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Want to be a contributor or correspondent? It seems to me that things don’t often turn out the way I expect them to turn out. The unexpected just creeps in and suddenly everything is different than you ever imagined. This is not necessarily a bad thing. The unexpected can make life more interesting. After all, it is the twists and turns that make the ride more interesting even if there are a few bumps and potholes along the way. The last time the unexpected arrived at my door was a several months ago when I first learned that Thunder Roads Colorado needed a new publisher. I was surprised, I had commented to my wife several times while reading Thunder Roads Colorado that it would be a fun to have a job with motorcycles and put out a magazine like Thunder Roads Colorado. I never expected to publish a magazine. I didn’t plan that in my career planning. Yet somehow, here I am the new publisher of Thunder Roads Colorado. I thought it would be fun to work in the motorcycle industry, most everyone I met said they loved it. So when that unexpected knocked on the door, my wife and I did some planning and let it percolate for a few weeks. Then we jumped and here I am writing my first letter from the editor. I can certainly say that it has made my life more interesting and I am excited that Thunder Roads Colorado returns after only a short hiatus earlier this year. Thunder Roads Colorado has been serving the motorcycle community in Colorado since 2004 and will continue to bring to our readers the great monthly features they expect, like our Technical Tips, Ladies up Front and Veterans columns. Readers will also find articles and news of interest, ads from our partners for products and services that serve the Colorado motorcycling community. Colorado is a fantastic place for motorcycling, from the cruisers, sports bikes and adventure touring bikes seen on our city streets and mountain roads to the dirt bikes and off-road vehicles on specialty tracks and trails tucked into the hills. The great mountain west is a haven for all things on two-wheels—and a few on three. Thunder Roads Colorado is the magazine dedicated to motorcycling-whether it is on the paved-highways or on the dirt-pathways, few states can offer what Colorado does for two-wheeled on and off road sports. My partner Carrie and I are proud to bring you the latest news, product reviews, feature articles and advertising from our local and national partners. Between these covers every month you will find the best that Colorado has to offer; articles of interest ranging from product reviews to news, to the best routes, roads, paths, trails, events, bars, restaurants and businesses bringing you the best in motorcycling merchandise and services for you to visit on your two wheeled adventures. Thunder Roads Colorado is Colorado’s Motorcycle Magazine. Brought to you free each month, Thunder Roads Colorado is distributed through dealerships, restaurants, clubs, motorcycle-friendly businesses, and at select motorcycle events across the state of Colorado. Subscriptions are available—you just pay shipping and handling. We would like to thank everyone in the community for welcoming Thunder Roads Colorado back to our state and look forward to seeing you here next month! Patrick and Carrie Flying Hound Press, L.L.C. Thunder Roads Colorado www.thunderroadscolorado.com
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Faulty comparisons plague CDC task force push for universal helmet laws July 09, 2014 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A new recommendation for universal motorcycle helmet laws by a task force of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is based on faulty reasoning, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The Community Preventive Services Task Force asserts that universal motorcycle helmet laws will reduce the rate of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes. The recommendation is based on studies of U.S. states and foreign countries that require all riders to wear helmets, those that require only minors to wear helmets and those that have no helmet requirement. "Researchers examined evidence from the United States and other high-income countries [made available through the United Nations' World Health Organization] and found that implementation of universal laws in place of partial helmet laws or no law led to substantial increases in helmet use and decreases in motorcycle-related deaths and injuries," according to the task force's statement. "When universal helmet laws were repealed and replaced with partial laws or no law, the opposite effects were seen; helmet use decreased substantially and motorcyclerelated deaths and injuries increased." To adequately assess the role of helmet laws in preventing serious injury or death in crashes, the CDC task force members would first have had to identify the fatal injury in each crash, then determine whether use of a helmet would have prevented that injury or reduced its effect, thereby saving the life of the motorcyclist. However, the CDC task force cites no such detailed analysis and offers no evidence that the use of a helmet would have lessened or eliminated the fatal injuries in a significant number of crashes. Instead, task force members merely looked at the numbers and drew their conclusion. "Correlation does not imply causation," said Wayne Allard, AMA's vice president for government relations. "Instead of trying to draw conclusions from this type of observation, the CDC task force could have better spent its time and resources searching for cures for infectious diseases." The AMA has long advocated the voluntary use of helmets, but opposes mandates because helmets do nothing to reduce the likelihood of a crash. "Rider education and motorist awareness/distracted-driver programs -- which are threatened when scarce funds are siphoned into helmet mandate enforcement -- should be the focus of the safety community," Allard said. The AMA strongly encourages the use of personal protective equipment, including gloves, sturdy footwear and a properly fitted motorcycle helmet certified by its manufacturer to meet the DOT standard. However, adults should have the right to voluntarily decide when to wear a helmet. The AMA does not oppose laws requiring helmets for minor motorcycle operators and passengers. "Helmet use alone is insufficient to ensure a motorcyclist's safety," Allard said. "There is a broad range of additional voluntary measures that can be implemented to improve the skill of motorcycle operators, as well as reduce the frequency of situations where other vehicle operators are the cause of crashes that involve motorcycles." A complete statement of the AMA's position on universal mandatory helmet laws can be found here:www. americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/PositionStatements/ VoluntaryHelmetUse.aspx. www.thunderroadscolorado.com
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his year marked the tenth annual Thunder in the Rockies, the largest bike rally in Colorado. Occurring on Labor Day weekend at the Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson® dealership in Loveland, Colorado, the rally brought an estimated crowd of nearly 50,000 motorcycle enthusiasts of together from across the country to share their passion for freedom in the wind. The rally included high-powered entertainment, events and activities, including concerts with national entertainment acts Bret Michaels, Jackyl, Blackberry Smoke and Moccasin Creek. The Harley Davidson Demo Tent brought test rides of the 2015 HD models to attendees (with a valid motorcycle endorsement). Those that attended also had the opportunity to
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ride some of the most breathtaking, scenic riding in the USA.
show, the Miss Hooters Thunder in the Rockies Bikini Contest.
“Our rally has really taken on a unique feel. It is the uniting of a brotherhood, the gathering of kindred souls that share the passion for freedom in the wind.” said Jill Almirall, marketing and event manager at Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson®. The rally started at noon Friday, Aug. 29 and rolled throughout the weekend with biker-related vendors, shows, entertainment and activities running throughout the event.
The ride this year, the Forever Family Ride, with a route up Thompson Canyon to Estes Park was led by Jesse Dupree the lead vocalist for Jackyl. The fundraisers benefitted Realities for Children charities, a non-profit organization for children who have been abused, neglected or are at-risk. Realities for Children is a local charity partnering with 150 local businesses coming together to benefit the needs of local children.
