Fast Lane Biker Oct. 2012 by Simply Dynamic Creative Services

OCTOBER 2012 VOL 5 ISSUE 3

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Letter from the Publisher **** ATTENTION FAST LANE BIKER-NEW YORK FAMILY **** MADHOUSE TV and FAST LANE BIKER NEW YORK have teamed up to bring you a show hosted by Tom Mele called “LIFE IN THE FAST LANE” airing every Saturday night at 8pm starting on October 6th. The first show will be aired LIVE from the Grand Opening of Schepp’s Branded BBQ and Bar in East Syracuse, NY. Come on over to Schepp’s, enjoy all the events going on, see the bike builders and vendors, and be a part of the live video feed to the show or watch it show live on www.MadHouseTV. com.

“LIFE IN THE FAST LANE” offers live interviews each week revolving around the world of motorcycles and events taking place off Long Island, as well as advertisers from Fast Lane Biker New York Magazine. Tom will interview those in the motorcycle world as far north as Massena, New York, and west into New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There will be event videos and photos of “bikers making a difference.” Bike builders and businesses of all kinds!!! Come and join the Fast Lane Family and get your business advertised during our show. Bike builders have a show setup just for them. The current number of followers is over 55,000 viewers and extends into 75 countries. I can’t think of a better way to get free advertising but through MadHouse TV and Tom Mele!!! The audience is only going to get bigger!

Brian Gage Publisher

Paula Monroe Accounts Manager

On the Fast Lane front over the last month... We have expanded out to Seeber’s Tavern in Smithville Flats, Rockin’ Roadhouse’s Biker Blowout in Mt. Upton, the Catskill Mountain Thunder in East Durham, and Arkport Cycles in Arkport. Check out the photos and stories in this issue! We also attended Cutting Edge Marketing’s Bike Week at OC’s Fat Boy BBQ in Syracuse. You will meet them in November’s issue! We would also like to welcome some new members to the family. Everyone, be sure to stop by and welcome MADHOUSE TV, Vinyl FX, Hillside Motorcycles & Machines, and UltiMatte Photography. Check out their ads. Coming up in November’s issue, we'll have pics from Awake the Lake in Afton, NY, the Grand Opening Event from Schepp’s Branded BBQ and Bar, and there’s a lot more in the works.

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PROUD HISTORY, PROUD FUTURE by DJ Smith The histories of Arkport Cycles and Harley-Davidson both share humble beginnings. While William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson started their business in a shed, John and Rose Jamison, started out working from the household garage.

And mushroom it did, helped by the addition of Harley-Davidson in 1975-76 and eventually the franchises of Honda, Yamaha, and Kymco, which along with Arctic Cat, “makes us a good size dealer in Upstate New York,” said Jenny Swarts, John and Rose’s daughter, who is now the general manager. Carrying all types of motorcycles, scooters, as well as sport and utility ATVs, side-by-side UTVs, and snowmobiles gives them a leg up on many competitors for year round sales.

In his early 30s, John’s doctor told him that because of the concrete dust in his lungs he wouldn’t live past 40 if he kept working construction. “I decided that maybe I should do something else,” John explained. “So we started selling snowmobiles originally.”

The three credited several reasons for their success in the highly competitive business of selling predominantly recreational vehicles, especially in today’s economic climate.

It wasn’t long before he built the original building at 1 Main Street in Arkport – while in a body cast from a snowmobile accident Rose added – and Suzuki became their first motorcycle franchise. “It was a one horse operation originally – I was everything,” he said, and even though it wasn’t too long before Rose started working fulltime at the shop, work like a horse he did. His mandatory first order from Suzuki was 72 bikes, which caused him some concern for the fledgling business.

“We’ve always been strong at selling products that I think are quality products – I don’t like junk,’ said John, with Rose adding that their service department is another point of pride for them. The continued training of their technicians has garnered them 25 Super Service Awards from Suzuki, one of only two in the nation to do so. Yamaha has also given them top honors for several consecutive years as well. When it comes to Harley-Davidson service, having head of service Andy Thistle, with his extensive knowledge of H-D bikes, around for almost 20 years is a real plus for the line. Bikers come from far flung areas to have exacting dyno work done by Andy and his team.

“It scared me, I thought ‘Oh my God, I’ll never sell the things,’” he said, adding with a laugh. “But then, we were out of bikes – we had to order more … it took off good right from the start, mostly dirt bikes. We sold hundreds and hundreds of 185s and 250s and it just mushroomed after that.”

