Thunder Roads New York Magazine - February 2010

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Thunder Roads NEW YORK Letter From The Editor…...................……..4
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V-Force-Diamond P Chopper.....................6
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NY Legislative Bills.....................................8
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Owner / Editor
William C. Frohmiller Bonez Speed Shop...................................11
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757-416-2410 Tech Tips....................................................12
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Barbara Laszewski Garner
Thunder Publishing
St. Valentines Day Massacre....................14
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James Ringer
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OK... We made through our first issue !!! And one month closer to warmer any of them at a ride or rally, don’t be afraid to say hello and pick up a FREE copy
weather. I got a bunch of riding in, even though we had a lot of snow the past of Thunder Roads New York. I’m still looking for sales reps, writers, photographers,
month. All the sand and black ice kept my adrenaline flowing, and the icy air kept and any other support crew, as you may realize it is a tremendous amount of work
me alert and awake, but it’s just not the same as riding on a nice warm and sunny to get each issue out into your hands each month. Also, Don’t forget to add your
day.... I can’t wait.... we’re getting closer every day.... events to our website: www.ThunderRoads-NY.com (that is how the event listing
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I hope you enjoyed our Premier Issue of Thunder Roads New York. It was a real
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blast to put together. I’ve met a lot of really cool people and been to a bunch of
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I’d like to introduce our Staff. We have my older brother Rich Frohmiller (201-306-
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areas. In northern NY, James Ringer (518-396-7148) as a sales rep/correspondent William C. Frohmiller
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May the V-Force
be with you! By Joe Brinn
Photos by Joe Brinn &
Mindy Souhan
The word FORCE is

used with a lot of well known phrases
that are very familiar to many of us such as; a Force to be reckoned
with, a Force to behold, brute Force, driving Force, task Force, and
of course “May the Force be with you”, just to name a few. And now
we add another use for the word Force that may be destined to part
of our vocabulary for years to come – V-Force Customs.
You’ve heard the names Vinnie and Cody or even saw their faces
a few years ago as part of the highly popular TV show “American
Chopper”. But in 2007, Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly
branched out on their own to compete within the highly competitive
bike building marketplace. The two formed their very own bike
building company – V-Force Customs. This highly likeable twosome
is shaking up the bike building world with one of a kind and very
unique bikes that are not only functional but are also pieces of art
to say the least. They are setting the bike building world on fire from
their first bike build, the V-Force 1 to their latest build, The Diamond
P Chopper, all without the typical fanfare and hype usually prevalent
Vinnie, Fred, John, Cody within the bike building market. Instead of building lots of bikes
through mass production which seems to be the latest trend, they
are building them one bike at a time, much like the old days of bike
building where it was considered a trade and not just a job. One
great example of their talent is their latest bike build, The Diamond
P Chopper, built at the request of the owner, Fred Pickering of
Midland, Michigan. One quick look at the Diamond P Chopper will
tell you that this is one streamlined and fast looking bike but as
you peer harder and take a closer look you soon realize that this
is more than just another chopper. It portrays the heart and sole of
its makers along with the passion of its owner in every bend of its
frame, in every curve of its sheet metal, in every painted or chromed
part of this bike. It’s not just another chopper. This bike has soul.
The paintwork, which was done by Justin Barnes of JB Graphix,
portrays the very essence of what Fred had hoped for and more
in his vision for his dream bike. Pictures can not do the paint
work justice or show the detail and graphic artistry nor the sixteen
different color applications including Silver Leaf and Diamond Pearl
that shimmer in the sunlight and help to make this bike truly a one
of a kind. A masterfully delicate creation forged with the power of
conviction. A memorial bike not only to the American Cancer Society
and all that its stands for; but also a memorial to those who have
fought and won and to those who have fought and lost their fight
with cancer. The Diamond P Chopper is certainly a worthy tribute to
so many and a tribute to the talents of Vinnie and Cody and V-Force
Customs.
Fred Pickering of Pickering Automotive Service in Midland, MI met
John DiMartino, brother of Vinnie, about seven years ago and the
two became good friends. It was their ultimate friendship that led
Fred directly to Vinnie and V-Force Customs and with Fred’s idea
for a memorial bike for the ACS becoming a reality. It did not take
long for Vinnie and Cody to see the passion that Fred had for his
ACS memorial bike and the idea behind his dream and to agree to
build it for him. Now what was once only a dream of Fred’s is now
a dream come true brought forth by talents of Vinnie and Cody of
V-Force Customs.
According to Fred, “the name chosen for this chopper, Diamond
P, has many meanings: it is a logo used on Pickering’s company
wreckers and equipment, so the “P” stands for Pickering and the
diamond represents the glimmer of hope that every cancer patient
and their families have during the fight to survive, the sparkle of life

Vinnie/Cody - We are working on all sorts of
things. One of our major focuses right now is
establishing a TV show. Currently, we are working
and filming a TV series called Throttle Junkies with
Joe Capicotti of 2Xtreem and Will Kenefick of Retro
SBK. We are also working on promoting more
on the V-Force Power Block, which is a patented
energy savings device. We love how much it saves
us on our electric bill at the shop, so we produced a
residential version for everyone who wants to save
money without compromising on the efficiency of
any appliance at home. And of course, we plan on
more super custom bike builds.
every smile brings through all the hard times and the TRMMI - What is your most memorable moment
shine in every survivors’ eyes”. since starting V-Force Customs?
Fred wanted to make sure the unveiling of the Vinnie/Cody - The unveiling of V-Force 1, our
Diamond P Chopper with Vinnie and Cody attending first bike, back in Feb 2008 comes to mind. I am
in person would be something Mid-Michigan had still grateful for all the companies that believe in me
not seen in sometime. Fred sought the assistance and V-Force that sponsored that bike and the great
of Great Lakes Harley Davidson in Bay City with feedback and support we received from our fans
helping him to put together an event worthy of during the unveiling.
everything the bike stood for in its memorial tribute. TRMMI - What makes V-Force Customs different
Anthony D’Errico, Joe Yax and the rest of the staff than other Custom Bike Shops?
at GLHD agreed to not only assist with the unveiling
Vinnie/Cody - I don’t know if it makes us different
ceremony but went above and beyond to make sure
than other bike shops, but Cody and I believe in SPECIFICATIONS
that this unprecedented event for Mid-Michigan was
doing our best… being innovative with our designs
more than Fred could have imagined. The unveiling, Builder: V-Force Customs
with focus on functionality, being knowledgeable with
held at the Prime Event Center in Bay City January
the industry, using high quality materials… and we Year/Model: 2009 Custom
15th, 2010 included hundreds of fans, both bikers
are fortunate to have the equipment we have in the
and non-bikers who were eager to see the bike Motor Manufacturer: Jims
shop that enables us to do all that.
and to meet the bike builders in person. Those in Model: Twin Cam-B
attendance were also asked to donate and help TRMMI - What was your overall inspiration for the
raise funds for the American Cancer Society and Diamond P Bike? Displacement: 131 cid
their fight against cancer. Vinnie/Cody - One of my goals is to realize the Exhaust: Vance & Hines Big Radius
Vinnie and V-Force Customs will be showing the visions of my customers and I’m really grateful that Transmission
Diamond P Chopper at Daytona Bike Week 2010 my brother, John, introduced me to Fred Pickering, Manufacturer: Jims
and Fred will be showing off his new bike around which led Fred to choose us to be part of his vision
the state of Michigan at many local events so that for this bike. The inspiration for us during this build Clutch: Baker King Kong Clutch
others will get a chance to see his dream bike was mostly Fred’s goals to use this bike to raise Primary: Baker Enclosed
and the artistry of Vinnie and Cody and V-Force awareness and money for America Cancer Society
to give cancer survivors and cancer fighting patients Frame: Rolling Thunder
Customs. Showing the bike will help bring even
more awareness to the American Cancer Society. and their love ones something to hope for as well as Suspension: Softail
The American Cancer Society has plans to raffle a memorial for all those who lost the battle to cancer. Fork: Meanstreet lowers /
this bike off either later this year or early next year to It is always rewarding to be a part of something RC Comp Trees
help raise funds for their fight against cancer. Check bigger than just the build.
out their web site for current raffle information. Be Wheels Front/Back: Renegade Wheels
TRMMI - What would you say is the one most
sure to check out the web sites listed below for all important aspect of the Diamond P Bike? What Tire Front: Metzler 21”x 3.5”
of the companies involved with the building and makes this bike unique and different than any other
unveiling of this unique bike or for more info on the Tire Back: Metzler 18” x 10.5”
custom bike?
Diamond P Chopper. Brakes: Performance Machine
Vinnie/Cody - The Diamond P Chopper is
Handlebars: V-Force Customs
www.diamondpchopper.com important because of the purpose Fred Pickering
www.vforcecustoms.com wanted this bike built. It is unique simply because Hand Controls: Harley-Davidson
www.cancer.org it is a custom, built ground up with the exact Grips: Performance Machine
www.greatlakeshd.com specifications Fred wanted along with an amazing
paint job by Justin of JB Grafix. Forward Controls: Jay Brake
TRMMI - Do you and Cody ever disagree on a Air cleaner: V-Force Customs
We had the opportunity particular part or piece for a custom bike? If so, how
do you handle your disagreements?
Seat:

V-Force Customs /
Pirate Upholstery
to speak with Vinnie and Cody and ask them some
pertinent motorcycle industry questions that we think Vinnie/Cody - All the time… but we work it out… Gas/Oil Tank: V-Force Customs
is a refreshing look at this dynamic duo: by paper, rock, scissors… just kidding… by mostly
Front/Rear Fender: V-Force Customs
thinking what is best for the bike and what our
TRMMI - What was your background before the customer wants. Gauges: Auto meter 2 in 1
American Chopper TV Show? TRMMI - Where do you see the motorcycle industry ECU: S&S
Vinnie/Cody - Before American Choppers, I was in as a whole going in the future? What is the future Wiring Harness: Thunder Heart/
auto mechanics doing custom car stereo installs. trend or next fad for the motorcycle market? V-Force Customs
TRMMI - What is the long range or future plans for Vinnie/Cody - The motorcycle industry is definitely
V-Force Customs? not getting smaller, but if I could predict the future
trends and fads, I would be a millionaire.
NY Motorcycle Related Legislative Bills.
A01933 Provides that ownership of unidentifiable A04210 Permits the proration of vehicle registration
part in identifiable motorcycle, other than stolen fees for stolen vehicles
motorcycle shall be returned to owner after
investigation S02707 Requires five days notice after repossession
or retaking of motor vehicle or motorcycle pursuant
A00691 Exempts motorcycles from tolls collected to the provisions of article nine of the uniform
from the New York state thruway authority commercial code
A02178 Exempts bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile A04061 Makes provisions increasing the criminal
and equestrian helmets from sales and use tax penalties for crimes of vehicular assault, vehicular
manslaughter and leaving the scene
A02802 Expedites return of stolen motor vehicles
S04261 Relates to period of imprisonment for
S05136 Allows for distinctive plates to be issued for
leaving the scene of an incident
members of the New York city fire riders motorcycle
club A03360 Establishes a motor vehicle accident
reconstruction unit and allows the district attorney
A04541 Provides that motorcyclists under the age
to assign certain crimes to the designated vehicular
of twenty-one shall wear protective helmets of a type
crimes prosecutor
approved by the commissioner when operating or
riding a motorcycle
Map courtesy BikerEzine.com

