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FROM THE PUBLISHER September marks the official end of summer and start of autumn in terms of the calendar seasons – and for far too many, it also means the end of riding season here in the Midwest. In reality, though, nothing could be further from the truth. For many – including me – Fall is the best time to ride, here in Ohio! Certainly, the changing of the leaves and the crisp cooler air give a different feel to the ride. Leathers suddenly become more comfortable and the rains seem to come by less frequently. But that’s not all. For those in the business, especially, summer just seems to have a more frantic feel – as there are always so many rides, bike nights, and destinations calling your name. There’s always at least a few rides to decide between and bike nights seem to be springing up all over the place. In Fall, though, most of the bike nights start winding down and the weekend charity rides aren’t quite as stacked up on the calendar. With less demand, I feel like I can actually start to get out and ride – and really enjoy the journey more. Thankfully, there’s still plenty of places to hit and things to do. And of course, this magazine is packed full of ride stops and places to go. In Road Tales, I discuss two of my favorite events – Thunder on the Strip and the Devil’s Staircase (pg 8) which are great events in areas that are great to ride to and around. Both weekends include TRO Bike Shows – which have become increasingly popular as more and more enthusiasts discover the informal regional, ride-in shows. With over 30 of the shows under our belt, we’ve developed quite a following as many exhibitors start showing at more and more locations. Many have also found that the crowd the shows draw is just as engaging as the bikes themselves. As cool as the bikes are – it’s the people that make the shows! Speaking of shows, Ohio plays host to a major one this month – the AIMExpo. This is North America’s Powersports Trade Show – featuring manufacturers from around the world, many of which are showcasing new models and products that you may have never seen before. The show not only fills the entire Columbus Convention Center – it overflows into surrounding lots and streets with demo rides from at least 9 manufacturers! Thunder Roads Ohio will be there set up with a huge display showcasing some of the most acclaimed builders and their bikes from our bike show series. The AIMExpo represents the cutting edge of the industry, and even if you’re more than comfortable with your current bikes – it’s kinda cool to see the new stuff. From motorcycles and side by sides – to gear and accessories. This is the show where the industry shows off what they have to offer dealers and retailers. And after two industry only days – they open the doors to the consumers. If you love to ride – you don’t want to miss this one. (See The AIMExpo Returns.. on page 36.) As always, I’d encourage you to bring an open mind to the AIMExpo or any other event – just as I encourage everyone to consider all the unique bikes at one of our shows. There are a lot of different bikes being made these days – same as over the years, and there are a lot of exciting new changes being incorporated into some of the designs as well. For many the idea of change, or even simply a different style of bike is a scary thing not to be considered. The AIMExpo is just the place to challenge that and try some new rides. A wide array of motorcycles and powersports vehicles will be there for you to ride in the Demo Area, and you never know what you might find!

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It’s really not the specific machines that bind us all – it’s the passion for riding, the sense of freedom, and so much more. It’s the sense of brotherhood that’s developed by being out on the road, riding down the trail, or just on a journey through life – and discovering a kindred spirit along the way. We have a lot of exciting stuff in the works this Fall with plenty of new announcements to come, but for now – we are still riding and out on the road for events. Keep an eye on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/ ThunderRoadsOhio) for updates along the way, though. Hope you get a chance to join us!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES

BIKE SHOW FEATURE

AIMEXPO PREVIEW

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

ROAD TALES

ABATE

MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES

VETERAN FEATURE

AMISH COUNTRY RIDER

BUCKEYE THUNDER RUN

CALENDAR FEATURE

IRON AND INK

FINAL WORD

BUCKEYE FIREARMS

TRO NETWORK: Where to get the mags!

SERVICE SPECIALISTS

MARKETPLACE

UPCOMING MOTORCYCLE EVENTS

RECIPES

WORD SEARCH

FUNNY STUFF

SPONSOR INDEX

FLAT TRACK RACING

KNOBLE MOTO REPORT

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Two Favorite TRO Events to Close out the Riding Season Not to take anything away from any of the other great events that we attend throughout the year, but there are always certain ones that just have a “hometown” feel for us and the TRO Family. Of course Ohio Bike Week will always be the official start of the summer riding season and a chance for us to re-connect with all of our friends and family from across the state. Likewise, Thunder on the Strip in Geneva-on-the-Lake and the Devil’s Staircase AMA Pro Hillclimb Weekend in Oregonia are two of our favorite events and kind of a final “hooorah” to mark the end of our traditional riding season. Both are uniquely regional events that have a cult following in their area, but we’d like to invite EVERYONE to consider joining us at these two great end-of-theyear parties – eh, rallies. Thunder on the Strip, Geneva-on-the-Lake September 5-8, 2019 Let me start off by saying, we are not the promoters of this rally or even really officially involved. Over the years, though, we have partnered with various venues and hosted bike shows and occasionally some other random foolishness there. (One of my all time favorite pictures we’ve ever ran is one of me hosting a burnout contest at Sportsterz – standing on a big block of concrete – while Bernie Thompson from PSI is blowing out the tire on his fire breathing Ultra Classic!) Thunder on the Strip is an old school motorcycle rally dropped into what is described as “Ohio’s First Summer Resort” – Genevaon-the-Lake. GOTL is a scenic little town right on Lake Erie that was originally developed as a resort town following the Civil War. Today it still has a fun, classic resort feel to it – with Penny Arcades and a fun “strip” packed with unique shops, cool attractions, and more than a few bars. And once a year – the town welcomes over bikers from all across the country as they host Thunder on the Strip. The result is hard to describe – something of a cross between The Andy Griffith Show and Daytona Bike Week. It’s just a blast – and virtually everyone I see there calls it their favorite Rally of the year! Go there once and you’ll be hooked. We are. In fact, we hosted our first ever Thunder Roads Ohio Bike Show there 9 years ago at Sportsterz. This year though we’ve moved to a new location and it just might be our biggest and best show ever! We aren't taking anything away from Sportsterz - which is certainly the heart of TOS, but everything just got too packed and didn't have room for a Bike Show. Anyone that's attended can tell ya that. So this year, we've moved down the street to The Landing, which is adjacent to the Firehouse Winery and runs along the shore. There's the Sunset Bar in the middle of a beautiful park-like setting - that's all reserved for the THUNDER ZONE!!! Right on the water! There's live entertainment and numerous bars adjacent to - there's even a FERRIS WHEEL that takes you up and gives an amazing view of the lake and GOTL. And of course, we are across the street from Yankees and Goblin - PARTY CENTRAL - with awesome live music all weekend!

Devil’s Staircase AMA Pro Hillclimb Weekend, Oregonia OH October 12-13, 2019 If you’ve never been to a Hillclimb Race, it might sound a little crazy. So you get on a motorcycle and take it as fast as you can up an almost vertical hill on a track carved out of mud and clay. Oh – and you can jack up your motorcycle with extensions, crazy fuel, and tires that look like they were inspired by a river boat paddle wheeler. Yeah, it’s that crazy – and more than a little dangerous as well. But it’s a real sport, sanctioned by the AMA and this will be 70th year of the race being held in Oregonia – so it’s got more than a little history behind it. Beyond the racing, the event has developed a cult following and a reputation as “The World Famous Party on the Hill!” Last year the event was expanded to two days, with a day Field Meet Day on Saturday before the hillclimbs on Sunday. The Field Meet includes Dirt Drags and Rodeo Games and is an absolute blast for the entire family. We will have a lot more on the Hillclimbs in next month’s magazine, but I’d encourage you to check out the event on our facebook page and see the thousands of pictures we have there from over the years. It’s a great time – and now they’ve added an extra day and camping on site! So, even if you’re from across the state or even out of state – we’d encourage you to mark this one down on the calendar and join us for a weekend of old school motorcycle excitement to close out the 2019 riding season. NOTE – If you’re with a motorcycle organization or business that caters to riders, we have vendor and display spots for both events. These are great opportunities to connect with THOUSANDS of riders in a laid back, casual setting. For more information, email us at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com

TRO will be on site throughout the weekend, but on Saturday we host the 9th ANNUAL GOTL BIKE SHOW!!! And this year - we are KICKING THINGS UP, by adding $500 CASH to the contest!!! Trophies, placards, and $500 CASH! BOOM! You can register online for the Bike Show at ThunderRoadsOhio.com You’ll save a few bucks and even get a FREE Show T-Shirt! 8

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JOIN THE TRO TEAM! Thunder Roads Ohio is actively looking to add Road Reps, Promotional Staff, Contributors, Photographers, and Area Managers all across Ohio. Thunder Roads Ohio is a grassroots organization that works with local representatives to help cover and serve the motorcycle community. We actively support hundreds of local charity events and organizations throughout the state in a variety of capacities. We are specifically looking to add team members in the following areas: Burton (Home Office) Cleveland Columbus Geneva Marietta New Philly / Dover

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In observance of Veterans Day (November 11th) and as part of TRO’s ongoing commitment to those that have served and sacrificed to our country – the November Edition of Thunder Roads Ohio will be themed around the US Armed Forces, those that have served, and the organizations offering assistance to those veterans in need. Work is currently underway to compile a directory of organizations and agencies offering assistance and services to Veterans in need. This information will be shared in the November Edition of Thunder Roads Ohio and online through ThunderRoadsOhio. com. Ultimately, it is our intention to create a special “Ride Guide Calendar” styled resource focused on our veterans. Veterans events, benefits, and organizations will all be featured in this guide covering the vast majority of Ohio. It is our hope to collaborate with different veterans organizations – both motorcycle oriented and not, to compile the information and produce this unprecedented resource. We envision being able to hand someone in need a pocket-sized guide and make a difference by making everyone aware of the resources available to them.

For more information, please email us at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com or stop on out to an event and introduce yourself.

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Special VETERANS EDITION of Thunder Roads Ohio coming in November 2019

If you’re a part of a charitable motorcycle organization, you might consider partnering with Thunder Roads Ohio. TRO offers a wealth of opportunities for local motorcycle organizations – such as hosted events, assistance with sponsorships and vendors for events, and of course advertising and promotions! TRO is a grassroots media organizations – working with volunteers and partners throughout the Midwest. Our approach offers great opportunities for organizations that are active within the motorcycle community. By supporting TRO and assisting with the distribution of magazines within your area – you can help ensure coverage of your area within the magazine and raise funds for your organization or your designated charities. You will also be able to actively promote your organization and events you host within the pages of Thunder Roads Ohio and online through our social media and website – reaching over 250,000 riders monthly! It’s a WIN-WIN for everyone involved. We can also accept regular contributions such as photos and articles on your local motorcycle community. If you have folks that like to write or possibly take photos – and ride, this is a great chance to really help get the word out about things going on in your area. Partner organizations must be social and charitable in nature; actively working with others within the local motorcycle community. For more information, email Smith.IronCowboy@gmail.com

There are opportunities for interested organizations and companies to become involved and help sponsor this endeavor. It is our hope that we create this Guide and offer it free of charge to not only the vets we distribute it to – but also allow local non-profit veterans organizations to promote their legitimate events and services offered to those FREE of charge as well. For more information on the upcoming November VETERANS Edition of Thunder Roads Ohio or how you might become a sponsor, please email us at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com

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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?!

