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After a one-year absence, Hollister is back with Horse Power. The 60 year Hollister Motorcycle Rally continues its tradition in 2007. For the first time, the city of Hollister has enlisted the help of a promotions company to create a motorcyclist’s entertainment Mecca in its historic downtown area. Veteran event company Horse Power Promotions enlists its 26-year expertise in public relations and production to work around the clock on one of the biggest makeovers in rally history.
In years past Hollister has been known for the type of rally that attracted a crowd who would simply ride downtown for one day around the 4th of July, opting for a t-shirt and a cold one, take a look and ride off. But Horse Power Promotions is working to change that. By stepping up the non-stop entertainment, organizing on-going demonstrations for bikers such as creating a builders square full of the bike building craftsmen of today), Hollister’s 2007 Rally will be one its most memorable and actionpacked.
Hollister Motorcycle Rally is the largest of its kind in California and one of the top ten in the United States, always offering a great line up of vendors. Horse Power Promotions and the new Hollister Motorcycle Rally Committee plan on luring more vendors than ever before and the new easy-to-maneuver layout of the downtown motorcycle marketplace will insure all vendors a premium space in the heart of Hollister, while also creating a great shopping experience with the downtown merchants.
The excitement is mounting: Custom Bike Show, two stages with live music, Corbin open house, great riding are just a taste of what’s on tap. New for 2007 is VIP bike parking with helmet and leather checks. Go to www.horsepowerpromotions.com for info on the value packed Rally packages and the latest news.

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New Sportster Model Fuses Fiendish Formula of Performance and Style

                 ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low seat height, the Nightster has a gritty, urban feel offering a sharp ride for the street.

The new Sportster model was announced today at the Harley-Davidson Winter Dealer Meeting in Orlando, Fla. Blending a low seat height and mid-mount controls with the powerful torque of the rubber-mounted Evolution V-Twin engine, the XL 1200N Nightster adds another exciting option to the Sportster family.

“The XL 1200N Nightster is a blacked-out street bike that continues a half century of Sportster tradition of innovative, fun and versatile motorcycles,” said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Director of Motorcycle Product Development. “With loads of truly select features and components, the Nightster takes all the enhancements made to the Sportster family in recent years to an entirely different level.”

The distinctive look and feel of the XL 1200N Nightster centers on a low seat height of 25.3 inches that makes it comparable to the XL Sportster 883 Low, an inch lower than the XL Sportster 1200 Low and among the lowest riding of all Harley-Davidson models. Besides enjoying the lower seat height, the Nightster rider goes solo with a one-piece, Sportster classic seat.

The mood gets drastically darker on this new Sportster, as the Nightster features a host of black components. Black wheel rims and hubs contrast with chrome spokes, while the front forks and clamp, headlight cover, handlebar, levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert are all finished in black.

The rear belt guard and front fender clamps are also black, but are opened up with a bullet hole pattern. The rear fender is cut back to show more of the rear tire. The back of the Nightster rides without a separate tail light, as that feature is integrated with the rear turn signals.

Taking the latest Sportster design for a ride into the past, the Nightster features a side-mounted license plate holder and front fork gaiters. While the side-mount license plate is a street design cue, the fork gaiters are a retro component that can help protect the fork seals from dirt and debris.

The Nightster rides smoothly with a 1200cc Evolution engine, which features a new Medium Gray finish with polished and black treatments. The transmission and airbox cover also sport the new finish. The Evolution engine provides a responsive throttle and high performance, while the integrated transmission has quietly meshing helical cut gears and lightweight dog rings that reduce shift effort.

Like all 2007 Sportsters, the Nightster has Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), reduced clutch lever effort, redesigned gauges, high performance carbon fiber belts and improved front brake lever effort.

As part of the original Harley-Davidson hot rod motorcycle family, the Nightster has a design refined from the racetrack to the street that is primed for customized creativity.

The Nightster is available in Vivid Black, as well as four two-tone paint schemes with a unique Harley-Davidson fuel tank graphic. The fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover are coated in a new Silver Satin finish. The Nightster is offered only in North American markets.

