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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
November already? 2010 is about to come to a close, hard to believe that this year passed by so quickly. We had a lot of great events this year and it was nice to see all of you at some of them. We have our Toys for Tots event going on this month again in Owensboro. It was a great sucess last year and we’ve got a lot of great sponsers this year as well. It’s sure to be a good time and it’s for charity. Please check out the ad for more information. We hope to see all of our loyal readers there to support a good cause and help out a lot of great kids. Not much else going on this month, remember if you have an event going on be sure to let us know about it so we can get the word out. All events can be submitted on our website or by just giving us a call with the details. As always thanks to our advertisers its thanks to them we can bring you Thunder Roads every month. Till next time. Take care and ride safe.
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Toys for Tots Biker Ball time of the Year, Can you believe an entire year has came and gone since we held the USMC Toys for Tots First Annual Biker Ball here in Kentucky. Well unbelievably that is exactly what the calendar page shows; Last year we started a new November tradition. November 19th and 20th come join forces with Thunder Roads Kentucky, Owensboro Biker News, as we along with a huge list of sponsors and supporters bring the 2010 USMC Toys for Tots biker Ball to life again. The G.W.Norris detachment #804 of the United States Marine Corps was overwhelmed with the results of 2009. The Second largest fundraiser in the state of Kentucky was held for one night, in 2009. This year we are going to do a two-night event that will hopefully bring this event to the top of the list. All you need to do is look for the full-page advertisement in this issue of Thunder Roads Kentucky, Call the Ramada Inn Owensboro, and book your room! This is a very busy weekend in Owensboro, so you can party with us on Friday night, Ride in H.D. Shakers annual toy run, or take part in our daytime scavenger hunt, then settle in for the Saturday night party,,, Bye the way did I mention the Owensboro City Annual Christmas Parade takes place during the late afternoon. You see it’s a destination of Christmas events all in one place. Since the last issue, the AMRA National Points Championship was held at Beech-Bend Raceway, and the weather was picture perfect for the event. The crowd was one of the largest in the history of the event, and somebody told me they had a party in the campground. All the fun for me was at the racetrack, we saw a ton of Owensboro Biker News subscribers during the weekend all around the raceway, and I have added a few pictures of the racing action 4 Thunder Roads Kentucky
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for you to enjoy. As always The Staff of BeechBend was working hard to make sure everyone had a great weekend. I think sometime in the future I may write an article about some of the history of Beech-Bend. I bet a lot of you have no ideal the back in the day, NHRA held one their largest National Drag Racing events there. That right, back when sling-shot dragsters ruled the ¼ mile strip some of the greatest racing passes made happened at Beech-Bend. T.V. Tommy Ivo ran the first rear engine rail there, the very first 6 second top fuel pass ran there, the first 200 MPH top fuel pass was there, Guys like Don Garlits, Don Prudhome, Ronnie Sox, and yes even The world famous Honest Charlie, spent time at this historic drag strip. Not to mention some of the Old School Bike Drags, Russ Collins and the triple engine Sorcerer ran the ¼ mile at Beech-Bend. Back to 2010 and the way the season ending points champions. Here is a list of this year’s champions. Top Fuel: Drums Brancaccio, Nitro Funny Bike: Hal Cort, Pro Fuel: Kirby Apathy, Top Gas: Tom Davis, Pro Gas: Billy Doherty, Pro Mod: Morrey Straubel, Modified: Billy Doherty, Top Eliminator: Rick Johns, Super Gas: Chris Smith, Super Pro: Heather Mallery, Pro Eliminator: Jason Adams, Street Eliminator: Alan Meeks, Eliminator: Dennis Ross, Outlaw Street: Jason Emmick, Hot Street: Chuck Bothe, Dressers: Stephen Grankowski, Thumper: Licia Danford Congratulations to the 2010 Points Champions and we look forward to seeing you again at Beech-Bend. In closing this month’s article, I want to say Dallas; you would make Charlie and Martha Proud. And I hope to see many of you at the 2010 Toys for Tots Biker Ball. www.thunderroadskentucky.com
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KENTUCKY EVENTS 2010
November 6th Cruzin’ for Christmas Toy Run Henderson, KY Starts as Back Alley Cycles and ends at Dae’s Custom Cycles in Henderson. $15 Cash or $10 unwrapped toy per person. Kids free and welcome. REgistration starts at 10 am all ALL participants out at noon. Run ends at Dave’s with chili, hot dogs, music, door prises, games, and more. For more info contact Back Alley Cycles at 270-831-1818 or Dave’s Custom Cycle at 270-826-3191