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EVENT 101: Two Wheeled Networking The BEST way to get RIDERS at your event. While Thunder Roads Ohio Magazine is certainly the most “cost effective means of reaching motorcycle enthusiasts across the Midwest” – it’s clear that there is one SURE FIRE, “end-all” means of getting riders to attend your events and that’s TALKING TO OTHER RIDERS! And while that may seem obvious to everyone, it’s easily the most often overlooked aspect of promoting an event or even your organization itself. It’s easy to distribute flyers or place an ad in Thunder Roads for your event – and you’ll get your message out to thousands of riders. You can promote your event digitally through social media and digital ads – and you’ll reach lots of people. And for many, that’s where things end in terms of trying to reach riders. Far too often, people just forget what should be, the most obvious means of recruiting folks – and that’s simply talking to them. Everyone loves the saying “Word of Mouth” is the best form of advertising, but far too many think this means just leaving things for people to casually discuss randomly by chance. In essence, it’s a cop-out for many in terms of marketing themselves or their events. “Oh, we just rely on word of mouth” – which really means ‘we don’t really do anything to get the word out.’ A much better phrase to use is “Direct Contact” – which means that you are going to market your event and organization by talking directly to people. And if you actively engage in discussions with others in order to promote your cause – that’s called Networking. For organizations, we strongly encourage you to get out there and NETWORK within the motorcycle community and if you have an event – this is the BEST way to build a core base of riders that will commit to attending. Here are a few basic ways that you can NETWORK as a motorcycle organization:

associate your event with the “cool folks” they met at the other events and feel more comfortable attending yours. For help in producing cards or handouts, email us at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail. com Full color, double sided flyers or cards can be as cheap as $200 for 5,000 copies! Network with other Riding Organizations – attend regional calendar or motorcycle rights events. Some areas have networking events already set up for motorcycle organizations. Thunder Roads Ohio helps host a number of regional motorcycle event calendar meetings – that welcome all clubs and riding organizations. These meetings are hosted as an opportunity for groups to come out and discuss the events they are planning and coordinate dates with each other. In some cases, TRO and our local partners then produce Regional Motorcycle Events Calendars that then help share all this information with riders in the area. While the calendars and the funds they raise for local charities are pretty cool – the secondary benefit is the opportunity these meetings create for groups to network and

Attend and Support Other Motorcycle Events – come out as a group whenever possible. Bring your group out and attend other rides and events. The host organization will appreciate this and other riding groups will respect it as well. These other groups may just return the favor and attend your event – and other groups may wish to get the same type of support for their own events. Individual riders will

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get to know each other. One such calendar meeting has been hosted by the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club for years – and often times over a dozen groups are well represented at the meeting. And as they all announce their upcoming events, the other groups write them down and commit to attending. It’s a beautiful thing. Other

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A little bowl of candy – “dum dum” suckers work great – is an effective way to bribe people to stop by and talk with you for a few. The small lollipops are fun and are almost universal in their appeal. They are also very cost effective.

groups – such as ABATE, AMA, and COC often host meetings specifically for riding organizations to get together and network with each other. If these meetings are held in your area – you should certainly get involved if it makes sense for your group to support the host organization.

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or post – but be sure to ask permission before doing so. We recommend smaller handbills or cards that get people’s attention and have the critical information. Larger 8.5x11 flyers are good for posting on the wall – but are terrible in terms of handing out. We recommend going with 4x6 cards – which can then be stuck in pockets and purses – without getting lost. Business cards with event information often get lost and mixed up with other random stuff. And the smaller cards are cheaper to produce as well!

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Set Up a Booth – At local and regional motorcycle events. Bike Nights, Bike Shows, Rallies, and Rides! One of the most efficient and effective means of getting in front of a lot of bikers is to set up a table or booth at local motorcycle events. You only need one or two people and you can distribute materials and talk to hundreds of people in just a single evening. Again, you want to make sure that you have a sufficient supply of promotional materials – flyers, posters, cards, etc. If you’re charging admission for your event, it’s a great idea to let people register for a chance to win free tickets! Just a clipboard with sheets to sign up on – collecting email addresses – works well. Or you can have people fill out slips and drop them into a bucket. You can offer other prizes, but you may end up getting a lot of people that aren’t really interested in your event. If the prize is the event itself – then everyone you sign up essentially wants to go! And then you can send them reminders, etc. Thunder Roads Ohio print and digital campaigns are a great way to reach thousands and create awareness for your upcoming event. Direct contact or networking takes more work and requires more time of you and your organization, and you aren’t going to reach as many people – but it offers you the best chance of getting people to commit. After a positive interaction, riders will feel a connection to you and the event that you’re promoting. This alone will make your event stand out from the dozens, if not hundreds, of other events happening that same day within riding distance. For more help in promoting your event or organization, feel free to contact Thunder Roads Ohio or Iron Cowboy Productions, LLC. You can email us at Events. ThunderRoads@gmail.com

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If you have a few riders able to attend a ride or event, reach out in advance and offer to help. The host organization will certainly appreciate the gesture, even if they decline. If you are able to bring a few extra volunteers to another event there are a ton of benefits! 1. The other group is almost certain to offer to return the favor or at the very least attend your event. 2. You’re able get some event experience for your crew and possibly pick up some ideas from working the other event. 3. You’re able to get a better sense for the volunteers that you have on your own team, after watching them work the other event.

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Hi Friends,

This has been one of those years, starting out cold and rainy, then hot and more hot and now it seems to be just nice out. I hope all are finding time to get out and get some miles on. Beware though, this is the time of year that things can go terribly wrong. The problem is that you start to think that this motorcycle riding is not that hard, but you are wrong. All the skills that you’ve used to stay upright this long are still very important. Always be ALERT - you never know when something’s going to change RIGHT NOW. A deer can come out of nowhere. A distracted driver can come left of center. A driver can not see you at a stop sign. You could take your mind off what you are doing and make that ultimate mistake. Be ALERT when you’re out riding. With more than half the year gone, the older you get the faster time goes by, we seem to be riding better than we did last year. Last year at this time we had 81 fatalities and to date this year we have 66. Also, there were 7 passenger fatalities, 10 out of state licenses and 5 three-wheel motorcycle fatalities. What I desperately wish we could change but I have not found a way, is that 36 of our fatalities were our own fault. We are better riders than that, are we not? A fact that we can take and run with, only 2 of the 66 fatalities were motorcycle trained, with 1 of those being at fault. The point is, if we were all trained could we save lives? Another thing to consider, 32% of the fatalities did have their helmets on. Talk to your family, friends and brothers to ride SMART and have a good time. The riding season is not quite over so make some time and take a Motorcycle Ohio ‘MO’ riders course. They are still giving classes and will until it snows. I was talking to a group not too long ago and the statement was “I have been riding on my temp every year. I just don’t have time to take a 16-hour course.” Well, take the one-day class for returning riders and at the end of the day you will have your endorsement. Give them a chance to make your ride safer. www.motorcycle.ohio.gov By the time you read this the 2019 Raffle Bike will be in the hands of a new owner. The ABATE of Ohio Foundation is getting ready to start the 2020 Raffle. If you did not win this year, you may be the one next year. For the first half of this year, all new and renewed members received a FREE 2019 raffle ticket and it will be the same for the rest of the year; All new and renewed members will get a 2020 raffle ticket as well.

If you are not a member of ABATE of Ohio, Inc. or even some other organization such as the American Motorcycle Association or Motorcycle Riders Foundation, you are not protecting your Right to Ride. Currently, we at ABATE of Ohio, Inc. are watching Motorcycle Profiling, Facial-Recognition, Distracted Drivers and Hearing protection just to name a few issues. Come get involved and join. Remember you get a FREE raffle ticket. Online at www. abate.com, go to membership or call ABATE at 614-319-3644. We take credit cards. If you don’t like to go to meetings you don’t have to, but you need to be ready to protest when they want to take your rights away. Hope everyone has had a great year and I will see you down the road. Ride Within your Limits Mike Stock Chairman of the Board 614-319-3644 chairofboard@abate.com

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MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES Seasons come and seasons go… And boy did this Summer go fast! So much was accomplished and so many weekends packed with things to do and places to go! There’s still a lot going on as we rev into September and we are looking forward to seeing many of you before the weather turns a different shade of ride. Have you ever thought about life just being a series of seasons? Like when we are on the younger side of age, it’s the Spring of our lives and we are just busting to get out and bloom! Can’t get enough of the newness of life and we are ready for anything! Then we kind of drop into gear and the Summer of life happens. Plans begin to take shape and we begin to flourish and find our roots growing deeper into the soil of life, we start to bear fruit and mature up somewhat. That leads us into the Fall/Autumn of our lives, the maturity begins to bring us into a harvest of years that blesses us with an abundance of good things if we do it right. Then we begin the Winter of life…not cold, not old, just settled in and ready for the cruise. Every season has its purpose. Every season has its time. Ecclesiastes 3 talks about the seasons of time. It says “for everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born, a time to die. A time to plant, a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace.” Everything has a season, however, it’s how you walk through your season that counts. Will you walk through with your eyes focused on the destiny, or will you walk with your head down and miss the journey on the way? This year, I have watched as a brother who went down was laid to rest and was honored by those he never knew, yet all grieved for him as though they knew him all his days. That’s a special kind of love that is put in us by our Heavenly Father. I have laughed with friends over the craziest things. Embraced the broken, reconnected with old friends, sorted through old things and purged closets, loved those that are unlovely and despised the things that caused pain…yet all in all, as I look back on this season, I find that the good outweighed the bad, the love overcame the evil and the hearts of many found peace from the battles life had thrown at them. That peace is only found in one way…the way…Jesus. Whatever the season you’re in…find the good in it, rest in the peace of it and enjoy the ride! Until next time…. Mary G.

