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and adults. Inside the hall there were over 450 vendors, an increase from last year. What do they have? What do you want? Helmets, safety equipment, and all kinds of riding gear. Displays from the already mentioned brands, and a few others, including Ducati, Yamaha, and Kawasaki unveiling new models. There were tires and performance products, lighting products and travel tours, even data processing and financial services for shops, it’s like landing on Planet Motorcycle. There were also giveaways for products including a trickedout electric Zero survival bike with a registration process that required killing zombies. Personally, my thanks to the folks from Fulmer helmets setting up the free beer stand on Friday afternoon. Yet still no air-conditioned helmet? Meanwhile, up the road in Daytona Beach.

A Tale Of Two Events

With deadline looming, I decided to brave the madness they call I-4 to get coverage of both the AIM Expo and Biketoberfest for this month’s issue. The trip only reaffirmed my preference for backroads. I-4 is a nightmare, especially through Orlando at rush hour. Saturday morning the eastbound lanes were completely closed down for several hours with a big accident just outside of Daytona. Anyway, the point of this story is that, as different as they are, if you just plain love motorcycles, you can have a good time at both. The AIM Expo is held in one of the massive halls at the gargantuan Orlando County Convention Center just off I-4 coming in to Orlando. Parking is free for bikes and they’ve got trams running from the hall to the parking lots and the outdoor exhibition area. Time constraints kept me from getting to the outdoor area this year but if it was anything like last year, it would have been worth the trip. The 100-plus page program guide for the Expo listed Yamaha, Suzuki, Kymco, and Harley-Davidson offering demo rides along with off-road demo rides for kids 4

Biketoberfest was created to fill up the hotels during what used to be a lull in the tourist season. The local hoteliers don’t seem to show much gratitude when it comes to the nightly rate but that doesn’t stop the rooms from selling out at most places. The party is only four days long with fewer vendors and events than Bike Week in March, but for many that’s the attraction of Biketoberfest. Good party, smaller crowds. And, as it proved to be this year again, it’s likely one of the first good riding weekends after a long hot summer season.

Another rebirth is taking place on Beach Street with the opening of the Indian Motorcycle dealership in Rossmeyer’s old location. The shop was busy with people checking out the new models, clothes, and accessories. A Polaris Slingshot parked at the front entrance also got a lot of attention. Across the street, Riverfront Park was filled with vendors again and the place more resembled the party zone it had been a few years back. However, if you want to see the center of the craziness during any Daytona bike event, go to Main Street. Again, it was a matter of getting there early enough to be able to enjoy the party but avoid the traffic gridlock that takes place later in the day. This is where you definitely notice the difference between the two events. There were some attractive ladies representing some of the vendors at the AIM Expo while on Main Street it sometimes looks like there’s been a molecular meltdown of leather, lace, fishnet, and chains. Oh, yea, watch out for the baby buggies too, though most of them go home after dark. Main Street is also LOUD. And the later it gets, the louder it gets. If you compared Biketoberfest to a fair, Main Street is the midway. The parade starts early and runs well past my curfew.

It’s not all party though, there are a lot of people conducting motorcycle business during the bike events in Daytona, and there’s serious racing going on at the Speedway which is the reason bikers and others started coming here in the first place. It’s just that while those business deals are going down during the Daytona With only one day to enjoy the party, I Beach biker events, there is a wild and started at the Speedway where I found raucous celebration of the motorcycle about half as many vendors as during lifestyle also taking place. Bike Week. The Speedway construction project is still going on so demo rides and The AIM Expo and the Biketoberfest vehicle parking was moved to the back parties each have their own distinct lot. I gotta say those top rows for the personalities, but the common factor is new grandstand seats sure do look like that they are both good for the further they’re touching the clouds. Here, and at growth of the motorcycle industry. And Destination Daytona, are where you find that’s good for all of us who enjoy riding. some of the big rigs from the parts and accessories folks. The crowd started out light but the parking lot was almost filled when I left a few hours later.

