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Thunder Roads® magazine ohio 300 E. Water Street Sandusky, Ohio 44870 419-370-2994 www.thunderroadsohio.com info@thunderroadsohio.com Chief Inspiration Officer Will Roeder Owner / Editor Julie Roeder sales & marketing Derek Smith 440-785-7331 ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com Photography Craig Fetherolf, Crash, Amber Smith, Brett Hunt, Deanne Dietz, Les Canter, Doug Piccola, TC Images, Bob Mazur, and Bits Road Reps Scott H, Ron R, Amanda W, Craig F, Deanne D, Dennis Albright, Mike C, Sean Hall and Wendy C CONTRIBUTORS The Iron Cowboy, Tabasco, Nancy Beach, Jeffrey Criley Don Hostetler, Amber Smith, Craig Fetherolf, Kit Hedges, Savannah S, Scott “Woody” Wood, Jeff “Stinger” Brown, Melanie , Chris A, Lee Helton, Jessica Layout & Design Meredith Hancock / Hancock Graphics

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Letter from the Editor.........................................................................................4 Road Tales..........................................................................................................6 Letters from the Road: Don Hostetler................................................................ 12 Riding Safe with Kit Hedges.............................................................................. 17 CAN-AM Spyder................................................................................................20 Tabasco Report: Lady Riders.............................................................................22 Ohio Ride Reports.............................................................................................26 Center Calendar...............................................................................................30 Buckeye Thunder Run.......................................................................................32 On The Market: The Cure for Ethanol in Your Tank............................................34 From the Back of the Bike.................................................................................38 Ohio Ink...........................................................................................................42 David E. Moore ................................................................................................43 Biker Wedding Bells..........................................................................................44 ABATE Update...................................................................................................45 Biker Friendly Directory....................................................................................46 Thunder Roads Ohio Marketplace......................................................................49 Upcoming Events..............................................................................................56 K.I.S.S. in the Kitchen.......................................................................................59 Joker’s Wild.....................................................................................................60

ON THE COVER 2009 H-D 1200XLN, Owner: Matt Strapp Columbus,Ohio Photo: Jeff “Stinger” Brown Model: Deanne D, Iron Angels

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The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. Autumn has arrived and experiencing fall’s colors is one of the simplest joys of this wonderful season. Whether you are on the front or the back seat of a motorcycle, I can’t think of a better place to view nature’s artwork from. The cool, crisp air is very refreshing and the smell of the falling leaves is invigorating. Starting out on a full day’s ride this time of year can be challenging as you must prepare for warm days and cooler nights and how to ride safe and comfortable. Be sure to read over Kit Hedges tips on adjusting from warm weather to cool weather riding on page 17. As beautiful as those falling leaves are, wet leaves on the road can be slippery so watch out for road conditions. And always be on the lookout for wildlife, especially deer that are more active during this season. From the scenic shores of Lake Erie on the North Coast to the rolling hills along the Ohio River on the South Coast, the Buckeye State boasts a diverse selection of roads and byways. And no matter where you live in Ohio the fall season offers some great reasons to get out and ride, such as the Hocking Hills Poker Run in Logan, Scary Larry’s Cemetery Ride in Bowling Green, the Devil’s Staircase Hill Climb in Oregonia, and the Covered Bridge Ride in Williamsburg. For more details on these and other upcoming events, check out the event listing on page 56. The cooler temperatures can be so much more comfortable to ride in than the summer heat and they also provide motorcycle enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to break out all of our cool looking leather! If you need to gear up, many of the dealerships and shops are hosting Fall Open Houses and Halloween Bashes this month where you will find some great deals and a wide selection of riding gear to choose from. You can find more information listed in their ads throughout this issue. We are grateful for the support of our advertisers who enable us to offer you our magazine free of charge, so when you visit their stores be sure to tell them Thunder Roads Ohio sent you! This issue also brings the last segment of Don Hostetler’s “Letters from the Road” series on his trip to Alaska. (See page 12). After eight weeks on the road and over 14,000 miles Don returned safely to his hometown of Vermilion, Ohio. I hope you enjoyed as much as I did, Don’s road stories about the many interesting places he visited and the unique people he met along the way. He has embarked on several trips since then and has been sending me his “Letters from the Road” which I will be excited to share with you in upcoming issues. Many thanks to all who participated in this year’s Margo B. Welfle Teddy Bear Ride on September 8th. Early morning showers threatened, but the skies eventually cleared and dozens of riders showed up to deliver stuffed animals to Firelands Hospital in Sandusky and Fisher-Titus Hospital in Norwalk. If you had purchased your Teddy Bears and didn’t attend do to the weather, you can still drop them off at Mad River Harley-Davidson in Sandusky and we will make sure they get to the hospitals to bring the children comfort. Since we live in a part of the country where we don’t get to experience warm climates year round, get out there and grab that last chance to ride before it’s time to put the bike in hibernation. Old Man Winter is right around the corner, so round up your riding buddies and head out on all those roads you still want to hit before the snow flies! Or better yet, do what I’m going to do and head south to the warmer temperatures in Daytona, Florida for Biketoberfest Oct. 18th – 21st!

