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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. NOVEMBER 2009 03 - 20 Questions with Love Ride Chairman 07 - Reader's Rides 08 - 2010 CVO Street Glide 10 - Ride & Event Calendar 13 - Street Vibrations 17 - Evolution of the Apes 18 - Las Vegas Bikefest 21 - Biker News 23 - Side Trippin' 29 - Ride for ALS 31 - Amazing Rides on the International Selkirk Loop 36 - Vintage & Classic Events 37 - Holiday Gift Guide 38 - Weekly Events 39 - Hogz N Dogz 44 - Ride for Smiles!
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BY Associate Publisher, Lisa Dalgaard Oliver, Now that we know what is going on for CA Bike Week and that The Love Ride has been cancelled, we’d all like to know why. 1) First off, please tell us the difference be- tween CA Bike Week and The Love Ride so the public is clear on this. Since the CA Bike Week portion only started two years ago, do you think it was a good idea to start a weekend event that wants to turn into a full week event, during a bad economy? The Love Ride was a stand alone charity event for 23 years. We rolled it into and partnered with California Bike Week. It is a partnership with all the Southern California dealers. My vision was to create a Sturgis, Daytona or Laconia type event in Southern California - with motorcycle racing, enter- tainment, stunts, vendors village, demo rides, and other biker lifestyle ac- tivities. Love Ride was still the same event as always on sunday, but was attached to all the other activities like racing, vendors, etc that CBW brought to the table. This vision goes back to four or five years ago - with final imple- mentation three years ago. The vision was good, the timing was off. When the decision was made by the Love Ride foundation board of director to move forward, the economy was robust. No one knew the economy was going to tank. 2) I’m sure you’ve heard many people ask, why didn’t you scale down the event this year given the state of the economy? We shaved our expenses way down and tried everything. We worked twice as hard, but the economy killed us. 3) Do you think the late announcement of the talent caused the 80% drop in pre-registration from last year? Do you think it was the lack of a marquee band? No. Southern california is devastated with the recession. When people are unemployed and struggling they are not thinking of charity. Everyone is tightening their belts. Pre-registration was actually down 61% (not 80%) in the number of people registering, but down 70% in total income as compared to last year. This is what prompted our decision to cancel. 4) Why was there no announcement of Dwight Yoakam before the Quick Throttle article and cover image? Dwight came on board much later than normal and we wanted to find another complimenting act and announce both simultaneously. 5) How difficult is it to get a band to play for a charity rate these days? Very difficult. The nature of the music industry has changed. In the past bands used to tour to promote and sell their albums. The tour was a break- even activity. Now the tour is the primary source of their income. You will not believe what some of these bands charge for what they call a one off (one day event, as opposed to a multi city tour)? Some acts like the Foo Fighters, CSN, Jackson Browne, BB King, ZZ Top among others are excep- tions, and have been very good to us, but this year we were plagued with bad luck due to various schedule conflicts, routing issues, management objections, radius clauses, and simple unavailability. Bottom line, we could not produce a complimentary act to Dwight’s incredible music. 6) Oliver, many riders think that Love Ride only supports MDA and therefore not enough money gets directly to the charity due to the high overhead that MDA is known to have. Do you want to speak to that? Is this why you changed charities? I do not know about MDA’s accounting practices. They were very good for us for many years. We just decided to broaden the range of charities we support. 7) How much of your own money have you invested/donated to The Love Ride charities over the years? Harley-Davidson of Glendale spends a large sum as seed money to prime the pump. I don’t make a dime off of this event and neither does anyone else. True we get recognition for doing this. But we only have one part time staffer with very little salary. Everyone else in our organizing committees are volunteers. We have some very real and hard expenses to get the ball rolling. Requirements such as talent deposits, insurance, traffic control equipment, permits, venue rent deposit, police and security expenses, merchandise and souvenir purchases are all needed before the event day. This always puts me and the dealership at great risk. Full-out rain has always been my nightmare! 8) Is it true that you’ve raised over a million dollars a year for the past 17 years? 3
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4 We have raised as much as 1.7 million in one year, but we did not hit a million every year. But a million dollar average during the past 17 years sounds about right. (We have a spreadsheet detailing this available to anyone who wants to see it, go to<a href="http://www.quickthrottle.com"> www.quickthrottle.com.)</a> During the past 25 years we have raised over 21 million. 9) Do you think the ticket price of The Love Ride is reasonable or too much? Do you think people will pay more to see a great band? It is reasonable and appropriate. An average concert ticket for profit events exceed $100. Peo- ple will pay more to see their favorite artists - but some are reluctant to come to a biker event to see them, if they are not bikers and are uncom- fortable in a “biker” environment. Remember, this is one of the reasons we started doing the Love Ride was to portray a more positive image for bik- ers. We lowered the price by ten dollars this year. It made no difference. Given the state of the economy our core could not pay and participate. 10) Do you think moving the event to The Fairplex in Pomona was a good decision in hindsight? Comparing apples to apples, peo- ple perceive the Fairplex as a much more ex- pensive undertaking than Castaic. Is that true? No, not really more expensive. Last year we did great there. The Fairplex is set up for doing large events. It has many of the amenities for such events built into it’s infrastructure. We miss the lake, it’s shade trees and rolling hills and it’s inti- mate aesthetics. If you recall at one point before we made this decision there were talks of shut- ting down the Castaic Lake recreation area due to budgetary cut backs by LA county. Additionally, it did not have ideal parking capability. It always bottlenecked and gridlocked. 11) Why did you leave Castaic? What limita- tions did you have there? Did you outgrow it like you did The Ranch? We out grew Cal Amigos Ranch after Love Ride 8. At Castaic we had some very serious expenses with infrastructure, police & security. There was a lack of adequate parking as well, huge bottle- necks, so yes we did sort of outgrow it. 12) Was Jay Leno still planning on participat- ing this year? Oh yes, Jay is a kind, generous, and wonderful man. He has been our Grand Marshall for 24 years. He was saddened to hear about it’s cancellation. 13) When riders talk about The Love Ride, they often say things like, “We need to do this, or we need to do that.” Do you think riders are personally invested in this event? Absolutely, all our volunteers are bikers. Most are saddened. Many participants are still donat- ing and want to see it come back. They don’t care if they will not ride this year. They still have a lot of love in their hearts. 14) I know cancelling The Love Ride was a dif- ficult decision to make. Now that you’ve seen the aftermath, would you have made the same decision? Yes, it was the right decision by our board of directors. The event was about making money for the kids, and those less fortunate. It has never been about breaking even or losing money. We looked at every possible option over and over again - backwards and forwards. The board was convinced, but I wanted everyone to wait until the last minute hoping something would break loose and a miracle would happen, but i finally conceded. 15) We hear you are giving refunds to the pub- lic. Are you getting many refund requests or are people donating it still to the charities? Amazingly, not many are asking for refunds. Some are still donating and registering despite the cancellation. But we will refund anyone who wants their money back. We realize it is hard for everyone. Many are taking our offer to get Love Ride 26 souvenir merchandise in lieu of their donation. Also the love ride web site will always be open to anyone who wishes to make a tax de- ductible donation. 16) I’m sure the preparation for an event of this magnitude is enormous. Was it difficult to get out of contracts with the city, Fairplex etc. Yes indeed. More than I ever imagined. I am still in the midst of unwinding this. Many deposits will have to be forfeited, as we are still negotiating with everyone we had an obligation to. 17) How much pre ordered merchandise were you left with this year and how can people buy some of it? We ordered a lot less than normal in anticipa- tion of the smaller turn out. It is still substantial. They are available on our web site <a href="http://www.loveride.org">www.loveride.org</a> or <a href="http://www.loveride.com">www.loveride.com. </a>We hope we can recover all or some of our investment. 18) How much money will you lose now that the event has been cancelled and how much money would you have lost had you put the event on this year? This would be just a guess because there is no real way of knowing what the event would have made this year for the kids. No way to know for sure yet. We are still tally- ing up the numbers. We are expecting our losses will still be in tens of thousands, but with the event on, we would have potentially lost hun- dreds of thousands. 19) What did Harley-Davidson corporate think of the cancellation? Disappointed, but fully understanding and supportive. (Steve Fisher, Marketing Director for Glendale Harley-Davidson, added “ They’re sad. The whole Davidson family has been a fixture at the Love Ride for many years. Each Love Ride was like a family reunion.”) 20) The last question is the most important in my opinion. Can we expect a Love Ride next year? How about CA Bike Week? I would like to think of this as an hiatus for both events. We will have to see how the num- bers stack up. We should all stand proud of the 25 year run we had and hope it will return in some form or other. I still have a lot fight left in me! Steve Fisher added, “Not a day goes by at the dealership where I don’t get an email or a phone call with a suggestion for the event where they refer to the Love Ride as “we or “our”. It’s a very special event and people claim ownership to it. They feel vested, and they should. It’s been theirs for 25 years. The day of each Love Ride is always very special, it’s hard for me to even put into words. That’s what’s great about it. Twisting the throttle, heading onto the on-ramp with thou- sands of other bikers, the roar is insane, you’ll never feel anything like it. There are many charity rides, but only one Love Ride.” Lisa: Thank you so much. I asked a lot of uncomfortable questions in the hopes of satisfying our readers and you were more than forthcoming. We didn’t have room to print it, but the spreadsheet you gave us showing all the dollars generated and charities helped was truly impressive. (See spreadsheet on <a href="http://www.quickthrottle.com">www.quickthrottle.com) </a>Showing the progression through the years solidifies just how monumental these last 25 years have been. I think you’ll find that people will appreciate the truth since so many riders are so emotionally in- vested in The Love Ride. I think we’ll enjoy many more years if it comes back in 2010. If not, we will always remember how The Love Ride and Oliver Shokouh helped change the biker image and that, my friend, is something to be proud of. Thank you for your constant sincerity, Lisa Editor’s note – as we went to press, a woman was calling Glendale H-D, wishing to donate her hus- band’s motorcycle to the Love Ride Foundation. Her husband Bob passed away this year but has done most of the past 25 Love Rides. The bike Bob & Patty Vincent donated was a 2000 Softail model – worth $10,000.
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Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: FOUO I am serving over in Afghanistan once again (after two tours in Iraq as well) but I am from Fullerton and love getting your mags from folks at home. And seeing stuff from the Real World. I hope to be home soon and riding down to PCH from Cooks Corner and a few cold beers... SFC Greg Irvine Here is a good photo for your magazine... Glenn Steinberg on a road trip through 8 states and 7 national parks over 2 weeks.... Some riders camped out and wanted Glenn to play music at the campfire. So Glenn hauled this guitar. Everywhere they went folks were popping photos of that guitar strapped to the bike. “CD, This is the garage queen I picked up with 3000 miles on it. An 02 FXDWG3 with custom bare metal flames and an added 103" motor. It makes a nice addition to my ‘99 Road King Clas- sic. Thanks for the nice magazine, keep up the good work. “We did a ‘love ride’ from Lompoc to Morro Bay first week in October!” From Cowboy 7
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STORY: GARY KOZ MRAZ PHOTOS: RON SINOY AND MRAZ Every year Harley-David- son unveils its new Cus- tom Vehicle Operations (CVO) motorcycle line and we journalists wait with baited breath. These incredible CVO’s are manufactured in limited numbers at a premium price, and we get to ride them. Decked out with amazing paint, a powerful Screamin Eagle Twin Cam 110 and adorned with every shiny bell and whistle available from H-D this year, the 2010 Street Glide is an absolute CVO stunner. The rich maroon Rum paint set against a Gold Leaf eagle with an elegantly sweeping golden arc graces this Street Glide. The extended saddlebags, sculpted cutaways for the large ex- haust pipes and flush mounted teardrop tail lights allow the eye to enjoy the stylish design without a sin- gle interruption of contrasting paint or pin stripe. The rear end of this CVO screams custom class but it’s what’s underneath the voluptuous veneer that will ultimately corrupt. You’ve heard the saying Absolute Power, Corrupts Absolutely and those that know CVO, look upon with envy, those that don’t look upon with won- der because somehow, instinctively they know this is not just another Harley-Davidson. Hammering the throttle launches this Street Glide onto the super slab with the G force of a dragster. My God man, I am at 100mph in a blink of an eye, and it’s a rush. The Screamin Eagle twin cam 110 with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel In- jection (ESPFI) claims 115 ft lbs of torque at 3750 rpm. One might ex- pect this kind of acceleration on a V- Rod but an 848 lb Bagger?... I like this absolute power, and the corruption begins. This bike inspires a command- ing sense of authority and confidence. Twist the throttle, knock through the gears and nothing remains in the rear view mirror for very long. Once you have this power, you use this power. Riding to Palm Desert I played tag with a cutie in a Porsche Carerra and we bounced around triple digits for miles. Not that I condone such behavior but it’s good to know the thrust is there when you need it. Hwy 38 to Big Bear provided some grades and altitude, but alas, this CVO hardly noticed, at- tacking the terrain without a whimper. While downing a cold Monster in Big Bear City, old friend “Mike The Greek” rolled up on his Electra. Both heading back down the mountain, he sug- gested we trade rides. What Mike wants, Mike gets but alas I now feel sorry for him…his Electra just doesn’t have that gleam anymore. I couldn’t get off this bike…from L.A, Palm Desert to Big Bear Lake. The PCH from Santa Barbara to San Diego this is the bike to see and to be seen on. It’s a joy to ride and wants to be ridden and what’s more I always arrived at my destination sooner than I wanted to. Rubber pads on the engine guards allow for a comfortable alternate leg position. A respectable 32-degree right, 30-degree left lean angle cou- pled with Harley’s new chassis makes this Street Glides maneuverability and stability exemplary. Harleys new motor-mount system minimizes en- gine shake at idle. Add a high per- formance clutch with hydraulic action, lowered rear suspension, 7-spoke con- trast chrome agitator wheels and 24 top of the line chrome parts and you’ve just scraped the CVO surface. Brembo four piston caliper ABS brakes afford the best stopping power on earth. The Harmon Kardon AM/FM/CD/MP3/WB with a security system rocks even at high speed. With the CVO indoor cover and gold Harley- Davidson ignition key with display box, you make a statement.
