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Main Office: 24381 Aurora Road, B-8 Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 232-0340 (216) 754-8103 fax Office Hours: M-Th 10am-4pm Publisher Derek Smith ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com (440) 785-7331 Sales & Marketing Iron Cowboy Productions, LLC info.ironcowboy@gmail.com (440)678-8608 Layout & Design Meredith Hancock Hancock Graphics Subscriptions to Thunder Roads Ohio are available for $29.95. Check or Money Order, payable to Iron Cowboy Productions, can be sent to: Iron Cowboy Productions 24381 Aurora Road, B-8 Bedford Heights, OH 44146 Or you can email: Acct.TRO@gmail.com for subscription information and to charge.

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From the Publisher’s Desk..................................................................................4 Road Tales..........................................................................................................6 Bikers of Afghanistan.........................................................................................8 LowBrow Customs Beasts of Bonneville............................................................. 12 Thunder Paws...................................................................................................20 Tabasco Report: Ride Into the Sunset................................................................22 Biker Gift Guide...............................................................................................25 Century Bike Show...........................................................................................28 Center Calendar...............................................................................................30 Reader’s Rides: Connie.....................................................................................32 Steve McQueen: The King of Cool......................................................................33 Reader’s Rides: Butch’s Panhead......................................................................38 From the Back of the Bike.................................................................................39 Iron & Ink........................................................................................................42 ABATE Update...................................................................................................44 Biker Friendly Directory....................................................................................46 Biker Friendly Marketplace...............................................................................49 Upcoming Events..............................................................................................56 KISS in the Kitchen...........................................................................................59 Joker’s Wild.....................................................................................................60

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As we prepare for 2013, Thunder Roads Ohio is excited to announce some changes on the home front.

The first is to introduce myself as the new Publisher of the magazine. For almost two years, I’ve proudly served as the Managing Editor - so this doesn’t constitute a dramatic change in terms of daily operations.

It does, however, mean added responsibility in terms of plotting our long term course.

Since Thunder Roads returned to Ohio in January of 2011, we have committed ourselves to being the best. We did not simply wish to print another ad circular - we wanted to make a BIKER MAG! We committed ourselves to developing articles and features that readers wanted. We committed ourselves to producing a quality magazine that riders could appreciate.

I believe that we have accomplished a lot. In less then two years, we have established ourselves as one of the largest magazines in our network - often running larger then many of the national, pay-to-read magazines. We have established a solid following of readers that look to pick up their Thunder Roads every month and ask for it by name. I’m very proud of the progress we’ve made but the really cool part is, that you haven’t seen anything yet!

As we head into 2013 under new ownership, we have recommitted ourselves to covering the entire riding scene. From European bikes to metrics from around the world, from motocross to speed trials - we plan to cover it all. Of course we remain committed to the American V-Twin as the heart and soul of the magazine and as the bikes that the overwhelming majority of our riders have. However, we hope to do more then simply print pretty pictures or shots of people waving.

Sure that’s fun, but we are committed to providing more meat to the magazine. You’re going to find more tech articles and rider safety features, more local ride destinations, and more rally coverage. Simply put - more information that you can use.

Sure we appreciate the pretty pictures as well, and you will see plenty of them. We will be featuring more custom bikes - especially those built right here in Ohio. Our tattoo and paint galleries will grow over the upcoming months as we showcase both local and nationally renown artists. And yes, you will see more of the Iron Angels and other ladies in the magazine - all presented with class (yet, still with an edge). Whether it’s a rolling iron masterpiece, a rider with a unique look, or the sunset at the end of a ride - we will always appreciate things of beauty.

As a publication that is circulated freely through hundreds of locations across the Buckeye State Thunder Roads is dependent upon our sponsors. Sure we run with a lot of “advertisements” but in most cases - these ads contain information that riders want. Where are the cool events this weekend? What’s going on at Bike Night tomorrow? What bands are playing at the upcoming rally? Where can I get a deal on service for my bike? Who should I buy my next bike from?

You can look to our sponsors for the answers, and you can be confident in their reliability. As always, we don’t simply take money from anyone. We look for partners that we can work with and proudly represent. If there is a big biker event in town that you don’t see in our mag - it’s ok to wonder why.

I take all of these commitments seriously - just as I appreciate your continued support. If you ever have concerns or suggestions in terms of the magazine, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. We’re in this together - so let me know what you think.

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The Iron Cowboy Talking Shop with John Apotsos I recently had the chance to visit with John Apotsos, the owner of Cycle Analysis. Founded in 2003, Cycle Analysis is an independent shop that services both Harleys and metric motorcycles.

It’s located on West 150th, off Brookpark Road on the south side of Cleveland. Since our launch in January of 2011, Cycle Analysis has been a solid partner with Thunder Roads.

John was positive about this year, but reflected on the changing nature of his business. “It used to be that we would see 2-3 brand new bikes a week - bikes with 40 miles on them. Customers would want new pipes and accessories on them. But we just don’t see that as much anymore.”

“Now customers are holding onto their bikes for longer, possibly because of the economy and it being more difficult to finance. It used to be that the average bike owner was holding their bike for 2-3 years, before getting something new. Now we are seeing more and more owners with bikes 9 years or more.” We discussed many factors that have contributed to this change - beyond simply the economy. “We are also seeing more dealerships relying on their own service department as a source of revenue - as sales slow down. Bike sales are down, but parts and service departments are up in many cases.”

Many dealerships are focusing more on these other revenue streams, trying to keep their customers in house rather then lose them to the independent shops.

The majority of the work done by Cycle Analysis is service and maintenance work. “We get a lot of first time customers looking to get simple work done on their bike. They have heard of us and they come in to get new tires - but to also see how it goes.”

“Our real specialty at Cycle Analysis is customer service. We take care of our customers and that’s how we have built our business. When we are done with a bike I hand the owner a few extra cards and then their friends come in.”

“Regular maintenance and service issues are what brings people in the door, and then the upgrades and accessories come later. Tires are probably our biggest demand - just about every 5th person through the door wants tires. That’s great for business and allows us a chance to show them how we work.”

Cycle Analysis has grown over the years and their new facility has 5 work stations with 9 lifts. Their service focus includes the main metric lines - Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki - as well as Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

“I’d say around 80% of our business is metric - speaking of the big four Japanese brands. Then around 18-20% is Harley. We also work on some other lines - such as BMW, Triumph, and Ducati. We end up getting a lot of these other specialty brands as the result of other work we have done. We may have a customer come to us for work on his Honda VTX, but he also has a Triumph Bonneville at home in the garage. Once we establish ourselves with a customer we are happy to help them with whatever they have.”

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In many cases, the challenges arise due to availability of parts. “We don’t really do anything with the Korean brands or Chinese lines. We can work on them - but we are really just limited on the availability of parts for them.”

A more challenging issue is one concerning the age of the bikes.

“If it’s a current model that’s been in production within the last 10 years, we should be able service it. For instance it could be an 87’ - but that model remained in production for another 20 years we should be fine. That’s not to say that we can’t work on the older bikes - but it becomes an issue of part availability.”

“People bring us bikes that they ride - we don’t really do any type of restoration or show work. We run into issues with the older bikes when it no longer becomes productive to do the work. For instance, someone may pick up a mid 80’s bike because it fit their budget for what they wanted to spend. They may bring it to us for basic service work, but then it can turn into opening a can of worms. One thing leads to another.

There can be a lot of unexpected costs to owning a 27 year old bike.”

“People have misconceptions. Often times they think that it doesn’t cost as much to fix an older bike. Sometimes that may be the case - but often times there are just a lot more issues. Often times the simplest of tasks can lead to a lot more.” Inexpensive older bikes may have also endured years of neglect and poor service. All of this can lead to additional work costing far more then the owner had ever imagined spending on the bike.

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We also spent some time talking about the changing seasons, and John had one clear message that he asked us to share. “Please, please, please - don’t wait until Spring to call your local shop!”

