Thunder Roads New York Magazine - April 2010

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Letter From The Editor…...................……..4

TRM-NY Readers.........................................5

Tech Tips.....................................................8

American Pickers.....................................10

Original Biker Art.....................................13

K.I.S.S........................................................14

Proud To Be An American....................16

News Bytes...............................................18

Hot Shots..................................................20

Sonny Barger Interview.........................24

Jokers Wild...............................................30

Bikers Against Discrimination...............34

Biker Friendly Directory..........................36

TNT...........................................................37

Seats & Saddles.......................................38

General News...........................................39

O’Toole’s Garage Party............................40

Skin Art......................................................41

Upcoming Events.................……………..42

Clubs......................................…………….44

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February is gone, and we got some excellent riding days in the last few weeks of last month; much better than the 3 feet of snow that I had to shovel to get my bike out for an early February ride. Now that it appears the snow season is behind us, it is important to be cautious of the fallen tree limbs and potholes the snow plows and winter weather damage has created in our path. As I am writing this, I just received news that a biker got into an accident with a truck right down the road from Maroney’s on Union Ave, so it’s not just the road hazards that we need to watch out for. Always be alert for all the other vehicles on the road that will take us out in a flash. Each issue we try to have content for everyone. While Thunder Roads Magazine, Thunder Roads New York, and/or I may or may not agree with all articles printed in our magazine, our objective is to get biker related information out to our readers. Content that is biker related may be included regardless of our own personal opinions and viewpoints provided that the content is informative, educational, or entertaining. We intend on keeping our magazine real, about the New York Bikers and for the New York Bikers. I need to remind everyone to get their events listed in our magazine by going to our website: http://www.thunderroads-ny.com and submitting your events. That is the ONLY way your events will make it into our printed magazine and I don’t want to leave anyone out. For those that

don’t ride year-round as myself and many others do, don’t forget to check over your bike before setting out as the riding season gears up. When you’re out riding, stop by our advertisers. They are what enable us at Thunder Roads New York to get the magazine out to you every month. Tell them you saw their ad in our magazine. If you know of any Biker Friendly businesses not in our magazine, or not receiving our magazine, do not hesitate to shoot off an email

to: [email protected]. Keep the pictures and stories coming. The warm weather is right around the corner.

See you on the road,

Bill



PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today the 2010 schedule for the AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Series. Kicking off on May 8 in Burnsville, N.C., the series features the country’s top ATV dirt-track racers and will award national titles in a number of age-, skill- and machine-based classes.

“ATV dirt-track racing is of the most extreme motorsports in the country -- high speeds, monster rooster tails and bar-to-bar action,” said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. “For our racers and fans, this year’s schedule offers a number of venues that will not only test rider skill but take the series to a wide range of locations.”

The initial round will be at Robbins Ridge Motorsports Park in Burnsville, N.C., on May 8. The series will then make stops in Missouri, New York, Virginia, Ohio and South Dakota before returning to Ohio for the series finale on Aug. 28. The complete schedule is below.

More information about AMA-sanctioned events, including rulebooks and tips on getting started in racing, can be found at AMARacing.com.

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Feb. 28 - Round 1May 8Robbins Ridge Motorsports ParkTed Robbins(704) [email protected]: Burnsville, N.C.

Round 2May 29Ozark Mountain ATV RacewayRoy Reed(417) [email protected] www.ozarksatvraceway.comLOC: Ava, Mo.

Round 3June 19 Dundee MotorsportsDean Hoag(607) [email protected]: Black Rock Speedway, Dundee, N.Y.

Round 4July 10Birch Creek Motorsports ParkKen Ferrell(434) [email protected]: Danville, Va.

Round 5July 24-25Fischer Cycle Pine Lake Off-Road FacilityBud Fischer(440) [email protected]: Ashtabula, Ohio

Round 6Aug. 14Michael Coburn RacingMichael Coburn(605) [email protected]: Sioux Falls, S.D.

Round 7Aug. 28Patriot PromotionsWayne Phillips(330) 465-1990www.waynecountyspeedway.comLOC: Wayne County Speedway, Orrville, Ohio

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) member Doug Carter of Eubank, Ky., knew participating in the AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series would pay-off with incredible backroads, amazing views and challenging off-highway terrain. What he didn’t expect, though, was to cap his year with a brand new BMW F 800 GS motorcycle.Carter won the drawing for the 2010 BMW F 800 GS from series sponsor BMW Motorrad USA. The drawing included everyone who participated in events that were part of the national series.“I keep thinking this is a dream,” Carter said. “I love dual-sport and adventure riding. I have a smaller dual-sport bike and was just getting ready to purchase an adventure bike, but maybe I don’t have to do that now.”Laurence Kuykendall, Community and Communications Manager for BMW Motorrad USA, said the company is pleased to see Carter ride into a new season on the advanced BMW F 800 GS -- a motorcycle purpose-built for the type of riding featured in the AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series.“We congratulate Doug on his prize and hope that he has many more AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series events ahead of him,” Kuykendall said. “For certain, this season will be one of his best ever. There is no better motorcycle for tackling rugged backroads and two-track trails than the incredibly capable F 800 GS.”Carter has been riding since he was 5 years old. He used to ride mini-bikes, then switched to all-terrain vehicles before starting a family.“Once we had our son, I knew I had to get him a bike,” Carter said. “Then I needed a bike, too. Now, I like the backroads, the country roads, the different pace of it all. I grew up off-road, and these backroads, that’s just my thing. Maybe I’m done with true hardcore off-road stuff, but I really enjoy easy off-road riding.”Events on the AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series are designed for precisely the type of riding that Carter has in mind. For a reasonable entry fee, participants can ride hundreds of miles of trail and backroads in some of the most breathtaking areas of the United States, all supplemented by the local knowledge of long-time clubs and riders.From the competition-oriented G 450 X to the incredible R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW offers one of the toughest, most-capable lines of motorcycles ever built. The F 800 GS won by Carter is one of the company’s latest additions, and with its lightweight design and eye-opening power, it has achieved new heights of off-road capability for the GS line. More information about BMW motorcycles can be found at www.bmwmotorcycles.com and on the entire GS lifestyle including off-road training, events and travel around the world at www.xplorgs.com.The 2010 AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series, which will award another BMW adventure motorcycle to a lucky rider, kicks off on April 17-18 in Bybee, Tenn. There are events scheduled in Alaska, California, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Washington, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, Alabama and Arizona. For the full schedule, go to AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Riding > Off-Road

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When I walked into the office of Christine Firehock, President of American Motorcycle Driving School Inc, I was quickly induced with a burst of energy, smiles, and genuine good nature. With over 25 years of experience, the walls are covered with plaques and achievement awards for motorcycle safety and dedicated service to the motorcycle community.I came to talk to her about how to get started, the ins and outs of what to do and where to go for your motorcycle license. Many people have heard about a state program offering a class for new students, which is all well and good, but you’re missing one thing: the Christine Factor!!!Hard to explain, but I’ll give it a go. For starters, she interviews with each student to analyze each individuals needs. For example, let’s say I’ve had my motorcycle license, and I’m too nervous to go on the road by myself. My friends are impatient and I feel intimidated by their experience.So I call up the American Motorcycle Driving School Inc, to talk to Christine who stops and listens to my needs! It’s amazing how much a good ear and a whole heart will matter. As I explain all my frustration about how I drop the bike trying to do a figure 8, or when I stalled at the red light 10 xs!!! I realize I just needed a bit more coaching and allot of understanding. That is what the Christine Factor is all about! She offers one-on- one training at your own pace, and your comfort level!“We offer the KickSTART Motorcycle Training Series for both beginners & intermediate riders teaching them how to ride correctly and the safest way. If they are a true novice, we suggest they order the KickSTART DVD we developed which is a 2 hour interactive DVD with all of the classroom information that one would need to pass the permit test, or take a state course or ours. It’s perfect for filling in the blanks for a self taught or re-entry rider, or just keep as a lifelong review. We also encourage them to pick up a permit book at the local DMV as well. “Christine goes on to say “We accept all riders from NJ & CT so you do not need a NY state permit or license in order to learn how to ride. Therefore, if you have a state specified permit that is acceptable. Some people who are self taught and just want to get legal, we offer the road test escort on one of our bikes, which would include a 1 hour road test prep. For advanced riders, we offer the Lee Parks Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic (ARC) who wants to handle more aggressive things like the twisties, or get more comfortable with cornering. We get people prepared for over the road, road test, or track time.”If you ask Christine how she got involved with motorcycles, she will tell you a family history that dates back to 1913. “My family has always ridden motorcycles. My mother, Diana Marafioti was nominated into the motorcycle Hall of Fame, started the school in 1986. She was notably the only female president as far as we know, of a co-ed motorcycle club known as Lost Wheels. As president of Lost Wheels, she met many new riders who had a permit without a license and were inexperienced. Back then, there really was no training available. The dealers would sell you the bike, show you how to turn the bike on, and you were on your own! Realizing the need for rider education, Diana began teaching the basic skills necessary to be safe. Christine has since survived her mother’s legacy and continues to educate riders of all kinds.

