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BMW Dominates the 2016 Isle of Man TT

Superstock race winner, Ian Hutchinson, near the bottom of the hill at Braddan Bridge

Three 1st Place finishes: Superbike, Superstock, and Senior TT Five podium finishes: 1st-2nd in Superbike, 1st in Superstock, and 1st-2nd in Senior TT Five BMW S 1000 RRs in the first ten finishers in the Superbike TT Four BMW S 1000 RRs in the first eight finishers in the premier Senior TT

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IN THIS ISSUE….. Columns 5 5 17 18 20

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This Month’s Contributors: Contributing Editors Franz Hoffer plus

Vincent Cardinale, Heidi Heckler, Gene Southard, Dondi Vesprini, Jason Waechter

Publisher/Managing Editor

Ray Peabody publisher@midwestmotorcyclist.com rpeabody@sbcglobal.net

To Our Readers CORRECTION The Truth About Female Motorcyclists by Jason Waechter The Preacher Speaks About... Midwest Motorcycle Training by Franz Hoffer Motorcycling & Law: Proposed Amendment to MI Constitution re: Protection from Unreasonable Searches of Electronic Data by Dondi Vesprini

Features, News & Reviews 6 8 8 13

Records Set at the Isle of Man TT; WE WERE THERE! by Ray Peabody Tested: Nanotips, Managing Your Touchscreen with Gloves On by Vincent Cardinale Tested: TCX Adventure / Infinity EVO Boots by Gene Southard STREAMLINERS: The Story of MOTORCYCLE LAND SPEED RECORD COMPETITION (at the National Motorcycle Museum)

Resources 5 16 21

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The Isle of Man TT has concluded and we’re back in the States. The trip fulled one of my bucket list items. My only regret is that we didn’t spend more time on the island. We’ve included our review of the TT for you in this issue. It’s difficult to capture all elements of a week of races but we’ve tried to summarize the competition, the records set, our experience while there, attendance information, and some tips should you decide to attend one of the last great road races at some time in the future. We used so much space for the TT story and pics that we didn’t have room for much else. That said we think the other articles included in this issue are well worth a read. Contributor Vincent Cardinale is back this month with his review of Nanotips. Most of us have had the experience of operating our touch screens with our riding gloves on. It rarely works. Nanotips was created to solve that problem. To find out whether they succeeded, be sure to read Vince’s article, a detailed, objective review of the product’s performance. Gene Southard tested the TCX Adventure / Infinity EVO boots during his two-month motorcycle tour of Thailand this past winter. Adventure boots have unique requirements compared to other types of motorcycle boots. Gene gave the test boots a thorough test and offers his review for you this month. The Motorcycle Lawyer, Jason Waechter, reviews the impact female riders are having on motorcycling and makes the case for establishing July as Female Motorcyclists Month. As the number of female riders increases, he makes a compelling case for recognizing that segment of riders. We agree. For more detail, be sure to read Jason’s column this month. Attorney Dondi Vesprini reviews a newly proposed amendment to the Michigan Constitution that would make it more difficult for law enforcement to search or seize electronic devices like smart phones, tablets, laptops, desk top computers, etc. and require a warrant from the court to do so. If you’ve read Dondi’s past columns, you know that he

CORRECTION Our 2016 Street Glide review in the June 2016 issue contained several errors. The motorcycle we tested was actually the Street Glide Special instead of the basic Street Glide. A variety of features included on the Special that are standard equipment are options on the basic Street Glide. For example, ABS is part of the included features on the Special. The Special offers other standard features available as options on the basic Street Glide. One other error in the article is that we reported the Street Glide as having single disc brakes up front when it actually comes equipped with dual Brembo disc brakes. I could try to explain how we came up with this absurdity but the bottom line is that I screwed up. Base MSRP for the Street Glide Special is $23,199. We sincerely apologize for this error and any incovenience it might have caused.

is highly analytical and offers concise interpretations of law. This month’s column is no different. If you care about your privacy, this column is for you. Columnist Franz Hoffer, always looking for ways to improve his riding skills, interviews his son, Eric, about the rider training programs he’s taken through Midwest Police Motorcycle Training, a business created by two former motor officers. The training is rigorous and demands a serious commitment. Check out Franz’s column to learn more about the training Midwest provides and what Eric thinks of the training he received. Included in this issue are news items and an extensive list of upcoming events. Thank you for reading. We appreciate your interest in our publication and hope you find value in these pages. Please buy from our advertisers and tell them that you saw their ads in these pages. Their advertising dollars provide the life blood of revenue that enables us to continue publishing. Thank you for supporting them and us through your purchases. Have fun, ride safe. We’ll see you on the road or at an event in the near future,

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Records Fall at 2016 Isle of Man TT Words by Ray Peabody Photos by Heidi Heckler and Ray Peabody