“Now is the time to get your bike in and get necessary work done. We deliver and pick up bikes all year, but obviously there is a lot more demand in the spring.”

Indeed that is probably the message all shop owners would pass on, yet most motorcycle owners ignore. This time of year many shops are also offering great deals on winter storage - or even free storage with a certain amount of work being done.

That’s a win-win for everyone as the shop has time to focus on your bike - and you can enjoy more free space in your garage.

You can also rest comfortably knowing that when the weather breaks - your bike will be ready!

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BIKERS OF AFGHANISTAN Brothers serving our nation in far away lands.

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hunder Roads Rep Mike Craig told us the story of how a few guys serving in Afghanistan, including the son of riding buddy John Mazzola, had formed a group Bikers of Afghanistan - Salerno Chapter. These were all riders now serving our country, so we gave him a Thunder Roads Banner to send over to show our support.

SSG Russell Mazzola was kind enough to send back some pictures of the banner alongside some of his guys and their Chinook.

These pics were taken out on the flightline. We are apart of B Co 3/238th Aviation Regiment out of Canton Ohio. We are providing general aviation support to the Khwost province in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

We have been in country since February 2012 and will be leaving November 2012. From left to right: SSG Russell Mazzola, Unit Supply Sergeant, CW2 Jake Moore, CH-47 pilot, SPC Branden Giembusz, CH-47 Mechanic, PFC Willie Reddick, CH-47 Mechanic. The “Nose Art” or the girl on the CH-47D was painted by the pilot in the pic, CW2 Jake Moore who at home is also a life flight pilot for Metro Hospital in Cleveland.

We here at Thunder Roads are eternally grateful to SSG Mazzola and all of the men and women serving our nation. Please make certain that you take the time to thank a Veteran this Veterans Day (November 11th) and never pass on an opportunity to show your support to our servicemen and women.

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Thunder Roads Contributor: Geoff Baldwin, ReturnoftheCafeRacers.com

Kyle and Tyler Malinky of Low Brow Customs could still be considered the new kids on the block at Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Week, but their bikes and their reputation for breaking records have quickly earned them the respect of seasoned salt flat racers. As if being capable of breaking world land speed records isn’t enough, the brothers are also very capable of building jawdroppingly, good looking motorcycles which has pretty much everyone else in the custom motorcycle scene showing the Low Brow crew plenty of kudos. I managed to get hold of Tyler Malinky during his busy schedule of attending events, building bikes and managing their world class online parts store (lowbrowcustoms. com) for the low down on Low Brow’s land speed racing exploits.

Tyler Malinky’s 2010/2011 record breaking Triumph Land Speed Bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats

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Lowbrow Customs Double Vision, a twin engined Triumph built by Tyler Malinky

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Kyle Malinky’s record breaking 650cc 1967 Triumph Land Speed Bike in 2012.

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“I set two records and then beat them both later that week.”

Our land speed racing endeavours started with participation in Bonneville Speed Week 2010, with interest piqued by our friend Wes White of Four Aces Cycle, who had already been racing a 1950 500cc Triumph there for 4 years. Our first efforts were on purpose-built bikes, Kyle (Tyler’s brother) built a 650cc 1967 Triumph, and I built a 1955 Triumph that was bored out

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The winter of 2011 and spring of 2012 was a busy one, with both of us building new bikes, Kyle using the same, with a rebuilt motor, and building an entire new bike including a one-off race frame. I ended up engineering and building Double Trouble in my home garage, a dual engine 1955 Triumph that would compete in the 1350cc (Triumph 650cc engine x 2) class in A-VF (special construction, vintage fuel. Vintage is pre-1956).

enough to bump me into the 750cc Class. We learned much our first year, and I did qualify for a land speed record but bent a valve on the return run, losing my chance that year.

Speed Week 2011 found us back on the salt with two modified machines, having made modifications based on knowledge gleaned from the previous year’s efforts. We made large strides, I set two records and then beat them both later that week. Kyle beat an existing land speed record that year as well, for a total of three land speed records for Lowbrow.

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Two thousand and twelve found another victory for Lowbrow when Double Vision beat an existing record, set in 2006 on a big inch Harley-Davidson flathead by a mere ¼ mile an hour, with a top speed of 129mph despite clutch slip and some minor teething problems for the new bike. Kyle had an exciting day, which happened to coincide with his 34th birthday, when he snapped a connecting rod while accelerating at over 100mph and made some new, large vent holes in his crankcase. He managed to keep it upright and pull safely off the course, disaster averted.

This coming year will find us with race bikes in tow, westward bound 2,200 miles from Medina, Ohio to Wendover, Utah, intent on higher top speeds and more thrills. Stay tuned.”

You can keep up with the brothers high speed exploits by checking in on the Low Brow Customs website, or by following their posts on Chop Cult.

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Thunder Paws is an effort by Thunder Roads Ohio to showcase and raise awareness for rescues and shelters across Ohio. Many of these programs are in dire need of assistance and we know that many of our readers would welcome the opportunity to help. Each month we will showcase an organization and some of the animals that they are working to place. If you are working with a shelter / rescue or would like to recommend one for us to feature - please email us at: ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com CAN CORSO RESCUE Columbus, Ohio CanCorsoRescue.org The CaneCorsoRescue.org website was created by Leilani in 2002 and it started out as a one-person operation, matching Cane Corsos in need with their forever homes. In 2004, Leilani found a home for a rescue named Athena and her new owner Liz decided that she wanted to become involved with Cane Corso Rescue. Liz, Kathy and Tammy founded the Cane CorsoRescue Committee in 2005. It exists solely for the welfare and protection of the Cane Corso breed and relies on the hard work and

dedication of its member volunteers. We work hard to make a difference in the lives of abandoned, abused or displaced Cane Corsos.

More recently, in 2011, CCR found its way to Ohio after a never ending slue of Corsos found their way in to a Columbus Ohio shelter and a network of volunteers and fosters decided to get involved and make a difference. While CCR is a national organization and all of our volunteers are here to help any dog in need, our Columbus, Ohio volunteers do our best to focus on dogs in Ohio. While the number of Cane Corso’s are going up in Ohio, we are in desperate need of fosters, adopters, and volunteers to continue the fight against homeless and euthanized Cane Corsos.

Mission statement: Our mission is to place each dog or puppy into the best forever homes possible, as well as help educate members and non-members alike about the ownership of this fine breed. The Cane Corso Rescue Committee pledges to always consider the well-being of the Cane Corso and people involved in transportation, adoption, fostering, re-homing and ownership of any Cane Corso dog or puppy.

Lyla Lyla is a 4 year old Presa Canario (yes, CCR takes more than Cane Corsos) from a Columbus, Ohio shelter that was going to be euthanized for her breed. She loves everyone, and is good with other dogs! Lyla is currently in boarding as CCR did not have any available foster homes, but couldn’t let this amazing girl die.

Muggs Male 2 year old Cane Corso rescued from Cleveland, Ohio after his owner left him chained outside with no food or water. Muggs has finally reached a normal weight and is available for adoption. He is good with other dogs and cats and is great with people.

Inca - This girl has a very special story. Left at a shelter to die, CCR almost wasn’t even contacted on this girl. The shelter estimated her to be over 10 years old with cancer, and told us she would be a comfort care only case (meaning Inca would not be adoptable, and would need a foster home to live out her life). Inca came to us emaciated, with an open mass, dirty, but with her nub wagging! True to corso style, Inca walked out of the shelter as if nothing was wrong, giving lots of kisses, and happy to be alive. After seeing a specialist, Inca has been re-aged between 6-7 years old. She does have a mammary tumor, and is currently undergoing a trial for treatment. Once the trial is complete, Inca will be spayed (her masses removed) and will be placed up for adoption. Inca is expected to have many good years ahead and will need a forever home in the future.