I met Bill Bonez of Bonez
Speed Shop after he emailed me through
MySpace asking for copies of Thunder Roads Magazine. I
promptly brought a stack to his shop in Newbugh and man was I impressed.
Bill and his right hand man Paul Perez are my kind of people. They do
anything you can image to cars and bikes, from engine work to custom
paint, vinyl decals, wraps, you name it.... they can do it... In fact, they put
the window decals on my van within days of mentioning I wanted them.
They are both the kind of people that I would gladly hang out with anytime
and their work is incredible. They have the old school pride in what they do
-something that is so hard to find anymore. We will be including a series of
articles to cover Bonez Speed Shop and the work they do.
“From tune-ups, brake jobs and oil changes to restorations and show quality
paint work Bonez Speed & Repair Shop can help you realize your dream.
We specialize in factory restorations, custom restorations, hot rods, resto-
mods, rat rods, low riders and tuners. In addition we install suspension lift
and lowering kits, and custom paint for cars, pick-up trucks, Jeeps and
motorcycles. We just want to make your car, truck or bike go fast and look
good doing it. Our lift and lowering kits offer the flexibility of using leaf or coil
springs, state-of-the-art air-bags, or hydraulics for cars, trucks, bikes and
Jeeps. Our paint application is glass smooth in deep and rich colors using
House of Kolor paints. We offer custom paint jobs, such as murals, flames,
portraits and or graphics with realistic features and 3-D effects which will
make your ride stand out from the crowd and is done by airbrush artist and
custom painter Paul Perez. one of the top painters in the northeast, who I
have had the privilege of working with for the past 16 years and through
all the ups and downs is still my best friend. We install and paint body kits
with the utmost attention to the details and application. We will rebuild or
replace your motor and drive train. We also can maintain and repair your
vehicle. We do our best to accommodate your budget and yet still provide
the highest quality of work possible. There is alot going on at Bonez Speed
Shop. Cross Roads Custom Motorcycles has moved in with us and we
have the privilege of working with Roland, our body and fiberglass man
who is in high demand but was selective and chose Bonez Speed Shop
to practice his craft. He is meticulous and does an incredible job of making
your body panels straight. Bonez Speed Shop has also acquired another
talented body and fiberglass man Randy, who can also straighten and paint
your body panels with the utmost precision. Last but not least, my right
hand man and our shop manager Augie, the man who keeps the bills paid
the I’s doted and the T’s crossed. We here at Bonez would like to give a
special thanks to our clients old, new and future, with out your support,
trust and faith we could not do what we love. THANK YOU. Stop by one
day, check us out and say hello or give us a call for all the details. We look
forward to doing business with you. 845-565-2663 ask for Bill Bonez Best
regards; Bill Bonez... Bonez Speed Shop & Custom Paint... 179 Van Ness
St. ... Newburgh, NY 12550... 845-565-2663... Shop hours Monday - Friday
11:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm”
Tech Tips
Harley Hop-Up by Kirby Apathy
The Thunder Jet, a lot of people want one or have one in their carb,
but don’t really know what it dose or how to tune it. We will start with
the basic principle of how its supposed to work. On a lot off big inch or
high RPM motors, you have to have such a large main jet for the higher
RPM`s, that your midrange is too rich. The Thunder Jet is a 3rd tuning
circuit that will take over on the big end thus letting you lower the main
jet to allow for a more responsive mid RPM range. The S&S carbs will
also allow you to install a adjustable air bleed (using a S&S or Mikuni
jet),the stock air bleed is .042,raising or opening up the air bleed will
allow the main jet to come on later. This becomes very important as
we’ve found that with S&S carbs, the intermediate jet is usually raised
1 or 2 sizes bigger than normal, this will create a stumble or flat spot where the intermediate jet crosses over to the
main jet, thus raising where the transition is will eliminate the stumble. Also like I said before, the main jet can be
lowered, to give the whole tune on the carb better throttle response, this is where the Thunder Jet comes in. Within
the T-Jet,theres a replaceable jet that can be changed to richen up the top end that would normally be to lean from
the lowering of the main jet. When its all said & done, your intermediate jet will be a size or two bigger than normal,
while your main jet will be a size or two smaller, jetting the thunder jet will be a trail & error type of thing, the T-jet
starts coming on at about 4500 rpm`s, dynoing the bike makes it a lot easier. The T-Jet for the CV Harley carbs
works on the same principle as the S&S carbs, just installed a little differently. You can run 1,2,3 or we’ve installed
4 in a pro stock Harley S&S D carb. Engine displacement, cams, compression & RPM ranges will effect the tuning
of the T-jets. We always turn the accelerator pumps down when tuning them as they can give false covers of a lean
condition. The installation isn’t a real complicated operation but should be preformed by a competent machinist with
the proper equipment, a milling machine is a must, we’ve had riders bring in their carbs, after try to install them with
drill presses or one guy that put his carb in a vise and used a cordless drill(??).If you have one or want one, but have
some more questions, feel free to contact us and we will try to help you out, their not rocket science, but can be a
little on the confusing side.
Kirby
www.veetwinperformance.com

Capone and Company’s botched plan
The St. Valentine’s Day massacre—the most spectacular gangland
slaying in mob history — as actually somewhat of a failure.
Al Capone had arranged for Chicago mobster George “Bugs”
Moran and most of his North Side Gang to be eliminated on
February 14, 1929. The plan, probably devised by Capone’s
henchman “Machine Gun” Jack McGurn, was simple and deviously
clever, but Capone’s primary target escaped. Bugs Moran (L)
Bill - (owner/editor)
The Plan
A bootlegger loyal to Capone would draw Moran and his gang to Al Capon
a warehouse under the pretense that they would be receiving a
shipment of smuggled whiskey for a price that proved too good to
be true. The delivery was set for a red brick warehouse at 2122
North Clark Street in Chicago at 10:30 a.m. on Valentine’s Day.
Capone arranged to distance himself from the assassinations
by spending time at his home in Miami while the heinous act was
committed. After the attack, the uniformed perpetrators marched their plain-clothed
accomplices out the front door with their hands raised, just in case anyone was
The Morning of February 14, 1929 watching. Capone’s hit men piled into the police wagon and drove away.
That snowy morning, a group of Moran’s men waited for Bugs The Aftermath
Moran at the warehouse. Among them were Jon May, an auto
mechanic hired by Moran; Frank and Pete Gusenburg, who had The newspapers instantly picked up on the crime, dubbing it the “St. Valentine’s
previously tried to murder Machine Gun Jack McGurn; James Day Massacre.” The story appeared on front pages around the country, making
Clark, Moran’s brother-in-law; and Reinhardt Schwimmer, a young Capone a nationwide celebrity. While Capone seemed to revel in his new fame,
optometrist who often hung around for the thrill of sharing company he also had to deal with the new level of attention from federal law enforcement
with gangsters. Moran happened to be running a bit late. officials.
When Moran’s car turned the corner onto North Clarke, he and his George “Bugs” Moran knew Capone wanted him killed and pegged the crime on
lackeys, Willy Marks and Ted Newbury, spotted a police wagon him right away. “Only Capone kills like that,” he said, though authorities had no
rolling up to the warehouse. Figuring it was a bust he watched as concrete evidence. Capone was in Florida and his henchman McGurn had an
five men—including three dressed in police uniforms—entered alibi of his own. No one was ever tried for this most spectacular slaying in mob
the warehouse. With the arrival of the “cops,” Moran and Co. history.
scrammed.
The Massacre
Inside the warehouse, Moran’s men were confronted by the hit

men disguised as policemen. Assuming it was a routine bust, they
followed instructions as they were ordered to line up against the
wall. The hit men then opened fire with Thompson submachine
guns, killing six of the seven men immediately. Despite 22 bullet
wounds, Frank Gusenberg survived the attack but died after
arriving at Alexian Brothers Hospital.

MADE WITH LOVE........ BLACK CHERRY & MINT Apprx. 3 Tbls. Olive Oil
LAMB CHOPS 1 Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter
1 - 14oz. Can Jellied Cranberry Sauce Slowly whisk your Polenta into your salted, boiling water and watch your
4 Loin Lamb Chops, each 1-1/2 in. thick pot and stir continuously for about 5 minutes. Stir in your real butter.
Real Butter Cooking Spray Spray a glass oven dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour polenta into
1 Stalk of Scallion or Shallot; thinly sliced dish and spread evenly so it forms about a 1/2 inch layer. Chill it up in
2 Tbls. Fresh Mint; chopped finely refrigerator for no less than 1 hour. Take out of fridge and spray your
1 Cup Black Cherry All-Fruit Preserves cookie cutter with cooking spray and then punch out all the heart shapes
3 Tbls. Balsamic Vinegar you can get out of the layer and set aside. Pre-heat a large skillet to
1/2 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper medium-high heat. Add your olive oil to pan and sear up your Polenta
Salt to taste hearts until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to paper towels and
1 Large Pat of Real Butter serve hot and crisp. You’re going to love the flavor of these little bites.
Preheat oven to Broil. Spray lamb chops with butter spray and arrange on
a slotted broiler pan. Place chops under pre-heated, hot broiler and cook LOVELY & EASY CHERRIES JUBILEE
8-10 minutes for medium-rare and 9-11 minutes for medium (just perfect 4 Tbls. Unsalted Real Butter
pink thruout). While chops are broiling (put a timer to them as overcooked 1 Large Bottle of Real Cherry Preserves
lamb chops are a cooking sin), in a small saucepan over medium heat, 1 Cup of Orange Juice
add one pat of quality margarine to pan, add your chopped shallots and 1-1/2 Cups Cherry Brandy (*optional)
mint, cook out for 2 minutes, then add the Black Cherry preserves and 1 Package of *Grands Buttermilk Biscuits
whisk together with the balsamic vinegar & cracked black pepper. 1 Carton of Real Vanilla-Bean Ice Cream
Remove from heat and whisk in your large pat of real butter into sauce. Pre-heat your oven and get your biscuits cooking. While they cook, in a
Cover to keep hot. Remove chops from broiler, tent to cover completely large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the bottle of real
but let them rest for 4 mins. before serving. Plate up 2 chops each and cherry preserves and the orange juice.
pour a generous amount of Black Cherry Mint sauce down over each
If you’re adding the brandy, remove the pan away from the stove, add
chop. This romantic supper is so easy to make but tastes like it came
your brandy and place your pan back on the stove and shake the pan
from a 4-star restaurant!
several times to ignite the pan and burn off the brandy. This only lasts
seconds but you then have that rich, thickened brandy taste. If the pan
POLENTA HEARTS
doesn’t ignite by shaking it around, just use a long, candle lighter to ignite
Polenta is just Italian cornmeal that when cooked with liquid makes a brandy. It’s still really good without the brandy. Now, take your baked
delicious mush. It can be found in the rice or pasta aisle of any regular buttermilk biscuits, slice in half, butter each side, drizzle with some honey
grocery store. and spoon your Cherries Jubilee mix generously down over the biscuits.
1 Medium Pot of Boiling Water Top with real Vanilla Bean ice-cream that you’ve let soften slightly by
Salt to Taste nuking in micro for about 10 seconds. Whooeeeee, baby, this is so good
1/2 Cup of Instant Polenta (Medium cut preferred) your taste buds will be sending you little kisses all over your mouth! And
2 Tbls. Real Butter remember, the best word thruout the world is still L O V E.
Nonstick Butter Cooking Spray
Happy Valentines Day
TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY. God Speed You Home.

