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Hello everyone and welcome to the September issue of FASTLANEBIKER. This month is a pretty busy month for us at FASTLANEBIKER. The biggest events in the Northeast besides Laconia bike week take place one week apart less then a one hour ferry ride away. Of course we’re talking about Wildwood and Delmarva bike week. Since I’m on the subject of Wildwood the beginning of October is the race of Gentleman. It’s the coolest event we have ever seen, it’s vintage cars and bikes form all over the country with drag racing on the beach in Wildwood. So we hope to see you all there
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It’s OFFICIAL, The 2014 Race Of Gentlemen event has been set for October!! The Race Of Gentlemen is an annual beach race held on the New Jersey shore beaches. The event was founded by Oilers Car Club, established in 1947. www.theraceofgentlemen.com
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New Jersey Motorsports Park • July 11-13, 2014 millville • new jersey
story ridin’ and pics by Lutz
I got the itch to get on the bike and put on a couple of miles, I heard about an interesting event involving old motorcycles and track racing. No second guessin’ on that.... sounded good enuff for me! It was a little warm but beautiful ride down to Millville New Jerseys Motorsports Park where the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association was holding their Vintage Motorcycle Festival. All kinds of bikes, Triumphs, Nortons, Harleys even some I’ve never heard of and very rare one of a kinds types to see and appreciate, as well as why they brought em out from all over the united states and Canada ...to race!!! Millville Motorsports has a 2.25 mile track that kept the bikes racing all day. In between, you could walk around and checkout all the bikes involved and catch up with some talk with the racers/owners as well. A swap meet with lots of stuff for the older bikes that are featured at this event could be purchased if needed, as well some newer parts for later year bikes too. Local Philly celeb Adam Cramer from Liberty vintage motorcycles with his treasure trove of bikes was there, he had great stuff to look at and even buy. Live entertainment from several bands filled the air with music. Several food vendors where there offering some great chow and drink if you got that need. Lots of walkin’ and watchin’ at this one! This is the second time this event was held here, and hoping for a third next year.
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Sept. 27th Sign in 9am - 12
POKER RUN Thunder MC will be hosting a Poker Run in memory of James “Jackhammer” Singer. All are welcome! There will be vendors, food, 50/50, live music by the Bob DelRosso Band, & special $20 Donation guests advertised below.
Start: Buddy’s Tavern 277 Johnson Ln. Parlin, NJ End: Thunder MC Clubhouse 198 Rt.9 North, Marlboro, NJ
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Events Calendar September 4 - 7TH
Roar to the Shore Wildwood The rally will be headquartered on the corner of Oak and Atlantic streets but events will be taking place throughout the area. The rally opens Thursday at 9:00 am. The event include, rides, motorcycle shows, music, vendors, a stunt show and more. Rides include a guided ride to a pig roast and a rubber duck themed Boardwalk Motorcycle Ride. The custom motorcycle show will award prizes to winners of various classes including Sportster, Sportster Full Custom, Dyna/Softail Full Custom, Touring Dresser, Touring Dresser Full Custom, Touring Road King, Touring Road King Full Custom, Metric Cruiser, Mild Custom Metric Cruiser, European, European Full Custom, American Antique 1948 or Older, American Antique 1948-1980, Old School Chopper, Custom Chopper, Trike, V-Rod, and Best Rat Bike. All class winners will receive a trophy. $350.00 will be awarded for best in show as chosen by the judges. $200.00 for best in show as chosen by peoples choice and $200.00 for Cape Classics M/C best in show. There will also be a Light the Night Bike Show. Bikes light Pacific Avenue on Friday night at 7:45 pm will LED lights. The best bike will be named King of the Night and will receive a trophy. For more information call (609) 729-8870
September 6TH
Thunder At The Falls Carol’s Ride For ALS Lou Gehrig’s Disease The ride starts at Taughannock Falls OverFast Lane Biker
look in Trumansburg. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and motorcycles go out at 11:00 am. The ride goes approximately 100 miles through the Finger Lakes region. The ride will raise awareness about Lou Gehrig’s disease. For more information call (607) 387-3603
September 6TH
Tramontin Harley Davdison Pinstripping by Kerry Buckley
September 7TH
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September 7TH
Lost Wheels Motorcycle Club Poker Run The poker run starts at McDonald’s on Rt. 9 in Fishkill. Sign- in is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. The fee is $25.00 for the rider, $15.00 for a passenger; and $10.00 for children under 15. The run ends in Carmel with food, live music, games, vendors, door prizes and 50/50. A cash prize will be awarded for the best poker hand. There will also be a bike show with trophies for best in show and people’s choice. The beneficiaries are: Montrose VA Hospital, Castle Point Food for Vets, Vassar Hospital Children’s Ward and The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. For more information call (845) 800-0041
September 7TH
First annual Bike Blessing Bike Blessing, Ride and Father Capodanno Memorial Mass Lincoln Av and Fr Capodanno Blvd Staten Island 917-578-2120
On line registration is available.
