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Where There’s Bikes, There’s Going To Be Thunder.

Nearly 600 Riders last year!

Poker Run through Central Kentucky Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 Starts: Eastern Kentucky University Ends: Man O War Harley-Davidson

$20 riders/$10 passengers

(includes lunch, snacks and one poker hand)

Bike Show Judged by Special Olympics Athletes!

Raise $100, 250 or more to earn great Ride to Win merchandise! all proceeds benefit:

For more information, call 800-633-7403 or visit www.soky.org KY Gaming Lic. # 0000236

Win a 2010 Harley-Davidson Super Glide Custom Randolph Scott Insurance

When You Ride, Special Olympics Athletes Win!

Tickets $10 Each

Drawing to be held at the Ride to Win

THUNDER ROADS KENTUCKY MAGAZINE OWNER / EDITOR JOHN CULBERTSON 613 HILLSIDE RD. POWDERLY, KY 42367 PHONE: 270-543-4993 EMAIL: john@thunderroadskentucky.com BILLING MELISSA CULBERTSON melissa@thunderroadskentucky.com SALES JOHN CULBERTSON 270-543-4993 MELISSA CULBERTSON 270-543-7442 CONTRIBUTORS: Dirty Ed, Doc Holiday Jimmy and Janie Rhoades Chrissie Putty, Mike and Dee Leigh Douglas

Hey Everybody, We’ve got plenty of things going on this month, so make sure you check out the calendar of events. We have a new contributor this month named Leigh, I think she going to be a great addition for us. Once again there’s plenty for you to read this month. We will be at Little Sturgis and Shawneetown again this year. Make sure you come and sign up for some free giveaways. The dealerships are going to have some party’s this month there will also be several poker runs and bike nights throughout the state. Once again, I will ask you to support our advertisers and pick up your Free Thunder Roads magazine monthly at their place. Well, I’ve got to go again. You know the old song, “Where there’s bikes there’s gonna be Thunder” Enjoy Life and ride safe while you’re doing it.

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Owensboro Biker News.................................. 4 Skin Art....................................................................7 K.I.S.S .......................................................................8 TNT............................................................................12 Events Calendar.................................................14 Seats & Saddles................................................15 Biker Friendly Listings...................................16 The Joker’s Wild...............................................23 Out And About With Swag Forty Eight..............................................24 Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow.........................25 News Bytes.........................................................26 Sportster Forty Eight......................................29 Chuck Sears’ 1950 Panhead......................30 Geneva Game Page........................................33 In Memory Of Jr. Head....................................35 270-543-4993

Cherokee Tattoo Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary..........................................35 The Road Less Traveled...............................36

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THUNDER ROADS FINGER LICKIN’ “Q” SAUCE 1/2 cup orange flavored olive oil or just add the juice of one orange to olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup water 3/4 chopped onion 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons yellow prepared mustard 3/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons paprika Pinch garlic powder 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground black pepper Stir all ingredients together in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 weeks. Makes: 3 cups *Now, if some people don’t like a sweet sauce, they prefer a more vinegar-base one, so just cut back on or eliminate all-together the brown sugar. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the racks of ribs in half crosswise. Rub ribs all over, especailly meaty side with sauce. Lay meat side down in an 11 by 13-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until the meat pulls away from bone; about 1 hour. * You can cook ribs the night before, bring to room temperature the next day as grill is heating up. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill the ribs, brushing them with about half the remaining sauce, until they’re crispy and heated through, about 10 minutes., Let the ribs rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting them into pieces. While you got the grill good and hot, after ribs done, push to one side and have some pre-boiled corn and lay it on the grill and brush with melted parsley butter or throw an aluminum foil pouch on the grill w/ sliced potatoes, butter and onions until tender. Lip Smackin’

THUNDER ROADS TRADITIONAL CREAMY COLESLAW 1 Bag of Pre-Chopped Coleslaw 1 Small Purple Onion; chopped medium 1+1/2 Cup of Real Mayo 3 Heaping Tbls. out of a bottle of pre-chopped Sweet or Dill Pickle Chunks (your preference) 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Squeze of Fresh Lime Juice 3 Tbls. of Sugar Sprinkled Round the Bowl 1/2 Cup of Half & Half or Ceam Salt & Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to Taste Mix it all up, cover w/ Saran Wrap and just let it “sit” until ready to serve so it gets all creamy, but still has crunch. So Good! RED, WHITE & BLUE, PROUD AS CAN BE ALL-AMERICAN CUPCAKES 1 Box of Pillsbury Extra Moist Red Velvet Cake Mix Follow Directions to the “T” Be sure and spray your cupcake pans with butter cooking spray or use those little paper cupcake liners Take from oven, take out of pans, let cool and then frost them with one can of Pillsbury Cream Cheese Frosting. Simple enough? Add a drop of blue food coloring to frosting and then stick little plastic flags(buy at the dime store 20 for $2 bucks) on top of cupcakes and you’ve truly got a beautiful and All American delicious treat! Get you one of those huge-ass glass containers with the little spigots for serving up lemonade...... makes like 2 gallons, mix up your favorite lemonade, Country Time or Crystal Lite, then add a full bottle of Blue Curacao, which is a liqueor that makes any drink a tropical delight and has a very mild liquor taste! Again, stick a white straw in it, a ripe strawberry floating on top and you’re ready for the party! Have a safe, but FUNtastic 4th of July and remember......We Live In The Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave.

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THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE KENTUCKY 613 Hillside Rd. Powderly, KY. 42367

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KENTUCKY EVENTS 2010 July 1-4th | 2010 Some Gave All 2nd Annual Motorcycle Ride | Across KY The Some Gave All will ride across the state to Salute the Heroes of the Commonwealth & raise funds for the 2012 constructions of the Fisher House in Lexington, KY.

