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BIKERNET READER RECEIVES WOLFGANG BOOK–HOW TO FIX AMERICAN V-TWIN MOTORCYCLES– Thought I would say thanks for the book. Wanted to give credit to Motorcycle Mike for building my bike. He did a great job with the limited budget I have and he showed me alot on the way. Wanted to remind everyone to try and do your best to support your local builder—whether its with dough or moral support.
If anyone is interested in contacting MM, you can at motorcyclemike@fuse.net
–Hayes VanS
This book will be available in the Bikernet Black Market in the next couple of weeks. Hang on.–Wrench
BILL MAY BAN BIKER BARS– Revving up for a fight, motorcycle clubs in Virginia say they are being unfairly targeted by the state?s ABC Board for what they wear. Motorcyclists who recently rallied at a Richmond Public Safety meeting say they are trying to appeal to Richmond City Council members to repeal a new State law.
In 2008, the General Assembly passed HB 1117 Alcohol Beverage Control; a bill saying that bars and restaurants could be stripped of their liquor license by allowing groups into their establishments who wear certain gang affiliations or colors. Although aimed at criminal street gangs, motorcyclists say they are victims of this new law and that their First Amendment rights are being violated.
The above came from the Bill Bish, NCOM Coast to Coast Legislative Report for June. Read the whole tamale next week. Important shit going on.–Wilburn Roach
Message for KMA/KBA– This is the bill we are trying to make into law. Currently it is on the Governor of Missouri?s desk awaiting his signature if he signs it that would be fantastic but if he ignores it, it will still become law. If he vetoes it we are done till next year.
SCS/SB 202 – This act provides that operating a motorcycle, in and of itself, shall not be considered evidence of comparative negligence. The act also provides that when investigating an accident or settling an automobile insurance policy claim, no insurer, agent, producer, or claims adjuster of an insurer shall assign a percentage of fault to a party based upon the sole fact that the party was operating a motorcycle in an otherwise legal manner. This provision is similar to SB 505 (2007).
This act also exempts persons 21 years of age or older from wearing protective headgear except when operating or riding motorcycles or motortricycles upon interstate highways. The motorcycle helmet exemption expires on August 28, 2014 (Section 302.020).
The opposition to SB 202 has started, I received word today that the opposition is asking for people to contact the Governor and ask for him to veto SB202.
If you want our comparative fault and helmet mod bill to become law NOW is the time to take action.
Here is what I would like for you to do: Contact the Governor and Lieutenant Governor using the links below. You, your friends and neighbors should to go to www.governor.mo.gov/constituents/ Fill out the form the subject would be legislation. Then simply ask for SB202 to become law. That is all there is to it, I did it and it took about 2 minutes. As always thanks for your support,
Mark Chapman,
Central Committee Chairman: Freedom of Road Riders, Inc.
BIKERNET INVESTIGATOR RESEARCHES LOWER ALABAMA– LA weather report for the week of 06/15/09 HOT! HOT! HOT! and humid too! We have been having a record breaking week of high temps here in LA. Five days of 100+ degree weather with heat indexes of over 105 to 112 degrees. It has almost been too hot to breath outside, let alone ride, but ride we did to one of our favorite spots in SW Georgia. It is called Fairchild Park.
It is a finger of Lake Seminole and it is peaceful and quiet most of the time. There is a boat ramp so some days it can and does get crowded, yesterday we had it to ourselves. Beautiful day to ride (except for the heat) but we still managed to ride and get home before it got too intense.
Things to contemplate at any age:
1. Acquaintances may come and go but true friends will be with you a lifetime. They know all about you and still like you even on the days you don?t like yourself. IMPORTANT NOTE: you may not have a lot of true friends in your life…if you only have one be grateful.
2. On a great day to ride, if you have chores to do around the house just take off your glasses, if you don?t see the dirt you can pretend it isn?t there and go riding, there will be rainy days when you can?t ride and you can clean then.
3. ?Love makes the world go ?round? is not just an old song. It is true. Show and tell the people you love that you love them, it makes them feel good and it will do wonders for you too.
4. When you are able to help others less fortunate, do so, you never know when you will be in their shoes.It is sort of like ?what goes around comes around?. On the wheel of life it is all relative.
5. Enjoy life. It is way too short to do otherwise.
6. See the beauty in nature. From the smallest insect to the largest trees it may amaze you to watch how things live and grow.
