April 2012 by Fast Lane Biker Magazine Delmarva

April 2012 Vol. 3

Issue 4

Feature Bike

“RUSTY”

Owned By: John Freeze

HOT COUGAR EVENTS CALENDAR TECH TIP

Babe of the Month

Heather

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t’s here! It’s here! Hopefully you’ve taken the time to do spring cleaning on your bike because you are going to need it! First let’s talk about OC Spring Bike Week™. As many of you already know, Fast Lane Biker® Delmarva will be nesting at Trader Lees from April 25th thru April 30th. We have so much going on including the original, official Capt. Mango’s Treasure Hunt and it’s FREE to participate. So sign in and pick up your map as early as noon on Thursday, April 26th. The Treasure Hunt will conclude at noon on Sunday, April 29th, at Harpoon Hanna’s. For anyone with an appetite, a special all-you-can eat biker brunch is available from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for $15, or order ala carte from Harpoon Hanna’s Sunday brunch menu. FLBD will be there handing out the 1st place $500 CASH PRIZE as well as consolation prizes courtesy of our participating Treasure Hunt merchants. We’ve gone through great pains to be very diverse so don’t be surprised to find yourself in a little quaint town that you never knew existed or enjoying lunch by the water at a hidden eatery you may have passed during road trips. It will be fun, relaxing and memorable. Photo ops with the ever-popular Capt. Mango will be plentiful so bring your camera or simply ask our photographer to do the honors!

Annual Honor Ride and Police Motorcycle Drill Team Competition benefiting the National Law Enforcement Fallen Officer Memorial and Museum in Washington, DC. For more information on both the Memorial and the Museum, visit www.nleomf.org and for event updates, visit www.honor-ride.com. We are very proud to be part of this event and encourage our readers to come out for vendors, music, food, socializing and more beginning Friday, August 10th. On Saturday, August 11th, please join us for the 1st National Police Motorcycle Drill Team competition – always a crowd pleaser and now a competition! On Sunday, August, 12th, we are proud to announce the 1st Annual Honor Ride. This gesture of support will originate from our host location, Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson®, with a police-escorted ride to the Fallen Officers Memorial in Washington, DC for a brief ceremony honoring our nation’s fallen law enforcement officers. These are the heroes who died while protecting us and our families right here in our state, city, town, community, neighborhood and home. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund depends on public donations to operate, maintain and preserve the memorial and museum. They have turned to the motorcycle community on a national level for support and we plan to show them what a powerful community we are!

Additional OC Spring Bike Week™ activities and events include: Thursday night biker meet and greet (BON, FACEBOOK, CYCLEFISH, etc.) featuring $5 bottomless Yuengling mugs from 6 – 9 or until we run out! Live music will be provided by LIME GREEN. So stop by for good times and adult-themed games. Friday’s and Saturday features live music beginning 2 p.m. with biker-friendly bands including Loud Love, Lower Class Citizens and Lower Case Blues. Join us Friday for our infamous HOT COUGAR CONTEST for women over 35 who want to strut their stuff! 1st place winner receives a $300 CASH PRIZE and a photo shoot as Cougar of the Month in a future issue of Fast Lane Biker® Magazine Delmarva. Are you a cougar? If so, we’ll see you there! Saturday features our Miss FLBD Bikini Contest. The 1st place winner will receive a $500 CASH PRIZE and a photo shoot as Babe of the Month in a future issue of Fast Lane Biker® Magazine Delmarva. So come on out and have a blast at Trader Lees Bar – voted BEST PARTY AT THE BEACH 10 YEARS IN ROW with Fast Lane Biker® Magazine Delmarva the #1 Local Motorcycle Lifestyle Magazine in Delmarva!

The honor of your presence is requested: August 10th thru 12th, Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson®, Winchester, VA.

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DIRECTORY 13 QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ADVENTURES OF SUCH A GUY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 AHDRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ART SIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ASK THE ATTORNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BABE OF THE MONTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BUNGEE BITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C&C CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CAPTION CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CTM CUSTOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CYCLE CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 DATING IN THE FAST LANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DELMARVA MOTORCYCLE HEARSE SERVICE . . . . . . . . 16 EVENTS CALENDAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FEATURE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 GETTYSBURG BIKE WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 HOT COUGAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 HUFFY THE CLOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 IN THE STICKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LEE GABER, CYCLE ATTORNEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC LOVEFIFI.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM . . . . . . . 15 MARYS BARGAIN CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 MOTORCYCLE ART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 OLD GLORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PAYNE’S LEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PERSONAL ART STUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRODUCT REVIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 QUALITY HOTELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 RIDE TO EAT - EAT TO RIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RIDER INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC ROAD RUNNERS / WORLD TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . 29 SENIOR MOMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STARPHOTOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STINGER TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 THE MOTORCYCLE RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 TNT CYCLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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SENIOR MOMENT Name: Don Kapperman Age: 71 Location: Greenwood, DE

Don Kapperman is 71 years old (72 in May of this year) and a retired engineer with plenty of time to ride – and he does ride!

