Hey, A sexy Sunday Post for you for a couple of reasons. It’s the 2009 Daytona Bike Week kick off weekend and a good chunk of the Biker Nation is partying in the sand along the Florida coast–the bastards. So let’s have some fun with the Sunday Post.
Besides, if they don’t have access to a computer in Daytona they’ll miss out on all this hot info, until they return, or until they read it in a magazine a couple of months from now. So let’s celebrate, you’ve got a leg up on the rest of the Biker Nation. Let’s party.
Buell Annual Homecoming Set for June 5-7– Activities Include Demo Rides at AMA Road America Round .
East Troy, Wis. (Feb. 27, 2009)Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to visit Buell Motorcycle Company?s Wisconsin headquarters for the company?s 2009 Homecoming celebration, which will be held June 5-7, 2009, at the East Troy factory in conjunction with AMA Pro Racing?s scheduled stop at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Scheduled activities at East Troy on Friday June 5 include:
? Open house at Buell Motorcycle Company (9am-2pm) ? Factory tours
? Outdoor product display
? Autograph session with Erik Buell (11:30am-12:30pm)
All events at East Troy are open and free for any Buell enthusiast. No tickets are necessary for participation, and no pre-registration is required. For more information about the Buell Homecoming, log onto buell.com.
In addition to the East Troy open house, Homecoming activities at Road America during the AMA race weekend, June 4-7, include:
? Demo rides on the full line of Buell Motorcycles (Friday-Sunday, 9-5pm)
? Racer autograph session under the Buell demo canopy
? Rider recharge hospitality area under the demo canopy
? Exclusive Buell Motorcycle parking near the demo area
? Watch Buell racers compete on track in AMA Pro Racing and Moto-GT action
For more information about ticket packages and prices for the AMA events, log onto www.roadamerica.com
BIKERNET HEADQUARTERS SET UP IN DAYTONA–We are set up and ready to go in Daytona for Bike Week 2009 on Main street in 2-Wheelers shop. “The crowd seems to be strong,” said Donna. “So far people just want to get out and party and forget about reality for a moment. I’ll let you know later what’s up the middle of the week.”
If you’re on Main stop by 2-Wheelers, and tell ’em Bikernet sent ya.
BIKERNET CULTURAL RESEARCH FINDINGS– Don’t ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sunrise.
Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight.
Riding faster than everyone else only guarantees you’ll ride alone.
Never hesitate to ride past the last streetlight at the edge of town.
–Sarge
BIKERNET EFFORT TO SUPPORT THE MC AFTERMARKET WITH MOTORCYCLE COUNCIL UNDER SEMA UMBRELLA COMMENT–Congratulations, we are very interested in anything that supports our industry–Buzz Kantor, American Iron Magazine
Team W8less appreciates the opportunity to work with the cream of the crop in our industry .
Being part of the solution is extremely satisfying , we’re here for long haul and eager to help .
Looking forward to the next step .
Thanks a million ,
–Raycwheeler
w8less Technologies
888.555.5567
ray.wheeler@w8lessrotors.com
You have my support and gratitude for the work you do and what you have done for so many years to promote motorcycling rights and all that is good about our industry.
Best,
–Dar
Brass Balls Bobbers
SALES OF DUAL PURPOSE MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS OUTPACED CRUISERS AND SPORTBIKES– While cruisers and sportbikes were wondering the consumer love went, dual-purpose motorcycles were riding off the showroom floors in 2008 according to tentative numbers from the Motorcycle Industry Council. Dual-purpose bikes as well as scooters were the brightest spots in last year’s MIC Retail Sales Report, which reveals percentage growth or decreases among all categories of bikes last year.
Scooter sales through December were up 41.5 percent compared to all of 2007. Dual-purpose bike sales jumped 22.8 percent last year for the major brands tracked. No other categories in the report showed an increase.
“Overall, motorcycle sales were down 7.2 percent, not nearly as sharp a decline as many other consumer products in today’s economy,” said MIC President Tim Buche. “We’ll look at 2008 as a big year for scooters, dual-purpose bikes and small-displacement motorcycles. If it was smart-sized, offered great value and high fuel mileage, then chances are it was a sales success.?
As it seemed to several times in the past, a rise in gas prices may have pumped up sales of smaller, more economical motorcycles. Preliminary findings from the 2008 MIC Owner Survey suggest that Americans are looking at motorcycles more for transportation, not only recreation.
NEW GLOSS BLACK DETACHABLE WINDSHIELD FOR CROSS BONES– Classic Harley-Davidson Shape with Dark Custom Style.
MILWAUKEE (Feb. 23, 2009) ? Add wind protection to a Harley-Davidson Cross Bones with the new Quick Release Compact Detachable Windshield – Gloss Black (P/N 58161-09, $334.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. This lightly smoked, low-profile windshield combines a classic Harley-Davidson shape with new gloss-black horizontal and vertical braces that match the Dark Custom styling of the Cross Bones.
