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SPORT TOURING
Sport Touring Corner
By Norm Kern, MSTA Editor / ReasonsToRide.com Contributor
Fun at the MSTA Big Lynn Lodge Rally, Little Switzerland, NC
“Should I buy heated grips or heated
2108-01.jpg The Big Lynn Lodge is located on a mountain ridge next to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a few miles south of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It's one of the most beautiful settings you'll find for a motorcycle rally, and there are fantastic roads in every direction from the doorstep of the lodge. I attend the MSTA rally there every July, riding down through the back roads of Kentucky and Tennessee on Thursday, riding rally routes on Friday and Saturday and returning home on Sunday.
This year my friend Dan Steinberg, who recently moved to the area from Chicago, led the Friday ride. Dan's friends from Chicago, some locals and I made up a group of ten for the day's ride. 2108-02.jpg That's a larger group than I would normally like, but they are all expert riders and Dan is an exceptional ride leader. He took us on many of his favorite back roads few people know about. Dan likes regular breaks, and one of them included the unique Mast Store near Boone, NC. 2108-03.jpg 2108-04. jpg 2108-05.jpg 2108-06.jpg Lunch was at the Farmers Barbecue and Grill in Mountain City, TN. After lunch we continued Northwest and rode through Shady Valley on US421, also known as The Snake. Near South Houston Lake, we turned around, rode back down US421 toward Boone. then US19E to Spruce Pine. I got back in time to get a quick shower and help attendees load routes into their GPS.
The lodge has a nice dining room, with breakfast and dinner included in your stay. 2108-07.jpg After dinner I had booked an appointment with expert masseuse Anne-Marie LaFrance, who comes to the lodge each year to work out the aches and pains of event attendees. Anne-Marie also attends and works my FlyBy Week rally in Marietta, Ohio, the last week of August and loves to work with our riders. She says, "Everyone has a problem they can use help with- it's a target rich environment!" After the massage, I was able to enjoy some adult beverages and listen to Almost Vintage, a rock and blues band that performed a couple sets out on the back porch. My friend Jonathan Rader had arrived about noon on Friday, after getting a nail in his tire on the way down Thursday, forcing him to spend the night in Kingsport, TN. He missed the Friday ride, so he was 100% ready to go for a full day on Saturday, when we were joined by MSTA STAReview magazine layout guru Chris Parker from South Carolina. Thunderstorms were predicted for the afternoon, which is typical for Summer mountain weather. Looking at radar and get-there-dry.com, we chose the 200 mile Southwest loop to avoid them. The morning leg took us on lots of back roads and mountainous terrain, including the steep climb on Green River Cove road, which has fifteen switchbacks in one and a half miles. This was very challenging, as there was oncoming traffic that made the blind corners very difficult. 2108-08. jpg The lunch stop was at Green River Barbecue in Saluda, NC, where I enjoyed a tasty pulled pork sandwich. After lunch we caught up with a thunderstorm just East of Hendersonville. Looking on the Garmin GPS weather radar display, I thought we could get around it by detouring Northwest, which we did for about eight miles, then turning Northeast to get back on our route. I should not have turned quite so soon, but we lucked out and just got sprinkled on. Eventually our route took us North of I40 and onto NC80, where we had a fun run up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. From there it was about twelve miles on the parkway back to the lodge. It clouded up and sprinkled on us a few times on the parkway, which was not a problem. Rather than get off and go straight to the lodge, we decided to go to the next exit and down the hill to Walmart to get gas so we could start home Sunday with a full tank. Jonathan and I got hit with a strong thunderstorm while in the gas station. It lasted about ten minutes and we left for the lodge when it let up. By the time we got most of the way back up the hill to the parkway the pavement was dry and the sun was out. It was that kind of a day! Saturday evening was dinner, social time and a good night's sleep to get ready for Sunday's ride home. Jonathan and I took back roads to I26 and got through Johnson City and Kingsport, TN, taking US and state routes through Virginia and into Kentucky. Virginia dumped a few brief showers on us but the roads dried out by the time we hit Kentucky. There our route passed through Pikeville and Prestonsburg, where Jonathan split off onto US119, eventually picking up US23 to get back to Pataskala, Ohio. I passed through Morehead, crossed into Ohio at Maysville, rode OH763 and my favorite network of back roads to arrive home at Dayton, Ohio, about 5PM. Another fun trip!
Southwest Ohio Breakfast, 9AM, August 21 Village Family Restaurant 144 S. Main St. Waynesville, OH 45068
Central Ohio Breakfast, 8AM, September 1 Portside Cafe 6515 S High St Lockbourne, OH 43137
Don't miss FlyBy Week August 23-29 at Marietta, Ohio. Registrations are coming in fast and the hotels are filling up so make your plans now. https://flybyweek.com/
What to Look for When Buying a Used Dirt Bike
By John Baker, Amsoil.com
Whether you’re new to dirt bikes or a seasoned veteran, you don’t want to waste money on someone else’s junk. Here, our resident two-wheeled experts offer tips on what to look for when buying a used dirt bike.
Check the hours on the bike
Some bikes come from the factory with an hour meter installed. Sometimes, enthusiasts install an aftermarket hour meter. If the
bike is equipped with an hour meter, check the amount of time on the bike.
