Fast Lane Biker NY Aug. 2011 by Simply Dynamic Creative Services

AUGUST 2011 VOL 4 ISSUE 2

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B LACK L ABEL C HOPPERS EVENTS CALENDAR TECH TIP LOOK INSIDE FOR

NY BIKE NIGHTS!!

You can’t go... ! If you don’t know

Double Babes of the Month Issue!!

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Letter from the Publisher

he Thousand Island River Run in Alexandria Bay, NY was once again a great experience and one heck of a good time especially for me, Nancy and the kids. We would like to shout out a huge THANKYOU to Mary Compeau and want her to know how proud we are to be the Media Sponsor for the second year in a row. We hope to be involved for many, many more! Read all about it and see the pictures inside this issue! We also had a great time at Lumpy’s BBQ bike fest with Modern Superstar and Tattoo Tony and my crew and friends. I spent a lot of time with Ty from Rockin’Roadhouse BBQ, riding around on the bikes, checking out the sights, and having a really enjoyable time. Thank you Ty and Eva for all the great hospitality all weekend! Please don’t forget August 13th at Ty’s other bar, The Boat Yard in P.A., one heck of a huge biker bash, attended by thousands each year for the last 12 years. Mark it off, see ad inside this issue. On September 3rd we have an all day bike bash event planned at Rockin’ Roadhouse with Tattoo Tony, Amy Nicoletto from L.A. Ink fame, The Marine Tribute Bike, Lamination Preservation’s motorcycle art work, B&M Performance, vendors, bands, BBQ, drink specials, tattoo show, bike show, bikini bike wash, and more to be announced. A Big Thanks to Howard Johnsons in Norwich N.Y., the official hotel of Fast Lane Biker NY while in town. Thanks Dana Meyers, you and your hotel staff take great care of us as always. The season is in full swing with events going on every day it seems and it has been a great summer so far. We’re looking forward to a great second half of the season. Have a great August and ride, party and live free. Remember as always to be safe in the process. Watch out on the roads. Make sure you spread the word by telling your local dealers and businesses to support your favorite magazine, as our supporters bring you the magazine each month.

New York’s Biggest, Best, Baddest Motorcycle Magazine!! Until next month... Keep your knees in the breeze!

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Fastlane biker is published monthly and reproduction of content is not permitted without the express written approval of Frank DiChristina. Publisher assumes no financial responsibility for errors in ads beyond the cost of space occupied by error, a correction will be printed. Publisher is not liable for any slander of an individual, or group as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time, nor are we responsible for the opinions or comments of our columnists, and promises, coupons, or lack of fulfillment from advertisers who are solely responsible for content of their ads. Publisher is also to be held harmless; from failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond control; all suits, claims, or loss of expenses; this includes, but is not limited to, suits for libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a persons name or photograph. Publisher does not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS J.P. Fager, Larry Mazalatis, Fast Lane Frank, Nancy Bucko, Leah Jung

FRONT COVER: Babe of the Month: Jewel at Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roadhouse.

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DIRECTORY ADIRONDACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ANCIENT ART DERMAGRAPHICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 B&M PERFORMANCE CYCLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 BABE OF THE MONTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 BARN SIDER BBQ (THE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 BOATYARD (THE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 BUDWEISER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 CASKINETTES THROTTLE SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC CLARKE HEATING & COOLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 CONCERT REVIEW: THE METAL PRINCESS . . . . . . .50 CUSTOM AUTO & CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 DIVINE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 DUSTY’S DAIRY BAR & GRILL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 FAST LANE LAUGHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FAST LANE TATTOO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 FEATURE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 30 FINE LINE GRAPHICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 GANBY CYCLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 GILLIGAN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 HARRISON LAW GROUP (THE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 IGNITION NATION.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 IRON BLOCK HARLEY-DAVIDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 J F EGAN ENTERPRISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 JACK DANIELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 JJ’S CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 KEEPING UP WITH JONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 KICK START TOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 KOZAK KUSTOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LAFAYETTE INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 LAMINATION PRESERVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 LOCOMOTION POWERSPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC LUMPY’S ROADHOUSE AND BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 LYNN’S UP-TOWN SPORTS TAVERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 MARK VETRINI PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 MEN & MOTORCYCLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 NATIONWIDE INSURANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 NEW ROC HARLEY-DAVIDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC NEW YORK BIKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 O’TOOLE’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 PREMIO FOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 PRODUCT REVIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 RABIN LAW FIRM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RENU POWDER COATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ROADHOUSE GRILLE (THE). . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 48, 52 ROBS CYCLE SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ROCKIN’ ROADHOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 RONNIE’S MOTOR SPORTS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 SHEBURNE SPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 SKULL GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 SPEAKEASY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 TATTOO -JUNGKIE/LEAH JUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 TECH TIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 TNTPRO SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WOMEN IN THE WIND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

A drunk in a bar pukes all over his own shirt, which was brand new before he came in. “Damn,” he says. “I puked on my shirt again. If the wife finds out, she’s gonna kill me.” “Not to worry,” says the bartender as he sticks a $20 bill in the drunk’s pocket. “Just tell her someone puked on you and gave you some cash to cover the cleaning bill.” So the drunk goes home and tells his wife about the guy who puked on him. She reaches into his pocket and finds two twenties. “Why are there two twenties?” she asks. The drunk replies, “Oh, yeah, he crapped in my pants, too.” ☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼ Bubba and Junior were standing at the base of a flagpole, looking up. A woman walked by and asked what they were doing. “We’re supposed to find the height of the flagpole,” said Bubba, “but we don’t have a ladder.” The woman took a wrench from her purse, loosened a few bolts, and laid the pole down. Then she took a tape measure from her pocket, took a measurement and announced, “Eighteen feet, six inches,” and walked away. Junior shook his head and laughed. “Ain’t that just like a dumb blonde! We ask for the height, and she gives us the length!” ☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼ As a blonde crawls out of her wrecked car, the local sheriff asks her what happened. The blonde began, “It was the strangest thing! I looked up and saw a tree, so I swerved to the right. Then I saw another tree, so I swerved to left. Then there was another tree, and another and another ...” The sheriff thought for a minute and then said, “Mam ... I don’t know how to tell you this, but the only thing even resembling a tree on this road for thirty miles is your air freshener.” ☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼ On reaching his plane seat a man is surprised to see a parrot strapped in next to him. He asks the stewardess for a coffee where upon the parrot squawks “And get me a whisky you cow!” The stewardess, flustered, brings back a whisky for the parrot and forgets the coffee. When this omission is pointed out to her the parrot drains its glass and bawls “And get me another whisky you idiot”. Quite upset, the girl comes back shaking with another whisky but still no coffee. Unaccustomed to such slackness the man tries the parrot’s approach “I’ve asked you twice for a coffee, go and get it now or I’ll kick you”. The next moment, both he and the parrot have been wrenched up and thrown out of the emergency exit by two burly stewards. Plunging downwards the parrot turns to him and says “For someone who can’t fly, you complain too much!” 5