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COME RIDE WITH US! CMA is a servant minded interdenominational motorcycle ministry with a non-denominational message of hope and love through Jesus Christ. Enjoy the family atmosphere, make life-long friends, and join an army of people dedicated to changing the world, one heart at a time in the highways and byways. Visit us at www.cmausa.org for more information. Have a message you’d like to share? If you have a message that you’d like to share with riders across Ohio and the Midwest, let us know. TRO welcomes the opportunity to work with established motorcycle ministries. Feel free to share upcoming events with us as well, by emailing information to Events.ThunderRoads@gmail.com

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Every month, Thunder Roads Ohio is publishing this SERVICE NOTES section dedicated to Veterans and those actively serving our country. We are always accepting submissions for this section and are currently looking for someone to serve as EDITOR of this section and help coordinate our efforts to help support and recognize local veterans. As Editor you will be able to help provide information to Ohio Veterans and those serving, help support and promote various Veterans organizations, and recognize those that have sacrificed for our nation. Please MSG us if you're interested, or you can email us at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com

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These schemes try to steal a service member’s identity by getting Social Security numbers, bank accounts and other personal information. The scammer pretends to be from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service or another military group and contacts members or their spouses by phone, email or text. They may claim that due to computer problems your information was lost and needs to be reentered to process payments. In other cases, their emails contain links or attachments that can put malware on computers to steal passwords and account information. Never give personal information on the phone – or click on links in emails – from someone they don’t know. Also, DFAS and other military organizations never ask for personal financial information, account numbers or passwords.

Payday Loans – You’re Protected By the MLA

“Short-term,” “personal” or “payday” loans are unsecured loans for small amounts – generally $500 or less – that charge big interest rates and fees. (A typical two-week payday loan charging $15 per $100 borrowed equals an annual percentage rate of almost 400%.) Many payday loan companies operate online and advertise “fast cash” and “no credit required.” Active-duty service members are protected from payday loans by the Military Lending Act, which keeps lenders from gouging military personnel with high-interest rates and fees. The MLA gives service members these rights: • A 36% cap on interest rates on loans of under three months. • A lender can’t require them to submit to mandatory arbitration or ask them to give up their rights under state or federal laws, as they can with the general public. • A lender can’t make them agree to a voluntary military allotment – or automatic repayments from their paycheck – for loan approval. • A lender can’t charge them a fee or other penalty if they pay back their loan early.

Veterans Voices: The 26th Anniversary of the Battle at Mogadishu

6pm Thursday, October 3 National Veterans Memorial & Museum 300 West Broad St, Columbus OH 43215 Veterans Voices: The 26th Anniversary of the Battle at Mogadishu. Hear the real stories immortalized in the movie Black Hawk Down from those who were there: Brigadier General James C. Nixon, US Army (Retired); Major Larry D. Moores, US Army (Retired), and Chief Warrant Officer, 4th Class Gerald Izzo, US Army (Retired), all members of Task Force Ranger and recipients of valor awards. For more information, visit NationalVMM.org/Events

National Veterans Memorial presents Veteran’s Hiring Event 9am-5pm Friday, September 13 TopGolf Columbus 2000 IKEA Way, Columbus OH 43240 The National Veterans Memorial and Museum teams up with Topgolf on September 13 to launch the first of several Veteran hiring events across the country that will put thousands of Veterans to work. The Columbus event will bring together up to 15 companies at the Topgolf Polaris location where they will match their job opportunities with qualified Veterans. For more information go to the Memorial website – NationalVMM.org/ vetops

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Berlin Bustles with Bikers What once was a sleepy town nestled among rolling hills and farmlands, Berlin has become one of the top destinations for motorcycle enthusiasts in the state of Ohio. Berlin, Ohio (pronounced ber’-lin) is the oldest existing village in Holmes County; it discovered by John Swigert, a native of Berlin, Germany on July 2, 1816. Located along State Route 39 in Holmes County, Ohio it is conveniently located within an hour’s drive from Akron, Canton, Columbus, Dover, New Philadelphia and Mansfield. County roads make up for some of the best riding around, especially on Sundays since very little traffic is found on the roads. S.E. Ohio Annual Motorcycle Ride Event The sound of loud pipes took over the county roads of Amish Country and drowned out the subtle clip clop of horse’s hooves. The 17th annual S.E. Ohio Motorcycle ride event took place on August 8 – 11.

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included the Walnut Creek Valley to Charm leading down to New Bedford, Baltic and on to Coshocton County. I would highly recommend this annual event which is held around the first week of August. This three-day event begins in Zanesville with lodging at the Best Western. They ride a large portion of S.E. Ohio into Holmes and Coshocton County, New Martinsville, WV through the National Forest and along the Muskingum River. It is also an escorted ride with all intersection and stop signs blocked for continual riding. Biker Sunday in Amish Country Who would think there would be a Biker Sunday in Amish Country? Well, if you have not heard of this event, you are missing out on a great ride experience. It all began 15 years ago with an idea from LaVerne Yoder who is a member of Grace Church. As a biker himself, he often rode his bike to church and eventually invited friends of his to ride with him. Back then, it was known as Grace Mennonite Church and riding motorcycles to church may not have been the coolest thing to do. (Especially in a conservative area.) But LaVerne had a vision with a mission. He wanted to reach out to other people, even though they may have not had any church affiliation, but who enjoyed riding, so he organized the first Biker Sunday Ride 15 years ago on the first Sunday in October. He was hoping for at least 20 bikes but to his surprise, 47 riders showed up on an 80-degree October day. They rode to West Layfayette for a lunch and that’s how it all started. The next year, one

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of their own members, Katie Kline, volunteered to make burgers for the lunch stop. This year’s ride was in her honor, since she passed away the end of June. The second year, 72 riders attended. What makes this event unique is that there has never been a fee to ride. “The ride makes an impact on people lives,” stated LaVerne. The church supplies homemade pastries, coffee and juice in the morning which is before the first church service begins. People often take in the service, and meet other people that rode from various locations in Ohio to attend. John Beachy, also a member of Grace Church, is now heading it up, but LaVerne still attends each year. A lot of time and thought goes into creating the routes which averages 175 – 200 miles. Each ride is escorted with blocks at stop lights, intersections, etc., in order for the ride to be without breaking up. At noon, we gather at a park for lunch where members of the church have arrived in advance to start grilling hamburgs and hotdogs with potato salad, chips and a cold beverage which is also free of charge. T-shirts are available for purchase with an Amish country/biker theme. It is now scheduled for the second Sunday in August. This is a ride you will want to put on your calendar each year. With this ring, I thee Wedd… Are you a bride to be in the month of December? Well, if romance is in the air and you and your special someone are thinking of making it official, we have just the right connection without breaking the bank. “I Thee Wedd Vows by Ana – Wedding Officiant” is offering a great end of the year special to 25 brides. In her own words, “As the spirit of giving during the season, I’m doing 25 days of Christmas. I know it takes money and time to plan your special day, so as a way of being a blessing and giving to my community, I’m booking the December calendar now. Twenty-five brides will receive a free wedding ceremony service provided by me.” MENTION YOU SAW HER IN THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE to book your December wedding. www.facebook.com/ thesaidido/ THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE

My next big ride will be the first 10 days of September as several Spyder Ryders and I will be ryding to Queensbury, New York for an annual Spyder Quest. That is also the big Ladies Adventure Weekend in New Philadelphia, which I have attended the past two years. I guess I’m ready for a new adventure in New York and Vermont this year! “Don’t count the wheels, just enjoy the ride” Spyder Lilly Luvee

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SEPTEMBER UPDATE!

THUNDER ROADS OHIO to Host BEST OF OHIO Showcase at AIMExpo

2019 People’s Choice Award Winner – Lima Harley-Davidson Bike Show TRO will be hosting a unique showcase “Bike Show” event as part of the AIMExpo in Columbus, September 26-29th. (AimexpoUSA. com) AIMExpo presented by Nationwide is North America’s largest Motorcycle and Powersports Tradeshow and Lifestyle event – aimed at bringing together industry, media, dealers, and consumers in a single event. Riders, enthusiasts, and motorcycle industry folks from across the nation – and even worldwide – will be attending this powerhouse event as it returns to Ohio, and Thunder Roads Ohio is proud to be a part of the show!

thus far. Selected bikes will have to be on display from Thursday through Sunday. This is a great chance to promote your shop or simply showcase your iron achievement!

We will be showcasing a limited number of custom motorcycles as part of a display at the show. Representing the BEST OF OHIO – these bikes will be on display for both industry leaders and consumers attending the AIMExpo. Guests will be able to vote for their favorite bikes over the weekend, and top vote-getters will be recognized with trophies and cash prizes on Sunday. If you would like your bike to be considered for the show – please email photos and contact information to BikeShowInfo@gmail. com Please include a little information on the bike and build – including who was involved and any recognition/awards received

Thanks to Dan Hare and Dave Eggert for Bike Show Photos.

Email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com TODAY to reserve your spot with TRO for Upcoming Shows! 9th Annual Thunder Zone Bike Show The Landing and Sunset Bar - Saturday, Sept 7th Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 2019 Cleveland Motorcycle Swap Meet & TRO BIKE SHOW The Soccer Sportsplex -Sunday, November 10th, North Olmsted

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The Bike Show Series Over the last several years, Thunder Roads Ohio has worked to develop these local and regional Bike Shows as a means of showcasing both the rides that our readers have and the amazing works of rolling art that local shops and builders have been producing. Along the way, we discovered that many local riders had never participated in a Bike Show – never considering that their bikes were “show worthy”. It turns out though, that most riders have an appreciation – even a love of motorcycles that goes beyond the amount of chrome on a bike or if there are water spots and dust on them. We’ve hosted Bike Shows at indoor venues showcasing bikes with less than a dozen miles on them – and we’ve hosted Bike Shows at outdoor venues ranging from dealership parking lots to grass fields with countless entries still hot from riding in from across the state! Throughout, we’ve discovered that it’s not always the most polished that gets the attention, but it’s the love and work that goes into the bike that everyone appreciates. Even if you’ve never participated in a Bike Show before, we encourage everyone to participate and have fun with the shows! Chances are that you’ll discover a greater appreciation for what makes your bike unique and meet some other folks with a similar passion. And we’re certain you’ll have a blast! The TRO Bike Show Series features local, regional, and nationally recognized shows that all builders and bike owners are welcome to participate in. Vintage, metric, v-twin, customs, restored antiques, “resto-mods”, trikes, and radicals are all welcome to the show. These shows are RIDE-IN shows, meaning the bikes are expected to be ridden and a little bit of road dust is fine. We don’t split hairs over trailering in bikes, but we do require that all bikes must be functioning. They must start and be able to be safely ridden on the road. Most of the shows include voting by event attendees and weighted judges scores. We use this approach to make certain we include both the “popular opinion” and an objective review of the bikes. Interested in coming out? It’s easy! Just visit us online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com and you can register for whichever show you’d like. By Pre-Registering, you are locking in your spot, saving a few dollars, and you’ll even get a FREE T-Shirt! Then come on out to the show! Specifics vary by show, but it’s generally an informal process. You’ll meet other builders and exhibitors – and most likely walk away with more than a few new friends in the motorcycle community.

