Strip Club Choppers brings you The ROADHOUSE

Huntington Beach, CA, - Strip Club Choppers Announces the inaugural season of the STRIP CLUB CHOPPERS ROADHOUSE TOUR. The tour will take the country by storm, making stops at all the major motorcycle events beginning at Daytona Bike Week, Feb 29- March 9, 2008.

The tour will feature everything you are accustomed to seeing with Strip Club Choppers. They arrive in style with their own lounge, complete with dancers, stages, video monitors, live web cams, music, bar tables, stools, couches, Pole Girl Blimp, and of course the world famous choppers. There will also be new product introductions, poster signings, and product giveaways.

Joining Strip Club Choppers on select stops of the RoadHouse Tour will be Jay Barbieri of Speed Channel’s American Thunder, who will be promoting and signing copies of his new book published by MBI (Motor Book Inc) the Biker’s Handbook, which is due to be released Fall of 2007.

Visit the website www.stripclubchoppers.com for more information or feel free to call them at the office 714-908-5534. Select dates are available. Those booking early receive discounts.

World’s most exotic January motorcycle sale…

Well, our “Golden Boy” is at it again. And Roger Goldammer really means it when he says he has every bike he’s built over the past five years in his possession. He told us, “they’re like my children… once I build them I just can’t find it in my heart to let them go”

But here are two of Roger’s “kids” that he’s having to kick out of the nest. Hey, we all have bills to pay, right?

By Chris Newbigging

Source Consumer news

29 December 2007 07:00

Forget cut-price M&S underpants and cheap microwaves, check out these stunning specials about to be off-loaded by the world’s top custom motorcycle builders.

Roger Goldammer’s stunning Nortorious supercharged single café racer and the Experimental two-stroke 250 broke from endless, monotonous stream of American v-twin choppers by using engines you’d never dream of.

The Nortorious used half of a Harley-style air-cooled twin to create a 965cc single. Just to make the one-off motor more interesting, a supercharger was piggy-backed onto cylinder to give the bike 80bhp. The mental motor was then shoe-horned into a frame design based around a 50 year-old Norton, complete with drum brakes!

The Experimental is an earlier Goldammer project, and uses less one-off parts, but the result was just as outstanding. A modified Honda CR250R frame holds a BRC two-stroke parallel twin go-kart engine. The geometry is long and low, with minimalist and unique bodywork. The finished bike was later timed at the Bonneville Salt Flats, reaching an impressive 128mph!

Roger Goldammer told MCN: “I’m selling them because, well, I have in my possession every bike I have built over the last five years… and too many bills!”
Nortorious is on sale for £80,000, and Experimental is on sale with an asking price of £73,438.

Contact: 001 250 764 8002

More Daytona Pics From Jack McIntyre

Here are a few more that Jack took in Daytona this year. These give you a good overall feel for the experience. We are happy to have Jack as a talented contributor to our site. Enjoy!

           

Easy tester

Easy tester

George Berge shows off the chopper he test drives for Big Bear Choppers. (BRIAN CHARLES/Big Bear Grizzly)
By BRIAN CHARLES

For George Berge the phone call couldn’t have come at a better time. Almost two years into his retirement, Berge was becoming way too familiar with the honey-do list.

The home improvement project list was shrinking and Berge was getting cabin fever.

George Berge is one of three test riders working for Big Bear Choppers. He monitors a variety of things on the Pro-Street Sled. (BRIAN CHARLES/Big Bear Grizzly)

Big Bear Choppers contacted Berge in late October about testing a new fuel injection system on its bikes. Berge owns a Big Bear Choppers motorcycle and has been a fan of the brand since 2004.

Ryan Burres, assembly manager at Big Bear Choppers, said the company never used test riders before November. “I used to test the bike,” he said. But Big Bear Choppers needed more information on its motorcycles, and that meant riding the bikes for more miles and doing some scientific research.

Now three test riders, including Berge, drive at least 1,000 miles each week. The riders log in where they have driven and each time they stop for gas. Berge is testing the Pro-Street Sled.

“We ask them to look for anomalies while they ride,” Burres said. Loose drive chains, nuts and bolts are often what test riders find wrong on their rides, Burres said. “We are trying to break the bike before our customers break them,” he said.

Testing for the quality of the ride is one thing, but tuning a fuel injection system takes more than rider input. Big Bear Choppers is switching from carburetors to fuel injectors. “Fuel injectors give more consistent performance. Carburetors need to be tuned for certain altitudes. If you tune the carburetor for Big Bear, it won’t work as well at sea-level or at the beach,” Burres said.