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November 6th Toys for Tots Annual Toy Run Warsaw, KY Starts at Sunset Grill. Admission is new toy or $10/person. Registration at 11am. Ride starts at 12:30pm. For more info: 859-609-1457
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November 6th Jason “Cheeks” Lindsey Benefit Owensboro, KY Benefit at Hillbilly Hill. Starts at 5pm. November 13th Easyriders Bike Show Tour Louisville, KY At the Kentucky International Convention Center. See ad. For more info: 800-962-9857 November 19th and 20th Thunder Roads Kentucky’s Toys for Tots Owensboro, KY see ad on center spread for details. December 28th Hogs for Dogs Motorcycle Poker Run Louisville, KY Starts at Steelhorse Saloon. More info: 502551-2279 January 15th-16th Cyclefest USA Motorcycle Show & Expo Louisville, KY At the Kentucky Exposition Center. Saturday 10-10, Sunday 10-3. For more info: 937-9387237 BIKE NIGHTS ELKTON BIKE NIGHTS Thursdays @ Town Square in Elkton, KY from 5-8pm GRANDVIEW TAVERN Fridays ROCA BAR Wednesdays 14 Thunder Roads Kentucky
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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 Bubba’s Cycle Shop 1940 St. 181 South Greenville, KY 42345 270-338-6404 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
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Matt’s Chop Shop 6836 Us Hwy 231 Utica, Ky 42376 270-256-2564 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 Ultimate Thunder 308 Fackler Street Danville, KY 40422 859-236-1434 Fax: 859-236-1410 “Under New Ownership” V-Twin Cycles 3427 W. Hwy. 80 Somerset, KY 42503 606-679-6925
ATTORNEYS 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 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. Hogdaddys Saloon 648 Main St. Old Shawneetown, IL 62984 618-922-1389 Maloney’s Roca Bar 3030 Highland Pointe Dr. Owensboro, KY 42303 270-684-8080 Open Air Bar, Wed. Nite Bike Nites Shakey Ground Bar 105 East Maple St. Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-9349 “Saturday Cookouts” Squires Tavern 2429 Buckhorn Dr. Lexington,KY 40515 859-317-8887 “Motorcycle Wednesdays” T’s Bar and Grill 1004 South Main Hopkinsville, KY 270-874-2345
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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
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Alpha Omega Realty LLC 2997 White Conkwright Rd. Winchester, KY 40391 859-749-5714
Castle of Color Tattoo 710 S. 4th St. Danville, KY 40422 (859)936-0656
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Castle of Color Tattoo 3023-A Lexington Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-881-5353
Wells Fargo Mortgage Co. 114 South Maple St. Winchester, KY 40391 859-745-0733
SPORTS NUTRITION Max Muscle 3090 Helsmsdale Place Suite 360 Lexington, KY 40505 859-263-0080
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Mutts Place Liquors 130 N. Caldwell Russellville, KY 42276 270-726-6712
Harve’s 101 West Main St. Morganfield, Ky 42437 270-389-9335
Wicks Well Grocery & Deli 3605 Nebo Road Madisonville, KY 42431
Mikes BBQ 9926 Russellville Guthrie, Ky 42234 270-483-8001
INSURANCE 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
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Roca Bar 1618 S Kentucky Ave. Evansville, In 47714 812-422-7782
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Custom Creations (812)589-4345 www.ccairbrush.com Kinney’s Custom Painting 117 Commerce Drive Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-885-1034
The Olde Smoke Shop 322 South Main Lewisburg, KY 42256 270-755-5933
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Studio Ink Tattoos 813 S. 4th Street Danville, KY 40422 859-936-2009
Rigdon’s Trackside BBQ Exit 42 off Pennyrile Parkway Beside WalMart & Big Springs Inn 270-821-2300 “Best Ribs in Kentucky”
Botany Bay 932 Winchester Rd. Lexington, Ky 40505 859-225-4367 Porter Plaza In Richmond 859-623-4367
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Studio Ink Tattoos 4013 Nicholasville Rd. Lexington, KY 40503 (859)272-0523
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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon of Tennessee
