Hey Happy Thanksgiving,
This is an interesting year for a Thanksgiving celebration. Life in the United States is not all peaches and cream. I’ve haven?t seen this country so politically divided since the Vietnam war. But we still have a lot to be thankful for, although, in the future we may need to work harder. We may also need to reach out and help our brothers and sisters whenever possible.
Here at Bikernet we’ve been very fortunate to survive (so far) these tough times. We try to go the extra mile for our advertisers, sponsors and our readers. Hell, we try to reach out and help anyone, and we are damn thankful we can do what we do.
A brother’s bike was stolen last night. You’ll see the info below. Some folks are desperate. We have a joke around the headquarters. We say, “Security Breach,” when someone leaves a door unlocked. We may all need to ramp up security next year, until the economy is back on track and folks have jobs again. Let’s hit the news:
HOT ROD DYNA FROM ILLUSION– Keith, Rusty and T-Rod completed the custom work on my 1996 Dyna. I am located in Orange County, CA. Here are a few pictures from my house.
–Ron Bornstein
HOLIDAY SAVINGS FROM RUCKERS– Custom Chopper Exhaust Components: We build our own exhaust pipes in house, and sell them either, on our bikes or as an accessory. We also have a great inventory of pre-bent and raw material available for purchase for all of you custom builders out there. Give us a call at 817-838-3200 and let us know what you are looking for.
88″ Harley-Davidson Cylinder Cores: We also have a collection of stock used Twin Cam Harley cylinders. Please contact us if you are interested in buying this inventory of jugs-lock, stock, and “barrel”!!!
Polishing Services: Everybody knows that Rucker Performance leads the pack in show quality paint jobs and restorations- but did you know we offer in-house polishing? Don’t trust just anybody to polish your rare, hard to find originals. It takes a skilled professional to use the right materials and do the job right. Automotive or motorcycle-we can polish anything. Stainless steel, aluminum- we know how to repair damaged parts and then bring back that award winning shine!
Custom Chopper Rear Fender Blanks: Need some rear fender blanks to build that custom bike of your dreams? We have heavy gauge steel rolled fender blanks ready to be transformed into whatever you can imagine. We have 11″-13″ wide blanks that can be used for custom wheel and tire sizes up to 330. Sincerely,
–William Rucker
Rucker Performance
BIKERNET SUNDAY WORD SPONSORED BY THE DANNI ASHE GIRLS– maunder MON-duhr, intransitive verb:
1. To talk incoherently; to speak in a rambling manner.
2. To wander aimlessly or confusedly.
As in one of his earlier novels , . . . Kerr invents a credibly grim scenario for our future: most of the earth’s inhabitants are infected with a deadly virus and maunder in fetid cities.
— Charles Flowers, “Blood on the Moon (Really!)”, New York Times, February 14, 1999
It is a play with melodramatic themes, but Garc?a Lorca has put aside temptation to let it maunder, scream or otherwise let the emotions take over.
— Richard F. Shepard, “Stage: ‘Bernarda Alba’ Produced in Spanish”, New York Times, November 23, 1979
I will maunder the world over looking for work if Bandit fires me.
–Snake, Bikernet drunk and associate editor
Maunder is perhaps a dialectal variant of meander (possibly influenced by wander).
Cardo Systems, Inc. Announces Partnership with Polaris & Victory Motorcycles– Polaris/Victory Adds the Cardo Scala Rider Q2 Bluetooth Rider to Rider Intercom Helmet Headset to Its Product Assortment .
2009 Pittsburgh, PA (November 19th, 2009) Cardo Systems, Inc., the world?s market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle and all-terrain helmet headsets, today announced its new distribution partnership with Polaris & Victory Motorcycles.
Polaris & Victory Motorcycles will become the newest valued addition to Cardo?s targeted distribution channel to carry the Cardo Scala Rider Q2 Bluetooth headset featuring rider to rider intercom communication up to 500m/1,640ft*
The Cardo SCALA RIDER Q2 headset features all-terrain rider to rider intercom communications up to 500m/1,640ft, depending on traffic, terrain and line of site. It also allows riders to connect wirelessly by Bluetooth to one of the following audio sources including: in-helmet voice instructions from a GPS unit, mobile phone conversations with third parties and intercom conversations with passengers and with other riders.