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Fall Riding Without a doubt, the Fall Riding Season is my favorite especially living in Ohio. The changing of the leaves provides a vibrant background to many wonderful afternoons of riding down countryside roads. The cooler air allows one to break out the heavier leathers and dress in more comfortable layers. And many uniquely fall festivals and events come to fruition as Oktoberfests, Clam Bakes, and Grist Mills fire up. There is something about riding through crisp, cool air that seems to awaken my entire body. The senses tingle and I feel just a bit more alive when riding in the Fall. Please be careful, though, as there are new hazards on the road including icy roads, wet leaves, and even more deer then usual. Our woodland (and even suburban) denizens don’t look quite as cute as Bambi when they suddenly appear in front of your bike! So please be especially cautious this time of year. Ride defensively as always and stay alert!

Garage Parties (For the Ladies) One of Harley-Davidson’s more unique initiatives last year was the introduction of the Women’s Garage Parties. I had the opportunity to stop by several of these, and I would heartily recommend them to any woman that is interested in finding out more about riding a motorcycle - especially a Harley-Davidson. A number of dealerships are holding theirs in October and even if you consider yourself an experienced rider, I am certain that you will come away with something worthwhile. If nothing else - many of the dealerships are giving away great door prizes as well as goody bags for everyone that attends! Seriously, though, the Garage Parties are designed to offer women the chance to explore the motorcycle experience in a uniquely testosterone free setting. Many of the sessions are led by men, but the presentations and presenters themselves have been selected with the ladies in mind. Many women have reported

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feeling intimidated or uncomfortable asking questions, so Harley came up with the Garage Parties as a means of catering to the fastest growing segment of the riding population - women! The Garage Parties are also a great opportunity to meet other women riders as well. Many ladies are interested in finding new riding partners - other then simply their boyfriends or husbands. Especially when riding on your own, finding other women with similar interests is a great thing! So, if you’ve been considering getting your own motorcycle endorsement or have already - your local Harley-Davidson Garage Party might just be perfect way to spend an evening! Winter Projects and Service Specials Next month’s issue of Thunder Roads will focus a lot on Winter Projects that you can undertake at home or look to your local shop for assistance with. The snow filled months are the perfect time to undertake engine upgrades, get your metal painted with a new custom look, or give your bike a whole new sound with a performance exhaust. A new front end, handlebars, or luggage options are all items that can make your ride more enjoyable but take some time to adopt. Why not do them while the roads are covered with ice?

TRO on the Go! • Throw an issue of Thunder Roads Ohio in your saddlebag. • Take a ride to one of your favorite destinations. • Snap a picture of you holding the magazine. • Submit the picture to info@thunderroadsohio.com You may be featured in an upcoming issue of Thunder Roads Ohio!

Rick Rogers, Fremont, OH & Sammy Snowden, Sandusky, OH St. Augustine, Florida

Many dealerships and independent shops offer great winter storage packages that include discounts on parts and service. Some go the other way and offer free storage with service work. The key, though, is to plan ahead. Now is the time to contact your local shops and see what your options are. Even if you’re doing the work yourself, it may take time to get the necessary parts in. And lastly, making those calls now will help prevent you from falling into the Spring frenzy - when everyone suddenly wants the work done so they can hit the road! The pages of Thunder Roads contain plenty of recommended shops and dealerships for you to consider. You can also look to our Biker Friendly Directory for options in your area. As always, please be sure to let them know THUNDER ROADS SENT YA! If you’d like information on including your shop or service specials in next month’s magazine - please email ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com for more information.

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and Homeward Bound!

By Don Hostetler

everal times during my journey from Vermilion, Ohio to Alaska and back, I encountered black bears and sent pictures of them along with the emails journaling my trip to my friends and family back home. I received an email back asking if I was afraid when I would get so close to the bears while taking pictures. My answer was no, due to the fact that I had read the Bear Safety brochure. I learned that to ward off the black bears you should raise your arms above your head to make yourself look larger, and to make noises to startle them. If the bear comes toward you you should throw something, such as a rock or stick to scare him off. For a brown (Grizzly) bear encounter you should remain still and don’t do anything aggressive. If the Grizzly attacks you, lie on the ground in a ball, play dead and protect your head with your arms. At least that’s the way I remember it. If that doesn’t work out for you, it’s the other way around. The Trans-Canada Highway runs along the shores of Lake Superior and down to the Saint Marys River at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. I took that opportunity to dash back into the good old USA crossing over the river to its sister city Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to grab some reasonably priced food, fuel, lodging and booze. I found a nice place to stay called the Lockview Motel run by a local couple and ended up staying 3 nights. The location of the American Legion Post overlooks the shipping channel where the carriers enter and leave the locks. I got the lowdown there from the locals. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan lies on the northeastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is home to the Soo Locks which consist of four parallel locks. These locks allow ships to traverse the 21 foot drop in elevation of the St. Marys River between Lake Superior and Lakes Michigan and Huron. The four locks vary in size, with lengths ranging from 800 to 1350 feet and widths ranging from 80 12