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FAST LANE BIKER & LAMINATION PRESERVATION PRESENTS ‘BIKE NIGHT’ AT THE ROAD HOUSE GRILLE Albany, NY . June 30th, 2011 . Story by: Bill Clarke, Owner of Clarke Heating & Cooling Sponsored by Budweiser . JJ’s Cycle, Jack Daniels, Clarke Heating & Cooling Photos by Michelle & Fast Lane Frank

What a bike night it was! There were over 250 bikes, 35 plus cars and vans and so many people packing the lot! James, the owner of the Fuller Road House was all smiles as was everyone attending. Herb Carter Jr. and Bob Dempsey, the guitar duo known as “Smokin Herb” kept the vibe going outside. They will be at all the bike nights remaining! Meeting Tattoo Tony was inspiring. Everyone got to see his work and had a chance to taste his Hard Iced Teas which will be sold in NYS! I’m glad he’s a food connoisseur as me and we ordered him steak and a potato from J. Grants Smoke House which is on the premises. The man was hungry and we can’t let a celebrity fade away. Speaking of food, J. Grants ran out of food and propane! How

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cool is that?! Also gracing us with her appearance was the one and only super model and singer Leah Jung. Let me tell you, God has given her beauty and an Angelic voice as she jammed with the Road House jam band. We were all mesmerized! The tattoo contest was judged by Tattoo Tony, Leah Jung and Fast Lane Tattoo and it was a hit. JJ Cycles performed a quick burn out, Brian and his family and friends from “Satan Cycles” showed their stuff. This is the place to be in Albany, folks, on the last Thursday of each month. And remember, Community Hospice of Albany County will be here for the rest of the bike nights! Bring your family, friends and bikes. Keeping the bars in the air and the rubber on the road till next time!

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NEWROC HARLEY-DAVIDSON® ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY & BIKINI BIKE WASH Story by Ana A . Pictures taken by 6 year old Nicholas Albate

Off to a busy start the Sunday of NewRoc H-D’s Annual Independence Day Party and Bikini Bike wash, the food was free and everybody was hungry! So it was just “Murphy’s Law” when the food line was the longest and the grill stopped working! Ouch! But the pain didn’t last long, a second grill was rolled out, more cooks stepped up to grill (thank you Heather, Matt and Andrew!). Even one of NewRoc’s favorite customers stepped up to the plate, literally to the plate – Thank You Chris Barros for dishing out sausage & peppers, burgers & dogs to the other NewRoc customers. You could have been hangin’ with your friends munching on chicken kebabs but instead you hung out with us, got greasy and singed in order to help us out! Thank you again!

Fast Lane Biker NY’s Newest New Roc Harley Event Photographer. A Big Thanks to Nicholas for all his help, we couldn’t have done it without him. Thanks Nicholas!!!

Over 100 bikes were washed by the Lovely Leslie, Awesome Amy and Marvelous Monica, our favorite Bike wash girls! What did the girls do on their break? They hijacked scooters and bicycles from the children who attended the event and rode them downhill for our amusement . It was cute and sexy at the same time! Check out the video on YouTube, search for NewRoc’s Downhill Bikini Bike Wash Girls. Later the girls washed 6 year old Nicholas’ bicycle during the bike wash, Nicholas waited his turn patiently in line with the motorcycles, the girls washed and posed for pictures and he even put money in the tip jar. If you missed it check out more pics at NRHD.com. Don’t miss the party next year, the grill is fixed, Chris Barros’ burns should be healed by then and the bikini bike wash girls have agreed to ride skateboards.

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Events Calendar

YOU CAN’T GO... IF YOU DON’T KNOW! BIKE NIGHTS THE 1ST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH BIKE NIGHT AT SPEAKEASY. 226 Higby Lane, West Islip, NY. DJ, Food, Trophies and More at Long Island’s Newest Hot Spot!! The Good Ole Days are back again! www.LISpeakeasy.com

NEW YORK CITY AREA AUGUST 7TH . QUEENSBORO M.C, RODEO Food, Beer, Trophies, Vendors, Fireman’s Field Baldwin, 689 Atlantic Ave, Bladwin, NY 11510, Gates open 10am rain or shine

THE 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH JJ’S CYCLES BIKE NIGHTS. July 12th, August 9th, September 13th. 1397 Broadway, Watervliet, NY 12189. Food, Bikes, Trophies, 50/50, Door Prizes, Give-Aways, Live Music. For more info call 518-266-9657

AUGUST 14TH . BLUE KNIGHTS NEW YORK 2, 29TH ANNUAL SUICIDE RUN FUND RAISER . Sponsored by Blue Knights New York 2. The motorcycle ride starts at, Alan Chandler Park. Registration is from 8:00 am to10:00 am. The fee is $30.00 for the rider or $50.00 with a passenger. The motorcycle ride is a Police escorted, non-stop tour of New York City. The ride ends with a cookout, 50/50 drawings, door prizes, and vendors. The proceeds will be donated to various charities in the tri-state area, such the Exchange Club of Yonkers, Cops for Disabled American Vets, The Dana Farber Cancer Institute for Kids, and The Wounded Warriors. For more information call (914)9067005, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://blueknightsny2. org.

THE 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FAST LANE BIKER BIKE NIGHT” AT THE TACK ROOM BAR, 4274 Hicksville Rd., Bethpage, NY. 8pm-?? Bands, Great Food, Music, Trophies, Best Represented Club Plaque, Coverage in FLB NY, Great People. Sponsored by Big Boar Cycles, ReNU Powder Coating and Cavalier and Associates, P.C. Rain Date the Following Thursday. More Info call (516) 470-0830 THE LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH FAST LANE BIKER AND LAMINATION PRESERVATION PRESENT, “BIKE NIGHT” AT THE ROADHOUSE GRILLE, 27 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY. 7pm-?? Food, Bands, Beer Specials, Trophies, Give-Aways, Feature Bike Builders Every Month, Vendors. Sponsored by Budweiser , JJ’S Cycles, Clarke Heating and Cooling. For more info (518) 489-3170, Rain Date the Following Thursday

AUGUST 18TH . AMERICA’S 9/11 RIDE NEW ROC HARLEY DAVIDSON . 10th annv to Honor First responders. Largest Police Escorted ride to Shanksville, PA to the Pentagon then to the World Trade Center. Ride leaves 7:30 from New Roc H.D/ Pre Reg Closes August 5th. AUGUST 27TH . BIKER FOR BROOKLYN POKER RUN Reg 10an at Brooklyn Power Sports 3449 Ft. Hamilton Pwy, First bike out at noon,. $25 Per Person, Music, party and BBQ back at REg site, Rain Date August 28th

EVERY TUESDAY THE RIDE TO NOWHERE. THE ROADHOUSE GRILLE, 27 Fuller Rd, Albany, KU-6:30pm, Food and Drink specials, open to all riders

AUGUST 28TH . 3RD ANNUAL MARCH OF DIMES- BIKERS FOR BABIES & CLASSIC CAR SHOW . The motorcycle ride starts at Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. Registration begins at 9:00 am and motorcycles go out at 11:00 am. The ride ends with music, vendors, and food. For more information call (917) 803-7868, click here to send email, or go to http://www.sibikersforbabies.org.