Don also belongs to the local and national HOG groups. When he’s not riding, Don likes to spend time with friends and particularly enjoys the camaraderie of local biker watering hole Cowboys Bar and Grill located in Greenwood, Delaware.

Don started riding when he was just 16. His first bike was an old Indian with no brakes so Don had to find something to run into in order to stop. Since then, he has owned several Honda road bikes but lately considers himself “strictly Harley.” In the past, Don owned a 2003 Sportster that was sold to a friend. He currently owns a 2003 Sportster and a 2005 Dyna Wide Glide, both with aftermarket wheels and all chromed out.

Fast Lane Biker Delmarva wishes Don a happy birthday and many years of safe riding. Know a rider age 60 or over who still rides? Contact submissions@flbdelmarva.com.

Don most recently attended Sturgis with his son who resides in Nebraska. Although he trailered the bike to Nebraska, he and his son, along with some friends, rode the 550 miles to attend the rally. In April, Don plans to ride 200+ miles with a friend to visit the Outer Banks. He also participates in most of the fundraisers for local charity RIDE TO THE TIDE which benefits Special Olympics in Delaware. Don will participate in RIDE TO THE TIDE’s big charity ride event on April 22, 2012.

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1-888-CYCLE-LAW . LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com . www.cycleattorney.com This month’s column takes on a somber note as I recently learned that a former client, Mr. Gerald Boyer of Allentown, PA died on March 4, 2012 when he was involved in a motorcycle accident.

3-4 year time frame, some good, some bad, but through it all, Gerri kept a positive attitude and was always insistent that he did nothing wrong to cause or contribute to this accident in any way. At the end of the day Gerri, you were right, and we prevailed! As a result of Gerri and Carolyn’s kind referral, I now represent Gerri’s daughter and sonin-law in a motorcycle accident they were involved in which, although has a different set of facts, is also becoming quite contested due to the Defendant’s refusal to accept responsibility even though all or part of the accident was witnessed by several other parties.

Inasmuch as I have been representing bikers going on 22 years, I have had my share of clients pass away, however Gerri was a little bit different and held a soft spot in my heart because both he and his wife were good people in every sense of the word. Both Gerri and Carolyn were involved in a very litigious lawsuit, due to an unusual set of facts that led to their motorcycle accident in 2005. Without going into all of the details, they were both seriously injured, however the responsible insurance company didn’t see the facts the same way that we did and therefore litigation became necessary. There were many depositions taken of the parties and witnesses involved and ultimately as we were getting ready to go to trial, the parties all agreed to Binding Arbitration. The actual hearing, due to the number of participants, lasted approximately six hours and in the end, after a hard fought battle, we were not only successful, but received the amount we had been requesting the entire time. Although I would like to take the credit for the outcome, both Gerri and Carolyn were excellent witnesses.

My sincerest condolences go out to the entire Boyer family. Like I said earlier, the Gerri I knew was a stand up guy. He will be missed not only by his family, but by myself, his many friends and all of his “family” members at Lehigh Valley H.O.G. My heart goes out to his wife Carolyn, his daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Keith, and to the rest of the family whom I did not have the privilege of getting know during the time period when I represented the Boyer’s. Gerri ~ rest in peace my friend, and for your sake, may heaven be filled with never ending sunny days, long winding roads and your choice of new Harley’s to ride every day, from now to eternity.

Throughout the claim I got to know Gerri pretty well and went through many of the typical life experiences that one goes through during any

Sincerely, LEE D. GABER, Esquire The one and only “Cycle Attorney”

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The (Biker) Clown Wayne Hoffman (aka “Huffy the (Biker) Clown”) is one of the original clowns who loves to entertain at biker events. Huffy has made his classic motorcycle balloons for celebrities such as Willie “G”, Michelle Smith and cast members of Sons of Anarchy. He loves to attend large events such as OC Bike Week, Outlaw Jam and Sturgis in PA, but finds smaller events such as dealership open houses and poker runs lots of fun too. He enjoys riding and partying at biker events and has been “clowning” for nearly 25 years.