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9 I wouldn’t be doing my job without some journalistic criticism. The low tinted windshield looks really cool but is really not effective at 80 miles an hour and there is cockpit buffet- ing. Fuel economy is listed between 32 to 47 mpg. As stated on the H-D website, (mileage may vary depending on personal riding habits) and I sur- mise my bad habit of launching this powerful TC 110 has it suckin’ gas like a Dyson, but hey, with a $30,999 price tag, the price of 91 Octane probably isn’t a big concern anyway and a 6-gallon tank is a plus. Ulti- mately, this is a truly spirited, esthet- ically refined Harley-Davidson motorcycle anyone would love to own, and if your one of the select 3500 who do… we all envy your cor- ruption absolutely! Special Thanks to Westminster Harley-Davidson for the loan of a pas- senger back rest and to Surf City Harley-Davidson on Main Street in Huntington Beach for the Harley- Davidson motor clothes. A very spe- cial thanks to Ashleigh Olivea for... being Ashleigh.
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OCTOBER 2009 OCTOBER 30 WAIPAHU, HI* SOUTH SEAS CYCLE MONTHLY CRUISE NIGHT – The<a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com"> last Friday of</a> each month; hosting a 50’s style cruise night. Stop by between 6 pm to<a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com"> 9 pm for free</a> food and drinks. There is a room to display your motorcycle or hot rod in<a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com"> our parking</a> lot (South Seas Cycle Exchange, 94-896 Moloalo St.) or stop by and talk st<a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">ory with the</a> owners of some unique rides. In-store specials, including a Used Bike<a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com"> Blowout, and a</a> “Make Me An Offer” wall of motorcycle parts and apparel. 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All <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">Proceeds</a> benefit the U.S.M.C. Toys for Tots Charity. Tumbleweed Bar & Grill 3815 W <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">Frontier Str</a>eet Eloy, AZ. 85231. ***Just about ½ way between Tucson & Phoenix Spon- <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">sored by</a> “FFFARDT” Farley, Fools & Friends - A Riding & Drinking Team. <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">http://w</a><a href="http://www.farleymcdavidson.com">ww.farleymcdavidson.com/ </a><a href="mailto:Farley@FarleyMcDavidson.com">Farley@FarleyMcDavidson.com.</a> <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">NOVEMBER </a>6_7 <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">BUCKEY</a>E, AZ* RETURN WITH HONOR <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">Honoring</a> Our Military - The Fallen and their Families, For Their Selfless Service & Sac- <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">rifice. Waddell</a>’s Longhorn Corral, 1629 N 195th Ave, Buckeye. Jackrabbit road just north <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">of I-10. </a> <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">Bands (on</a> two stages), Vendors, Raffles, 50/50, Give-Aways, Win Two Round Trip South- <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">west Airline</a> Tickets. Bike Run, Bike Show and Car Show Friday 3 pm - 10 pm Saturday <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">10 am - 10</a> pm <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">More Details</a> on our Website at<a href="http://www.InternationalPicutreFX.com"> www.InternationalPicutreFX.com , or</a> Call Rick at 602- <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">348-0000.</a> <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">NOVEMBER</a> 7 <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">EL CAJON,</a> CA* 7TH ANNUAL US BORDER PATROL OFFICER DOWN RIDE – Regis- <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">tration 9</a> am to 11 am at El Cajon HD. $25 registration fee for each participant, $10/ad- <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">ditional poker</a> hands. All funds donated to a scholarship fund set up for children of <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">Agents k</a>illed in the line of duty. For more info: <a href="mailto:usbpfallen@cox.net"> usbpfallen@cox.net.</a> <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">HESPERIA,</a> CA* 16TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY RUN – Presented by K Chapter Viet- <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">nam Vets/L</a>egacy Vets MC. Live band, food, raffle prizes and good times. Run starts <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">at 10 am;</a> $10/singles, $15/couples. VFW Post 2924, 10184 Hesperia Rd. For more info: <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">760.265.0686.</a> <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">MIDWAY</a> CITY (WESTMINSTER), CA* 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN – Hosted by Amer- <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">ican Leg</a>ion Riders Chapter 555, benefiting the Cabrillo Veterans Home. Everybody is <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">welcome</a>, all bikes, cars, clubs, associations and riders. Registration at 8:30 am with the <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">last rider</a> out at 10:00 am. Fee is $25 and includes lunch and ride pin. Extra hands $5 <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">High hand</a> only 50/50. Live music by Culprit and no-host bar at the end. 50/50 raffles, <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">PATRIOT GUN</a> SAFE RAFFLE TICKETS. Don’t drive hungry, we’ll have breakfast available <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">at the Post.</a> Registration/Start at American Legion Post 555, 14582 Beach Blvd. For <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">more inf</a>o: Jeff Gallagher at 714.206.6398. <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">TUCSON, </a>AZ* FIRST ANNUAL NAMJAM BIKE SHOW & POKER RUN - Presented by <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">the Vietnam</a> Veterans of America with Los Vatos (South Siders Tucson). Registrations <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">starts at 9:30</a> am at the Wooden Nickel last bike out 10:30 am High Hand $200.00 Low <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">Hand $100.00</a> Winners will be announced at NamJam at Kennedy Fiesta Park. Stops <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">will include</a> Wooden Nickel, AL J’s, Chuy’s ( Valencia & Cardinal, Buffalo Wild Wings, <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">The Hide</a> Out. For more info: <a href="http://www.nwmjamvva106@hotmail.com">www.nwmjamvva106@hotmail.com. Or</a> <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">www.TucsonNamV</a><a href="http://www.TucsonNamVets.org">ets.org, </a>Disco Danny at 520.312.0004, or Jimmy 520.235.0690. <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">PHOENIX, </a>AZ* WE RIDE SO KIDS CAN WALK - Shriner’s Fourth Annual “We Ride So <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">Kids Can</a> Walk” Run and Event. In the last three years this event has raised over <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">$150,000</a> to help the 2000 kids in Arizona that receive free health care for a variety of <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">problems</a>. The date is set, run details will be coming soon. Please set aside this time <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">and help</a> us HELP THE KIDS! For more info: <a href="http://www.el-zaribah.org/mcrun">www.el-zaribah.org/mcrun.</a> <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">TUCSON,</a> AZ* 3RD ANNUAL CELEBRATE WITH ABATE - $15 Scenic ride map with <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">lunch included</a>. Free poker run with all new stops. ABATE merchandise available. Run <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">begins at</a> Tucson Harley Davidson in 7355 N. I-10 Frontage Rd, Tucson. Check in from <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">9:00 am t</a>o 9:45 am. Ride ends at the Eagles Club, 1530 N Stone Ave, Tucson. Last <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">card in b</a>y 1:15 pm. Freedom of the Road means all bikes and all riders or welcome. <a href="http://www.hotelrocky-point.com">Come and</a> enjoy the after party if you can’t make the ride. For more info: contact Ron Kool at 520.203.2323,<a href="mailto:ronabate@yahoo.com"> ronabate@yahoo.com or </a><a href="http://www.abateofaz.org">www.abateofaz.org.</a> 10
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YUMA, AZ* FALL 2009 POKER RUN - Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets MC is hosting their annual Poker Run in Yuma, AZ! Help support our Active Duty Troops and America’s efforts/awareness for POW’s and MIA’s. Starts at Bobby’s Territorial Harley Davidson (8:00 am to 10:00 am sign in). Come party with us....we will have a Bike Show, Music, and WET T-SHIRT CONTEST! Ride in, drive in, or walk in....ALL ARE WELCOME! For more info: <a href="mailto:lvmc@yahoo.com">devildan_lvmc@yahoo.com.</a> TUCSON, AZ* 1ST ANNUAL BIG RIDE FOR LITTLES – Presented by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tucson. Kick-off Party for the 1st Annual “Big Rides for Littles”. A benefit event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. This is the first collaborative Biker Event put on by many different Clubs and Organizations for the Southern Arizona Biker Community. This year is a Save the Date Party to launch the Ride for 2010. We will have free food (while supply lasts), live music, bike show (all brands), raffle and door prizes; plus many other fun activities. Free Admission, free food. 4 pm at Big Brothers Big Sisters, 160 E. Alameda. For more info: <a href="mailto:Sylvia@tucsonbigs.org">Sylvia@tucsonbigs.org,</a> <a href="http://www.tucsonbigs.org">www.tucsonbigs.org or</a> 520.624.2447. TUCSON, AZ* 7TH ANNUAL GARNER AUTOMOTIVE BENEFIT CAR & BIKE SHOW – 9 am till 3 pm at 2699 South Pantano Road; with all proceeds donated to The Travis J. Brown Lung Fund. No entry fee, but donations are appreciated. Trophies will be awarded by Best Bike and Car. Raffles and silent auctions start at 2 pm; food and drinks will be available. MORRISTOWN, AZ* SANTA’S KICK-OFF TO THE HOLIDAY’S - Presented by MMA of AZ “Ironhorse” and “WestSiders” Districts. Join us for an event filled day and help us fill up the local Food Bank in the Community at the same time! Western Trails Ranch. Hwy 60 mile marker 124 1/2. Rain or Shine, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm. Kids 12 & under Free, Adults $10.00 or $5.00 and 5 Food Items. Food - Drinks - Raffles - Auction - Tattoo Contest, 2 Live Bands - 2 Knuckles Deep and Fools Life Band. Rat Rod/Hot Rod Car Show and Bike Show w/lots of classes. Kid’s Area w/games, face painting and SANTA 10 am to 5 pm. Lots of Vendors... get your shopping done early! Fun for ALL ages 10 -5, after 6 pm is geared for Adults. Check out our Website for more information!!See You There! <a href="http://www.myspace.com/santaskickoffparty">www.myspace.com/santaskickoffparty</a> <a href="mailto:mmakickoffparty@gmail.com">mmakickoffparty@gmail.com.</a> 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 ben- efit less fortunate children, at G.A. Motorsports, 730 E Mineral King Ave., in Visalia. Bik- ers 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 foundation dedicated to providing for the youth of Tulare & Kings Counties. The new manage- ment 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 Saturday, November 7 from 9 am. to 4 pm. Staging for the ride starts at 7a.m. on Sunday, No- vember 8. Participants are also able to register online at GforKids.com. SEE AD GLENDALE, CA* 2ND ANNUAL WILDLIFE WAYSTATION RIDE FOR THE WILD POKER RUN – Fun and scenic poker run benefiting the Wildlife Waystation, a non-profit 501C3 wild and exotic animal sanctuary<a href="http://www.wildlifewaystation.org"> (www.wildlifewaystation.org) </a> Register 8 am to 10 am; pre-register before October 25 price is $25 per person, after October 25 price is $30 per person. $10 extra poker hand. Ride starts at Glendale Harley, ending at Aqua Dulce Vineyards in Santa Clarita. For more info: Marilyn Smith at 818.749.1174 or email<a href="mailto:contact@wildlifewaystation.org"> contact@wildlifewaystation.org.