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feel at home. With inspiration from Jenny, who started working part time in high school and while attending college before she started fulltime in 1990, Arkport Cycles can boast to having almost anything one could wish for. John said he remembered when Jenny asked him for $100,000 for accessories, telling her, “I thought you were nuts.” But Jenny said the gamble to expand the shop in that direction paid off considering that it was in the early 90s that Harley sales were really taking off. But mostly, it is the feeling of family that pervades Arkport Cycles that set them apart from many. All three encourage a workplace that contributes to this feel for their employees and more so their customers. John is an old school “my John and Rose Jamison and daughter Jenny Swarts stand before most of the hard workers of Arkport Cycles (missing from the photo are Andy Thistle, Corky and Derrick). word is my bond” handshake means the deal is done. Rose and Jenny are cut from the same cloth, so it is no surprise that this generational business (Jenny’s teenage kids help out now and then) has generational customers. “They were our customers when they were kids and now they are coming back because their kids are getting into it and they want to get back into it because their kids are. It’s kind of nice to see that,” Rose said with a laugh. As with many motorcycle dealerships with a strong tie to the community, Arkport continues that family feel with many a bike run starting from or stopping there for the hundreds who participate. They also donate

bikes to several raffles throughout the year for worthy causes. With Jenny and Rose (who stills works full-time in the office) holding down the fort, John is busy renovating an older warehouse into the new location for Arkport Cycles. Doing much of the work himself with a solid crew of friends, the new building will be ready in about a year and allow the shop, which now uses several buildings, to be under one roof of about 45,000 square feet. It is just down the road and will feature the trademark stone and old barn exterior of the existing buildings and the eagle perched on the roof will relocate. “We’ve always been fortunate because we do have good customers and the residents of Arkport have been so supportive,” she said. “Somebody said to me lately, “I just don’t know what I’m going to do when the eagle leaves Arkport.’ But we’re still going to be Arkport Cycles.”

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There was one thing Jenny wanted to make clear about

“It’s not Harley making us do it. You know, my Dad and I are kind of the same mentality –we’re not complacent for very long. I think it was a joint thing for both of us,” Jenny explained. “We thought about that building at the same time and both thought it was crazy, but the more we thought about it the more we thought it wasn’t crazy for the location, because of the ease of being under one roof.” “Yes we added on, we started here and it’s a great place, but I’m now looking to the future, what technology is going to do, what customer expectations are going to be … you do need to change to stay up with the pace of the business.” 7

