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QUICK THROTTLE® 2010 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 be- yond the cost of space occupied by error; a correction will be printed. Pub- lisher 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 con- tent 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 con- trol; 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 ex- cessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Quick Throttle name and logo is owned nationally by Chris and Lisa Dalgaard of Bonnie & Clyde Enterprises, LLC. 03 - Share the Road 05 - Speedbumps 08 - Destination Unknown 12 - Ride & Event Calendar 15 - War on Leather 17 - Paughco 18 - The Valerie Thompson Racing Story 21 - Riding Southern AZ 25 - Temecula, CA: Biker Town USA 27 - Hoka Hey 30 - Weekly Events 35 - Big Cover Up 41 - Cardo Systems 43 - Polar Bear Ride 47 - Buffalo Wild Wings 49 - Two Wheels of Fury, Part 1 ON THE COVER CREDIT: BY MARC LACOURCIERE <a href="http://www.motormarcart.com">WWW.MOTORMARCART.COM</a> 2 MARCH 2010
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“SHARE THE ROAD, LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS” is the message that millions of Californians awoke to on their Thursday morning commute. Another was “Look Twice – Motorcycles are everywhere!” In an astounding show of support, CalTrans posted the message statewide in efforts to increase awareness of motorcyclists. Traditionally, the high visibility Amber Alert signs are used only to deliver traffic advisories on road conditions and occasionally to alert the motoring public in case of child abduction. Now, in addition to their primary purpose, the state’s Amber Alert signs will be employed to display a new message ask- ing the California motorists to be more aware of motor- cycles that occupy and share the road with them daily. And the bike community has John Del Santo of the Amer- ican Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) to thank for it! The response among California motorcyclists was over- whelmingly supportive, if not groundbreaking. For some it even brought an unexpected flood of emotion and pride! Lil’ David Morena, State Treasurer for ABATE of CA, an- nounced “this morning, coming to work, something just about brought tears to my eyes” as he noticed that the Amber Alert signs on northbound 1-5 near Sacramento were displaying the message. ABATE Executive Director, Anthony Jaime, views this decision by CalTrans as a perfect example of putting existing resources to work in a manner that achieves the end result of increased motorcycle safety and awareness without a large capital outlay and investment for the taxpayers. “These are the kinds of so- lutions to problems and issues that state officials should try to put into practice on a more frequent basis, espe- cially in the tough economic climate we are currently ex- periencing. This recent action by CalTrans highlights the impact that grassroots organizations like ABATE can have on their government when they actively become part of the process of governance rather than just sitting back and being governed.” ABATE members are on the advisory board for the Califor- nia Motorcyclist Safety Program, which is overseen and administered by the CHP. As car drivers are at fault in the majority of accidents involving motorcycles it is ABATE’s philosophy that it is pertinent to increase driver aware- ness and encourage motorists to share the road. ABATE is also responsible for legislation and governmental issues including declaring May as Motorcycle Awareness Month throughout California, opposing SB435 the Motorcycle Smog Check bill (motorcycles are already a green indus- try!) and the Annual Freedom Rally, set to educate law- makers in Sacramento on April 12! For more information or to get involved with the motorcy- cling community visit www.abate.org In the words of a fellow ABATE member, “ABATE OF CALIFORNIA SAFETY OFFICER JOHN DEL SANTO HAS BEEN TENACIOUS AS A PIT BULL...FOR YEARS...MUDDLING THRU BUREAUCRATIC BS...AND FINALLY...HIS DREAM HAS BECOME RE- ALIZED. WITHOUT MAKING ANY NEW LAWS....HE DID THIS, SELFLESSLY, FOR THE RIDERS OF CALIFORNIA - BECAUSE SEEING THEM RE- TURN HOME SAFE AND IN ONE PIECE - HAS ALWAYS BEEN HIS GREATEST PASSION.” “HELMETS OFF FOR JOHN DEL SANTO!” This letter from John Del Santo describes the years of effort, and according to sources, this accomplishment was much more diffi- cult (and therefore, worthy) than even he lets on… The ‘E’ in ABATE stands for “education.” One of the goals we reach for is Motorcycle Awareness….educating the driving pub- lic so that they are more aware of the motorcycles sharing the road with them, and less likely to run us over. A few years back some of our ABATE members were on a cross- country run, and saw the electronic highway signs in several states being used for motorcycle awareness messages when they were not being used for Amber Alert and Buckle-up mes- sages. Upon returning to California we started a project of con- vincing the DOT here that this would certainly save some lives. Imagine the millions of people every week who would be see- ing motorcycle awareness messages! Years went by, sending constant letters and making hundreds of phone calls, and recruiting other people into the action. The word “no” got to be a mantra with the folks we were dealing with, banging our heads against the wall. And TODAY, February 11, 2010, there they were! Big grins on our faces… Big electric signs Up and Down the freeways and highways of the state! Different messages, most of which were penned and sent in by ABATE members. Please send your THANKS to the people who were involved…. Shamiel Coleman with the CHP Office of Special Projects, and the California Mo- torcycle Safety Program, ABATE’s Mike Osborn, & Jim Lom- bardo, CHP Commssioner Farrow, Sgt Mike Thomason, and Ron Miller of the Office of Traffic Safety, and big kudos to the ABATE members who sent their e-mails, phone calls and words of en- couragement. Perseverance! Any motorcyclist whose life is lengthened by the Motorcycle Awareness message on these signs adds to the Karma of this assembled crew. Let them know that we appreciate the time and effort invested, and pitch in on the next project during May, which is Motorcycle Awareness & Safety month. Like the sign says, “Look twice, Motorcyclists are everywhere!” BIKERS TAKE OVER AMBER ALERT SIGNS
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MARCH 2010 5 AMERICAN CHOPPERS as we went to press the very last episode of this ground breaking, innovative and once highly rated series aired on TLC. The show which chronicled the rise of Orange County Choppers and the Teutul family who ran it, simply ran out of gas. After 5 years of building some very unusual, often weird, often inno- vative bikes amidst a family environment that resembled a dog fight Paul Teu- tul Sr., Paulie Jr., and Mikey rode off into the sunset in what had become three different directions. What many felt were staged family arguments turned out to be very real and then some. I guess it’s not as much fun watching a train wreck once you know the blood is real and viewers tuned out in droves. The end of last season saw a now-famous meltdown on camera between Jr. and Sr., and Jr. resigned from OC Choppers and formed his own design company. Mikey left shortly after and this season we watched as SR. brought OC back from the brink of bankruptcy while JR designed a campers grill for Coleman and Mikey took piano lessons, tried his hand at being a stand up comic and fi- nally ended up encased in spandex and riding in a charity bicycle race. I guess seeing a 400LB Mikey in Spandex was more then most could stand and the re- maining viewers vanished. Along the way came lawsuits between Sr. & Jr, rehab for MIkey as the show spiraled downward into irrelevance. Shortly after filming for this season wrapped up, TLC pulled the plug. The cancellation is said to have shocked the Teutul’s but it’s obvious they had been out of touch for quite some time. The end of American Choppers also ends a string of bike shows that dominated cable TV thru the last decade. BIG DOG With its future on the line BIG DOG motorcycles has introduced a brand new entry-level custom Chopper at $21,000. Just debuted at the Indianapolis Dealer Expo it hopes to take advantage of what has become a very hot price point for limited edition motorcycles. Sev- eral other limited edition builders are also developing products for this area of the market in hopes of reversing what has been a precipitous downward sales trend. The new model has a 111 S&S motor, 6 speed tranny, 250 rear and a solo seat. It’s scheduled for delivery in July, 2010. Reaction to the new model and subsequent sales should tell this area of the M/C quite a bit as to where the limited edition market is heading. HARLEY-DAVIDSON STOCK: Gee, I get to say “I told you so!” Last year around this time I said in print (NW edition) and to many of my friends that Wall Street had way over reacted to Harley’s problems and sank the stock down to under $10.00. I said that it was dramatically under valued. Few listened. Too bad since in the year that followed Harley-Davidson stock rose from $9.56 a share to over $28.00 dollars and despite a mild drop in the market that sent all stock down in early February has settled in at around $26.00. Do the math. I now have some wealthier friends who owe me a seri- ous dinner out some where. Speaking of the Motor Company the financial media continues to rip them to no avail. Harley expects to ship about 201,000 bikes this year. Way down from their height in 2007 but way ahead of the rest of the “Big Cruiser” industry which continues to struggle. Overall Harley has lost 28 dealers nationwide and expects to lose another 15 by April 1st accord- ing to industry insiders. HARLEY DONATES BIKES TO HAITI Long a company with a very real social conscience, Harley-Davidson has just donated 28 brand new bikes to the government of Haiti to assist in earthquake relief and recovery. The bikes are already on their way to Haiti and will remain the permanent property of the Haitian government. WHEELS, WHEELS and more WHEELS! At both the recent Dealer Expo in Indy as well as the huge V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, all you saw everywhere you looked were manufactures introducing new wheels and new wheel innovations for both V-Twins as well as metric bikes. Along the way came several new brake designs as well as the entry of two new companies into that area of the business. Between the two huge dealer shows some say more then 100 new wheels were introduced. By the way both of these industry shows reported an increase in attendance over 2009 despite record bad weather in the areas they were held in. Industry in- siders were said to be upbeat but deadly serious as they focused like lasers on this season amid hopes of a significant industry turn around. BUELL FACTORY LIQUIDATION By the time you read this Buell, the Buell Factory and its involvement with H- D will be no more. The official factory liquidation began on January 28th and ended in early Feb- ruary. Opening day some 350 dealers, jobbers, salvage dealers and individuals lined up to pick over whatever was left of the Buell carcass. It was a very sad day for those that loved the bike and the brand. Having attended a similar “event” in Gilroy for my beloved Indian I have vowed never to attend another. It’s a wake without the booze, the stories and the dark humor. R.I.P. Buell. HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO BUILD ITS OWN TRIKES H-D has notified Lehmen Trikes of Spearfish, SD that effective with the 2011 model year all trike production will be down in house at Harley’s York, PA plant. This is another step in Harley’s long term restructuring of its production facilities particularly in the huge York plant. When 2010 Tri-Glide and Street Glide production ends in early summer of 2010 so will the Harley deal with Lehman that called for parts, paint and conversion services all be done by
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Lehman. When the 2011 trikes come out this fall they will all have been built by Harley in its York plant. BUB EXHAUSTS-FIRST WITH CATALYTIC EXHAUSTS BUB Enterprises has received the very first license and approval From the Cal- ifornia Air Resources Board (CARB) to sell its catalytic converter equipped ex- hausts in California and thus nationally as CARB’s restrictions exceed those of the Feds. Initial models were approved in October 2009 and will be sold for use on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Each set comes with a full 5 year war- ranty and will be available for sale later this spring. WORLDS BIGGEST HARLEY CHAIN GETS SMALLER The recent sale of three of the late Bruce Rossmeyer ’s H-D dealerships in South Florida to Indy racing legend and billionaire trucking magnate, Roger Penske is the beginning of what many see as yet another sign of significant change in the motorcycle market. At its height the Rossmeyer family owned chain included 15 dealerships in Florida and the deep south including Grace- land H-D in Memphis down the street from the Kings home. Locations sold in- cluded Sunrise, FL, Pompano Beach, FL and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Reportedly Penske has options on several other Rossmeyer locations which at his death last August stretched as far away as Colorado. Recently the Ross- meyer group had tried a lengthy series of internet auctions to move excess in- ventory particularly of trade ins and late model used bikes. These auctions proved to be largely unsuccessful. NEW H-D SPORTSTER MODEL The Model Forty-Eight made its press debut recently and a first look reveals a bike that while based on the Sportster platform has a real bad ass retro look and feel to it. It’s a real city brawler with a 1200 motor, 16’’ laced wheels, a slammed suspension, op- tional retro sprung solo seat and an overall look that says “Bite Me!” Great looking bike with plenty of zip at a very affordable price. Check it out! THE WAGES OF SIN Chip Miyler, former owner of Midwest Choppers in Illinois has been sentenced to 3 ½ years in Federal Prison for scamming some 40 buyers from as far away as New Zealand out of $1.2 Million by accepting payment and deposits for bikes he never intended to build and then filing bankruptcy. Most of the money has not been recovered and restitution is questionable. SAXON MOTORCYCLES NEW HQ It’s really nice to see someone in our industry looking ahead and not whining about business. Recently Saxon Motorcycles opened a new corp. headquarters and design/production center in Gilbert, AZ. Its located in an area that was spe- cially chosen to be more convenient for Saxon’s many customers and clients. Saxon recently introduced a new version of its hot rod Sceptre motorcycle. HARLEY-DAVIDSON INVADES INDIA! H-D recently announced that it will introduce 12 Harley models to the Indian market in 2010. Models will be included from the Sportster, Nightster and Fat- boy lines. Orders will begin in April with delivery to Indian clients by mid June of this year. RIDLEY FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY-TWICE! Ridley Motorcycle the innovative company that first brought you a fully auto- matic motorcycle and who later put this innovation into the very first fully au- tomatic chopper announced that it would not be introducing a new line for 2010. Then it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from its creditors fol- lowed almost immediately by a revised filing for Chapter 7. Obviously its fu- ture is in serious doubt as we went to press. CUSTOM CHROME- 40 YEARS OLD! This March will mark Custom Chrome’s 40th Anniversary and while the ven- erable company has sure had its ups and downs including a flirtation with bankruptcy, it is alive and getting stronger. To that end there will be a huge week-end long celebra- tion, Expo and technical seminars in its home town of Morgan Hill, Cal- ifornia going on from March 12th thru the 14th. To help mark the occasion they have pro- duced a kick ass 40th Anniversary bagger shown here. Check their website for details. Con- gratulations to our friends at CC on their 40th! BABY BOOMER PRODUCT? Baker Drivetrain has introduced a new 5 speed transmission with built in re- verse said to be geared to all us older senior types that can still manage to throw a leg over the seat and ride. Baker had such a huge success with its 6 speed tranny with reverse introduced 2 years ago that following it with a 5 speed seemed a natural. With bikes getting bigger and heavier Baker feels us oldsters need all the help we can get. No word if the new tranny includes a supply of Geritol but I would not be surprised. Personally whenever I get stuck I just ask the first young lady I see to help me back my bike up. Who needs a reverse? 6 MARCH 2010