My own personal experience of learning how to ride was back in 1995 with Diana & Christine. I’ll never forget how much fun we had and how excited Christine was when she saw me smile for the first time I actually felt myself riding!!! To be riding in the wind and feel the breeze in my face was like breathing for the first time. There was no greater joy for me than riding in 2nd gear in circles, thinking, I’m doing it! I’m actually riding! I looked over at Christine, and she was clapping & smiling as if she was feeling exactly what I was feeling at that very moment. She inspired me. She encouraged me to try and let go of some of the fear. She gave me strength in myself that I didn’t know existed! And the way she handled the motorcycle, was like me putting on a pair of leather gloves...2 become 1. If you would like to sign up for a class or some lessons, here is her contact information.Christine Firehock, PRESIDENT American Motorcycle Driving School, Inc Kickstart Motorcycle Training Series American Driving Academy, Inc New York State Administrator, Lee Parks TC-ARC & InstructorHarley-Davidson of NYC Program Manager, Riders Edge Special VIP Trainer to Ducati North AmericanNYS DMV Certified Instructor: Auto & Moto NYS Board of Education Teacher of Traffic & Driver Safety Provider & Instructor of NYS Pre-licensing CoursesAMA Sanctioned Promoter & Member District 34MSF Rider Coach Curriculum Devolvement AMDSTalent and Spokesperson for Motorcycle EducationCONTACT:10 Oak Drive, Hopewell, NY 12533 M 914.489.6980 / W 845.226.2181 / E [email protected] URL www.cksKickStart.com / URL www.DrivingAcademy.us

Remember, the day you think you know it all, is the day you should hang your helmet.Continued education, no matter where you go, reading a book or taking a class, is always a good idea.Written by Gina MarafiotiRider CoachNYS DMV Motorcycle & Auto InstructorThe American Motorcycle Driving School, IncThunder Roads Magazine CorrespondentThunder Roads Magazine Photographer

pre-licensing with christine firehock president of the american Motorcycle driving School, inc


Tech TipsHarley Hop-Up by Kirby Apathy

This month we’ll go over S&S geardrive cam installation. In my opinion, the gear drive is the single best thing to ever happen to the twin cam motors. The stock chain/tensioner set up is a very weak link in an otherwise pretty well thought out motor. In`07 HD redesigned, but didn’t really address the main problem, instead of having the tensioners use spring pressure, the new hydraulic tensioners will only apply full tension when the rpm`s are up and oil pressure is higher (so at lower rpm`s the chains have less tension on them),I’ll go with the geardrive, thank you! Some riders/shops will say they don’t like the gear drive because if the lower end has more than .004 runout you shouldn’t use it, well if you have more runout than that, forget the cams and have your lower end trued.

The installation is fairly simple and can be done by anyone with good mechanical skills (read all instructions first), but if your not sure of your ability, have a shop do the install. First step (if adjustable p/rods are going to be used, if not remove rockers and remove p/rods) is to cut out the stock pushrods with a bolt cutter (pic 1), now remove lifter covers and remove lifters (pic 2),if lifters are going to reused, mark them to corresponding hole. Take the com cover off (put drain under it, you will get a little oil out).pull tensioner back and pin

it (pic 3).Now the outer chain can be removed (pic 4).When you get the cam plate and oil pump out, you can remove the inner chain by holding the tensioner back using the pin same as the outer chain. Now you will want to replace the stock inner bearings with the Torrington units (pic 5).take a look at your stock tensioners, pretty good chance they’ll have wear and show signs of pitting(pic 6),the pitting is the big problem, as the pieces get in the pump and score it. Take your new S&S parts and lay them out (pic 7), read the instructions one more time and get ready for reinstallation. Install the supplied bearings in the cam plate, mark the timing marks on the cams (pic 8) to make them easier to see when pressing into plate (pic 9).Before reinstalling cams, check the run out of pinion shaft, should not have more than .004, if you have more than .006, stop and have a beer, your done for the day! Now its time to lube oil pump, assemble on pinion shaft, install cam/plate (pic 11) and torque to spec. Install outer gears, making sure timing marks are lines up (pic12), replace gasket, cam cover, lifters, install and adjust the p/rods and your done! (pic 13).Make sure after installing cam cover, pour about 1/4 quart of oil down lifter block hole and verify oil pressure before starting by removing plugs and using short blasts with starter motor, also remember that if large lift or high TDC lift cams are used, valve to valve and valve to piston MUST be checked!! Have fun, and be safe!!

Kirbywww.veetwinperformance.com

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Recycling America - Meet the American PickersArticle and Pictures by Vernon and TT Schwarte who can be reached at [email protected]

In January the History channel debuted a new series called “American Pickers”. The 10 episode first season is about two guys from Le Claire, Iowa that look for what they call “trea-sure”. An opportunity came up to chat with these two, and it turned out to be quite an experience. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from Antique Archeology are two of the most down to earth and real people that you could ever meet. These guys know exactly who they are, and where they are going. Very personable and interesting to talk with and listen to. Both guys even ride motorcycles! Mike likes to run around on an old In-dian Chief, an old Harley Knucklehead, or even the Harley VL. Frank has about 25 bikes in his personal collection. Frank bought his first motorcycle when he was in ninth grade, a 1959 Harley Sportster that he still has to this day. Both guys even get a kick out of running around town on scooters, anything on two wheels. Frank is also a big supporter of ABATE of Iowa, and has attended nearly all of the Freedom Rallies. If you are ever in Le Claire, stop by and meet them, you won’t be disap-pointed.

Their business is not a traditional antique dealership, and they are not antique dealers per se, but more treasure hunters. They are referred to as “pickers”. They are the people behind the scenes that find interesting items in old barns, garages, and wherever they are hiding. Their business is based on finding lost treasures, and bringing them back to life with the stories and history of unique items. Many antiques have been found, valued, and sought after, but Mike and Frank are look-ing for the interesting items that most people would walk past. Things that are too cool to go into the landfill and that some-one can love and appreciate once again. Recycling items

back into circulation that have been forgotten is their main goal. In the process of finding these lost treasures, they have fun talking, learning, and seeing beautiful America. During the interview, there was much discussion about the background of multiple items, so it is as much about the history of the item and the find, as the item itself. This history is then passed on to the buyers to in essence keep history alive. Items can be bought from their shop or website, and even some famous bike builders like Billy Lane and Jesse James have made purchases from the duo.

These guys run a business to make a buck or two, but their opinions on what they pick, and what they do with it is refreshing in this day and age. When discussing with them the value of items that they pick and purchase, there are some various opinions of how to value their finds. On one episode they picked a beautiful old jukebox and paid $1,300 for it. When they got it back to the shop, the item was looked at by a person with more knowledge in this arena, and the jukebox was valued at up to $5,000. The guys thought this was a great find, but in reality, they had no immediate offers anywhere near that amount, and ended up selling the item for $1,900. The both advised to be wary of any appraisal of antiques and memorabilia. The items are only worth what a buyer is willing to pay, and the amount a seller is willing to accept. Some may have held out for more money on the jukebox, but Mike and Frank thought that $1,900 was a fair price. This amount covered expenses, and made a few dollars for them, and the new owner was happy with the buy and would appreciate the “recycled” jukebox.

One of the first questions that comes to mind is how do they find this stuff? The answer to that question is from sub-mitted leads, and then simply from freestyle picking, as they

call it. People can call or email them to offer leads, or in their travels if they see a place where treasures may be found, they may stop to ask permission to do some picking. Freestyle picking is simply looking for places that may hide treasures, and stopping by to meet people, and ask for permission to take a look. They gain great joy from the “thrill of the chase” in trying to find items that are unique, as well as meeting the people. The area that they cover can only be limited by the imagination. They have been in most states picking, and even a little bit in Canada. They will soon start filming season two which includes 26 more episodes, and they will be all over the Midwest and many other places.

What happens to items after picking was another topic of discussion that led to some debate. Many of the items that are picked are coming right out of barns, sheds, garages, and who knows where. Sometimes the items are not the cleanest thing in the world, and the pair had some debate about what to do with the items. The interaction of these two is amus-ing on so many levels, and they just seem to fit and complement each other. Mike takes the minimalistic approach, and knocks off the droppings, dusts off the item, and does a basic clean up. Frank on the other hand will spend hours cleaning up an item, or if it is a mechanical item, will make sure that it works. He said that he likes the extra challenge of finding, fixing, and then passing on to a happy customer a working artifact of history. He may spend one half of a day cleaning or working on an item just to get an extra $10. For the most part though, cleaning is the only thing that is done to found items. Not much for refurbishing is ever performed, so that the new owner can do what they choose with it. The customer can de-cide to redo it, or leave it in original condition. Value wise on items it depends on what it is as to how refurbishing or leaving original will affect the value.

Looking around the shop, you can see these guys are also into motorcycles and riding. Mike started out picking by look-ing for and finding old motorcycles that were on the wanted list. His searching has since expanded to include many other items, but motorcycles will always be a love for Mike. One of the best motorcycle finds he has picked was a 1939 Harley Davidson Knucklehead. Mike’s dream find for a bike would be a Blackhawk or a Torpedo, because of the local Midwest connection with those bikes, and that they are not anywhere to be found. Other motorcycle items that Mike likes to find and sometimes keep for himself is anything Harley Knucklehead related, old motorcycle racing items, and anything from the pre 1920 motorcycle era.

Frank would like to find a 1936 Knucklehead as his dream find. He is also a big fan of the 1970s and anything old chop-per related like sissy bars, king/queen seats, Z-bars, and anything that made a 70s chopper what it was. Frank also likes unique old motorcycle trophies and personally has quite a collection of them as well as motorcycle toys. Frank also shows his commitment to motorcycling with his dedication to ABATE of Iowa. He has attended almost every Freedom Rally ever held, and is a large supporter of motorcyclist rights and rider education. From scooters to Honda choppers, to his first Sportster, to his full dresser, Frank is about riding and the motorcycle lifestyle.

The American Pickers can be found in Le Claire, Iowa, just a couple miles north of Davenport. Their shop name is An-tique Archeology and is right behind the BP gas station on Highway 67 right in Le Claire. The phone number to reach them is 563-289-1530 and websites are http://www.antiquearcheology.com for the shop, and www.frankfritzfinds.com for Franks own website. So if you are looking for something from the show, have an idea on where they can do some picking, or just want to check out their cool websites, look them up.

Recycling America - Meet the American PickersArticle and Pictures by Vernon and TT Schwarte who can be reached at [email protected]

In January the History channel debuted a new series called “American Pickers”. The 10 episode first season is about two guys from Le Claire, Iowa that look for what they call “trea-sure”. An opportunity came up to chat with these two, and it turned out to be quite an experience. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from Antique Archeology are two of the most down to earth and real people that you could ever meet. These guys know exactly who they are, and where they are going. Very personable and interesting to talk with and listen to. Both guys even ride motorcycles! Mike likes to run around on an old In-dian Chief, an old Harley Knucklehead, or even the Harley VL. Frank has about 25 bikes in his personal collection. Frank bought his first motorcycle when he was in ninth grade, a 1959 Harley Sportster that he still has to this day. Both guys even get a kick out of running around town on scooters, anything on two wheels. Frank is also a big supporter of ABATE of Iowa, and has attended nearly all of the Freedom Rallies. If you are ever in Le Claire, stop by and meet them, you won’t be disap-pointed.