AMA Racing Releases
‘10 Pro/Am MX Dates Courtesy of AMA Racing
Many amateur motocross racers dream of racing in the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross
Championship. One way to make that dream a reality is to hone your skills at AMA
2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule Racing Pro/Am events. It’s at these venues where up-and-coming racers earn the
points, purse money and contingency support to help them climb the competitive
Schedule subject to change ladder.
“Our 2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule features quality race tracks and events
Feb. 21: Arizona Cycle Park, Litchfield Park, Ariz. that are promoted by some of this country’s top organizers,” said AMA Director of
Racing Joe Bromley. “With around 40 races on the calendar and at least $150,000
March 7: Competitive Edge, Hesperia, Calif. in guaranteed purse available to the fastest amateur American motocross racers
March 8-13: Lake Whitney MX Park, Whitney, Texas on the planet, we’re confident this schedule provides the challenges to prepare
these young racers for the next level.”
March 21: Iron City Motorsports Park, Blacksburg, S.C.
Bromley added that one factor in developing the current schedule was the
April 11: Devils Ridge Motocross, Sanford, N.C.
increased minimum age requirements for a pro license.
May 2: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.
“In 2010, the minimum age to acquire a professional license rises to 17, and in
May 9: Sunset Ridge MX, Walnut, Ill. 2011, that will increase to 18,” Bromley said. “What that also means is that many
May 16: Daniel Boone MX, London, Ky. of today’s top amateurs will spend more time in the Pro/Am ranks. That reality
pushed us to create a schedule that best suits the up-and-coming A-class rider
May 21: Dirt Diggers North MC, Sacramento, Calif. looking to build skill and confidence to race with the professional racers at the
May 30: Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, Wisc. national level.”
May 31: Sweney Cycle Park, Brush, Colo. AMA Racing Pro/Am motocross events are open to both professionally licensed
and A-class amateur motocross racers. The events allow amateurs to gain
June 5-6: Competitive Edge, Hesperia, Calif. experience on America’s top tracks and prepare for the fast pace and long motos
June 6: Freestone County Raceway LLC, Wortham, Texas that professional racing demands.
June 13: High Point Raceway, Mt. Morris, Pa. To be considered for a professional motocross license, competitors must have
earned at least 75 advancement points (at the time of application) in AMA Racing
June 21: MC Motopark, Mt. Carroll, Ill.
Pro/Am motocross events in a continuous 12-month period. Points are based off
July 4: Red Bud Recreation Inc., Buchanan, Mich. overall finishes in either the 250 Pro/Am and Open Pro/Am classes. Points from
July 11: Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Pa. each class will not be combined.
July 11: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.