The headsets also feature high-quality FM radio transmissions from the embedded FM radio. It sports a noise-canceling microphone and speaker booster and is fully rain, snow and mud resistant. A MP3 player can be connected to the headset?s embedded auxiliary jack to receive wired STEREO music. Whether you are riding your motorcycle, ATV, side-by-side, or snowmobile, the SCALA RIDER Q2 is a great way to communicate with another rider.
The Cardo SCALA RIDER Q2 headset (Polaris part number 2859994) is now available from your local authorized Polaris or Victory Dealer or online at www.purepolaris.com.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, GODDAMNIT– Hope your holidays are happy Mr. Bandit Sir and continued success with Bikernet. Believe me, it’s a bright spot in my day. Also, good luck with your side projects, and I hope you make it to the salt!
Cheers and Margaritas!
–pete(from florida)
Grandpa
NRA
FSS
GOA
AMA
USCGAUX
BIKERNET SEX THERAPY– A woman stopped by, unannounced, at her son’s house. She knocked on the door then immediately walked in. She was shocked to see her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally naked. Soft music was playing, and the aroma of perfume filled the room.
“What are you doing?” she asked.
“I’m waiting for Mike to come home from work,” the daughter-in-law answered.
“But you’re naked!” the mother-in-law exclaimed.
?This is my love dress,” the daughter-in-law explained.
“Love dress? But you’re naked!”
“Mike loves me and wants me to wear this dress,” she explained. “It excites him to no end. Every time he sees me in this dress, he instantly becomes romantic and ravages me for hours on end. He can’t get enough of me.”
The mother-in-law left. When she got home, she undressed, showered, put on her best perfume, dimmed the lights, put on a romantic CD, and laid on the couch, waiting for her husband to arrive.
Finally, her husband came home. He walked in and saw her laying there so provocatively.
“What are you doing?” he asked.
“This is my love dress,” she whispered sensually.
“Needs ironing,” he said. “What’s for dinner?
He never heard the gunshot.
–M. Nitzschke
New Line Of Black End Caps From Supertrapp– Supertrapp has added three new black ceramic end caps to their line-up which now features a choice of 17 end caps for various tastes and styles. All end caps, including the new members of the family are compatible with the Supertrapp SE series slip-ons, Kerker slip on systems, Low Roller and Fat Duals, with the exception of the fishtails for the latter. And these are the new caps in detail:
The Rolled Edge classic straight cut black end cap is 2in long with a rolled edge that gives a nice, smooth finish at the end of the exhaust. P/N 108-8048, MSRP $59.00 each
The Tapered black end cap that tapers down to a 2in rolled edge opening, gives a clean, tight finish to the end of the exhaust. P/N 108-8050, MSRP $59.00 each.
The Slash Cut black end cap with its 45 degree angled cut, gives a classic yet aggressive look and can be mounted either slash down or slash out for a personalized look. P/N 108-8052, MSRP $59.00 each.
For more information on the newly added trio of black end caps, and the full line of Supertrapp exhausts and end caps, go to www.supertrapp.com.
– – C.S. Berg
2009-2010 CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS DISCOUNT TICKETS NOW ON SALE ONLINE FOR NATIONWIDE SERIES WITH BIKEBANDIT.COM FREE GIFT CARD OFFER– Irvine, Calif. (November 18, 2009) ? The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows kicks-off its 29th season with an exciting partnership with www.BikeBandit.com From New York to Seattle, this motorcycle extravaganza is an all access pass to the world of motorcycling with hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters, ATVs, watercraft and more, as well as vintage bikes, custom choppers, demo rides (in select markets), informative seminars and more. This nationwide tour will also give motorcycle lovers of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear and aftermarket accessories, see thrilling entertainment from the Ducati Freestyle Team and enjoy fashion shows, music and modeling contests in the Bikes & Beats entertainment area. The 2009-2010 Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows schedule is as follows: November 13-15, 2009 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX For the 17th consecutive year, Cycle World, the world?s most popular motorcycle magazine, is the title sponsor for the series. Box office ticket prices range from $15 to $17 for adults and $6 for children ages six to 11. Advanced discounted tickets are available online at an additional savings when you buy a week in advance and include a free www.BikeBandit.com
November 20-22, 2009 San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo, CA
December 4-6, 2009 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA
December 11-13, 2009 Qwest Field Event Center Seattle, WA
January 1-3, 2010 Rock Financial Showplace Novi, MI
January 8-10, 2010 Carolina First Center Greenville, SC
January 15-17, 2010 Washington Convention Center Washington D.C.