Their business is not a traditional antique dealership, and they are not antique dealers per se, but more treasure hunters. They are referred to as “pickers”. They are the people behind the scenes that find interesting items in old barns, garages, and wherever they are hiding. Their business is based on finding lost treasures, and bringing them back to life with the stories and history of unique items. Many antiques have been found, valued, and sought after, but Mike and Frank are look-ing for the interesting items that most people would walk past. Things that are too cool to go into the landfill and that some-one can love and appreciate once again. Recycling items

back into circulation that have been forgotten is their main goal. In the process of finding these lost treasures, they have fun talking, learning, and seeing beautiful America. During the interview, there was much discussion about the background of multiple items, so it is as much about the history of the item and the find, as the item itself. This history is then passed on to the buyers to in essence keep history alive. Items can be bought from their shop or website, and even some famous bike builders like Billy Lane and Jesse James have made purchases from the duo.

These guys run a business to make a buck or two, but their opinions on what they pick, and what they do with it is refreshing in this day and age. When discussing with them the value of items that they pick and purchase, there are some various opinions of how to value their finds. On one episode they picked a beautiful old jukebox and paid $1,300 for it. When they got it back to the shop, the item was looked at by a person with more knowledge in this arena, and the jukebox was valued at up to $5,000. The guys thought this was a great find, but in reality, they had no immediate offers anywhere near that amount, and ended up selling the item for $1,900. The both advised to be wary of any appraisal of antiques and memorabilia. The items are only worth what a buyer is willing to pay, and the amount a seller is willing to accept. Some may have held out for more money on the jukebox, but Mike and Frank thought that $1,900 was a fair price. This amount covered expenses, and made a few dollars for them, and the new owner was happy with the buy and would appreciate the “recycled” jukebox.

One of the first questions that comes to mind is how do they find this stuff? The answer to that question is from sub-mitted leads, and then simply from freestyle picking, as they

call it. People can call or email them to offer leads, or in their travels if they see a place where treasures may be found, they may stop to ask permission to do some picking. Freestyle picking is simply looking for places that may hide treasures, and stopping by to meet people, and ask for permission to take a look. They gain great joy from the “thrill of the chase” in trying to find items that are unique, as well as meeting the people. The area that they cover can only be limited by the imagination. They have been in most states picking, and even a little bit in Canada. They will soon start filming season two which includes 26 more episodes, and they will be all over the Midwest and many other places.

What happens to items after picking was another topic of discussion that led to some debate. Many of the items that are picked are coming right out of barns, sheds, garages, and who knows where. Sometimes the items are not the cleanest thing in the world, and the pair had some debate about what to do with the items. The interaction of these two is amus-ing on so many levels, and they just seem to fit and complement each other. Mike takes the minimalistic approach, and knocks off the droppings, dusts off the item, and does a basic clean up. Frank on the other hand will spend hours cleaning up an item, or if it is a mechanical item, will make sure that it works. He said that he likes the extra challenge of finding, fixing, and then passing on to a happy customer a working artifact of history. He may spend one half of a day cleaning or working on an item just to get an extra $10. For the most part though, cleaning is the only thing that is done to found items. Not much for refurbishing is ever performed, so that the new owner can do what they choose with it. The customer can de-cide to redo it, or leave it in original condition. Value wise on items it depends on what it is as to how refurbishing or leaving original will affect the value.

Looking around the shop, you can see these guys are also into motorcycles and riding. Mike started out picking by look-ing for and finding old motorcycles that were on the wanted list. His searching has since expanded to include many other items, but motorcycles will always be a love for Mike. One of the best motorcycle finds he has picked was a 1939 Harley Davidson Knucklehead. Mike’s dream find for a bike would be a Blackhawk or a Torpedo, because of the local Midwest connection with those bikes, and that they are not anywhere to be found. Other motorcycle items that Mike likes to find and sometimes keep for himself is anything Harley Knucklehead related, old motorcycle racing items, and anything from the pre 1920 motorcycle era.

Frank would like to find a 1936 Knucklehead as his dream find. He is also a big fan of the 1970s and anything old chop-per related like sissy bars, king/queen seats, Z-bars, and anything that made a 70s chopper what it was. Frank also likes unique old motorcycle trophies and personally has quite a collection of them as well as motorcycle toys. Frank also shows his commitment to motorcycling with his dedication to ABATE of Iowa. He has attended almost every Freedom Rally ever held, and is a large supporter of motorcyclist rights and rider education. From scooters to Honda choppers, to his first Sportster, to his full dresser, Frank is about riding and the motorcycle lifestyle.

The American Pickers can be found in Le Claire, Iowa, just a couple miles north of Davenport. Their shop name is An-tique Archeology and is right behind the BP gas station on Highway 67 right in Le Claire. The phone number to reach them is 563-289-1530 and websites are http://www.antiquearcheology.com for the shop, and www.frankfritzfinds.com for Franks own website. So if you are looking for something from the show, have an idea on where they can do some picking, or just want to check out their cool websites, look them up.


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to all our BraVe, proud troopS... You’re in our tHouGHtS & praYerS dailY. God Speed You Home.

TWO-CHEESES, HAM, BANANA & POTATO CHIPS CASSEROLE

1 Pkg. Softened Cream Cheese12 Slices of White Bread w/ Crusts Cut-Off1 Pound of Deli Ham; Sliced Razor Thin4 Bananas, Sliced in 1/2 inch Discs1/2 Bag (2 Cups) Crushed Regular Potato Chips6 Slices of Bacon; Cooked Crisp4 Eggs1 Cup of Whole Milk1 Cup of Heavy Cream1/2 tsp. of NutmegSalt & Cracked Pepper to TasteI know it sounds whacked, but my Mom used to make this cause it was cheap to fix and went a long way for a family of seven! Try it.....it will become one of your faves too......especially for Pot-Luck Socials.Butter spray a 9x13 glass baking dish. Spread Cream Cheese liberally over (6) pieces of your white bread squares (minus crusts), lay them down flat in baking dish. Take your razor-thin deli ham and just make an even layer of it all over bread slices and pat down. Sprinkle your cheese all over top evenly. Then, cut your bananas all over the top of your ham, then the remainder (6) pieces of de-crusted white bread, spread w/ the cream cheese, lay that down on top of bananas, press down again. Next, in a separate bowl, mix up your whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, salt & pepper to taste & nutmeg. Pour this down all over and around sides of casserole. Now, put your potato chips in a large plastic bag and leave open just a bit at top for air and just smoosh them up in bag and then spread evenly all over top, and then crumble up bacon and distribute evenly all over top of chips. Bake in a 350 pre-heated oven for 45 minutes. Let cool and then cut & serve in squares. This will become one of your “go-to” comfort dishes that you’ll pass down thru time.

SUPER E-Z, BLUE CHEEZY HOME DRESSING

1 (8 oz.) Tub Sour Cream1 Cup (4 oz.) Crumbled Blue Cheese1/4 Cup Mayonnaise

1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar2 Cloves of Garlic, MincedSalt & Cracked Pepper to tasteCombine all together in a small bowl, cover & refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The best!

HURTS SO GOOD.......CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING1 Loaf of crusty French or Italian Bread* Cut into medium-sized cubes3 Cups of Whole Milk1/4 Cup Heavy Cream1/2 Cup of Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur1 Cup Granulated Sugar or *Splenda for Baking1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar1/4 Cup Real Cocoa Powder1-1/2 Tbls. Quality Vanilla Extract2 tsps. Pure Almond Extract1-1/2 tsps. Ground Cinnamon6 Eggs; lightly beaten8 Ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate ChipsLightly butter spray a 9x13 glass baking dish and add the bread cubes. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream & Bailey’s. In separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar (or Splenda) and brown sugar with the cocoa powder and mix well. Add dry mix to the milk mixture and whisk together well to blend. Add the vanilla & almond extracts to beaten eggs. Now, combine egg mixture with milk mixture and mix them up good. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the entire mixture evenly all over the bread cubes. You’ll need to let stand for about 20 minutes to let bread cubes absorb & soak up, stirring occasionally. Bake the pudding for 1 hour in 325 pre-heated oven. Now.....real quick, cause’ it only takes a minute, mix up one box of Jell-O brand plain Vanilla pudding or French Vanilla Pudding (your call) and pour it all down and over your Chocolate Bread Pudding. Let the pudding set-up just a bit but be sure and serve warm & yummy. You could also drizzle Caramel ice-cream topping over it if you don’t like the pudding idea. Or come up with a topping of our own. However you serve it, it will rock the house, baby!


I’ve Got Your BackI am a small and precious child, my dads been sent to fight.The only place I’ll see his face, is in my dreams at night.He will be gone too many days for my young mind to track.I may be sad, but I am proud. My daddy’s got your back.

I am a caring mother. My son has gone to war.My mind is filled with worries that I have never known before.Everyday I try to keep my thoughts from turning black.I may be scared, but I am proud. My son has got your back.

I am a strong and loving wife, with a husband soon to go.There are times I’m terrified in a way most never know.I bite my lip, and force a smile as I watch my husband pack.My heart may break, but I am proud. My husbands got your back.

I am a Soldier. Serving Proudly, standing tall.I fight for freedom, yours and mine by answering this call.I do my job while knowing, the thanks it sometimes lacks.Say a prayer that I’ll come home. It’s me who’s got your back.

Author Unknown


Proud To Be An AmericanOperation We Care

On Sunday November 8, 2009 the Eastern Shore Chapter Harley Owners Group, staff members from Harley-Davidson of Ocean City and members of the Delmar-va community gathered at the Powellville Fire Hall to pack care packages for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for Christmas. This is part of their ongoing Chapter project Operation We Care. The HOG Chapter started the care package project in the fall of 2007 and has shipped over 750 care packages. The interior of each care package was deco-rated and filled with supportive messages and well wishes. Items packed are do-nated by the entire Delmarva community and include snacks and toiletries and a few reminders of home. Also for this packing event, each care package contained a box of Girl Scout Cookies, Christmas cards from local school children and the October issue of Thunder Roads Magazine. Operation We Care is our way of showing support of the brave men and women fighting for our freedom. This project not only supports the troops but also their families here at home and we are proud to be involved in this effort. We would like to thank everyone involved for their support of the troops and we are looking forward to our next packing event in May of 2010.

