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QUICK THROTTLE® 2009 is published monthly and NO reproduction of content is permitted without Publisher or Editor’s prior written approval. Publisher and Editor assume no financial responsibility for errors in ads beyond the cost of space occupied by error; a correction will be printed. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering of an individual, or group as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time; nor are we responsible for the opinions or comments of our columnists; and promises, coupons, or lack of fulfillment from advertisers who are solely responsible for the content of their ads. Publisher and Editor are also to be held harmless from: failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond our control; all suits. claims or loss of expenses; this includes but is not limited to, suits for libel, plagarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a persons name or photograph. Publisher and Editor do not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Quick Throttle name and logo is owned nationally by Chris and Lisa Dalgaard of Bonnie & Clyde Enterprises, LLC. SEPTEMBER 2009 03 - Letter from the Publisher 06 - Ride & Event Calendar 07 - Weekly Events & Bike Nights 08 - Biker News 13 - Sons of Anarchy 22 - Battle of the Heavyweight Baggers! 24 - Weekly Events 26 - 2010 Harley-Davidson 29 - Riding Venice Vintage Rally 35 - Thunder of Sturgis 39 - Riding the Mountain: Southwest Style 41 - Threedom Days 45 - Ladies Who Ride 46 - Saving Sporty 51 - Who are the Law Tigers? 55 - Too Broke for Sturgis 56 - Chrome Spider 63 - Old Timer's Corner
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Last month CD said he wanted his minions, I mean his staff, to write the “Letter from the Publisher” once in a while. Excited as I was, I knew I had some pretty big shoes to fill (size 12 - I think). I’m going to give it my best and hope our readers want more from me in the future. For some September means leaves changing color, back to school, storm windows, and checking the snow tires. For those of us in the Southwest it means something completely different. September means it’s over. It means a sweet sigh of relief from burned fingertips on the steering wheel. It means coming to the end of 115 degree highs and 90 degree lows. It means electric bills that don’t require a second mortgage. September is when the weatherman says for the first time in months “Saturdays’ high will be 92”. September is when you will open the front door one morning and feel a crispness in the air. Sep- tember is when you finally open the windows one evening to let a little fresh air in. What September REALLY means is: pull that cover off your bike cuz it’s time to check the tire pressure, change the oil, polish the chrome and get her ready for another glorious riding season in the beautiful desert southwest. My husband and I have the same discussion about September every year. I remind him of the first nice morning when we realize everything is going to be okay is September. I hold fast to mid-September being that time, he says it’s October. He’s crazy! We do this every year and every year I remind him I was right last year. Hell, I’m always right! Why does he torture himself? To clarify, I am not saying the temp won’t dance above 100 degrees after that. But there will be that morning, that break from the grueling heat, that day you will yearn to make up every mile you missed the last few months. September. September is also the time to start prioritizing the many destinations for your riding pleasure. There are so many to choose from. But we have the next eight months of fantastic riding weather to do them all. Whether you are looking for a day trip or a weekend get-away, once again you will be ecstatic you live in such a wonderful and diverse land- scape. I think Globe is a beautiful ride when you take US60 east from Apache Junction, then SR 88 to Roosevelt Lake, sweeping around on the Apache Trail back in to AJ. South of Tucson you will be enchanted by many choices of sweeping desert beauty and quaint towns like Patag- onia or Tubac, but finding Madera Canyon will be a ride you won’t soon forget. Then there’s always breakfast in Peeples Valley as a perfect choice if you need to get home in time to finish that honey-do list. Another quickie that has been missed by many is the ride to Bagdad. Instead of going to Prescott, take a left on Hwy 96 towards Kirkland then follow signs to Bagdad. Be prepared to be awed by the bright canyon walls heavily dotted with the rich green saguaro. For those that live in Phoenix, when was the last time you rode to the top of South Mountain? Everyone has their favorites, let us know about yours! We might need another guest editor if CD is out riding. September also brings more traffic, more bikes on the road, more cages, more obstacles and inherently, more danger. Last night I re- ceived an early reminder as a group of us braved the heat and took an evening ride. We arrived at a favorite watering hole to hear news of another bike going down on Carefree Hwy. It seems every gathering we are reminded of a fallen friend; Biker Mike, Drew, Bruce, Paulr, the guy Omar and Tracy helped until the paramedics arrived (hey bro, we checked up on you and heard you were doing ok). Most of us know someone who either took the final ride or came damn close. Yet we continue to ride. We ride not because it’s something we do; we ride because it’s something we are. We have a fire inside of us most simply can’t understand. Some have fought HOA’s, parking garage attendants and even our spouse over our bike. It is a piece of us, a piece of our soul. Last night, while riding home, I thought about this more in depth. The realization came to me that something I have such an intense passion for could very easily become the means of delivery to my maker. It’s a fact we all understand very clearly with every mile we put on our bike. Withhold any debate on helmets, safety classes, or ironclad riding gear, this passion we share has a high risk of injury or death. I believe it’s important for us to understand this, even accept this. But it’s equally important that we not fear this. Don’t get me wrong, I am nowhere near ready to go towards the light. I still have to spoil some grandchil- dren, visit a few “must see” destinations, make amends with someone and so much more. BUT I understand the risks. Last night, for the first time, I completely accepted the fact that I might meet my maker wearing a pin laden vest, chaps and Harley boots and I will be perfectly dressed for the occasion. What’s more, I’m ok with that. After allowing those thoughts to flow through my mind, I found myself in a heightened state of awareness for my surroundings. The lights from oncoming cars were clearer, the median was painted neon, every crack and crevice on the road in front of me looked like an exagger- ated low budget 3D movie. Maybe that’s what it takes to keep us safe on the road. September is rolling through our beautiful desert. Be aware of cages, be aware of your surroundings and whatever it takes to keeps you safe on the road, practice it often. We love riding with you and can’t wait to see you out there during what I am sure will be another awe- some riding season for those of us in the desert southwest. Ride safe my friends… Linda Dahl 3
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AUGUST 2009 AUGUST 28-30 FLAGSTAFF, AZ* 14TH ANNUAL PARTY AROUND THE PARKS – Hosted by and benefiting Abate – Flagstaff Chapter. Live music, bike games, poker run, BBQ, camping and more. $25 day of event or $40 for the weekend; includes camping. 3 pm at 2-Bar-3 Restaurant – 5877 N. Leupp Road. For more info: www.flagstaffhot- bike.com, nacm@conx.net or 928.773.8668. LAS VEGAS, NV* VICTORY CHALLENGE AND OPEN HOUSE – Ride the entire Victory Motorcycle line. Bike raffle, bikini bike wash, vendor village, food and drinks. Victory factory reps will be onsite. Arlen Ness Motorcycles of Las Vegas, 4020 Boulder Hwy (across from Boulder Station Casino). For more info: 702.733.7433. SEE AD AUGUST 28-SEPTEMBER 5 WASHINGTON, DC* THE HONOR RUN - Ride from the Vietnam Memorial, Washington D.C on August 28th to Foothill Ranch, CA on September 5th. Raise funds for injured servicemen and women. Ride with Dave Barr, a double amputee, from DC to CA. Join CSI-NY’s Gary Sinise and his LT. Dan Band on September 5th at Oakley’s Southern CA Hdqrt’s to raise funds for this worthy cause. For more information go to: www.the- honorrun.org or email info@thehonorrun.org SEE AD. AUGUST 29 TEMECULA, CA* HELP RIDE CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RALLY AND BIKE SHOW – Benefits COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors) in Old Town Temecula. $35 pre-registration 9 am to 5 pm. Bike show, live music, VIP biker parking, vendors, biker girl fashion show, raffles, poker walk & ride pin. $12.50 evening concert (with Help Ride registration, $25 without) at Temecula Quaid Harley-Davidson Service Center – The Gilby Clarke Band, Austin Law, and Gene Loves Jezebel. For more info: corinna@goldencrownproductions.com, www.HelpRide.com or 951.764.0234. GLENDALE, CA* 1ST ANNUAL POW-MIA RUN – Sponsored by Glendale Harley, Quiet Cannon and Pushrodwear, benefiting VFW Post 10218. Registration 8 am $25, at the door $30. Ride starts at Glendale Harley, 3717 San Fernando Road, ending at Quiet Cannon, 901 Via San Clemente in Montebello. Live music, ride pins, raffle, lunch provided. For more info: www.pushrodwear, Martin at 323.228.2076 or Mike at 323.533.5519. SEE GLENDALE HARLEY AD TUCSON, AZ* TERRITORIAL BAR & GRILL - Join us for the bike night party on the last Saturday of every month. 3727 Palo Verde Rd Tucson AZ. For more info: 520.514.9035. “ If you don’t stand behind our troops, stand in front of them”. SEE AD VACAVILLE, CA* SARAH’S 10TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL RUN – Hosted by Sarah’s parents to benefit Sara Renee Phillips Memorial Scholarship. Ride through Sarah’s Garden ends at Plainfield Station in Woodland with raffle, bands, BBQ, drinks, dancing. $20 donation. 9 am at TJ’s Tavern, Main Street. For more info: 707.624.6310, glennphillips01@comcast.net. RIVERSIDE, CA* WHEELS & WINGS – Riding for those who never will. Poker Run and Classic Car Show to benefit The Unforgettables Foundation, supported by KFROG 95.1, Quaid and Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson dealerships. Help us provide fi- nancial support to families who cannot afford to find a final resting place for their beloved babies. Food, entertainment, vendors and lots of prizes. Register from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at March Air Field Museum. Poker rider will ride out and return to March Air Field Museum. Rider $20, passenger $10. Major prizes, $1,000 grab bag and 50/50 drawing. To register or for more info: www.theunforgettables.com. SACRAMENTO, CA* REVOLUTION RALLY 2009 – California State Capitol Building. The West Coast’s Premiere Motorcycle Event! Free admission! All makes and models welcome. Custom bike displays, $10k Build-Off, poker walks, sky cams, thunder drags; live music and after hours VIP events. For more info: www.revrally.com. TUCSON, AZ* HARLEY DAVIDSON OF TUCSON PRESENTS END OF SUMMER Open House: Closeout on all remaining 2009 Harley-Davidson motor- cycles. 20% off any purchase made with your Harley-Davidson credit card. You can apply for the credit card on the event day and still receive the discount. 9-5. Located at 7355 North I-10 Frontage Road. For more info: 520.751.3380 or www.tucsonharley.com. SEPTEMBER 2009 SEPTEMBER 1 TUCSON, AZ* HARLEY DAVIDSON OF TUCSON PRESENTS BIKE NIGHT AT THE FOX N HOUND - (7625 N La Cholla Blvd) Starts at 6 pm Ends at 10 pm. Raffle Prizes, $2 Pints, $5 Pizza, Bike Show with trophies – ALL BIKES WEL- COME! For more info: 520.751.3389. SERRIA, VISTA AZ* 3RD ANNUAL POW/MIA MEMORIAL POKER RUN – Presented by Sky Island VFW Riders. POW MIA Ceremony, Live Music By Kr- ysis, Door Prizes, 50/50, Bike Show, Vendors, Spaghetti Dinner. High Hand: $250, Low Hand: $100. Registeration 8-11am. $15, $25 with passenger. Benefits Sky Island VFW Riders. VFW Post 9972 - 549 Veterans Drive. For more info: 520.227.2834, www.vfwrid- ersaz.org, duffy03@cox.net. SEPTEMBER 2 TUCSON, AZ* BRANDING IRON NORTH BIKE SHOW EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY - Bike night every Wednesday, located at 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Sponsored by Insane Cycles. For more info: 520.293.7300. SEE AD SEPTEMBER 5-7 GROVELAND, CA* 34TH ANNUAL WESTERN HEY DEY RALLY – Please join us for the Hey Dey Rally at the San Jose Family Camp, just outside of Yosemite National Park, for camping along the Upper Fork of the Toulumne River. Ad- mission is $60 and includes breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday; and all activ- ities for adults and children. Please register early as space is limited. For more info: Leonard Lee at 415.240.1344 or llee1066@yahoo.com. SEPTEMBER 5 FOOTHILL RANCH, CA* THE HONOR RUN - Final stop of the ride from the Vietnam Memorial, Washington D.C on August 28th to Foothill Ranch, CA. Raise funds for injured servicemen and women. Ride with Dave Barr, a double amputee, from DC to CA. Join CSI-NY’s Gary Sinise and his LT. Dan Band on September 5th at Oakley’s Southern CA Headquarters to raise funds for this worthy cause. For more information: www.thehonorrun.org or email info@thehonorrun.org SEE AD. HESPERIA, CA* END OF SUMMER RUN – Sponsored by Rough Riders M/C, benefiting the Barstow’s Veteran Home and other Veteran causes. Plenty of food, drinks, $250 and $500 drawing, vendors, prizes; free tent camping. $20/single, $30/couple. Noon at the Hesperia VFW Post located at 10184 Hesperia Rd. For more info: K-Bar at 760.885.5509. OAKDALE, CA* TOP HATTERS CENTRAL VALLEY FALL PARTY – Hosted by Top Hatters MC-CV. 11 am at 9906 Jackson Road, behind Whiskey River off of River Road. $20 entry fee; door prizes, pins, live music, beer, food, vendors. SHOW LOW, AZ* SHOE BOX RUN. For more info go to www. Samari- tanspurse.org. SEPTEMBER 8 TUCSON, AZ* HOT TUESDAY NIGHTS – Presented by Los Vatos, benefiting local charities. At Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill, 1390 W. Irvington Road. 6 pm to 10 pm. Hot bikes, hot wings and cold beer. SEPTEMBER 9 TUCSON, AZ* JOIN ARIZONA VICTORY FOR BIKE NIGHT AT EX- ECUTIVE INN - Located at 333 W. Drachmann ST. Tucson AZ. Good times, Great specials, and great company. Check it out!!! NATIONAL CITY, CA* RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITY POKER RUN – Registration 8 am to 10 am at Sweetwater Harley-Davidson, 3201 Hoover Ave. $15 early registration before July 31, $20 after. $10 extra hand. For more info: WWW.SWEETWATERHOG.COM/RMHC.PDF. SEE AD SEPTEMBER 10 SIERRA VISTA, AZ* VISTA HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S BIKE NIGHT AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS. 6 pm to 10 pm at Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson – 176 W. Fry Blvd. For more info: jimstraka@powerc.net or 520.255.1139. SEE AD SEPTEMBER 11-13 LANCASTER/KERNVILLE, CA* 4TH ANNUAL KERN RIVER RUN – Presented by Lifestyle Rider. This event is an “Old School Run” to the Kern River. No entry fees, no vendors, just ride and party along the river. Tent camping only, but support vehicles are welcome. ADULTS ONLY. Calkins Flats Campground is 14 miles north of the town of Kernville. This is not a fee or state park camping area; it’s open land along the river with shaded camping spots. Stores and restaurants 1 mile north of the camp- ground at McNallys. This is a NO COLORS run. For more info: www.lifestylerider.com or 661.373.0347. AZUSA, CA* AZUSA CANYON CAMPOUT – Messengers of Recovery An- nual Azusa Canyon Campout at Camp Williams. This is a family event with camping, prizes, raffles and bike games. Bring the kids – please no drugs, alcohol, attitudes or mean dogs. Weekend registration: $25/single $35/double at gate; Saturday only - $15/single $25/double (meals not included on Saturday only admission. 6 CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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7 SEPTEMBER 3rd LONG BEACH,CA* BA MOTO PRESENTS BIKE NITE @ THE PIKE Vintage/Modern British bike night at the Pike Bar & Restaurant in Long Beach. This is open to all motorcycles. Come for a friendly environment, great food, and great live music to chat away all your motorcycle tales. This happens every first Thursday of the month starting at 7:30. For info visit us at www.BA-Moto.com and di- rections www.myspace.com/thepike SEPTEMBER 6th COSTA MESA, CA* HELL ON WHEELS/ROOSTER CAFÉ BREAKFAST – Rooster Café in Costa Mesa, 9 am to 12 pm (every 1st Sunday of the month). Vintage British bikes galore! For more info: http://eatatrooster.com. SEPTEMBER 12th SANTA CLARITA, CA* - 14th Annual Oldies & Goodies Classic Motorcycle Car, Truck Show. Over 500 vehicles on display and competing in 40+ trophy cate- gories + cash prizes for Car, Truck and Bike of the Year. Saturday Night, Sep- tember 12, 2009 from 5pm-10pm at Saugus Speedway. Live entertainment, dancing, vendors, food and beer. Mo- torcycle Entries - all years can com- pete - vehicles are 1975 and older. Preregistration by 8/31/09 is just $25 and includes event shirt and dash plaque. SEPTEMBER 13th EL MIRAGE, CA* SPEED TRI- ALS AT EL MIRAGE – From clas- sic hot rods to vintage British bikes, this is the spot where people from all over the Southwest come to see what their machine’s top speeds are. Trials start first thing in the morning. BA Moto MC will rally up in Long Beach on Saturday the 12th to ride there and camp out the night before. If you want to ride out with us, feel free to contact us at www.BA- Moto.com. For trial info, directions and general info: www.scta-bni.org. SEPTEMBER 13th HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA* VINTAGE BIKE NIGHT MEET UP IN OC – Meet up at Massimo’s Pizza in Huntington Beach from 2 pm to 4 pm. Formerly “Vintage Bike Night”, we now meet during the day to give our 6 Volt lighting systems a break. We’re a group of people who own, ride, and love vintage motorcy- cles. We meet on the second Sunday of every month in Surf City. For more info: www.vintagebikeoc.com. SEPTEMBER 19th TORRANCE, CA* THE 34TH ANNUAL EL CAMINO COL- LEGE CLASSIC MOTORCY- CLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET - Classic Cycle Events is pleased to present the 34th Annual El Camino Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet, located at the El Camino Community Upper Parking Structure, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA. 90506. This event features one of the West Coast’s largest Vintage Motor- cycle Shows & Parts Exchange. http://www.classiccycleevents.com SEE AD SEPTEMBER 20th VALLEJO, CA* Buy/sell/trade- new/used/vintage-parts/bikes/acces- sories-American/European/Japanese. Clean out you garage and turn those parts into cash!! toppingevents.com 800-762-9785 SEPTEMBER 27th LONG BEACH CYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET* Long Beach Veteran\‘s Stadium. Tons of vin- tage parts for british and american motorcycles Info: 714 - 557 -1846 www.toppingevents.com OCTOBER 8-11th The SLO Classic Motorcycle Rally * The San Luis Obispo Classic Motorycle Rally, the largest classic motorcyle event in the state of Cali- fornia. Do not miss this event, with Rabers and Ace Cafe London. We will have live music, rides, raffles, riding and skills contests, costume contests and much much more. http://www.centralcoastclassicmc.co m/display/motorcycleclub/Home
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8 Meghan McCain Looking for Biker Love on Twitter Daughter of Republican Senator wants a real man When self-professed “pro-sex Republican” Meghan McCain visited the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally last year, she was with her father on the campaign trail. She’s back again this year and this time she’s looking for love. In a tweet posted Wednesday afternoon from the South Dakota gathering, McCain expressed her desire to find herself a pierced and tatted motorcycle man: “Fu*k Harvard MBA’s - show me your nipple ring, Harley and arm sleeves of tattoos and I will run away with you.” Meghan apparently had such a good time last year when her dad offered her mom up for the Miss Buf- falo Chip contest, she now feels a special connection to the biker community, or a desire to one-up her mom. “I encouraged Cindy to compete,” said McCain. “I told her with a little luck she could be the only woman ever to serve as first lady and Miss Buffalo Chip.” Bruce Rossmeyer, Harley-Davidson empire builder, dies in motorcycle crash in Wyoming “World’s Largest” H a r l e y - d e a l e r s h i p owner Bruce Ross- meyer killed in motor- cycle accident on way to Sturgis biker rally First reported as breaking news in July ’s Quick Throttle e-newsletter: Bruce Rossmeyer staked his claim as the world’s largest Harley-Davidson dealer, amassing an em- pire of 15 dealerships and stores across the nation, including his crown jewel, Destination Daytona off In- terstate 95. He made his face and name synonymous with motor- cycles on TV commercials and massive highway bill- boards. Using his blockbuster persona, he promoted Daytona Beach’s Bike Week and his favorite charities. On Thursday, Rossmeyer died on a Harley, riding a Wyoming highway with a pack of friends on his annual trip to Sturgis, the biker mecca in South Dakota. Rossmeyer, 66, lived in Ormond Beach. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; five children; and several grandchil- dren. “He was in that moment that he lived for. He was doing what he loved to do,” said Richie Supa, a fellow biker and musician who performed at Ross- meyer’s charity events. “How ironic it is for him to be on a motorcycle in one of the most beautiful riding territories in the U.S. “It’s sad, but he couldn’t have picked a better spot on God’s earth to feel that freedom when you ride.” Rossmeyer was traveling with friends on his way to the 69th annual Sturgis motorcycle rally, one of the nation’s largest. He had recently left Colorado, where he owns two dealerships. The Wyoming Highway Pa- trol said Rossmeyer and five other bikers were headed east on Highway 28 in Sweetwater County when they were trailing a Ford pickup pulling a dou- ble-axle camper-style trailer. The truck driver, Robert L. VanValkenburg, 73, of Rock Springs, Wyo., slowed down and began making a left turn when Rossmeyer tried to pass him, the Highway Patrol said. Rossmeyer, who was not wearing a helmet, struck the driver’s-side door. VanValkenburg’s turn sig- nals and brake lights were working at the time of the crash, the report said. In Sturgis, news of his death shocked the many bikers who had arrived at the rally, said Woody Woodruff, owner of Buffalo Chip Campground, a Sturgis land- mark. “His death is going to change the entire motor- cycle industry,” Woodruff said. “You have movers and shakers, and Bruce was definitely a mover and shaker. He made things happen. You lose someone like that and it creates a big void.” Born in New Brunswick, N.J., Rossmeyer built his first career as an automotive dealer, starting with his own Dodge dealership in New Jersey in 1969. A longtime motorcycle rider, he opened a Harley-Davidson deal- ership in Daytona Beach, almost as a hobby. “I thought this would be neat to mess around on weekends and have some fun,” Rossmeyer said in a 2007 interview with the Orlando Sentinel. But that 1994 opening of the Daytona dealership co- incided with the dramatic jump in motorcycle sales. During the next decade, Harley-Davidsons and the whole biker culture roared into the mainstream, be- coming a billion-dollar business, and Rossmeyer en- joyed the ride. He continued to expand his Harley empire, opening dealerships in New Smyrna Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach, as well as in Colorado, Massachusetts, Mississippi and the Grace- land-themed dealership in Memphis, Tenn. The crown jewel of his empire was the 109,000- square-foot Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, a 150-acre resort for bikers with hotels, condos, restaurants and stores anchored by his big-box-size dealership, which ranks as the world’s largest Harley dealership. It opened in 2005 as Bike Week hit its peak in Daytona Beach and was attracting a half-million bik- ers to town. Rossmeyer never envisioned he would become such a motorcycle magnate and credited his success to hard work, luck, family support and good timing. Rossmeyer was a major fundraiser and benefactor for several charities, including Camp Boggy Creek, Boys & Girls Clubs of Volusia/Flagler Counties and of Broward County, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Broward. Daytona Beach police Chief Mike Chitwood said Rossmeyer’s dealership supplies his department with a dozen Harley-Davidsons, for a mere $150 a year. “He always would grab you with that big paw of a hand and say, ‘Chief, don‘t be afraid to call me.’ He had the look: ‘I’m doing this because I believe in it.’“ “It’s a tremendous loss also for this community,” Day- tona Beach Mayor Glenn Ritchey said. “Bruce was not only a friend. He was a great community leader.” At heart, Rossmeyer was just a teddy bear, his friend Supa said. “He loved to laugh. He was just a very fun guy.” Mongols Can Wear Their Colors The latest finding is that the government seizure of the Mongols trademark in United States v. Cavazos was not proper under the RICO statute. You may recall it was widely reported back in October, 2008 that the government had seized the registered trademark of the biker club, and obtained an order allowing the ATF to seize all products, including clothing, bearing the Mongols trademark. Today’s decision was in a civil case brought by a mem- ber of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, who filed a mo- tion for a preliminary injunction alleging that he cannot wear his colors because the government will seize them - indeed, the ATF has seized items bearing the trademark from those not charged in the Cavazos action. After finding the club member had standing to challenge the seizure order in the RICO case, the court went on to conclude that the trademark seizure was improper. The Mongols trademark was originally owned by an unincorporated association, Mongol Na- tion, and was assigned to a corporation, Mongols Na- tion Motorcycle Club Inc. Under California law, property acquired by an unincorporated association is property of the association, not the members individ- ually. Since a forfeiture under RICO is in personam, not in rem, and the unincorporated association was a third party to the RICO action, it was improper for the government to have seized the trademark. There is also conjecture that the seizure of a collec- tive mark (or rather seizure of the clothing bearing the mark) implicates the First Amendment freedom of speech and association.
