January 2012 Vol. 11 Issue 1
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LIST OF CULPRITS
Letter from the Publisher
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Mark Ruzicka EDITOR
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o another year has come and gone in the motorcycle industry. No one knows what two thousand twelve will bring
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Mark McNabb
for the motorcycle industry
So far we’ve had a pretty mild Winter. This year motorcycle
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Mark Vetrini
riding season has extended all the way up till Christmas, so far. Lets hope the mild Winter continues . We saw a lot of changes the last few years and two thousand eleven gave us a few surprises as well.
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A few dealerships that have been in business a very long time closed there doors for good last year. Lets hope everyone is correct
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Kieren, “lutz,” Paul Babore, Mark Vetrini and Jim Roselli
when they say if you made it through the last five years of this economy, your business should be able to handle anything life
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throws at you.
J.P. Fager, “lutz,” Mark Vetrini and Paul Babore
This issue marks our twelfth anniversary at FAST LANE BIKER. It seems like yesterday sometimes . This issue as always is our year in
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review issue it contains pictures from events through out the year.
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2012 THE YEAR OF THE STRIPPER !!
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r should I say Strip Club Choppers at this time last year I had one franchise SCC of Canada as of today we have 25 really really wow it has far exceeded my wildest expectations. What that means is we will have state franchise rigs at large and small events all over north america throughout the entire tour season. We are also building a brand new show trailer that will be primarily utilized to display bikes to compliment individual state franchises that are set up at events. The new trailer will be equipped with a flat screen tv and sound system as well as a customer lounge area. We will still be attending events but the local state franchise will be primarily responsible for the retail sales at events. Many franchises have built or are building SCC display
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bikes featuring the signature dance pole and virtually all have a dance stage and music. We are also bulding a brand new display bike for the 2012 tour season which will be debuted in march at daytona bike week. We have also decided to have a retail catalog for 2012 which will feature all the new products and designs I even have a new i phone and laptop cover in the works. i am sure many of you think this article is a self serving shameless self promotion and you would be right but now I am serving a much bigger dysfunctional family coming to a show near you. For additional info:
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CERTIFIED CIVIL
DO YOU WANT SOMEONE IN COURT WHO KNOWS HOW TO RIDE‌.
OR KNOWS HOW TO WIN! 2011 MOTORCYCLE INJURY VERDICTS Defense Lawyer Argues Motorcyclist Caused Accident By Hitting a Pothole. No offer by Insurance Company.
Verdict $3,000,000 Defense Lawyer Argues Motorcyclist Caused Accident Because He was Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol. No offer by Insurance Company
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TRIAL ATTORNEYS DIFFERENT BIKES‌..SAME LAWYERS When it comes to choosing a law firm to represent you for injuries you sustained while riding a motorcycle, choose the law firm with proven results fighting for the rights of others in court.
WE MAY NOT RIDE BUT OUR RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Some Recent Recoveries $113,000,000 in Pharmaceutical Overcharges for Commonwealth of PA $19,200,000 Rail Road Toxic Exposure $18,500,000 Negligent Drug Administration $11,000,000 Obstetrical Malpractice $10,600,000 Motor Vehicle Defective Throttle $5,400,000 Failure to Maintain Coagulation Therapy $4,400,000 Failure to Diagnose Cancer $2,650,000 Tractor Trailer Motor Vehicle Accident $2,589,000 Excessive Police Force $1,800,000 Birth Injury/Shoulder Dystocia $600,000 Motorcycle Accident
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ne Choppers
May • Keysto
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April • Creat
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Feb • Keysto
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ASK THE ATTORNEY BY: LEE D. GABER, ESQUIRE 1-888-CYCLE-LAW • LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com • www.cycleattorney.com In today’s digital world with everybody utilizing the Internet, Face Book, Twitter and all sorts of social media for virtually everything, it has become extremely easy for anyone to design a web page, throw a couple of pictures on it, write an article and claim that they are an expert in virtually any field you can think of. It has become the modern version of “padding your resume” and hoping that a potential employer doesn’t dig too deep into your background. I am discussing this because occasionally I go on the Internet to check out other attorneys who claim they handle motorcycle accidents. While I do not know every attorney who advertises, after twenty years in the motorcycle community, I am familiar with those attorneys who have a reputation for focusing their practice on motorcycle accidents and ave the knowledge and experience needed to fully and competently represent a seriously injured biker. However, when I search for motorcycle attorney’s, I am amazed by some of the attorney’s whom are claiming to be “motorcycle accident attorneys”. I believe many of these attorneys couldn’t tell the difference between a Harley and Vespa, and have limited experience with motorcycle accidents, if any at all. While this doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t competent to handle a motorcycle case, in my opinion, if an attorney holds himself out as specializing in, or focusing their practice on motorcycle accidents, they
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LEE D. GABER, Esquire
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April • Stac i
March • Carolyn
Kay February •
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July • Amy
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Every foreign and domestic motorcycle manufacturer available in USA on display… huge custom and antique bike show…100’s of exhibits covering everything in motorcycling. Attendees will be able to meet master bike builder, Ron Finch who is nationally known for his extreme metal fabrication. Ron received the “Biker Blacksmith” award on the Biker Build-Off Finale in Las Vegas. Michele Smith, a nationally recognized motorcycle television personality, will also be at the show throughout the three days. See the FeatherFree Zone Bike and the U.S. Biker Law (911 Tribute) Bike that were designed and built by Paul Teutul, Sr. & his Orange County Chopper Crew. New this year, a huge Swap Meet and Café Racer feature section will fill a second large exhibit hall next to the main show facility.
Maryland State Fairgrounds – Timonium, Maryland Opens 10AM each day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
February 10-12, 2012
Admission for Adults: $15.00, Children 10-15 years $5.00 and under 10 are free with paying adult. Go to www.cycleshow.net to print-out $5.00 off admission discount coupons, good on adult admission only.
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an’s Sin
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