July 16: Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, Minn. AMA Racing announces
July 25: Washougal MX Park, Washougal, Wash. AMA Racing Vintage National Dirt
Aug. 2-7: AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships,
presented by Amsoil, Hurricane Mills,
Track Championship Series
Aug. 13-16: Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, N.Y. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2010
AMA Racing Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series. The new series
Aug. 22: Pleasure Valley Raceway, Armaugh, Pa.
will recognize national champions in period-correct classes that reflect the storied
Sept. 4-6: Baja MX, Millington, Mich. history of AMA dirt-track competition.
Sept. 5: Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Pa.; Bellco Inc. Class rules and equipment regulations are available in an AMA Racing
Sept. 5: Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, Wisc. Competition Bulletin at AMARacing.com > Archived Results & Rules > AMA
Racing Rules > Competition Bulletin: AMA Racing 2010 Vintage Dirt Track
Sept. 12: Aztalan Racing, Lake Mills, Wisc. Classes .
Sept 26: Golden Pine Raceway, Prentiss, Miss. “Much of AMA history was written on oval dirt tracks across America, from the
Sept 26: Buffalo Creek Motocross Park, Canton, Texas original factory Class-A racing in the 1920s to the Class-C production-based
structure that emerged later,” said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. “The
Oct. 2-3: Raceway Park, Englishtown, N.J.
AMA was there from the beginning, and this organization is in a unique position to
Oct. 3: Otsego Club and Resort, Gaylord, Mich. lay claim to the history of this sport and give it the recognition it deserves on the
Oct. 10: Crossroads MX, Mason, Ill. national stage.
Oct 16-17: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn. “We started that process in 2009 with the first-ever AMA Racing Vintage Grand
Championships, which were part of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” Bromley
Oct. 30-31: Bama Cycle Park, Pell City, Ala. added. “In 2010, AMA-sanctioned vintage dirt track will return to AMA Vintage
Nov. 22-24: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla. Motorcycle Days, but as part of the AMA Racing Vintage National Dirt Track
Championship -- a true national series that further elevates the heritage of our
Nov. 25-27: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla.
sport.”
Vintage racing expert Don Miller, owner of MetroRacing.com, is the technical NEW RELEASE- For Immediate Distribution
advisor of the AMA Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series. Miller
worked hand-in-hand with AMA Racing to develop the class structure for the new LEHMAN TRIKES, INC.
series. TSXV – LHT
Miller said the class structure reflects all eras of dirt track’s history while avoiding January 15, 2010
non-traditional modifications that violate the spirit of a vintage meet.
“It is an honor to be part of this new venture as the recently appointed technical Harley-Davidson to Move 2011 Trike
adviser,” Miller said. “As a vintage motorcycle enthusiast and lifetime dirt-track
fanatic, I was thrilled when I was asked to help with the development of the series Production In-House from Lehman
rules. I poured over old AMA rulebooks, competition bulletins and old photographs
to make sure that this series stays true to the heritage of AMA Dirt Track Racing.
Trikes
This series is a great step in preserving motorcycle’s past by promoting historically
SPEARFISH, South Dakota - Lehman Trikes, Inc. announced today that it will no
correct racing in the spirit of this first American motorcycle sport. I hope to see
longer provide components, paint, and conversion services in the manufacture of
everyone at the races.”
the Harley-Davidson® Tri Glide® and Street Glide® trikes, effective with the end
Bromley added that the new series is enjoying considerable promoter support. of production of Harley-Davidson’s 2010 models in Summer 2010. Lehman Trikes
Promoters who are hosting rounds of the AMA Racing vintage National Dirt Track has been a strategic supplier for Harley-Davidson trikes since 2008.
Championship Series include Steve Nace Racing; the Orangeburg Motoplex,
owned by former pro dirt tracker Ed Salley; the Square Deal Riders, the 2009 AMA “Harley-Davidson has advised us they will be moving the trike assembly in-house
Racing Club of the Year; the Waco Eagles Motorcycle Club, an AMA-chartered to their York, Pennsylvania production facilities for the 2011 models,” stated Ken
club since 1951; and AMA Racing. Hines, President and CEO of Lehman Trikes, “Lehman is proud to have been
The 2010 AMA Racing Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series begins a supplier to Harley-Davidson. They have been a great mentor to the company
on Feb. 28 at the new short-track facility at Daytona International Speedway in and our association has led to benefits that will far outlive the contract. We are
Daytona Beach, Fla. The 10-round series includes stops in South Carolina, New pleased to have been associated with this program, and while disappointed, we
York, Ohio, Illinois and Texas. understand their business rationale”.
Julie Chichlowski, Director -- Trike Platform at Harley-Davidson, stated, “It has
2010 AMA Vintage National Dirt Track been a great pleasure working with Lehman Trikes on this program. They have
Championships Series proven to be a responsive, high quality supplier to Harley-Davidson for trikes,
and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them again should we have
Feb. 28 - Short Track - Daytona Beach, Fla. other needs in the future. Our decision to move trike assembly is based purely
Daytona Flat Track - AMA Racing - (614) 856-1900 on the restructuring of Harley-Davidson’s York operations, which now provides
the opportunity for us to build trikes in house and streamline trike assembly and
March 2 Half-mile Volusia, Fla. distribution.”
Volusia Speedway - Steve Nace Racing - (270) 442-7532
Lehman Trikes, based in Spearfish, South Dakota, is a world leader in the
April 17 - Short Track - Orangeburg, S.C. manufacture of turnkey trikes, conversion kits and accessories for Harley-
Orangeburg Motoplex - (803) 664-2942 Davidson, Victory, Honda, and Suzuki motorcycles. Last summer, Lehman Trikes
unveiled their newest trike product, the “CrossBow” for the Victory Vision. “We
April 18 - TT -Orangeburg, SC. constantly move forward at Lehman Trikes,” said Ken, “by staying ahead of the
Orangeburg Motoplex - (803) 664-2942 growth curve in the trike industry, we continuously lead the industry by improving
and developing the highest quality products for our customers.”
June 26 - Short Track - Harpursville, N.Y.
Square Deal Motorcycle Club For more information about Lehman Trikes, contact 1-888-3WHEELS or visit their
Don Miller (607) 725-3069
website at www.lehmantrikes.com.
SquareDealRiders.com
Lehman Trikes is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LHT.
July 9 - Half-mile - Ashland, Ohio For more information, please contact:
AMA Racing - (614) 856-1900
Timothy Kling, CFO
July 24 - Mile - Du Quoin, Ill. Lehman Trikes USA, Inc.
AMA Racing - (614) 856-1900 125 Industrial Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783
Phone: 605-642-2111 / Fax: 605-642-1184
July 25 - Half-mile - Du Quoin, Ill. Trading Symbol: LHT:TSXV
AMA Racing - (614) 856-1900
Email: info@lehmantrikes.com or investorinfo@lehmantrikes.com
Website: www.lehmantrikes.com
Sept. 11 - Half-mile - Waco, Texas
Waco Eagles Motorcycle Club - (254) 875-9955 Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for
Sept. 12 - Half-mile - Waco, Texas the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to
Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and like Forszt complain about is you could sell a bike through a newspaper,
is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at CraigsList, or eBay on Sunday, but in a store it’s illegal. It is currently a class
1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com D misdemeanor to sell a motorcycle on Sunday.
NCOM NEWS BYTES 10-06 WISCONSIN BILLS WOULD HONOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, A bill has been introduced in the Wisconsin state legislature to create a
National Coalition of Motorcyclists special license plate commemorating Harley-Davidson, the iconic Milwaukee
MOTORCYCLE BUYERS ARE HAPPIER THAN EVER motorcycle manufacturer.
Motorcycle manufacturers are trying harder than ever to please customers, The legislation would authorize the creation of an automobile license plate
and the result is higher quality bikes and happier owners. available for purchase that would include Harley-Davidson’s trademark bar
and shield logo and the message “Share the Road.”
Overall satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience has increased
for a seventh consecutive year to a record-high level, according to the J.D. Available for cars and trucks registered in Wisconsin, the revenue collected
Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study, and by the Department of Transportation from the specialty plate sales would be
each of the study’s five criteria -- product, quality, cost of ownership, sales, used for conducting public workshops on motorcycle safety; evaluating basic
and service -- have improved, with sales and service showing the biggest rider education courses; creating transportation messages at motorcycle
improvements. rallies; providing funds for motorcycle-related safety and training programs;
and grants to providers of motorcycle safety training courses.
“The result of increased competition is that the quality and performance of
bikes is at an all-time high,” Power’s Todd Markusic explains, “and dealers are “Motorcycling is a huge part of Wisconsin’s culture and plays a big role in
paying much more attention to their customers’ sales and service experiences.” our state’s economy,” state Rep. Jim Sullivan told The Business Journal of
Milwaukee upon introducing the measure. “This license plate helps us protect
First-time buyers comprise 22% of all new motorcycle purchases, and with
that heritage and promote sharing the road safely with all drivers.”
the average age of owners increasing from 40 to 47 since 2001, it is important
for manufacturers to focus on younger Gen X and Y demographics to ensure The goal is to have the plate ready by May 2010, which is motorcycle safety
continued growth in the market. month in most states.
Now in its 12th year, the annual survey measures owner satisfaction with new Wisconsin lawmakers are also currently considering legislation declaring
motorcycles and fielded responses from nearly 8,000 owners between August Harley-Davidson the state’s official motorcycle, similar to recognizing a state
and October 2009, focusing on 2009 model year bikes. bird or flower.
MISSOURI TO END SAFETY INSPECTIONS ON NEWER VEHICLES PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO LET MICHIGAN RIDERS BUY PERMITS TO
RIDE HELMETLESS
New-ish car and bike owners can take that $10-12 you’ve been setting aside
to pay for a state safety inspection and go buy something nice for yourself or Motorcyclists in Michigan would be able to buy a permit to ride without a
your vehicle. Under legislation that took effect on New Year’s Day in Missouri, helmet if a newly-introduced bill becomes law.
vehicles five years old and newer will no longer need an inspection when It would apply to riders who are 21 years or older, have been licensed to
renewing license plates. operate a motorcycle for at least two years or completed a safety class, and
That means in 2010, 2005 model year and newer autos, including cars, trucks have at least $20,000 in health insurance. The $100-a-year permit would
and motorcycles, will be exempt. Models from 2006 won’t need their first make helmets optional. Any passenger over 21 years riding with a permit
inspection until 2012. Previously, vehicles are exempt from safety inspections holder wouldn’t need a helmet.
for their model year and the year after that. State Representative Richard LeBlanc (D-Westland) said wearing a helmet
Inspections are performed at thousands of repair shops across the state should be a personal choice. LeBlanc told Capitol News Service of the
and cost $12 for cars and trucks and $10 for motorcycles. The Missouri Macomb Daily newspaper that he’s been involved with the issue since the
Department of Revenue, which manages vehicle registration, estimates that 1970s when he started riding a motorcycle, adding that he introduced the bill
650,000 vehicles will be affected by the exemption. because he believes that wearing a helmet should be a personal choice
The bill is pending in the House Committee on Regulatory Reform, though
INDIANA HARLEY DEALER FIGHTS SUNDAY BIKE SALES BAN ABATE of Michigan reportedly does not support the legislation and is dedicated
There are some things you can’t buy on Sundays in Indiana: alcohol, cars, to working with their new governor to repeal the existing helmet law with no
and motorcycles. fees, additional insurance or stickers.
One Hoosier Harley-Davidson dealer thinks this “blue law” against buying Michigan riders, spearheaded by ABATE and the Confederation of Clubs of
motorcycles is ridiculous, and he’s teaming up with an Indiana state senator to Michigan, succeeded in passing helmet repeal legislation twice since 2006
change it. Mark Forszt owns four Harley dealerships throughout the state and only to have both bills vetoed by outgoing Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
says the law is hurting his business, and that it makes no sense. On Sundays,
he’s open for business, and he can sell you everything you’d ever need to put MILLIONS IN INSURANCE OVERCHARGES DUE TO MASSACHUSETTS
a bike together yourself. He just can’t actually sell you the bike. MOTORCYCLISTS
“It’s a huge loss to the state in terms of sales tax revenue,” said Forszt, who Massachusetts insurance companies have overcharged consumers on
contacted state Senator Ed Charbonneau to address the problem in the premiums by overstating and failing to depreciate motorcycle values.
legislature, framing the issue as a way to help small business. When you Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office entered into settlements with several
add up all the sales tax, it’s also a way to help the state of Indiana, home to insurance companies resolving allegations that they overcharged consumers
some 300 motorcycle dealerships, said Charbonneau. “If every one of those for motorcycle insurance by using incorrect motorcycle values to calculate
dealerships sold one motorcycle a Sunday, or even one a month, that’s a premiums. The settlements, which return $11.1 million to consumers, stem
pretty sizable infusion of cash into the state coffers,” Senator Charbonneau from an investigation spurred by consumer complaints and ongoing lobbying
told local NBC-affiliate WNDU. efforts by the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA).
The bill to change the law has been drafted and filed, but until something nvestigators found that insurers were not adjusting motorcycle values for their
changes, the Sunday choices in this store will be limited. What dealers steady depreciation over time and instead were using the same value for a
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bike for several consecutive years to gauge premium levels. A South Dakota father received a call from a man claiming he needed pictures
“The settlements cover alleged overcharges going back to 2002 and of a motorcycle that his son owned. The father thought the person calling was
require the insurers to pay 6 percent interest to consumers on the alleged from a dealership and needed evidence for a payment plan he had set up,
overcharges,” reports the MMA in a prepared statement. “Average refunds to but when the undercover repo guy arrived at his home, the bike owner’s dad
consumers are anticipated to be approximately $300 with some consumers became uneasy and told him he didn’t feel comfortable with the man taking
receiving thousands of dollars. Tens of thousands of policies are believed to pictures of the motorcycle.
have been affected.” The repossession agent refused to leave and when the father said he was
Motorcyclists praised the settlements, but warned that a number of other going to call the police, he put the dad in hand-cuffs and threatened him with a
insurance companies also evaluated motorcycles incorrectly. taser. He was later arrested for aggravated assault and kidnapping.
Betsy Lister, a politically-active insurance agent who rides a motorcycle, told
NCOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REGIONAL MEETING IN PHILLY
the Enterprise News that motorcyclists have repeatedly raised this issue with
the state Division of Insurance and the attorney general’s office. “They’ve “As co-director of NCOM Region II (IA, KS, MO, NE, OK, TX), I recently
been doing it going back to the early 2000s,” Lister said of the insurers’ attended the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Semi-Annual Board of
overcharges. “This is something we’ve been fighting for years.” Directors and Regional Meeting, November 13-15 in Philadelphia, PA, where
over 300 motorcyclists took part in the conference,” reported Tiger Mike
EUROPE SLAPPING RICH DRIVERS WITH MASSIVE TRAFFIC FINES Revere of ABATE of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Confederation of Clubs.
European countries are increasingly pegging speeding fines to income Continuing his “Tiger Tales” report; “Following the morning’s NCOM Board
as a way to punish wealthy scofflaws who would otherwise ignore tickets. Meeting, the afternoon Region VII Meeting consisted of a number of valuable
Advocates say a $290,000 (euro 203,180.83) speeding ticket slapped on a and informative presentations on Biker Freedom-related topics, such as
millionaire Ferrari driver in Switzerland was a fair and well-deserved example Freedom of the Road throughout the Nation, and Legal Issues such as Noise
of the trend. Abatement, Insurance Coverage, and interacting with Law Enforcement. The
Regional Confederation of Clubs Meeting and Christian Unity Conference were
Germany, France, Austria and the Nordic countries also issue punishments
also well-attended, with a lot of productive crosstalk, and Gimme Jimmy was
based on a person’s wealth. In Germany the maximum fine can be as much
there to present the Defenders’ Program. Incidentally, our recent successful
as $16 million compared to only $1 million in Switzerland. A Frenchman was
Call to Action regarding Federal-level Right To Repair Legislation constituted
fined 70,000 francs after being caught on a highway doing 151 miles (243
a Nationwide test and fine-tuning of the Defenders Program. NCOM is very
kilometers) an hour. Only Finland regularly hands out similarly hefty fines to
interested to hear more about the Strategic Alliance Program pioneered by
speeding drivers, with the current record believed to be a euro170,000 (then
our own Oklahoma Confederation of Clubs. This Alliance of Spiritual groups,
about $190,000) ticket in 2004.
Clean and Sober Clubs, and community service-oriented riders such as the
The Swiss court appeared to set a new world record when it levied the nearly Downed Bikers Association, is designed to function as a quick-response force
quarter million dollar fine in November, describing the speeder as a “traffic to support the Riding Community during incidents where motorcyclists get
thug” in their verdict as they took into account his prior traffic record as well killed, injured or locked down.
as his $20 million in personal wealth. Swiss voters approved a 2007 penal
The NCOM Board has been expanded to include representation from the
law overhaul that let judges hand down fines based on personal income and
Sport Bike Community with a Board Liaison position for the National Sport
wealth for moderate misdemeanors including excessive speeding and drunk
Bike Association, now held by Brian “Seven” Lawson. Quite a large number
driving.
of Sport Bike Riders attended the conference, which was gratifying to see.
The nationalist Swiss People’s Party wants to reverse the 2007 penal code All in all, the stage is now set for one of the largest and most festive NCOM
changes, saying the current law could lead to “ridiculously low” penalties Conventions ever, our Silver Anniversary event slated for May 6-9, 2010 in
without any possibility of jail time for poor people who are caught driving drunk Orlando, Florida. Check out the NCOM Website at www.aimncom.com for a
or speeding. Pre-Registration application and make plans to attend!
There’s still a lot of political game-playing going on and bikers have to keep
AFRICANS IMPOUND THOUSANDS OF MOTORCYCLES FOR LACK OF
learning to play the game more effectively if we’re going to continue to be a
HELMETS
force for good in the Motorcycling Community. Politics, by definition, addresses
Lagos State Sector Command authorities in this Nigerian city reportedly the skill of acquiring and utilizing power. By becoming more active participants
impounded 21,300 motorcycles last year because of failure of the motorcyclists in all levels of government through registering and voting, communicating
to wear crash helmets. with legislators, and attending events like the NCOM Convention and local
Public Education Officer, Mrs Ijeoma Nwachi, told the News Agency of Nigeria legislative seminars, we’ll wield a greater degree of power as a special interest
(NAN) in Lagos that the command has intensified enforcement on the usage group representing this country’s ridership.”
of crash helmets in the state. The public education officer also said that the
command had confiscated 3,500 substandard helmets since January 2009. QUOTABLE QUOTE
She said wearing of crash helmets by motorcyclists and their passengers was “There is good news from Washington today. The Congress is
in line with section 41(1) (e) of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2004. deadlocked and can’t act.”
Nwachi also said that overloading with passengers is a serious issue, and George Burns, comedian (1896 – 1996)
added that many motorcyclists were in the habit of riding without side mirrors.
“Riding without side mirror is an offence under section 41(1)(p) of the Nation
Road Traffic Regulations 2004, which states that all motorcycles shall be
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equipped with two rear view mirrors,” she said.
WEIRD NEWS: MAN ASSAULTED OVER PICTURES OF MOTORCYCLE