On a two-stroke bike, higher hours come with less risk. Twostrokes can often last two or three times longer than four-strokes. And, while they may lose some power over time, they’re less likely to suffer significant engine damage that requires expensive repairs. Things are different when buying a used four-stroke dirt bike, however. They typically require a top-end rebuild about every 50 hours. Otherwise, the piston can wear out and cause expensive engine damage. Ask the owner if the bike has been rebuilt. Search online for recommended rebuild intervals. If you consider buying a high-hour four-stroke dirt bike that hasn’t been rebuilt, the price should reflect that; use it as a negotiating tool.
Check the engine oil
Ask the owner about his or her maintenance practices. How has the bike been maintained? On four-strokes, how often did they change oil? Since dirt bikes only hold about one quart of oil, most riders change oil frequently. Pull the dipstick and look at the oil, if possible. Look for shiny
particles in the oil, which indicate the presence of metal and
excessive wear. Particles can indicate a bearing, transmission gear or other component is failing.
Examine the rear suspension, swing arm and linkage
This is an important step when buying a used dirt bike. Push down hard on the seat. The bike should rebound in a controlled manner, not like a pogo stick. Climb aboard the bike and bounce on the seat to ensure it offers controlled dampening. Inspect the rear shock for oil leaks by looking for oil and dirt buildup at its base. If oil leaks and collects on the shock, dirt will stick to it. A rear-shock rebuild costs at least $100, so keep that it mind if you notice problems. Riders normally can’t rebuild a rear shock themselves because they don’t have access to pressurized nitrogen or the special tools required.
Check the swing arm for excessive play, which holds the rear
wheel to the frame. Also inspect the linkage to which the shock connects. Have someone lift the rear of the bike an inch or two off the ground. Try to pull the back tire from side to side to check for lateral movement. Any movement indicates bad bearings or bushings.
Check the front suspension
The front suspension absorbs the punishment of mile after mile of non-paved surfaces and catching big air. As such, they require periodic maintenance, which some owners overlook. As with the rear shock, check for oil leaks. Run your hand over the tubes to check for oil. Look for dirt buildup where oil may be leaking. Examine fork condition, too. The front suspension requires new oil and possibly seals every 50-100 hours, which may run you up to $200 for a rebuild.
Examine the tires and wheels
While you’re looking at the suspension, check tire and wheel condition. Dirt bikes go through tires rather quickly, so worn tires can influence your negotiation when buying a used dirt bike. Look for cracks or checking, which indicate the bike
isn’t used much or the owner isn’t changing tires often.
Run your fingers over the spokes. They should all be tight and in good shape. Loose spokes indicate the rim is out of true, which could mean the owner hit one too many rocks or other obstacles. New rims are expensive and a possible reason to walk away if you’re not willing to spend the money to replace them.
Listen to the engine & shift through the gears
No inspection of a used dirt bike is complete without starting the engine. It should start readily and run smoothly.
Watch for excessive smoke from a twostroke, which might take a few seconds
to even out after it’s started cold. Listen for any abnormal sounds or loud noises that might indicate piston knock. Rev the engine; it should sound smooth. Continued next page
Take a ride if you can. This is your chance to ensure the bike pulls well through the gears and shifts smoothly. Ensure the clutch doesn’t slip or grab. You should be able to progressively shift through the gears with no issues and easily find neutral. A slipping or grabbing clutch is a great diagnostic tool; it can point to worn oil, low-quality oil, worn clutch plates or even a faulty transmission.
Give it a general visual inspection
Walk around the bike and look it over closely. Is the plastic destroyed? That’s an indication the bike was ridden hard and spent too much time on its side. Look at the side cases of the motor where the rider’s boots rub. A lot of wear means the bike has accumulated a lot of miles.
On a two-stroke, look for dents in the expansion chamber,
which often bears the brunt of falls. Look for scratches and general wear-and-tear that indicate the bike has been abused. Are the ends of the handles beat up? Again, that indicates the bike has spent too much time on its side.
What size dirt bike do I need?
It’s important to understand what size bike you need when buying a used dirt bike. Size your bike based on your skill level. If you’re new to the sport, be honest about your abilities and choose accordingly. Don’t buy a powerful 450 assuming you can “ride your way into it.” Too much power and too much bike increase your chances of having an accident and ruining what can be a great hobby. If you’re new or you’re smaller in stature, lean toward a 125 or 150. A dirt bike of this size is easier to handle, less expensive to purchase and maintain, and often delivers excellent power, particularly modern bikes. If you’re an intermediate rider or larger in stature, a 250 will provide a frame about the same size as a 150, but with more power.
Use a good dirt bike motor oil
After you buy your bike, make sure to use a good motor oil to get the most years and best performance from your ride. AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil‘s superior friction-durability properties help minimize clutch slippage, fade and chatter, giving riders consistent clutch feel during takeoffs or when maneuvering around obstacles on the trail.
In two-stroke bikes, we recommend AMSOIL DOMINATOR Synthetic 2-Stroke Racing Oil. • Excellent film strength for high-heat, high-rpm motors • Anti-friction formula for maximum power • Burns clean; helps prevent ring sticking and plug fouling • Protects coated and non-coated racing pistons Check your local shop for AMSOIL products. It’s available through many independent shops and dealers – such as IRON PONY (Westerville, OH www.IronPony.com ). You can also order through ThunderRoadsOhio.com – just click on the side banner ad, and you can conveniently order online.
M nshiners and Motorcycles
On the Master Distiller show, I was called a Motorcycling Moonshiner.
