Hey,
I’m running late on the Sunday Post. I ran to the Long Beach Swap meet to hook up with Duane Ballard and find my son a replacement super-extended shift linkage. I found one, then discovered he wants to replace it with a heim joint job. Hell I could make one of those.
I’m working on the 5-Ball Factory Racer this weekend and the SEMA effort. Let’s hit the news:
BIKERNET/STREETWALKER CHRISTMAS BAG-PIPE GIVEAWAY–Send Terry at StreetWalker a HOLIDAY shot of your touring bike and babe and you could win a complete set of touring exhaust valued at over $880. Send your jpg image to info@streetwalkerexhaust.com, or click on their banner and check out their exhaust systems.
THE LONG ROAD AWARD FROM THE HORSE and BIKERNET.COM– Anyone that has built a bike and ridden it several thousand miles to a Smoke Out realizes what an accomplishment that is. The HORSE, Backstreet Choppers wants to recognize that accomplishment.
Win the Superbowl and you get a ring. Win the Masters and you get a green jacket. Edge is currently working with David Barkhordari from BadAss Jewelry to design a pendant to be presented to each rider that completes the Long Road. Riders, on any type of bike, can pay a small fee and register in Cottonwood for the Long Road. Each rider that completes the ride will be presented a brass (or bronze) pendent designed to recognize that accomplishment. The pendent can be worn as a necklace or key-chain fob or as an addition to your bike in any number of ways.
Going a step further to recognize the home builder, any rider that completes the Long Road on rigid chopper or bobber that he or she has been personally involved in the build will be presented a sterling silver pendant that will be serial numbered on the back and a record of bike-riders that accomplish this feat will be maintained (by serial number) on the Smoke Out website.
The details of the Long Road are evolving as I type this and regular updates (OK, semi-regular updates) will be posted at SmokeOutRally.com.
–Edge
BIKER’S CHOICE HELPS OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS– Take a look at some great stocking stuffers under $50.00 from Biker?s Choice. These are items that are functional and fun, from our watches to our helmets and everything in between. Treat the rider in your family or yourself to some great items and not break the bank!!
See your local motorcycle parts dealer, representative, or log onto our site to the Dealer Locater to find the closest dealer to you. Happy Holidays!!!
HIT A BIKER GO TO JAIL COMMENTARY– Just started reading bikernet few months ago, been riding over 30 years, have read your work almost that long. I was wondering why it was such a good thing that Billy Shrader from Md got ten years & your running buddy billy did same thing, still running roads, nobody talks bad about him. He must be one of the good guys so he can do what he wants? Most of your stuff good. Charlie
–Donna Oneal
You?re absolutely right. In a sense it?s a double standard. But there?s one missing element. If it?s a friend of yours who did the deed, do you abandon him on the friendship level. Billy may still do time. He goes to court constantly. If he does time, then so be it. He did the crime.
On the other hand we need to send a message across the nation to motorists, that if you hit a biker you will do serious time. Something like 75 percent of all MC/car accidents are caused by motorists. Did I make sense?
–Bandit
NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON DARK CUSTOM LOGO DERBY COVER– Paired with Matching Timing Cover for Evo and Twin Cam Engines MILWAUKEE (September 30, 2008) ? The new Dark Custom Logo Collection Derby Cover (P/N 25562-09; $129.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories features the famous Harley-Davidson #1 logo with a sinister twist.
Machined from billet aluminum, the derby cover and matching timing cover feature domed surfaces that are polished and black anodized to a rich satin sheen, and then re-machined to expose the raw aluminum.
The resulting high-contrast design complements both polished and painted engine finishes.
The covers fit 1999-later Evolution 1340 and Twin Cam 88/96 engines. Installation on 2006-later Dyna and 2007-later Touring and Softail models requires separate purchase of Gasket P/N 25416-99C.
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.
GOVERNMENT SEIZES CLUB?S COLORS Dozens of Mongols Motorcycle Club members were arrested under a federal racketeering indictment in a multi-state sting operation on October 21, but even before a single case has gone to trial federal prosecutors have succeeded in getting a court order stripping the club of their trademarked logo. Mongols members can no longer wear patches or other items bearing the club?s insignia following what appears to be an unprecedented injunction barring members, their family and associates from wearing, licensing, selling or distributing the logo.