E V E N T S

July 15 - 17th | Old Shawneetown Street Rally See ad on page 20 July 16th - 18th | Bowling Green H-D’s 7th Birthday Bash See info on Page 36

July 17th & 18th | Hillbilly Christmas in July The ride starts at Harley Davidson of Pikeville and proceeds to Man O’ War Harley- Davidson in Lexington. A parade is formed to take the toys to the Shriners Hospital in Lexington. July 1st | SGA ride | London, KY Then the drawing for the 2009 Ultra Classic Harley will be from Wildcat Harley Davidson in London to Greenville, KY held at the Man O’ War Harley –Davidson. You will be able Court House. to register Saturday, July 18 during the Hog Roast and registration will begin at 8:00 am on the day of the ride. July 2nd | SGA ride | Greenville, KY The ride will begin at 10:00 am, Sunday July 19 at Harleyfrom Greenville, KY to Stephen Foster Amphitheater in Davidson in Pikeville. Bardstown, KY. July 18th | Kim Taylor Memorial Ride July 3rd | SGA ride | Bardstown, KY Contact: Steve (270) 999-1958 from Bardstown, KY to David L Williams Arena in Corbin, KY. July 24th | KSP Post 10 Trooper Island Gypsy Tour July 4th | SGA ride | Corbin, KY Contact: TFC Walt Meachum Post 10 Harlan (606) 573-3131 from Corbin, KY to Pikeville Harley Davidson in Pikeville, KY. SGA Ride: You’re not required to ride all four days. Ride (1) July 31st | Big Bikes for Little Tikes one day OR up to (4) Four days (when you ride all 4 days you Contact: Angie @ aecl79@hotmail.com get one day free). For Registration locations: www.somegaveallky.org July 31st | The Grateful Gathering For more information on this motorcycle event: Contact Celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia and more, this Dwight G Lewis 606.682.3195 / dglewis@amlenders.com 70s-style music and arts festival will be held at Wah-Bah’s. All Wendell Lewis 606.682.3199 / wlewis@amlenders.com proceeds benefit the Son Rhea Foundation (www.sonrhea. www.somegaveallky.org org). Grateful Dead music, acoustic, jam, and funk will be supplied from progressive performers, artists, crafters, and July 4th | Independence Day vendors for you and your kid’s entertainment. Dancing will be encouraged. 2:00 until 9:00 P.M. July 10th – 18th | 18th Little Sturgis Rally & Races for Charity See Center spread in magazine for full details and schedule July 31 | 8th Annual Alexis Sabatino Poker Run for this event. See ad on back cover. July 10th | 1st Birthday Bash at Wildcat H-D See ad on page 25 July 10th | KSP Post 12 Ride for Trooper Island Poker Run Contact: Detective Mitch Harris 502-227-2221 July 10th | Concert to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research hospital The Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter 63 of Lexington is putting on a concert event featuring Aviatik and 100% Angus, an AC/DC Tribute. 100% of the proceeds will go to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Event is held at Busters Backroom and Billiards, 899 Manchester Street in Lexington’s Historic Distillery District. Tickets are $10 and are available through any SCRC Chapter 63 member, Busters, or http://ticketfly.com, this is an 18 & over event open to the General Public. Please come and help us help the kids!!!

August 7th | Special Olympics Ride To Win See info on page 1

BIKE NIGHTS Elkton Bike Nights Thursdays @ Town Square in Elkton, KY from 5-8pm Grandview Tavern Fridays see ad on page 37 for details Roca Bar Wednesdays see ad on page 3

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SALES & SERVICE American Legend Motorcycles 228 Lisle Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 Sales: 1-888-272-9143 Tech: 859-255-3544 www.legendmcs.com Bay 6 Motorcycle & ATV 12201 HWY 41 North Evansville IN 47725 812-867-4113 H-D & Indian Certified Tech Bernie’s Custom Cycle LLC 107 Big Hill Ave. Richmond, KY 40475 859-623-2453 C & M Cycles Inc. 2162 Richmond Rd. Irvine, KY 40336 606-723-1287 Central Auto Sales 11 State Route 109S Clay, KY 42404 cent2058@bellsouth.net 270-664-2058/2553 Dave’s Custom Cycles 613 US Hwy. 41 A Henderson, KY 4240 270-826-3191 Gateway Cycle 1516 Colesbury Circle Lexington, KY 4511 859-327-3535 Lexington Motorsports 2049 Bryant Rd. Lexington, KY 40509 859-253-0322 www.lexingtonmotorsports.com Man O War H-D 2073 Bryant Road Lexington, KY 859-253-2461 1-800-HDLEXLY www.manowarhd.com Matt’s Chop Shop 6836 Us Hwy 231 Utica, Ky 42376 270-256-2564

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Paradise Cycles 1143 Commercial Dr. Lexington, KY 40505 859-967-3627 S & B Cycles 865 N. Main St. Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (502) 859-1853 The Bike Shop 897 Nandino Blvd. Suite #8 Lexington, KY 40511 859-288-4778 Fax: 859-288-4779 The Sled Shed Big Twin Repair Lexington, Ky 859-333-4140 Ultimate Thunder 308 Fackler Street Danville, KY 40422 859-236-1434 Fax: 859-236-1410 “Under New Ownership”

American Legion Post #61 113 Legion Drive Central City, KY 42330 270-754-9055 Braunie’s Bar 318 Main Street Tell City, IN 812-547-8803 Oldest Bar in Tell City Fast Eddy’s 507 NW Riverside Drive Evansville, IN 47708 P: 812-424-rock F.O. Eagles #3345 101 Eagles Drive Central City, KY 42330 270-754-9099 Open At 9 A.M. Goshin’s Tavern 1803 Alexandria Dr. Lexington, KY 40504 859-373-8861

V-Twin Cycles 3427 W. Hwy. 80 Somerset, KY 42503 606-679-6925

Hogdaddys Saloon 648 Main St. Old Shawneetown, IL 62984 618-922-1389

ATTORNEYS

Maloney’s Roca Bar 3030 Highland Pointe Dr. Owensboro, KY 42303 270-684-8080 Open Air Bar, Wed. Nite Bike Nites

Joe Jarrell Attorney at Law 129 West Short St. Lexington, KY 40507 859-233-3963 859-361-0509 John Rice Attorney at Law P.L.C. 29 S.Main Street Winchester, KY 40391 859-737-5316 www.johnricelaw.com CLUBS & LOUNGES American Legion Post #40 1709 Madison St. Henderson, KY 42420 270-827-8827 Henderson American Legion Riders