Along with the evening concerts and the vendors, other activities were available including the Rhett Rotten Wall of Death, the Suicidal Lifestyles Stunt Team, Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation, the 2014 custom bike
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If you have not visited Thunder in the Rockies in the past, try it next Labor Day weekend for a great rally experience. – Patrick McCauley
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MOTORCYCLE CANNONBALL ENDURANCE RUN 2014
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he Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run hit three cities in Colorado this year, Burlington, Golden and Grand Junction. The Golden stop was held at Uhl Studios and a great crowd turned out to welcome the riders. For those of you not familiar with the run, it is a coast to coast endurance run, but with a twist. All of the motorcycles must be built before 1936. The main rule for participating in the event is that the engine on the motorcycle must be original and any chassis or parts should be as they were originally built with but, updates for safety are allowed. The run is a total of 3,938 miles that spans over seventeen days. The oldest motorcycle in the run this year is a 1914 H-D 10E ridden by Victor Boocock from California. This year’s route takes the riders from their starting point in Daytona Beach, Florida to the ending point in Tacoma, WA (see the route table). Each day’s ride ranges from 200 to a little over 311 miles each day. All but 250 miles of the route are taken on non-Interstate highways. There are a total of 101 riders in the
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Shinya Kimura working on his 1915 Indian V-Twin. endurance run this year that include four women also known as the “Cannonball Belles”. The riders hail from all over the globe, United States, France, UK Germany, Canada, South Africa, Poland, Spain, Ireland, & Italy. The riders maintain and fix their own motorcycles while on the run and are even allowed to carry spare parts. The riders use a decidedly “low tech” guidance system. Rather than using a GPS, a weather proof box is mounted on the handlebars; it contains a scroll inside with the directions for the entire run. The Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run is truly an unusual event; where else can one see more than one hundred riders on pre-1936 bikes on a run that is more than 3900 miles?
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Stage 1
Fr Sept. 5
Daytona Beach, FL to Lake City, FL
140 Miles
Stage 2
Sa Sept. 6
Lake City, FL to Columbus, GA
250 Miles
Stage 3
Su Sept. 7
Columbus, GA to Chattanooga, TN
224 Miles
Stage 4
Mo Sept. 8
Chattanooga, TN to Clarksville, TN
237 Miles
Stage 5
Tu Sept. 9
Clarksville, TN to Cape Girardeau, MO
199 Miles
Stage 6
We Sept. 10
Cape Girardeau, MO to Sedalia, MO
291 Miles
Stage 7
Th Sept. 11
Sedalia, MO to Junction City, KS
244 Miles
Rest Day
Fr Sept. 12
Rest Day; Junction City, KS
Stage 8
Sa Sept. 13
Junction City, KS to Burlington, CO
311 Miles
Stage 9
Su Sept. 14
Burlington, CO to Golden, CO
250 Miles
Stage 10
Mo Sept. 15
Golden, CO to Grand Junction, CO
278 Miles
Stage 11
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Grand Junction, CO to Springville, UT
289 Miles
Stage 12
We Sept. 17
Springville, UT to Elko, NV
299 Miles
Stage 13
Th Sept. 18
Elko, NV to Meridian, ID
257 Miles
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Fr Sept. 19
Meridian, ID to Lewiston, ID
284 Miles
Stage 15
Sa Sept. 20
Lewiston, ID to Yakima, WA
244 miles
Stage 16
Su Sept. 21
Yakima, WA to Tacoma, WA
142 miles
Total Miles
3,938 miles
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Who is Ron Stratman? By Dennis Martin met Ron “RK” Stratman about 10 years ago while attending numerous motorcycle events. I didn’t know who he was or what he did for the motorcycle scene. When you have a conversation with him, you can tell he doesn’t consider himself a famous person. Most people would just see an ordinary person that blends into a crowd of other motorcycle enthusiasts. Flip the collar tag over on that favorite shirt you bought at a Harley-Davidson dealership and more than likely you will find that his name is on your shirt. With a little research, you can find that he is the founder of the largest H-D shirt licensee business in the country. This interview and article was long overdue and I’m honored that Ron took the time to talk with me.
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At 78, Ron is a proven lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and has been riding Harleys since he was 15 years old. His first motorcycle was a 1948 Harley Seventy-Four. He changed bikes many times over the years, but didn’t buy a brand new bike until his 1977 XLR Sportster. He got it at Widman Motorcycles for $1995 and it is still in his garage. Since then, his motorcycle collection has grown, but that is for another article… When Ron was growing up in Overland, MO his father worked at Glidden Paint Company on Gratiot Street in St. Louis, MO and earned his 30 year pin. In the 50’s Ron, lied on a job application with the City of St. Charles, MO by saying he was 21 years old and he was only 15. They hired him and his job was to sweep the streets with a push broom behind a water truck. He would hang out at the City Club Tavern on main street in St. Charles with his co-workers. That was where he had his first beer. After that, he worked at Steak and Shake for a while, then as a house painter. By the 60’s he was a painting contractor during the week and still racing on the weekends. In 1969, Ron had a local print shop make shirts for him. He sold the shirts out of the side of his van at racetracks in the pit areas, when he wasn’t on the track racing Harley and BSA motorcycles. Once he 10 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado
figured out he wasn’t any good at racing, he decided to focus on the shirt business and get out of the painting business. Being a painter he wasn’t able to travel much and it was time for a change. So he bought a trailer to sell shirts from at local tracks like in Jerseyville and Granite City, Illinois. One of Ron’s favorite things to do was to see as many roadside tourist traps as possible. This would allow him to see the countryside. When I asked him about “the world’s largest ball of string”, he said, “I’ve been there...” As with most parents, Ron’s mom and dad couldn’t believe he planned on traveling around the country selling shirts. Unfortunately, Ron’s father passed away before he saw the success of his shirt business. His mother just had her 100th birthday in October of 2013. As his own family grew, they were by his side selling shirts at the racetracks and was making good money. After doing this for a while, the local dealerships that came to the races would see his “illegal” Harley-Davidson shirts and told RK that his shirts were better than they could get from the corporation. After getting numerous dealerships on board, the business kept growing. Then in the early 80’s Ron met with Charlie Thompson, President of the Harley-Davidson Motor Corporation, at the races. They discussed that H-D was going to start a licensee program. Charlie knew that Ron was the best “the illegal guy” printing the Bar & Shield on shirts. He decided it was best to have Ron on their side and to make him legal. By 1983, it was all in place. Ron’s daughter, Tammy, was the sparkplug of everything. Before she was a teenager, she worked side by side with the family selling merchandise outside October 2014
the track while dad and her brother were racing on the track. They were selling shirts with images of the riders to the race fans. Tammy was the thrust of everything from the graphic designs on shirts, to setting up the business, and especially the contract negotiations in 1983 with the Harley-Davidson Motor Corporation. At that point, RK Stratman, Inc. became one of the twelve companies to supply licensed shirts to every dealership nationwide. The Harley-Davidson Corporate offices knew that by being able to control who makes the merchandise, they could improve the quality of the shirts on the market. That was when Ron directed all his focus on becoming the best licensee shirt company that H-D has ever seen. In August of 2004, Tammy lost her fight with cancer, but that spark has stayed with the company.
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In 1976, the business operated in downtown St. Louis at an AMVET Hall with a bowling alley. Carl Stratman, Ron’s son, remembers the first run of shirts was done in the bar and tavern part of the building and the bowling alley was lined with 60’ long shelving. There was a trailer that the hall used as a cooler and they used to store all the screens for transferring the designs to the shirts. For the shipping department, they built an awning onto the building for UPS to pick up the boxes. As the business began to outgrow that building and the other buildings on the property, they brought in a few semi trailers and worked out of those for a few years. By 1986 it was time to move the business from downtown and out of the flood plain. Then in 1994, the business expanded to Wentzville, MO. By 1997, the facilities were consolidated to the Wentzville location within the building addition. Then in 2008 the Wentzville building was expanded again to 305,000 square feet (7 acres) under one roof. Also at this same time, the adjacent office building was purchased and is now the main office. Finally everything related to the business, was in one location. They have 3 major competitors in the H-D licensee business and RK Stratman is the biggest supplier. Since the beginning, the marketing strategy was the USA and 85% of the business sales are here with 15% overseas. To achieve global status, there are key international representatives working hard to make the RK Stratman name known everywhere and this market continues to grow. It is good to see an American business shipping products overseas. With the building expansions mentioned above, this growth doesn’t affect the customer service of the clients here in the USA. As a matter of fact, there is a growing number of the clients that only purchase shirts from RK Stratman because they trust their product. At the time of the interview, Martha, Ron’s wife, was conducting meetings halfway around the world. I’m sure she has some great stories on that trip.