In a twisted version of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” meets “Repo Man”, Sioux Falls
Police say a man hired to repossess a motorcycle ended up assaulting and
kidnapping the bike owner’s dad instead. National Coalition of Motorcyclists
An older man approached an attractive younger woman at a My loving wife of 15 years replied, “Can you believe my stupid-
shopping mall. ‘Excuse me; I can’t seem to find my wife. Can ass husband is out fishing in that mess?”
you talk to me for a couple of minutes?’ And that’s how the fight started…
The woman, feeling a bit of compassion for the old fellow, said,
‘Of course, sir. Do you know where your wife might be?’
‘I have no idea, but every time I talk to a woman with hooters A woman is standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She
like yours, she magically seems to appear out of nowhere.’ is not happy with what she sees and says to her husband, ‘I feel
horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a
compliment.’
One morning 3 Alabama good ole’ boys and 3 Yankees were in The husband replies, ‘Well, your eyesight’s damn near perfect.’
a ticket line at the Birmingham train station heading to Atlanta And then the fight started ....
for a big football game.
The 3 Yanks each bought a ticket and watched as the 3
southerners bought just one ticket among them. I took my wife to a restaurant. “I’ll have the Porterhouse steak,
“How are the 3 of you going to travel on one 1 ticket?” asked rare, please.” The waiter said, “Aren’t you worried about the
one of the Yanks. mad cow?”
“Watch and learn” answered one of the boys from the south. “Nah, she can order for herself.” And the fight started.
When the 6 travelers boarded the train, the 3 Yanks sat down,
but the 3 southerners crammed into a bathroom together and
closed the door. It is near the Spring Break of the school year. The students have
Shortly after the train departed, the conductor came around to turned in all their work and there is really nothing more to do.
collect tickets. All the children are restless and the teacher decides to have an
He knocked on the bathroom door and said, “tickets please.” early dismissal.
the door opened just a crack and a single arm emerged with a Teacher: “Whoever answers the questions I ask, first and
ticket in hand. The conductor took it and moved on. correctly can leave early today.”
The Yanks saw this happen and agreed it was quite a clever Little Johnny says to himself “Good, I want to get outta’ here.
idea. Indeed, so clever that they decided to do the same thing I’m smart and will answer the question.”
on the return trip and save some money. Teacher: “Who said ‘Four Score and Seven Years Ago’?”
That evening after the game when they got to the Atlanta train Before Johnny can open his mouth, Susie says,
station, they bought a single ticket for the return trip while to “Abraham Lincoln.”
their astonishment the 3 southerners didn’t buy even 1 ticket. Teacher: “That’s right Susie, you can go home.”
“How are you going to travel without a ticket?” asked one of the Johnny is mad that Susie answered the question first.
perplexed Yanks. Teacher: “Who said ‘I Have a Dream’?”
“Watch and learn”, answered one of the southern boys. Before Johnny can open his mouth, Mary says,
When they boarded the train the 3 northerners crammed “Martin Luther King.”
themselves into a bathroom and the 3 southerners crammed Teacher: “That’s right Mary, you can go.”
themselves into the other bathroom across from it. Johnny is even madder than before.
Shortly after the train began to move, one of the southerners left Teacher: “Who said ‘Ask not, what your country can do for
their bathroom and walked quietly over to the Yanks bathroom. you’?”
He knocked on the door and said “ticket please”. Before Johnny can open his mouth, Nancy says,
“John F. Kennedy.”
Teacher: “That’s right Nancy , you may also leave.”
Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my Johnny is boiling mad that he has not been the first to answer
lunch, grabbed the dog, and slipped quietly into the garage. any of the questions.
I hooked up the boat up to the truck, and proceeded to back When the teacher turns her back Johnny says, “I wish these
out into a torrential downpour. The wind was blowing 50 mph, bitches would keep their mouths shut!”
so I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and The teacher, shocked, spins around: “Who said that?”
discovered that the weather would be bad all day. I went back Little Johnny yells out, “TIGER WOODS. CAN I GO NOW?”
into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed.
I cuddled up to my wife’s back, now with a different anticipation,
and whispered, “The weather out there is terrible.” HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ALL YOU BIKER SWEETIES!
Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and...
Throughout the accident and exposure data there are

special observations which relate to accident and injury
causation and characteristics of the motorcycle accidents
studied. These findings are summarized as follows:
1. Approximately three-fourths of these motorcycle accidents involved collision with another vehicle, which was most often a passenger automobile.
2. Approximately one-fourth of these motorcycle accidents were single vehicle accidents involving the motorcycle colliding with the roadway or some fixed
object in the environment.
3. Vehicle failure accounted for less than 3% of these motorcycle accidents, and most of those were single vehicle accidents where control was lost due to
a puncture flat.
4. In single vehicle accidents, motorcycle rider error was present as the accident precipitating factor in about two-thirds of the cases, with the typical error
being a slide out and fall due to over braking or running wide on a curve due to excess speed or under-cornering.
5. Roadway defects (pavement ridges, potholes, etc.) were the accident cause in 2% of the accidents; animal involvement was 1% of the accidents.
6. In multiple vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycle right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of those
accidents.
7. The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle
involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.
8. Deliberate hostile action by a motorist against a motorcycle rider is a rare accident cause. The most frequent accident configuration is the motorcycle
proceeding straight then the automobile makes a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.
10. Intersections are the most likely place for the motorcycle accident, with the other vehicle violating the motorcycle right-of-way, and often violating traffic
controls.
11. Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents.
12. Most motorcycle accidents involve a short trip associated with shopping, errands, friends, entertainment or recreation, and the accident is likely to
happen in a very short time close to the trip origin.
13. The view of the motorcycle or the other vehicle involved in the accident is limited by glare or obstructed by other vehicles in almost half of the multiple
vehicle accidents.
14. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is a critical factor in the multiple vehicle accidents, and accident involvement is significantly reduced by the use of
motorcycle headlamps (on in daylight) and the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange or bright red jackets.
15. Fuel system leaks and spills were present in 62% of the motorcycle accidents in the post-crash phase. This represents an undue hazard for fire.
16. The median pre-crash speed was 29.8 mph, and the median crash speed was 21.5 mph, and the one-in-a-thousand crash speed is approximately 86
mph.
17. The typical motorcycle pre-crash lines-of-sight to the traffic hazard portray no contribution of the limits of peripheral vision; more than three-fourths of
all accident hazards are within 45deg of either side of straight ahead.
18. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is most critical for the frontal surfaces of the motorcycle and rider.
19. Vehicle defects related to accident causation are rare and likely to be due to deficient or defective maintenance.
20. Motorcycle riders between the ages of 16 and 24 are significantly overrepresented in accidents; motorcycle riders between the ages of 30 and 50
are significantly underrepresented. Although the majority of the accident-involved motorcycle riders are male (96%), the female motorcycles riders are
significantly overrepresented in the accident data.
22. Craftsmen, laborers, and students comprise most of the accident-involved motorcycle riders. Professionals, sales workers, and craftsmen are
underrepresented and laborers, students and unemployed are overrepresented in the accidents.
23. Motorcycle riders with previous recent traffic citations and accidents are overrepresented in the accident data.
24. The motorcycle riders involved in accidents are essentially without training; 92% were self-taught or learned from family or friends. Motorcycle rider
training experience reduces accident involvement and is related to reduced injuries in the event of accidents.
25. More than half of the accident-involved motorcycle riders had less than 5 months experience on the accident motorcycle, although the total street
riding experience was almost 3 years. Motorcycle riders with dirt bike experience are significantly underrepresented in the accident data.