Rescue Contact Info: Liz@Canecorsorescue.org Nona and Remington 2 of a litter of 10 from California that were a cruelty confiscation from a breeder. The pups are now 5 months old. The litter was transported all the way to Ohio to ensure there past was well behind them, everyone has been spayed/neutered and Nona and Remington are still looking for their forever homes. Both puppies came to us very poorly socialized and have made great strides on meeting new people, however will require experienced owners.

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http://www.canecorsorescue.org/ Our 501 status is pending We do attend Mingle with the Mutts in Columbus Ohio, the first and third Sunday of every month.

CANE CORSO RESCUE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE: We do have shirts and other support merchandise for sale - and they make great gifts for those animal lovers on your holiday shopping list!

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Ride Into The Sunset Have you ever taken the time to get out and really travel the open road on two wheels, or traveled somewhere and borrowed or rented a bike and explored new curves and scenery? I would highly suggest it if you have not. A friend of mine is making a cross country trip as I write this from the Midwest to California. With the ease of social media, we’ve been able to share in his trip along the way. I’m jealous!

Back in 1993, at the end of a four year marriage to my high school sweetheart, I decided I needed a change. I sold everything I owned, except my $500 1978 Buick and my Virago 750 and headed west. My brother had settled in Los Angeles so I figured “What the Hell”! I quit my job and packed up. The trip itself was more hurried than I wish. I think I left with about $360 bucks in my pocket and slept in my car. I rented a U-Haul trailer, strapped on the bike and headed out of state for a new life. Although I was in a cage for the actual trip across the country, it was a great drive. Upon arriving in LA, the Buick got parked, and the bike became my primary source of transportation, and for good reason. When they talk about the traffic in LA, it’s no joke! The only way to get around is on two wheels. Bikes have the right of way, so that means when traffic on the 101 is at a stand still for 60 miles every day, you can ride the space in between the lanes. Now this is not without risk. People tend to change lanes with no signal or notice. I worked with a few dudes that loved to split lanes at 50 mph, and they ate several side view mirrors along the way.

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I settled in Culver City, which isn’t far from Venice Beach, and better yet, the Pacific Coast Highway! I rode every day to Venice Beach just to people watch. There’s nothing better than exploring new cities and roads on two wheels. I made many trips from Venice Beach to The Santa Monica Pier, Malibu, Hollywood, and up Topanga Canyon to Ventura. In fact, I was in LA the morning of January 17, 1994 when the magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake struck.

Having lived in the Midwest my entire life, and never having witnessed such an event, it was surreal. It literally felt like a freight train came through the little bungalow I called home. It even knocked my bike over! But the next day I jumped on the bike and headed to Malibu to see the houses that had fallen down the hillsides. Morbid, I know. I rode up Topanga Canyon, which has a very winding road with sheer cliffs. As I was riding several aftershocks struck. I felt the bike wobble a few times, but didn’t realize it was 5.0+ aftershocks until I stopped for fuel and the guy said I was crazy to be riding through the canyon during aftershocks. What an adventure.

A few years ago the Ole Lady and I decided to ride an annual Poker Run in Miami that I had read about. I didn’t have the time off work to ride down, so we flew in and rented an Ultra Classic.

This was our first ride in the Florida Keys. Absolutely amazing! A typical local Poker Run is about 100 miles and maybe 4-5 hours.

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we rode our own Ultra from Ohio with a group of friends and did the same Poker Run, and were married at Key West Bike Week on the beach. She’s a keeper this one!

So if you’ve been thinking about taking a two wheel road trip, do it! I have a buddy that lives in Ft. Myers Florida, and rides for 4 weeks every summer all the way to Canada and back.

Take your time, and stop along the way. I know many of us don’t get much vacation time and money these days, but even a weekend trip is well worth the effort. Get 4-5 hours away and explore. I hope to get time in the future to grab Old Route 66 and take my time. In the spirit of the Cowboys of the old west, pack your saddle bags, put on some leather and ride off into the sunset, you won’t be disappointed!

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Local Gear

Don’t be caught giving a t-shirt or anything else with the name of a cable tv show (that you bought at a big box store) as a gift this season! Instead head to your local dealership, independent bike shop, or watering hole and pick up some authentic gear supporting the local folks!

Here are just a few suggestions: Knucklehead Saloon 2012 Cleveland Rd. W Huron, OH 44839 Knucklehead Saloon has some great gear including ladies tops and tanks, hoodies, and t’s.

We especially recommend supporting this local establishment because of all the great things they do within the community.

Joe Jenkins, the owner of the Knucklehead Saloon, is an active biker that gets out and supports local causes – including B.A.A.N.C. (Bikers Against Abused and Neglected Children).

Sinners N Saints Choppers 1515 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, Ohio 614-231-SINS If you’ve attended the Easyrider Bike Show in Columbus over the last few years, chances are that you know all about Sinners N Saints. Their bikes are amongst the most popular ones at the show and always have people talking.

This independent shop has developed a solid reputation for fabrication – as well as the unbelievable paint jobs that have shops all across the state turning to them for the final touch to their own works.

Sinners N Saints has recently moved to

allowed them to expand into their own line of clothing and other gift items. Stop by for a cool work shirt, tank, hoodie, or even glassware! They have some incredible bikes on display in their front showroom – and you can even meet the guys that made them. You might just discover that those cable tv builders have nothing on these local boys!

Roeder Racing 3684 St. Rt 20 West Monroeville, OH 44847 (419) 465-227 The legendary Roeder Racing shop is located just east of Sandusky in the town of Monroeville.

There you will find bikes, parts, and just about every accessory you can imagine.

Even more importantly, you will find the experts that can make it all work like magic!

From simple oil changes to high performance engine work – they do it all, and at rates that are more then reasonable. This is a family shop that hasn’t simply inherited their reputation – they have continued to build on it through hard work and dedication. Work that has earned them an incredible reputation and victories at the track.

This year, Roeder Racing has expanded their apparel beyond their already popular “Support Your Local Shop” theme

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by teaming up with Eyern Helm Motor Guild – a local clothing line recently launched at Ohio Bike Week. Their new gear has a cool retro feel that perfectly captures the spirit and tradition of Roeder Racing. For those of you wanting a trendier look – but still looking to support a local shop; this is just what you’re looking for!

An Old School Bike Shop

Santa’s Motorcycle Supply 3819 W 140th St. Cleveland, Ohio (216) 671-7433

Since 1988, Kathy Santa has run Santa’s Motorcycle Supply in Cleveland, providing parts and advice to riders from throughout Northeast Ohio. It’s definitely an old school shop with piles of books, manuals, and paper service updates replacing the gaudy computers favored by more “trendy” shops.

Not everyone can pull this off in this day and age – but Kathy and her niece Ashley undoubtedly deliver for their customers. Just the other day one of our Editors was in their shop when Ashley received a call from a customer down in Florida. They happened to be stranded at a dealership but were unable to get any assistance on his Evo. It just took a moment for Ashley to pull out the proper service bulletin and give this die hard customer the proper settings for his carb.

Take a moment this holiday season and support a great local shop that offers the kinda service everyone dreams about this day and age. Santa’s has t-shirts and sweatshirts that will let everyone know how you roll. Wanting something a bit shinier but not sure exactly what they want – a Santa’s Gift Certificate is sure to do the trick. (Just don’t expect one of those “new fangled swipey gift cards”!) continued...

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Villa Tavern 6303 Rip Rap Road Huber Heights, OH 45424 (937) 237-0091 The Villa Tavern is a biker paradise located just outside Dayton. Not only does it have one of the most biker friendly patio’s anywhere to be found (How many places can you ride up to your table?) – it certainly has one of the best crowds to be found anywhere. Even if you are walking in by yourself for the first time, chances are that you will leave hours later with new brothers and friends. It’s just one of those places where attitudes are checked at the door and you can kick back with kindred spirits.

A Villa Tavern shirt or hoodie is just the ticket to share your love of the biker spirit. It’s the perfect gift for that rider in your life. Even if you’ve never been to there – you can give some gear and start planning your trip to “THE VILLA”!