“If a Mongol is wearing a vest or jacket bearing the Mongols patch, that item is pursuant to seizure based on this order,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Welk.
?This was an=2 0ingenious move to try and strip a club of its identity under the guise of civil asset forfeiture,? said Richard M. Lester, founder of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), ?but it sets an extremely dangerous precedent if allowed to stand. All the government would have to do is show that a few members were involved in criminal activity and they could take away your name and logo, and it could affect any organization from ABATE to HOG to the Elks.?
Explaining the implications and ramifications of the federal action, Sam Hochberg, Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) Attorney for Oregon, said the reasoning behind the court order was ?The government made a showing to the federal judge that they have a substantial likelihood of prevailing on the merits of the criminal case, including the RICO charge, which is required to get this sort of order. If the club loses on the criminal/RICO charges, they could be subject to the civil forfeiture laws — the same laws that allow the government to take away cars and houses from drug dealers as ?instruments of the crime?. Here, the government argued that the patch has value, and since they think they’ll ultimately be entitled to a civil forfeiture, they want to hold on to that asset, the patch. That was the basis for their legal argument, though publicly and to the press the ATF has admitted they’re doing this to break the back of the club.?
According to Lester, who also helped to found the Confederations of Clubs across the U.S. and Canada to help organized patch holder clubs to fight for their legal rights, NCOM will be working with the COCs to help overturn the patch seizure by hiring an expert on trademark and civil liberties law.
Watch for the full Bill Bish, NCOM, monthly legislative report to be posted of Bikernet in the next 24 hours.
PHIL ROSS FROM SUPERMAX JOINS GUERRILA GROUP– This may be my last email to you for some time.
As a result of the current situation, I have made the decision to leave my home and family and become directly involved with a guerrilla group on our Arizona/Mexican border which is fighting to protect our nation against illegal immigrants and terrorists.
I have been in contact with this group for a number of years, and now I will finally join them.
I know many of you won’t understand- – but I have not made this decision lightly. Nothing you can say or do will stop me from doing what I truly believe in. Our borders and country must be protected at all times.
If this works out the way I hope, it’s possible I will never come back.
–Phil
EFFORT TO CREAT MOTOCYCLE COUNCIL WITHIN SEMA, COMMENT– Great report and most importantly very encouragin. I like the mission statement as it reads and as you know would be more than willing to serve on this first committee. Thanks again for this rallying cry to strongly link the motorcycle aftermarket and the rights community, we will need each other more than ever in the coming days.
Riding Free,
–Kirk “Hardtail” Willard
President
Motorcycle Riders Foundation, Inc.
715-204-0799 cell
715-422-4211 office
ANOTHER STATOR PLUG INSTALLATION SUGGESTION– Lube plug with dawn liquid dish soap.
–Gary D. Hayes
Saxon Motorcycles Europe presents first dealer in Germany Saxon Motorcycles Bayern— Saxon Motorcycles Europe presents her first official dealer in Germany: Saxon Motorcycles Bayern. From now on the European Saxon models Warlord and Firestorm are also for sale in Germany.
Saxon Motorcycles Europe is excited, the owners give their reaction: ?Germany is one of the ultimate motor countries, it is fantastic to also have a professional dealer there now? says Rinke Andringa. ?They will be able to communicate the feeling of freedom and fun of our beautiful custom bikes to the consumer? adds Frank Vermeulen.
Rolf Hermes, owner of Saxon Motorcycles Bayern says: ?I am very proud to present these beautiful American Saxons in Germany. These bikes will always fit, because they are produced custom for every individual customer.? The Saxon Motorcycles Bayern and the Saxon bikes will be present on the next German Custom Bike show in Bad Salzuflen (the 5th til the 7th of December ? www.custombike2008.de)
In Germany riding motorcycles is a big hobby, the beautiful landscape, the nice and good roads and the space create the ideal opportunity to drive a bike in a country like Germany. The tough look of the American Saxon bikes can only increase the fun. The Saxon models Warlord, Firestorm and Henchman are factory build motorcycles custom produced, with an extreme, stylish presentation. Beautiful semi- custom bikes which really fit to people who find freedom and pleasure important and dare to make their own choices. At the same time they drive comfortably.