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8 MARCH 2010 With a sumptuous 2010 Midnight Cherry Victory Cross Country patiently poised, the nagging question is…. where to go? Factoring in a few pit stops, breakfast, lunch, even an hour sight-seeing I draw a radius on the map of twelve hours to…Destination Unknown. Never, in my wildest dreams could I have imagined a journey into the paranormal and surreal, to portals into a world of shapeshifters, goblins and…Brothels? Taking this iron butt approach, the initial route to destination unknown will be on super slab dodging cagers. Northern California? Been there done that, Interstate 10 east to Arizona, also familiar terrain but what’s this arc through Utah? Probing the highlighted perimeter I scrutinize each and every town in its path. Salt Lake City, Provo, Soldier ’s Summit, Helper and Price are all direct hits. These were never on my radar before, so this is intriguing. It’s winter and Utah gets weather so I’ll be packing clothes, toi- letries, a Nelson-Rigg rain-suit, even a 1st Heat electric vest. The new Vic- tory Cross Country has the largest cargo capacity in its class (21 gallons) and I use every drop. Everything for a week’s trip including water, snacks, street shoes, lap top, camera and even a tripod fits into the massive saddlebags. FOUR STATES, TWELVE HOURS, 737 MILES Kick stand up at 7: am with Missing Persons blasting the 40 watt stereo system, cruise con- trol on and I own the road. Interstate15 to Las Vegas begets plenty of time to ponder this new Cross Country. In this au- thor ’s opinion (here’s where the mag puts in the disclaimer that it ’s just MY opinion) Victory makes America’s best touring motorcycle, The Vi- sion. Scrutinizing every detail of this new touring Victory I will be a very tough critic but that’s why this journey is so apropos. Esthetically the Cross Country and Cross Roads is modern, stealth fighter-like yet simultaneously more traditional. The new Victory cruisers now squarely target Harley’s Street Glide and Road King. Traveling hundreds of miles through arid desert requires a modicum of creature comforts. Amenities like XM radio or iPod, the possible leg positions of a cleverly designed floorboards and engine guards. Plush, comfortable seating and efficient fairing aerodynamics, the Victory Cross Country seems at home on such journeys but more impor- tantly, where is my home on this journey? 396 miles into the unknown and I arrive in St. George Utah, time to take a serious break, eat lunch and ruminate. What better place than the Seven Wives Inn to consider exactly where I’ll sleep tonight. Avoiding swirling, sucking big city vortexes, Salt Lake and Provo are ruled out. Soldiers Sum- mit, Helper and Price squarely hit the perimeter. Soldiers Summit reveals a ghost town, population zero, neighboring Helper has a hotel, so I imme- diately book a room, it’s the perfect destination unknown, no one else was going there. The terrain changes dramatically, Utah’s high desert is filled with mysterious Hoodoos and Buttes that loom like gothic spires harboring watchful gargoyles. Wash- ington bureaucrats refused Utah’s admis- sion into the union because having multiple wives was a federal offense. It wasn’t until 1897 that Americas 45th state finally renounced the practice and state- hood was granted, 50 years after Califor- nia! This terrain is down right spectacular and the comfortable ease with which the Victory Cross Country in fact crosses the country becomes apparent. Interstate 70 jags easterly to the 10 north towards Helper. The final stretch is arduous but 110 watt high beams light the way. 737 miles, twelve hours in the saddle and destination is surely known…bed. The Strand
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MARCH 2010 9 THE BROTHELS OF UTAH Enjoying a day of recuperation I find Helper to be an amazing city. The most liberal, non- Mormon in Utah, it seems Helper has always been a wild place with most of its five Hotels operating as Brothels until 1974. On April 21, 1897, Butch Cassidy robbed the Pleasant Val- ley Coal Company in nearby Castle Gate and stayed in Helper the day before. Nowadays Helper hosts a yearly arts festival, Butch Cas- sidy Outlaw car & motorcycle show and in the future, a film festival. The owner of The Utah Hotel and the Balance Rock Café sug- gested I stay in their rooms where they house visiting artists during the summer at the Helper Art Workshops. Recently reno- vated, the Utah Hotel is an historic building; in fact, the entire commercial district is on the National Historic Registry, even boasting a geological fea- ture, Balance Rock. Downtown literally hasn’t changed for 100 years. Cur- rently though, Helper is experiencing a renaissance and the former Hotels of ill-repute are being renovated into art studios and living spaces. There are plans to renovate the historic Strand Theater to its original glory. The Rio Theatre, a fully equipped and professional stage currently hosts per- formances. Home of the Western Mining & Railroad Museum Main Street Helper is right out of a movie set. The days of the Private Club are gone and new bars serve up shots and serious mixed drinks. Utah’s Wasatch Brewery makes a dark beer called Devastator that’s 8% alcohol and their Polygamy Porter “Why Have Just One” motto proves this ain’t your daddy’s Utah. Helper is a rider ’s paradise centrally located for day trips. We dis- cussed planning a Save the Strand Theatre motorcycle rally, featuring clas- sic biker films like Easy Rider and The World’s Fastest Indian, I even met a resident actor Morgan Lund who had a part in it, but that’s another story. PORTAL INTO THE ABYSS Undeterred by overnight snowfall another geological site takes me to the sleepy town of Midway and one of the planet’s most unusual swimming holes, the Homestead Crater. Spectacular vistas of the snow covered Wasatch Mountains cradle U.S 6 north. Although the sun warm’s the asphalt, melting away any snow or ice the air temperatures are just above freezing. Toss in a 75 mph wind chill factor and a heated elec- tric vest is mandatory. 1st Heat ’s vest will keep you warm at temperatures in the 20’s and works won- ders, plus the prototype Cross Country fabric low- ers are incredibly effective. A 55-foot-high “calcite” dome houses an ancient, mineral rich hot spring. The geo-thermal crater rises on the grounds of the Homestead Resort near Wasatch Mountain State Park. Over 10,000 years old, the native Anasazi Indians were lowered by rope from a hole at the dome’s top into the healing 96-degree water. Today, visitors enter through a 110-foot tunnel bored into the dome’s porous rock wall above the water line. Take a dip in this geo-thermally heated crystal-clear crater and gaze down 65 feet at mineral deposits that grace the chamber ’s sides. Hot steam rising in the chilly air and eerie illu- mination depict a strange portal to a stygian abyss. The Sidetrack Café in adjacent Heber City is a must stop for lunch. The food is fantastic, coffee excellent and baked goods to die for, try the Dream Bar. Back at the Utah Hotel, I spied a bookshelf and chanced upon tattered copy of the book Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unex- plained at a Remote Ranch in Utah. Who would have known that only 2 hours away lies one of the most enigmatic, scientifically researched para- normal hotspots in America – Skinwalker Ranch. In Uintah basin, near Fort Duchesne, it’s reported at least half of the residents have seen weird things in the sky, flying saucers and zigzagging “ghostlights”. A sacred place the Ute Indian tribe (where Utah derived it name) dare not set foot. Their oral history is replete with strange creatures and bizarre sightings. Indian lore refers to some of these beings as Skinwalkers and shapeshifters. Destina- tion unknown keeps getting better and I need to ride there. PATH OF THE SHAPESHIFTER Its Friday the 13th, I’m traveling Highway 191 (formerly Highway 666 re- named by the superstitious) to Skinwalker Ranch. This curvaceous, well maintained asphalt ribbon carves through Indian Canyon for 36 miles. Hunt for the Skinwalker states that the property butts up against Bottle Hollow and it’s my only chance for a view of the ranch. I meet a group of Ute In- dian woman who tell me everybody sees mysterious things in this area. One woman spoke of her grandfather who worked the adjacent ranch and saw a wolf the size of a small car. Another woman told of bizarre ancient petroglyphs depicting alien-like creatures and orbs in the sky in nearby Hillcreek, sacred tribal land where only Ute Indians are allowed. In fact, everyone from the waitress at Kody’s Roundup Café to the gas station at- tendants just shook their heads and said strange phenom- ena are part of life near Fort Duchesne. I settle in at Bottle Hollow, watch the sun set and wait for a Skinwalker. VIEW OF GOBLIN VALLEY
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10 MARCH 2010 The National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) sealed off the ranch for research and for six years to study the aberrations. It’s here that an entire team of researchers watched in awe as a bright door or portal opened up in the darkness and a large humanoid creature crawled out and it is here that cattle and dogs were mutilated, obliterated or simply disappeared. Witnesses from highly accomplished scientists to law enforcement per- sonnel have documented a mind-boggling array of unusual activity. With camera at the ready every passing satellite or gust of wind becomes the approaching unknown, it ’s real easy to scare yourself here…and time to leave. GOBLINS, HOODOOS AND HARLOTS The ride back home re- veals the magnificent diversity of Utah’s ter- rain. This landscape is constantly changing costume like a Harlot seducing a suitor. A shifting spectrum of light turns the apricot colored hoodoos of Goblin Valley to rose, then ma- genta. An ever changing molten palette of hues evolves before your eyes. “Hoodoo” is defined as a. One that brings bad luck. b. Geology, A column of eccentrically shaped rock, produced by differential weathering. Utah is laden with Buttes and Hoodoos and one can’t escape the gaze of these mammoth sentinels guarding their sacred terrain. Continuing westward on SR 24 to Scenic Byway 12 south is considered one of Americas most scenic roads. In a state known for its scenic drives this 62-mile stretch may arguably be the most attractive drive in the nation. The list of amazing destinations in Utah is overwhelming. Dinosaur Dia- mond, Bryce and Zion National Park, The Arches National Park, Balanced Rock, The Wave, Waterpocket Fold to name only a few. Over 70 percent of the land is either Bureau of Land Management (BLM), national or state parks, and motorcycles gain access at half the price of cagers. Bewitching, surreal, exalting, how many superlatives can one declare of this wondrous place and how did I miss this before now? And the preferred means of transportation to travel here? The Victory Cross Country, culling the Vision’s refinements of a robust Freedom 106 engine, multi-function in- strument cluster, air adjustable suspen- sion, plush seating, user friendly cruise control and seamless audio integration. The Victory Cross Country embraces the thrill of curves and thrust of acceleration yet disappears beneath you, allowing the rider to coalesce with the passing panorama. With even lower seat heights, more cargo capacity and stunning styling, Victory once again proves you can make the best…bet- ter. This journey began as destination unknown, lines on a map, following the wild wind for five days and 1,800 miles. Utah is mysterious, itself a geo- logical shapeshifter, this surreal terrain lures riders through remarkable landscapes. Each new road painting another grand panoramic expanse, solitary yet sultry, she is a lonely lover luring prey to her lair. From the oth- erworldly portals of Skinwalker Ranch and Homestead Crater to Balance Rock and the Hoodoos of Goblin Valley, we are all traveling to Destination Unknown on this mysterious blue ball…together. RIDING IN STYLE: Helmet – Shark EVO Communications – iMC Camos Bluetooth 2.0 system Jacket – Victory Force w/Thinsulate & CE armor Gloves – Feildsheer Highways Vest – 1st Heat Electric Heated Vest Pants – Harley Davidson Kevlar reinforced jeans Full Leather Over-Chaps – Badd Ass Chaps Boots – Harley-Davidson Rain Gear – Nelson-Rigg Storm Rider Under Wear – Alpinestar’s Technical Moister Wicking top/bottom STORY: GARY MRAZ, PHOTOS: RON SINOY, GARY MRAZ ENGINE/TRANSMISSION • Engine Type - 4-stroke 50° V-Twin • Displacement - 106 ci / 1,731 cc • Bore x Stroke - 01 x 108 mm • Valve Train - Single overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters • Fuel System - Electronic Fuel Injec- tion with dual 45mm throttle body • Fuel Capacity - 5.8 gal / 22 ltr • Primary Drive - Gear drive with torque compensator • Clutch - Wet, multi-plate • Transmission - 6-speed constant mesh • Final Drive - Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt SUSPENSION/BRAKES • Front Suspension - Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in 130 mm travel • Rear Suspension - Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant rate linkage, 4.7 in/120 mm travel, air adjustable spring • Seat Height - 26.25 in / 667 mm • Dry Weight - 765 lbs / 347 kg • Front Brake - Dual 300mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper • Rear Brake - 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper • Front Tire - 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3 • Rear Tire - 180/60R16 Dunlop Elite 3
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FEBRUARY 2010 FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1 DAYTON BEACH, FL* DAYTONA BIKE WEEK – For more info: www.daytonabikeweek.com. FEBRUARY 27-28 REDDING, CA* 21ST ANNUAL ALL HARLEY-DAVIDSON SHOW – Presented by Redding H.O.G. For more info: www.reddinghog.com, hog@winbeckler.com or 530.247.3836. ROCKLIN, CA* BLUE BALLS – Presented by Resurrection MC. Enjoy a ride in the foothills and some hot chili. $15/single $25/couple, free blue balls to the 1st 50 riders. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Rocklin Harley-Davidson, 4361 Granite Drive. For more info: steveo54@hotmail.com or 530.748.5030. MARCH 2010 MARCH 4 TUCSON, AZ* TUCSON HARLEY DAVIDSON PRESENTS LADIES GARAGE PARTY - Learn more about motorcycling at our women only Garage Party. This is a FREE event that offers fun, beginner information for women with limited - or even no - background with motorcycles. Call all your female friends and tell them to join us for a night of fun workshops and activities during this event geared toward women who dream of riding, but just aren’t sure how to get started on their motorcycle journey. Please RSVP to mpeebler@ridenow.com or call 520-751-3389. SEE AD MARCH 5-7 COOLIDGE, AZ* RUN TO THE RUINS – Presented by the Coolidge Chamber of Commerce, this run is for the Family Advocacy Center of Pinal County. It will be escorted by the Gila River Traffic Unit and the Pinal County Sheriff ’s Traffic Unit for 90+ miles through Pinal County. There will be a bike show and bike games when riders return. The ruins is the Casa Grande Ruins. Registration on Saturday from 7:30 am to 9:30 am; preregister and save $5. You can reg- ister online or at ACE Hardware, Galloping Goose, Main Street Tavern or at the Chamber of Commerce in Coolidge. Admission: $30 per person, $35 with passenger, 1 person gets 1 ride shirt, 1 pin 1 card; 1 rider with passenger gets 1 ride shirt, 2 pins and 2 cards. 