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support from Chenango County so OCTOBER 12 – NORWICH CRUISE-IN join us. Any questions please contact @ Howard Johnsons in Norwich, NY Wally Waal. Thank You!!! Sponsored by Norwich Merchants Association and ran by HoJo’s Staff. OCTOBER 7 – BENEFIT FUND RAISER Bike and Car Show!! Burn-Out Pit & for ANNE VAN HEUSEN from 1-6pm Vendors! Come join in on the start She is battling Breast Cancer. of a Tradition! 6pm – 9pm. Located at : Johnny Goos Clam Shack 1302 Lower Broadway Schenectady OCTOBER 13 – BIKERS AGAINST Ny. For more info contact Patricia at BREAST CANCER PASSIONATE ABOUT PINK PARADE 08:30amOCTOBER 6 - 2nd ANNUAL RIDE FOR 518-229-6702. $20 donation. 1:30pm Location: 80 Irwin Ave, OUR SOLDIERS by Highlanders MC OCTOBER 7 – GOODWILL HOOK & Middletown, NY . All bikers are and Friends of WWP $25 per Bike LADDER POKER RUN The ride starts invited to ride their bikes or park Police Escorted Run through the at Warwick FD Station #125 on their wheels and march with us in Rockaways ending in Sheepshead Church Street in Warwick. Register: our 1st annual parade to raise funds Bay for a complimentary lunch at to provide mini-grants to people Clementes Crab House. Music ,50/50 9:00am-11:00am. $25.00Rider and $10.00 for a passenger. $250.00 will living with cancer. Procession is 2.5 to follow with all proceeds going to be awarded for the best hand. The miles. Wear your craziest pink outfit The Wounded Warrior Project. Registration 10am-12pm. Kickstands ride ends with food, music and more. for a chance to win a cash prize. T-shirts will be given to the first 25 to Donation: $20.00 per person, up at 12pm Rain/Shine! Location: Floyd Bennett Field on Flatbush Ave, register. No contact information was $50.00 for any group of 3 or more, and $100.00 for a display car/trailer. Brooklyn, NY peppa20@yahoo.com given of this event. This is a rain or shine event. Bring OCTOBER 7 – THE SPRINGVILLE OCTOBER 6 – LOW RIDERS MC – your motorcycle club banner and BIKETOBERFEST 1:00PM to 7:00PM TRAVELEERS CHILI RUN 10:30 AM show your support. BABC, Inc is a Live Music, Vendors, Prizes and Lots Host Springville Travelers MC -Prizes, National 501c3 organization. More. Trophies for Best American & Food, Beverages and More www.bikersagainstbreastcancer.com Location: The Springville Travelers Best Import Bike $20 Donation Shelia Green-Barnhill 973-819-3519 Clubhouse 14340 Route 219 No Kids - No Pets Location: Springville , NY 716-592-3199 The Pits Stop 155 Clay Pit Road OCTOBER 14 – MIRACLE MILE HOG www.stmcny.com/ Staten Island, NY : 718-948-8818 MDA RIDE – 4th ANNUAL Located: www.lowridersmc.com/ 215 Northern Blvd Great Neck, New OCTOBER 9 – REGENT RIDERS 23rd York (NY) Live Music, Vendors . The ANNUAL CHINESE TURKEY TROT & OCTOBER 6 - CHENANGO COUNTY’S event includes delicious barbeque, TROPHY AUCTION 10:30 AM RIDE for TRACI’S HOPE. We will be cold refreshments, live music, and Scenic ride, food, party, auction and much more! Contact-(631) 751-1483 meeting at the Great American on more. No fee for this event/ride. south Chenango Street in Greene http://www.miraclemilehd.com from 9am to 10:15. Then it's stands Location: Don George's Sports Center ladiesofharleymmhog@gmail.com 10295 Main Street Clarence, NY up for our ride to Owego where we Joan Mooney: 631-751-1483 Phone 716-937-9524 Event URL will register for the 50 mile ride to www.regentriders.org/events.html help fight cancer. Let's show our OCTOBER 6 – GOAT BROTHERS – SWAP MEET – SARATOGA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 162 Prospect St. Ballston Spa, NY – Admission $8 (under 12 FREE) Open 10am - 6pm Live Entertainment, Motorcycle Show, Parts & Accessories, Gifts, and Novelties! Info Call: 518 583-3398 www.goatbrothers.com

October 14 from 126 at Jeff's Warehouse 524 Congress St in Schenectady NY Pig roast and chicken. For more info call 5182296702

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OCTOBER 14 – ROLLIN FOR THE RIBBON From: 09:00 AM - 2:00 PM 982 County Route 1, Pine Island, NY The 3rd Annual Rollin For the Ribbon Ride raises funds to provide minigrants to people living with cancer. The ride is approx. 1½ hours long and includes a scenic route along the curvacious "Hawks Nest". Donation: $20.00 per motorcycle or vehicle and $10.00 per passenger. Donation includes a ride patch for the rider/driver only and lunch for all provided by The Texas Roadhouse. This is a light rain or shine event. Check website for any changes in the schedule. Wear your craziest pink outfit for a chance to win a cash prize. BABC, Inc is a National 501c3 Organization raises funds to www.bikersagainstbreastcancer.com Andrew Andino 845-596-3682

NOVEMBER 4 – BIKE NIGHT 12:00 PM Host Robert G Porter Come for the music and support a local biker running for NYS Assembly "VOTE THEM OUT" Location at Bogies 297 Ontario St. Albany NY 12208 State NY (518) 482-4393 Email mvalente1@nycap.rr.com

NOVEMBER IN THE STATES

Nov 10-11 38th Annual CBA Swap Meet & Bike Show Charlotte NC Nov 10 BBQ Cook-Off & Veteran's Day Open House Celebration Raleigh North Carolina Nov 10 Rocky Mount H.O.G. Toy Run Rocky Mount North Carolina

