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New Eco-Friendly, All-Purpose Cleaner– The unique formula of new Oil Eater Cleaner-Dreaser cuts through dirt, oil and grease on engines, garage floors, driveways, tools and much more and will not harm the skin.
This eco-friendly non-flammable cleaner is water-based, fresh scented and biodegradable. It contains no acids, abrasive or petroleum solvents and eliminates the need for multiple cleaning solvents. It penetrates rapidly and rinses off easily and leaves zero residue.
It can also be used in a parts washer and with a pressure washer.
Oil Eater comes in a 32-oz spray bottle, 1-gallon bottle, 5-gallon bucket and larger sizes for commercial, industrial and utility applications. Expanded dilution chart and directions are included on each container.
Available at leading auto parts retailers. For further information visit www.oileater.com
SUNDAY SPECIAL DEAL, 2008 H.D. Ultra Classic for Sale– Bike for sale at Kirk Taylor’s shop…Low mileage touring bike owned by a celebrity. see description below…
–Ken
Lisa Taylor
customdesignstudio@sbcglobal.net>
2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. C.V.O. Screamin Eagle 110″ package owned by Neal Schon, Guitarist for the rock band Journey. 420 Miles on the odometer/ Brand New. P.M. wheels and rotors, Tru Trak, Rhinehart duals,custom paint by Custom Design Studios- Black w/ Mercedes Grey Pearl Flames, chopped tour pak w/customized speaker boxes, Hog Wired Hardware. it was $33K off the showroom floor/ $10K in upgrades. $35K,( Neal could be persuaded to sign the bike and maybe toss in a pair of tickets to a show)
Kirk Taylor
Lisa Taylor
Custom Design Studios
56 Hamilton Drive # A
Novato, Ca. 94949
(415) 382-6662
www.customdesignstudios.com
Motorcycle sales in the United States slide in the first six months– With scooter sales falling over 70% dual purpose and on-road motorcycle sales see worst month in June
Weather may be warming with the summer months but motorcycle sales are cooling down according to figures released this week.
Collected and analyzed by the Motorcycle Industry Council, a not-for-profit national trade association, the numbers take the same bumpy road as the slow sales being reported in financial results of motorcycle manufacturers. The numbers for American motorcycle dealerships also reflect those being reported by their Australian counterparts.
Many believe motorcycle and scooters sales were helped this time last year by high fuel prices and a fragile consumer confidence that had the public trimming costs. Those high sales figures only seemed to compound recent results.
Scooters took the brunt of the fall in sales, decreasing over 67% year to date compared to the same period last year and an incredible 77.5% in June 2009 over the same month in 2008. Other categories of sales are dual-purpose and on-road motorcycles, both of which seemed to suffer the fall.
Wire Plus Announces Pre-Sturgis Special for Power Ports– Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Power Sports Electronics announced today that they are offering a pre-Sturgis special price on their Power Ports in order to celebrate the 69th Annual Sturgis Rally. Power Ports normally retail for $99.95, but now, for a limited time (offer ends 8/31/09), you can order one direct from Wire Plus for only $74.95. Their ?Smooth? single Power Port is available in a luxurious chrome finish as well as a black powder coated finish.
Their ?Diamond Cut? single Power Port is only available in a chrome finish. Now you can power your cell phone, heated vest, air compressor, cigarette lighter, GPS device or any electrical device up to 15 amps, anytime you ride. Get rid of dangling wires and connect a battery charger through the port when you?re not riding. You can actually maintain and charge your battery through this port.
All Power Ports can be installed in minutes by connecting two wires to your battery and attaching the unit directly on the horn bolt or to any other location with one bolt mounting. These small compact Power Ports are constructed from billet aluminum and are manufactured right here in the USA. With Power Ports from Wire Plus, you will always have immediate power right at your fingertips every time you ride ?Anywhere!
For those interested in buying a Power Port direct from Wire Plus, please call (620) 221-2417 (Major credit cards accepted) Check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.
BIKERNET RESEARCHED FOR BOOK PROJECT– I came across your website and loved the step two photo of the guy putting the bandana on. We are writing a book titled UnDateable, which is a humorous sartorial about mens fashion and dating. We would love to use this picture in the book and would gladly give you credit in the book.
I have attached the photo I am referring to in this e-mail.
Lisa Carron
Anne Coyle Interiors
lisa@annecoyleinteriors.com
BIKERNET TRAILER INVESTIGATION REACHES OVERLOAD– THOUGHT YOU’D LIKE TO SEE HOW WE ROLL IN PA. WE JUST DON’T TRAILER OUR BIKES TO STURGIS WE TRAILER THE TRAILER! THIS IS THE WORKSHOP FOR THE BIKE BUILD WE’RE DOING FOR ALLTEL AT THE EXPO LOT NEXT WEEK.
STOP BY AND SAY HI! WE’LL HAVE OUR OLD FREIND ED KERR RUNNIN SECURITY AND DRINKS.
–GREG
viciouscyclesinc@msn.com
LOWLA FROM AFT WINS METRIC DIVISION AT LA CALENDAR SHOW– LowLa is finished and is off to a great start with winning the Metric Division at the LA Calendar Show this past weekend. Don’t miss LowLa at the 2009 Sturgis Rally coming up in August.