If you ride a vintage Harley-Davidson, you may feel a bit limited in your options when it comes to parts and accessories.

Even us Evo Diehards are now seeming to find ourselves in the vintage / nostalgic category! More and more shops are having to focus on the newer models – meaning less and less options for those of us riding the older iron. This is certainly never more true then when it comes to finding a new saddle for your ride. Fear not, though, there is a solution. Bear, from Bear’s Vintage Metalworks, has cast himself in a new role over the past year – as the SEAT KING! With over 300 seats in stock, Bear certainly seems worthy of the title. Most importantly, these aren’t just pattern variations of the recent styles for the new Milwaukee iron. Bear has built his business by acquiring as many saddles as he can – and then he restores them!

By partnering with local craftsman, Bear restores these seats to better then new condition meeting his high standards.

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a better stitch to hold it all together. Using a French style stitch – our seams are smoother and more comfortable to sit on.” Bear describes.

It’s important to note, that these restored seats are built upon the frames of the original OEM saddles.

This way a proper fit is ensured for your exact bike. Bear also states that he has seats for 36’ to present Harley Davidsons motorcycles. While he does have some new seats – his specialty is certainly the restored vintage seats.

You can also work with Bear to design a unique makeover for your own seat.

Bear has a wide range of materials – including exotic skins, for you to select from. You can also choose a custom pattern. Stop by Bear’s to find out more.

It’s worth noting that if you ride on the back of a bike – a new saddle is CERTAINLY the perfect gift for your riding partner. You can give him a great looking gift for the bike – and yourself a more comfortable ride at the same time!

Bear’s Vintage Metalworks 408 West Main Street Ravenna, Ohio 44266 (330) 297-7755 Be sure to call ahead, as Bear’s is on Winter hours at this point.

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Custom leather like no other!

TRD LEATHER 6321 Detroit Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44102 (216) 631-6233 You’ve got a custom bike, with a custom paint job – why wouldn’t you also accessorize with some custom leathers for you and your bike?

Bikers from all across the country know TRD Leather from the over 40 bike shows a year that they participate in from California to New York. At even the largest shows, TRD stands apart from the countless leather vendors by the simple fact that they produce their own products right here in the US. More importantly for us, they do it right here in Ohio!

Back in 1985, Chuck Perez founded TRD Leather in response to the clear demand for quality leathers for the American Biker.

He started off with uniquely designed leather vests – and today his line covers a full range of items from vests and jackets to chaps and other leather accessories.

Today, TRD remains a family company with Chuck’s kids working along side him.

When considering new bags or accents for your bike – you can look to TRD for unique items designed to match the specific look you want. You’ll be amazed by the quality and attention to detail – especially when you discover how reasonably items are priced.

And of course, Chuck stands behind his products. They weren’t made on the other side of the globe – they are made right here in Ohio by his own family!

You can visit TRD on the web at www. trdleather.com or visit their shop to see how it’s all done!

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Just thought I’d share a few pics that I recently took. The first is of our bike (2000 Electra Glide) during the Covered bridge run in Ashtabula County, on the longest covered bridge in the United States.

Second pic is from the same day, we saw this old steel bird on the side of the road somewhere and stopped for a little photo shoot. :-) Thanks for sharing, Connie Parma

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STEVE MCQUEEN ~ THE KING OF COOL

HIS LEGEND LIVES ON IN NEW TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES If you have not heard of Steve McQueen, then you were not born in the “baby boomer” generation or don’t have cable or satellite TV and the Ted Turner network of old movies. So, first some background to get you up to speed.

The Man Terrence Stephen “Steve” McQueen was the movie actor nicknamed “The King of Cool”. His “anti-hero” persona, which he developed at the height of the Vietnam counterculture, made him one of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and 1970s. McQueen received an Academy Award nomination for his role in The Sand Pebbles. His other popular films include The Magnificent Seven, The Thomas Crown Affair, Bullitt, The Getaway, Papillon, and

This film established McQueen’s box-office clout and cemented his status as a superstar.

He was an avid racer of both motorcycles and cars.

While he studied acting, he purchased the first of many motorcycles, a used Harley Davidson, and began to earn money by competing in weekend motorcycle races at Long Island City Raceway. He soon became an excellent racer, and came home each weekend with about $100 in winnings which helped support him at this time. He also continued competitive motorcycle racing while he was a successful actor and to avoid notoriety and conflicts with his studio contracts which didn’t allow him to race (so as not to risk the actors safety) he would register for desert races and scrambles under the

alias “Harvy Mushman” to avoid detection.

His first off-road motorcycle was a Triumph 500cc that he purchased from friend and stunt man Ekins.

McQueen raced in many top off-road races on the West Coast, including the Baja 1000, the Mint 400 and the Elsinore Grand Prix. In 1964, with Ekins on their Triumph TR6 Trophys. He also represented the United States in the International Six Days Trial, a form of off-road motorcycling Olympics which is one of the most prestigious events of it’s kind in the world.

In 1971, Solar Productions funded the now-classic motorcycle documentary On Any Sunday, in which

Inspired by the famous Triumph Trophy TR6 that McQueen rode in Great Escape The Towering Inferno and The Great Escape. In 1974, he became the highest-paid movie star in the world.

Perhaps the most memorable motorcycle chase scene ever filmed was in The Great Escape. Although the jump over the fence was actually done

by Bud Ekins for insurance purposes, McQueen did have a considerable amount of screen time riding his 650cc Triumph TR6 Trophy motorcycle. It was difficult to find riders as skilled as McQueen. At one point, due to clever editing, McQueen is seen in a German uniform chasing himself on a motorcycle.

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McQueen is featured along with racing legends Mert Lawwill and Malcolm Smith. Also in 1971, McQueen was on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine riding a Husqvarna dirt bike. He was inducted in the Off-road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1978. In November 1999, McQueen was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame where he was credited with contributions including financing the film On Any Sunday, supporting a team of off-road riders, and enhancing the public image of motorcycling overall.

His Machines McQueen collected MANY classic motorcycles. By the time of his death, his collection included was valued in the millions of dollars. Many of his bikes continue to pop up at auctions and bring very high prices because they were owned and ridden by Steve.

Except for three motorcycles sold with other memorabilia in 2006, most of McQueen’s collection of 130 motorcycles was sold 4 years after his death.

One of his motorcycles, a 1937 Crocker, sold for a world-record price of $276,500 at a Bonhams & Butterfields auction in Los Angeles.

His death and the Colorado Connection Like many actors of his era, he was a heavy cigarette smoker. McQueen developed a persistent cough in 1978 and he gave up smoking and underwent antibiotic treatments without improvement.

Shortness of breath became more pronounced and in December 1979 a biopsy revealed pleural mesothelioma, a type of cancer associated with asbestos exposure for which there is no known cure.

A few months before his death, McQueen had given a medical interview in which he blamed his condition on asbestos exposure. While McQueen felt that asbestos used in movie soundstage insulation and race-drivers’ protective suits and helmets could have been involved, he believed his illness was a direct result of massive exposure while removing asbestos lagging from pipes aboard a troop ship during his time in the Marines.

By February 1980, there was evidence of widespread metastasis. While he tried to keep the condition a secret, the National Enquirer disclosed that he had “terminal cancer” on March 11, 1980. In July, McQueen traveled to Rosarito Beach for unconventional treatment after U.S. doctors advised him that they could do nothing to prolong his life. He was driven to Mexico by Ed (Iron Man) Kretz Sr. who was a fellow motorcycle racer. Many pictures of Steve and Ed can be seen in the Ed Kretz, jr private mu-

seum collection in Sedalia, Colorado and Ed junior has many interesting stories to tell about Steve!