37.73 miles per lap

Before the first race was run, it Hutchinson’s average lap speed was was clear that 2016 would be a record132.892 mph. Incredibly, Dunlop was setting year at the Isle of Man TT. The even faster on the second lap with an average lap speed record of 131.220 miles average speed of 133.393. per hour, set by Michael Dunlop in 2013, Hutchinson’s second lap average was bested on Friday evening before the speed of 132.884 mph was slightly Superbike TT race took the stage on slower than his first lap. Dunlop was Saturday. After week of practice in faster on each of the first five laps but sunny, warm riding conditions, the race Hutchinson was faster on the last lap, bikes and racers were dialed in to the narrowing Dunlop’s winning magin intricacies of the 37.73 mile long Snaefell to 19 seconds. Hutchinson finished Mountain course. Ian Michael Dunlop on the gas down the hill to Hutchinson set the Braddan Bridge in the Superstock race. He retired pace. His average from the race with a broken gear shift lever. speed on the first practice lap was Photo by Heidi Heckler. 131.632 mph aboard his Superstock race bike. He followed that pace with an even faster lap of 132.803 mph. Taking up the challenge, Michael Dunlop’s speed on his first practice lap on his Superbike was 132.754 second with John McGuinness in mph; not fast enough to beat third, finishing 54 seconds behind Hutchinson’s time but still faster than Hutchinson. 2013 record setting time. He switched to When the Senior TT, the his Superstock race bike and promptly premier race of the TT, lined up on ran a 131.632 mph lap. The stage was set Friday, the starting order was the for some exciting racing. same as for the Superbike race. The Superbike TT kicked off a Dunlop was fast during the first lap week of racing at 11 a.m. on Saturday, but didn’t break the record he set on June 4. Dunlop would start first followed the previous Saturday. That record by Hutchinson 10 seconds later. fell on his second lap when he again Hutchinson is quite a success story broke the average lap speed record having nearly lost a leg in a crash in with a 133.962 mph lap. He set 2010. By the end of the first lap in the sixanother record in the Senior race with lap race, Dunlop was four seconds ahead an average speed for the race of of Hutchinson because of his recordContinued on page 10 setting average speed of 133.369 mph.

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The BMW S 1000 RR. 2016 Isle of Man Champion.

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Nanotips – Brush-on liquid said to make any glove touchscreen compatible. By Vincent Cardinale

Ever notice that you can’t operate your smartphone or tablet touchscreen while wearing riding gloves? One possible solution: Nanotips. According to nanotips.com/faq “Nanotips is a conductive liquid polyamide solution that will transform your favorite pair of gloves into touchscreen gloves. Formulated using nanotechnology, Nanotips mimics the touch of human skin.” So, does it work? I applied Nanotips solution to four different riding gloves per directions and then tested on an Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Tab 3. Gloves • • • •

(in alphabetical order by brand name) Dianese Scout Evo GTX Winter Gloves Held Keprotec Vented Summer Gloves Icon Patrol Taichi Drymaster Rain Gloves Note that none of these gloves would operate either device as is.

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Dianese Scout Evo GTX Winter Gloves: These are thick fingered winter gloves. Initial Nanotips application yielded mixed results. Using the flat glove surface over the left index finger’s fingerprint area, the screen was responsive, however fine control was not possible on either device. Per Nanotips included instructions, a subsequent Nanotips application over a larger surface area of the left index finger area resulted in the very tip of the glove activating both touchscreens with sufficient fine control to effectively operate apps on both devices.

iPhone 5: Initial Nanotips application yielded mixed results. Fingertip operation was successful about 25% of the time. The area of the glove over the fingerprint area was successful about 50% of the time, for touch and sweep motions. Subsequent Nanotips application over a larger area rendered this glove operable about 80% of the time for touch and sweep operations. Fine control was satisfactory.

Held Keprotec Vented Summer Gloves: A single Nanotips application rendered this glove touchscreen compatible on both devices. Both gross and fine operations were possible. Icon Patrol: This is a thickly padded glove with a slightly concave fingertip. Initial Nanotips application yielded unsatisfactory results, as the glove basically would not operate either device without multiple attempts. Only sweeping motions were marginally effective, with no fine control possible. Subsequent application rendered only slightly better results. Only the inside flat surface along side the fingertip would operate either device with any consistency, either as a touch or sweep motion. No real fine control possible.

Samsung Tab 3: This device was much more usable with these gloves upon initial Nanotips application. Gross and fine touch and sweep control was satisfactory. Subsequent Nanotips application did not render significantly different results. Conclusion: Does it work? Yes, but with some caveats. As is often the case, mileage may vary. At $14.95 retail on the nanotips.com website, it may be worth a try. The 8 ml bottle is said to coat about 25-30 fingertips. The product appears to be more effective and usable on thinner vs. thicker gloves. Don’t expect this to work as well as your fingertip. Device touchscreen sensitivity may be a factor. Note that this is not a permanent solution; periodic reapplication will be required. Overall Rating:

Recommended.

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TCX Adventure/Infinity Evo Boots by Gene Southard

“Never take a new pair of shoes on vacation.” Well, I broke the first rule of vacation by taking a pair of new boots on my latest trip to Thailand. Because adventure boots are used not only for riding but also for walking, it is important that they not only give good protection but are comfortable to walk in. When TCX offered me a pair of their Adventure/Infinity Evo boots to test on the trip, I was afraid that I would regret taking them without first breaking them in. After treating the boots a couple of times with silicone, I packed them in my gear bag and was off. Fortunately, these boots required absolutely no break in. They were comfortable from the very first step. The TCX Adventure boot is 100% leather with no plastic inserts. They have a large top flap that wraps around the calf with hook and loop attachment, with the lower attachments by two adjustable metal clasps. The clasps are replaceable with a screwdriver. The soles are made from the same rubber that is used to make Michelin Annakee tires. I am

sure it is no coincidence that the Annakee is also being marketed to the adventure rider. The soles have a small step to the heel to keep your foot from slipping off the peg. I did notice that the heel is slightly taller than my regular Italian adventure boots. Suede leather covers any part of the boot that would contact the motorcycle. A large rubber shift pad prevents damage to the boot from the shift lever. Why do boot manufacturers Join us for a presentation still put shift pads on the right boot? How long has it been since a motorcycle has been built with a right side shift lever? Maybe they are going after the vintage market. A label on the flap informs you that the interior is constructed of Gore-Tex; it was comfortable in the Thai heat. At the very top of the

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interior, there is a four-inch tall foam-rubber pad to keep dirt and water from entering the top of the boot. The gaiter extends up to the bottom of this seal and is made of soft leather. Although we did not do any water crossings while using these boots, they look watertight unlike some adventure boots I have worn. There is generous padding thoughout the boot for protection in case of a crash. I have heard that foot injuries are more common than head injuries while riding. The two reflective strips on the back will make you more visible while riding at night. Since returning from vacation my other pair of boots have not been out of the closet. If adventure boots are on your shopping list, you should look at the TCX boot.