5. What would you change about yourself? Okay, I need to lose some weight. I love to eat!!! 6. What is your greatest extravagance? My boy toys. I own two bikes (a Sporty and a Vulcan), a moped, a motorized skateboard and a Mustang! Clowns/bikers/boys need their toys! 7. Where would you most like to live one day? Las Vegas. 8. Who is your fictional hero? Wonder Woman. 9. Who is your real life hero? Hugh Heffner! 10. What is the best thing you own? My Harley. 11. If you could do anything else as an occupation what would that be? I’d probably be a photographer. I like to capture beauty and apply different captions that are unique! 12. If you could switch places with one person for a day, who would it be? Art Man at Mardi Gras! 13. What do you want to do after your retire? Be a true biker and ride all over the USA! See Huffy’s ad on the opposite page...

1. What is your real name? Wayne P. Hoffman but most people know me as Huffy the Clown. 2. Where were you born? I was born in an army hospital in Valley Forge, PA. 3. Where do you currently reside? I’ve lived in Lebanon, PA for 28 years. 4. What do you like most about yourself? My ability to get along with practically anyone!

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DELAWARE 4/7/2012 You Sell Used Bike Sale – Seaford, DE 4/15/2012 36th Anniversary Celebration – Seaford, DE 4/15/2012 Delmarva HOG STIRS Poker Run – Seaford, DE 4/21/2012 New Castle County Chapter of ABATE 16th Annual Poker Run – Wilmington, DE 4/25/2012 New Castle County Chapter of ABATE Lone Star Night Out - New Castle, DE 4/26/2012 Women’s Garage Party – Seaford, DE 4/28/2012 Delaware Motorcycle Awareness Day Parade and Bike Show – Dover, DE 4/28/2012 Megan Moore Annual Memorial Poker Run – Milford, DE MARYLAND 4/14-15/2012 Paradise Tavern Bike Fest to Benefit Breast Cancer – Catonsville, MD 4/15/2012 Kundratic Spring Swap Meet – Baltimore, MD 4/15/2012 4th Annual Relay For Life Poker Run - Cambridge, MD 4/22/2012 Wounded Warrior Benefit Motorcycle, Car and Truck Super Show - New Market, MD 4/25-30/2012 - OC Spring Bike Week™ 2012 at Trader Lees and the Original and FREE Capt. Mango’s Treasure Hunt ($500 CASH PRIZE) - Ocean City, MD 4/28-29/2012 Mirock FBG Spring Nationals – Mechanicsville, MD 4/28/2012 Old Glory Harley-Davidson Open House – Laurel, MD VIRGINIA 4/14/2012 Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity 2012 Poker Run - Fredericksburg, VA 4/14/2012 Virginia Bike Fest – Dinwiddie, VA 4/14/2012 Ride VA 2012 Poker Run – Fredericksburg, VA 4/28/2012 Hillsville VABA Swap Meet – Hillsville, VA 08/10-12/2012 1ST Annual Honor Ride and National Police Motorcycle Drill Team Competition benefitting the National Law Enforcement Officers8 Memorial Fund – Winchester, VA

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FREAKIN’ FREEZIN’ FROSTY (3Fs) RUN HEATS UP Story and photos by Tracey Leigh

The Freakin’ Freezin’ Frosty (3Fs) Run turned out to be not so freezin’ OR frosty this year. In fact, it turned out to be a beautiful spring day once the fog burned off. This jointly-hosted event courtesy of Delaware’s Byker Bizzare (Woodside), Chuck’s Classic Cycles (Harrington), and In The Sticks (Felton) produced an awesome turnout with over 100 bikes registered. Registration was $5 and worth every penny and then some.

and owner Jim Martin offered good eats and entertainment! Jim smoked a 220 lb. pig in addition to delicious smoked chicken. The food and friendly atmosphere at In The Sticks makes it a great place to meet up with friends anytime. Special recognition goes to Jim for “pulling his pork” together even when surprised by a number of riders who arrived early.

Bikes rolled into Byker Bizzare around 9:30 a.m. where Don and Bonnie offered coffee and goodies. By the time everyone signed in and drew their first 2 cards, it was time to rock ‘n roll!

The winner of the Poker Run was Gina Kratsas of Harrington, Delaware who rode away with an extra $525 in her pocket after drawing a full house (8s over 4s). Gift certificates were also awarded proving once again that it pays to ride.

The second stop was Chuck’s Classic Cycles where Chuck and Kelly welcomed riders and provided them with their next 2 cards. There are always cool, vintage bikes at Chuck’s and, as you can see from the photos, many of the participants took advantage of the time to relax among old and new friends.

After a delicious meal, fellowship and good music by Slimm Pickins everyone headed out in their own direction. Congratulations to Byker Bizzare, Chuck’s Classic Cycles, In The Sticks and everyone who participated for making this a proper, biker-style season opener!