In late October 1980, McQueen traveled to Ciudad Juárez to have an abdominal tumor on his liver removed, despite the warnings of his U.S. doctors that the tumor was inoperable and that his heart would not withstand the surgery. McQueen checked into a Juarez clinic under the assumed name of “Sam Shepard” where the doctors and staff at the small, low-income clinic were unaware of his real identity.

McQueen died of cardiac arrest on November 7, 1980 at the age of 50. That date will always mark the passing of a legend.

The New Breed Steve McQueen Triumphs Steve McQueen lives on through two tribute motorcycles from Triumph. In 2008, a limited run of only 300 Steve McQueen Triumph-inspired UK manufactured replica Rickman-Métisse Desert Racers were built and released for sale to the public.

When he was interviewed back in the day McQueen said, “The best way I’ve found to get the combination of light weight and power is with a bike I put together with the assistance of the Ekins brothers in our valley shop. I used a Rickman-Metisse frame -- a revolutionary piece of equipment that does away with the oil tank. The oil circulates through the tubes of the frame, which keeps it cool. That’s especially important when you’re racing or driving under hard conditions. It helps to avoid breakdowns and should make piston seizures quite rare.” McQueen fitted Ceriani forks with 7.5-inches of travel ‘for a real smooth ride’, and BSA yokes which he believed were the strongest around at the time. “It’s real important for me because I’ve hit bumps so hard sometimes that I’ve actually bent the handlebars” said McQueen. The Metisse replica sold new for about $18,750.

Now they are releasing another bike, the Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen Special Edition, which will be sold worldwide. Only 1,100 of these special Triumphs will be produced but the new McQueen “Trumpet” is a different style of machine. It is based on a standard Bonneville T100, which will be equipped with certain modified parts in order to replicate the Triumph Trophy TR6 that McQueen insisted on riding during the famous The Great Escape stunt scene.

Wrapped in a matte khaki green, this classic motorcycle uses a black steel cradle frame, 41mm front fork, rear suspension springs and engine accents. Black wheel hubs and rims with wire spokes,

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black headlight assembly, mirrors, handlebars and front fender support complete the dark theme. A single-person seat with a luggage rack replaces the pillion position. The limited run of replicas will also be identifiable by a numbered plaque adorned to the handlebar clamp. Suggested retail price is $9,999, which is a bargain compared to most other motorcycles without any pedigree and far less than what a collectible classic Triumph of the 1960’s or 1970’s is bringing on the open market.

And if you have any money left after placing an order for your Steve McQueen Special Edition Triumph, you can go to Pebble Beach for the motorcycle auction August 17-19, 2012 and meet Steves wife, Ms Barbara McQueen who will be selling and autographing copies of her book “Steve McQueen The Last Mile” about her life and times with him. If you can’t make Pebble Beach, you can order a copy of the book on line at www.daltonwatson.com.

Whiskyman Steve McQueen’s 1964 FIM racing license brought a bid of $42,700 at Bonhams & Butterfields motorcycle auction in Southern California.

The scrambles (motocross) and trials (Six-day) license, which is dated 1964, include an iconic passport-style photo of the “King of Cool” smiling into the camera. The FIM document not only included McQueen’s signature, but his address at the time—1411 S. Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, California Reprinted from Thunder Roads Colorado www.thunderroadsofcolorado.com

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The Triumph Bonneville T100

Steve McQueen E d i t i o n

As part of their 2012 lineup, Triumph featured a special tribute bike in honor of “Mr. Cool” Steve McQueen. Only 1,100 of the special Triumphs were produced and distributed world-wide.

The standard Bonneville T100 is equipped with certain modified parts in order to replicate the Triumph Trophy TR6 that McQueen rode in The Great Escape stunt scene. Wrapped in a matte khaki green colorway with SM’s signature on the airbox side covers, this classic motorcycle uses a black steel cradle frame, 41mm front fork, rear suspension springs and engine accents. Black wheel hubs and rims with wire spokes, black headlight assembly, mirrors, handlebars and front fender support complete the dark theme. A single-person seat with a luggage rack replaces the pillion position. The limited run of replicas will also be identifiable by a numbered plaque adorned to the handlebar clamp.

Triumph’s T100 features classic 1960’s styling with an 865cc Parallel Twin.

The air-cooled, DOHC engine is claimed at 67 horsepower and 43 milesper gallon. The retro bike uses modern updates like fuel injection (styled to look like a carburetor) and dualpiston Nissin disc brakes front and rear. Twin chrome exhaust headers run down to an under-slung exhaust with dual mufflers. A five-speed manual transmission turns the rear wheel via chain drive.

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From The Back of The Bike

by Nancy Beach November! One of my favorite months in many ways. It starts with the colors of fall and ends in snowflakes, being thankful and Christmas shopping! And yes….the days of riding are practically gone unless Mother Nature decides to give us a warm spell for a day or two. And settling for just a very few warm days is not the part of this month that I like!

We can still talk about the fun we had over the summer and fall but it is time to get down to business and really keep those memories alive. And how do we do that, you ask? By Christmas Shopping for the special biker in your life!

matted and framed them for the Harley Room and that went over great. Let’s face facts…You can only have so many biker coffee mugs!

A little more corny are the decorations that sing…you know the ones. There’s the fish and similar animals and reindeer.

I found a plush Santa on a bike that sings, the motor revs and the headlights turn on. It’s so fun that we look forward to getting him out every Christmas.

And yes, we do have to start that engine while we are decorating! And don’t forget, you can never ever have too many biker decorations for your tree. Or, for your bike, if you choose to decorate it!

Finding the right gift that is fun, personal and one that brings a twinkle to your biker’s eye is a challenge that you can overcome with a little research.

After all..this is the guy that has been riding you on the back of his bike so he deserves some really cool surprises Christmas morning! Getting some unique ideas or actually purchasing, you can find great gift items at reasonable prices on a lot of websites including Ebay.

I‘m not skipping Thanksgiving but the reality is that this is the month of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for shopping.

So, I thought I would give you some hints and ideas that will make the biker in your life have a very Merry Christmas.

We all have gone to our local dealer and we can find some wonderful ideas for stocking stuffers, clothing and even a gift card if parts are needed over the winter. When you ride on the back of an old bike, that gift card is a very appreciated gift! And, expected after all of these years. So, let’s think about some of the other things that he is not going to expect because we all love surprises!

Some of the nicer gifts that are out there are some great prints.

And the cool thing about prints, there are so many to choose from that you can tell your own personal story by finding just the right ones. Keeping it inexpensive, go to your local craft store and mat and frame them yourself to match your décor.

I found some great David Mann prints on Ebay that told our story of bike parts falling off and kick starting the Shovel …

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If you are the creative type, and took lots of pictures this past year, take a small scrapbook and dedicate it to one of your trips or the Summer of 2012. Gifts from the heart will probably ensure you a seat on the back next year as well!

You now have a good start to your Christmas list! But let’s not forget that this is the month to be thankful for all the safe rides, family and friends and that you are part of a group of people that have appreciation for the wind in their hair! And I very thankful that I am on the back of the bike…weather permitting!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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NOVEMBER 2012

Elections are here. I made up a survey to go out to Ohio’s legislative candidates in order to put out a voter’s guide. Many of these went out.

Unfortunately we didn’t get much response back. I did get one back from Rep. Rosenberger (sponsor of the Handlebar bill). He supports the handlebar bill, and the Right of Way bill. He is also opposed to mandatory helmet laws for all riders and passengers.

I got one back from Chris Long, candidate for U.S. 3rd Congressional district. He is a member of ABATE of Ohio, Region 9. Even though these are not federal issues at this point, he is opposed to any legislation restricting handlebar height. He supports the ROW bill and is opposed to mandatory helmet laws for all riders and passengers.

I talked to Rep. Rosenberger last week. On the handlebar bill, he is waiting until after the elections, as most things are that are not considered to be an emergency.

He is going to push it during the lame duck session.

On the ROW bill, there have been concerns expressed by members of the committee and interested parties. I have requested a meeting for more details on these concerns.

