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FINALLY AFTER A DECADE OF TRIALS AND RESEARCH AT BIKERNET MEDICAL CENTER, 5 Ways to Prevent a Hangover– If you are planning on attending any celebration, you may want to take a few precautions to lessen your chances of starting the next day with an alcohol-related hangover. The surefire way to keep a clear head is not to drink at all, and to be the designated driver for your friends who do. Alcohol is a strong toxin to both the liver and the nervous system, and it irritates the upper digestive tract and urinary system as well. If you do drink, remember:
1. Moderation is the best way to avoid hangovers – make sure to pace yourself.
2. Eat food if you have more than a drink or two.
3. Avoid dehydration (and cut down on alcohol intake) by drinking as much water as possible while you’re drinking alcohol.
4. Take a B-complex vitamin supplement plus extra thiamine (100 mg) to counter the B-vitamin depletion caused by alcohol.
5. Choose beverages that are “cleaner.” Some distilled beverages are rich in types of alcohol called congeners – toxic impurities that can greatly add to your woes. Bourbon, rum, and cognac are particularly dirty, while vodka, which is just pure alcohol and water, is cool.
TIMING PORTHOLE FROM LOWBROW– This Porthole Timing cover features a main plate crafted from 6061 Aluminum, the face plate is solid Brass, and the center is a clear pyrex window, insulated between two thick cork gaskets.
Fits all Sportster and pre twin cam Harley. As seen on the award winning Panster by LCFabrications!
NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS ALERT– Sleep Easy, America — Feds’ Terrorist Watchlist Nabs Cub Scout.
As we’ve reported before, Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), encouraged by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, wants to prohibit anyone on the FBI’s terrorist watchlist from possessing a firearm. Yet, the list and its criteria are secret, and Lautenberg’s bill would criminalize the exercise of a constitutionally protected right while denying a person the opportunity to clear himself of accusations in a fair and open hearing before a court of law. Even today, thousands of people who aren’t terrorists cannot prevent the list from misidentifying them, causing them delays and embarrassment when trying to board commercial aircraft.
It’s one thing when an adult gets the run-around at an airport, because he or she has a name identical or similar to someone the FBI is watching. As the American Civil Liberties Union has pointed out, the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) “automatic selectee” list — its list of people who are not permitted to board an aircraft without being given the once-over by the agency’s machines and uniformed, latex-gloved personnel — is based on people’s names, not on physical factors like age.
The 2010 legislative session has started, with Congress and most states currently in session. With the holidays now in our rearview mirrors, it is time to turn our energies toward our critically important legislative agenda and the 2010 elections. Much is on the line for our gun rights, our country, and our future. In recent election cycles, gun owners have enjoyed great successes. But none of our victories have happened by accident. It takes careful, long-term, advance planning to ensure victory for the Second Amendment on Election Day, as well as in the legislative arena. In order for us to meet the inevitable challenges and opportunities we will face this year, our preparation must begin now.
Arizona: NRA Wins Right To Defend Hunters Against Lawsuit Seeking To Ban Lead Ammunition
U.S. District Court Judge Paul G. Rosenblatt has ruled that NRA has a right under federal law to intervene in a lawsuit filed, in the plaintiff’s own words, as part of a campaign “to ban the use of lead bullets[.]” NRA will now be able to defend hunter’s rights against the claims of extremist environmental groups that filed the lawsuit.
INTERPOL: Over the past year, we have reported several times on the abundance of rumors being circulated regarding firearm issues. Among other things, we’ve heard phony tales circulating about such things as guns being banned for the elderly, ammunition with expiration dates, a requirement that guns be listed on tax returns, and a prohibition on gun and ammunition imports. The latest scuttlebutt has to do with a recent Executive Order by President Obama concerning the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
FATBOB’S SUNDAY SPECIAL–deal of the week -straight leg harley frame raked one inch and wideglide frontedn with 21″ wheel. 1200.00 I hope your not really pissed, man you know your the man. I didn date them parts I sold them.