</a> PALM SPRINGS, CA* RUN FOR THE FALLEN – Hosted by the American Legion Riders 519 Palm Springs, to honor our fallen heroes who have lost their lives for this Country. The ride is from the American Legion post to the Healing Fields in Cathedral City. There will be over 5,000 American flags displayed, one for every service member who has died in our current conflicts. The ride is free, but donations will be accepted and <a href="http://colonialflagfounda-tion.org">given to the Healing Fields. For details see the site map at http://colonialflagfounda-</a> <a href="http://colonialflagfounda-tion.org">tion.org. Sign up starts at 8:30 am at American Legion Post 519 at 400 N. Belardo</a> Road. Kickstands up at 10:15 am. Hope to see you there and God Bless Our Troops. NOVEMBER 9 SAN BERNARDINO, CA* ONE MORE FROM THE HEART RUN – This benefit supports the Totally Kids child care center of Loma Linda. No sign-in fee, no t-shirts, no run pins or celebrities. Just a nice thing to do, everything goes to the hospital, NO promotional expenses. 2 departure points: The Chopper Place at 4791 Doane Avenue in Riverside or The Starting Gate at 5052 Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos. For more info: call HR at 951.279.4370 or<a href="mailto:wolfe@att.net"> hr-wolfe@att.net; or</a> go to<a href="http://www.abatelocal27.org"> www.abatelocal27.org and</a> click on One More from the Heart to download the flier. 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 Cemetery of the Pacific. A wreath laying remembrance ceremony to honor Veterans. For more info: POC Bulldog at 808.256.0007 or check the website: <a href="http://cvmahi.org"> http://cvmahi.org.</a> 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 <a href="http://www.arizonavictory.com">www.arizonavictory.com or</a><a href="mailto:online@arizonavictory.com"> online@arizonavictory.com SEE</a> AD. NOVEMBER 14 NEW, RIVER AZ* 3RD ANNUAL OLD BIKE SHOW & SWAPMEET- Loners MC’s 3rd An- nual Old School Bike Show & Swap Meet at the Roadrunner Saloon, 47801 N. Black Canyon Hwy, New River. From 10 a.m. till? Vendor set up begins at 7 a.m. People’s Choice Bike Show with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. 10x10 vendor spaces free with donation. Live music featuring MOONDOG, food available, $10 donation. For more info or to reserve a vendor spot please contact Mud at 602.299.6778 or Pan at 602.435.2952. Ride Safe! FALLBROOK, CA* 1ST ANNUAL ALS / LOU GEHRIG’S RIDE – Starts at 9:30 am from 4760 Highway 76. CA Contact: <a href="mailto:tomspears@cox.net"> tomspears@cox.net or</a> 760.994.9906. This ride benefits the ALS Association in San Diego. $10 gets you registered for this ride, all the money go to ALS. If you raise $50 in donations, you’ll get an ALS t-shirt. At the end of the ride, there will be raffles and the opportunity to win other prizes. Highest fund raiser above $50 will win a prize. Sign up at web.alsa.org/goto/tomspears and show the commu- nity that bikers care. HENDERSON, NV* TOYS FOR TOTS POKER RUN - Sponsored by Las Vegas Marine Corp Riders. Registration from 0800 -10:30 at Railroad Pass Casino, $20.00 per Rider and $15.00 per passenger. $5.00 discount of a new toy. All donations remain in South- ern Nevada. Last hand turned in by 2:30 pm at Red Rock Harley Davidson. PHOENIX, AZ* PACKAGES FROM HOME - Starting at Arrowhead Harley-Davidson. For more info: 602.253.0284, or go to<a href="http://www.packagesfromhome.org"> www.packagesfromhome.org. </a> SIERRA VISTA, AZ* Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson will be celebrating their 7th An- niversary and will also be a stop for the Choir Boys Run. For more info: <a href="http://www.sierravistaharley.com">www.sierravistaharley.com.</a> NOVEMBER 15 TWENTY-NINE PALMS, CA* TOYS FOR TOTS – Benefiting local needy children for the holidays. $15/single, $20/couple, plus 1 new unwrapped toy. $20/$30 without toy. Proceeds will go to Toys for Tots. The Virginian located at 73643 Twentynine Palms Hwy. Point of contact is Bagpipe at 804.523.0902. NOVEMBER 17 TUCSON, AZ* FAMOUS SAM’S BIKE NIGHT – Presented by Famous Sam’s and Big Sky Motorcycles. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, 7930 E. Speedway, $2 aluminum Miller Light and MGD pints. For more info: <a href="http://www.bigskymotorcycles.com"> www.bigskymotorcycles.com</a> or 520.290.9666. NOVEMBER 21 TUCSON, AZ* HEROES HOLIDAY BRA AND PANTY SCAVENGER HUNT – In support of all US military personnel. Sign in 8 am to 10 am at Territorial Bar and Grill, 3727 Palo Verde Road. Music starts at 2 pm with The Rowdies. A Fashion Show will be held by Kanella’s. Help us help the troops with packages from home at Christmas time. For more info: 520.514.9035. SEE AD 11 CONTINUED ON PAGE 27
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By Mel Jacobson If you like to gamble, and blackjack’s your game, there are still single hand blackjack tables in Reno that you can play for a buck. Just like old times. I suggest you ride your motorcycle there during their annual celebration of fast metal, hard rock, tattoos and attitude. Street Vibrations is a party you don’t want to miss. This year, they served it up from September 23rd ( Wednesday) through September 27th (Sunday). It seems to me it gets better every year, and this year was no exception. I rode up from the San Fran- cisco Bay Area. Jump on Interstate 80, get off at Virginia Street and you are there. That’s 200 miles of flat out GO. Take some sun block cause that’s high dessert and this year, with the temps nearing 100, it wasn’t an option.. The problem you’re going to have with Street Vibrations (once you get your sun block on) is trying to decide what to do, what to see, what to hear and where to ride. Not that you have to ride anywhere. Downtown is blocked off at Virginia Street from Sec- ond to Sixth. The majority of the down town streets are taken over by hundreds of vendors hawking the usual (leather, leather, helmets, leather, sunglasses etc.) and the not so usual, but you better get used to it (trike conversions). If you needed parts for your motorcycle, J&P Cycle was there as was Performance Machine and dozens of others. There was plenty of food offerings as well. ( Try the Gyros and baklava), from barbeque to Chinese rice bowls. The downtown Events Center is packed with tattoo artists, more vendors (more food) and custom and production motorcycles. Big Bear Choppers claims its space at the Events Center, peacefully coexisting with Big Dog Motorcycles, separated by the cus- tom bike competition (which I will be discussing later). Big Bear was ably represented by Michael Forbes (Dealer Development). Since I de- manded a scoop for this article, he let spill that new for 2010, a barebones (and afford- able) chopper is on its way, available only in black (as it should be), with an EPA approved S&S 100 Cubic Inch engine. A nice clean entry level chopper that should have wide appeal. Big Bear will also be offering, starting in 2010, a 5 year, unlimited miles warrantee on all their bikes. Now, that’s quite a statement in regards to reliability. Big Dog displayed all their models including the always impressive K-9. The perfect 8 up head turner. They claim the K-9 as America’s number one chopper, and I see no reason to dispute that. With a 117 cubic inch S&S power plant this carbureted behe- moth is all attitude with the puppies to back it up. Not on the program, but nonetheless a “don’t miss it” stop on your agenda is David- son’s Distillery on the corner of East Forth Street. Sitting next to Shoeman’s Custom Motorcycle Shop, and below the American Ink Tattoo Parlor, some say its Reno’s only true biker bar. The parking lot is a scene during all 5 days of the event and it’s where I ran into Gramps, the National Liaison of the Sisters of Scota Women’s Motorcycle Club. Her and her buds were wearing their fuchsia and silver colors to signify their family bond. Their motto, “Deal with it”. Inside the bar, there was live music every night, supplied by The Boogie Days, Train Wreck and the Rick Hammond Blues Band on Saturday. 13
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Saturday night, the winners of the custom bike competition were announced. I was impressed by the winner in the Best American Bike class. Dan Kenzy, the builder, proudly claimed his first place trophy. What added some cool to this show, as it turned out, was that in the end there were more first place trophies than there were competitors, so every entrant received a first place in categories made up by the Emcee as he went. For my money, all these outrageous metal sculptures deserved it. Sinister Industries out of Phoenix displayed some of the hottest airbrushed paint jobs you could imagine on their custom baggers and across the aisle, Carl Brouhard Designs had built a bike for Promise Keepers, a nine and a half foot custom monster that was being raffled off for $10.00 a ticket. Without leaving the Events Center, you could grab yourself some ink from the row of 20 skilled tattoo artists set up inside. Distinctive Ink was up from Pico Rivera, CA. Cherry Blossom Tattoos was celebrating its 6th year at the event. All the downtown hotels got into the spirit. As usual, the Sands offered 24 hour, patrolled free parking for bikes and set up an outdoor stage for country rock and hard rock groups. Brand new Harleys were displayed inside many of the casinos and for the right spin on the right slot machine, you’d be riding one home. While we’re on hotels, let me talk about the one I stayed at. The Reno Ra- mada worried me a little when I booked it. There were rooms still available a week before the event ( just about everywhere else was sold out), plus, the price wasn’t outrageous, so I was wondering what everyone else knew that I didn’t. Turns out, I still don’t know. The experience was pleasant from beginning to end. My room, on the 10th floor gave me a great view of the down town, and it’s where I watched the Friday Night fireworks ( Which didn’t start until almost 10:00 PM) . It was clean, comfy and quiet. The whole place was recently remodeled, the food at the restaurant was fine, breakfast was free, they threw in a drink at the bar and a pack of cards. It was six or so blocks from downtown and there’s a good chance I’ll stay there next year as well. And NO, this writer received no financial consideration for this endorsement! The Jagermeister Super Stage was set up in the Eldorado Special Events Plaza. The Savannah Blue Band sizzled with hard Southern Rock, followed on Friday by Zepparella. Can you imagine Janis Joplin fronting Led Zeppelin? That’s about what Zepparella sounds like. To say they rocked the house, is a gross understate- ment. If you have an opportunity to hear these gals, take it. Also, Friday, there was a choice between Steppenwolf at the Silver Legacy and Bret Michaels at the Peppermill. (Maybe you’re getting the idea of why Street Vi- bration is now the 6th largest Bike event in the country). Friday is also the night they choose for the awesome fireworks show which lit up the downtown until 10:00 PM. Five miles up Second Street, in the parking lot of the Grand Sierra Resort, late in the afternoon on Saturday, Ryan Capes successfully broke the world record for the motorcycle long jump of 254 feet, twice. He made it look easy as he went through the air 287 feet, and then, realizing he promised a 300 foot jump, he went back and did it again, this time 300 feet from ramp to ramp. The traffic slowed on nearby highway 395 as folks strained for a look. Virginia City is a 24 mile ride through the dessert hills from Reno and has a char- acter all its own. More like a mardi gras for Harleys, Virginia City is about 8 blocks long. Founded in the 1850’s it looks much like it did over 100 years ago complete with what could be the original wooden plank sidewalks. Those sidewalks were packed with revelers as the visiting bikers became the show as they rumbled down the main drag. For a string of beads, many a fine breast (and a few butt cheeks) was bared both on the street and on the steel as they rolled by. The town was filled way past capacity as a line of bikes poured in throughout the day. After a couple of hours I was ready to head back to Reno, and happened right by Reno Harley-Davidson. They had a party going on all their own, with music, food and demo rides. The grounds were packed with bikes. Carson Harley- Davidson hosts a similar event every year and also draws huge crowds. You can’t just hang in town with the great scenic rides to these outlying areas. Sunday the activities regretfully wind down. For those lucky folks who don’t have to be back at work on Monday, the vendors remain open till about 3:00, but if you want to avoid some traffic nightmares get on the road before 11:00 and you should be fine. For those headed West, don’t forget, you can’t (legally) split lanes till you get back to California, and be careful on your ride back - the CHP knows the event is over, and Highway 80 is well patrolled.