9:45 am at San Carlos Park at 320 W. Central Avenue. For more info: 520.723.3009 or www.coolidgechamber.org. MARCH 6 CORONA, CA* 2010 OLD TOWN POKER RUN – This 34th annual event is pre- sented by The Pasadena Motorcycle Club and will feature beautiful lakes, mountains and desert. $18/riders $10/passengers; which includes donuts and coffee at the start. Registration 7 am to 9 am at Indian Motorcycle Corona (951.371.4467) – 1611 Pomona Road in Corona. High and low hands will be awarded prizes, 50/50 drawing. Pins given to the first 100 riders. For more info or to register online: www.pasadenamc.com, 626.991.4934 or tlmckenna@msn.com. VACAVILLE, CA* 22ND ANNUAL FREEZE YOUR ASS OFF RUN – Hosted by ABATE Local 17. Sign in 9 am to 11 am at Miss Darla’s – 110 Peabody Road in Vacaville. Run ends at Winter ’s Community Center – 201 Railroad Avenue in Winters. Food, music, Hi/Low hands, prizes. $20 per person. Rain or Shine! For more info: call Smitty at 707.448.6614 or email www.abate17.org. FREMONT, CA* 4TH ANNUAL MOFOMEN M/C OAKLAND BREAKFAST – At The Florence Bar & Grill – 37349 Niles Blvd. in Fremont from 9 am to 1 pm. $15 donation. For more info contact Bones at 510.595.1744. MESA, AZ* PARTY ON THE PATIO & DYNO DAY – Join us at Chester ’s Harley- Davidson for “Party On The Patio”. Music and free food from 11 am to 2 pm. FREE Baseline Run on our Dyno from 10 am to 3 pm. Food, friends, fun – See you there! Chester ’s Harley-Davidson, 922 S. Country Club Drive. For more info: 480.894.0404 or www.chestershd.com. MESA, AZ* COLON ALL ANGELS - RIDE A BIKE, SAVE A BUTT BENEFIT RIDE FOR COLON CANCER – Join the Colon Cancer Alliance and American Legion Riders Post #2 in the fight against colon cancer. Register from 10 am to 11:30 am at Joeta’s Leather – 433 W. Main Street in Mesa; with kickstands up at noon. Ride includes some fun stops and end back at the American Legion Post #2 for the “Angel’s Appreciation Party”. Raffles, prizes, food, libations and live music. Last bike in at 5 pm at American Legion Post #2 – 2125 S. In- dustrial Park in Tempe. $20/single, $25/double up. $5 meal ticket available for purchase for Angel’s Appreciation Party. $10/door for non-riders. Public is welcome. TUCSON, AZ* 5TH ANNUAL ARIZONA CHAPTER PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA (AZPVA) POKER RIDE – Starts from American Legion Post 36 ( 520.747.2700) at 5845 E. 22nd Street. Breakfast available $5-$6. First bike out 8:30 am, last bike out 10 am; 1 route map given at starting point. The route is 132 miles with 5 card stops. Closing ceremonies and drawings - 2 pm at DAV #2 (520.747.3333) – 3455 S. Wilmot Road. High poker hand $250, low hand $125, raffle prizes, live music with Five Way Street. Preregistration on Feb 26 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Hooters, 4385 W. Ina Road. This fund raiser is for the Arizona Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Wheelchair Games and Activities. For more info: Joe Chitty at 520.574.0129 or Steve Hymers at 520.258.9398. PHOENIX, AZ* 3RD ANNUAL TEEN CHALLENGE ANNUAL BIKE RUN – Poker run to benefit the local Teen Challenge Centers. Teen Challenge is committed to fighting addictions in the lives of men, women and youth throughout Ari- zona. For more info: brett@azteenchallenge.org. MESA, AZ* 3RD ANNUAL BORN 2B WILD FOR LIBERTY WILDLIFE RIDE - We’ve gone to the West, and now we are headed to the East, and hope you join us! First 100 registered riders receive a pin. Starting point: Logan’s Valley Motor- sports, 1440 W. Main Street in Mesa and ends at the River Bottom Saloon, 2501 Hwy. 79 in Florence. $20/per person which includes: meal, live music, raffle ticket grab bag and more; live animals on display and a special surprise at the end. For more info: Melissa at 480.998.0230, melissah@libertywildlife.org or www.libertywildlife.org. YUMA, AZ* CRAZY EARL’S 5TH ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY PARTY PRESENTS ARI- ZONA HELLS ANGELS SUPPORT RUN - Sign in 9:00 -11:00 am at Bobby’s Ter- ritorial Harley – Davidson 2550 E. Gila Ridge RD, Yuma AZ. $20.00 Donation Includes; Run Shirt for the first 200 participants, Door Prize Ticket, and Earl’s Catered Lunch. Partial Proceeds to benefit FAMILIES in NEED YUMA COUNTY. $500 Bobby’s HD Gift Card for High Hand. $100 Prize for Mileage Guess. INFO: onepercenter@hotmail.com. Hosted by; Sons of Hell MC, Yuma Co. 12 MARCH 2010
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MARCH 7 AMADO, AZ* GWRRA ARIZONA 3RD ANNUAL RIDE THE HORNS CHARITY RIDE - Will be held at the Longhorn Bar and Grill in Amado - 28851 S Nogales Hwy. Departing at 8am. Ride will end at 2pm. There will be Door Prizes, Vendors, Gran Prizes, and lot ’s of Fun! Please Contact Carl 520-548-0223 for the Closed/Open Status of this event. TUCSON AZ* 5th ANNUAL AZPVA POKER RIDE - A fundraiser for the Arizona Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America, for veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries to attend the 30th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Denver, CO. The starting point will be the American Legion Post #36 at 5845 E 22nd St, Tuc- son, AZ with the ride going to Houghton Rd, then South to the American Le- gion Post #109 at Corona de Tucson, with more stops and then on to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) for the closing ceremonies. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for lunch included with registration. Pre-registration night at HOOT- ERS, 4385 W Ina Rd, 85653 from 6-8 pm on 26 Feb, ride pin for the first 25 registered. Hope to see you there. FMI. Joe Chitty, USAF MSgt Ret AZPVA Vol- unteer #10421, 520-574-0129. MARCH 9 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 MARCH 10 PHOENIX, AZ* LADIES GARAGE PARTY – Hosted by Arrowhead Harley-David- son - Learn more about motorcycling at our women only Garage Party. This is a FREE event that offers fun, beginner information for women with limited - or even no - background with motorcycles. Call all your female friends and tell them to join us for a night of fun workshops and activities during this event geared toward women who dream of riding, but just aren’t sure how to get started on their motorcycle journey. Please RSVP to mpeebler@ridenow.com or call 520-751-3389. SEE AD MARCH 11 PHOENIZ, AZ* LADIES GARAGE PARTY – Hosted by Chandler Harley-Davidson - Learn more about motorcycling at our women only Garage Party. This is a FREE event that offers fun, beginner information for women with limited - or even no - background with motorcycles. Call all your female friends and tell them to join us for a night of fun workshops and activities during this event geared toward women who dream of riding, but just aren’t sure how to get started on their motorcycle journey. Please RSVP to mpeebler@ridenow.com or call 520-751-3389. SEE AD MARCH 13 PHOENIX, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY – Come join us for our 2nd annual customer appreciation party. FREE lunch, Charity Bikini Bike Wash with the Dirty Dogg girls, bike blessings from Pastor Jeff (Big House Inc.), vendors, raffles and storewide savings all day. Renegade Classics is at 3102 East Cactus Road. For more info: 602.595.9597. SEE AD TUCSON, AZ* SWAP MEET / SIDEWALK SALE & BIKE SHOW – Presented by Tucson Harley-Davidson. To reserve space e-mail mpeebler@ridenow.com or call 520-751-3389 SEE AD LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ* AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS DICE RUN - American Legion Riders Post 81 will host it ’s first Dice Run. This event is a fundraiser for the Patrick Tinnell Memorial Skate Park. Patrick Tinnell is an American Hero who was killed in action in Iraq. Entry fee is $15 and includes a t-shirt, lunch, goodie bag, and raffle prizes. For more info or an entry form, call Hank at 928.854.1927. MESA, AZ* ANGELS ON CALL MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RUN - Angels On Call is a program sponsored by Stardust Building Supplies. Registration starts at 9 am – Stardust Building Supplies, 1720 W. Broadway Road. We will then go to Joeta’s Leathers off Country Club and Main, The Vu in Fountain Hills/Scotts- dale, Hacienda Harley-Davidson; ending at the “Hideaway”. We provide no cost home repairs to qualified home owners in the Phoenix Metro Area. $20.00 Rider (includes Lunch/T-shirt/Ride Pin) $5.00 passenger (includes Lunch). For more info: contact Dee at 480.233.5108 or www.angelsoncall.org. PHOENIX, AZ* FACE WHAT CONSUMES YOU RIDE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - Starts at American Legion Post 107 20001 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024; Ends at HardTailz $20 Rider, $30 with Passenger. T-Shirts for First 100 Registrants. Registration begins @ 9:30am (Breakfast included w/registration). Kick Stands up @ 10:30am, Last Bike In @ 3:30pm. High Hand/Low Hand, 50/50, Raffles & Silent Auction. This is a Poker Run with 7 total stops - Amer- ican Legion Post 107, Greasewood Flats, HideAway, Roadrunner, Wild Horse West, Caps & HardTailz. Please contact me for a flyer or visit one of our ride stops. Chase Patzer 602-499-0874. PHOENIX, AZ* 8TH ANNUAL ABBY’S ANGEL RIDE –Toso’s Sports Bar & Grill will host the eighth annual Abby’s Angel Ride to raise money for services and pro- grams benefiting children in Arizona with Down Syndrome. The motorcycle ride begins with registration and breakfast at 8:00am at Toso’s at 2401 W. Union Hills Dr. in Phoenix. The ride begins at 10:00am; goes to the community of Cave Creek and returns to Toso’s by 4:00pm. Stops are Big Daddy’s Sports Lounge at Peoria Ave & Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix, Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek, Roadrunner Steakhouse in New River (BBQ lunch stop), Wild Horse West in Peoria and My Ole Mans at 35 Ave. & Union Hills in Phoenix. Enter- tainment, prize drawing and auction await riders as they arrive back at Toso’s. Registration is $20 for singles and $30 for doubles. All vehicles are welcome to participate. Registration includes breakfast, lunch and ride pin. Ride apparel available for purchase. www.abbysangelride.org. MARCH 14 NATIONAL CITY, CA* SHAMROCK POKER RUN – Sweetwater Harley-Davidson, Registration 9 am. Return to Sweetwater Harley-Davidson for party, food, fun, Hi & Low Hand Prizes, Raffles, Music, all on the Upper Deck. More info: 619.477.4477 or www.sweetwaterharley.com. SEE AD CAMARILLO, CA* 7TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S POKER RUN – Hosted by Ven- tura Chapter California #0366. Poker run, entertainment, music, 50/50 raffle, catered food, event pin for the first 300. Pre-registration is $20 per person; after March 6th $25 per person. Meet and greet puppies on site and at Poker stops. Rain or shine. 9 am at Ventura Harley-Davidson/Buell – 1326 Del Norte Road in Camarillo. The run benefits Guide Dogs of America. For more info: www.venturahog.com. MARCH 2010 13
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STOCKTON, CA* 31ST ANNUAL GOLD RUSH RUN – Hosted by the Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. Sign-in from 9 am to 11 am at 728 S. Laurel Street. Cost is $15; which includes refreshments, door prizes a $10 Casino Promo Play Card (redeemable anywhere on the casino grounds), and run pins to the first 200 riders. Full color awards plaques will be awarded at the casino. For more info: www.portstockton.com or 209.948.5918. SAN DIEGO, CA* DUBLIN MOB’S PADDY RIDE & BBQ – Show starts at the shop at 11 am at 6306 Federal Blvd. Breakfast at The Harp in Ocean Beach starts at 9 am. Bands include: Deadbolt, Cashd Out, The Fooks, and Screamin Yee Haws. Grub by Hodads’ $15 includes bands, food and drink. Don’t miss the best party in San Diego, beautiful women, choppers, hot rods, and custom cards. We got it all. For more info: www.dublinmobchoppers.com, shop # 619.287.9353 or dublinmob@yahoo.com. PEORIA, AZ* 3RD ANNUAL RIDING FOR THE WOUNDED RUN – Proceeds to help support the wounded Marines at Camp Pendleton. Ka-Bar Chapter of the Leathernecks MC. For more info: info@ironhorsevtwins.com. MARCH 18 TUCSON, AZ* BIKE NIGHT AT THE HOG PIT – Presented by Harley-Davidson of Tucson. The Hog Pit Smokehouse Bar & Grill and Harley-Davidson of Tucson present their monthly bike night. Starting at 6 pm, we’ll have special bike parking, various vendors and plenty of giveaways. While there, try out Slow and Low smoked BBQ, original BBQ sauces and rubs, all made in-house by Chef John Mertes. Food and bar specials. The Hog Pit / Harley-Davidson bike night is the 3rd Thursday of each month. Come early and avoid traffic prob- lems…exclusive bike parking on the east parking lot. Free admission; 6 pm at The Hog Pit Smokehouse – 6910 E. Tanque Verde Road. For more info: 520.722.4302 or tpalomares@att.net. SEE AD MARCH 20 PHOENIX, AZ* CHILI COOK-OFF & SWAP MEET – Hosted by Arrowhead Harley-Davidson – To reserve space for the swap meet, email ahdservice@ridenow.com. The CASI Sanction Chili Cook-Off is to benefit the Arizona Burn Center. People’s Choice Chili starts at 11 am. For more info con- tact: Jerry Lee at 623.388.9748 or alchemistchili@gmail.com. SEE AD BALDWIN PARK, CA* V-TWIN 101 CLASS – Have any questions about your V- Twin? Or maybe you are thinking about getting a Harley V-Twin? Well, this is the event for you. Come visit the dealership and enjoy a discussion about these big V-Twins; hosted by Keith Hurt, the Service Manager. For more info: info@laidlawsharley.com. SIERRA VISTA, AZ* CHRIS NASON RUN – Hosted by Sierra Vista Harley-David- son -Honoring all service members firefighters and peace officers. Sponsored by Thunder Mountain H.O.G. 9:00am to 3:30pm. This ride starts in Tucson at the American Legion Post #109 (Houghton Rd & Sahuarita). For more informa- tion contact Rudy at: 520-249-5443. TUCSON, AZ* SPRING OPENER 2010 – Presented by Hells Angels Tucson – Show your Red & White support. Good music, good friends, good times, good food; doors open at 7:00 pm with live music starting at 8:30 pm. Admission $15, Branding Iron North, 2660 W. Ruthrauff Road. Lingerie show, photo shoot, Jager Girls, Miller Girls, expanded party area. For more info: www.HAMC2SON.COM. MARCH 21 NATIONAL CITY, CA* SWAP MEET & HOG CHILI COOK-OFF - At Sweetwater Harley-Davidson. 9 am to 2 pm —spaces $5, call to reserve your space and/or enter your chili. Used or handmade-by-you items only please. Prize for best chili. 3201 Hoover Ave. For more info: 619.477.4477 or www.sweetwaterharley.com. SEE AD MARINA DEL REY, CA* RIP’S BAD RIDE LOS ANGELES POKER RUN – Join us for a poker run and kickoff party to benefit RIP’S BAD RIDE XIII. Registration: 8:00 am to 9:30 am at Bartels’ Harley-Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd. Poker Run finishes at Bartels’ with a kickoff party for BAD Ride XIII to follow! Lunch pro- vided by Bartels’ from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm; live music, raffle prizes $10/hand, $5 each additional hand. All proceeds to benefit RIP’S BAD RIDE XIII. Spon- sored by Bartel’s HD, Hooters, Lawndale Cycle, Cycle Gear and BACA. TEMECULA, CA* 13TH ANNUAL POKER RUN – Sponsored by Temecula Valley HOG. Registration 8 am to 10 am at Quaid Harley-Davidson located at 28964 Old Town Front St. $15/rider$, 15/passenger; high hand winner $750, low hand winner $250. Festivities include: music, raffle drawings, 50/50 drawing, vendor booths, Quaid HD clearance tent sale, food and lots of fun. Pre-regis- tration: www.TemeculaValleyHog.com (ends March 13th). Free event pin to the 1st 300 registered. For more info: 619.729.2104. SEE AD MESA, AZ* 14TH ANNUAL GOLDRUSH POKER RUN - This year it starts at the Lost Dutchman MC Clubhouse in Mesa (1826 W Broadway, suite 42, Mesa) and will have the Back Roads Poker Run (about 95 miles) ending at Rockn R Ranch in Mesa (6136 E Baseline Rd, Mesa). The Rockn R Ranch is under new management and is reducing their drink prices for us to enjoy. There will be The Pure Gold for High Hand, Bike Show, Live Entertainment, and of course Arizona’s Best Wet Tee Contest, in the Ghost Town setting. The Clubhouse opens at 8:00am, the first 500 get 2010 Run Pins. Admission is only $10.00 per person. For vendor or more info: billetldmc@juno.com Hope to see you there. Party on. VALLEJO, CA* 18TH ANNUAL VERNAL EQUINOX RIDE – Starts at 8:30 am, reg- ister till 10:30 am. First led group leaves at 9:30 am, last group out of 11 am. Scenic route through some of the best countryside backroads in California. For more info: 707.643.1413 or INFO@VallejoHOG.com. CRYSTAL, NV* INAUGURAL BREEZY RIDE – This ride is a benefit party for our Wounded Warriors. Short Branch Saloon from 2:00 pm till ? Music, food, fun, ride pins to the 1st 100 participants. This is a “boots optional” type or ride and party. It’ll be a nippy kind of ride where some will just be swinging in the wind. For more info: 775.372.1717, www.shortbranchsaloon.com. SEE AD MARCH 24 MESA, AZ* WOMEN’S GARAGE PARTY – Calling all ladies to a fun and inform- ative event at Chester ’s HD. This is a free event from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Seminars, hand-on practical advice, refreshments, food, goody bags and a “lively” fashion show. For more info: www.chestershd.com or call Andreanne (Marketing Mgr.) at 480.894.0404. Reserve your spot as it will fill up quickly. 14 MARCH 2010