STADIUM BAR AND GRILL . Tuesday Night Bike Nights, 1 Main St., Oxford, NY 13830. The Stadium is your hometown neighborhood grill; serving lunch, dinner, and late night daily. Offering a wide variety of menu options as well as daily specials. Good People, Great Food and Drink Specials, Huge Parking Lot

AUGUST 28TH . YONKERS M.C. JOE COOL RUN Catskill Campground

EVERY WEDNESDAY ROCKIN’ ROADHOUSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIKE NIGHTS. Route 8, Mount Upton, NY. Great people, great prizes, great music, great food and great times. Awesome food and drink specials, plenty of parking. Harley-Davidson Gift Card Giveaways. 4-9pm, Route 8, Mount Upton, NY, 607-764-8787

SEPTEMBER 10TH . BROOKLYN RHAPSODY 2nd Annual Custom Bike Show, 458 Bergen Street, Park Slope Brooklyn, 2PM SEPTEMBER 17TH . NYC METRO MC FIELD EVENT Floyd-Bennet Field

GILLIGAN’S BIKE NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT 4-9pm, Route 12, Sherburne, NY 13460, 607-674-4397. Great Family Event! Cold ice cream, full menu, lot’s of good times, 50/50 raffle to benefit cancer patients and their travel needs.

NEW YORK STATE AUGUST 5TH, 6TH & 7TH . BATTLE OF THE BANDS HOTROD AND BIKE SHOW . Camping(no hook up), car bar& 50/50 raffle, Engine Block toss and Burn-out Competition , Food, Drinks, Tattoo Vendors, Swap Meet, and Flea Market. Featuring Tommy Gunn and the Fragments of Fiction. Admission $10 per

EVERY THURSDAY NEW ROC HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKE NIGHTS ARE BACK! Every Thursday 6-8pm at NewRoc Harley-Davidson. $2

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menu, 2 hot dogs or a hamburger w/ a soda for $2. Join us, the food is great and we are just 10 miles over the Throgs Neck Bridge. NRHD.com, 8 Industrial Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

day or $30 for the weekend. Info call Jeremy Reese-315-2827430 AUGUST 6TH . 4TH ANNUAL HEIDEE’S CRUISE FOR DIABETES . The ride starts at Denny’s in Norwich. Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 10:30 am. The ride fee is $10.00 per person. The ride ends with food, bike games, prizes, music and more. For more information call (607) 244-9449 AUGUST 6TH . BIKERS FOR BABIES The ride has ten start locations. In Auburn the ride will start at, 453 Grant Avenue with registration beginning at 9:00 am and the ride leaving at 11:00 am. In Binghamton riders will start at, 784 Conklin Road. Registration begins at 9:00 am ant the ride leaves at 10:30 am. Courtland riders will register at 8:00 am and leave at 9:00 am from, 3871 Route 11. In Watkins Glen registration begins at 9:30 am and the ride leaves from, 3500 Route 14 at 9:30 am. In Oneida the ride begins at, 1540 North Lake Street with registration beginning at 10:00 am and the ride leaving at 11:00 am. Riders in Rome will begin at, Bellamy Harbor Park on Race Street. Registration begins at 9:30 am and the ride leaves at 10:30 am. In Watertown registration begins at 8:00 am and the ride leaves at 9:30 am from, 19351 Concrete Drive. In Jamesville the ride starts at, 4110 West Shore Manor with registration at 9:00 am and the ride leaving at 11:00 am. In Sherburne riders will begin at, 64 North Main Street with registration beginning at 9:00 am and the ride leaving at 10:00 am. In Painted Post registration will begin at 8:15 am and the ride leaves at 9:30 am from, 300 Town Center Road. The ride ends in Jamesville with lunch, live entertainment, vendors and more. The vendor fee is $100.00 for a 10 X 10 spot. For more information call (315) 463-0700, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.bikersforbabies.org/faf/home/default. asp?ievent=482832. AUGUST 7TH . HOTEL CLAIR POKER RUN TO BENEFIT THE TODD NORRIS AND JOHN MILLS FAMILIES . Sign-in 9AM12 Noon, Hotel Clair, RT 52, Youngsville, NY, Riders: $20, Couples: $30 includes chicken BBQ @4PM, 50/50, Door Prizes, Raffles, Refreshments at the end of the run!!! $100 high hand, $50 low hand, Everyone Welcome on 2 OR 4 wheels. For more information, call Sue at the Hotel Clair 845 482-3843 AUGUST 7TH . BUBBA’S BBQ WHITE LAKE INAUGURAL POKER RUN . Proceeds to Benefit Lupus Foundation of America, Registration 8-12, $25 per rider/$15 per passenger, Hot/cold buffet, draft beer, giveaways, DJ, Call Ann-Marie or Don at 845-583-4333 for more info and $5 off early registration AUGUST 13TH . MAKE A DIFFERENCE COUNTY WEST RIDE . The ride starts at the VFW Post 153, 50 Salina Street in Baldwinsville. Registration begins at 11:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 12:00pm. The ride fee is $20.00 per person. The 33 mile ride ends with entertainment and food. The ride will benefit P.E.A.C.E. Inc. County West Family Resource Center. For more information call (315) 638-105, or go to http://www.peace-caa.org/ride. AUGUST 12TH-14TH . WESTERN NEW YORK ROUND UP RALLY . The motorcycle event is held at Batavia Downs Race Track and Casino, 8315 Park Road in Batavia. The gates open at 2:00 pm on Friday. The event includes a ride, a poker run, music, vendors, contests and more. The motorcycle ride will take you to various locations where you will get your card stamped. Each stamp you collect provides an opportunity to win prizes. The 125 mile motorcycle poke run begins at 11:00 am on Sunday. The ride fee is $25.00 for each motorcycle. A portion of the proceeds goes to Toys for Kids. For more information call (585) 768-7260, go to http://www.rounduprally.com.