Rose & Jim’s Bar & Grill 2461 Georgetown Rd. Lexington, KY 40511 859-259-9966 “Bike Nites on Friday” Shakey Ground Bar 105 East Maple Ave. Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-9349 “Saturday Cookouts” Squires Tavern 2429 Buckhorn Dr. Lexington,KY 40515 859-317-8887 “Motorcycle Mondays”

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T’s Bar and Grill 1004 South Main Hopkinsville, KY 270-874-2345 CONVENIENCE East Broadway Liquors 137 East Broadway Winchester, KY 40391 859-745-3020 EZ Shop #1 2120 South Green St. Henderson, KY 42420 270-827-9220 EZ Shop #6 100 US Hwy. 41 North Providence, KY 42450 270-667-2941 Father & Son Liquors 36 Bassett Ave. Madisonville, KY 42431 270-821-5078 L & P Liquor 703 E. Irvine St. Richmond, Ky 40475 859-623-0007 Mutts Place Liquors 130 N. Caldwell Russellville, KY 42276 270-726-6712 Wicks Well Grocery & Deli 3605 Nebo Road Madisonville, KY 42431

PAINTING Custom Creations (812)589-4345 www.ccairbrush.com Kinney’s Custom Painting 117 Commerce Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-1034 REALTORS Alpha Omega Realty LLC 2997 White Conkwright Rd. Winchester, KY 40391 859-749-5714

Mickie Lee’s Insurance Agency 620 Big Hill Ave. #12 Richmond, KY 40475 859-623-9277 LEATHER & APPAREL Last Genuine Leather Co. 460 Southland Drive Lexington, KY 40503 859-253-3121 www.lastgenuineleather.net www.thunderroadskentucky.com

Rumors 12339 Shelbyville Rd. Middletown, KY 40243 502-245-0366 SMOKING ACCESSORIES Botany Bay 932 Winchester Rd. Lexington, Ky 40505 859-225-4367 Porter Plaza In Richmond 859-623-4367

MORTGAGE

The Olde Smoke Shop 322 South Main Lewisburg, KY 42256 270-755-5933

Wells Fargo Mortgage Co. 114 South Maple St. Winchester, KY 40391 859-745-0733

TATTOOS

SPORTS NUTRITION Max Muscle 3090 Helsmsdale Place Suite 360 Lexington, KY 40505 859-263-0080 RESTAURANTS

INSURANCE

Roca Bar 1618 S Kentucky Ave. Evansville, In 47714 812-422-7782

Harve’s 101 West Main St. Morganfield, Ky 42437 270-389-9335 Mikes BBQ 9926 Russellville Guthrie, Ky 42234 270-483-8001 Rigdon’s Trackside BBQ Exit 42 off Pennyrile Parkway Beside WalMart & Big Springs Inn 270-821-2300 “Best Ribs in Kentucky”

Art Attack Tattoos Tattoo & Piercing 140 E Main St. Richmond, KY 40475 859-575-4018 Castle of Color Tattoo 710 S. 4th St. Danville, KY 40422 (859)936-0656 Castle of Color Tattoo 3023-A Lexington Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-5353 Studio Ink Tattoos 4013 Nicholasville Rd. Lexington, KY 40503 (859)272-0523 Studio Ink Tattoos 813 S. 4th Street Danville, KY 40422 859-936-2009 For more information about placing your business in the Biker Friendly Listing, and receiving magazines every month for your customers, contact us! Contact information on page 1.

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Yes......we’ve ran this joke a few times before, but please indulge us as it’s just too good not to run every now and again. Enjoy!

One bike on the road is worth two in the garage. Young riders pick a destination and go. Old riders pick a direction and go. Whatever it is, it’s better to do it in the wind. Two-lane blacktop isn’t a highway, it’s an attitude. People are like motorcycles; each is customized a bit differently. The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome. A friend is someone who’ll get out of bed at 2 am to drive his pickup to the middle of nowhere to get you when you’re broken down. Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 70 mph can double your vocabulary. There’s something ugly about a new bike on a new trailer. A long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel. If you can’t get it going with bungee cords, wire and electrician’s tape, it’s serious. Never try to race an old geezer, he may have one more gear than you. God does not subtract from my life the time you spend riding. Gray-haired riders don’t get that way from pure luck. Bikes parked out front mean good chicken-fried steak inside. You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze. Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out the car window. Don’t argue with an 18-wheeler (just go faster). Don’t lead the pack if you don’t know where you’re going. I never ride faster than my guardian Angel can fly. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Two little Southern girls were sitting on the front of a grand, plantation-style Georgia home. One was excessivley rich, the other humble and poor. The one little rich girl opens her arms wide as she sits in her perfect hand-sewn, imported silk dress and exclaims, “my Daddy owns all this land.....as far as the eye can see, and then thousands of miles even after that”. The other little girl, sitting and rocking away in her chair in her rolled up bib overalls and tattered teeshirt calmly replies, “that’s nice”. To which the little rich girl points her finger at the nearby 3-story garage and says, “my Daddy owns some of the finest automobiles, both new and antique, worth millions of dollars”. The other little girl replies, “my Daddy owns an old motorcycle, but your Daddy ownin’ all them cars.....that’s nice”. Then the little rich girl says, “do you see those stables, my Daddy owns most of the finest racing horses and breeding horses known to man. The other little girl says, “we tried to buy a pony once but they wanted too much, but the fact your Daddy owns all them horses, that’s nice”. The one little rich girl is getting really upset that the poor girl is taking everything in stride so she declares, “My Daddy sent me to Charm School and I was taught manners and etiquette by the world’s most charming, aristocratic women”. The other little girl says, “that’s nice, My Daddy scaped together almost 6 months worth of savings and I went to Charm School myself. The little rich girl bout’ chokes as she sputters out, “Oh, really, and what prey tell did they teach the likes of you in Charm School?” and the little poor girl stares directly in the rich girl’s eyes and The kids filed back into class Monday morning. casually replied, “they taught me how to say “that’s nice” They were all very excited to relay the results from their instead of F*#* You!”. assignment. Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on productive salesmanship.Little Sally led off: “I sold girl scout cookies and I made $30,” she said proudly, Musings of an old biker. Read and Learn: “My sales approach was to appeal to the customer’s civil spirit When you’re riding lead, don’t spit. and I credit that approach for my obvious success.” Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. “Very good,” said the teacher. Little Jenny was next: “I If you don’t ride in the rain, you don’t ride. sold magazines,” she said, “I made $45 and I explained to Never sell a motorcycle - it is a part of you. Just buy more. Life may begin at 30, but it doesn’t get real interesting until everyone that magazines would keep them up on current about 120 mph. events.” “Very good, Jenny,” said the teacher. Inevitably, it was You start the game of life with a full pot of luck and an Little Johnny’s turn. The teacher could only sigh and held her empty pot of experience. The object is to fill the pot of breath ... experience before you empty the pot of luck. If you wait, all Little Johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped that happens is that you get older. a box full of cash on the teacher’s desk. Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, but they “$2,467,” he said.”$2,467!” cried the teacher, “What in the CAN hold everything you need. world were you selling?” “Toothbrushes,” said Little Johnny. The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view “Toothbrushes!” echoed the teacher, “How could you possibly mirror Don’t ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sell enough toothbrushes to make that much money?” “I sunrise. found the busiest corner in town,” said Little Johnny, “I set up Never do less than forty miles before breakfast. a Dip & Chip stand and gave everybody who walked by a free Sometimes it takes a whole tank of fuel before you can think sample.” They all said the same thing, “Hey, this dip tastes straight like dog shit!” Then I would say, “It is dog shit…wanna’ buy a In the time it takes to play 18 holes, I can be 500 miles toothbrush?” away. Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of “I used the governmental approach of giving you something shitty for free, and then making you pay to get the shitty taste town. out of your mouth.” You will always get to keep your motorcycle in a divorce. 22 Thunder Roads Kentucky