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Though originally published in The Spoof.com, the following article was picked up by many reputable motorcycle news outlets, and passed on as truth. Sorry, Brothers and Sisters, but it’s complete fiction. Hell, we laughed anyway, so enjoy: Three Reported Missing After Animal Rights Activists Take “War on Leather” to Motorcycle Gang Rally Johnstown, P A : Local and state police scoured the hills outside rural John- stown , Pennsylvania , after reports of three animal rights activists going miss- ing after attempting to protest the wearing of leather at a large motorcycle gang rally this weekend. Two others, previously reported missing, were dis- covered by fast food workers “duct taped inside several fast food restaurant dumpsters,” according to police officials. “Something just went wrong,” said a still-visibly shaken organizer of the protest. “Something just went horribly, horribly, wrong.” The organizer said a group of concerned animal rights activist groups, “grow- ing tired of throwing fake blood and shouting profanities at older women wearing leather or fur coats,” decided to protest the annual motorcycle club event “in a hope to show them our outrage at their wanton use of leather in their clothing and motor bike seats.” “In fact,” said the organizer. “Motor- cycle gangs are one of the biggest abusers of wearing leather, and we decided it was high time that we let them know that we disagree with them using it... Ergo, they should stop.” According to witnesses, protesters arrived at the event in a vintage 1960’s era Volk- swagen van and began to pelt the gang members with balloons filled with red col- ored water, simulating blood, and shouting “you’re murderers” to passers by. This, ev- idently, is when the brouhaha began. “ They peed on me!!!” charged one ac- tivist. “ They grabbed me, said I looked like I was French, started calling me ‘La Trene’, and duct taped me to a tree so they could pee on me all day!” A P Photo curtesy of Kay Johnson “I... I was trying to show my outrage at a man with a heavy leather jacket. And he...he didn’t even care. I called him a murderer, and all he said was, ‘You can’t prove that.’ Next thing I know is he forced me to ride on the back of his motorcycle all day, and not let me off, because his girl friend was out of town and I was almost a woman.” Still others claimed they were forced to eat hamburgers and hot dogs under duress. Those who resisted were allegedly held down while several bikers “farted on their heads.” Police officials declined comments on any leads or arrests due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, however, organizers for the motorcycle club rally expressed “surprise” at the allegations. “ That’s preposterous,” said one high ranking member of the biker organizing committee. “We were having a party, and these people showed up and were very rude to us. They threw things at us, called us names, and tried to ruin the entire event. So, what did we do? We invited them to the party! What could be more friendly than that? You know, just because we are all members of motorcycle clubs does not mean we do not care about inclusiveness. Person- ally, I think it shows a lack of character for them to be saying such nasty things about us after we bent over backwards to make them feel welcome.” When confronted with the allegations of force feeding the activists meat, using them as latrines, leaving them incapacitated in fast food restaurant dumpsters, and ‘farting on their heads,’ the organizer declined to comment in detail. “ That’s just our secret handshake,” assured the organizer. MARCH 2010 15 MARCH 25 SIERRA VISTA, AZ* LADIES GARAGE PARTY – Presented by Sierra Vista Harley- Davidson - Learn more about motorcycling at our women only Garage Party. This is a FREE event that offers fun, beginner information for women with lim- ited - or even no - background with motorcycles. Call all your female friends and tell them to join us for a night of fun workshops and activities during this event geared toward women who dream of riding, but just aren’t sure how to get started on their motorcycle journey. Please RSVP to mpeebler@ride- now.com or call 520-751-3389. SEE AD MARCH 26-28 WINKLEMAN FLATS, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL LONERS M/C (PRE) EASTER BASH BIKE SWAP MEET – Bike games, Honda Bash, vendors, Infidel’s Band and DJ. $10 day pass, $15 weekend single pass, $25 weekend couple pass. Portion of pro- ceeds go to Easter Seals and the Town of Winkleman. For more info: Tuc- son-call Tabasco at 520.403.9861, Globe-call Grizzley at 928.425.3470, Valley-call Ollie at 602.717.9011. MARCH 26-27 CHANDLER, AZ* SW STAR BBQ – Presented by STAR Touring & Riding Asso- ciation. At the Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. For more info: www.startouring.org. MARCH 27-28 COTTONWOOD, AZ* MOTORCYCLE BLESSING – Sponsored by the Verde Val- ley Knights of Columbia with proceeds going to their 2010 charities: Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Fisher House Foundations for Vets and Child Find of America. Meet at the Verde Valley Fairgrounds, gates open at 9 am on both days. Admission is a minimum donation of $15/per bike. Music, food, bike rodeo games and specialty exhibits. Blessings start at noon on Sunday. For more info: www.azblessing.com. MARCH 27 NATIONAL CITY* PRE-B.A.D. RIDE POKER RUN – Starts at Sweetwater HD w/donuts & coffee- Reg. 9-10 AM, $15/$5 pssgr. Extra Hand $5. Multiple stop route ends at El Cajon HD- Party, Food, Entertainment, Raffles, 50/50, Benefits American Diabetes Assn. (via Rip’s B.A.D. Ride June 13)—More info call Jerry Kubitsky, kubitsky@att.net, (619) 507-1481; or 619-477-4477 www.sweetwaterharley.com 3201 Hoover Ave. Natl. City, www.badride.diabetes.org or www.elcajonharley.com. SEE AD NATIONAL CITY* LADIES GARAGE PARTY AT SWEETWATER HARLEY-DAVID- SON- 3-6 PM. Introduces the Fun of Riding and the Basics of Motorcycling for Women. Get informed and join the fun! Interactive sessions, refreshments served, please RSVP to attend, call 619-477-4477. For more info visit www.sweetwaterharley.com 3201 Hoover Ave. SEE AD PHOENIX, AZ* VICTORY JUNCTION BENEFIT RIDE – Charity benefit ride for Nascar ’s Victory Junction Gang, founded by Kyle Petty. $20/single $25/dou- ble; register from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Renegade Classics – 3201 E. Cactus Road. Ends at Dirty Dogg Saloon in Scottsdale. For more info: www.irccharities.com or contact Jules at Renegade Classics: 602.595.9597. SEE AD CORONA, CA* TARYN’S HOPE 4 LIFE / MOTORS FOR MITO III – Taryn Fogel is a 8 yr old Corona girl who is afflicted with a life threatening Mitochondrial disease and this ride is headed up by Officers from the Department of Correc- tions out of Norco. The main group of riders will leave from Corona Harley- Davidson with 3 other southland departure sites available. Ride ends at Pala Casino Resort Spa & Hotel with a party thanking the riders; joining Grand Mar- shall Corey Miller (LA Ink), Emilio Riveria (Sons of Anarchy) and others to help raise funds for Taryn’s Special Needs Trust and also benefiting research for a cure and to help other families. $25/per bike, riders always ride FREE. For more info: 951.310.7048, WWW.PALACASINO.COM. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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BY DANA LEE FRUEND AKA FLAME • PHOTOS BY DAWG Northern Nevada has a lot to crow about when it comes to bikes and builders. Paughco, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of Harley-Davidson specialty parts, is one of the primary reasons Moundhouse, Nev., located close to Reno and Carson City, is on the map and with good reason. At first I thought it was a small bike shop, until Bob Dawg, my good friend and new Northern Nevada director for Quick Throttle cleared that up. “You gotta see it; it’s the main shop,” Dawg said. “I was like a kid in a candy store...” So I scheduled a tour and with my sister Lou and Dawg in tow, (Flag, our other Nevada team member was off on another story) we visited what I soon realized was the mothership. Folks, they do everything here. You have got to see it! This family business began in 1952 in San Fernando Valley when Bob Paugh opened Paughco Tool & Die, providing technical and component support for the Department of Defense and aerospace industries - including the Apollo space program. The company moved to Nevada in 1983 and today is a third gen- eration business that Bob passed to his son Ron, and is now run by Ron’s son Bob Paugh, and daughters Deana, and Sacha. Paughco produces more than 1,000 frame combinations, 200 Springer variations and are the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of re- placement parts for Springer front ends, custom H-D frames, old school chopper parts and an incredible new line of contemporary parts. “This is an amazing place to work,” said Jason Rickman, frame and Springer specialist, 20 year employee and motorcycle enthusiast.“ Many of the employees have worked here 30 years. An opportunity to diversify Paughco’s business came when Boyd De- france, original owner of D & D Cycle approached them about repro- ducing the early H-D stamped, inner-primary covers. Known for its propensity to crack, Defrance wanted a better quality product. This famous story continues as Bob, with son Ron, who had grown up in Southern California during the beginning of the “chopper ” explo- sion, decided to give it a shot. The result was that Paughco produced a replacement primary that was even better than what they hoped for and could be produced quickly in mass quantity. “Ron made more Harley production and replacement parts (selling) them out of his trunk, and that is when Paughco, Inc. was born in 1968,” Rickman said. “Paughco is celebrating (more than) 40 years of a very successful business.” Part of that business is creating parts for custom bike builders the world over, as well as creating “metal dreams” for many new buyers, who are opting to update or recycle their old bikes, rather than buying new. They begin with a rolling chassis and build from there. One of the new line of bikes Paughco offers a ‘45 flathead bike that’s a total Bobber throwback: small, lean, a little mean with a two gallon, egg-shaped tank, that has become very popular. In addition to the manufacturing, Paughco Moundhouse has a very impressive, “holy mother of metal,” Harley-Davidson collection, in- cluding the original “Captain America” bike from the movie “Easy Rider,” and a personal favorite, a 1941 Knucklehead in green, which given a different set of circumstances, could have gone home with me. I confess, I was having impure thoughts about how to bypass se- curity and get her gone and home without anyone noticing. I so went to confession for that one! Some people are starstruck by movie celebrities, but for this girl, the sweet spot includes bikes, builders, muscle cars and industry innova- tions, parts and accessories. For those who find all this a thrill, Paughco’s parts and collection are not to be missed. Tours are available by appointment, by calling (775) 246-5738. Did I mention Godfather Donny Bitman of Rogue Custom Cycles, Reno Chop Shop and Bar USA are here? But that’s another story. Slain te. MARCH 2010 17
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Valerie loved the speed, freedom and the thrill of the open road. She became completely committed to her new pas- sion and spent her spare time traveling the U.S. attending every bike week and motorcycle rally she could afford. One of her favorite places became Scotts- dale, Arizona. She’d often tell her friends “If there was any one place I’d love to live, it would be in Arizona”. In 2005 she followed her instincts and re- located to Scottsdale in 2005. Later in 2005, while racing down Scotts- dale road, now known as the unofficial “Valerie Thompson Raceway”, a con- cerned riding buddy told her she was out of control and needed to take her need for speed to the race track. Valerie did just that, regularly racing her Fatboy in the “run what you brung” drag races on Saturday night at the local drag way. Valerie was hooked and on her way. Valerie’s talent for drag racing caught the eye of a local Harley-Davidson deal- ership who offered her a professional ride on a brand new 9-second bike, the “V-Rod Destroyer” Harley-Davidson’s first factory turn key drag bike. The deal hinged on her ability to bring in a spon- sor to fund the season. This was no easy task. But Valerie was determined; she set her mind to learning everything she could about marketing, proposals, spon- sor value, tools, trucks, trailer and crew. After many long hours learning how to market herself, Valerie signed her first sponsor, Monster Energy Drink. That year, Valerie raced in two National and Divisional classes in the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA). Va- lerie’s focus and talent were quickly noted, as she placed 6th in the National Championship Super Gas class and 4th in the Western Division V-Rod Destroyer class with “2-Runner ups” and one “#1 qualifier” in her first full season. In 2007, Monster Energy Drink signed an exclusive deal with another motorcy- cle manufacturer and did not renew with Valerie and her Harley-Davidson team. Again fighting for her racing life, Valerie secured another major sponsor, GoDaddy.com, who immediately in- cluded her in the 2007 Super Bowl com- mercial with Danica Patrick and Orange County Choppers (OCC). How cool is that! Written by Diana Olmstead Photographs Courtesy of Valerie Thompson Racing The Valerie Thompson Story is one of speed, pas- sion and perseverance. I got to know Valerie in the late 90’s when we both worked at an H-D dealer- ship. It was during that time that Valerie became in- terested in motorcycles. A mutual friend asked her to go for a ride as a pas- senger but changed his mind, worried that she might scratch his fender. Not to be outdone and feeling there was more to motorcycles than just being a passenger, Valerie went out the next day and bought her own 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200. Valerie fell in love with the speed and excitement of her new ride but quickly realized that she needed more horsepower to keep up with the boys. So Valerie traded in her Sportster for the one that is still her daily rider today, a 2000 Harley-Davidson Fatboy. 18 MARCH 2010
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Enter Keith Ball, a well known Land Speed Motor- cycle Designer and Builder. Keith recognized Va- lerie’s natural abilities. He custom built a motorcycle for Valerie to ride at the Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Trials. Valerie delivered astonishing re- sults as she set 2 Land Speed Records in two years! After her amazing wins Valerie was featured in the book “How to build a Bonneville Salts Flats Motor- cycle” and her story was highlighted on the Discov- ery Channel and A&E. To this day Valerie’s two records still stand as she sets her sights on the prestigious 200 mph club in August 2010. In 2006 Valerie made a personal commitment as a team owner. She designed and bought her first race trailer and purchased a truck and tools. Va- lerie attended drag racing school and set her sights on a Championship as a Rider. Her efforts paid off as her year produced 4 “#1 qualifiers”, “2-Runner ups” and a career best points finish. Valerie placed 3rd in the National Championship V-Rod Destroyer class falling 7 points short of a Western Division Championship in the AHDRA. Valerie’s long-term goal was to become a drag race competitor at the highest level, the National Hot Rod Association’s Pro Stock Motorcycle Series. The outstanding results from the 2007 campaign accel- erated Valerie’s goal to move to the professional level. However, GoDaddy.com did not renew for 2008 as they moved their assets to NASCAR. Never one to give up, Valerie secured another sponsor for the 2008 season. With the new sponsor in hand, Valerie ordered a new Pro Stock Motorcycle, attended drag racing school for the 2nd time, secured her NHRA license, assembled a crew of 4, tested and learned how to ride her new Buell motorcycle. In late 2008, Valerie faced yet another challenge as her title sponsor fell on hard times and pulled their sponsorship sight- ing economic issues. Not to be deterred from her passion and dream, Valerie again leveraged her own assets to finance her new bike and equip- ment. Valerie and her new race team made their Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at the prestigious “NHRA US Nationals” in Indianapolis, Indiana and competed in three additional events that season. Her focus, drive and determination to succeed were rewarded by running a career best 7.05 @ 187.42 mph to cap the year off. The economic downfall of 2009 again presented Valerie with new challenges. Faced again with se- curing funding for her Pro Stock Team, Valerie shifted her marketing and promotional skills into high gear. To move her race team forward, she cre- ated events and appearances where there were none, did live local and nationally syndicated radio interviews, magazine cover shoots, signed with Barrett-Jackson as a spokesperson and made an- other trip to the famous Bonneville Salt Flats. Va- lerie’s hard work and PR program have produced a dramatic increase in her brand visibility, added le- gions of new fans and established new connec- tions in the media. Today, Valerie has established herself as a true grass roots racer and a marketing diamond in the rough. Valerie’s dynamic personality, contagious smile, charisma, passion, drive and determination are passed onto each person she meets. Currently, Valerie is in full throttle mode as she again fights for her racing life in her quest to become “Rookie of the Year” and “Series Champion” in the NHRA. As the only female team owner/rider in the Pro Stock Motorcycle series, Valerie represents what is great about motorsports. Motorsports is about a consuming desire to follow one’s passion and the ability to deliver winning results on and off the track. That is Valerie Thompson. I’ve known Valerie for nearly 10 years, she’s a go- getter and I’m incredibly proud of her accomplish- ments and perseverance in what has been a male dominated sport. Besides her natural racing abili- ties and amazing good looks she is a guaranteed draw at all events she attends, happily signing thousands of autographs and posing with anyone who wants a picture with her. You can also check her out on facebook by searching Valerie Thomp- son Racing. As for today, Valerie is seeking a 2010 partnership to race the entire NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. If anyone is interested please contact her at: Valerie@ValerieThompsonRacing.com. For more information about Valerie visit www.valeriethompsonracing.com MARCH 2010 19