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Continued from page 6 - IOMTT 130.685 mph. Dunlop took first with Hutchinson, who finished 71 seconds behind, in second and McGuinness in third. After six laps of the 37.73 mile course (226.38 miles total) at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour at times, the top three racers finished within about 1.5 minutes of each other. [If Race winner, Ian Hutchinson, slices across the you want to see Quarterbridge curve in the Supersport TT1 race. a great video of what it’s like to run and Senior.) His overall victory tied the Snaefell Hutchinson with Mike Hailwood with 14 Mountain course at overall victories. Harrison was second with race speeds, check out this video (https:/ two second-place finishes and three third-place finishes. Dunlop was third with two victories /youtu.be/ and a second-place finish in the Supersport OmNXCJt7K3Q) of TT2. Without the disqualification in the Guy Martin chasing Supersport TT1 and the DNF due to a broken Michael Dunlop.] shift lever in the Superstock race, Dunlop At the end might have won the Dunlop Trophy. But, as of racing on they say, that’s racing! Friday, June 10, With his third-place finish in the Hutchinson won Senior TT, McGuinness earned his 46th podium the overall TT Championship and at the TT. Michael Dunlop, winner If you want to know how well the 2016 Joey Dunlop of the Superbike TT, set Trophy with three manufacturers performed, BMW had three an average lap speed victories in the Superbike, Superstock, and race wins Senior TT races plus two second place finishes record of 133.369 mph on (Superstock, in the Superbike and Senior races. Kawasaki the first lap of the race Supersport TT1, had one victory in the Lightweight Class, three and followed that up and Supersport second-place finishes, and three third-place with another average TT2) and two finishes. Honda had two third place finishes in speed record of 133.393 second-place mph on the second lap! finishes (Superbike Continued on page 14

Information about the Isle of Man (the island, not the races)

• Location: middle of the northern Irish Sea, equidistant from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales • Island size: ~ 32 miles long and 14 miles wide • Inhabited since ~ 6,500 B.C • Climate oceanic climate due mostly to the gulf stream that flows up and across the Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico. It rains on the island quite often with average rainfall at 71 inches on Snaefell mountain and 31 inches at lower elevations. • Government: Parliament (in continuous existence since 979). Self-governed. Not part of the United Kingdom or the European Union but a protectorate of England. • Current population: ~ 88,000 • Unemployment rate: ~ 1% • Approximate number of open jobs: 1,000 • Top income tax rate: 20% • Taxes: No corporation taxes, capital gains tax, wealth tax, stamp duty, or inheritance taxes • General information: Lots of outdoor recreation available including an extensive hiking trail system, boating, and fishing. (Most of the information contained herein was taken from Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Man)

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STREAMLINERS: The Story of MOTORCYCLE LAND SPEED RECORD COMPETITION A Call for Motorcycles for this New Exhibition The great Vincent tuner Rollie Free taught us that in Land Speed Record runs, streamlining is of the utmost importance even if that means simply “tucking in” one’s head, torso, arms and legs. Land Speed Record competition is focused on top speed. Eclipsing Rollie’s roughly 150mph run in 1948, unlimited class big guns are now knocking on the 400mph door. But watching the 50cc machines can be almost as exciting. To help you learn the history of Land Speed Record competition, the technology involved, what it is like to squeeze into a land speed record motorcycle and hurtle down the salt at 200, 300 or more miles per hour, the National Motorcycle Museum is in the research and planning phase for a new exhibit entitled Allstate Motorcycle STREAMLINERS presented by J&P Cycles. The exhibit is set to open June 4, 2016. The machines pictured are among many

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footage, models, photos, fine art, stories from tuners and riders and land speed record parts like engines, wheels, frames and more to help tell this exciting story. These items would be on loan for the exhibit, returned afterward. Bikes recently confirmed for the show include Salt Ghost from Lowbrow Customs, the Rick Vesco Yamaha twin XS650 powered streamliner, Tina, a Vincent single from the Big Sid and Matthew Biberman collection, the World’s Fastest Bagger from Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, the J&P Cycles Streamliner, the Bakker Motorsports Hyabusa sidecar rig, an un-faired pre-unit supercharged Triumph, plus interesting Howard Allen Knuckle and Panhead Harleys. A machine powered by a pre-War Plymouth flathead six-cylinder engine, Monster, and Tramp III from the S&S Cycle Museum are also expected to be part of the exhibit. And there are more land speed record bikes coming on line. The STREAMLINERS exhibit will be curated by John Stein, expert on straight line motorcycle competition and author of two books; WORLD’S FASTEST MOTORCYCLE and MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACING; A HISTORY. If you have Land Speed Record bikes, items to loan or a story to tell you can be included in this one year exhibit running from June 2016 to May 2017. Please contact us at mmederski@nationalmcmuseum.org, or call 614-551-0960.

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We arrived on the island in the early afternoon of Saturday, June 4, after the Superbike TT had run. I had hoped to get us press passes for better access to cover the race but, after reviewing the requirement for a $2 million insurance policy per media person, that idea was shelved. We would attend as spectators. The Sidecar TT1 race was scheduled for later in the afternoon. After an enthusiastic welcome and brief visit with Martin and Jane, we boarded the trolley in Laxey that took us up to Bungalow, a prime viewing spot at a high speed section of the TT course near the summit of Snaefell Mountain. Despite the gray skies, a crowd gathered on both sides of the road to watch the first of two sidecar TTs held during race week. We arrived just in time. Within 10 minutes of arriving on the mountain, we could hear a helicopter approaching. (Helicopters track the leaders in all of the TT races.) Seconds later, the screaming engine of an approaching sidecar racer could be heard. Up the mountain, we could see the the blur of that sidecar racing down the mountain.