An on-board computer tattles on the test riders. “We know what speed they drove and at what rpm’s they drove,” Burres said. The computer information is downloaded from the motorcycle to the assembly computer. The information allows Big Bear Choppers to see whether the fuel injection system is performing as expected, he said.

Berge said he doesn’t have many problems with the motorcycle he is testing. The on-board computer handles most of the data collection needed on the bike. So Berge gets time to play. “I take the bike to Havasu some weekends and to the beach others,” Berge said. He gets paid to test the bikes, but said he would do it even if there was no money involved. “I believe in the brand so strongly,” Berge said about Big Bear Choppers.

Berge brings his wife along for some of the test rides. She follows on her own Big Bear Chopper bike, Berge said. The couple chews up miles of road on their trips and Berge said it beats the honey-do list.

Contact reporter Brian Charles at 909-866-3456, ext. 134 or by e-mail at briancharles@bigbeargrizzly.net.

Source:http://www.bigbeargrizzly.net.

RUSSELL HOME RIDE

Sunday, January 13th  - Kick up your heels and ride to raise money for the Russell Home. Join the Orlando Harley Owners Group at Cypress Grove Park on Holden Avenue in Orlando.  Registration starts at 8:30 am, a $15 donation includes a poker hand, and an event t-shirt for the 1st 800 attendees.  The ride ends at Dixie Stampede where an huge auction and live music by Simulcast will get the party started! For more info: www.orlandohog.com

Stop…. for just a moment and image! A perfect world of unconditional love, caring and true joy. At the Russell Home for Atypical Children, they truly strive to create a perfect world for the children that live there.

The Russell Home is the only private, non-profit facility of its kind for severely handicapped children in Central Florida. It is run on pure love and support from the community. They do not receive government funding, so they need your help!

Now’s your chance!  Grab your cowboy hat, kick up your heels and ride to raise money for the Russell Home. Join the Orlando Harley Owners group on January 13, 2008 at Cypress Grove Park on Holden Avenue in Orlando.  Registration starts at 8:30 am, a $15 donation includes a poker hand, and an event t-shirt.  The ride ends at Dixie Stampede where a live music by Simulcast will get the party started! 

For more information, contact JoAnn Cravens at 407-733-4527.  Join us in helping the Russell Home continue the unconditional love for these children. Listen to your heart and hear the heartbeat of the children as you support this very worthwhile local cause.  For more information go to: www.orlandohog.com

 

Train Wreck-Christmas?

Hey,

  You know how everyone looks forward to this time of year? Well, for us, there’s not a lot of down time. Train and I had so much to do that she finally had to give it a rest.She cooked a lot for her family, shopped for gifts for them and others, went pretty much non-stop for a week and finally had to take a little break.Train is kind of like the Perewitz’ Zipp. She keeps on going at 120 m.p.h. and finally just crashes.When all the Christmas stuff was over she wrecked. Not to worry, she is resting to restore all of the spent energy. She will be back very soon with some more goodies for all of us.

  I am still upright and plugging away. I run at a slower pace although, this time of year exhausts me too. I am quite sure that many of you are experiencing something similar.We all need a vacation after the holiday. I am looking forward to Cincinnati just to get away for a few days.

  We hope Santa brought all of you what you hoped fo. This is a little bit of a down time in the industry but, there is news and we are patiently waiting to hear what’s next in the Billy Lane story. The trial is scheduled for early January last we heard. There has been absolutely NO NEWS for over a month but that has to change one way or another. We’re on it!!

                                               Over Easy

                                                 Beach

Quick Update and More Holiday Wishes

Hi everybody! This is Train with a quick Happy Holidays wish for all of you. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve got lots of goodies planned for you next week. I’ve just been up to my butt in alligators with the holiday preparations and have not had any spare time for web work.

We have lots of great pictures to show you, some holiday cards from our friends and sponsors, some up to the minute news from around the world and more. It’s just going to have to wait a wee little bit.

Our policy is not to let a day pass without posting, so I wanted to hold fast to that. We are very much committed to bringing our family the very best in motorcycle industry news.

Tonight we hope everyone is safe and at home with their families. We hope that, if you have young children somewhere in your lives (kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, your friends’ kids) that you you are catching some of their excitement. It always brings back the magic of this time of year to see that gleam of anticipation and merriment in their young, innocent eyes. We hope that if you are blessed to have a partner in your life that you take a moment to remind him or her how much you love them. You can never do that often enough.

