Fast Lane Biker July Issue

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ello everyone and Happy Fourth of July . The sound of motorcycles and fireworks are filling the air. This year, so far has been a wet one in New Jersey, it’s almost like Florida weather sometimes. Everyday we seem catch some kind of storm passing through in one part of the state or the other. A lot of people have been asking lately, “How do they get their bike featured in FASTLANEBIKER magazine”. For those of you who want to know, send some pictures of your bike to flb@ fastlanebiker.com and we will take a look and see if it’s what were looking for. If your bike is selected, we will set up a shoot for your bike and your bike will be featured most likely with in the next six months.

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KELSEY CHARITY RUN JUNE 17TH, 2012

PHOTOS BY MARK RUZICKA

The 17th Annual Kelsey Charity Run was held on Sunday, June 17th Father’s Day! This year’s Kelsey Charity Run promised to be another great Father’s Day Blast! And it was. The event kicked off with a Lime Dot Run beginning at the Manville/Hillsborough Elks. The end point was the Family Picnic at the Bridgewater Eagles club. In addition to this event, the Kelsey Charity Run was raising money by raffling off a 2012 Harley-Davidson Switchback motorcycle that was won by Al Tasherichnik and second prize is a SONY 55” 3D LED HDTV was won by Ray Misiura. Raffle tickets were $50 each and only 1,000 tickets were sold.

The Kelsey Charity Run was originally established as a fund raiser exclusively for the benefit of Kelsey Kirchner, who at age two was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer which forms in nerve tissue and typically occurs in Kelsey Kirchner children under five. At the time of her diagnosis, Kelsey was given a poor chance of survival; however not willing to give up, Kelsey’s family brought her to Sloan Kettering where she underwent experimental treatments. These treatments were quite costly and not covered by insurance.

Kelsey, now 20 years old, is a well adjusted, cancer free college student. Kelsey still has ongoing medical needs and the Kelsey Charity Run continues to raise funds to cover those needs. However, with Kelsey’s needs for the funds diminished, the Kelsey Charity Run has reached out to others in the local community with similar needs and now has many beneficiaries.Cost of attending was still only a $20 and this donation goes to help children battling cancer and other serious and life threatening illnesses.

The first Kelsey Charity Run was organized by retired Bridgewater Police Chief Richard Voorhees along with a group of local businessmen who asked to remain anonymous. Since then the Kelsey Charity Run has raised over $1,300,000 and continues working hard raising funds. So if you missed out on the event this year come out and support this most worthwhile charity. For more information about the Kelsey Charity Run see www.kelseyrun.com

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This was a 50 plus mile Police escorted bike run followed by a BBQ and pigroast with a DJ, volleyball, 50 / 50 and may items to be raffled off. This run is to benefit a local breast cancer victim which took place in Fieldsboro, NJ.

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LAUNCHES POWER TRIP SWEEPSTAKES

Harley-Davidson® motorcycle owners can share their passion with a friend who rides a competitive brand motorcycle when entering the Harley-Davidson Power Trip Sweepstakes, which runs now through July 31, 2012.

Harley owners will get a chance to invite a non-Harley riding friend along with them to experience one of Harley-Davidson’s legendary Authorized Tours.

The winners get to choose from six iconic rides around the globe and show their friend the true feeling of riding a Harley-Davidson.

Entries in the Power Trip Sweepstakes must include one Harley-Davidson owner and one friend of the owner who rides a nonHarley-Davidson motorcycle. In separate random drawings, two winners and their referred friend will be selected; one in which the Harley-Davidson owner is also a member of the Harley Owners Group® (HOG) and another in which the Harley-Davidson owner is not a HOG member. Each winner and friend will select as a prize one of six epic adventures hosted by Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours. The six available tours are: Faaker See & European Bike Week (Europe), Best of the Alps (Europe), Wild West (USA), Down Under (Australia), National Parks (USA) and New England (USA). The prize includes all travel expenses, including the use of two Harley-Davidson motorcycles on the tour. The tours are six to 14 days long depending on which is selected by the winner.