The XL 1200N Nightster features:        

Rubber-mounted 1200cc XL Evolution engine

Medium Gray powder-coated engine with polished and black treatments

Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads

High-performance cams

Smooth, quiet transmission

Light clutch lever effort

25.3-inch solo seat height

Low front and rear suspension

Black front forks with gaiters

Bullet hole rear belt guard and front fender clamps

Black, low rise handlebar with brake and clutch levers,turn signals

and air cleaner insert

Side-mounted license plate holder (dealer-installed rear mount option)

Brake and tail lights integrated with rear turn signals

Black mid-mount foot controls

Black-rimmed, Laced Steel wheels

Chrome staggered shorty slash cut dual exhaust

Silver Satin finish fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover

Optional Smart Security System   

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight street, custom and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles in addition to motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson/Buell dealers and customers.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

         Source: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

CONTACT: Paul James, Harley-Davidson, Inc., +1-414-343-8735, or
paul.james@harley-davidson.com

Web site: http://www.harley-davidson.com/

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World’s Fastest Knife! This video is a demonstration of the belt buckle knife performed by Greg Gillespie. The video is really homemade which includes wind noise and barking dogs, but you get the idea of how this knife works.

World’s Fastest Knife Fast and handy. Always right where you need it. These uniquely designed belt buckle knives are held securely in place but come out fast in an emergency. 

This is what one of these belt buckle knife looks like up close. These knives are handcrafted and come in many engraved designs or they can be personalised. So you are asking, where can I get one of these belt buckle knives? click here to learn more.

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Readers and fellow bloggers, hopefully you have noticed some of the buttons that I display on the sidebars of this blog. You may have clicked on one or two just out of curiosity? There is a new button that I want to call your attention to
This is the BlogShares button. BlogShares is a game of stock market fantasy where weblogs or blogs are used for stock. Friends let me tell you this game rocks! I am finding it very relaxing for my break time, which I seem to take more of now, while the game can get tense at times, the outcome is pretty much in your control. The game and playing area may look a bit complicated at first. It is not meant to be an easy game, but you can learn and as you do the game makes more sense and becomes even more fun.

Certainly, BlogShares is a game of wit and strategy. You can either become very rich or end up trying to recover your losses. It is a fantasy game and is played with play currency called B$. You can play the game whether you own a blog or not, but if you have a blog, be sure to claim it. You will receive extra B$ and chips for doing so. You can also receive chips, karma and sigma by voting the industry that a blog belongs in. Chips can be used for fun on a game called chance or they can be sold for B$ to recover or get more money to buy with.

For you bloggers, this game also teaches you a lot about traffic and linking. You begin to realise where the real traffic is at and where it goes. Where else can you play a game that you can gain fantasy bucks, learn and have fun doing so? I suggest that you click here and check BlogShares out.

See you there!

Mike

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I finally found a decent article, with pictures, of the NYC Bike Show that was held in New York this past weekend. This is one show that I plan to make it to, one day. The place looks packed in the pictures and it was estimated that around 80,000 visitors toured the show at the Javitz Center. Matt Hotch, Dave Perowitz, Billy Lane and my friend The Ice Cream Man From Hell were just a few of the notable people of the industry that made appearance during the weekend.

Head on over to BikerPics.Org to view the pictures and read more about the New York Motorcycle Show.

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There are a lot of things going on in Congress and the Internet blogosphere right now that you need to know about. The Bill of Rights and Constitution of the United States are under attack! There are members of congress that want to amend laws that were put in place to govern and protect the rights of the people of the United States.

Earlier this week a poorly drafted proposal was turned down that would require bloggers that write about political issues to register as a lobbyist if their blog received more than 500 views a day. Section 220, would have required certain people engaged in “grassroots lobbying” to register with the government or face civil and criminal penalties, including up to 10 years in prison.

The S.1 Bill titled A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process was approved 96-2 with the amendment that removed section 220 from the bill. Senator Rob Bennett (Utah), the amendment’s sponsor, remarked “Let’s reaffirm that the zenith of the Bill of Rights is free speech, the right to petition your government for redress of your grievances, and the right to peacefully assemble, all of which are involved in grassroots lobbying and none of which should be criminalized,” the senator said in a floor speech introducing his proposal earlier this week.

The bill as it stood was noted as “massive” and section 220 seemed to be cleverly disguised within the large amount of words. However, Mark Fitzgibbons who runs the site http://www.grassrootsfreedom.com/ opposing the legislation that included section 220 of bill S. 1 along with a broad range of groups including the ACLU, the Free Speech Coalition, the Traditional Values Coalition and National Right To Life said it would hurt their own groups’ abilities to influence Congress and place unreasonable restrictions on Internet politicking.

Section 220 of bill S.1 was stripped from the bill and rightfully so. It was not properly drafted and the language of the proposal was unclear and confusing. Our First Amendment rights being threatened in this form is real and needs to be monitored for protection.

Another proposal that is being circulated in an attempt to create a bill would effect the Constitution of the United States in a big way. There are those who would like to amend the constitution to allow foreign-born person to run for president! This should raise concern with all of us.

Article ll Section 1 clause 5 of the United States Constitution bars foreign usurpers form becoming President. The Founders of our country forged Clause 5 of the first Section of Article II of the Constitution to protect America from a foreign-born President holding dual or treacherous alliances with other countries.