ABOUT THE TUCKER CAR… There’s still the question if the cars were any good or not. For starters, its doubtful than any car maker besides Tucker can say that 60 years after they were first built, the bulk of their cars are still around. From a performance standpoint, Tucker’s are hard to beat when placed against from their era. In 1954, Bill Hamlin pitted his Tucker against a new Oldsmobile 88. The Olds had a V-8, the Tucker a flat six. At the time, Hamlin’s Tucker had 110,000 on the clock, the Olds topped out at 78.8 MPH, while Hamlin’s Tucker topped out at 82 MPH. Hamlin had a slight disadvantage, in that he had to start his car in second (Tucker’s had a 4-speed, tranny, BTW), since the torque from the engine most likely would have shredded the Cord tranny if he’d started in first. The Tucker also stopped in two thirds the distance of the Olds. The helicopter engine, which powered the Tucker could run for 1,500 hours without a rebuild, and exceeded every military specification required of it. At least one Tucker had 200,000 miles on the clock without needing a major repair.
Hamlin’s unmodified Tucker was rated at 103 HP at 2,000 RPM, while a 1954 Cadillac was only 87 HP at 2,000 RPM in dyno testing. A Tucker’s engine put out some 372 ft. lbs of torque and the car had 0-60 times of 10 seconds. Not bad for a 4,200 lb car.
Had Tucker continued, we have only the barest hints as to what would have been. We know that there would have been at least two possible designs for a two door version of the car. We know, also that Tucker had purchased the patents of Secondo Campini which related to automotive turbines, and possibly would have beat Chrysler in it’s development of a turbine car. And thanks to Philip Egan we have some idea of what a modern Tucker would look like.
Still, even up to the moment he died, Tucker was trying to start another car company. Several backers in Brazil were willing to support Tucker, but he kept holding out for an American backer. However, he did name a car in honor of Rio. It was to be called the ?Carioca? and, IMHO, was a stunning work of art. Tucker was pretty closemouthed about the features of the car, but we know that it would have been built on a modular platform, and could have been easily converted into a pick up. It would have had a 100 HP rear mounted air cooled engine built by Aircooled Motors, with disc brakes, 12 volt electrical system, four wheel independent suspension, and except for the electrical components would have had one bolt and cap screw size.
CLASSIC KNUCKLEHEAD SOON TO BE FEATURED ON BIKERNET– My name is Marc Frantz. I’m the guy that sent you those pictures of the copper chopper that you featured on your website a while back.
http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1374
I wanted to show you my latest bike, and see if you would be interested in having it on Bikernet.
It’s a 1946 Harley Davidson Knucklehead. It is a 74 cu. in. low compression model “F”. Approximately 418 “F” models were produced that year. This mid to late production 1946 model has been restored from the ground up by Mr. Eldon Brown of Milestone Motorcycle Restorations in British Columbia. It’s finished in Dove grey, and is simply immaculate!!
This gentleman restores Harleys for the Otis Chandler Museum, Guggenheim Museum and the Barber Motorsports Museum. I can’t believe I found this guy!!
www.milestonemotorcyclerestoration.com
It has all the original sheet metal, correct plastic kick pedal, plastic hand grips, etc. A very authentic and period correct restoration.
Hope you like it! Bikernet is awesome, and I can’t start my morning without it!!
–Marc Frantz
PowerHouse Manager
LOU KIMZEY WAS MY BOSS AND MENTOR FOR 10 YEARS–He designed and edited Easyriders for almost 20 year. He passed away some time ago, but will be indoctrinated into the Sturgis Hall of Fame in two weeks. I offered this quote:
Lou Kimzey changed my life, gave it meaning and a stimulating, imaginative, career wrapped around the thing I loved the most, motorcycles. He changed motorcycle magazine publishing forever, injecting lifestyle, creativity, humor, and heart into an otherwise technical journalistic endeavor. He changed the notion of grass roots political movements forever. He gave grubby bikers the ammunition and confidence to face governors and powerful long term bureaucrats. I didn’t always agree with him, but I will always miss him and respect the opportunities he afforded me, and all bikers.–Keith R. “Bandit” Ball
MEXICAN FILM EFFORT COMES TO BIKERNET– I have told a film producer who is doing some work with one of Mexico’s biggest film stars about you. I told him that you are the World Famous Bandit and he should contact you regarding this film star and his ride to Sturgis. Apparently this film star is riding from Mexico city to Sturgis.
I have no other details on this as my old ass pea brain can’t remember shit…The Guy that will be calling you is Jerry Macias he is a real good guy and already knows of you,,Could be some opportunity here,,You will have to decide that though…
–Michael Colburn
VP sales
PetroNovel Energy Group
925 497 4927
http://www.oxytane.com
HEARTLAND HEADS TO STURGIS– I have attached a flyer showing a couple of totally radical bikes that HEARTLAND USA just finished in time to go to Sturgis for the AMD Official World Champion of Custom Bike Building. Both of these bike started off as a Harley-Davidson Rocker and will be displayed at Champions Park, located at 3rd and Lazelle, in downtown Sturgis from Sunday Aug. 2nd through Wednesday Aug 5th.