Jeff MerrittDirector, Eastern Shore ChapterHarley Owners Group, Coordinator, Operation We Care410-713-8940 (cell)

Wreaths Across AmericaRichmond National CemeteryRichmond, Va, December 12, 2009 As a “fair weather rider” getting out on a cold winter morning is tough enough, but to ride my bike in it is beyond the call. However, duty called. When I cranked the Harley and headed to Cox Transportation in Ashland, it was 21 degrees. Now I know that some of you “hard cores” are going to laugh but it was cold. However, I was somewhat prepared with a heated vest and gloves and they made the cold ride tolerable. I headed up Rt. 95 to Cox Transportation in Ashland, VA. John and Dottie Cox always have coffee and donuts to warm up the riders before we head out. The wreaths have been loaded onto the trailer and Cox driver/trainer, Tom Enroughty, is ready to ride. Tom has the route mapped and police escorts set up. The big tractor trailer starts out with 125 bikes escorting it. We headed South on 95 into Richmond and laid a wreath at the Virginia War Memorial. We then proceeded to Richmond City Hall and laid a wreath there. Now we head for the Richmond National Cemetery. People have started gathering. There were Vets from all the services, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Junior ROTC units, Franklin Military Academy provided the Honor Guard and had their entire school unit there also. The highlight of our program was guest speaker, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, Chancellor of the University of Richmond. Dr. Heilman is 83 years old, a WWII Veteran and is one of the most distinguished gentlemen I have ever met. Dr. Heilman just finished an 8000 mile trip across America and back on his Harley-Davidson Ultra. He quoted Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in a way I have never heard and was very well received by everyone there. We were truly honored by this gentleman. We were there to honor our Veterans. The Wreaths Across America motto is “Remember Honor and Teach”. Remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the children the value of freedom. In ceremonies all over the country, Wreaths Across America calls everyone to pause for just a few minutes and think about the high price paid for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Freedom has never, nor will it ever be free. The price of freedom can be seen on white stone markers all over the world and in the eyes of those fought so gallantly. America owes it’s Veterans a debt of gratitude that is not always reflected by the very ones they fought to protect. I saw a sign that said, “If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read it in English, thank a Vet”. Think about it.

Rev R.J.(Rocky)Angone,Jr

Proud To Be An American

Devil Dogs: UnleashedSpecial Thanks to 854th Engineer Battalion United States Army ReserveKingston,NY

For most military veterans in the biker community, displaying their pride of service generally consists of sewing patches on their jackets or flying a flag from the back of their motorcycle. As a former U.S. Marine and Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran, that didn’t seem quite enough for me. What started off as a basic 2002 Sportster in May 2009 would eventually be transformed into a semi-retro rolling tribute to my time served and my love for the Corps.

I began by stripping down the body and parts that were to be sent to be powder-coated by Technical Coatings in Kingston, NY. Before sending the parts, I chopped 7” off of the rear fender to get that bobbed look and relocated the license plate bracket 2” higher. I then taped and cut the front fender to a point. I then marked and cut out a Corporal chevron on the fender, proudly displaying the rank I once wore on my sleeve. The wheels were then disassembled and the parts were dropped off for powder coating. After the parts were back, the wheels were then brought to R&R Cycle to be laced and trued, and new tires were mounted.

I went to a local fabric shop for material and I upholstered the seat in MARPAT digital camo. I stenciled “FUEL” on the gas cap, and a friend with a vinyl cutter made me some “HARLEY DAVIDSON” decals for the gas tank. A pineapple grenade was mounted on the left side of the engine directly below the fuel petcock. Some of the other small details include a “Remember 9/11/01” emblem on the oil cap, and a unit coin on the headlight bezel which reads “Battalion Landing Team 2/6, The Ready Battalion” which is my own personal tribute to my former unit and those that served with me. The air filter housing and mufflers were painted black and the head pipe was covered in black exhaust wrap. The belt guard was also removed to help give it a tougher look.

After cutting so much from the rear fender, my next dilemma was the lighting. The factory tail light couldn’t be reused. I modified a small white strip of LED lights and mounted them beneath the license plate frame to illuminate the plate and also mounted two small red LED strips below the license frame for a stop/tail light setup. The rear turn signals were taken from the front of a Yamaha R1 and mounted to the rear fender struts. Once all the lights were in place and mounted, I completely rewired the rear lighting harness and installed a load equalizer so the LED’s would function properly. The factory front turn signals were also removed and the signals were relocated into the spiked end caps on the aftermarket grips.

Although it took the trophy for 1st place cruiser bike at Envy Frenzy 2009 on the Kingston waterfront in August, the bike isn’t anywhere near where I want it to be just yet. I have the vision, I have the tools and knowledge, I just don’t have the money to go as extreme as I’d like to go. Eventually I’ll finish it how I want, but for now I’m just happy I’m out on two wheels. I’m proud of my Sporty and the work I’ve done so far. I would love to do this for a living and maybe one day I’ll get that opportunity. For now though it’s just a great feeling knowing I’m turning heads and getting compliments everywhere I ride.

Semper Fi, Phil Beisel Jr.

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NEWS BYTESTHE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com

NCOM NEWS BYTES 10-06Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists

Half a Billion e-cYcleS to Hit tHe roadWorldwide sales of electric powered two-wheel vehicles are set to explode over the next six years. According to a recently released study by U.S. based firm, Pike Research, 466 million e-bikes, e-motorcycles and e-scooters will be on the road by 2016. “Demographics and economics are aligning to create a strong market opportunity for two-wheel electric vehicles,” Pike’s industry analyst Dave Hurst told Cycle Canada. “In some countries, these vehicles will be engines of economic growth, while in others they will be signals of broader consumer behavioral shifts.” Not surprisingly Hurst claims that China will dominate the global electric two-wheel vehicle market, representing more than 95% of sales during the next six years. E-bikes will hold a 56% share of the market, predicts Hurst, followed by e-motorcycles at 43% and e-scooters in distant third with less than 1%. HouSe coMMittee approVeS lane SplittinG in ariZonaA bill to allow “Lane Splitting” in Arizona has been unanimously approved by legislative committee. Also known as white lining, or “filtering” as it is commonly referred to in Europe, motorcycles are allowed to weave between lines of cars in heavy traffic. Such practice is legal in the United States only in California and Washington, D.C., but HB2475 would allow lane splitting through stopped traffic in Maricopa County only to begin with for a one-year trial starting next year. “The biggest factor on this bill is SAFETY and to try and reduce the number of rear end accidents,” said Mick Degan, lobbyist for the Modified Motorcycle Association (MMA) of Arizona. “DPS is behind and support of this bill along with AAA.” Also advocating for the measure is former California cop Ted Storck who wrote to the Arizona Republic newspaper; “As an ex-Los Angeles police officer, I support House Bill 2475, which would allow Arizona motorcyclists to split lanes. It is allowed in California and has proven to be safe. I never once investigated an accident where a motorcyclist had an accident due to passing other vehicles in the same lane when the freeways were slow or stopped. However, it did result in more and more people riding motorcycles, cutting down on traffic congestion. Even the head of the California Highway Patrol agrees that this California law should remain in effect. He agrees it cuts traffic congestion and has not resulted in any extra risk to motorcyclists or other vehicles.” The lane splitting bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Jerry Weiers of Glendale, has already cleared two committees in the House and faces a floor vote soon before it can be considered in the Senate.

oHio MeaSure Would Make MotorcYcle parkinG SaferBuckeye bikers will be able to back their motorcycles into angled parking spaces, under legislation unanimously approved by the Ohio House on March 10. Substitute House Bill 204, sponsored by Rep. Tom Letson, D-Hubbard, passed 96-0 and now heads to the Ohio Senate. Under existing state law, motor vehicles parked on public streets and highways cannot face into traffic. That poses a problem for people who drive motorcycles, which don’t go in reverse, Letson told reporter Marc Kovac, Dix Newspapers Statehouse Bureau chief. For angled parking spaces, motorcyclists have to physically push their bikes into traffic, creating a dangerous situation. Letson’s bill would allow cycles to be backed into angled spaces, instead. “Many of you are probably asking why this is necessary or what this even means,” Letson said. “...The purpose for this legislation is to increase safety on Ohio’s roadways and to ease the unnecessary burden on Ohio motorcycle drivers.” HiGHWaY SiGnS deliVer a MeSSaGeSome of the best riding roads are in California, and a new campaign aims to make the roadways safer for motorcyclists by lighting up over 700 changeable freeway message signs saying “Share the road, look twice for motorcyclist.” Following years of lobbying and letter-writing, ABATE of California is now working with state officials to utilize Amber Alert electronic message boards, when not in official use, to display the motorcycle awareness alert to millions of commuters daily. ABATE Executive Director Anthony Jaime says the joint effort with CalTrans, the California Highway Patrol and the California Motorcycle Safety Program “highlights the impact that grassroots organizations like ABATE can have on their government when they actively become part of the process of governance rather than just sitting back and being governed.” The signs displayed the messages statewide for a one-week period during peek drive times, and serves as an example that other states can easily follow since it doesn’t cost anything extra to do. Similarly, HB2351 would require the Iowa DOT to use electronic message boards on Hawkeye highways to flash “Watch for Motorcycles” during May for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. More noiSe aBout noiSeAcross the country, more and more communities are exploring efforts to silence noisy motorcycles, but in Maine a bill that began as a broad measure to cut back on loud pipes has evolved into a proposal to force motorcycle riders to display vehicle inspection stickers on their bikes. During hearings, the House Transportation Committee connected the noise problem to reports that nearly 40% of Maine motorcycles aren’t inspected. Faulty and noisy mufflers would fail motorcycles in annual inspections, so the measure was amended to require an inspection sticker be visibly affixed to the rear of the bike either on a mounting plate or on a rear fender or frame. The bill, which also calls for a study of motorcycle noise, has received initial House approval but still needs to be approved by the full House and Senate.