Nov 1-4 Lone Star Rally Galveston,Tx Nov 10 Vets for Vets Biker Shreveport Louisiana Nov 1-4 Rally at the Strip - II - Fall Nov 10 Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Rally Newport Tennessee Car, Bike & Truck Show Ocala Fl Nov 3-4 Mirock Lees Performance Nov 10 Toys for Tots Run World Finals Rockingham NC Washington Pennsylvania Nov 3 Renegade Classics Santa Claus Nov 10 Vets Day Poker Run Toy Run Modesto California Poker Run - Manassas Virginia Nov 3 Tank Museum Car & Bike Nov 11 VA Benefit Run Show Flyer Danville Virginia OCTOBER 21 – 16th ANNUAL Jonestown Pennsylvania TOMBSTONE TOUR 9:00am-5:00pm Nov 3 Arizona Rip's B.A.D. Ride VIII Host: American Spirit MC – To Nov 17 Sons of God MC Toy Run Mesa Arizona benefit the Hicksville Post of the Langhorne Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign War. Sign up Nov 3 ENHD 5th Annual Anniversary Miracle Mile Harley-Davidson Nov 17 Brian's Famous FREE Lunch Party Lathrop California 215 Northern Blvd Great Neck, NY Langhorne Pennsylvania Phone: 631-751-1483 Nov 3 ABATE of Idaho 23rd Annual www.miraclemilehd.com/ Nov 25 10th Annual Arzie Rogers Toy Run Coeur d' Alene Id ladiesofharleymmhog@gmail.com Memorial Toy Run Kannapolis NC Nov 4 Tampa Ride for Kids OCTOBER 21 – 16th ANNUAL Nov 25 Willits Toy Run - 20th Annual Benefit - Lithia Florida TOMBSTONE TOUR 9:00am-5:00pm Benefit - Willits California Host: American Spirit MC - Annual Nov 4 Eastern PA Toy Run Tombstone Tour to benefit the Nov 27 Happenin' Headquarters Leesport Pennsylvania Hicksville Post of the Veterans of 15th Annual Toy Run Foreign War. Sign up 9-10 am at the Nov 4 Toys For Tots Poker Run Poker Run - Lancaster California VFW, 320 South Broadway, Hicksville Newport News Virginia $20 Riders; $10 Passenger. Food, Nov 28 Dealership Dinner Ride Music & Prizes. More information: Nov 4 Blue Knights – Massachusetts General Ride - Gaithersburg www.americanspiritmcinc.com Maryland Raynham Massachusetts Location: Hicksville VFW Email: softail2@optonline.net or Nov 4 Benefit Auction Robesonia SURELY MAKE YOU LOSE YOUR Call: 516-644-1106. Pennsylvania

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Rockin’ Roadhouse’s – 2nd Annual Biker Blow Out could not be hindered by the severe weather in the forecast! The day started out with a morning photo shoot inside Pooley’s House (Rockin’ Roadhouse) with bikes built by Bjorn Viking Choppers and Heritage Cycles. Then it was off to the races with vendors and bikers pulling in to get the event going! The other vendors and bike builders included: Strip Club Choppers, Gearhead Cycles, Breast Cancer Killers of New York, Heading Due North as well as photographers from SPXNY Ultimatte Photography. You can check out their work in the next couple issues of “Your Magazine”. Split Rail came and got the event rocking! Then the storms hit and the winds blew! Everyone gathered under the tents and inside. Just a slight adjustment with the band setting up inside and the crowd rocked on. The rain came down hard, but only for a short time and everything subsided. The outside patio filled when bikers pulled on the Fast Lane Burnout Pit! The winds calmed and the smoked filled the air when several bikers twisted their throttles and threw some rubber. Luke, and son Ryan had a little competition amongst themselves, but you’ll have to ask them who won. They are also the Photo of the Month! I The last guy smoked his tire so much, that the Roadhouse disappeared! We even had a burnout on the back of a trailer! Check out the pics! As the event pressed on, so did the music with Workin’ Slobs and Pappa Cherry! Awesome! Thanks Pooley for another great event. Check out the T-shirt design below. He still has more!

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Meet Ashley. She’s 24 years old and lives in Norwich with her beautiful daughter and fiance! ‘I’ve been around bikes my whole life, My dad was always sportin’ something from a sportster to, most recently, a Honda Shadow!’ She’s done body work on motorcycles and cars in the past and loves it! Ashley is a very active, fun, free-spirited person who believes souly in love, peace and true happiness! She gives thanks and mucho appreciation to Dana and Mike Gross for this opportunity and to Tabitha Marino for always being there with tremendous amounts of support! ‘Imperfection is perfection, separate the two and it says I’m perfect!’ One Love...

