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Planning ahead! I don’t want to rush the end of 2013 but you can already see 2014 will be here before you know it. The 2014 motorcycle models are already being sold and I will say what I see so far there are some cool 2014 models from both Harley-Davidson and Indian just to name a few brands. In this issue you will find very unscientific reviews of the 2014 Indians. Read our reviews but if you have not yet go check them out. If you are like me going to look at a new motorcycle no matter what the brand makes my day just a little better. Being a biker, motorcycle enthusiast or whatever you want to be called, there is just something about being around others that love motorcycles. Since buying into Thunder Roads Magazine I have been exposed to many more models and riding styles and now have more adventures planned in my future than I ever have. From duel sport adventure touring to watching all the different forms of racing I just have a desire to be around motorcycles. This magazine is not about being a HOG, RAT, Star Rider, Gold Wing Rider or any of the many many other groups you can join based on the brand you ride. This magazine is about where to go to be around others that have a passion for motorcycles. These places might be small bars, large rallies, dealerships or even wineries and other places that you
would not think to be “Biker Friendly”. Bikers come in all shapes and sizes and have different goals for the reason they ride so our destinations are as varied as the brands they ride. Our focus on the destination will continue to increase along with the selection of dealers and parts suppliers. So what am I getting at? Planning ahead. We as bikers dread going into winter but we also dream of the rides to come in the next coming season. So if you have an event or a destination that you want to advertise, fall and winter are the time to get the word out to the biker community. We recommend that no matter what you are advertising that you run an ad at least 3 months or longer. Riders are shopping now for the new bike they will be riding next spring. Riders are looking for the parts that they want to install this winter on their present bikes. Riders are planning where they will be going on their weekend rides next year. Plan ahead and advertise now! Call your local advertising rep today. This month you will see a new sales rep in Northern Illinois. Ken and Judy Pope can help you develop an ad campaign anywhere in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. We are also looking for good representatives for the magazine in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Peoria and Chicago. Contact dan@ trwinoil.com if you are interested in being a part of team TRWINOIL. In closing I have several birthdays this month that I have to mention. To my lovely wife Vera, Happy Birthday on the 5th, to my sister Lori, Happy Birthday on the 12th, Happy Birthday to me on the 15th and Happy Birthday to my Father on the 22nd.
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Rookie’s Run Finally a beautiful day for the Friendly Tap’s Rookie’s Run! The day of last year’s run rained like cats and dogs! We started the Rookie’s Run in memory of our friend Justin “Rookie” Fleming, who committed suicide in ‘08. Justin was a great soul and left us before his time. Our first run was to benefit suicide prevention. The next year we lost a good friend, Rory Brown to cancer and our run was to benefit The American Cancer Society. Each year since, the owners Herb and Sylvia have picked a charity that is close to them or has affected our regulars at the tavern. This year was to benefit The Shrieners Hospital for Children. Our 120 riders left the Friendly Sunday, August 18th in the middle of The Smallville Fest, Plano’s new claim to fame after the filming of Superman, Man of Steel. It was a beautiful day and a perfect ride to our first stop at H2O Bar and Grill in Ottawa, Illinois. I, myself had to take the long way. Yes, I missed the turn. Good thing I have a good sense of direction. H2O sits right on the Illinois River with great food and a fabulous two story deck that looks out over the river. Owners Rae Ann and Jim are always super friendly. Next stop was a great little place in Troy Grove called Chubby’s. Their front sign claims the world’s largest ham sandwich. If it is not documented that way, they need to get the “Ham Sandwich Officials” out there to check it out! Our friend Bobbo had to bring a cooler with him to bring sandwiches home! Troy Grove is also famous for being the birthplace of Wild Bill Hickok with a plaque to let everyone know. Leaving Chubby’s, we headed north to Jerry’s Tap in Compton, Illinois. They were ready for us with an extra cooler full of our favorite adult beverages! It’s a great little place on Highway 251. From there it was off to Houlihan’s in Waterman. This was my first trip to this lovey establishment but it was terrible that the birthday girl, Trudy Johnson had eaten all of the bourbon soaked cherries before I got there! Between that and their sandwich menu, I think it’s a good excuse to make another trip back there. All bikes made it back to the Friendly safely. Sylvia and the staff at the Friendly were all ready for us with pork chop sandwiches, cold beer, raffles and door prizes. Thanks to all the great bikers that made it out for this run, including the bike that came the farthest, 300 some miles from Ohio! Thanks to Herb and Sylvia, owners of The Friendly Tap in Plano Illinois for organizing this great event for us! We hope to see you all for next year’s Rookie’s Run! Jane Wollenweber
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It has been with much anticipation that I have been looking forward to seeing and riding the new Indian Motorcycles. The opportunity finally came when I was in all places Milwaukee at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Party. Heading west from Milwaukee to Madison to get to Engelhart Center on my 2004 Ultra Classic all I could think about is how my experience with HD has changed since I purchased my Ultra. I can honestly say the thrill is gone. My bike is not the problem I still enjoy every mile on my HD but the overall owner experience with HD feels tarnished or maybe just old. There could be many reasons for this and a big one is that all the items that are labeled made in China when I go to shop at the dealers. I want American Made products and Indian is offering a New American Made Motorcycle. I have not been a fan of Victory’s styling so an American Made motorcycle with improved styling has caught my attention and Indians advertising campaign has been targeting Harley-Davidson owners. The following brief reviews of the new Indian are not intended to be about what is better HD or Indian but the story before it is and all three of us ride HD so that is what we have to compare them with. I personally want to love the new Indian. I say want to love the new Indian because I honestly am not there yet. They are great bikes and I believe they will be good sellers but they are not going to convert many diehard or even new HD riders. Those riders that wanted to switch from HD have already went to Victory so the only sales that might change are a decrease in Victory sales and not those of HD. If you have not done so yet I would recommend checking out the Indian and also the Victory line of motorcycles. After seeing Engelhart Center’s dealership I would highly recommend checking them out. They carry Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha and the Polaris models for Victory and Indian in two separate buildings. The building that houses the Polaris line is great and will be a relaxing experience in all steps of owning one of these brands. I would like to thank everyone at the dealership for making all of us at the demo day feel very welcome. I do know that one person walked right in after our test ride and ordered a new bike on the spot so the new Indians are selling.