NCOMNational Coalition of Motorcyclists

NEWS BYTESA Racine, Wisconsin city panel has voted 4-0 recommending a newly written ordinance that would create a $100 fine plus court costs for “disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle.” It would outlaw, in a motorized vehicle, “violent, dangerous, abusive, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct.” That would include: squealing tires; revving an engine; unnecessarily blowing a horn; sudden veering or acceleration; and popping wheelies on a motorcycle. The Culpeper Town Council Ordinance Committee has recommended that the Virginia municipality repeal its existing noise ordinance because it is legally unenforceable in light of recent court decisions. “The ordinance can’t be enforced the way it is written,” Mayor Pranas Rimeikis said of town noise regulations that rely on “a reasonable person” finding a sound too noisy. The town’s movement to repeal its ordinance, and possibly replace it with a decibel-based measurement, is based on a Virginia Supreme Court ruling from last April that found a similar ordinance in Virginia Beach was unconstitutionally vague. In January, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the state court’s decision, denying a review of it as requested by the city. patcH HolderS denied entrY to florida fairAbout 50 bikers from an array of clubs rolled into the Florida State Fair looking for a good time, but because of the patches on their vests, they were refused entry and turned away. Fair rules, enforced by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, ban gang colors or signs. But a lawyer representing the bikers says their First Amendment rights have been violated. “They’re trying to stifle people’s rights by using a blanket policy,” said Florida Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Jerry Theophilopoulos. “It’s suppressing their right to associate in public.” The banned bikers belong to a wide variety of clubs, from the Outlaws MC to Christian clubs such as the Spirit Riders, and the New Attitudes, a group of clean and sober riders. “The clubs that were with us, none of them have ever gotten into fights at the fair,” Theophilipoulos told the St. Petersburg Times. “They’re not street gangs, and they are being lumped together.” The bikers’ lawyer said he called the Sheriff’s Office Sat to tell the agency the bikers were coming, and he was told that if they wore their colors, they wouldn’t be let in. They tried to go, anyway. “Sometimes you have to make a statement, to stand up for what you believe in,” said Jerry T, who also serves as legal counsel for the local Confederation of Clubs. MotorcYcle induStrY aSkS conGreSS to aMend lead ruleSThe Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has delivered nearly 4,000 letters to Congress signed by motorcycle industry professionals who have had their livelihoods impacted by the lead provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). “We believe these letters along with the other communications will help add to the momentum encouraging Congress to amend the CPSIA’s lead content provisions to exclude youth vehicles,” said MIC chairman Larry Little. The CPSC recently requested flexibility to grant exclusions from the lead content limit to address certain products including youth vehicles in a Jan. 15 report to Congress.

The MIC stressed three key reasons why youth ATVs and motorcycles should be excluded from the CPSIA’s lead content provisions: 1. The lead content poses no risk to kids. Experts estimate that the lead intake from kids’ interaction with metal parts is less than the lead intake from drinking a glass of water. 2. The key to keeping youth safe is having them ride the right size vehicle. Kids are now at risk because the availability of youth ATVs and motorcycles is limited due to the lead ban. 3. The lead ban hurts the economy for no good reason when everyone is trying to grow the economy and create jobs. MIC estimates that a complete ban on youth model vehicles would result in about $1 billion in lost economic value in the retail marketplace every year. Weird neWS: HoG VS. HorSe accidentSIn a landmark 1985 study, Dr. J.L. Firth estimated that while “a serious incident can be expected at the rate of 1 per 7,000 hours of motorcycle riding, serious injury rates exceeding one per 350 horse riding hours have been described, making horseback riding 20 times more dangerous than motorcycling.” As far as injuries go, horseback riding leads to more spills on average than motorcycling. According to www.bookofodds.com, the odds a person will visit an emergency department due to a horseback riding accident in a year are 1 in 3,837. Most of these accidents are caused when a horse bucks or bolts, throwing the rider, and female injury rates are typically higher. The odds a motorcyclist will be injured in an accident in a year are 1 in 82.55. The odds a motorcyclist will be killed in an accident in a year are 1 in 1,488, about the same odds a person will be diagnosed with breast cancer in a year (1 in 1,506). And the odds a rider killed in a motorcycle accident in a year was not wearing a helmet are 1 in 2.39. police in enGland iSSue riderS Hi-ViS VeStSThousands of British motorcyclists are being stopped by police for not wearing high-visibility clothing. Beginning in March, riders will be stopped and given lectures on “being seen” as well as reflective vests to put on over their jackets or leathers. The Motorcycle Action Group says the tactics are a step towards compulsory hi-vis clothing or reduced insurance pay-outs for riders in dark kit. “We’re advising all riders stopped without obvious cause in order to deliver these lectures to make a stand by lodging formal complaints. If police time is tied up too much they may soon drop this tactic.”

QuotaBle Quote“We may never have tyrants… but if we should have them, they will seek to accomplish the downfall of free government, not by directly overriding the Constitution, but by using the forms of law to strangle and subvert its spirit.”U.S. Supreme Court Justice George Sutherland (1862- 1942)




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a father walks into a restaurant with his young son…..He gives the young boy 3 nickels to play with to keep him occupied. Suddenly, the boy starts choking, going blue in the face... the father realizes the boy has swallowed the nickels and starts slapping him on the back.the boy coughs up 2 of the nickels, but keeps choking. looking at his son, the father is panicking, shouting for help. a well dressed, attractive, and serious looking woman, in a blue business suit is sitting at a coffee bar reading a newspaper and sipping a cup of coffee. at the sound of the commotion, she looks up, puts her coffee cup down, neatly folds the newspaper and places it on the counter, gets up from her seat and makes her way, unhurried, across the restaurant. reaching the boy, the woman carefully drops his pants; takes hold of the boy’s testicles and starts to squeeze and twist, gently at first and then ever so firmly.. after a few seconds the boy convulses violently and coughs up the last nickel, which the woman deftly catches in her free hand. releasing the boy’s testicles, the woman hands the nickel to the father and walks back to her seat at the coffee bar without saying a word. as soon as he is sure that his son has suffered no ill effects, the father rushes over to the woman and starts thanking her saying, “i’ve never seen anybody do anything like that before, it was fantastic. are you a doctor? “ ‘no,’ the woman replied. i’m with the i.r.S.

a man wakes up in the hospital, bandaged from head to foot. the doctor comes in and says, ‘ah, i see you’ve regained consciousness. now, you probably won’t remember, but you were in a pile-up on the freeway.. You’re going to be okay, you’ll walk again and everything, but...... something happened. i’m trying to break this gently, but the fact is, your willy was chopped off in the wreck and we were unable to find it.’ the man groans, but the doctor goes on, ‘You’ve got $9000 in insurance compensation coming and we have the technology now to build you a new willy that will work as well as your old one did -better in fact! But the thing is, it doesn’t come cheap. it’s $1000 an inch.’ the man perks up at this. ‘So,’ the doctor says, ‘it’s for you to decide how many inches you want.. But it’s something you’d better discuss with your wife. i mean, if you had a five inch one before, and you decide to go for a nine-incher, she might be a bit put out. But if you had a nine inch one before, and you decide only to invest in a five-incher this time, she might be disappointed. So it’s important that she plays a role in helping you make the decision. ’the man agrees to talk with his wife. the doctor comes back the next day.’ So,’ says the doctor, ‘have you spoken with your wife?’‘i have,’ says the man.‘ and has she helped you in making the decision?’ “Yes, she has,’ says the man.‘We’re getting granite countertops.’

the irS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the irS office. the irS auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his attorney. the auditor said, ‘Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, Which you explain by saying that you win money gambling.. i’m not sure the irS finds that believable.’ i’m a great gambler, and i can prove it,’ says Grandpa. ‘How about a demonstration?’ the auditor thinks for a moment and said, ‘okay. Go ahead.’ Grandpa says, ‘i’ll bet you a thousand dollars that i can bite my own eye.’ the auditor thinks a moment and says, ‘it’s a bet.’ Grandpa removes his glass eye and bites it. the auditor’s jaw drops. Grandpa says, ‘now, i’ll bet you two thousand dollars that i can bite my other eye.’ now the auditor can tell Grandpa isn’t blind, so he takes the bet. Grandpa removes his dentures and bites his good eye. the stunned auditor now realizes he has wagered and lost three grand, with Grandpa’s attorney as a witness. He starts to get nervous. ‘Want to go double or nothing?’ Grandpa asks ‘i’ll bet you six thousand dollars that i can stand on one side of your desk, and pee into that wastebasket on the other side, and never get a drop anywhere in between.’ the auditor, twice burned, is cautious now, but he looks carefully and decides there’s no way this old guy could possibly manage that stunt, so he agrees again. Grandpa stands beside the desk and unzips his pants, but although he strains mightily, he can’t make the stream reach the wastebasket on the other side, so he pretty much urinates all over the auditor’s desk. the auditor leaps with joy, realizing that he has just turned a major loss into a huge win. But Grandpa’s own attorney moans and puts his head in his hands. ‘are you okay?’ the auditor asks. ‘not really,’ says the attorney. ‘this morning, when Grandpa told me he’d been summoned for an audit, he bet me twenty-five thousand dollars that he could come in here and piss all over your desk and that you’d literally be happy about it!’

two young businessmen in california were sitting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store in the shopping mall. as yet, the store wasn’t ready, with only a few shelves and display racks set up. one said to the other, “i’ll bet that any minute now some lame-as senior is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and ask what we’re selling.” Sure enough, just a moment later, a curious senior gentleman walked up to the window, looked around intensely and rapped on the glass, then in a loud voice asked, “What are you sellin’ here?” one of the guys replied sarcastically, “We’re selling ass-holes.”Without missing a single beat, the old timer said, “Sales are good. only two left.”