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AUGUST 14TH . CHARITY BIKE RUN TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL . Sponsored by Steel Saints MC. The ride starts at Laura Ann Farms, 401 Route 17m in Monroe. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. and motorcycles go out at 11:30 am. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The ride will go through the Hudson Valley and end in Monroe with a all-u-can-eat buffet and barbeque, music, 50/50 drawing, motorcycle contest, vendors and more. The motorcycle ride will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information call (845) 590-8296. AUGUST 20TH . 2ND ANNUAL RYAN’S RUN The event starts at the Ravena Coeymans Sportsman’s Club on Baltimore Road in Ravena. Registration is from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. The fee is $10.00 for each person and the ride ends with food. For more information call (518) 756-9312, or click here to send e-mail.

AUGUST 20TH . FIRE & IRON MC, STATION 222 - AUBURN, NY 2ND ANNUAL RIDE: “BBQ FOR BURNS” . Registration at Union Springs Fire Dept., 257 Cayuga Street, Union Springs, NY 13160. Registration at 10:30, Kickstands Up at Noon. Proceeds to benefit Clark Burn Center, Syracuse, NY. For info, Call: (315) 246-0369 or email: stab328@yahoo.com. Mamakating Town Park (End), Bloomingburg Mountain Road, Bloomingburg, NY 12721. Cost: $20.00 per rider, children 12 and under free. AUGUST 20TH . POKER RUN Sponsored by Combat Vets Motorcycle Association. The ride starts at Lansinburg Veterans Club, 777 1st Street in Troy. Registration begins at 10:00 am and the ride leaves at 11:00 am. The ride fee is $25.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. The fee includes food. The ride ends with entertainment, food, raffles and more. Proceeds will benefit Fisher House and Ed Witko Children’s Fund. No contact information was given for this event. AUGUST 20TH . NORTH COUNTRY CHILDREN’S CLINIC PROGRAM BENEFIT RUN . Registration: 9-11, Kickstands Up: 11am, North Country Children’s Clinic 238 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY. End Point: Eagles Club 19260 Us-11 (Outer Washington St.) Watertown, NY. Door Prizes ~ Raffles ~ Auctions, Food ~ Live Entertainment, BENEFIT @ 5 That Is Open To The Public. All Proceeds go to North Country Children’s Clinic unmet needs program which provides free prescriptions to area families who cannot afford them. For More Info: Email ~ tranquil thunderlrc@hotmail.com or Zippy @ 315-783-5661/Mom @ 315681-8575 or Contact us on Facebook http://www.facebook. com/people/Tranquil-Thunder-Lrc/100001595585767 AUGUST 27TH . HAPPINESS HOUSE 5TH ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RUN FOR AUTISM AWARENESS . Shortsville American Legion Post 34, 1513 Palmyra Street, Shortsville, NY 14548. Registration and Breakfast 8:30-9:30am. Registration (all vehicles are welcome); 9:45 am - Scenic 85 mile run begins. $20/ operator; $15/passengers; $15/non-riding participants. Price of the run includes pancake breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, and pin. Raffles, 50/50 drawing, food, and entertainment upon return. Proceeds from the run will go to the Happiness House Foundation to benefit Happiness House’s programs and services and U of R’s Autism Research Department. For more information go to: http://www.happinesshouse.org/news/events.aspx. SEPTEMBER 15TH-18TH . CATSKILL MOUNTAIN THUNDER The Handel Family welcomes you to come and celebrate the 14th Anniversary of Catskill Mountain Thunder. This is a motorcycle festival like no other. It is held at a beautiful resort nestled in the Northern Catskill Mountains. In addition to lodging accommodations on site, there are also RV and tent camping

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with electric and water available. There are also many other establishments in the immediate area that offer lodging as well. We feature a huge vendor expo, rodeo games such as weenie bite, slow race, potato-in-a haystack, one-legged boot race, etc., seminars on antique bike restoration, bike shows, etc. Unlike other events, Sunday is a fun-filled day of events with thousands of dollars given out in prizes, rodeo games all day, a spectacular pig roast with a large variety of food and FREE beer. SEPTEMBER 17TH . CYCLE FOR SENIORS The Office for the Aging – a not-for-profit organization – dedicated to promoting the independence of older individuals - will be having “Cycle for Seniors” day!!! Join us for a beautiful ride through Madison County - Saturday, September 17, 2011 (rain or shine) on your motorcycle, car, anything legal!! Be at the Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota, NY at 9:30 am to register ($20 driver/$10 rider); rain or shine. Ride ends at the American Legion Post 54, 6311 East Hill Rd., Munnsville, NY where there will be food, music, raffles, silent auctions, 50/50’s, and tons of fun!! If you can’t make the “ride” $10 at the Legion will still get you a good time and support for the Office for the Aging!! All proceeds will go towards the programs and services offered by the Office for the Aging that assist the senior population of Madison County. So come help support a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to those who have made Madison County what it is today! If you’d like more information, just call the Office for the Aging at 315-697-5700, Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Thanks for you help! LONG ISLAND AUGUST 7TH . BENFIT FOR THERSA 6 years old with brain cancer, 9:30am K/U 11:00am sharp, (rain Date August 14th) Brookhaven at Bald Hill Amphitheater, $20/rider, $10.00 Passenger/pass BBQ at end, Auctioning a Can –Am. 631-828-5444. AUGUST 7TH . 1ST ANNAUL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER POKER RUN for Bobbi and the Strays. Reg at Big Boar cycles, 9:3011am, K/U 11:15 sharp . $15rider/ and $5 pasenger. Party to Follow at Speakeasy, 226 Higbie Ln, W Islip, Raffles, BBQ, Music by Status Joe AUGUST 13TH . HELP A WOUNDED WARRIOR RUN FOR CPL. RONNIE BRANDAFINO, ESMC . Reg at Renegades Classics from 10am-12pm. KSU at 12:15 pm. Run end Knock outs. 1400 Lakeland ave. Bohemia for live Music, Free BBQ, Raffles, 50/50’s, and much more. $20/rider, $10 passenger.. more info call Doreen 631-667-7433 AUGUST 14TH . ALLIANCE MC THE 15TH ANNUAL LIFERIDE . Hooters, East Meadow 10am-noon Reg, K/U Noon, parade and Bike blessing, R$20 rider, $10 passenger Donations, Food, Music, Dunk Tank, Cotton Candy, Bike show and More. AUGUST 21ST . NASSAU WINGS POPS RUN Mineola Honda AUGUST 28TH . AMT CHILDREN OF HOPE POKER RUN SEPTEMBER 10TH . 3RD ANNUAL TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS FUND BIKE RUN AND BAR-B-Q . Sponsored by Hagerman FD, Miller Beer, WBAB Radio, and CYA Apparel. The ride starts at Hagerman Fire House in East Patchogue. Registration is from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and the ride leaves at 6:00 pm. The ride fee is $25.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. Food is included in the ride fee. The escorted ride will go into the World Trade Site to pay respects in honor of the 10th anniversary. For more information call (516) 783-1996 or go to http://www. terryfund.org.