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TRO CHAMPIONSHIP BIKE SHOW SERIES SEPTMEBER UPDATE! JUST ADDED! Thunder on the Strip

9th Annual Thunder Zone Bike Show Murphy’s Pub & Ale House

Saturday, Sept. 7th Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH

This year’s Thunder Zone show will be moving to a new location on the other end of the strip outside Murphy’s Pub & Ale House! This is a great location overlooking Lake Erie with plenty to do and see in the immediate area. For years our Geneva-on-theLake Bike Show has been amongst our best, but we’ve always run out of room. Not this year! And to kick things up even more – we’ve added a $500 Grand Prize for the Best of Show Bike! We have custom trophies and placards for each of the classes and Judges Choice Awards, but now we’ve added some extra incentive for those going for the “big trophies”. As always though, we expect that the main attraction of this show will still be the crowd it always draws. Motorcycle enthusiasts from across the Midwest and even Canada come to Geneva-on-theLake to not only show off their ride – but to meet and hangout with one of the best crowds of any of our events. Laid back folks with a love of two wheels – of all shapes and sizes – join us every year! It’s truly one of the best, grass root shows in the Midwest. Registration is now open at ThunderRoadsOhio.com and you can email us at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com for more information. We have added extra space this year for vendors and exhibitors, so we encourage you to reach out if you’d like to set up a table or tent for your organization or business. It’s a great chance to hang out and meet a lot of riders!

2019 Cleveland Motorcycle Swap Meet & TRO BIKE SHOW The Soccer Sportsplex

Sunday, November 10th, North Olmsted

The Rubber City Radio Group (hosts of the Akron Motorcycle Swap Meet for over 15 years) have teamed up with Thunder Roads Ohio to present an indoor motorcycle show as part of their kick-off Cleveland Swap Meet. The Soccer Sportsplex in North Olmsted is a large comfortable facility with easy access and convenient parking. Thunder Roads Ohio will present a “Ride-In”, informal Bike Show in order to showcase custom, vintage, and favorite stock rides of enthusiasts from Northeast Ohio and those willing to make the trip. TRO will present trophies, placards, and feature the top scoring bikes in Thunder Roads Ohio magazine and possibly in other national outlets as well. It’s a great chance to have some fun, showcase your pride and joy – and hang with some really great folks! For more information or to reserve your space in the show – email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com There is a limited amount of space and we expect demand to be high – so don’t delay! Get you email out today.

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ATTENTION MOTORCYCLE SHOPS / CUSTOM BUILDERS / PAINTERS: For shops interested in participating and possibly exhibiting customer and shop bikes, a limited number of shop displays are available at the bike shows. Participating shops and organizations are able to offer special incentives for their customers and members. For more information or to reserve space for group bike displays (i.e. shops, clubs, race teams, etc..) email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com INTERESTED IN HOSTING A TRO BIKE SHOW AT YOUR LOCATION? We will soon begin announcing shows in 2020! It may seem a long way off, but we’ve already begun committing to dates and locations to host Bike Shows and other events next year. The TRO Championship Bike Show Series is proud to offer an extensive schedule of Bike Shows – ranging from local community shows and Bike Night Shows, to festivals and rallies, and culminating in our Championship Shows. For 2020, we are looking to continue expanding into new areas, with an extra emphasis on locations in NORTHWEST and CENTRAL Ohio. We’ve begun scouting new locations and would welcome your input/suggestions. If you have a venue and are interested in hosting a TRO Championship Bike Show – or you’d like to recommend a location – we’d love to hear from you! Just send us an email at BikeShowInfo@gmail.com

TOUR NOTES: • Please note that the Warren HarleyDavidson Bike Show has been rescheduled for a date to be yet determined, due to some scheduling conflicts. • Vendors and Local Riding Organizations are invited to come out and set up at many of these shows. You must register in advance though, by emailing ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com • Tour Series Shirts are now available online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com or by clicking SHOP NOW on the Thunder Roads Ohio Facebook page. Email BikeShowInfo@gmail.com TODAY for more info or help reserving your spot at the next Bike Show! You can also register online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com *Tentative dates. Date and details to be finalized and will be announced in future editions of TRO or at ThunderRoadsOhio. com THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE

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NEW FOR 2019: WINNERS DRAWN YEAR-ROUND! SIMPLE DIGITAL CHECK-IN’S! “MAKE YOUR OWN RIDE STOPS!” SPECIAL PASSPORT RIDES! SCAVENGER HUNT CHALLENGES! PRESENTED BY RUSS BROWN MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEYS AND ReasonsToRide.com Thunder Roads Ohio (TRO) is proud to present the 2019 BUCKEYE THUNDER RUN - a state-wide, summer-long riding challenge with YEAR-ROUND opportunities to WIN by hitting the coolest riding destinations and events across Ohio! This is a riding challenge like no-other and features great prizes every month that you earn by simply getting out to ride and discovering new stops ALL ACROSS OHIO and the MIDWEST!

Checking in at Ride Stops! Designated Ride Stops are listed at ThunderRoadsOhio.com and featured throughout each issue of Thunder Roads Ohio. These stops are selected based upon the recommendations of our readers and confirmed by our editors. ALL STOPS have been screened by our Editors and are places we feel comfortable recommending to you. We never simply add a stop because they are willing to write a check.

Checking in at TRO Tour Stops! Throughout the year, the TRO ROAD CREW will be hitting rides, rallies, bike shows, and various events throughout the state – and beyond! In some cases the CREW will be attending national rallies and other events throughout the Midwest – including Michigan and Pennsylvania motorcycle events. Anywhere the TRO CREW is at – instantly becomes a RIDE STOP! There is a listing of Tour Stops in the magazine and online each month. You can sign in on the Ride Stop Clipboard or check in with your smart phone. “Make Your Own Ride Stop!” Riders can recommend a RIDE STOP by simply “Checking-In” through their facebook account with the hashtag #TRO. Within the post, BTR Riders should say that they are “Making this their Ride Stop” and that we should also. You can also include why – and even do it all within in a posted video as well. Special prizes each month are allocated for these check-in’s and the stop itself can win – if applicable. Selected “MAKE YOUR OWN RIDE STOP’s” have a chance to win up to $5,000 in prizes – and each posting increases their chances to win! In such cases, the person(s) nominating the Stop with their check-in is also eligible for additional prizes as well.

$500 Amazon® Gift Card to be awarded to a chosen Rider nominating a Winning Stop with their check-in!

Riders can take part in special themed tours held throughout the year. Themed Tour Stops! In some cases these themed tours may include a special map and designated series of stops to hit. Riders then hit the designated stops and once completed – they can win special prizes, including Amazon® and Mastercard® Gift Cards* of up to $500! Some tours can be completed in a day – while others may take a weekend, week, or more. Themed Tours are currently under development and possible tours include: OHIO BIKE WEEK WINE COUNTRY TOURS MILITARY / VETERANS TOURS AMISH COUNTRY TOURS

GEVENA / EASTERN ERIE TOUR HOCKING HILLS TOUR MOHICAN TOUR OHIO TWISTIES TOUR

INDIAN LAKE TOUR BUCKEYE LAKE TOUR HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR And many more!

Scavenger Hunts! Special Scavenger Hunts will be offered for a unique ride that’s fun and challenging. Riders will have to be on the look-out for various items, stops, and routes as they seek to complete the HUNT! Riddles and other challenges will be part of the fun. Special prizes will be offered to those that complete the challenge!

For more information, visit us online at www.ThunderRoadsOhio.com

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How do you Start? (It's really simple!)

1. Get your Ohio Ride Card! (Online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com, at an Event, or at some Ride Stops!) 2. Like Thunder Roads Ohio on Facebook. (You don’t have to, but it makes things a lot easier and more fun with it.) 3. Get the list of stops each month from your Thunder Roads Magazine, the website (ThunderRoadsOhio.com), or facebook. 4. Ride out to these stops and show them your card or check in with the #TRO Hashtag on social media. 5. And then you win cool prizes, including cold hard CASH!

You can request a Ride Card through our website!

You can now go online and register for your Thunder Run Ride Card through our website – www.ThunderRoadsOhio.com. Simply head to the TRO Online Store and order your Ride Card. There is a $5 convenience fee for this option – but ALL PROCEEDS are applied to our Warrior Fund, sponsoring charitable motorcycle events and organizations across Ohio.

PLEASE NOTE - You can still use your previous Ride Cards. All Ride Card registrations carry over, however you are welcome to pick up a new shiny one if you’d like.

Thunder Roads will also be registering riders for Ride Cards at specific events throughout the year as we distribute magazines. Key events, such as Ohio Bike Week or Bike Nights will have special booth for Ride Card registrations. In most cases, we will be offering special incentives both for those registering for the cards and those checking in with their previously issued cards at these stops. Thunder Roads will also be working with charities and various non-profit events to include them in the Run schedule as well. This will be an easy means of encouraging participation and attracting riders from outside the local communities. In many cases, we will have specific prize drawings for those at these events. The Ride Cards allow participants to easily and safely check in at all stops. Some Thunder Roads Sponsors will also be offering discounts to readers that present the cards. Thunder Roads will be listing special discounts and offers in the magazine throughout the year as an added value to readers and means of encouraging our partners to offer these extra savings.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have received your OHIO RIDE CARD, you will not be asked to provide personal information or emails at any location for check-in. You simply enter your ride card number! One key aspect of the BTR is that we will be limiting the number of stops to a reasonable amount each month. We are NOT simply adding anyone willing to write a check. We will be considering stops recommended by our readers and editors, and we will only select those that offer a legitimate interest to riders – making them worth the ride to visit. We are not hosting the run as simply a means of supporting the magazine, but as a fun way to promote partners and cool destinations all across the state.

RIDERS CAN CHECK IN THROUGH THEIR SMART PHONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA! IT’S NOT MANDATORY, BUT THIS ALLOWS INSTANT CHECK-IN’s AND INSTANT PRIZES! And it’s SIMPLE – 1. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM. 2. GET OUT! When your our riding or checking out a favorite stop – you can CHECK -IN! 3. TAKE A PICTURE OF YOURSELF, YOUR BIKE, YOUR CREW, AT THE LOCATION. 4. HOLD YOUR RIDE CARD UP, WITH YOUR NUMBER VISIBLE TO MAKE TRACKING EASIER. 5. POST THE PICTURE TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT WITH THE LOCATION CHECK IN AND #TRO 6. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EMAIL AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK – AND LOOK FOR US TO ANNOUNCE YOUR NAME OR NUMBER! FOR THOSE THAT PREFER OLD SCHOOL, YOU CAN STILL CHECK IN WITH THE BOARDS – BUT IF YOU’RE ON FACEBOOK, IT’S THIS QUICK AND EASY!