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video chronicle of each inductee’s motorcycling history. Then each new Hall of Fame member was presented with a Hall of Fame ring, sponsored by Zero Motorcycles. “There’s really something extraordinary about motorcycling, something that absolutely transcends its description as a ‘sport’ or a ‘lifestyle.’” King said. “It’s as if motorcycling captures the essence of who we are: The exhilaration we feel when we ride, the competitive spirit we tap into when we race, and the unbreakable bonds of lifetime friendship forged with other motorcyclists. And that is exactly what makes the mission of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame so noble: This unwavering desire to honor, preserve and protect the legacy of this passion that we share. It is, quite simply, beyond words.” The evening concluded with a roll call for the dozens of attending Hall of Fame members to join the class of 2014 on the stage. The tribute drew a standing ovation from the packed room. The induction ceremony took place during the 2014 AMA National Convention, Oct. 16-19, in conjunction with the AIMExpo (American International Motorcycle Expo). The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame would like to thank its sponsors for the evening: title sponsor American Honda Motor Company; presenting sponsor HarleyDavidson Motor Company; Hall of Fame ring sponsor Zero Motorcycles; Kawasaki Motors Corporation, USA, presenting sponsor for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame VIP Reception; Hall of Fame Legend sponsor Vance & Hines; platinum sponsors BMW of North America, GE Capital, and GEICO Powersports; manufacturer elite sponsors Hagerty Insurance, Husqvarna Motorcycles North America Inc., and KTM North America; aftermarket gold sponsor Motion Pro; aftermarket silver sponsors Motul S.A. and The Owen Collection; rental car supplier Avis/Budget; and logistical sponsor Federal Motorcycle Transport.• MSF Provided funding of $1,600,000, as well as support for the study in the form of products and services. • VTTI supported the development of the data acquisition systems, hardware, and sensors, at an estimated cost of $600,000. • The naturalist methodology has

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(This is the final road report from Clay Douglass as he and his wife made their motorcycle journey from the Florida Keys to Alaska this summer.)

Chapter 6 - Vancouver Island to Ninilchick, AK The Black Ball ferry shuttles between Port Angeles, WA and Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island. Sailing across the straits of San Juan de Fuca we passed an enormous container ship. The time passed quickly. Soon we were entering Victoria Harbor. We were so lucky to have as our hosts Liz and Richie. Getting the local perspective on what to do enhanced our stay. Victoria harbor is post card perfect. Downtown is trendy. Locals go out of their way to make you welcome. There is even a castle. Nearby the Butchart Gardens are stunning. It takes hours to see the entire place. I haven’t toured many gardens but I’m glad I did this one. When we left Victoria our roundabout route took in much of the roads toward the west side of the island. My favorite spot was the Tofino area. Camping at the Pacific Rim Provincial Park puts you on a 10

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Davidson Dyna. Even more so when they learned it was our second trip. Some wanted to shake my hand and exclaimed “YOU ARE THE MAN.” I’m surprised by this reaction. People have ridden to Alaska before a dual sport bikes existed. You don’t need the latest and greatest motorcycle, GPS, or gadget to tour. What is required - desire and determination to go for a ride. We camped at Eagle Claw campground near Tok. Eagle Claw is a motorcycle campground. You can have a standard campsite for your tent or elect to spend the night in an aircraft hangar, tepee, or an ambulance. It also features a wood fired sauna. We have checked in with Vanessa, the owner every time we have passed through Tok. Lots of interesting people stop at Eagle Claw. One of our neighbors was finishing a ride around the world. The next day Mike and Jana turned north toward the Artic Circle while we headed west to Anchorage. Along the way we passed the Matanuska Glacier. Most impressive. We also saw hundreds of swans on one lake Some were doing a mating dance. Later we were only 60 miles from Anchorage when the skies opened up on us. While we had a couple sprinkles here and there and a touch of sleet at the summit of the Cascades this was the first time since leaving Key West we dealt with heavy rain. An hour later we pulled into a campground near Anchorage. We were not allowed to sleep that night due to an all night party by our neighbors to the left and a domestic dispute - it seems someone ended up in the wrong bed. We were a bit haggered the next day as we made the final 200 miles to our friends home on the Kenai Peninsula. Tired by riding the last 502 miles without sleep, 250 in steady rain we arrived at our friends Deb and Glen’s place.