Ashley

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Great time today. The Blackthorne Staff were very accommodating!! Sunday was a beautiful day for a ride, and what better place to go then the 15th Annual Catskill Mountain Thunder which was held at the Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, New York. The air was crisp and clean up in the Catskills. We arrived to find a sea of leather and chrome. Positive vibes abounded as old friends got together and new ones were made. Campers were lined up with people grilling and just hanging out around the perimeter of the resort. All kinds of bikes were on display with every kind of modification and paint job imaginable. An old bearded man strummed a guitar and played some Johnny Cash. Globe of Death, Shovel Head, and The Outlaws rocked the rally throughout the entire weekend. There was something for everyone. Burnout pits, biker games, and Harley Davidson Demo Rides care of Woodstock Harley Davidson. They even had a pig roast to end the weekend right. If you were looking for vendors, there was something for everyone. Looking for vintage parts or custom paint? No problem. There were lots of patches, stickers, handmade jewelry, antiques, and biker apparel. There were even seamstresses at the ready to sew on your newly purchased patches. The hum of the tattoo guns filled the air with beautiful tattooed bodies walking around. If customs bikes are your thing, the Catskill Mountain Thunder Rally did not let you down. There were plenty of custom builders on hand including: AMS Scott Porges, Bristol County Choppers, Chaos Cycles, Cyclone Cycles, Dan Henke, Dave Davies, Flat Out Vintage Motor Bike, Gravesend Cycles, Joe Roy Customs, New England Choppers, Old School Choppers, Pitoniak's Custom Cycles, PT Customs, Tribal Iron Choppers, and Wayne County Choppers were all there and all dazzled the event. ...continued

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Patch McGillicuttey was there with the Wall of Death Stunt Show. He was simply amazing. The crowd was stirred into a frenzy with every loud pass of his 1000cc Harley. "HELL YEAH" the crowd roared after every stunt and the excitement was infectious. The dirt bike stunts got going and were also incredible. The kids were in awe watching one insane trick after another: superman seat grabbers, no hander landers, wheelies, and endos, to name a few. One jump after another they wowed the audience with their skills and fearlessness. After all that excitement, when it was time for a break, there was plenty of food on hand to satisfy. Whether we got thirsty for a cold one on draught or a fresh squeezed lemonade, our thirsts were quenched. Damn....I love the drama!!!

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For holiday special sections, Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® offers these affordable, easy-to-buy gift ideas for any Harley-Davidson enthusiast or rider on a holiday shopping list. To make gift-giving easier, the Wish List feature on Harley-Davidson.com can be used to create a list of items a registered participant would like to buy in the future, or receive as a gift. The list can be shared online, emailed or printed. It’s a great way for a Harley-Davidson enthusiast to “drop a hint” and help others know exactly which items would make the perfect gift. HARLEY-DAVIDSON INDOOR/OUTDOOR MOTORCYCLE COVERS The New heavy-duty Indoor/Outdoor Motorcycle Covers ($139.95 to $179.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are designed to protect a bike from the elements and are made with 300 Denier fade-resistant polyester with taped seams for water resistance and top vents to promote air circulation. New adjustable drawstrings, a convenient belly strap, and a corset-style cinching system along the backbone adjust the cover for a secure fit. A convenient opening near the front wheel accommodates a security cable, and internal pockets accept the optional Cover Alarm (P/N 69000038, $29.95). Available in orange and black or inconspicuous plain black finish, the covers feature reflective piping for added visibility, and can be stuffed into an integrated storage pouch when not in use. The covers are available in three sizes, including one for Trike models. Indoor/Outdoor Motorcycle Cover Online Details PREMIUM DAY BAG The compact Premium Day Bag (P/N 93300017, $99.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories is a handy size for the daily work commute. The innovative spandex mounting pocket slips over a passenger backrest for a snug and secure fit, and the bag can be cinched in place with the adjustable mounting straps. The spandex material reverts back to its original shape when the bag is removed. For additional versatility, these bags can be equipped with a Premium Shoulder Strap (P/N 93300014, $14.95) for easy handling. The Premium Day Bag features two exterior pockets and one zippered mesh interior pocket. Its dimensions are: 13 inches wide x 10 inches deep x 9 inches tall, and its capacity is 900 cubic inches. Installation requires a sissy bar upright, backrest pad, and luggage rack (if not mounting the bag on a passenger pillion). Premium Day Bag Online Details