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BACK IN NEW JERSEY & LAYING DOWN THE INK AS ONLY SHE CAN . AMY NICOLETTO The tattoo scene’s well known artist, Amy Nicoletto of reality T.V.’s L.A. Ink has come home to Jersey to work at “Under My Skin”, Tattoo Tony’s shop in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. I received a call from Tony a month or so ago telling me that Amy was coming to work at the shop. There are not many people of TV show fame that I want to meet or get Ink from, but Amy was the exception. I had seen L.A. Ink while flipping through the channels and wasn’t impressed by anyone, except one. Amy Nicoletto. Not only did I like her work, I also liked her real, up-front, I am who I am, take it or leave it Jersey attitude. That was refreshing especially because the show was filmed in L.A. and she was surrounded by fake everything. I made a note if we ever crossed paths; I wanted to get work from her. I asked Tony to make sure I was her first appointment and thanks to him I was # 1. I had a clipping of Aztec art and stone work they found circa 900-1200 A.D, The one I liked was the Under World God, Xolotl, and it was in the shape of a dog’s head. I ripped it out of a National Geographic magazine 8-9 years ago, and was waiting for the right person to come along and ink me up. Amy arrived at the shop around 1pm with her son Cameron and his cousin. She had just come from a two week stint in Long Island. Tony, Amy, Jersey Jay and I talked for a bit and then it was time to get down to business. I showed Amy my clipping and she went to work. It was a slightly different version of the God but needless to say, she knew what I wanted. She drew it out on the light board, drew in the alterations, printed out the stencil and shaved my hairy Italian calf, and

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we were ready to rock and roll. Tony’s shop is always buzzing, music going, people calling and coming in, and chairs filled with people getting ink. On this day though, I had Amy Nicoletto, laying the ink down and crafting her art to make the underworld God, come to Life right there on my calf. I interviewed Amy a little as she slowly brought life to my tattoo. She was born in southwest New Jersey and from an early age exhibited artistic talent. She started tattooing a little later than most, in her early twenties and knew from that point on, tattooing was her life. She cut her teeth at Hot Rod Tattoo in A.C and really made her bones there. Amy has never drank or done drugs. Ever. Which is a real oddity among tattoo artists, but makes her a natural fit at “Under My Skin”, as Tattoo Tony will not tolerate any of that from his tattoo artists. They both share the seriousness of tattooing and respect for the trade. Amy likes to use a rotor machine to shade, which makes it nice and quiet for a while as she works the shading in on your tattoo. It was a real pleasure to get to know her and to watch as she worked her craft. She is a great person and has no airs about her. She also has a great sense of style and I told her I saw a clothing line in her future. I think that sums up alot about her; her tattooing, her clothing style and her personality. She is who she is and there is NO one like her. Remember to call “Under My Skin Tattoo Studio” in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. to schedule Tattoo Work from Amy Nicoletto or Tattoo Tony, Two of Today’s best Tattoo artist. 73 Memorial Pkwy, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716, Tel: + 1 732 872 4092, Email: info@undermyskintat2.com.

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TATTOO TONY AT CRAZY BILLY’S DEER PARK LIQUORS

Taste Testing and Bottle Signing . Sponsored by Wyld Chyld Tattoo & Café, Fast Lane Biker NY After Party Meet and Greet hosted by Trashed M.C, sponsored by Fast Lane Biker NY, ReNU Powder Coating and L.I. Old School Radio . July 2nd, 2011 We had Tony’s Hard Iced Tea, The Marine Tribute Bike, Fast Lane Biker NY, a film crew, Tattoo Tony himself and a bunch of great people that came out to have fun, taste test and have their bottles signed by Tony. It was a great afternoon at Crazy’s Billy’s in Deer Park on the 4th of July holiday weekend. The signing went off without a hitch and all involved at a blast. At 6pm it was time to pack into the limo and head over to Trashed M.C.’s clubhouse for an after party and meet and greet. The band Iron Cobra rocked the house all night long and even got Tony up to sing! They just blew the place away with hit after hit. It was the best band I have ever seen out and the best band I’ve ever booked. You would be crazy not to have these guys play at your event or bar. Everyone enjoyed the colossal sixfoot subs, hot dogs and burgers, and the two supreme gift baskets from Tony were auctioned off to Gerry and one of the Cycle Lords and included two bottles of the Iced Tea, a gift certificate, a signed 8x10, and many more goodies. The night was fun and fantastic all around! I have to personally thank Tattoo Tony for “having the faith”, Red, and the rest of Trashed M.C. for letting us have the event at their house. Gerry from ReNU, you are always there my friend, Archie from Kick Start Towing- always with me till the end, Tom Mele and LJ James for sponsoring and the on-air mentions, Paul and Iron Cobra for getting it done and rocking the place to the ground, The Cycle Lords for coming out from up state, and Hellbent Choppers for letting us rock the night away! Fast Lane Frank

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…..the most well known ride for helping the smallest members of our community—Babies! Hundreds of thousands are born with birth defects and more than half a million arrive prematurely every year in the U.S. This translates to more than 30,000 babies that arrive too soon each year in New York State and more than 2,000, right here in Central New York. Many babies die. For others, it can mean a lifetime of disability. Bikers for Babies® is one of the most important ways we have of ensuring that we can continue our research and programs to fight premature birth and other threats to our babies’ health. Funds raised by events like this currently support active mission investments in the Central New York Division that have a direct impact on the lives of local families.

The March of Dimes, our volunteer leadership, our board, our start site coordinators and our staff invite you to be part of our 19th Annual Bikers for Babies on August 6, 2011. There are 10 different start sites to choose from and all of them converge at Jamesville Beach where you will be able to enjoy Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Gianelli Sausage and assorted beverages . Lively music will be provided by Rhythm Method. Sponsor forms are being printed soon and the website to register online will be ready May 15, 2011. Just click on www.bikersforbabies.org to see the starting locations and times for registration and other ride information. If you have any questions, comments or need information on additional ways you can help, please call us at (315) 463-0700, (800) 244-9255 or visit us at www.marchofdimes.com/ny. Thanks to your continuing efforts, one day every family will know the joy of a healthy baby. See you August 6, 2011!

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This is the Black Label Chopper built for Mike from American BBQ as a theme bike for his company!