NY Motorcycle Related Legislative Bills.

a01933 Provides that ownership of unidentifiable part in identifiable motorcycle, other than stolen motorcycle shall be returned to owner after investigation a00691 Exempts motorcycles from tolls collected from the New York state thruway authority a02178 Exempts bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile and equestrian helmets from sales and use tax a02802 Expedites return of stolen motor vehicles S05136 Allows for distinctive plates to be issued for members of the New York city fire riders motorcycle club a04541 Provides that motorcyclists under the age of twenty-one shall wear protective helmets of a type approved by the commissioner when operating or riding a motorcycle a04210 Permits the proration of vehicle registration fees for stolen vehicles S02707 Requires five days notice after repossession or retaking of motor vehicle or motorcycle pursuant to the provisions of article nine of the uniform commercial codea04061 Makes provisions increasing the criminal penalties for crimes of vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the sceneS04261 Relates to period of imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incidenta03360 Establishes a motor vehicle accident reconstruction unit and allows the district attorney to assign certain crimes to the designated vehicular crimes prosecutor

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B.a.d.{Bikers Against Discrimination} has quietly but quickly emerged in the forefront of civil rights for the American Biker through their advocacy in discrimination issues, investigative articles on the illicit activities of the government against the American Biker, proposals to change the NYS human rights law to include “culture”

for protection of the American Biker, our “Breed’Em Out Campaign” response to politics, weekly coverage on the BikerLowDown.com Radio show and our Spirit of Biker Brotherhood TV documentary on the culture of the American Biker. Check Out: bad.alphabiker.com.

Where is the real “criminal enterprise”?

{B.A.D. response to negative media by NY State Police profiling in Times Journal, January 27,2010}

It is unfortunate that the citizens of Schoharie County have had to experience the negative news regarding the move

of the Am-Jam. It is a business decision privy only to the organizer, Jean Aldus, and not the thousands of licensed motorcyclists, club riders and American bikers who have throughout the years had the pleasure of creating memorable, good times and friendships not just at the Am-Jam but with local businesses. Many a “biker benefit run” to raise money for the disadvantaged, misfortuned and needy has been scheduled through Schoharie County areas as a yearly function coinciding with the Am-Jam . There is no doubt these will continue -as will the friendships and business relations between the licensed motorcyclist, club rider and American biker -with the citizens of Schoharie County. It is also unfortunate that the citizens of Schoharie County have had to experience the reality of how ignorant, unethical, unjust and just plain discriminatory the response of Major William Sprague, State Police-Troop G was. He not only defamed a legitimate entity (which motorcycle clubs/chapters/affiliations/groups are) such as the Hells Angels by stating they and other unnamed motorcycle clubs are “criminal enterprises”, he misled the public to believe motorcycle clubs, riding clubs/groups and American bikers have criminal intent to their existence. In other words, these motorcyclists and bikers are at the Am-Jam to commit crimes!?! The presence of the State Police would simply prevent whatever crime the public can conjure in their minds?

This, of course, is coming from the “States Angels” -that patch wearing, gun toting gang which has everyone sitting on the edge of their driver seat and good citizens weary about what charges will get trumped up on them. Allow me to remind you of recent news: 1) 2009-Gov. Patterson insinuates the New York State Police are corrupt and orders Attny. General Cuomo to investigate, 2)former State Police superintendent, Preston Felton, is found to have created false documents and transmitted sensitive information to assist then Gov. Eliot Spitzer (in a conspiracy plot against Joseph Bruno). Instead of facing criminal charges, Felton was allowed to retire with of benefits! 3)The NYS Police Superintendent before Felton, Wayne Bennett, was also found to have altered police reports. He was not charged with the crime either, allowed to retire and took a leadership role at the Schenectady Police Department -where a number of officers have been arrested for assault, DWI, threats, drug possession, stealing drug evidence, damaging property, ripping off tax payers and essentially running drug operations under the protection of themselves and unions...like a criminal enterprise? 4) Just several months before State Attorney General Cuomo released the report essentially finding no absolute proof against the NYS Police to warrant charges, received a $5,000 campaign contribution from the PBA. 5)During this same period, Gary Veeder, a NYS State Police forensic scientist was found to have falsified data in criminal cases for over 15 years and had made allegations during the investigation that other lab employees had been committing similar crimes. The tale dies with

Veeder who, ironically, committed suicide...while the probability of innocence for someone unjustly convicted goes forgotten. 6)As you read this, proposals sit before Governor Patterson seeking pay raises and more state police positions at the tax payers expense. Keep in mind, the Governor has also expanded his detail from 24 to 80 state police officers to protect him and serve his purposes. Are you convinced yet that the State Police and aspects of the government are potentially corrupt and function like a criminal enterprise? Or would you, for the sake of sanity, say “there’s always a bad one in the crowd. People make mistakes”. The Major’s matter of fact statement “The Hells Angels are an internationally known and recognized criminal enterprise” is as far stretching as my telling you the NYS Governor, Attorney General and State Police are ALL corrupt and ALL function as a criminal enterprise. The Major’s intent was to justify the discriminatory, unjust and unconstitutional profiling and harassment of a culture of people (American biker, motorcyclist and rider) while feebly attempting to promote the cause for more manpower and raises simply by using the word “Hells Angels” and at the same time shedding more blame towards “other gangs” (ie.,motorcycle riders and clubs are NOT gangs). It should be noted to the public that motorcycle clubs are legitimately registered clubs/chapters/affiliations/groups in their respective jurisdictions. Why would the state respect the legitimate existence of an American culture as are the Hells Angels while attempting to dishonor, disrespect, disgrace and defame them with negative propaganda? Is not freedom of expression and association a constitutional right? As quoted from “How The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Works” by Akweli Parker at HowStuffWorks.com ,”the group holds the official position that it’s persecuted by police and federal agencies because of its members’ non-conformist lifestyles and beliefs.” He goes on to quote a popular phase relating to the Hells Angels: “When we do right nobody remembers, when we do wrong nobody forgets.” In correlation, it’s not far fetched to see, as well, how the state permits you -Joe citizen - to license a business and then feeds off of you with excessive taxes, fees and charges. It is how the system is structured. But, to imply that you , the store owner, who has had a relative that has been arrested, or you, yourself, earned a DWI and now your business must be policed and harassed because you are a criminal enterprise would be unjust behavior of public servants. That seems to be how the NYS Police system works to justify its existence according to Major Sprague. Reality is, who can take your liberty and freedom away -The Hells Angels or the New York State Police? Perhaps Major Sprague should REALLY clean up his own house before he campaigns to the public with promotion of bias, prejudice and discrimination toward American bikers.

Henry McGrath is Executive Director of B.A.D.{Bikers Against Discrimination}, an investigative reporter and civil rights activist at bad.alphabiker.com



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GENERAL NEWSdon’t forget to claim federal tax deduction if you bought a new on-highway motorcycle in 2009 The AMA is reminding riders that they may be eligible for a federal tax deduction on their 2009 taxes if they bought a new motorcycle last year.The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- a landmark $787 billion economic stimulus package that President Barack Obama signed into law in February 2009 -- provides a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of qualified new vehicles from Feb. 17 through Dec. 31, 2009. Qualified new vehicles include street and dual-sport motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, cars, light trucks and motor homes.“At first, Congress was not going to include motorcycles in this bill, but the AMA and the association’s members, along with Harley-Davidson and others, persuaded our elected representatives to go back to the drawing board and fix that oversight,” said AMA Vice President for Government Relations Ed Moreland. “Congress responded, and now motorcyclists who purchased a new bike last year can enjoy the same tax savings as those who opted for four-wheeled transportation.”Eligible vehicles must have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 pounds or less, and cost less than $49,500. Individuals can take the full deduction if they make less than $125,000, or $250,000 for joint filers. The deduction is phased out for taxpayers with income between $125,000 and $135,000 ($250,000 to $260,000 for a joint return). Individuals don’t have to itemize to claim the deduction.To illustrate the impact of the tax deduction, consider the case of a new motorcycle purchase of $10,500. For a 7.5 percent sales tax rate, the tax would be $787.50. The purchaser takes this deduction on the federal income tax form, reducing their taxable income by $787.50. Sales and excise taxes vary by state, so the actual savings will depend on the taxpayer’s state and tax rate.To read the Internal Revenue Service “Questions and Answers” about the deduction, go to IRS.gov or www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=211310,00.html

president signs Hiring incentives to restore employment act or Hire act. WaSHinGton dc Today, in a sunny outdoor ceremony, President Barack Obama signed into law the HIRE act (HR 2847) or as it’s more commonly known, the jobs bill. In an increasingly rare show of bipartisanship the US Senate passed the measure 68 to 29, clearing the final hurdle for the President’s signature. The House had passed similar legislation late 2009. The bulk of the $17.6 billion dollar package is tax cuts, hiring incentives, unemployment extensions, programs to help retain employees, cash incentives for businesses to hire unemployed Americans, tax offsets, and tax credit bond programs. However, Congress used this as a vehicle to move forward a handful of extensions to some transportation related measures. Because SAFETEA-LU (PL 109-59), the last highway funding bill signed into law expired last September; the future of some highway safety programs was in question. The short term extensions to the expired law passed every month or two don’t address various yearly funded grant programs and other safety measures. The Congress will continue to pass these short term extensions for the foreseeable future.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) worked with the Congress to include the motorcycle safety program set up under SAFETEA-LU on the list of extended programs. The program that sends cash back to the States to be used only for motorcycle rider education and public awareness campaigns aimed at motorists. The program is fully funded for one more year. Details are forthcoming on State application deadlines and procedure, but will likely be similar to the past four years. Last year, all fifty States applied for and received motorcycle safety money from this program. “As the authors of the original legislative language creating this program, we are thrilled that Congress and the President agree that the program has merit and deserves repeating,” Said Jeff Hennie Vice President Government Relations and Public Affairs for the MRF. “Considering that most States are currently using dedicated state funded motorcycle safety funds for everything but motorcycle safety, this law could not come at better time.” he added. The MRF will keep you updated on this and all other issues affecting motorcyclists.