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Who invented Ape hang- ers and why? I went to The House of Handlebars in Long Beach to find out. Open since 1969, they oughta know. Talk- ing with Marshall (one of the owners) Russ and Steve they said what everyone says, they’ve heard the stories but know body really knows. THE STORIES: 1. WWII army motorcyclists would use “hi-rise” handlebars to protect themselves from the wires which were strung across the road by the enemy to maim and kill them. Note: That’s why the colour green was “unlucky”, couriers were regularly killed on drab green U.S Army mo- torcycles. 2. GI’s returning from WWII bought surplus military HD’s and chopped off all the extra parts and somebody figured they could re-bend the crash bars and make a cool looking set of handle- bars. They were called hooks at the time. 3. Fashionable in the 50’s apes faded away until the movie Easy Rider (1969). Peter Fonda and Sonny Barger were friends and the Hells Angels liked the look. The Captain America chopper re- vived the ape hanger in the 70’s. The Truth: Your guess is as good as mine. In the 60’s you would get an instant ticket for apes so han- dlebars on choppers were mostly drag style. Plus, smaller drag bars allowed you to get the bike into hotel rooms an night while travelling. Their are all sorts of handlebar options, Buckhorns, Z- bars, D- bar, Y-bar, Beachbars, Flybars, Dragbars. Steve has seen apes becoming more popular again just re- cently. The Riders: Steve and Russ felt that 90% of Harley riders change their handlebars, it’s ei- ther for comfort or the look. Steve was putting on a set of apes on a Dyna. The entire head- light assembly was removed to get to the wire loom, the gas tank comes off to pull the loom out. Pull the tranny cover to change the clutch cable. The rear wheel had to come off to pull the wire loom back through and the pipes had to come off the pull the wheel. It’s not a piece if cake. House of handlebars can usually put on a set for 500 bucks plus parts. The Quest: You can actually get the feel of a set of handlebars before you buy. House of Handlebars has a cool HD Softail handlebar stimulator that you can easily interchange any style of handlebar. The Laws: Assembly Bill AB2844 effective 1/1/2005 California Handlebar Height - A person shall not drive a two-wheel motorcycle that is equipped with handlebars so positioned that the hands of the driver, when upon the grips, are more than six inches above his or her shoulder height when sit- ting astride the seat: The buzz in California is that fe- male troopers will need to be on scene during future stops for handlebar height violations since some male troopers suffer a distorted view of how big six inches really is. The Journey: Quite monkeying around, let’s ride. My friend Justin has a killer 2009 Road King with 18” apes and let me take her for a spin. 20 inch apes are the tallest you can commercially purchase. I like the chopper stance, sitting low and usually my arms are almost shoulder high. Sitting on his Road King my arms were only slightly elevated past my shoulders, very comfortable. We are the same height and all the controls were in the right place. I ran around L.B. and PCH for a while. The first thing I noticed that the physical coupling of bars to bike was much looser. Harley handlebars use rubber mounts to secure and isolate vibration. Most Harley handlebars flex but these flexed more. Turning ra- dius was fine and control into and out of turns was surprisingly manageable. Tight U turns were an- other matter for me. Because of the bars design my elbow pressed into my side while my other arm was reaching for the stars. Freeway cruising is a breeze, a very strong breeze. His bike had freeway pegs attached to the crash bars, I felt like our friend Apehangerus Erectus, spread eagle catching as much wind as possible. Overall control lane changing and passing was good. Back on city streets I’m getting the feel of this and I like it. I clocked a good dip that put my ass in the air and on the way down I took the handlebars with me. The bars were now a good 6 inches lower.….this can’t be good.…. I pulled over to asses the situation. Are these not appropriately torqued down? Did I just bust something on Justin’s new Road King? While pondering the situation I just pushed the bars back up. Ok, let’s get back. Turns out ALL ape hangers can act this way. The physics of leverage and torque that can be used to secure the handlebar clamp will never keep a tall set of apes locked. The bigger the handle bar tube diameter the less secure. Steve said that in time the bolts actually stretch and that causes the clamp to loosen. If riders get used to grabbing the apes on the lower vertical bar to muscle the bike in and out of difficult situations the bars will stay more stable. I am used to jerking my bikes around forcefully by their bars. Just aint so with apes. After talking with dozens of bikers they all said the same thing … you get used to it. Some actually drill and boly through the bars, some use generous portions of Loctite. I have allot more respect for riders with apes. It’s not that bike is hard to handle it’s that it needs to be handled gently. Note: Justin’s 09 Road King has the Fly by Wire, elec- tronic throttle that’s in the handlebars. Make sure your installer is familiar with these because it a to- tally different animal. He’s got over 2 grand into his Carlini bars and installation done at Settle Cycle in Harbor City. Final Thoughts: Handlebars are as personal as the clothes you wear. Some of us like allot of style, some like allot of comfort and some of us still have mullets and bellbottoms and that’s cool too. Check out some- one else’s ride or test out some handlebars before you commit, it’s an investment in time and money evolving from Harlystocterus to Apehangerus Erec- tus in something you’ll be spending allot of time with. Ride Safe. Special Thanks to Justin for trusting me with his Road King and Summer, his pretty girlfriend. <a href="http://www.houseofhandlebars.com">http://www.houseofhandlebars.com</a> 562-997-0029 Check out their new location @ 3990 Cherry Ave Long Beach, CA 90807 Apehangerus Erectus Contemplating the evolution of Man to Ape 17
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BY RUSTY CHILDRESS PICS BY RUSTY CHILDRESS & ART HALL On October 1-4 over 30,000 bikers enjoyed the 9th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest, the 6th annual Artistry in Iron Master Builders Cham- pionship, plus the Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth, and it all happened in Vegas, baby! It’s no secret that Sin City is a playground for adults, but it is also an uninhibited hog heaven for riders. Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country stayed entertained in this neon-galore desert oasis with the stan- dard Vegas fare of gambling, sun worshiping, nightclubs, fine dining, production shows, shopping, wedding chapels, and concerts but they also got a chance to immerse them- selves in everything biker. At the rally’s epicenter, If you didn’t find what you were looking for in the 210 booths in the Cashman Center Vendor Village, there were daily concerts under the big tent, biker build- offs, demo rides and eye-popping beauty contests. Ride Now Powersports Kristina Falco from Las Vegas won the title of Mrs. Bikefest and the $1000 grand prize, after facing some pretty tough competition. She then went on to win a bikini contest that same night at the Golden Nugget. Perhaps it was the dia- mond-studded heart-shaped navel jewelry that brought this lady luck. But if that wasn’ t enough sex in the city for you, the hormones were raging at Michelle Dell’s Hogs & Heifers Saloon. With six all- 18
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woman bartenders who alternated dancing on the bar top with up to fifteen nearly-nasty patrons, the place really lived up to it’s reputa- tion. So much so that the sometimes pantyless SoCal Lifestyle Bikers swinger club (lifestylebikers.com) got swept away in the moment in front of the Saloon with some real girl on girl action. This biker club accepts couples and single women as members, and you don’t even have to own a bike to start swinging, you just have to love “riding.” Hmmm. With perfect chamber of commerce short sleeve weather, it made for 24-hours a day non-stop fun. Events held outdoors like the bike shows, multiple dealer open houses, 2010 Harley-Davidson demo rides and the $100,000 poker run insured the need to lather up with sunscreen. One such outdoor event could be found at the Las Vegas Harley- Davidson which held an open house that included demo rides and a wet t-shirt contest with $1000 to the winner. Besides being one of the poker run stops, the dealership hosted live bands, vendors, and had plenty of cold beer. Many riders even took advantage of some of the scenic roadways in the area. From Red Rock Canyon to The Valley of Fire, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, to cruising down the world famous Las Vegas Strip, there was a lot of great byways to explore. Yet some were content to be entertained at the Cashman Center with events like the Worlds Strongest Biker Competition. During this strenuous competition bik- ers carried kegs, tires, and towed a red custom Boss Hog trike to prove their manliness to cheering onlookers. The Cashman Center was also the scene of BikeFest’s Custom bike show. This event had an excellent turnout with builders competing for a $3000 top prize. One stunning crowd pleaser build by Divas Bling was a Swarovski crystallized Harley-Davidson worth $50,000. This 2009 Sportster Nightster drew a crowd all day long because you could see it sparkling from nearly a block away. Also featured at the center the Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Cham- pionship was an invitation-only, peer judged competition between 20 of the industry’s most innovative and progressive custom bike builders. This year’s championship featured some notable master bike builders, including Michael Barragan, Gard Hollinger, Kris Krome and Bryan Fuller, in a head-to-head battle as they unveiled their newest designs. With the full moon looming large overhead, Vegas came alive at night, making it seem like anything was possible. As the new official headquarter hotel, the Sahara Hotel and Casino did their part by fea- turing night time performances by the legendary Molly Hatchet with special guests Blue Storm, and by hosting BikeFest after parties and BBQ’s. Just down the strip from the Sahara, the Mandalay Bay hosted the world’s premier tattoo convention that showcased the latest trends, fashions and techniques in the tattoo industry. With over 1000 artists and close to 100,000 visitors, this show was a colorful addition for an already busy weekend full of events. Not to be outdone, The Harley-Davidson Cafe with a giant landmark replica Sportster busting through the front facade, hosted a series of Hog Out Competitions to see who could eat the most BBQ sliders in three minutes. One night in front of the Cafe, “JT” held court with his 2007 Street Glide which featured a $3000 music system. The crowd danced to JT’s hip hop I-pod compilations by the light of the Bellagio fountains from across the street until o’dark-thirty. The bike rally is about having fun, and Las Vegas is a natural for that. Considering that Harley-Davidson has been running an advertising campaign with the tag line “Screw it. Let’s Ride”, BikeFest patrons had a similar outlook this year with regard to the economy. Bikers proved that they were done with it and came revved up to party. So now is the time to mark your 2010 calendar for September 30 through Oc- tober 3, the Tenth Annual should be legendary. Don’t miss it. For more great pictures of this event, visit<a href="http://www.QuickThrottle.com"> www.QuickThrottle.com then</a> select ‘Biker Gallery’