Saxon Motorcycles Europe has obtained the European Type Approval for the Firestorm and Warlord in February 2007 and this month for the Henchman. The motorcycles now are approved in conformity with the strict European standards on safety, emission and sound. Therefore all bikes of Saxon Motorcycles Europe are ?road legal? and can be put on license by the dealers in every country of the European Union (EU).
General information about Saxon Motorcycles Europe and their models can be found on www.SaxonMotorcycles.eu
Saxon Motorcycles, a Rebel in your own style
Saxon Motorcycles Bayern
–Mr. Rolf Hermes
Schwandorfer Str. 20
92447 Schwarzhofen
Tel. +49-9672/926446
info@house-of-vtwin.de
WILDEST CONCEPT BIKE OF THE WEEK– Concept motorcycle design is supposed to grab your attention and the Icare by Enzyme Design certainly does that. Looking more like a creation from a futuristic sci-fi movie or computer game, it is actually based on technology and engines already available.
Power comes from a flat six, either Honda 1800, or as one rendering shows, perhaps a Porsche. With all of the bodywork on this bike, you could hide all sorts of engine accessories like blowers, turbos or what have you, plus the suspension could be pretty exotic and it, too, would be well hidden.
Of course, with this much bodywork you could hide almost any kind of powerplant, you?re not confined to the old internal combustion engine by any means though it?s interesting to see something this far out with a Honda 6. The side skirts around the wheels seem to rotate up out of the way as does the bodywork which evidently has some type of parked mode which then moves into riding mode when you turn it on.
I rather doubt we?ll see anything like this from any major manufacturer, at least not for the foreseeable future, but a technically proficient custom builder might pull it off. Interesting. A tip of the hat to Brian for the
–from Kneeslider.com
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Ti amo
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Nice Ass, Get in the truck . . ..
–from Bob Clark
THE LONG-TERM PROJECT OF A MONTH OF SUNDAYS– I?ve always been told finish what you start, so 39 Years after I first built it, 32 years after I took it apart and 4 years after the rebuild began it is finished: This is truly a one of a kind motorcycle.
Basic information:
1959 FLH Pan Head engine
1955 Hard Tail Frame
1955 Springer Front end
Originally built from junk yard parts.
Original Cost $650.00 for the full basket of parts.
Modifications:
Engine was punched out 50K
Aluminum pop up pistons replaced original pistons
Hydraulic Lifters replaced Solid lifters
Mallory electronic ignition replaced original ignition
5-speed transmission replaced original 4 speed transmission
Custom Clutch and transmission cables
Primary Chain Drive replaced with Belt Drive (no more oil leaks)
Electric start added in addition to original kick start
Shovel Head Primary cover machined, & modified to house the belt drive.
S&S Carburetion, replaced original carburetion
Harley Rear Disc Brake replaced original drum brake
New Exhaust
Custom Oil Tank
Side Mount Battery Box
New Forward Controls
Le Pera Seat, custom seat pan
Custom paint
Chrome Work by Superior Chrome Houston.
Custom Wiring, plumbing and a lot of misc work by Tom Blalock Ex-Marine and Harley Expert Extraordinaire All other basic items ie generator, handle bars, tires, foot pegs, grips etc have been updated and replaced
BIKERS RALLY AGAINST THE CITY OF HOLLISTER– I think we should all take our Hollister clothes away from our kids and send it all back to the city that is profiting most from their name being spread all over America. They don’t want bikers? Fine, we don’t want them either.
–from David Sorrell
ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES GEICO AS PRESENTED BY SPONSOR OF SCOOTER PAVILION AT CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS? PRESENTED BY TOYOTA– Santa Ana, Calif. (November 21, 2008) ? Advanstar Communications, a leading worldwide media company, announced today that they have joined forces with GEICO Powersports
?We couldn?t produce such a successful show series without the help of our sponsors and we are thrilled that GEICO, the country?s third-largest private passenger auto insurer, will join as presenting sponsor for our new scooter pavilion,? said Group Show Director Jeff D?Entremont. ?With gas prices fluctuating, scooter sales are booming and more and more people are looking for alternative modes of transportation such as scooters, so we are expecting a great turnout at the new Scooter Pavilion presented by GEICO
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