The third and final stop was In The Sticks where the last card was drawn

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NAUTI GOOSE . NORTHEAST MARYLAND By Jay Kuch, Mystery Food Critique

Welcome spring! I changed my plugs, oil, filter, cleaned my air filter, check the air pressure and even washed her (my bike that is). Now it’s up to Mother Nature to provide us with all those nice sunny days we look forward to.

crab with barely any filler. The steak was juicy and seared slightly on the outside to seal in the flavor. My mashed potatoes were fluffy and a great compliment to the rest of the meal.

After all my hard work, I decided to reward myself with a road trip and dinner. I headed out down the road and found myself in Northeast, Maryland at a nice little place on the water called the Nauti Goose. As the name suggests, the décor boasts a nautical theme complete with old fishing nets, buoys and other fishy items. I noted the long bar with plenty of high top tables, a huge buffet and attractive dining room. It was late so the deck wasn’t an option (it’s still a little chilly once the sun goes down!). I’ve already committed to making a return trip to personally view the scenery. I settled on a table in the dining room and was quickly greeted by my waitress. I was told that they recently reopened so there were a few things that weren’t 100% but everything I needed was ready – mainly food, beer and possibly some dessert.

I have to admit that the lobster mac and cheese left me hanging. I was expecting something a bit cheesier. The presentation was great but I would have liked to see more cheese to bind the ingredients together. It was, however, tasty despite my preference for more cheese. Finally, the mahi-mahi was baked just right with a great rub of Cajun spices and served with a side of chipotle tartar sauce (and the same sides we ordered with the steak and cake). After one more round of beer and a piece of chocolate lava cake, it was time to head out before I drank myself into a condition that would prohibit me from riding.

The first to arrive was the crab dip and wings. I know you are all starting to worry about my waistline but there’s no need - I had a few friends with me. The crab dip was served in a huge dish with sliced bread. It was a blend of cream cheese, crab, and a few spices mixed together to a creamy delight. The wings were crispy and slightly spicedrenched in what they called “hell fire BBQ.” Needless to say, both appetizers didn’t last long and that was fine because we ordered up another round of beers and a few honey bomb shots. No sooner were the shots ingested when our dinner arrived. We sampled the steak and cake, lobster mac and cheese and Cajun mahi-mahi. The steak and cake was a perfectly cooked rare filet and a broiled crab cake with a side of mashed potatoes and asparagus. I passed on the asparagus but helped myself to a little of everything else. The crab cake consisted of a ton of

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The Nauti Goose is a good place to stop if you’re ever cruising through Northeast, Maryland. Two out of the three dishes were spot on and even the one that fell short is worth another shot. After all, they were just getting started after being closed for the winter. The staff was extremely friendly, the food was good, and the booze was cold. Not too much more I can ask for in a bar/restaurant. You will need to open your wallet a little wider when eating at the Nauti Goose but, in my opinion, it is worth it. Until next time, remember - it’s just another day in paradise! The Nauti Goose is located at 200 West Cherry St., Northeast, Maryland. If you have questions or comments, please email Jay@flbdelmarva.com. Oh yeah … I hope to see you in ocean city for OC Spring Bike Week™ at Trader Lee’s Bar. Just look for the drunk fat guy; I’m sure I’ll be easy to spot.

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DATING IN THE FAST LANE

By Terri Faust

dirt as part of the biker experience, and I wear them all with pride. The thought of using a windshield seems almost sacrilegious. Jumping into the freezing ocean aside, I’m not a cold weather person. I don’t enjoy riding the bike when it’s extremely windy or when the temperature is below 50. Maybe having a windshield will change all that and keep me from getting beat up so much by the wind, AND extend the riding season for me. And speaking of riding season...it’s begun! Oh yeah baby, it’s ON!

From one extreme to the other – I participated in the 2012 Special Olympics Delaware Polar Bear Plunge in February and froze my a** off with thousands of other polar bears, frolicking in the frigid Atlantic Ocean. The things you do for love! Don, who’s been raising money for Special Olympics DE for many years, convinced me to take the dive this year for a worthy cause. My first plunge was into 47 degree water, which basically feels like being stabbed with thousands of needles -- but I’m a tough biker chic, right? Right! You’re in and out of the ocean in about ten seconds so it’s not quite as bad as it might sound. All it takes is one big wave to soak you and then you’re out-a-there! Everyone’s in such great spirits -- the energy level is contagious. It was an awesome day and a terrific experience-one I never would have imagined myself doing had I not met Don. And I now have a giant stuffed polar bear as a reminder of my “heroism”, and the lengths my guy will go to put a smile on my face. If you can’t ride a motorcycle in the dead of winter, you might as well do something as equally stimulating! Doing it with a partner is definitely a plus – as with most things in life! I hope you consider becoming a Polar Bear and helping raise funds for the Special Olympics DE next year. I hope to see you in Rehoboth for the 2013 Plunge!