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BUELL IS NO MORE ERIC BUELL THANKS CUSTOMERS, DEALERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR UNFORGETTABLE RIDE EAST TROY, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2009) – Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that it will discontinue the Buell® product line as part of Harley-Davidson’s go-forward business strategy. The new long-term strategy aims to drive Company growth through a focus of efforts and resources on the Harley- Davidson® brand. In a further move to reduce operating costs, the Company is also placing legendary Varese, Italy, sports bike manufacturer MV Agusta up for sale, following the July 2008 confirmation that it had turned to MV Agusta as a purchase target (for $109m) following the failure of its efforts to buy Ducati. “I want to personally thank all our past and present Buell employees, dealers and suppliers for their ef- forts. I also want to thank Buell motorcycle own- ers for their support and passion for the brand,” said Buell Motorcycle Company President Jon Flickinger. Flickinger said a limited number of new Buell mo- torcycles remain available for sale through author- ized dealerships and production will wind down by October 30. He also stressed that Harley-Davidson will provide replacement parts and service through dealerships and that warranty coverage will con- tinue as normal for Buell motorcycles. Operations at Buell's main production facility in East Troy, Wisconsin, have been halted, and that plant will close for good on December 18th. Erik Buell is in on-going discussions about whether or not he will remain with Harley-Davidson in a prod- uct development capacity, but no decisions have been made. A Harley-Davidson spokesperson stated that selling Buell is not an option. The Buell product line is too closely integrated with Harley- Davidson's operations and dealership network to separate and sell to an outside interest. “I will always be proud of what we have accom- plished. It is a testimony to what a small group of passionate and inspired people can do, and with brilliant innovations, we’ve produced some of the best-handling bikes of all time,” said Buell Chairman and Chief Technical Officer Erik Buell. “I personally look forward to exploring how I can continue to work with Harley-Davidson to bring advanced product technology to riders. “I have also had the great fortune to meet and get to know many Buell riders over the years, and they are an amazing and interesting group of free thinkers,” Buell said. “May you ride with pride into the future. And may your roads ahead be as adven- turesome and rewarding as mine have been for the last 26 years.” A wholly owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since 1998, Buell Motorcycle Company was founded in 1983 by Erik Buell and produced more than 135,000 motorcycles. Over the past 26 years, Buell motorcycles won numerous design accolades and awards, and countless races and championships around the world, including the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike championship in 2009. For more information and to view a video message from Erik Buell, go<a href="http://www.buell.com"> to www.buell.com</a> To read the Harley-Davidson, Inc. 3rd quarter earn- ings announcement, including information related to Buell, go<a href="http://www.harley-davidson.com"> to www.harley-davidson.com</a> Harley-Davidson's third quarter results were predictably disappointing by their own historical standards, with retail mo- torcycle sales down 21.3 percent, though compared to the 30.1 percent decline endured in the second quarter of this year, CEO Wandell said he was "mildly encouraged" by the performance. The company says it shipped 54,236 motorcycles during the quarter, which was within guidance, and that for the nine months to date shipments were 187,085, compared to 226,898 motorcycles shipped in the first nine months of 2008. However, Harley-Davidson's retail sales have actu- ally bucked the market trend; both for the latest quarter and for the year as a whole so far. Sales were 24.3 percent down within the United States, and 13.1 percent down internationally, but that is in the context of a domestic US heavyweight (651+cc) market that is said to have plummeted 35.9 percent during the quarter. For the nine month year-to-date, Harley says its re- tail sales are 22.9 percent down worldwide (25.5 percent domestically, 16.5 percent internationally) but Harley has in fact been consistently out-per- forming the market in America throughout the year to date, and is gaining market share elsewhere. In the United States, the domestic US heavyweight market is down a whopping 38.7 percent for the first nine months compared to 2008. Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Harley-David- son Inc., the biggest U.S. motorcycle maker, will start talks in coming weeks with union workers in York, Pennsylvania, to decide the fate of the company’s largest U.S. manu- facturing facility. Harley has a plan that may keep the plant open with the union local acceptance of work-rule changes, said Pat Sweeney, a spokeswoman. The Mil- waukee-based motorcycle maker is still pursuing a second option to relocate production to Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. “We have said from the beginning that our clear preference is to remain in York but only if the com- pany can achieve fundamental change there by changing the labor agreement,” Sweeney said. The decision will be one of the first major actions taken by Chief Executive Officer Keith Wandell, who took over the post in April. The company is trying to cut costs after posting eight straight de- clines in quarterly earnings as motorcycle sales shrank in the recession. Local 175 of the International Association of Ma- chinists and Aerospace Workers represents hourly employees at the Pennsylvania plant. The union did- n’t return calls for comment. The plant had 2,400 employees as of May 13. Harley rose 47 cents, or 2 percent, to $23.75 at 4:00 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. Shares have risen 40 percent this year. The York Daily Record reported on the talks yes- terday. FEDS TO STUDY RISE IN MOTORCYCLE DEATHS Washington -- The Federal Highway Adminis- tration will conduct an intensive study into the cause of the growing number of motorcycle crashes and deaths on America's roads. It's the first study of its kind in almost 30 years. Nearly 5,300 motorcycle riders died in roadway crashes in 2008, representing 14 percent of all deaths, and 96,000 were injured. Between 1997 and 2008, motorcycle fatalities jumped from 2,116 to 5,290 -- a 150 percent in- crease, according to the Transportation Depart- ment's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2008 alone, deaths from motorcycle crashes rose by 2.2 percent while all other vehicle classes saw reductions in fatalities. The problem isn't just because of more bikes on the roads. The motorcycle fatality rate has nearly doubled from 21 per million miles traveled in 1997 to 39 in 2007. The study was required by a 2005 federal law, the "Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act," and will be conducted along with the Oklahoma State University. Researchers will evaluate data from hundreds of motorcycle crashes to help identify common fac- tors, including road configurations, environmental conditions and rider experience. The study's focus is on countermeasures that could reduce motorcycle crashes or lessen their harm. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a pilot study to develop the protocols for the full-scale causation research. NHTSA con- ducted the last major motorcycle causation study, which was completed in 1981. The NHTSA plans to decide by next year whether to require anti-lock brakes on motorcycles, spokesman Rae Tyson said. An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study showed that the rate of fatal crashes was 28 per- cent lower for motorcycles equipped with optional anti-lock brakes than for those same motorcycles without them. 21
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BY ROBERT SWEENEY PHOTOS BY MONIKA SWEENEY Las Vegas BikeFest 2009 was something of an anti-climax for us here in NV. Normally, one doesn’t have to go near the main LVBF activity centers at Fremont Street and the Cashman Center to know that a major biker event is tak- ing place; the entire city is flooded with motor- cycles. But driving around Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday afternoons we saw little more bike traffic than you’d expect on most any weekend blessed with sunshine and mild tem- peratures. Maybe it was different around Fre- mont and Cashman ( Was there even anything happening on Fremont St. this year? The only mention of it in the LVBF schedule of events was the shuttle to Vendor Village), but the aver- age civilian would never have guessed that anything out of the ordinary was going on in town. Why, shoot… I’ve seen more bikes run- ning around Vegas during the Laughlin River Run and Laughlin is 100 miles away! Things seemed to be jumpin’ pretty good at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson when Monika and I drove by on Friday. The parking lot was jammed with vendors and the H-D demo truck was there. Live music and a poker run were bringing in the crowds, but then, LVHD always draws a good crowd when they host a run or open house. Red Rock H-D and Henderson H- D had their own things going on as well. Over on Boulder Hwy, at Arlen Ness Motorcycles of Las Vegas we couldn’t even find parking space within walking distance on Friday (admittedly, nei- ther of us are up to hiking very far, due to bad knees and hips, but still, it was crowded). We went back on Saturday morning and found things a bit less jammed. The folks at Arlen Ness were also hosting an open house from Thursday through Saturday that included food, vendors and a bikini bike wash. Gen- eral Manager Bill Biler himself was handing out coupons good for a free hot dog and beer and we chowed down and hung out for awhile, schmoozing with the staff and other riders. Along about 3PM we headed over to Highland Ave where Count’s Kustoms was holding their annual Motor Psycho Open House. The Count puts on a free concert (always headlined by his good buddy Vince Neil), raffles off a custom bike and offers food and adult beverages for a complete party package. “Count” Danny Koker is a gracious host and always mingles freely with the crowd. We stayed through the opening set, performed by Johnny Cash tribute band, “Cash’d Out”. Even though the lead singer looks like he could be the son of Rodney Danger- field, he sure does sound like Johnny Cash and he and the band put on a great show. But even a free concert wasn’t bringing in the crowds we would have anticipated. We left just after 5PM to attend to other commitments, so maybe things picked up a bit after dark, but the whole weekend was feeling just a tad subdued to us. Subdued seems to be the operative word here. Those I’ve spoken with have all expressed the same impression of BikeFest 2009: less traffic; fewer ven- dors; fun, but not very exciting. Although Scott at RSC Cycle, a local independent Harley shop, said he did turn a profit and will do LVBF again next year. 23
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VICTORVILLE, CA* 3RD ANNUAL RALLY IN THE ALLEY TOY RUN – Toy run to benefit families in the High Desert. Vendors, bike games, music, food, drawings. 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. Annual 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 <a href="http://www.thehunsmc.com">www.thehunsmc.com or</a> <a href="mailto:hun137@yahoo.com">hun137@yahoo.com.</a> MESA, AZ* WE RIDE SO KIDS CAN WALK “ MOTORCYCLE RIDE AND CONCERT BEN- EFITING 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. To Pre-Register or get more infor- mation contact Two Gals Events at<a href="mailto:twogalsevents@aol.com"> twogalsevents@aol.com,</a><a href="mailto:2galsevents@gmail.com"> 2galsevents@gmail.com,</a> Contact Melissa at 602-568-5313, Dawn at 480-213-1184, Or the Shriners at <a href="http://www.el-zaribah.org/mcrun">www.el-zaribah.org/mcrun. </a>We would like to thank Chester’s Harley-Davidson, Cy- clerides, Biker Information guide, Bikers’ bay, Law Tigers, Quick Throttle Magazine, Mollogon, and Western Underground for being a big part of this event and for sup- porting the Shriner’s. OCEANSIDE, CA* TOYS FOR TOTS – Registration starts at 9 am at Oceanside Harbor, leaving at 11:30 to ride to Casino Pauma for a free lunch and $10 bonus pay. Bring $10 and as many toys as you can. Gold Angeles will the there, a pair of touring helmets will be raffled off and more. For more info: Jim Williams’ email <a href="mailto:engravingwizard@cox.net">engravingwizard@cox.net.</a> PHOENIX, AZ* ARROWHEAD HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S 2ND OF A SERIES OF “IRON HORSE RIDES” by the HOG Chapter. “Golden Spike Train Ride” out of Globe Arizona Cost is $25.00 and registered Riders get Train Pass and a T-Shirt Not a group Ride! Train leaves Globe at 11:30 am, going to a casino and riders can test their luck! NOVEMBER 22 RAMONA* SAN DIEGO MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET – 8 AM - 4 PM-- Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Related Merchandise, New/Used, Any/All Brands, Hot Rod & Motorcycle Corral $20, Food & Drink Vendors, 50/50 Raffle Benefits Ramona Senior Foundation. Parking included w/Entry Fee: $10/Kids 10 & Under, Active Duty & Disabled Vets FREE. No Weapons or Dogs. Vendor set up 5-7:30am only. AT RAMONA RODEO GROUNDS- - 434 Aqua Lane, Ramona. Take 5th Street off Main St. (Hwy 78) just NE of the 67 Jct. Vendors or for More Info Call Brad, 760-703-7003. SEE AD. HENDERSON/LAS VEGAS, NV* 24TH ANNUAL TURKEY RUN – Presented by The Red Riderz of Las Vegas. Registration 9 am to 11 am at Applebee’s, 699 N. Stephanie Street in Henderson. $25/rider, $15/passenger. Join us for a great ride, a chance to win $750 in cash for high hand, lunch, tons of raffle prizes, vendors and live music featuring the Cadillac Angels. Proceeds benefit HELP of Southern Nevada, Street Teens and other organizations. For more info: <a href="http://www.redriderz.com"> www.redriderz.com.</a> LAKE ELSINORE, CA* 20TH ANNUAL TURKEY FEED – Hosted by Grand Fathers M/C. Event held at The Roadhouse Tavern Bar & Grill, 18815 Grand Avenue, from 12 noon until the food is gone. 50/50 raffle prize, raffles, Kim Martin Band, dancing, vendors, drinks and beer. Bring a toy and get a FREE Turkey Dinner. Come have some fun and help the kids! Time: 12 pm. Price: Please bring a toy or canned food. For more info: Mumbles at 951.375.2388. 