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BEECH BEND RACEWAY AMRA HARLEY DAVIDSON SPRING RALLEY & DRAGS (MARCH 26‐28) AMRA HARLEY DAVISON SUMMER SHOOTOUT (June 25‐27) AMRA HARLEY DAVISON DRAG FINALS (SEPTEMBER 24‐26)

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TO PURCHASE YOUR ADVANCED TICKETS Call: (270)781‐7634 Or Mail order to: Beech Bend Raceway Park 798 Beech Bend Rd. Bowling Green, KY 42101

Special Event Pass: $40 Sunday Only: $20 Support Vehicles: $20 with purchase of Weekend Pass

BIKE SHOW FOOD VENDORS BIKINI CONTEST BEAUTY CONTEST CAMPING LIVE MUSIC (Fri. & Sat. Nights)

Vendor Fee:

Advance $150 or at gate $200

Saturday: Time Trials & Qualifying at 12:00 Noon Sunday:

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Eliminations at 12:00 Noon

ABSOLUTELY NO 4‐WHEELERS, ATV'S, GATORS, DIRT BIKES, ETC.

BIKE SHOW FINALISTS PRESENTED SATURDAY AT 2:30 PM

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YOU CAN RACE AT THESE EVENTS!

MUST BE 12 YEARS OLD TO ENTER

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In2009 its ruling, issued June 8, 2010, theInformation court invali- Sunday. cycling is athe huge part of ofcapsules Wisconsin’s culture a big and Associates Motorcycle Competitive testing to check they would rupture before told complete dates not only the city’s helmet and eyewear requirement, but also role in our state’sthat economy,â€? state Rep.shortly Jim Sullivan The 6WXG\ DQG HDFK RI WKH VWXG\ÂśV ÂżYH FULWHULD SURGXFW TXDOLW\ structural failure. overturned several other municipal ordinances thatimproved, the city council :,6&216,1 %,//6 :28/' upon +2125 +$5/(< '$Business Journal of Milwaukee introducing the mea%,//6 :28/' +2125 +$5/(< '$cost of ownership, sales, and service -- have with :,6&216,1 enacted year toshowing discourage motorcyclists from attending bike VIDSON sure. “This license plate helps us protect that heritage and sales andlast service the biggest improvements. “Smell detection isthe already coated metal rallies there. A bill has has been introduced introduced inuse thefor Wisconsin statecomponents. legislature promote sharing road inin safely with all drivers.â€? The goal bill been the Wisconsin state legislature “The result of increased competition is that the quality and A We are applying the process for the first time to polymer materito create a special license plate commemorating Harley-Dais to have the plate ready by May 2010, which is motorcycle to create a special license plate commemorating Harley-Daperformance of bikes is at an all-time high,â€? Power’s Todd als,â€? stated Fraunhofer’s Dr.-Ing. Christof Koplin. “The cycle The high court decision was in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf vidson, the iconic iconic Milwaukee motorcyclelawmakers manufacturer. safety month in most states. Wisconsin arehelmet also the Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer. Markusic explains, “and dealers are paying much more atten- vidson, is being used as a demonstrator. Work on the capsules has finof 49 riders who were ticketed during a helmet law protest ride on The legislation would authorize the creation of an automobile currently considering legislation declaring Harley-Davidson The legislation would authorize the creation of an automobile tion to their customers’ sales and service experiences.â€? ished and we available are now completing characterizing tests on individual the first daybuyers of the comprise new law, being represented by Aid to Injured license plate available for purchase purchase that would would include HarWKH VWDWHÂśV RIÂżFLDO PRWRUF\FOH VLPLODU WR UHFRJQL]LQJ D VWDWH plate for that include HarFirst-time 22%McGrath of all new motorcycle pur- license configurations.â€? Possible other applications could include pressure Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) attorney Tom of Virginia. ley-Davidson’s trademark bar and shield logo and the mestrademark bar and shield logo and the meschases, and with the average age of owners increasing from ley-Davidson’s hoses, and water and gasAvailable pipes. sage “Share the Road.â€? Road.â€? Available for for cars cars and and trucks trucks regisregis“Share the 40 to 47 since it is important manufacturers to focus sage Testifying before2001, the bench, McGrathfor argued that the ordinance tered inWisconsin, Wisconsin, the revenue revenueTO collected by the the Department Department PROPOSED LEGISLATION LET by MICHIGAN RIDtered in the collected on younger Gen X and Y demographics to ensure continued U.S. DEFENDERS JUDGE TOsales SEND MANwas invalid because it pre-empted state law, which provides that of of Transportation from ASK the specialty specialty plate sales would be Transportation from the plate would be growth in the market. Now in its 12th year, the annual surSLAUGHTER CASE TO TRIAL anyone over the age of 21 is not required to wear a helmet. The used used for conducting public workshops on motorcycle safety; Motorcyclists in Michigan would be able to buy a permit for conducting public workshops on motorcycle safety; vey measures owner satisfaction new motorcycles A state district judge in Texas rejected a plea bargain that would S.C. Supreme Court agreed, adding with that conflicting equipmentand re- evaluating basic rider education courses; creating transporto ride without arider helmet ifhas adeferred newly-introduced billtraffic becomes basic education courses; creating transporÂżHOGHG UHVSRQVHV IURP QHDUO\ RZQHUV EHWZHHQ $XJXVW have placed a blind woman on probation in the death quirements