September 11TH
Eagle Riders - Bike night 2014 The bike show will be held at Eagles Aerie #2137, 350 Woodside Lane in Bridgewater. Registration begins at 6:00 pm. There is no entry fee. The motorcycles will be judged by peoples choice in one class with one trophy awarded. The event includes entertainment. Proceeds support the Deborah Heart & Lung Center. For more information call (908) 451-1303.
September 13TH
Annual Poker Run to Benefit the Vets Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion Post 253 The poker run starts at American Legion Post 253, 60 Devoe Ave. in Spotswood. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The fee is a donation of $20.00 . The ride ends with food, live entertainment and vendors. The poke run to benefit the vets. For more information call (908) 227-0129.
September 13TH
4th Annual MC Run for FOWA’s Homeless Paws Sponsored by Bergen County Harley Davidson and BMW The ride starts at Bergen County HarleyDavidson & BMW, 124 Essex Street in Rochelle Park. Registration begins at 9:00 am and motorcycles go out at 10:30 am. The ride fee includes a barbeque. For more information call (862) 686-9262,
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1st Annual Hope for a Child Run The run starts at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, 123 White Oak Lane in Old Bridge. September 7TH Registration begins at 9:00 am and the Dog Tags motorcycles roll out at 11:00 am. The fee if Sponsored by Albany - Schenectady you pre-register by August 30th is $15.00 Harley Owners Group, and Soitzie’s for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. On Harley-Davidson The ride starts at 1970 Central Avenue in the day of the event the fee is $20.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The Albany. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and the motorcycles roll out at fees includes food. The first 50 to register 11:30 am. All motorcycles are welcome. receive a free t-shirt. The ride is a 40 mile 14
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ride through Southern New Jersey ending in Freehold with food and music. This is a rain or shine event. In Memory of RFCMM founder Bruce Comins with all proceeds to benefit Solutions Pregnancy and Health Center. Please note this is an alcohol and drug free event.
September 13TH
Tattooing for Autism 3 Sponsored by Under My Skin For Lifer Foundation Inc. The ride starts at Stewarts Root Beer, 5012 New Jersey 33 in Wall. Registration is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and motorcycles go out at 11:00 am. The ride ends in Atlantic Highlands with vendors, a bike show, food, live music, and more. Donations received go to Autism Speaks. For more information call (732) 533-7359,
September 13 - 14TH
Catskill Mountain Thunder Sponsored by The Blackthorne Resort The event takes place at The Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Road in East Duram. Activities begin at 3:00 pm on Thursday. The event includes a bike show, ride, food, music and more. The ride is a breakfast ride. The bike show will have thousands of dollars in cash prizes. For more information call (518) 634-2541
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Widow’s Sons Masonic Riders Assoc The ride starts at Pic-a-Lilli Inn, 866 Route 206 in Shamong. Registration begins at 10:30 am and the motorcycles go out at 12:00 pm. The fee is $20.00 for the rider, $15.00 for a passenger and includes a buffet. The 85 mile route goes through South Jersey Pinelands history with stops at interesting and some downright weird spots you may not be aware of. The ride ends in Richland with a buffet and vendors. The proceeds benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.
September 14TH
21th Annual Elvis Run Sponsored by Streets of Fire MC The ride starts at 350 Route 46 in Rockaway. Motorcycles go out at 11:00 am. Theis a ploice escorted ride in the name of F/F Mike Elvis Delane. The ride ends in Newark with a live band, door prizes, bike show, vendors and more. For more information call (862) 703-0162,
September 20TH
The Brooklyn Invitational Custom Motorcycle Show One of the most badass, iconic bike shows in America is coming up! Yeah that’s right its the Brooklyn Invitational Bike Show. Bikes from all over the country flock here every year for an insane show.brooklyninvitationalbikeshow.blogspot.com
September 20TH
VFW POKER RUN The poker run starts at VFW Post 1795, 60 Atlantic Street in Bridgeton. RegistraNFHOG Postate Cancer Dice tion is from 10:00 am to 11:30 am and the Run The ride starts at American Harley David- motorcycles leave at 11:30 am. The fee is son, 1149 Erie Avenue in North Tonawan- $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a pasda. Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:00 senger. The event includes live music, and food. The proceeds benefit the Post Buildpm. The ride fee is $10.00 per person. ing Fund. For more information call (856) All riders are welcome. A portion of the 451-9839 Post 1795 5th Annual Poker Run proceeds will be donated to Prostate Cancer Research. For more information go to http://nfhog.net. September 20TH Animal Shelter September 14TH Awareness Day! Weird Ride Presented by the Ladies of Harley whose Sponsored by Hiram’s Thunder Chapter / mission is to spread awareness of the
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Ride for Freedom XIX Sponsored by Rolling Thunder Inc New Jersey Chapter 2, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation, and Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders The ride starts at Warinanco Park in Roselle. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the motorcycles roll out at 11:30 am. The registration fee is $5.00 to cover expenses and donation to the New Jersey Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Foundation and Vietnam Era Educational Center. The destination is the NJ Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Holmdel. There will be a Wreath Laying Ceremonies, speakers, and food vendors. For more information call (609) 971-3544,