–FB FATBOB’S CARD
EXCLUSIVE FROM THE BIKERNET FAMILY COUNSELING DEPARTMENT– A man wanted to get married. He was having trouble choosing among three likely candidates. He gives each woman a present of $5,000 and watches to see what they do with the money.
The first does a total makeover. She goes to a fancy beauty salon, gets her hair done, new makeup; buys several new outfits and dresses up very nicely for the man. She tells him that she has done this to be more attractive for him because she loves him so much.
The man was impressed.
The second goes shopping to buy the man gifts. She gets him a new set of golf clubs, some new gizmos for his computer, and some expensive clothes. As she presents these gifts, she tells him that she has spent all the money on him because she loves him so much.
Again, the man is impressed.
The third invests the money in the stock market. She earns several times the $5,000… She gives him back his $5,000 and reinvests the remainder in a joint account. She tells him that she wants to save for their future because she loves him so much.
Obviously, the man was very impressed.
The man thought for a long time about what each woman had done with the money he’d given her. Then he married the one with the biggest boobs.
Men are like that, you know.
There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra today than on Alzheimer’s research. This means that by 2040, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them.
If you don’t send this to five OLD friends right away there will be five fewer people laughing in the world
–Scooter
BILLET REPLACEMENT MASTER CYLINDERS– North Count Customs, the exclusive source for Softbrake accessories, is now offering their replacement rear master cylinders reservoirs and lids finished in black powder coat as well as show quality chrome. These awesome billet replacements for the stock plastic unit are direct bolt-ons and use the stock internal components. Both the cylinders and lids are available in either smooth or ball milled styles and are sold separately so you can mix and match as you like.
Retail for the reservoirs in black or chrome is just $160.00 and the lids go for $39.95. The lids are not universal and work only with Softbrake master cylinders. For complete details call NCC direct at 714-680-0911 or visit them on line at www.softbrake.com.
EPA TO CONTROL EVERYTHING– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a tougher standard for ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Ozone forms when nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compound emissions from smokestacks, tailpipes and other sources combine in sunlight. Smog is created when particulates are added to the mix.
Acceptable ozone levels would range between 0.060 parts per million and 0.070 ppm. The current level is 0.075 ppm. The EPA contends the new standards are necessary to address heart and respiratory illnesses associated with smog. The agency estimates costs to implement the new standard could range from $19 billion to $90 billion, with manufacturers, oil refiners and utilities likely bearing most of the costs.
A number of counties across the nation would be in non-compliance with the new standard and forced to implement new strategies for reducing ozone. Controls could include requirements for additional pollution controls at gas stations, factories and power plants beginning in 2014.
The new standards could also spur state and local efforts to implement vehicle scrappage programs. SEMA is reviewing the proposal which is expected to be finalized this summer.
RENOWNED ROLLS-ROYCE COLLECTION SET FOR RM?S INAUGURAL MONACO SALE– LONDON, England (15 January, 2010) − RM Auctions, the world?s largest collector car auction house, is thrilled to announce the consignment of an important series of 26 Rolls-Royce motor cars from the renowned private collection of German entrepreneur Hans-G?nther Zach to its Sporting Classics of Monaco sale, 1st May, 2010.
A passionate, lifelong motoring enthusiast, Zach?s ardor for the Rolls-Royce marque dates back to a childhood dream of one day owning a car by the famed English automobile manufacturer. A successful career as a machinery technician and in industrial real estate enabled him to realize his vision, and today, he is a well-known collector of vintage automobiles and furniture on display at his own museum in M?hlheim, Germany. Zach?s Rolls-Royce collection, the result of 16 years of judicious collecting, is widely considered as one of the world?s finest, featuring a number of truly historic examples.
?We are honoured to have been entrusted by Mr. Zach with the task of selling his renowned private collection at auction,? says Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Europe. ?Magnificently maintained and regularly exercised, each example is presented in excellent condition and represents the epitome of motoring luxury and engineering for its time. The Zach Collection is certainly an exciting addition to our inaugural Monaco sale.?