This has been a busy month and I feel like I am earning that title with trying to promote Thunder Roads Ohio Motorcycle Magazine and promoting, myself as Doug Taylor, Master Distiller. Whenever possible we combine the two. We have been set up at Bike Nights and local events around Cincinnati including Queen City Harley Davidson, Quaker Steak and Lube in Milford and Colerain, and BAABS Bike Night in Middletown. We were invited to participate in the first Bourbon and Moonshine Festival in Beattyville, Ky. Beattyville is just past Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge area. This small town became the host to what turned into a large event that covered the Main Street and the side street with Distilleries, vendor and of course, Moonshiners. Moonshiners and Master Distillers from The Discovery Channel were present for the event. Donnie and Theresa,” The Beattyville Moonshiners” were instrumental in inviting a varied group from the show, along with vendors and other special celebrities. . The Moonshiners and Master Distillers that were present for the event include Big Chuck, Jeff Edwards, Donnie and Theresa, Van Fields, Royce Neeley, Lawrence Pritchard III, Steve Watson, Shawn Rigsby, Lisa Lowery, Scott Moore and myself. The headliner to play at the show was to be Hank the 4th. Unfortunately, the storms caused his performance to be rescheduled. I can’t wait for the rain date. I have always been a Hank Williams and Hank Williams Jr. fan. Doug Taylor “Shiner” TRO Shine On and Ride Safe
The First Annual Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention (RITC) has been in the works for several years now, having originally been planned for 2020. Presented by the Wheeling Island Hotel – Casino – Racetrack and Breaking Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing in Bridgeport, OH; the convention is a celebration of the ink lifestyle – with amazing tattoo artists, vendors, live entertainment, and fun times for all! Beyond simply a “convention” RITC is designed to be a fun, friendly atmosphere for both artists and attendees with live bands, Resurrection Dolls, and Tattoo Competitions. THUNDER ROADS OHIO will also be hosting a BIKE SHOW as part of the festivities! Of course, even with everything else going on – world class artistry is the theme of the weekend, and over 100 world class artists will be working on site! RITC will feature amazing body art from seasoned tattoo masters and also many up-and-coming artists. Featured Artists Include:
• Travis Lamont • Chris Shockley • Howie Horowitz • Jeremy Brown • Mohawk Jesse • Joe Capone • Todd Barlow • Tony Frank • Ron Russo • Jeremy Brown
And over 100 MORE ARTISTS on-site!
Visit the event website and facebook page for more details and links to the artists. In most cases, you’re able to schedule appointments in advance. If you’re hoping to get some ink from one of the nationally acclaimed award winning artists – you’ll want to make sure you reach out in advance in most cases.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!
Beyond the ink and casino – Live Bands will be performing throughout the weekend, along with entertainment from performers such as the STOLEN STITCHES SIDE SHOW, CAPTAIN & MAYBELLE, MONSTER DOLLS, and of course the RESURRECTION DOLLS! Headliners include GREAT WHITE and AUTOGRAPH! Visit the website and facebook page for schedule and more details!
ReasonsToRide.com will be hosting a TRO BIKE SHOW on-site SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th at the CASINO!
The ride-in bike show will feature more than a dozen potential classes, trophies, and placards for all participants. For more details and to register – visit ThunderRoadsOhio. com or Thunder Roads Ohio on facebook for the Resurrection Island Bike Show!
The Venue: WHEELING ISLAND CASINO & RACETRACK
The Wheeling Island Hotel – Casino – Racetrack has been a presence in Wheeling, WV for more than a century. The site was hosting racing before the Civil War and is currently one of the largest tourist attractions in West Virginia. It offers table games, video lottery terminals, over 1,100 slot machines, and other gaming amenities – as well as a full-service hotel and banquet center. And the surrounding region is one of the best riding areas in the country – with winding roads through the mountains and an almost endless variety of cool ride stops! September 3-5, 2021
Wheeling Island Hotel – Casino – Racetrack
1 South Stone St., Wheeling WV 26003 www.WheelingIsland.com
Admission:
Daily Passes – Friday and Saturday - $30, Sunday $20 Weekend Pass: $70.00 Tickets available online at www.RessurectionIslandTattoo.com/ Admissions-Info/ Kids Age 12 and Under are able to get in FREE – to the Convention area only.
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Thunder Roads Ohio is pleased to recognize these partners as businesses that we recommend. These are also locations where you can pick up your Thunder Roads Ohio copies each month. For information on adding your business to this listing and joining the TRO Network - please call 440-678-8608.
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BROWN, KORO & ROMAG LLP RUSSBROWN.COM
BIKER FRIENDLY ESTABLISHMENTS
FOR FOOD AND DRINK
AMERICAN LEGION POST 496 1945 MOGADORE RD.