January 22-24, 2010 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY
January 29-31, 2010 I-X Center Cleveland, OH
February 5-7, 2010 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN
February 19-21, 2010 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Chicago, IL
WE LOST GIGGIE FROM RIVERA PRIMO– Yesterday, we lost a friend and co-worker. I personally feel deep sadness and a profound sense of loss. Charles Gilliland, known simply as Giggie to people who knew him, was a big man with a bigger heart. He was very adept at shocking you with his humor, but for those who knew him well, knew that he was incredibly talented and his intelligence was equal to any schooled engineer that I have known.
He had a kindness that was infectious, never left at night without saying good-bye to everyone in the building. I know he had a great many friends, and to those people I say it was an honor to work with Giggie these last 5 years and we will all miss him a lot.
–Ben Kudon
OPEN ROAD RADIO PARTNERS WITH IRON WORKS MAGAZINE– Montgomery, AL (Nov. 19, 2009) IronWorks Magazine a popular publication for VTwin powered motorcycles, announces a multi-media partnership with Open Road Radio and industry broadcasting veteran and long-time Harley-Davidson enthusiast Gina Woods.
Recently syndicated, Open Road Radio is the only live talk show of its kind focusing exclusively on the history, passion, evolution, and culture of motorcycling. Founded by Gina Woods in 1997, the show has grown from a humble local radio talk show in Chicago, IL into a global communications powerhouse. Special guests have included Willie G. Davidson, Jay Leno, Keith “Bandit” Ball, and Peter Fonda The weekly line up covers industry news, new products, bike tips, events, racing news, issues affecting our freedom to ride, and just announced, weekly appearances by the IronWorks Magazine staff.
Open Road Radio is broadcast live world-wide each Thursday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm CST on XM 152, www.OpenRoadRadio.com, and on www.PowerUpChannel.com. Shows are also re-broadcast three times weekly and archived for podcast downloading.
REPORT FROM BIKERNET CORRESPONDENT EMBEDDED IN THE HILLS OF PAKISTAN– While trying to escape through Pakistan, Osama Bin Laden found a bottle on the sand and picked it up.
Suddenly, a female genie rose from the bottle and with a smile said, “Master, may I grant you one wish?”
Osama responded,”You ignorant, unworthy daughter-of-a-dog! Don’t you know who I am? I don’t need any common woman giving me anything.”
The shocked genie said, “Please, I must grant you a wish or I will be returned to that bottle forever.”
Osama thought a moment, then grumbled about the impertinence of the woman and said, “Very well, I want to awaken with three American women in my bed in the morning. So just do it and be off with you.”
The genie said, “So be it!” and disappeared.
The next morning Bin Laden woke up in bed with Lorena Bobbitt, Tonya Harding, and Nancy Pelosi at his side. His penis was gone, his knees were broken, and he had no health insurance.
–Bruce Snyder
Wire Plus Introduces their New ?Classic Black Face? Round Digital Speedo with Black Housing– Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, state-of-the-art ?Classic Black Face? Round Digital Instrument Panel. In an ever-changing market, Wire Plus has designed, by consumer request, an all black housing for their black digital speedo. Perfect for that new black/mono-chromatic look that so many riders are going to. These new round digital panels feature a vast array of features including speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, all indicator light functions and new flat panel construction that measures 2.5? round with all electronics onboard. (No external brain box) The unit features super bright display technology for ?true daylight? readability with a light sensor for auto-dimming at night. (Shown is the new display overlay that is backlit for a custom look and better visibility for nighttime riding.)