would “unduly limit a citizen’s freedom of movementâ€? evaluating tation messages at motorcycle motorcycle rallies; providing funds for law.It would apply to ridersStrother who are 21providing years or State older, have messages at rallies; funds for and October onauthorities 2009 model year to bikes. of motorcyclist. Judge Ralph of Waco’s 19th District throughout the2009, state; focusing “Were local allowed enforce in- tation motorcycle-related safety and training programs; and grants been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least two years motorcycle-related safety and training programs; and grants dividual helmet ordinances, riders would need to familiarize them- Court refused to accept the plea deal in a felony manslaughter case to providers ofvision-impaired motorcycle safety training courses. “Motoror completed amotorcycle safety class, andtraining havewho atcourses. leastdriving $20,000 in providers safety “Motor0,66285, 72 (1' 6$)(7< ,163(&7,216 21 1(:that involves aof 39-year-old was without selves with the various ordinances in advance of a trip, so as to to cycling huge part of$100-a-year Wisconsin’s culture and plays big health Theof permit make helcycling isisand aa huge Wisconsin’s culture and plays aa big ER VEHICLES a licenseinsurance. was part cited at least twice before forwould the same offense. ensure compliance.â€? role inoptional. ourstate’s state’s economy,â€? state Rep. Jim Sullivan told Thea metsin Any passenger over 21Jim years riding with our economy,â€? state Rep. Sullivan told The New-ish car and bike owners can take that $10-12 you’ve role Business Journal of aMilwaukee Milwaukee uponarm introducing the meameapermit wouldn’t need a helmet.State Representative Journal of upon introducing the been setting aside to pay for a state safety inspection and goit Business The U.S.holder Defenders, politically-active of the Confederation According to McGrath, the favorable ruling is important because sure. “This license plate helps us protect protect that heritage and Richard LeBlanc (D-Westland) said wearing a Strother’s helmet should “This license us that heritage and EX\ VRPHWKLQJ QLFH IRU \RXUVHOI RU \RXU YHKLFOH 8QGHU OHJof Clubs, conducted aplate “Callhelps to Actionâ€? and Judge office “sets a precedent by saying that cities, counties and towns cannot sure. promote sharing the road safely with all drivers.â€? drivers.â€? The goal goal be personal choice. LeBlanc told Capitol News Service of sharing road safely with all The islation that took onthe New Day has in Missouri, wasa inundated withthe 1,200 letters from motorcycle enthusiasts who supersede state law.effect Where stateYear’s legislature spoken onvean promote toMacomb have the plate plate ready by May 2010, which is motorcycle motorcycle the Daily newspaper that he’s been is involved with isis to have ready May 2010, which KLFOHV ÂżYH \HDUV ROG DQG QHZHU ZLOO QR ORQJHU QHHG DQ LQVSHFurged him the not to accept theby prosecutor’s recommended plea deal. issue, it’s the final word.â€? the issue since the 1970s when he started riding aare motorsafety month in most most states. Wisconsin lawmakers are also month in states. Wisconsin lawmakers also tion when renewing license plates. That means in 2010, 2005 safety cycle, adding that hewho introduced the billand because hechildren believes currently considering legislation declaring Harley-Davidson considering legislation Harley-Davidson Trena Evette Mitchell, is legallydeclaring blind had four in Although the and rulingnewer dealt autos, specifically with thecars, helmet-eyewear law, currently model year including trucks and mothat wearing a helmet should a personal WKH VWDWHÂśV RIÂżFLDO PRWRUF\FOH VLPLODU WR UHFRJQL]LQJ D VWDWH her car when she turned in front ofbeRichard Craig choice.The Schroeder’s bill mothe court also that theModels city impliedly repealed the WKH VWDWHÂśV RIÂżFLDO PRWRUF\FOH VLPLODU WR UHFRJQL]LQJ D VWDWH torcycles, willfound be exempt. from 2006 won’tmany needoftheir is pending in the House onfrom Regulatory torcycle last December as heCommittee was returning a toy run,Reform, withdrew new itself when repealed its own administrative court ordi- ELUG RU Ă€RZHU ÂżUVW laws LQVSHFWLRQ XQWLO it 3UHYLRXVO\ YHKLFOHV DUH H[HPSW Michigan reportedly support the her guiltyABATE plea andofher case is now set to godoes to trialnot in mid-August. nance after the court’s chief opined thatand thethe creation of a though from safety inspections for justices their model year year after legislation and is dedicated to working their new goverPROPOSED LEGISLATION TO LET LETwith MICHIGAN RIDLEGISLATION TO MICHIGAN RIDspecial courts system unconstitutional. As a result, “All the civil PROPOSED that.Inspections are was performed at thousands of repair shops nor to repeal the existing helmet law with no fees,July, additional Mitchell had been scheduled for sentencing in late but the ordinances got tossed because therecars is no hearing across the state and cost $12 for andadministrative trucks and $10 for (56 %8< 3(50,76 72 5,'( +(/0(7/(66 Motorcyclists in Michigan would be aable able to buy buy permit be to aa permit judge moved upin herMichigan case afterwould more than thousand motorcyclists process to resolve citations,â€?Department explains McGrath. motorcycles. Thethe Missouri of Revenue, which Motorcyclists said they would aride to theififcourthouse to show support for Schroto ride without a helmet helmet newly-introduced bill becomes becomes ride without aa newly-introduced bill manages vehicle registration, estimates