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With ashes dropping all over the coast I worked on the mudflap girl project, installing a Spyke charging system and a Rivera Primo belt drive system in a stock primary. I’m going to have some fun with the vented outer primary and mudflap girls. More reports coming shortly.
Here’s my tech question of the day. I don’t like installing stator plugs in Evo cases. I always feel tentative about driving them through that thick aluminum portion of the left case. What’s your best tip? Let me know how your do it and if you lube it first? (
E-Mail Bandit ). Let’s hit the news, so I can have a margarita and return to snorting ashes in the shop.
JON TOWLE, BIKERNET REPORTER INVESTIGATES THE FIRE LINE WITH 2009 FATBOY–When I woke up this morning the hills were out of control. My sister was in a panic and couldn’t leave work, so she asked if I could see what was happening up there where she lives. I rode up to Yorba Linda, California to check out her place. It was very sad. A lot of people lost their homes, but not my sister. The cop’s at roadblocks were not in a good mood. “Get that fucking thing out of here,” is the kind words sent in my direction from our fine boys in blue.
At the gas station, locals were doing a run on the place, filling up to get the hell out of Dodge. You can’t really see “big red”, the ’09 Fat Boy I’m testing right now because the smoke was very heavy. I really felt for all those people. It was like a night mare up there. But, of course, I made it out just dandy.
I aint kidding, it’s nothing like on the news…it’s much worse. Now I’m a bit concerned about it heading south where Sam (Jon’s daughter) is staying with the ex. Tonight we are prepping our house for possible evacuations for my sister and her two sons and possibly Sam and the ex. probably not, but better to be ready just in case.
jon-
SUNDAY PHOTO ART EXHIBIT– There we were 600 miles from home, 3 days and no obligations, enjoying the Jack and Ginger with some mountian twisties thrown in and all of a sudden the forcast was for lows in the 20’s and snow – WTF? We got the hell out of the Smokies PDQ and back to some Florida reality.
Welcome Home Brothers,
–Whiplash Biker Photog
soffordphotos@comcast.net
City Limits & Miller Lite has teamed up to bring you the Biggest & Baddest Bike Giveaway in Chicagoland– Enter this Saturday, November 15th at 1st Place Sports Bar 1736 W. Algonquin Rd., Hoffman Estates From 9pm – 11pm & Every Saturday Night for 8 consecutive weeks you have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets ($2 each or 3 for $5) for a drawing that night.
Proceeds from each raffle will benefit the Rolling Thunder Organization. The Winners from each drawing will each have a seat to play the biggest poker hands of their life. In the end one lucky individual will win a New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle!
For more information and a complete list of locations & times visit www.citylimitshd.com
FULL THROTTLE MAGAZINE REPORT–This weekly e-mail is growing very fast an a lot of new people are signing up at rates of 10 – 15 people a day. Our magazine can always be viewed online for free at www.floridafullthrottle.com.
EXPO – We have a ton of great stuff planned for the Expo and Bike Builders Invitational that is happening the weekend before the Super Bowl (January 24-25, 2009) There will be celebrity bikes and celebrities, a bike show with a grand prize of $10,000 and 5 – $1,000 first class winners. This is open to anyone who builds bikes in any state in the US that can be here for that weekend. It is free to enter your bike, all you have to do is call Rev. Jim at 727-504-3138 to come out and view your bike and see if it is elegable to be invited to the show.
Last year AMERICAN THUNDER was taping all weekend long and they are still airing that episode today. Besides the Bike Builders Invitational, there will be hundreds of vendors with all types of products and supplies for anything you need from your bike to apparel, $100 cash give-a-way every hour, 3 scooters will be give away over the weekend and much more.
Mark you calendars now to come out and meet AMI JAMES from MIAMI INK and the numerous other celebrities that will be in the crowds prepairing for the big game the next weekend. SPONSORSHIPS AND BOOTH SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE, Call or e-mail for more info 800-889-8180 or tonyc@floridafullthrottle.com
BIKE WEEK 2009 – We are starting our push for Sponsorships for Bike Week 2009 (FEB 27 – MAR 8) in Daytona Beach this month. Full Throttle will have three locations set up around Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and Destination Daytona handing out our sponsors information and magazines. We will be set up all 10 days of Bike Week from 9am till 9pm (est) each day.