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By Linda Dahl My husband and I made plans to ride through south- ern Arizona so we could work on our AZ Charity Bike Run card. More about the five month, forty-two stop event in another article when it ’s complete. This story is about getting to a bunch of those stops and putting on a lot of miles in three days. Friday morning I was excited. I was so ready for this get-away with my husband. We packed the t-bag, loaded the bike, made snacks, you know the routine. I was also very happy that “Mr. and Mrs. Bickerstien” were nowhere around as we prepared for our ad- venture. I love hanging out with my man, he’s truly my best friend. When we get to do something we love and we are getting along great while doing it, he is so much fun. Our first stop was some obscure bar in Queen Creek we had never heard of. No worries, maybe that’s what this whole card is about. Forty-two places, lot’s you’ve never heard of. As we made our way off the beaten path through Superior, Globe and Saf- ford we soon realized we were in for an adventure. We went to each little hole in the wall bar from the card and had ice tea or coke. We hung out for a few to chat with locals and asked the story of these small towns. Before this run, all I knew about these towns were their names, maybe whether there was a gas station right off the highway, but that’s it. It was re- ally cool hearing its history, industry, special little places and what the locals do for fun. We also met a lot of bikers along the way doing the same thing we were doing. It was neat to compare routes, notes and “oh by the way” stories. We realized our pace was a little slow when the sun started falling behind the mountain and we only made four stops. We were in the mountains and it was about to get damn cold! We also knew our next stop was through the mountains. But it was way too early to stop, and we had a mission. We bundled up and made the next 73 miles with the promise of a nice, warm room dancing in our mind. We were shocked to discover our next stop was a very small town called Pearce. I had never heard of Pearce before. That should have been my first clue. There was a gas station and our destination bar right on the highway, a couple other buildings and noth- ing else! We were freezing our tushies off, it was 7 pm and there wasn’t a Motel 6 in sight. We walked in to the bar and the bartender poured us some hot coffee. Everyone was amazed we pulled in on mo- torcycles and were commenting about the cold! The bar was really hopping! It was a blast! Everyone was chatting, people were dancing, some were eat- ing, and the DJ was playing a good all around mix. We found out it is the only bar in town. We also found out it is the only place to go in town. No movie theatre, no bowling alley, just the bar. But there was a motel - “A clean, little place just around the corner about a block down the road. Can’t get lost!” we were told. Well, we got lost. It was pitch black and we were looking for that friendly neon sign that said “MOTEL”. With only five streets in this town, how could we not find it?! Finally we saw someone to ask. “Oh it ’s about a hundred yards back, on the right, can’t miss it”. No neon sign, no warm, wel- coming lobby. A note taped to the door said “Call if you want a room”. The friendliest lady answered and said she’d be there in about ten minutes. Do you know how long ten minutes takes when you’re standing frozen in a lonely, dark parking lot? Sitting in our room in front of the heater for a while gave us the energy to venture back to the bar and have a little fun for the night! We stayed pretty late and had a great time. We chatted with a lot of peo- ple and learned about the town. I’m glad we ended our first road day in Pearce. When we woke the next morning there was ice on our seats. I wasn’t very eager to embark on day two of our adventure. I looked at my husband and we just kind of did that “OK” shrug to each other, bun- dled up and headed for what we soon discovered to be some of the greatest riding in this state. Who knew? In Tombstone we asked a local if there was a scenic back route to Sierra Vista and there was. We really wanted to stay off the main highways. Sierra Vista had to be a quick stop, we learned the day be- fore not to burn too much time at each stop. I routed out the back way from Sierra Vista to our next stop via Nogales. It kept us off the interstate with only a few extra miles. I must tell you - if you have never taken AZ 82 from Sierra Vista to Nogales, put it on your bucket list! A bikers dream - ab- solutely the best of the best. Fifty full miles of non- stop sweeping curves, one after another, 60 mph all the way, never letting off the throttle, never sitting back in the saddle, mountains on each side, and the lush, thick, green desert in all its glory! I cannot be- lieve after all these years living in Arizona no one told me about this road. I will be making this trek many more times. After getting our needed stamps in Tucson, we headed to Catalina. It would be a great starting point for the next day’s stops. We met some friends the next morning who decided to join us for a couple stops. Again, the locals know the best roads. They showed us a new way through the mountains to avoid city streets with less interstate to round out our last leg! All together we got fifteen stamps, put on 763 miles, met some really great people, and rode our hearts out on some of the finest roads Arizona has to offer. We shouldn’t need a five month, forty-two stop bike run to motivate us to discover these little dives in small towns. We have a great state for adventure. Go out and get you some! MARCH 2010 21
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LOMA RICA, CA* RABBIT RUN 2010 – Hosted by Sisters of Scota WMC. Pack ride to local resort area. Raffle, bike blessing and run pins for the 1st 100 rid- ers. Cost: $10 per person which includes the pin. Departs 11:00 am prompt from Golden Eagle Market #2. For more info: 530-692-9467 or 530-635-7797. FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ* MOTORCYCLE SHOW/AUCTION – Sponsored by Amer- ican Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion, Post 58, Fountail Hills. This event will be at the American Legion Post 58 – 16837 E. Parkview Avenue. Free admission – open to the public. Bike show, Ride’In, Only-5 Classes: Women, Metric, Custom, American Touring, American Sport. Entry fee is $10/per bike. Register from 9:00 am to noon; awards at 3pm. All proceeds benefit The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation and The American Le- gion Legacy Scholarship Fund. For vendor space and more info contact: Mike Casey at 480.399.6087, mikecasey1957@yahoo.com or Bill Guilfoil at 480.276.4551, curblady@cox.net. TEMPE, AZ* 5TH ANNUAL AGENT ORANGE RIDE – Join us in helping the Viet- nam and Korean War Veterans affected by Agent Orange, dioxide exposure. The Order of the Silver Rose is a non-profit organization doing what Congress has failed to do! Honor and recognize veterans for their service and sacrifice. High & Low hand “Dart Poker ”, raffles, 50/50 drawing and more. Sign in at Evolution Custom Cycles – 617 South McClintock Drive in Tempe from 8 am to 10 am; last bike out at 10:15am. Solo $25, with passenger $35. Pre-ride draw- ing at 9:45 am (must be present to win). For more info: www.agentorangeride.com or buffalorick@mac.com. YUCAIPA, CA* SINNERS FORGIVEN EASTER BASKET RUN – Set Free Church – 13700 Calimesa Blvd. Event time is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, admission is one Easter basket or candy. Vendors, food, live music, raffles, 50/50, Loud Pipe Contest. We will be raffling off a 2003 Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Sportster. Raffle tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the day of the event. For more info: www.sinnersforgiven.com. HEMET, CA* 2ND ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE WOUNDED CHARITY MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN FOR “WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT” – Registration from 8:00 am to 9:30 am at Hemet Ryan Airport. Cost: $25 per rider $10 non-rider/pas- sengers. Please make check payable to I.B.E.W. Local 1436 (no refunds) and mail them to 1070 W. Fruitvale Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543. For more info please call Connie at 951.634.8560 or Robin at 951.315.4481. Please no “Out- law” colors or emblems. SAN JOSE, CA* CLASSIC AMERICAN ANTIQUE & VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW & ALL-BIKE SWAP – Part of Motorcycle Extravaganza Week. 9 am at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on Tully Road. For more info: americanbikeshow@yahoo.com or 408.242.1976. GLENDALE, AZ* 4TH ANNUAL “LEGACY” RALLY AND POKER RUN – Hosted by American Legion Post 29. Registration 8 am to 10 am, first bike out at 9 am; last bike in at 1 pm. Breakfast will be available; ride starts and ends at Amer- ican Legion Post 29, 57th Drive (between Grand Ave & Glendale Ave). $20/bike $10/passenger includes lunch at the end of the ride. Music, food, fun ride, door prizes, ride pins to 1st 150. 1st prize $250, worst hand $100. All proceeds to go The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund which supports children of fallen military heroes. For more info: Fred Manske at fmanske_alr@msn.com or 623.334.4680. PAHRUMP, NV* HUMP-TO-PAHRUMP (14TH ANNUAL RUN) – Presented by Chap. A, Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets MC. Sign-ups from 8 am to 11 am at Leather Headquarters – 4245 Boulder Highway in Las Vegas. Run ends at Sad- dleWest Hotel/Casino on Hwy. 160 in Pahrump. Benefiting needy vets in Southern Nevada. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, food, live music, t-shirts and vendors. $25/rider, $5/passenger; if you pre-register, $20/$5 (VNC M/C). For more info: contact Bro. Moose at 702.348.7687 or email him at moose_vnv_lv_mc@yahoo.com. TUCSON, AZ* BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE 1ST ANNUAL BIKE RUN – Collect cards for prizes, door prizes, food, raffles, live band, bike wash, drink specials. All proceeds go to the Cause. Registration 9 am to 11 am; $15 per person do- nation. Starts and stops at The Branding Iron North, 2660 W. Ruthrauff. All Bikes Welcome! Last bike out at noon, last bike in at 4pm. HELP US HELP THE KIDS. TUCSON, AZ* RIDE FOR THE WANDA STUART MEMORIAL GAMBLE AGAINST CANCER – Presented by Old Pueblo Chapter of Arizona VFW Riders. Registra- tion 9 am; last bike out at 10:30 am. $5 per person if registered before March 15 ($10 after). Cash prizes for high and low hands, giveaways and raffles. 9 am at VFW – 4903 1150 N. Beverly Ave. For more info Scott at 520.310.8191, 520.777.4147. vfw4903.org/riders.aspx, riders@vfw4903.org. MARCH 28 HOLLISTER, CA* 17TH ANNUAL BIKE BLESSING – Presented by Top Hatters MC Hollister Chapter; benefits High School Scholarship Fund. Music, food, ven- dors, door prizes, 50/50 and party afterwards. $20; meet 11 am to noon at Whiskey Creek Saloon – 201 5th St. For more info: hog_rider_80@yahoo.com or 831.630.0284. SANTA CRUZ, CA* 7TH ANNUAL THUGS BUNNY RUN –Presented by Santa Cruz Hells Angels. Poker Run and Easter Basket Drive. Get your tickets at Cycle Im- agery. For more info: www.hellsangelssc.com or sc81@cruzio.com. TUCSON, AZ* 7TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE RED- This ride raises money to fund the Red Cross services in Southern Arizona. All Bikes are welcome; more details to follow. Sign up for email info at www.redcrossarizona.org.DFDFDFD APRIL 2010 APRIL 3 MESA, AZ* PARTY ON THE PATIO & DYNO DAY – Join us at Chester ’s Harley- Davidson for “Party On The Patio”. Music and free food from 11 am to 2 pm. FREE Baseline Run on our Dyno from 10 am to 3 pm. Food, friends, fun – See you there! Chester ’s Harley-Davidson, 922 S. Country Club Drive. For more info: 480.894.0404 or www.chestershd.com. VACAVILLE, CA* 4TH ANNUAL POKER RUN & PIG ROAST – Hosted by Iron Rid- ers Motorcycle Club. Location: Judy’s Wild Wrangler Saloon, 4823 Midway Road. Signup 9 am to 11 am; $20/per person. Event t-shirt for the 1st 300, pig roast, live music, hi/low hand, raffle, 50/50, plenty of vendors. Rain or shine. All bikes welcome. Run ends at our Clubhouse, 207 Benton Ct. in Suisun City. Benefiting local and national charities. For more info: Rich at 707.315.4463, info@ironridersmotorcycleclub.com, www.ironridersmotorcycleclub.com. 22 MARCH 2010
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CHICO, CA* 24TH ANNUAL SPRING POKER RUN – Presented by Chico H.O.G., benefiting Wings of Eagles. Bike games, club participation and long-distance ride, prizes for high/low hands, food from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, 50/50 and raf- fle prizes at 3:30 pm. $25, run pin for the 1st 300, sign up 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Hall’s Harley-Davidson, 1501 Mangrove Ave. For more info: dator1234@sbcglobal.net or 530.893.9287. LAS VEGAS, NV* ROCK THE TROOPS VI – Help raise money for the Nevada National Guard Soldiers and their families. This year ’s run is important be- cause 850 Nevada soldiers are coming home around April 7th! Sign in 9 am to 10:30 am. High hand $400, low hand $100, raffle prizes, 50/50 and ride pins for the 1st 200 registrants. BBQ included with registration ($25). Run begins at King Tut’s Pub, 6138 W. Charleston (nw corner of Charleston and Jones). Join us after the run for live music, food and fixins. For more info: www.Post149.org or email info@alrnevada.org. LA VERNE, CA* LA VERNE COOL CRUISES – Gathering of So Cal’s finest hot rods is extending their annual show to the Coolist Motorcycles, Free Spectator Ride-In. $ Poker Run, vendors. $10 pre-register until March 8th with grab bag. For more info: register online at www.coolcruise.net or call 909.593.6208. APACHE JUNCTION, AZ* 1ST ANNUAL CAMERON T. HASELHORST POKER RUN – This run benefits St. Joseph’s Pediatric ICU. The ride ends in Queen Valley with lunch, bike games, band and more. Donation amount to be determined; meet at 8 am for coffee and donuts at Paul’s Motorcycle Shop, Ironwood and Superstition Springs Blvd. For more info: solidimaging@ftitel.net or 703.517.8563. APRIL 4 LAS VEGAS, NV* SINISTER CYCLES’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY & SWAP MEET – Free food and drink while supplies last. Free vendor space. There will be in- store discounts and door prizes. Motorcycle and car parts only. Call to reserve vendor space and for more info: OK at 702.639.8657. SEE AD SIERRA VISTA / HEREFORD, AZ* EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE FOR BIKERS – Pre- sented by San Pedro Servants (CMA). Benefits Kids at Camp. The San Pedro Servants Chapter of the CMA (Christian Motorcyclists Association) are co-host- ing a Biker’s Sunrise Service at Huachuca Oaks Camp; where a pancake break- fast will be served after the service, and any money donated will go to sponsoring kids to come to summer camp. No obligation to donate. Bring family, friends, cars okay; parking lot is a short dirt/gravel road into the camp but it’s in good condition. All are invited; just before sunrise at Huachuca Oaks Camp, 9502 S. Hwy. 92 in Hereford. Thanks and God Bless. For more info: www.huachucaoaks.com, Huachuca.oaks@gmail.com or 520.378.2200. VICTORVILLE, CA* 3RD ANNUAL EASTER BIKE BLESSING – Sponsored by High Desert Black Sheep HDFC. Event held at Victorville Harley-Davidson, 14522 Valley Center Drive at 9 am. Ken Kiner from CMA will bring the message. Free refreshments and option ride down Route 66 to Peggy Sue’s for lunch. All bikes are welcome. For more info: 760.490.2329. APRIL 10 BALDWIN PARK, CA* BIG DADDY BOB LAIDLAW’S BIRTHDAY BASH – This is an annual event not to be missed. BBQ, music, fun, and more. The Monrovia Police Department will be raffling off a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. For more info: info@laidlawsharley.com. LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ* VICTORY DEMO TRUCK – Take a test ride on a new Victory. 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at AZ West – 3198 Sweetwater Ave. For more info: 928.680.4151. MESA, AZ* MARSHALL TUCKER BAND – Come see the Marshall Tucker Band at Chester’s Harley-Davidson during our Biker Bash IV Party. Live stunt shows, Ms. Arizona Bike Week semi-finals contest, beer gardens, bike vendors and much more. $20 for 1 day entrance fee or buy 2 day entrance fee for $35. For more info: 480.894.0404 or www.chestershd.com. HENDERSON, NV* 4TH ANNUAL RUN TO THE HILLS – Presented by Sober Rid- ers MC, Casino Valley Chapter. 50/50, raffle prizes, food, live music. $20/sin- gle, $30/couple, 3 pm at Lake Mead Pkwy. For more info: 702.565.9883 or www.casinovalleysrmc.webs.com. PHOENIX, AZ* 1ST ANNUAL CRAIG CREED MEMORIAL POKER RUN – The ride will run from Buddy Stubbs on Cave Creek, then take Shea Blvd to Fountain Hills, over to Rio Verde, back to Dynamite, down to Cave Creek then back to Buddy Stubbs; a private parking area will be reserved for our riders during their Annual Bike Week Bash. For more info and to register: www.VetTix.org/shop. APRIL 11 MADERA, CA* 4TH ANNUAL RALLY IN THE VALLEY – A full day of bikes, girls, music and fun! 10 am at the Madera Fairgrounds; $20/entry. Food, beer, ven- dors, bikini contest, Playboy models and stunt show. For more info: www.renegadeclassics.com. CAMARILLO, CA* 19TH ANNUAL VIETNAM VETS VUNG TAU RUN – Presented by F Troop Vietnam Vets MC. Music, food, beer, biker games, Hard Body Con- test, Bike Show, raffles and 50/50 drawing. Run pins to the 1st 300. $25/single $40/couple; starts 9 am at Camarillo Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Rd. (exit 101 at Camarillo Springs). No cage parking. HARBOR CITY, CA* 10TH ANNUAL WEENIE POKER RUN – Sign in at California Harley, $25/rider $10/passenger. $200 for Best Hand, Second Hand $100, Worst Hand $50, 50/50 raffle, trophy for most dogs eaten. Sponsored by South Bay HOG. For more info: Hector at 310.486.8555. TUCSON, AZ* 20TH ANNUAL SABBAR SHRINE POKER RUN – Presented by Tuc- son Sabbar Shrine, benefiting Sabbar Shrine Charities. Breakfast at 7 am, first bike out at 8:30 am, last bike out at 10:30 am. Ceremonies and drawings start at 2:10 pm. High hand $500, low hand $200, door prizes, games, vendors, MC part and equipment swap meet. Call Van El Rod at 624.2509 ex 19 for more info: 8:30 am at Tucson Sabbar Shrine – 450 S. Tucson Blvd. www.sabbarshriners.org. TUCSON, AZ* RIDE FOR FREEDOM – Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary’s 3rd Annual Ride For Freedom. Registration starts 9:30 am at DAV 2, last bike out at 11 am. High Prize $200, Low Prize $100, 50/50 raffle, door prizes. After Ride Party 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm with live music. $10 per person $15 after April 1). Proceeds to benefit VA Hospital patients, Hospitality Room for the Troops at Tucson’s Airport, La Colina Nursing Facility and various other programs sponsored by DAV Auxiliary Cactus Unit 2. For more info: www.DAVA2.club.officelive.com. MARCH 2010 23 CONTINUED ON PAGE 32