KENT, OH 44240 THE BARN 1947 LINDEN AVE
ZANESVILLE, OH 43701 740-455-2276 BIG M PIZZA 153 LEAR RD AVON LAKE, OH 44012 (440) 653-5280 BARREL HOUSE SALOON 101 E. SHORELINE DRIVE SANDUSKY, OH 44870 BONE SHAKERS – HARLEYS & GUITARS 16050 MC CONNESVILLE ROAD CALDWELL, OH 43724 740.255.2450 BROOKLANDS BAR & GRILL 371 THE BROOKLANDS AKRON, OH 44305 330.784.4397 CANAL TOWPATH 5143 CANAL ROAD
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125 216-883-2079
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CAMPGROUNDS AND HOTELS
CRYSTAL ROCK CAMPGROUND 710 CRYSTAL ROCK ROAD SANDUSKY, OH 44870 (419) 684-7177
WWW.CRYSTALROCKCAMPGROUND.COM IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND 20446 STATE HIGHWAY 79 STURGIS, SD 57785 605-450-0321 TRAVELODGE MANSFIELD 90 W. HANLEY RD. MANSFIELD, OH 44903 419-756-7600
INSURANCE
GEICO INSURANCE KATHERINE HARRISON 9709 COLERAIN AVE. CINCINNATI, OH 45251 513-824-3262 KYLE HASKINS 105 N HAMILTON RD,
GAHANNA, OH 43230 614-934-3131 JAMES MOYER 4679 GREAT NORTHERN BLVD. NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070 (440) 777-7272
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
AMSOIL WWW.THUNDERROADSOHIO.COM BALCER PERFORMANCE & RESTORATION 565 BROADWAY AVE BEDFORD, OH 44146 (440) 945-6829 BEAR’S VINTAGE METAL WORKS 408 W MAIN ST RAVENNA, OH 44266 (330) 297-7755 B.G. MOTORCYCLE 110 WEST POE RD BOWLING GREEN, OHIO 43402 (419) 352-6640 IRON PONY 5370 WESTERVILLE RD WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43081 (614) 942-0063
IRONPONY.COM
REAL TOYS 16281 KINSMAN ROAD MIDDLEFIELD, OH 44062 440.632.0668 WWW.REALTOYSOHIO.COM THROTTLE COMPANY 1130 W MOUND ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43223 WWW.THROTTLECOMPANY.COM
RETAIL
AVON BOOT SHOP 38450 CHESTER RD. AVON, OH 44011 (440) 934-3230 CUTS & PATCHES BIKER SHOP 857 ½ SOUTHEAST BLVD. TALLMADGE, OH 44278 234-208-8687 DIAMONDS N CHROME 440-732-0146 WWW.DIAMONDSNCHROME.COM HEART & SOUL CUSTOM ART 4953 WEST TUSCARAWAS ST CANTON, OH 44708 (330) 904-8843 HUDSON LEATHER 14700 OHIO 15 PIONEER, OH 43554 (419) 485-8531 VIVID JEWELERS 27217 WOLF RD BAY VILLAGE, OH 44140 (440) 835-0111
RIDER ORGANIZATIONS
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SALES (MOTORCYCLE)
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1-800-4-BIKERS
ROCK N ROLL HARLEY-DAVIDSON 4985 W. 150TH STREET CLEVELAND, OH 44135 (216) 252-3111 QUEEN CITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON 5960 DIXIE HIGHWAY FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 (513) 874-4343
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STINGERHD.COM SOUTH EAST HARLEY-DAVIDSON 23105 AURORA RD BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OH 44146 (440) 439-5300 THROTTLE COMPANY 1130 WEST MOUND ST
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WARREN HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2102 ELM RD CORTLAND, OH 44410 (330) 395-4700 WESTERN RESERVE H-D 8567 TYLER BLVD MENTOR,OH 44060 (440) 974-6900 WESTERNRESERVEHD.COM YAMAHA – NORTH RIDGE 5329 N RIDGE ROAD W GENEVA, OH 44041 NRYS.COM
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BALCER PERFORMANCE & RESTO-
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IRONPONY.COM
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SPECIAL INTEREST STOPS
NATIONAL PACKARD MUSEUM 1899 MAHONING AVENUE NW WARREN, OHIO 44483 (330) 394-1899
TATTOO SHOPS
BREAKING SKIN TATTOOS 680 MAIN STREET
BRIDGEPORT, OH 43912 (740) 738-0746
BREAKINGSKINTATTO.COM GREATER GOOD TATTOO COMPANY 201 S. FRANKLIN ST. ASHLEY, OH 43003 (740) 413-4042 RESURECTION ISLAND
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8/04/21 05:30:PM Zeppe's Bike Night
The Cleveland Eastside's BIGGEST and BEST Bike Night returns for 2021 w/ LIVE MUSIC and their great patio! But what really makes this Bike Night - is the crowd! Great folks - riding just about every bike imaginable! Customs, Vintage, and just about every make and model you can imagine! Zeppe's Tavern & Pizerria 11110 Kinsman Rd, Newbury OH 44065
8/04/21 07:00:PM BAABS Bike Night
ITS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THE BIKES ARE ROLLING OUT AND BANDS ARE CRANKING IT UP. BIKE NIGHT AT BAABS Bike CONTEST, FOOD and LIVE MUSIC! Raffles, Vendors BAAB's Bar, Bistro, and Boating 2401 Carmody Blvd, West Middletown, OH 45042 info@baabsent.com
8/04/21 06:00:PM Bike NITE @ Quaker Steak & Lube MILFORD! Every Wednesday 6-10pm
BIKE NITES are BACK at QS&L! Live Music, Great Food, and plenty of GIVE-AWAYS! INCLUDING the chance to WIN a 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE, sponsored by Eastgate H-D! Quaker Steak & Lube Milford 590 Chamber Dr, Milford OH 45150 kdonahoe@premierlube.com