With over 250 people working 2 shifts, the art department creates some of the finest designs and the production facility typically creates 85,000 shirts per week.
“a good reputation with people is very important” connected to his customers with phone calls and traveling to meetings. He has always been a “hands on” part of the company. Although he says he doesn’t do much, his desk is covered with paperwork… He admits there are about 20 computers in the main office, but he doesn’t know how to turn on any of them. Money is not important to Ron, but making sure that RK Stratman is a successful business and continues to have . Also important is a Harley to ride and good dinners. Ron continues to dedicate his time to find the best quality product and machinery to make sure they are above the rest. As you can see, RK Stratman is a family business. Ron’s kids and grandkids are working there, but no great grandkids yet… There are no loafers in the family. The family members have worked in every part of the company to ensure the company’s future will run smoothly for generations to come. The family as well as the entire staff are all hard workers and take on a lot of responsibilities.
Ron’s accomplishments over the years are extensive. Recent mile markers were in 2012, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. His artwork designs for the Sturgis Rally are the most recognized images of the rally. I guess riding the buffalo bike down Main Street in 1991, caught a lot of attention. Also in 2012, he was inducted into the Hanes Beefy-T T-shirt Hall of Fame. One accomplishment that is on his “bucket list”, is at age 80, he wants to ride to Fairbanks, Alaska and back. He has rode to Anchorage in the past, but he wants to push it a little further next time around. Ron’s granddaughter, Katie, visited us during the interview. She loves hearing the old stories of the racing days. Katie’s dad was also a racer and she remembers those days very well, especially getting her own trailer to sell novelty items. Ron would make sure someone would take over her trailer so she could watch the final races. In closing, I was overwhelmed with how personable everyone at the facility was with me. Perhaps that was because Ron was giving me the nickel tour. The huge building houses the sales, warehouse, production and shipping departments and if you have never seen one building cover 7 acres, it is incredible. Ron made me feel like family while I was there and I certainly want to do a another article about his collection of motorcycles. We will wait for warmer weather for that project… I want to thank Ron and the staff for the time they took to speak with me.
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ALGAE-FUELED MOTORCYCLE SETS SPEED RECORD “The Texas Mile organizers, racers, and spectators were extremely supportive of our team during the speed trials and I would really like to thank them for the warm welcome and opportunity to put algae fuel to the test. I am excited to work with them more in the future,” said Gustavson.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography alumnus Kristian Gustavson on his racing motorcycle powered by a 50/50 blend of biodiesel derived from algae and cooking oil waste from UC San Diego. On March 24, 2012 Gustavson and team member Devin Chatterjie established the fastest (and only known) algae-fueled motorcycle speed records at The Texas Mile land speed event in Beeville, Texas. Photo: RED i Nation
Below the Surface’s “Driving Innovation” Team established the first official algae-fueled motorcycle speed records during The Texas Mile land speed event on March 24th, 2012. Team leader Kristian Gustavson reached 94.6 mph using a 50/50 blend of biodiesel derived from algae and cooking oil waste from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD). Fellow team member, Devin Chatterjie, reached 96.2 MPH on 100% algae-derived Green Crude diesel fuel supplied by Sapphire Energy Inc., one of the world’s leaders in algae-based oil crude production. Together, they established the fastest and only known records to date for an algae-fueled motorcycle.
In a project entitled One Barrel for Baja, Gustavson led a team of UCSD students to make a portion of the biofuel themselves under the supervision of Dr. B. Greg Mitchell’s Scripps Photobiology Group, with assistance from the San Diego Center for Algal Biotechnology. The students grew and harvested algae using a sponsored Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) unit supplied by World Water Works from ponds at the Carbon Capture Corporation’s facility near the Salton Sea and at a greenhouse facility on the university’s campus. After the algae harvest, its biomass was isolated and sent to Dr. Skip Pomeroy’s Laboratory at UCSD. In the laboratory, the lipids and fats were then extracted and further converted into usable diesel fuel by the Biofuels Action and Awareness Network.
The Driving Innovation Team rode a unique turbo-charged, 800cc diesel powered Track Motorcycle manufactured in Holland. The bike was shipped from Holland to the US last fall courtesy of FedEx Express in a show of support for the project. They rode five times, registering 94.6, 95.1, 95.2, 95.6, and 96.2 MPH. Their next official speed trial will be in El Mirage, Calif., on May 19th. Gustavson, a recent graduate of the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation’s MAS Program at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, is a co-founder of Below the Surface, a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring waterways and educating the public about issues pertaining to water. He started the One Barrel for Baja Project in order to synthesize enough algal biodiesel to compete in various speed trials and the grueling Baja 1000 race this fall (http://algae.ucsd. edu/Blog1/Blog-1-Baja.html). Below the Surface is committed to finding solutions to pollution and believes that biofuels from algae can help reduce run-off going into America’s waterways. The Driving Innovation team is supported by: Dr. B. Greg Mitchell and his team from the Scripps Photobiology Group, Phitec, FedEx, Sapphire Energy, RED i Nation, Fun Bike Center, Clif Bar, Earth Protect, World Water Works, Carbon Capture Corporation, the BIOCOM Institute, Goal Zero, Screwed Industries, Dockers, New Leaf Biofuels, SD-CAB, BAAN, and the UCSD Student Veterans Organization. www.thunderroadscolorado.com
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Motorcycle Ergonomics: Does Your Bike Really Fit You? I was wondering how many of you are truly happy with the ‘fit’ of your motorcycle. Fall is a great time to have custom work done on your motorcycle; the shops are not as busy and welcome the work this time of year.
the seat. Shaving the seat on a Cruiser is a perfectly acceptable way to get a couple of inches nearer Mother Earth. Sometimes shaving the sides of the seat only, while retaining all the padding under the butt works well.
If you are not totally comfortable on your ride, some questions you might want to ask yourself include:
A lot of cruisers use dual shocks in the rear. Often these can be replaced with shorter shocks to lower overall seat height. If you are mechanically inclined, installing a new pair of shorter shock absorbers is generally an easy job that could be done at home.