that 650,000 vehicles to eder, known as “Hatspearheaded Trickâ€? to his biker friends. Only theaffected ordinances involving misdemeanor violations remain in law.It Michigan riders, byare ABATE and Confedlaw.It would apply to riders riders who are 21 years years orthe older, have would apply to who 21 or older, have will be by the exemption. effect in Myrtle Beach, but those include an onerous exhaust ordi- been eration of Clubs of Michigan, succeeded in passing been licensed to operate operate motorcycle for at at least least twohelmet years licensed to aa motorcycle for two years “Last year we worked withclass, the legislature to at net a minimum finein for nance that is+$5/(< far stricter than that enacted by the681'$< state legislature. or completed safety class, and have have at least least $20,000 in completed aa safety and $20,000 ,1',$1$ '($/(5 ),*+76 %,.( or those who injure orThe kill an innocent party by encroaching onheltheir health insurance. $100-a-year permit would health insurance. The $100-a-year permit would make make helSALES BAN right of way,â€? said Sputnik, Stateover Chair21 foryears the Texas Motorcycle Therefore, Tuesday, Thebuy LawonOffices of Tom McGrath mets optional. Any passenger riding with mets optional. Any passenger over 21 years riding with aa There are on some thingsJune you 15, can’t Sundays in Indiana: Rights Association (TMRA-2) and Chairman of the National Coalifiled suit on behalf several plaintiffs including of South permit holder need aa helmet.State Representative permit holder wouldn’t wouldn’t need helmet.State Representative alcohol, cars, andofmotorcycles.One Hoosier ABATE Harley-Davidtion of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task (NCOM-LTF). “We did Carolina, 15th Judicial Court to find the muffler Richard LeBlanc said wearing aahelmet Richard LeBlanc(D-Westland) (D-Westland) saidForce wearing helmetshould should son dealerasking thinksthethis “blue lawâ€?Circuit against buying motorcycles notaareceive a single noLeBlanc vote in the House or Senate SB 1967. ordinance to beand unconstitutional and therefore invalid. Astate successful be personal choice. told Capitol News Service of be personal choice. LeBlanc told Capitol Newson Service of is ridiculous, he’s teaming up with an Indiana senaUnfortunately we didnewspaper not take into consideration a Plea Bargain challenge could it. affect other cities owns enacting noise laws dealerships and exhaust the Macomb that he’s with the Macomb Daily Daily newspaper that he’s been been involved involved with tor to change Mark Forszt four Harley where theysince couldthe be given adjudication end up not being found requirements thatstate are not accordance existing his statebusiness, laws. the issue 1970s when started riding aa motorthe issue since the 1970s when he he and started riding motorthroughout the andinsays the lawwith is hurting guilty. It is apparent that we shall have to return to the bill’s sponsor cycle, adding adding that that he he introduced introduced the the bill bill because because he he believes believes and that it makes no sense. On Sundays, he’s open for busi- cycle, Senator Carona and reconstruct during the upcomingbill sesHELMETS STINK that wearing aa helmet should be aa personal choice.The that wearing helmet shouldSB be1967 personal choice.The bill ness, and he can sell you everything you’d ever need to put sion to make allowances for such an occurrence.â€? Helmet LAWS Suck, but new technology can make helmets smelly isis pending in the House Committee on Regulatory Reform, pending in the House Committee on Regulatory Reform, atoo! bike together yourself. inform He just can’tthat actually sell you the Helmet manufacturers buyers they should replace though thoughABATE ABATE of of Michigan Michigan reportedly reportedly does does not not support support the the bike.“It’s huge couple loss toofthe statebecause in terms of salescracks tax revABATE OF FLORIDA RECEIVES their helmeta every years miniscule can legislation and working their goverlegislation andis isdedicated dedicatedto to workingwith withSTATE theirnew newFUNDgoverenue,â€? said Forszt, who contacted state Senator Ed CharbonING FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY develop over time rendering them structurally unsound, or to discard nor to the helmet law with no fees, torepeal repeal theexisting existing helmet law with no2010-2011 fees,additional additional neau to immediately address theif problem in inthe framing the nor As Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the Florida a helmet it is involved anlegislature, accident or even dropped. insurance or stickers. issue as a way to help small business. When you add up all It’s sometimes difficult to determine with the naked eye when a hel- Budget (HB 5001) into law on May 28, ABATE of Florida will rethe sales it’s also a way help the state Indiana, home met loses tax, its effectiveness, buttoresearchers at theofFraunhofer Insti- ceive a quarter of a million dollars specifically to promote motorspearheaded Michigan riders, spearheaded by by ABATE ABATE and and the the ConfedConfedto 300 motorcycle dealerships, Charbonneau. “If Michigan cycle safetyriders, and awareness. tutesome for Mechanics of Materials in Germanysaid have developed a way eration of of Clubs Clubs of of Michigan, Michigan, succeeded succeeded in in passing passing helmet helmet every dealerships sold one motorcycle Sun- eration for yourone noseoftothose tell when your lid has outlived its usefulness.a When 2 Thunder Roads Kentucky 26