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V-4 Engine An Interceptor hallmark since the beginning, the V-4 in our latest model does what Honda V-4s have always done best: provide tons of low-end torque with plenty of high-revving power. Adjustable Seat Height The Interceptor’s seat adjusts from 31.8 inches to 31.0 inches to help customtailor the cockpit to a wider range of riders. Traction Control Available on the Interceptor Deluxe, traction control pairs with our Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) to give you more confident riding under challenging conditions.

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The Manipulators and Rick Howard and the Speedbumps will provide live music throughout the day. Both Saturday and Sunday will include demonstrations by the Shriners Drill Team, with hot rods, FORT MYERS, Fla. – Sept. 24, 2014 – Scott muscle cars and antique motorcycles Fischer Enterprises is happy to announce also on display. the grand opening of Six Bends™ and Six Bends Harley-Davidson® will be held the The celebration will continue on Sunday, weekend of Nov. 8 and 9. In celebration, Nov. 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Activities there will be a series of activities and throughout the day will have a family and fun focus, including a bounce house, events free and open to the public. balloon artist, face painting, games and On Saturday, Nov. 8 the celebration will more. Known as one of Florida’s most kick off at 9:00 a.m. with the raising of premier up-and-coming bands, the the flag by U.S. Military Veterans and Grayson Rogers Band will perform from Veterans of Foreign Wars. Throughout 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Food and beverage the day, visitors can enjoy games, vendors will also be onsite throughout Riding Academy® demonstrations, and the day. a variety of food and other vendors.

Six Bends and Six Bends Harley-Davidson are located off exit 131 at the corner of I-75 and Daniels Parkway, 9501 Thunder Road, Fort Myers. The 16.5-acre property, will host a new state-of-the-art 54,000 square foot Harley-Davidson store, which will have expanded motorcycle inventory, Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes and genuine Motor Company accessories, a ride-in Express Lane™ service center, bike wash and café. Top Rocker Field sits on 2-acres of the property and will host large events of up to 5,000 people. In addition, the 20,000 square foot gathering space called The Plaza will host weekly “Why Not Wednesday” and “Sundays on the Plaza” events all year long. A separate fire pit area dubbed “The Pit,” is also onsite for visitors to gather and meet with friends. ABOUT SCOTT FISCHER ENTERPRISES Scott Fischer Enterprises, and all their Harley-Davidson locations including Six Bends Harley-Davidson® has a strong commitment to motorcycle safety as well as the community. For more information on the company and its commitment to the Southwest Florida community, please visit www.sfe-us.com. More photos at gofarmag.com

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Biker With A Badge By M. W. Simpson

incredible heat. Synthetic [Syn] oil has a much higher burning temp or flash point. That’s the temperature where the oil actually begins vaporization. Syn oil burns cooler, thus lowering the engine temperature. [Do not touch a hot engine] Syn oil can reduce engine temperature as much as 50 degrees and that spells longer engine life. The chemical make-up of Syn oil is the geeky stuff that makes it work. Petroleum covers the engine and the chemical properties allow large molecules to gather towards the outside It was like the second day of fall and we of the oil steam, along the engine wall. got a tease of cool weather. I was on They retain heat thus keeping that heat my ride like a cheap suit making the run internally. In the man-made synthetic oil, over the bridges and along the beaches. all the molecules are the same allowing Then Florida reality set in and the temps the all the oil to flow in the stream evenly climbed back into the 90’s. Ah yes, the and moving that heat. price we pay for paradise. As I was sitting in some stop and go traffic, I was thinking Another reason are the byproducts about the heat my air cooled bike was you are gathering inside your engine. putting off. With that said, Biker with a Petroleum, by its chemical make-up, Badge will stray off the cop-talk and talk will burn and begin to leave sludge and varnish. This is the stuff that is bike-tec. the cholesterol of a bike engine. The Many times during bike conversations actual problem in that make-up are the over an adult beverage, the debates impurities in the oil. A 100% impurity always start…air over nitrogen in tires; free petroleum oil would be through high octane over regular gas; synthetic the roof expensive and, honestly, the oil oil over petroleum. So let’s talk about companies are not interested in the cost the latter, oil. If gasoline is food for your of making it. So they come up with an bike, then oil is blood. If you have a blood “acceptable” blend. Synthetics do not problem, then you’re going to be sick, have impurity problems and so they do sluggish and not perform to your best. not produce the deposits that will rob So oil is a critical element for the life of your motor of that get-up-and-go. Air your ride. First; Let me just throw this out cooled engines are especially prone to from the get go. Keep good, clean oil in petroleum based oil problems of deposits your vehicles all the time. If you’re using because their motors tend to run hotter. a little cheaper petroleum oil, change it often, perhaps as much as 2500 miles. Regular oil is not that expensive and it you’re a do-it-yourselfer, it just your time and a filter, however, it is extending the life of your ride. At least you’re doing something pro-active to keep your pride and joy running well. If you’re adamant about babying the baby, it’s time to step up. For me, and most people I ride with, it’s synthetic oil all the time. It’s is more expensive than regular oil, but not as much as a major engine repair. Here’s why.