These new Classic Black face speedos are available in either all chrome housing including bracket, clamp and ring with just black overlay or the new black face and all black housing, clamp and bracket. Color and mounting applications are selected by part numbers. On all round digital speedos, there are various riser and T-bar mounting options available?1?, 1 ??, 1 ?? T-Bars and between 1? Risers. MSRP: $399.99.
Don?t forget that Wire Plus also manufactures rectangular models that can be mounted either on your handlebars or flush mounted in your gas tank or other areas of your sheet metal.
For those interested in obtaining more information on Wire Plus, you can reach them at (620) 221-2417 or check them out online at www.wire-plus.com or email them at sales@wire-plus.com.
SUNDAY BIKERNET VINTAGE DISCOVERY–You’re going to love this one. Every American car brochure you’ve ever owned or been interested in is here . . . and you can print them.
http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html
–Jim Waggaman
Department of Highways – Elizabethtown Ring Road traffic signals to include flashing yellow arrow– ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2009) ? A new type of traffic signal designed to improve safety at intersections will be installed Wednesday, Nov. 18, on Ring Road in Elizabethtown by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
The new configuration includes a flashing yellow arrow, which indicates that motorists may proceed with caution but must yield to oncoming traffic. The signal, which is to be installed at the Home Depot entrance, is among the first of its kind in the commonwealth.
?Studies indicate that modifying a standard traffic signal with a flashing yellow light configuration may help reduce crashes at certain locations,? said Patty Dunaway, chief district engineer for the Elizabethtown highway district. ?The flashing yellow arrow has the potential to improve safety because it more clearly signals to drivers that they can turn only when there?s no oncoming traffic.?
In the coming weeks, signals at three additional Ring Road intersections will be modified to include the flashing arrow: KY 1600, Pear Orchard Road and KY 251.
The new signal display has four intervals:
– A constant red arrow means STOP. Drivers turning left must stop.
– A constant yellow arrow means the signal is getting ready to turn to red. Drivers turning left should stop if it is safe to do so.
– A flashing yellow arrow means left-turns are permitted. Drivers may turn left but must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and then proceed with caution.
– A constant green arrow means left-turns are protected. Drivers may turn left. Conflicting traffic must stop.
The signal has been used in Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada and Oregon.
The flashing yellow arrow replaces the traditional green ball for motorists turning left, more clearly indicating to motorists that they must yield to oncoming traffic. If the pavement sensor in the left-turn lane detects a constant presence of vehicles unable to turn on flashing yellow, the signal will ultimately display a green arrow, indicating a ?protected? turn for the vehicles. For information about the signal visit http://transportation.ky.gov/traffic/flashingyellowlights.html.
SOFTBRAKE SPRING LOADED SHIFT ROD SPACERS ELIMINATE THE RATTLE– Softbrake has come up with a pair of SPRING LOADED SHIFT ROD SPACERS that offer touring riders a cure for that annoying shift assembly rattle and, if desired, a simple and effective way to eliminate the inner shift arm at the same time. The longer model replaces the stock rubber spacer while filling the gap left when removing the inner arm.
The spring, not visible when installed provides constant pressure to eliminate the nasty rattle common to the OEM shift mechanism. The short spacer is also spring loaded and simply replaces the rubber bushing on touring models while retaining the inner shift arm.
Once again, the spring is not visible once installed and eliminates that irritating rattle and arm vibration. Spacers are machined from solid billet aluminum and finished in durable chrome.
Available exclusively from North County Customs, the long spacer retails for just $19.00 and the short version goes for $16.00. Both include spring and spacer. For additional information call direct to 714-680-0911 or catch the entire Softbrake line up at www.softbrake.com
BIKERNET MAXINE DRINKING WARNING– A Man goes into a cocktail lounge and approaches Maxine sitting by herself…
Man: ‘May I buy you a cocktail?’
Maxine: ‘No thank you, alcohol is bad for my legs.’
Man: ‘Sorry to hear that. Do they swell?’
Maxine: ‘No, they spread…
–Jim Waggaman
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