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by Mike Sayer Regardless of what you may have heard, read from a newspaper article entitled “Bikers Steering Clear of Temecula... yada yada...”, Temecula is an awe- some destination ride from anywhere in So Cal. The article stemmed from a “non” incident that didn’t really even transpire the way it was re- ported. Rumors about Bikers not being welcomed into Temecula and being targeted for excessive tickets is just plain and pure poppycock! Bikers (and others) that violate noise laws with their “loudness” (automobile stereos included) are destined to receive a ticket somewhere... just be- cause it “had” happened in Temecula several times in a short period of time was only an attempt to appease a few local merchants, who received com- plaints by a couple of tourists who found ‘unpleas- ant” the excessive roar of the occasional ear-ripping sound of some over-zealous Biker at- tempting to make a statement that his bike is “re- ally loud”. Local Merchants have rights in this town as they do anywhere else. They need the tourist trade to survive. Bikers actually make up a lot of that equa- tion and the town would suffer without Bikers. It is just too bad that a few loud pipe violations caused a stir that affected the many others who were not responsible. There is really no need to dig up “old bones” but instead, focus on the facts, not the fiction about the small town located smack-dab in between San Diego and L.A. divided into two sections on each side of Interstate 15 in the southwestern corner of Riverside County. Temecula is a town rich with western history dating back to the 18th century where cattle grazed and rivers flowed and Native Americans, the Pechanga Band of Luiseńo Indians, lived off the land. Nearing the late 19th century (1800’s) a small fron- tier town was born named Temecula meaning, “Where the sun shines through the mist” and was formally established in 1856, the year of the first U.S. Post Office. Soon the town was showing signs of real life. The Butterfield Stage Lines ran through town as eventually several Hotels and a Boarding House was built, as well as a Mercantile, Black- smith Shop, Feed Store, a Bank and several Saloons and even a Jail House were spread out in the area known today as “Old Town” that is situated west of the 15 freeway and along the Murrieta Creek and between Rancho California Road and Highway 79 South exits off of Interstate 15. The unique thing about Temecula, (despite the name change from Temecula to Rancho California, and then back again to Temecula) is that it is a liv- ing, breathing survivor of the by-gone western era that has lived on to become a very special place that is not only rich in western history, but remains a real living Western Town and a tourist attraction to this day! Bikers flock to Old Town nearly ever day rain or shine. Today, many western era remnants are visible and stand where they were established from the Bank, which is now The Bank of Mexican Food, and the Palomar Hotel on the corner of 5th Street. One of the famous Saloons with a history of several shoot- outs was the Long Branch Saloon that was located where the “Shire” now stands on the southeast corner of Old Town Front Street and Main facing west. The town in filled with atmosphere and old west tradition. The town slowly grew but held on to it’s western charm with the help of local townsfolk and prop- erty owners. In the late 1990’s Old Town under- went a makeover that refitted the streets with boardwalks and retro-light poles as well as refin- ished and remodeled buildings and a strict city building theme that preserved the image of the history rich town. Currently, Old Town is undergoing even more new construction in the form of massive multi-story buildings that are reminiscent of construction that was popular in larger cities, but seem a little out of place in the new “Old Town” like the new City Hall and Town Square that is currently under con- struction. The Arches on the North and South end of Old Town were the finishing touch to define Old Town Temecula as someplace special and proudly invites everyone, young and old to hangout and stay awhile. “ Temecula is a very Biker-friendly town” Bikers are always welcomed and seem to flock to Old Town Temecula every weekend and are seen hanging out at some of the popular biker-friendly establishments such as Texas Lil’s, Mad Madeline’s, Swing Inn Café and the Temecula Wine & Beer Gar- den to name just a few. Tucked away on side streets you will find Jul’s Dog House and Sweet Lumpy’s BBQ and even a Western Honky-Tonk called the Stampede on the southern end of Town. South of Old Town on Old Town Front Street is Quaid Harley-Davidson of Temecula, the Chopper Gallery and Old Town Leather. These motorcycle based businesses thrive in the midst of the many Bikers who not only live nearby, but also from the frequent flow of Bikers attracted to Temecula from other areas. Regardless of whether you have an interest in Temecula’s historic value or not, Temecula has a lot to offer to those that venture there including miles of local riding on the winding roads that weave through the foothills and out through Temecula’s Wine Country or venture over to Temecula’s Las Vegas Style Casino, the Pechanga Casino & Resort with it’s World Class Golf Course located on the southern tip adjacent to the Indian Reservation area. Temecula played host to a Motorcycle Event in 2009 that went off without a hitch and the town’s merchants were either very much in favor or weren’t negatively affected by the event at all. The Event was the H.E.L.P. Rally and was supported and benefited Law Enforcement Officers and their Families. Despite the summer heat (around 105 degrees) everyone involved had a great time. I am not sure as of yet if the event will be repeated again this year, but I’m sure many would be in favor of attending. Temecula is a very Biker-friendly town.... Come see for yourself and bring all of your riding buddies. While you are in town be sure to visit the motorcy- cle related businesses in Temecula that support and help provide the services you desire to sup- port your Biker Lifestyle. MS – You can’t always believe what you read... ‘cept this! MARCH 2010 25
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STORY BY GARY KOZ MRAZ Over 2700 people have successfully climbed Mt. Everest. 150 more names are added each year but unless you’re one of them, the only name you probably know is the first. Being first assures a certain place in the pages of human history. When I first heard about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, one thousand motorcycles on a 7,000 mile journey across two countries from Key West, Florida to Homer Alaska I was intrigued. Learning the 14-day challenge also included vying for half a million in Alaskan Gold I was fascinated, my mind reeled; this sounded like an epic journey with the winner assured their page in motorcycling history. I ride 700 mile days regularly – but what would be my motorcycle of choice, what gear would be best, how much I could pack, my GPS, filling my iPod with 14 days worth of music? There are just too many questions so I contacted event founder and Hoka Hey participant, Jim Red Cloud. “Hoka Hey” was the roar of every warrior that rode into battle with Crazy Horse, and it roughly translates to “It’s a Good Day to Die.” The Hoka Hey Challenge organizers have modified the battle cry for their cause to “It’s a Good Day to Ride.” However, the Challenge will be quite a grueling battle of endurance and wit! Jim explained that the riders will really have to press themselves to cross the finish line, as the Challenge will test the strength, honor and determination of every man, woman and motorcycle involved. Along the journey, there will be seven checkpoints, allowing riders to rest (if they choose to) and strategize with their support crews. They will receive directions to the next check point. Participants must arrive at the final checkpoint in Homer, Alaska within 14 days of launching from Key West in order to qualify for the $500,000 in Alaskan Gold. Jim Red Cloud personally selected Homer as the event’s final destination. “After a magical trip to the city 20 years ago, Homer has some of the finest people I’ve ever met in my life,” he said. This will be a huge boost for the local economy. From Key West, riders will journey approximately 1000 miles to the first check- point somewhere in Mississippi; there they will get a map for the next leg of the ride, and so on into Alaska. No one, not even the organizers of the event, know the entire route the Challenge will follow! Harley-Davidson® dealers from around the world are promoting the event, which culminates in a half million dollars in Alaskan Gold for the first one to reach the final checkpoint in the shortest time. Besides the individual riders from around the globe who have joined the Hoka Hey challenge entire groups consisting of motorcycle police, Navy Seals and the US Army are participating. “It’s amazing the re- sponse we’ve gotten from around the world,” Jim stated. From a South African group representing Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, to The Mad Dog Riders of Beijing, the largest motorcycle club in China. This will be one for the ages. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: First you have to be riding an American, air- cooled, V-Twin motorcycle. All the dual sports, beemers and Wings need not apply. All riders vying for the money must camp out doors in a sleeping bag and tent. No Hiltons with a Jacuzzi bathtub. Certain modifications allowed but extra fuel cells will not be allowed You can have a support vehicle/team meet you at the seven check points and they can repair your bike in event of a breakdown. Riders depart in the order they signed up and can also sign up as a group. This gets everyone off the parade field in approxi- mately 15-30 minutes. Several trucking companies, Oil companies and the Elks Lodge have offered assistance. So far 70 % of the organizers participants are military vets from Vietnam, Desert Shield and Iraqi Freedom. Their patriotism shines through all stages of the planning for this event and the Challenge is a chance for 1000 warriors to gather together for one last ride! The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge will be filmed and is planned as a tele- vised series. The film will focus on the challengers, the charities, and the com- munities the Challenge will travel through – a real-life “reality show”. DEVILS ADVOCATE Not that any one would actually lie or cheat to get half a million bucks, but I asked Jim “What’s to stop me from doing the Hilton Jacuzzi and whose to say that at check points, a support team lookalike doesn’t switch places for a cou- ple of days, a long coupla of days because my bagger actually has auxiliary gas tanks and will do 800 miles before refueling?” And it’s amazing how many miles somebody can stay awake with a little chemical assistance. Not to give any body ideas but I DO have a wealthy twin brother whose an MD and one hell of a rider. Simply put, in the agreement the participants sign, it’s clearly stated the one winner will be subject to a hair follicle drug testing and a retinal scan polygraph (seriously). If they fail, second place gets a shot, and so on. The winner will re- ceive their prize money at Black Hill’s Harley Davidson at the Sturgis Rally. As athletes commonly say, second place is the first to lose but in this case honor, courage and truth will be the winner for America’s most fearless road warriors and veterans. Gear up to make an epic, once in a lifetime ride, the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The entry fee is $1000, steep in today’s economy, but in tribute to today’s sol- diers and native peoples, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to these eight charities: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA WWW.PVA.ORG WARRIOR WEEKEND WWW.WARRIORWEEKEND.COM DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS WWW.DAV.ORG AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INC WWW.GOLDSTARMOMS.COM VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA WWW.VVA.ORG AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND WWW.COLLEGEFUND.ORG NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx) Red Cloud Humanitarian Fund Restore’s hope and dignity to the people of Pine Ridge by providing such simple necessities as running water and ade- quate plumbing for families that genuinely need help. As Jim says of his proud, Veteran riders, “There is no greater sacrifice than that of a mother who willingly places on the altar of freedom the life of a son or daughter, with the absolute knowledge that the price of freedom is no less than full measure.” - Jim Red Cloud Of course, we’ll see a lot more than Vets competing for this big payday. Many iron butts we’ve talked to are busy planning the adventure of a lifetime…. MARCH 2010 27