Engine deposits also rob you of mileage. If your bike has a wet-clutch, slippage can be a problem. That is, a clutch that is covered by the oil. Deposits can cause slippage that you might not even notice. Usually it is the loss of top end speed that is an indicator of clutch slippage.

Remember I said change your oil often. Well when it comes to synthetic oils, you can drive much longer between oil changes. The old rule of thumb for petroleum was 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Synthetics go much longer. A quality Syn I would list the first major reason is oil can easily go 7,500 and a high quality “HEAT”. Whether it’s cooled by water one can go from 10,000 to 15,000 miles. or air, combustion engines pump out Don’t skimp on the oil filter either. If you 18

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decide to stick with a synthetic oil, then it’s probably much less important which grade you use. Viscosity…(10W-40 or 20W-50). Both will likely provide plenty of protection for your engine - even a V-Twin engine. Your engine lifters pump back up much more quickly with a 10W-40 than a 20W-50. As far as temperatures go, once you get into a good quality synthetic, high temperature issues are much less important when selecting a viscosity grade. They actually become more important when selecting the brand of oil that you use. Some brands of synthetic are somewhat low quality and have flash points only slightly higher than petroleum oils of the same grade. If you plan on doing any cold weather riding, the 10W40 will be the better choice in just about all circumstances. If comparing oils within the same brand, if the 20W-50 is a good quality oil with good flash points, the 10W-40 will likely be also. Therefore, you can somewhat forget about the high temperature issue and focus on what will be better for cold temperature operation. Cold weather riding….now I’m just day dreaming. Now just get out there and GOFAR. bsafe

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Draw a box on the map using US 301, SR 52, US 41, and SR50 as your borders and inside that box you’ll find some of central Florida’s most satisfying scenic back roads. This route offers up some broad sweepers along with a few tight twisties as you navigate the rolling countryside. Citrus groves, horse farms and shimmering lake views make this area a favorite for riders looking for some country comfort. Be forewarned, it’s also a very popular riding destination for bicyclists from the Tampa area

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Your family will thank you and believe it or not it will give you a certain peace of mind as well. Websites like http:// getyourshittogether.org/checklist can be very helpful.

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All wheels are welcome to participate in this ride. Two wheels, three wheels, or four wheels are welcomed!!

All proceeds from this year’s event will be going towards the home being built for Marine Sgt Anthony McDaniel. His home is being built in Navarre, FL.

(Some t-shirts will be available the day of the ride.) T-shirts will be maroon this year, so you can wear them on Red Shirt Fridays!

Pre-registration deadline is 11/01/14 or you can register the day of the ride. YOU MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED to be guaranteed a t-shirt, ride packet and other items.