We also hope that you can look back over this year and reflect on the events with gratitude. Whether the times were “good” or “bad” doesn’t matter as much as what you learned from them. You can choose to make 2008 even better than this year. It’s in your power and in your reach. You just have to set your mind to it.

We would like to send a special thank you to the men and women defending our country. We thank you for your contribution from the bottoms of our hearts. Even though you must spend this holiday away from your families, in a foreign, hostile place, without any of the familiar things that make this time of year dear to you… Please know that your sacrifices are not in vain. You are our heroes and we applaud you for your valor, courage and patriotism.

Well, that’s all for now. Sleep well tonight and know that The BeachCruiser family sends our all of our love and compassion to each and every one of you. We hope we make your lives a little bit better by being a part of it.

Peace, Love and Joy!

Beach, Train and Merlin

 

Merry Christmas From The Beachcruiser Family

Hey,

  Today is Saturday Dec, 22 2007. Christmas is just around the corner and Train and I wanted to express our feelings.

  We want to thank every one of our family who have been with us for the past 20 months.There are many thousands to thank and we truly appreciate you. We are especially grateful to the special people we have met through our effort. There are too many to name but people like Knuck out in Michigan, Merill up in Vermont, Dawson out there in British Columbia are very long term friends. These amazing people have been with us from the beginning and we have a special place in our hearts for them We musn’t forget Sam out in Chicago. Sam and the Garage Goons are great. We want to give special thanks to our sponsors like Doug Keim, a true master builder and friend,, the Legendary Perewitz Family, Rick Fairless, Bert Baker and Scout at Baker Drive Train, Big Dog Motorcycles, The amazing Kim and Cheryl Suter from K.C. Customs, Advanced Chrome down in Texas, The guys at Jolly Roger Customs,Michael Prugh, Darcy Betlach and all of the folks who have written to express their respect for our effort.Daryl Briggs and Jack at bikerpics.org have supplied us with kick ass photos and they are teriffic. Some of these amazing people and their comments can be viewed on the home page.

  There are of course special people like the great Roger Goldammer, the amazing Rick Fairless, Liz O’brien, Ken Conte, Scott and the gang at Leroy Thompson, C.J. at Guilty Customs, the fabulous Eddie Trotta and all of the sensational artists and industry people who have interviewed with us in the family Jewels. There are 22 of them and a bunch more that have agreed to talk with me who I haven’t done yet. If I have forgotten anyone please take no offense.Donna Tochi, Sarah Liberte,Old Crow,Tommy Graves, Jay Hart, to name just a few.

  So, our hearts are full of love, our chests are pumped up proud,our heads are full of amazing times and our souls have been touched. We wish each and every one of you a special holiday season and our desire to be life long friends.We have many folks who read The Beachcruiser in over 100 countries around the world. It amazes me to think of people in places like The Maldives, New Zealand, Germany, England, France, Australia , The Netherlands The Middle East, and even the former Soviet Republic who stop by often.

  I must not forget Meghan, Johnny Gee and Gene at Strokers Dallas and the amazing Warren Lane who, with grace and kindness wrote to say thanks.

  Oh, I would have done something more artistic but I am technically challenged. Train may do that( I hope). Don’t forget our Beachcruiser hats. They are very cool and only 16.95. There are just a few left.

                                                              Whoa

                                                                 Beach

S&S ANNOUNCES NEW SEALED AIR-CLEANER KIT

 

LA CROSSE, WI (December 20, 2007) S&S® Cycle will be releasing its new sealed air-cleaner kit for carbureted engines in January of 2008. The new S&S sealed air-cleaner was developed to replace the S&S carbon air filter for 2008 model year California carbureted engines, meet the evaporative hydrocarbon emission levels mandated by the ARB, and maintain the same level of engine performance that customers have come to expect from S&S.

S&S expects to receive its executive orders (EO) on the air-cleaner system by March 2008.  The air-cleaner (S&S part number 106-1449) will be approved for use on emission certified S&S engines using the E and G carburetors in the state of California. 

 

 

“This product is an important one for S&S,” said Michael Scaletta, Director of Business Development.  “It will allow S&S to sell compliant carbureted engines for years to come in the state of California,” continued Scaletta.  “The S&S sealed air-cleaner allows for choice; if you desire to run a carburetor, you still can.”   