–Rick
Rise Above Consulting Adds New Account Executive– Fort Collins, CO (July 14, 2009) Rise Above Consulting LLC, the leader in motorcycle marketing, is pleased to announce a recent addition to their team. Sarah Wozniak joins Rise Above Consulting LLC as a public relations Account Executive.
“We feel fortunate that as we’ve grown, we’re in the position to need additional resources. We can now turn to Sarah, a reputable professional in the local marketing and public relations field.” Explains Ken Conte, principal and owner of Rise Above Consulting LLC.
Rise Above Consulting LLC, based in Fort Collins, Colorado and is a full service public relations and marketing agency that focuses on the American V-twin motorcycle industry. Established in 2002, they ensure local, national, trade and consumer exposure for their long list of niche clients. Through targeted media relations, brand building and event coordination they are able to strategically position their clients in the news and ultimately impact their bottom line. Rise Above Consulting LLC also has strategic alliances with the top graphic designers and Web designers in the industry offering a wide array of services in addition to Public Relations and Marketing. Wozniak is a Colorado native and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2003 with a degree in journalism with an emphasis on marketing and public relations. Previously working as office manager and event planner with A-Train Marketing Communications, Wozniak brings over three years of professional public relations experience to Rise Above Consulting LLC. An avid writer and motorcycle enthusiast, Wozniak is pleased to be utilizing her talents within an exciting industry and thriving business.
Rise Above Consulting LLC services a number of high profile businesses within the motorcycle industry from coast to coast. A few of their clients include Sucker Punch Sally’s, California Side Car, Hot Leathers, Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse, The Legendary Buffalo Chip and Stevensons Cycles.
–Sarah Wozniak
Rise Above Consulting
970.405.2316
Broken Spoke Open ?Good Ol? Days Raceway? For 2009– Bringing Motorcycling Back To The Motorcycle Rally.
So by now you know that the Broken Spoke Sturgis County Line has been making great strides to cover all your needs during the Black Hills Rally but one thing that Jay Allen felt was missing was the ?Good Ol? Days? feeling that came from going to a rally and watching amateur racers compete on old time tracks.
In this tradition The Sturgis County Line has just completed the ?Good Ol? Days Raceway?, designed and built by National caliper motocross rider and champion, Gene Stull. Gene has 20 years of riding and has been building tracks for over 12 years now. He will have this track open and ready for the full 2009 Event schedule. So what is it? Well, it is a combination π Mile oval that will host short track amateur flat track events, High banked corners will provide great action for spectators and has already peaked the interest of racers in the area and around the country.
Inside the oval there is a motocross track like the ones from the old days where Rocket Rex Stanton and Marty Sipes would tear it up. Nice jumps and full out burms to shoot, a great practice track for young and old that will be open all week long, and it?s free to practice for anyone who camps at the County Line, just $10 to practice for non campers.
Jay and the staff of the Spoke understand that there are a lot of reasons to come to Sturgis and now believe that there is a great one to bring the whole family along. Where else in the world could you wake up to a picturesque view of Bear Butte Mountain, run a motocross practice track after breakfast, check out some of the greatest bikes from the next generation today at the Limpnickie Lot, Take a break by the pool during the hot afternoon sun, hear top national acts like Nashville Pussy at night, and watch flat track racing under the lights. All this plus contests, barmaids, special runs and events, give-a-ways, bikes shows, wait for you at the Sturgis County Line. So this year, bring the kids, bring your dirt bike and get ready to ride.
ADVICE FROM THE BIKERNET FARM– Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.
Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
Words that soak into your ears are whispered…not yelled.
–from Donna O.
BANDIT’S BOOKS HEADED FOR GERMANY– Since this week we are two guys working on the translation. A longtime friend lives in the suburbs of Phoenix, AZ now. He said he’ll start on “Outlaw Justice” this week. He is an writer/author/ editor like me and will do it whenever he finds time for. So, we permanently keep rollin’, no rush but also no standstill. His name is Carsten Berg, he’s German and lives in the desert (smile) since 2005, I think. He did the same business as I do as he was here and now he is a consultant for German businesses in US of A. Her has a nice and cool write-style and he at once joined in as I told him the plan to launch your books in Germany. He knows you for your work and he likes to be part of it. Gee, the world is small. His homepage is: http://www.rockersnracers.com/ not much to see so far, he’s just started remodeling it.
–Andreas
SUNDAY DEAL OF THE WEEK– This is considered one of the finest closed (Coupes) Rolls Phantom IIs in existence, Price $450K, Body by Park ward
–Barry
HAMSTERBDC@AOL.COM
HOLD ON– What a crazy Sunday. Chop N Grind gang blew through the Long Beach Swap meet and came to dig through our drawers for old Buell parts.
More folks are headed this way, so I’m forced to shut down and run for the border. Watch for new action next week on Bikernet. While the Hamsters are riding from the Arlen Ness factory to Sturgis, we’re going to rock Bikernet with new content, blogs, twitters and Face Book action. Hang on.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