The unescorted ride starts at the Sam Hogg Pavilion, located at Seminole Electric. The approximate address is 274 West River Road, Palatka, FL. This will be our beginning & ending point for the ride. The ride will cover ~ 130 miles, with three stops. Registration will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m. Registration will NOT begin until 9:45! First bike out will be 10:00 a.m. with the last bike out at 10:30 a.m. and last bike in by 3:00. Lunch will be a BBQ dinner with the fixings, cooked by our volunteers, and will be served at 2:30. You will receive a Ride Package which will include a map route and detailed instructions of the run at sign-up at the Employee Pavilion. There will be prizes for best and worst roll of the dice, and drawings for door prizes. Additional dice roll sheets and 50/50 tickets will be available for sale. The cost is $25.00 per rider which includes, an event t-shirt, a raffle ticket for door prizes, goodie bag, dice roll sheet with instructions, and a meal bracelet for the end of the ride. If you list your e-mail address on the registration form, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

For this year's event, we have again chosen as a benefactor, Homes for Our Troops. Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) is a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Taunton, Mass. founded in 2004. Their mission is to build specially adapted homes for service members who have been severely injured in combat operations since September 11, 2001. All homes are built at no cost to the veteran through the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporate contributors. Homes for Our Troops has received a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator. Visit their website (www.hfotusa.org) for more information.

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The History of Veterans Day

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m. An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans 26

beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major Veterans service organizations and the American people. Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans of all wars. The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90- for their patriotism, love of country, and 363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, willingness to serve and sacrifice for the 1968, and was intended to ensure three- common good. (This information courtesy of the Office of day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Public and Intergovernmental Affairs) Mondays: Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and CALL FOR DISCOUNTED cultural activities and stimulate greater AD RATES - 813-505-5119 industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 9497 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11,

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You Never Forget Your First Ride By Carol Savidge While I was living in Colorado, I bought my first bike in November after taking a Sunday afternoon drive on one of those beautiful fall days. I was driving up a winding mountain road behind a total stranger who was al so enjoying his afternoon ride, on a bike. Next thing I knew I was the proud owner of a used ’95 Sportster – black with flames and I had absolutely no idea how to ride. After waiting out several snow cancellations and holiday delays, I finally obtained my motorcycle endorsement on Valentines Day. A friend of mine, Sam, who did not own a bike at the time but knew how to ride came over to take me to a parking lot where I could finally try out my patiently waiting Harley. My bike had a solo seat but the previous owner had given me a one up seat that had been on the bike. Sam changed the seats, I hopped on the back to ride to the parking lot and off we went…for about 5 blocks…when the rear tire blew. We quickly realized when he changed out the seats he used the same bolts but the alignment was not the same and with a passenger on the back the bolts jammed into the rear tire and tore it to shreds. After hauling it to the shop, putting in some shorter bolts, and one new tire later, we were ready to try it again.

After several trips around the parking lot, practicing starting, stopping, turns, and braking, Sam asked if I was ready to go out on the street. Whoa….really?? “Try it out here on this quiet back street and I will ride on the back to help you if you have any problems”, he says, with complete confidence. So off we go. I rode around a few streets and felt pretty comfortable so I kept going further out. I was trying to stay straight and not make too many turns when suddenly straight ahead of me, with no option to turn off, was the interstate. “Sam”, I said, “you know we are headed onto the interstate right?” As he gripped my waist a little tighter up we went racing at 60 mph, merging into traffic, riding about 5 miles to the next exit, then merging off the interstate and onto a very busy main road. Staying straight thru a few red lights until I was able to speak again and tell Sam I was ready to head back home now. I stopped at the next light and took a minute to

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Road Trippin’ By Hyway

If you have been riding for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve been to a pretty cool little town nestled down in a valley amongst the hills of the western U.S. and didn’t really know it. Now I’m not a big history buff as far as remembering dates and stuff by any stretch of the imagination, my school grades is proof of that, but sometimes it’s fun to explore the history of some of the old towns that sprang up as our country was coming of age, especially a few of the old west towns. Our country was basically founded by rebels and outcasts who just wouldn’t conform to the Old World way of thinking. It didn’t take long after ‘Ole Columbus, who was on his way to the East Indies, got lost and landed in America and for those “society” rebels to catch wind there was a new place to dwell. They jumped on sailing ships and set sail for the Land Of The Free. After giving Jolly Ole England a couple serious lessons in rebel-ism, (1776 and again in 1812) folks started to get restless and headed west into the wild frontier. Now we’ve all heard about the famous stories like the shootout in Tombstone, the OK Corral, Wyatt Earp, and the Doc Holiday types of legends but some accounts have remained kinda obscure. Scooptown is one of those tales about how a town got started out in the middle