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repeal twice since 2006 only to and haveMotor bothVehicles bills of the trend.Germany, France, Austria and the Nordic coun“The legislation Florida Department of Highway Safety “Myalso letterissue was punishments ignored and consequently, with the wealth. help of thenrecognized ABATE Gov. of Florida for our continuing work attempting tries vetoed by outgoing Jennifer Granholm. based on a person’s In President of ABATE, Robert “Prospectorâ€? Boellner, I found class to make the roadways of Florida safer for all motorcyclists,â€? said *HUPDQ\ WKH PD[LPXP ÂżQH FDQ EH DV PXFK DV PLOOLRQ representatives to $1 bringmillion my action against the New York State PoJames “Docâ€?,1 Reichenbach II, President of ABATE of '8( 72 Florida, Inc., compared 0,//,216 ,1685$1&( 29(5&+$5*(6 to only in Switzerland. A Frenchman lice as well as the other municipal agencies and elected officials and Chairman of the NCOM Board of Directors in a prepared state- ZDV ÂżQHG IUDQFV DIWHU EHLQJ FDXJKW RQ D KLJKZD\ GR0$66$&+86(776 02725&<&/,676 participating thesekilometers) stops,â€? explains Proner. ment. Massachusetts insurance companies have overcharged con- ing 151 milesin(243 an hour. Only Finland regusumers on premiums by overstating and failing to depreci- ODUO\ KDQGV RXW VLPLODUO\ KHIW\ ÂżQHV WR VSHHGLQJ GULYHUV ZLWK In current the first record lawsuitbelieved of its kindtoinbethe United States,(then the NYC exact wording fromAttorney the state General budget’s “CONTRACTED SER- the ateThe motorcycle values. Martha Coakley’s a euro170,000 aboutlaw firm of Proner andinProner is challenging the constitutionality of athis VICES FROM HIGHWAY SAFETY OPERATING TRUST FUNDâ€? $190,000) 2IÂżFH HQWHUHG LQWR VHWWOHPHQWV ZLWK VHYHUDO LQVXUDQFH FRPticket 2004.The Swiss court appeared to set unwarranted policewhen actionit on First,the Fourth, and Fourteenth reads;resolving “From the allegations funds in Specific 2735, nonrecurring panies thatAppropriation they overcharged consum- new world record levied nearlyFifth quarter million Amendment grounds in the Federal Court for Northern District of in the amountinsurance of $250,000 for incorrect the purpose of promoting GROODU ÂżQH LQ 1RYHPEHU GHVFULELQJ WKH VSHHGHU DV D ÂłWUDIÂżF ersfunds for motorcycle by are using motorcycle New in York. motorcycle safety awareness through public information andreedu- thugâ€? values to calculate premiums. The settlements, which their verdict as they took into account his prior trafcational campaigns. These funds are provided to the American Bikturn $11.1 million to consumers, stem from an investigation ÂżF UHFRUG DV ZHOO DV KLV PLOOLRQ LQ SHUVRQDO ZHDOWK 6ZLVV “The United States Supreme Court long recognized when ers Aiming Toward Education of Florida, Inc.â€? spurred by consumer complaints and ongoing lobbying ef- voters approved a 2007 penal lawhas overhaul that let that judges a motorist is stopped on the roadway, there is a ‘seizure’ under forts by the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA). KDQG GRZQ ÂżQHV EDVHG RQ SHUVRQDO LQFRPH DQG ZHDOWK IRU the Constitution,â€? Proner notes, adding that “Whetherspeeding or not this ‘seiThis is not the first time that ABATE of Florida has received state moderate misdemeanorsincluding excessive and zure’ driving.The is unconstitutional depends on whether or Party not objective funding from found the DHSMV. Over thewere last not few years, the state gov- drunk Investigators that insurers adjusting motornationalist Swiss People’s wants facts to indicatethe that society’s interests warrant seizure ernment hasfor recognized ABATE’s valuable Motorcycle cycle values their steady depreciation over time Safety and in-and reverse 2007 penallegitimate code changes, saying thethe current lawand the which it intrudes on the individual’s personal liberties.â€? Awareness Program (MSAP) for2006 saving motorcyclists state-of repeal legislation twice since 2006 only toofhave have both bills bills stead were using the same value foronly alives bike for several conrepeal legislation twice since to both could lead toto “ridiculously lowâ€? penalties without any posthedegree trend.Germany, France, Austria and the Nordic counwide.by ABATE’s program has been presented to local civictries vetoed by outgoing Gov. Jennifer Granholm. secutive years toMSAP gauge premium levels. “The settlements vetoed outgoing Gov. Jennifer Granholm. sibility jail lawsuit time for poor people are caught driving alsoofissue punishments onwho a person’s wealth. In Although the is still in based the discovery stages, internal memogroups, schools and public events by 32 ABATE chapters state-*HUPDQ\ WKH PD[LPXP ÂżQH FDQ EH DV PXFK DV PLOOLRQ cover alleged overcharges going back to 2002 and require drunk or speeding. randum which police have been forced to disclose as result of the and an audit interest is provided toconsumers ensure '8( 72 that thethe fundscompared 0,//,216 ,1 ,1685$1&( 29(5&+$5*(6 '8( 72 thewide, insurers toindependent pay 6 percent toeducation. on 0,//,216 ,1 ,1685$1&( 29(5&+$5*(6 to only $1members million inthe Switzerland. 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Only Finland regustops are designed primarily for law enforcement purposes as opSURVEY REVEALS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY sumers on premiums premiums by overstating overstating and failing failing to deprecidepreci approximately $300 with some consumers receiving thou- ODUO\ KDQGV RXW VLPLODUO\ KHIW\ ÂżQHV WR VSHHGLQJ GULYHUV ZLWK sumers on by and to Lagos Sector authorities this Nigerian posedState to public safetyCommand purposes. “Rather than in promoting any legitiPRACTICES ate motorcycle values. Attorney General Martha Coakley’s sands of dollars. Tens of thousands of the policies believed ate motorcycle values. Attorney General Martha Coakley’s city reportedly impounded 21,300 motorcycles last becurrent record believed be a euro170,000 (thenyear about mate public safety concern, to the checkpoints are intended to harass Consumer Report’s latest survey reveals safetyare habits of motor-the 2IÂżFH HQWHUHG LQWR VHWWOHPHQWV ZLWK VHYHUDO LQVXUDQFH FRP tocycle haveand beenscooter affected.â€?Motorcyclists praised the settlements, $190,000) 2IÂżFH HQWHUHG LQWR VHWWOHPHQWV ZLWK VHYHUDO LQVXUDQFH FRPcause of failure of motorcyclists to wear crash helmets. ticketmotorcyclists in the 2004.The Swiss court appeared to setevents a and intimidate attempting to attend motorcycle owners across the U.S. panies resolving allegations that they overcharged consum but warned that aallegations number ofthat other insurance companies also new panies resolving they overcharged consum3XEOLF (GXFDWLRQ 2IÂżFHU 0UV ,MHRPD 1ZDFKL WROG WKH 1HZV world record when it levied the nearly quarter million thereby depriving them of their First Amendment right to freedom of ers for motorcycle insurance by using using incorrect motorcycle evaluated motorcycles incorrectly.Betsy Lister,said amotorcycle politicallyers by incorrect Agency of as Nigeria in Lagos thatFourteenth the command has assembly well as(NAN) their Fourth, Fifth and Amendment Afor littlemotorcycle over half of insurance more than 1,300 respondents they had tak-GROODU ÂżQH LQ 1RYHPEHU GHVFULELQJ WKH VSHHGHU DV D ÂłWUDIÂżF values to calculate calculate premiums. 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2010 Kentucky State HOG Rally In The Rearview Mirror! June 10th 11Th & 12th was a great weekend for the Kentucky State HOG Rally. Have you ever eaten dinner inside a cave? We did, along with over 1000 friends and HOG members from all over the Mid-West. Have you ever been on a bike Scavenger Hunt in Southern Kentucky? Well if you came to the rally you could do just that, along with many guided scenic rides or poker runs that were offered by the Bowling Green Kentucky HOG chapter. On Thursday afternoon there were showers in the area, but in time for the opening ceremonies the weather cleared. Everyone went to Lost River Cave, inside this historical treasure we were treated to a great meal along with music and beverage service. The party atmosphere never seemed to pick up, maybe because beverage choices were so limited. On Friday the rally events were in full gear, we chose to take in the 2010 HOG Bike show and Bike Parade. These events were located at the National Corvette Museum, located just a few miles from the Bowling Green Harley-Davidson Dealership. The bikes were displayed in a beautiful air-conditioned room, and the Corvette Museum was open so the riders could enjoy visiting the home of General Motors Corvette. I think they would like to be as big of an icon as Harley-Davidson someday. (Just a funny little thought) The people at the facility were very gracious to open the plant tours and museum up for this event and we should all take time to thank them for doing so.