7. Children have no prejudices or hate until adults teach them how.
Ride safe.
–Camy
Hartford, AL
PANCHO PELOTA LIVES–My dad was my hero,too. My step dad actually. He was a pisser. Every time they told him he was too old to work, he’d show up with a new birth certificate and go back to work. He fought in WW1 in the army. Was boxing champ of his battalion or regiment, I can’t remember which. Still taking knives away from teenage punks when he was in his seventies. He died when I was 15.
Mom’s last sight of my biological father was his back as he rode away on his motorcycle. When she told me I was just like my father, it wasn’t meant as a compliment. She left us in 2002, never remarried.
I suspect you like love stories, I’ve always thought that was one. Friend of mine once told me I was an incurable romantic.
Well, have to finish up my chores, kids are coming in from Tallahassee for Father’s Day. Step kids actually, but I’ve never been able to tell the difference. Hope you have a good Father’s Day.
–RW
BIKERNET CALENDAR COMING FROM SAM DIXON–I’ve got a quick question. What makes a Calendar worth a few bucks? Sam is one of the best photogs when it comes to women and bikes.
Do you want big photos, beautiful women, large easy-to-read dates? Let me know your thoughts.–Bandit
RAT FINK REUNION REPORT– *****Destination Rat Fink Reunion , Manti , Utah .
After 3 weeks of R & R at the Shortt residence in Larkspur time to haul ass once again surfaced . Old friendships were rekindled and new ones made , talk about a laid back atmosphere in the foothills outside of Denver . Chuck , a long time friend since the mid 80’s took the time for a stellar Burt Munro paint job . Jeff & Sydney from JSPERFORMANCE PHOTO of Aurora , Co. drove out for a photo shoot at the BEAR DANCE , PGA , golf course . *****What does golf and motorcycles have in common ? *****
We drew a crowd of golfers that were calling their buddies in the food area and telling them to get their ass outside and check out the Burt Munro bike . After an hour or so we headed back to the shop for good byes .
*****Larkspur , Co. Rocky Mountain Custom Bikes *****Gear Packed and Ready ***
–Ray Wheeler
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report this week entitled, “Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges.”
Among other things, the report asserts that Mexican officials consider illicit firearms the number one crime problem affecting their country’s security; that about 87 percent of firearms seized in Mexico and traced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) in the last five years originated in the United States; and that these firearms are increasingly more powerful and lethal, including “high-caliber and high-powered” AK-47 and AR-15 type semi-automatic rifles. The report further contends that the country’s law enforcement agencies are insufficiently organized, and that Mexico has a history of corruption at the federal, state and local levels.
Check the Bikernet Thursday news for a complete report–Renegade
?Bulldog Bash says it?s ?deeply disappointed? by police unfounded claims?– The organisers of the Bulldog Bash, responding to police statements to the press, say they are ?deeply disappointed? by unfounded allegations and claims made by Warwickshire?s assistant chief constable Bill Holland, who failed to get the show cancelled last year and has also had a bid for a review of the event licence this year rejected by Stratford council.
A spokesman for the bash continued: ?There has been no material change in the circumstances from the licence hearing, and the examples given are simply rehashed from then – we fail to understand why the police continue to raise these matters, when the issues were fully discussed and resolved with a three day hearing at the conclusion of which a 10 year licence was granted.
Police forces local to other similar shows have publicly stated their intention to work with those organisers to avoid a repeat of last year?s problems ? we are mystified as to why this does not apply to the Bulldog Bash.
The Bash is a well run, well regulated and tightly controlled commercial event – involving many people from different backgrounds and walks of life, unconnected to the organizers. They work co-operatively with us to stage a show with an excellent safety record and low crime rate, going back many years. Any profits made are re-invested in making the event bigger and better. This can be seen at Bulldog 23 with rock legends Motorhead, headlining on Saturday, and personalities from the motorcycling world such as Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles attending; improved drastrip entertainment including jet cars and rocket bikes and an expanded custom show including special prizes for women custom builders.?
The spokesman continued ?Last years huge and expensive external stop and search operation resulted in 525 people being stopped, yet only three people were convicted of any offences. We believe at least one of those had no connection with and was not attending the show. The suggestion that there is much more crime on site than the low figures suggest is completely untrue and unsupported by any evidence.