❱❱ Do your feet reach the ground well enough to easily balance the bike at stops? ❱❱ What about the width of the bike and of the seat, comfortable? ❱❱ Hands and Wrists – are yours comfortable, can you reach your controls easily? ❱❱ How is the reach to the handlebars and grips – comfy or stretched and strained? ❱❱ Do you like where and how your feet and legs rest during rides? If you answered no to any or all of those questions – you should know that it is not that difficult to make minor changes that can add up to major improvements in comfort and handling. Let’s explore some of the different ways to customize your ride to fit you better. Lowering Overall Seat Height For Harley’s you can buy a shorter front end or install a lowering kit. Another alternative is to install shorter springs – but only if you understand how this can change the handling of the bike. You would need to know how to maintain a balanced suspension and that can be tricky. Many American made motorcycles can be lowered by replacing or altering 14 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado
A lot of Suzuki GXSR’s, DR’s and others are designed with a monoshock in the rear, but maybe you’ve never realized just how adjustable they are. Victory Cruisers also have this adjustable mono-shock. While this isn’t a job for an amateur mechanic, the entire rear suspension has to come off and back on; you can have this one shock adjusted to as much as 3” lower without buying any new parts. Suzuki technicians recommend not taking it down that far, but up to two inches is quite acceptable to help get your feet closer to the ground. The front shocks can also be lowered on many models. Sport bikes don’t have a whole lot of seat to begin with; some Dual Sport motorcycles can get seats 1” lower but that’s it. The Sport Bike parts and accessories aftermarket is so huge, you can spend as much or as little as you want to make the Sport or Dual Sport motorcycle fit with ready-made-to-fit custom parts. Hand Grips How do your hands feel when you ride? If you have carpal tunnel or arthritis you may experience numbness or cramping pain in the hands or wrists. That’s no way to ride, YIKES! How can October 2014
we improve this problem? Grips come in all diameters these days. Thick grips, skinny grips, hard or soft grips are all readily available at most any mc parts departments. There are even some that are like big foam cushions. They make nostalgic grips and every sort of decorative design you could imagine. They can all be yours for a price. So there are no excuses for not alleviating those kinds of hand/wrist discomforts. Hand and Foot Controls Many manufacturers offer adjustable hand brake and clutch levers. These literally have a dial near the hand grip that can be turned to dial your levers in closer or out farther from the grips; very easy to use. Other manufacturers offer a variety of different levers that can be selected to fit your particular need, i.e. levers that swoop back – nearer the grip for smaller hands. Wider levers for larger hands are readily available also. On many motorcycles the foot brake and shift lever can be gently removed from the splines it is mounted on – and reset a notch or two farther out or in to fit your feet and riding style. As with your levers – there are some choices on the foot controls as well. Maybe you’ll be more comfortable with a heel shifter instead of a toe shifter Do floor boards or foot pegs fit you best? Forward controls can be installed to alleviate cramping for those of us with longer legs. These days there is little excuse for not customizing your ride to be comfortable and truly fit YOU! – S’miles, Jasmine Bluecreek Clark www.bluecreekmotorcycletraining.com www.thunderroadscolorado.com
Chaplain’s Corner Pastor Ron Baptiste Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Founder of Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic Inc. www.tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org TN.COC State Chaplain www.tenncoc.homestead.com Member of NCOM Christian Unity Council www.facebook.com/NCOM.Christian.Unity Pastor Ron’s messages can now be downloaded off the website Leadership Skills can now be downloaded off the website
“Frustration” Frustration can simmer like a pot on a stove until it boils over into anger. Have you ever put all you had into somebody, some job, some church, some club or organization only to fined out that nobody really cared what you put in or what you accomplished? Given them your very best only to get nothing in return? In Numbers 20:1-13 we read the account of Moses’ frustration with the Children of Israel, but first let’s look at Moses’ past to get a better understanding: Moses was born a Jew and when he was born the Pharaoh of Egypt tried to kill him as an infant, his mother placed him in a basket and placed him in the river, there he was found by Pharaoh’s daughter, she kept him and raised him as her own in Pharaoh’s house. Moses was a Jew but he was raised as an Egyptian prince, well educated, had everything he could ever want, but Moses knew he was a Jew by birth. One day he saw an Egyptian beating a Jewish slave, Moses stepped in and killed the Egyptian, Moses now has to run into the wilderness for forty years to hide. After forty years God sends him back to Egypt where he is wanted for murder. Moses now leads all his people (Jews) out of Egypt into the wilderness. The first problem they run into was the Red Sea, and all the Jews turn on Moses with their murmuring and complaining. Some want to kill Moses, but God bails them out. As they run into more problems, the same thing keeps happening; they murmur, complain and want to kill Moses. Moses is getting very frustrated, he could have still been the prince of Egypt if he had minded his own business, or at the very least he could have stayed in the wilderness and let the Jews take care of their own problems. www.thunderroadscolorado.com
Now he is at the end of his rope and runs into the exact same problem. God gives him direction in vs. 8 “ Take the rod and gather the assembly together…and speak to the rock before their eyes and it shall bring forth water.” Moses does everything God told him to do but, because of his frustration, he makes a mistake. Vs. 10 “Moses gathers them together before the rock and he said unto them, here now ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock…and he smote the rock twice.” But God said to “speak to the rock,” Moses took it upon himself to “speak to the people… and hit the rock twice.” Moses was so frustrated that he misinterpreted God’s direction and God judged him; “Because ye believe me not… ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.” Sometimes we, out of frustration, will strike out at the very people we love when God said to “SPEAK TO THE ROCK.” Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron
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Ladies up Front is a column by and for the women who ride in Colorado both on back and up front. You will find topics of interest to lady riders with stories detailing the journeys of other lady riders in Colorado and beyond, Questions from readers will be addressed and contributors from our community will share their experiences. Questions, comments and contributors are welcome and encouraged to participate. ladiesupfront@thunderroadscolorado.com believe that every woman who rides, be it on the front or on the back, has a story to tell that is worth hearing. Women and their riding experiences, stories and knowledge often have insight and perspectives that can help us all as we journey forward both on the back and on the front. Here you will see those experiences and hear of the strength and joy we have found on a motorcycle. I have always loved riding on motorcycles and my journey from the back to the front is probably similar to many of you out there. It started for me with my uncles and their dirt bikes when I was a young teenage girl. They both wanted to teach us kids how to ride, unfortunately, my mother wouldn’t have it. Instead of learning to ride those dirt bikes, I got to stare at the parked bikes in the garage and wonder what it would feel like to zoom around the mountains on one with me at the helm. Later, when I was 19-20 I had a boyfriend with a Yamaha 650 Special, I rode on back and we went everywhere on that bike. Once I felt the wind on my face and experienced the exhilaration and the freedom of riding, I was hooked. I have always loved riding; the feeling is like no other, being up close and personal with the scenery with wind rushing by and the road buzzing beneath me. Riding, whether on the back or front, helps me shake-off the troubles and cares of the world and just live. The freedom from worries and cares is incredible and is one of the primary reasons I ride.
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I continued on the back for quite a few years until I met a lady rider at a rest stop five years ago. I had been thinking about moving up front for a couple of years but hadn’t really decided to do it. The woman I met had moved from the back to the front and told me she never looked back. She encouraged me to try and to take the MSF training course. She said it was reasonable in price and worth the time, effort and cost. She shared with me some of her experience, what she said helped me decide to sign up for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse class and get my endorsement to ride up front. When I signed up for the class I was a bit nervous and I was not sure if I would actually like being on the front. During that class I fell in love with riding up front. About a year and a half after I got my endorsement I bought my first
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motorcycle. I was so excited—a bike of my own. We needed a road trip from Denver to Fort Collins to pick it up and I was just giddy; I couldn’t wait to ride it! Since it was nearly two years since I had taken the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourse, I decided that I needed to take it again as a refresher. That was a good idea, the refresher helped build my confidence and dusted the cobwebs off of the things I learned during the first class but had never really gotten to use. I absolutely recommend the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCourse for anyone new to riding up front and anyone returning to riding after some time away from it. The MSF offers an array of rider training from the Basic Rider Course to advanced riding for street bikes, dirt bikes and even a military riding course. The riding course taught me how to ride
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a motorcycle safely (they even supply the motorcycle). It also taught me to be a better driver whatever vehicle I am driving. I spent my first two months on the front of my new (for me) motorcycle as much as I possibly could. I went on rides during my lunch hour, after work and on weekends. Then after only two months on the front my husband agreed that I was ready and we were off on my first road trip to Sturgis with me riding my own bike. Today, I still love to ride and my goal is to be one of the women we read about in magazine articles and online; 70 years young and still in the saddle. Riding is something I am still passionate about and I love meeting and talking to other women riders listening to them talk about their experiences--whether those experiences are from riding up front or on the back. Talking to another woman who moved from the back to the front helped me make my decision to get my motorcycle endorsement. I love having the choice, take my bike or bring the camera and ride on the back. It is truly the best of both worlds.