Dean Harrison started 12th but forced his way to second-place in the Superstock race.

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James Hilliard races through the corner at Quarterbridge on his way to a thirdplace podium finish in the Supersport TT1 race. Photo by Heidi Heckler. We were overlooking a short sweeper near the bottom of a dip in the road before it started up the next hill. The racers would ease off the gas as they entered the curve and roll it on just as quickly as they passed through the dip. The leaders were visibly faster than those that followed but none of the racers were slow. After slashing through our line of sight, the machines were gone within seconds. Another sidecar hustled through that section moments later. It didn’t take long to realize that spectators had a short window in which to view a race run over a 37.73 mile course. Lots could happen on the course between our look at the leaders every 17 to 20 minutes as they passed. Loud speakers broadcasting race coverage from Manx Radio helped us keep track of the racing action but, as the racers charged past, we couldn’t hear the announcer. We noticed that many fans had come prepared with portable radios – sometimes with ear buds or earphones – to better monitor the action. Lesson learned. Unlike other events where giant screens broadcast the racing action throughout the course, the Isle of Man course is too long and spread out for adequate, consistent television coverage. While it’s likely some company will solve this problem, a portable radio is the best alternative in the meantime. The race was shortened to three laps after Dwight Beare crashed. The course was closed for the rest afternoon and the Supersport/Lightweight/

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fans taking advantage of the clear skies and warm temperatures by visiting Peel. The sea front was TTZero (electric) qualifying session cancelled. jammed with motorcycles, people, vendors, live No racing was scheduled for Sunday so we music, and a trials show. Terrific atmosphere but went to the pit /grandstand area in the morning to slightly claustrophobic as the size of the crowd grew. commune with other likeminded TT fans. The pits Martin suggested we go to café out in the were busy with mechanics working on race bikes or country just across a small bay from the Calf of Man sidecars. The only racer we saw was Michael Dunlop (a small island a short distance from the main island) for tea. On the way, we were traveling through a long left-hand sweeper with tall grass on both sides of the road that limited visibility of oncoming traffic. A sportbike rider came around the curve at a high rate of speed with his tires in his lane but his upper body leaned over into our lane. I don’t know how we missed him. Scary moment, for sure. We saw too many people riding like road racers despite the other traffic on the road. A half mile from the café, before we John Holden drives while Andrew Winkle hangs off the could even see it, we found cars and sidecar as the wheel comes off the ground on a downhill motorcycles parked along both sides of the one-lane road. We decided that the through a curve up on the mountain at Bungalow. The cafe was too crowded and changed pair won the Sidecar TT1 race. plans. We continued south through several small who was being interviewed in his pit area. The towns that are home to medieval fortresses, churches, merchandise area was jammed with fans purchasing and other ancient TT-logo’d apparel. We took pictures from the top of buildings. Martin the grandstand looking down on the start-finish line. pointed out trailheads While hundreds of motorcycles were parked along the for some of the many pit lane, the view was somewhat boring with regular trails that criss cross car and truck traffic passing out front. Martin offered the island taking to take us on a tour of the island. hikers to dramatic It’s good to travel the island with a native. scenery. With our time The roads – all two lanes with a single short section so limited, we outside of Douglas with four lanes – are incredibly regretfully couldn’t narrow. Buildings, trees and bushes are located just off explore the trails. If we the road surface. As with England, drivers use the left ever return to the Isle lane with oncoming traffic in the right lane. With no of Man, Heidi and I shoulder, drivers park their cars on the street leaving agreed that we would only one lane to pass from either direction. take more time to Fortunately, drivers were courteous and readily yield explore and enjoy the to oncoming traffic. When you’re traveling on the island. opposite side of narrow roads, it takes a while to get Monday was used to oncoming traffic being so close. the second race day. Martin took us to Peel, one of the large towns The schedule had the on the island, for a festival. A medieval castle is Supersport TT1 race situated on an outcropping stretching into the Irish

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Michigan June 25-26 24th Annual Father Fred Poker Run and Ride Presented by Northern Chapter HOG #2360 and Classic Motors Sports, Traverse City, Michigan. Open to all motorcycles. Rain or shine event. Contact: frfred@northernchapter.com All proceeds benefit the Father Fred Foundation that assists families and children in five counties in Northern Michigan. www.rideforfatherfred.com June 26 Lapeer HOG Chapter 2016 Porker Run Ray C’s Harley-Davidson 1491 S. Lapeer Road, Lapeer, MI Reg. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. $15 / rider; $10 / passenger (810) 210-4762 July 9 ABATE Region 7 Scoot & Shoot Run starts & ends at Farmers Tavern in Downtown Ruth, MI $10 entry fee; Reg 10 a.m. 100 mile run, 5 stops, shoot something at every stop! (810) 712-1600 July 9 10th Annual Injured Soldiers Lyon Ride & Picnic in the Park 100% of proceeds go to our injured soldiers Picnic in the park – 12 p.m. to ? Motorcycle Rodeo at 3:30 p.m. Kids activities 12 noon to 3 p.m. Lyon Ride - reg 11 a.m. to 12 noon James Atchison Park 58000 Grand River, New Hudson, MI (248) 437-3130 info@injuredsoldiers.org

