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It’s never a dull moment around the headquarters. This seems to be a week of innovation and new product testing.
The latest cool unit from Biker's Choice. We are using it with Rivera Primo advance weights.
Never give up should be everyone’s mantra in life. Never give up on your health, your relationships, your education and your motorcycle. I’ve been challenged by a particular motorcycle. It’s never run right. I loved building this bike. It was my first experience with big wheels. But it sputtered at about 25-30 mph and I couldn’t figure it out.
With the help of Keith Ruxton, James Simonelli, at Biker’s Choice and Frank Aliano, I’m about to pull the plug the trigger on another test. You should see the results next week. I’ve faced a number of Never Give Up challenges this year and we’re knocking down the obstacles to success one by one. Hang on for more reports.
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Motorcycle Riders Foundation, and
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MOVIE RECOMMENDATION OF THE WEEK-- ‘Joy’ – it’s quite a good film but one has to hang with it for about an hour – then it all of a sudden becomes an intriguing story. Has a heck of a cast.
Reminds me of the crushing obstacles and mine-field of un-scrupulous competitors and nasty, outright criminal vendors and contractors I’ve dealt with in small business over the years.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2446980/
--Midnight Express Motorcycle Co.
BRAND New Bikernet Reader Comment!--
May 31, 2007 Part 2
Would like to have as much information that you have on the mini Pete that "the Ed" built. Would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Thank you!!
--Jack Geiser
rocketjc16@gmail.com
Commerce City, CO
We are still searching.--Bandit
Motorcyclist Uses FIN To Successfully Track and Recover Stolen BMW-- Atlanta, GA - At 8:03AM on April 20, 2016, the Find It Now theft recovery team received notification of a stolen 2014 BMW S1000RR Motorcycle.
Utilizing the FIN GPS security device installed on the motorcycle at purchase, along with state-of-the-art software and tracking tools, the FIN owner was able to immediately track the stolen motorcycle in real-time. Promptly after alerting local police, the owner contacted a FIN theft recovery expert, who immediately worked with authorities to provide street-view maps showing the stolen BMW location.
The BMW was ultimately found to be parked in an abandoned house approximately 100 feet off the road. Responding deputies arrived on scene with the relieved owner to find the motorcycle inside with minor damage.
Established in 2008, Find It Now USA is a Florida-based, Veteran owned and operated company, specializing in motorcycle and power-sports vehicle theft detection and recovery. Visit FindItNowUSA.com or call 888-811-3883 for more information.
DEALERS WANTED!
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FindItNowUSA.com
--Rick Raus
THE METALSPORT WHEELS TESTIMONIAL OF THE WEEK-- “At Donnie Smith Custom Cycles we strive to build custom motorcycles of the highest quality and distinction,” Said Donnie Smith. “We demand the most of ourselves and our components. MetalSport’s commitment to quality, fit, finish, and innovative design allows us to take our motorcycles to the next level”
– Donnie Smith Custom Cycles
Just after I finish my Biker’s Choice tech, I’m going to write a report about MetalSport new big wheel blanks, their forging operation, new polishing operation and new machinery. They can machine a wheel 4.5 feet in diameter. Amazing!--Bandit
QUICK, OPEN THE BIKERNET BAD JOKE LIBRARY-- A Jewish grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife.
"You come to the front door of the apartments. I am in apartment 301. There is a big panel at the front door. With your elbow, push button 301. I will buzz you in. Come inside and elevator buttons are on the right. Get in, and with your elbow, push 3rd Floor. When you get out, I'm on the left. With your elbow, hit my doorbell.
“Okay Grandma, that sounds easy, but, why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow?
......... "What ... You're coming empty handed?"
--from Rogue and Jerry
Global Facts About Sex
At any given moment:
FACT: 79,000,000 people are having sex - right now.
FACT: 58,000,000 are kissing.
FACT: 37,000,000 are relaxing after having sex.
FACT: 1 older person is reading emails.
You hang in there, sunshine
--from Rogue and Jerry
BIKERNET BAGGERS DEAL OF THE WEEK--
It was great seeing you at Kings Hawaiian Restaurant Wednesday, where the staff talks about all the Jalapeno bread you buy. We should have lunch together someday.
A good day would be when you sell my low-mileage Road Glide for $10.000.00.
I met with Bob Bitchin at an Adventurous Society Club lecture last year. Bob was the speaker who spoke on his adventures as a dumb biker who owned and later sold his Biker & Tattoo magazine. His career change was to sail his new yacht around the world.
He spoke of his sailing experiences in the islands of the South Seas, Asian Ocean, Mexican Riviera, Islands of Malaysia, Corsica, Greece, Antigua, et cetera and how you helped him out numerous times. It was great seeing Bitchin who now lives in some Northern California mountain with Jody.
A Hui Hou (until we meet)
--Sifu
If you are interested in this bike, let me know. Sifu is a world renowned marital arts master, who I trained with for years.--Bandit
1979 HONDA CX500 restoration BOOK OF THE WEEK-- Ricky Burns' Enthusiast Restoration Manual has been put to very good use!-- We're always delighted to hear from our readers, especially when they've used an Enthusiast's Restoration Manual to carry out a practical project.