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9 BEING DUMB CAN BE FATAL From the Internet: A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a collision with a motor home on Highway 101’s Conejo Grade after he slowed rapidly in front of the recreational vehicle in an apparent road-rage incident, authorities said. The motorcyclist, a 57-year-old Ventura man, was killed about 12:22 p.m. on southbound Highway 101 near Camarillo Springs Road when he collided with a roughly 30-foot motor home driven by Michael An- toine, 68, of Thousand Oaks, said Officer Terry Uhrich of the California Highway Patrol’s Moorpark office. Authorities did not identify the motorcyclist because they were still working to notify relatives. The motorcyclist and Antoine were both traveling about 55 mph when the collision occurred in the right lane, authorities said. Witnesses and Antoine later told authorities that the motorcyclist had made obscene hand gestures, pulled in front of the motor home, then slowed down dramatically, Uhrich said. Antoine did not have time to react and struck the back of the low-slung custom motorcycle, causing it to become stuck under the front of the RV, authorities said. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike, run over by the motor home and dragged underneath for about 75 feet, Uhrich said. Unable to steer, Antoine continued about 500 feet and hit the center divider, Uhrich said. The frame of the motorcycle carved a deep groove in the roadway as it was pulled under the motor home. Antoine was not injured. The cause of the initial confrontation was unclear, but investigators believe the motorcyclist intentionally slowed in front of the motor home, Uhrich said. There were no other vehicles that would have made the mo- torcyclist slow to avoid them, he said. “It looks like partial road rage,” the officer said. An- toine was not suspected of any wrongdoing, Uhrich said. Several Ventura County firefighters were on Highway 101 on their way to another crash when they spotted the collision just after it happened. Fire Capt. Barry Parker was in the engine that pulled over to investi- gate after he and other firefighters saw smoke from the collision, he said. “I thought I had an RV fire,” Parker said. The firefighters instead found the motorcyclist lying in the roadway. They gave him emergency medical aid, but he did not have a pulse, and they pronounced him dead at the scene, Parker said. “We did what we could,” he said. While he couldn’t recall any other cases of motorcy- cles slowing rapidly in front of motor homes, Uhrich said local CHP officers field 911 calls about erratic braking and obscene gestures every day. “It’s impatient driving,” he said. The fatal crash came amid a statewide increase in mo- torcycle fatalities. They climbed 8.1 percent in 2008, to 560, compared with 518 in 2007, according to the state Office of Traffic Safety. Motorcycle deaths have risen consistently since 1998, when only 204 fatalities were reported. While authorities are still trying to determine why, young men riding fast sport bikes and older men re- turning to motorcycles after a long absence appear to be factors, said Chris Cochran, a spokesman for the Office of Traffic Safety. Steven Tyler falls at Sturgis STURGIS, S.D. - Aero- smith lead singer Steven Tyler has a bro- ken shoulder and stitches in his head after falling from the stage during a South Dakota concert, and the band plans to dis- cuss what that means for the future of its cur- rent tour, guitarist Joe Perry said Friday. Perry told The Associated Press after a stop at a Chicago radio station that Tyler has been flown to Boston and was meeting with his own doctor. Perry did not have further details on Tyler’s condition and calls to representatives went unanswered Friday. Tyler, 61, fell several feet while dancing around as the sound crew replaced a fuse that blew during the song “Love in an Elevator” at the Buffalo Chip Camp- ground, which hosted the Wednesday night concert during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in western South Dakota. An amateur video showed him spinning around before falling off the stage. Perry said Friday that his back was turned when Tyler fell, so he didn’t see the lead singer go down. Perry said he hadn’t had a chance to talk with Tyler yet and wasn’t sure what made him lose his balance. “I’ve seen it a thousand times, him dancing or just twirling around, doing a somersault, he’s really agile, so I don’t know,” Perry said. “We’re like kinda still in shock. What can you say? It’s stuff that could happen to anybody.” The guitarist says band members planned to talk Fri- day about the tour. A show in Winnipeg, Canada, al- ready was postponed but Perry said he wasn’t sure what would happen with the remaining 18 tour dates. The band’s Web site didn’t mention other cancella- tions Friday evening. “After we get on the phone call ... there will be some announcement that will give us some kind of idea what the future’s gonna hold,” Perry said during his interview on Chicago radio station WLUP-FM. Since Tyler’s fall, Perry said he decided to ride the tour bus home and stop at radio stations along the way to play some work from his upcoming solo album, “Have Guitar Will Travel.” Perry said the band had to cancel only a couple of concerts during its first 25 years but has had a run of bad luck the last three years. On June 28, Tyler hurt his leg at a concert in Un- casville, Conn., and the band had to postpone seven shows in July. Tyler also battled pneumonia before the tour began in June, while Perry fought a knee infec- tion Passport card for travel to Rocky Point and other destinations As of June 30th, 2009, you now need a passport to travel to Mexico (as opposed to simply showing proof of citizenship, driver’s license, etc). However, one al- ternative is the passport card. The passport card is the wallet-size travel document that can only be used to re-enter the United States at land border-crossings ports-of-entry from Canada and Mexico. The card provides a less expensive, smaller, and more convenient alternative to the passport book for those who travel frequently to these destination. The Passport Card is proof of identity and U.S. citizen- ship. Where to apply - Go to http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/ to find a passport agency in your area. Enter your zip code and click search. What you will need - You will need four things: completed form (available at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/79955.pdf), an original birth certificate, a valid drivers’ license or other official identification and two passport photo’s (taken at a passport agency, post office, or other offi- cial passport photo location). How long does it take - Approximately 4-6 weeks to receive your card. Expe- dited service is 2-3 weeks. My advice - don’t wait. Costs - A passport card for adults is $20 for the application fee and $25 execution fee plus the cost of photos. Expedited fee is an additional $60. For everything you need to know about a passport card, go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3921.html
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As we get ready for the premiere of the new season Sept. 8th, our man gets unprecedented access to the set, the actors and the director who make this our favorite new Biker show… Story by Ray Seidel Photos by Ray Seidel, Krista Van Dyke, and courtesy of FX Theo Rossi – “Juice” on SONS OF ANARCY, today has a call sheet to be in the makeup chair at 1:00 p.m. with makeup artist Jennifer Greenberg doing the duties. I meet them in the makeup trailer to see how they get those great looking “tattoos” applied. Theo first gets a head shave so the lightening bolt tats can be applied to each side, with the body tats to follow. This all will take some time, and Theo has a hand held game to pass the time. It’s common for ac- tors to put in long hours and get up early, or stay late. How early for Theo? “I sometimes get up at 3:00 a.m. for a 5:00 a.m. call.” The en- tire session can take up to 2 hours. Jennifer takes off the stubble on Theo’s head. And how long do these tats last? Theo: “If I’m careful, with touch-up and use some sealer at night, they can last three days, which saves a lot of time.” When I heard these tattoos referred to as “stencils” I was thinking of my old Army duffel bag and my slapping paint over an actual stencil. These are what look like your everyday auto decals, with the character’s name on the sheets. Out with the scissors to cut and shape, and ta da! Jennifer now has Theo’s head shaved and ready, and applies the cut lightening bolts to each side of the scalp. I have time to chat with Theo. “So do you ride a motorcycle yourself, Theo?” “We’re all going to be buying motorcycles very shortly.” “What kind?” “Harley Dynas.” “Because you ride them on the show?’ “Yeah, it only makes sense – this is what we ride all the time. We’ll have our own little club.” “Will there be any reference to SOA on them?” I ask. “No, these are our personal bikes, and we don’t want any confusion between us, and our characters.” Next come the tattoos on the fore arms and biceps. Jennifer moves at the speed of light, having gotten this operation really wired by now. “How do you like playing ‘Juice’?” “He’s a great character – really brilliant on the technical side, yet so clueless when it comes to common sense.” In walks Ron Perlman with his 5 year old Jack Russell Terrier, Nigel, his constant companion. Ron has multiple tattoos that take about 45 minutes including a difficult one on the arm. “Ron, what’s going on with Hellboy 3?” “There isn’t any.” Awwww. Still, I’m glad Ron lent his voice to the animated Hellboy movies, just as Katey still provides the voice of Leela on FUTURAMA (which has been renewed on Comedy Central). But, there’s a possibility. Director Guillermo del Toro says he may be willing to produce a Hell Boy 3, even though he is now working on The Hobbit. On the wall are pictures of bodies with wounds galore – thanks to the makeup talent of Jennifer and the other makeup artists. “I can do bullets wounds pretty easily – they’re prefabricated for us most of the time. For major wounds, I’ve spent many years perfecting and creating them - my very first class focused on that alone. I was specifically brought onto the show because of my background with injuries.” And Voila – Theo is done. Theo’s a pretty buff guy, and the final result looks great.