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AVAILABLE NOW AT YOUR LOCAL HARLEY DEALERS! ROAD ZEPPELIN® SEAT PADS The new Road Zeppelin® Seat Pads (P/N 52000084 Rider, P/N 52400060 Passenger Pillion; $119.95 each) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are equipped with an air bladder system that distributes weight evenly across the entire seating surface, removing pressure points while also providing shock absorption which reduces vibration. The mesh cover allows air circulation, reducing the air temperature between the rider and seat. The easy-to-reach integrated hand pump and air release valve permits convenient adjustment. Shaped to conform to most Harley-Davidson seats, the pads feature an adjustable mounting strap and a non-skid surface to keep them in place. Road Zeppelin Seat Pad Online Details RECHARGEABLE LED CIGARETTE LIGHTER FLASHLIGHT This new Rechargeable LED Cigarette Lighter Flashlight (P/N 12700022, $29.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories slips into any Harley-Davidson cigarette lighter-style power outlet or 12-volt power supply, so it’s always charged and ready for use. A powerful LED 15-lumen lamp projects a brilliant pool of blue-white light that illuminates a work area and grabs attention in the dark. The light features a safety strobe setting to enhance visibility from a distance. Rechargeable Cigarette Light flashlight Online Details HARLEY-DAVIDSON® BIKE WASH KIT The Harley-Davidson Bike Wash Kit (P/N 94701-09, $49.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories includes motorcycle-cleaning essentials. Sunwash® Concentrated Cleaner promotes sheeting action and rinses clean. Bug Remover Spray melts away bugs without damaging metal, plastic or painted surfaces. Both are biodegradable. A wash mitt features wool-blended material with extra-dense pile for scrubbing power and durability. The Bar & Shield logo-shape soft detailing pad helps remove debris without scratching surface finishes. A synthetic towel is safe for all surface finishes and dries without streaking, while the microfiber detailing cloth can be used for washing, cleaning or buffing. Bike Wash Kit Online Details

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rider that the brake cursor for like a Basically, the rider tends You will to transfer that forceful those. It grip from the throttle to articulated; lever is the brake lever, a precursor for potential di- or any saster like a front Treat tire it skid. You will wantformer. to “death avoid those. It has been

Using the Right Hand. As a student of my hobbies, I read as much as possible about them. Since my return to two-wheeled travel a decade ago, I have not found anything in print about proper hand position and usage on the throttle/brake lever. So, allow me to offer up what I have learned over the years on how best to use your right hand for proper throttle control and brake lever application.

articulated; your front brake lever is your best friend or worst enemy at any given moment. Treat it like the former. Eliminate the “death grip”.

The focus of this two-part article is the distinct functions that require the use of your right hand. It makes sense to allow certain of your five fingers to perform the work for each of these functions. Proper hand position is also a key element that I will cover.

A third consideration is the in-ability to properly roll-off the throttle prior to brake application. Think about the need to stop for real. You will be under emotional stress during extreme braking. Most humans perform better without the presence of loud, obnoxious sounds (like that of a motorcycle roar). Removing the loud RPM sound from the equation of high stress and emergency braking will help your composure. Additionally, if during an extreme stop with your throttle rolled-on, you in-advertently release your clutch lever, there is risk of losing control of your motorcycle. Under all circumstances, you must always maintain control of your vehicle. During high stress scenarios, your cognitive abilities may not be able to process all the data at the speed which the action is taking place. Sensory over-load might cause your mind to be pre-occupied, which in turn might cause you to omit an important action, such as keeping your clutch lever retracted. If you are going to release your clutch in-advertently, do so when fuel is not going to the motor.

PART 1 We begin with throttle roll-on/roll-off. The primary movers for that action are the thumb and index finger. Maintain throttle control and activation using primarily these two fingers. Position your hand such that all five fingers are making contact with and wrapped around the grip, and the thumb/index finger are not in contact with the control housing. The remaining three fingers (middle, ring, and small) are placed over the throttle but do little, if any, real work. Throttle accelerating/decelerating functions are best accomplished if these remaining fingers are relaxed. They are along for the ride, but not doing much else when throttle usage is the goal. There is good rationale for this. Many times, new riders use a “death grip” on their throttle; clasping it with all five fingers as if it were their worst enemy. This creates several safety issues during brake usage. First, it is anatomically difficult to correctly and fully extend the four fingers needed for proper brake lever activation when those fingers are preoccupied firmly griping the throttle. Second and specific to braking under extreme circumstances (emergency stopping), the lack of relaxation in the remaining three fingers creates a tendency to grab the brake lever as opposed to a gentle progression or pressure on it.