The review- I got the chance to ride the Indian Chief Classic. The Indian Chief Classic was an enjoyable motorcycle to ride and the power and stability were outstanding. The motor has a nice note to it, not too loud but a nice sound. The seat and floorboard position I found very comfortable and the suspension floated over even rough roads. I didn’t care for the beach type bars on this model but that is a personal riding choice. Over all the riding experience was positive and the power makes me yearn for a more powerful motor in my next bike. I like the classic looks of the big fenders but I felt that the bags and the plastic look to the shields under the seat left a little to be desired. One aspect that blew me away was the ease of opening and closing the saddle bags. Being able to complete this task easily with one hand is an improvement to any bag that I have had in the past along with the one button locking of all the bags. Now some things I did not care for that might keep me from buying this upcoming year and I expect will change as more riders take the seat and give the company feedback. Hand controls. I just did not like them. The small controls will never work with gloved hands. Also I could not 6 Thunder Roads WISCONSIN / NORTH ILLINOIS OCTOBER 2013
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figure out exactly if the turn signals were selfcanceling or how to turn them off manually. I use my hazards often on my present bike and I am not sure if that is even an option with the single control lever. Also when I signaled the center counsel indicator made it look like both blinkers were on and I did not care for that or the actual location of the instruments. They instruments seemed to be in a location that made me take my eyes off the road too much to pay attention to them. These are all small complaints and did not take away from the overall experience of the ride. In closing I would say that the new Indians are good bikes but not exciting enough for me to give up my old bike just yet. Walking back into the dealership after my test ride I actually felt more positive about the possibility of the Victory Voyager that they had on display and will be test rode as soon as I get the chance. conitnued on next page OCTOBER 2013 Thunder Roads WISCONSIN / NORTH ILLINOIS 7
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Review of 2014 Indian Chief Classic by Erik Cushman If you are a Polaris executive (parent company of Indian Motorcycles) you would have to be pleased by one thing: the amount of people showing up to test ride your new motorcycles. However, you would also be concerned that the vast majority of the people seeking to “kick the tires” are Harley owners! From a marketing standpoint, you would prefer new riders with no ties to any company than dozens of riders that are well entrenched with a certain brand.
Review of 2014 Indian Chieftain by Scotty Meicher
Anyone who loves motorcycles knows the history of Indian Motorcycles and can appreciate the willingness of Polaris to resurrect the brand for the seemingly hundredth time. Of all the companies that have attempted this feat, they have the best chance: deep pockets, American laborers, great stylists and the passion for motor sports.
I recently had an invitation to go and drive the new Indian Motorcycle at Engelhart Center in Madison WI. So on a bright sunny Friday morning, I joined up with Dan Ryner and Eric Cushman to go for a ride and check these out. I myself owning a Full-Dress Harley wanted to ride one that was comparable to what I ride now. I had the pleasure of driving a 2014 Indian Chieftain. This bike seemed very comfortable being a big style bagger!!! As we took off down the street the real noticeable thing was the acceleration. This bike was very responsive on the throttle. The ride was nice and smooth. It is very impressive how it handled. Now that being said...there were a few drawbacks also. The instrument cluster in the center of the fairing, is very hard to see. The back lighting is a bit on the dark side, making it very hard to read which ever read-out you’re looking for. The ride is good but at around 40 mph there seems to be a bit of vibration thru the floor boards. It was only noticeable at 40-45mph. But overall my experience riding this bike....It was a very nice bike...not the cheapest to buy ... (not knowing what the resale will be) But overall out of 1-10 I give the bike a solid 8.5. I hope this review helps.
I rode the Chief Classic. With it’s V-Twin engine and classic styling, it definitely brings back memories of the bikes of the 40’s and 50’s. However, without the sweeping front and rear fenders, most novices would think this was a Harley. That is until you fire up the bike. The deep rumble of their main competitor was missing. I noticed many riders pulling back on the throttle initially to see if the sound had been replicated. It has not! And when I down-shifted or cruised at high speeds, it sounded like a chorus of crickets under me, not a deep, throaty rumble. I am sure after-market pipes and larger air intakes will help, but right now, the bike purrs like a kitten. The motor operated flawlessly and had plenty of power to rocket my large frame (6’4 and 255lbs) through the Wisconsin countryside. In sixth gear, the bike hums along with no effort. One could easily cruise at high speeds without being concerned about engine fatigue. The suspension is fantastic. I really enjoyed how smooth the ride was and experienced no issues in turns or over bumpy pavement. However, my height definitely was an issue as the floor boards were raised, so at certain points my elbows and knees were getting to know each other quite well. In all fairness, Harley models have this issue and it can be resolved by moving the boards down and forward. A couple other minor issues to point out: One: the lack of a heel shifter and looking at how the bike is set up, the fact that a heel shifter could not be installed easily. I don’t know about you, but I hate using my toes to shift. The other issue was the location of the cruise control. Unless you have large hands (I know what you are thinking….that a guy 6’4 and 255 should have large hands to match his feet), there is no way you can push the buttons for the cruise control. They are too low and to the left of the throttle to engage. Right now Indian offers three colors. The bike I rode was a deep, vivid blue. The discerning eye definitely notices it. There was enough chrome to keep the Sunday rider busy polishing his bike. I would prefer the Indian headdress on the side of the fuel tank, as that really stands out and distances itself from the competition. So, should Harley be concerned? Yes and no. The fact there is some competition on the cruiser market is a good thing. Harley dealerships will need to be a little more user friendly and not strut about like their poop doesn’t stink. However, it’s obvious that offering only three models in three colors schemes is a very tepid approach to the market place! Polaris should have waited another year and been able to offer at least 5 or 6 models with unlimited paint schemes. That would have sent a loud message. The other issue is that Harley Davidson is really a clothing and finance company that sells motorcycles. So many riders are so invested, in terms of clothing, clocks, tables, glasses, etc., in Harley that they will have a hard time switching sides. And the novice rider will probably prefer buying a Harley as that gets them into a massive group of fellow riders right off the bat. After talking with several people at the dealership on Friday, I would envision that the majority of people that buy an Indian will already own a Harley and just want another classic, American made bike. Polaris will have their work cut out for them, and yes they offer t-shirts, coffee mugs and financing, but at least they are making a strong effort to challenge the status quo. www.trwinoil.com