Mr. Zach adds, ?RM was highly recommended to me as the specialists when it comes to selling private collections and achieving strong results at auction. I am delighted to partner with RM as they assist with the sale of my collection and look forward to sharing the joy my cars have brought me over the years with other enthusiasts.?
The centerpiece of the collection and a feature attraction for the forthcoming Monaco sale is a luxurious, one-off 1934 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Phantom II Continental Cabriolet, chassis number 188PY, referred to as the ?Star of India?. Regarded as one of the most striking and celebrated Rolls-Royce motor cars of all time, the eye-catching ?Star of India? was custom built and delivered to the Maharaja of Rajkot in 1934 for use in state ceremonies. Bodied by Thrupp and Maberley and finished in saffron ochre with polished aluminium wings, the car boasts a range of unique features including an extra set of headlights designed to follow the path of steering. The car was shipped to England in the late 1960s, eventually finding its way into the Zach collection in 2000. Over the years, it has been a welcome attraction at many events and shown on numerous occasions, including before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as part of a great Rolls-Royce parade celebrating her Silver Jubilee in 1977, and later, her Golden Jubilee in 2002.
RM?s inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco event will be held at the Grimaldi Forum, 1st May 2010, the same weekend as the 7th Grand Prix Historique de Monaco. The single-day event is set to present 80 of the world?s finest motor cars to an elite assemblage of automotive enthusiasts and collectors from around the world.
For further information or to discuss consignment opportunities, please contact RM?s London office on +44 20 7851 7070 or visit www.rmauctions.com
BIKERNET OPEN FASHION OUTLET, Did You Know This About Leather Dresses?– Do you know that when a woman wears a leather dress, a man’s heart beats quicker, his throat gets dry, he gets weak in the knees, and he begins to think irrationally???
Ever wonder why?
It’s because she smells like a new Truck.
COME ON BONNEVILLE 2010– After the crew at Hardtailz gave the hot rod a quick once over this morning, headed for the freeway to have some fun, rollin another 100 miles this afternoon on the way to Oakland and back feeding real life riding time into the new Daytona Twin Tec computer.
Fukin unbelievable the performance difference, ya better be hangin on when you pull the trigger and be damn glad the saddle has a back to keep your ass on board. The dyno and then the salt , the salt does not lie, just ask any salt flats racer?
Between the new computer, the D&D Borzilla, the 62 mm Horse Power Inc., backing plate/ throttle body and the Krank Vents we now have a rocket in the making. The 124″ Twin Cam , Hyperformance built, Hardtail tuned with 80,000 miles on the motor made 128 hp prior to all of the latest up grades.
A complete Bikernet Tech article is in the works while waiting on dyno time w/ numbers, detailing the installation with all of its many challenges that were fairly easy fixes. The complete report will be ready for next week.
–raycwheeler usa
Wheeler Racing
831 594 7783
BILLY LANE TURNS 40 NEXT MONTH– Did you know Billy will be turning 40 in Feb 6th? I am trying to write as often as he replies. Gotta suck being in there.
–Catherine “Katmandu” Palmer
TRUE CONFESSIONS–Usually I’m under the gun with a list of content running out my ears. Johnny Humble helped out tremendously last week coding articles. Then Friday escaped me and I didn’t launch squat, and I planned to post the Departure Bike Works feature on Saturday, but the play-offs and a couple of Bikernet Headquarters projects ate me alive. I worked on the feature, but chicken enchiladas and whiskey prevented completion.
Next week will kick off with the Travis (Departure Bike Works, Richmond) tribute bike feature from American Iron and Departure Bike works. We might bring you the Ray Wheeler performance tech, and a tech on mounting Avon bags. For sure the NCOM Coast to Coast Legislative News report will see the pages of Bikernet. We’re waiting on webmasters for our new blog, and I’m beginning to bite my nails. The girls around the shop are constantly on my case. If someone says they’re going to complete a task, I expect it to be so executed, or die trying. Goddamnit, no time to lose. Hang on for more reports next week.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