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Outside the trailer is actor Dayton Callie who plays Chief Wayne Unser, whose imminent retirement could threaten to upset SAM- CRO’S relationship with the law. “I really like the direction my char- acter is going. He’s now in a better relationship with SAMCRO.” Dayton doesn’t ride these days, but has gone through 4 motorcycles, en- joying the British brands. Some new bikes are on the lot this year, including Piney’s new trike. An- other Dyna with killer reaper graphics, and the stunt double bike. This one can do double duty easily as it has tank decals rather than paint on the gas tanks, so could be any number of characters bikes. There will be lots of crashes early on, and plenty of motorcycle action later in the season. The TELLER - MORROW garage was built expressly for the show next to the existing building (which houses most of the highly detailed interior sets.) What looks like a concrete ramp up the garage’s service bay is…just plywood. The illusions of Hollywood. I stroll over to the Wardrobe Department, operated by Costume De- signer Kelli Jones, and Costume Supervisor Tom Bronson. Kelli started as a costumer for The Shield’s second season, then feature films and more television. This is Kelli’s second season on Sons of Anarchy. Tom has been in this business a long time, and for this show has an impres- sive, solid knowledge of what makes a Club’s look. Club’s vests are referred to as “cuts” – as they were often cut into vests from jackets. Being a “boomer” myself, I’m curious about Piney’s cut. In the 70’s, THE denim clothing to wear was LEVI’S, and that applied to me as well…Levi’s only. A peek at Piney’s, and there are the LEVI’S buttons and trademarks. Only Piney wears denim, the others wear leather vests, made by Li’l Joe’s. These are thick, heavy duty, stiff, and guaranteed for life. They are specially “aged” for the show. In reality, a cut (such as Piney’s) may be old as dirt, other club members prefer to get newer ones. Clay’s has a full collar; others have a one inch collar or none at all. All come with a gun pocket. They come in short or longer length, longer being pre- ferred. Why? Most riders want a short cut, so they don’t ride up when in the saddle. However for our TV riders who spend most of their cam- era time STANDING, the longer cut is more photogenic. Li’l Joe’s of- fers the cuts with a choice or red or black lining, here for the show black is used (for pretty obvious reasons - red belonging to someone else). Cuts echo the individuals – Bobby has shoulder braids, Jax has a SAM- CRO rocker, and so on. The patches are blue on white, and made locally. They had the SOA de- sign logo figured out from the start by Freddie Corbin. Various pins are also attached to the cuts (often the reaper), fastened on the back with tape and are custom made for the show. Often this jewelry is gold plated, a sign of long term Club membership. New this year are a cou- ple of rings for Jax, one being “SO” the other “NS.” The rings are made in Glendale and reviewed by Kelli and Kurt. Charlie bought some of Jax’s shirts himself, and these were written into the show. SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original) also has a set of plain clothes for going undercover. And, shop clothes for the garage. Last season, wearing their club cuts while work- ing on customers cars just didn’t look right. On a TV schedule it’s not feasible to design and create an extensive wardrobe, so many things are off the rack and tweaked as needed. An example is light leather that can be adapted for Katey Sagal, and be- comes form fitting and flattering with a minimum of rework. Police uniforms are off the rack items, but the Charming Police patches comes from the same supplier as the Club’s patches & rockers. There’s a new set on the lot this year. You’ll recall Gemma’s best friend is in the porno business. So, where last year there was the lunchroom, now sits a porno set. This gives for some raised eyebrows for those un- aware. 13
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Lunchtime this day is at 6:00 p.m. in tighter quarters than last year, cast and crew all mixed together. (They’re all family anyway). The cater- ing trucks serve up meals for any taste, and really delicious at that. The chocolate cake reaches about a foot tall, so that and the cheesecake is added my plate with the “real” food. I have no idea what’s in the smoothie, but it’s colorful and tasty. Across from me is one of Charm- ing’s finest at the dinner table. He relates how on location the Charming Police had set up a roadblock in a neighborhood (which is an ACTUAL neighborhood). A lady wanting to pull out of her driveway walks up to him to ask if it’s okay. A glance to the directors on either side, and he gives her the go-ahead. After “lunch” I take some time to look at the action outside on the ex- terior set, where pretty much everyone in the show is on hand. Last sea- son it looked as though Jax was going to total his bike, and Charlie was set to buy it for himself. The story eventually didn’t go in that direction, so Charlie will be joining the others in getting a new Harley for himself. Still, he says, when the series concludes, he’d like to get Jax’s bike. (Maybe instead of a gold watch, he’ll get the motorcycle?) Then, there’s the matter of Jax’s shoes. Charlie pulls me aside…”Listen, I’ve been taking a lot of flak about wearing sneakers on the show. But I’ve done my homework, I went up to northern California and hung out with these guys, and I’m telling you no one under the age of 50 wears anything but sneakers.” Ron is sort of the patriarch around the set – cutting jokes, a hug here and there to the crew. Nigel is still in tow, and I ask “Is he smart?” “Sure; watch this. Sit.” [Nothing] ”Sit” [Nothing] “Nigel, sit” Some quivering at the hind end, and finally he sits. Pretty good, only three takes. Later I visit with the gold weaver, Kurt Sutter, creator, producer, direc- tor, writer, and sometimes star in the show. I mentioned I really like Sutter’s Blog. Check it out at: http://sutterink.blogspot.com/ One thing he mentions in his blog is that it’s a REALLY BAD IDEA to be wearing SONS OF ANARCHY colors in the Real World unless you want a good ass kicking. Is he still beating that drum? “I’ve given up on that. I’ve tried to make people aware.” And what if someone rode into Charming wearing a 1% patch they bought off EBay, would that make an interesting sub-plot? “You make a point in your blog that the colors on the rockers are blue. I think it safe to say no existing outlaw club is using blue on white, as blue is Law Enforcement. Was that an inside joke?” “No, and we actually used two different shades of blue. We simply didn’t want to disrespect any clubs out there.” I mentioned that last year after viewing the first couple of shows, I had only a couple nit picking issues on what was otherwise a captivating drama – one being for a show about a motorcycle club there seemed little screen time of our guys with the wind blowing through their hair. As the season moved along we saw much more riding. “It takes half a day to set tracking shots for 8 seconds on the screen.” “We often hear horror stories about producer / writers and the censors. Are you getting a lot of returns with nasty grams attached?” “No, we have an understanding.” “We know you feel music is an important part of the show, and the background music on the SOA Web Page is a great signature tune for a pack of bikes riding down the road. Have you thought of using a leit- motif for various characters or events?” (A leitmotif is a signature theme for a person, place or thing. Kind of a smug industry buzz word.) 16
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“Leitmotifs? Well, what we’re going to do is start the first episode of with some really rocking metal music - a Who song by Anvil.” “Last year we saw Jax getting his father’s vision for the club from the journal he wrote, sort of the prize in the Cracker Jack box. Will there be more of that in season 2?” “There will be a little bit more, but Jax has already gone through the journal, and how much more can he get out of it?” There was an attempt to get SOA at this year’s SAN DIEGO COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL, or at least an autograph session at the FOX booth. For complicated reasons it didn’t work out, however I personally noticed a lot of interest in the show. Let’s hope it works out NEXT year. Does Kurt spend much time with Matt Groening, the creative and witty mind behind THE SIMPSONS and FUTURAMA? “Through Katey (who is also Kurt’s wife) we do get together on occa- sion. Those guys over there are all geniuses.” Last we heard (LA TIMES last season) Kurt was thinking of buying a Harley for himself … until Katey weighed in. (“You’re WHAT?”) Is that still the case? “I’ll have to take a motorcycle training course first.” SEASON 2 First, check out the trailer for Season 2 at: http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/soa/ This year FX was kind enough to send out the first 5 episodes of Season 2 to the press. The advantage of this over screening just one or two episodes is critics get to see the trend of the story arcs in a better context. New this year is Adam Arkin as “Ethan Zobelle” – who opens a cigar shop in Charming. Clean cut, suit and tie, patriotic and churchgoing. The leader of a white separatist organization. He is what Mitch Pileggi’s “Enest Darby” pretends to be. Arkin gives an understated menace – you know his hammer is cocked, and he’s ready to pull the trigger. The trigger helping Zobelle is Henry Rollins as A. J. Weston. Thick, prison-hard, and Zobelle’s right hand man. He believes in the white-is- right cause at a cellular level. Rollins is SO perfect for this role you don’t even want to be in the same time zone with his character. His perform- ance will send chills down your spine. If you thought Tig was bad-ass, you’re going to see another level altogether. Season 2 continues the dark witty humor followed moments later with white knuckle tension. Last year I opined that Katey Sagal’s Gemma was almost certain for an Emmy nomination. Scanning the show’s reviews, I was not alone in that observation. And there was plenty of buzz at nomination time. This year, she is really allowed to cut loose, to really show what she is capable of. As for our Club, Jax and Clay are, as expected, on a collision course. Is this going to tear the club apart, the divided alliances? Little Charming is still ripe for Big Developers to come in and exploit, as is the drug trade that SAMCRO has been holding at bay at the town’s borders. But the new players moving in are hitting below the belt, and the Club is in danger of tearing itself apart from within. Season One of SONS OF ANARCHY should be available on DVD at your local SPRAWL*MART or other fine video store when you pick up this issue. SONS OF ANARCHY When: Tuesdays 10 p.m. Where: FX Much thanks to Theo, Jennifer, Ron, Tom, Kelli, Kurt, Charlie, and special thanks to Dom at FX 17
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LEGGETT, CA* FRYED BROTHERS BAND 29TH YEAR ANNIVER- SARY PARTY – 3 days of music by the Fryed Brothers, Rogue, Beatnik, Savannah Blue and more. RV sites, general store, Cook’s catering. Advance $60, $70 at the gate. For more info: www.fryedbrothersband.com, barbfryed@yahoo.com or 707.824.4861. PLACERVILLE, CA* 4TH ANNUAL KACIE’S RIDE FOR HOPE – Pre- sented by Pat Barron and friends, benefiting Center For Violence-Free Relationships (formerly Eldorado). Also, first Hitch a Ride auction, so ladies bring your leathers and cash. $20 8:30 am to 10 am at The Mountain Democrat parking lot, 1360 Broadway. For more info: www.kaciesrideforhope.com or 530.626.8405. DFDFDFDDFFSSTEMBER 11 SEPTEMBER 11 TUCSON, AZ* BIKE NIGHT AT HOOTERS – On Tanque Verde Presented by Arizona Victory. Join us for another Bike Night at the Hooters on Tanque Verde Rd. Happy Hour food and drink specials from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM followed by Bike Night til close. 6pm. Hooters 6335 E Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ Mike: 520-770-9500 www.arizonavictory.com or online@arizonavictory.com SEE AD. SEPTEMBER 12 NATIONAL CITY* BIKINI BIKE WASH – Sweetwater Harley-Davidson, 11 am – 3 pm—Let the BIKINI GIRLS get your bike REALLY CLEAN!! In store specials, music, food & fun! 3201 Hoover Ave. 619-477-4477 or www.sweetwaterharley.com RESEDA, CA* LAPD 2ND ANNUAL WEST VALLEY MEMORIAL RIDE – Escorted ride for the 1st 400 bikes to show. 56 mile route ends on the back lot of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, where there will be a live band and a fully catered gourmet lunch. Partial proceeds benefit The Randy Simmons Outreach Foundation and The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation. Randy Simmons was a 51 year old SWAT Officer who lost his life on February 7, 2008 while serving the City of Los Angeles. He was shot dead by a mentally disturbed man and was the first SWAT officer killed in the line of duty in the 40 year history of the LAPD SWAT Team. The LAPD Memorial Foun- dation provides grants for widows and orphans of officers killed in the line of duty. For more info: www.westvalleymemorialride.com or contact Officer Michelson at 818.374.7617. ATASCADERO, CA* FACES OF FREEDOM VETERANS MEMORIAL POKER RUN – Hosted by and benefiting Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation. Ride along scenic vineyards with stops at wineries, ending at Atascadero Lake Park; with BBQ, live music and 50/50. $35 at 8 am – Atascadero Veterans Memorial, Hwy 41, 1 mile south of Hwy 101. For more info: chuckward01@sbcglobal.net or 805.466.3062. TUCSON AZ* ARIZONA VICTORY SIDEWALK SALE EXTRAVA- GANZA. Huge Sale, Free Stuff, Prize Drawings, Vendors,Hooter Girls Bike Wash, Free Pizza, Lot’s of Fun. 1102 N Anita Ave, Tucson AZ. www.arizonavictory.com. 520-770- 9500. TUCSON, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL 9-11 TRIBUTE MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN – Presented by AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST #7, #36, #59, #109, AND #132 - Lunch will be available, DJ music by PEPE. Registration Starts at 11:00 am. Ride pins to the first 120 paid Entrants. First Bike out at 1:00 pm. Ride ends at the American Legion Post #109 at 15921 S Houghton Road. Live Music, Bike Show, Vendors and much more. SHOW YOUR PRIDE AND FLY YOUR FLAG. APACHE, JUNCTION AZ* SOUTHWEST IRONSOCKS 500 - A Ride for the Heart Foundation charity ride, with multiple start and end locations including Su- perstition H-D in Apache Junction and AZ Victory in Tucson. Donations are garnered through rider’s pledges similar to the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk. One hundred percent of all Arizona rider-generated donations will go to the Arizona Heart Institute. If you have ever thought about riding an long distance ride, our ride is about the best one to cut your teeth on. If you have ridden them before you will appreciate the organization of the ride. For more information contact Bill at 760-644-2118 or go to www.ridefortheheart.com to register. SEE AD AUBURN, CA* CHILDREN’S BENEFIT RUN – Presented by Bell Road Bap- tist Church and Iron Horse Ministries, benefiting the school for orphaned deaf children. 55 mile poker-style run ($10) through the foothills, food ($5), music, prizes, games, and vendors. 8 am at 707 Bell Road. For more info: 916.402.1816, www.bellroad.org. REDDING, CA* 5TH ANNUAL DOG POUND POKER RUN – Presented by Redding Dog Pound Riders, benefits Another Chance Animal Welfare League. $1,000 in prizes, live music, BBQ, high/low poker draw. $35, 8:30 am Win River Casino, 2100 Redding Rancheria Drive. For more info: 530.355.4234 or www.reddingdogpound.com. SAN DIEGO, CA* RIDE FOR INSPIRATION – Come ride and support The Down Syndrome Center at Rady’s Children’s Hospital. Live band, BBQ, raffle, ride, fun, and games. Sponsors: DSAction, Cyclone Riders, Fun Bike Center, Abbey’s Real BBQ. $35 registration includes ride, t-shirt, meal and raffle tickets. Check in at 8:30 am at Fun Bike Center, 5755 Kearny Villa Road. For more info: 619.694.4615, www.funbike.com or www.dsaction.com. MESA, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL EVIL TWIN/DIAMONDBACKS DREAM COME TRUE RIDE. Help make a sick childs dream come true by giving them A Day With the Diamondbacks. Child gets an exclusive tour of D-backs stadium, meet and greet with the Diamondbacks, infield and batting practice with the team, and to watch the game from the Diamond Club. Children have access to: Seating in front of the Diamond Club, Kid Zone video arcade, The Sandlot with batting cage, playground fea- tures two clubhouses, four slides, and a play area. Purchase tickets at Evil Twin Custom Cycle 2534 W. Broadway Rd Mesa, Az 85202 or for credit card purchases call 480-784- 0040. Limited tickets available. For more information visit www.EvilTwinCustomCycle.com or email robert@eviltwincustomcycle.com. LAS VEGAS, NV* WHEELS OF FORTUNES BBQ COOK-OFF. Red Rock Harley-Davidson of Las Vegas & Marquee Ventures is having a $100,000 in cash and prizes Celebrity judged BBQ Cook-Off. Vendors and Biker Cooks wanted. Call 702- 990-3577. This event is free to the public no need to bring a grill. SEPTEMBER 13 NATIONAL CITY* SWAP MEET and HOG SALSA CONTEST – Sweet- water Harley-Davidson, 9 AM – 2 PM. Swap Meet spaces $5 ea. Used or handcrafted items only. Call to reserve your Swap Space and Enter Your Salsa. $1 to sample all Salsas!! Sweetwater HOG will be cooking Hot Dogs and Burgers. 3201 Hoover Ave. 619-477- 4477 or www.sweetwaterharley.com PHOENIX, AZ* SAVE THE CHESTICLES RUN – 6th Annual Breast Cancer Bash to benefit Komen for the Cure. Sign up 10 am at Steel Horse Saloon, 1818 W. Bell Road. $10/$15 double. Stops include: Buddy Stubbs Anthem, Roadrunner Saloon and Wildhorse West. Ride pins to the 1st 200 registered riders. For more info: “G” at 623.262.7101, heartakes@yahoo.com. LATHROP, CA* 2ND ANNUAL TREATS FOR OUR TROOPS POKER RUN – Benefiting our troops stationed in the Middle East. Music, food, raffles, 50/50, vendors and more. Run pin to the 1st 150; sign up 9 am to 10 am at Eagles Nest H-D, 13900 Harlan Road. For more info: 925.516.8122 or 209.969.6057. TUCSON, AZ* GREAT AMERICAN ROAD RALLY - Presented by Sun Rid- ers M/C. More information to follow. www.sunridersmc.org. ROSAMOND, CA* DIAMOND JIM’S CASINO INAUGURAL POKER RUN – High Desert Poker Run benefiting Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) High Desert Chapter and the Antelope Valley Child Abuse Prevention Council. Registration: 9 am to 10:30 am at Diamond Jim’s Casino, 118 20th Street West, just east of the 14 Free- way at Avenue A. $30 per person/$10 for 2nd hand. Registration includes a run t-shirt. Full bar, free raffles, casino cash giveaways, 50/50 drawing and free food. Best and Worst Hands win a 42 inch Flat Screen TV. For more info: 661.256.1400. PHOENIX, AZ* BENEFIT AUCTION FOR PAULR American Legion Post 105 - 3534 W. Calavar Rd (35th Ave N of Thunderbird) 12:30 - 4:00. 100% of all proceeds go directly to Paulr’s daughters. Still accepting items for the raffle. FMI 602-708-3024 Kimmy or 623-330-3440 Blister. SALINAS, CA* SWAP MEET – 8 am to 3 pm at 333 N. Main Street. Swap meet sellers are responsible for their set-up, take-down, tables, chairs, tent or canopy; no elec- tricity will be provided. No firearms or alcohol. For more info: Ed Spady at 831.663.5492 or email activities@montereybayhog.com. GLENDALE, CA* GOLDEN STATE CHAPTER HOG FALL POKER RUN – Fall poker run to support Olive Crest, a charity that is dedicated to preventing child abuse. Pre-register by Aug 25 for $20. After August 25 and day of the event, $25. Registration at Glendale Harley-Davidson; starts at 8 am. Ride pins to the first 250 rid- ers. Food, entertainment, raffle. For more info: Carmela Tellez at 661.993.3684. SEPTEMBER 15 TUCSON, AZ* THE TUCSON HOG’S BIKE NIGHT – Presented by Tucson H.O.G. Bike Night on the 3rd Tuesday of every month starting at 6 pm. Enjoy $4.99 burg- ers and $4.00 pitches of Natural Light. Specials start at 6 pm till close. We welcome all bikers and bikes. Bum Steer at 1910 N. Stone Ave (520.896.2327). For more info: www.tucsonhog.net or Activities@TucsonHOG.net. 18