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MONDAYS PAID IN FULL M/M FAMILY BIKE NITE Nick’s SuperBurgers, 6-9 PM. New Night, runs thru Dec. 7th. Bike show, trophies, 50/50, DJ, dancing. Freeze dance for children. 1712 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, Ca. 92833. Contact Pastor Jose & Betsy Mata at 714.231.0070 TUESDAYS HOG PIT SMOKEHOUSE BAR AND GRIL Join us for the Tucson Sons of Anarchy Chapter meeting and watch the show! 6910 E. Tanque Verde Rd. For more info: 520.722 4302. COOK’S CORNER Taco Tuesdays! $1.00 Tacos - Beef, fish, pork and chicken. Corona Buckets - $18. Santiago Canyon Rd. & Live Oak Canyon, El Toro (949) 858-0266. www.cookscorner.com TUCSON, AZ* LOS VATOS PRESENTS - 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 Chari- ties. Hot Bikes, Hot Wings and Cold Beer. TORO BAR & GRILL Bike Nights 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. All-you-can-eat BBQ or Taco Bar, $5. Margaritas, $2.50 tap 1465 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. www.riorancho-inn.com WEDNESDAYS GAVILAN PEAK Bike Night and Open Mic. All you can eat Spaghetti $6.95, $3.00 Margaritas - $2.00 Do- mestic Draft. Designated Bike Parking, 2 Outdoor Patios. 46639 N. Black Canyon Hwy. New River, AZ 85087. 623-465-1020 www.gavilanpeaksportsbar.com BIG DADDY’S SPORTS LOUNGE Happy Hour Prices on Well, Wine and Draft $1.00 Jello Shots - 1/2 price Burg- ers. Free Raffles - Off track betting! 10618 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix (Cave Creek and Peoria) 602-861-1034 www.bigdaddysaz.com ERIN’S SHEPPARDS $3.00 Jack Daniels - $3.00 Sailor Jerry Rum - $2.50 Domestic Bottles. 3114 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032. 602-404-2300 LUCKY’S LOUNGE Bike Night every 2nd & 4th Wed. Bike Parking Provided, Food Specials. $3 Draft Beer All Night, $1 7 oz. Beer w/Shot purchase 9800 Montgomery NE Ste. 8 & 9 Albuquerque, NM 87111, 505-323-4490 CRUISE NIGHT IN EL CAJON El Cajon Blvd., Downtown THURSDAYS DIRTY DOGG SALOON RIDE NIGHT Spon- sored by Renegade Classics Come see the Famous Dirty Dogg Girls do their thang! Enjoy LIVE MUSIC Weekly! $3- 16oz Bud Light - Designated Bike Parking - Free raffles. 10409 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 - - 480-368-8095 ARIZONA JOE’S Special bike parking, live music 6:30-close, drawings, drink and food specials. Patio Cantina is air- cooled, fireplace too, shuffle board, full bar, smokin’ ok! 417 S. Winchester Rd. Apache Junction, AZ. 85219. Call 480-983-6115 CHUY’S Every Thursday. Designated Bike Park- ing, Happy Hour Specials 2-7 pm. $2 Bud/Bud light longnecks, Live Music & Vendors. 7585 S Houghton Dr. Tuc- son 85747. 520-574-1530 CRUISE NIGHT IN LA MESA Downtown La Mesa FRIDAYS BAR USA The Biggest Little bar in Reno, Nevada. Karaoke night every Fri- day from 8-?? $20 bar tab and $20 in cash to the best judged singer. $2 shooters and the $2 beer bucket ‘til we lock the door. Food specials all day everyday from Stephon’s Mobile Bistro! Open 10am -??Come pick up your Quick Throttle Mag- azine here any day of the week. 902 S. Virginia Reno, Nv. 775-324-7633 www.barusa.org COOK’S CORNER FISH FRY Fish, chips and slaw - $5.00. Country Night. Santiago Canyon Rd. & Live Oak Canyon, El Toro (949) 858-0266. www.cookscorner.com FRIDAY BIKER FELLOWSHIP Hosted by Bikers for Christ SVG 7 PM, Starbucks-Eastland, 2620 E. Workman Ave. W. Covina, 91791 www.bikersforchris.org SATURDAYS FLICKA’S BAJA CANTINA Biker Patio Parties 12-6PM $2.50 Coronas, Huge Outdoor Patio Food Specials Daily, Special Events Monthly 2003 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 480-945-3618, www.flickasbajacantina.com CHUY’S BIKE & CAR SHOW Every second Saturday. Raffles, 50/50, door prizes, auctions. Specials 6-9 PM. 1825 W. Valencia, Tucson, AZ. Ph. 520-294-7535 LOOKING FOR MONTHLY RIDES to some of the most beautiful and scenic places in So. Cal.? Join THE OLDEST STAR TOURING and RIDING CHAP- TER in Southern California, Inland Empire, Chap- ter 109. Third Saturday of the month at Yamaha of Cucamonga 8:00 am, WWW.yocracing.com. Visit www.yocracing.com/star/index.htm. Call Pres. Gary Entner at 626-826-4457 or Vice Presi- dent Ron Lopez at 909-821-1583. BLACK SHEEP SO. CAL REGIONAL BREAKFAST First Saturday of every month (rain or shine), 9am at Rosa Café & Tortilla Factory, 28134 Jeffer- son Ave. in Temecula, $7 includes breakfast, bev- erage, tax/tip and door prizes. 909-600-2694 THE LIVE RIDE CELEBRATION SERVICE Every Saturday night @5:00pm, 6245 Sylvan Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93063, 805-306-0042. www.liveride.org. SUNDAYS BIG ART’s BAR-B-QUE at THE SWALLOW’S INN Is taking a break for the Holidays. We’ll see you in the spring. Happy Holidays! 949-493-3188 WILEY’S PLACE Featuring NFL Sunday Ticket! Happy hour specials. Jello shots $1.50, do- mestic draft $2.25, Imported draft $3.25. 2509 San Mateo Blvd. Albuquerque, NM. Call 884-4151 SECOND SUNDAYS Tripp Productions presents VATOS Y VICLAS every Second Sunday from JUNE to OCT., “MUSIC & MENUDO!” Motorcycle Show with Merchandise & Food Vendors 10-4. Historical Lake Elsinore Downtown City Park 243 South Main St., Lake Elsinore www.vatosyviclas.com JIMMY D’s BAR & GRILL NFL Ticket, $2.00 Breakfast, $1.75 Do- mestic Draft & $2.00 Domestic Bottle. $2.00 for breakfast goes into pot for drawing, winner receives all money in pot! 2017 E. Cactus Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85022, 602- 867-0255 THE BIKER CHURCH Rushing Wind Ministries meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. at our new location: 4168 Avenida De La Plata suite 101, Oceanside, CA. 92054. Join us for rockin’ worship music, street-level teaching by Pastor Z., and a lunch ride following every service. Call 760-940-0257 for more info. MARCH 2010 31
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APRIL 13 TUCSON, AZ* LOS VATOS PRESENTS HOT TUESDAY NIGHTS - At Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar. 1390 W. Irvington Road Tucson AZ. From 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Come Show Off Your Hot Ride. To benefit local charities. Hot Bikes, Hot Wings and Cold Beer. SEE AD APRIL 14–18 SCOTTSDALE, AZ* ARIZONA BIKE WEEK - Arizona Bike Week is a rider’s dream. Whether you prefer organized runs and events or carving out your own path, there’s plenty of options for everyone. Our scenic terrain and amazing April weather make for some of the best riding in the country. Spend a few days ex- ploring the Arizona desert and mountain roads and checking out the pre-rally day events at some of our favorite local watering holes. Then it’s time to really rev it up at the biggest party of all, Cyclefest at Westworld. One low admission price gets you into all the festivities. Top name builders and vendors, with the latest parts, accessories and apparel. Major manufacturers such as Harley- Davison, Yamaha & Kawasaki will be there to let you demo their newest bikes. Also included with your general admission pass; nightly concerts, featuring national headliners. Previous bands include Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Kansas, Bret Michaels, Gin Blossoms, just to name a few. Check out our website for this year ’s line up www.azbikeweek.com. There you’ll find links to reserve on site RV spaces, camp sites or nearby hotel rooms at discounted rates. See you at Arizona Bike Week, the rally that gives you more bang for your buck! SEE AD APRIL 15 TUCSON, AZ* BIKE NIGHT AT THE HOG PIT – The Hog Pit Smokehouse Bar & Grill and Harley-Davidson of Tucson presents their second monthly bike night, starting at 6 pm – 6910 E. Tanque Verde Road. There will be special bike park- ing (east parking lot), various vendors and plenty of giveaways. Try their Slow and Low smoked BBQ, original BBQ sauces and ribs; all made in-house by Chef John Mertes. Food and bar specials. The Hog Pit/Harley-Davidson Bike Night is the third Thursday of each month. Come early to avoid traffic problems. Free admission. For more info: 520.722.4302 or tpalomares@att.net. SEE AD APRIL 16-17 MIDWAY CITY, CA* 4TH ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA ALR CON- VENTION – Hosted by American Legion Riders Chapter 555. Delegates from more than 45 American Legion Rider chapters statewide will meet to update bylaws and procedures and to elect and install new officers for 2010. Meet- ings, ceremonies and camaraderie over the 3 days of the convention. Activi- ties will include 3 motorcycle rides. For more info contact ALR Chapter 555 President, Jeff Gallagher at 714.206.6398, ocpd44@yahoo.com. APRIL 17-18 HARBOR CITY, CA* INDIAN MOTORCYCLE LOS ANGELES GRAND OPENING – Save the date for Southern California’s biggest motorcycle event of 2010! The West Coast relaunch of America’s first motorcycle. Event is from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. Demo ride (motorcycle license required) all five 2010 Chief Models: Classic, Dark Horse, Bomber, Roadmaster, Vintage. Antique In- dian Motorcycle Show, win Indian merchandise, special guests and attractions, food fair and beer garden. Indian Motorcycle Los Angeles – 1521 Pacific Coast Highway (one mile west of the 110 Freeway and 5 miles from Redondo Beach. For more info: 310.539.3366 or www.indianmotorcyclelosangeles.com. SEE AD CHANDLER, AZ* AHDRA-ARIZONA NITRO NATIONALS – All Harley drag racing at Firebird International Raceway – racing starts both days at 9:00 am. Admis- sion $50/weekend, $30/ single day. For more info: info@ahdra.com. APRIL 17 JAMESTOWN, CA* SGT. BOBBY RAPP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RUN – All proceeds go to scholarships at each of the 5 high schools in the Sonora School District. $15/rider, includes run pin (1st 300) and meal ticket. Raffles, live music and auction. Register 9 am, run leaves at 10:30 am; back by noon for lunch and party till 4 pm. For more info: Leanin Al at 209.728.2138, Laurie at 209.536.0336, Steve at 205.586.6075 or www.VietnamVeterans391.org. FRESNO, CA* 20TH ANNIVERSARY BIKE BLESSINGS – Presented by Frances Trujillo. Starts at 11 am with the ceremony at noon sharp; followed by a cel- ebration. Also a community drive will be held for Fresno Rescue Mission, all new items accepted. City Hall - 2600 Fresno St. For more info: francestrujillo883@hotmail.com. PRUNEDALE, CA* 15TH ANNUAL SPRING POKER RUN – Hosted by Patriots M/C – Benefits Palo Alto Veterans Hospital. Sign in at American Legion Post #593 – 8300 Prunedale North between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. $15 donation includes poker hand (high/low), BBQ dinner, live band, ballot for bike show, ticket for Rider Reward prize; door prizes, 50/50 and Bike Show. Vendors wel- come (free). For vendor and general info call Frank at 831.636.5956 or fmasoni@yahoo.com. Rain or shine. BUCKEYE, AZ* 3RD ANNUAL JACQUELYN WADDELL MEMORIAL RUN & DESERT CRUISE – Benefiting the Arizona National Guard. Starts and ends at Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (exit 121 off 1-10 / Jackrabbit Trail & McDowell Road). $15 for driver and $10 each passenger (pre-register and receive a ride pin). Registration and free breakfast between 7:00 am and 9:00 am, leaving Waddell’s at 9:30 am. Prizes, contests, raffle, 50/50, live music and vendors. For more info: Tom at 623.848.0031 or eaglepromotion@gmail.com, ROAD BOSS: Jamie at 623.694.8592 or portmetsur1@aol.com. APRIL 18 FULLERTON, CA* 44TH ANNIVERSARY MOTORCYCLE SHOW & OPEN HOUSE – Enjoy 15% off mostly everything and come to party, compete or just eat! Free bike show, free food, free band and free fun. Over $1,000 in trophies and raffle prizes. Come early…stay late. Free admission. For more info con- tact us at party@harleyfullerton.com or call 714.871.6563 or just visit our website at www.harleyfullerton.com. SALINAS, CA* SWAP MEET & YARD SALE – Hosted by Monterey Bay H.O.G. Chapter. Sellers are responsible for their set-up, take down, tables, chairs, tent or canopy. Electricity will not be provided. Bring all items you want to swap. NO FIREARMS OR ALCOHOL. $20 per space, food available. 333 North Main Street. PHOENIX, AZ* SONNY’S 53RD ANNIVERSARY POKER RUN PARTY – Presented by Cave Creek Crew. After the ride, there’s a party at Buffalo Chip in Cave Creek with food, fun and live music. Donation: $20/bike, $10/party only. Sign up 9 am to 11 am at Steel Horse Saloon, 1768 W. Bell Road. For more info: 623.790.8149. 32 MARCH 2010
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APRIL 21-25 KINGMAN, AZ* MOTHER ROAD’S RIVER RUN PARTY - MOTHER ROAD’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNUAL SPRING PARTY - Harley-Davidson Demo Truck, live music, beer garden, poker run, bike and food vendors. For more info: 888.757.1981, www.motherroadhd.com. LAUGHLIN, NV* 28TH ANNUAL LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN 2010 – Trade show ex- hibits, custom bike show, factory displays, casino gaming and much more. Top name entertainment featuring: Cheap Trick, Three Dog Night, David Alan Coe, and The Righteous Brother Bill Medley with McKenna Medley. Room pack- ages on sale now. For more info: www.laughlinriverrun.com or call 949.502.3434. SEE AD APRIL 22 KINGMAN, AZ* EARLY BIRD POKER RUN – Registration 9 am to noon at Mother Road Harley-Davidson. High Hand, 50/50, raffle, prizes. $10 ride reg- istration. For more info: 928.234.5082. APRIL 23-24 TONTO BASIN, AZ* SCREW LAUGHLIN 8 – Presented by Desert Thunder MC, Sober Riders MC, Limy Riders MC & MMA Leather District. “An Event by Bikers for Bikers”. Register at the event or pre-register online at www.screwlaughlin.com. $15 per person, free camping Friday and Saturday night. For vendor info: Steve Musgrave at 520.371.1735, for general info: Snakebite at 623.693.4932. OATMAN, AZ* BIKERS VS. BULLS – Gates open at 8 am for breakfast, event starts at 1 pm Arizona time. Bikers will ride live bucking bulls for cash prizes; will also have 7 openings for Bull Poker daily to win cash prizes. Free admis- sion; cheap beer, good food and live music. One mile South of Oatman on the right hand side of Route 66, at the 66 Ranch. Accepting participants and competition is limited to BIKERS ONLY! For more info: Tom or Jennifer Mc- Carthy at 928.768.3257 or email oatmanstables@mohaveaz.com. TUCSON, AZ* 4TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST POLICE MOTORCYCLE TRAINING & COMPETITION - Presented by Tucson Police Department. Benefits Special Olympics of Arizona. The Tucson Police Department, in conjunction with sur- rounding police agencies, is proud to be hosting the 2010 Southwest Police Motorcycle Training Competition. This year the event will be held at Park Place Mall. Since 1997, this event has been raising money for Arizona Special Olympics, and they receive all proceeds. Last year Phoenix P.D. hosted the event and presented AZ Special Olympics a check for nearly $30,000. Our goal this year is to exceed that amount and again make the City of Tucson the largest contributor to Special Olympics in the state. Free Admission. 7:30am.Tucson Police Department 1310 W. Miracle Mile. For more info: 520.791.4440. APRIL 24 BISBEE, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL THUNDER IN THE CANYON POKER RUN – Registra- tion $15 per bike or $25 with passenger. If you’re with a group of 10 or more (from the same club) it’s only $10 per person. High Hand prize is $500, plus many beautiful raffle prizes. Registration starts at 8:00 am at the Shady Dell – 1 Old Douglas Road, and the “Run” through historic Cochise County is from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. For more info contact the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce at 520.432.5421 or email at chamber@bisbeearizona.com. KINGMAN, AZ* KELLY’S 3RD ANNUAL BIKER EXTRAVAGANZA – Bike Bash with swap meet, 50/50 raffle, bike smash, burnout box & bike show with trophies. Live music by 3-D, food by Porky Pit. Custom Chrome Road Show with Joe Sanchez. Vendors and public are free, however, donations will be accepted to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Kingman. Noon until? Performance Special- ists at Kingman Airport – 4906 Olympic Drive. For more info: www.kellysper- formancespecialists.com or 928.692.6601. APRIL 25 TUCSON, AZ* OLD PUEBLO RIDERS 7TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE KIDS – ASDB, 1200 W Speedway Blvd. Registration starts at 10:00 am, last bike out at noon and last bike in at 3:30 pm. All stops kid friendly. All proceeds benefit the Ari- zona School for the Deaf and Blind. For more info or to pre-register: www.oldpuebloriders.org. APRIL 30-MAY 2 LUCKENBACH, TX* 14TH ANNUALHILL COUNTRY RUN MOTORCYCLE RALLY – Fun new things are planned for Friday, including the Hill Country Ride and the first ever Luckenbach Shuffle. Good Times, food, bike games, “hill country road trip”, great music line up. Cowboy breakfast (Sat & Sun morning), Sunday service and other good times. For more info: 1.866.TEX.FEST (839.3378), www.hillcountryrun.com. MAY 2010 MAY 2 TORRANCE, CA* LOS ANGELES RIDE FOR KIDS 2010 – The Ride for Kids® is a motorcyclist’s program that helps find the cause and cure of pediatric brain tu- mors. Enjoy a police-escorted scenic ride around the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Registration opens at 8:00 am and closes at 9:45 am, with the ride starting at 10:00 am sharp, rain or shine! The minimum donation to ride is $35, but the more money you raise, the more premiums you earn. Riders on all makes and models are welcome. For more info: 800.253.6530 or visit the Ride for Kids webpage at www.rideforkids.org. RIVERSIDE, CA* 8TH ANNUAL BARE NECESSITIES RUN – Hosted by ABATE Local 27, benefiting the less fortunate wards of the Salvation Army who have the barest of necessities. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm; the cost is $10 and one (1) unopened package of socks or underwear for toddlers to adults male and female. The money goes to help fight for your Motorcyclists Rights through ABATE of California. 50/50 raffle, vendors, games, good times, food and adult beverages will be available. American Legion Post 79 – 2979 Dexter Drive. For more info contact: Kenny at 951.377.5772 or Greg-gmcvl@yahoo.com. NEW RIVER, AZ* AZ KID BENEFIT – Hosted by Rez Riders IMC. A motorcycle accident on January 10, 2010 left this young man with a broken back and paralysis from the waist down. Please come support this young man. Live band, vendors, food, beer, raffles and more. 