I attended the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Meeting of the Minds in Durham, N.C. 9/20-23/12. I attended the Legislative Strategy Session. This is the session that all the SMROs from all the states get together and discuss and vote on all the legislative issues and decide how the MRF is going to represent us in DC. All issues that were discussed the previous year were decided to stay on the same course.

We did have a new issue this year. A couple of months back, the Center for Disease Control in DC issued a report on helmet use. They were able to do this because of the number of fatalities and injuries could be considered “an epidemic”. They made some questionable conclusions based on old statistics.

They made the statement that “Helmets are the only safety measure proven to save lives.” The statistics clearly show that states who have Safety Education training for both riders and drivers have the lowest number of fatalities and serious injury caused during motorcycle accidents. This report could have long term effects. This report has increased the likelihood of seeing a federal mandatory helmet bill. It also increases the likelihood of similar legislation at the state level. I could go on and on about this report, but what was decided during the legislative strategy session is that the MRF would try to get legislation written that would prohibit the CDC from getting any funding for transportation issues. The MRF is also going to try to get a lobby ban (similar to what NHTSA now has) on the CDC. The ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Seminar is right around the corner, coming in February. I still have room in the schedule if anyone has any suggestions on topics for sessions, or any input email me at legislativedirector@abate.com or call me at 937-987-2396.

Until next month.

Scott “Woody” Wood Government Relations Director ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

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Handlebar || 34471 Vine St Eastlake, OH 44095 (440) 975-1712

Ralph Buss RalphBuss.com 1-800-ON-A-BIKE

High Tide 5504 Lake Road Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44004 (440) 466-7990

Bail Bonds Frank Valli Agency 1907 Cleveland Rd. Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 626-5673 Biker Bars & Restaurants 306 Lounge 7377 Lakeshore Blvd Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 257-3557 Anchor Bay Carryout & Pub 12328 County Rd 27 West Unity, OH 43570 (419) 237-2728 At Witz End 38501 Lakeshore Blvd.

Willoughby, OH 44094 (440) 942-6520 Bailey Road Tavern 2920 Bailey Road Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (330) 920-8350 Blue Eagle 218 ½ State Bettsville, OH 44815 (419) 986-5639 Bluto’s Sport’s Bar & Grill 33 E. Seminary St. Norwalk, OH 44857 (419) 668-8862 Crazy Fox Saloon 112 W. Mansfield St. Bucyrus, OH 44820 (419) 562-1256 DW3’s Saloon 1851 South Broadway Geneva, OH 44041 Hamilton’s Pub & Patio 4866 Thompson Rd. Columbus, OH 43230 (614) 775-0007

Jackass Flats 6024 Rip Rap Road Dayton, OH 45424 (937) 236-4329 Jimmy Bukkett’s 2815 N. County Rd 198 Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 334-3313 Kate & Al’s 105 S. Main St Gibsonburg, OH (419) 637-7326 Keystone Pub & Patio 1081 Gemini Place Columbus, OH 43240 (614) 847-0007 Knucklehead Saloon 2012 Cleveland Rd W Huron, OH 44839 (419) 433-6944 Little Bar on the Prairie 400 N. Stone St Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 334-9244 The Mason Jar 4408 Mason Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 359-1159 The Pavilion 5276 Lake Rd. E Geneva, OH 44041 (440) 466-3283 Playmakers Sports Grille 9729 Granger Rd. Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (216) 663-8000 Quaker Steak & Lube 5800 Interstate Blvd Austintown, Ohio 44515 (330) 349-9464

6073 Dressler Rd, NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 433-9464

Bike (& Cage) Washes Wet Willy’s 21813 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146

4900 Transportation Drive Sheffield, Ohio 44054 (440)934-9464

CCW Classes Dayton CCW (937) 486-4229 daytonccw.com

5935 Canal Rd Valley View, OH 44125 (216) 986-9500 5150 Liberty Avenue Vermilion, OH 44089 (440) 967-3724

Freedom Health and Safety Training Center (740) CPR-LIVE freedomhealthandsafety.com

Sassy’s Bar & Grill 10755 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 486-0978

Great Lakes Gun Worx 419 Superior St. Rossford, OH 43460 (419) 754-9265

Scoundrel’s 826 Front Street Berea, Ohio 44017 (440) 234-3455

Mike’s Gun Sales (937) 570-0437 mikesgunsales@aol.com

Shag-A-Lee’s 381 Ashland Rd. Mansfield, OH 44905 (419) 526-9179

Ohio CCW4u (740) 621-1584 ohioccw4u.com

Snuffy’s Reloaded 1313 St. Rt. 6 Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-1718

Right To Carry LLC (216) 469-0866 righttocarryllc.com Scooterz-N-Shooterz 1840 Town Park Blvd # D Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 563-4683

Sportsterz 5422 Lake Rd E. Geneva, OH 44041 (440) 466-2361

Ohio Self Defense (614) 537-2262 ohioselfdefense@yahoo.com

Vaughan’s Pub & Grill 20983 State Rte 212 NE Bolivar, OH 44612 (330) 874-1092

Custom Paint & Airbrush FlameThrower Customs Doylestown, OH flamethrowercustoms.com (330) 658-2805

The Villa Tavern 6303 Rip Rap Road Huber Heights, OH 45424 (937) 237-0091 Vs Sports Bar & Grill 864 Cochoction Johnstown, OH 43031 (740) 966-3245

Sinner’s & Saints 1515 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 231-SINS

Zeppe’s Tavern & Pizzeria 11110 Kinsman Rd. Newbury, OH 44065 (440) 564-1300

Wizard Graphics 11497 Youngstown Pittsburg Rd New Middleton, OH 44442 (330) 542-4444

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Equipment Tourtec Trailers 7447 Allentown Road Elida, OH 45807 (419) 236-5911

Arts Parts Custom Cycle & Service 35 E. Church St. Marshallville, OH 44645 (330) 855-3762

Gym & Fitness Centers King’s Gym 24775 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 439-KING

Bear’s Vintage MetalWorks 408 West Main St Ravenna, OH 44266 (330) 297-7755

Insurance Geico Motorcycle Insurance (513) 794-3426 geico.com

Bikes2NV 5728 Westbourne Ave Columbus, OH 43213 (866) 739-BIKE

Rider Insurance 1-800-595-6393 www.rider.com Lodging Blowout’s Lone Star Campground Galveston County Fairgrounds Hitchcock, TX (832) 768-4349 lonestarcampground.com The Broken Spoke Saloon Campground Sturgis, SD (877) 653-6679 brokenspoke.com/campground Camp Sandusky 3518 Tiffin Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 626-1133 Glencoe Campground 20555 Glencoe Dr. Sturgis, SD 57785 Plantation Motel 2815 Cleveland Rd. East Huron, OH 44839 (877) 677-2770 Parts & Accessories Amsoil Brian Heitkamp Independent Dealer Rockford, Ohio (419) 942-1724 www.lubedealer.com/savinggreen

Amsoil Tom LaPuma Independent Dealer Willoughby, Ohio (440) 477-8085

Military Pride 29348 Euclid Ave Wickliffe, OH 44092 (440) 944-5180

Century Harley-Davidson 3053 Eastpointe Drive Medina, OH 44256 (330) 721-1702

Norton Sporting Goods 100 Norton Rd Waldo, OH 43356 (740) 726-2616

Cleveland’s HarleyDavidson Sales Company 14550 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111 (216) 252-3111

Scooterz-N-Shooterz 1840 Town Park Blvd Suite D Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 563-4683

F-4 Custom Windshields (330) 968-4644 www.f4customs.com

Three Olde Hens & A Rooster 22 South Main St. Ashley, OH 43003 (740) 361-2470

Retail Avon Boot Shop 38450 Chester Rd. Avon, OH 44011 (440) 934-3230

TRD Leather 6321 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44102 (216) 631-6233