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Ride With Pride Sponsored by Blue Star Riderst the American Legion on Route 31 in Newark. The event starts at 9:30am an and ends with food, prizes and more. Proceeds will help the Blue Star Mothers. For more information call (315) 597-5075
September 21TH
2nd Annual Cob Ride PIG Roast Live bands corn maze hay rides biker events, corn eating contest, vendors meet at Tramontin Harley 11AM
September 24TH
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September 24TH
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The Infinite Ride Waking up to ride riding to breath inhale the horizon... feeling the road listen to it sing the song is fearless relief in each turn moments of eternity every gear a gift not wanting to stop chasing the infinite ride © JoPo 4/25/2014 Road Scribes of America ™ 2012 Intrepid Traveler Dedicated to Pete Fillippone AkA Pedro
Peace and Serenity Peace and serenity begins when The wind blends into where the blacktop bends Your mind fills with memories of the ride Others become brothers and sisters and ride at your side A bond that’s forged between the lines Troubles fade in rearview mirrors and left behind What’s around the next bend in life remains unknown I know if I have my brothers and sisters I’ll never ride alone I have brothers and sisters up north, down south, back east, and out west Both with colors or no colors on their vest All of which have touched my heart in many ways Peace and serenity continue when I pray The wind then blends with the prayers I send Then I feel blessed and ready to ride again © Lee Buddah Haverstick, Black Rose Poetry™, RSOA™
I'm a guy, simply stated Never over complicated Playing a hand that life has dealt to me From young and stupid to old and wise With each gray hair I realize I prefer what comes, naturally Used to spit against the wind But quickly learned to call it friend It helps to spread my wings, sets me free I ride to write of moments made The blood and ink are dues I've paid To spread the 'ridden' word, naturally My Guardian Angel must be tired But I thank God that he was hired Otherwise, I'd be history I know he saved my butt from hell But both of us know damn well All good things come, naturally Not all roads are smooth and straight We're fueled by destiny, led by fate Brother, that's the way it's meant to be Laws of nature we must abide For us, it's in how we ride Bikers always do it naturally © 2014 LPScerri Road Scribes Of America ™
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Naturally Wanderlust runs thick through his veins Like fifty weight oil, the life's blood of his ride Brotherhood tried and true Forged like a steel blade in fuel flamed fire Tempered with blood sweat and tears His need to be in the wind As natural as his need to breathe The wind his mistress his companion and friend Never bitches moans or complains Howls like a wolf when she hears his throttle thunder roar As his ride comes to life once again He is out the door on the road in the wind Where he belongs Thousands of miles he's traveled Not all were smoothly paved Many a pothole, graveled roads And roadblocks in his way Yet still he seeks the winds relief Like the calm before the storm He rides with friends at times solo With his ol' lady or his Bro's Known the Bro for forty years Not much has changed at all He's still the Righteous Brother Of The Wind That he has been all along
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ASK THE ATTORNEY BY: LEE D. GABER, ESQUIRE 1-888-CYCLE-LAW • LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com • www.cycleattorney.com So, you live in New Jersey and are on the back of your boyfriends motorcycle when another driver runs directly into the back of the bike sending both of you flying off the bike and on to the pavement. Both of you briefly pass out and when you awaken, you are grateful to be alive and begin to assess your injuries. You can move your feet and toes, both arms are still attached and appear to be functioning – all welcoming news. You look over to see your boyfriend walking around even though bystanders are telling him to lay back down. You are not certain as to what happened, but you sort of remember sitting on the motorcycle simply looking around, observing the scenery when you remember being hit, without warning, from behind. Thank God you had your helmet on! You try to get up, but are told by witnesses to stay on the ground, that the EMT’s and police are on their way. You can see the bike on its side slightly down the road, you think to yourself, at least the bike is insured, and that you have health insurance, and underinsured motorist coverage in case the jerk that hit you doesn’t have enough coverage to cover you and your boyfriends injuries. My clients were eventually taken to the hospital. She had a comminuted clavicle fracture amongst other typical motorcycle injuries. Fortunately, there was good UIM coverage on the bike because the person that hit them only carried the NJ minimum coverage of $15,000.00 in liability insurance. It was
also fortunate that they both had health insurance because there were no medical benefits on the motorcycle policy. However, the passenger on the motorcycle also had minimum coverage on her NJ registered/insured vehicle and therefore the $15,000.00 of UIM benefits she had “set off” against the other insurance company. Additionally, the UIM insurance on the motorcycle, due to New Jersey law, stepped down for her to the state minimum of $15,000.00, because she was not a spouse, resident family member nor a named insured on the policy. Bottom line – despite her injuries she was stuck with a total recovery of $15,000.00 from the vehicle that struck them. There was no claim to be made against the operator of the bike as he did nothing wrong. How could this have been prevented? If she had purchased underinsured motorist coverage on her personal automobile policy in an amount higher than the $15,000.00 required by the state, we could have presented a claim against that policy even thought she was on a motorcycle. As always, if upon reading this material you have any questions regarding this topic or any others, please feel free to contact me at LeeGaber@ cycleattorney.com or 1-888-CYCLE-LAW (1-888-292-5352). Sincerely,
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