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 PHOENIX, AZ* SANTA’S HELPERS RIDE – To benefit the Arizona Veteran Home/”He- roes Christmass III” for all veterans, past, present and future. Help us raise funds to make it a Merry Christmas and have some fun in the process. Sign in at Cactus Willy’s, 6322 W. Bell Road from 8 am to 10 am; last bike out at 10 am. Donation: Single $15, passenger $10. First 300 registered receive Ride Dog Tags. Pre-register online at <a href="http://www.ridersusa.net">http://www.ridersusa.net or</a> pick up a registration card at any bike shop in the Valley, starting the 2nd week of October. End Party at Hardtails with high/low winners, live music, food, 50/50, raffles and more. NOVEMBER 29 WESTMINSTER , CA* ILLUSION CYCLES 1st ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY – 10:00am till 6:pm Vendors, food. See the signed Captain America 30th anniver- sary bike and other amazing Illusion creations. Easy access off the 405 freeway. All bikes welcome. 14726 Goldenwest St #F, Westminster, CA. 92683 714-894-1942 <a href="mailto:illusionoc@gmail.com">illusionoc@gmail.com SEE</a> AD! WILLITS, CA* WILLITS TOY RUN (MENDOCINO COUNTY) – To benefit the Willits Food Bank Christmas Toy Drive. Run starts at noon from the Evergreen Shopping Cen- ter at the south end of Willits (Highway 101) and ends at the Willits Grange Hall on School Street for a spaghetti dinner, raffle and rock and roll with Ray & the Reveleers. Admission is one unwrapped toy or canned food. For more info: <a href="mailto:HOG@bellsprings.com">HOG@bellsprings.com or</a> call Rich Ventura, HD of Ukiah at 707.462.1672. SAN DIEGO, CA* SAN DIEGO’S PREMIER TOY RUN – Presented by Boozefighters MC San Diego/So Cal. Benefiting the underprivileged children of San Diego. Meets at Firefighters Training Center, 4347 North Harbor Drive. Sign-in from 9 am to 10:30 am; admission is one new unwrapped toy. The run ends with a party at San Diego Harley-Davidson. For more info: Call Snowman at 858.272.7875 or email <a href="mailto:snowman1946@aol.com">snowman1946@aol.com.</a> DECEMBER 2009 DECEMBER 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, and a BIKE Show with trophies – ALL BIKES WELCOME! For more info: 520.751.3389. DECEMBER 2 TUCSON, AZ* BRANDING IRON NORTH BIKE SHOW EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY. Bike night every Wednesday located at 2660 W Ruthrauff Rd. Tucson AZ 520-293-7300. Sponsored by Insane Cycles. SEE AD DECEMBER 4 CARPINTERIA, CA* LADIES NIGHT OUT…CHROME CHRISTMAS – Ladies only night at Santa Barbara Harley-Davidson. Please bring a new unwrapped toy to be entered into our Holiday raffle. Toys to benefit Action Network Christmas Shop. Get your pic- ture taken with Biker Santa. Great food, lots of fun, meet other women riders. Get a jump start on your Holiday shopping, with 15% off all regular priced parts and mo- torclothes during this event. Sorry guys, DIVAS ONLY! For more info: 805.745.1911. DECEMBER 5-6 Santa Clarita, CA –– Old Road Harley-Davidson’s Holiday Sale and Party - 20% off on all instock Parts and Motorclothes (Not including Motorcycles) Tacos Torreon \“One dollar Tacos\“ Cooked fresh on Site... Old Road HD - 21130 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350-2978 -<a href="http://www.OldRoadHarley.com"> www.OldRoadHarley.com (661)</a> 964-0506 DECEMBER 5 NATIONAL CITY* LIGHTING of the CHRISTMAS TREES with CAROLERS AND SANTA – 5 PM at Sweetwater Harley-Davidson. Bring the kids (of all ages!) to see Santa, at 5 pm the building lights go down, the Christmas Trees are lit and Christmas Carolers sing for a beautiful start to the Christmas season. 3201 Hoover Ave. More info: 619- 477-4477 or visit <a href="http://www.sweetwaterharley.com"> www.sweetwaterharley.com</a> TUCSON/CATALINA, AZ* CATALINA CRUSADERS 8TH ANNUAL KIDS TOY DRIVE & POKER RUN – Ride starts at Players Pub on 16024 N. Oracle Road; registration be- gins at 8 am. 5 stop poker run ending back at the Players Pub. Auction, raffle, prizes, high hand, low hand. Raffle tickets currently being sold for a 2002 Customs Construc- tion Harley-Davidson, with the winner being drawn at the end of the ride. For more info: 520.825.3699, 520.825.5478 or 520.820.0282. All proceeds benefit the Catalina Crusaders local children’s projects through the Golder Ranch Fire District. YUMA, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL TUCSON HELLS ANGELS SUPPORT RUN – Presented by The Mine Shaft. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Bobby’s Territorial Harley-Davidson, 2550 E. Gila Ridge Road. $20 donation includes: run shirt for the 1st 200 participants, door prize ticket and Mine Shaft catered lunch. $500 Bobby’s HD gift card for high hand; $100 prize for mileage guess. Partial proceeds benefits Children In Yuma County with Life Threatening Illnesses. All motorcycles and vehicles welcome. For more info: <a href="mailto:onepercenter@hotmail.com">onepercenter@hotmail.com.</a> 27 CONTINUED ON PAGE 35
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Saturday, October 4th marked the first annual “Never Give Up” Ride for ALS in Phoenix, AZ. When we first headed out in the morning the weather was questionable. It was rather cloudy with a chance of rain. However, we were lucky enough to see mostly sunny skies later in the af- ternoon! The starting location was hosted by Renegade Classics in Phoenix. People began to arrive just after eight o’clock in the morning to a treat of coffee and donuts. Special thanks to Robyn from Dunkin Donuts at 32nd and Cactus Rd for helping out with this event. We rolled out right at ten o’clock and headed up to Harold’s Corral via Cave Creek Rd for the first stop. We picked up a few extra riders while at Harold’s. The second stop on the agenda was Billet Bar in Scottsdale and then down to Toby Keith’s “I Love this Bar & Grill” in Mesa. This was where we had our end-ride festivities. They had great food and drink specials waiting for us as well as a lot of raffle prizes donated by several local businesses. I was actually lucky enough to win a beautiful embroidered Harley-Davidson denim jacket donated by Christine, the rides or- ganizer! When I first met Christine it was easy to see her passion for raising awareness about ALS and her desire to help find a cure. I was honored to be asked to play a role in this ride. The ride was held in honor of her co-worker and good friend Claudine Brady. Claudine was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease in January of 2009. ALS is a disease of the motor neurons, muscle-control- ling nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. Early symptoms of ALS often include increasing mus- cle weakness, especially involving the arms and legs, speech, swallowing or breathing. Al- though each individual may display different symptoms early on, Claudine’s first indication that something wasn’t right was when she choked on a cookie for no apparent reason. When muscles no longer receive the messages from the motor neurons that they require to function, the muscles begin to atrophy (be- come smaller). The cause is not yet known, how- ever genetic factors are thought to play a role. About 10 percent of cases are clearly genetic with a family history. Approximately 5,600 peo- ple in the U.S. are diagnosed with ALS each year. Although the average survival time with ALS is three to five years, many people live five, ten or more years with this disease. At this time, there is no known cure for this disease; however, there are now cases where the progression is being slowed. With people out there like Christine, doing everything she can to help raise funds for re- search, maybe they will be able to find a cure in the near future! If you would like more informa- tion on ALS or would like to help in some way, please go to<a href="http://www.alsaz.org"> www.alsaz.org.</a> Every little bit counts! Thanks to all who participated in this year’s event, we were able to present The ALS Arizona Chapter some much-needed funds. This was a great way to spend the day socializing, riding, and especially, helping to make a difference. We hope to see even more of you involved in next year’s ride! 29
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Stor y by Randy Twells, Photos by RT, Diane Norton, Carol Graham, Todd Canavan, & Contributed. A well-kept secret? Undiscovered treasure? Until I received the in- vitation from Diane Norton at the Idaho Division of Tourism Develop- ment, I like perhaps many of you, did not know of the International Selkirk Loop. One of the Top Ten Scenic Drives in the US, it’s in a re- mote, uncrowded region perfect for exploring, winding around the Selkirk Mountain Range, covering a route through Washington state, Idaho and British Columbia. Our group was an international one, of 12 motorcycling women, riders and writers— from the US, Holland and Ger- many; our fearless leader Diane Norton, and H-D’s Product Marketing Manager Jen Gruber, heading up the trip. We would ride an assortment of 2010 Harley-Davidson Motor- cycles supplied by the Motor Co., accompanied by our new Best Friend, Fleet Tech Todd Canavan in his chase fleet truck, and Int’l Selkirk Loop Director Carol Graham in her chase van. I was curious about where the name ‘Selkirk’ is from; it’s in honor of Scotland’s Thomas Douglas, 18th century 5th Earl of Selkirk, a Scottish philanthropist who sponsored immi- grant settlements in Canada & the US. We would ride through seemingly endless forest wilderness, some of its trees probably sprouting when those settlements were es- tablished, past lakes and rivers under sky that told a whole new story every day, with moods to match. CRUISING THE LOOP and SUPER SIDE TRIPS—-The main Loop route is right around the base of the Selkirks, the 6 Super Side Trips taking you on smaller side-trip loops that depart the main route and then rejoin it farther up the road. If you elect to stop short of the Cana- dian border, you can still do the Loop in part; by doing the Side Trips you still see new areas almost the whole way, and you end up back at your starting point. Along with detailed helpful maps and guides, there are plenty of signs pointing the way. The test is: I could find my way through here, and I can’t find my way out of a paper bag, so, you know you’ll be just fine…. We did four of the six mapped Super Side Trips on our tour. You can see & do all the following on the route WE took: Movie filming locations, massive waterfalls and rapids, artisan workshops with movie credentials, a forest footbridge over a freight train, take a ferry across a huge lake, deer and bears among the trees near the road, huge eagle and osprey nests, a glass house, an 1800’s city hall still in use as such, and tour an 1800’s sternwheeler. And over 700 miles of almost empty road. *** Day 1, late afternoon: We started at Spokane, considered the gate- way to the inland northwest and the International Selkirk Loop. Our first night’s stay would be at the historic Davenport Hotel. Our bikes were waiting in the parking garage, all shiny and eager! We all converged at the lobby fountain, meeting Pam from Spokane Convention & Visitors Bureau which sponsored our visit, and fearless leader Diane. Diane was ready to lead this group on the 2010 Dyna Fat Bob, a step up in weight from her Sporty. She acclimated for 2 weeks in preparation—on a borrowed Dyna (courtesy of High Desert H-D in Meridian, ID), and said she was glad she did. My ride would be a 2010 Softail Custom. The other women riders had selected a VRSC V-Rod Muscle, a Street Glide, 2 Sportster 1200’s- 1 Low & 1 Cus- tom, an XR1200 Sportster that looked flat track ready, 2 Fat Boy’s, a Fat Boy Lo, a Dyna Super Glide Custom, and a Dyna Wide Glide. 31