“I absolutely recommend the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCourse for anyone new to riding up front and anyone returning to riding after some time away from it. “ Gaining new viewpoints and insight from other women riders, as I did when I decided to get my endorsement, is the reason we created Ladies up Front. The lady rider I met at a rest stop shared the experience, strength and joy that she found on the front of the motorcycle. She also remarked that I could always decide I liked the back seat better and return to it. Her input and experience helped me make my decision to leap and learn to ride up front. Have you thought about taking the rider training course and getting your endorsement? Moving up front? Is anything stopping you from taking the
course and test and moving to the front? Have you recently moved up front? What did you have to overcome or deal with before you could do it? Please share your experiences, opinions, suggested topics and questions that concern you as a lady rider. Ladies up Front is by lady riders and for lady riders. You will see guest columnists, changing format and more. Help us make Ladies up Front the best it can be, a resource for lady riders front and back. Please send us your ideas, share your experiences, and ask questions at ladiesupfront@ thunderroadscolorado.com. – Carrie
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OCTOBER Childrens Heart Benefit October 2, 2014 Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson in Loveland, Colorado 4250 Byrd Drive, Loveland, CO Loveland, Colorado (CO) (970) 292-0400 The Childrens Heart Benefit will be held at Thunder Mountain Harley Davidson in Loveland, Colorado on October 2nd, 2014. Event Hours: 6:30pm-9:00pm thundermountainharley.com/events/ Road to Recovery Fund Raiser for ( Bigman ) William Humphries and Denise H Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 12:00pm Next Week Show Map Taunaz Tavern 10480 Ralston Rd, Arvada, Colorado 80004 We will be having raffles and a silent auction...food will be a full taco bar provided by William Bigman Humphries parents and family. Anyone willing to provide side dishes will be much appreciated. You can contact Smoke to let him know what you will be bringing .. Ghoulfest Halloween Poker Run October 4, 2014 Pikes Peak Harley Davidson in Colorado Springs, CO 5867 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (719) 278-2300 The Ghoulfest Halloween Poker Run will start at Pikes Peak Harley Davidson in Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 4th, 2014. Ride, Drive, Walk or Crawl to help local veterans.Ends at Old Chicago (Austin Bluffs & Academy) Registration: $20 per rider, $10 per passenger Includes lunch courtesy of Pikes Peak H-D Event Hours: Registration 11:00am-1:00pm Last bike out at 1:00pm http://www.pikespeakharleydavidson.com/event_ list_detail.asp?ecode=657260&month=10&year= 2014&location=0&Submit=Search
27th Annual High CountryToy Run Sunday, October 5, 2014 Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum 5867 N. Nevada Colorado Springs, CO 80908 (719)487-8005 The 27th Annual High Country Toy Run will be held at the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 5th, 2014. Event Hours: from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Registration: 1 new unwrapped toy per person. The biggest & best Toy Run making Christmas better for local kids. Huge raffle and auction at the post run party at Cowboys nightclub. Benefits the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots, Fort Carson Santa’s Workshop and other El Paso & Teller County charities. FREE USMC ride pin for every participant. Pre-Run Breakfast 7:30-10am at the Brickhouse424 S. Nevada Ave. $8 All You Can Eat! Courtesy of ABATE of CO District 2) http://pro-promotions.com/pro-events/hctr Ride for Breast Cancer October 11, 2014 2747 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 245-0812 The Ride for Breast Cancer will be held at Grand Junction Harley Davidson in Grand Junction, Colorado on October 11th, 2014. http://www.gjharley.com “The Last Great Ride of the Summer” Support Our Troops Party! Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10:00am Stagecoach Saloon Franktown, Colorado 80116 Who is ready to ride one last time this year? The Devil Dogs are going to host another party to raise money to help send our care packages off again. Come join us for an EPIC ride and PARTY, one last time this year! We will be taking a ride ( if the weather permits ) that will start at 9:00AM. We will make one stop at Palmer Lake for a beer and bathroom break then we will head back to the party. Lola Black will be doing us the honor of playing for us, and the Denver Dames and the Bronco Cheerleaders will be available for photo’s and autographs! The pictures that we take of the girls will each go into a care package. Please bring anything you would like to donate to get shipped out! We are collecting some OUTSTANDING raffle items that you will not want to miss out on!
We are making arrangements for some sort of lunch to be available as well. Tell all your friends... this party is open to the public! The more the merrier! MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW! COST: $30 DOUBLE RIDERS $20 SINGLE RIDERS 50/50 RAFFLE AND A GREAT PARTY TO HELP SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! Punkin Chuckin Colorado Saturday October 11 - Sunday October 12, 2014 Arapahoe Park, 26000 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora, CO 80016, (303)739-7168 Punkin Chunkin Colorado is an annual ritual where people travel for miles to see how far they can lob a gourd. The 2014 event will mark the 17th year for this zany activity that engages the energy and ingenuity of youth and adults, while inspiring a fresh twist of creativity. A 1-mile range entices teams of pumpkin launchers to travel hundreds of miles to compete. In addition to the competition, the event offers an exciting fall festival complete with family activities, pumpkin patch, fall market, food vendors and a beer garden! Event Hours: All day https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/ PunkinChunkinColorado/index.htm District 1 Toy Run for Kids Sunday, October 19, 2014 The ABATE District 1 Toy Ride for Kids will be held in Fort Morgan to help deliver toys to kids in need Fort Morgan, CO 970-542-0902 www.abateofcolo.org/districts/district-1 Blood Drive and Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 25, 2014 9:00 AM Enter your homemade Chili in our Chili CookOff that’s judged by the people! Think your chili is the best? Prove it at the 2014 October Chili Cook-off. Prizes will be given for top chili contenders! And while you’re here, donate blood to Bonfils Blood Center! SUN Harley-Davidson 8858 Pearl St Denver, CO 80229 303-287-7567 http://www.sunharleydavidson.com/default. asp?page=xListEvents&id=15110 HarleySales@SunpowerSports.com
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ost of us in the USA will spend more money on food this year than any other regular expense. Eating is not just a necessary thing; it is often an enjoyable one— especially when the food is good. Thunder Roads Colorado is here to help you find the best restaurants. Will Ride for Food brings you restaurant reviews and food/ride reviews from all over the state of Colorado. Often, we will detail rides and review the restaurants and bars that we find during the ride or at the destination. Sometimes we will just review a restaurant. Today is all about breakfast! If you live in the Denver Metro area sometimes you want to grab breakfast before you ride and our feature restaurant, the Bowles Café is a great place to get it. Bowles Café features fresh cooked to order breakfast the overall theme of the restaurant is home cooked food, with good-sized portions at prices you can afford. Bowles Café located in the shopping center on West Bowles Avenue just east of West Coal Mine Avenue and less than a mile from the Bowles exit on C470. The actual address is 5925 S. Zang St. in Littleton and is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Breakfast until 3:00 p.m.) Seating 75 people inside with a very nice patio that serves another 25
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(weather permitting). The restaurant is clean, the staff is welcoming and friendly and the food is fresh-cooked to order. The fare featured at Bowles Café is fresh-cooked traditional American fare, and you can certainly find that traditional American Breakfast with the Chicken-fried Steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and boneless pork chops with eggs. You can also find Colorado breakfast favorites like huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos and rellenos smothered in green chile. If that isn’t enough they have a house specialty of Bavarian Crème French Toast served with two eggs, choice of apple wood smoked bacon, ham or sausage. All of the breakfasts are reasonably priced starting at around $5.00 with most breakfasts priced at $7.50, and the most expensive breakfast on the menu comes in at $8.50. These breakfasts are generously portioned and cooked fresh-cooked to order. Two of the breakfasts are my favorites, the breakfast burrito and chili rellenos with eggs. The burrito is large and will fill hearty appetite filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, and your choice of ham, bacon or sausage rolled up and smothered in green chile and cheese. Very tasty! The green chile is Colorado- style with pork and is generally mild-medium hot. When this substantial burrito rolls out of the kitchen it is fat on the plate and ready to help start your day. Well prepared, hot and delicious, this breakfast is filing and satisfies. The other favorite I have is chile