& Pabst Blue Ribbon (you know the other legends from Milwaukee). I would like to thank all the sponsors who made that possible. We made some new friends over the weekend, that I am sure will last a lifetime. You can visit our website photos page at www.owensborobikernews. com to see all the photos we took during the weekend event. Overall I think this was a Great rally! The attendance seemed to be down, you can blame that on many factors, economy, another popular Mid-West rally was going on just about 100 miles away, or just a lack of excitement about what the event had to offer. I think the planning committee did a wonderful job! The Bowling Green HOG Chapter was a fantastic host! Moreover, the Dealership played the role as Host Dealer in a fantastic manner. I just think we all need to support these state rallies more, talking to some of the directors we found out that attendance was down in other states as well as ours. It is time to get everyone to realize that these are supported by HOG nationally, and we need to support them by attending the quality events that they work to create for us, the riding family member of Harley Davidson. Next year the rally will move to another host dealership and another host HOG chapter. Let’s make sure we all mark the rally in our riding plans for 2011. Until next year I would like to Thank All of the Companies, Vendors & Volunteers, along with the City of Bowling Green Kentucky & Bowling Green Harley-Davidson for a 2010 Kentucky State HOG Rally to Remember!

As Janie and I were lining up for the Bike parade, we were invited to carry the American Flag through the streets of Bowling Green. We were honored to have this privilege, all the riders were briefed by Regional directors from Harley-Davidson about proper safety during a parade, the Bowling Green KY motor patrol ran through the route, and briefed us on the use of leapfrogging to control traffic, and before you know it, we were off. Now let me tell you I have taken part in many, many parade rides over my years of riding and I have never seen it done any better than what the city officers from the Bowling Green Kentucky Police Department. Hats off to your police force for a job well done! We arrived at the Dealership just in time for the Friday night Blues Concert by Big Mike Griffin & Emilie Shantz, these two performed all evening to a large crowd in what seemed to be 100 degrees even at night! And as always they were Fantastic! HOG members danced, and share in the fun of Vendors, Friends & some more Food & Beverage service by local vendors. On Saturday there were Field Events, More Guided Rides, and then a concert from local rock group FLOORD. While the entire official HOG events were taking place, Owensboro Biker News hosted a casual Courtesy Party for the subscribers of our newsletter, along with the guest who stayed at the Laquinta Inn & Suites on Mel Browning Drive. We had food from Buffalo Wild Wings in Bowling Green, Ice Cold Miller Lite, Coors Light 30 Thunder Roads Kentucky

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Despite the miserable temperature, well over a hundred people showed up throughout the day to check out the festivities. It wasn’t quite hot enough for dunking booth volunteers but the thought did cross my mind. The bands Black Shades, Rukkus, and Inter Face played out back while the bike show was going on. They also had several participating in the bikini bike wash. Thanks go out to The Kickstand Barbeque that was out front, also to the Hale and Luttrell families for donating their time. The shop door was swinging open constantly with people checking out the flash and getting a little bit of ac at the same time. Some of the Bike Show winners were: Winner of Robert G. Wickham Memorial Award People’s Choice and Best of Show was Lara Ramsey. Kevin Cardwell won the Lance D. Shannon Memorial trophy for Best of Show Gilbert Cardwell won the Lance D. Shannon Memorial trophy for People’s Choice Metric.

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Boren Poker Run The Stephen J. Boren Foundation held its First Annual Poker Run on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Approximately 80 bikes and 100 people met at the VFW Post in Greenville and headed out toward Lake Malone then back to the VFW. Riders paid $5.00 per poker hand, participated in a silent auction, half/half drawing and door prizes. The run was in honor of Stephen Boren, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in August 2009. The run was sponsored by the Kentucky Motorcycle Association/Kentucky Biker Association, Paradise District 13. Debby Boren, Stephen’s wife, welcomed everyone and encouraged them to be safe and enjoy the ride. Leo Duran, President of KMA/KBA District 13 said that Stephen was a good man. “He was a Christian man that was very involved with the youth at his church and he worked at TVA as an operator. He loved his family.” He was also a friend to us here at Thunder Roads Kentucky, Steve introduced himself many years ago at a rally in Clarksville, and John also had the pleasure of working around him at TVA.

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