The Bulldog Bash has been for many years widely recognised as a very safe festival. In 22 years, there has never been a serious incident at the site on the Long Marston airfield ? events off site are beyond the control of the organisers as accepted by Stratford council last year when they granted us a ten year licence.?
The spokesman gave the example of violence miles from a football stadium after a game in which a fan is injured or killed- the stadium isn?t shut down or future matches banned.
There is absolutely no evidence of any threat of ?serious harm? to the public – in the past the police and the local council have actually praised the safety and organisation of the event. This is plainly scaremongering. Also, the suggestion that showgoers are ?intimidated? is equally ridiculous?.otherwise why would people keep coming back year after year to the Bulldog Bash??
The Police are clearly desperately clutching at straws in an unjustified effort to try to stop the show.
The spokesman added: ?We thank the biking community and the people in and around Stratford for their continued support and are confident the show will go ahead as planned. Yet again we call on the police to work with us and other agencies – as they have in the past- to make sure Bulldog 23 is safe and successful.
Tickets are available from The Bulldog Bash, PO Box 5026, East Reading, RG6 1QZ ? Please send a cheque or postal order for ?50 per person, plus a first class postage paid SEA, to arrive no later than 30th of June. After this date the gate price of ?55 applies.
Keep an eye on the Bulldog Bash website and forum at www.bulldogbash.com
Ford Motor Company will be the featured automaker of the 2009 SEMA Show, taking place November 3?6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center– ”Ford has always been a strong supporter of SEMA and our industry,” said Christopher J. Kersting, president and CEO of SEMA. “We are pleased to announce their participation as Vehicle Manufacturer of the Show and to be collaborating with them on several branding and technology programs.” Ford has long recognized the benefits of partnering with the specialty-equipment industry. The automaker participates with SEMA members on several technology sharing programs.
In recent years, Ford received several of SEMA’s prestigious design awards for creating accessory-friendly vehicles. Ford also paved the way for other automakers in the SEMA Technology Transfer Program and also participated in the annual OEM Tech Talks and measuring sessions. ”Ford Motor Company is pleased to be the featured manufacturer for the 2009 SEMA Show,” said John Felice, General Manager, Ford and Lincoln Mercury Marketing. “The SEMA Show provides us with the opportunity to showcase the flexibility of our vehicles for personalization and accessorization and ultimately drive sales of our new cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs.” ”Ford’s involvement this year is much more than a Show sponsorship,” adds Kersting. “SEMA will be making some exciting announcements in the coming weeks about several “first-ever” programs at the 2009 Show. These programs will further demonstrate how the SEMA Show represents one of many year-round activities that help us all do better business.”
KBC, Tucker Rocky Partnership Ends Tucker Rocky– will no longer distribute KBC helmets, according to officials at KBC.
“Following a mutual decision between KBC and Tucker Rocky, KBC will seek to explore new and emerging opportunities to reinvigorate their distribution channels in the U.S. markets,” the helmet company announced in a prepared statement.
“KBC is very focused and confident and looks forward to facing the challenges that come with expanding our presence in the U.S. market,” stated KBC President Kennon Yi. “With a full understanding of industry dynamics, we are confident that the new strategies and decisions we have made will help to bolster and strengthen the KBC brand in the long run.”
KBC officials say the brand will continue to support its dealer, retail and consumer network,”maintaining a commitment to service and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.”
KBC America Inc. is based in Burbank, Calif. The KBC brand introduced its first in-house manufactured helmet to the market in 1992, entered its contract with Tucker Rocky Distributing in 1993, opened KBC America, Inc. in 1994 and designed and manufactured its first OEM (private label) helmets and apparel in 1995. Past and current clients include Answer Racing, Ed Hardy, Fox Racing, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, MSR, O’Neill, Polaris, Suzuki, Thor and Yamaha.
KBC has manufactured the Ed Hardy line of helmets since early 2008. It’s also the brand Brad Pitt has been seen wearing while operating his rides.
?Submitted by Guido Ebert
–DealerNews
FATHER’S DAY STORY FROM UNCLE MONKEY–A couple of years ago my Uncle stopped in. He eyed up my Fatboy parked in the front yard. Slowly and methodically he walked around it with a look of disgust. “Harley Davidson eh?” I waited for the usually death machine, nuisance to the civilized world tirade that most his age spew out when they see it.