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In Part 2 of this article, I will address additional concerns regarding front brake application. Ride safe. Always.

(Rocco Capoccia has been employed teaching new and experienced motorcyclists how to ride correctly for the past fiveyears. He may be contacted at roccoabs@hotmail.com.) 28

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Name: Holly Haynes Age: 55 Occupation: Owner • Tri Town Taxi, substitute teacher, and retired Sheriff’s Deputy/ Corrections What do you ride: yamaha Virago 700 Twin Who influenced you? My brother Walt ‘Sam’ Barker, RIP Country or city rider? Country Favorite riding route? Any open road with nice scenery Bugs or windshield? Bugs! Your dream bike would be? Custom Chopper built by Paul Tuttle Jr. Any other info or whatever else you want to add... Being a business owner can really be demanding... My bike is my release. It’s the only time I get to ‘leave it all behind.’ No worrkies, no BS, just me and the wind. (If you know what I mean...) God, I love my bike!

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Name: Ra Ra Age: 45 Occupation: Welder Where do you live: Smithville Flats, NY What do you ride: 1975 Kawasaki 550 How long have you been riding: 30 years Who influenced you? Uncle Lou Favorite ride route and why? Route 11 Pennsylvania to Syracuse, NY Country or city rider? Anywhere rider Favorite event you attended? Every event Your dream bike would be? 11-1/2 foot chopper Favorite place to stop... Bar, grill or restaurant? Seebers Words of wisdom to new riders? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to love it. Bugs or windshield? Bugs Looking forward to what in 2013? Hanging out with Fast Lane Biker

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When customizing your motorcycle, are you a look good, ride good person or a cool fool? When you do your bike up you have to think about a few things. Can you ride with ape hangers, pull backs or drag bars? If you’re tall good, but if you’re a little bit on the shorter side, ape hangers may not be within your reach. It will have an effect on how you feel riding and also with your handling. If you put a smaller tank on your bike you’re going to have to stop more often for fill ups. If you go with an air cleaner or carb that sticks way out, you will have to see how your leg fits around it. Will you be able to comfortably reach your forward controls? And speaking of the forward controls, are they set where they are comfortable for you to ride? Exhaust is something you want to consider too. If it is too loud you will not only piss off neighbors but give the police someone to talk to. Also, if they’re too loud, it can give you a headache. If you don’t have the right seat, your butt will make sure you’re aware of it! Some people like the cut off rear fender and/or no front fender look. This in wet weather will give you or your passenger a racing stripe right up their back. You can also customize your ride so much that you may not want to ride it. It becomes a hassle instead of fun. The best thing is to find a bike that is customized like you want yours to be. Ask to sit on it to get a feel of it and if you can, see if you can ride it to compare handling. We all have that friend that looks like they’re fighting the bike all the time. Most bikes that are set up right, you’ll have very little effort to drive it and you’ll enjoy the ride. We all want a nice bike, but don’t give up what you like about riding. P.S. Upcoming... We are going to put together a question and answers tech tip to try to answer your questions. Send your questions to Merlon@bmpermancecycles.com

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Biker Bars & Restaurants

Custom Bikes Sherburne Sports Parts & Accessories 83 North Main St. Sherburne, NY 13460 B&M Performance (607)674-9281 Cycles 439 S. Main Street Strip Club Choppers NY Massena, NY 13663 131 W Seneca St #314 (315)764-3115 Manlius, NY 13104

OC’s Fat Boy BBQ 317 N. Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13203 (315)435-2453