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rellenos with eggs. The plate contains two of the rellenos stuffed with cheese and green chiles, tortilla-wrapped, and fried until crispy. The cheesy rellenos are then smothered with green chile and cheese, served with two eggs, hash browns and toast-- a genuinely tempting, tasty and satisfying breakfast. Everything I have had at the Bowles Café for breakfast has been quite good. While I have not sampled everything on the menu, those I have had were all hot and well prepared with the eggs cooked my way (and cooked correctly). They serve a truly delicious and satisfying breakfast that is reasonably priced and a great place to stop for breakfast before you go on that ride or run. Whether you are looking for the breakfast burrito or Bavarian Crème French Toast, Bowles Café is a winner. You can find it just two exits south of 285/Hampden off of the Bowles exit of C470, turn is east on W. Bowles Ave. and continue until just east of W. Coal Mine Ave. in the shopping center on the south side of the street. Bowles Café is worth the ride if you don’t live nearby. – Patrick McCauley ______________________________ Have you ever wanted to review a restaurant? We are looking for contributors to take pictures and review restaurants and routes/rides in Will Ride for Food. No experience required. Please contact us at ride4food@thunderroadscolorado. com or 720.458.3134
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Luring New Riders Motorcycle manufacturers have been investing heavily in new markets and attempting to attract new riders to their folds—whether they are simply new riders for that particular brand or riders that are new to the sport overall. The manufacturer’s approaches vary quite a bit with some creating completely new platforms with new engines, frames and sizes while others shuffle engines on to new frames with options taken from this and that to create new sub-breeds of motorcycle. One of the 2015 models that fit this trend is the Honda NM4. Touted as a jump to the future today, the NM4 features an aggressive style according to Honda “the NM4 shakes up the status quo and explodes conventional barriers in
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order to attract a whole new segment of forward-thinking riders to motorcycling.” The sleek neo-futuristic styled street bike features a fuel injected 670cc SOHC eight valve water-cooled parallel twin engine, an automatic six-speed dual clutch transmission with two automatic and one manual operation mode. ABS brakes, an integrated wind shield, an adjustable 25.6 inch tall seat that includes a convertible passenger seat that flips up into three different positions as a rider backrest and a full complement LED lighting package including tail light, turn signals and headlight. The NM4 also features integrated storage with saddlebags and upper cowl storage pockets and rider floorboards for added comfort. The NM4 weighs in at 540 lbs (with fluids) with MSRP pricing beginning at $10999.
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The Harley-Davidson Motor Company has taken a bit of a different tack in their pursuit of new riders and increased market share. They have brought out the café racer 2015 Street 500 and Street 750 to market targeting entry-level riders on the international markets of Asia and Europe as well as the domestic market. The Street models in either a 500cc or 750cc version are the new entry-level motorcycles in the HD line up. Including Harley-Davidson’s new Revolution X engine an eight valve, SOHC, liquid-cooled engine featuring a six speed transmission, with robust power from 2000-8000 rpm. The Street has been designed for the demands of urban riding lighter weight and with a low center of gravity and a 25.8 inch seat. The Street 500 and 750 both weigh in at 489 lbs (including fluids) with prices starting at $6799 for the Street 500 and $7499 for the Street 750 respectively.
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Obviously, these motorcycles are not head-to-to head competitors with a more than $5000 difference in starting MSRP between the Street 500 and the NM4. Both motorcycles however, do represent two very different ways in which to entice new riders to the banners of Honda and Harley Davidson. Undoubtedly both the NM4 and the Street 500/750 motorcycles have style and though there is no way to determine today if these motorcycles will have precisely the allure and effect that the manufacturers intend and draw the market share they were created to attract; I believe that more choice in the motorcycle marketplace is a good thing for motorcycle consumers. Patrick McCauley
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by Bob “Bulldog” Ousley Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: Operation Stand Down Tennessee, Inc. (OSDTN), formerly Operation Stand Down Nashville, is a 501c3 corporation whose mission is to assist Veterans and their families so they can be self-sustaining and better connected to the community. As a private corporation OSDTN relies on grants, donations and fund raising to provide services to Tennessee veterans. You can learn more about this great veteran’s service organization at www.osdtn.org On October 25, OSDTN will hold its annual Boots Ride to help raise money for veteran support. The ride will start at Cool Springs Harley Davidson, 7128 S Springs Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, (615) 771-7775. Registration begins at 8:30am and kick stands up at 10am. From the dealer the ride will run to the Natchez Trace and roll about 90 minutes to the River Rat Grill in Hohenwald. Events at the River Rat include great food, a raffle and other activities. Some really great prizes have been donated by Cool Springs Harley, Cycle Gear, Boswell’s Harley, Bumpus Harley, Appleton’s Harley, Heroes vodka and more. Registration is $20 per bike and each entry receives a goody bag with ride patch, coupons and other great stuff. There will be coffee and snacks to eat before the ride. October 25th also marks the 31st anniversary of Operation Urgent Fury, the US led invasion on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean. My good friend Captain Keith Lucas became the first Night Stalker killed in action there. Grenada is one of many small combat operations that have taken place in Central America or the Caribbean over roughly the last 100 years. Others include the Dominican Republic in 1914, 1914-24, 1965, Costa Rica 1921, Cuba 1912,1917-22, 1933, 1961,1962 Mexico 1913, 1914-17, 191819, Haiti 1914, 1915-34, 1994-95, 2004, Nicaragua 1910, 1912-25, 1926-33, El Salvador 1981, Honduras 1911, 1912, 1919, 1924, 1925, 1983-89, Guatemala 1920 and Panama in 1912, 1918-20, 1921, 1925, 198990. Two more of my Night
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Stalker buddies, Lt. John Hunter and CWO “Sonny” Owens died in the fight in Panama ousting General Noriega. When was the last time a community held a parade for any of these actions? The Beirut Barracks Bombings on October 23, 1983, in Beirut, Lebanon occurred when the Islamic Jihad attacked separate buildings housing United States and French military forces in Lebanon. 299 American and French servicemen died in the bombing. This took place just two days before the Grenada invasion. We commemorate all of the major combats that our service members have been involved in but commemorations for the small actions to protect Americans on foreign soil or to strike enemies of the United States before they can harm American’s are often overlooked. For those who participated and the families of those who were wounded and killed these events become the most important of all. Often unnoticed and forgotten by most of the country they are every bit as important to the defense of our nation as the major combat actions. We get the impression that our military only does big things but that is not true. We have service members deployed somewhere in the world on important missions every day of the year. Many are humanitarian in nature but all are dangerous and American service members go in harm’s way. Some are injured or killed and nobody ever knows except the family and those who were close. I guess for me Veterans Day is the catch all day that honors all of America’s veterans who have served in the past and those who serve today. Nashville will hold its regional Veterans Day Parade at 11am on November 11, 2014. I hope you’ll attend a veteran event or at least thank a veteran for their service on this important day and never forget we walk the street with heroes who have done amazing things in service and went back to a more normal life after. Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those can’t. Bulldog * My monthly column reflects my personal point of view and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publishers of this magazine, but they, like me, acknowledge the sacrifices made for the privilege of Freedom of Speech, therefore, they gratefully let me rant. Thank you for reading my rants. Hope my opinions don’t offend anyone, but, we all should be grateful for the right to have free opinions.