July 14-17 Muskegon Bike Time Bike Time at the Rez, 4800 S. Harvey Street, Muskegon MI 7/16 Concert at 9:30 p.m.: Wayland 7/16 Concert at 8:15 p.m.: TBA 7/16 Concert at 7:00 p.m.: Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish www.muskegonbiketime.com Rebel Road: www.rebelroad.org July 16 Trooper Chad Wolf Memorial Ride Reg. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ride leaves at 11:30 a.m. $30 Rider; $40 with passenger Live music Biker Bob’s Harley-Davidson 14100 Telegraph Road Taylor, MI (734) 947-4647 July 16 ABATE Region 7 & Duftys Bluewater Inn Brite Lites & Loud Pipes Dufty’s Bluewater Inn 6584 Main St., Caseville, MI $10 / person Reg 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (989) 550-1043 (989) 670-9976 July 17 18th Anniversary Poker Run to benefit the Ronald McDonald House 100 mile ride thru Southeast Michigan’s best roads $25/person; Reg. 9 a.m. Meet at McBiker McDonalds M-59 & Airport Road in Waterford (248) 933-0545 July 23 36th Annual Poker Run Gentlemen’s Motorcycle Club 2881 Nelson ST., Manistee, MI (231) 723-3142 July 24 Poker Run for Great Lakes Burn Camp Reg. 1 a.m. to noon $25 / rider; $40 w/ passenger Spartan Cycle 44701 N. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, MI (586) 557-0892

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July 14-17 ABATE of Indiana’s 36th Annual BOOGIE Live music, Contests (tattoo, best buns, arm wresting, Hoosier Honey, etc.), Bike Run, Bike show, Rodeo, etc. Adults only. $40 / person Lawrence County Recreational Park www.abateofindiana.org July 16 Benefit Bike Ride for Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities $15/person:$25/couple 10 a.m. registration 12 noon Kickstands up Kitley Inn 825 S. Kitley (317) 357-3160 www.playballindiana.com July 16 2nd Annual Let’s Ride for Children’s Dyslexia Center of Indiana $20/rider; $5/passenger Reg. 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. Indianapolis Scottish Rite 650 N. Meridian Indianapolis, IN July 16 FREE CONCERT – Jackyl Brandt’s I-69 Harley-Davidson 6333 E. Stelzer Drive, Marion, IN (765) 664-1331 July 17 Lt. Jon Kimm Battle of the B adges Veterans Poker Run Begins at Veterans Center 747 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN Reg 11 a.m. $20/rider; $10/passenger www.battleofthebadges2001.com July 23 Customer Appreciation Day Free pancake breakfast Motorcycle stunt show Food & Beer by Aces Pub Live music Hunter’s Moon Harley-Davidson 225 Progress Drive, Lafayette, IN 765.588.6721

July 9 Bike Show with Prime Suspects Playing Brandt’s I-69 HarleyDavidson 6333 E. Stelzer Drive, Marion, IN (765) 664-1331

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July 9 Hotter than Hell Car & Motorcycle Show proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project VFW Post 360 1307 E. Jefferson Blvd. Mishawaka, IN (574) 387-9464 www.facebook.com/ HTHcarmotorcycle

July 23 ABATE Region 3 1,000 Miles in 24 Hours Brandt’s Harley-Davidson 1400 North Cass Street (Jct. St. Rd. 15 & U.S. 24) Wabash, IN $50 in donations per person Sign In 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. Ride starts at 6 a.m. (260) 403-2379

July 10 Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Admission $6 Vendor space $40 Morgan County Fairgrounds 1749 Hospital Road Martinsville, IN (630) 985-2097 www.walneckswap.com

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The Truth About Female Motorcyclists by Jason Waechter, Esq. Everyone knows May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, but did you know that July is Women’s Motorcycle Month? If you didn’t, that’s ok… Harley-Davidson may not have known either! Back in 2008, several organizations including the Motorcycle Hall of Fame got together and declared that July should be Women’s Motorcycle Month, a time to celebrate female motorcyclists and help promote motorcycle awareness among motor vehicle drivers. Events were planned around the world to recognize female riders, but ultimately the movement didn’t gain as much traction as organizers had hoped. The following year, Harley-Davidson declared May to be Women Riders Month, and staged female-focused events to celebrate women motorcyclists and promote the sport to non-riding women everywhere. My team and I believe that anything that promotes motorcycle awareness to drivers is a good thing, and my regular readers will know that we are always looking for ways to give back to the biker community, help injured motorcyclists, and promote motorcycle awareness. With that in mind, this month’s article is dedicated to shedding light on the truth about women motorcyclists, and why we think they deserve to have their own month of celebration and recognition… in July! FALSE: There are not that many female motorcyclists out there; most women prefer riding on the back of the bike. TRUE: The latest Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) owner’s survey found that about 14% of motorcycle owners are women, and about 25% of motorcycle riders are women. Interestingly, the fastest growing group of female riders is also the youngest: Among motorcycle owners aged 18-35, about 18% are women. Among owners aged 36-50, about 17% are women. And, among owners aged 51+, only about 9% are women. Overall, motorcycle ownership among women has almost doubled since 1998. FALSE: Women prefer sport bikes over cruisers. TRUE: In fact, only 10% of the women surveyed by the MIC rode sport bikes; the rest had cruisers. Additionally, more women buy new bikes (57%) instead of used (43%). There is probably a good reason for this: Manufacturers are finally beginning to recognize the increase in female riders, and have started designing motorcycles with women in mind. FALSE: Women are safer motorcyclists than men. TRUE: There is no way to prove that women riders are “safer” than their male counterparts. However, female motorcyclists do seem to be more safetyconscious, as the MIC survey found that in some states, more than one-third of registered students in motorcycle safety training courses were women. TM