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19 SEPTEMBER 17-20 SAN BERNARDINO, CA* 20TH ANNIVERSARY STATER BROS. ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS – The most awesome Cruisin’ Classic Car Show in California, covering 35 blocks of downtown San Bernardino. Join the celebration of the historic “Mother Road” where 1,900 pre-1974 classics, muscle cars, hot rods, trucks and any year Corvettes, Vipers and Prowlers will cruise for an audience of 500,000 over the 4 day event. Great food, live entertainment, activities for kids in Meadowbrook Park, rides, BMX Stunt Show; Movies in The Park, Poker Run, Burn Out, Open Header and Model Car Contests. For more info: www.route-66.org. SEPTEMBER 18-20 KERNVILLE, CA* ABATE STATE RUN – Fun and scenic camping on the Kern River. Featuring live music, bike show and games, vendors, 50/50, poker run (Saturday), tattoo contest, run pins to the first 500. $30 single, $40 couple. For more info: Tony at 760.371.5136, vendors call Sharon at 760.495.2195; or www.myspace.com/abateof- castaterun.com. Benefits ABATE dedicated to freedom of the road. SEPTEMBER 18 ANAHEIM, CA* RUMBLE & ROCK ON THE PARTY BLOCK: NIGHT 5 – Hosted by Downtown Anaheim Association and Harley-Davidson Anaheim-Fuller- ton. Benefits Bikers Against Diabetes. Trophy for best bike/car, free motorcycle/hotrod/music series block party; and music by National Dust. 5 pm down- town, on Center, Promenade and Lemon Streets. For more info: devon@downtow- nanaheim.com, www.downtownanaheim.com or 714.956.3586. HONOLULU, HI* 4TH ANNUAL COMBAT VETERANS MOTORCY- CLE ASSOC. HAWAII NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY RIDE – 10 am at Moanalua Gardens, roll out at 8:30 am. Free. Event: National Me- morial Cemetery of the Pacific. A wreath laying remembrance ceremony to honor pris- oners of war and those still missing in action. For more info: POC Bulldog at 808.256.0007, or http://cvmahi.org. SEPTEMBER 19-20 TUCSON, AZ* DEMO TRUCK – Harley-Davidson of Tucson will have the DEMO TRUCK on site for 2 days. Test drive a 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle for FREE! All you need is a motorcycle endorsement. Enjoy 15% off on all in stock motor- clothes apparel, parts and accessories all weekend. Raffle prizes, Food, music, bike wash and more. For more info: 520.751.3389. SEPTEMBER 19 ESCONDIDO, CA* 1ST ANNUAL LUAU – Hosted by POHAKU PA’AKIKI MC. Come out and join us for some authentic Hawaiian food and entertainment in the beautiful scenic hills of Escondido at Connie’s Oakvale Bar & Grill – 14900 Oakvale Road starting at 1pm. Vendors, 50/50, raffles. Tickets are $25 and advance ticket sales available. For more info: Juan “Malibu” Diaz at 760.390.2166, Bob “Aloha” Yamasaki at 760.807.6619 or www.pohakupaakiki.com. BIG BEAR LAKE, CA* 14TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE GRIZZLIES – Run to benefit the grizzly bears and the Moonridge Animal Park. Poker run, rider $25, co-rider $20; includes run pins for the first 500, t-shirt and behind the scenes Grizzly Tour. Raffle, 50/50, BBQ, live music, vendors and Chapter Challenge. All bikes are wel- come and open to the public. Register at Chad’s Place in the Village at 40740 Village Drive. For more info: fomz@moonridgezoo.org or 909.878.4200. Check out the web- site for the history of the run at moonridgezoo.org/GrizzlyRun. AUBURN, CA* CHILDREN’S BENEFIT RUN – Presented by Bell Road Bap- tist Church and Iron Horse Ministries. Benefits school for orphaned deaf children. 55 mile poker-style ride ($10) through the foothills, food ($5), music, games, prizes and vendors. 8 am at 707 Bell Road. For more info: m_willette2006@gmail.com, www.bell- road.org or 916.402.1813. OCEANSIDE, CA* “Rock The Arts Poker Run” A little over 100 mile loop through the nearby back country to end at The Moose Lodge 25721 Jesmond Dene Rd, Escon- dido, CA. We’ll have a silent raffle, live auctions, at least 2 bands, all kinds of food and all kinds of drinks. Pre-Registration: $15 per rider (prior to September 12th) Day of event: $20 per rider 9am-12pm Boars Nest Choppers 3207 Roymar Rd Oceanside, CA 92054 http://boarsnestchoppers.com/ Ride Pins to first 100 registered riders. High Hand: $100 Low Hand: $50 Poker hand winners announced at 4:30pm 50/50 Winner announced at 5pm www.catherinesdream.org. Call 858-414-0305 PRUNEDALE, CA* POW/MIA POKER RUN – Hosted by American Legion Riders District 28. High hand, missing man ceremony, BBQ lunch, 50/50 drawing, balloon release and raffle prizes. Donation $25; register 9 am to 10 am at Post 593, 8300 Prunedale N. Road. For more info: gene@razzoink.com or 831.737.2672. SAN RAFAEL, CA* KID STREET 5TH ANNUAL POKER RUN & BBQ – Benefits Kid Street Learning Center, a non-profit charter school for kids at risk. $25 includes breakfast, t-shirt, BBQ and live music. 8:30 am at Pier 15 Bar & Restaurant, 15 Harbor Street. For more info: 707.293.8647 or www.kstreet.org. BILLY LANE SENTENCED Nearly three years after he killed motorcycle rider Gerald More- lock with his truck while drunk driving, Billy Lane, age 39, finally faced the music. His attorney asked for a sentence without ac- tual jail time, and brought forward some character witnesses who spoke about how remorseful Billy is, and how he has changed his life. Then Billy Lane himself spoke to the judge and the court, saying “I wanted to stand before the Morelock family, to my friends and my family, to the court and the public and say I am responsible for what happened. I don’t think it matters if I was going 68 miles an hour or 50 miles an hour. I was in the wrong lane of traffic and I killed Gerry Morelock with a 7,000 pound truck.” He went on to talk about the charity work he’d been doing, but that it didn’t change anything. “It’s been really, really tough, but it’s something I have to live with everyday,” Lane said, “I made the single most irresponsible decision in my life and it cost another man his life.” Following a very brief recess, Circuit Judge Robert Burger announced the sentence. 6 years in prison, 3 years probation, his driver’s license suspended for life. Billy Lane was then handcuffed and escorted from the courtroom. Police said Lane’s blood-alcohol level at the time of the crash was more than twice the legal limit, when he crossed a double-yellow line to speed at 68 mph past three cars on State Road A1A south of Melbourne Beach. He crashed his Dodge pickup head on into 56-year-old Morelock’s small Yamaha motorcycle. Morelock’s brother and nephew asked the judge to impose a sentence that would require Lane to use his celebrity to help save the lives of young people. But the judge wouldn’t have it. He agreed with the prosecutor who said that though there were no DUIs on Lane’s record, his record of speeding showed the 2006 crash was not a one-time event, but showed a pattern that could have, would have, and did have, deadly consequences. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30
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Bagger‘s have become all the rage because they have so much customizable real-estate. It’s all that paintable surface and storage for outrageous sound systems. I’ve seen baggers with enough lighting and pumping bass to rival the Rolling Stones. But what happens when cus- tom production chopper builders decide to build a bag- ger? Quick Throttle had a chance to spend some time on two of these heavyweights, A Big Bear Chopper s GTX-F and Big Dog Motorcycles Bull Dog. It’s a smack down between these heavyweight production custom baggers! (To be read in an annoyingly loud announcer voice) …. in this corner, wearing Red and Black weighing in at 850 lbs and 9 feet 2 inches is the Big Bear GTX- F bagger. And in the other corner, weighing in at 768 lbs and 8 feet 4 inches in Maroon and Black Flames is the Big Dog Mo- torcycles Bull Dog! This is a no holds barred, ever y bike for themselves bout ……lets get ready to ready to RUMBLE!!! ROUND ONE; Keep it a Fairing fight. Both of these eye popping, jaw dropping custom bag- ger s command custom production heavyweight titles but, there are major differences. The Big Bear GTX –F Big Bear offers a fairing-less GTX bagger, but customer feedback warranted a Fairing. The GTX-F (fairing) features a fixed faring design. That means that wind buffering and vibration are not transmitted directly to the handlebars creating a smooth high speed ride. The aerodynamics of the large GTX-F fairing does an excellent job reducing leg and chest turbulence in the cockpit. Another design feature unique only to Big Bear’s GTX is the passenger does not sit on the rear fender like other motorcycles. This lowers the center of gravity of the passenger but this lower position also ob- scures her direct forward field of vision and she’s looking at the back of your head. This also stretches the overall wheelbase to 111 inches. The GTX design is without question, radical The Big Dog Bulldog Fairing on the other hand is a more traditional Batwing design mounted to the front forks and frame. The Batwing fairing is sleek and well designed; because of the low riding stance, wind aero- dynamics are tamed and additional windscreen height options are in development (good thing too, because it need’s another inch or so). The Bull Dog’s fairing design and motorcycle underwent stringent wind tunnel testing on the Wichita State campus which is the same tunnel used for testing aircraft. The cockpit has a clean fit and finish and is esthetically pleasing. A slot under the CD/DVD houses USB and audio jack with ample space for the player, gloves and a pack of smokes. A more traditional fairing design, the Bulldog has fluid lines ROUND TW O: It’s In The Bag When going the distance comfor table seating and ample storage are serious considerations. Big Bear’s GTX-F offers a lot of seating real-estate for the driver and passenger but could use some cushion for the pushin’ over the long haul. The floor boards are spacious but not the bags on the GTX-F. A feat of modern sculpture yes, but because the GTX has a huge 300mm rear tire, the actual storage capacity for any real touring is limited. Though a unique design, the massive rear tire limits bag capacity The Big Dog Bulldog offers gunfighters style seating and a truly comfy, wide deep dish with lots of padding and some serious lumbar suppor t, Kudos BDM. Because some passengers will want more comfor table seating, BDM offers a Mustang™ two-up touring seat with an inser table driver backrest; a passenger backrest pad/sissy bar, and a luggage rack). The roomy sculpted driver/pas- senger floor boards come standard. The Bulldog offers two locking leak-poof fiberglass saddlebags with ample space for riding gear. The 250 rear tire is wide enough for amplified style, but the ideal size for lean angles and bigger bags. With additional storage that’s available from the aftermarket luggage rack this Bulldog pulls a solid touring right hook. 22
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ROUND THREE: Punching Power. The Big Bear GTX-F offers two power plant options; the 100 Smooth EFI and the S&S X-Wedge 114 with EFI. I have ridden a GTX with the 100 Smooth which felt a bit lackluster, perhaps a combination of its massive 850 lbs weight and 9 ½ foot length. I would opt for the S&S 114 pumping out 125 horsepower ; you want that additional sucker punch of power when needed. The Big Dog Bull Dog houses an S&S 111 c.i. engine with EFI. (The engine is rubber-mounted to reduce vi- bration). The S&S 111 is well suited for the Bulldog, with a nice freeway RPM in 6th gear, enough muscle when needed and lots of roar from the factor y pipes. The S&S 111 c.i. engine is powerful and beautiful ROUND FOUR: Ringing the Bells and whistles. The Big Bear GTX-F tested was a blank slate. In this state the cockpit looks unfinished with screw heads popping out against this fire engine red fairing. Options include Stereo with CD/MP3/AM/FM and GPS (at an additional $3.400.00) Bare Bones Big Bear Chopper The Bulldog comes standard with a stereo/CD/ Mp3 /AM/FM system The Big Dog Bull Dog cock pit comes with two 5 ¼” speakers and an Alpine® marine-grade digital receiver with a built-in amplifier, iPod/MP3 ready; Bluetooth com- patibility; satellite and hi-def radio ready. Cables and ample housing for third par ty players and a detachable face plate to deter theft. ROUND FIVE - Takin It To The Streets. The Big Bear GTX-F at first feels cumbersome; because of its 111 inch length and radical design, your senses fool you and it takes time to learn the geometr y of this Big Bear Chopper. Once secure with it though the lean angle of the GTX –F is amazing. It’s NOT touching the ground! The Big Dog Bull Dog I assumed the 37-degree rake was shor ter because of how well the Bull Dog handled. I was wrong. I assumed the fairing would affect the turn- ing radius and balance. I was wrong. I assumed there would be compromises in comfor t and design to pull off a truly functional long distance custom bagger. I was wrong. In this rider’s opinion, Big Dog did some fancy footwork and the Bull Dog is tour wor thy at opening bell. ROUND SIX: Going the distance The Big Bear GTX-F has two tanks that automatically feed the engine. With an overall fuel capacity of 5.5 Gal- lons and estimated 42 MPG approximate range is 231 miles. The Big Dog Bull Dog offers a 4.6 gallon tank and esti- mated 42 MPG for an approximate range of 193.2 miles. Split Decision. Both bikes are without doubt the heavy- weights in the custom bagger class and it will require a test ride to determine your preference of heavyweight custom bagger. I have always admired Big Bear Chop- pers’ commitment to quality and aggressive design but I’m not a fan of the GTX-F Transformer-like demeanor. Dual pipes instead of the two into one wouldn’t clutter up that gorgeous S&S engine either. Ultimately it will be your personal preference in form and function that calls this bout. Big Dog Bull Dog: base price at $39,900.00 with all options included. Driver/passenger floorboards Large capacity leak proof locking hard bags available two-up touring seat and passenger backrest ground Clearance 4.5” Seat Height 24.25” Front Tire 120/70 –R21 62H Rear Tire 250/40 – R18 81H Front Brake 4-Piston Diff Bore Rear Brake 4-Piston Overall Length 101.5 inches Nitrogen gas shocks to improve the ride Rubber-mounted engine Marine-grade receiver S&S 111 c.i. (1800 cc) Rake 37 degree 6-Speed BDM Balance Drive Air Dam for style Big Bear GTX-F base prices starting at $38,400 with a 100 Smooth $40,900 with the 114 X-Wedge; $41,400 100 smooth and Stereo/GPS $44,400 114 X-wedge, Stereo/CD/Mp3/Am/Fm/GPS. Component Features: • 100” SMOOTH™ EFI Low Vibration Polished En- gine at 112 lbs. of Torque • 6-Speed Right-Side Drive Transmission • 42 Degree Rake • Forged Billet Wheel Choice with 21” Front and 300mm Rear Tire • Front Dual 4-Piston Caliper Brake System and Single 4-Piston Rear • Chrome Frontend with Hidden Axle Design • Chrome Foot and Hand Controls • Chrome Digital Dash • Chrome Wheels and Brake Calipers • Standard or Custom Paint Scheme Big Dog Motorcycles http://www.bigdogmotorcycles.com/ Big Bear Choppers http://www.bigbearchoppers.com/ 23
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SUNDAYS BIG ART’s BAR-B-QUE at THE SWALLOW’S INN You can’t beat Big Art’s Meat! Every Sunday from 2pm to 6ish? Also cooking on Monday & Wednesday evenings. We Specialize in all meats. Need catering??? Give us a call - (949) 521-0534 Where the 5 Fwy. Meets the famous Ortega Hwy., right next to the Mission. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675. Ph. # 949-493-3188 JIMMY D’s BAR & GRILL NFL Ticket, $2.00 Breakfast, $1.75 Do- mestic Draft & $2.00 Domestic Bottle. $2.00 for breakfast goes into pot for drawing, winner receives all money in pot! 2017 E. Cactus Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85022, 602-867-0255 THE BIKER CHURCH Rushing Wind Ministries meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. at our new location: 4168 Avenida De La Plata suite 101, Oceanside, CA. 92054. Join us for rockin’ worship music, street-level teaching by Pastor Z., and a lunch ride following every service. Call 760-940-0257 for more info. MONDAYS PAID IN FULL M/M FAMILY BIKE NITE Nick’s SuperBurgers, 6-9 PM. New Night, runs thru Dec. 7th Bike show, trophies, 50/50, DJ, dancing. Freeze dance for children. 1712 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, Ca. 92833 Contact Pastor Jose & Betsy Mata at 714.231.0070 AJA’s BIKE NIGHT Every Monday 6pm Free food, 50/50, great raffle table, drink specials, tro- phy for best bike, TVs for sports, pool tables, video games. 2606 South St. Long Beach, CA (corner of Paramount) 562-630-9340 TUESDAYS LIL’ CAL’S FOOD & SPIRITS 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 7-10PM (Happy Hour 3-7pm) 50 cent wings & $1.00 of all food menu items $3.00 Jager shots & 50 cents off all whiskeys & draft beers 3128 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032. 602-788- 2003 COOK’S CORNER Taco Tuesdays! $1.00 Tacos - Beef, fish, pork and chicken. Corona Buckets - $18. Santiago Canyon Rd. & Live Oak Canyon, El Toro (949) 858-0266. www.cookscorner.com TORO BAR & GRILL Bike Nights 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.All-you-can-eat BBQ or Taco Bar, $5. Margaritas, $2.50 tap 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 www.riorancho-inn.com CURLEY’S BIKE NIGHT 6pm start. Proceeds support for the child foundation. 1999 E. Willow St. Signal Hill, CA. 562-424-0018. curleyscafe.com WEDNESDAYS ERIN’S SHEPPARDS $3.00 Jack Daniels - $3.00 Sailor Jerry Rum - $2.50 Domestic Bottles 3114 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-404-2300 LUCKY’S LOUNGE Bike Night every 2nd & 4th Wed. Bike Parking Provided, Food Specials $3 Draft Beer All Night, $1 7 oz. Beer w/Shot pur- chase. 9800 Montgomery NE Ste. 8 & 9 Albuquerque, NM 87111, 505-323-4490 ROUTE 66 CLASSIC GRILL 18730 Soledad Canyon Rd Canyon Country, CA 661-298-1494 Designated Bike Parking FREE 72oz Steak (Call For Details) 14 Beers on Tap - Full Bar www.route66classicgrill.com Steel Horse Saloon Every 3rd Wednesday Bike Night, Free Food! 14513 7th Street, Victorville, CA 760.245.6584 COOK’S CORNER SPAGHETTI NIGHT Santiago Canyon Rd & Live Oak Canyon, El Toro 949-858-0266 CRUISE NIGHT IN EL CAJON El Cajon Blvd., Downtown THURSDAYS ARIZONA JOE’S Special bike parking, live music 6:30-close, drawings, drink and food specials. Patio Cantina is air-cooled, fireplace too, shuffle board, full bar, smokin’ ok! 417 S. Winchester Rd. Apache Junction, AZ. 85219. Call 480-983-6115 TOBY KEITH’S AND CHESTER’S H-D Chester’s Harley-Davidson and Toby Keith’s in Mesa invite you to join our Bike Night every Thursday beginning at 4 pm. Ride with us from the dealership at 5:30 pm to Toby Keith's at 1065 N. Dobson Rd. Mesa, AZ 85201 (Off the 202 - In the Mesa Riverview) Food and drink specials, friends and fun. You won’t want to miss it! CHUY’S Every Other Thursday. Designated Bike Parking, Happy Hour Specials 2-7 pm $2 Bud/Bud light longnecks, Live Music & Vendors 7585 S Houghton Dr. Tucson 85747 520-574-1530 FUDDRUCKERS Drink and food specials, 5-9 PM. Domestic & Import Beer $3, Burger, fries and drink $7. 26771 Rancho Pkwy. Lake Forest, CA 92630 949-597-2071 TAILGATE GRILL & BAR Bike Night 5pm to 11pm, raffles, 50/50, DJ. 4722 Telephone Road, Ventura, in Mervyns Shopping Center . 805-642-1803 COFFEE STOP Bike Night weekly at 6 pm Free Food, Free Raffles, & Music Family friendly- all are welcome 7937 Foothill Blvd., Sunland 818-951-0404 CRUISE NIGHT IN LA MESA Downtown La Mesa FRONT LINE WARRIORS BIKE NIGHT At Frisco Burgers in Downey 12050 Woodruff Avenue (Between Firestone Blvd & Imperial Hwy) 7-9pm. Bike of the week trophy, 50/50 drawing, prize drawings, more. FMI 562-622-0863 FRIDAYS WILEY’S PLACE Patio Parties 4-8 PM. Live music 9:30. Happy hour specials. Jello shots $1.50, domestic draft $2.25, Imported draft $3.25 2509 San Mateo Blvd. Albuquerque, NM. Call 884-4151 COOK’S CORNER FISH FRY Fish, chips and slaw - $5.00. Country Night. Santiago Canyon Rd. & Live Oak Canyon, El Toro (949) 858-0266. www.cookscorner.com FRIDAY BIKER FELLOWSHIP Hosted by Bikers for Christ SVG 7 PM, Starbucks-Eastland, 2620 E. Workman Ave. W. Covina, 91791 www.bikersforchris.org SATURDAYS CHUY’S BIKE & CAR SHOW Every second Saturday. Raffles, 50/50, door prizes, auctions. Specials 6-9 PM. 1825 W. Valencia, Tucson, AZ. Ph. 520- 294-7535 LOOKING FOR MONTHLY RIDES to some of the most beautiful and scenic places in So. Cal.? Then come and join THE OLDEST STAR TOURING and RIDING CHAPTER in Southern California, Star Touring and Riding Assoc., Inland Empire, Chapter 109. We meet every third Saturday of the month at Yamaha of Cucamonga 8:00 am, WWW.yocracing.com. Visit Chapter 109’s website at www.yocracing.com/star/index.htm. For more infor- mation or any questions that you may have, call Pres- ident Gary Entner at 626-826-4457 or Vice President Ron Lopez at 909-821-1583. TAILGATERS Reserved bike parking, Live rock n’ roll music, Ribs & Chicken dinner special, $1. Coors on draft. 6070 West Bell Rd. Glendale, AZ. 85308 Call 602-547-9366 or see www.tailgatersaz.com RUSHING WIND CHURCH The biker church of Las Vegas. Services held Saturday evenings at 6 PM at Sunrise Baptist Church, 1780 Betty Lane, Las Vegas. Fellow- ship before and after service. Everyone welcome, biker or not. Come as you are. Contact: Pastor Paulee (702) 372-9554 or e-mail: fstrpstr7c@aol.com FORGOTTEN FEW CHRISTIAN BIKE NIGHT Every 2nd Saturday, 4pm - 7pm at Tony’s Mexican Food. 290 W. Mill Street and Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino, Ca. Food, music, raffles, children’s games and bike games. All bikes and all clubs welcome! More information at www.forgottenfew.us, or call 909.520.0491 BLACK SHEEP SO. CAL REGIONAL BREAKFAST First Saturday of every month (rain or shine), 9am at Rosa Café & Tortilla Factory, 28134 Jefferson Ave. in Temecula, $7 includes breakfast, beverage, tax/tip and door prizes. 909-600-2694 THE LIVE RIDE CELEBRATION SERVICE Every Saturday night @5:00pm, 6245 Sylvan Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93063, 805-306-0042. www.liveride.org. 24