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of absolutely nowhere. It didn’t take long for explorers, fur traders and folks lookin’ for free land to fan out across the country. Whenever gold is discovered things shift into overdrive and the race is on. When news of Custer finding gold hit the eastern settlements, the rush was on. Suddenly all roads led to the Black hills. The Government, feelin’ it had an obligation to protect the enterprising entrepreneurs heading for the land of golden dreams, soon followed and began setting up army posts. The story goes that a guy named “Grasshopper” Jim Fredrick was one of those folks who ventured out across the country with visions of grandeur and untold wealth. He had a land claim but soon discovered it was a lot easier to scoop the cash from the soldiers and miners then it was to scoop gold from the rocks. Ole Grasshopper quickly realized supplying the soldiers at Custer’s encampment and the miners with liquor was a very lucrative business. When he added gambling, and brought in a few ladies to sweeten the pot, things took off like a shot and Scooptown was firmly planted. As time went on, more and more miners, and eventually settlers, began to move into the area. Scooptown was becoming a real town. By now the Native Americans were getting’ restless as their land was being gobbled up with no regards for their heritage or way of life. After all, the Black Hills had not only been promised to them they actually had an agreement signed by the Government that the Black Hills would remain theirs forever. Things began to heat up between the white man and the Indians. The army decided it was time to build a real post. The army set out to find a more suitable location to build a permanent military post and choose the location where

Fort Meade now stands and Scooptown followed hot on their heels scooping up all the cash it could as the number of soldiers and civilians grew. Things were not going good as far as the Native Americans were concerned so Sitting Bull set out to fix things more to their way of thinkin’ at the famous Meet and Greet at Little Big Horn. When Custer and the 7th Calvary were introduced to Sitting Bull and his braves, well as we all know, it wasn’t one of Custer’s better days. Among the soldiers that didn’t make it home for dinner that night was Lt. James Garland Sturgis the son of the well known Civil War General, Samuel Sturgis. Out of respect for Lt. Sturgis’s father and the gallant stand Lt. Sturgis made before his untimely demise at Little Big Horn, Scooptown was officially renamed as Sturgis. Today Ole Grasshopper’s tradition of scooping big bucks from folks lives on. Although, at least from sight, the ladies of the evening are gone, gambling and saloons are still alive and well, especially during the first week of August every summer. The annual Sturgis bike rally scoops up an estimated 800 million dollars for the South Dakota yearly budget. So the next time you go to “Sturgis” and you’re sitting in your favorite watering hole, raise your glass high and toast Ole Grasshopper who back in ‘bout 1874 got it all started! Hey folks if you like the high quality of this magazine, let our sponsors know, drop your cash at their shop. Catch ya at the next gas stop. Got a question or comment drop me an E-mail: hywayrebel@gmail.com Information use for this article was gathered by talking with local Sturgis residents, Wikipedia Encyclopedia and the Fort Meade Museum.

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Kruisin’ with Kati

Ok all you folks that have been following my progress since the January accident that messed me up pretty bad and totaled my sporty. Between the nice payoff from my Progressive Insurance Company even with about 200,000 miles on my bike, my friend and rep for Go FAR magazine- Rikki, the salesman Kevin Stierwalt and the crew from Ft Myers H-D and my loving husband Tom I am now in possession of a new trike. Well, I will be in possession as soon as I get it home. I’m really not in any hurry to get it here, it’s at the shop having a few adjustments made so it fits me. Then once I get it home I’ll have to send the seat up to Brian at Stitch on Time so he can customize it with the memory foam for my bottom. Sound like I’m stalling? I know it sure took a lot of persuading to get me to take this move, I was very reluctant due to the pain that my body has every day of my life since the accident. Busting up a pelvis sure takes a long time to recover if it ever does. And this doesn’t even include the pain that goes from there to my toes on my left side. What ever was I thinking while signing papers? And now I have a motorcycle??? Well I’ll tell ya, I’ve been told by those mentioned above that if I would get a bike in the driveway it would encourage me to get back in the saddle. Yes I still love bikes and looking at them but I don’t know 32