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UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION AND SURVEILLANCE BY RANDY TWELLS Once again, I was tipped off that an- other job was going to be pulled off this year, targeting a huge mountain of blankets, by the Messengers and Pioneers Motorcycle Clubs, in ca- hoots with San Diego Harley-David- son and Kennedys Custom Cycles. So skilled are these conspirators that they have eluded apprehension year after year; we hoped to nab them this time after 14 years. Unfortunately (for them) day had dawned already by the time the sub- jects of our investigation had started to show at San Diego Harley, so our hidden camera could capture evi- dence of the goings on, out front. We’ve noted before in our previous investigations that this bunch seems especially brazen and really doesn’t seem to worry too much about being seen in broad daylight—the nerve!! The whole thing is staged as if some sort of legit function, but we were quick enough to catch the money changing hands on camera; $10 bills were handed over in exchange for ‘run pins’ which, by the way, the per- petrators wear proudly to commem- orate their jobs—and also for supposed ‘meal tickets’. They also bring their contributed take of blan- kets —probably from other jobs they’ve pulled no doubt, making ‘purchases’ at legit stores to make it seem convincing, or hand-making them, even worse! San Diego Harley put out some breakfast food and cof- fee, making it look like just a nice morning gathering. A child or two brought along by their perpetrator parents added a new level of audac- ity to this scheme. And, New York Myke was seen shaking hands and talking with the group, which was the dead giveaway that something more was afoot! Soon the ringleaders had directed their cohorts to mount up on the bikes, and the goods were packed up in a truck, and the whole gang got ready to roll out. I was ready for this group fleeing the scene however, and got out on the road ahead of them anticipating the escape route to be taken, overheard in conversation by some of the gang. So I pulled off at the exit at Birming- ham Drive along I-5 North, and got hidden camera shots from above on the bridge over the freeway, through the chain link fence, totally unseen by any of the bunch. I got back on the road hot on their trail, and caught up with them at their hideout at Kennedys. Sure enough, there was the loot- a pile of blankets- ready to load up- the only info our undercover informants had was that the goods were destined for Brother Benno’s, a North San Diego County charity that serves the home- less—so obviously the charity has been duped into complicity with these brazen characters; we suspect they are fencing the blankets to the homeless. To cover up the true nature of this job there was a nice BBQ lunch cook- ing at Kennedys, along with a bake sale shamelessly using Cathie Kennedy as a front person, while Bill Kennedy helplessly looked on. I ob- tained some chocolate brownies as evidence and determined that they were really good brownies, very con- vincing as actual bake sale goods. ShutUp Stunts bike team did wheel- ies and other stunts and even used gullible young women as partici- pants. Quite a few area businesses were also duped into giving up ‘raffle prizes’ which were given to drawing winners who had bought ‘raffle tick- ets’. One perp even had the nerve to propose to his girlfriend using this questionable operation as the set- ting. And he did such a convincing job, she said yes. This bunch also somehow managed to get legit ven- dors to come and fence THEIR wares too, and so the crowd of perpetrators milled about like a shark frenzy with bait in the water among all the mer- chandise. All in all the haul was pretty big, and loaded onto the truck again which was seen poised for a quick getaway to Brother Benno’s—a full load of blankets, quilts and warm throws. We got plenty of evidence on hidden camera but even so—since this has been going on now for 14 years, they are so good at it they once again seem to have gotten away with it and authorities suspect there will be a 15th time, next year. MARCH 2010 35
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MAY 7-9 ANAHEIM, CA* ABATE 16TH ANNUAL REGIONAL RALLY – The Best Biker Run of the Year! Canyon RV Park Campground – 24001 Santa Ana Canyon. Ride in judged bike show, bike and people games, hourly merchandise drawings, vendors, food, drinks. Pre-reg. Cash drawing $200 (do not need to be present to win). Pre-reg entry: single $30, couple $40, sign in 10:00 am Friday. Non- pre-reg entry: single $35, couple $45, sign in 12:00 pm Friday. Ages 13-17 $10, ages 12 and under FREE; all children under 17 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. No exceptions! For more info: www.socalregionalrally.com. ABATE of California Fighting for your Motorcycle Rights! MAY 8 GRASS VALLEY, CA* 5TH ANNUAL GOLD RUN 2010 – Presented by The Gold Country Lions Club, with proceeds going to local charities. Sign up at 8:30 am at Higgins Lions Community Center – 22490 E. Hacienda (the day before Mother ’s Day). This is a 105 mile bike run through the Gold Country. Poker run with high and low poker hands, and great raffle prizes. Lunch will be served to the riders at the Pioneer Park at the end of the ride. Cost: single $25 couples $40 (bring your Mom and she rides for free). For more info: goldcountrylions@dslextreme.com. MAY 11 TUCSON AZ* TUCSON AZ* HOT TUESDAY NIGHTS - Presented by Los Vatos. 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 Chari- ties. Hot Bikes, Hot Wings and Cold Beer. SEE AD MAY 15 COTTONWOOD AZ* 4TH ANNUAL LEGACY RUN – Hosted by Verde Valley American Legion Riders, Post 25 & Post 93. All donations go to the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund for Combat Orphans. Registration 8am KSU 9:30am. Riders: $20.00 Passenger $15.00 Non-rider afternoon Meal Only $10.00. Run Pins for first 100, High Hand $100, Low hand $50, 3 raffle prizes at each stop, plus more prizes at Post 25 with the Grand Prize Treasure Chest (did you get the KEY?) draw at each stop. Contact Lettie Irons Connell 928- 567-5012 for pre-register. EL SEGUNDO, CA* CALIFORNIA SCREAMIN’ 5 – Presented by Gasoline. Hot rods, motorcycles, kustoms; meet the artists, after party till 2:00 am with live bands, FREE!!!. For more info: www.gasolinegallery.com or 310.416.9188. MAY 16 CATHEDRAL CITY, CA* DRA POLICE WEEK POKER RUN – The Desert Riders As- sociation, Inc. puts on an annual Police Week Poker Run with the proceeds donated to the Police Officers Memorial Fund. Cost is $15 per person. Half of the proceeds go to the memorial fund and the other half distributed to High/Low hands. Overnight stay packages are available. For more info: www.desertridersassociation.org or contact Gene Hobdy at 760.333.3114. MAY 20 TUCSON, AZ* BIKE NIGHT AT THE HOG PIT – Presented by Harley-Davidson of Tucson. The Hog Pit Smokehouse Bar & Grill and Harley-Davidson of Tucson present their monthly bike night. Starting at 6 pm, we’ll have special bike parking, various vendors and plenty of giveaways. While there, try out Slow and Low smoked BBQ, original BBQ sauces and rubs, all made in-house by Chef John Mertes. Food and bar specials. The Hog Pit / Harley-Davidson bike night is the 3rd Thursday of each month. Come early and avoid traffic prob- lems…exclusive bike parking on the east parking lot. Free admission; 6 pm at The Hog Pit Smokehouse – 6910 E. Tanque Verde Road. For more info: 520.722.4302 or tpalomares@att.net. SEE AD MAY 21-23 HEBER, AZ* 2010 ROAD RUNNER RALLY – Join your friends in the tall pines of Northern Arizona at Camp Shadow Pines in Heber. A weekend of great rid- ing, food and camping awaits you. Your rally fee includes camping and dinner Friday and Saturday night, continuous coffee, clean restrooms and hot show- ers. Evening entertainment, door prize drawing and tech sessions are planned. Open to all bikes, pre-register early to ensure availability and supplies are limited. For more info: www.azbeemers.org/rally2010.php. MAY 22 ANTIOCH, CA* 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN FOR EPILEPSY – Presented by Cards For A Cause. This 5 stop poker run benefits the Epilepsy Foundation of North- ern California. $20 pre-sale or $25 at registration which is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Red Caboose – 210 Fulton Shipyard. Raffles, BBQ and live music with the Brentwood Blues Band at the last stop at Bon Gusto’s Bar in Byron. For more info, pre-sale tickets contact Don at 925.913.0511 or don@cardsforacause-events.org. Visit the website at www.cardsforacause-events.org. MAY 23 MOORPARK, CA* METAL MAYHEM BIKE SHOW & PARTY – The Legend Re- turns after a one year hiatus. This is a free event the whole family can enjoy. Great food, lots of vendors, live band, and a DJ to keep the parking lot hoppin’. This is an invitational bike show with FREE entry. $2,500 in cash and prizes to be awarded during the day. To enter your bike, submit 6 photos of your bike and your contact info to: info@SimiHarley.com. Vendors wanted, send your request to Paul@SimiHarley.com. ALBUQUERQUE, NM* ALBUQUERQUE RIDE FOR KIDS – Journal Pavilion 5601 University SE The Ride for Kids® program supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) to find the cause and cure for childhood brain tumors. Registration opens at 8:00 am and closes at 9:45 am, and the police- escorted ride starts at 10:00 am sharp, rain or shine! The minimum donation to ride is $35, but the more money you raise, the more premiums you earn. For location of event and more info: 800.253.6530. MAY 28 SELIGMAN, AZ* 15th ANNUAL BTW SELIGMAN AZ TRIKE-IN - Greetings to all, I am pleased to announce we have our flier up and ready to view for our 15TH Annual Seligman Trike-In on Memorial Day Weekend. Please view our web site for the flier and registration form at http://www.btw-west- endchapter.com/. BTW’S West~End Chapter ’s “Seligman Arizona’s Trike In 2010 “15Th Anniversary” May 28~31 Trike In, Bike In, Drive In or just Walk In to a “Fantastic 3 day event”. Games, Food, Prizes, Auctions and Raffles await. Dance the night away at the worlds famous “Snow Cap Drive In”. Have a deli- cious BBQ Lunch with the Chamber Of Commerce in the town’s Park. Poker Run, Scavenger Hunt, Whip Cream Pie Throwing. Numerous on and off Trike/Bike Games. **Take a chance to win a brand new G.P.S**. Be one of the Early Birds to send your Registration in for a chance to win a $50.00 Visa Gift Card. $30.00 Single or $40.00 for a couple for a wild and eventful weekend of Fun and Unity. 38 MARCH 2010
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MARCH 2010 41 Cardo Systems Announces Its Most Advanced Bike-to-Bike scala rider® G4™ Motorcycle Bluetooth® Headset The scala rider® G4™ Offers Intercom with Three Other Headsets at Dis- tances Up to One Mile*; Also Com- patible with Bluetooth®-Enabled Mobile Phone, Stereo A2DP Music and GPS Units Pittsburgh, PA – (February 1st, 2010) –Cardo Systems, Inc., the world’s market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle hel- met headsets, today announced the availability of its new scala rider® G4™, the most feature-rich bike-to- bike Bluetooth headset available on the market today. From compatibil- ity with any number of Bluetooth-en- abled devices to its embedded FM radio, mobile phone support and voice activation, the scala rider® G4™ is also the first Bluetooth headset to offer group intercom between up to three riders as well as communica- tion among two riders and their two passengers on two bikes at distances up to one mile*—a new industry benchmark for motorcycle headsets. Encased in a rugged and fully re- designed form factor, the scala rider® G4™ leads the pack in Bluetooth en- joyment and safety by allowing the user access to all of their compatible communications and entertainment through one lightweight unit. Spe- cific features include: Two/Three/Four-Way Intercom — The G4 allows four riders (two drivers and two passengers), three riders (three separate bikers) or two riders (rider-to-rider or rider-to-passenger), to conduct intercom conversations at distances of up to one mile*. The headset offers full duplex (simultane- ous talking /listening) capability as well as mobile phone call conferenc- ing between riders, between rider and passenger, or with outside callers. Multi-Device Compatibility — The G4 can connect with virtually any portable Bluetooth device including mobile phones, MP3 players and compatible GPS units (for in-helmet voice instructions). It can also con- nect with non-Bluetooth MP3 play- ers, GPS units via its embedded jack, and the entire line of scala rider headsets.** Each G4 headset can be actively connected to one Bluetooth device and two other scala rider headsets at one time. A2DP Stereo Music —Taking advan- tage of A2DP, the latest Bluetooth stereo music transfer technology, the G4 can receive CD-quality music from any MP3 player with A2DP capability. Built-In FM Radio− The G4 has a built-in FM Radio with RDS and scan and seek features with six station channel memory. VOX Activation –The G4 allows users to make voice-controlled hands-free intercom calls and phone calls with answer, voice dial and call reject functions. AGC Technology –The G4 automati- cally adjusts the headset volume based on ambient noise and driving speed. “Cardo’s new scala rider® G4™ takes all the power of wireless communi- cations and entertainment today and puts it in one amazing package. As with all scala rider headsets, the G4 features a noise canceling micro- phone and weather-resistant design. Talk time with the unit ’s recharge- able Li-Po battery is up to 10 hours and standby time is up to 7 days. The scala rider® G4™ fits virtually all ¾ and full-face helmets and can be self-installed in five minutes. The headset is now available through se- lect distributors, specialty motorcycle shops, and directly from the Cardo Systems web site at www.cardosys- tems.com *Results may vary according to terrain **Reduced operational range when connected to earlier scala rider models US Sales Contact: Jamie Cheek, Cardo Systems, Phone: 1-800 488 0363, jamie@cardosystems.com
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When one thinks of a polar bear ride where I’m from (Illinois) we tend to think of it a lot differently. I’m used to poker runs in the snow, the temperature really bites our butts (and other parts) but we ride. My best friends (Dan and Tracy) told me of this ride being the first one of the year. We had to go. Sun. Jan 17th I went to look him up and this was so I could A) ride with my best friends, B) just got this QT mag gig and had to borrow his camera. I hope you like the shots, I AM NEW. The ride is one of many promo- tions that were put on by Thunderbird Harley –Davidson of Alb. N.M. and it wasn’t bad at all. Like all runs, kickstand time was a little late but that gave me a chance to get some shots for you. Hey I was runnin’ late. Hap- pens to us all. After the route was announced we rode out. When I called Mike Lavato I found out we were 70 strong. There was no cash registration BUT you had to sign a waiver to ride. Susie was really cool and hyped to help, hope her shot is here. It’s not about the route, its all about the ride. When the weather is good you have the breeze in your knees and with good people, it’s all good. I found a place I never knew about. A really kick ass place called Phat Sats Bar and Grill in Belen, NM. They have a really nice place. We even got to see the Cowboys get massacred. They gave us the second floor of the place and we had fun. T-Bird had some giveaways and the food was great. I never knew I could get a prime rib sandwich in Belen. Dan and I tried it and it was excellent. Tracy had the nacho plate and didn’t want to move after. I met some really fun people (you know who you are). Good giveaways includ- ing a 50 dollar gift card from H-D and some shirts. The temp got to 60 that day and was great goin’ home. Great time. Would recom- mend it in N.M. in January. But I never did see a polar bear, maybe it was too warm or they don’t like bikers. Heck I thought we were tasty… RIDE RIGHT,IRONHEAD MARCH 2010 43
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What do the two names have in common? Well, one thing is for sure; together they put on a speculator Bike Night in our City of Tucson, Ari- zona. This happens on the Second Tuesday of every month at 1390 West Irvington Road Tucson AZ where you’ll find Drink specials, Food Specials, A Live Band jamming under a covered patio, and a whole lot of Vendors with their special products to offer. Jimmy of Los Vatos is always announcing specials, giving away a ton of gifts, and raffling off donated items from local establishments. Big screen TV’s fill the walls for the view- ing of Sporting events and others dis- play pictures of bike events and rides from the past. The Party is on! Regardless of the weather forecast, The Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot is extended so you can enjoy all of the outstanding and detailed rides in the crowd. Bikes and riders from far and near come to enjoy the atmosphere, friendship and support that can and will be generated for years to come! We show up just to hang out and have a great evening and that’s the outcome every time. In true Biker style, all proceeds of the Bike Night event go to local charities. So, if you have a little time and even littler money in this day and age, come out to a Bike Night at the Buf- falo Wild Wings presented by Los Vatos. Enjoy an evening of great fun, great food, great drinks, great rides, and well you get the drift. Also, you can pick up a Free Quick Throttle Magazine, and that’s always nice. Enjoy and Ride Safe, Wild Bill MARCH 2010 47
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