Barn Sider BBQ 2112 Route 9 Lake George,NY 12845 Park Place 7-9 East Park Place (518)668-5268 Norwich, NY 13815 (607)336-7275 Beadle’s Bar 15 Lackawanna Ave Quaker Steak & Lube Norwich, NY 13815 3535 Walter's Road (607)334-8706 Syracuse, NY 13209 Centros Restaurant & (315)451-9464 Tap Room R-Bar and Grill 1678 Cortland St 9660 Ridge Road DeRuyter, NY 13052 North Rose, NY 14516 (315)852-1122 (315)587-6000 Deer Path Restaurant 6064 State Highway 8 Rockin’ Roadhouse New Berlin, NY 13411 1298 State Hwy 8 Mt. Upton, NY 13809 (607)847-8311 (607)764-8787 Dusty’s Dairy Bar Roma Pizzeria & & Grill Restaurant 6072 State Hwy 12 Corner South Canal St. Norwich, NY 13815 Oxford, NY 13830 (607)336-6364 (607)843-6555 Gilligan’s Roma Pizzeria & 64 North Main St. Sherburne, NY 13460 Restaurant 25 Union Street (607)674-4397 Sidney, NY 13838 (607)563-8888 Nina’s Pizzeria 32 South Broad St. Stadium Bar & Grill Norwich, NY 13815 1 Main Street (607)334-6278 Oxford, NY 13830 (607)843-5255

Heritage Cycles 44 West Main St. Mayfield, NY 12117 (518)661-6815

Custom Paint & Airbrushing ToonTownKustomPaint

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Insurance

Harter Insurance 207 County Rd 32A Norwich, NY 13815 (607)334-7077 ---------------3550 George F Hwy Endwell, NY 13790 (607)785-0633

Lodging Howard Johnsons 75 N Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815 (607)334-2200

Retail Lamination Preservation 6005 State Farm road Guilderland, NY 12084 (518)464-8933

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Granby Cycles 27 Dey Road Fulton, NY 13069 (315)593-6407

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JJ’s Cycles 1397 Broadway Watervliet, NY 12189 (518)266-9657

Tikki’s Adult Boutique 1136 Rt222 Groton Pz Cortland, NY 13045 (607)753-8800

Ronnie’s Motorsports 2337 Western Ave. Guilderland,NY 12084 (877)665-BIKE (2453)

Sales Adirondack HarleyDavidson, Inc. 112 Bellen Road Broadalbin, NY 12025 (518)883-1128 Harley-Davidson of Utica 4870 Commercial Dr. New York Mills, NY (315) 797-5570 Southern-Tier Harley-Davidson 1152 Front St. Binghamton, NY (607)773-0264

S&J Motorcycle Service Center 1418 Martin Hill Rd. Corning, NY 14839 (607)962-2531 TNT Pro LLC. 763 New Virginia Rd. Oxford, NY 13830 (607)895-6222

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CNY Power Sports 3871 US Route 11 Cortland, NY 13045 (607)756-6578

Tobacco Road Trikes & Cycles 4472 State Route 374 Merrill, NY 12955 (518)425-6123

ESR Motorsports 115 Whites Hill rd. Guilford, NY 13780 (607)334-2888

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SEEBER’S TAVERN SEEBER’S TAVERN in Smithville Flats, NY had an outstanding event with their August Summer Social/ Pig Roast. Fast Lane Biker arrived around 1130am and set up along with TNT Pro LLC, Under the Gun Tattoo, and BCK (Breast Cancer Killers), to meet the crowd and enjoy the event. Music by “String of Pearls rocked the crowd from 1-5pm playing all the crowd favorites as they enjoyed the excellent pig roast and gathered like a family at a reunion. The biker family has no end, it just get bigger! Bikers rolled in and filled the parking areas all around the tavern, to include across the street. A group of riders from a local MC, called the Freebirds, brought in a few of them. Great group of riders! Although no burnout pit was available, some of them made it seem like there was one. The crowd loved it! They seemed to work as a focused group with one thing in mind. Get the guy leaving, to burnout! It worked. Out in back were the vendors and a few games. I had my try at the Dunking Booth a couple times. Of course, I had to dunk the one and only, Janice Fiene, owner/creator of the Summer Social/Pig Roast. It took a couple throws, but I got her!!! As the afternoon progressed, the Bike Contest began. This was provided by TJ from TNT Pro LLC! First through third were selected and they pulled their rides on the back lawn for everyone to see!. Now it was time for “Bad Influence”. Another outstanding band. They set up inside the tavern and got the crowd dancing and moving to the music. The party rocked on into the night! Fast Lane Biker – New York would like to thank Janice and the Seeber’s staff for a great event, with a special thanks to RaRa. Looking forward to stopping by a few by Brian Gage more times the summer.

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