A happy customer got in touch to let us-- he'd used How to restore Honda CX500 & CX650 – YOUR step-by-step color illustrated guide to complete restoration by Ricky Burns ...
"I purchased this manual by Ricky Burns and used it to completely renovate my 1979 Honda CX500. I am by no means a mechanic, just an enthusiast and had to strip the bike down to the frame to get welding & powder coating done as it was corroded and rusty. The manual was brilliant with a straightforward easy to understand approach & stacks of good photos, better than the workshop manuals available."
"Ricky's timing in bringing the book out was perfect for me. An excellent piece of work."
Nick Smedley. North Yorkshire, UK.
Have you used one of our repair/restoration manuals, buyer's guides or performance, tuning & modification books? We'd like to hear from you!
NEW BRIGHT HARLEY-DAVIDSON LED TURN SIGNAL INSERTS GRAB ATTENTION IN TRAFFIC-- Harley-Davidson riders can grab more attention in traffic with the new LED Bullet Turn Signal Insert Kit (P/N 67800639 Amber, P/N 67800640 Red; $139.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories.
Designed as an easy, drop-in replacement for the Original Equipment bulb and reflector in a bullet turn signal housing, installation does not require a control box or load equalizer for correct operation.
The inserts feature a single bright, fast-acting red or amber LED lamp sealed in a waterproof housing. The multi-faceted reflector amplifies the light, and the focused lens (sold separately) spreads the light across the lamp’s surface.
The kit includes two LED modules, two wiring harnesses, and crimping connectors and fits 2014-later Harley-Davidson Touring, Trike and Sportster models, 2012-later Dyna Switchback and Super Glide Custom models, and many 2011-later Softail models. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.
These and other Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories are available at more than 750 authorized retail locations in the United States and online.
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MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FOUNDATION MOTMS-- Agenda Supplement
BITB May 12-14, 2016
Washington, DC
9:00am Eastern Time
Agenda Breakout Sessions:
President and Vice President presentation: 9:00am-9:15am
9:15am-10:00am
1. Audit Committee: Lenny Holcomb (Chair), Frank Carbone, Tiffany Cipoletti, Carol Downs, Glenyce Jackson, Paulette Korte, Dawn Riba
2. Funds Steering Committee: Cindy Hodges (Chair), Doc D’Errico, Darla Hampton, Michelle Holcomb, Glenyce Jackson, Jim “Legs” Korte, Dawn Riba
10:15am-11:00am
1. BITB Committee: Dawn Riba, Jim Cannon (Co-Chairs), Tiffany Cipoletti, Dave Condon, Cindy Hodges, Lenny Holcomb, Paulette Korte, Todd Riba
2. Membership Committee: Ryan Hubbard (Chair), Tiffany Cipoletti, Dave Condon, Beth Gorman, Cindy Hodges, Lenny Holcomb, Glenyce Jackson, Paulette Korte, Denny Lange, Russell Radke, Dawn Riba, Todd Riba, Polly Schoeller
3. By-Laws Committee: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard (Chair), Carol Downs, Paulette Korte, Jay Jackson
11:15am-12:00pm
1. Finance Committee: Doc D’Errico (Chair), Frank Carbone, Paulette Korte, Dawn Riba, Kirk “Hardtail” Willard
2. Elections Committee: Glenyce Jackson (Chair), Ryan Hubbard, Doc D’Errico, Cindy Hodges, Lenny Holcomb, Russell Radke, Todd Riba
3. Conference/Products Committees: Jim Cannon, Frank Carbone (Chair), Garry Canaday, Carol Downs, Paulette Korte, Dawn Riba, Beth Gorman, Helen Wesson
12:15pm-1:00pm
1. MRF Reps Growth Group Committee: Dave Condon (Chair), Garry Canaday, Tiffany Cipoletti, Doc D’Errico, Jim “Legs” Korte, Polly Schoeller, Todd Riba
2. Legislative Committee: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard (Chair), Dave Dwyer, George Gorman, Lenny Holcomb, Ryan Hubbard, Jay Jackson, Jim “Legs” Korte, Boyd McFail, Bob Myers, Todd Riba
1:15pm-2:00pm
1. MRFPAC: Jim “Legs” Korte (Chair), Garry Canaday, Dave Condon, Dave Condon, Lenny Holcomb, Ryan Hubbard, Paulette Korte, Bob Myers, Todd Riba
2. Communications Committee: Dawn Riba (Chair), Mike Berger, Deborah Butitta, Jim Cannon, Tiffany Cipoletti, Doc D’Errico, Beth Gorman, Darla Hampton, Eric Hampton, Lenny Holcomb, Cindy Hodges, Paulette Korte
LUNCH 2:00pm-3:00pm
Meeting to start promptly at 3:00pm
Awards: Will Meet for Progress for the September2016 MOTM as needed between sessions.
