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Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell home of Northern Nevada's most technologically advanced service department will continue to be an authorized Buell service provider and we've been proud to carry the Buell line and we still feel that Buell offers a truly quality product. So make sure that you stop by the dealership and check out our inventory and perhaps score yourself one of the few Buells we have left on our floor.

Austrailia's Kain Saul and America's Chuck Carothers backflip an XR1200.

Now kids we'd rather not see you try this at home in fact to put it simply don't. But do look at this amazing video of Kain Saul taking this piece of American muscle and flips it like it were an enduro. I don't think anyone out there can say that the XR1200 isn't a sporty brute.





Not to be outdone Chuck Carothers decides that while he's in Prague at the FMX Gladiator Games he'd try a flip of his own. Carothers decides not only would he attempt Kain's badassery but he'd do it on a completely stock bike. Who says Sportsters are ladies bikes?

Do You See The Motorcycle?

Crotch Rocket versus Volkswagen...reportedly at about 150 miles an hour.

Now do you see the motorcycle?

This graphic demonstration was placed at the Stockholm Motorcycle Fair by the Swedish Police and Road Safety Department. A sign above the display supposedly noted that the motorcycle rider had only recently obtained his license. At 250 KM (155 mph) the motorcycle was traveling at 227 feet per second. With a normal reaction time of 1.6 seconds to "SEE - DECIDE - REACT,"  the bike would have traveled over 363 feet while making a decision on what actions to take. That is an entire football field, plus another 21 yards.  Swedish police indicated that no actions were taken due to the extreme high rate of speed.

Police estimated the bike hit the slow moving car broadside at an intersection without the rider even applying the brakes.  The Volkswagen flipped over from the force of impact and landed 10 feet from where the collision took place.  The bike rider was found INSIDE the car with the two people who were riding in it.. All three reportedly were killed instantly.  Ya think??

I did some snooping around online to see if this is all a bullshit story, but I couldn't find anything to prove or disprove it.  In the background of the top photo, there is a word on the backwall that looks to me like it's not English.  On one motorcycle forum, it was suggested this was staged, but how likely is it that a test facility could accurately stuff a bike inside a car so perfectly under controlled conditions without it being cost-prohibitive?  I'd say it's probably genuine, and the wreck was cleaned of the gore for display and educational purposes.

Another suggestion I saw attempting to "debunk" these photos was one guy who commented that "there's NO WAY a car would flip over" after being struck by a motorcycle.  Well, I think Ann and Big Daddy Nelson would be the first to tell you that not only will a car flip in such a crash, but a truck will too.  As bikers we all tend to think about how dangerous the cagers are to us.  In this case, it was two people riding in a cage that lost their lives to an idiot on two wheels.

Well, it's December now and Susan and I rode for a while last Saturday.  It was a little chilly but really not bad, especially for this time of year.  The week before that, I was with Jackson and crew coming back from Rhode Island after dark when I hit a tire in the street.  I never saw it, but I sure as hell felt it.  It was very weird.  For the quickest flash of maybe a second, I thought I was going down.  There was that panic-pang in the pit of my stomach caused by my brain transmitting the fact that I was no longer in control of my motorcycle.  Then, just like that, I had gone over it and regained control.  At the next light, my question to Dave Thompson who was on my wing was, "What THE FUCK did I just hit???"

Luckily for me, the tire had no rim, or I might be pushing the button for more morphine right now.  It just wasn't my time.  But it was an example of how the reaper can come for you even when you're riding safe and doing everything right.  That's why when I see shit like in these photos I just don't get it.  There was simply no need of it.  If Death is out there looking for you, he'll find you.  I don't see any need to seek him out on your own.  Ride Safe....

Thanks to my friend and Blackstone brother Kevin "Fatboy" Morris for contributing the photos.

Art sale at RenoHD

Hey everyone we've decided that it's time to change some of the decor around the dealership and in the next few months you'll be seeing a lot of changes. The first step; however, is that the fine art prints that you've seen hanging on our walls, in our offices, and at our Silver Legacy location are all on sale immediately. These are prints and paintings done by some of the motorcycling world's finest artists such as Scott Jacobs. Some of these works were originally valued as high as $2000 and are on sale for as little as $300-400. All sales will be final and due to the nature of the sale we will only be accepting cash or check for these great pieces of art. So come by and take a look around for a painting that either suits your fancy or that of someone special on your Christmas list.

Let's "Face" It...

...I made a big mistake letting certain people know I write a blog.  Now, since I filed for divorce it's become a window into my private life for people I want nothing to do with.  There's one guy and his wife in particular who check my blog more often than they pee I think; it's just unreal.  I've been thinking for a while about how I can shut these jackhole voyeurs out - which isn't easy to do when you're posting on the Internet.  Then, I noticed when I said I'd have more on Susan's daughter's wedding in a later post, these nosebags have been checking back fanatically for it to appear.  Well guess what folks...you ain't gonna get to see a Goddamned thing.