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Tasty Recipes All of these recipes have been kitchen tested and biker approved.
SLOW COOKER ONION SOUP Although this recipe isn’t fast, it is easy and it sure is delicious! Four to five onions, 1/4 inch slices (approximately five cups) 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil 3 tablespoons of flour 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup red wine (the rest can go to the cook) 2 quarts of beef broth 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs of thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp ground black pepper French bread, sliced and toasted Gruyere, Emmental or a good Swiss cheese, shredded Directions: Turn on the slow cooker on high. Cut the onions in half lengthwise and remove the papery outer layers. Cut off the end of the onion and slice into ¼ inch half-moons. Place all of the onions in the crock pot along with the butter (or olive oil) and allow to cook for at least an hour. Once the onions begin to cook and sweat, cock the lid on the slow cooker. The onions should be a deep golden brown color in approximately 2 – 3 hours depending on the heat of your slow cooker. Add the flour and mix into the onions and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Mince the garlic cloves and add to the onions and cook for another 10 minutes. Add the beef broth, wine, thyme, salt and pepper and allow to cook on high covered for 1 to ½ hours. Preheat the oven and turn on broil. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems (if you used fresh). Place oven proof bowls on a baking sheet lined with foil. Ladle soup into bowls, top with toasted bread slices and grated cheese. Place into oven and allow to broil until the cheese lightly browns. Warning the bowls will be extremely hot! Remaining soup (if there is any) will keep in the refrigerator for approximately 5 days. QUICK MARINARA SAUCE This is an excellent alternative to jarred sauce and it is very quick and easy! Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, diced ½ cup red wine 3 (28-ounce) cans whole, peeled, tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 tablespoon of dried 1 small bunch fresh basil, leaves chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried 2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions until they are lightly browned. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2 – 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and wine, thyme, and basil. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat and simmer uncovered
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for about 25 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Use a potato masher or an immersion blender and break up the tomatoes until the sauce is slightly chunky. Remove the stems from the thyme if you used fresh. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can serve immediately, store in the refrigerator for 3 days or the freezer for 2 months. Serve with your favorite pasta topped with Parmesan cheese!
PARMESAN “RISOTTO” I love Risotto, but hate standing at the stove and stirring forever. This recipe gives the you the same result without all the hassle. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup of onions, chopped fine 5 cups simmering chicken stock, preferably homemade, divided 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup frozen peas Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the rice and 1 tablespoon of butter in an oven proof Dutch oven and heat for 1 minute. Put in the chopped onions and cook for another 2 minutes. Add 4 cups of the chicken broth or stock in the Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove from the oven, add the remaining cup of chicken stock, the Parmesan, wine, 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper, and stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes (this is the important part!), until the rice is thick and creamy. Add the peas and stir until heated through. Serve hot. WITCHES FINGERS A spooky Halloween treat for kids of all ages! Ingredients: Store-bought or homemade sugar cookie dough 1 whole almond for each cookie Red gel icing (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If you are using a homemade or package cookie dough make sure you refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. You can also can add green food coloring during the mixing process for that extra witchy effect. Shape a tablespoon or two of dough into a log. Pinch areas of the log to make the knuckles. The gnarlier the better. Press a whole almond into the end where the fingernail would be. Place each on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet (you can also use parchment paper). Place the fingers in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Make sure you freeze them for 10 minutes, if you do not, the cookies will spread too much and not look like fingers. Bake the witch’s fingers according to the directions on the dough. Let them cool. For a fantastic finishing touch, paint your fingernail almond with red gel icing.
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Things That Make You Go WHAT? WHY? do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front? WHY do people order double, bacon cheeseburgers, large fries, and a Diet Coke? WHY do banks leave mammoth vault doors wide open and then chain the pens to the counters? WHY do we always take a dump, then stand up and turn around and scope it out? WHY do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage? WHY do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight? WHY do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering for the driver? WHY the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin? WHY can’t most women put on mascara with their mouth closed? WHY don’t you ever see the headline; ‘Psychic Wins Lottery’? WHY is ‘abbreviated’ such a long word? WHY is it that doctors call what they do ‘practice’? WHY is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? WHY is the man who invests all your money called a broker? WHY is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? WHY isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food? WHY didn’t Noah swat those damn, last two mosquitoes? WHY do they sterilize the needle and the arm for lethal injections? You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? WHY don’t they make the whole plane out of that stuff? WHY don’t sheep shrink when it rains? WHY are they called apartments when they are all stuck together? WHY if con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? WHY if flying is supposedly so safe, do they call the airport “the Terminal”? WHY in a 3,000 sq. ft. home, if there’s one fly in the entire house, it’s buzzing around you throughout the entire day? WHY don’t men just comprehend if they simply say, “you’re right babe, no problem”....the quality of their life would literally improve by 99.9%? And the world would be a more tranquil place for us all.
