONIA SLAYINGS–By John Bebow and Craig Garrett / The Detroit News.LIVONIA — The leader of a Detroit biker gang snitched on his nephew for the Pesce killings in Livonia because of “the kids,”
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–NEW LOWERED BUELL RELEASED, DRUG LAB BUSTED, NEW VICTORY RIDDEN, AND HOW TO BUILD A FLOW BENCH What a wacky week it’s been. Tomorrow the industry is heading to Cinncinati for a weekend party. Who knows what will be accomplished. I’ll be there for American Rider covering the show and passing out Bikernet
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RIGHTS NEWS: COPS WANT TO LABEL CLUBS AS TERRORISTSTHE 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 more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website
Sweat ran down Marko’s forehead in rivulets that collected in his eyebrows before falling into his eyes, making them sting and burn as he worked on his bike in the Cantina Garage. It was mid January, yet a Santa Ana breeze blew hot winds to the coast from the desert. His wrench slipped off the
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH – SUPERBOWL SUNDAY IS LURKING AHEAD It’s a strange and wonderful week. I paid off another doctor bill from Wyoming after my deer accident. As a self-employed nut, I had inquired about a new health insurance plan. All was lined up until the insurance company requested my files from my Doctor. Seems
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH –H-D SURVIVES 4TH QUARTER, CYRIL’S NEW LIGHTS AND STRUGIS BEGINS THE HOTEL ROOM RIP Continued From Page 2HARLEY-DAVIDSON REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTERAND 17th CONSECUTIVE RECORD YEAR– Milwaukee, Wis., January 21, 2003 — Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) today announced record revenue and earnings for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002.
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH –NEW EXHAUST LINE FROM SAMSON, NEW DAVIE ALLAN GIGS AND V-ROD REACHES CELEBRITY STATUS Continued From Page 1SICK DOCTOR HUMOR– A well-known cardiologist died and was given an elaborate funeral, withmany of his fellow MDs in attendance. A huge heart covered in flowers stood behind the casket during theservice. Following the eulogy,
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–RESTORATION REPORT, JOB OFFERS, AND MONSTER ART Continued From Page 2 OBSOLETE SPORTSTERCENTER STAND—New from “Sporty Specialties Inc.” an exact reproduction of the Harley-Davidson Sportster accessory center stand. (H.D. part no#49700-57) 100% Made in the U.S.A. from aircraft quality heat treated 356-T6 aluminum, this center stand comes with N.O.S. mounting hardware (clips and
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–CARIBBEAN MADNESS, GUGGENHEIM GONE, LOVE RIDE MESSAGE, AND TECH FIX Continued From Page 1 THE TECH DILEMMA OF THE WEEK–Last weekend I struggled in the garage remaking my bracketry for my twin carbs on the 48 Pan. I fell into deep depression as I discovered that all my efforts were failing miserably. It
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–HARLEY SUED, NEW HOLIDAY, COLD WEATHER GEAR I’m still sorting through our goals for the year. I don’t know about you, but I’m still trying to slow my blazing life down. Seems you can’t do that and make a living. We believe, in our distraught minds, that we are doing a helluva job
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BIKERNET BIKERS RIGHTS–A TRIBUTE, LEATHER TECH AND HONG KONG from the Gunny Sack THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at (800) ON-A-BIKE, or
BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–DAVE BARR SETS NEW RECORD, HISTORY OF HELMET LAWS, DYNA WIDE GLIDE KIT AND HUNT FOR PEASHOOTER Continued From Page 2 We’d like to introduce all our readers to our esteemed web master, the Digital Gangster. What a nice guy.–BanditBIKERNET TRAVEL SERVICE–At a small air terminal in the Texas Panhandle, three strangers areawaiting
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–BOYCOTT MYRTLE BEACH, TELL YOUR PALS, LET’S GO TO TAHITI Continued From Page 1 FIRST CALIFORNIA HELMET PROTEST IN YEARS THIS WEEKEND–Commander Bandit, Yah Tah Hey. Attention On Deck! First Helmet Protest in California in’a long f…in’ time! Monday, Jan. 13th, in Sac. Just got word from Ghost Mtn. Riders mc. They will
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–DODGE BUILDS MOTORCYCLE, NEW WHEELS FROM PERFORMANCE MACHINE AND MO’ Ever had one of those days in the garage that didn’t work out but was a learning experience? I’ve been tinkering with my ’48 Panhead with the dual Mikunis. First time around I made guards so that my pant leg wouldn’t shut off
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His boots echoed on the new boardwalk as the entrance grew near. It was an unusually warm New Years eve and the pungent scent of the harbor hung in the quiet fog. The heavy doors of the Cantina were opened wide leaving only the western style swinging gates to fill the space as he slammed
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–NEW CCI CATALOG AND FUEL INJECTION MOD FOR 2003, NEW SEGAL FINE ART AND BIKERNET READER’S SHOWCASE Continued From Page 3Politicians and diapers have one thing in common…. They should both be changed regularly — and for the same reason.–from Kristine J. Revtech? ?DFO Intake System? For High-Performance Fuel Injected Models–Painless performance for
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BIKERNET NEWS FLASH–CARIBBEAN CYCLES IN FLAMES Continued From Page 2HEY BANDIT—My aunt Gerty wants to buy a Harley. I told her she isn’t ready for a Harley yet. She needs a little more practice on her take offs. I thought maybe you could let her practice on your bike a few times to get the
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