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EVENT stops Date

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Address

9/5-9/8/19

Thunder on the Strip

The Landing, Sunset Bar, Firehouse Winery

5475 Lake Road Geneva-on-the-Lake OH 44041

9/14/2019

Hot Rods & Handlebars GAMC Car & Bike Show

GAMC Club House

1540 Smith Rd. Akron, OH

9/18/2019

Zeppes’ Bike Night Finale

Zeppes'

11110 Kinsman Rd, Newbury OH

9/289/29/2019

AIM Expo

Columbus Convention Center

400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

10/13/2019

Devils Staircase Bike Show

Dayton Motorcycle Club

1086 Corwin Rd, Oregonia OH 45054

10/20/2019

Akron Motorcycle Swap Meet

Summit County Fairgrounds

229 E. Howe Rd. Tallmadge, OH

11/10/2019

Cleveland Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show

Soccer Sportsplex

31515 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted OH 44070

attorneys who ride

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The AIMExpo Returns to Columbus! North America’s TRADE and CONSUMER Show for the Powersports Industry offers something for everyone! AIMExpo presented by Nationwide – the only trade and consumer show for the North American Powersports Industry – has been reimagined and reinvigorated for 2019 as it returns to its home in Columbus, OH on September 26-29. Part of the show’s evolution includes more focus on the specific lifestyles that drive the passions of the motorcycle and powersports industry. New for 2019, the show floor will embrace three of the main lifestyles that influence today’s consumer buying decisions. Each “neighborhood” will feature its own “community hangout” focusing on the chosen lifestyle segment. These will include The Alley for Urban and Street culture, as well as The Camp for the two- and fourwheel Adventure and Off-road enthusiasts. Finally, The Shop is dedicated to the V-Twin/Cruiser and Custom community.

Custom motorcycles Curated by returning ambassador and renowned custom builder Kevin Dunworth of Dunworth Machines, and selected from the entries for The Shop Builders Invitational, these bikes will be among the best Custom machines from across the country. Each entry will showcase the builder’s skillset and will be eligible to win the valuable grand prize. New Product Showcase Industry Ambassadors will curate a selection of the latest and greatest new parts, gear and accessories to be showcased within each Neighborhood Hangout. If you’re a dealer, discover what your customers will be looking for in your shop; if you’re a consumer, know what you can’t live without! Shop Talks Taking place within each neighborhood, these will be intimate conversations with industry experts designed to provoke thought and inspiration. On trade days, topics will focus on buying trends and content designed to help dealers better connect with their customers. On consumer days, the talks will focus on lifestyle trends and what’s new for V-Twin/Cruiser and Custom riders. Each Shop Talk will have an opportunity for Q&A with the presenting industry leaders. Great Music & Specialty Concessions DJs will create a unique mix of music for each neighborhood, designed to reflect the passion and energy of each. Show attendees can enjoy local IPA and 36

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craft beer as well as artisan coffee while immersing themselves in the culture of the lifestyle segment. The Shop will provide the perfect meeting place for visitors who want to take a break from the show floor, grab some food and a drink, listen to some inspiring conversation and immerse themselves in the V-Twin/ Cruiser and Custom culture. *The artwork provided is an artistic impression of The Shop at AIMExpo presented by Nationwide and elements may change. Exhibitors can take advantage of the themed neighborhoods to present products to their target audience. Companies specializing in the V-Twin/Cruiser and Custom market can focus their activities on their target consumers. Similarly, dealers looking for new products will be able to find suitable suppliers more efficiently. And, of course, the public will know exactly where to look for the motorcycles, parts, gear and accessories they’ve been searching for. “We’re excited to bring the diverse lifestyles that create motorcycle and powersports culture to the show floor,” said Andre Albert, Director, Sales and Marketing, MIC Events. “AIMExpo presented by Nationwide will focus on uniting the industry to ensure that Together We Rise. It is our mission to create a stronger industry that is united in its approach to engage the consumer through product showcases, education, customer service and immersive experiences. We hope the neighborhoods we’re creating will allow exhibitors and visitors alike to have a more invigorating experience at the show.” OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE

INDUSTRY DAYS As in previous years, AIMExpo presented by Nationwide is open to both the trade and consumers. It allows manufacturers to present new products, campaigns, and connect with dealers in an engaging and meaningful environment. It’s also the annual and best opportunity for dealers to meet their current aftermarket vendors, collaborate and find inspiration from colleagues, find new opportunities, and attend education/business development seminars designed to maximize profit and stay ahead of new consumer buying trends and habits. “Together We Rise is a powerful theme for this year’s AIMExpo,” said Kerry Graeber, Vice President MC/ATV Sales and Marketing, Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. “Coming together as the Powersports Industry to recognize, adapt, and take action in today’s challenging business environment is crucial to our future. It’s time to reinforce that unity, commitment, and passion with our fellow business partners, media, and customers.” The first two days of the event – Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 – are dedicated for those in the industry only, while Saturday September 28th and Sunday, September 29th are open to the public. During the Industry Days – the show will host the Powersports Dealer Seminars @AIMExpo – featuring 18 interactive and instructive sessions across three tracks, each curated to the most crucial business needs of any dealer in a changing market. Returning to the lineup for 2019 are the Dealer Roundtables. Scheduled just before the AIMExpo General Session Thursday afternoon, Dealer Roundtables allow dealers to collaborate with their dealer peers about challenges they face as dealership operators. Multiple roundtable discussions will take place concurrently, allowing dealers to take advantage of the knowledge and experience from industry colleagues on various topics. Dealers will be able to capitalize on the intelligence sharing operation with three different 30-minute roundtable sessions. A different topic of discussion will be offered at each table. For more information on the Seminars and Industry aspects of the show – visit AIMEXPOUSA.com.

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The AIMExpo Returns to Columbus! North America’s TRADE and CONSUMER Show for the Powersports Industry offers something for everyone!

On Saturday, September 28th ; the AIMExpo presented by Nationwide will present Sideways Saturday! – a night of indoor flat track racing on a concrete short course within the Columbus Convention Center. The night will bring together powersports industry leaders, race fans and riders from across the country to enjoy one of the most entertaining forms of motorcycle racing. “Our host city of Columbus and the infrastructure of the Greater Columbus Convention Center allowed us to create a race on the show floor at the industry’s biggest trade show with the assistance of flat track veteran Johnny Lewis,” said Andre Albert, Director, Sales and Marketing, MIC Events. “We’re excited to be able to bring great racing to our industry event, pulling together all the elements of motorcycling that are important to us, and allowing attendees the opportunity to immerse themselves in everything two wheels. It’s going to be a great night and we’re excited to be working with Johnny, who is a true industry advocate!” Presented by Harley-Davidson Motor Company and A.D. Farrow Harley-Davidson - American Flat Track Racer Johnny Lewis will host a night of all-out racing with live music, hooligan and e-bikes, and industry riders! It’s sure to be a unique night of racing – like none other – with classes such as Hooligan Bikes, “Run What Ya Brung”, Flat Track Futures, Super 73 e-bikes, and the “Himalayan Hoe Down” featuring Royal Enfield Himalayans!

Johnny Lewis is American Flat Track National #10 and a former Factory KTM Supermoto racer that has raced professionally since the age of 16. He founded the Moto Anatomy racing school (formerly known as 10 Training) and started Flat Track Futures, an amateur racing organization sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. He’s represented the USA in the Supermoto of Nations and competed in the X Games 4 times – in both Supermoto and Flat Track. "It's a great feeling to be part of the 2019 AIMExpo presented by Nationwide where flat track will be showcased. The flat track vibe is good right now; from American Flat Track to Harley Davidson Hooligan racing in X Games and the international growth of the sport, its becoming one of the most interesting forms of racing. As a result, it’s catching the attention of some of the best off-road and road racers across the world,” said Johnny Lewis from Flat Track Futures. “Bringing flat track racing to AIMExpo on a concrete indoor short track at the end of one of the biggest days of the show will just add to the excitement and growth. The industry people and motorcycles enthusiast on hand will witness some of the top Hooligan racers in the country and the fastest youth talent as they battle it out on a fast-paced, bar-banging short track. It's going to be another part of AIMExpo you will not want to miss!” For more information on Sideways Saturday, visit the website at AIMExpoUSA.com and follow Thunder Roads Ohio on facebook and our Blogs at ThunderRoadsOhio.com We will keep you updated on racing details and include all necessary links there.

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Good Ride – Saturday, Sept 28th Leaving Iron Pony Motorsports 10am, Registration starts 8:30am Hosted by Carey Hart and Big B This year’s celebrity charity ride is hosted by freestyle motocross legend Carey Hart and rapper Big B as they bring the Good Ride Rally to Columbus!

Good Ride is a 501c non-profit organization and its proceeds benefit Infinite Hero, a charity that raises money to support veterans. Good Ride currently runs two incredibly successful rallies to Arizona and Sturgis, and this announcement of a new Good Ride Rally to Columbus marks the first time in the history of the rally that it will be located east of Sturgis. “This is a big year for us as we bring the rally to a completely new market,” said Carey Hart. “We’re excited about the opportunity to work with AIMExpo, meet new riders, help our veterans and create a very special ride in Columbus.”

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TEST RIDE 2020 MOTORCYCLES FROM YOUR FAVORITE MANUFACTURERS AT AIMEXPO OUTDOORS!

There is no better way to experience a new bike than by riding it. Anybody thinking about purchasing a 2020 model, or simply want to catch up with the latest technology, can head over to AIMExpo Outdoors! to see, touch, hear and ride the latest offerings from key OEMs.

Located five minutes from the show floor, AIMExpo Outdoors! will feature nine of the leading motorcycle manufacturers offering test rides of their latest models on the open road. Riders will need a valid motorcycle license and appropriate riding gear; click here for more information. Demo rides will be offered by the following manufacturers participating in AIMExpo Outdoors!: • Harley Davidson, Inc. • American Honda Motor Co., Inc. • Husqvarna Motorcycles – New to AIMExpo Outdoors! • Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A • KTM – New to AIMExpo Outdoors! • Royal Enfield – New to AIMExpo Outdoors! • Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. • Vanderhall Motor Werks Inc. • Yamaha Motor Corp., USA While many of the companies are finalizing their 2020 products for visitors to ride, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has confirmed it will bring a number of Ninja and Z motorcycles, as well as the new Versys® 1000 SE LT+ and the new W800 CAFÉ.

