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MY GOD, COULD IT BE THE LAST BIKER!– The Last Biker…The old ones stand out now, their numbers dwindling down. They’re sad loss to the American scene, these individualists with the worn down clothes, saddles and faces. You can still see them sometimes, the real ones, some in packs, not as large as a while ago, sometimes alone.
The alone one is the best. One who’s been there a long time, staying in the life he loves, never giving into a system that sucks you up like a vortex if you slip just one foot into it. He’s got his connections – a few like him that care for and protect each other. Hanging onto the only unique lifestyle left, like old dinosaurs, their faces are leathered and rough by forty, but their eyes still sharp and knowing.
Some are gray in the beards and braids; some are limp in their step and some pain in the kidneys. Still they know that no other life is life, but merely a dreary journey into everyone else’s monotony. He looks at the new ones, and then turns away, knowing they will never know of life on the road and of the women who can take it. Wild, loving women who’ll hang in with them, because they love it too. Women with wild hearts and loyal souls, that’s what’s needed here.
The new ones are shiny and young and a bit too clean. They’re born into a system that has an iron grip now. The new one’s don’t seem to know and couldn’t take “the life”.
I think it’s a mystery, even to the old ones, why this life is theirs, but it is, and it’s the only one.
When the last biker falls, like the dinosaurs, the sun will go down on a breed of heart-of-gold, tough as nails, free of spirited men, who even at their worst, love what’s theirs and protect it. In a worldwide system that is making all people as alike as manufactured dolls, the earth will be a duller place…when the last biker falls.
–AUTHOR UNKNOWN
–from cbt
KNUCKLEHEAD SUNDAY DEAL OF THE HOLIDAY– The bike has S&S 74 inch flywheels, good numbers, both vin and bellys match. Cam cover and carb, both S&S. BDL belt drive under the new primaries, 12-volt system, disc brakes GMA rear, OEM harley on front. Wheels are both OEM Harley 16 rear 21 front. Hand shift with a ratchet lid. Suicide foot clutch.
The fame,and tank are new Paughco. I have a clear Wisconsin title, plus the MSO for the frame, although it is not needed with this old mc. This is a rider not a show bike, or for the faint an heart, no posers.
The engine has hardly any hours on it, the cylinders are off a panhead, a common practice when this was built. $120000.00 buyer responsible for pickup or shipping.
–FATBOB
THE BREW DUDE’S CHRISTMAS WISHES AND GOALS FOR 2009– Wishing everyone the best this Christmas and also the best New Year. Yep, things have changed a LOT this past year fro me. Sold the big shop, sold some excess equipment and moved all back here to the shops on the farm. It is REALLY FUN again!
Feel like a teenager (Yep, still remember that far back) again and getting back to late nights in the shop having the best times ever. I think it will show in the new bike which will debut at the Easyrider Shows.
Fast recap of 2008.
Won Easyrider Old School Builder of the Year 2008
Won Willies Tropical Tattoo
Won Limpnickie Lot -Daytona
Won Motorcycle Classics Magazine show at
Barber Vintage Race Days
Starting writing a monthly tech column for Cycle Source Magazine
Goals for 2009
Spending more fun time in the shop
Spending more time with my wife (married 28 years!!)
Spending more time with my 3 kids (all going to Appalachian State and making the Dean’s list)
Going to Maxton Several times this year
Start road racing in AHRMA and WERA
To beat Beanr’e at the minibike race at the Smokeout
Hanging out at more events with my great friends. I have the best friends anyone could wish for!
I would like to start writing more for many publications. Never thought I would like it but I really enjoy it.
Again, I want to THANK ALL for their friendship and all the support I had this year. It was really tough but with friends like you it was a great support!
Merry Christmas
–Steve ‘BREWdude’ Garn
www.brewracingframes.com
new phone # 336-385-brew
new address 1733 Sutherland Rd.
Creston, NC 28615
THE HOLIDAY BAD COP FILE OPENED– A Melbourne police officer, already investigated for alleged relations with a prostitute, is facing dismissal after new allegations arose that he may have harassed a witness in the sex investigation.
Melbourne Police Officer Christopher Buccelli, a three-year veteran of the department, is still on the payroll but has until Dec. 30 to explain to the police chief why he should not be fired, according to Melbourne Police Department spokesman Cmdr. Ron Bell.
The latest internal investigation looked into allegations that Bucelli violated a no-contact order and may have harassed a prostitute and her boyfriend who spoke to investigators about the earlier incidents.
“He was served a notice of suspension prior to dismissal,” Bell said. That means Buccelli — as part of department policy — will have to appeal the finding within seven days and explain at a hearing why he should not be released from duty as a police officer, Bell said.
“The officer will have until 5 p.m. on the 30th to show cause as to why he should not be dismissed,” Bell said.
The second latest internal review centers focuses on allegations that surfaced Sept. 24, after undercover Melbourne police officers arrested a prostitute. The first review found that Buccelli, who also works undercover, associated with a prostitute and had given the woman a ride to her home without notifying supervisors.
The second review focused on new charges that Buccelli violated a no-contact order involving the case, by harassing one of the prostitutes and her boyfriend, officials said. “This subsequent incident cast significant doubt on your prior statements and denials,” Melbourne Police Chief Don Carey wrote in a letter to the officer.
In the initial case, a convicted prostitute told investigators she had consensual, unpaid sex with a Melbourne officer at least once a week. She later identified Buccelli as the officer, reports show.