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Since it’s founding in a garage in Milwaukee by two brothers and a buddy in 1903 ( they were later joined by yet another brother ) the Harley Davidson Motor Company has sometimes led and some- times lagged in technical and stylistic innovation. They are proud of their historic legacy, having outlasted literally hundreds of foreign and domestic rivals through world wars both hot and cold and one or maybe two global economic depressions (remember, it’s a recession when someone you know loses their job and a depression when you lose yours). With new competition for a new century they have pur- sued a strategy that builds on the past while working hard to stay on the cutting edge of quality and design. With hard times making head- lines, the MoCo has taken a hit along with rest of us and tightened the reins on their stable of technical and stylistic creative geniuses - but there’s no way you could stop them cold. According to the official website ( HarleyDavidson.com ) for 2010, there are a total of thirty four models available with two wheels, and two trikes. “Masterpieces in metal” they call them. Harley claims a number of new models but here the dis- cussion gets sticky. The Dyna Wide Glide was discontinued for ‘09 but now it’s back in a slightly dif- ferent configuration. Is this a new or an old model? The Street Glide trike is new this year - you couldn’t buy one last year. Same with the Fatboy Lo. But is a factory lowered Fatboy with different accessories a new model or a refined or redefined or redesigned version of a pre-existing model. Beats me. I’ll let you argue that amongst yourselves as the QT staff has been doing. In addition, a number of models have quietly dropped off the radar screen and will no longer be offered for sale. But with 8 Sportsters, 5 Dynas, 7 softails, 3 V-Rods, 7 tourers, 2 trikes, and 4 models from Custom Vehicle Operations, you should find something very close to what you want. Prices range from $6,999 for the most basic Sportster to “don’t ask” for the luxury liner CVO’s. Whether for a short trip to the Unemployment Office or a cross country ride to Wall Street to pick up your executive bonus check, you have choices that actually compare quite favorably to the competition. Even the metrics and customs. I spoke with John Kohnke, Tucson HOG president and internet sales man- ager at Tucson HD - a man who truly loves his job. He helped me to wade through the sometimes confusing alphabet soup of Harley model designations and shared his thoughts on the new models and the future of Harley-Davidson. Don’t worry, they plan on being around for awhile. After a decade of radical innovation that saw the V-Rod introduced in 2002, the 96-inch motor and six speed tranny in ‘07 along with the FXCW Rocker, and reworking of the touring frames in ‘09, Harley remains committed to being in the forefront of motorcycle evolution. The current stream- lining made necessary by the adverse economy will pass and they are seeing this as an opportunity to focus on R&D for the future, and when the time is right they may raise the curtain on a few surprises. Meanwhile they continue to improve on current concepts. For instance the 2010 transmissions have been changed to include a helical cut 5th gear. That means bevel cut edges on the gear teeth for smoother engagement. While this may be understood and appreciated most by a few hardcore gearheads, the average rider will notice a reduction in the coefficient of clunk while changing gears at higher speed. Not a big change, but one that will make rough times a little smoother for Harley buyers in 2010. New or old, they’re always cool bikes. So Let’s Ride. DYNA WIDE GLIDE: Returning for 2010 after a brief hiatus the throwback old school chopper styling is augmented by several key features including: Tommy Gun 2-1-2 exhaust Wide Front Forks Redesigned fuel tank Drag style handlebars Side mounted license plate Sissy bar Beefed up suspension Helical Cut 5th Gear FAT BOY LO: One of Harley’s most popular models of all time now has a little brother with the addition of this lowered (1.15 inches) version. Key features include: 96B Balanced Motor Satin Chrome muffle Floorboards Front Shock covers New Tank panel and Medallion Internally Wired handlebars Narrow seat Helical Cut 5th gear 26
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ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM: The new lean and clean Road Glide Custom is the latest addition to Harley’s strong selling Touring line up. Key features include: 2-1 Exhaust Shark Nose fairing Floorboards 1 Piece 2 up seat Color matched hard bags Near Rear tail light Shorty Wind deflector Helical cut 5th gear Optional TLE Sidecar ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LTD: One of Harley’s most revered models adds a special version to the touring line up. Key features include: Rubber Mounted 103 CI motor 2-1-2 Exhaust Custom Fuel tank Heated hand grips Special air cleaner, console and medal- lions Tour Pak luggage rack Tour Pak mounted power supply Helical cut 5th gear Optional TLE sidecar STREET GLIDE TRIKE: Join- ing the touring line up this year is Harley’s second Trike. Key fea- tures include: 103 Rubber Mounted motor 3 Wheel frame design Slim seat Optimized Steering Storage compartment Street Glide styling Tank Console & air cleaner spe- cial badging Helical cut 5th gear CVO SOFTAIL CONVERTIBLE: Wanna play with the big boys? Here is your ticket to the party if you have the need for speed and the bucks to pay for it! Key features include: 110 CI motor Digital Speedo Analog Tach Detachable compact fairing Full coverage fender Custom seat with detachable passenger seat Detachable saddle bags Stinger chrome wheels CVO STREET GLIDE: The ultimate touring machine can be yours but you will need to pony up more than 30 grand to join this exclusive club. Key features include: 110 CI motor • Color matched components Slammed front fender • LED lighting Custom seat Custom paint Extended saddlebags Agitator wheels CVO Fat Bob and CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide return for 2010 with completely new paint and styling details to round out the 9 new Harley-David- son models for this year. Famous Jake & MD 27
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Story: Gary Koz Mraz , Photos: Koz and Steven Larson I met up with British American Moto MC, based in Long Beach, and headed for the Venice Vintage Rally. B.A. Moto likes to ride, ride far and ride fast…then party. They remind me of me, when I was young. They’re old school and love the vin- tage motorcycle vibe and just dig riding. Whether off to Vegas and back in 24 hours, Roller Derby matches or Venice Vintage Rally they like it wild and wooly. And that it was as the glorious roar of vintage iron thundered into the second annual Vintage Venice Rally. Whether riding Triumphs, In- dians or Harley’s your appetite for classic and vintage motorcycles was satiated. A free event where ya ride what ya brung. With kickstands up promptly at 9:00 am, 150 bikes departed epOxy- green and powered through the Santa Monica Mountains.A raucous ride to the Rock Store and back was the plan, and I never saw so many tools, motorcycle pieces and parts bouncing off the roadways; buy hey….it’s Vintage. The rally skirted the coast of PCH to los Flores Canyon Road and connected to Pauma Road, Los Virgenes and finally Mulholland to the Rock Store. Climbing into the twisties of picturesque Santa Monica Mountains we dodged a kickstand and a few miscellaneous parts but that didn’ t seem to hamper anyone’s conquest of the moun- tain. Yeah, a few dudes skidded into the bushes or bumped a mountainside but all in all, no one was worse for the wear. A short breather at the Rock Store then the race back. Only this time continuing Mulholland to Stunt, Saddle Peak and finally Tuna Canyon Road to PCH. Only some 60 odd miles but what glorious miles of spectacular panoramas they are. My 2009 Triumph Bonneville is at home here. Nimble and maneuver- able, weighing in at only 440lbs with a spunky 865 cc air cooled Vertical Twin it handled impressively. With EFI new for 09, the Bonny snaps to speed smoothly. I give Triumph props for a bike that’ s fun and easy to handle. Retailing at $7,699 it’s a great entry level motorcycle inspiring new riders to join the sport. I also totally enjoy hanging with this crowd; they are fun, young, and adventurous, imbued with a fresh passion for motorcycling. Back at epOxygreen everyone enjoyed vintage judging & awards, a photography exhibit, superior barbeque by Uncle Creepo, & a beer garden catered by Big Foot Lodge for all of the thirsty revelers. T-shirts & posters designed by VVMC graphic designer Jeff Verges commemorating the event were for sale. A raffle was held throughout the day featuring gift certificates from sponsors Nikki’s, Trim Hair Salon, Garage Company & AS- TARS. A handmade wallet created by One Too Many was up for grabs! A portion of the pro- ceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. If unable to attend but would still like a com- memorative t-shirt for only $10/each please contact Brady Walker 310-980-7129 brady_walker@hotmail.com Post Script: The Venice Vintage rally was the last ride for Ella De Ville, B.A Moto mascot and riding companion with owner Heath Cofran. With all the so called hazards of riding on two wheels, Ella De Ville was a casualty of a cager. B.A Moto held its one year anniversary and memorial for Ella De Ville at The Pike restaurant in Long Beach. A bitter sweet celebra- tion with club members, friends and family. The Pike is owned and operated by Chris Reece (drummer from the punk band Social Distortion) and home to B.A. Motos monthly rally, held the first Thursday of each month. Venice Vintage MC www.venicevintage.com BA Moto MC www.BA-Moto.com Photographer www.larsoncreations.com Pike Restaurant 1836 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CA 90802 562-437-4453 29
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FRESNO/KINGSBURG, CA* RIDE TO REMEMBER – 2ND ANNUAL ALZHEIMER’S CHARITY EVENT – Benefiting UCSF Fresno Alzheimer’s & Memory Center. Get pre-registered before August 19 to attend a private party on Au- gust 22, 2009. Food, prizes and drinks will be provided. All bikes welcome. The ride starts at UCSF Fresno Center, registration: 9:15 am, leaves at 10 am. Cars leave at 10:15 am. The ride ends at Riverland Resort in Kingsburg. $25/rider in advance, $30/day of event, $15/passenger. T-shirt, continental breakfast, lunch, Program, best hand & goodie bag to the 1st 100 sign ups. If you want to only come to the event $10 donation at the door will include a meal ticket. Best Hand Runs, coming from other counties, all ending together at the final location. Music, camping, bike games, bike blessing, prizes, food, vendors, casino games, live auction. Lodging available and much more to come. For more info: 559.347.7170 or www.ridetoremembercencal.com. BAKERSFIELD, CA* KERN COUNTY OFFICE DOWN SUPPORT RIDE – Hosted by Kern County 999 Foundation, honoring officers who were killed in the line of duty and to provide financial support for their survivors. Special tribute to Oakland PD officers. 7 am at Bakersfield Harley-Davidson, 35089 Merle Haggard Drive. For more info: hollywoodlol@yahoo.com or 661.549.2110. OCEANSIDE, CA* ROCK THE ARTS POKER RUN – Pre-register: $15 per rider (prior to September 12th), day of event $20 per rider. 9 am to 12 pm at Boars Nest Choppers, 3207 Roymar Road (www.boarsnestchoppers.com). A little over 100 mile loop through the nearby back country, ending at The Moose Lodge, 25721 Jesmond Dene Road in Escondido. Silent raffle, live auctions, 3 bands, food and drinks. Check back at the website for more details. High hand $100, low hand $50. Poker hand win- ners will be announced at 4 pm. For more info: www.catherinesdream.org. VENTURA, CA* BIKERS FOR BOOBS – Poker Run benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Team. Register at 9 am at Epic Ventura at 2855 Johnson Drive, Suite A. Riders $25, passengers $20. FLAGSTAFF, AZ* THE 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN. 150 mile poker run around northern Arizona. Check in at 8:30 am. Ride starts at 10:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. Cash prize $400.00 for the Best Hand and $200.00 for the worst. Pre-reg at http://tgcaz.org. or call Neil at 928-714-6401 and receive an event t-shirt at check-in. SIERRA VISTA AZ* POW/MIA MEMORIAL RUN Presented by VFW Riders, Sky Island Chapter. Poker run, Bike Show, Door Prizes, Vendors, Live Entertainment, Din- ner. FMI John 520-227-2834. MARYSVILLE, CA* UBNC 8TH ANNUAL BUTCHIE’S POOL BENEFIT RUN – Join us for a great run benefiting Butchie’s Pool, an indoor heated facility for the physically challenged and elderly. Register from 9 am to 11 am; donation (includes lunch) $20/person or $30/couple. Run pin to the first 150 sign-ins. Bike show and games, trophies, prizes, music and vendors. For more info: Susie Q. at 530.635.4550 or www.ubncyubasutter.com. LAS VEGAS, NV* AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 8 POKER RUN – Proceeds to benefit the American Legacy Scholarship Fund. Sign up 9 am to 10 am at Leather Headquarters, 4245 Boulder Hwy. Coffee and donuts at sign up; ride pins for the 1st 100. All hands must be turned in by 3:30 pm as raffle drawing will begin at 4 pm. $15/rider, $5/passenger. For more info: www.vegaspost8.org or www.legion.org/pro- grams/resources/scholarships. SEPTEMBER 20 BULLHEAD CITY – PARKER, AZ* Ride along the Colorado River to benefit 7 year old Lauren Terry and help her fight cancer. Pre-reg $10, contact Loretta at Lazy Harry’s 928.758.6322, or check her myspace account on the web. Stop 1: Breakfast Buf- fet $10, from 7 am to 9 am at Lazy Harry’s, Stop 2: Fox’s Resort, Parker AZ, Stop 3: The Turtle Beach Bar at The Nautical in Havasu. Stop 4: Pirate Cove in Needles, CA (HEL- METS REQUIRED), Stop 5: Topock Marina, Topock AZ, Stop 6: Maddog’s Bar & Grill, Bullhead City AZ, Stop 7: the last stop, Lazy Harry’s on the river. Prizes, raffle and live band at sunset, $2 burgers and $1 hotdogs. For more info: Mike at 928.758.3971 x5500. CAMARILLO, CA* THE BIG RUN IV – Scenic poker run to benefit Big Broth- ers Big Sisters of Ventura County. All bikes welcome. 3 8:30 am starting locations: Ven- tura or Simi Valley Harley-Davidson, Cal Coast Motorsports. $25 pre-ride registration, $30 day of event. Ride ends at Camarillo Grove Park; live music by Boogie Stew, BBQ, raffles, auction and prizes. For registration info: www.thebigrun.org or call Terri Felix at 805.484.2282, ext. 23 or tfelix@bbsvc.org. SACRAMENTO, CA* CCMC ANNUAL FALL FUN RUN – Sign in 9 am to 11 am, $10 per person, $15 per couple. Run pins to the first 150, coffee and donuts will supplies last. This will be a mystery destination run! For more info: www.capitalcitymc.com. SEPTEMBER 23-27 RENO, NV* STREET VIBRATIONS FALL RALLY – Hosted by Roadshows, Inc. Live entertainment, bike competitions, lots of vendors, ride-in shows, ice cold beer, poker walks, stunt shows, poker runs, bike games, VIP parties, real men and beautiful women. For vendor and participant info: http://roadshowsreno.com, admin@road- showsreno.com or 775.329.7469. SEE AD SEPTEMBER 26-27 AMARILLO, TX* 10TH ANNUAL MARINE CORP TOYS FOR TOTS & BIKER SUNDAY – Toy parade, bike games, free BBQ, live music with the Rockin Plowboys, Completely Twisted Riders Stunt Show and more. 900 S. Nelson. For more info: Bobby Goodman at 806.690.1805; vendors email Bobby at hardc5103@hotmail.com. SEPTEMBER 26 TUCSON, AZ* TERRITORIAL BAR & GRILL - Join us for the bike night party on the last Saturday of every month. 3727 Palo Verde Rd Tucson AZ. For more info: 520.514.9035. “ If you don’t stand behind our troops, stand in front of them”. SEE AD SOLANO COUNTY, CA* HORSEPLAY POKER RUN – Fun and scenic poker run to benefit the nonprofit HORSEPLAY Therapeutic Riding Center, which offers a year-round therapeutic recreational horseback riding program for special needs chil- dren and adults. Registration 8:30 am to 10:00 am at Mach-1 MotorSports, 510 Couch Street in Vallejo. $25/person $45/couple. For more info: Pauline Carlton, Horseplay Event Coordinator at 707.253.4499 or email traveler.pauline@comcast.net. SANTA MARIA, CA* PAL HARLEY POKER RUN – Presented by Jason Davie. Ride the beautiful Central Coast in support of the Santa Maria Police Activities League. $30/rider, $20/passenger. 9 am at Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St. For more info: 805.925.0951, jdavie@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. IRWINDALE, CA* 6TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS RUN – Hosted by Viet- nam/Legacy Vets MC, benefiting military veterans. Bikes, babes, beer and beads. Ride- in bike show, male/female tattoo contests, big belly contest, Miss Hard Body contest with cash prizes. Live music, food, vendors and run pins for the 1st 500. All are wel- comed. $15/single; $25/couple; 11 am to 6 pm at AM-VETS Post 113, 14910 Los Angeles Street (605 Fwy to Los Angeles Street, go east 2 miles). For more info: www.vnvmc- ca.com/events, skywkrvnvmc@yahoo.com or 310.841.4407. VALLEJO, CA* HORSEPLAY POKER RUN – Presented by Solano STAR Chapter #315, benefiting Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center. $25/single, $45/couple. 8:30 am at Mach-1 Motorsports, 510 Couch Street. For more info: www.solanos- tar315.org, horseplay@solanostar315.org or 707.253.4499. PALM SPRINGS, CA* RUN FOR THE VETS – Hosted by Monument Chapter RRMC. All proceeds benefit the injured and disabled American Vets. $10 donation and you get 5 drawing tickets, lunch, poker run, prizes, 50/50, live band, vendors and good vibes from knowing you didn’t just talk about it, you supported our troops. 9:30 am at Palm Canyon Roadhouse – 535 S. Palm Canyon Drive. For more info: 760.327.4080 or PalmCanyonRoadhouse@verizon.net. BARSTOW, CA* 3RD ANNUAL POST 324 LEGION RIDERS POKER RUN – Benefiting Desert Manna Ministry programs for homeless vets, needy children and low-income military families in the Barstow area. Hosted by ALR Post 324 and Holiday Inn in Lenwood. 9 am at Holiday Inn Express – 2700 Lenwood Road, Barstow, with free breakfast and BBQ lunch at the Legion Post at the end of the run. Rider/$20 plus either one new toy or 3 cans of food. Passenger/$15 plus either one new toy or 3 cans of food. No toy/food, no problem, add $5. All bikes and cars welcome. For more info: Jim at 760.447.7785, Legionrider324@verizon.net or www.richardagrif- fith324.com. SIERRA VISTA, AZ* RALLY IN THE ALLEY POKER RUN – Sponsored by Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson, presented by Thunder Mountain H.O.G. Registration 8 am to 10 am $15/per person; open to the public, and all bikes and bikers. Raffles, music, food, vendors. DYNO, bike wash, silent auction, dunk tank with the “Alley Cat” Girls and more! In the alley next to the H-D dealership at 176 W. Fry Blvd. For more info: jimstraka@powerc.net or hsbecker3325@yahoo.com. CHINO VALLEY, AZ* LUCKY LUCY’S POKER RUN – Hosted by ABATE of AZ-Yavapai Chapter. This run is to show appreciation for our business members. Sign up at the Log Cabin in Chino Valley, on to Chino Valley Cycle, stop off in Ash Fork; then we’ll head up to Williams to the Wild West Junction for lunch. Return trip back- track to Lucy’s Bar and Grill in Chino Valley for lunch. Free poker hand, live music, door prizes, 50/50, high and low hands. $10 per person. For more info: Don at 928.308.0927 or Ross at 928.925.4204. 30 CONTINUED ON PAGE 42
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STURGIS, S.D., Pop. 6,442 There’s a rhythm to the ‘real’ name, Sturgis Rally & Races, that seemed to right itself going into this one, bringing back the ‘Races’ part of the Rally, for the first time in 5 years, at the AMA Grand Nationals. Sure enough though, weather and the economy added challenges to this year’s Sturgis pilgrimage…. Quick Throttle started off the week with a bang at Nemo Guest Ranch, our HQ for Sturgis. Located down Vanocker Canyon Road, between Sturgis and Rapid City, Nemo is nicely central to everything. The Quick Throttle Customer Appre- ciation and Reader Party drew hundreds of riders on Tuesday afternoon with Nemo GR’s fantastic BBQ lunch selections, a great band, door prize giveaways, sunny weather, and plenty of room for tent camping or for those who reserved, their great little (or big) rustic cabins. A testament to Nemo Guest Ranch, with all the open rooms available locally this place was sold out—a natural setting with all the conveniences of a restaurant and bar on site plus a small general store, yet still remote enough that it’s really, really dark - and quiet - at night. Your cabin is placed in nature; lush green grass everywhere, and one side of the ranch is bordered by Nemo Creek, a beautiful tree-lined gurgling waterway that promoted restful sleep for those in a pitched tent not 10 feet away, with few or no other tenters nearby. An attractive low- cost option with showers and other conveniences, tent camping even here was less crowded this year, giving us a barometer for the whole area. What did/does this mean? As with many events that are traditionally standing room only mob scenes, this was refreshingly roomy in general. Great for you and me, but less revenue for businesses? Riding around Sturgis and Rapid City early in the week, you saw bikes gathering more as you got closer to the key event areas. But as the week progressed, still not heavily packed. Lazelle and Main streets were not stop-and-sit terminal back- ups, no way. Hotels had plenty of room but still wanted plenty of coin, still ap- parently figuring that, if they still sell it we will come anyway. Campgrounds and RV parks were the only accommodations that seemed to get the economic mes- sage having reduced or very reasonable rates. We can only hope that the hotels figure it out. Vendors however were set up and ready, all the manufacturer big rigs were in place, Black Hills and Sturgis H-D had big vendor areas plus H-D Motor Company held court at Rapid City Convention Center, taking over the entire venue. The big parking lots at Black Hills and Rapid CC were pretty full, a couple thousand bikes each. 35