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The global Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours program offers Harley-Davidson riders an opportunity to experience riding adventures worldwide.

In partnership with 11 independent, multi-national tour operators, the Harley-Davidson Authorized Tours program encompasses more than 150 distinct tour experiences conducted across the world in 10 languages, with destinations in North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Participants can book tours as an individual or as a group, and can select from five different types of tours, including guided, semi-guided, and self-guided tours, with riding itineraries for beginning or experienced riders.

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Events Calendar JULY 7TH

ABATE & ST. BARNABAS BURN CENTER FUNDRAISER

Presented by ABATE of the Garden State North Jersey Chapter. Benefits ABATE & St. Barnabas. Register 10-11 am at Black Hills Custom Parts, 80 US Highway 46, Rockaway, NJ. A poker run with stops along a scenic route through Morris and Sussex Counties, ending at the Runway Cafe at Blairstown Airport. Food at 12 noon, prizes at 1 pm. $20/rider, $15/passenger.973-652-8097

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5TH ANNUAL CHARITY RUN U-TURN FOR CHRIST

Alcohol Rehabilitation Program + An Outreach of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Sign in begins at 9:00am Kick stands up 11:00am WAWA - ROUTE 35 - CLIFFWOOD Sign in 9:30-10:45 Depart 11:00 am sharp 50 to 75 Mile State Police Escorted Run Rider $15.00 / Passenger $10.00 Run ends at Branning Auto Body in Freehold, NJ Food and Soft Drinks SuppliedConcerts by Santos, and the MJM Band Car Show w/Trophies (Entrance Fee $15.00 Includes food) Festivities Begin at 12:00pm(Rain Date: Saturday July 21 2012) PLEASE, NO ALCOHOL CONTACT BIG DADDY 908-461-7653

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12TH ANNUAL TOPY RUN VIETNAM VETS/LEGACY VETS MC CHRISTMAN IN JULY TOY RUN

Benefits the Childrens Hospital at Voorhees Reg: 11:00am to 1:00pm at Woodcrest Highspeed Station Exit 31 off I-295 Kickstands up at 1:00pm “NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE STAGING AREA” Contact SNIPER 609-420-1252

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4TH ANNUAL JOHN EVENS MEMORIAL RUN POKER RUN

739 Main St, Belford Reg: 10 to 11:30am $20.00 Rider/$15.00 PassengerFood, Beverage, 50/50, $250.00 best hand T-Shirts, Vendors, Clam Bake Cooler Raffle jcrjr@msn.com

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The ride starts at the Elks lodge, 40 West Front Street in Red Bank. Registration and breakfast from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. The ride fee is $12.00 and includes breakfast. There will be food and prizes at the end of the ride. For more information call John (732) 278-5259, Pete (732) 207-4888

SHORE BREAKFAST FUN RUN SPONSORED BY RARITAN ROAD RUNNERS

2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN BURLINGTON HARLEY RIDERS

Reg: 9:00am to 11:00am $20.00 per Person Starts at the Pic-A-Lilly Inn Rt 206, Shamong Breakfast available from 8:30am, $6.00 Ending at Sweetwater Riverdeck Food, Soda, Water Adult beverages available Best hand, Door Prizes, Best rep club Live Band and Vendors Bike show sponsored by Barb’s HarleyDavidson www.burlingtonharleyriders.com

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BENTZ FALLEN SOLDIER 3RD ANNUAL MEMORIAL BIKE RUN

Sponsored by David J. Bentz III Scholarship FundThe ride starts at Glassboro VFW Post #679, 275 Wilmer Street in Glassboro. Registration begins at 9:30 am and the motorcycles go out at 11:30 am. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. The 60 mile ride will end in Bridgeton with music, food, 50/50 drawing, and more. All proceeds benefit the David J. Bentz III Scholarship Fund. For more information call (856) 725-0101

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13TH ANNUAL ROLLING THUNDER CHAPTER III, NJ FREEDOM RUN GOODWILL FIRE HOUSE

689 Water Street, Belvidere Line-up: 9:00 to 11:00 am Departs 11:30 sharpThis is a police escorted 50-mile ride with a duration of 1 1/2 hours through scenic Warren County ending at Warren County War Memorial located at 2nd Street, Belvidere with ceremony.