For now, I’m looking forward to a few days in the Florida sun, looking at hundreds of airplanes, hanging out with my man…AND PLAYING ON DRY LAND! Enjoy the ride!

By the time you’re reading this, we’ll have packed our bathing suits yet again, but THIS time we’re heading for warmer climates -- Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, FL, Daytona Beach to see my folks, and to Clearwater to visit friends. My dad just told me he found a windshield for LJ (my Intruder) and will have it ready when we visit them in Daytona Beach. I’ve had three motorcycles and none of them had a windshield. I think of the bugs, wind, rain, HAIL, and road

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r e h t a e H 22-year-old Heather is a Carroll County, Maryland resident and a farm girl at heart. She teaches horseback riding and also trains horses in her spare time. She has been modeling part time for several years and says “it’s more for fun than anything.” Heather believes that if you put your mind to what you want to do, believe in what you are doing and have fun doing it, you have nothing to lose. Heather was terrified by motorcycles until she met the Fast Lane Biker family. While at Outlaw Jam in 2011, FLBD encouraged Heather to put her fears aside and take that first ride – on a classic 1951 Harley provided by Chuck’s Classics! Heather is very ambitions and now tells us, “the more I am around Fast Lane Biker and motorcycles, the more I want to learn to ride!”

TREASURE HUNT RULES

FREE Capt. Mango’s Treasure Hunt maps will be distributed at Trader Lee’s Bar beginning at noon on Thursday, April 26th. Remember to print your name, address, phone number and email address on the space provided. Participants can stop at as many official Capt. Mango’s Treasure Hunt locations as they choose over the duration of the Treasure Hunt. At each stop, participants will draw a coin from the Pirate Booty Bag and the point value assigned to that coin, at that stop, will be recorded on your map. Coin value varies by location and distance. Treasure Hunt concludes at noon on Sunday, April 29th at Harper Hanna’s where the GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive $500 in cash. Consolation prizes provided by our many Treasure Hunt merchants will also be distributed. Participants may turn in maps between 10 am and noon at the Fast Lane Biker Delmarva table at Harpoon Hanna’s. Winner of the Treasure Hunt will have the highest total points awarded. In the event a tie should occur, Fast Lane Biker Delmarva will determine how the winner is selected. MAPS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER NOON. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. FINAL DECISIONS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF FLBD.

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Casual waterfront dining on the Indian River Bay in a unique and colorful atmosphere. Offering a wide variety of enticing entrĂŠes to please the entire family including Italian Specialties, Seafood and Pizza. Don't miss the award winning Desserts and Gourmet Apples all homemade on the premises. Whether it's cocktails on the deck or dinner with friends, Serendipity is sure to be an "unexpected pleasure."

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Rusty Owner: John Freeze Year/Make/Model: 1970 VW Trike Build Time: 2 months Engine: Stroked 1600 type 3 motor Transmission: Original transaxle and automatic transmission w/shift kit Carburetor: Deluxe Weber Progressive carb kit Valves: Aluminum valve covers Alternator: Chrome Chevy alternator Gas Tank: Spun aluminum 8 gallon gas tank w/electric fuel pump Brakes: Converted from drum to disk w/Chevy 4.5 inch bolt pattern Wheels: Summit Pulsar Wheels w/BF Goodrich Radials on rear Front End: DNA Springer front end, 8 over Handle bars: 12 inch ape hangers Rims: 19 inch 80 spoke rim Body: Original wide classic trike body Paint: Burnt orange poly flake by ‘The Glassman’ Eric Hanson out of Georgia This trike was built by John Freeze with the help of master trike builder, Bob Horvaton. Horvaton suffered a major heart attack the morning of this photo shoot and left this world 3 weeks later. This was his 34th trike build and John’s 3rd. When it thunders, John knows God is riding one of Horvaton’s trikes. R.I.P. Bob.

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460 ROAD HOUSE MEET & GREET BIKE NIGHT Story and photos by Anthony and Michelle Martone, StarPhotos

Even the threat of thunderstorms couldn’t keep the crowd away from 460 Road House on March 17th, St Patty’s Day, for a meet and great with Fast Lane Biker Delmarva’s March Babe of the Month, Gina and the featured bike, Evil Intent. The party started around 7 p.m. and ran into the wee hours of the morning. The crowd consisted of riders representing local members of Biker Or Not, Biker Life Style and dedicated Fast Lane Biker Magazine Delmarva readers who were ready for great food, music and socializing. Photo ops with Gina were available on the Evil Intent bike. If you preferred a photo using your own bike, riders could pull into StarPhoto’s portable studio and get shots done with their special lady. We would like to thank the owners of 460 Road House, Deb and Don Shelton, for hosting a night of fun, food, and libations and we look forward to more great times with Deb and Don this riding season. The 460 Road House is located at 1020 Orange Avenue, Roanoke, VA. Ride on, my friends, until next time.