NEW REPS – Full Throttle is always looking for new reps in every area we cover. We are a great part time job where you can get paid to be a biker. Full Throttle is the largest, free, monthly, motorcycle publication printing 30,000 issues every month because of our great advertisers! How we do it, is by you selling an ad to all your friends who own businesses. In turn, you help them build their business and you make commission. If you are looking for a way to ride your bike, make a few bucks and be part of the motorcycle community, send us an e-mail at tonyc@floridafullthrottle.com. We are currently looking for Reps in SARASOTA, SOUTH FLORIDA, NORTH FLORIDA, DAYTONA, MIAMI, THE KEYS and TALLAHASSEE.
BIKERNET/ROLLING SIXES/ BIKERS CHOICE CHRISTMAS T-SHIRT DRIVE FOR VETERANS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN–I know its been a while since the last update for the T-shirt drive but I have lots of good news to share! We have received loads of shirts and they keep coming in. There has also been some great contributions towards shipping! After going through the shirts we have received here I have confirmed nearly 500 shirts in our hands to be wrapped and sent out! I also have another 400 confirmed from the Hot Rods Inc Girls that they have collected already.
I checked my email after getting back from a Veterans memorial I received another message from Liz with the Hot Rod Girls that she is to be receiving a package of another 200 shirts! This year has been an awesome one for our Shirt drive with over 1,000 shirts so far and more still coming in!
There has also been some great news with help covering the shipping! Thanks to the help of Keith “Bandit”, Bikers Choice has agreed to help with a significant portion of the Shipping bill and with the collections from the Hot Rods Inc Girls and the Tamiami Veterans Association shipping should now be covered.
I am also making progress on our list of Troops to send packages too. While I was at the Memorial service we also had an opportunity to chat with Max (Tamiami Veterans) about getting all these shirts wrapped and packaged and will be making final arrangements for that this week. I would also like to thank everyone who helped with all the awesome donations of shirts, hats, magazines, and all the other cool items that have been sent in!! We are still collecting shirts till Nov. 22 and you can send them to:
T-shirts for Troops
2164 West First Street
Suite A
Fort Myers, FL 33901
2009 J&P CATALOG AVAILABLE– ANAMOSA, Iowa ? It?s here!! J&P Cycles is pleased to announce that the 30th anniversary catalog for your Harley-Davidson has arrived. Packed with 1,096 pages, this catalog features tons of parts and accessories for your Harley-Davidson from 1936 to 2009. It?s the largest retail catalog in the industry and it?s absolutely FREE!
The 2009 J&P Cycles catalog is the place to find the hottest and newest parts and accessories on the market today as well as the most up-to-date fitment information. As always, this new catalog is filled with quality products from the world?s leading motorcycle manufacturers, including Avon Tyres, Biker?s Choice, Custom Chrome, Kuryakyn, Drag Specialties, MidUSA, Arlen Ness, S&S Cycle and J&P Cycles exclusive Milwaukee Twins brand. There?s also plenty of clothing including J&P Cycles? brand apparel and great J&P 30th anniversary items.
?We?ve tried to go above and beyond for this year?s catalog,? says J&P Cycles President John Parham. ?We?re celebrating our 30th anniversary this year and wanted to make sure this catalog was just as special as this year is going to be for us. Our goal has been, and always will be, providing THE BEST selection and customer service in the industry. It all starts with our catalog. We hope you love it!?
J&P Cycles backs up their huge catalog with the best customer service in the industry ? technical service, after hours service, shopping 24/7 via their website and a great return policy ? they have it all!
To order the new, FREE J&P Cycles 2009 catalog, call toll-free 888-994-7677 (US & Canada) or order online at WWW.JPCYCLES.COM 24 hours a day.