Governor paterson introduces program Bill to Make texting While driving a primary offenseGovernor David A. Paterson has submitted to the Legislature Program Bill No. 222, which would make New York State’s law against using a cell phone or texting while driving more effective by raising a violation of the law from a secondary offense to a primary offense.“This bill will take the handcuffs off our law enforcement officers and make our highways safer by allowing officers to observe a violation and immediately issue a summons,” Governor Paterson said. “There is nothing more important than the safety of all New Yorkers, and by increasing the offense level of the current law, law enforcement officers will be better able to protect them and save lives.”Under the current law, a violation is only subject to secondary enforcement; that is, a motorist cannot be stopped and issued a summons for using a portable electronic device alone. Instead, a police officer can only pull a driver over and issue a ticket if the driver is both using a cell phone or texting and has also committed another traffic violation. The Governor’s Program Bill would change the violation to a primary offense, allowing officers to stop a motorist who is using a portable electronic device without first having to observe another violation of the law.Distracted driving is a major safety concern. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 16 percent of fatal accidents in 2008 were due to distracted driving. Text messaging while driving is especially dangerous and prevalent. According to a Nationwide Insurance study, an estimated 20 percent of all drivers, and 66 percent of drivers aged 18 to 24, are sending or receiving text messages while behind the wheel.Additionally, a study released recently by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that truck drivers who were text messaging were 23 times more at risk of a crash or near crash. Another study compared reaction times of a driver who was text messaging to those of a driver who was intoxicated, and found that the reaction times while text messaging were worse.Governor Paterson added: “As these studies make clear, any kind of distraction while driving is dangerous, and texting while driving is one of the most dangerous distractions possible, which is why it is so important to crack down on this offense for the safety and well being of everyone traveling on New York’s roads.”


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APRIL 2010april 3rdeaSt Side Bar & Grill’S SprinG poker ruN - Walden, NY1st 2010 Bike Run, 624 Rt 52, Walden, NY - 845-787-4160, Registration @11am, Be ready to Roll @ noon$25 per person, $40 a couple, Live Music, Direct Driver (Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute, Pole Dance Contest, 50/50, Adult Easter Egg Hunt, and more...

april 10tHHarleY faSHion SHoW - Batavia, NY4425 West Saile Drive, Batavia, NYThe Harley Fashion Show will be held at the Stan’s Harley Davidson in Batavia, New York (NY) Beginning at 4pm. Come on out to enjoy the Fashion Show with all of the Latest and Upcoming Harley Fashions - and don’t forget the Sales!!WEBSITE http://www.stanshd.com PHONE 585-343-9598

april 10tH-11tH SprinG open HouSe- New Rochelle, NY8 Industrial Lane, New Rochelle, NYThe Spring Open House will be at the NewRoc Harley Davidson in New Rochelle, New York (NY) Beginning at 9am until 6pm on Saturday and 10am until 4pm on Sunday. There will be Live Entertainment, a BBQ, Raffles, Store Specials, Demo Rides, and much more!!WEBSITE: http://www.newrocharleydavidson.com PHONE: 914-632-6743 FAX: 914-633-0331

april 11tHBronco’S 1St annual SHore HarBorS - Suffolk County, NY This is a meet and greet ride!!! The Ride will be designed to visit and ride thru about 5 popular harbors of the North Shore on Long Island Ride will end at the Maples. All Cuts invited!!! Respectfully so... with IDONTKNOW, MC. Still in the planning stag... so far you will need a full tank of gas No Cost here... The ride is for all of us !!!

april 11tHannual MotorcYcle SWap Meet - Hornell, NYHornell VFW, 245 Canisteo St., Hornell, NY The ABATE of New York, Finger Lakes will be held on April 11, 2010 at the Hornell VFW in Hornell, New York (NY) Beginning at Noon until 5pm. Entry fee of $3/Adult, Children under 12yrs are Free. There will be Food and Drinks, BYOB, Raffles, Prizes, and much more.WEBSITE: http://www.abateny.org

april 11tHtHe 9tH annual SprinG Breakout MotorcYcle SHoW & SWap Meet - Newburgh, NYIce Time Sports Complex, 21 Lakeside Rd, Newburgh, NY 12552 - 10:30am-5:00pm EDTThe largest multi-brand display of new and used motorcycles and all terrain vehicles in the area.New & Used Motorcycles * Parts & Accessories * Antique & Custom Bikes * Crafts * Leather * Jewelry * Friends * Food * Fun & More - LIVE MUSIC all day long!, featuring Jimmy Eppard & the Retro Rockets - Enter YOUR bike in the all-brand - People’s Choice Antique & Custom Bike Show! - [email protected] 607-863-4295 www.odypro.com/motorcycle-shows/spring-breakout-newburgh-ny.html

april 13tH-17tHariZona Bike Week MotorcYcle rallY -Scottsdale, AZArizona Bike Week is a rider’s dream.HTTP://www.azbikeweek.com

april 15tHadVertiSinG -deadline -Get your ads in for next months issue by [email protected]

april 15tHBike niGHt - Lake Katrine, NYAngela’s Pizza Thursday Night Bike Night.5:00pm-9:00pm EDT

april 17tHpanic Stop SeMinar - Batavia, NY4425 West Saile Drive, Batavia, NYThe Panic Stop Seminar will be held on April 17, 2010 at the Stan’s Harley Davidson in Batavia, New York (NY) Beginning at 11am and 2pm. This is an incredibly informative Seminar to help you with a Panic Situation, to keep control of the situation and more. WEBSITE: http://www.stanshd.com PHONE: 585-343-9598 FAX: 585-343-5804

april 17tH Biker BoWlinG - Syracuse, NY1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NYThe ABATE of Onondaga 6th Annual Biker Bowling will be held on April 17, 2010 at the Loop Grill in Syracuse, New York (NY) Kickstands up at High Noon. Entry fee is a Donation of $10/Person. Come on out to enjoy Food and Drinks, Prizes, and much more!! WEBSITE: http://www.abateny.org PHONE: 315-254-7093,315-455-1073,315-849-5410

april 18tHulSter countY’S 4tH annual SprinG partY - Saugerties, NY1PM, All You Can Eat Buffet - Vendors - Live Music - Good times for all. - $20 Donation - Elks Lodge #2574(845) 246-0841 - Route 32, Saugerties, NY 12477

april 18tHSprinG Breakout partY (ridin’ free Mc) - Wappinger’s Falls, NY12-6pm, at VFW Post #5913, #8 School Street, Wappinger’s Falls, NY 12590, (845) 297-9813, $20 Donation per person $30 per couple, food, door prizes, bike show, music, beverages, 50/50, trophies, for info: (845)222-4693, http://www.ridin-free-mc.tripod.com

april 18tHMarcuS dairY Bike SHoW - Danbury, CTMarcus Dairy, Danbury, CTVendors, Music, Food, 8am-4pm, Rain or Shine, Admission: $9800-243-2511 ext. 411 http://www.marcusdairy.net

april 18tH paSSport ride - Painted Post, NY300 Town Center Road, Painted Post, NYThe Passport Ride will be held on April 18, 2010 at the

American Twin Harley Davidson in Painted Post, New York (NY) There will be a Ride to accumulate miles - to try and win prizes!! Location and Start Times will vary. Come on out for a great time.WEBSITE: http://www.americantwinhd.com PHONE: 607-937-8351 FAX: 607-936-4134

april 21St-25tHlauGHlin riVer run - Laughlin , NVThe Laughlin River Run Motorcycle Rally is a 5-DayMotorcycle Event with concerts,lots of vendors and of course gambling (it’s Nevada).HTTP://www.laughlinriverrun.com

april 21St-25tHHaWGS of texaS rallY - Somerville, TXA true biker rally you don’t want to miss! Bands,games, shows,just a lot of great entertainment and a whole lot of fun...HTTP://WWW.hawgsoftexas.com

april 24tHBike BleSSinG and piG roaSt - Batavia, NY4425 West Saile Dr, Batavia, NYThe Annual Bike Blessing and Pig Roast will be held on April 24, 2010 at the Stan’s Harley Davidson in Batavia, New York (NY) Beginning at 10am. Children are welcome. Donations are accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Christian Motorcycle Association.WEBSITE: http://www.stanshd.com PHONE: 585-343-9598 FAX: 585-343-5804

april 24cHopperS for cHaritY & HoGS aGainStHunGer - Irving, NY“10-Year Anniversary Celebration”(CFC-HAH) is the Food Bank of WNY’s 10th AnnualMotorcycle Run, Car/Bike Show & Benefit Party!Check-in at 11am at Native Pride Travel Plaza, bikerun & car caravan leaves at 1:00 SHARP!11359 Southwestern Blvd (Rt. 20) (at Milestrip) Irving,NY 14081. After-run party 2pm-7pm at a location tobe announced.For more info go to http://www.Cyberspokes.comor contact Bev Lanza at 716-445-4108 or MaryLouBorowiak or Mike Billoni at 716-852-1305.

april 24HaMc neW roc cit Y firSt annualnortHern poker run - Wappingers Falls,NYSign Up: 9am Till 11am, Sign Up & Start Location:Ranting and Raving Leathers, RT 376 BusinessPark (across from McDonalds), 4Nancy Ct- suite2, Wappingers Falls,NY,12590 845-592-2000, www.rantingNraving.comEnd Location: TJ’s Bar, 2363 rt. 9d, WapppingersFalls, NY 12590. Telephone: 845-475-2091Sponsor: NEW ROC CITY HELLS ANGELS

april 24tHBike BleSSinG - Syracuse, NY1114 Wolf St, Syracuse, NYThe ABATE of Onondaga 26th Annual Bike Blessing will be held on April 25, 2010 at the Loop Grill in Syracuse, New York (NY) Kickstands up at 1:30pm. There will be a great ride following the Bike Blessing. WEBSITE: http://www.abateny.org PHONE: 315-254-7093,315-455-1073,315-849-5410