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News Bytes THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) FLORIDA STATE FAIR SETTLES CIVIL RIGHTS LAWSUIT In a big win for motorcycle club members nationwide, the Florida State Fair and local law enforcement were dealt a stunning blow when they agreed to settle a Civil Rights lawsuit filed by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) attorney Jerry Theophilopoulos (“Jerry T”) on behalf of the West Florida Confederation of Clubs. The Florida State Fair and Fair employees, along with two Hillsborough County Sheriffs agreed to pay three members of the West Florida Confederation of Clubs a total of $72,500 to settle the case after nearly a hundred club members were denied entry into the fair by off-duty sheriff’s deputies on Feb. 7, 2010 based on the fact they would not remove their colors. A posted policy banned “club colors” and the bikers were threatened with jail if they attempted to enter the front gate of the fair, and AIM lawyer Jerry T. captured the entire event on film with a videographer, which was a pivotal reason the federal lawsuit was settled out of court. “This settlement is a great day for all motorcycle club members, not only in the state of Florida, but across America,” said Jerry T., “We sent a message that our people will not be discriminated against in a public forum.” After the lawsuit, the no-club-colors signs were replace by a posted policy stating that the fair may turn away or eject people who are disruptive or who display behavior associated with “criminal gang membership.” That cleared the way for bikers to attend subsequent fairs. MORE MOTORCYCLES EQUALS SAFER ROADS According to the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), an increased number of motorcycles on the road results in a lower rate of serious accidents. When 10% or more of vehicles on the road are motorcycles, mopeds or scooters, there is a proportionate reduction in rider fatalities, says Steve Kenward, CEO of the MCIA, a motorcycle trade association in England. Japan has 98 bikes per 1,000 vehicles (9.8%), and for every 1,000 bikes on the road, the country has 0.8 motorcyclist fatalities per year. In Europe the ratio of bikes to cars is lower, at 73 per 1,000 (7.3%), and the rate of motorcyclist fatalities is higher, at 1.52 per 1,000 bikes. In the USA, the ratio of bikes to cars is just 27 per thousand (2.7%) and the 32 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado
motorcyclist fatality rate is much higher, at 5.32 per thousand bikes. Kenward told how “volume breeds safety” at the recent National Safer Roads Partnerships’ Conference, where police forces, local authorities, government officials and academics meet to discuss road safety. There is also a growing body of evidence that those who start their motoring career on motorcycles make better car drivers. With congestion on the rise, Kenward explained that getting more motorists on motorcycles would result in a “virtuous circle” leading to better road users. According to their research, an increase in motorcycle use has also been proven to keep traffic flowing. A study which models traffic for one of the busiest roads in Europe concluded that if just 10% of drivers swapped to powered two wheelers (PTWs), congestion would be reduced for all road users by 40%. Increase that number to 25% and congestion is eliminated entirely. SIKHS DENIED EXEMPTION FROM ONTARIO HELMET LAW Motorcycle-riding Sikhs in Ontario, Canada will not be exempted from the helmet law, Premier Kathleen Wynne has ruled. The Canadian Sikh Association received a letter from Wynne stating the Liberal government, for safety reasons, will not allow Sikh motorcycle riders to wear only turbans as two other Canadian Provinces currently allow. The Ontario Highway Traffic Act requires all motorcyclists to wear a helmet. This poses a problem for those of the Sikh faith, whose turbans don’t fit under most helmets. “After careful deliberation, we have determined that we will not grant this type of exemption as it would pose a road safety risk,” Wynne said in her letter dated Aug. 14. Wynne said safety trumps religious freedoms in this case. “As you know, the issue of balance between religious accommodation and public safety has been considered by the courts in Ontario which, on this issue, have found that Ontario’s mandatory helmet law does not infringe on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, nor the Ontario Human Rights Code,” she said. In 2008, an Ontario judge ruled against a human rights challenge launched by a devout Sikh who was fined $110 in 2005 for not wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle. NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh (Bramalea-Gore-Malton) said he was “deeply disappointed by Premier Wynne’s decision not to grant an exemption to motorcycle helmet laws for turbaned Sikhs. Similar exemptions already exist in the United Kingdom, Manitoba and British Columbia, and here in Ontario the idea is supported by members from all three caucuses.” MSF MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STUDY TO IMPROVE COUNTERMEASURES The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has announced that the data-acquisition phase of the MSF 100 Motorcyclists
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News Bytes Naturalistic Study is now completed, and preliminary results are being shared at various transportation safety venues around the world. The MSF partnered with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute on this world’s first, large-scale, naturalistic motorcycle riding study. The 3.5-year study began by collecting data from instruments installed on motorcycles owned by study participants as the bikes were ridden in normal day-to-day use. Sensors and video cameras recorded all motorcycle operator inputs such as steering, acceleration, braking and lean, as well as recording all motions of the motorcycle, current riding conditions and the actions of surrounding traffic. The motorcycle instrumentation was designed to be as inconspicuous as possible, so that participant-riders would forget their rides were being monitored. “The MSF 100 study is being conducted to support motorcycle safety research, with particular emphasis on results that offer ongoing guidance in rider training,” said MSF’s Director of Quality Assurance and Research, Dr. Sherry Williams. “The study utilizes a naturalistic methodology that provided researchers with information captured by instruments installed on one-hundred motorcycles ridden for a combined nine-thousand-plus hours by real riders in real riding conditions.” The MSF 100 Study, which tracked participants in Virginia, California, Florida and Arizona, is expected to be a rich source of insight for years to come on a wide range of questions and points of interest for an international array of safety professionals generally, but riders and rider safety professionals specifically. All 100 riders on their equipped motorcycles have completed the data acquisition phase of the study, and the analysis phase is now yielding preliminary results. NSW AUSTRALIA LEGALIZES LANE FILTERING This summer the state government of New South Wales legalized lane filtering, which allows motorcyclists to legally ride between two lanes when traffic is stationary or slow moving. The idea behind legalizing lane filtering was to reduce traffic congestion and queuing at intersections. There are strict conditions attached, which include heavy fines and three demerit points for motorcyclists caught moving between traffic at more than 30 kilometers/hour, under a new offense called lane splitting. It is also illegal for motorcyclists to lane filter next to a curb, next to parked cars or in school zones. Police say that early indicators show the new legislation is working, but many motorists are still unaware of the new rules. Other road users (motorists, cyclists and pedestrians) are advised by the Roads and Maritime to “check twice” for motorcyclists and follow regular road rules.
owners was 45 years old in 2012 -- having risen from 33 years in 1990, 38 years in 1998 and 41 years in 2009. Statistics show that the median income for motorcyclists in the Golden State was $64,130 in 2012, more than double what it was in 1990. More than 60% reported their annual household incomes at over $50,000, with almost 20% reporting incomes of over $100,000. Almost three quarters of them were employed. About 14% were retired.
BIKER PROFILING New demographics prepared by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) show the median age of California motorcycle
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CALIFORNIA SIDE X SIDES UNDER NEW JURISDICTION Good news for offroaders as ABATE of California Lobbyist James Lombardo has announced that AB 988 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on August 25th. AB 988 is Assemblyman Brian Jones’ bill that puts Side X Sides (Rhinos, Razors, etc) under the jurisdiction of the new Motor Vehicle Board and as such will allow Side X Side owners with grievances to take those grievances to a nonbinding arbitration hearing instead of having to spend money on hiring an attorney to represent them. ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES TO HELP REDUCE AIR POLLUTION IN IRAN Nearly half a million electric motorcycles will be manufactured to help reduce Iran’s Tehran Air Pollution. The Iran Fuel Conservation Company (IFcC) has a plan to get 400,000 motorcycles that use gasoline off the road and to replace them with 400,000 electric motorcycles, saying, “Due to incomplete combustion, some motorcycles pollute the air four times as much as automobiles. A manufacturer will receive $300 for each electric motorbike it produces and sells. Once the plan is implemented, only electric motorcycles will be allowed on the streets of central Tehran. WEIRD NEWS: MOTORCYCLE-RIDING VIGILANTE SERVES DIRTY JUSTICE Beware litterbugs; a vigilante female biker, fed up with people brazenly tossing trash out of their vehicles, is seeking street justice. Wearing a GoPro camera on her helmet, she rides her motorcycle up to drivers who just can’t be bothered to find a trash can and knocks on the window. What happens next in a video gone viral is a beautiful victory for everyone who has ever felt that little twinge of anger while watching someone lazily toss a full bag of fast food trash onto the pavement... she chucks garbage right back at the offenders before speeding away on her motorcycle! Shot somewhere in Russia, immediately after the video was uploaded it skyrocketed to the top of Reddit.com with more than half-a-million views in 24 hours; a sweet vision of revenge for all those people who can’t stand littering.
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