The Customs Showcase Presented by Newmar RV Returns to the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Presented by Toyota!– Dallas, Houston, Novi, Cleveland, Chicago & Minneapolis ? those are the six cities that will host this year?s Customs Showcase Presented by Newmar RV. You won?t want to miss seeing the custom creations at those select Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota. If you have a customized cruiser, chopper, sportbike, race bike, ATV or even UTV, you can enter it into the show! Entry into the Customs Showcase Presented by Newmar is free. Click here for details. Architects of Inspiration ? All New Collaboration at the International Motorcycle Shows! Architects of Inspiration is a joint collaboration between Toyota Trucks, Roland Sands Design and Upper Playground. Using the iconic motorcycles of Roland Sands and the much respected Toyota Tundra as inspiration, the companies released some of the world?s best artists to interpret the vehicles in their own personal style. This motorcycle-inspired work of art is a can?t miss feature at the International Motorcycle Shows! You?ve never seen anything quite like this! READ MORE BAD AS HELL FORK CAPS ARE BACK, STRONGER = SAFERSTRONGER = SAFER!– “Bad as Hell” Fork Cap (FC1 & FC2) 7075 Billet Aluminum & Grade 8 Hardware > Sug. Retail: $74.99 Dealers Welcome Now for $74.99 Replace that Ugly Cast Weak Lower Cap with Aerospace Quality Patent Pending*, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Fits 2000-up “Baggers”, 41mm Models (1-inch axel), Fits 1980-Present, 41mm Models (3/4 axel) BAD AS HELL FORK CAPS. Will Not Fit Deuce & V-Rod, MADE FROM 7075 Stronger Than 6061-T6. Makes Both Leg Sides Match, Available Chrome or Factory Finish (Black or Raw Upon Request) Dealers & Distributors Welcome United States & International Brought to you by Phil’s Speed Shop. Custom Chrome Announces Permanent Price Reductions on REV TECH ENGINES AND DRIVELINE COMPONENTS– MORGAN HILL, CA ? Date: 11-07-2008 This is NOT a Sale! ? Custom Chrome is proud to announce the permanent price reduction of its RevTech Engines and Driveline Components. In an effort to further support our dealer network and customers, Custom Chrome has put this reduced price program into effect on a permanent basis. These prices are in effect IMMEDIATELY and include both the Euro 3 and EPA Certified Engines. This reduction is designed to achieve maximum value for the product line without compromising its margin value to the selling dealer. ?This is a worldwide effort and will go into effect by both Custom Chrome and Custom Chrome Europe,? said Steve Veltri, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. While other company?s have been forced to increase pricing due to rising raw material prices and an unstable economy, Custom Chrome is able to pass on the savings it has achieved with its suppliers and further support the customer. ?We felt it was important to give back to those that have been loyal and longstanding customers,? said Holger Mohr, CEO of Custom Chrome. Custom Chrome will continue to sell these products through its dealer network and not shortcut the supply chain and relationships it has established through deceptive practices or selling retail direct. ?This is not an increase in complete engine inventory alone. We have included a substantial investment to ensure transmissions transmissions, belt drives, replacement and service items are available to support these products in the dealerships and on the street? said Mohr. Visit www.customchrome.com for more details and find a dealer near you using our dealer locator. 
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MASTER ARTIST JEFF DECKER FEATURED IN HOT BIKE JAPAN– Thank you for this summer. I made the page of hbj105 by using the photographs of you whom eco had taken at that time.
It became a very cool pages. Thank you very much. It is put on the market on the 27th this month.
ps: We are looking forward to meeting you in Yokohama and to see your new works!!
HOT BIKE JAPAN
EDITOR IN CHIEF
–GONZ MITSUNAGA
phone.03-6893-5634
fax.03-6893-5638
e-mail t-mitsunaga@nekobros.co.jp
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BIKERNET HOLIDAY BAGPIPES CONTEST WITH STREETWALKER CLARIFICATION– Apparently none of these guys understand what the contest is about?? scooters, holidays and girls. HOT BIKES & HOT WOMEN, & HOLIDAYS….GET IT GUYS, GOT IT, GOOD!