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The Honda CB750
Birth of a Legend
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Doug Mitchel
The first motorcycles were seen around the late 1800s and were crude examples of what we know today. Built using bicycle frames with motors producing only a few horsepower, they were hardly the things of our dreams. Of course in the vintage collector world they are gold nuggets covered in diamonds. The two primary US makers of motorcycles came to be in the first years of the 1900s. They provided little more than the previous versions but steadily grew in power, features and ease of use. Around the turn of that century there were nearly 300 different brands of motorcycles being built in the USA. Most of those brands came and went leaving barely a trace of their existence. In 1959 a company named Honda opened up their first dealers in this country and they were also followed by others from across the pond. Honda’s early offerings were simple in design and construction and were easy to ride, needed very little maintenance and we were told the nicest people could be found riding them. A variety of models were soon found in the company catalogs as well as on the streets of every town. Each year fresh designs made their way to the shores of the USA and each variant delivered more of everything. It would be June of 1969 when Honda released a machine that would change the entire market of two-wheeled craft, both here and overseas. The CB750 rolled into view and carried an inline-four engine in its frame. There had been inline-fours used in earlier cycles but this design was transversely placed in the steel tubes of the frame. Displacing 736cc and fed by a bank of four individual carburetors, the CB750 set standards no one knew existed before. A 10 Thunder Roads WISCONSIN / NORTH ILLINOIS OCTOBER 2013
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spacious and well padded saddle made room for two full grown adults and would take them anywhere in the country without a fuss. A five-speed gearbox provided the rider with new options in gear ratios that allowed a comfortable ride regardless of your destination. A disc brake on the front wheel was an industry first, adding more panache to the already radical layout. Tipping the scales at almost 500 pounds the new arrival was not a light weight model but could reach a top speed of 123 miles per hour. First examples sold carried an MSRP of $1495, making me wish I had a crystal ball back then. The CB750 was built in its single overhead cam (SOHC) design through the 1978 model year and it proved to be one of the best-selling motorcycles of all time. Each calendar year delivered minor upgrades and changes but the basic machine remained the same throughout its first 10 year run. An automatic version was offered and Super Sport editions would also join the ranks to offer riders a higher level of performance and style from the same platform. The first CB750s sold here carried a rare engine that has escalated values for them today. The sand cast engine blocks were Honda’s first attempts at casting an engine block but proved to be excessively porous which allowed inner fluids to find their way out too easily. The process was corrected early in the year leaving the sand cast models in the dust. Finding one now is a rare occurrence and will demand top dollar almost regardless of condition. A perfectly restored example will set you back a nice chunk of change. Every year for the first iteration of the CB750 also carried a four-into-four exhaust system that proved to be efficient and conitnued on next page
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Birth of a Legend
quiet. Different hues were seen each year and all were accented with gold striping. 1978 would be the final year for the SOHC powered CB750 and the 1979 would be far different in every way including a dual overhead cam (DOHC) engine with enhanced power and features. The saddle on the 1978 models had a small step between the rider and passenger allowing the rider’s feet to more easily reach the tarmac. The CB750 truly altered the world of motorcycling and set the stage for improved models from Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki, all of whom had also reached USA a few years after Honda. Today’s machines are a far cry from the first designs but the CB750 will always be viewed as a trend setter and has become a valued addition to any collectors display. If you’d like to learn more about some of Honda’s memorable machines, got to www.wolfpub.com and order a copy of The Enthusiast’s Guide to Honda; 1959-1985. It is filled with images and text that will inform a future collector of which models are preferable and easy to restore.
Kruser’s Point of View by
Don Kruse
You just might find… You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes You just might find You just might find You get what you need Ah yes….no gettin’ stoned now-a-days but I still like the Stones… Rolling Stones for you “young ins” but I am sure you know about Mick Jagger and the gang. Yup, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” has seemed to hold true for many of us. I remember growing up in a “not-so-rich” household.
You see, they would: come on up, shake my hand, ask me if I was the one with the magazine (apparently they couldn’t remember the name of this here rag and since my editor’s too damn cheap to get me some shirts, well, it’s a good thing for my chin-skulls) and then ask me…..”Hey, are you going to write about us and what we are doing?” Well, I am a polite sort of fellow, so I would say, “Well, I am checking it out. You never know what I might write about”. Their reply: “It sure would be nice if you did”.
My ma did the best she could with what she had and if my brother and/or I wanted something more, well, we learned we damn well better go out and get ourselves a job.
It would then either go to “we’re trying to build our business for bikers” or something like “we think this event could really take off, we just need to get the word out there”.
Part time work began at the age of 10 picking weeds, raking leaves and the oh-so-great job of loading a hay wagon AND unloading into the loft for a DOLLAR a wagon. Big bucks indeed! Yet, you did what you needed to “get what you wanted” and sometimes, you just got what you needed.
Then, they would either talk my ear off or go take care of something else that needed tending. No free t-shirts, no free beer and a burger, no nothing…Yet, they expected something for nothing.
Well, I’ve taken that attitude with myself thru out my life and those around me know how much I believe in that. No one gets a free ride…well, except for a few exes –not all exes- but that was out of our hands.
If you need advertising, I can get you hooked up with this really nice editor of a biker rag (THIS ONE) whom I know and you can PAY for your advertising.
Even Lady G knows what it’s like to work for what you want…and to “forfeit” tens of thousands to an ex. You see, no one is immune to working –or doing- what one is supposed to do to earn a good life, a new toy, or a nest egg…..except for those darn exes. So, thank you to our court system for making lazy people even lazier. RRRRRRRR Now, onto something we can all do for ourselves and each other. Biking and events….. This summer has been a very busy one for Lady G and me. We did a lot of landscaping around our homestead and even got the house and garage all painted a new color. We also went on a lot of bike rides with Paradise, supported quite a few fund raising events, met up with a lot of friends and made a lot of new friends.
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One thing that stood out to us was the way some of these people acted upon seeing myself there all be speckled in my chin-skulls.
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PEOPLE! What the heck do you think I am? A free road for advertising??? I don’t think so!