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NEW PRODUCTS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON®

INDEPENDENT CONTROL AUXILIARY LAMP WIRE HARNESS KIT Allows Use of Auxiliary Lamps with High-Beam Headlamp

The new Independent Control Auxiliary Lamp Wire Harness Kit (P/N 69200441, $29.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® allows auxiliary lamps to be switched on when the headlamp is in either low or high beam settings for maximum light output, rather than just with low beams as delivered from the factory. This easy-to-install harness simply plugs in and requires no splicing of wires. This kit fits 1998-later Electra Glide®, Street Glide® and Trike models equipped with auxiliary lamps. Also available, (P/N 69200442 $29.95) for 1996-later FL Softail® and 1997later Road King® models equipped with auxiliary lamps. BOOM! HIGH-PERFORMANCE BAGGER SPEAKERS FOR ELECTRA GLIDE Replace Original Equipment Speakers for Improved Volume and Clarity The new Boom! Audio High Performance Boom! Bagger Speakers (P/N 76000256, $159.95 Fairing front; P/N 76000257, $159.95 Tour-Pak rear) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are high-performance replacements for the stock speakers on 1998-2005 Electra Glide® models. A two-way speaker design with a separate bass and midrange driver and grillmounted tweeter provides improved high-frequency response that helps cut through the road and wind noise. Increased speaker sensitivity provides louder output than Original Equipment speakers at the same volume setting, resulting in reduced distortion for improved clarity at speed. Designed to survive the harsh motorcycle environment, Boom! waterproof speakers feature injection-molded woofer cones with a high-flux Neodymium magnet and are backed by a twoyear warranty. The front and rear kits include two-way speakers with separate custom grill-mounted tweeters, electronic crossovers, and plug-and-play wiring connections. COMFORT FLEX SHOCKS FOR SPORTSTER® AND SOFTAIL® MODELS Designed to Raise the Seat Height and Improve the Ride of Factory-Lowered Models The new Comfort Flex Rear Shocks from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are designed for the Sportster® or Softail® rider willing to exchange the low-profile “slammed” look for improved ride comfort. These standard-length shocks raise the seat height of a factory-lowered bike approximately one inch, and deliver an improved ride through a longer stroke. Spring rates and damping are tailored to ensure a controlled ride and optimal performance under varying conditions. Comfort Flex Rear Shocks for Sportster (P/N 54000040, $219.95) includes left and right rear shock absorbers. Comfort Flex Rear Shocks for Softail (P/N 54000041, $299.95) includes left and right rear shock absorbers and a pre-load adjustment wrench.

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SPONSORED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD LED TAIL LAMP KITS FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE MODELS A Bar & Shield Logo with Choice of Smoked or Red Lens The new Trike LED Tail Lamp with Bar & Shield Logo (P/N 67800133 Red Lens with Chrome Housing , P/N 67800134 Smoked Lens with Chrome Housing, 67800135 Smoked Lens with Black Housing; each $324) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features a full array of 20 fast-acting LED lamps for brilliant running and brake lights that will grab everyone’s attention. The surrounds are wrapped with a clear housing for a mirror-like finish. Available with a smoked or red lens and a Bar & Shield logo accent, these tail lamps complement any custom direction. A plug-in connection to the Original Equipment wiring harness makes for easy installation. Fits 2009-later Trike models. Sold in pairs. SCREAMIN’ EAGLE® STAGE 4 KIT FOR TWIN CAM 103™ ENGINES Get Maximum Performance with Warranty Coverage from a Street Legal Twin Cam 103™ The new Screamin’ Eagle® Street Performance Stage 4 Kit – 103 Cubic Inches (P/N 92500011, $1,849.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® produces the maximum horsepower output for a street-legal Twin Cam 103™ kit that will maintain the factory warranty. The kit includes Screamin’ Eagle CNC Ported Factory Cylinder heads, 58mm ETC throttle body, SE-259E cams, 10.5:1 compression pistons, Perfect-Fit pushrods, SE clutch spring, and all required engine gaskets. This Street Performance kit produces 103 hp and 110 ft-lbs of torque. All EFIequipped models require ECM calibration* (priced separately). This kit fits 49-state 2010-later Touring models equipped with a Twin Cam 103 engine, and 49state 2010-11 Touring models equipped with a Twin Cam 96™ engine with separate purchase of Screamin’ Eagle 3 7/8” Big Bore Cylinder Kit. Dual exhaust purchased separately is required for 2010 Street Glide® and Road Glide® Custom models. *Recalibration is required for proper installation, and will allow engine to rev to 6200 RPM. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for details. Labor cost is not included.