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The survey also found that at least 60% of women riders had taken a certified motorcycle training course, where only about 42% of male riders had taken the course. In addition to taking a safety class, female motorcyclists are also more likely to wear a crash helmet while riding, according to an observational study by Wayne State University in 2013, one year after the universal helmet law was repealed in Michigan. About 60% of women motorcyclists observed in the Wayne State study wore crash helmets, compared to 55% of male riders. FALSE: Women motorcyclists are less likely to be injured or killed in a crash because they are safer riders. TRUE: Women motorcyclists are less likely to be injured or killed in a crash because there are fewer of them on the road. It is true: in general, male motorcyclists are injured or killed in crashes more often than female motorcyclists, according to a 2014 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In fact, 92% of motorcycle drivers killed in crashes that year were male, and 8% were female. That said, 93% of motorcycle passengers killed in 2014 crashes were female, while 7% were male. FALSE: There is no international recognition of women motorcyclists. TRUE: On the first Saturday in May, women around the world took part in the tenth annual International Female Ride Day (IFRD). Female riders from Canada, the United States, Australia, the Caribbean, India, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and many others took part in a variety of rides and motorcycling events. The goal of IFRD is to bring female motorcyclists together to celebrate the sport and to act as role models for both riders and non-riders alike. Vicki Gray, creator of Motoress.com, is the founder of IFRD. We sent Debbie Parinello, our Marketing Director, to an IFRD event in Michigan; see photos at Facebook.com/TheMotorcycleLawyer or MotorcycleLawyerMichigan.com FALSE: Women and men have different reasons for riding motorcycles. TRUE: About 53% of women surveyed in a Kelton study commissioned by HarleyDavidson said riding a motorcycle is a “key source” of their overall happiness. In fact, nearly three-quarters of women asked by Kelton think their lives have noticeably improved since they started riding a motorcycle. About 49% of female motorcyclists are married, according to the MIC study, and the Kelton study found that 50% of women motorcyclists surveyed rated themselves

“extremely happy” with their relationships. To summarize the findings of these studies and others: women ride motorcycles because they love it. What better reason could there be? Now you know the truth: Female motorcyclists are out there in growing numbers, riding because they love to ride. The more motorcyclists on the road, the more vehicle drivers will have to start paying attention and really watching for bikers. So, this July, let’s celebrate the female motorcyclists in our lives! Get on social media and remind drivers that July is Women’s Motorcycle Month, and while you’re at it, remind everyone to be motorcycle-aware and watch out for female (and male!) motorcyclists this season. If you participated in a women’s motorcycle event this July, or even back in May, we want to hear about it. Send your story to reception@lawyerforlife.com, or share it with us at Facebook.com/TheMotorcycleLawyer. While you’re there, take a minute to share some of our motorcycle awareness pictures and posters, to help spread the word that motorcycles are everywhere. We’re also looking for YOUR photos! Did you see our truck at an event or swap meet? Snap a pic and send it to reception@lawyerforlife.com, share it on Facebook.com/TheMotorcycleLawyer, or post it to your own account using #TheMotorcycleLawyer. Source(s): Motorcycle Industry Council survey data for 2014: www.mic.org Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey data for 2014: www.iihs.org Wayne State University’s helmet observation study data for 2013: www.michigan.gov Kelton study (commissioned by Harley-Davidson) survey data for 2013: www.harley-davidson.com Attorney Jason A. Waechter is a national attorney specializing in the areas of motorcycle and motor vehicle injury litigation. Mr. Waechter has collected millions of dollars in settlements, awards and verdicts for his motorcycle clients over the past 20 years. Jason feels a duty to give back to his community. A portion of each case settled goes to educational resources for bikers, funds to help bikers while their cases are being litigated and our motorcycle accident prevention campaign. Call Attorney Jason Waechter toll free at 1-877BIKER LAW. Or visit www.TheMotorcycleLawyer.com Legal disclaimer: The law is very fact dependent and there are many nuances and exceptions depending on your particular circumstances. Therefore, given the limited space, it is impossible to cover everything. Do not rely on the short article to protect your rights.

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(the first of two Supersport races during the week) going off at 10:45 a.m. followed by the Sidecar TT2 qualifying. The Superstock race was the third event of the day. Lighweight/TTZero qualifying were scheduled for later. We elected to start the day at Quarterbridge, a short distance from the start finish line and then move to another viewing location after the Supersport race. Quarterbridge features a downhill into a sharp turn to the right near the bottom. The pub located at the outside of the curve was jammed with spectators by the time we arrived. We set up a short distance away from the curve and then across the side street where there was more shade and a different angle on the action. Rather than a mass start, the TT is a time trial. Racers leave the starting line at 10-second intervals. The good thing about this arrangement is that, at least on the first lap, we knew the order in which the racers would come down the hill. John McGuinness started first and came through first. We could hear his bike well before we saw him. McGuinness didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a great week, finding his best finishes of the week, a third place in both the Superbike and Senior TTs, on the first and last days. Ian Hutchinson won the Supersport TT1 race, followed by Michael Dunlop, and then Dean Harrison (who started 12th.) Dunlop was disqualified from the race after a tech inspection revealed he had illegal cams in his bike. Race officials called the cams an unintentional advantage since the engine was built for Dunlop by a company not under his control. Harrison moved up to second and James Hilliard took over the third place on the podium. We moved down the road to Braddan Bridge in time to see the last half of Sidecar TT2 qualifying and all of the Superstock race. Braddan Bridge begins with a left-hand turn onto a downhill section with a dip at the bottom before curving right to an uphill section. There were three viewing areas on the outside of the curve: two of the viewing areas cost ÂŁ8 per person and the other was an ancient church surrounded by an equally old cemetery that was free except for a voluntary donation. We went with free for a donation. The church cemetary turned