The windshield material is tough, hard-coated polycarbonate. The same gloss-black frame is also available for the Cross Bones with a standard-height, clear windshield (P/N 58073-09, $319.95). Installation requires the separate purchase of a gloss-black Windshield Docking Hardware Kit (P/N 58165-09, $69.95). Fits 2008-later Softail Cross Bones models.
Harley-Davidson detachable windshields with a gloss black frame are also now available to fit a number of Sportster, FX Softail and Dyna models, including the Dyna Fat Bob. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for details.
For additional information on Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories, see your local Harley-Davidson dealer or visit the Harley-Davidson Web site at www.harley-davidson.com. To find a dealer near you, call toll free 1-800-443-2153 in the U.S.A. or Canada.
DAYTONA ALERT, FINES TOO HIGH–$1000 FOR WHEELIES OR BURNOUTS.
–Fatbob
NEXT GENERATION AT IT AGAIN– Back in Daytona for Bike Week, the Limpnicki Lot builders have a whole week of events planned. From paintball wars and a Honda Bash to one of the maddest new chopper shows in Daytona, they got it going on. Stop by and help welcome new additions Fab Kevin and Billy Lane or just hang out at the lot, located at 1848 South Ridgewood, South Daytona Beach, inside Stone Edge Skate Park. For more information hit the web site at www.limpnickielot.com
Tuesday, March 3rd – Motorcycle rights seminar with Rogue, Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member. At The Lot 10am – Find out what?s going on and how to get involved.
Limpnickie Lot Night at the Dog House/ Hard Rock. Ride with the Limpnickie Lot builders, Meeting at the lot by 7pm to ride up as a group. Starts at 8pm On Main Street.
Wednesday, March 4th – Kickstarting & Hand Shifting seminars with Matt Olsen & Rocky Haltar from the AMCA. 11am-6pm
Celebrity Paintball Tournament – Starts At Noon. Stop by the Limpnickie Lot for a sight to be seen. Paintball wars between celebrities from the industry. Who will take the Daytona flag this year?
Free Concert With ?Kings Of Hell? At Martinis Chop House Come Hang Out with the lot at Martini?s Just Across the street. Starts at 8pm.
Thursday, March 5th – Riding to Willie?s Tropical Tattoo for the Old School Chopper Show. Meet at the lot at 10am to ride as a group.
Limpnickie Lot night at the Broken Spoke Saloon. IMPORTANT! The Burnout King is coming up to take his crown back. Meet at the Lot at 7pm to ride up as a group and represent! Starts At The Spoke At 8pm – DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!!!
Friday, March 6th – The 2nd Annual Cycle Source Magazine Daytona Chopper Show.
12 – 6pm – Prizes & Custom Trophies in the following classes:
1. Bare Knuckle Chopper
2. French Kiss Import
3. AMCA Linkart Class
4. Josh Kurpius Rat Bastard
5. Blings Durty Bike
6. Led Sled Sportster
7. Nash Antique
8. Cycle Source Radical Custom
9. Guilty Big Twin
10. Baker Burly Bagger
11. Sucker Punch Bobber
12. Best Of Show (judged from winners of each class) win a Limpnickie Lot Roller.
Bling Frame, Barekncukle Springer, Nash Bars & Risers and Led Sled Sheet Metal,
Guilty Customs New Tail Gunner Tail Light, &French Kiss Pinky Ring.
Old Time Biker Movie Night
Watch The Classics With Us At The Lot. Starts at 10pm
NEW CHOPPER CHALLENGE SHOWS COMING– Trish from Baker Transmission is a good friend of ours. She stated the other day that there are new shows for the Chopper challenge coming out. Do you know by chance, who I can get a hold of to have a DB seat on a bike?
–Lisa
Duane Ballard Custom Leather
603-781-7505
www.dbcustomleather.com
BIKERLOWDOWN.COM: 15 GRAND AND 15 MILES DOES NOT MAKE YOU A BIKER– Some Motorcycles these days Cost Thousands to Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars. After the Craze of the past Ten years of hit shows like American Choppers, It seems every American has fallen in love with these works of art! Now there is nothing wrong with owning one of these incredible show pieces that costs more then some Bikers homes! There is also nothing wrong with only Riding that Motorcycle 5 Miles on a sunny weekend to your corner Bar to show it off , hey I always enjoy looking at them and If that is your thing then that is very cool !
But lets remember a Motorcycle is made for Riding and there is something wrong with sitting on your 150 Thousand dollar Motorcycle with 15 miles on the odometer and cutting down the Hardcore Rider on a dirty, rusty and patched together Motorcycle with over 10 Thousand Miles on it from just the past riding Season!