Several other women also claimed sexual contact with Buccelli. Buccelli denied any sexual contact with the women or any criminal wrongdoing in the case. Before Friday’s suspension, Buccelli had been placed on desk duty.
–from Rogue
SAD CHRISTMAS STORY FOR BIKERNET TECH EDITOR– Got you Christmas package today. Brightest part of my day. Thank’s to you and Sin Wu for thinking about me.
Got laidoff at work at the dealership. Suppose to be a temporary thing. The way the industry is lookin’ out this way probably won’t be goin back to work till March/April. It has become very seasonal here. Unemployment in Hickory is 10% highest in North Cackley Lackey right now. Too many dealerships in NC, All fighting for the same piece of the Harley Pie.
Might have start thinking about workin’ out west. AZ. NM., West Texas etc. Better to be in a place where it’s not so seasonal.
Enough of that shit. Hope all is well out there with you and yours. Have a Merry Christmas and a .Way Happier New Year!!
–Paul
NEW BIKERNET INVESTMENT, THE BIKERNET CULINARY INSTITUTE OPENS–First lesson: How to serve Chicken Wings, by Art Friedman.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S BRAND STRENGTH BACKS THE BOTTOM LINE–DEAL OF THE CENTURY Sportster Motorcycles Guaranteed on Trade-In Value.
MILWAUKEE (Dec. 23, 2008) – Harley-Davidson recently announced it will guarantee the value of its legendary Sportster motorcycles by backing their trade-in value.
Harley-Davidson riders who either buy a new Sportster motorcycle or trade in their recently purchased Sportster between Dec. 26, 2008 and Mar. 31, 2009, will get the Sportster’s original MSRP value (see note below) when they trade up to a Harley-Davidson Big Twin or VRSC motorcycle.
“This effort is driven by the uniquely strong value of Harley-Davidson motorcycles,” said Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “Our strong trade-in values allow us to offer something nobody is likely to match.”
The offer includes the following details:
Riders purchasing 2008 or 2009 model year Sportster 883 or 1200 motorcycles (excluding XR1200) at a participating Harley-Davidson dealership between Dec. 26, 2008 and Mar. 31, 2009 can trade that Sportster in within one year to receive original MSRP on trade-in for qualifying Harley-Davidson Big Twin or VRSC motorcycles.
Riders trading in a 2007-2009 model year Sportster 883 or 1200 motorcycle at a participating Harley-Davidson dealership between Dec. 26, 2008 and Mar. 31, 2009 will receive the original MSRP on that Sportster toward the purchase of qualifying Harley-Davidson Big Twin or VRSC motorcycles.
For additional information on the offer, interested customers should visit a participating Harley-Davidson dealer or go to www.h-d.com/ridefree.
The MSRP value used for trade-in will be the factory-delivered MSRP (including factory installed options) of the qualifying new motorcycle excluding parts and accessories, taxes, titles, licenses, set-up/prep charges, Extended Service Plan, GAP coverage and any dealer add-ons, and regardless of the amount actually paid.
BUELL MOTORCYCLE COMPANY ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASE– Buell Motorcycle Company has announced a mid year price increase for all 2009 model year 1125R and 1125CR motorcycles.
Pricing for 2009 Buell 1125Rs will increase $504 to $12,499 while pricing for 1125CRs will increase $304 to $11,999. The new pricing is effective Jan. 1, 2009.
1125CR MSRP: $11,999.
1125R MSRP: $12,499.
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE MOTORCYCLE RESTORATION PROCESS, AND WIN A VINTAGE H-D THROUGH ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA ESSAY CONTEST– Here is a pic of some stuff that one of my friends from Wisconsin donated. He sent over a seat post, kicker pedal, a couple of condensers, a spring clip for the sidestand and a couple of little brake pieces.
His name is Brian Kohlman, I think there is a pic of him in the new AMCA mag. He always wears a vintage 50s club shirt at the meets.
I am also sending you a pic of the dash cover, this cover was also donated by Tom Faber. It is a new reproduction of the ’44-’46 original style dash. They can be a challenge to fit up, but it can be done but it will teach the winner of the contest some patience, lol.
–Matt Olsen
SANTA’S HEADING NORTH, CHRISTMAS IS BEHIND US–Christmas is the genius marketing concoction of the gods. Could there be a better way to deal with winters? We build harried suspense, planning and celebrating to the 25th, the warmest day of the winter, full of love and sharing. Then we attempt to keep the Buzz alive until the first, Santa checks out and is replaced by the Mystery of the New Year. Fantastic.
So I’m caught in this holiday quandary. Should I kick back and enjoy the holiday buzz until next Wednesday, when I attempt to hammer our another holiday World Class Bikernet News (for Thursday, so I can kick back), or should I build content for the new year?
I’m working like crazy on the 5-Ball Factory Racer and the next tech will cover my crappy machinist abilities for making tank shift linkage, then flat-side Paughco tank mounting. I have a new Coast to Coast Legislative report from Bill Bish and the NCOM crew, and I should post it before the first. We have wild fiction, and we’re working on several bike features. I also have a set of D&D slip-on mufflers and a Zippers high-flow air cleaner to install. They were specifically designed for 2009 touring models, and I’m looking for a candidate in Los Angeles, Phoenix or Richmond, Virginia. I’m working on a JIMS tool tech with Eric and Bob from Bennett’s performance in Long Beach and I have some Wolfgang wiring techs to post. There’s more, keep comin’ back.
Ah, fuck it. Let’s party. We’ll worry about work next year. Yeah, right.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