CHAMPAGNE BASTED......ORANGE, LEMON, & PARSLEY TURKEY I prepred this recipe a couple years ago, using a large turkey breast only, instead of the entire bird, but it was simple & scrumptious. The secret is to baste baby baste......4 times per hour! 1 Turkey; thawed - (14 to 16 lbs.) 1 Stick Real Butter; softened 1 tsp. Celery Salt Salt & Pepper to Taste 2 Large Whole Oranges; zested & Cut In Fourths 2 Large Whole Lemons; zested & Cut In Half 1 Spice Jar of Orange Peel Seasoning 2 Cups of Ballatore’ Sparking Wine 2 Medium Onions; chopped 1 Bunch of Fresh Parsley; Minced 1 Cup of Condensed Beef Consomme; undiluted 1/2 tsp. Dried Thyme 1/2 tsp. Produce Seasoning 1/2 tsp. Dried Marjoram Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Get a large, high-sided roasting pan. Spray w/ non-stick butter spray heavily and all up sides and coat bottom well. Next, clean out cavity of bird and pat dry w/ paper towels really good. Take real, softened butter, celery salt, salt & pepper and orange and lemon zest (save some zest for basting sauce) from fruits and form a paste and rub all over entire bird generously and inside cavity also. Place bird in roasting pan. Place cut oranges & lemons inside the cavity, squeezing a bit of juice out of them into cavity as you do. Next, rub bird down all over the outside with Orange Peel spice; cover that bird up with orange spice! Place breast side up in pan and bake for 3 to 3-1/2 hours tented with foil. In large bowl combine the Ballatore’, onions, parsley, consomme, zests, thyme and marjoram; pour half into roasting pan and keep half for basting. Bake for 3 hours longer; remember to baste 4 times per hour while tented and the last hour of cooking, when you remove the tent. Be sure and tuck wings down under turkey as these burn easily. Remember.....Baste! Baste! Baste! Remove bird from pan and let sit for 20 mins. after removing from oven so that all juices go back into meat. For authentic & simple roast 20 Thunder Roads Kentucky
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One day a father gets out of work and on his way home he suddenly remembers that it’s his daughter’s birthday. He pulls over to a Toy Shop and asks the sales person, ‘How much for one of those Barbie’s in the display window?’ The salesperson answers, ‘Which one do you mean, sir? We have: Work Out Barbie for $19.95, Shopping Barbie for $19.95, Beach Barbie for $19.95, Disco Barbie for $19.95, Ballerina Barbie for $19.95, Astronaut Barbie for $19.95, Skater Barbie for $19.95, and the most popular; Divorced Barbie for $299.95’. The amazed father yells: ‘It’s how much?! Why is the Divorced Barbie $299.95 and the others only $19.95?’ The annoyed salesperson rolls her eyes, sighs, and answers: ‘Sir..., Divorced Barbie comes with: Ken’s Audi A-8, Ken’s Malibu Beachouse, Ken’s Danzi Z33 Race Boat, Ken’s Designer Futniture, Ken’s Screamin’-Meanie Platinum Computer, one of Ken’s Best-Looking Friends, and a custom key chain made with Ken’s Balls. A biker is riding a new motorcycle out on the highway, while passing a car, he knocks on the window. The driver of the car opens the window and says, “Yes?” The bike responds, “Ever driven a Honda motorcycle?” The driver says, “No I haven’t.” The biker drives on, until he sees the next car. While passing it, he knocks on the window. The driver of the car opens the window and says, “Yes?” The bike responds, “Ever driven a Honda motorcycle?” The driver says, “No I haven’t.” Then, suddenly, there is a curve, the biker sees it too late. He crashes off the road into a ditch. A car stops and a man runs to the unlucky biker. Looking slightly crunched up and battered, the biker asks, “Ever driven a Honda motorcycle?” The man replies, “Yes I have. I had a Honda for 20 years”. The crashed biker gasps, “Where the hell is the damn brake?” Chopper Zeke was in a bar n’ grill yesterday, feeling no pain and chillaxin’ with a great mellow buzz, when he suddenly realized he desperately needed to fart. The music was really, really loud, so he timed his farts with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs, heI started to feel a whole lot better. He finished his beer, and noticed that everybody was staring at him... Then it dawned on him that he was listening to his iPod. Two blondes living in So. California were sitting on the beach talking and gazing at a beautiful full moon when one blonde says to the other, ‘Which do you think is farther away... Florida or the moon?’ The other blonde turns and says ‘Helloooooo, can you see Florida ???” 22 Thunder Roads Kentucky
Two bikers; Buster and Bodie rode into a gas station in Kentucky for a fill-up because they heard about a contest being offered by the station to patrons who purchased a full tank of gas. When they went inside to pay, the guys asked the attendant about the contest. “If you win, you’re entitled to free sex” said the attendant. “How do we enter?” asked Buster. “Well, I’m thinking of a number between 1 and 10, if you guess right, you win free sex.” “OK. I guess 7,” said Bodie. “Sorry, I was thinking of 8,” replied the attendant. The next week, the two buddies go back to the same station to get gas. When they went inside to pay, Buster asked the attendant if the contest was still going on. “Sure,” replied the attendant. “I’m thinking of a number between 1 and 10, if you guess right you win free sex.” “2” said Buster. “Sorry, I was thinking of 3,” replied the attendant. “Y’all come back soon and try again.” As they walked back to their bikes, Bodie said to Buster, “You know, I’m beginning to think this contest is rigged.” “No way,” replied Buster. “My wife won three times last week.” A 3-year old boy examined his testicles while taking a bath. “Mom’, he asked, “Are these my brains?” the mother sighed and calmly replied, “Not yet”. Business Slogan of The Year: If Our Service Is Not Up To Your Standards.... Please Lower Your Standards. What do you do with 365 condoms? Melt them down and call it a very Goodyear. What is an Australian kiss? Same as a French kiss.....but down under. What is a man’s ultimate embarrassment? Running into a wall with a hard-on and breaking his nose. Life is good in the South.