. ...Identification of Countermeasures
Source: A study conducted by the University of Southern
California (USC). With funds from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researcher Harry
Hurt investigated almost every aspect of 900 motorcycle
accidents in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, Hurt
and his staff analyzed 3,600 motorcycle traffic accident
reports in the same geographic area.
26. Lack of attention to the driving task is a common factor for the motorcyclist in an accident.
27. Almost half of the fatal accidents show alcohol involvement.
28. Motorcycle riders in these accidents showed significant collision avoidance problems. Most riders would over brake and skid the rear wheel, and under
brake the front wheel greatly reducing collision avoidance deceleration. The ability to counter steer and swerve was essentially absent.
29. The typical motorcycle accident allows the motorcyclist just less than 2 seconds to complete all collision avoidance action.
30. Passenger-carrying motorcycles are not overrepresented in the accident area.
31. The driver of the other vehicles involved in collision with the motorcycle are not distinguished from other accident populations except that the ages of
20 to 29, and beyond 65 are overrepresented. Also, these drivers are generally unfamiliar with motorcycles.
32. Large displacement motorcycles are underrepresented in accidents but they are associated with higher injury severity when involved in accidents.
33. Any effect of motorcycle color on accident involvement is not determinable from these data, but is expected to be insignificant because the frontal
surfaces are most often presented to the other vehicle involved in the collision.
34. Motorcycles equipped with fairings and windshields are underrepresented in accidents, most likely because of the contribution to conspicuity and the
association with more experienced and trained riders.
35. Motorcycle riders in these accidents were significantly without motorcycle license, without any license, or with license revoked.
36. Motorcycle modifications such as those associated with the semi-chopper or cafe racer are definitely overrepresented in accidents.
37. The likelihood of injury is extremely high in these motorcycle accidents-98% of the multiple vehicle collisions and 96% of the single vehicle accidents
resulted in some kind of injury to the motorcycle rider; 45% resulted in more than a minor injury.
38. Half of the injuries to the somatic regions were to the ankle-foot, lower leg, knee, and thigh-upper leg.
39. Crash bars are not an effective injury countermeasure; the reduction of injury to the ankle-foot is balanced by increase of injury to the thigh-upper leg,
knee, and lower leg.
40. The use of heavy boots, jacket, gloves, etc., is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions and lacerations, which are frequent but rarely severe
injuries.
41. Groin injuries were sustained by the motorcyclist in at least 13% of the accidents, which typified by multiple vehicle collision in frontal impact at higher
than average speed.
42. Injury severity increases with speed, alcohol involvement and motorcycle size.
43. Seventy-three percent of the accident-involved motorcycle riders used no eye protection, and it is likely that the wind on the unprotected eyes
contributed in impairment of vision which delayed hazard detection.
44. Approximately 50% of the motorcycle riders in traffic were using safety helmets but only 40% of the accident-involved motorcycle riders were wearing
helmets at the time of the accident.
45. Voluntary safety helmet use by those accident-involved motorcycle riders was lowest for untrained, uneducated, young motorcycle riders on hot days
and short trips.
46. The most deadly injuries to the accident victims were injuries to the chest and head.
47. The use of the safety helmet is the single critical factor in the prevention of reduction of head injury; the safety helmet which complies with FMVSS 218
is a significantly effective injury countermeasure.
48. Sixty percent of the motorcyclists were not wearing safety helmets at the time of the accident. Of this group, 26% said they did not wear helmets
because they were uncomfortable and inconvenient, and 53% simply had no expectation of accident involvement.
49. Valid motorcycle exposure data can be obtained only from collection at the traffic site. Motor vehicle or driver license data presents information which
is completely unrelated to actual use.
50. Less than 10% of the motorcycle riders involved in these accidents had insurance of any kind to provide medical care or replace property.

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GENERAL News
Federal regulator modifies
enforcement stay and testing deadline lawn mowers, mattresses, unstable refuse bins, refrigerator door latches, swimming
pool slides, products subject to regulations under the Poison Prevention Packaging
for kids’ dirtbikes and ATVs Act (PPPA), paint and household furniture subject to lead paint regulations.
The Commission has decided not to require GCCs for children’s products. The stay
From a press release issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission of enforcement will remain in effect for certain categories of nonchildren’s products
(CPSC)... including adult bicycles, carpets and rugs, vinyl plastic film and wearing apparel.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) General certificates of conformity are currently required for pool drain covers.
voted unanimously (5-0) to extend a stay of enforcement on testing and certification Additionally, products that require labeling under the Federal Hazardous
of many regulated children’s products. While enforcement of specific CPSC testing Substances Act (FHSA) or labeling rules will not require additional certification to
requirements has been stayed, the products must still comply with all applicable those regulations.
rules and bans.
Component Testing Adds Flexibility to Compliance
Children’s Products
Significant to domestic manufacturers, crafters and U.S. importers, the Commission
Categories of children’s products to remain covered by the stay of enforcement has also voted unanimously (5-0) to adopt an interim enforcement policy allowing
include: children’s toys and child care articles with banned phthalates, children’s component part testing. Under this policy, domestic manufacturers and importers
toys subject to ASTM’s F-963 toy safety standard, caps and toy guns, clacker balls, now have a choice in certifying their products. As before, they can send samples of
baby walkers, bath seats, other durable infant products, electrically-operated toys, the entire children’s product out for independent third party testing. Now they can
youth all-terrain vehicles, youth mattresses, children’s bicycles, carpets and rugs, certify their products as meeting lead paint and lead content limits in the following
vinyl plastic film and children’s sleepwear. ways:
The stay of enforcement will remain in effect for these children’s products while Lead in Paint
CPSC continues to work toward recognizing labs. Independent third party testing
ß Have test reports from recognized independent third party testing labs showing
and certification will only be required for these categories of children’s products
that each paint on the product complies with the 90 ppm lead paint limit.
90 days after CPSC publishes the laboratory accreditation requirements for any
individual category in the Federal Register. OR
Additionally, the Commission voted 4-1 to extend the stay on certification and third ß Have certificates from paint suppliers declaring that all their paint on the product
party testing for children’s products subject to lead content limits until February 10, complies with the 90 ppm lead limit based on testing by recognized independent
2011. Under this decision, products must still meet the 300 ppm lead limit now, third party testing laboratories.
but certification and third party testing to show compliance will be required for all Lead content
children’s products manufactured after February 10, 2011. A children’s product is
one that is primarily intended for children 12 and younger. ß Have test reports from recognized independent third-party testing labs showing
that each of the accessible component parts on the product complies with the 300
The stay will end on February 10, 2010 for four children’s products: bicycle helmets, ppm lead limit.
bunk beds, infant rattles and dive sticks. These children’s products, manufactured
after February 10, 2010, will be required to have certification based on independent OR
third party testing. The testing must be conducted by a laboratory recognized by ß Have certificates from part suppliers declaring that all accessible component parts
CPSC. on the product comply with the 300 ppm lead limit based on testing by recognized
Unchanged is the current independent third party testing and certification required independent third party testing laboratories.
for all children’s products subject to the following consumer product safety rules: Most fasteners, such as buttons, zippers, and screws, sold by themselves are not
ß The ban on lead in paint and other surface coatings considered children’s products and would not have to comply with the lead limits or
be certified. However, the same fasteners must meet the lead limits if they are used
ß The standards for full-size and non full-size cribs and pacifiers on a children’s product. Voluntary certification by suppliers of component parts
ß The ban on small parts would make them more beneficial to manufacturers who use them in children’s
products.
ß The limits on lead content of metal components of children’s jewelry
Any person who issues a false certificate is subject to penalties.
Nonchildren’s Products
CPSC is working to provide manufacturers and importers with clarity on the
Under the CPSIA, different rules apply to nonchildren’s products. Domestic Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and their responsibilities
manufacturers and importers are not required to test nonchildren’s products using to comply with the law. The agency intends to implement the law in a firm but
an independent third party lab. However, they must certify that nonchildren’s fair manner in order to build consumer confidence, keep children safe and keep
products comply with applicable CPSC regulations by issuing a general certificate businesses open and competitive.
of conformity (GCC) based on a reasonable testing program.
While the stay of enforcement remains in effect for the certification and testing
A GCC will be required for some nonchildren’s products manufactured after February requirements for certain products, all products must comply with the safety
10, 2010. These products include: architectural glazing materials, ATVs, adult bunk standards and bans of the law, including the limits for lead content, lead paint, the
beds, candles with metal wicks, CB antennas, contact adhesives, cigarette lighters, ban on certain phthalates and the ASTM F-963 mandatory toy standard.
multi-purpose lighters, matchbooks, garage door openers, portable gas containers,