Joining the demo line-up for the first time ever at AIMExpo, KTM has a comprehensive list of models available for demo rides to eligible riders. These include the KTM 390 Duke, 790 Duke, 1290 Super Duke GT and 1290 Super Duke R. They will also have the KTM 790 Adventure, 790 Adventure R, 1090 Adventure R, 1290 Super Adventure S and 1290 Super Adventure R plus the 690 SMC R. New to the show, riders considering a new Husqvarna purchase can test ride the 2020 Vitpilen 401 and Vitpilen 701 as well as the Svartpilen 401 and Svartpilen 701. For 2019, AIMExpo Outdoors! will be open to the public on all four days of the show during the following show times, while the indoor expo will be accessible to the public on Saturday and Sunday only: • Thursday, September 26th, 10am - 4pm • Friday, September 27th, 10am - 5pm • Saturday, September 28th, 9am - 5pm • Sunday, September 29th, 10am - 5pm

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AIMExpo Outdoors! provides the opportunity for thousands of motorcycle riders to experience the latest and greatest products from nine of the leading motorcycle manufacturers. Interested participants are required to have a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license and must register for each ride directly with individual manufacturers at AIMExpo Outdoors! Each manufacturer may have its own requirements for riders, so please dress accordingly. “Being able to test ride and experience so many motorcycles, along with 350,000 square feet of indoor exhibits with hundreds of exhibitors is a unique and valuable experience,” said Andre Albert, Director, Sales and Marketing, MIC Events. “Today’s consumers make buying decisions based on experiences and there’s no better way to get a feel for what new bikes offer than to ride one. AIMExpo Outdoors! is the ultimate experiential playground for every motorcycle enthusiast.”

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2019 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship Ohio tracks host the best amateur racers in the nation!

Trevor Brunner (No. 11) won four class titles at the 2019 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship. Photo by Jen Muecke PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 14 riders who won class titles at the 2019 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship. The annual four-day national championship event features the best amateur racers in the nation vying for AMA No. 1 plates while competing in three formats of flat track racing. The event took place at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio, on July 23 and at the Triangle Motorcycle Club in Harpster, Ohio, on July 24-26. "Winning a class title at the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship is no easy feat," AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. "Riders must have the endurance to compete in four days of intense competition and the versatility to perform well in short track, half mile and TT racing. These 14 riders are deserving champions, and we look forward to honoring them at the 2019 AMA Championship Banquet." Five of the 14 riders won multiple class titles, including 16-yearold Trevor Brunner. The Aurora, Ind., resident was the championship's top performer, winning four class championships. The other riders who captured multiple AMA No. 1 plates were Colton Shafer of Fresno, Calif., Chase Saathoff of Hillsboro, Ill., Travis Horn of La Verne, Calif., and Riley Nauta of Worongary, Queensland, Australia, each taking two titles. 44

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The 2019 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship featured more than 800 entries competing in 21 classes. Class champions will be honored as part of the AMA's Legends & Champions Weekend, which is scheduled to take place in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 6-7.

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2019 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship - Class Champions • 50cc DTX Sr. (7-8): Colton Shafer, Fresno, Calif. • 85cc DTX (7-11): Travis Horn, La Verne, Calif. • 50cc DTX PW Shaft (4-8): Liam Benoist, Mascoutah, Ill. • 250cc Modified: Chase Saathoff, Hillsboro, Ill. • 50cc DTX PW (4-8): Colton Shafer, Fresno, Calif. • 450cc Modified: Trevor Brunner, Aurora, Ind. • 85cc Modified (7-11): Travis Horn, La Verne, Calif. • Super Senior 50+: Rob Williams, Holly, Mich. • 450cc-Open Singles: Trevor Brunner, Aurora, Ind. • 65cc Modified (7-11): Riley Nauta, Worongary, Queensland, Australia • 201cc-250cc: Kody Kopp, Mica, Wash. • Senior 40+: Dallas Mayer, Carbondale, Ill. • Open Vintage: Daniel Poole, Gaffney, S.C. • 85cc Modified (12-15): Talus Sather, Vancouver, Wash. • 251cc-500cc DTX: Trevor Brunner, Aurora, Ind. • 65cc DTX (7-11): Riley Nauta, Worongary, Queensland, Australia • Veteran 30+: Ben Evans, Galion, Ohio • Pro/Expert Singles: Max Whale, Coondoo, Queensland, Australia • 250cc DTX: Chase Saathoff, Hillsboro, Ill. • 450cc-Open Modified: Trevor Brunner, Aurora, Ind. • 85cc DTX (12-15): Chase Anderson, Troy, Ill. Photos and Report courtesy the American Motorcyclist Association (AmericanMotorcyclist.com) 46

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Can You Feel the Chill? It seems so hard to believe but it’s only 126 Days until Christmas as I write this! Yikes! It seems with all the rain that this summer has been a wash out. There were still many great times being had, but man do the months seem to fly by! Of course, as most of you know I live in Florida, so winter is prime time to ride! I know there are still some great events left to attend this year in the North! Just take a peek at the events section in this month’s edition and make some plans! We still have Biketoberfest at the end of the year down here in Florida! I look forward to the cooler riding temps! I do love riding at night in a tank top, but the days are brutal! You probably still have plenty of club parties to attend as well. Make the most of it! We sure never know when our number will come up, so enjoy every day in the wind that you can! Unfortunately, we’ve also lost some dear friends and brothers already this year in accidents and health issues. So, continue to be vigilant in watching the other guy! I pray we don’t lose any more this year. Most of us have full schedules between work, kids, grandkids, club events etc. Sometimes we feel like we are spread thin! There are times it’s best to just take a break and take off alone, or with a brother or ole lady and just go! I’d like to plan a trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It seems like I’m always on a mission to get to where I’m going, and then get back for work. I feel like I miss the road in between. I think I need to make the trip the destination one

of these days. I’d love a trip out Route 66, or in the mountains. Fall is a wonderful time to get out there and enjoy a comfortable breeze. It won’t be long until you see those first few flakes of snow! Well, you will but I won’t. Haha. Can you feel the chill? It’s not too late to make some more memories this year with your brothers and friends! Life flies by, so Enjoy the Ride! Keep it Real! My Road name is Tabasco! Tabasco.tro@gmail .com

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BUCKEYE FIREARMS REPORT Most Important Aspects of Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense: Fit and Function By Mark Miller, GunsAmerica.com

Selecting a handgun should be easy. We are truly in a golden age of handgun development with many well-made reliable choices. That is the problem for some shooters, the vast array of choices can seem daunting. Once you apply some common sense, you can get a model that fits your hands and your needs. There is an old story about a Texas Ranger. He was attending a social event with his family, wearing his issue sidearm. A woman approached the Ranger and said “I see you are wearing a pistol, are you expecting trouble?” The Ranger replied politely, “Why no ma’am, if I was expecting trouble, I would have brought a rifle.” Pistols aren’t what you bring to a fight, they are what you have when you don’t expect a fight. They are designed to keep you alive long enough to get to a rifle. They make it easier to “have a gun.” Given that the pistol is not a primary weapon, how much pistol is enough? One school of thought is that a .22 (.25 or .380 or .32) will be fine because you will be at close range and you can “shove it under his chin and empty the magazine.” The small pistol you carry is infinitely better than the large frame .44 at home. More than once, I have heard the argument that the .22 is used by assassins and poachers (I am not sure where this common knowledge comes from) and has killed many people. My response: For uncounted millennia far back into pre-history, the sharp stick was the dominant weapon on the battlefield. Arguably it is highly effective and has killed countless millions of humans and game animals. Some claim it drove the great Wooly Mammoth to extinction. In spite of this, I choose to carry a more efficient tool which harnesses chemical energy. A lot of chemical energy. Another point of view emphasizes shot placement and accuracy. These guys say that handgun rounds won’t reliably stop a threat unless you shoot repeatedly with a large-caliber and get good hits. They advocate full-size guns with calibers beginning in four. There is an old saying among hunting guides; “Don’t hunt something unless you have enough gun to kill it.” The most important quality a handgun must have is portability. If you will not carry it with you (for most of us, that means concealed) you may as well bring a rifle. This makes small handguns valuable. I have heard a thousand variations of this- “The 54 54

The SIG 229 is a quality mid-size handgun. The decocker and double action trigger require good reach.

Secret Service carries the Sig 229 in .357 Sig. They protect the President, so that must be the best gun out there. I want to carry a 229 in .357 Sig” Some people want a gun because the SEALs use it or they heard that Special Forces have it or the police carry it. These may be good indicators of a quality but your requirements are not the same as theirs and you may find that what works for them is merely an over-priced range toy for you. To me, this sounds just like “Michael Jordan was the best basketball player in history. He wore size 14 Air Jordans. I want to wear size 14 Air Jordans.” If the gun doesn’t fit, you need better kit. The gun must fit the shooter. If your hands are large or small, fingers are long or short, the gun must fit your hands. Imagine an Olympic runner with the finest, most technologically advanced shoes on Earth. Now imagine one of the shoes is several sizes to small and the other too big. The runner’s potential speed would go unrealized because of poor equipment fit. A gun that fits the shooter will be faster into action, inspire better mindset in the shooter and be more efficiently operated. All of these are key advantages in a fight. The practical accuracy of a handgun depends much more on the fit to the individual user than on the gun’s potential mechanical accuracy.

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The Beretta 92 is a proven classic but the long trigger pull requires long fingers. Trigger manipulation is the most profound fundamental in shooting. A heavy and long double action trigger pull can make it difficult to shoot accurately under stress even though they have great potential accuracy. For people with small hands, long trigger pulls require constant adjustment of the grip to gain leverage. People with big hands have trouble with sub-compact guns. This doesn’t encourage rapid shooting. Many ranges offer rental guns. The best technique for checking handgun fit is to get a gun on the range, manipulate all the controls (right and left handed) and then shoot it. If you can reach the controls without major changes in grip and manage the recoil, you have a viable candidate for your new pistol. OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE OHIO’S

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In the days of “Saturday Night Specials” cheap handguns fired small rounds and had little chance of hitting a man-sized target at 25 yards and a smaller chance of functioning long enough to empty a magazine. Modern custom pistols can shoot one ragged hole at 25 yards from a machine rest, and production handguns normally shoot head sized groups. Your results may vary. The Police Marksman Association conducted a study which examined 180 cases where the Law enforcement Officers WON the confrontation. The results: – Average distance was 20 feet – Average number of rounds fired: 3.5. This was dependent on caliber; with a .357 Magnum the average was 2.3 rounds and 9 mm it was 5.5 rounds, and other calibers fell in between these two figures – Police Officers hit 61.5% of time Civilians have similar distances in their confrontations. If someone is going to steal your wallet or try to rape you, they have to get close. They will try to approach without alarming their prey and will not become threatening until they are within conversational distances. At typical shootout distances, most guns on the market have the mechanical accuracy to hit the vital areas of a threat. The bad news is that potential mechanical accuracy may not translate into hits on a threat under stress.