A biker’s greatest achievement was his brood of six kids. He was so proud that he continually called his wife: “Mother of Six”, which pissed her off to no end. But he kept referring to her as “Mother of Six” no matter where they went. At end of a poker run, he shouted across the bar, “Hey, “Mother of Six”, you ready to go home?” His irritated wife screamed back: “Anytime you’re ready, “Father of Four”!” November 2010
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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.
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions analyzed statistics from the National Trauma Data Bank of 68,840 people involved in motorcycle crashes from 2002-2006, and found that black motorcycle crash victims were 1.5 times more likely to die than similarly injured white riders.
The findings do not help support the push for helmet laws since African-Americans mortality rates were still 50% higher even though they were 30% more likely to wear a helmet; although the highest mortality rates are among African-American motorcyclists without helmets. Whites who weren’t wearing helmets were FEDS PUSH HELMET LAWS AND MOTORCYCLE-ONLY less likely to be killed in crashes than blacks who wore protective ROADBLOCKS headgear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is The study, published in the American Journal of Surgery, raises seeking applications from law enforcement agencies across the questions about the efficacy of injury prevention strategies such country to conduct federally-funded motorcycle-only roadside as state helmet laws that may not be protecting all riders equally. checkpoints. “For reasons that we are still trying to figure out, one size of injury Now mirrored in other states, “Motorcycle-Only Safety Checkpoints” prevention does not fit all groups of people and just wearing were initiated in New York last year and are set up during large a helmet is not enough,” senior author Dr. Adil Haider says in a motorcycle rallies or near large biker gathering spots to check not statement. “Helmet for helmet, African-Americans have more lethal only license, registration and insurance, but also for DOT-compliant injuries.” helmets and legal exhaust systems. ABATE of New York is working with NY A.I.M. (Aid to Injured Motorcyclists) attorney Mitch Proner Haider suspects several factors -- such as lack of health insurance, on legal actions to halt these discriminatory roadblocks in the reduced access to healthcare, poorer quality of care and a greater Empire State. number of pre-existing illnesses/injuries -- may be combining to account for the survival gap. But police forces across the country may soon receive public funds to target motorcyclists, though U.S. Reps F. James Sensenbrenner, It is possible, he says, riders of different races may prefer different Jr. (R-WI) and Tom Petri (R-WI) along with several colleagues in types of helmets or style of motorcycles, suggesting that more Congress have written to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood research is needed. asking him to suspend funding of the federal grants for the NHTSA checkpoint program. MOTORCYCLE FATALITIES PLUMMET IN 2009 It’s not surprising when accident rates increase in proportion to In addition, after learning that NHTSA recently testified to the increased usage and number of miles travelled, but last year Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation motorcyclist fatalities decreased more than any other category of that “The most important step we could take would be to assure road users despite more motorcycles being ridden more miles! that all riders wear a DOT-compliant helmet,” according to NHTSA Administrator David Strickland, who added “NHTSA will actively The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality work with Congress to promote helmet use,” Congressman Analysis Reporting System reports that 4,462 riders died in 2009, Sensenbrenner and fellow Congressional lawmakers have also 850 fewer than in the previous year, representing a 16% drop in introduced H. Res. 1498 which “supports efforts to retain the ban fatalities despite a 5% increase in miles traveled and 4.5% increase on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s ability to in the number of motorcycles on the road. The Motorcycle Industry lobby state legislatures using federal tax dollars and urges NHTSA Council recorded half a million more motorcycles in use in 2009, up to