The purpose of this ride is to promote POW/MIA awareness and veterans’ rights. Donations are appreciated.There will be food available for purchase at the War Memorial.call Terry 908-454-7479

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3RD ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS POKER RUN NEW JERSEY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY

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TAMC SCHOLARSHIP RUN TO THE JERSEY SHORE’S

Tuskegee Airmen Motorcycle Club, Co Hosted byThe American Legion Riders Post 129 2025 Church Road, Toms River Registration: 10:00 AMRiders: $20.00/Passengers $15.00Military $15.00 (ID Required for Active or Retired)Includes food & Soda’s, Vendors, 50/50’s and More contact BUZZ 732-762-0808

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Starts at 872 Leonardville Road in LeonardoReg. Opens: 9:00 amThe 60 mile ride will go through Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The party starts at 1p/m in Neptune City with music, food, vendors, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing $200 winner for the best hand. $20.00 for rider $15.00 for passenger (908) 349-1882

JULY 22ND

3RD ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE DIABETES RUN SONS OF THE DESERT SHRINE CLUB NO.3

Bikers against Diabetes: BAD 9:00am to 5:00pm Stone Square Lodge #38

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CRUZIN’ 4 CRITTERS POKER RUN

Starts & Ends at Pennsville VFW Post 1952 171 S. Broadway, Pennsville Registration 9 AM to 11 AM Riders $15, Passengers $10 Information 856-628-3006 Benefits Pennsville Animal Rescue 856-628-3006

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2ND ANNUAL ECKENHOFF VINTAGE SHOW AND SWAP MEET

Eckenhoff Motorcycle will be hosting a Vintage motorcycle show and swap meet. Clean out those garages and closets and bring your motorcycles, parts and clothing down to the swap meet. Its been a while since the South Jersey has had a vintage motorcycle event. Auto sized sales spots are $20each. If you want to sell a motorcycle $25.00. Entry for Show Bikes is $10.00. There will be 5 trophy classes (by manufacturing year) Show area and swap meet spots are on asphalt , 10,000 sq ft space indoors in case of rain. Bring your own chairs and tables. No electric. You may set up a display pop up tent.

GENERAL ADMMISSION IS FREE.

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MOTORCYCLE NIGHT TD Bank Ball Park Bound Brook Show off your bike, cruise the infield in

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14TH ANNUAL MIRACLE RUN Sponsored by New Jersey State Elks The poker run starts with registration from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at one of 5 starting locations: Paramus Elks #2001, 200 State Hwy 17 North in Paramus, Pompton Lakes Elks #1895, 15 Perrin Avenue in Pompton Lakes, Bordentown Elks #2085, 11 Amboy Rd. in Bordentown, Lacey Elks #2518, 900 Beach Blvd. in Forked River, and Cranford Elks #2006, 951 Lincoln Ave. in Cranford. The fee is $20.00. All rides will end in Old Bridge with food, door prizes, live music, vendors, and a raffle for a 2012 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide. The ride will benefit special needs children. For more information call (732) 596-7773

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4TH ANNUAL WATERSON DUNHAM VALOR RIDE Sponsored by Clark PBA Local # 125 The police escorted ride starts at, 787 Featherbed Lane in Clark. The ride begins at 9:00 am. There will be food, music and more. For more information call (732)259-3513vendors, and a raffle for a 2012 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide. The ride will benefit special needs children. For more information call (732) 596-7773