Bison Leather 7409 W. Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617 (419) 517-1737 Boot Corral 7747 Mentor Ave Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 918-1332 Erie Street Leather 416 Erie Street N Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 833-2672 Estelle’s Leather Stop 60 North Harrison St. Enon, OH 45323 (937) 864-7254 Granny’s Cycle 2443 S. 5th St. Ironton, OH 45638 (740) 534-9463 Hocking Hills Motorcycle Ranch 26860 US Hwy 33 Rockbridge, OH (740) 385-4467 Iron Pony 5436 Westerville Road Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 901-PONY

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Urban Gardens Marion, OH (740) 375-2800 urbangardensohio.com Vivid Jewelers 27217 Wolf Rd Bay Village, OH 44140 (440) 835-0111 Sales Adventure Harley-Davidson 1465 State Rt 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 (330) 364-6519 Apex Powersports 938 Cookson Ave, SE New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (330) 308-8900 Athens Sport Cycles 165 Columbus Rd. Athens, OH 45701 (740) 592-1692 Buckminn’s D&D Harley-Davidson 1213 Cincinnati Ave Xenia, OH 45385 (866) 218-1452 Carlton Harley-Davidson 11771 State Route 44 Mantua, OH 44255 (330) 274-3141

Competiton Accessories 343 W. Leffel Springfield, OH 45506 (937) 323-0513 Hales Harley-Davidson 1400 Harrington Memorial Rd. Mansfield, OH 44903 (419) 522-8602 Harley-Davidson Sales & Service 862 County Rd R3 Napoleon, OH 43545 (419) 592-7123 Honda of Marysville 640 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd Marysville, OH 43040 (866) 645-4080 Integrity Cycles 156 Dering Ave Columbus, OH 43207 (800) 969-2005 Iron Hogz Power Sports 6387 N. State Route 48 Lebanon, OH 45036 (513) 836-3824 Joe’s Cycle Shop 3315 N. Dixie Dr. Dayton, OH 45414 (937) 278-8081 Mad River HarleyDavidson 5316 State Rt. 250/Milan Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 502-2244 Motohio 5936 Scarborough Blvd.

Columbus, OH 43232 (614) 759-6686 Motorcycle Maxx 5838 Columbus Blvd Lewis Center, OH 43035 (614) 883-5800 Pony Motorsports 5436 Westerville Road Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 901-PONY 47

Powder Keg HarleyDavidson 2383 Kings Center Court Mason, OH (513) 204-6962 Rubber City HarleyDavidson 32 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave Akron, OH 44310 (330) 535-9900 Signature Harley-Davidson 1176 Professional Dr Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 873-2453

Warren Harley-Davidson 2102 Elm Rd Cortland, OH 44410 (330) 395-4700 Western Reserve HarleyDavidson 8567 Tyler Blvd Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 974-6900 Valley Harley-Davidson 41255 Reco Road Belmont, OH (740) 695-9591

South East Cycles 23105 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 439-5300

Service American V-Twin 3440 Port Union Road Fairfield, OH 45014 (513) 515-9249

South East HarleyDavidson 23105 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, Oh 44146 (440) 439-5300

Arts Parts Custom Cycle & Service 35 E. Church St. Marshallville, OH 44645 (330) 855-3762

Spike’s Vintage Motorsports 3145 W. Tuscarawas Canton, OH 44708 (330) 456-7745

Balcer Performance & Restoration 565 Broadway Ave Unit R Bedford, OH 44146 (440) 945-6829

Thiel’s Wheels 350 Tarhe Trail Upper Sandusky, OH (419) 294-4951

Cheshire Choppers 5750 St. Rt. 37, E Delaware, OH 43015 (740) 362-0695

The Speed Factory 2864 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 267-7333

Chrome & Speed Cycle 2383 Woodman Drive Suite 22 Kettering, OH 45420 (937) 252-6565

Toledo Harley-Davidson 7960 W. Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617 (419) 843-7892

Cleveland Motorcycle MFG Co. 4327 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 961-5151

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Twin Visions 4520 Alum Creek Dr Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 409-1060

Cycle Analysis 4984 West 150th St Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 362-9060

Tattoo Shops Empire Ink 335 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, OH 44310 (330) 928-9833

Driven Classics & Customs 4230 Coonpath Rd Carroll, OH (740) 756-7776

Iron Clad Tattoos 36221 Lakeshore Blvd Eastlake, OH 44095 (440) 951-4-INK

Iron City Choppers 1119 ½ 3rd St. Ironton, OH 45638 (740) 534-9487

My Museum Tattoo 209 E. Ohio Ave. Dover, OH 44622 (330) 343-8500

Metal Fab Mafia 4232 Coonpath Rd. Carroll, OH 43112 (740) 689-5780 Performance Engineering 4327 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 961-5151 QuickSilver Cycle Works 140 E. Pratt Street Johnstown, OH 43031 (740) 966-3073 Roeder Racing & Service 3684 U.S Rt. 20 Monroeville, OH 44847 (419) 465-2247 RWB Cycles 161 Yorkshire Ct Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 365-0589 South East Cycles 23105 Aurora Rd. Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 439-5300 Steel Core Customs 1104 S. Washington St. Circleville, OH 43113 (740) 412-9349

Pain & Pleasure Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio 6015 Milan Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 625-0069 Route 42 Tattoo 201 S. Franklin St. Ashley, OH 43003 (740) 413-4042 Stained Skin 1255 N. High St Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 297-SKIN Sudden Urge Tattoos 9360 Mentor Ave Mentor, Ohio 44060 (440) 368-3529 Zebra Tattooz 8934 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-9772 Technical Training PowerSport Institute 21210 Emery Rd Cleveland, OH 44128 (216) 587-5000

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EVENTS

Upcoming Motorcycle Events November 3, 2012 Chili Cook-Off Century Harley-Davidson All events are listed as per the information submitted to Thunder Medina,OH 11am Roads Ohio. TRO is not For More Information Call: responsible for inaccuracies or (330) 721-1702 the specifics of the information provided. If you would like your event listed, please email details November 3, 2012 and your contact information to: LOBO Toy Run ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com Walmart Lancaster, OH 10am November 1-4, 2012 For More Information Email: Lone Star Rally lancasterohiobikersorganization@ Galveston, TX hotmail.com lonestarrally.com lobobikers.org November 1-4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Roscoe’s Chili Challenge Dayton Chrome Diva’s Lakeland, FL Annual Gobbler Ride and 5th For More Information Call Anniversary Bash Roscoe @: (863) 858-6249 Villa Tavern roscoeschilichallenge.com Dayton, OH Reg at 11:00am and kickstands November 3, 2012 up at 12:00.

2nd Annual Benefit Clam Bake 10$single/15$couple.

South East Harley-Davidson Your registration gets you Bedford Heights, OH in the drawing for a Turkey!

6pm-10pm https://www.facebook.com/ $30 Clambake whiskeybentmusic!

For More Information & for Presale Info Call: (440) 439November 4, 2012 5300 Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet November 3, 2012 Bullitt County Fairgrounds Fall Party At The Park Shepardsville, KY Centennial Park Harley8 am -3pm Davidson $6 admission Pataskala, OH walneckswap.com All Proceeds Benefit Flying Horse Farms For More Information Call: (740) 964- 2205 Upcoming Motorcycle Events

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presented by November 4, 2012 Canton MC Freeze Your Buns Run ClubHouse Canton, OH Registration: 11:30am First Bike Out: Noon $10 Rider $5 Passenger For More Information Call: (330) 970-9368 November 4, 2012 Yankee Lake Ballroom Swap Meet Yankee Lake Brookfield Township, OH Doors Open: 10am $5 Admission For More Information Call: (330) 797-1780 bob@uniquebiker.com November 10, 2012 Comedy Night Thiel’s Wheels Upper Sandusky, OH Featuring Chili Challis $10 Tickets Opening Acts @ 7:15pm Cash Bar For More Information Call: (419) 294-4951 November 10, 2012 Early Bird Bash!