State & Federal Awards: Lenny Holcomb(Chair), Garry Canaday, Todd Riba
Aftermarket/Industry Awards: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard (Chair), Keith Ball, Jim “Legs” Korte
Appreciation Awards: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard (Chair), Paulette Korte
Farmers Award: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard (Chair), Mark Buckner, Deborah Butitta
Founders Award: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard (Chair), Mark Buckner, Marc Falsetti, Jay Jackson, Gary Sellers,
Lifetime Achievement Award: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard (Chair), Deborah Butitta, Paulette Korte
MRFPAC Awards: Jim “Legs” Korte (Chair), Dave Dwyer, Todd Riba
Membership Awards: Ryan Hubbard(Chair), Tiffany Cipoletti
Ron Shepard Safety Recognition Award: Jay Jackson (Chair), Jim Cannon, Carol Downs, Doc D’Errico, Paulette Korte, Bob LeTourneau,
Thomas Paine Award: Kirk “Hardtail” Willard (Chair), Eric Hampton, Cindy Hodges, Dawn Riba
MRF Champs: Ryan Hubbard (Chair), Kirk “Hardtail” Willard
Reps By Design: Dave Condon (Chair), Doc D’Errico, Glenyce Jackson
SALT TORPEDO UPDATE FROM PAUGHCO-- We are mocking up the rolling chassis for the belly tanker (SALT TORPEDO)...should have pictures by Friday...
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Seeing how long it has to be and also how high, we will lay out the front axle and seat, and then we can begin the lower frame and cage.
--Steve Massicote
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AEROMACH Releases Heel Shift Lever for Victory Octane-- Aeromach USA, LLC, a motorcycle parts manufacturer located in Charlotte, N.C., is now shipping its heel shifter for 2017 Victory Octane motorcycles.
“We took delivery of our Octane a few weeks ago and have been working to develop some new accessories for it,” says Paul Aiken, Owner of Aeromach.
The heel shift lever is machined from T6-6061 aircraft quality billet aluminum and finished in gloss black powder coating. The lever replaces the factory toe-only shift lever. Included with the heel shift are comfort shift pegs and a matching comfort peg for the brake lever.
Retail price is $159.99 and it can be ordered at many dealers, online at
www.aeromachmfg.com, or by calling 800-990-9392.
--Paul E. Aiken, 800-990-9392
paul@aeromach.net
www.aeromach.net
BUELL OF THE WEEK DEAL-- I have a show room condition 2009 Buell XB 9 SX for sale. One owner, all original must see in person 16,000 original miles brand-new tires. Hands-down one of the cleanest Buells I've ever seen, whoever ends up with this one will be a lucky person.
For more info give me a call.
310-569-5925
--The Buell Man
I'll return to riding in the dirt.No. 5802 Fork Compression Sockets.
JIMS is bringing their renowned specialty tools for American motorcycles to the popular Indian brand. JIMS new Fork Compression Sockets are designed to work on the new Indian Scout model.
Socket No. 5802-1 works in conjunction with JIMS Fork Spring Compressor Tool No. 1776 and similar fork spring compressor tools.
This allows for safe fork disassembly, without launching parts around the shop. Socket No. 5802-2 mates with the dampener cartridge, preventing rotation when installing or removing the bottom fork bolt.
Both sockets are necessary when servicing forks on 2015-present Indian Scout models. JIMS improved on the OEM tool, which had some fitment issues.
As an added bonus, these sockets also work on 2017-present Victory Octane models. JIMS No. 5802 Fork Compression Sockets are proudly made in the USA, feature JIMS lifetime tool warranty, and suggested retail price is $113.00. Use on 2015-present Indian Scout and 2017-present Victory Octane models.
For more info, contact
sales@jimsusa.com, visit
www.jimsusa.com, or call (805) 482-6913.
--Clark Kirkendall
Product Coordinator
JIMS Machine
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CUSH DRIVES FOR YOU--
San Clemente, CA. Energy Suspension the leader in performance polyurethane is drawing from their 32 plus years in the Automotive Industry to developed a high performance replacement Cush Drive for Harley-Davidson V-Rod. Which replaces the rubber unit that comes stock in your Harley-Davidson V-Rod.
This New V-Twin component is the latest technology in the performance Powersports Polyurethane manufactured exclusively by Energy Suspension. The proprietary Hyer-Flex polyurethane has outlasted and outperformed rubber bushings on the street, strip and off road vehicles since 1983. Applying that Hyer-Flex polyurethane to a motorcycle performance cush drive was a natural.
This Performance Polyurethane Cush Drive is a direct replacement and is an easy install. The Energy Suspension polyurethane cush drive will not dry out or rot like rubber, will improve the positive feel of your performance machine. The Cush Drive is under a lot of pressure to do its job of contacting the horse power to the rear wheel. This cush drive is just one more of the products that Energy Suspension offers for the V-Rod©.
Fits 2002 to present V-Rods, Available in Hot Rod Red only with part number 70.6008R with retail price of $27.95 it a great value.
Energy Suspension also offers a performance motor mount set for the V-Rod. To see more.
Contact Energy Suspension at 888-913-6374 for more information, also available from WPS / Hard Drive with Dealers nationwide.