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to 110 feet. The depths of the locks range from 23 to 31 feet. All four of the locks have names; the MacArthur, the Davis, the Sabin and lastly the Poe. No, I’m not kidding that’s what they named the second one out, The Poe Lock! They claim 11,000 vessels per year pass through the locks. Most of them carrying iron ore, coal, grain or stone. All ships, no matter what the country of registry, pass through for FREE, courtesy of the US taxpayers. The town of Sault Ste. Marie had a car and bike show scheduled for Saturday so I stayed the third night in Michigan. On Sunday, I had an early and extensive brunch at the Kewadin (Indian) Casino. The casino’s hotel had been completely taken over by the participants in the 1st Annual Michigan Gum-Ball Rally, reserving all 110 rooms. After perusing the parking lot which was filled with exotic cars and trucks, I rode back continued... Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

over the 2.8 mile long International Bridge ($3.00 each way) into Canada. Just over the bridge is the 48,000 square foot Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center. The price of admission is $8.50 and it has 24 vintage aircraft on display, most of them on either floats or skis. As I was passing through the town of Thessalon, Ontario, I noticed a sign advertising “The Round Barn”. It was just off the highway on Round Barn Road. I decided to check it out but it

turned out to be a bit of a ruse. Once I got there their brochure explained, “It was built in 1923 and is one of three 12-sided barns in Canada.” I don’t know about Canadian math but in Ohio 12 sides equals a dodecagon not a circle. A circle has just 2 sides, and an inside and an outside. The construction was interesting though, especially the interior ceiling. My original plan was to continue trans-continental east to Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada, through the islands of

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Newfoundland and Nova Scotia and then return home through the New England states. I was then into my eighth week of travel and I realized that to continue the planned route would surely take a minimum of an additional 8 weeks. I had several projects at home that needed to be completed before winter. I also really do enjoy many of the festivals and events that take place in northern Ohio in the fall months. So I reluctantly, and only temporarily, shelved the remainder of the route and turned south. I’ve passed through the Georgian Bay area before but never took the time to explore. This time I did and discovered that Manitoulin Island is about 100 miles long and 85 miles wide. Most of the area is undeveloped farmland with Bed & Breakfasts, small Inns and Marinas sprinkled throughout. At the far west end, just near the termination of route 540, is Meldrum Bay Inn & Restaurant overlooking the bay and a small marina. The restaurant didn’t open until noon but the owner gave me a full tour of the inn and suggested I take the bike to the Lighthouse for brunch.

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I rode about 10 miles out to the Mississagi Lighthouse Heritage Park & Campground. The Foghorn restaurant is located in, of course, the old building that at one time housed the horn and equipment needed to operate it. The building is rather large as originally the horn was powered by steam that was produced by coal fired boilers. The restaurant is open from 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week. Reservations are suggested and available only by email as they have no phone service. I was greeted by a note on the door stating they were closed as they had “Gone to town for supplies” and “might” be open later in the afternoon. The original lighthouse sat nearby, which had been completely restored right down to the interior furnishings. It was open, with admission by donation into a small box. But apparently the trusting owner had gone for the day on the supply run too, as he was nowhere to be found. On the next leg of my journey I boarded the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry to cross the mouth of the Georgian Bay. This car ferry operates four times daily, between South Baymouth (on the southern coast of Manitoulin Island) and Tobermory (on the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula). The crossing takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The fare for Adults is $16.25 and Motorcycles cost $18.50. I spent the night in Kingsville, Ontario Canada, billed as Canada’s most southern town. I was planning on visiting

Canada’s Keys the next day. The Township of Pelee is made up of nine islands in Lake Erie and is the most southern point in Canada. Pelee Island is the largest of the islands and is located at the Canada/USA boundary between Sandusky, Ohio and Windsor/Essex County, Ontario. It is situated just 24 miles north of Ohio’s mainland and has daily ferry service to Sandusky. From Kingville to Pelee the Passenger fare is $7.50 and Motorcycles are $8.25. From Pelee to Sandusky the Passenger fare is $13.50 and Motorcycles are $14.50.

So I saddled up and after a quick stop at Caesar’s Casino in Windsor, I passed through US Customs and rode home. After exactly 8 weeks and 14,414 miles, I arrived back in Vermilion. Though I will always treasure the memories and experiences along the road to Alaska and back, like Dorothy says, “There’s no place like home.”

The Pelee Island brochure asks, “Why do people come?” and answers itself by stating, “Thousands have discovered the intriguing difference - an equilibrium with life - an art that has vanished from most places which holidayers frequent” Well, I’ve never experienced an equilibrium with life nor have I ever visited Pelee Island, so I thought to myself that I’ll be getting a 2 for 1 deal when I get there. Strangely, neither myself nor anyone else I know back home had ever visited our closest foreign port. So I committed myself to represent Ohio’s North Coast residents as their Goodwill Ambassador and called to purchase a ticket from Kingsville, Ontario Canada to Pelee Island for both myself and the bike. The ferries make four trips from Canada’s mainland to Pelee Island daily, but just one from Pelee Island to Sandusky, Ohio. My plan was to take the 11 o’clock trip to Pelee Island and spend the night. Then the following evening I would board the 6 pm ferry to the USA, but to my chagrin that leg was sold out! I didn’t think I could entertain myself for 2 days on the island so I consulted my GPS. It was 161 miles to Vermilion, Ohio.