If you really would like me to write about your event, bar, whatever… well then…you damn well better wine and dine me and Lady G because……
You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes you just might find You just might find… You get what you need. We still have some riding left this year, so: Keep it safe my friends! ~ Kruser
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River Ride Although poor weather and bad traffic can hamper a person’s riding experience, in all honesty, any day spent riding is still a good day. Recently, my photography ventures sent me on a 2-day trip to the Twin Cities, with early morning business to tend to on the 2nd day, and then plans were to ride home via the Mississippi River roads. I’ve commonly seen scenic river views from Prairie du Chein, WI, down to the Quad Cities, considering that it’s my stomping grounds, but this was my first experience from the Twin Cities. My first day of the trip was long, hot, stressful, and I picked the weekend that the Minnesota DOT decided to start a ton of road construction
around the Cities. Needless to say, after a couple cold beers over some antique motorcycle discussions with my new friend Mark, and some needed rest, Saturday rolled around and I was off to a fresh start. The day seemed like any nice day for riding, until I crossed into Prescott, WI, where the St. Croix River meets the Mississippi. The sight of the old vertical lift bridge grabs a person’s attention right away, and Freedom Park atop the hills gives an excellent view of both rivers. My plans by day’s end was to meet my wife and some friends in Dickeyville, WI, for the night, to party it up for our friend Carrie’s birthday. It’s an annual tradition, so although I had plenty of time, I still needed to keep in mind that I had someplace to be. I rode south out of Prescott on Highway 35, where in Diamond Bluff, WI, I spotted a car show. It was a tempting stop, but decided to ride on… That was until an old timer on a Flathead caught my attention, as he turned onto a back road heading that direction. I followed him all the way back to the car show, which was held near a bar called the Nauti-Hawg, right on the river, where it seems the car show and a poker run was being held in honor of our countries veterans. I spoke with “Wild Bill,” as people called him, about his Flat16 Thunder Roads WISCONSIN / NORTH ILLINOIS OCTOBER 2013
head, which was a WLA military bike, that he’d painted and added some chrome to in the 80’s, then carried on my way. I headed out of Diamond Bluff with a new beer koozie, then crossed into Red Wing, MN, in hope to say “hi” to an old friend, Samantha, who happens to be Miss February in my 2014 Pin up calendar. But, she was out of town tending to family ventures, so I snapped a photo of a memorial to her brother painted on the hillside, and continued south down Highway 61. Made a quick stop in Lake City, to take in the sights of all the sail boats, then crossed back into Wisconsin at LaCrosse, and caught a glimpse of the world largest 6-pack. That sight made me thirsty, so I continued south on Highway 35, with a stop at the Wooden Nickel Saloon in Ferryville, WI, for a couple cold ones and a great burger! At this point, my wireless leash was starting to blow up with everyone else stalled out at the Sandy Hook south of Dickeyville, awaiting my arrival. I jumped off the major highways just outside of Prairie du Chein, and took small country roads through Wyalusing and Bagley to continue the river views, and even took some gravels, before hitting Glen Haven, then Cassville for one last stop. I met up with everyone at the Plaza Motel in Dickeyville, where the folks have treated us great the last few years. Just before my arrival, I stopped at the gas
station a block away for a 6-pack of New Glarus Totally Naked, which we all had a few laughs over in the motel parking lot, before partying hard into the night, just a short walk away at Keupers III, Dickeyville’s only true watering hole! In all, it was a truly kick ass day of riding, most of which took me totally by surprise… I’d expected to have a nice ride, but the scenery blew me away, the weather was perfect, and the people I met along the way were great! It’s not usually my intension to end an uplifting tale such as this on a somber note, so I won’t… But hats go off to a great man from Dickeyville, who passed on earlier in the year. John, owner of Keupers, was always a fan of our drunken crazy antics each year, and although he’s gone, we had a toast in name and carried on with the night’s party in his memory! And to the cute little brunette bartender working that night… My offer still stands if you want to model for my calendar! Nate Ullrich ~ www.Lyfebehindbars.com www.trwinoil.com
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NCOM NEWS BYTES 10-06 Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists “2 MILLION BIKERS TO DC” TRUMPS “MILLION MUSLIM MARCH” A few dozen demonstrators attending a rally on the National Mall, once billed as the “Million Muslim March”, were vastly outnumbered by hundreds of thousands of motorcycle riders from across America participating in the “2 Million Bikers to DC” ride to honor September 11 victims and to counter the pro-Muslim rally that many said was inappropriate for such a solemn day in U.S. history. The American Muslim Political Action Committee scheduled the rally to draw attention to what it said is an unfair and ongoing fear of Muslims after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Among the bikers, however, the provocatively scheduled rally was considered an insult to the nearly 3,000 people who died on Sept. 11, 2001, when Islamic terrorists hijacked three commercial jets and crashed them into the World Trade Center buildings in New York and the Pentagon in Arlington. Another hijacked plane headed for Washington, D.C. crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Though the biker gathering fell short of 2 million strong, some estimates ran as high as 880,000 riders, and “What began as an idea on Facebook quickly turned into a national movement thanks to social media and dedicated bikers from around the nation,” wrote the Examiner.com; and as bikers from as far away as the west coast began their journey to D.C., Twitter lit up with photos and videos showing thousands of bikes overflowing out of rest stops and parking lots as the hastily organized ride gained momentum. So many turned out that plans to have them ride through the streets of the Capital had to be changed, particularly in light of the fact that local authorities denied a permit that would have provided the riders a police escort through traffic -- a sore spot with organizers who believe the denial was for political purposes. “We didn’t need a permit in the first place,” National Event Organizer Belinda Bee told a local Fox News station, citing D.C. law; “it shall not be an offense to assemble or parade on a District street, sidewalk, or other public way, or in a District park, without having provided notice or obtained an approved assembly plan.” So the event went on -- legally -- without the permit, although the group apologized to the public that “What could have been a one or two hour ride through” tied up Beltway traffic from early morning into the afternoon. Co-founders Belinda Bee and “Top Fuel” Bill Williamson credited everyone who helped with the unprecedented success of this year’s ride, and promised another ride next year, “and every year for September 11.” “Sending out a BIG Thank You to all who supported and cheered on the 2 Million Bikers to DC ride,” e-mailed Angel Richardson, a member of the NCOM Board of Directors who attended the hugely successful event; “We have a kick ass bunch of patriots!” CHRISTIAN AND VETERAN BIKERS SUE OVER BEING THROWN OUT OF FAIR Motorcyclists who were thrown out of the Florida State Fair for displaying their love of America and Christianity on their vests must amend their lawsuit, a federal judge has ruled. According to Courthouse News, Mark Denico, Thomas Griswold Jr., Timothy Newberry and Dennis Walsted had arrived at the Florida State Fair on Feb. 7, 2010. Denico and Griswold are members of the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club, while Newberry and Walsted belong to the Spirit Riders Motorcycle Ministry. Walsted said he was planning to “lead all the motorcyclists in prayer once inside the fair,” but he and the others were escorted out once they 18 Thunder Roads WISCONSIN / NORTH ILLINOIS OCTOBER 2013
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paid for admission. Fair rules ban gang colors or signs, and members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office told the quartet that they could not enter the fair while wearing vests with the patches indicating motorcycle club membership.