The S&S Sealed Air-Cleaner design utilizes a nickel plated aluminum rotary valve that seals with the black anodized backplate when the engine is switched off. A solenoid actuates the rotary valve when the engine is started and air is allowed to freely flow through matching ports in the backplate. Spring force returns the rotary valve to the closed position when the engine is switched off again.

The new S&S Sealed Air-Cleaner allows S&S to continue selling engines that meet California emission standards to support the custom bike manufacturers. The S&S Sealed Air-Cleaner will be available in January 2008 for manufacturers to use on their emission certified motorcycles.  More information on S&S Emissions Compliant engines and all S&S components can be found at www.sscycle.com

 

2007 Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Star Studded Bash

HOLLYWOOD, FLA – December 18, 2007 – The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour made it’s final stop for 2007 in true Hard Rock style joined by two of America’s favorite rockers, legendary Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler and Motley Crue’s Vince Neil.

     

The weekend kicked off at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida with Steven Tyler’s donation of a new outfit to the Hard Rock that he presented while perched on one the first bikes on the road from his new Red Wing Motorcycle company.   

The same evening held the Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson “Bikers Bash” that benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Featured entertainment was hosted by Grammy winner/songwriter RICHIE SUPA’S UNPLUGGED Show with performances by Steven Tyler, Vince Neil, country music singer/songwriter Brett James, singer/songwriter Shelly Fairchild and acclaimed Grammy winner/songwriter Stephanie Smith. Other motorcycle-riding celebrities in attendance included Ami James from Miami Ink, supermodel Niki Taylor, NASCAR driver Burney Lamar and NFL Hall of Famer Terry Kirby, and a list of renowned builders including Dave Perewitz, Eddie Trotta/Thunder Cycles, Aaron Greene/Paramount Cycles, Roger Bourget and Dale Parker/Wide Open Cycles. The night helped raise over $100,000 featuring auction items such as Hard Rock guitars signed by rock stars around the world and two custom motorcycles; one by Sucker Punch Sally’s and one built on “The Today Show” by the Chopper Chicks Crew. This entire night of entertainment, great food and cocktails was underwritten by the Seminole Hard Rock, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson with all proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County. 

               

Carrie Repp, producer/promoter of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse said, “The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour wrapped up the year with a bang. There is no other place you can experience great rock and roll from the likes of Steven Tyler and Vince Neil at a great venue like the Seminole Hard Rock while being surrounded by the best custom bike builders in the country. The best part was that all the proceeds went to charity, once again proving that bikers and rockers have the biggest hearts.”

The weekend of events culminated with the “SFPC’s 20th Annual Christmas Toys in the Sun Run.” This is the world’s longest motorcycle parade with over 30,000 riders police-escorted on a stretch of 25-miles of closed down highways. The destination featured the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse, vendors and builders and performances by Richie Supa & Friends opening for Vince Neil on the main stage. The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital benefited from the day with a check presentation and thousands of toys brought by riders that will be distributed by the SFPC to children for a very special Christmas. 

The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse 2008 year will be kicked off at Daytona Bike Week at the Dog House on Main Street. Other ‘08 locations include Sturgis, Myrtle Beach, Laconia, Biketoberfest and Fort Lauderdale . 

Title sponsor of the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse is, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, South Florida’s leading entertainment destination featuring 50 live action poker tables and 2,400 of the most popular gaming machines on the casino floor including a new, non-smoking gaming room. The room offers ATM and redemption machines and its own Players Club Booth. This latest enhancement makes Seminole Hard Rock the largest casino in Florida with more than 140,000 square feet of gaming space. This Four-Diamond, AAA rated, 500-room hotel offers 17 restaurants and lounges, 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting room space, a full-service, European-style spa, environmentally friendly hand car wash and auto detail salon, and 22 retail shops and 11 nightclubs in Seminole Paradise. Entertainment aficionados can enjoy national and international musical acts, comedic performances, and more in Hard Rock Live–a state-of-the art and acoustically-sound arena located on property. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1-800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.      

Other sponsors include Budweiser, Michael Lichter Photography, Bikernet.com, Biker Design, the Dog House, Thunder Road in Sturgis and Keyboard Carriage. 

Carrie Repp is the strategic owner of R&R Promotions, a multi-faceted “live marketing” special events and promotions company with experience in nearly every area of event development, promotion and production. R&R’s approach is visionary yet realistic whether it be a corporate sponsored event, motorcycle rally, high-end private affair, successful fund-raiser, or a national promotion. 

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