There is a difference between a Motorcycle Enthusiast and a Biker, but only the Biker knows the difference !!! If you would like to be a guest on this show or any other Biker Lowdown Radio Show or you have a Comment or Show idea to add please email me at AmericanBikerX@yahoo.com
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Motorcycle Riders are a Dime a Dozen, But a True Biker is a Rare Breed!
I am Your Bro LJ James
AmericanBikerX.com
DEPARTURE BIKE WORKS KICKS OFF SECOND SWAPMEET OF THE SEASON– In just over a week we’re having another Swap Meet in Fishersville (Take I-64 to Exit 91). The Valley hasn’t had one there in over 8 years and there is a lot of interest. Booths are just $40 each (10×10) for used parts.
Please contact us quickly to reserve your booth as time is quikly running out.
–Lee Clemens
WELDING LESSON FROM HONDA– This is an excerpt from a recent Cycle News test of the new Honda Fury chopper?
?One area of the bike you can’t help but notice is the welds on the frame. While the frames on the rest of the Honda lineup gets the precision welding of a machine, the Fury is hand welded in an effort to give it that custom look. Trouble is, there are good welders and bad welders, and there must be one tired lad at the Honda factory doing all the welds. After all, there’s no way you could possibly find two people in that factory capable of welding this bad. Not to beat a dead horse, but the stoned kid you were scared to go near in ninth-grade metal shop didn’t weld this poorly.?
http://cyclenews.com/articles/bike-tests/2009/02/26/quick-ride-honda-s-fury
BIKERNET GUN LAW DEPARTMENT UPDATE– The day many of you thought would come finally has. Eric Holder (Attorney General), on February 25th, stated that the Obama administration would be pushing for a new and permanent assault weapons ban. I’ll let the liars/politicians state it in their own words.
“I think closing the gun show loophole, the banning of cop-killer bullets and I also think that making the assault weapons ban permanent, would be something that would be permitted under Heller,” Holder said.
“I think that will have a positive impact in Mexico, at a minimum,” Holder said. Personal comment: WTF!? Banning guns in America to stem the flow of illegal arms to Mexico? WTF???
“As President Obama indicated during the campaign, there are just a few gun-related changes that we would like to make, and among them would be to reinstitute the ban on the sale of assault weapons,” Holder told reporters.
OK…so now what? Well now it is war. It is time to be vigilant. It is time to organize. It is time to keep up to date and remain informed of our new President’s policies. We’ll do our best to keep you up to date with a section on our sites that we’ll create soon. These people are not interested in facts. They are only interested in their agenda.
Keep in mind that over the last several months, many people have been buying these type of weapons in preparation for just this day. Many of the manufacturers are WAY behind so your selection may not be the best right now, but we update the page below as often as we get new products in.
Thanks and remember that it is never too late to contact your congressional representative and voice your opinion. https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
–Eric T.
–from Buckshot
AIR FORCE SERGEANT DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE FOR PLAYBOY CONNECTION– Remember that Air Force Sergeant a couple of months ago who got a dishonorable discharge because she posed for Playboy???????
Well….. here she is!
Michelle Manhart defended her decision to pose. US Air Force Sergeant Michelle Manhart who posed nude for Playboy magazine has been removed from active duty and demoted.
The move reverts her to air national guard status, a move which has prompted her resignation, she says. “I’m disappointed in our system. They went too far with it,” she told the Associated Press news agency.
Ms Manhart appeared in the Playboy’s February edition in a range of poses, some in uniform and striking a military pose, others while naked.
Ms Manhart had been a member of the Iowa air national guard before going on extended active duty with the air force…
In January, Ms Manhart was suspended! from duties while an investigation into the incident was carried out.
At the time the air force released a statement saying that her actions did not “meet the high standards we expect of our airmen”.
However, Ms Manhart defended her decision to pose for the magazine, pointing out that she had served her country since 1994.
PS: The Navy would not have let her go.
–from Chris T.
BIKER RADIO MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS SPACER MAN FROM COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA– Hi all. Go to Biker Radio Magazine and scroll to show # 68..If you have time.
–Phil Spacer of Supermax belt drives
A FAIRE SUIVRE …..POUR VOS AGENDAS ….. FORUMS … DANS 9 SEMAINES L?EVENEMENT DU DEBUT DE SAISON– La machine est en marche pour le grand rendez-vous annuel du dragster Fran?ais ?. en Lorraine !!
Dans quelques semaines, la piste de MIRECOURT va vivre un week-end de folies m?caniques pour le plaisir de milliers de visiteurs qui attendent ce moment magique. Mais aussi pour tous les pilotes, qui eux seront en Lorraine pour pr?senter et tester leurs nouveaux DRAGSTERS version 2009 !!!