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Tampa Bay Times reported that approximately 50 bikers from numerous clubs were turned away that day. In their subsequent lawsuit, the four accused law enforcement and fair officials of violating their First Amendment rights to freedom of association and religion. U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington nevertheless dismissed the complaint without prejudice because it failed to specifically indicate claims under the federal civil right law Section 1983, which creates a private right of action for civil damages. The fair demonstrated that the “plaintiffs’ naked reference to § 1983 is insufficient for defendants or this court to assume that they intended to bring [counts one through nine] under its rubric,” according to the ruling. “Plaintiffs may have identified constitutional rights alleged to have been violated, but have failed to allege causes of action associated with those violations,” Covington added. The judge also declined to give the plaintiffs an injunction restraining the defendants from “ordering, compelling, bullying, requesting, coercing, or threatening a member of a motorcycle club or motorcycle ministry to remove their vests with ‘patches’ on them signifying membership within a particular organization.” Injunctions are appropriate only if plaintiffs can show they will continue to be harmed during the course of litigation, according to the ruling. “Conspicuously absent from the operative complaint is any allegation that the plaintiffs intend to return to the Florida Stair Fair wearing their prohibited patches or that the plaintiffs face specific future harm at the hands of the defendants,” Covington wrote. Vaguely alleging that “the Florida State Fair Authority will continue to selectively exclude certain motorcyclists from the fair” is not sufficient to reach the standard for an injunction, the court ruled, and so the club members must amend their complaint before moving forward with the lawsuit. MOTORCYCLIST FINED FOR TIRE TREADS A New York rider who set out for a Friday the 13th motorcycle trip to Port Dover, Ontario told local CTV News that he was unfairly ticketed and pulled off the roads by Waterloo Regional Police in Canada. Jeff Selby of Elmira, NY claims the officers were excessive in their punishment after a routine roadside check found the tread on his motorcycle tires was point five millimeters under code. Selby says he offered to drive his bike straight to a repair shop to have the tire replaced but the officers said no. “He goes it doesn’t matter. Your bike will be off the road as of today. We’re gonna take your plate, we’re gonna charge you and you’re gonna have to get a tow truck. Selby told the news station that he understands the safety concerns but says he has a clean driving record and deserves a warning first, and that the five hundred or more dollars he’s now facing in fines, relicensing fees and towing cost is exorbitant. Police there say the law is the law and you can’t put a price on safety, adding that when it comes to safety there’s no room for warnings or second chances and it’s their responsibility that’s on the line. The legal regulation for tires on any motorized vehicle is that they have to have at least 1.5 millimeters of tread on the majority of the tires circumference. SIHK-ING HELMET EXEMPTIONS DOWN UNDER On April 23, 2013, Queensland became the fourth Australian province to exempt bicyclists from the Sikh community from wearing a helmet. Calling it a “common-sense approach,” Queensland transport minister Scott Emerson said, “By amending the Queensland Road Rules, we will join Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia which also have this exemption. Now, Sikh motorcycle riders are seeking exemption from helmet laws as well. Harpreed Singh, who is originally from New Delhi, told ABC News that he has not ridden a motorbike since moving to Tasmania in 2008 because of the legal requirement to wear a helmet. Members of the Sikh faith wear turbans for
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religious reasons and do not want to remove them. “I have ridden motorbikes all my life and in India it is allowed and even in the UK, Canada and the US, Sikhs can ride a bike with a turban on.” Anti-discrimination commissioner Robin Banks says it would be better to exempt the entire Sikh religion, in order to avoid the situation where every Sikh has to apply for an exemption and then prove they have one if they are stopped by the police. She too points to other parts of the world where similar changes have been made: “In Canada there’s been human rights cases that have decided that instead of having to wear a motorbike helmet, or even a safety helmet on building sites, [they] are permitted to wear their turbans.” The Tasmanian Government says the transport commissioner has the power to exempt individuals from wearing a helmet. In Tasmania, the fine for not wearing a helmet is $140 and three demerit points. ACCIDENTS POSSIBLY LINKED TO BRAIN MISCALCULATIONS Incidences of cars pulling out in front of motorcyclists run regularly in headlines -- locally, statewide and throughout the nation -- and there could be a scientific reason. Recent research by a Texas Tech University psychologist suggests that the regularity of this problem isn’t necessarily a case of poor driving or carelessness, but may be related to a basic human judgment error. Pat DeLucia, the coordinator of the Human Factors Psychology Program, said her results show that small, near objects can appear farther away than larger, farther objects. The study is published in the peer-reviewed scientific psychology journal “Current Directions in Psychological Science.” An interest in softball prompted DeLucia to study how the human brain perceives objects, their size and motion and an object’s time to impact. Her finding -- that an object’s size affects distance perception -- may be the basis explaining why car drivers miscalculate motorcyclists’ distance and speed Many times, the brain interprets objects with a larger retinal image as closer. Since motorcycles are smaller than cars, DeLucia said the brain may use this shortcut to judge a smaller motorcycle farther away than it actually is. This size-arrival effect can lead drivers to misjudge when a vehicle would arrive at an intersection and could be considered a contributing factor in motorcycle/vehicle accidents. DeLucia hopes to find funding from the Texas Department of Transportation to create an educational program to inform drivers of her findings and reduce the incidents of these types of accidents. HONDA TOUTS TECHNOLOGY TO CUT MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES Honda North America executives announced that the Japanese automaker hopes two experimental safety technologies it is testing could help reduce pedestrian and motorcycle deaths by the end of the decade. By equipping a car and smartphone with wireless dedicated short range communications www.trwinoil.com
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technology, Honda said it can alert both a driver and pedestrian, or motorcycle rider, of an impending collision. Vehicle-to-Pedestrian and Vehicle-to-Motorcycle technologies are still in the early development and testing stages, but Honda intends to integrate the advanced collision sensing and predictive technologies into their vehicles through a special licensed radio band that allows cars to send and receive messages from surrounding vehicles. The system that might be an app one day on a smartphone is capable of alerting drivers that a pedestrian or motorcycle is near, even if the driver can’t see them, in time to avoid a collision. Jim Keller, chief engineer for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. said connected vehicle technology could be on the road by 2020, and the technology would be much cheaper than implementing cameras and other safety systems equipped on vehicles today. Honda is one of eight automakers involved in a federal vehicle-to-vehicle communication study which began a year ago in Ann Arbor with the help of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and has been extended six months. WEIRD NEWS: BLIND DISABLED MOTORCYCLIST SETS SPEED RECORD The dangers of riding a motorcycle are obvious even to able-bodied operators, yet blind, disabled Scottish biker Stuart Gunn threw caution to the wind by setting a new world record by clocking 167.1 mph. Gunn is a real world Daredevil, and with a little help from his father, Geoff, the pair ride together and dad cheerfully informs his son if he’s drifting or should brake, assisting his blind and paralyzed-from-the-waste-down son to beat world speed records. “I hope this proves to people that just because you are blind or have a disability, doesn’t mean it should change or limit your life,” says Gunn, the World’s Fastest Blind Motorcycle Rider. QUOTABLE QUOTE “Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States
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I adore spicy & sweet so this pie really hits me on all cylinders.