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Hello, my name is Jewels. Residing in hometown Guilford, NY. I am a member of the staff at Rockin Roadhouse, where I enjoy sharing hospitality with our customers. I also work on a horse farm where I enjoy riding and taking care of the horses. I am a self proclaimed country girl who spends a lot of time with family. I like snowmobiling and most recently have taken up riding Ironhorse too. See you on the road! Pictures by Donna Dvoracek dldvoracek@yahoo.com

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Meet Lisa. She is also a staff member at Rockin Roadhouse in Mt. Upton, NY. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the proud mom of 2 boys, loves music, animals and work. (Yes, work!) Sublime is her favorite group. Come on down and see her at the bar. Pictures by Donna Dvoracek dldvoracek@yahoo.com

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ROCKIN’ ROADHOUSE BBQ Mt. Upton, NY . by: Fast Lane Frank

“Bikers aren’t just welcome at my bars, they are preferred.” - Ty, Owner Rockin’ Roadhouse BBQ That statement speaks volumes about the owner of the Rockin’ Roadhouse and his other bar in Lehighton. P.A. called the Boat Yard. We all see the signs these days that read “Biker owned and operated” but many times it seems they just want the money, and are not true bikers. Not so with TY and his place. He welcomes them and prefers them. Ty has been in the industry for 18 years and it shows. He knows what people want and how to give it to them. Rockin’ Roadhouse is truly a bikers’ paradise, sitting right on Route 8 in Mt. Upton, in beautiful upstate NY. It has a huge parking lot, large deck to hang and kick back, a big bar inside with tables, pool table, fire place, many flat screen T.V’s and a great menu for the hungry folks. It also has a motel right on the premises. The rooms are more than accommodating, and as Ty said, he’s really not looking to make money on the rooms; he just wants to give his patrons a place to spend the night especially if some of them have a little too much fun. What else could you want? It’s a year-round haven that also has trails and is snowmobile friendly during the winter months. The place is famous for its wing night on Thursday and people say the burgers are the best they’ve ever had, hands down. The Wednesday bike night is now hosting at least 150 or more motorcycles. He gives away half a chicken, sides, and Harley Gift Cards, and to top it off, Fast Lane Biker NY is a proud sponsor of it. On Thursday July 14th I had an opportunity to visit with Ty and enjoy a few Sailor Jerry rum and cokes. (Boy, were they good!) We hung out until the wee hours and I was given a key to one of the motel rooms and enjoyed a great night’s sleep. So convenient! The next morning I received a call from Tom Mele with some great news! Stay tuned to find out what made my day! (Thanks Tom!) I showered and changed and saw Ty inside the bar at 10am, he had a hot coffee waiting for me and a key to a sweet shovel head! Off to breakfast we rode! We took a nice 30 minute ride up the road, stopped at a little breakfast café and spoke about plans for the upcoming party on September 3rd. Details about that bash are in this issue! Check it out! After a beautiful ride back to the bar, I waited for Tony and Donny to arrive so we could head into Norwich together, but we were eager to get back to the Roadhouse, which we did around 6:30 and we had a great time hanging out, partying, and watching Tony tattoo all night. Needless to say, we didn’t get much sleep before our big day, but it was all well worth it. I spent a lot of time at Rockin’ Roadhouse and had an absolute blast with Ty and his crew. I strongly recommend paying a visit. Whether you’re local or looking for a great destination to ride to, make it the Rockin’ Roadhouse. You will be thrilled that you did! Tell Ty I sent you, and ask him to show you his Pan Head.

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One of these things is not like the other: 1. Drawing in a sketch pad. 2. Illustrating an idea onto paper. 3. Crayon and construction paper art. 4. Designing a tattoo. The topic I’m “drawing” attention to this month is the option of having your artistic friend design a tattoo for you, as opposed to having the tattoo drawn by the tattooist. Sure, I understand that your cousin took art classes in college and you’re proud, or maybe it somehow deepens the significance of the tattoo if your sister drew it, but you need to consider a few other things. Being a tattoo artist is not simply possessing the skill to render a design onto skin. They are (usually) actual artists. They have learned how to use the curves of the body to work with the lines of the drawing. It is a learned skill to master how small the detail can be, how spaced the lines must be from each other to accommodate potential blurring as the skin ages. All kinds of specifics that wouldn’t cross the mind of your buddy who’s an amazing pinstriper. My advice? Bring your drawing and ask the artist you’ve selected to rework it. I personally believe they put a little extra love into the piece if they had a hand in creating it. So, unless your arm happens to have the same texture as a highway underpass, your graffiti-artist coworker isn’t the best choice to draw up your sleeve. Just a guess. However, if your tattooer looks at it and says it’s perfect as is, then maybe you should tell your uncle Bobby the airbrush aficionado that he should seek an apprenticeship! Show me the tattoo you or your friend drew, visit www.leahjung.com. 35

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NEW COMBO ANALOG SPEEDO/TACH FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON® Features Adjustable Backlighting Colors and Bright LCD Info Screen This new Combination Analog Speedometer/Tachometer (P/N 70900070, $299.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories monitors engine speed without adding a handlebar-mounted tach. The speedometer and tachometer pointers sweep clockwise over a spun-aluminum face to provide a “gauge within a gauge” look. Push-button adjustable backlighting offers more than 600 color-tone options, to adjust pointer, LCD and backlighting colors to match any paint scheme or viewing preference. The LCD information screen displays odometer/tripmeter data, miles-to-empty readings, a segmented fuel display, and a gear-position indicator. The unit mounts in the stock dash opening and is a direct plug-in installation. Kit includes a data transfer cable to upload initial mileage at time of installation.

This Combination Analog Speedometer/Tachometer fits 2009-later Dyna®, 2008-2010 Softail®, and 2008-later Road King® models equipped with a 5-inch Speedometer. Combination Analog Speedometer/Tachometer (P/N 70900171 $259.95) fits 2011 Softail models equipped with a 5-inch speedometer. NEW CRUISER CRADLE WHEEL CHOCK FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON® Secures Motorcycle in Upright Position for Storage, Service or Transport The new, Cruiser Cradle Wheel Chock (P/N 92900001, $249.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories will hold a motorcycle securely on the ground, on a trailer, or in in the the back back of of aa pickup pickup truck. truck. Made Made of of sturdy sturdy aluminum, aluminum, the the lightweight, lightweight, folding folding or wheel chock is easy to transport and can be used in a garage or driveway for storage, service or when washing a bike. When equipped with the optional Trailer Adapter Adapter (P/N (P/N 92900002, 92900002, $29.95), $29.95), the the wheel wheel chock chock can can be be easily easily moved moved Trailer to a trailer or truck bed. Designed for roll-on/roll-off use, the rocking cradle allows one one person person to to easily easily park park aa motorcycle motorcycle in in the the stand, stand, and and Cruiser Cruiser Cradle Cradle allows holds the bike in place without straps. The one-person operation simplifies securing the the bike bike for for transport, transport, and and upright upright storage storage saves saves garage garage space space and and securing permits easy access to both sides of the motorcycle. Cruiser Cradle Wheel Chock may be used with any motorcycle model with vehicle weight up to 3,000 pounds, front or rear wheel size of 14 inches to to 22 22 inches inches rim rim diameter, diameter, and and 3.15-inch 3.15-inch to to 8.66-inch 8.66-inch nominal nominal inches wheel width.