8/05/21 05:30:PM QS&L COLERAIN BIKE NIGHT
The Queen City's BIGGEST and BEST Bike Night - Every Thursday in COLERAIN! Register for your chance to win a BRAND NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE from Queen City Harley-Davidson! Live Music! Great Food! Vendors! Giveaways... and of course, GREAT FOLKS! Quaker Steak & Lube Colerain 3737 Stonecreek Blvd, Cincinnati OH 45251
8/05/21 06:00:PM Hunter Street Saloon BIKE NIGHT
THURSDAY Bike Night featuring LIVE MUSIC! Food and Drink Specials! Great Staff - and so much more! Convenient parking adjacent to the patio and outdoor bar. Hunter Street Saloon 885 W Hunter STreet, Logan, OH 43138 Hunter Street Saloon hunterstreetsaloon@gmail.com
8/07/21 10:00:AM 3rd Annual Shawn Alan Ketchum Jr Memorial Poker Run
Shawn passed away from an ATV accident on 7/28/2019 leaving behind his wife Kimberly and son Tyler. John & Helen's Sports Bar 28897 US-30, Kensington, OH 44427 Amy Sherwood 330-303-7699 skjrmemorialfund@gmail.com
8/07/21 10:00:AM 9th Annual Ride for Life Poker Run
The Ride for Life Poker Run raises money for FrontLine Service's Mobil Crisis Team and Suicide Hotline. www.FrontLineService.org More information: rideforlifepoker.com Brunswick VFW 9520 1439 South Carpenter Rd, Brunswick OH 44212 laura48m@gmail.com
8/07/21 05:00:PM Rogues Hollow Festival Motorcycle show
Keep your eyes open and join in the meeting, festival ideas and help are always welcome--Lets make the 2021 Rogues Hollow Festival a fantastic one! Village of Doylestown Portage ST. Doylestown, Ohio John Hermain 330-310-1186 JDH633@Aol.com
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8/07/21 12:00:PM POW WOW
The event that tries to out do itself every year Once again doing it like no other.. This event is for all civilian and patch holder alike Come out and have a blast with us. The Tribe MC 3924 OH 47, Fort Loramie, OH 45845 937-658-2489 idahonelson@yahoo.com
8/08/21 8:00:AM Walneck's Motorcycle Swap Meets
The LEGENDARY WALNECK’S MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEETS! Indoor and Outdoor! Over 150 Vendor Spots! www.Walneckswap.com OFFICIAL THUNDER RUN STOP Check in on your Facebook page and post a picture with #ThunderRun for a chance to WIN! Clark County Fairgrounds 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45502
8/08/21 05:00:PM Bike Night at the Oak Grove Tavern
Live Music, specials, great folks! Every Sunday! Oak Grove Tavern 8340 Alkire Rd, Galloway, OH 43119
8/08/21 09:00:AM 5th Annual Sierah Joughin Memorial Motorcycle Ride
5th Annual Sierah Joughin Memorial Motorcycle Ride to raise funds to continue our mission of personal self defense educational programs for girls 16 and older and to expand our mission to include first responder training scholarships Evergreen High School 14544 County Road 6, Metamora OH 43450
8/08/21 05:00:PM Dawg Ugly Bike Nights
Every Sunday, May 16 - Sept 19th. Live Music! Great back patio with outdoor stage! Dawg Ugly 121 S. Water St., Williamsport, OH April 740-243-5002
8/10/21 6:00:PM EURO Bike Night at Grandview Yard
The Heights of European technology and American Charm. The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays - April thru September 6 pm to 9 pm Grandview Yard 800 W. Goodale Blvd. Grandview Heights, OH 43212
8/12/21 05:00:PM Bike Nite @ Mill Dam Corner Grille
BIKE NITE AT MILL DAM!! 75¢ World Famous Wings! $11 Buckets! Rain or shine this Show is a Go! Live at 5! 2 wheels or 4! Huge covered Patio with Bar! Mill Dam Corner Grille 3982 National Rd SE, Hebron, OH 43025
8/12/21 6:00:PM Smitty’s Tavern Bike Nights
EVERY THURSDAY Cold beer, laid back atmosphere, great place to stop while out for a ride on the bike. Smitty's Tavern 55 North Main St, New Holland, O Smitty’s Tavern (740) 495-5928 Colburnsabrina@yahoo.com
8/13/21 06:00:PM Throttle Company Bike Night
Throttle Company Bike Night! SECOND Friday of the month, 6-9 April-October. Complete with a food truck! More details to come. Socially distanced and mask-compliant! Throttle Company 1130 West Mound St, Columbus, OH 43223 info@throttlecompany.com
8/14/21 09:00:AM 2ND ANNUAL GRAB A BANDANNA FOR HANNAH RUN
$15 / Rider $10 per Vehicle $10 Passenger First Bike Out at 11am, Dinner will be provided upon return. Italian American Club 250 Penn Ave., Salem OH
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8/14/21 10:00:AM 8th Annual Ride + Car & Bike Show