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1 Lb. of Ground Chuck 12 Cooked “al dente” Lasagna Noodles 4 Cloves of Garlic; minced 1 Tbls. of Parsley, Basil, Oregano & Italian Seasoning all mixed in a small bowl 1 Pinch of Nutmeg added to the above spices 1 Jar of your favorite Spaghetti Sauce 1 Pkg. (1 Lb.) of Kraft Shredded Italian Five Cheese which has a touch of Philly Cream Cheese included 1 Can of Oregano & Basil Diced Tomatoes; drained 2 Large Eggs 1 Tub of Philadelphia Italian Herb Cooking Creme (in the butter refrigerated isle) 1 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese; divided Couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup of Packed Brown Sugar 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon 3/4 Cup Flour; divided 1/2 Stick Cold Butter; divided 10 Slices of Hickory Smoked Bacon cooked crisp but not burned 1 Pre-Made Pie Crust 6 Cups of Golden Delicious Apples; cored, peeled & sliced (6 cups = 6 large apples) Invest in an apple corer, they’re inexpensive and very useful. 3/4 Cup of Granulated Sugar or Splenda 2 Tbls. of Bourbon or a splash more 1 tsp. of pure Vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray some butter spray in a large skillet and put in your room temperature ground beef. Break it up with a potato masher and also a wooden spoon. Kinda’ push it down a bit and even it out and then just let it brown really good before flipping over to do the same on other side. There’s so much flavor in meat when you get it nice and seared really brown. In another medium sized bowl, mix up your spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, and 1/2 of Parmesan cheese. Set aside and in another bowl mix up the scrambled eggs, cooking creme, shredded cheese (half the bag) and your spices mixture. In a 13x9 baking dish sprayed down with cooking spray, place a thin layer of the meat mixture down as a bed for the rolled noodles. Take each noodle and spread apprx. 3 Tbls. per noodle with cheese mixture; going the full length of the noodle. Gently roll up and place seam sides down in your bed of sauce. Top noodles generously with remaining sauce and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, cover the entire dish with the remaining 8 ozs. of shredded cheese and place back in oven until brown and bubbly. Serve with hot, crusty, Italian bread and parsley butter. Ghosts don’t count calories so eat up & enjoy!
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of the flour in medium bowl. If you have a pastry cutter, cut half the butter into mix. If not, just use two butter knives and criss-cross cutting the butter into the mixture until resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in rough chopped bacon. Place crust in 9 inch pie plate. Put apples in large bowl and add granulated sugar or baking Splenda, remaining flour, bourbon and vanilla; mix lightly but thoroughly. Spoon into crust. Take remaining butter and cut into small dabs and place all around the pie; the more the better. Let’s face it, if you’re going to eat a decadent dessert, why worry about the damn butter? Am I right? Cover with crumb topping and place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Reduce oven down to 350 and bake another 30 minutes. Cool slightly but still toasty warm with homemade brand of your favorite vanilla ice-cream. This is without a doubt such an easy recipe and it will make you slap somebody upside the head it’s that dang good. Ichabod Crane actually put his head back on just so he could eat this dang pie. WooHoo!! * You can substitute for other brands of apples but the Golden Delicious holds up well in cooking as does the Granny Smith, but they tend to be a tad tart so might need extra sugar. Could also serve with homemade whipped cream, but not that tub stuff. If you don’t make your own, use the quality extra creamy spray can kind.
TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY. God Speed You Home. 22 Thunder Roads WISCONSIN / NORTH ILLINOIS OCTOBER 2013
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Silly String Run Saturday, September 7th, 2013 was the day of perfect days for the 2013 Silly String Run. With the red, white and blue of American flags flying proudly on a great number of motorcycles, there was an unmistakable pride of country and pride of those men and women who defend us. The Silly String Run was escorted from Benton, WI to Hazel Green, WI by the Benton Fire truck and from Hazel Green to Sandy Hook by the Hazel Green Fire truck. Acts of patriotism and pride were shown in each community visited. In Argyle WI, community members saluted each passing rider and the Fire and Rescue units of all of the communities assisted with traffic control and other tasks. The Silly String Run (Supporting Our Soldiers) is an annual motorcycle run always held on the first Saturday after Labor Day, honoring our wounded and or fallen soldiers and their families within the Tri-State area of Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. This annual ride provides support to a wide range of vital areas, including much of the unforeseen financial support that is needed for them and their families. Jo Nell Coates began this idea in 2011, starting with 25 motorcycles the first year. In the past 2 years it has grown to 150 motorcycles, drawing in people from Madison, WI, Quad Cities, IA, and Chicago, IL. areas. One hundred fifteen motorcycles pulled out from George & Dale’s, in East Dubuque, IL. where the ride originated. There were one hundred thirty eight bikes when we reached Argyle, WI, and ended with close to one hundred fifty bikes joining when the ride reached Sandy Hook Tavern. Sandy Hook Tavern owner, Ashley Lawrence, cooked two hogs which were served along with a huge variety of other donated food and Ashley also took care of the music. There are so many people and businesses who donate their time and services to make Silly String Run happen that it becomes impossible to mention all of them but it is always understood by all concerned, just how much their generosity is appreciated.