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THE THOUSAND ISLANDS RIVER RUN Alexandria Bay, NY . June 24th-26th, 2011 . By Fast Lane Frank My family and I decided to make this wonderful event a “working” vacation this year. We left Friday, hitting the road early because, as anyone with 5 or 6 year old kids knows, stopping many, many times is inevitable. We arrived at noon on Friday, went to the Pavilion to set up, and happily greeted our friends B&M Performance, Vince Doll from Redneck Engineering, Debbie and John Landers, Pat Briggs from County Line Choppers, Ben Rabin, John Hodges, Shane Gatto, Scott and Michelle from Lamination Preservation, Caskinette’s Throttle shop, Satan’s Cycles and many more. For the second year in a row, we stayed at the beautiful Riveredge Hotel which has the most spectacular view since it is surrounded on three sides by water. There is an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with a cute little tiki bar, and of course their own dock for boaters to tie up to. After checking in we headed back over to the Pavilion and helped our buddy Larry with his Marine Tribute Bike unpack and set up. The view from the Pavilion overlooking the St. Lawrence River is breathtaking and by far, the best view of any event I have ever been to. When it was time to grab some dinner we chose a terrific place on the water called Coleman’s Dock of the Bay, which had the most savory baby back barbecued ribs and mouthwatering chicken entrees you can imagine! We could smell the ribs and smoked meat wafting through the air. Nancy ordered roasted clams and some fall-off-the- bone ribs as well, the kids got huge burgers from the kids’ menu which were delicious as well, and a couple of Margaritas found their way over to our table and were absolutely delectable. The place was fantastic, the food phenomenal, and a happy, helpful, smiling staff. I had to walk over and compliment the owners, Barb and Paul Coleman and tell them what a great place it was. They actually were so pleased to hear it that they gave us an incredibly generous

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gift certificate to use whenever we decided to come back which we promptly did the next day for lunch. The food was so good we were already planning our return the next day! We brought all of our friends the next afternoon and ate until we couldn’t eat any more! We were stuffed. Thank you Barb and the entire Coleman’s Staff! You have a great place with a great, upbeat atmosphere and we can’t wait to make another visit for those ribs! See you soon! We held our annual Miss Fast Lane Biker contest at The Downtown Bar and as always it was a huge hit. With 11 lovely girls competing to win the title, the crowd was riled up and rowdy and having a blast watching the final two girls dance on stage for cheers and applause, (the deciding factor). It was a close call but in the end the winner was beautiful Kylie S from Alex Bay, N.Y. who won the title of Miss Fast Lane NY, a professional photo shoot and cover of an upcoming issue of the magazine, and of course, bragging rights. After the contest we all went out onto Main St. and had a great time doing the pub crawl in a town with the best atmosphere and attitude any waterfront town could have. People just cut loose and enjoyed themselves. The Thousand Islands River Run has earned quite a reputation as the premier event in New York, if not the entire east coast. It gets bigger and bigger each year as word spreads. I haven’t met one person who didn’t love this incredible event. I want to Thank Mary C once again for all of the effort she puts into making it such a great and memorable event. Don’t forget Alex Bay will host the 2012 H.O.G rally and we plan on being fully involved in that as well.

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larger compensating venturi entry and exit than would be required for a given flow. The S&S and Linkert units are butterfly types. The CV design was used by SU and currently on the factory Keihen units. The POWER TUNING PART 2: CARBURETOR BASICS Keihen also has a butterfly plate regulating air flow that operates in conjunction with a The function of the carburetor is to mix fuel with air in the vacuum operated piston that constantly varies the venturi area. This correct proportion and send that mixture to the combustion chamdesign maintains strong signal at low and high air flows, but suffers bers via the intake manifold over the entire RPM bandwidth. There from the turbulence created by the butterfly. have been several different carburetors used on the big twin engine Depending on the specific unit, the number and type of over the years, including Linkert, Bendix, Keihen, and SU. In adadjustments will vary. In general, we can break them dition, as the carburetor is one of the most down into: float adjustment, choke or en-richer adcommonly upgraded parts, versions by S&S, justment, accelerator pump adjustment, idle setting Edlebrock, Holley Mikuni and others have and the various circuits mixture settings. Carburetor found their way onto many a V-Twin. tuning is usually broken down into four ranges where To explain the basic function that all the air to fuel ratio should be optimized. They are: carburetors perform we first need to examine Idle, Off Idle, Midrange and Top End. their main components. All designs share in You should always note the size or other specicommon these five main parts: venturi, fuel fications of the various jets and needles, positions of bowl, spray tube, jet and throttle valve. The the clips, number of washers, turns of adjustventuri is the main air inlet/outlet chamber ment screws from full in and any other variand can be viewed as a back to back funnel pair. As ables prior to making any changes. This will the air enters, its velocity increases as the area of allow you to make gradual tuning changes and the port is first decreased, then increased. This fast be able to return to a known point if the change moving air creates a drop in pressure (or vacuum) didn’t make for a positive result. In most all that draws in fuel stored in the bowl. The bowl is cases, only one variable is changed at a time vented to atmospheric pressure and the fuel level and the motorcycle is tested in some way bekept relatively constant by a float operated, needle tween each change. Methods of testing can be and seat valve system. a Dynamometer run, spark plug reading, drag Its important the float level be correctly adjusted, as the strip run or a controlled ride. The test should center on the RPM mixture can lean out if the level becomes too low. Connecting the range where the circuit adjustment will have the greatest effect, but bowl to the venturi is the spray tube, also known as an emulsion or overlapping RPM points should be looked at to be sure no adverse discharge tube or a needle jet. It helps in mixing the fuel with air as affect occurred. it discharges into the lower pressure area of the venturi. This presThese charts show the RPM band (or control position) that sure differential or signal is very important to the operation of the the tuning circuits affect on some different, common carburetors: carburetor, and generally the stronger signal the better. The jet is a threaded restrictive nozzle that allows for sizing the fuel mixture as it enters the venturi. The throttle valve (can be a slide, butterfly or Keihen CV: cylindrical valve) regulates air flow to the venturi intake side, allow- Idle to 1/4 piston: Idle mixture screw and low speed jet 1/4 to 3/4 piston: Jet needle, needle jet and piston spring ing for overall control of the mixture into the engine. This describes a VERY basic carburetor, which would be 3/4 to open piston: Main jet able to provide an ALMOST proportional air flow to RPM ratio. The equivalent would be a carburetor with only a main jet circuit. Due to Mikuni Slide: fluid dynamics this not quite proportional flow would result in an over Idle to 1/4 slide: Air screw and pilot jet rich condition as RPM increased. Subsequently, additional metering 1/16 to 1/4 slide: Needle jet 1/8 to 3/4 slide: Jet needle circuits are added to provide for more precise mixture control. There are 3 main types of carburetor designs; slide, but- 3/4 to open slide: Main jet terfly and constant vacuum (or constant velocity). Each has advantages and disadvantages, but all can be made to perform satisfac- S&S Butterfly: Idle to 3000 RPM: Idle mixture screw and intermediate jet torily by using the correct tuning procedure. The slide or flat slide design has no throttle plate, and 2500 to redline: Main jet and main air bleed works as a variable venturi by altering the volume of the flow chamber as the slide is raised and lowered. This keeps air velocity high, Modified S&S (with single Thunder Jet): resulting in strong signal. Examples of this type are many of the Idle to 3000 RPM: Idle mixture screw, int. jet and int. air bleed 2500 to redline: Main jet and main air bleed Mikuni products. The butterfly design uses a throttle plate to control air flow 4500 to redline: Thunder Jet and Thunder Jet air bleed to a fixed size venturi. The problem with this design is the turbuTill next time... lence created by air flow across the butterfly plate. This requires a 45