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The demo ride venue at the big Chevy dealer lot at the edge of Sturgis town proper was minus one or two big mfrs but Victory and Star Motorcycles were there offering demo rides. This was your chance to really take advantage of the investment that these companies have made in letting you try their products. The weather all week was tricky, storms blew in canceling out sunny skies, rain- ing most every night, and the last part of the week even the days were rainy. A challenge for shooting pics for sure, from the back of the bagger. But otherwise, you get wet, then you get dry. The problem was if you were where the cue- ball-size hail came down Friday….and down it did come, descending at the usual 90 mph a falling object achieves, damaging cars and bikes and blowing through one tent roof , knocking a man unconscious. The other threat was lightning; we did not hear any reports of direct hits on anyone which is thankful, considering the exposed situation of a rider on the highway, straddling a big metal lightning rod. So after the QT Party Tuesday afternoon, we headed over to the AMA Grand National flat track races that evening. A big deal after a long absence, this event drew big names including Kenny Coolbeth and Chris Carr. It had been great weather all day but, the skies started darkening a bit from the east as the sun went down. I shot track action from the stands. Next thing I know, silver dollar size rain blobs start coming down. The crowd makes split de- cisions, some run for their bikes; others run for the snack bar overhang, our- selves among them. Anyone who left then ran smack into the storm. We waited it out; it blew over like a hurricane in about 45 minutes, the circular storm blow- ing the rain accordingly, the dry eye passing over, then the second hit from the backside, and all said and done, a rainless ride back to Nemo over wet muddy parking lots and roads. Timing was everything. The event however was a washout, and for your $30 spectator entry fee you got to watch qualifying plus 3 heats, with all qualifiers receiving one point towards the championship, and Chris Carr was declared the event winner by virtue of lap times; we got a bonus, a sheltered viewpoint for the lightning storm. Wednesday evening we migrate to the Aerosmith concert— at the back gate at the Buffalo Chip, we run into, none other than our August CA cover star Gilby Clarke and buddies, rolling up on their bikes to watch the concert—Gilby and the guys have just rolled in that afternoon from their road trip from LA, Gilby on the Fatboy. Aerosmith. Need I say more. The plum catch for the Buffalo Chip, Steven Tyler took the stage Wednesday night. Bigger than life, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith are the most over-the-top thing the Chip has ever seen, officially generating the biggest crowd on record at the Chip, ever. In the fourth song, Love in an Elevator, Tyler’s tilted karaoke floor monitor scroll- ing the lyrics at the end of the runway (does he wear sunglasses so we can’t see when he checks the lyrics?) became a moot point— the sound system went silent. The band however did not know this and kept playing. (their ear monitors are apparently on a different system so they can’t tell?) Steven Tyler was at the end of the runway extension that T-bones out from the stage. He goes into a twirly zigzag move and losing his balance, falls off the runway, down onto the hard packed dirt and grass about 5 feet below. The band does not realize this but does not see him, and is faltering; it doesn’t matter anyway since no one can hear them—roadies run out, help Tyler back up onto the runway, and walk him backstage. Stage lights go to red, all band members vacate the stage to attend their leader. The audience waits in silence, for news. About 15 minutes later, the announcement is made, Tyler is being transported to the hospital and the con- cert cannot continue. Tyler was indeed taken by ambulance to a local hospital and diagnosed with a fractured shoulder, and flown later to a Boston hospital for further treatment. Fans could be upset that this cut short a pricey show, but the abbreviated show they got is the last one Aerosmith will do for a while; the remainder of the cur- rent tour has been canceled. Meanwhile, we got plenty of photos of Aerosmith in action, and you can see them here and online at www.quickthrottle.com. The local newspaper in Sturgis, in the “Your 2 cents worth” column, had one posting saying, “3 AMA races $30, 6 Aerosmith songs, $120. Welcome to Stur- gis.” Check back next month for more coverage of the rest of the week at Sturgis 2009!! 37
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Having to miss the “Ride The Mountain Seven” in Big Bear California with the Quick Throttle team, I must say I was a little disappointed. Arizona Victory owner Mike Shultez being willing to lend me a Big Bear Chopper for the trip made it even worse. There’s always next year and if it all falls into place I will be able to ride the lake and enjoy the trip out west. It’s hard not to dwell on missing this trip while talking with a few riders that I work with at my day-job. After all, we live in Tucson Arizona where it’s a 102% fu*&in’ hot. But, not too far from us, WE have a mountain! Not as big as Big Bear and not as long of a ride around all of the twisties but it is a mountain just the same. I have to give thanks to Kevin and Jack for organizing the run. Kevin made the fliers and arranged the starting point of our venture and basically put it all to- gether and Jack provided the plans for our final stop on our journey. The plan was to meet, have coffee or water at the planned point, talk story, and then move up the Mountain while it was still early and not blazing hot. This all went well and we started up the twist and turns to the top of Mount Lemmon. At many points on our short ride to the top you could look off a twist or turn and see the city below get smaller and smaller and of course the temperature getting cooler and cooler! At one point we stopped on a turn-out and just reflected on the stillness and the crisp smell of the pine trees. Yes, we are still in the desert. Having the “chase vehicles” carrying our food and supplies was a definite plus and the stops gave our guard dog, Gage, a chance to sneak in a stretch. At the tail-end of the ride, we road into the community of Summerhaven. In June of 2003, this community was dev- astated by a fire that destroyed over 300 homes and businesses. Amazingly, it was hard to tell. There was some vis- ible damage still, but the town has done wonders in restoration and this is def- initely a place to visit or at least plan a ride for the future for that much needed ride when you are in the Southwest. Arriving at Jack’s place brought back a new meaning to life. It was 30 degrees cooler than Tucson, was full of clean, fresh air, and friends to hang out with; this is the life! Mike did the food up right and we en- joyed each others’ company along with door prizes for the crowd that made this trip relaxing hoping the day would- n’t end. Side-note: If you take this ride, the store in town just sells soda, beer, and wine as refreshments. Anything else, i.e. Jack, The Captain, etc you need to bring along with you. The town is rebuilding and needs our support. It’s a win-win situation for the community and for us riders who can make the jaunt to relax and enjoy a get-away to a cooler place! As it always happens the time was pass- ing and it was time to depart the place we would all love to call home. Head- ing off early, I was so amazed with the views going down the mountain and had to stop to soak it all in not wanting to miss an angle. But going back down was like putting your face into an oven that was set at 200 degrees with the temperature rising foot by foot. Oh my God! All I have to say is thank goodness “G”, the owner of the Cowpony, saw fit to have a place close to the Moun- tain for all to replenish themselves, hang out to cool off, and check out all of the history that surrounds the place. This is a MUST STOP and well within reach of the Mountain. Give mount Lemmon a try – it’s close, has twists & turns, and is a whole lot cooler! Ride Safe, Wild Bill 39
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By Gary Koz Mraz Threedom Days, an epic three day event included a tour of the Champion Trike factory, Poker runs, and dinner ride to Rose Canyon cantina with two fun filled days on Main Street in Huntington Beach. Champion/West- minster HD hosted a Trike show, awards and live music. Westminster Harley organized a chili cook off, artist shows, vendors, a magician making a motorcycle appear out of thin air and kid zones. The Spade Brothers do- nated stunning hand made and painted trophies. Wow! What a huge success! Main street in Huntington Beach was packed to the Pier. Westminster Harley has been in- strumental in putting on this event with the city of Huntington Beach for 3 years now. Westminster Harley owns Surf City Harley-Davidson on Main Street and knows what it takes to work with the city for event of this scale. The Trike Awards went to: Colette Freitas – Best Paint (by Spade Bros., Huntington Beach). Best performance Trike, Mark Coleman – Best Old School Custom a bear theme bike, Mike Sanford – Screamin’ Eagle Per- formance Trike , Mike Faria- (Huntington Beach Mo- torcycles) – Best Outlaw Custom, Barry Schleider. Best Special Construction and first time category Live to Ride, Ride to Live award went to Carlana Stone. Par- alyzed from the waist down since she was 17, being physically challenged hasn’t stopped her from riding. Her husband designed a storage system on the back of her HD Tri-Glide so she can assemble, disassemble and store her wheel chair. “I am free to ride when- ever, wherever, and I don’t even have a car,” she beams with a big smile. An amazing woman with amazing story. Another successful event and fun was had by all. You couldn’t hope for a better Fathers Day weekend, even my 13 year old daughter had a blast! A portion of the proceeds to benefitted CHOC, the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. This is an event not to be missed by anyone, riders or not. http://www.hdwestminster.com/ http://www.championsidecars.com/ http://www.spadebros.com/ Carlana Stone www.couragecommunity.org 41
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TUCSON, AZ* POKER RUN BENEFIT FOR BREAST CANCER – Pre- sented by The Thingamajugs, sponsored by The American Legion Riders Post 36 and Powell Pavers. Supported by American Legion Riders Post 59 and 109. Benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer. This run is to raise money for the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk in November. The team, The Thingamajugs, has committed to raising $15,000. Registra- tion starts at 8:30 am at Hometown Buffet, 5101 N. Oracle; last bike out at 10 am, last bike in at 1:30 pm at Hooters, 6335 Tanque Verde. Riders $15, passengers $10, additional hands $10. Raffle prizes, high hand $150, low hand $50, silent auction, 50/50 drawing, vendors, live music by The Time Bandits. Food and drink specials at Hooters. For more info: 520.305.3273 or granny_harley@yahoo.com. SAN DIEGO, CA* DEFENSE FUND PARTY – Hosted by Sober Riders Mo- torcycle Club, California Chapters. Live band (Cotton Fever), food, bike games and raffle. Party from 6 pm to 11 pm at The War Memorial Building (in Balboa Park) 3325 Zoo Drive. PRESCOTT, VALLEY AZ* 11TH ANNUAL FALL COLORS PARTY HELLS ANGELS AZ NOMADS. Starts at Noon till ??? At the Moose Lodge in Prescott Valley. Live Music & BBQ $15 per person or $25.00 a couple. For more info call Junior 928-713-2167. Everyone is Welcomed! TUCSON, AZ* MESCAL BAR AND GRILL PARTY AND BIKE SHOW. Starts at 12pm to ?? I-10 East & J-6 Exit 297. Budweiser Promotions will be on site, Great food and Drink specials. $1 hot dogs, Sloppy Joes, Nachos, Jell-o shots & Margar- itas. Live Music by State of Mind. Trophies for all winners of Bike Show, Bike Games, Largest Club. Horseshoe Tournament with cash prize. Wet T-Shirt Contest with cash prize foe 1st and 2nd place, Plus 3 - $200 Cash Prize drawings (One Free Ticket per per- son) FMI Contact Frog 520-302-0284. SEPTEMBER 27 ORANGE COUNTY, DANA POINT, CA* 9TH ANNUAL CRUISIN FOR THE GOOD LIFE – Hosted by the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs. This ride will be partnered with the Orange County Professional Firefighters Relief Fund. This is a great opportunity for the motorcycle community in So Cal to join to- gether to financially show our support to those who have given their lives protecting our communities. This ride is also a poker run. 7:30 am – Ocean Institute, Dana Point Harbor. For more info: Shiree Colton at 714.285.2805 or www.cruisin4goodlife.com. POMONA, CA* END OF SUMMER RUN – Ride in bike show, trophies, food, drinks, music, vendors, and lots of fun in the California sun! Free from 10 am to 4 pm at Horn Cycle Works, 197 W. Arrow Hwy. For more info: www.horncycleworks.net, email horncycleworks4@yahoo.com or 909.392.8788. SEE AD SIMI VALLEY, CA* RIDE FOR LIFE POKER RUN – Fun and scenic run to benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Rides starts at Ironhorse Leathers – 5766 E. Los Angeles Avenue and ends at the Simi Valley Elks Lodge – 1561 Kuehner Drive. Pre-register by Sept. 20: $25/single, $30/couple; after Sept 20 and at the event: $30/single, $35/couple. Registration/check-in 8:30 am, kickstands up no later than 10 am. Scenic ride with great stops, a fabulous meal, music, raffles and prizes. For regis- tration form or for more info: www.Ironhorseleathers.net; for questions or sponsorship info: ridforlife2009@yahoo.com or Kathy/Karen at 805.581.2199. RIVERSIDE, CA* 5TH ANNUAL ELKS POKER RUN – This annual poker run benefits the Elks Major Project for Handicapped Children. Sponsored by Riverside Elks Lodge #643. Includes Ride Year Bar for the first 200 registered; lunch, raffle, high/low hand, entertainment and bike games. Register 8 am to 10 am at the Riverside Elks Lodge, 6166 Brockton Avenue. $15 per rider/driver, $10/passenger. For more info: Cliff at 951.203.8668. OCTOBER 2009 OCTOBER 1-4 LAS VEGAS, NV* 9TH ANNUAL LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST – Las Vegas is the excuse you have been looking for to let loose a little. Come join over 35,000 other riders for great riding weather in Las Vegas for the 9th annual event. A four day interna- tional event with a $100,000 poker run, custom Bike Show, vendor display, Grand prize giveaways, entertainment and more. For more info: www.LasVegasBikeFest.com or 866.BIKEFEST (245.3337) SEE AD OCTOBER 2-3 ELYSIAN PARK, CA* LOS ANGELES POLICE MOTOR OFFICER CEN- TENNIAL – The public is welcome, free admission. Friday: 9 am to 2 pm – LAPD Mo- torcycle Drill Team Performance, Static Displays, Guest Speakers, Food. Come meet and greet over 300 LAPD Motor Officers. Saturday: starts at 12 noon – Motor Officer Reunion. Pre-register $45, day of event $55 includes meal, centennial t-shirt and coffee mug. Centennial poster, challenge coins and cigars available the day of the event. For registration and more info: www.motorofficerreunion.com. OCTOBER 2-4 LIVE OAK SPRINGS, CA* SADDLETRAMPS BIKETOBEER FEST – Campout and Scenic Ride to Desert. Camping $25 per site. Ride to desert departs Live Oak Springs Sat. AM Oct. 3. Meals (on your own) & music planned through onsite restaurant. Cabins available, call for rates. More info www.liveoaksprings.com, www.sad- dletrampsmc.com or 619-571-8764 (Coyote) OCTOBER 3-4 BAKERSFIELD, CA* BAKERSFIELD MAYHEM MEET – Presented by Leather Outlaw Productions, benefiting Fallen Biker Foundation to help 15 families in need. BBQ, vendors, mixed drinks, beer, live bands, burnout pit, 50/50 raffle, bikini con- test, bike show and more. $25, 10 am at Noble Park – 700 S. P St. For more info: www.myspace.com/leatheroutlawproductions, leatheroutlawproductions@yahoo.com or 661.220.0299. OCTOBER 3 ANAHEIM, CA* 3RD ANNUAL DOWNED BIKER RALLY – Presented by Bikers for Christ Motorcycle Ministry. Benefits downed bikers. Poker run, 50/50, prize drawings, live music, over 50 vendors, largest club participation trophy. $15, includes food. 9 am at The Cornerstone, 4905 E. La Palma Ave. For more info: www.downed- bikerfund.org, bigtombfc@gmail.com or 714.809.9933. MESA, AZ* CHOIR BOYS CUFFS RUN A charity ride to benefit the famlies of fallen law enforcement officers. Chester\‘s Harley Davidson 922 S. Country Club, Mesa, Az. Reg from 8:30 - 10:30. After Party @ Chester\‘s after ride. Raffles, entertainment and food. Donation requested, $20 per rider, $10 per passenger. Please come out and sup- port this cause. Ride for the Fallen. Call 480-894-0404 OJAI, CA* OJAI BIG CHILI COOK-OFF – We’re back! On the shores of Lake Casitas; bands, beer, booze, babes, boat rides and some awesome chili. Cooks are com- peting for over $4,000 in prize money. Admission $10, all motorcycles welcome, park for free inside the event area. All proceeds benefit Rotary supported causes. For more info: www.OjaiBigChili.com. BAKERSFIELD, CA* YFC RIDE 4 YOUTH – Supporting the ongoing ministries of reaching the youth of Kern County (Jr. high, high school, and teen moms). For more info: 661.323.9041 ex. 14. RIVERSIDE, CA* LAW RIDE 2009 – Honoring Riverside County’s Fallen He- roes, benefiting Riverside County Peace Officers Memorial (501c3). Escorted motor- cycle ride from downtown Riverside to Lake Skinner (10 miles north of Temecula). Includes ride, pin (1st 500 registered), lunch, raffle prizes. Price: $30/rider, $25/passenger. Register before Sept 19th and receive a $5 discount. 9 am at the Safe In His Arms Me- morial at 4102 Orange St. (10th & Orange). To register and for more info: www.RCPOMF.org or call 951.515.3356. OCTOBER 4 VISALIA, CA* 4TH ANNUAL LOST GIRLS BREAST CANCER RIDE – All Women’s Ride to benefit the Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation (free mammograms to women who can’t afford them). Register prior to Sept 7th and receive 10 Grand Prize Tickets – Grand Prize is a $5,000 custom 3 color paint job by Road House. $25 per rider and passenger; register 8 am to 9 am at Sequoia Imaging Center – 4949 W. Cy- press in Visalia. 3 groups leaving at 9 am; 9:15 am & 9:30 am. Men and guests are wel- come at the luncheon held at the Double R Ranch – 17014 Ave. 296 in Visalia ($10 entry & lunch, or $5 entry only). Music, lunch, raffles, 50/50, etc. Download registration form at www.lostgirlsmc.com or register at the event. For more info call: SideCar Cindy at 559.799.4796. MOORPARK, CA* 14TH ANNUAL BACK ROADS CLASSIC – All bike brands welcome! Ride begins and ends at Simi HD dealership. After the ride, enjoy a catered lunch, live band, shopping and prizes. To register and for more info: www.back- roadsclassic.com. Questions: registration@backroadsclassic.com or call 805.443.9519. OCTOBER 6 TUCSON, AZ* HARLEY DAVIDSON OF TUCSON PRESENTS BIKE NIGHT AT THE FOX N HOUND. (7625 N La Cholla Blvd) Starts at 6pm Ends at 10pm Raffle Prizes, $2 Pints, $5 Pizza, Bike Show with trophies – ALL BIKES WEL- COME! FMI: 520-751-3389. OCTOBER 7 TUCSON, AZ* BRANDING IRON NORTH BIKE SHOW EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY - Sponsored by Insane Cycles Bike night every Wednesday located at 2660 W Ruthrauff Rd. For more info: 520-293-7300. SEE AD 42 CONTINUED ON PAGE 49
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Cook’s Corner – July 19th It’s with mixed emotions that I sit down to write this article. It has all the ingredients for a great story: Bikes, babes, beer, music, tat- toos and of course our favorite “Biker Bar” in Southern California. We gathered at Fullerton Harley on a perfect Sunday morning. There’s the usual walking through the parking lot to admire the bikes, discuss paint jobs, how many CC’s the engine is. Is it 5 or 6-speed? Is it fuel-injected? What piece of chrome are you missing that you need to run inside and buy before we head off down the highway? All typical biker stuff. Cage dwellers just don’t get it, do they? On this particular morn- ing though, there was a tipping of the scales that we don’t see at a lot of the other rides. The scales were tipping on the number of women who pulled in on their own bikes. I didn’t get an exact count, but I can tell you it did my heart good to see so many women in control of the throttle. I’m not knocking those who ride as passengers in any way, OK ladies? We had a great escorted ride that took us through the Santi- ago Canyon. As we approached Cook’s, I was blown away by the number of photographers and re- porters standing ready to take pic- tures and conduct interviews. We ladies were given special treatment that day, with gift bags, preferred parking spots and men waiting on us. Sweet! There were plenty of vendors struttin’ their stuff, great music and the much anticipated raf- fle drawing conducted by Super Dave. It just wouldn’t be a raffle without Dave. And let’s not forget the tattoo contests, Mr. Hard Body contest and the crowning of the new Miss Cook’s Corner. Congrat- ulations Melony! Wear that crown with pride! But while we all had a great time, we sometimes lose sight of the reason we participate in these rides. We ride for the chil- dren, we help raise money for char- ities, for families of servicemen and peace officers. This day we rode for breasts. We rode to help heighten awareness about breast cancer. We rode for the 2.4 million women in America who have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. We rode for the one out of every eight American women who will live to be 85 who will develop breast can- cer. We rode for the 192,370 new cases expected to be diagnosed in 2009. We rode for our moms, sis- ters, aunts, daughters. We rode for ourselves. As a fellow rider and as a female, I ask you to visit the Cordelia Knott website and learn about them. They are a not-for- profit facility founded in 2002 in the city of Orange to compliment main- stream medical care. They offer the most comprehensive support net- work for cancer patients and their caregivers. They encourage people to focus on self-discovery, preven- tive care, and positive lifestyle habits. Please go to www.ckwellnesscenter.org. It was a great day. Keep the rubber on the road and I’ll see you next time! 45