Signature Harley-Davidson Perrysburg, OH 6:30- 10pm signaturehd.com

November 10, 2012 Veteran’s Day Parade Ride City Park Martin’s Ferry, OH 11am For More Information Call Kirk @: (740) 827-6483 Or Email: kroth@ avifoodsystems.com November 10, 2012 Fall Pancake Breakfast Lake Erie Harley-Davidson Avon, OH lakeerieharley.com November 10, 2012 26th Annual Abate R-9 Toy Run Toys R Us Columbus, OH Starts @ Noon Leaves @ 1pm Bring a new, unwrapped toy For More Information Call: (614) 554-4532 November 10, 2012 Down & Dirty Men’s Garage Party Buckminn’s D&D HarleyDavidson Xenia, OH 12pm-3pm Pre-Register @ Front Desk By Nov. 7 For More Information Call: (866) 218-1452

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Upcoming Motorcycle Events November 13, 2012 Wings & Wheels: Guys Night @ PKHD Powder Keg Harley-Davidson Mason, OH 7-9PM RSVP Required For More Information Call: (513) 204-6962 November 13, 2012 Motorcycle Boot Camp Signature Harley-Davidson Perrysburg, OH 6:30-8:30 PM For More Information Call Karen @: (419) 873-2453 signaturehd.com

Bedford Heights, OH For More Information Call: (440) 439-5300 November 25, 2012 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Norwalk Eagle Riders #711 151 Cline St. Norwalk, OH 8am-1pm. $5 or Toy Proceeds Benefit Toys For Tots For More Information Call: 419-577-4425.

November 23, 2012 Orange & Black Friday Party Lake Erie Harley-Davidson Avon, OH lakeerieharley.com

November 27, 2012 Diamonds and Chrome: Ladies Night at PKHD Powder Keg Harley-Davidson Mason, OH 7-9 PM RSVP Required For More Information Call: (513) 204-6962

November 23-24, 2012 Thanksgiving Open House South East Harley-Davidson

December 1, 2012 Betty’s Angels 1st Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser

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presented by Roby Lee’s Banquet Hall & Restaurant Newton Falls, OH 11am-2pm For More Information Call: (330) 872-0983 fmcginter@aol.com December 8, 2012 Christmas Open House & Dinner Buckminn’s D&D HarleyDavidson Xenia, OH 9am-4pm “Dinner” starts at 11 Bring a dish to share!

For More Information Call: (937) 376-3344 January 6, 2013 Walneck’s Motorcycle Swap Meet & Bike Show Clark County Fairgrounds Springfield, OH 8am-3pm $6 Admission walneckswap.com

January 25-27, 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show IX Center Cleveland, OH 3pm-9pm-Friday 9am-9pm-Saturday 9am-5pm-Sunday $15 at door one day (3 day $30 online) 5 and Under-Free Under 11 Free Sunday w/ adult paid $6 otherwise motorcycleshows.com January 27, 2013 Miller Lite Canton Motorcycle Swap Meet Stark County Fairgrounds Over 150 Booths! Free Parking!

February 8-10, 2013 Easyrider’s Bike Show Tour Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, OH easyridersevents.com

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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka “MaMa Thunder” of Thunder Roads Tennessee

CABBAGE & SAUSAGE STUFFING (for any meat) 1 lb. Bulk Italian Sausage (get at Deli; run thru grinder) 3 Cups of Chopped, Fresh Cabbage 1 Large Carrot; Shredded 1 Celery Rib; Chopped 1 Small Onion; Chopped 2 Tbls. Half & Half 3/4 tsp. Poultry Seasoning Sa;t & Pepper to Taste 3 Cups of Seasoned Stuffing Cubes 1 Egg; Lightly Beaten 3/4 Cup of Chicken Broth or Stock In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium high heat and just let it sit. Don’t move it around. Let it get good and brown on the bottom......brown = flavor. Remove with slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels, keeping one Tbl. of drippings at bottom of pot. Add the cabbage, carrot, celery and onion to reserved drippings. Cook over medium heat until tender. Stir in cream, poultry seasoning and salt & pepper. Add stuffing cubes, egg and sausage; toss to combine. Stir in enough broth/ stock to reach desired moistness. Also add a half stick of butter at this time. Transfer to a greased 11x7 baking dish. Bake covered for 30 minutes at 325 degrees. Uncover, spray with butter cooking flavored spray and bake an additional 15 minutes longer to get a good, crunch-crispy top.

Fabulous!

FRESH, SHREDDED BEET SALAD 1 Tbl. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 Large Beet; peeled & shredded 1 Tbl. Real Horseradish 1 Squeeze of Lime Juice (use little plastic lime as the leftover keeps good in fridge) 2 Tbls. of Parsley 4 Stalks of Scallion Stalks; chopped thin 1 Tbls.of Regular Mustard or Gourmet Toss everything together with your fingers, gently; making sure that all of the shredded beet if completely coated with dressing.

If you like beets, you are going to love this recipe!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, BIKERS! MARIO BATALI’S SIMPLE PEAR TART *I copied this down from the show in shorthand, but go to their on-line site for more in-depth elaboration.

5 Ripe, Firm Pears; peeled & cored and then halved lengthwise 4 Tbls. Real Butter 1/2 Cup Sugar or Splenda 1 tsp. Salt 1/4 Cup of Cinnamon 1 Pkg. of Quality Puffed Pastry Premium Vanilla Ice Cream or Homemade Whipped Cream Preheat oven to 375 degrees In a large ovenproof saute pan, melt better over medium-high heat. Once it starts bubbling, sprinkle in the sugar. Add pears to pan, cut-side down. Cook until sugar begins to turn light golden brown. Sprinkle generously all over pears with cinnamon. Take off heat and top with puff pastry; tucking edges down into the pan.

Transfer to oven and cook for 25 minutes or until pasty is a darker, but still golden, crispy brown.

Top with ice cream or whip up a bowl of homemade whip cream with just a cup of heavy whipping cream and one cup of confectioner’s sugar and a Tbls. of real Vanilla. Whip in a cooled aluminum or glass bowl until stiff peaks form. This tart is so simple you’ll be making it often.

It is absolutely scrumptious.

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Unzipped A man is stranded on a desert island, all alone for ten years. One day, he sees a speck in the horizon. He thinks to himself, “It’s not a ship.” The speck gets a little closer and he thinks, “It’s not a boat.”

The speck gets even closer and he thinks, “It’s not a raft.”

Then, out of the surf comes this gorgeous blonde woman, wearing a wet suit and scuba gear. She comes up to the guy and she says, “How long has it been since you’ve had a cigarette?”

“Ten years!” he says.

She reaches over, unzips a waterproof pocket on her left sleeve and pulls out a pack of fresh cigarettes. He takes one, lights it, takes a long drag and says, “Man, oh man! Is that good!”

Then she asks, “How long has it been since you’ve had a drink of whiskey?”

He replies, “Ten years!”

She reaches over, unzips her waterproof pocket on the right, pulls out a flask and gives it to him. He takes a long swig and says, “Wow, that’s fantastic!”

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Then she starts unzipping this long zipper that runs down the front of her wet suit and she says to him, “And how long has it been since you’ve had some REAL fun?”

And the man replies, “My God! Don’t tell me you’ve got a motorcycle in there!” ____________________________________________________________________ Biker rolling through town on his custom, fastest bike in town. He’s going around a bend when he rolls up on a cop. The blue lights come on and out rolls the cop. The biker thinks, “He’ll never catch me in that car” and takes off. Several miles later the cop is still behind him as he pulls over.

The cop walks up to the biker and asks for his license. Then the cop says, “OK. I’ve had a crappy day, and I’m ready to head home. Come up with a good excuse for speeding away from me and I’ll let you go.”

The biker looks at the cop and replies, “The old lady left me last week for a cop. I was afraid it was you and you were trying to bring her back.”

Cop hands him his license and tells him to have a nice ride home.

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