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LUMPY’S BBQ BIKE FEST

Norwich Area, NY . Sponsored by Fast Lane Biker NY Featuring Tattoo Tony, Modern Superstar, The Marine Tribute Bike, Lamination Preservation, B&M Performance, and Ben Rabin Law Firm. Pictures by Melodie Rogers and Fast Lane Frank

The day started out with some coffee and breakfast at Denny’s at the Norwich Howard Johnson’s for Tattoo Tony, Donny, Larry and me. Scott and Michelle needed more rest before the show. We spoke about the previous night’s tattooing marathon at Ty’s place that went on until the wee hour of 2:30am. We finished breakfast revitalized and ready to party. We arrived at Lumpy’s at 9am and prepared for a long day of fun and good friends. Tony had tattoos scheduled from 10am-6pm and Modern Superstar was to hit the stage at 6:30pm. The BBQ was on, the vendors set up, and Tony was slinging ink. The bikes rolled in while Brian Golden’s Band rocked the house all day to warm up the crowd for Modern Super Star, and boy did they rock! Now, let me explain why it was quite a surprise to hear him like that on stage. The first time I met Brian Golden was at Howard Johnson in Norwich and then again over at Gilligan’s for the bike night. He was writing an article for the Evening Star Newspaper. He seemed like a good guy but a little quiet and even shy. He was very nice and even let me reprint the story about the Gilligan’s bike night, which was VERY cool of him. That was then, fast forward to this particular evening…. the man is a Blues singing and playing machine. I couldn’t believe it! He played and sang like he was Muddy Waters or John Lee Hooker and blew the place away with that Blues Rock. When I bought a CD titled ‘Robbing the Blind’ from him after the show he said it was his other band called Master Thieves. Robbing the Blind is one of the best CD’s I’ve heard in long time. As Tony scratched out one tattoo after another you could see that the man loves his art and the interaction with new people.When Modern Superstar took the stage at 6:30pm they brought the house down! During a few of the songs Tony was invited up to sing Devil’s Playground, We All Die Young and Look what the Cat Dragged In and the place was on its feet. If you want to see some excellent video of Tony singing with the band you can relive the experience on our Face Book page FLBNY. Enjoy! Special Thanks to Tattoo Tony and Modern superstar. Stay tuned!!...

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Name: Victoria McKuskie/Mele Age: 47 Occupation: Taken care of Tom Mele Where do you live: West Islip, NY What do you ride: Harley How long have you been riding: 20 years Who influenced you? Tom Mele Self taught or classes? Tom Favorite ride route? Mountains Country or city rider? Both Favorite spot to stop bar, grill or restaurant Tack Room Favorite event you have attended: Fast Lane Biker Bike Nights Bug or windshield? Windshield

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Name: Tom Mele Age: 53 Occupation: Legal Negotiator for personal injury law ﬁrm What do you ride: Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic How long have you been riding? 30 years Who inﬂuenced you? Steve Maqueen Favorite ride route and why? Blue Ridge Mountains, North Shore of Long Island, Upstate NY. Country rider or city rider? Both Favorite event you have attended in the last year? Bikers for Babies, any ride to raise money for a charity. Your dream bike would be? Any bike built by OCC (The Spiderman Bike) Favorite bar grill or restaurant? Tack Room / Speakeasy’s in West Islip Words of wisdom for new riders? Watch out for old ladies Looking forward to what in 2011? A good ride with real people, not ass holes Bug or windshield? Does not matter Any other things you want to say or add? For years bikes have gotten a bad rap, I have never seen, nor have I ever been involved with a better group of people., There are some people out there that if you don’t do things there way they take the ball and run home, criticize, but in the end the truth always comes out. All I can say is “ Don’t do onto other that do onto you “ be yourself , life is short, do the best you can for the real reason!!!!!!.

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Welcome to

MODERN SUPERSTAR!

Modern Superstar, A modern rock band by tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;daze standards featuring national recording artists Ryche Green and Jamie Fletcher. Ryche and Jamie had replaced members and spent years in bands who reached some success in their heyday. Initially it all started out with excitement, things were new and being on the road had its advantages. The fans, the traveling, the live performances were everything that was good. Everything else, was everything else. While in Europe on tour together, both musicians began to build a solid friendship and discuss plans for a new project and what they wanted to do with their music instead of finishing out someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pipe dreams. Being in control of their own music careers and letting the world hear what they had to offer was where it was at for them. The solid foundation of any band is having well written songs that can be performed both in the studio and live on stage. The very next thing is having a band that can execute these traits. Having the firm belief that they already possessed many pieces of the puzzle, Ryche and Jamie spent the

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last 2 years formulating, creating and writing what is to be their debut release Under My Skin. Having spent years in their respective bands gave the two musicians invaluable knowledge. Taking the best from their past experiences and add in the fact that the two had met so many industry people and made numerous contacts over time, that Modern Superstar has become a quick reality and continues to move forward on a path not bound by limitations. Ryche and Jamie have stepped “outside of the box” to create what they feel is an ultimate rock n’ roll sound. Melodies, hooks, guitars and a sound not outdated is what Modern Superstar is all about. Modern Superstar doesn’t recreate the wheel, only combined the creative and musical talents of the musicians involved with the best parts of their rock n’ roll influences, blended them together and thrust them in today’s musical environment.

Excerpts from www.Jamsyncmusic.com, www. modernsuperstar.com

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