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While our bikes champed at the bit in the garage overnight, we would see a bit of Spokane, starting at the Davenport. Built in 1914, it reflects the splen- dor of a European royal palace with influences of England, Spain, Italy, France and Russia. Founder Louis Davenport built a monument full of symbol- ism, including the lobby fireplace that burns 24/7. Davenport was also innovative with firsts: a central vacuum system, air conditioning, the gourmet dish ‘Crab Louis’, and more. Achieving National Historic Place status in 1975, the Davenport later escaped demolition, and was restored and re-opened in 2002 in all its original glory. Each room is total luxury with marble everywhere and your bathrobe in the closet. Take the Self-Guided Walking Tour to step into his- tory. Presidents, royals, dignitaries and movie stars/ celebrities have visited here. Motorcycle parking and pets can stay too, for all you riders with a canine passenger! From the Davenport we walked to nearby Riverfront Park next to the Spokane River, riding the vintage Loof Carousel, and SkyRide aerial tram over the Spokane River & Falls. Spokane also is home to our next stop, the Bing Crosby memorabilia collection in the Crosbyana Room at Gonzaga University where he attended law school. I was astounded at the display of products that were made back in the day, with Bing Crosby’s picture and brand. Spokane was also Mr. Crosby’s boyhood home, the original Craftsman-style family home located nearby on land now owned by Gon- zaga University. We walked over to the Crosby home, thinking ‘more tour’. It was all decked out in the ‘White Christmas’ theme—tree, lights, the works! And tables set for, surprise! Christmas dinner, hosted by Spokane CVB, specially prepared for this occa- sion! We each received a holiday-wrapped souvenir DVD of “White Christmas”, one of Bing Crosby’s most famous films. At photo time, we all spontaneously, instead of ‘cheese’, smiled and said, musically, in chorded harmony, “Bingggg!” Now I will watch the movie with a whole new perspective, as is happen- ing with every other facet of this trip. Day 2 started with a Davenport gourmet breakfast and a briefing on the day’s ride. We also met Kathy and Kathleen from Lady Rose (Lady Riders Of SpokanE), who would honor us with an escort out of Spokane and would meet up with us again on the last leg of our trip from the other side of the loop back to Spokane in a few days. We loaded Carol’s chase van, suited up, and got on the road, Kathy and Kathleen up front, peeling off just outside town. Diane took over, we settled into a group formation, heading up Hwy. 2. We pull into our first stop at Newport, WA, welcomed by Loyce Acres at the Chamber of Commerce office, Visitor Center and Museum, with an original steam-driven sawmill generator “The Big Wheel” out front. New- port I recall in bright sun, lots of open sky; the south- ernmost main point on the Selkirk Loop. Clean and small-town-ish, a few intersections and fewer stop- lights. Established in 1889, Newport has many orig- inal historic buildings. I’m starting to fantasize about remote-small-town life. Heading out of Newport, through big stretches of wetlands and forest, we cross into Idaho. Looking up left I see a succession of power poles with cross- beams up top, and what I learn later were osprey nests on top—made of branches (not sticks) woven tightly together and at least 4 feet wide. Ospreys are big birds of prey, only a little smaller than eagles. Our route on Hwy 2 took us to a stop along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille (Pond’-o-ray), meaning “ear pendant”, after early French explorers’ term for the people of the land they traded with, the ‘dangle- earring people’. This lake, 43 miles long, 6 miles wide and over 1,000 feet deep, is the 13th largest lake in the world. We can see far shores and our own part of the shoreline for quite a ways unobstructed by trees etc., and there is no one around, except us. Only a few cars go by in our 20 minutes there. We continue along the lake shore to Sandpoint, Idaho for lunch, armed with a self-guided walking tour map. Sandpoint is historically-minded but also modern, with the Cedar Street Bridge Public Mar- ket— a marketplace experience in a huge log struc- ture on Sand Creek. Sheryl, one of the riders in our group, calls Sandpoint home. Leaving Sandpoint we take the Lake Pend Oreille/Kootenai River Super Side Trip south/east on Hwy 200. We enter Montana and turn north on Hwy. 56 to meet up with Hwy 2 again and east 3 miles to Kootenai Falls, the filming location for the River Wild (Kevin Bacon/Meryl Streep). I hike down the trail through thick forest, and catch the freight train thundering underneath me as I walk across the for- est footbridge above the tracks. On the cliffs at river’s edge, the others have hiked upriver a ways, and I am alone here with my camera and the rapids and falls – as I make my way back up to the top, I meet no one else on the half-mile trail. As to the lo- gistics, I wondered, how in the world did they stage filming here. Perched on an outcrop of rock? I guess so..!! But what a spot… Next month, on to Bonners Ferry and a run for the Canadian Border! Go to <a href="http://www.selkirkloop.org">www.selkirkloop.org or</a> <a href="http://www.visitidaho.org/cruisingtheloop">www.visitidaho.org/cruisingtheloop/ </a>for more info. 32
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TEMECULA, CA* 6TH ANNUAL SUPPORT OUR TROOPS – 11 am to 2 pm. The event begins with the presenting of colors and the National Anthem. Santa arrives on his favorite Harley-Davidson and the day includes live entertainment, fun activities for the children, a BBQ hosted by Quaid-Temecula Harley-Davidson; and an opportunity to honor our American military heroes and their families who have dedicated their lives to the protection of our freedom. To sponsor a family, donate a gift or to volun- teer for this incredible event; or fore more info: Judy Harter at 951.440.9051 or <a href="http://www.AllFromTheHeart.org">www.AllFromTheHeart.org.</a> MESA, AZ* TOYS FOR TOTS CHARITY RUN – Sponsored by American Legion Rider- Post 35. Sign up at Skunk Motorsports, 202 W. Main Street. Registration: 8 am to 10 am. Riders: $20 without a toy, $15 with a toy. Passengers: $15 without a toy, $10 with a toy. Ride pins for the 1st 100 participants. Paid ride includes: ride, lunch, raffle prizes and music. For more info: Jesse “Smog” Hendrix at<a href="mailto:hendrixjessee@cox.net"> hendrixjessee@cox.net or</a> 602.717.7545. DECEMBER 6 SANTEE* MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET-at BLUE DEUCE CYCLES 8AM-4PM –Free Hot Dogs & Drinks! Sell Your Spare Items or Find a Bargain! Large parking lot with plenty of space for everyone! Store Specials too. 10x10 Space, $10 –10739 Woodside Ave. Behind WC’s Wagon Wheel Rest. (SE Corner at Magnolia Ave.) Call to Reserve Space- 619-448-1943. SEE AD. TEMPE/APACHE JUNCTION AZ* 12TH ANNUAL HELLS ANGELS MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF MESA TOY RUN - $10 per person or $15 a couple. Ride and bring a toy. Por- tion of proceeds will be donated to Child Crisis Center in Mesa. Show your Red & White Support! Meet your local Hells Angels at Tri-City Lodge at 9 am 2314 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe. All you can eat breakfast for a small fee; then ride to Arizona Joe’s for the final party at 417 S. Winchester Road, Apache Junction. Supported by East Valley Clubs: Lost Dutchman Mesa MC - Loners MC- Loose Cannons MC. 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 Em- ployees Club of LA, IBEW Local 18, and W-165 George Moreno. Bring a new un- wrapped 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. ONTARIO, CA* 21ST ANNUAL TOY RUN – Presented by Pomona Valley Abate Local #19 and Pomona Valley Hog Chapter; benefiting Santa Claus Inc. 10 am to 2 pm (rain or shine) at Ontario Oaks Lodge, 1150 W. 4th St. Ride in, drive in, or walk in, every is wel- come. Admission is $8 donation, plus one new, unwrapped toy per person. All active military receive free admission with I.D. Trial Riding Stunt Show by Ryan Sandoval, hourly prize drawings and 50/50 drawing. Bike games and vendors. Food and bev- erages will be available by the Ontario Elks Lodge for an additional charge. Cash prize for the largest organized group sign-in. Best decorated Bike award, professionally judged ride-in bike show. $5 entry per bike; bike show registration closes at 11 am. For more info: Greg Hall at 909.915.5300 or email Greg at<a href="mailto:hall21@verizon.net"> hall21@verizon.net.</a> For vendor info: Leslie Anderberg at 909.239.1611 or email at leslie<a href="mailto:anderberg@charter.net">.anderberg@charter.net.</a> LAS VEGAS, NV* IRONCROSSMEN M/C 30TH ANNUAL TOY RUN – Sign in 9 am to 11 am at The ZelZah Shrine Temple, 2222 W. Mesquite (at Rancho and the 95 Freeway). Shriner’s breakfast available. Entry is a new toy or gift for kids aged 1 through 17. Pa- rade leaves around 11:30 am. Don’t miss this one, special guest entertainment by Vic- tor McLaglen Motor Corps, first time performing in Las Vegas. Benefits needy families and various organizations. For more info: frank<a href="mailto:tegano@usfood.com">.tegano@usfood.com.</a> SANTA MARGARITA, CA* CANYON CRUISE FOR KIDS – A free toy ride to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Orange County at Mission Hospital. Riders will start at Daily’s Sports Grill, 29881 Aventura in Rancho Santa Margarita, traveling through Trabuco Canyon, arriving at CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital at approximately 11 am. For more info: contact<a href="http://www.choc.org"> www.choc.org or</a> 949.292.8770. DEVORE, CA* HESSIANS MC CHRISTMAS PARTY & TOY DRIVE – Screaming Chicken Saloon, 18169 Cajon Blvd. 11 am until it’s done. Donation $10 per person or $20 per couple. This has been one hell of a year for a whole lot of people, but the kids shouldn’t suffer; so Brothers and Sisters dig deep and bring an unwrapped toy over to the Chicken Saloon. Expect the time honored “off color” entertainment we take pride in.. For more info: 909.880.0056. DECEMBER 8 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 DECEMBER 12-13 PHOENIX, AZ* THE ARIZONA DIRT & SAND EXPO IS BACK – It’s an outdoor Super- Swap held in conjunction with the AZ Motorcycle EXPO. All booths are just $100 for an outdoor space. For more info: 480.899.6458,<a href="http://www.dirtandsandexpo.com"> www.dirtandsandexpo.com. </a> To download flier: <a href="http://www.schampablog.com/clients/2009exposFlyers.zip"> http://www.schampablog.com/clients/2009exposFlyers.zip.</a> DECEMBER 12 BULLHEAD CITY, AZ* 19TH ANNUAL TOY RUN – Presented by Desert Road Riders M/C. Meet at Hooches Bar and Grill in Golden Shores, AZ; leaving at 12 pm SHARP! The ride ends at the AVI Casino & Resort. Bring 1 unwrapped toy and 1 can of food per bike. Special Guest – John Earl’s Boogie Man Band. Live music, run pins, raffle and all the other fun run stuff. Santa will be there for the kids. Come join us. DECEMBER 13 GLENDALE, CA* 22ND ANNUAL “SKID ROW” L.A. TOY RIDE – Sponsored 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 assist with toy donations at the dealership. Ride leaves at 11 am for the Fred Jordan Mission 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. SEE GLENDALE HD’S AD NATIONAL CITY, CA* TIJUANA TOY RUN – Presented by Sweetwater Harley-David- son, the Country’s Only International Toy Run. Mexican Insurance will be available Saturday, Dec. 12th and the day of the run, Sunday morning. Registration 8 am to 10 am at Sweetwater HD, 3201 Hoover Avenue. No entry fee, but please donate a new un- wrapped toy to participate. Official ride t-shirts will be sold for $20. Ride leaves at 10 SHARP, ending at Avenida Revolucion in Tijuana, BC. Return riders can enjoy refresh- ments back at Sweetwater HD. For more info: <a href="http://www.sweetwaterharley.com"> www.sweetwaterharley.com or</a> 619.477.4477. SEE AD KAPOLEI, HI* 4TH ANNUAL SKIVVIES FOR OUR VETS: Combat Veterans Motorcycle Assoc. 10 am (rain or shine). Location: Kapolei Theaters to U.S. Vets on Kalaeloa (Bar- bers 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:<a href="http://cvmahi.org"> http://cvmahi.org.</a> KERN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS/BAKERSFIELD, CA* 26TH ANNUAL BAKERSFIELD TOY RUN – To benefit The Salvation Army of Kern County. This year’s event will be in Memory of Jim & Debbie Harmon, co-founders; who died September 19th while riding. All motorcycle and auto enthusiasts are asked to gather at Beach Park at Oak and 21st street at 7 am for a group parade to the Kern County Fairgrounds at 10 am. Entrance fee is one new unwrapped toy and one non-perishable food item, or $20 donation per person. There will be live musical entertainment, 50/50, food, refreshments, vendors, toy run t-shirts and run pins. For more info: Sherry at 661.399.0340, email <a href="mailto:aalcovette1970@sbcglobal.net">aalcovette1970@sbcglobal.net </a>or John Mullin at 661.588.5106, email <a href="mailto:johnmullin@gmail.com">johnmullin@gmail.com. </a> For vendor info: Twila Williams at 661.302.0048, email <a href="mailto:twlwllms@aol.com">twlwllms@aol.com.</a> BAKERSFIELD, CA* 26TH ANNUAL BAKERSFIELD TOY RUN & FOOD DRIVE – To benefit the Salvation Army at Christmas. Drawings, food, beverages, award for best decorated motorcycle and car, ride in bike show, live music. Meet at Beach Park, cor- ner of Hwy 99 & Hwy 178 at 7:00 am, parade to Kern County Fairgrounds at 10 am. Ad- mission is 1 new toy & food(s) with $20 value or $20 per person. For vendor info: Debbie at 661.348.7283, for more info: Jim at 661.348.7324, <a href="http://www.bakersfieldtoyrun.org">www.bakersfieldtoyrun.org.</a> CARPENTERIA, CA* 23RD ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA MOTORCYCLE TOY RUN – Benefits the Unity Shoppe of Santa Barbara. Sign in 9 am to 10:30 am at Santa Claus Lane and the 101 Freeway, Carpenteria. Ride leaves at 10:45 am for the Elk’s Lodge #613 on Kellogg Avenue in Goleta. Cost: $25/rider / $20 passenger and new un- wrapped toy. Cost includes Tri-tip chicken BBQ, raffle ticket (lotsa prizes!) and pin to the 1st 500. Live music, bar, vendors, 50/50; and a SEPARATE raffle for a 2010 Road King. Rain or Shine. For more info: <a href="http://www.unityshoppe.org"> www.unityshoppe.org or</a> Jerry at 805.689.3065. 35