The Smith and Wesson M&P 340 is small and light. Before you carry it with .357 rounds, you should shoot them at the range.

I want a quality gun which has high potential accuracy and high reliability. With modern manufacturing techniques, accuracy and reliability are not polar opposites; both are possible in the same gun. If forced to choose, I prefer reliability over accuracy.

Target shooting doesn’t predict performance in defensive shootings. Reality-based training using Simunitions or airsoft is more relevant. If money is short, buy a factory gun and highquality training. Stress can translate into poor trigger control and poor aim.

A handgun which shoots a smaller group than another handgun with the same ammunition is likely to have been made with more precision. An accurate handgun is not necessarily less reliable. Closer tolerances come from quality manufacturing. This quality translates into consistent lock-up and accuracy. Making a precision weapon that works reliably is harder and generally more expensive.

Human threats don’t have scoring rings indicating vital areas. Your ignorance of human anatomy may negate the potential accuracy of your gun. If someone is attacking you, you will probably move. Threats tend to move too, especially if you pull a handgun out and start shooting. Sight alignment and point shooting become significantly harder when we add movement or other tasks like blocking or receiving punches. Even with great marksmanship abilities, people miss close, large targets in real fights, sometimes missing completely.

Short barreled handguns can be as accurate as or better than long barrels when fired from a rest, but there are two other critical issues. The longer the barrel, the faster the bullet goes, imparting more energy. Long barreled guns provide a longer sight radius and often balance better. If the gun becomes so big that you will not carry it, those advantages are moot. To be useful, a handgun must be capable of stopping a hostile human from doing us or others physical harm. We need bullets of sufficient energy to penetrate to the brain or spine for instant incapacitation, or into the heart or major blood vessel to produce a quick stop. Based on my examination of ballistic data, I believe that modern hollow point ammo in calibers 9mm and above offer sufficient energy to use on human threats. Anything less may have poor outcomes. Carefully select defensive ammo. Shoot enough of your selected ammo to make sure it is accurate and reliable in YOUR handgun.

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To sum it up: Most American factory guns are accurate and reliable enough out of the box for defensive shooting. Get the best gun you can afford to train with. Quality is expensive. Carefully select a gun with an adequate caliber which fits your hands and is small enough that you will carry it. Train with your chosen gun and ammo. Get reality-based training. Make friends. Reprinted from GunsAmerica.com/digest

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Who doesn't love old motorcycles? Knoble Moto: Tearing into the 72 XS650! Last month, I started a series of articles on the progress of our 72 Yamaha XS650. This month, we performed the initial “return-to-life” service and brought the carbs back from the dead. In a recent Maintenance 101 class, we performed an oil change on the bike, drained the oil, and found metal shavings. These shaving were larger than what one would normally find during a regular oil change, so there is some notable wear inside the engine and transmission. However, these old XS650 engines are pretty tough so I decided to keep moving forward with the project without splitting the engine case. Moving forward, we changed the oil and filters and then filled the engine with conventional oil. I selected conventional oil because I’m guessing there was some corrosion inside the engine, as well as obvious wear due to the metal shavings. As a result, when the engine is restarted it may go through a “break-in process” in a way. It's important to remember that an engine will not “break-in” with synthetic oil because frankly, synthetic oil works that well. Later into the 101 class, we installed new spark plugs too. When working on an old bike, this should be done on a regular basis. Just a few overly rich cycles of engine, and your plugs can get fouled with carbon. Once this occurs, the plug will inconsistently fire and this will make tuning difficult or impossible. *Plugs were gapped to manufactures specifications. After the class, I removed the carburetors and disassembled them. All the screws

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suspension, dry rotted tires, and highly questionable brakes - I took it for a ride around the industrial neighborhood. *I am not recommending you try this. No matter how many times I get an old bike on the road, the feeling of success during that first ride never gets old. I returned to Skidmark Garage where low cost beers were had in celebration. In the upcoming Suspension Workshop, we will be rebuilding the front forks and replacing the fork seals on the XS650. Later this year, I will be holding another workshop to replace the chain and sprockets. If you are interested in getting involved, please don’t hesitate to sign up for a workshop. Check back next month for fine-tuning of the engine, more joy rides of questionable safety, and the discovery of case flex on the engine. Knoble Moto is a partner of Skidmark Garage. We teach classes for the DIY crowd, on all aspects of motorcycle repair. Entry level maintenance, valve adjustments, carburetor cleaning and tuning, drive line service, suspensions, and even engine work. Our class subjects are updated regularly, so check back often. If there is a subject you do not see covered, shoot me an email at knoblemoto@ gmail.com Find us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/knoblemoto, Instagram Knoble_Moto and www.KnobleMoto.com OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE

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3rd Annual Give Back Motorcycle Show & Fundraiser All ages welcome, bikes, beer, food, games, raffle & music!

Ladies Adventure Weekend 2019

Ashtabula's First Friday's Street Fest

Every Monday in 2019! The Barn Zanesville 1947 Linden Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701 740-455-2276

Conshy Brewing Bridgeport 3 Dekalb St. Bridgeport, PA 19405

Thunder on the Strip 2019

Patriot Tour Coffee/donuts beforehand. KSU 11am. Toledo Harley Davidson 7960 Central Ave. Toledo, OH 43617 (419)843-7892

Lock, Rock & Boogie

The Landing 5475 Lake Rd. East Geneva On The Lake, OH 44041 TRO

Free, children welcome, live music, vendors & more! Rubber City Harley Davidson 1120 Main St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 Melissa Lisuch

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440-273-9000

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Ohio Outlaw Hard Enduro

SFA 45 Freedom Ride

30th Annual Vintage Motorcycle Rally

The New Free 9/11 Ride and Drive

$5000 Purse at the Ohio Outlaw Hard Enduro! Two classes 250 and 450/Open. 1 Drive west of 6846 Mottice Rd. Waynesburg, Ohio

$20/rider A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davdson 7754 State Route 36/37 East Sunbury, Ohio 43074 https://www.sfa45.org/

Free ride to remember the lives lost that day and to honor our First Responders and Veterans.

$5/person/day, $10/bike in show + $5 additional bike same owner. Proceeds go to Leave No Vet Behind Dnetal for Vets. 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun.

Montgomery County Fair & Fairgrounds

Boone County Fairgrounds 9/7/19-9/8/19 09:00:PM Ride with a Mission 2019 Rally/fundraiser, door prizes, free tshirt & a chance to win a motorcycle!

5819 Idlewood Rd. Burlington, KY 41005 Chris Heck 513-257-3084 heckcf1@gmail.com

(330) 316-3108

645 Infirmary Road, Drexel, Ohio 45417

9/8/19 06:00:PM

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Flu'z Acoustic Night

lori@montcofair.com

Great Food, Great Patio, pretty good music :)

9/7/19 09:00:AM

The Barn Zanesville

18120 Puritas Ave. Cleveland, OH 44135

Fall Open House

The City Mission

3712 W. 12th St. Erie, PA 16515

(216) 431-3510

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1947 Linden Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701 740-455-2276

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1st Annual Justin Winebrenner Poker Run

Greater Akron MC Car & Bike Show

3rd Annual Breakout Bash @ The Barn

Night at the Races

$15 rider, $10 passenger, open to public, breakfast then registrations. FBO 11am, 50/50, prizes & more! Barberton Civitan Club

Food & drinks, custom trophies, admission $5, Live DJ & 50/50 raffles

Live music all day, 6 different bands to support addiction and brain disorders.

Horse racing, 50/50, raffles, side boards & more. Admission $40/ person includes buffet dinner, open bar & fun!

GAMC Club House

The Barn Zanesville

Emidio & Sons Banquet Center

44 10th St SW, Barberton, OH 44203

1540 Smith Rd. Akron, OH 44313 Chooey

1947 Linden Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701

48 E. Bath Rd. Cuyahoga Falls, OH The Mom Foundation

330-571-4595

740-455-2276

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Big Zach Poker Run

Baby Burr 2019

Scholarship benefit ride, cornhole, truck show.

Dual Sport Trail Ride- free lunch, dinner Sat, 100 miles each day, $100 for both Fri/Sat or $50 for just 1 day. Vinton County Airport

330-745-8223 9/8/19 10:15:AM History Program: Packard Electric Workers & Labor History Fri- escorted ride 10:15 AM, car show at Denny's 6-8PM, meet and greet 6:30PM with snacks and door prizes. Sat- 217 mile ride through Ohio leaving 9:15AM 1899 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, Ohio 44483

No One Left Behind Charity Ride Free! Live music, vendors, raffles, food and alcohol. KSU 11:30AM. Wings Sports Bar 7902 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414 Mark Caylor 937-931-3378 ohioknightdrago@gmail.co,

Packard Museum

Vanderburgh County 4H Fairgrounds 201 E Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47725 9/14/19 09:00:AM

(330) 394-1899

September Customer Birthday Celebration

9/14/19 09:30:AM 9/8/19 1:30:PM

Bike For Life

History Program: "Building Packard: Autoworkers & Labor History"

Benefits Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center. 2 Hr ride.

If your birthday is in Sept show your I.D. & get a birthday cupcake and coupon!

66285 Airport Rd. New Plymouth, OH 45654 Bob Short 740-972-4214 ednuroriders1@gmail.com 9/14/19 03:00:PM

Buckminn's D&D Harley-Davidson

4th Annual Rob Miracle Burn Out Contest

Brian Robinson

1213 Cincinnati Ave, Xenia, Ohio 45385

50/50, band, food, 1st place $300, 2nd $150

National Packard Museum

937-402-0353

(937) 376-3344

Angry Bull

1899 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, Ohio 44483

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Come and learn about the men and women who built Packard.

(330) 394-1899

Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center 135 W. Walnut Hillsboro, Oh 45133

1406 Linden Ave. Zanesville, OH 9/14/19 12:00:PM

9/14/19 11:00:AM

Car Truck Motorcylcle Jeep Show

9/9/19 06:00:PM

Best of Ohio The Grand Lake Motorcycle Classic

Manic Monday Bike Night September

Alzheimers Association Fundraiser The Bunker Bar

1/2 mile race, practice 3pm, race 6pm, food/beer, $10 admission

1950 Eber Rd. Holland, OH 43528

Every other Monday. Great music, beer, food, friends and fun!