I've had a Facebook page for a while that I've never used, and I think it's past time I did.  At least I can restrict it so only those I add as friends can view what I post.  So, that's where I'm going to put the wedding photos, and from now on, anything else I don't want these online stalkers to know about.  I'm also going to restrict this blog to listed readers only soon.  So, if you want to stay in the loop, send me a friend request on Facebook HERE.  I know many of you already have your own pages, so this shouldn't be a big deal.  Anyone who I don't recognize or cannot 100% verify will not be added.

So, here's my final shout-out to Haverhill, Norwell, Braintree (and Boston when you're at work), Rockland, etc, you know who you are.....   

                                    ......Pucker UP!!!!

Disclaimer: This is NOT my ass. Susan would be really mad with me if I put a photo of my own bare ass online. It's a random "moon shot" I found in a Google search. There was no intent to mislead...sorry KT DID!!!

Extended Warranty Offer on new Harley-Davidsons®

For a limited time, customers will receive an extended warranty on new, previously untitled 2009MY and 2010MY Harley-Davidson^® motorcycles purchased and delivered November 20, 2009 through March 16, 2010 at no additional cost. Eligible motorcycles sold during this timeframe will have the manufacturer’s limited warranty coverage extended through April 2, 2012. The extended manufacturer’s warranty will also apply to street legal Genuine Motor Parts™ and Genuine Motor Accessories™ installed by the dealer on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle prior to retail delivery.

A "Scary" Night at the BY

I just got back from Aruba where Susan's oldest daughter was married in a lovely ceremony on the beach.  More on that to come in another post.

For now I'm going back for a look at our evening celebrating Halloween at the Boneyard's costume party.

Here's Justine with a ghoulishly good make-up job behind the bar.

Krazy Karl as Spongebob in his Fruit of the Looms.

Jackson is not your average box of Kleenex....

Jackson and Wingman with Tina, aka the "Head Nurse"

Deb doing her Sister Act.

Linda had the night off from behind the bar and was able to join the party.  Shirley Temple never looked like this!

"Get thee to a Nunnery...."

Michele and Susan as Police Women...Susan opted to leave the hat behind.

I've never been arrested in my life, but I'll be her prisoner anytime.  Although our store-bought costumes didn't earn us Best Costumes, we did get a $20 gift card!

Somebody tell Dr. Andy Wingman you're supposed to use the stethoscope to check for a heartbeat...

"...just close your eyes and I'll tell you a story...it has a very happy ending..."

I guess Jax just has a thing for lady cops...

I keep trying to tell him he looks much better with his tongue IN!

"...Walk-like-an-E-gyp-tian..."

Susan and Shelly - as the Red Devil.  It must be noted that Shelly is the real deal.  On many a damp, cold afternoon or evening at the BY, the only bike out front is hers.  Nothing bothers her; she just puts her leathers on and goes.

Karl's wife Amy and Officer Michele.

"Adam and Eve"...actually I have no idea who these two are, but I do believe they won one of the prizes for best costumes.

Dave and Wendy.  "Bless me Father, for I have sinned..."

I wish he still had the mask on, but a few of the evening's funnier moments involved Mark, the guy on the right.  He doesn't ride, but he hangs at the bar frequently, and is actually an excellent Karaoke singer.  When I first got there he still had the mask on, so you couldn't see his face at all, but it's not like there's anyone else around who's that big.  He says to me, "Hey...Joker!  It's me...Mark!"  I was like, "No shit?  I never would've recognized you!"  I guess he'd done the same with a bunch of the others, so it was sort of a running joke.

Mark also won a Best Costume prize, at which time Jackson, in his own inimitable style yelled out, "Hey...give me back my bike cover, will ya!"  Luckily, Mark has a good sense of humor, and is well-used to Jackson's particular brand of wit.

Jackson's daughter Kate, her boyfriend Josh, and Linda. Josh's father is New England Patriots Running Back Coach Ivan Fears. Note the tags on his costume..."Porn Star Hugh G. Rection" and "I do all my own stunts." I point that out only because for some strange reason, people don't seem to notice much else when Linda is in the picture...

Yes, of course we did some shots!

Maybe Tina did too many...Anybody in here feel a draft???

It was a really fun evening.  I haven't dressed up for Halloween in years, so it was pretty cool.  It was nearly a disaster though.  I had ordered my costume online and paid an extra 10 bucks for rush shipping to get it on time, but when Saturday the 31st came, it hadn't shown up.  When I called, they apologized and said it had never been shipped.  Thinking I was screwed, I told Susan my plan to 'surprise' her by dressing up as an inmate to compliment her cop outfit was ruined.  That's when she went down cellar and produced the very costume I had tried to buy!  I got a full refund on my credit card, and it was all good.

Next time, I think I'll check with her FIRST....