By now you are asking, who would want to change the Constitution so that a foreign-born person could be president? Why would they want any person that was not born in the United States to hold the highest position of our government, the President of the United States? But wait there’s more! Who is the person that these people would like to see President? His father was a SS nazi officer. He has publicly stated that he has dreamed of being a dictator and that he admires Hitler. This man is currently in office as Governor!

WHO? Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah; Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Huntington Beach; and Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., proposed the amendment to the Constitution to allow immigrants to become president after being citizens for 20 years.

WHY? To amend the Constitution of the United States to allow foreign-born persons to become President. The people above would like to see the current Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Michigan run for president. Both are foreign-born, both already hold an office.

This is not new news, Alex Jones has been talking about this and created a web site called Arnold Exposed, this site not only tells about the proposed amendment, it also shows many things about Schwarzenegger you would have never dreamed of. Alex Jones is a hard hitting investigative journalist that has made people stop and think watching his fact finding documentaries. Alex is probably best know for his 911 conspiracy theory and documentary, but he doesn’t stop there.

Take a look at the information that I have provided for you, please. Make your own decision by what you see, hear and learn in these videos and web pages. I am not trying to point to any particular party or platform in this post. It is my goal simply to inform my readers and let everyone make up their own mind by what they learn.

You have the right to know!

Source:

http://news.com.com/

http://www.grassrootsfreedom.com/

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http://www.senate.gov/

http://www.arnoldexposed.com/

http://www.infowars.com/

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http://www.prisonplanet.com/

http://www.amendforarnold.com/

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Events shown like the Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show, Coleslaw Wrestling, Bull Riding and more. There are motorcycle pictures, chopper builders, babes and the bands that give us live music and concerts. The Daytona Motorcycle Rally Video is 10 minutes long and includes the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, INXS and Judas Priest. Sit back and watch the bike week video.

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(Melbourne, Florida) - New attorney of record named in Billy Lane criminal case.

It appears as though attorney Kepler Funk will no longer be defending Billy Lane against the pending DUI Manslaughter charges held against him in Brevard County, Florida. Notice of Appearance and other new pleadings were filed earlier today by Viera attorney Gregory Eisenmenger.

Billy Lane’s new attorney of record, Gregory Eisenmenger filed a demand for trial along with a request for copy of charges while giving notice to the court of his appointment to the case.

The Plaintiff, the Sate of Florida, has also filed new pleadings in case No. 05-2006-CF-027824-AXXX-XX of Supplemental Discovery and a Subpoena Duces Tecum, which is requiring the Defendant, William D. Lane to produce a document or documents pertinent to a proceeding. The court record also show that Gregory Eisenmenger also filed a Notice of Discovery and Statement of Particulars on behalf of his client Billy Lane.

The DUI Manslaughter charges pending against Billy Lane were filed after the September 4, 2006 crash that took the life of motorcyclist Gerald Morelock, 56 of Melbourne Beach, Florida. Witnesses on the road that night have stated that Lane was speeding and had crossed the double yellow lines in an attempt to pass 3 vehicles in a 2006 Dodge pick up owned by the DaimlerChrysler Corporation. Billy Lane and DaimlerChrysler have been named in a auto negligence suit for the wrongful death of Gerald Morelock.

Billy Lane is scheduled to appear before Brevard County Judge Allawas on February 2, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Viera courthouse. Neither attorney could be reached at this time for comment. This is a preliminary report, a complete follow up will be posted as documents are retrieved and more news becomes available.

Source:

Brevard Clerk of Court public record

law.com

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VIP Advanced Cover System – Fits every mass-produced motorcycle up to 1500cc

The VIP is a two piece cover system. The bottom cover is a strong rubberized material on top of which you park your motorcycle. When this is strapped up against the sides, the second cover straps down from the top, for ultimate protection from rain, snow, sun, dust, and more. The top cover has two layers, combining advanced weather shielding material with heat resistant material to prevent hot engine damage. 

- Top cover can be used alone for fast protection.
- Use both VIP covers together for ultimate short or long term protection.
- Soft top cover protects your motorcycle’s finish.
- Advanced buckle and strap system.
- Maintains total protection and great fit even in high winds.
- 5 year limited warranty

20% off VIP and Motorcycle Covers use code VIP

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Not the speed your are doing in the wind or in your desk chair. I am talking about your internet connection. The speed of your ISP (internet Service Provider) and the performance of your modem.

There are places on the web where you can check your connection speed, I suggest speedtest.net. Speedtest.net will accurately test and record your connection to different parts of the country. Your results can be saved for future reference.

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