Mercer County Fairgrounds

419-280-4080

Furmans Bar & Grill 733 McClain Ave, Greenfield, Ohio 45123 Ricky McElwee 740-701-4684 ironsidessocialriders@outlook.com

Ernies Angels

1001 West Market Street, PO Box 301, Celina, Ohio 45822

Corn Rollio

9/13/19-9/14/19 10:00:AM

Poker run with raffles, food etc. FBO 11:30AM, LBO 12PM, Bikes in by 3PM.

2020 Demo Truck Event

Rubber City Harley Davidson

All demo riders get 20% off. Finks Harley Davidson

1120 Main St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

2650 Maysville Pike

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3rd Annual Justen Caris Memorial Poker Run

9/15/19 09:00:AM

babs.marshall@twc.com

9/14/19 11:00:AM

9/14/2019 09:00:AM 3rd Annual Flat Broke Run for Kids Breakfast 9am, register at 10am, $20/rider, $30/couple, silent auction, tattoo contest, door prizes, raffles, live music & more!

$25/person. Registration 9am, KSU 11am.

Teddy Bear Run

Sycamore Grove

Poker run with vendors, raffles, food & more!

1980 Middleton Pike (SR 582) Luckey, OH 43443

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Buckeye Chapter Get Togethers Every third Thursday of the month May-Sept.

The Family Inc. Christmas Fundraiser

4462 Erie Ave. NW Massillon, OH 44614 330-830-6366 9/20/19-9/21/19 10:00:AM 2020 New Model Open House Lima Harley Davidson 3255 Fort Shawnee Industrial Dr. Lima, OH 45806 (419) 331-3027 9/20/19-9/21/19 Midway Motorcycle Rally $10 Fri, $20 Sat, $40 weekend includes primitive camping. Cold beer, food, live music, bike games, bikini show, tattoo artist & more. 2317 St. Rt. 93 NE Crooksville, Oh 43731 Roy Toner 740-621-0886 9/21/19 12:00:PM US Veterans MC Cincinnati - Help Veterans Suffering from PTSD Ride $15/single, $20 couple, 50/50, live music, food/drinks. KSU at noon. Snappers Bar & Grill 1 Main St. Ripley, OH 45167 9/21/19 12:00:PM Toy Run 2019 Noon to midnight Reineke Ford Lincoln 12000 County Road 99, Findlay, OH Ed Schetter enjoyingtheride1@aol.com

Biker Games, Beer Tent, Vendors, Food, Best Dressed Santa, Best Christmas Decorated Bike, Live DJ, 50/50. Georgesville Community Club

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8020 Rush St. Grove City, OH 43123 Sassy 740-629-2994 bikersassy1@gmail.com 9/21/19-9/28/19 10:00:AM Choices For Domestic Violence in Honor of Cindy Prince/Brenda Keeler $20/person for vball (includes tshirt) & $10/person for corhole/bocce tournament. Pour Boys Pub & Patio 3882 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43228 Beth 614-535-8560 bkulppourboys@gmail.com 9/21/19 11:00:AM Spaghetti Dinner & Bike Run Riders $15, passengers $10, includes dinner, Dance at 7pm, 50/50 raffles, auction & more! American Legion Post 374 1824 Park Way East Liverpool, OH 43920 (330) 385-0138 9/21/19-9/22/19 06:00:PM Octobeer Fest Music, beer, games & annual Hoist The Stein Competition Wild Eagle Steak & Saloon 5001 East Royalton Rd. Broadview Hts, OH 44147 440-736-7707

9/21/19 10:00:AM Fall Open House Valley Harley Davidson - Belmont 41255 Reco Rd. Belmont, OH 43718

9/21/19 09:00:AM 6th Annual Cruising for Kids Christmas Run Revelatorz Benefit Riders, Inc.

740-695-9591

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9/21/19-9/22/19 10:30:AM

(740) 603-1321

Westside Bike Rally

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Benefits the SAM Foundation helping those in need of addiction services. Live music, fireworks & more.

9/21/19 09:00:PM

Blue Bell Beach 7958 Harrison Ave. Cleves, Ohio

Model Year 2020 Open House Test rides 9am-2pm Neidengards Harley Davidson

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2019 Veterans Matter Honor Ride

Axemen Firefighters MC Ohio 4 Beast Roast

34th Annual Toy Run

Annual Bust-A-Balloon Sale Free weenie roast, kid print, face painting, daiing drawing & giveaways.

Escorted ride, $20/bike Veterans Matter

$15/ticket, 50/50, raffles & more.

Great Run 34 years old great food and Music.

3450 W. Central Ave. #108 Toledo, OH 43606

Niki'z Pub

Allen County Fairgrounds

509 Mason St. Niles, OH 44446

2750 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH 45804

Veterans Matter- National Homeless Housing Program

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Housing our Homeless Veterans

3rd Annual Pale Riders M/C Rodeo & 10th Aninversary Party

2nd Annual Hospitalized Hero's Run

Escorted 50+ mile ride. Raffles & food provided!

Live music, vendors, raffles, food/ alcohol & fun!

$20/rider, $30/couple. We serve lunch and you get to meet some the Veterans who are currently at the VA.

The Home Depot

5135 Frederick-Garland Road, West Milton, OH 45383

Stinger Harley-Davidson

567-698-7838 info@veteransmatter.org 9/22/19 08:00:AM

3053 Easpointe Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256 (330) 721-1702 9/27/19-9/28/19 Annual National Fall Meet 2019 Chesapeake Chapter Antique Motorcycle Club 40th Anniversary! 5252 Hillclimb Rd. Spring Grove, PA 17362 9/28/19 09:00:AM Hales Harley Davidson Swap Meet 28th Annual Swap Meet & Open House, live music 11:30-2pm, beer garden, patch sewing & more! Hales Harley Davidson

8199 Pearl Rd. Strongsville, OH 44136

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3rd Annual Pig Roast & Motorcycle Run

ridewithvalor@gmail.com 10/4/19 03:00:PM

9/28/19 12:00:PM MS Warriors and Angels Riding for Research Raise money for MS Research Queen City Harley Davidson

Dublin Down Irish Pub & Eatery

5960 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH 45014

4618 Main Ave. Ashtabula, OH

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Ticket ($14) includes pig roast, run, 50/50 raffle and Chinese Auction. Colebrook Community Center 682 U.S. 322, Orwell, Ohio 44076 Donna 440-622-3261. adam@operationstat.org

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Over 500 exhibitors showcasing 2020 models, gear, parts, and accessories Columbus Convention Center 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

9/28/19-9/29/19 10:00:AM

Browns vs. Ravens at 1pm, food served at 2:30pm, live music 4pm. $30 for half chicken, $45 12 oz strip steak, tickets available at zeppes or online.

John & Helens Tavern

Ashtabula's First Friday's Street Fest Food trucks, Live music, vendors, games & more!

9/29/19 01:00:PM

$20/bike, $5/passenger, $10/after party - DJ, pig roast, raffles, door prizes. KSU noon.

2650 Maysville Pike Zanesville, OH

937-451-9403

1901 Sylvan Rd. Wooster, OH

1st Annual Shawn Alan Ketchum Jr Poker Run

$10/person or $5 + donation of new socks, $1000 in prize money, Finks Harley Davidson

216-280-5824

AIM Expo

Wooster American Legion

Socks for Kids Poker Run

Russell

9/28/19-9/29/19 09:00:AM

food/beverages available, please let Karen know on FB or messenger if coming.

10/5/19 10:00:AM

10/5/19 9:00:AM

419.522.8602

Celebration of Life for Art Lustig

440-934-3230

Chad "Bam" Ware

1400 Harrington Memorial Rd. Mansfield, OH 44903

9/28/19 03:00:PM

Avon Boot Shop - 38450 Chester Rd. Avon, OH

Clam Jam

11110 Kinsman Rd. Newbury (440) 564-1300

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This is one of those good old recipes everyone should know. Perfect for this fall weather! Crock Pot Beef Stew Serve 4-6 (or 3 hungry bikers) This cold rainy day is begging for a hot pot of Grannys Ham and Bean soup. Just makes everything better!

2 pounds beef stew meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces 2 tsp of your favorite seasoning salt 3 tbsp flour 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 celery ribs, chopped 2-3 tbsp garlic, minced 2 cups baby carrots, chopped 4-5 red potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 cups) 6-8 cups beef stock 1 cup water 1-2 tbsp dried rosemary ¼ cup butter, melted and hot ¼ cup flour

Classic Ham and Bean Soup Serve 4-6 (or 3 hungry bikers) 2 cups dry navy beans (or you can use 6 cups canned, drained, rinsed) 1 tbsp oil 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups carrots, chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 8-9 cups chicken stock 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dry ¼ cup fresh parsley or 1 tbsp. dry ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 ham bone (If you have it – just makes the soup so much better) 4-5 cups leftover ham Prepare dried beans by soaking them in cold water over night, or you can do the boil for an hour fast method, either one works, drain, rinse and set aside (if using canned beans just add them after you bring the stock to a boil) In large stock pot heat oil and sauté celery, carrots, onions and garlic until tender. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil Add beans, ham, ham bone, parsley, thyme and pepper), stir well Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 2-3 hours. Serve with a side of crusty bread

Heat your crock pot on high In a small bowl season your meat with your favorite seasoning salt, I use McCormicks lol Add the beef to the preheated crockpot, cover and allow to cook for about 5 minutes With a large spoon, stir the meat around and cover again to cook another 5 minutes You will notice the juices will begin to flow out of the meat, now is when you should add the 3 tbsp flour, stir well to coat and cover to cook another 3-4 minutes allowing all the flour to be soaked up Add in the onion, celery, garlic, carrots, and potatoes, stir well Pour in the beef stock, water, and rosemary, again stir well and cover to cook 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low Melt the butter in a microwave in a small bowl, add in the flour and stir to make a paste Add in about 1 cup of hot stock from the crockpot into the paste, stir well then pour it into the beef stew to help thicken the broth Cook for another 1-2 hours on low, serve hot with polenta or bread!

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Have a Peanut A tour bus driver drives with a bus full of seniors down a highway, when he is tapped on his shoulder by a little old lady. She offers him a handful of peanuts, which he gratefully munches up. After approximately 15 minutes, she taps him on his shoulder again and she hands him another handful of peanuts. She repeats this gesture about eight times. At the ninth time he asks the little old lady why they do not eat the peanuts themselves, whereupon she replies that it is not possible because of their old teeth, they are not able to chew them. "Why do you buy them then?" he asks puzzled, whereupon the old lady answers, "We just love the chocolate around them. Confidence A Kindergarten teacher was walking around the classroom observing the students while they were drawing. Stopping at the desk of one little girl who was working hard on her drawing, the teacher asked what the girl was drawing. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."

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