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ASK THE ATTORNEY BY: LEE D. GABER, ESQUIRE 1-888-CYCLE-LAW • LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com • www.cycleattorney.com This month’s column is about choosing the best motorcycle to fit your needs. I recently came across an article which talks about choosing the best motorcycle and in giving their advice, they broke it down into the following criteria;

This means more than simply buying the motorcycle and estimating what maintenance will cost. In my mind what this means is, before you purchase a motorcycle you should call at least two to three different insurance companies and get estimates of the cost of properly insuring the bike. The reason this is so important is because I have had many clients spend between $3,000.00 and $30,000.00 and then when it comes time to purchase insurance, they have run out of money and end up purchasing the minimum required motorcycle insurance coverage. Then, we all know what happens next ……. an accident occurs and they don’t have collision, comprehensive, uninsured and/ or underinsured motorist coverage and ultimately they find themselves without a motorcycle, nor the means to be compensated for their injuries.

In summary, the article suggests that when looking to purchase a motorcycle, you don’t do so hastily! I would suggest that you think long and hard before making a decision of what motorcycle to buy especially if it is your first motorcycle. I would also suggest that prior to doing so you enroll in and take the motorcycle safety course if it is offered in your state. Then, once you become a licensed driver you follow the path that I followed, which is to buy a used motorcycle for a few thousand dollars, spend three to six months learning on it, and when you feel ready, shop for the motorcycle of your dreams.

1. Consider Your Needs The author advises that you assess the practice of your riding; will you be riding in heavy traffic, long distances or only on weekends? For instance, if you are looking for a weekend toy, you might be tolerant of a sleek, but uncomfortable bike. However, if you plan on using your motorcycle to take you to work each day, you will need comfort, storage and durability.

2. Choose a Bike that Fits Your Body Because of the infinite number of bikes that are available today, you must sit on, and if at all possible, test drive the motorcycle you intend on buying, The test drive, if allowed, will show you the ergonomic differences in the model you are testing and the contrast between what you expected and the “reality” of the motorcycle. When doing this, make sure you keep an open mind because regardless of what you think you want, if you do not chose the correct motorcycle, you will find reasons not to operate it.

3. New or Used?

This is a bigger question than most people realize because like with most automobiles, most motorcycle riders would prefer a new bike versus a used one. However, purchasing a new motorcycle often comes with a steep price. Buying a used motorcycle confers upon a beginning rider the luxury of not damaging something that’s showy. Most often used bikes are a better value since they have already depreciated.

As always, if upon reading this material you have any questions regarding this topic or any others, please feel free to contact me at LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com or 1-888-CYCLE-LAW (1-888-292-5352).

Sincerely,

LEE D. GABER, Esquire

4. Consider Your Long Term Budget When preparing to buy a motorcycle you need to realistically estimate the expenses you will encounter from its operation.

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Happy 4th of July, Greetings everyone, welcome back to “The Chef’s Lane”, where you’ll find the very best in Biker food and the Sweet side for Bikers by Bikers. Well, its about time the weather is more like Summer and how’s that grill of yours? Are you ready for more awesome Biker recipes? Well this Month we have more Hot Dog, Hamburgers and other simple grilling outing delights in celebration of the 4th of July and Melody and Friends have great Desserts to and speaking of Melody; HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweety, love ya!!

Hey! Get in on the fun E-mail your recipes to: chef-fatboy@ att.net and if you like more Biker recipes, please check out Chef FatBoy’s website at: www.chef-fatboy.com you’ll be glad you did and so well we!!

Romaine, bacon, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, almonds and croutons. Add enough dressing to coat; toss and serve.

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By: rexphil555, NJ.