This one won?t count for the contest, but maybe they?ll get the idea!
–Dana @ Streetwalker….
BIKERNET STICKER DRIVE–We need new stickers printed for 5-ball racing, Bikernet and Bikernet Metric. We have fantastic art created by George Fleming and Chris Kallas, but we need someone who will trade promotion and advertising for stickers. Let us know if you can help. Drop a line to Bandit@bikernet.com or call (310) 830-0630. Thanks.
BIKERNET BROUHAHA BEST OF SHOW WINNER FEATURED ON BIKERNETMETRIC.COM WITH THE GIRLS– The bike was lowered, I think 2,000 feet, into the Sutter Creek Gold Mine. Mike Chase did the shoot.
I am going to try to get the video of the shoot taking place on the site soon. I have to upload it to You Tube and then make a link. I talked to Jeff Najar about it.
Bikernet Metric features the Winner of the Bikernet Brouhaha, AFT Customs builds the world’s best Metric.
Bikernet Metric, in keeping with Bikernet high standards of coverage of V-Twin news, is pleased to feature AFT Customs and its bike, “Er Hed”.
The Er Hed bike is what is left of a 2002 Yamaha Roadstar and is a must see for all bike enthusiasts. Jim Giuffra, builder of the Er Hed, will also be a regular contributor on Bikernet Metric so check back regularly.
Mark Stewart
Editor in Chief
Bikernet Metric.com
408-234-1768
Long fork chopper takes World Championship Affiliate Event win at Bigtwin Show– First seen at the Twin Club’s Custom Bike Show at Norrtalje, Sweden, in June, Lasse Sundberg’s Indian Power Plus engined chopper improved on its joint third placing there by scooping the win at the latest round in the 2009 Official World Championship’s international affiliate event program.
The Big Twin Bikeshow & Expo (formerly ‘MotorSale’) in the Netherlands is one of Europe’s best established and well respected custom bike events, and one with the emphasis very much on running bikes.
In a field that saw anything up to seven or eight bikes in with a chance of scooping the top prize, with several former European and World Championship competitors entered, Sundberg’s twin upswepts, Redneck Engineering framed chopper powered onto the stage to the acclaim of a crowd of more than fifteen hundred who had gathered to see the awards.
The event as a whole co-hosts Zodiac International’s annual Dealer Show, with Zodiac generously sponsoring the Bigtwin Bikeshow (as they have done for years) and, along with Harrison Billet, putting up class prizes.
Our thanks go to Margot Gerritsen and the team at Bigtwin Magazine for staging yet another fantastic weekend and helping to make the World Championship’s second affiliate year in the Netherlands such a great success.
Thanks to Bigtwin Magazine, Sundberg wins a 5,000 Euro (approx US$8,500) cash contribution towards the costs of competing at AMD’s 6th annual Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building.
The Bigtwin Bikeshow & Expo drew most of Europe’s major parts and accessory manufacturers and distributors, and many American vendors, and despite some reports that dealer attendance was lower than the event sometimes sees, the organizers say that overall attendance for the three-day event was around the same as last year, at something in the region of 20,000 custom riders and enthusiasts.
www.bigtwinbikeshow.nl
BIKERNET WORKS WITH BASSINI EXHAUST ON CINCY POSTER EFFORT TO BE SIGNED BY MODEL–Peter Linney, world famous photo is working with Bikernet for the job of shooting an exclusive Bassini Poster for Jim Betlach’s V-Twin Show in Cincy during February. “This is the girl, tons of show experience, good at flirting and make the guys feel good, and she loves to be sexy,” said Peter about this model. We will bring you a complete report on the producing the poster prior to the show. We may install Bassini Exhaust on the Salt Shaker for the shot.
FROM THE GROSS SELF PROMOTION FILES, ADVERTISER UPDATE–“The Streetwalker site has been averaging about 45,000 visits a month so the traffic to the site has been pretty strong in spite of the economy,” said Terry, the Boss of Envy Cycle. “On the topic of web sites and traffic, Bikernet was the second largest referring site sending traffic to the Streetwalker site in Oct. First was Google so I guess that shows the importance and relevance of Bikernet. If I’ve forgotten to say thank you for all that you do for us lately……..thank you for everything you do it’s really appreciated.”