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by Steve Strohmier This year ABATE of Maryland will be lobbying for five bills during the 2012 session of the Maryland General Assembly. Originally the intent was to have a lean and mean session with two bills on our plate. But when the final menu was delivered we were looking at a full course meal. For those who may not be familiar with the process of finalizing our legislative package, here is a rundown of the process. In preparation for every Maryland General Assembly session, ABATE of Maryland discusses ideas for its legislative agenda at a regular state meeting well in advance of the session. During this meeting, we have what is known as the “mud on the wall” session - we throw ideas at the wall and see what sticks. Our directors take the ideas back to their respective chapters and discuss which ideas they think may have merit and which might not be viable for the General Assembly session. The state meeting that follows is when the “mud on the wall” ideas are filtered out and we arrive at a legislative agenda for the next session. This, however, is not the end of the process. After an agenda is finalized at the state meeting, board members, usually the State Director, the Assistant State Director, and the State Legislative Representative, meet with members of the alphabet soup of state agencies. These include, but are not limited to, the MSP (Maryland State Police), MDOT (Maryland Department of Transportation), and the MVA (Motor Vehicle Administration). We meet with representatives from these agencies to discuss our agenda as well as their agendas. As can be expected, not all of the information we have is laid bare before these representatives and they are cautious about the information they divulge. These meetings are often the place where some compromises can be made and differences ironed out so the process can run more smoothly once it gets to the legislature. There are still instances when agreements cannot be reached and the issues are fought out in the House and Senate Chambers.

Once the agenda is finalized the next step is to find sponsors. Sponsors are often longtime supporters of motorcyclists’ rights who believe in what we work for and are happy to sponsor a bill on our behalf. Occasionally, ABATE will discover that a legislator has a mutual interest in a particular issue and, after discussion, they will sponsor the bill. Finding sponsors and working out the language for bills is just one more step that takes time. We hope the information provided in this article is beneficial to motorcyclists who are not aware of the process and how much time and effort goes into getting a bill introduced into the General Assembly. Even after introduction of a bill there is more work to be done including lobbying and getting it passed into law. What is most impressive it that it is all done by volunteers who are working to help better your motorcycling experience.

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NEXT STOP: SAVANNAH, GA

Thursday afternoon took forever to arrive but the clock finally rolled to 3 p.m. I rushed out of the office only to find myself stuck in traffic! My typical 15 minute ride turned into 30 minutes so I was throwing clothes and bike gear into the truck with a vengeance. I made it out of Richmond, VA and onto Interstate 95 South around 4:30 p.m. and my GPS showed 8 hours before I hit Savannah, GA. I arrived at the hotel around 12:30 a.m. and passed out fairly easy with dreams of racing in my immediate future. Friday was a track day which is also good practice time for bike set-up and to study the race line for optimal riding lanes. All in all it wasn’t a bad day but the bike started to leak oil. Prieto Performance stepped in and worked on the bike while I headed back to eat and get some much needed rest. Saturday’s team challenge event, which I rode with Calvin Martinez for 75 laps, brought home a top five finish in the GTU 600cc class. Ten minutes after that event finished, I rushed to get my personal bike ready for my GTU solo race. I was gridded on the third and prepared for the start. The two board goes up, then one board, then BOOM! We took off and some guys were nose to tail while others ran side by side, racing for turn one. I dropped in behind the top four riders, side by side with Greg Melka, as we battled for fourth position around the track. I was running good corner speed and able to keep the fast riders in check most of the race but unable to hold off others with motor work. I went from fifth position each lap only to be beaten at the line for

seventh position in the GTU. Piloting an all stock motorcycle is hard against the newer, faster equipment. But in the middle weight super sport race on Sunday, and the class I would be most competitive in, I was able to perform much better finishing fifth with wheel to wheel racing the entire time. Last was the middle weight superbike race which is much faster 600cc bikes than the middle weight supersport class and extremely hard to podium. This race was combined with a very large grid of amateur racers who would start after all the experts made it through turn two safely. These races are known as “combined” and cause big problems for the faster-pace riders. I was currently running in sixth position and started to lap amateur racers within three laps of the start. This proved to be very dangerous as we raced and closed in on some riders over 15 mph faster than they had been riding. This situation caused us to “pinch” amateur riders and for me to get squeezed off the track as well. I was able to save the crash but, as I slowed down, I ran my bike into the sand trap and lost the front. It wasn’t a bad weekend with almost all my finishes in the top ten. It has proven very hard to compete without the funds some of these racers have (not to mention the motor work). But I’m learning quickly and will continue my persistent travel to the podium position. Carolina Motorsports Park in less than a month time to hit the gym!