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warm to cold weather riding brake pedal and get your fingers caught under the front The fall riding season is upon us and as we enter brake lever. The extra time it takes to re-apply the brakes this transition period in northern Ohio the weather could turn this stop into a panic stop. often fluctuates between warm Indian Summer days and cool, crisp, chilly days. What I really love about We are creatures of habit. We are always adapting to this time of year are the days when it is in the upper different things in our life. You adapt and develop a habit 40’s in early morning and in the 70’s by the afternoon. of just how high you have to raise your foot to apply What great riding weather! Such was the case when the rear brake. It becomes an action without thinking, with I went for an early ride the other morning. It was a “Where’s that rear brake again?” When you put on a crystal clear morning with sunny, blue skies, and the pair of boots with just a little thicker sole you start kicking thermometer read about 48 degrees. The temperature things like the brake pedal or shifter. You might even trip certainly dictated putting on some cold weather gear. up the back steps at home. Been there, done that. It was time to trade the warm weather gloves, jacket, and boots, for some cold weather gloves and boots. My regular Needless to say my next stop on this morning ride was in a leather was still warm enough. Being eager to ride I hit the start button parking lot where I performed my “different gear” drill. I’ve found and took off. After a few stops and shifts I realized that some things that even lifting your feet from the ground to the floor boards or felt different. I went to shift and my toe hit the shifter. I applied the foot pegs can feel different. So I sat there on the bike and went brakes and my right toe hit the brake pedal and my fingers hit under through foot and hand maneuvers to adapt to the different gear. If the brake lever when I rolled off the throttle and reached for the front I’d remembered, this drill would have been done the proper way in brake. my own driveway before the ride. After this happened a few times I realized that I hadn’t performed As you prepare for that first ride when you must don your cool my drill for riding with different gear on. I hadn’t taken the time to get weather gear, reach for the front brake, rear brake and shifter used to different gloves and boots. It’s amazing how something as several times to adapt to the difference in thickness. Ride around simple as wearing a little thicker pair of gloves can affect our safety in a parking lot where you are safe from traffic and apply the on a motorcycle. Or how riding with different boots on can cause us brake and shift several times. Once again, like in so many riding to kick the brake pedal instead of smoothly applying it. Imagine riding down the street having to perform an emergency stop and you kick the situations, it is simple things that can make the difference between a safe ride and a bad ride.

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Not that many years ago it was rare that women were anywhere but on the back of their Old Mans scooter. And in many club cultures it remains that way today. But with the popularity of motorcycles in the past few years, we’ve witnessed the birth of several Ladies Only Riding Clubs. The ones I am familiar with primarily ride for one charity or another. It’s not often that I get time to attend charity events. With the duties of a TRO Rep, I’ve had occasion recently to attend a few and set up the TRO Booth for our readers to check in with their Rider Cards, and to snag the latest edition of the mag. In July I was reminded of the power of the ability of the Ladies to get things done. The Ladies of Satin & Steel RC set up a successful Biker Event and Poker Run to raise money for Special Olympics. Thunder Roads Ohio was a primary Sponsor for the event. Having 22

been part owner of a Biker Bar for a few years in the past I know the work that goes into one of these events. We hosted several Poker Runs and Military Fallen Hero Memorial Events, and I’ve never been so tired as the end of those days. In coordination with the local Eagles (FOE), these ladies set off on a mission to provide a great time for the local biker community, as well as provide for the needs of a great cause. I was thoroughly impressed with their actions. Five bands, a dozen vendors, and a beautiful July afternoon made for a great time. Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

found guilty in the small minds of “the smart people in charge” because they have been seen out riding with other clubs who’ve themselves never been convicted of anything other than wearing a club patch. With some sizable donations from the local business community, and the support of many Bikers, at the end of the day these Ladies donated roughly $12,000 to Special Olympics. Now that is a donation anyone would be proud of. You want to talk about instant gratification, the smiles and tears on the beneficiaries’ faces that day said it all. Good show Ladies… Good Show.

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Charity Events can be tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing, and you don’t put in the time and effort to get out there and obtain sponsors to help pay for it. I’ve seen many Poker Runs totally flop because the people in charge just didn’t get to it and get the word out enough in advance. Often the cost of the bands, food, and other expenses can extinguish any chance of a sizable contribution for their cause. And then there’s the stigma that goes along with being “Motorcycle People”. I have been witness to the narrow mindedness of charity organizations that have actually turned down participation from female rider clubs simply because they “obviously must be up to no good”. Or they are

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Christmas Bike Show By Mark Cole It truly was Christmas in July on Saturday, July 28th when Schiets Motorsports in Fremont, Ohio held a bike show to raise funds for the Community Christmas of Sandusky County. Despite the cloudy skies and scattered showers, plenty of bikers showed up to support a worthy cause. Last year Community Christmas of Sandusky County helped over one thousand families with food, clothing, and toys during the holiday season. Officials from the organization are grateful for the donations realized from the bike show as they expect the need to be even greater this year. Event organizers would like to express their appreciation to all the volunteers who helped make this event happen. Most especially to the preschool teachers of ABC Academy of Fremont, LLC who helped with registration, selling the 50/50 tickets, tallying the votes, and passing out the trophies.