8th Annual Ride Reg: 10AM, KSU: 12 PM, Bike show follows Reg: 1PM. Pinkup contest/ awards at 5:30:PM. Enjoy live music, food, and raffles. (Enter on Western Avenue) Front Street, New Richmond, OH Harleys Against Heroin 513-919-5528 harleysagainstheroin@yahoo.com
8/15/21 9:30:AM 12th Annual Bikers for Boobs Poker Run
Start: Rubber City Harley-Davidson End: Summit County Fairgrounds Main Arena, More details to come. Mark your calendars as we are going to plan as though we can have our event as normal this year. Fingers crossed that we can! 100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT STEWART’S CARING PLACE LOCATED IN FAIRLAWN Rubber City Harley-Davidson 1120 Main St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH INFO@AKRONBFB.COM
8/15/21 10:30:AM Poker Run for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Come out & ride! We have put together a day of fun for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Sign up starts 10:30am - 11:50am at Blondie’s. Blondie's Sports Bar & Grill Blondie’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7886 CinDay Rd., West Chester Township, Ohio 45069 Blondie's Sports Bar & Grill (513) 777-5333 www.blondiessportspub7886@gmail. com
8/18/21 06:00:PM Bike NITE @ Quaker Steak & Lube MILFORD! Every Wednesday 6-10pm
BIKE NITES are BACK at QS&L! Live Music, Great Food, and plenty of GIVE-AWAYS! INCLUDING the chance to WIN a 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE, sponsored by Eastgate H-D! Quaker Steak & Lube Milford 590 Chamber Dr, Milford OH 45150 kdonahoe@premierlube.com
8/20/21 12:00:PM 4th Annual Ohio Vintage Nationals and Drew's Vintage Cycle Swap
Our 4th Annual Quaker City motorsports Motorcycle weekend featuring the NVMDRA Ohio Vintage Nationals and Drew's Vintage Cycle swap meet. A weekend filled with vintage motorcycle racing, haggling at the swap, and meeting up with old friends. Quaker City Motorsports Park 10225 W South Range Rd, Salem, OH Vintage Dragbike Racing (740) 827-0492 melskin@live.com
8/20/21 06:00:PM ATP @ Queen City Harley
5 musicians based out of the Cincinnati / Dayton Ohio area who have been on the scene enough to Age to Perfection. They play your favorite hits from the late 90's to the early 2000's! Come out and enjoy Aged to Perfection Queen City Harley Davidson 5960 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH Queen City Harley Davidson 513-813-8322 nfo@queencityhd.com
8/21/21 11:00:AM Motorcycle Rodeo and Cookout
Rodeo / Cookout Carroll County Veterans Club 2038 brenner RD. NE, Carroliton OH Ninja (330-432-818) www.leathernecknationme.com
8/21/21 9:00:AM Track Day's
Track Day Akron Zulu Thompson Parkway 8233 Sidley Road, Thompson OH 44086 Mr. Biggz 330-808-4057 DanBoylcin1890 @gmail.com
8/25/21 07:00:PM BAABS Bike Night
ITS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THE BIKES ARE ROLLING OUT AND BANDS ARE CRANKING IT UP. BIKE NIGHT AT BAABS Bike CONTEST, FOOD and LIVE MUSIC! Raffles, Vendors BAAB's Bar, Bistro, and Boating 2401 Carmody Blvd, West Middletown, OH 45042 info@baabsent.com
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8/26/21 05:00:PM Bike Nite @ Mill Dam Corner Grille
BIKE NITE AT MILL DAM!! .75 Cent World Famous Wings! $11 Buckets! Rain or shine this Show is a Go! Live at 5! 2 wheels or 4! Huge covered Patio with Bar! Mill Dam Corner Grille 3982 National Rd SE, Hebron, OH 43025
8/26/21 6:00:PM Smitty’s Tavern Bike Nights
EVERY THURSDAY Cold beer, laid back atmosphere, great place to stop while out for a ride on the bike. Smitty's Tavern 55 North Main St, New Holland, OH 44145 Smitty’s Tavern (740) 495-5928 Colburnsabrina@yahoo.com
8/26/21 05:30:PM QS&L COLERAIN BIKE NIGHT
The Queen City's BIGGEST and BEST Bike Night - Every Thursday in COLERAIN! Register for your chance to win a BRAND NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE from Queen City Harley-Davidson! Live Music! Great Food! Vendors! Giveaways... and of course, GREAT FOLKS! Quaker Steak & Lube Colerain 3737 Stonecreek Blvd, Cincinnati OH
8/26/21 06:00:PM Hunter Street Saloon BIKE NIGHT
THURSDAY Bike Night featuring LIVE MUSIC! Food and Drink Specials! Great Staff - and so much more! Convenient parking adjacent to the patio and outdoor bar. Hunter Street Saloon 885 W Hunter STreet, Logan, OH 43138 Hunter Street Saloon hunterstreetsaloon@gmail.com
8/28/21 06:00:PM BIKE NIGHT @ Stinger H-D
Bike Nights are back at STinger H-D! Food Truck, music, adult beverages, bikini bike wash, vendors, and MORE! Stinger Harley-Davidson 3053 Eastpointe Drive, Medina OH 44256 Alea Boron (330) 432-0802 Marketing@stingerhd.com