The ride covers an average of 125 miles through the beautiful southwest roads of Wisconsin, with stops in many of our welcoming communities. The day is filled with music, door prizes, and games ending with a hog roast, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and bands honoring all of our American Soldiers.... Each year, we especially honor the soldiers to whom we gave monies.
US Army Reserve member from Epworth, IA was seriously injured by a roadside bomb while conducting route-clearance operations in Afghanistan.
This year, the ride honored Jesse Grindley’s family. Staff Sgt. Jesse J. Grindey, of Hazel Green, WI, valiantly gave his life on Monday, March 12, 2012, in Kandahar, a province in Afghanistan, while serving in the United States Army.
The 2013 Silly String Run was, if the day could be condensed into a “bottom line”... A day of extreme pride, patriotism and unending generosity by all who were involved. Please give some thought to joining us next year on the first Saturday after Labor Day.
Also honored this year was Rich Billmeyer (2013 Honored Soldier). SSG Richard Billmeyer, a
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UpComing Events 2013 Send your charity events to: darrell@trwinoil.com always Free The upcoming events page contains rides, meetings, parties and other events focused on riding and being surrounded by others that have a passion to ride. Some events listed are for members only but are listed to show you what kind of events these great organizations offer to their members. Please contact the group or business for further details on attending these events. If you have an event your organization or business is having please send the information to darrell@trwinoil.com Thank you to Darrell Broten for his assistance in putting this list together each month.
WISCONSIN October October October 4—Wisconsin BMW Motorcycle Club Meeting. 8:00PM. New Berlin VFW Post, 17980 W Beloit Rd, New Berlin WI. 262-679-0800. October 4-6—30th Annual Apple Run Campout. Northwestern Elementary School, Poplar WI. Food for the body, food for the soul, and riding to Bayfield Apple Fest. Hosted by Lake Superior chapter of Christian Motorcyclists Association. 218-729-1838. October 5—Pink Bandana Ride, Joni’s Food & Spirits, 403 Front St, Avoca WI October 5—Hitting The Road For Hospice. 9:00AM. The Barn Restaurant, S5566 Hwy 123, Baraboo WI. $20.00. Poker run, raffles, and delicious cook-out. 608-547-0821.
October 5—Dyno Days. Harley-Davidson of Appleton, 5322 Clairemont Drive, Appleton WI. 9:00AM. Free dyno runs until 3:00PM. 920-7571651.
October 18-19—Gallery Night and Day. HarleyDavidson Museum, 400 W Canal St., Milwaukee WI. A premier art event sponsored by the Third Ward Association. 414-287-2789.
October 5—Wisconsin Motorcycle Touring Club Color Ride. 9:00AM. Shell gas station, Hwy 29, west side of Green Bay. North on Hwy 55, over to Oconto on backyards. Keith. 920-360-1321.
October 19—Hogtoberfest. Vandervest HarleyDavidson, 1966 Velp Avenue, Green Bay WI. 920498-8822.
October 5—Children’s Toy Run. 12 Noon. American Legion Hall, 916 River Avenue, Iron Mountain MI. 2 Toy donation. Joe. 906-282-6684.
October 19—Sheboygan Harley Demo Rides. 10:00AM. Route 43 Harley-Davidson, 3736 S Taylor Drive, Sheboygan WI. Weather permitting. Motorcycle endorsement and helmet required. 920458-0777.
October 6—Slimy Crud Motorcycle Gang Run. Pine Bluff, WI. Peter Egan and gang ride from Red Mouse Tavern in Madison to Sprecher’s Tap in Leland. Pat Hanson. 414-429-0574 or www. slimeycrudrun.com.
October 19—Dubuque Harley-Davidson Open House. 145 N Crescent Ridge, Dubuque IA. Seminars, free food, and demo rides. 563-557-3735.
October 6—Fall Color Run. Hammond Hotel, 820 Davis St, Hammond WI. Registration 8AM-11AM, Ride at 12 noon. 715-796-2330. October 9—Indianhead H.O.G. Chapter Meeting. 6:30PM. Sport Motors Harley-Davidson, 2452 Hallie Road, Chippewa Falls WI. 715-723-7433. October 12—Project Christmas Poker Run- First and Last Chance Saloon Black River Falls WI, N5090 Highway 27 October 12—Leaf Run. Sherwood Inn, 400 S 130th Avenue, Fall Creek WI. 10AM sign-in, ride leaves @ 11AM. Camping, food, and music by The Pheromones. Scott. 715-861-1330. October 12—Taste of Sauk Prairie. 9:00AM. Sauk Prairie Harley-Davidson, 836 Phillips Blvd., Sauk Prairie WI. 800-972-6895.
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October 26—HDW’s Annual Chili Chilly Ride. HarleyDavidson of Wausau, 1570 Cty Hwy XX, Rothschild WI. Group ride, chili cook-off, door prizes to benefit Humane Society of Marathon County. 715-355-4464. October 26—Spooktacular Halloween Party. 10:00AM. Route 43 Harley-Davidson, 3736 S Taylor Drive, Sheboygan WI. Prizes for the best costume judged by people’s choice. 920-458-0777. October 26—The Bucky 5 (The Bucky Dual Sport). 8:00AM. American Legion Hall, 2217 American Legion Hall, Cross Plains WI. 608-798-3291. NOVEMBER November 2—Jack Frost Run For Fun. 9:00AM. Vandervest Harley-Davidson, 810 Frontage Rd, Peshtigo WI. 715-582-8843.
NATIONAL
November 9—Veterans: Our Salute To You. 11:00AM. Route 43 Harley-Davidson, 3736 S Taylor Drive, Sheboygan WI. Brat fry, soup, 50/50, raffles to benefit Vets Journey Home. 920-458-0777.
October 12—5th Annual Reindeer Toy Run. 24741 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield IL. 100 mile ride with stops, home cooked meal, raffles, and more at the end. Julie. 630-669-3500.
NORTH ILLINOIS
October 12—Tribute To The Troops Ride. 9:00AM. Chicago Harley-Davidson, 2929 Patriot Blvd., Glenview IL. Gold Star family ride. 866-440-6506.
October 2-6—Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally. Myrtle Beach, SC. Earn points visiting Rally sponsors taking self-guided rides. Music, games, vendors, and more. 336-643-1367.
October 5—AHRMA Vintage Motocross. DuQoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack, DuQuoin IL. 615-4206435.