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Both the bike show participants and the numerous spectators enjoyed a great time with entertainment provided by Bob and Beth Turner of TEI DJ Service. Bob is well known in the North Central Ohio area as “Crazy Bob”, and is the owner of the Haunted Hydro Dark Attraction in Fremont. Tom and Sandy Federkiel, of M’s Hot Dog Hut were on hand to satisfy the hunger pangs of the show attendees. I can attest to the fact that they have much more to offer than just hot dogs! I couldn’t help but overhear everyone talking about their pulled pork sandwiches. We all know a well-fed biker is a happy biker! Motorcycle enthusiasts have always been known to be a bighearted, generous group, and the results from this fundraiser proved to be no exception. Schiets Motorsports is proud to report that they raised $791 in cash donations along with several large boxes of toys! Owner Darl Scheits and the entire staff extend a big heart-felt thank you to everyone who entered their bikes and to the folks who came out to vote and show their support!

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Touring Class - Mike Heilman from Port Clinton, OH with his GL1800 Goldwing Sport Class – Kirk Hess from Fremont, OH with his GSXR 1300 drag bike Cruiser Class – Crystal Boohar from Marblehead, OH with her Ridley Antique Class – Gregg Hensley from Fremont, OH with his Super Sport CBX1100 Custom Class – Aaron Cheek from Sandusky, OH with his Softail Deuce Aaron Cheek also took home the trophy for Best of Show! At the end of the day all agreed that we should do this again next summer and continue it hosting it as an annual event! See ya’ there next year! Mark Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

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The 2012 Buckeye Thunder Run (BTR) heads into the October as Ohio riders enjoy cool riding days set against colorful foliage. We have plenty of prizes still to give away - including $500 in Gift Cards to be awarded just this month alone to check-ins! The BTR is a state-wide, riding contest hitting the coolest riding destinations and events across Ohio, presented by Ohios #1 Biker Mag - Thunder Roads Ohio and Rider Insurance with the support of Motoreagles.com, Twisted Tea and Jesse James Outlaw Bourbon Whiskey. Each month, Thunder Roads announces a list of Thunder Run Stops in the magazine and online. These stops are selected based upon the recommendations of our readers and confirmed by our editors. Riders can then hit these locations and present their Rider Cards in order to earn points for each stop. Additional points are given for purchases made and distance ridden to the stop. Some stops and local sponsors will be hosting specific give-aways for their stops. These added prizes will just build on the excitement, by allowing participants to win all summer long! The BTR is all about THE RIDE. Every stop has been recommended by riders and readers of Thunder Roads. We have then checked them out and determined that they are a biker friendly stop that we would recommend to you! Every stop should be friendly and offer a fun experience. Based upon the number of stops, distance ridden, and certain bonuses offered at the locations – riders will earn points every month. We also award prizes randomly each month, drawn from your checkins! Each check-in counts as one entry in the drawing! OHIO RIDE CARDS The Ride Cards, presented by Motoreagles.com, will allow participants to easily and safely check in at all stops. Some Thunder Roads Sponsors will also be offering discounts to readers that present the cards. You will find some of these discounts listed in the magazine, but we would encourage you to ask the stop if they have any special promotions for Ride Card holders. It all may sound confusing but it really boils down to a simple process: 1. Get your Ohio Ride Card. You can get your card by going to a Registration Stop as shown by the white stars on our map (also listed at ThunderRoadsOhio.com), going to a Thunder Run Event (also found on our website or facebook pages), or by signing up online. In person registrations are ALWAYS free, however there is a $10 registration fee to sign up on-line. The proceeds from this help support charitable motorcycle events across Ohio. PLEASE NOTE: Some events and Registration Stops may run out of Cards due to demand. Please call ahead to avoid problems whenever possible. Thanks!

For the month of October, you will receive: 10 points for each stop you sign-in at You are also eligible for the following bonuses in July: +10 points if you spend at least $10 at the location. +20 points if you spend more then $100 at the location. Plus we will DOUBLE your points for locations more then 100 miles from your home, or give you FOUR TIMES your points for locations more then 200 miles from your home! 4. Just sign-in after completing your transactions and points are based upon total spent per card member. We will keep track of the sign-in and points – and award prizes! All prize winners will be contacted by email. It’s really that simple!

OCTOBER THUNDER RUN PRIZE FEATURE: $500 in Gift Certificates to Select Harley-Davidson Dealerships! We will be drawing from check-in’s for FIVE (5x) $100 Gift Certificates to select Harley-Davidson Dealerships from across Ohio. Have a Stop in mind for the Run? We are already beginning to look at stops for next year, and we would welcome your input! If you have a venue or event that you would like to get involved in the run, please don’t hesitate to let us know about it. If it’s your place, we will get in touch shortly with more information on the run and what’s involved. If you are recommending a spot for someone else – we will reach out to them and let them know they have been nominated. If you can suggest a contact person, that can help expedite the process. You can send information to BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com Steve Heydiner was the Winner of the 2012 Harley

2. Get the list of stops each month from your Thunder Roads Magazine, the website (ThunderRoadsOhio.com), or facebook (www.facebook. com/thunderroadsohio ) 3. Get out and Ride! Hit the stops and show them your card.