focus on crash prevention and rider education.” from 11 million in 2008, and according to the MIC 2009 Motorcycle Owner Survey, they were ridden 1.3 billion more miles. The US Defenders have joined with other state and national motorcycle groups in urging riders to contact their Congress There was also a decrease in motorcycle accident injuries, down members to support H. Res. 1498, and to write DOT & NHTSA 6.3% from 96,000 in 2008 to 90,000 last year. to oppose federally-funded motorcycle-only safety checks. “This is one more piece of evidence of the constant profiling attempts Overall U.S. traffic fatalities hit the lowest level ever recorded, since targeting our community at large,” said Escondido Paul, National 1950 when the government began tracking such statistics, and the Lt. Commander of the US Defenders, in issuing a nationwide Call 33,808 road deaths in 2009 was down 9.7% from the year before. To Action through all Confederations of Clubs and coalitions in All traffic accidents, fatal or not, declined by 5.3% between 2008 every state. For further information, consult www.USDefenders. and 2009, though motor vehicle crashes are still the leading cause org. of death for those between the ages of 3 and 34, NHTSA said. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
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CALIFORNIA ENACTS ANTI-MOTORCYCLE NOISE LAW Motorcycle-riding California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has put his stamp of approval on a controversial law aimed at cracking down on motorcyclists who replace stock exhaust systems with aftermarket pipes that don’t comply with federal EPA noise and emissions standards. November 2010
NEWS BYTES Under SB 435 by State Senator Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills), the Motorcycle Anti-Tampering Act makes it illegal for motorcyclists to remove and replace federally required emissions equipment, and motorcycles manufactured after January 1, 2013 will be required to display a readily visible and unalterable label stamped into the pipes that indicates that they meet federal standards. Bikers will still be able to install aftermarket exhausts, but for bikes built after 2013 the replacement parts must be EPA-certified and permanently stamped.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES MORE DEADLY THAN MOTORCYCLES If you think 3 or even 4 wheels are safer than 2, research suggests you think again as more people die after ATV accidents than after motorcycle accidents.
Illegal tampering with emissions systems in California will be a secondary violation, meaning that motorcyclists would have to first be pulled over for some other infraction before officers could inspect for the presence of the EPA stamp and issue a citation. First time offenders could face up to $100 fine, but it will be considered a “fix-it” ticket and proof of repair would get the violation dismissed, though subsequent infractions could result in fines of up to $250.
Researchers gathered information from a national trauma bank on nearly 60,000 accidents that occurred between 2002 and 2006 (13,749 from off-road motorcycle riding and 44,509 from ATV mishaps). There are somewhere between 800 and 900 deaths due to ATV accidents each year, according to ATVSafety.gov, a government web site.
According to trauma surgeons and public health researchers in a presentation during the annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons, even when the severity of injuries was the same, the patients who had been riding ATVs were 50% more likely to die, Similar anti-noise laws have been enacted recently in Boston and and 50% more likely to need treatment in an intensive care unit Denver. and mechanical ventilation, compared to the motorcycle riders.
Pavley’s original bill sought to include motorcycles in the state’s SMOG emissions testing program, but after being stymied by intense lobbying by state and national motorcyclists rights organizations, she later reintroduced the measure to instead force motorcycles into compliance with existing federally-mandated sound and air pollution levels. US SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON PROTESTS AT MILITARY FUNERALS A group of patriotic motorcyclists recently staged a counterdemonstration during the Arlington National Cemetery burial of a local Navy SEAL, parking motorcycles and revving engines to oppose a protest staged by members of the fundamentalist Westboro Baptist Church of Kansas.
Dr. Adil Haider, a surgeon from the Johns Hopkins Center for Surgery Trials and Outcomes Research in Baltimore, Maryland, who headed the study, said he and his colleagues don’t know yet why the ATV riders are more at risk than the motorcyclists. “We think there are much more energy transfers when an ATV turns over, but we can’t tell whether that is because of the stability of the vehicle or the weight of the vehicle as it rolls over on a rider,” he said in a statement prepared before the presentation.