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Proposed Amendment to MI Constitution re: protection from unreasonable searches of electronic data by Dondi Vesprini While I am a trial attorney representing motorcyclists who have been injured in an accident or have had their civil rights violated, I also spend time advocating for the rights of motorcyclists with the legislators in Lansing. Thus, I try to draw attention to various legislative items that come along from time to time that I believe could have a significant effect on motorcyclists. One such item of recent note is a proposed amendment to our State Constitution. On June 2, 2016, the House passed a Joint Resolution to place before voters in the next general election an amendment to Section 11 of Article I of our Michigan Constitution to add a requirement that government must obtain a warrant to access a person’s electronic data and electronic communication. The Joint Resolution passed by a vote of 107 to 1 in the House. Section 11 of Article I of the Michigan Constitution provides protection from the government against unreasonable searches and seizures. It currently states “The person, houses, papers and possessions of every person shall be secure from unreasonable searches and seizures. No warrant to search any place or to seize any person or things shall issue without describing them, or without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation.” This is essentially Michigan’s constitutional version of the 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution. The proposed amendment would specifically

add “electronic data and electronic communications” to the list of categories which would be secure form unreasonable searches and seizures and for which a proper warrant would be required. Per the Legislative Analysis prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency, arguments in support of the amendment include that Federal law has not kept up with advances in technology and the amendment would protect persons from searches of electronic data wherever and on whatever it is stored (ie, cell phone, computer, tablet, iPod, the cloud) without having to wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to apply the 4th Amendment to these types of searches. Arguments in opposition include that it would make it more difficult for Michigan law enforcement to investigate cybercrimes and enforce cybercrime laws such as internet child pornography rings. The Michigan State Police and Michigan Sheriff’s Association has indicated opposition to the resolution. To become part of the constitution, the resolution requires a two-thirds vote in each house of the legislature and approval by the voters at the next general election. A general election is an election held in November of an even-numbered year. It will prove to be a very interesting issue to decide as it is not often that amendments to the

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Last year, I, along with my son, Eric, son-in-law, Tony, and cousin, Frank, took a motorcycle riding/handling course from Gary Lewandowski and his Ride Like A Pro program. It was tough, humbling, and well worth the time, effort, and money. With a lot of practice, the techniques taught by Gary have made me a better rider. My son, Eric, has taken the next step in the process and enrolled and completed two classes from Midwest Police Motorcycle Training, Inc., run by Doug Wolfe, a retired Police Sergeant with 29 years’ experience. Doug has quite a resume. He founded the Royal Oak Michigan Police Motorcycle Unit and commanded the unit until his retirement. Doug has competed in the Midwest and Canadian Police Motor competitions. He has trained more than half of the police motor officers in Michigan as well as officers from Wisconsin, Illinois, Wyoming, Florida, New York, Alaska and the FBI Police. Midwest Police Motorcycle Training was established in 2008 to provide the highest quality motorcycle training for police and civilian riders worldwide. Doug’s co-instructor, Larry Schultz, also a retired Police Officer with 28 years’ experience, has been a Motor Officer since 2001 and an Instructor since 2004. Larry founded the Troy, Michigan Police Department Motor Unit in 2001. Larry has assisted in developing the curriculum for Midwest Police Motorcycle Training courses. Larry has also competed in Police Motorcycle Competitions across the Midwest and Canada. I have watched several demonstrations organized by Midwest and have been impressed with what I’ve witnessed. I decided to interview my son, Eric, who has completed two Midwest courses, to get a firsthand account of what they are like and what they put you through. The Preacher (TP): Hi, Eric. It feels kind of funny interviewing my son about riding seeing as how I was the one that got you interested in riding, provided you with basic training, took you on your first long ride to Sturgis, watched out for you, raised you... Sorry, had to throw all that in. What classes have you taken from Midwest? Eric Kausch (EK): No problem, Pop. I have taken Midwest’s Primary course which runs four days from 8am-4pm, and the Advanced 1 course which runs for five days, a format similar to the Primary course, time-wise. TP: How did you hear about Midwest? TM

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EK: I first heard about them through Pat Armitage. [Editor’s note: Pat is a long-time columnist for this publication and has also been published in national magazines.] You shared an article that Pat wrote several years ago about the Michigan State University (MSU) course and his Goldwing. Doug Wolfe was the instructor at MSU when they had their motor officer training up there. Pat said I would enjoy it after taking Gary Lewandowski’s RLAP class. I found out from Tony (brotherin-law) that there was a group that was doing training next to his workplace on a motorcycle range. I stopped by the range one day and spoke with Doug. There was a person riding some patterns as we talked. I was hooked! TP: Can you describe the classes briefly? Did they meet or exceed your expectations? EK: The classes are phenomenal. The first four hours is all classroom work and consists of discussions, tests, scenarios, nomenclature, riding posture, and much more. The remaining time is divided into two different categories, slow speed and road speed. The slow speed exercises are those that you’d see at a motorcycle rodeo with hundreds of cones, precision riding, and advanced lock and lean techniques that would allow one to properly execute a U-turn and 90-degree pull outs, among others. The other time is spent at road speed (depending on the level of class, anywhere from 30-40 mph for the test. Yes, there’s a test!). The road speed exercises are those that could save your life on the road. You get exercises in maximumthreshold braking, evasive maneuvers, and escaping a potentially dangerous situation. Midwest teaches you proper braking and simulates a car stopped in front of you or one getting close to rear ending you. The classes have dramatically changed the way I ride; much safer, more confident, and more aware of defensive riding techniques. TP: Did you use their bikes for the class or your own? EK: First off, when you say “bikes” Doug and Larry will ask you if it’s a Schwinn, a Trek, or a Huffy. They don’t ride bikes. They ride motors, police motors. Doug and Larry are retired Motor Officers and are very proud of riding Police Motors throughout their careers. Bike Cops wear the funny looking helmets and short shorts. This class is not that! HAHA. Now to answer the question; YES, I rented their motors! Definitely worth the price and peace of mind knowing that if and when you drop their motors in an