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THE CURE FOR ETHANOL IN YOUR TANK

The time has come where ethanol seems to be an unavoidable evil for riders hitting the road for any sort of distance run these days. Even if you have your own private stock or source for the “good stuff”, it’s hard to take enough with you. Eventually you will find yourself forced to fuel at a station with ethanol and faced with the undeniable threat it poses to your bikes fuel lines and rubber. Fortunately, AMSOIL has the solution in a convenient little black bottle that you can easily carry in your bags or jacket pocket. It’s AMSOIL’s Motorcycle Octane Boost, a fuel additive that can combat the effects of ethanol AMSOIL’s new Motorcycle Octane Boost fuel additive is formulated to increase octane levels in gasoline for more powerful and efficient engine operation. It also cleans combustion chamber deposits for increased performance at startup, helping to eliminate engine ping or knock and providing more power at low-rpm operation, according to the company.

Motorcycle Octane Boost typically responds better in lower octane fuel and in fuel that contains ethanol, AMSOIL notes. When treated at 1.3 fluid ounces per gallon, Motorcycle Octane Boost increases the octane of gasoline up to three numbers, the company says. AMSOIL Motorcycle Octane Boost is primarily formulated for use in fourstroke air- or liquid-cooled motorcycles manufactured by Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Honda, Ducati, BMW, Triumph and other four-stroke applications. This street-legal formulation meets the requirements for registration with the Environmental Protection Agency, according to AMSOIL. AMSOIL products, such as their Motorcycle Octane Boost, are available from your local AMSOIL Dealers including: Brian Heitkamp, Rockford (419) 942-1724 Tom LaPuma, Willoughby (440) 477-8085

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by Nancy Beach Fall riding! Is there anything better? The slight chill in the air feels invigorating on your face while the jacket you are wearing keeps you nice and warm. The views are spectacular when the scenery comes alive with color and the sun makes everything glow in tones of gold and bronze. It is one of my favorite times of the year and it makes me appreciate the dwindling riding time before the snow flies! But as much as I love this time of year, I am not ready to forget the wonderful summer memories including that last bike trip. Wherever the event is at or however long you stay, day or a week, it is always fun and adventurous! And there are

On the Billy Bike!

Starting early!

It’s everyone’s vacation!

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Bikes around the campfire!

The guys at the Lost Tribe Clubhouse.. it’s open to the public! Great little bar in Chillicothe!

Lone rider on a chilly day!

Campsite!

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always some interesting things that you see or that happen which stand out above the rest! Some of my favorite summer memories from the back seat include stalling out in the middle of all the bikes downtown during bike week. Of course it was right in front of a group of people we knew! But after a couple of kicks we were back in motion! Then there was the time we were riding back to camp after it had rained, not even realizing how soaked we were getting from the wet roads. When we got off of the bike I poured the water out of my shoes! It makes me chuckle when I

think of when during a hot camping trip, we rode past a sister on the back who was holding a fan in a very large box that they had just bought! Good job girlfriend! I hope you enjoy these photos of some of my favorite summer memories! If you have some special memories from your summer rides or a great back of the bike story to share, we would love to hear from you! Just email me at nancy.thunderroads@gmail.com. Until the next time….I’ll still be enjoying life from the back of the bike!

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ast month in my Letter from the Editor I shared with our readers that David Moore, a long time friend of mine who was a photographer for Ohio Bike Week and Ridin’ On Magazine, was fighting for his life after he was involved in a motorcycle accident. David lost his battle on August 31st.

David E. Moore 2/11/55 – 8/31/12

It was a very fitting tribute as I joined hundreds of motorcycles following behind the HarleyDavidson Trike pulling the glass encased hearse for his final ride. Upon arriving at the funeral home parking lot, it was evident that none of us wanted to say that final goodbye. As we gathered in a circle around him, spontaneous cheering and clapping began as one of Dave’s favorite songs, The Cave by Mumford and Sons, blared from a motorcycle radio. It’s empty in the valley of your heart The sun, it rises slowly as you walk Away from all the fears And all the faults you’ve left behind The harvest left no food for you to eat You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see But I have seen the same I know the shame in your defeat Cause I have other things to fill my time You take what is yours and I’ll take mine Now let me at the truth Which will refresh my broken mind So tie me to a post and block my ears I can see widows and orphans through my tears

I know my call despite my faults And despite my growing fears So come out of your cave walking on your hands And see the world hanging upside down You can understand dependence When you know the maker’s land So make your siren’s call And sing all you want I will not hear what you have to say Cause I need freedom now And I need to know how To live my life as it’s meant to be And I will hold on hope And I won’t let you choke On the noose around your neck And I’ll find strength in pain And I will change my ways

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I’ll know my name as it’s called again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL_Ye0h5xEI

Ohio’s motorcycling community will greatly miss David’s enthusiasm for memorializing its motorcycle riders and events through his photography. David told me once that if he had a dollar for every person who used one of the photographs he took as their Facebook profile picture he’d be rich. I believe that despite not collecting all of those dollars, David was a very rich man. It was evident by the outpouring of concern after his accident and by the overwhelming turnout of riders to escort him to the funeral home, that this man had a fortune in family and friends. We will never forget you “Chopperazzi”. Julie Roeder