I was surprised when he sombrely straddled the bike and righted it on his feeble legs. His hands trembled as he gripped the thick chrome and rubber grips. A flood of memories washed over him. He was lost in a moment from long ago. He confessed that before my dad had been born he had had a Flathead Harley. He told of riding it into town to pick up supplies for the family, scooting over to the next town to sit in with the band and play for the pretty girls with their long flowing tresses and dresses. Riding from the family farm in southern Saskatchewan to Toronto, Ontario in the late 1930’s. It is a daunting trip today but in the 1930’s it was nothing more then a gravel road cut through the hardened Canadian Shield.
He eased the bike back to its kickstand and rested his feet on the floorboards. He went on to tell me when he had gotten home from Toronto he traded the Flathead for an Indian Scout. It served him well on the farm bounding across the open prairie chasing cattle. More then once he hung it up on a rock pile. The Scout would take him out to the west coast to see the new city that was growing called Vancouver.
The bikes would be long gone before my father would be born; decades would pass before he would find himself straddling an iron horse again decades since he had even spoke of owning a motorcycle. I offered to take him for a spin around the block. He smiled but declined. I could tell that the ride would be more then he could handle. He told me to take care of it, to cherish it, and enjoy it while I can. Youth would be fleeting but the memories will linger.
–Wayne ?Uncle Monkey? Wuschke
Southern Independent Riders
www.myspace.com/badunclemonkey
NEW RECORD LABEL; A FIRST OF ITS KIND– Canada ?s fastest growing guitar maker continues its impressive reach into the music industry by opening its own record label . DOS Records, a subsidiary of Dot On Shaft/ Carparelli Guitars, becomes Canada ?s first Guitar Makers to open its own label. Dot on Shaft/ Carparelli Guitars, with two physical retail stores, an online retail store and a music academy, is quickly being recognized as a leader in Canada ?s music scene. DOS Records opens its doors in June and will celebrate on the 26th at CLUB 279 Hard Rock Caf? Toronto, at the official album release party of their first signed band, littleSUNDAY.
Mike Carparelli has done it again! On the heels of his guitars? success around the world, he has opened his own record label and given Canada ?s music-label industry an upgrade. Dot On Shaft/ Carparelli Guitars endorses a number of well-known and well-established musicians such as Lucas Rossi, Suzie McNeil, and Mick Box from Uriah Heep.
?It was Inevitable to launch DOS Records seeing that over the past years, we?ve received hundreds of unsolicited music by enthusiastic artists from around the world! The logical next step was to find the right people and launch another dream!?
Vice President of DOS Records, Paul Merryweather is positioned to utilize his experience and contacts in the music industry. ?It is one of those rare opportunities when two people share a common vision. With the strength of the DOS brand, there is no where to go but up! DOS Records will operate out of Toronto , Ontario but has its doors open to any bands that feel they rock and deserve a chance to be heard. The DOS Records website, www.dosrecordlabel.com provides an opportunity for bands to submit their demos. DOS Records wants to create a go-to website for up and coming musicians. The DOS website also provides bands direct contact with all elements of album production; including audio and visual recording, producers, engineers, vocal coaches, songwriters and studios.
DOS Records has aligned its influence to expose and celebrate new independent music on a global scale.
DOS Records/ littleSUNDAY Launch Party
Friday, June 26 th .2009
Hard Rock/ Club 279
279 Yonge St. Toronto
Doors open 9PM/ $20.00
SAVE CIGARETTES TECH TIP– Jane and Doris are outside their nursing home, having a drink and a smoke, when it starts to rain. Jane pulls out a condom, cuts off the end, puts it over her cigarette, and continues smoking.
Doris : What in the hell is that?
Jane: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn’t get wet.
Doris: Where did you get it?
Jane: You can get them at any pharmacy.
The next day, Doris hobbles herself into the local pharmacy and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms.
The pharmacist, obviously embarrassed, looks at her kind of strangely (she is after all, over 80 years of age), but very delicately asks what brand of condom she prefers.
‘Doesn’t matter Sonny, as long as it fits on a Camel.’
The pharmacist fainted.
–from Buckshot
UH OH–I’m running behind. Hang on for all the Bikernet content next week. In the meantime, find a father and buy him a drink.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