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For a complete list of Michigan Harley-Davidson Dealer Association Members, see the dealer locator on page 19. July 2 Independence Day BBQ Battle Creek Harley-Davidson 5738 Beckley Road, Battle Creek, MI (269) 979-2233 July 7 Red, White & Blue Bike Night Bike Night Summer Concert Series Live music by Trilogy Antique car show from 5-7. $2 beers, BBQ, vendors, prizes & more Grand Rapids Harley-Davidson 2977 Corporate Grove Drive Hudsonville, MI (877) 596-6387 July 9 Grill & Chill Ice Cream Party Battle Creek Harley-Davidson 5738 Beckley Road Battle Creek, MI (269) 979-2233 July 9 Ride More Customer Appreciation Event Our day to say “Thank you” to all who have joined our family over the years. This is our ANNUAL Customer Appreciation Event! Door Prizes, Bike Wash, food, in-store Fashion Show, great in-store specials...Plenty to entertain everyone! Town and Country Sport Center 18655 US-12 Cement City, Michigan 517-547-3333 July 9 Island Days Party Live music, Limbo contest, Island-inspired cuisine ABC Harley-Davidson, Inc. 4405 Highland Road (M-59) Waterford, MI 248.674.3175 July 14-17 Muskegon Bike Time Bikes, Music, Beer Tents, Entertainment Hot Rod Harley-Davidson 149 Shoreline Drive, Muskegon, MI (231) 722-0000 July 16 American Cancer Society Benefit Ride Perry Harley-Davidson 5331 S. Sprinkle Road Kalamazoo, MI (269) 329-3450 July 16 WIN98 Ride for Vets Battle Creek Harley-Davidson 5738 Beckley Road Battle Creek, MI (269) 979-2233 July 16 Fire & Iron Ride 10 Year Anniversary Ride Come join Station 247 for their 10th Poker (Picture) Run, ride starts HERE at Shiawassee Harley-Davidson w/COFFEE & DONUTS! Ride registration: 9 AM. $15/rider, $5/passenger. Includes: Ride and dinner Saturday night at the Best Western Hotel. There will be a cash prize for the best poker hand. Proceeds will benefit the Great Lakes Burn Camp! Shiawassee Harley-Davidson®

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EK: The most important thing I learned was how to ride properly, safely, and with a great awareness. This comes after having logging close to 75,000 miles on two wheels. These classes have completely changed the way I ride and broke many of my bad habits. We all have them! TP: Are you planning to take any other classes? EK: I am planning to take their Advanced Level 2 class at some point. Unfortunately, the class scheduled for this year is in August and I report back to work on August 1st. Hopefully, next summer works out better for my schedule or I can alter it with my boss! I am scheduled to participate in their Midwest Police Motorcycle Training Challenge and Safety Seminar July 22-24th at Wolverine Harley-Davidson. TP: Would you recommend the classes to all riders or only certain ones? EK: All riders can learn and benefit from these classes. If you ride on two wheels, with one in front of the other, and are passionate about staying alive, I would encourage you to take this class. Besides; those cones are not going to knock themselves down!!!! Thanks, Eric. For a full schedule of classes and fee schedule, visit Midwest’s web site at http:// www.midwestmotorcycletraining.com/articles.html. I plan on taking the Primary Class next year and will use my son as a private tutor beforehand so I’m not embarrassed! Until next time, RIDE SAFE, my friends!

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12. Muskegon

BATTLE CREEK HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 5738 BECKLEY RD, BATTLE CREEK (269) 979-2233, www.battlecreekharley.com

HOT ROD HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 149 SHORELINE DRIVE, MUSKEGON (231) 722-3653, www.hotrodhd.com

2. Bay City

13. Sturgis

GREAT LAKES HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 3850 S. HURON ROAD, BAY CITY (989) 686-0400, www.greatlakeshd.com

HAMILTON HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 68951 WHITE SCHOOL ROAD, STURGIS (616) 651-3424, www.hamiltonharley-davidson.com

3. Birch Run

14. Tecumseh

SHIAWASSEE HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 11901 N. BEYER ROAD, BIRCH RUN (989) 624-4400 www.shiawasseeharley-davidson.com

TECUMSEH HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 8080 MATTHEWS HIGHWAY, TECUMSEH (517) 423-3333

4. Cement City

15. Traverse City

TOWN & COUNTRY HARLEY-DAVIDSON® US 12 & US 127, CEMENT CITY (517) 547-3333, www.cementcity-harley.com

CLASSIC MOTOR SPORTS HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 3939 S BLUE STAR DRIVE, TRAVERSE CITY (231) 943-9344, www.classictc.com

5. Fremont

16. Waterford

SANDY’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON® SPORT CENTER 11940 N. MAPLE ISLAND RD, FREMONT (231) 924-3020 www.sandysharley-davidson.com

A.B.C. HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 4405 HIGHLAND RD (M-59), WATERFORD (248) 674-3175 www.abc-harley-davidson.com

6. Gaylord

17. West Branch

ZIP’S 45TH PARALLEL HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 980 S WISCONSIN AVE., GAYLORD (989) 732-8000, www.zips45thhd.com

GILDNER’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLES 2723 S M-76, WEST BRANCH (989) 345-1330, www.gildnershd.com

7. Hudsonville GRAND RAPIDS HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 2977 CORPORATE GROVE DR., HUDSONVILLE (616) 896-0111, www.grandrapidsharley.com

8. Kalamazoo

PERRY’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 5331 SPRINKLE ROAD, KALAMAZOO (269) 329-3450 www.perryharley-davidson.com

9. Lansing CAPITOL HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 9550 WOODLANE DRIVE, DIMONDALE (517) 646-2345, www.capitolhd.com

10. Lapeer RAY C’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 1491 S. LAPEER ROAD, LAPEER (810) 664-9261, www.raycsh-d.com

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11. Mt. Pleasant HOLESHOT HARLEY-DAVIDSON® 4741 E PICKARD, MT PLEASANT (989) 772-5513 www.candssportcenter.com

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