Biker Wedding Bells

By Julie Roeder After twenty years of living in Jacksboro, Tennessee, Sandy Smithers’ late husband became very ill. They decided to move back to her hometown of Toledo, Ohio so he could be admitted into the VA Hospital, and she would be close to family and friends. After her husband passed away Sandy wondered if she would ever find true love again. She began talking online to Larry Lance from Fremont, Ohio and they decided that they would like to meet. In spite of someone giving them wrong directions to their first meeting place, with Sandy going one way and Larry going the other, they eventually found each other. It wasn’t long before Sandy wasn’t wondering about finding love again anymore. Although she lived just a few short miles from one of the most famous motorcycling roads in America, the Dragon’s Tail, Sandy had never really rode motorcycles until she met Larry. Her

love of riding grew right along with her love for Larry, and a year and a half later they were planning their wedding. Motorcycling had become a big part of their lives so there was no question that they wanted a “biker style” ceremony. Larry is the Sergeant of Arms for Abate Region 7, and Sandy maintains the chapter’s website. They had to request special permission from the police to hold the wedding at Birchard Park in Fremont. There were 35 bikes lining the aisle way they walked through up to the black and orange decorated stage when they said their vows on August 25th, 2012. The policeman that was in attendance to make sure that everything went smoothly stated that he’d never seen a wedding like that before. The wedding party rode to the scenic Mull Covered Bridge, located just off County Road 9 in Bettsville, Ohio for pictures before hitting the reception where 162 people helped them celebrate a marriage that was truly made in Biker Heaven!

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

OCTOBER 2012

Elections are right around the corner. Candidates are out and about campaigning. This is a great time to get out and meet the candidates. Talk to the candidates about our issues. Sometimes candidates have other issues that are pressing issues for the constituency as a whole. For example, in my home area, unemployment is very high. We are still struggling economically after the main employer in the area (DHL/ABX Air Park) closed. Discuss with the candidate how you feel about these issues and how it has affected the community. This will open up two way communication and later you can bring up our motorcycling issues. If you have time offer to help by going door to door supporting a candidate or offer to put up some campaign signs. Sometimes this type of help is as important as monetary contributions. Once you make a good connection with a candidate, and you are sure the candidate is interested in preserving the freedoms of the road, send me an email with the candidates name and district. When I am looking for a bill sponsor it is always handy to know who are likely allies are. We are quickly running out of time on S.B. 92 (ROW bill) and H.B. 316 (Handlebar bill). We could still pass these if we make a good push. Contact your State Senator on S.B 92 and contact Rep. William Batchelder on H.B. 316. Any questions, suggestions, complaints email me at legislativedirector@abate.com. Scott “Woody” Wood State Government Relations Director ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

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Attorneys Motor Eagles motoreagles.com 1-888-75-BIKER Ralph Buss RalphBuss.com 1-800-ON-A-BIKE Bail Bonds Frank Valli Agency 1907 Cleveland Rd. Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 626-5673 Biker Bars & Restaurants 2 Cans 7413 Wahl Rd Whites Landing, OH 43464 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 Crazee Mule Saloon 6188 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, OH 43231 (614) 818-9007 Crazy Fox Saloon 112 W. Mansfield St. Bucyrus, OH 44820 (419) 562-1256

The Dog House 589 Broadway Ave Bedford, OH 44146 (440) 786-2260

Quaker Steak & Lube

The Rig Pub & Eatery 9421 East Market St. Warren, OH 44484 (330) 856-7992

DW3’s Saloon 1851 South Broadway Geneva, OH 44041

7834 Reynolds Rd Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 954-9464

Frascati In The Valley 5143 Canal Rd Valley View, OH 44125 (216) 441-2144

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

Towne House Tavern 199 David St. Marion, OH 43302 (740) 383-9887

Frog Town USA 2515 S. 3rd St Ironton, OH 45638 (740) 532-8337 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 Little Bar on the Prairie 400 N. Stone St Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 334-9244 Margaritaville 212 Fremont Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 627-8903 The Mason Jar 4408 Mason Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 359-1159 Nowhere Tavern 106 E. Main St Bellevue, OH 44811 (419) 483-2110 Ole’ Glory Daze 998 S. Main St. Akron, OH 44311 (330) 535-9855 The Purple Shamrock 30480 Lakeshore Blvd Willowick, OH 44095 (440) 347-0368

5800 Interstate Blvd Austintown, Ohio 44515 (330) 349-9464

The Villa Tavern 6303 Rip Rap Road Huber Heights, OH 45424 (937) 237-0091

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

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

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

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

Regulators Bar & Grill 2827 Marion Marysville Rd Marion, OH 43302 (740) 382-6054 Roadhouse 66 480 E. Wilson Bridge Rd #A Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 505-6140 Sassy’s Bar & Grill 10755 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 486-0978 Scoundrel’s 826 Front Street Berea, Ohio 44017 (440) 234-3455 Shag-A-Lee’s 381 Ashland Rd. Mansfield, OH 44905 (419) 526-9179 Slapsy Maxie’s Neighborhood Pub 1019 Mediterranean Ave. Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 433-0077 Snuffy’s Reloaded 1313 St. Rt. 6 Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-1718 Sportsterz 5422 Lake Rd E. Geneva, OH 44041 (440) 466-2361