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36 TUCSON, AZ* 28TH ANNUAL TOY PARADE – Hosted by Sun Riders M/C, benefiting Aviva Children’s Services. Registration 8 am to 11:30 am at Morris Udal Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde. Parade leaves at 12 pm sharp to Beaudry RV at 3200 E. Irvington. Pre- registration: $10 plus a new unwrapped toy. Day of event: $15 plus a new un- wrapped toy. Walk-in fee at Beaudry RV: $10 plus a new unwrapped toy. Raffle: $1,000 1st prize, $500 2nd prize. For more info: Robin at 520.609.1895 or <a href="http://www.tucsonsunridersmc.com">www.tucsonsunridersmc.com.</a> PHOENIX, AZ* HOTRODS AND HARLEY’S FOR KIDS -Presented by Ramjet racing. 11 am – 3 pm- free lunch!! I hear those sleigh bellz jinglin tell them you to come out an help the children!! Toy and food drive to benefit less fortunate children! Bring the family out for a good time with the Ramjet racing crew and Santa Clause to show your holiday spirit!! Bring out your hotrods and bikes!! We ask you bring a new un- wrapped toy and canned or boxed food. DJ will be filling the air with tunes Santa Clause will be here hanging out for the cause!! Come out and helps us to help others Ramjet racing, 13207 N. Cavecreek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Any questions call Sleeves at 602.788.0364 or <a href="http://www.ramjetracing.com">www.ramjetracing.com.</a> DECEMBER 15 TUCSON, AZ* FAMOUS SAM’S BIKE NIGHT – Presented by Famous Sam’s and Big Sky Motorcycles. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, 7930 E. Speedway, $2 aluminum Miller Light and MGD pints. For more info: <a href="http://www.bigskymotorcycles.com"> www.bigskymotorcycles.com</a> or 520.290.9666. DECEMBER 20 LOMA LINDA, CA* 17TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TOY RUN – Presented by the Motorcycle Riders Association, benefiting Loma Linda University Children’s Hos- pital. All bikes welcome – rain or shine. Sign in 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Quaid’s H-D, 2516 Redlands Blvd. Ride starts at 1:30 pm from Quaids. Entry fee: $10, plus a new unwrapped toy. Awards for Largest Club Participants, Best Decorated Bike and Best Decorated Bike and Trailer. Year Bars to the 1st 350 participants. AMA sanctioned. For more info: Jim Taylor @ 562.864.7143, or email<a href="mailto:mjtg4g@aol.com"> mjtg4g@aol.com.</a> 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 JANUARY 2010 JANUARY 5 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 WELCOME! For more info: 520.751.3389. JANUARY 6 TUCSON, AZ* BRANDING IRON NORTH BIKE SHOW EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY – Bike night every 1st Wednesday at 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Sponsored by Insane Cy- cles. For more info: 520.293.7300. SEE AD JANUARY 12 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 JANUARY 19 TUCSON, AZ* FAMOUS SAM’S BIKE NIGHT – Presented by Famous Sam’s and Big Sky Motorcycles. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, 7930 E. Speedway, $2 aluminum Miller Light and MGD pints. For more info: <a href="http://www.bigskymotorcycles.com"> www.bigskymotorcycles.com</a> or 520.290.9666. JANUARY 30 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 OCTOBER 31st LONG BEACH, CA* ZOMBIE ROLLER BABES MOTORCYCLE MAS- SACRE Motorcycles and girls on Roller skates all in costumes!?! How could this not be a great time!?! If you are looking for something way out of the box of normal for Halloween, then this is your event. Also you will be helping out the fundraising for the newly established Long Beach Roller Derby league in getting a new home in LBC. $5 donation fee for the gals! Costumes strictly enforced! BA Moto MC & The Warehouse For info check out <a href="http://www.BA-Moto.com">www.BA-Moto.com or</a><a href="http://www.LongBeachRollerDerby.com"> www.LongBeachRollerDerby.com</a> NOVEMBER 1ST LAKE VIEW TERRACE, CA *HANSEN DAM ALL BRITISH RIDE - The “best ride by a dam site” and the 20th year of Norton Club sponsorship. Get off the 210 at Osborne, then go west about ¾ of a mile on Foothill Blvd. and south (left if you are going west) onto Osborne for about ¼ mile. Enter the park at Dronfield. Go down the hill to the southwest cor- ner of the Dam. Contact Bib at 626 791-0259 or E-maiL for more informa- tion. <a href="mailto:bibbiani@socalnorton.com">bibbiani@socalnorton.com</a> NOVEMBER 7th BUCKEYE, AZ * RETURN WITH HONOR CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW Waddell’s Longhorn Corral 1629 N 195th Ave, Buckeye Jackrabbit road. Vintage, Custom, Muscle Cars, Antique Classics, T-Buckets, Street Rods, Exotics, Mustangs, One of a kind, Radical Customs, Rat Bikes Car Regis- tration 8 am - 11 am Judging 11:30 Awards 4 pm Bike Registration 12 noon -3 pm Judging 3:30 - Awards: Best of Show, Best Paint, Medal of Honor and more. FMI <a href="http://www.InternationalPicturesFX.com">www.InternationalPicturesFX.com Rick</a> 602-348-0000 NOVEMBER 78 LAKE ELSINORE, CA* 2009 LAKE ELSINORE GRAND PRIX The Storm Stadium has joined forces with local race promoter Podium Productions to bring the LEGP back to the roots of grand prix racing. This is the same race that was in the legendary movie \"On Any Sunday\" which Steve McQueen had raced in. Come support this event to bring <a href="http://www.stormentertainmen-tonline.com/grandprix.html">back the racing roots to Southern California! www.stormentertainmen-</a> <a href="http://www.stormentertainmen-tonline.com/grandprix.html">tonline.com/grandprix.html</a> NOVEMBER 14th SALTON SEA/ NILAND, CA* SLAB CITY RIOT All bikes and riders wel- come.One day/night only. Saturday, Nov 14th. High-Noon till the sun comes up or you fall down. Camping is rough, just a flat dirt field. Bring free stuff to toss from the stage after the bands. Bring something to eat or be prepared to ride a few miles, Niland has only two restaurants. <a href="http://www.biltwellinc.com/riot">http://www.biltwellinc.com/riot/</a> NOVEMBER 14th NEW, RIVER AZ* 3RD ANNUAL OLD BIKE SHOW & SWAP MEET* Lon- ers MC’s 3rd Annual Old School Bike Show & Swap Meet at the Road- runner Saloon, 47801 N. Black Canyon Hwy, New River. From 10 a.m. till? 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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 cook- ing on Monday & Wednesday evenings. We Specialize in all meats. Need cater- ing??? Give us a call - (949) 521-0534 Where the 5 Fwy. Meets the famous Or- tega Hwy., right next to the Mission. 31786 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675. Ph. # 949-493-3188 SECOND SUNDAYS Tripp Productions presents VATOS Y VICLAS every Second Sunday “MUSIC & MENUDO!” Motorcycle Show with Merchandise & Food Vendors 10-4. His- torical Lake Elsinore Downtown City Park 243 South Main St., Lake Elsinore<a href="http://www.vatosyviclas.com"> www.vatosyviclas.com</a> 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. 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Visit Chapter 109’s website at <a href="http://www.yocracing.com/star/index.htm">www.yocracing.com/star/index.htm. F</a>or more infor- mation or any questions that you may have, call President Gary Entner at 626-826-4457 or Vice Presi- dent 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<a href="http://www.tailgatersaz.com"> www.tailgatersaz.com</a> 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:<a href="mailto:fstrpstr7c@aol.com"> fstrpstr7c@aol.com</a> 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. 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BY LINDA DAHL When I wake up every morning I am lucky enough to be greeted by two tail wagging, excited, furry monsters! Well, they aren’t really monsters, but when they are breathing in my face before I’ve had a chance to fully open my eyes, they sure seem like monsters! I depend on these two as a confidant when I need one, a friendly face at the end of a long day and a reminder that life is pretty darn good. They depend on me for everything. In return they give me unconditional love. Sometimes that love comes in the form of a big lick in the face at the first stir of the sheets (that would be Jenny-Jenny). For some, that furry friend who waits patiently at the bedside for the sheets to stir isn’t waiting for breakfast. This four legged companion is waiting to provide the assistance he knows his owner will need. He will perform tasks that many of us take for granted every day. Simple things such as turning light switches on and off, opening and closing doors and drawers, pushing el- evator buttons, retrieving dropped items, help with dressing and undressing and above all, providing love and companionship. Each dog specializes in his/her “field”. There are Service Dogs who are skilled to do many tasks for people with disabilities and provide a variety of complex tasks. The Home Helpmate dogs provide much the same help as service dogs but are mainly for people with in-home attendant care. The Psych/Social Dogs are wonderful dogs that have been trained to provide help with disorders such as phobias and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Another type of assis- tance dog is the Hearing Dog who alerts the deaf of sounds they need to be aware of in their environment. All dogs except the Home Helpmates have complete public access. Training one of these dogs is a long, complex and expensive process. Power Paws is one organization that trains assistance dogs and is located in Scotts- dale AZ. They train Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers in 90 com- mands to assist individuals with disabilities. Most dogs are placed with an individual within one to two years. This may seem like a long time, but it is one of the shortest waiting times in the industry. For more information on Power Paws, visit their website at<a href="http://www.powerpaws.org"> http://www.powerpaws.org.</a> To fully train an assistance dog costs about $20,000! It’s rides like the one we went on that makes it possible for Power Paws to place a dog for a minimal fee. The ride itself was your traditional poker run with five stops. The last being at Alice Cooperstown. I have been to this venue for ball games and other down- town activities, but never on a bike run. What a great idea. Everyone knows Alice has the best bar-b-que. So to have it as the traditional biker fare was a real treat. Faded Jeans played some good cover rock and got the crowd danc- ing. No one seemed to be in a hurry to leave. Maybe it was the band, the dogs roaming around or the cool fall afternoon on the patio or maybe all of the above. Whatever it was, it helped a great cause and let us get to know some really amazing furry creatures. 39
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When I heard about the “We Ride for Smiles” benefit ride, I knew this was one I had to be part of. Anyone who knows me can tell you how impor- tant dental hygiene is to me. My Mother educated me on the impor- tance of brushing and flossing regu- larly. Unfortunately, children living in poverty are far less educated about dental hygiene and suffer twice the tooth decay as their peers with higher income. Today’s ride was a benefit for funding a mobile dental clinic, which provides den- tal services and education for under priv- ileged children ages 2-20 years. The goal of the Community Dental Foundation is to help children address oral health issues as well as attain confidence and self esteem. The founders got together and created a mobile unit which travels to shelters, com- munity centers, schools, and other high risk areas of the valley. I was shocked to discover that 75% of the children seen at this mobile unit have never been to a den- tist. The event was coordinated by Melissa and Dawn of “Two Gals Event Planning”. They did an excellent job choosing a route with nice long stretches to ride and some great resting places. Rather than the traditional Poker Run, we went on a “Yahtzee Run”, a nice twist on the usual! Each stop in- cluded two rolls of five dice hoping to get the high score. The starting point was Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson on Cave Creek Rd where they offered a pancake breakfast for all registered riders. The community dental mobile unit was available to tour. On the tour I learned this vehicle is fully equipped with everything one would find in a regu- lar dentists’ office, and able to offer full service dental care, cleanings, x-rays and even extractions. After our tour, we jumped on our bikes for a nice long stretch of nothing but desert, blue skies and cool air. It was a perfect day for a ride out to Waddell’s Longhorn Corral lo- cated in Buckeye, AZ. I must say Waddell’s is in the top three for the best burger I have ever had. The service was top notch, our bartender was quick with our order, and the friendly staff was helpful with directions to our next stop. After lunch, we hit the road for a gorgeous 40 mile stretch on the Sun Valley Parkway to Wild Horse West Saloon in Peoria, AZ. Their slogan is “Where the Burgers are the Best”. Since I had no room for another, I will have to plan a ride there and taste for my- self. They have a great back patio and have been serving food and drinks in this loca- tion since the ‘70’s. From Wild Horse West Saloon we pro- ceeded on the Carefree Highway and took I-17 north to our next stop, Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson - Anthem. Then it was off to our final stop just north about 2 miles. Our host was “Gavilan Peak Sports Bar and Grill”. This restaurant and bar is conve- niently located on Black Canyon Hwy (Frontage Rd) off I-17 at the New River exit, then go south about 200 yards to find this great place! The festivities included enter- tainment by the “Weezul Brothers Band”, as well as an auction, raffle, and buffet. Checking out one of their two outside pa- tios which includes a pool table and plenty of outdoor seating is a must. (From per- sonal experience, the menu is also great!!) To sum it up, we rode about 125 miles in perfect weather and enjoyed the beautiful desert, found new locations for those weekend rides, and enjoyed good music and great food. You can’t beat that on a Sunday afternoon… Best of all, it was for a great cause! If you would like to help in any way, please visit<a href="http://www.cdental.org"> www.cdental.org.</a> A small donation can make a huge difference in a child’s life! 44 By Jules
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