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that wind in my face is a feeling that one never forgets and the ability to cover the countryside like a butterfly free in the wind taking all that mother nature has to offer in, what a ride!… it’s a total amazing feeling… one that as I sit here and write this I so want to feel again. If only I can make my body stop hurting and that scared feeling go away. Some of my friends joke about if I ever get another bike they are going to get me bubble wrap and bumper guards to protect me. Well let’s get them lined up is all I can say. I have the bike, now it’s time to shit or get off the pot as my grandma would say… this is going to be a slow process I know so you all will be patient with me… gota get that pelvis area use to the ride position again and then to find a helmet that doesn’t put too much pressure on my neck…sure don’t want to re injure my neck while riding. I want to thank all of your for your support and a special thank you to all that have stuck with me during these trying times. I feel like the little engine that could, I think I can, I think I can, I think I can… you can follow me on FB along with here in the magazine. This is going to be interesting to say the least. Sitting here giggling, can’t wait to see the doctors face when I tell him I’m gonna have a bike in my driveway soon. LOL.. I still can’t believe it! Ok now on to the recap of a very good first time event. Hosted and sponsored by the N. Ft Myers Rotary “The Hall-OWheels Event, excellent event!! On a scale of 1-10 I’d give you a 9 since no event is perfect, I can’t believe that along with Molly Hatchett you even had a beautiful sunset for us to admire. I look forward to next years party! Well I guess that’s about it for now… remember to watch those intersections for light runner!! See ya in the wind, I hope. Hugs to all, Kruisin With Kati.

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Off Road: A Different Type of Sport

By Lowell Anderson

This October the very first Straight Rhythm competition took place in California. If you are not familiar, this type of racing has nothing to do with how well you can dance. Straight Rhythm

is a ½ mile long motocross course with no turns. The idea is to get from one side of the track to the other faster than the guy riding right next to you. It’s a two man race with the riders coming out of a closed gate. Try to imagine a side-byside drag race on a dirt bike with jumps. That’s exactly what this is, and these guys are haulin! Red Bull was the big sponsor to bring this new kind of racing to life, and it surely did not disappoint the fans. The racers qualified in two separate classes, the open class and the 250 class. The open class allows the riders to ride whatever bike they want to bring. Of course having a big motor that makes the bike heavier and harder to control isn’t always the best decision, but in the right hands it can be an advantage. The Open class was the big attraction for this premier event, and the crowd got to see some great talent. Josh Hansen showed up to show his skills and ended up racing one of the industry’s most popular riders Travis Pastrana. As usual Travis had to make things interesting by bringing a 500cc “RMZilla” two stroke to the event. After 3 races Josh Hansen secured the win and moved on to the semifinals. Travis did throw a back flip on the last jump of his second race with Hanny. I wouldn’t expect anything less. In the 250 class

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Wow, what a “Great Poker Run Bike Week” and weekend this turned out to be! The weather did not look good according to the weather reports with a 80 to 90 percent chance of rain all weekend but that is NOT how it turned out! The Harley Gods shined on us once again with only an occasional showed or down poor depending on where you where and when, but with a smart phone and the radar app it was very manageable. The Key’s Bike Week with parties and entertainment scheduled for Monday to Wednesday started off very slow again this year due to poor weather. On Thursday morning I headed down with Stu Jones from Paradise Riders and film crew to film the start of the all new HD TV Series that features “ The Florida Riding Lifestyle” to be broadcast on Fox Sun Sports this fall. The Thursday turnout was light with probably the worst weather of the week but I would rather ride in cloudy overcast and manageable showers that to ride in the hot and I mean “Hot” September sun. On Friday morning Stu and I headed back up to Marathon to get some more film footage of riders heading down with cool over cast skies again “ my Favorite riding weather”. We got together with some riders at Stop number 3, The Island Fish Company in Marathon and rode over the seven mile bridge with a helicopter following us for some cool footage for the upcoming show. Saturday Bike Show was moved down Duval Street all the way to Eaton Street to make room for all the Vendors but only showed off seventy one bikes and I saw a lot of show quality bike that would have participated if it were closer to all of the action. Maybe we can get the Key West official to let us start the Bike 40

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