Blackwell to Activists Missing After Declaring
Reign Over “War on Leather”
AHRMA at Motorcycle
Bike Week Rally
Courtesy of American Historic
Racing Motorcycle Association
Johnstown, PA – Local and
Daredevil Bubba Blackwell will be the Grand Marshall for the AHRMA Bike Week
state police scoured the hills
March 1st and 2nd at Daytona International Speedway.
outside rural Johnstown,
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, AHRMA is excited to Pennsylvania, after reports of
announce that Bubba Blackwell will be Grand Marshal for the 2010 Road Racing three animal rights activists
Events at Daytona International Speedway. going missing after attempting to protest the wearing of leather at a large motorcycle
Blackwell’s love of motorcycles dates back to the age of five, when he started on gang rally this weekend. Two others, previously reported missing, were discovered
a mini-bike. After growing up and a series of bikes that got progressively bigger, by fast food workers “duct taped inside several fast food restaurant dumpsters,”
Bubba gave motorcycle road racing a try. After only on short year BUBBA rose according to police officials.
to the title of “AMA/CCS Heavyweight Superbike National Champion”. Bubba “Something just went wrong,” said a still visibly shaken organizer of the protest.
actually won at the Daytona Super Speedway twice. A couple of serious accidents “Something just went horribly, horribly, wrong.”
on the racing circuit caused Bubba to reevaluate his future options. That’s when
The organizer said a group of concerned animal rights activist groups, “growing
he decided to dust off his childhood dream and try his hand at doing stunt shows.
tired of throwing fake blood and shouting profanities at older women wearing
Since taking the leap into the world of motorcycle stunts, Bubba Blackwell, has leather or fur coats,” decided to protest the annual motorcycle club event “in a hope
thrilled scored of audiences around the country jumping cars, semi-trucks, and to show them our outrage at their wanton use of leather in their clothing and motor
busses astride his star-spangled Harley-Davidson XR-750. When Bubba rides bike seats.” “In fact,” said the organizer, “motorcycle gangs are one of the biggest
into view, with his red, white and blue motorcycle and superhero style leathers, a abusers of wearing leather, and we decided it was high time that we let them know
real “Captain America” comes alive, instantly electrifying any crowd or audience. that we disagree with them using it…ergo, they should stop.”
Recently, The Boston Herald stated, “Bubba Blackwell is
According to witnesses, protesters arrived at the event in a vintage 1960’s era
the only official Harley-Davidson daredevil to bring back
Volkswagen van and began to pelt the gang members with balloons filled with red
the nostalgia and human drama of the stunt jumping made
colored water, simulating blood, and shouting “you’re murderers” to passers by.
popular by the great Evel Knievel.
This, evidently, is when the brouhaha began.
The Alabama Daredevil freely admits that the legendary
“They peed on me!!!” charged one activist. “They grabbed me, said I looked like I
Evel Knievel is a major influence on his own tailor-made
was French, started calling me ‘La Trene’, and duct taped me to a tree so they could
stunt shows. “Knievel was definitely one of the finest showman of his era; not just
pee on me all day!”
with motorcycles, but with drawing in the general public’s interest,” Blackwell said.
“No matter how crazy people thought his stunts were, I think that deep down inside “I…I was trying to show my outrage at a man with a heavy leather jacket, and he…
everyone admired his courage and his unique presentation.” he didn’t even care. I called him a murderer, and all he said was, ‘You can’t prove
that.’ Next thing I know he forced me to ride on the back of his motorcycle all day,
New Motorcycle Sales in US and would not let me off, because his girl friend was out of town and I was almost
a woman.”
2009 - ? 2004 - 1,063,000 Still others claimed they were forced to eat hamburgers and hot dogs under duress.
2008 - 1,104,000 2003 - 1,001,000 Those who resisted were allegedly held down while several bikers “farted on their
2007 - 1,124,000 2002 - 936,000 heads.”
2006 - 1,190,000 2001 - 850,000 Police officials declined comments on any leads or arrests due to the ongoing
2005 - 1,149,000 2000 - 710,000 nature of the investigation, however, organizers for the motorcycle club rally
expressed “surprise” at the allegations.
Courtesy of Buell “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
The Buell Blast was a cute little motorcycle. It just never made much of a sportbike. rude to us. They threw things at us, called us names, and tried to ruin the entire
But, as luck would have it, it makes a killer ottoman. Or end table. Or art piece. event. So, what did we do? We invited them to the party! What could be more
Through an innovative process known as crushing, we’ve turned a limited number friendly than that? You know, just because we are all members of motorcycle clubs
of Blasts into colorful metal cubes, each numbered and signed by Erik Buell himself. does not mean we do not care about inclusiveness. Personally, I think it shows a
Hey, there’s no denying the Blast’s aforementioned cuteness. But there’s nothing lack of character for them to be saying such nasty things about us after we bent
cute about racing or riding a sportbike the way it was meant to be ridden. over backwards to make them feel welcome.”
2010 Buell Blast Spec Sheet: When confronted with the allegations of force-feeding the activists meat, using them
as ad hoc latrines, leaving them incapacitated in fast food restaurant dumpsters,
Overall Height: 28 in. Brake, Rear: Fixed
and ‘farting on their heads,’ the organizer declined to comment in detail. “That’s just
Overall Width: 28 in. Seat Height***: Variable
our secret handshake,” assured the organizer.
Engine: Smashed Wheelbase **: Variable
Peak Hp / Torque (Ft/Lbs.)*: 0 / 0 Dry Weight: 360 lbs
Suspension, Front: Compressed Colors: Sunfire Yellow, Midnight Black,
Suspension, Rear: Bottomed Battle Blue
Brake, Front: Fixed
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How To Lift A Fallen Motorcycle
There are few things more stressful than the sight of your bike lying on the there gravel? Is the pavement wet? Are you right next to a ditch?
ground. Although no-one can’t help with that sick feeling in the bottom of the You’ve just dumped your pride an joy, the last thing you need is to end up
stomach, we can guide you through getting the bike back up on two wheels. slipping and getting pinned under your bike. That would just be a cherry on an
It’s a gut-wrenching sight for a bike owner, you’re pride and joy lying on its side. embarrassment sundae.
Whether it came to be in this position from a vehicular mishap or the ground didn’t Check out the motorcycle
prove to be as solid as you had thought, the first thing on your mind is getting the
bike upright and checking for damage. Although it sounds like an obvious point, in stressful times like this you may just
forget to turn off the engine. If you can, turn off the fuel using the fuel supply valve.
Between the weight, hot surfaces and sheer awkwardness, picking up a Although spilled fuel is common, don’t panic and remember that a spark is needed
motorcycle can be dangerous and cause serious injury if done incorrectly or under to ignite it. But if you smell gasoline, work with caution around the bike.
poor footing.
Note which side the bike fell on. If the bike is lying on its right side, put the
The first rule of picking up a fallen bike is to find a few people to help. The second sidestand down and put the bike in gear. If the bike is on its left side, you can’t
rule, if you don’t find any help the first time, look or ask for assistance again! put the side stand down and can’t put the bike in gear. This is important since you
Ideally, the people offering to help should be riders themselves or at least have really don’t want to pick up your bike and then immediately drop it onto its other
some kind of knowledge about motorcycles for a few reasons. Obviously, you side!
don’t want anyone else to get hurt, but with the bike already laying on the ground Time to lift!
you certainly need to avoid anymore damage.
Larger motorcycles
Before any attempt is made to lift the bike some personal preparation is needed.
Make sure you’ve calmed down, thinking clearly, understand what needs to be 1. Facing Away from the bike turn the handlebars to full-lock position with front
done and physically able to lift the bike. As with any type of heavy lifting, the of tire pointed downward.
golden rule is to keep your body and back straight, and lift only with your legs. 2. Find the “balance point” of the two tires and the engine, engine guard, or
Maintain control of the bike and never twist your body while lifting. Check the bike footpeg. The bike will be fairly easy to lift until it reaches this point because it’s
for damage prior to riding it again. resting on its side. Once you start lifting from there, you are responsible for the
As you will see, the majority of picking up a bike is mental and methodical. Not most of the weight of the bike.
only are motorcycles heavy but awkward shapes with pieces that move and parts 3. “Sit” down with your butt/lower back against the bike seat. Be very careful to
that can be hot. keep your back straight and your head up. Put your feet solidly on the ground
In an ideal world, you should practice lifting your bike under the training and about 12 inches apart, with your knees bent slightly.
supervision of a qualified professional who evaluates and coaches your lifting 4. With one hand, grasp the handgrip (underhand, preferably), keeping your
technique. You’d be hard-pressed to find many riders who have taken the time wrist straight.
to learn this little used technique. Indeed most bikers with any type of experience
with this comes from either lifting their own motorcycle or a friends after some sort 5. With your other hand, grip the bike framework (or any solid part of the bike),
of mishap. being careful to avoid the hot exhaust pipe, turn signals, etc.
So there you are, far from home maybe a little banged up and not in the best 6. Lift with your legs by taking small steps backwards, pressing against the seat
mood looking at your bike lying on its side. Here are some step by step hints to with your butt and keeping your back straight. On slippery or gravelly surfaces
help you through the daunting task of lifting your bike. this technique probably won’t work. On inclined surfaces this can be very
dangerous.
Don’t panic!
7. Be careful not to lift the bike up and then flip it onto its other side! If possible,
The very first step as you’re looking at your baby on its side is to breathe. put the sidestand down and the bike in gear.
Breathe again. Take a few minutes to calm down. Tell yourself that this happens
to everyone at some point in their years of riding. Remember that your bike isn’t 8. Set the bike on its sidestand and park it safely.
going anywhere and unless you and your bike are located in a dangerous area Small and Medium-Sized Motorcycles
there’s plenty of time to pick it up. Seeing your bike lying on its side can be a
traumatic experience, but it happens to everyone at one time or another. Quite 1. Turn the handlebars to the full-lock position with the front of the tire pointed
frankly, your bike’s not going anywhere without you. Spend a few minutes asking skyward.
yourself questions and talking yourself through the situation: are you hurt? Are 2. Find the balance point of the two tires and the engine, engine guard, or
you able to pick up your bike under normal circumstances? Do you want to pick footpeg. The bike will be fairly easy to lift until it reaches this point because it’s
up your bike? Is it safe to pick up your bike? You have the rest of your life to pick resting on its side. Once you start lifting from there, you are responsible for the
up your bike; take a few minutes to relax and assess the situation. It’s best if you most of the weight of the bike.
can get help. Make sure to ask if your helpful friends have any bike experience.
Last thing you need at this point is someone burning themselves on hot pipes, 3. Stand very close to the handlebars. Plant your feet about shoulder-width
or even worse, snapping off your indicators or other protruding but not so sturdy apart with the lower handgrip in between them. Use both hands to lift. Keeping
parts of the bike. your back straight and your head up, lift carefully, keeping the handgrip close to
your body. Use your leg muscles for power, and not your back muscles.
Just as you know to keep your body and back straight, and lift only with your legs,
double check that the new found help understands this too. 4. Be careful you don’t lift the bike up and then flip it onto its other side.
Take a good look around 5. Set the bike on its sidestand and park it safely.
Realizing that your attention is focused on the bike lying helplessly on the ground, The information given as a benefit for those with an interest in riding motorcycles.
but take a moment to understand where you are and what’s going on. Are you Our intention is to further discussion and enhance individual safety and skill. We
and the bike in danger from other traffic? If there was someone else involved in disclaim any liability for the views expressed. Every motorcyclist is responsible for