YEMEN BANS MOTORCYCLES DUE TO TERRORISM THREAT Riding a motorcycle is a popular pastime in Yemen, but fearing al-Qaida assassins on wheels authorities in Yemen’s Abyan Governorate, a growing terrorist stronghold in the Arabian Peninsula, have banned motorcycles from cities in the region’s Similar scenes play out across America, as a grieving family lays urban centers. their loved one to rest, the funeral of a service member killed in action is disrupted by vocal protesters shouting vindictive and “Using motorbikes in terrorist operations to assassinate intelligence incendiary remarks at mourners and wave signs that read “Thank officers and security personnel have been massively mounted God for Dead Soldiers” and “God Hates the USA”. over the past nine months in the province,” a Yemeni Interior Ministry official told the Xinhua news agency following a series The motorcyclists, mostly veterans who are members of the Patriot of assassinations by al-Qaida militants throughout Abyan and will Guard Riders, led the funeral procession and then strategically affect some 5,000 two-wheeled vehicles. parked their bikes in between the family and the protesters and revved up their engines to drown their chanting, and saluted in “Motorcycles are typically used by terrorists and insurgents respect as the funeral cortege passed by giving them a thumbs up. to deliver weapons directly if it’s a suicide attack or to make a quick getaway,” Dr Theodore Karasik, Director for Research and The church protesters, who contend that God is killing members Development at the Institute for Near East Gulf Military Analysis of the military because of the nation’s sins, often demonstrate told The Media Line. “The banning of motorcycles is indicative of at military funerals, and are now the subjects of a United States how the government, with help from US officers, is trying to cut Supreme Court case that will decide if the Constitution protects down on the movements of al-Qaida members and tribal members highly offensive hate speech from civil claims filed by grieving who support them.” relatives. But while the Yemeni government has shown some concern In Snyder v. Phelps, the father of a Marine killed in Iraq in 2006 over al-Qaida’s presence in the country, this is a relatively recent was awarded $5 million in his lawsuit against the church for development seen by many as a ploy to please the United States. “intentional infliction of emotional distress”, but a federal appeals court overturned the ruling on free speech grounds, and now Albert QUOTABLE QUOTE: “The world is run by those who show Snyder is asking the High Court to reinstate the verdict. up.” - Anonymous Justices heard oral arguments in the case on October 6th and the Supreme Court is expected to render a decision late next Spring. www.thunderroadskentucky.com
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Meffords On A Mission
Saturday morning, September 25, 2010, 25 bikes and 18 volunteers met at South Carrollton Missionary Baptist Church in South Carrollton, KY for the First Annual “Ride For The Bibles”. Pastor Greg Brooks and his congregation sponsored the ride to help raise money for local missionaries Marvin & Teresa Mefford who are leaving for Costa Rica during Thanksgiving Week. The Meffords, of Beechmont, KY are active members of Riverside General Baptist Church and have accepted the calling of traveling to spread the Good News. This will be the Meffords’ fourth mission trip, the third trip to Costa Rica. In the Spring of 2010, the Meffords, along with approximately 30other people from eight different states traveled to Nicaragua to share the Gospel of Christ and to provide medical assistance to those in need. Pastor Brooks, along with Bro. Danny Miller, Director of New Memberships, greeted all the people & encouraged them to meet the Meffords and invited all to visit their church anytime. Before hitting the road, riders were invited to concessions & to view the many door prizes that were on display. Bro. Shawn Moore provided a devotional titled “The Ride Of Life”, sharing that the choices we make determine the roads we travel. Bro. Moore also encouraged the riders to not only enjoy their ride, but to remember that they are being a part of the process of spreading the gospel. After singing a hymn & having prayer for the safety of the riders along with the safety of the upcoming trip to Costa Rica, Bro Miller stopped traffic on the highway to allow the riders to safely take to the streets. Several stops were made along the route to allow for door prize drawings. Upon return to the church, many of the door prizes won were donated back & the crowd asked for the items to be auctioned instead. Each rider was asked to donate $12 to participate. Twelve dollars will purchase 3 bibles, which in turn will touch many lives. The event raised $840, enough to purchase 205 bibles. Pastor Brooks, a bike rider himself, said he plans to make this an annual event and his church will continue to support local missionaries in their efforts to spread the Gospel of Christ. If you would like to keep up to date with the Meffords and their mission trips, check out their blog at http://www.meffordsonmission.blogspot.com/ Article/Photos by Leigh Douglas www.photosbyleigh.com
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