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8/28/21 10:00:AM Support Autism Poker Run
Rain or Shine, this Poker Run will begin with registration at American Legion Post 196 at 10:00 am. Get your tickets soon - registration for Poker Run ends August 2nd. First bike out will begin at 11 am Brecksville American Legion Post 196 7400 Chippewa Road Brecksville, OH 44141 (440) 526-3777
8/28/21 10:00:AM Ride for the Fallen
Safe riding everyone! Rubber on the road and shiny side up!! $20 per rider, $10 for second rider. VFW Post 1380 1131 Sugar Grove Rd SE Lancaster, OH 43130 Sacred Warriors secretary@sacredwarriors.org
8/29/21 05:00:PM Bike Night at the Oak Grove Tavern
Live Music, specials, great folks! Every Sunday! Oak Grove Tavern 8340 Alkire Rd, Galloway, OH 43119
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8/29/21 9:00:AM 9th Annual Sassy's Poker Run
Poker Run Sassy's Bar and Grille 10755 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg OH 44087 Marry Ann Link 330-840-9741 segelnhome@outlook.com
8/29/21 05:00:PM Dawg Ugly Bike Nights
Every Sunday, May 16 - Sept 19th. Live Music! Great back patio with outdoor stage! Dawg Ugly 121 S. Water St., Williamsport, OH 43164 April 740-243-5002
9/01/21 05:30:PM Zeppe's Bike Night
The Cleveland Eastside's BIGGEST and BEST Bike Night returns for 2021 w/ LIVE MUSIC and their great patio! But what really makes this Bike Night - is the crowd! Great folks - riding just about every bike imaginable! Customs, Vintage, and just about every make and model you can imagine! Zeppe's Tavern & Pizerria 11110 Kinsman Rd, Newbury OH 44065
9/01/21 06:00:PM Bike NITE @ Quaker Steak & Lube MILFORD! Every Wednesday 6-10pm
BIKE NITES are BACK at QS&L! Live Music, Great Food, and plenty of GIVE-AWAYS! INCLUDING the chance to WIN a 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE, sponsored by Eastgate H-D! Quaker Steak & Lube Milford 590 Chamber Dr, Milford OH 45150 kdonahoe@premierlube.com
9/02/21 05:00:PM Bike Nite @ Mill Dam Corner Grille
BIKE NITE AT MILL DAM!! .75 Cent World Famous Wings! $11 Buckets! Rain or shine this Show is a Go! Live at 5! 2 wheels or 4! Huge covered Patio with Bar! Mill Dam Corner Grille 3982 National Rd SE, Hebron, OH 43025
9/02/21 05:30:PM QS&L COLERAIN BIKE NIGHT
The Queen City's BIGGEST and BEST Bike Night - Every Thursday in COLERAIN! Register for your chance to win a BRAND NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE from Queen City Harley-Davidson! Live Music! Great Food! Vendors! Giveaways... and of course, GREAT FOLKS! Quaker Steak & Lube Colerain 3737 Stonecreek Blvd, Cincinnati OH 45251
9/02/21 06:00:PM Hunter Street Saloon BIKE NIGHT
THURSDAY Bike Night featuring LIVE MUSIC! Food and Drink Specials! Great Staff - and so much more! Convenient parking adjacent to the patio and outdoor bar. Hunter Street Saloon 885 W Hunter STreet, Logan, OH 43138 Hunter Street Saloon hunterstreetsaloon@gmail.com
9/05/21 05:00:PM Dawg Ugly Bike Nights
Every Sunday, May 16 - Sept 19th. Live Music! Great back patio with outdoor stage! Dawg Ugly 121 S. Water St., Williamsport, OH 43164 April 740-243-5002
BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS A GOOD LAUGH NOW AND THEN...
A Shot of Whiskey A man walks into a bar and orders a shot of whiskey then looks into his pocket. He does this over and over again. Finally, the bartender asks why he orders a shot of whiskey and afterwards look into his pocket. The man responded, "I have a picture of my wife in there and when she starts to look good then i'll go home."
Drunk Husband A wife was in bed with her lover when she heard her husband's key in the door. "Stay where you are," she said. "He's so drunk he won't even notice you're in bed with me." Sure enough, the husband lurched into bed none the wiser, but a few minutes later, through a drunken haze, he saw six feet sticking out at the end of the bed. He turned to his wife: "Hey, there are six feet in this bed. There should only be four. What's going on?" "Nonsense," said the wife. "You're so drunk you miscounted. Get out of bed and try again. You can see better from over there." The husband climbed out of bed and counted. "One, two, three, four. You're right, you know." A man was walking through a rather seedy section of town, when a bum walked up to him and asked the man for two dollars. The man asked, "Will you buy booze?" The bum replied, "No." Then the man asked, "Will you gamble it away?" The bum said, "No." Then the man asked the bum, "Will you come home with me so my wife can see what happens to a man who doesn't drink or gamble?"