La piste de MIRECOURT offre la possibilit? de faire des runs sur la distance de pr?dilection, soit un vrai 400 m?tres d?part arr?t? (le 1/4 de mile pour les connaisseurs), cela permet aux gros moteurs de pouvoir s?exprimer pour la joie de tous. Surtout avec une super adh?rence, les temps vont s?am?liorer.
Le DRAG POWER SHOW, reste l??v?nement Fran?ais, apr?s 16 ann?es ? Chambley le site de MIRECOURT est la progression attendue par tous. Avec pour 2009 l?ouverture du Championnat Dragsters ATD, l??dition 2009 sera encore tr?s sp?ciale, le spectacle durera 3 jours, avec deux nocturnes (vendredi et samedi) pour du show ? l?extr?me. Pour la premi?re fois, l??preuve Dragster durera les trois jours, mais aussi le 9?me GTI Tuning de l?Est avec toutes ses animations, sera ?galement pr?sent les trois journ?es !! tout comme le concours de Wheeling moto, le seul organis? en France.
Les visiteurs vont pouvoir r?ver en visitant le paddock, avec les Dragsters auto-moto si riche de technique, de puissance ? mais aussi devant les plus belles r?alisations Tuning 2009. Le public pourra vibrer avec les nombreux et terribles shows programm?s tout au long du week-end. Le Drag Power Show est la seule manifestation fran?aise offrant un plateau show aussi important, peut-?tre m?me en Europe. Et le cru 2009 sera encore ? la hauteur de la r?putation de la maison, et durant 3 jours, c?est encore mieux !!
17?me DRAG POWER SHOW Organisation : DUCK TEAM ORGANISATION
T?l?phone : 06.07.34.90.25 –
www.duckteam.fr
A?roport de MIRECOURT (88)
Vendredi 1er Mai 2009 : 8H00 ? Minuit (Super Show nocturne de 21h ? Minuit)
Samedi 2 Mai 2009 : 8H00 ? Minuit (Super Show nocturne de 21h ? Minuit)
Dimanche 3 Mai 2009 : de 8H00 ? 20H00.
Parking ? Tribunes ? Camping ? Douches ? WC
village de Stands ? Buvettes ? Restauration
BIKERNET’S RENEGADE HIKES TO THE MOUNTAIN TO SPEAK TO THE UNCLE MONKEY. HE RETURNS WITH THE AGE OLD TABLETS– Riding is a way of life for many of us. Cutting the teeth of our youth on primitive scooters and mini bikes to eventually move up to the street machines we ride today. Though only the bravest of us in Canada can stretch the riding season beyond eight months we always have riding in our hearts and minds relying on such things as the Bikernet to get us through the cold months until we can ride again.
But time marches on leaving most of us saying, ?if I?d known I?d live this long I would have taken better care of myself.? Unfortunately we all face the harsh reality that one-day we will not be able to ride again. Often our health is the biggest limiting factor.
Riding is physically demanding and eventually the flesh will longer be able though the spirit is. It starts by trailering our bikes to those far away runs. Eventually we try to prolong the inevitable by switching to a trike. We all see the old riders every year at the swap meets and shows struggling to just walk by, but always with a smile. They are a wealth of knowledge. They have ridden the hard miles. Riding when it wasn?t considered fashionable. They rode in the days when all bikers were considered outlaws.
They kept the dealerships open when the bikes were less than ideal. They were the ones huddled on the side of the road trying to breath life back into an unforgiving motorcycle. They built and repaired their bikes when there weren?t the thousand page catalogs we have today. What they couldn?t buy, they made themselves. They started the runs and rallies we now go to. So next time you see one of them, take the time to sit with them and learn about our past. You?ll be surprised as to what you might learn.
–Uncle Monkey
Southern Independent Riders
www.stvictorboogie.com
HARLEY-DAVIDSON LAUNCHES ‘GET FLAMES, GET FIRE’ PROMOTION– Harley-Davidson is launching a new Spring 2009 National Retail Promotion, entitled ‘Get Flames, Get Fire.’ The featured item, the Harley-Davidson Custom Grill, includes a set of tongs, a spatula and a fabric carrying bag. The grill and tools are made of heavy-duty steel for a long life and feature the distinctive Bar and Shield logo.
This Harley-Davidson Custom Grill is free with a qualifying $300 purchase of Genuine Harley-Davidson Motor Parts or Motor Accessories, MotorClothes Merchandise, Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts, Official Licensed Products or Buell Merchandise, at a participating Harley-Davidson dealership from March 1 through April 15, 2009.
This is a limited-time offer while supplies last at participating dealers. Offer is limited to one gift per customer. Not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Offer may be modified or discontinued at any time.
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