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GETTING READY FOR THE ROAD

So the worst of winter would seem to be in the bar end mirrors and now we want to ride. This phenomenon is evidenced by the many phone calls and all the two-wheeled family members that have been gracing our shop of late. Thank you, by the way, the business is much appreciated. But have you addressed your maintenance laundry list so your first ride of 2012 can be worry free? Read on for some tips, trips, and tune-up lists that will get you ready for blacktop quick. I’ve heard it all before. We stuck the bike in the garage not planning to get walloped head-on with a combined four feet of snow and we haven’t touched it since December, now what? Well, if you are like me, you drain the gas, charge the battery, check the tires and oil, and hit it with fresh fuel. But chances are you’re not like me. Just as the plumber always has a leaky faucet, the motorcycle shop owner is so busy working on your stuff that all five of his motorcycles are sitting, waiting, waiting, waiting and being as seriously neglected as abandoned puppies. (Not that I would EVER abandon a puppy, mind you. Fear not! My mutt is lying next to me, fast asleep, belly full and spoiled like the princess she is.) Oh yeah, your bike. First off, let’s hope the thing even starts. Click, click, click or dead as dead? Look to the battery. Did you get the el cheapo big box brand? Fine if you did, but go buy another. Don’t waste your time. If you got a season out of it you got your money’s worth. Now had you bought a real quality battery from a real quality power sports dealer you would have saved yourself a lot of time and money from the get go AND your bike would already be running AND you wouldn’t be sitting there reading about all this. Are you fuel-injected? Drain the gas, hit it with high test and hope it fires off feeling happy as a clam. Are you carbureted? Follow the above steps and if it pecks and coughs and sputters like it’s as mad as an old wet hen, give me a call. You don’t want to go there uninitiated. If that goodlooking, modern-day, fuel-injected bike is acting mad as an old wet hen you may be breaking out the Visa, dig? Fuel systems aside, let’s head over to the owner’s manual. Tires and brakes – hmmmm. Do you NEED them? It’s not a “want” if you want to ride safe. Check the treads. See any dry rot? Don’t be the guy with a busted skull because he tried to save a few bucks waiting to replace the rubber. I can tell you some serious horror stories from guys who thought they could squeak by. Do not try it. And while you’re checking out the rear tire, take a look at the chain or belt. Both should have about one inch of vertical movement at about the swing arm pivot. Does it have a good coat of lube on there or does it feel dry? How about the sprocket teeth? Do they feel and look sharp or are they getting “rounded off” or “pointing.” If that’s the case, you will know what I mean. Get the bike lined up for some dental work. How about brakes? As much as I love to ride, sometimes you just have to stop for a red light. Although different brake compounds and brand names are recommended for different bikes and riders, make sure you have plenty of pad left. Sight down from the front of the rotor (that round skinny thing hanging on the side of the wheel) and see what’s happening there. How about the mechanicals? Are your cables rusty or looking

worn out? Give your bike a good visual inspection from lever to caliper and then back again. Don’t forget to check the hydraulic system reservoirs. How does it look in there? Is it a nice clear yellow color or is it looking dark and nasty through that little peep hole? A good flush of brake fluid is a quick easy task that most any shade tree wrench can tackle with the right tools. The big box retail giant is typically not the place to take care of your motorcycle needs and wants. I have witnessed too many folks sit a season out because they tried to save a few bucks at the start. Take care of your bike, please, so it can take care of itself. Get yourself a good manual that is year and model specific to your ride and get to know that machine upon which you roll, my friend. TIP: A great way for beginners to learn their bike is by cleaning it.

Shawn Sweeney is the owner of Cycle Connection in Gaithersburg, MD 20882. Shawn is an ASE Certified Master Technician and Certified Machinist who loves to ride anything on two wheels. He currently owns a 1980 Harley Davidson FLT Tour Glide and a nitrous-powered Suzuki Hayabusa.

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Penny Jean Kerr

Penny Jean Kerr was born and raised in Bedford, Virginia where she resides with her 15-year-old son who Penny describes as her beautiful and talented shining star. But beauty and talent is not limited to the men in the Kerr house. Penny has studied ballroom dancing, worked with a variety of entertainment companies as a model and actress, and was a dance and gymnastics instructor. As a model, she has appeared on calendars, advertisements, commercials and at bike shows. As a dancer, Penny performed alongside several popular artists including Kid Rock. Penny currently works in cosmetology and owns a feather business. She enjoys spending time with her son, running, hiking, gardening, biking, camping, music and dancing. In the future, Penny sees herself moving forward and discovering new and exciting things. Penny is 30-ish.