Ingredients 4 beefsteak tomatoes 1 tablespoon egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons chili sauce 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt Pepper 1 pound lean ground beef Chef FatBoy, Melody and Family 4 hamburger buns, split Optional toppings: sliced tomato, onion, pickles and BACON-WRAPPED POTATOES condiments By: LaVerna Mjones, Pa. Directions: In a large bowl, combine the first seven Ingredients ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into four 1 pound ground beef or turkey 3/4-in.-thick patties. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot 1 small onion, thinly sliced heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no lon2 medium baking potatoes, halved lengthwise ger pink. Serve on buns with toppings of your choice.

4 bacon strips Directions: Layer onion slices on cut side of two po- FATBOY’S PORK BACK RIBS tato halves; top with other potato half. Wrap each potato with two bacon strips. Secure with toothpicks. Place Ingredients on a lightly greased baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 4 beefsteak tomatoes 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until po3 slabs pork back ribs tato is tender and bacon is crispy. Discard toothpicks.

1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup paprika MARILYN’S SPECIAL SALAD 3 tablespoons seasoned salt By: Marilyn G. Del. 2 tablespoons chili powder Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 pounds spicy Italian sausage, sliced 1 tablespoon celery salt 2 lemons, juiced 1 tablespoon onion powder 5 cloves crushed garlic 1 tablespoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons ground sage 2 heads romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled 1 cup your favorite barbecue sauce 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup honey 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese Directions: In pint-jar with tight-fitting lid, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese sugar, paprika, seasoned salt, chili powder, black pep2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds per, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons sage and dry mustard. Place lid on jar and shake jar to Directions: Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic combine thoroughly. Set spice rub aside. Makes about 1 and salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 cups. In small saucepan over low heat, stir together

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barbecue sauce and honey. Heat through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Set barbecue glaze aside, keep warm or at room temperature before using. (If storing for more than 2 hours, cover and refrigerate.

Reheat gently before using). Pat ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with spice rub, using about 4-6 tablespoons for each slab of ribs. Grill over indirect heat in a covered grill or smoker for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn ribs once during cooking, about halfway through. Ribs are done when the meat is very tender (insert a paring knife between ribs to determine); they will pull apart fairly easily. About 20 minutes before ribs are done, baste heavily with barbecue glaze. If you like your ribs extra sticky, baste again 10 minutes before removing from the grill.

combine butter and lemon peel; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. To assemble, split shortcakes in half. Place cake bottoms on dessert plates; spread with lemon butter, then top each with a fourth of the strawberries and whipped cream. Cover with shortcake top and remaining berries and cream.

BANANA LAYER CAKE

By: Jennie Krell, Del.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons shortening 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder STRAWBERRY LEMON SHORTCAKE By: Nancy Hooper, NJ. 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Ingredients 1/2 cup 1% buttermilk 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries FROSTING: 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons shortening SHORTCAKE: 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup mashed ripe banana 2 tablespoons cold butter 3 drops yellow food coloring 3 tablespoons 2% milk Directions: In a small bowl, combine strawberries 1 egg yolk, beaten and sugar; covIn a small mixing bowl, beat shorten3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel ing and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg LEMON BUTTER: yolks; beat well. Add banana; beat on low speed until 1 tablespoon butter, softened blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel baking soda; add to banana mixture alternately with WHIPPED CREAM: buttermilk. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream soft peaks form; fold into batter. Coat two 6-in. round 1 teaspoon sugar baking pans with nonstick cooking spray and dust with Directions: In a small bowl, combine strawberries flour. Add batter. Bake at 375 degrees F for 23-25 and sugar; cover and refrigerate until serving. In a minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, Combine the milk, egg yolk and lemon peel; stir into in a small mixing bowl, combine shortening and butcrumb mixture until a soft dough forms (dough will be ter. Add 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, salt and extract; sticky). Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 10 mix well. Stir in banana. Beat in enough of the remaintimes. Divide dough in half. Gently pat or roll each ing confectioners’ sugar to achieve desired spreading half into a 3/4-in.-thick circle. Place 2 in. apart on an consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Spread ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire the refrigerator. rack; cool for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl,

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