CALIFORNIA CUSTOM SUNDAY SPECIAL– We have a bike for sale for a screaming deal. I attached the word document listing the particulars and a link to the page showing the pics and listing. Thought your readers might like a chance to get a brand new custom bike for $15k.
2008 CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS ELIMINATOR SS MODEL
? DAYTEC HIDDEN SHOCK STYLE FRAME- 35 DEGREE RAKE, 2? BACKBONE STRETCH
? 113? S&S MOTOR
? 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION
? BLACK 40 SPOKE WHEELS- 16×5.5 REAR, 16×3.5 FRONT
? 55mm INVERTED CERIANI FORKS- BLACK ANODIZED
? DUAL DISC FRONT BRAKES
? 3? OPEN PRIMARY DRIVE
? ALL PERFORMANE MACHINE BRAKES
? PERFORMANCE MACHINE CONTOUR HAND CONTROLS
? CUSTOM MADE SHOTGUN STLE PIPES
? CUSTOM SWINGARM MOUNTED REAR FENDER
? CUSTOM MADE FAT KATZ GAS TANK
? HAND SHAPED FENDERS
? CUSTOM MADE WIDE T-BARS
? BILLET HEADLIGHT
? CUSTOM MADE BILLET FOOT CONTROLS
ALL PARTS ARE COATED BLACK. PIPES ARE CERAMIC COATED. MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION IS WRINKLE BLACK. THE BIKE IS DONE IN A MONOCHROMATIC STYLE COMBINATION OF MATTE AND WRINKLE BLACK. PAINT IS STILL IN PROCESS, CAN BE DONE TO BUYER?S SPECS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS AT 408-954-8972 OR E-MAIL BIKES@CALCUSTOM.COM
–Joe Cree
California Customs
2081-U Bering Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
408-954-8972
www.calcustom.com
THE WEEKLY GUN CODE– The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. (waiting for attack)
The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either.. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.
1. Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you.
2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
3. I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.
4. When seconds count, the cops are just “Minutes” away.
LIFE IS BANANAS–I need to sweep ashes, dust off gargoyles and patch the roof. Then I’ll work on motorcycles and drink Jack Daniels. I’m sorta spinning right now. I’ll back off on what’s really going through my mind and touch on a couple of artistic efforts. Above is Larry Grossman’s latest unique art project. Hopefully I’ll see him in January at the Grand National Hot Rod Show.
Chris Kallas took a lesson from Ed Roth’s Choppers mag to promote his blog. He’s going to create one of these a month to promote his site. Very cool artwork. Chris is the official artist of Bikernet and 5-Ball racing. Check his blog.
I don’t know whether it’s the ashes in the shop or the eerie gray skies hanging over LA, but she’s pissed off at me. I’ll leave that alone and try humor.
Here’s one of the latest inventions from across the Pacific. Speaking of products, a builder called me the other day because he was having problems with a motor he recently bought. It was shipped without an engine stand, laying in a box of newspaper on it’s side. The brand new engine was damaged, then didn’t run. We will bring you more on this effort in the near future. We’re not mentioning names until we find out how this company sorts out the problem. Make sure you buy valuable components from reputable companies. Most companies like S&S, Crazy Horse, Baker, Rev Tech and Accurate Engineering bench run engines before they are shipped. The are shipped completely secure in special crates and boxes, so they can’t be damaged.
Make sure you investigate before you step up with your hard earned cash. That’s all you’re gonna get outta me. Next week we’ll deliver another Mexico Run saga, another sharp bike feature and the simple Rev Tech Clutch Install, after I install the Spyke stator plug. We’ll check the book Hot, Flat and Crowded about the big three auto manufacturers. We came up with a solution. How about this? Instead of bailing out the companies give taxpayers a $6000-8000 annual tax credit, if they buy an American car. This way the companies receive funds from customers. Whatta ya tink?
Let’s Ride
–Bandit