October 12—Pretty In Pink Party. Woodstock HarleyDavidson, 2050 S Eastwood Drive, Woodstock IL. 815-337-3511.
October 3-6—Las Vegas BikeFest. Las Vegas NV. Riding, vendors, stunt shows, live music, races, and—of course—The Strip. 702-450-7662.
October 5—Bruce’s Color Ride. Kegel HarleyDavidson, 7125 Harrison Avenue, Rockford IL. The beauty of autumn and the open road. Weather permitting. 815-332-7125.
October 12—Tanner’s Orchard Ride. Starved Rock Harley-Davidson, 750 Centennial Drive, Ottawa IL. 815-431-1900.
October 11-13-Big Bike Weekend. Redding CA. Riding, entertainment, and vendors, plus the Redding Police Dept Invitational Motor Competition. 530-2228025.
October
October 5—Oktoberfest. McHenry Harley-Davidson, 2103 W Route 120, McHenry IL. German beer, live music, and live radio broadcast. 815-344-9300. October 6—Doc Mark’s Run For The Kids. 8:00AM. New Horizon Center, 6737 W Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago IL. $25. Continental breakfast, escorted ride, party after. Benefits needy children for Christmas. 773-286-6226. October 6—Big Thunder Run. Batavia VFW 645 S. River St Batavia IL, Registration 9:00. See ad page 7 October 6—Peotone Motorcycle Show and Parts Expo. 7:00AM. Will County Fairgrounds, 710 S. West St., Peotone IL. Bikers, parts, vendors, food, beer, and more. 800-800-6034. October 8—Chicago HOG Chapter #3189 Chapter Meeting. 7:30PM. Park Ridge VFW Hall, 10 Higgins Rd, Chicago IL. The only HOG chapter whose sponsoring dealer is in the city of Chicago. 866-4406506. October 9—Chicago Norton Owners Club monthly meeting. 7:30PM. Fuddrucker’s Restaurant, 1500 Branding Lane, Downers Grove IL. 815-355-3241. October 12—Burgoo Festival. Utica Illinois annual street festival. Take a ride along the Illinois River and enjoy the annual serving of Burgoo in the village of Utica. While in town stop by Mix’s Trading Post for all your leather gear!
October 13—DuKane ABATE Toy Run. Illinois Harley-Davidson, 9950 Joliet Rd, Countryside IL. 708-387-8750. October 19—2nd Annual DeKalb Chili Cook-Off. DeKalb Harley-Davidson, 969 Peace Rd, DeKalb IL. A pot of your best chili may have you win big! 815756-4558. October 20—Walneck’s Bike Show and Swap Meet. McHenry County Fairgrounds, 1049 Country Club Rd, Woodstock IL. $7. 630-985-2097. October 20—Sunday Night Bike Night. 5:00PM. Three Aces, 1321 W Taylor Street, Chicago IL. Bikers, food, and drink. 312-213-1577. October 26—Zombie Ride and Blood Drive. 9:00AM. Kegel Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Avenue, Rockford IL. A fun, themed ride for a great cause. 815-332-7125. October 26—Halloween Open House. Coziahr Harley-Davidson, 150 W Marion Avenue, Forsyth IL. 217-877-7115. NOVEMBER November 2—Tucker’s Annual Toys For Tots Ride. 10:00AM. Walter’s Brothers Harley-Davidson, 615 S Maxwell Rd, Peoria IL. Lunch with Wayne’s secret recipe chili and chili dogs. 309-697-1917. November 3—Ladies Garage Party. 1:00PM. City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N Rand Road, Palatine IL. Motorcycle basics from a woman’s perspective. 888-400-4641.
October
October 11-13—Corpus Christi BikeFest. South Padre Island, TX. Two main venues on each of the Island make for a memorable rally. 956-668-7484. October 16-20—Changing Of The Colors. Hatfield AR. Annual fall homecoming for members of Christian Motorcyclists Association and others, too. 870-389-6196 or events@cmausa.org. October 16-20—American International Motorcycle Expo. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL. Bringing together vendors, motorcyclists, and the riding press. 855-627-4697. October 17-20—Biketoberfest. Daytona Beach FL. Little brother to Daytona BikeWeek. 386-255-0415. October 18-19—AMA Legends Weekend. Green Valley Ranch Resort, Las Vegas NV. Hall of Fame induction and legends reception. 800-342-5464. October 18-19—Harvest Classic Motorcycle Road Rally. Luckenbach TX. A European and vintage rally to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. 512-922-5494 or www.harvestclassic. org. October 20—Love Ride. Glendale CA. The largest one-day motorcycle event in the world. Benefitting MD Association. Joe. 818-246-5618. October 25-27—International Motorcycle Show. San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S Delaware St, San Mateo CA. 650-574-3247. October 31-Nov. 3—Lone Star Rally. Galveston TX. Ride the Causeway, see celebrities, two bike shows, and lots of places to eat. 832-437-2318.
Dump Run
It seems the sun always shines on the Dump Run and this year was no exception. It was warm and sunny when a record 714 registered riders left Cambria for a 90 mile ride. Riders participated from 8 different states. Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, South Dakota, Missouri, Virginia, Florida and Arizona. There was also one rider all the way from Australia! The ride included leisurely stops at some of the regions great establishments. Scallywags near Juneau, Caseys Saloon in Richwood, and Backcountry in Doylestown. The run then continued back to Cambria where everyone participated in a pig roast of 5 hogs and 350 lbs. of side dishes. They definitely make sure everyone is well fed after the run. While eating you can participate in an auction that has many great items to bid on. After the auction the street dance featuring Oil Can Harry kicked off. Everyone had a blast and I needed some music to take my mind off the rather substantial speeding ticket I got while cruising to hit the Rally in the Valley benefit for an hour near Wyocena. Two great events on the same day made my day interesting and expensive with that ticket. I promised to mention that the Rally in the
Valley raised over $6000.00 for the Special Olympics. Great job! Jack from the Dump wanted to thank everyone who came out and participated in raising over $34,000.00 to several local charities. Thanks also goes out to Johnny Danger from WJJO radio for spending the day riding and for giving away passes to the HD 110th anniversary.
which will be held on August 23rd. Please look up The Dump on Facebook or check out thedumpbar. com for more info. If you are ever in the area check out their bike nights on Thursday with the live music they have or stop anytime for a famous Dump burger. You will not be disappointed.
Plans are already being made for next year’s run
Tell em Mac from Thunder Roads sent ya.
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