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THE ORIGINAL MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEYS
Hot n Cheesy Taco Dip
Serves 6 (or 3 hungry bikers)
½ pound ground beef ½ tbsp Taco Seasoning 2 tbsp water 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 cup salsa ½ cup jack cheese, shredded ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup lettuce, finely shredded (optional) 1 tomato, finely diced (optional) 1 avocado, finely diced (optional) 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional) 1 handful cilantro (optional)
Brown the ground beef in a pan, drain the grease add the taco seasoning and water, mix and simmer until the water evaporates. Mix the beef, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa and cheeses in a large bowl, reserving some of the cheese. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with the reserved cheese. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 20-30 minutes. Optionally serve topped with fresh shredded lettuce, tomato, avocado, olives and cilantro
Spinach, Mushroom and Cheese
Serve 6, 2 cups each 219 cals, 7g fat – 2 cups
1-20 ounce package pre-shredded hash brown-style potatoes 2 Egg whites 4 tablespoons flour 1 small sweet onion, coarsely chopped 2 cups raw spinach, cooked and chopped 1 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese 4whole eggs 8 egg whites Salt and pepper to taste Chives for garnish
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F., and lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Mix the first three ingredients together in a large bowl, add salt and pepper Spoon potato mixture into each prepared muffin cup until about 1/3 full. Gently press the potato mixture down in the middle and up the sides of each cup. Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Scramble onions, spinach, mushrooms, cheese together, salt and pepper Spoon a few tablespoons of scramble eggs into each nest and top with chives
Have a recipe that you’d like to share? Write it all down and send with a picture – to ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com Put RECIPE in the subject line. If we use it, we’ll send you copies of the magazines and a TRO T-Shirt – so include your address and t-shirt size as well! Thanks! - The Iron Cowboy
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Action Extreme............................................................ 37 AHDRA Racing .....................................................21, 59 Airport Tavern (Lore City) .......................................... 22 American Legion Portage Post 496 .......................... 58 Amherst Meadowlarks MC / MX............................. 37 Armored Disciples Motorcycle Ministry ....................13 Avon Boot Shop.......................................................... 27 Bair's Powersports....................................................... 39 Bar Eighty Two ............................................................ 26 Barnaul Ammo ............................................................ 48 Bears Vintage Metalworks............................................7 Bikers For Boobs (Akron) ........................................... 52 Blue Line Unlimited ..........................................2, 54, 63 Buckeye Thunder Run..................................................14 Buffalo Wild Wings.................................................... 27 Cash 4 Motorcycles ................................................... 27 Christian Motorcycles Association.............................12 Cleveland Bikers for Charity (CASINO RUN)......... 53 Crazy Fox Saloon (Bucyrus)...................................... 27 Crystal Rock Campground ........................................ 38 Deftone Cycles (Chagrin Falls).................................. 49 Easyriders Rodeo........................................Inside Cover EROC Racing ..................................................36,37, 39 Fink's Harley-Davidson................................................21 Flamingo Bar (Batavia) .............................................. 26 Flatrock Distilling Company........................................41 GearHeadz................................................................. 63 Geico Local....................................................................1 Geneva-on-the-Lake Thunder Zone / Bike Show ..... 23 Geno's (Medina) ........................................................ 22 Greater Good Tattoo Company ............................... 45 Hales Harley-Davidson ...............................................31 Harbor House Bar & Grill.......................................... 28 Holeshot KTM............................................................. 49 Hot Grillz......................................................................31 Hunter Street Saloon (Logan).....................................41 Incredible Pizza Company (Newark)....................... 26 Indian of Columbus .......................................................4 Iron Horse Campgrounds .......................................... 48 Iron Horse Cycles ....................................................... 49 Iron Pony / Pony Powersports ......................................5 Iron Pony Bar & Grill (Sandusky).............................. 27 Jimmy Bukketts..............................................................61 Johnny's ...................................................................... 65 Kingdom Knights Motorcycle Ministry ......................13 Mill Dam Corner Grille .............................................. 26 Northern Yankee Moonshine .....................................41 Oak Grove .................................................................. 26 Ohio Dept. of Public Safety (Motorcycle Ohio).......51 Old Firehouse Winery.................................................61 Old Motorcycles Wanted.......................................... 49 Progressive Insurance....................... Inside Back Cover Quaker Steak & Lube - Cincinnati Group................. 29 Queen City Harley-Davidson .................................... 57 Ressurection Island Bike Show .................................. 22 Ressurection Island Tattoo Convention ................42-44 RockaBilly Ruckus ....................................................... 52 RUSS BROWN .............................BACK COVER PAGE Sassy's (Twinsburg)..................................................... 55 Shamrock Sports Bar & Grille ................................... 27 Soldiers for Jesus .........................................................12 Soles Motor Sports LLC.............................................. 49 Southeast Harley-Davidson ...................................3, 20 The Bike Shop ............................................................. 49 The Hydrant (Berea)................................................... 28 The Max (Logan).........................................................41 Throttle Company ....................................................... 33 Tow Path Bar & Grille................................................. 26 Trillions (West Chester)............................................... 27 Walneck's.................................................................... 54 Western Reserve Harley-Davidson............................ 25 Western Reserve Harley-Davidson / Honda ........... 25 Wheeling Island - Casino - Hotel - Racetrack.... 43, 44 Whitehorse Biker Church ............................................12 Youngstown Cycle ...................................................... 49 Zeppe's (Newbury)............................................. 24, 45 OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAG!
TRO SCAVENGER HUNT
The TRO SCAVENGER HUNT is a special, indoor THUNDER RUN through the pages of our very own magazine. Hidden someplace within the depth of these pages is a special TRO PRIZE LOGO – see the sample here. It’s a version of our “wheel logo” with a treasure chest on it. It was inspired by Cole’s favorite TV show – Jake and the Neverland Pirates! When you find it, shoot us an email at BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com with SCAVENGER HUNT in the subject line. Let us know what page and exactly where the logo is in this month’s magazine and we will put you in the drawing for some great TRO prizes – including some great gear and subscriptions to the magazine! How cool is that?! Scavenger Hunt Winner: Dan Schnees We’d also like to thank all of our subscribers... and of course the avid readers that bring it all together.Thank you for making all of this possible, for supporting this organization, and our families. Sincerely, The Thunder Roads Ohio Team.