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By Linda Dahl The names have been changed to protect the inno- cent. The rest is unfortunately a very true story. Sporty’s mom and dad split up a few years back. They knew they had to do right thing by their boys. Sporty was one of six siblings so there had to be some dedication by these parents to make things go smoothly. They made sure they were equally in- volved in the boys’ life through equal shared custody, giving this quiet blond boy and his silly brothers sta- bility and love in this otherwise chaotic world. Economic times and other bad circumstances forced Sporty’s mom, Ann, to move to an apartment a little too far from his dad to maintain the shared custody arrangements. So Ann made a difficult de- cision. Her unconditional love for her boys told her that it was best to let the boys stay at their dads’ house full time so they could stay in the school they loved and be near their friends. She knew she would maintain regular visits with them and she would call them all the time. She never worried about their father or his wife, Maggie, and believed her children were safe in his care. One Friday, as usual, she was excited as she went to pick up her boys from their dad for a weekend of fun. It had been arranged to meet in a parking lot. It was late and dark that night but meeting in this lo- cation was convenient for everyone. Everything seemed normal at the time and she couldn’t have been more thrilled about the plans she had for the boys that weekend. Little did she know her plans would change very soon. When she got home she was horrified at what she saw. Sporty’s face was completely covered in bruises. He had black eyes as well as bruises on his cheek and chest. There was a scab on his back and another bruise on the back of his head. Seeing this made Ann ache to her very core. Sporty told his mom that Maggie hit him because he wasn’t taking a shower the way she wanted him to. She had him sit in the tub. Then she pushed his head back which caused him to hit it on the drain plug. She grabbed him by his throat hard enough to leave bruises. The mark on his face came from hitting the faucet as she pulled on him. She pinned him down so hard with her knee it left a bruise on his chest. I doubt any of us can imagine how terrified this child must have been. So small, so young, not understanding why someone would do this to him. Ann immediately took Sporty to the hospital and without hesitation reported this terrible crime against this innocent child. The cops soon arrived along with CPS. She was relieved to know that the law was going to take care of everything and this evil woman would never be able to hurt a child again. After all, isn’t that why there are child abuse laws? Two years later Maggie was found guilty of assault on a minor and child endangerment. What a relief to Ann, at least at first. Then another horror was revealed to her. The sentence - one year probation. ONE YEAR??? PROBATION??? During the time the case was ongoing, the boys’ fa- ther chose not to see them. He stood by Maggie and defended the woman who hurt his child and protected his marriage as though nothing was wrong. Then after the trial, he stood up and pre- tended to be father of the year. He wanted his shared custody again and wanted overnight visits immediately. Ann was in total disbelief. This man did nothing to protect his child from the monster he calls his wife, pretty much abandoned them for the next two years, and now wanted everything status quo. While the state maintained enforcement of the cus- todial agreement set forth in the divorce, Ann held firm to no overnight visits and minimal other visits. But the state enforced agreement has put Ann in quite a bad situation. She was forced to hire a pri- vate attorney to help her fight for her children’s protection. The court must interview the kids, there are motions to file, pleading to be done and trials to attend. All of which has taken an emotional and financial toll on this family. To add insult to injury, 46
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Ann has to pay for all of this by her- self. This is causing a huge financial burden on them. Then Ann met Stretch. Being the kind hearted man he is, Stretch helped Ann get in contact with BACA. BACA members came over to meet Sporty and he was adopted as a BACA child with a permanent place in the heart of its members. Today’s bikini bike wash and raffle was put together in just a few short days. There were great prizes with give- aways from several tattoo shops, restaurants and other local retailers. A 50/50 drawing at the end was the prize for a very lucky biker. The bike wash and raffle raised over a thousand dollars. This is incredible when you think about how many bikes the girls had to wash. What is really amazing is the number of bikers that rode that hog in 116 degree heat to help Sporty and his mom. Yes this is an amazing amount, especially when you consider it was all put together in just a few days. Unfortunately, it is still quite a bit short of the amount Ann will need to protect her boys from the evils they have already ex- perienced and know too well. It is a sad statement of our legal sys- tem when a judge has his hands so tied that he is forced to tell a mother she must go to such extremes both financial and emotional to protect her children. The good news for Ann and Sporty is, we are bikers!! And bikers like kids. And bikers don’t like people that hurt kids. If you weren’t able to make it out to the bike wash, but you still want to help Sporty, I bet BACA will still for- ward your check. Get in touch with BACA by sending an email to Sticks at sticksmaricopa@cox.net or Cave- man at anelson7206@gmail.com. Any help in anyway, will make you a hero! For those who don’t know them, BACA stands for Bikers Against Child Abuse. They are a group of incredible bikers with an awesome goal: to cre- ate a safe environment for abused children and work in conjunction with local and state officials. They are ready 24/7 to shield these children from further abuse. BACA members support the children in many ways by providing escorts, supporting them during hearings, helping them under- stand the process in court, and staying with them if they are frightened. I was told a story when I first met BACA that still makes me smile; young boy had to witness his mother being severely abused by his father. After a short incarceration, the fa- ther’s release frightened both of them. They had made friends with BACA and all it took was a phone call to one member. BACA came to their home and built a human fence around the house. They asked the mom to invite some of his friends over and let this child run and play all around his yard without fear. BACA stood in that human fence formation long into the night. That evening, the boy laid down and fell asleep faster than he had in months and his mom said it was the first time since that horrible night that he didn’t have nightmares. I did a follow up just as we are going to print. Sporty’s mom still needs $1500 in attorney fees before she can fully protect her son. But today she found a lawyer who will enter a notice of appearance with a down payment. Just what was raised at the bike wash and by B AC A. He then offered to let her make pay- ments as they progress for the balance. There are some really cool lawyers out there willing to help! 47
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OCTOBER 9-11 REDDING, CA* BIG BIKE WEEKEND STATE RALLY – All bikes and scoot- ers welcome. Pre-registration $25 or $35 for on-site includes Fri and Sat poker runs – hundreds of dollars in prizes awarded! Bike show on Sat. For more info: www.big- bikeweekend.com or email a question to bigbikeweekend@hotmail.com or call 530.245.7185. OCTOBER 9 TUCSON, AZ* BIKE NIGHT AT HOOTERS – On Tanque Verde Presented by Arizona Victory. Join us for another Bike Night at the Hooters on Tanque Verde Rd. Happy Hour food and drink specials from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM followed by Bike Night til close. 6pm. Hooters 6335 E Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ Mike: 520-770-9500 www.arizonavictory.com or online@arizonavictory.com SEE AD. OCTOBER 10-11 TUCSON, AZ* 21st ANNUAL HOGTOBERFEST” - Presented by Tucson H.O.G. Chapter. Saturday Night: Music, Food and Cage Fighting you can pick up your pre registration packages and register While you enjoy the food, music, cage fighting and fun. Event will be held at the Harley Davidson/Buell of Tucson. Sunday: Poker Run 1st bike out at 8 am last bike in at 1pm Pins/Patches 1st 200.We will start the day with a pancake breakfast at 6 am. Other Sunday activities: Bike games-Bike Show-Bikini Bike Wash-Fash- ion Show Music, raffle prizes and share the wealth tickets This event is free except for the Bike show and the poker run For more information and to pre register or to pur- chase a T-shirt, event pin or patch please check out the website it will have the most up to date information. Tucson Harley Davidson 7355 North I-10 Frontage Road. For more info: http://hogtoberfestaz.net, 520.751.3380, www.bikerplaza.com, www.tucsonharley.com. OCTOBER 10 PHOENIX, AZ.* Come kick of the riding season with us at Renegade Classics. Free lunch, bike show, bikini contest, raffles, giveaways, vendors, in store specials all day. Rene- gade Classics, 3102 East Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 602-595-9597. ww.renegadephoenix.com OCTOBER 10 NATIONAL CITY* LOW RIDER CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW – Sweet- water Harley-Davidson 11 am – 3 pm. Enter your bike on site by 9 am. Peoples’ Choice Awards for Best Car & Motorcycle. Trophies, Music, BBQ and more! 3201 Hoover Ave. More Info: 619-477-4477 or www.sweetwaterharley.com FRESNO, CA* BABY SURVIVAL RUN – Fun Run to Wild Water Adventures Park, benefiting babies in need in the greater West Fresno area. Sponsors: Catholic Charities & The Executive Committee. Registration from 8 am to 10 am at 149 Fulton Street. Registration includes breakfast buffet and raffle tickets. 1st 125 registered riders get an event t-shirt. Live music, vendor village, beer, bike games, fishing derby and more. For more info: Helldog at 559.452.0175 or Nalani at 559.994.9594. ALL WELCOME! MESA, AZ* 1ST ANNUAL EAST SIDE B.A.C.A. (BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE) POKER RUN / LET’S BREAK THE CHAINS OF ABUSE TO OUR CHILDREN – Calling all bikers and friends, please help The Salt River District MMA introduce B.A.C.A. to the East Side of Maricopa County with the 1st Annual East Side B.A.C.A. Poker Run. Registration from 9 am to 11 am at Smokey’s Bar & Grill - 1734 E. Main Street. Pre-registration $15/single, $25/couple up to October 3rd, $20/single, $30/couple after October 3rd. Includes a run pin to the first 300 people, meal at the end of the party and free poker sheet. Bands, raffles, 50/50, high & low hands and vendors. For more info: www.BACAUSA.com or muslermychewy@cox.net. ANAHEIM, CA* ORANGE COUNTY’S OLD FOGEES – VS – YOUNG BUCKS! ANNUAL POKER RUN – Benefiting Community SeniorServ & Esther Women’s House of Orange County. Registration 9 am to 10 am at Community Se- niorServ, 1200 N. Knollwood Circle. Single riders $15, rider with passenger $25, in- cludes raffle, lunch, prizes, entrance to celebration. DJ, band, vendors, bike games and Bike Show. 5 stops, 1 great party. Tug of war, best bike cruiser and street show, slow bike race, cone and ball bike race, raffles, vendors. For more info: Shannon Buhrmaster at 714.457.4694 or Betsy Mata at 714.231.0070. SAN DIEGO, CA* 2ND ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS POKER RUN – Hosted by Country Riders. Registration begins at 9 am at Motoworld of El Cajon or preregister at www.countryridersmc.com. First 100 registered riders will receive a free goodie bag the day of the event. Cash prize for high and low hands, raffle prizes given away at last stop. TUCSON, AZ* CRUISIN FOR A CAUSE. Bike and Low Rider Car Show Reg- istration Noon-2PM. Judging from 2PM-3PM Trophies 3PM-4PM Fun for All! Enjoy Music, Vendors, Food and Beverages. Show Entry $15. Benefits Local Veterans. 12pm. Morgan McDermott American Legion Post #7 330 W. Franklin. Tucson, AZ 520-850-0438. OCTOBER 11 FULLERTON, CA* 1ST ANNUAL “PANTY RIDE” FOR COLETTE’S CHILDREN’S HOME. Hosted by WROC N WROL. Registration starts at 9:00 at Fullerton Harley, 2635 W. Orangethorpe Ave. Kickstands up 10:30. Ride ends at Original Mike’s, 100 S. Main St. Guys and Gals, embellish and where your best bloomers, boxers and win prizes. Please wear your jeans under them, OK? Cost: New, still tagged undies for the Women at Colette’s. Or any type of intimate apparel, P.J.’s, nighties, etc. Ride pins, 50/50 opportunity drawing, raffle prizes. Live music. Come make this a ride to remem- ber. www.wrocnwrol.com CANYON COUNTRY, CA* BOOZEFIGHTERS MC CH 101 2ND AN- NUAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS – Like last year, BFMC CH 101 will be present- ing the best in blues bands, our famous excellent BBQ, two bars and entertainment! Vendors welcome. Pre-Love Ride registration will be available. 12 noon until it’s over. $15/per person, $25/per couple. VFW Post #6110, 16555 Sierra Hwy. For more info: 661.755.6622, email at info@bfmc101.com or check the website at www.bfmc101.com. CASA GRANDE, AZ* MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET - Presented by Pinal County Fairgrounds. Arizona’s Largest Motorcycle Swap Meet. Rare Parts, New Parts, and Accessories Food and Refreshments. There are plenty of spaces both indoor and outdoor. General admission is $5.00 Vendor spaces are 10 x 15 feet at $30.00 per space, You can have up to two people with you. Pay at the gate, and gates open for sellers at 7:00 AM. Its first come first serve for the spaces. 9am-4pm. 5 with 2 Guests Free. (Di- rections to Pinal County Fairgrounds: I-10 to exit #194 at Casa Grande. There are signs to the fairgrounds). Pinal County Fairgrounds 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd. For more info: 520-423-1967 contact Don. RIVERSIDE, CA* ABATE 27 POKER RUN (or not*) – Registration 9 am to 10:30 am at the Elks Lodge, 6166 Brockton Avenue. $15/per person/hand includes 1 poker hand, BBQ, entertainment, 50/50 raffle, vendors. Special “mystery hand” and mys- tery gift at the end of the run. Join ABATE and get in FREE*. Ride, drive, walk, you don’t have to do the poker run. For more info: Kenny at 951.359.3562, kennuttall@aol.com. MESA, AZ* RIDE FOR THE KIDS. Come join us for the Phoenix “Ride For The Kids” motorcycle event! The Ride will take place on October 11, 2009 at Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, AZ. Registration starts at 8:00 AM, and a minimum donation of $35 is required to join the Ride. However, the more money you bring in, the more cool things you can get (t-shirts, hats, etc). Any questions, please contact Dennis Draper at dpdrape@hotmail.com or visit www.rideforkids.org. See you at the Ride For The Kids! PHOENIX, AZ* WE RIDE MILES FOR SMILES INAUGURAL MOTOR- CYCLE RUN – Benefiting The Community Dental Foundation. This organization brings dental health care to children who do not have insurance or have families that are financially unable to pay for dental care. Registration for the ride: 10 am to 11 am, with the last bike out by 11:30 am. Leaving from Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson in Phoenix, or participants can register with Two Gal Events at twogalsevents@aol.com. $25/person, $40/couple; price includes small breakfast, lunch, live music, door prize ticket and extra dice roll – 1st 100 pre-registered riders receive a bag of free goodies. Spon- sored by: Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson (Phoenix and Anthem), Bikers Bay, Renegades, and Waddell’s Longhorn Corral Gavilan Peak. For more info: Melissa at 602.568.5313, Dawn at 480.213.1184 or Kayla at twogalsevents@aol.com. OCTOBER 13 TUCSON, AZ* LOS VATOS PRESENTS HOT TUESDAY NIGHTS - At Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar. 1390 W. Irvington Road Tucson AZ. From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Come Show Off Your Hot Ride. To Benefit Local Charities. Hot Bikes, Hot Wings and Cold Beer. SEE AD OCTOBER 16-18 PALM SPRINGS, CA* AMERICAN HEAT – Hosted by Roadshows, Inc. American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend is an event so hot it sizzles. You’ll find stunt shows, kickin’ live entertainment and retail vendors galore. Palm Springs is a great place to play. It’s bounded by lush mountain ranges for the perfect ride and tours of the desert cities. Live music rocks throughout the weekend along with plenty of activities. Open to all motorcycles. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits local char- ities. For more info: www.roadshowsreno.com or 775.329.7469. SEE AD. OCTOBER 16 CHANDLER, AZ* 4TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR HOPE FUN RUN – Hosted by employees assisting cancer patients at Chandler Regional Medical Center to benefit E. Valley cancer patients. Destination: San Tan Flats; $10 donation. Meet 8 am, kickstands up 9:30 am. 1875 W. Frye Road. For more info: 480.728.3633, www.chw.org. OCTOBER 17 OROVILLE, CA* JUS BROTHERS NORCAL NOMADS 5TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE – Come party with the Jus Brothers Norcal Nomads. Live music, food, bike games. $20 donation. 5th Avenue. For more info: Santa at 530.774.3988. 49