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april 24-25tHMotorcYcle Mania SHoW - White Plains, NYMotorcycle Mania Show at the Westchester CountyCenter April 24th-25th, 2010. Motorcycle lovers andtheir families from around the country will be hoppingonto their bikes and reving their engines to attendwhat will be the Woodstock of Motorcycle shows inWhite Plains, NY. http://www.motorcyclemaniashow.com/

april 25tHSkin & Steel – MotorcYcle and tattooSHoW - Henrietta, NYThe Biggest & Best Show in the Rochester Area,Sunday, April 25, 2010, 12pm - 6pm at the DOMECENTER, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY,Motorcycle Show * Swap Meet * Tattoo Contest* Best of Bike Show $500.00! * $300.00 TattooContest! *,Vendors & Show Bikes - Book Your Space Early!!!,Over 200 Vendor Spaces! Food, Beer, Music,Admission: $12 (12 & under FREE!), Music by DJDENNI. Website: http://www.skinandsteel.com

april 25tHV.f.W. poSt 2064 3rd annual poker run -Maybrook, NYThe ride begins at V.F.W. Post 2064, 209 Main Streetin Maybrook. Registration will be from 9:00 am to11:00 am. The ride is 100 miles through the HudsonValley Region of New York. The ride fee is $20.00per person and includes food, cash prizes, and acommemorative pin. All proceeds from the run goParalyzed Veterans of America, Wounded WarriorProject, Fisher House, and other veterans charities.For more information call (914) 213-1573

april 25tHHoGS for Hope ride for Hope Benefit - NewRochelle, NYSponsored by New Roc Harley Davidson, Shield andCross MC, and Ronald McDonald HouseThe ride will start at New Roc Harley Davidson, 8 Industrial Lane in New Rochelle. Registration will be held from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The ride will start at 11:30 am. The event is a Police escorted motorcycle ride ending with barbeque, live music, raffles, prizes and more. The ride will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of New York. For more information call (212) 639-0130

MAY 2010MaY 1StSecond anual catSkill reSerVoir run - Kingston, NYWoodstock Harley Davidson, It’s gonna be a little longer this year, I’m adding another reservoir, and more country roads! It will be an entire day event! I’m working on the details, will have more info soon! Actually, gonna try and do all 4 reservoirs, and it’ll be about a 250 mile ride!

MaY 1Stpurple piG poker run - New Hartford, NYThe ride starts at Piggy Pats BBQ in New Hartford. Registration will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The fee is $25.00 for each person and extra hands are $10.00. The 100 mile ride ends with live music, 50/50 raffle and more. Poker run fundraiser to support the American Lung Association. For more information call (315) 736-3271

MaY 4tH-9tHBike Week neW orleanS - New Orleans, LAThe 2nd Annual Bike Week New Orleans will be held on May 4-9, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. www.bikeweekneworleans.com/

MaY 1StSinful SoulS Mc 4tH anniVerSarY - Bethpage, NY339 Broadway, Bethpage, NY, 516-931-92968pm, $15 Donation, food, raffles, 50/50, live music, giveaways, Who-Ville

MaY 1St-2ndniaGara aBate’S 30tH annual SWap Meet - Niagara County FairgroundsSat - 2pm-7pm, Sun - noon-5pm. Niagara County Fairgrounds, 4874 S.Lake Avenue - Rt 78 - Music, Door Prizes, Drinks - Everyone welcome, $5 per person (under 12 FREE with Adult), Free Admission to this event if you jion ABATE at the gate.

More info contact: Richard Davis- 716-946-2867 or Joe D - 716-695-3415

MaY 2ndSprinG BaSH ( Attiqua MC. ) - Wappingers, N.Y.TJs Bar 2363 Rt. 9d, Wappingers N.Y. 12590Websites: http://www.Attiquamc.comhttp://www.myspace.com/attiquamcParty starts at 2pm till 6 pmLive music,Food,Draft beer,50/50 raffle$20/person or $30/couple

MaY 4tH-9tHBike Week neW orleanS - New Orleans, LAThe 2nd Annual Bike Week New Orleans will be heldon May 4-9, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.HTTP://www.bikeweekneworleans.com/

MaY 15tHadVertiSinG -deadline -Get your ads in for next months issue by [email protected]

MaY 15tHMrr and reScue ink / 3rd annual rollin’for rottie - New Windsor, NYSign up is from 10:00- 11:30 am, Jim Moroney’sHarley Davidson, 833 Union Ave(RT 300),New Windsor, NY,Party to follow at location TBA, 12PM, Live Music bySide F/X, Wet T-Shirt Contest!!!!!!, Food!!!, Prizes forBest poker Hand, 50-50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Our emailis [email protected], or visit us athttp://www.mrr.petfinder.com

MaY 15tHfreedoM ride proceedS to BenefitWounded SoldierS - Norwich, NY42 North Brard St., Norwich, NY 13815, This is anation wide ride and goes to helping vets.....

MaY 15tH2nd annual Hero arMY pfc JoSepH dWYerrallY -Bald Hill, Farmingville, NY 11763 , Sponsor:9-1-1-Veteran.com ,Patriot Guard Riders Region 9 NY - Ride [email protected] 631.294.5248 . 9-1-1veterans is a small non-profit organization dedicatedto assisting Long Island’s veterans. We providefinancial assistance to those who have served in - orare still serving in - the finest military in the world.Our current emphasis has been on those servicemen and women who participated in the global waron terrorism.

MaY 15tHfundraiSer at anGelaS piZZa - Lake Katrine, NY11:00am-4:00pm EDT - Angelas Pizza Lake Katrine NY, This is a fundraiser to benefit a wonderful women who tragically lost her life at the Groundround in Kingston, NY on June 6,2006.The moneys raised will be used to get Sharon a headstone for her grave site and the rest will be put into a trust fund for her two daughters. There will be a car show with prizes, a DJ ,50/50 ,and much more. .Please come join us in this special event.

MaY 15tHSHininG liGHt run - Deer Park, NYThe Long Island VTX Riders Shining Light Run will be held on May 16, 2010 in Deer Park, New York (NY) There will be an Escorted Parade, Raffle, Door Prizes, Food and Drinks, Entertainment, and so much more. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.WEBSITE: http://www.livtxriders.com EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 631-667-7433

MaY 17tHaBate of neW York – 14tH annualfreedoM rallY - Albany, NYRide to the Capital. All Motorcyclists Welcome. Comefight for your rights!Details will be posted when available.

MaY 21St-23rdJaMMin’ WitH 81 - Schaghticoke, NYGreen Island Rod & Gun Club, 872 Melrose Valley Falls Rd, County Rte 117, Schaghticoke, NYBike Games, Wet T-Shirt Contest ($250 First Prize), Live

Music, Food & Beer, Vendors, Tattoos, $30 Donation, Doors open at noon, camp out overnight,for vendor space or info call: 518-271-8972 or visit http://www.hamcnomandsny.webs.com. All Welcome, No Bad Attitudes, We Reserve The Right To Refuse Anyone

MaY 22ndBenefit ride for MarY Jo - Hillcrest , NY363 West Service Road , Hillcrest , NY 13745,A local girl suffered a tramatic brain injury lastSeptember. We (the Legion Riders of Post #1194)arelooking to raise funds to get this loving single motherback on her feet. This ride is in the planning stagesand I will post more information in the next month.Any one looking to make donations please feel freeto contact me. A trust fund has been set in Mary Jo’sname. Gob Bless. For more info you can [email protected] or call 607-760-1695

MaY 23rddee Snider’S BikerS for BaBieS ride - Point Lookout, NYJoin Rock’n’Roll Legend Dee Snider for the 8th Annual Bikers for Babies Ride, to benefit the March of Dimes. Registration begins at 9:00am at Town Park at Point Lookout, Lido Blvd in Point Lookout, NY. Click here for directions. Kickstands up at 11:00am sharp. Donation is $20 per rider / $15 per passenger and includes a Bikers for Babies commemorative shirt. Pre-register now by calling (516) 496-8442 or online at http://www.BikersForBabies.org. This Run for Babies will take us around Long Island and back to Point Lookout for a post-run party with live entertainment, a custom bike show and contest, vendors and more.

MaY 23rdlt. cHuck MarGiotta, fdn Y, BrainS BraWn& BraVerY Biker ru n - Staten Island, NY7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Host Mike Margiotta & Farrell HSJoin us for our 2nd Annual run to raise moneyfor scholarships to be awarded in Chuck’s name.Chuck attended Farrell HS, earned his degree atBrown University and was a 20 year veteran ofthe FDNY. He was killed on 9-11. After a Policeescorted local run, starting at Farrell HS, we will bepassing significant locations in Chuck’s honor andwill return to Farrell HS. You are invited to enjoyClassic & Southern Rock music played by our DJ,while food and refreshments are supplied. For moreinformation on the event, vending or sponsorships,Contact Mike at: [email protected] or visit: http://www.ChuckMargiottaScholarshipFund.com Entry Fee -$20, Event T-shirts and patches will be available forpurchase. Location Monsignor Farrell High School.2900 Amboy Road, 718-698-9494

MaY 26tHdice ru n for cHaritY - Rockland County, NYDice run 100 mile ride that benefits the United Hospice of Rockland County. More details will be posted on secondgenerationma.org as the date for the Charity Dice Run gets closer. Phone: 845-222-8798 Email: [email protected]

MaY 29tHMuScular dYStropHY Benefit - Walden, NYEastside Bar and Grill624 Rt 52, Walden, NY 845-787-4160Help find a cure for Woody and Candy, Live Music/TBA

MaY 29tHfaitH Jade MeMorial ride and Walk - Niverville, NYMotorcycle Ride and Walk and Pizza Eating Contest. in Memory of My Great Niece Faith Jade Clevelandwho passed away @ 2 1/2 years old of an undetected brain tumor. The proceeds will benefit the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation of Manhattan, NY. visit their website @ http://www.cbtf.org For info on their wonderful services. Complete information available at the Faith Jade Website. For more information about this event, contact: Ed Van Wagner - [email protected] - 518-567-6495 - 518-758-9543Email: [email protected]

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ABATE of OrleansP.O. Box 43, Medina, NY 14103-0043President: Chuck Persons Phone: 585-798-6662Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.orleanscountyabate.com/abate%20page.htm

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ABATE of CayugaP.O. Box 74, Auburn NY 13021Vice President: Carl J. Harvey Phone: 315-730-2458Email: [email protected]

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ABATE of Finger LakesP.O. Box 353, Hornell, NY 14843 President: Mike Grasby Sr. Phone: 585-728-5426Email: [email protected]

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ABATE of OswegoP.O. Box 133, Central Square, NY 13036President: Jim Waterman Phone: 315-427-4765Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.oswegoabate.org

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