the accident make sure they’re busy looking for insurance information and not his or her own safety and that of their passengers. We do not accept any duty or
the quickest way to escape. If the bike isn’t in the flow of traffic and you’ve been responsibility toward any individuals. We urge all those using the information and
involved in an accident it may help to leave it on the ground until law enforcement views presented on this site to use their own critical judgment. When you may
arrives on the scene. have any doubt about a safety or skill issue, we urge you to seek clarification and
information from sources you trust, and to proceed with caution to ensure your
If the bike ended up on its side from a series of unfortunate events involving only safety.
yourself, ask yourself these questions. Do you have a solid surface to lift from? Is
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A Kev-Marv Production. adult, $6.00 for children 6 to 12 years old and free This is a TOTAL BENEFIT for The Food Bank of
for children 5 years old and under. Directions can be WNY. Food, drink, 50/50, Vendors, Live Music, Bike
found on our website http://www.kevmarv.com or by & Car Show, Contests, Trophies, Celebrities, Raffle
calling (978) 688-8888. A Kev-Marv Production. Prizes, and more. This is an old time, good time
that you’ll not soon forget. You won’t want to miss A local girl suffered a tramatic brain injury last June 25th - 27th
this event! Rain, Snow or Shine! If you can’t make it September. We (the Legion Riders of Post #1194)are Harley Rendezvous Classic 2010 - Pattersonville, NY
for the run, please join us for the Benefit Party. One looking to raise funds to get this loving single mother Harley Rendezvous - 1142 Batter Street,
of the BEST PARTIES of the year! Check-in at 11am back on her feet. This ride is in the planning stages Pattersonville, NY 12137 - Telephone: 518-864-5659
at Native Pride Travel Plaza, bike run & car caravan and I will post more information in the next month. Website: http://www.harleyrendezvous.com/
leaves at 1:00 SHARP! Any one looking to make donations please feel free
11359 Southwestern Blvd (Rt. 20) (at Milestrip) Irving, to contact me. A trust fund has been set in Mary Jo’s July 2010
NY 14081. After-run party 2pm-7pm at a location to be name. Gob Bless. For more info you can contact
announced. Condor1584@msn.com or call 607-760-1695 July 8th- 10th
For more info go to http://www.Cyberspokes.com New York State H.O.G. Rally - Syracuse, NY
or contact Bev Lanza at 716-445-4108 or MaryLou May 24th-26th Registration and host hotel will be at the Holiday Inn
Borowiak or Mike Billoni at 716-852-1305. Harley Rendezvous Classic Motorcycle Rally Electronics Parkway. Registration begins at 8:00
Pattersonville, NY. Indian Lookout Country Club am on July 8th. The event will include bike games,
April 25th Pattersonville, NY 12137 bike shows, rides, music, food, and more. The rally
Skin & Steel – Motorcycle and Tattoo Show - http://www.harleyrendezvous.com for Rendezvous is open to all H.O.G. members. Pre-registration is
Henrietta, NY. Skin & Steel – Motorcycle and Tattoo info - Phone: 518-864-5659 May 20th. For more information go to http://www.
Show. The Biggest & Best Show in the Rochester Email: office@harleyrendezvous.com nystatehogrally.com
Area. Sunday, April 25, 2010, 12pm - 6pm at the
DOME CENTER, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY May 26th July 8th- 11th
Motorcycle Show * Swap Meet * Tattoo Contest * Best Dice Run for Charity - Rockland County, NY Women in the Wind Festival - Hudson Valley, NY
of Bike Show $500.00! * $300.00 Tattoo Contest! * Dice run 100 mile ride that benefits the United Women in the Wind presents: A Motorcycling
Vendors & Show Bikes - Book Your Space Early!!! Hospice of Rockland County. More details will be Excursion & Festival in Hudson Valley, NY
Over 200 Vendor Spaces! Food, Beer, Music posted on http://secondgenerationma.org as the date 4 Days of Peace, love & WITW
Admission: $12 (12 & under FREE!) for the Charity Dice Run gets closer. Chapter Sponsers: Black Rose / Long Island /
Music by DJ DENNI. Phone: 845-222-8798 NJ Renegades
Website: http://www.skinandsteel.com Email: Loubabcock2001@aol.com
July 15th
May 2010 June 2010 Advertising -DEADLINE-
Get your ads in for next months issue by today.
May 15th June 4th-15th Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com
Advertising -DEADLINE- Pennsylvania Rally On The River - Northumberland, http://www.thunderroads-NY.com
Get your ads in for next months issue by today. PA. The bars will be serving beer & soft drinks and 646-929-4744
Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com there will be plenty of excellent food. Test your riding
http://www.thunderroads-NY.com skills in one of our insane and wacky biker contest, July 17th
646-929-4744 or, if you dare, enter one of our erotic adult contests. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute
Each evening there will be live music from local and Ride - Owego, NY. Sponsored by VVA 377, VVA 704,
May 15th headline bands and there will be plenty of vendors VVA 480 and Chapter 17 Blue Knights
MRR and Rescue Ink / 3rd Annual Rollin’ for Rottie for all sorts of biker clothing and accessories. Also The ride begins at Marvin Park on Main Street in
- New Windsor, NY - Sign up is from 10:00- 11:30 am - planned are tours to some very interesting places Owego. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the ride
Jim Moroney’s Harley Davidson throughout the Susquehanna Valley. For more leaves at 10:00 am. The 98 mile police escorted ride
833 Union Ave(RT 300),New Windsor, NY information go to http://www.parallyontheriver.com/. will follow Route 38 and will make stops in Groton
Party to follow at location TBA - 12PM - Live Music by and Montezuma. the ride ends in Fair Haven with
Side F/X / Wet T-Shirt Contest!!!!!! Food!!! Prizes for June 7th-12th food. The ride is free, but you will have to buy your
Best poker Hand / 50-50 Raffle / Door Prizes Americade - Lake George , NY. Sponsored by AMA own food. For more information call (607) 898-3507,
rollin_for_rotti_rescue@yahoo.com or visit us at Registration is at the Holiday Inn in Lake George but (607) 229-8153)
http://www.mrr.petfinder.com activities will take place at various locations around
the Lake George Area. Registration begins at 11:00 July 18th
Freedom ride proceeds to benefit wounded soldiers - am on June 1st. Events include guided and unguided Ride for Kids - Deerfield, NY
Norwich, NY rides, poker runs, scavenger hunt, tradeshow, bike Location: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Start Address: 42 North Brard St., Norwich, NY 13815 shows, vendors, entertainment, and more. Deerfield Volunteer Fire Dept. 5476 Trenton Rd.
For more information call (518) 798-7888, or go to Deerfield, NY 13502 - Website:
this is a nation whide ride and goes to helping vets..... http://www.tourexpo.com http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/ut
Description: Ride for Kids® The Ride for Kids®
2nd Annual Hero Army Pfc Joseph Dwyer Rally - Bald June 15th program supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain
Hill, Farmingville, NY 11763 - 631.294.5248 Advertising -DEADLINE- Tumor Foundation (PBTF) to find the cause of and
Sponsor: 9-1-1-Veteran.com Get your ads in for next months issue by today. cure for childhood brain tumors. Come join thousands
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS REGION 9 NY - RIDE Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com of your motorcyclist friends at events around the
CAPTAIN FRANKEBNYC@AOL.COM 631.294.5248 http://www.thunderroads-NY.com country to make a difference in children’s lives! this
................ 9-1-1 veterans is a small non-profit 646-929-4744 Ride is from Utica NY to Old Forge NY through the
organization dedicated to assisting Long Island’s Adirondack Mtns. w/ Police & Fire Escort! Sign In
veterans. We provide financial assistance to those June 25th-26th 8am - 945am Ride rolls off @ 10am SHARP
who have served in - or are still serving in - the finest Thousand Islands River Run Bike Rally,
military in the world. Our current emphasis has been Alexandria Bay, NY July 24th
on those service men and women who participated in Bike Builders TBA, Motorcycle Stunt Group-”The 2nd Annual CHOW Run to STOP Hunger - Hillcrest,
the global war on terrorism. Vertical Outlaws” Live Music Fest, Rob’s Dyno NY - 363 West Service Road , Hillcrest, NY 13745
Service from Mass., Ma and Pa Custom Bike Show, We are making another Poker Run to collect food
May 17th Tattoo Contests, Burn Out Contest, VENDORS!!! and funds for the warehouse again this year. Those
ABATE of New York – 14th Annual Freedom Rally And Much More!!! Check out our website! that road last year, we hope to see you again this
Albany, NY. Ride to the Capital. All Motorcyclists http://www.tiriverrun.vpweb.com - Mary Compeau year and thank you for your support. I am looking at a
Welcome. Come fight for your rights! Details will be route change to keep this event fresh. Please check
posted when available. Fallen Patriot and 1st Responder Charity Ride back later. God Bless.
Niagara Falls, NY
May 22nd 2nd annual Ride - Kick stands up 11am June 26. Get YOUR event listed here... enter your
Benefit Ride for Mary Jo - Hillcrest , NY Party June 25 place to be announced check website events online: www.thunderroads-NY.com ...
Start Address: 363 West Service Road, for details TBA. Carmen Toromino 716-444-2810
Hillcrest , NY 13745 It’s FREE !!!
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ABATE of New York, Inc. Chapters
Metro NY/LI Region ABATE of Finger Lakes ABATE of Jefferson
P.O. Box 353, Hornell, NY 14843 P.O. Box 21, Clayton, NY 13624
ABATE of Brooklyn President: Mike Grasby Sr. Phone: 585-728-5426 President: Thomas Grant Phone: 315-686-2288
P.O. Box 245064, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Email: michaelg9898@yahoo.com Email: trgrant@hughes.net
President: Bill Ferraro Phone: 917-215-0315 Website: http://ABATEnyJefferson.org
ABATE of Monroe
ABATE of Long Island P.O. Box 13277, Rochester, NY 14613-3277 ABATE of Lewis
P.O. Box 22, Riverhead, NY 11980 President: Mike “Professor” Parthum P.O. Box 245, Port Leyden, NY 13433
President: Jim Barr Phone: 585-406-1625 President: Kristen Peebles Phone: 315-348-5132
Chapter Phone: 888-LIABATE (888-542-2283) Chapter Phone: 585-234-0895 Email: rushlee1@citlink.net
Email: LongIslandABATE@aol.com Email: RedFXRT@rochester.rr.com
Website: http://www.longislandabate.org Website: http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org ABATE of Oneida
P.O. Box 545, Holland Patent, NY 13354
Hudson / Mohawk Valleys Region ABATE of Niagara President: Kristen Hric Phone: (Kris) 315-723-
P.O. Box 25, Lockport, NY 14094 6431 or (Gary) 315-533-6093
ABATE of Columbia President: Richard “Dick” Davis Email: khric@specialmetals.com
P.O. Box 227, Hudson, NY 12534-0227 Phone: 716-946-2867 Website: http://ABATEnyOneida.org
President: Karen Blake-Kittle Website: http://www.abate-niagara.org
Phone: 518-392-7354 Email: kbk84@msn.com ABATE of Onondaga
Website: http://www.geocities.com/columbiaabate ABATE of Ontario P.O. Box 11575, Syracuse, New York, 13218
P.O. Box 546, Canadaigua, NY 14424-0546 President: Wild Bill Sperry Phone: 315-849-5410
ABATE of Delaware President: Shawn Fenner Phone: 585-370-4515 Email terry12256@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 19, Hobart, NY 13788 Email: Elmo4fun@yahoo.com Website : http://www.cnyabate.org
President: Rob Dewey Website: http://abatenyontario.20m.com/
Phone 607-865-4144 dccustom06@yahoo.com ABATE of Oswego
ABATE of Orleans P.O. Box 133, Central Square, NY 13036
ABATE of Greene County P.O. Box 43, Medina, NY 14103-0043 President: Jim Waterman Phone: 315-427-4765
P.O. Box 92, Leeds, NY 12451 President: Chuck Persons Phone: 585-798-6662 Email: jwaterm2@twcny.rr.com
President: Matt Grossman Phone: 518-263-5943 Email: Blpersons723@yahoo.com Website: Website: http://www.oswegoabate.org
Email: matthew138@earthlink.net http://www.orleanscountyabate.com/abate%20page.htm
Website: http://abateofgreenecounty.org ABATE of Southern Tier
ABATE of Wayne P.O. Box 2441, Binghamton, NY 13902-2241
ABATE of North Ulster P.O. Box 332, Ontario, NY 14519 President: Mick Brown Phone: 607-217-5669
P.O. Box 13, West Hurley, NY 12491 President: Pam Wright Phone: 315-923-3422 Email: dadspan@yahoo.com
President: Paul Pritchard Phone: 845-687-9077 Email: waynenews@verizon.net
Infoline: 845-207-3005 Email: paulp@bigfoot.com Website: http://www.wayneabate.org ABATE of Syracuse
P.O. Box 83, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Western Region Scenic Region
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ABATE of Buffalo-Erie ABATE of Cayuga P.O. Box 6743, Ithaca, NY 14851-6743
P.O. Box 377, Orchard Park, NY 14127 P.O. Box 74, Auburn NY 13021 President: Yonah Lempert Phone: 607-533-9141
President: Damian Ruzbacki Vice President: Carl J. Harvey Phone: 315-730-2458 Email: yonahcsea561@aol.com
Phone: 716-825-2627 Email: ruzmc@peoplepc.com Email: abateofcayugacounty@clearwire.net Website: http://www.tompkinsabate.org
Website: www.cyberspokes.com/abatebuffalo.htm
ABATE of Cortland-Chenango
ABATE of Chautauqua P.O. Box 3, Cincinnatus, NY 13040
P.O. Box 572, Dunkirk, NY, 14048 President: “Harley” Dave Simmons
President: Andrew Barr Phone: 716-257-5207 Club Listing- $5/month
Phone: 607-423-6780
Email: a.l.barr@hotmail.com Email: dave@cortland-chenangoabate.com Contact Bill at 646-929-4744 or
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