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PALM SPRINGS, CA* AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS BIKE FEST – Come join the American Legion Riders Chapter 519 of Palm Springs for our yearly bike fest. 10 am until? Live music, food, BEER garden, 50/50 and raffles. Entry is free. This event will be held the same weekend as the Palm Springs Heat Biker Weekend. American Le- gion, 400 N. Belardo Road. All proceeds will go to assist our veterans, present and fu- ture. For more info: Cathy at 760.324.3622 or email motor9003@dc.rr.com. Ride safe, and hope to see you there. PRESCOTT, AZ* OAK CREEK CANYON DICE FUN RUN – Presented by ABATE of AZ-Yavapai Chapter. Join us for one of the most beautiful scenic rides in Arizona. This will be a group ride. Sign in: Pinon Pines in Prescott from 9 am to 10 am. Go north to Williams, Sedona, Oak Creek Village, last stop Old Corral in Cornville. Live music, $5 sign-in, free dice throw. For more info: Ross at 928.925.4204 or Don at 928.308.0907. ANTHEM, AZ* CLASSY LASSIE RIDE FOR BOOBS 2009 - To benefit Ari- zona Institute for Breast Health. The Valley’s Premiere Ladies Ride is BACK! Mark your calendars and plan to attend the classiest ladies only ride in the valley on Saturday, Oc- tober 17, 2009 hosted by the Gypsy Riders Foundation. The ride starts at Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson. Pre-registration is $25 and $30 the day of the ride. True to Classy Lassie tradition, the highlight of the ride features a formal tea at the English Rose Tea Room in Carefree. Registration includes lunch at the tea room (tea sandwiches, scones, and petit fours), T-Shirt, raffle ticket, and live music at the final stop, Cave Creek Coffee Company (C4). Due to seating constraints at the tea room, there are 2 seatings and the ride is limited to the first 100 ladies registered. Pre-registration begins on Sep- tember 15th on the Gypsy Riders website. For more information visit www.azgypsyrid- ers.org in late August/early September, or contact the Gypsy Riders via E-Mail at info@azgypsyriders.org. OCTOBER 20 TUCSON, AZ* THE TUCSON HOG’S BIKE NIGHT – Presented by Tucson H.O.G. Bike Night on the 3rd Tuesday of every month starting at 6 pm. Enjoy $4.99 burg- ers and $4.00 pitches of Natural Light. Specials start at 6 pm till close. We welcome all bikers and bikes. Bum Steer at 1910 N. Stone Ave (520.896.2327). For more info: www.tucsonhog.net or Activities@TucsonHOG.net. OCTOBER 23-25 POMONA, CA* CALIFORNIA BIKE WEEK – LOVE RIDE 26 – The world’s largest one day motorcycle charity event. Ride from Glendale Harley to the Fair- plex in Pomona for some great music and to raise money for those less fortunate. More info to follow. SEE AD OCTOBER 24 NATIONAL CITY* — SWEETEST RIDE – 2ND ANNUAL TRINITY CHILDRENS FOUNDATION BENEFIT POKER RUN – Benefiting Abused Children. Starts & Ends at Sweetwater Harley-Davidson. Reg. $25/$15 pssgr., $10 extra hand. Ride Pins to first 200. JOIN KUSI NEWS’ DAN PLANTE on 100+ mile scenic ride. Band, food, raffles, Hi/Low Hand Prizes, fellowship. EARLY REG. by Oct. 17 receives chance to WIN: 3 Day/2 Nite Vacation Getaway Pkg., or $500 Gas Card! 3201 Hoover Ave. More info: www.sweetwaterharley.com or call 619-477-4477. LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL LOCAL 2974 MEMORIAL POKER RUN – Hosted by Lake Havasu professional firefighters in honor or fallen firefighters. This run will benefit the Don Danielson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Travel poker stops to Laughlin, NV; ending at Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino with live music, drinks and food. Cost is $30. For more info: www.lhcpffa.org or 928.680.1010. SANTA MARIA, CA* SANTA MARIA VALLEY TOYS FOR TOTS BIKE RUN – To benefit the Marine Corps Reserve Campaign and our local children. Poker run, BBQ, 50/50, raffle prizes, door prize and live music. Registration starts at 8:30am: $25 (includes t-shirt, BBQ, and poker hand), ride leaves at 10 am. Please donate a new unwrapped toy. Santa Maria Elks Lodge #1538 – 1309 N. Bradley Road. For more info: email totstoydrive@comcast.net or check the website www.toys4totscentralca.org. ORACLE, AZ* SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY RUN – The Run starts at 9 am and will be a laid back 80 mile run along the San Pedro River Valley, north of Oracle through the cool high desert. Benefits Family First Pregnancy Care Center and Family Diaper Bank. $25 per person. T-shirt and ride pin for each rider. Coffee, rolls, snacks, BBQ lunch and prizes. For more info and to sign up www.familyfirstpcc.org or call 520.896.9545. MESA, AZ* RED & WHITE MESA ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BALL. Come Out and Support your Local Red & White Everyones Welcome: Enter our Sexy Custume Contest! Live Bands-Drink Specials-Bike Wash- 81 Gear. Give aways and a Good time for all. Starts at 2pm, ends at 2am at Dirty Harry’s - 3731 Main Street-South East corner of Main & Val Vista. OCTOBER 25 CASA GRANDE, AZ* RIP’S B.A.D. RIDE V – Bikers Against Diabetes. Start sites throughout Arizona with registration at 8 am and rides going to the Festival Site: Pinal County Fairgrounds (512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Road) in Casa Grande. Activities include: Bike Show, Bike Games, Vendors, Live Concert by Mogollon. ALL participants also receive: complimentary BBQ Lunch and water/sodas, ride pin; minimum donation to participate: $30 pre-registration for rider / $20 for passenger after Wednesday, October 21st: $35 rider / $20 passenger. Raise more and receive GREAT “Thank You gifts” (BAD Ride T shirt, hat, jacket, etc.) For more information: 888.342.2383 x7112 or www.rips- badride.com, hgoldsmith@diabetes.org. ALL Bikes are welcome! Rip’s B.A.D. Ride is an important fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association. The B.A.D. Ride is personally supported by legends, Willie G. and Bill Davidson, of Harley-Davidson®, based on their personal commitment to the fight against diabetes. SEE AD. SANTA FE, NM* 5TH ANNUAL PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HALLOWEEN/CHRISTMAS TOY RUN – Meet at Santa Fe Harley-Davidson, 4250 Cerrillos Road for music & free food. Leave SFHD at 12 noon for a 25 mile ride to Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino in Pojoaque. Bring an unwrapped toy for the annual Christmas party and toy giveaway. Live band and dancing at the Turquoise Trail Bar & Grill, $5 cover; 50/50 raffle (last year’s winner won $990), event t-shirts, door prizes. Wear Halloween costume and win prizes. For more info contact: Donald R. Christy, Executive Director, Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club at 505.455.3659, www.ppbgc.org, or email ppbgc1@aol.com. VISALIA, CA* 17TH ANNUAL TULARE COUNTY TOY RUN – Texas Hold Em’ Poker Run to benefit the Tulare County Children’s Charities. Presented by Visalia Harley-Davidson – 30681 Hwy 99. Register 8 am to 10 am, parade kicks off at 10 am. $20-$25 per person and a new toy. Fee includes poker hand, ride shirt, buffet lunch and a $5 credit to use at the final stop, Tachi Palace Casino. Free concert to follow. Win a 2010 883 Iron. For more info: 559.733.4647 or rocky.p@visaliaharley.com. To register online www.visaliaharley.com. HENDERSON, NV* BIKERS FOR BABIES. Bikers for Babies is a fundraising event that brings together motorcycle clubs, dealerships, vendors and others interested in riding and raising money for healthier babies. Proceeds benefit March of Dimes Lunch provided by Harley-Davidson Café for all registered riders. Live Entertainment. Poker Run and a $500 Grand Prize for the best Hand. For more Info Diane 702-732-9255. OCTOBER 26 GLENDALE, CA* LOVE RIDE 26 – Presented by Love Ride Foundation, bene- fiting local children’s charities and MDA. Ride to the Fairplex in Pomona for hot music and more. $50-$75, 11 am – Harley-Davidson of Glendale – 3717 San Fernando Road. For more info: www.loveride.org, marketing@glendaleharley.com or 818.246.5618 ex. 133. OCTOBER 31 TUCSON, AZ* TERRITORIAL BAR & GRILL - Join us for the bike night party on the last Saturday of every month. 3727 Palo Verde Rd Tucson AZ. For more info: 520.514.9035. “ If you don’t stand behind our troops, stand in front of them”. SEE AD NOVEMBER 2009 NOVEMBER 1 PHOENIX, AZ* ZOO RIDE 2009 - GO WILD FOR THE SUMATRAN TIGERS! The Wildest Club in Town is hosting the 2nd annual Zoo Ride event. Zoo Ride com- bines two charity POKER Runs in the Phoenix Metro Area (North/West Valley and South/East Valley). Both Runs will end at the Phoenix Zoo. Registration is $25/rider and $15/passenger. All participants will receive free admission to the Phoenix Zoo, lunch, and the opportunity to participate in a raffle and silent auction. Those who pre-register will also receive a ZooRide T-shirt and a free raffle ticket. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Phoenix Zoo’s Sumatran Tiger exhibit. Same day reg- istration will be held at both Chandler Harley-Davidson and Arrowhead Harley- Davidson. Please visit http://www.zooride.org/ for more information and to pre-register for this event. All bikes are welcome. NOVEMBER 3 TUCSON, AZ* HARLEY DAVIDSON OF TUCSON PRESENTS BIKE NIGHT AT THE FOX N HOUND. (7625 N La Cholla Blvd) Starts at 6pm Ends at 10pm Raffle Prizes, $2 Pints, $5 Pizza, Bike Show with trophies – ALL BIKES WELCOME! FMI: 520-751-3389. NOVEMBER 4 TUCSON AZ* BRANDING IRON NORTH BIKE SHOW EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY. Bike night every Wednesday located at 2660 W Ruthrauff Rd. Tuc- son AZ 520-293-7300. Sponsored by Insane Cycles. SEE AD 50 CONTINUED ON PAGE 55
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51 By Linda Dahl Not so many years ago seriously injured motorcycle riders would often be left in dire straits, without support, advice or legal counsel. They were extremely under- represented by the legal profession. The basic sentiment regarding motorcycle ac- cidents was ‘it must be riders fault - probably drunk or acting foolish.’ There were some that didn’t see things this way. Warren Levenbaum was always into motorcycles. He has owned everything from a Vespa when he was 16 to a Road King, to his current ride which is a custom trike. He started practicing law almost 30 years ago. He always loved motorcycles and always had riding on his mind. He did a lot to help the efforts of bikers. It became obvious to him there was a definite need to reach out to riders. He went to HOG meetings, on poker runs, and was always involved in biker related activities. Warren knew he wanted something bigger to help his fellow riders. Understanding the needs of the rider reinforced his desire to make the dream of the Law Tigers a reality. His vision was more than just getting medical bills taken care. He imagined a service that would assist riders with their legal issues and also make sure their other needs were fully met.About 10 years ago, Warren brought the dream to life. “When an injured rider calls, they are often confused, uncertain and in desperate need of answers. The goal is to support riders and the riding community. If a rider gets hurt, we are there to help put his or her life back together.” Law Tigers is a resource to help the riding community, whether that means assisting with poker runs or rallies, giving families of injured riders the help and information they need or working to keep our freedom to ride secure. You will also find them teaching motorcycle safety, fully supporting motorcycle char- ities, or being available for groups who support motorcycles. “The motorcycle com- munity is made up of great and wonderful people who deserve the best.” They also do pro bono work for bikers’ rights when the wolves come growling. It was Law Tigers that took on the town of Cave Creek when the town council wanted to impose unrealistic noise ordinance restrictions on motorcycles. Law Tigers stepped up, pro bono, to defend bikers against these excessive, impractical laws. They won. There are a lot of attorneys and law firms for injured riders to choose from. It’s nice to know our choice includes attorneys who serve riders for the purpose of making our community a better place.
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NOVEMBER 5-8 ROCKY POINT MEXICO* Rocky Point Rally. Come join us on the Sea of Cortez in Puerto Panasco, Sonora, Mexico. Three days of Fun and activities including Bike Show, Poker Run (first card in Why Arirsona, Local Tours, Sun and Sand. 12:00 Noon. Sea of Cortez Puerto Penasco Sonora, Mexico Sea Side Reservations: www.seasidemexico.com - 01-888-262-4508 Playa Bonita: www.playabonitaresort.com - 01-888-232-8142 Peñasco del Sol: www.hotelrockypoint.com - 01-888-259-6976 Señorial: www.senorial- hotel.com - 01152-638-38-32120 More Information: www.rockypointrally.com - www.rockypointrally.com/forums/ SEE AD NOVEMBER 8 VISALIA, CA.* 21ST ANNUAL BIKERS UNITED MOTORCYCLE RUN The 21st Annual Bikers United Motorcycle Run, a fundraiser held by the G for Kids Foundation to benefit less fortunate children, at G.A. Motorsports, 730 E Mineral King Ave., in Visalia. Bikers United Motorcycle Run, formerly known as Bikers for Kids Toy Run, has been the kick-off event to the holiday giving season in Tulare and Kings Counties for 20 years. More than 1,000 motorcycles are expected to parade down Main Street led by actor Mickey Jones. The parade will conclude at the Tulare County Fair Grounds where there will be food, a silent auction, and a chance to meet Mickey Jones. The new organizer for this year’s event is G for Kids, a community based private non-profit foun- dation dedicated to providing for the youth of Tulare & Kings Counties. The new man- agement will allow for better transparency in every aspect of the event as well as provide insight into the needs of the community. Pre-registration for the event is on Sat- urday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Staging for the ride starts at 7a.m. on Sunday, November 8. Participants are also able to register online at GforKids.com. SEE AD NOVEMBER 10 TUCSON AZ* LOS VATOS Presents HOT TUESDAY NIGHTS. At Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar. 1390 W. Irvington Road Tucson AZ. From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Come Show Off Your Hot Ride. To Benefit Local Charities. Hot Bikes, Hot Wings and Cold Beer. SEE AD NOVEMBER 11 HONOLULU, HI* 6TH ANNUAL COMBAT VETERANS MOTORCYCLE ASSN. HAWAII VETERANS DAY WREATH RIDE – 10 am Location: Moanalua Gardens, Roll Out: 8:30 am. Cost: None. Event: National Memorial Ceme- tery of the Pacific. A wreath laying remembrance ceremony to honor Veterans. For more info: POC Bulldog at 808.256.0007 or check the website: http://cvmahi.org. NOVEMBER 13 TUCSON, AZ* BIKE NIGHT AT HOOTERS – On Tanque Verde Presented by Arizona Victory. Join us for another Bike Night at the Hooters on Tanque Verde Rd. Happy Hour food and drink specials from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM followed by Bike Night til close. 6pm. Hooters 6335 E Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ Mike: 520-770-9500 www.arizonavictory.com or online@arizonavictory.com SEE AD. NOVEMBER 21 VICTORVILLE, CA* 3RD ANNUAL RALLY IN THE ALLEY TOY RUN – Toy run to benefit families in the High Desert. Vendors, bike games, music, food, draw- ings. Admission is still only ONE new unwrapped toy for ages 0-17. All are welcome. Gates open at 9 am at the Salvation Army Church, 14585 La Paz Drive. Collectible run pin to the first 200. Sponsored by Black Sheep Motorcycle Ministries High Desert Chapter. TUCSON, AZ* THE HUNS MC STEAK FRY. Presented by The Huns MC. An- nual Steak Fry at the Tucson Clubhouse come out for food fun bands and refreshments. For more information look for gold flyers around town or check out our website. Starts at 6pm.Clubhouse 531 E Alturas Tucson, AZ. 520-302-0284 www.thehunsmc.com or hun137@yahoo.com. MESA, AZ* WE RIDE SO KIDS CAN WALK “ MOTORCYCLE RIDE AND CONCERT BENEFITING THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - You are invited to join us for our annual ride and concert being held at Chester’s Harley-Davidson. This year it’s a ride and concert. Playing live is the local band Mollogon and National country music recording artists Western Underground. Registration is from 1 pm to 2 pm at Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa AZ .Concert Gates will open at 4:30 pm .Cost for event: $45.00 VIP: includes ride, t-shirt, raffle ticket, VIP seating for concert and a VIP bag. $ 30.00 General Admission with ride (concert access and ride) $ 20.00 General Admission no ride $ 20.00 Ride only $25.00 – VETERAN support rider or Military. Concert and Ride There will be vendors, food, drinks, Shriners booths and so much more. Come on out and enjoy the afternoon and evening with us! To Pre-Register or get more information contact Two Gals Events at twogalsevents@aol.com, 2galsevents@gmail.com, Contact Melissa at 602-568-5313, Dawn at 480-213-1184, Or the Shriners at www.el-zaribah.org/mcrun. We would like to thank Chester’s Harley-Davidson, Cyclerides, Biker Information guide, Bikers’ bay, Law Tigers, Quick Throttle Magazine, Mollogon, and Western Underground for being a big part of this event and for supporting the Shriners. NOVEMBER 28 TUCSON, AZ* TERRITORIAL BAR & GRILL - Join us for the bike night party on the last Saturday of every month. 3727 Palo Verde Rd Tucson AZ. For more info: 520.514.9035. “ If you don’t stand behind our troops, stand in front of them”. SEE AD DECEMBER 2009 DECEMBER 6 LOS ANGELES, CA* 6TH ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE CHRISTMAS TOY RUN – Benefits the children of LA County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Presented by participating employees at LA DWP, the Sundowners MC SFV, Austin Contracting & Assoc., City Employees Club of LA, IBEW Local 18, and W-165 George Moreno. Bring a new unwrapped toy to Catch 21 Seafood Restaurant at 441 S. Central Avenue. Riding pin for the 1st 250 registered. Registration begins at 8:30 am and the run starts at 10:30 am to the hospital. San Pedro Ports O’Call to follow the run. For more info: 562.857.9888. GLENDALE, CA* 22ND ANNUAL “SKID ROW” L.A. TOY RIDE – Spon- sored by Harley-Davidson of Glendale and ABATE Local #1. Meet 9 am in the parking lot of Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale. There will be beautiful “elves” on hand to as- sist with toy donations at the dealership. Ride leaves at 11 am for the Fred Jordan Mis- sion at 5th and Towne. Toys will be handed out to the children at 12 pm. For more info: Peter Daniels at 800.866.6601 or Richard Wagner at 818.246.5618, ex. 108. KAPOLEI, HI* 4TH ANNUAL SKIVVIES FOR OUR VETS: Combat Vet- erans Motorcycle Assoc. 10 am (rain or shine). Location: Kapolei Theaters to U.S. Vets on Kalaeloa (Barbers Point). Roll out: 10:30 am. Donation: A new pack of underwear for our homeless veterans. Event: This will be a drop off event only. Building 37, Shangrila. For more info: POC Bulldog at 808.256.0007 or check the website: http://cvmahi.org. KERN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS/BAKERSFIELD, CA* 26TH AN- NUAL BAKERSFIELD TOY RUN – To benefit The Salvation Army Toy and Food Drive. Drawings, food, drinks, music, competition for best “Christmas” decorated bike and car. Entry: 1 new toy and food item, total value $20 per person or $20 cash do- nation per person. Meet at Beach Park at 7 am for line up. Parade leaves at 10 am to Kern County Fair Grounds. Free coffee and donuts available at Beach Park. Run pins and t-shirts will be on sale at the park and fair grounds. DECEMBER 26 TUCSON, AZ* TERRITORIAL BAR & GRILL - Join us for the bike night party on the last Saturday of every month. 3727 Palo Verde Rd Tucson AZ. For more info: 520.514.9035. “ If you don’t stand behind our troops, stand in front of them”. SEE AD VINTAGE & CLASSIC EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2009 SEPTEMBER 6 COSTA MESA, CA* HELL ON WHEELS/ROOSTER CAFÉ BREAK- FAST – Rooster Café in Costa Mesa, 9 am to 12 pm (every 1st Sunday of the month). Vintage British bikes galore! For more info: http://eatatrooster.com. SEPTEMBER 13 EL MIRAGE, CA* SPEED TRIALS AT EL MIRAGE – From classic hot rods to vintage British bikes, this is the spot where people from all over the Southwest come to see what their machine’s top speeds are. Trials start first thing in the morning. BA Moto MC will rally up in Long Beach on Saturday the 12th to ride there and camp out the night before. If you want to ride out with us, feel free to contact us at www.BA- Moto.com. For trial info, directions and general info: www.scta-bni.org. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA* VINTAGE BIKE NIGHT MEET UP IN OC – Meet up at Massimo’s Pizza in Huntington Beach from 2 pm to 4 pm. Formerly “Vintage Bike Night”, we now meet during the day to give our 6 Volt lighting systems a break. 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56 Chrome Spider A local motorcycle shop had a lot of take-off exhausts laying around, and a very talented metal artist saw the possibilities. The shop owner was just hoping to clean the place up and get rid of some junk. Well he got it all back, only in a somewhat different form. It’s now hanging from his shop ceiling. THE SS TRIKE ROLLS INTO STURGIS IN PRODUCTION MODE July 28, 2009 - Olmax Fabrication LLC., the manufacturer of the SS Trike, makes the debut of their production version trike at the 2009 AMD Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building located at Champions Park in Sturgis, SD. The SS Trike resembles the classic “Big Wheel” Chopper-style design that we all rode as a kid, which is sure to put a smile on your face no matter how old of a kid you are. Builder Jason Nieman is entered in the Production Class at the World Championships and will be competing for the gold with other storied manufacturers like Brass Balls Bobbers and Choppers, OCC Motorcy- cles, Big Bear Choppers and Big Dog Motorcycles just to name a few. The SS Trike comes with a long list of race-breed features including composite body, a 24-inch Olmax Fabrication polished front rim wrapped in a Metzler, American Racing 14-inch rear wheels and digital speedometer. In addition, the custom trike sports American Suspension front end, 6 speed or automatic transmission, and a choice of power from Ultima, S&S or TP. The popular automatic transmission option features a bullet-proof de- sign lifted from automotive racing applications, which met Olmax Fab- rication LLC reduced weight and packaging requirements. The design is sourced from a General Motors Powerglide system that is a current racing standard, which delivers smooth and consistent shifts. Extending in the race inspired theme is a custom 2 into 1 performance pipe that connects into a chambered muffler. The dual exhaust pipe at the rear of the trike delivers a healthy rumble that is a cross between a muscle car and a sweet-stroking Harley. The SS Trike is designed to comfortably accommodate a variety of en- thusiasts from 5’ to 6’2” tall in fewer than 5 minutes. Selecting two dif- ferent seat heights and three different foot control locations is a snap and easy to do. The SS Trike is available in all primary colors. Additional options include graphics, Wire-Plus digital speedo, air-ride suspension, a solo seat with enclosed trunk, multiple trim treatments and a black or polished en- gine. To see the SS Trike in Sturgis check out the production class at the World Championships located at Champions Park in Sturgis, SD. To speak with builder Jason Nieman in Sturgis, call him at 715-630-9090. About Olmax Fabrication LLC Olmax is a design company that is expanding its ability into manufacturing of its products. Our goal is to design and manufacture different products, some say out of the box. We do what many innovative businesses do, look for what is not being done or what hasn't been done and then we do that. We try to create a tasteful product with wide appeal. For custom bike and dealer information please contact: Jason Nieman, 715-630-9090, info@sstrikes.com
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