CCW Classes Dayton CCW (937) 486-4229 daytonccw.com Freedom Health and Safety Training Center (740) CPR-LIVE freedomhealthandsafety.com Great Lakes Gun Worx 419 Superior St. Rossford, OH 43460 (419) 754-9265 High Caliber Pistol Instruction LLC (440)984-4551 highcaliberpistol.com Mike’s Gun Sales (937) 570-0437 mikesgunsales@aol.com Ohio CCW4u (740) 621-1584 ohioccw4u.com Right To Carry LLC (216) 469-0866 righttocarryllc.com Scooterz-N-Shooterz 1840 Town Park Blvd # D Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 563-4683

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Ohio Self Defense (614) 537-2262 ohioselfdefense@yahoo.com Walsh Defensive Firearms Training Center LLC 5335 Broadview Rd Parma, OH 44134 (216) 339-3824 Custom Paint & Airbrush Exhale Airbrushing 40 Twin Lakes Dr. Enon, OH (937) 267-6586 FlameThrower Customs Doylestown, OH flamethrowercustoms.com (330) 658-2805 Pamela Shanteau (419) 644-5147 Toledo, OH Wizard Graphics 11497 Youngstown Pittsburg Rd New Middleton, OH 44442 (330) 542-4444 Equipment Tourtec Trailers 7447 Allentown Road Elida, OH 45807 (419) 236-5911 Gym & Fitness Centers King’s Gym 24775 Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146 (440) 439-KING

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

Bison Leather 7409 W. Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617 (419) 517-1737

Urban Gardens Marion, OH (740) 375-2800 urbangardensohio.com

Boot Corral 7747 Mentor Ave Mentor, OH 44060 (440) 918-1332

Vivid Jewelers 27217 Wolf Rd Bay Village, OH 44140 (440) 835-0111

Erie Street Leather 416 Erie Street N Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 833-2672

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

Hard Luck Designs 112 Coventry Ct. Lancaster, OH 43130 (740) 808-2901

Sales Adventure Harley-Davidson 1465 State Rt 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 (330) 364-6519

Bear’s Vintage MetalWorks 408 West Main St Ravenna, OH 44266 (330) 297-7755 Bikes2NV 5728 Westbourne Ave Columbus, OH 43213 (866) 739-BIKE Brukus PO Box 2515 Mount Pleasant, SC 29465 (843) 822-6582 F-4 Custom Windshields (330) 968-4644 www.f4customs.com

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

Nasty Baggers Orlando, FL 1-800-649-0884

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

Insurance Rider Insurance 1-800-595-6393 www.rider.com

Retail 911 Clothing 5011 Brookpark Rd Cleveland, OH 44134 (216) 398-7088

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

Lodging Camp Sandusky 3518 Tiffin Ave Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 626-1133

Atocha Treasure Company 9500 Corkscrew Palms Circle Suite 1 Estero, FL 33928 atocha1622.com

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

Plantation Motel 2815 Cleveland Rd. East Huron, OH 44839 (877) 677-2770

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

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

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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 Century Harley-Davidson 3053 Eastpointe Drive Medina, OH 44256 (330) 721-1702 Cleveland’s HarleyDavidson Sales Company 14550 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111 (216) 252-3111 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-DavidsonSales&Service 862 County Rd R3 Napoleon, OH 43545 (419) 592-7123 47

Sales continued... 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 Just for Fun Honda 15255 Kinsman Rd. Middlefield, OH 44062 (440) 632-1362 Mad River HarleyDavidson 5316 State Rt. 250/Milan Rd Sandusky, OH 44870 (419) 502-2244 Motorcycle Maxx 5838 Columbus Blvd Lewis Center, OH 43035 (614) 883-5800

The Speed Factory 2864 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 267-7333 Toledo Harley-Davidson 7960 W. Central Ave Toledo, OH 43617 (419) 843-7892 Treasure Coast HarleyDavidson 4967 SE Federal Hwy Stuart, FL 34997 (772) 287-3871 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

Pony Motorsports 5436 Westerville Road Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 901-PONY

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

Powder Keg HarleyDavidson 2383 Kings Center Court Mason, OH (513) 204-6962

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

Rubber City HarleyDavidson 32 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave Akron, OH 44310 (330) 535-9900

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

Signature Harley-Davidson 1176 Professional Dr Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 873-2453

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bad Ass Tattoo 46065 Telegraph Rd Amherst, OH 44001 (440) 986-3845 The Dragons Cachet #1 118 W. Chillicothe Ave Bellefontaine, OH 43311 (937) 599-2258

Granny’s Cycles 1908 S. Main St. SW Warren, OH 44481 (330) 393-3445

The Dragon’s Cachet #2 320 N. Gaver Monroe, OH 43311 (937) 599-2258

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

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

Metal Fab Mafia 4232 Coonpath Rd. Carroll, OH 43112 (740) 689-5780 Performance Engineering 4327 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 961-5151 Roeder Racing & Service 3684 U.S Rt. 20 Monroeville, OH 44847 (419) 465-2247

Iron Clad Tattoos 36221 Lakeshore Blvd Eastlake, OH 44095 (440) 951-4-INK Lazy Dave’s Tattoo 27084 Lorain Ave North Olmsted, OH 44070 (440) 777-4465

RWB Cycles 161 Yorkshire Ct Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 365-0589

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

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

Route 42 Tattoo 201 S. Franklin St. Ashley, OH 43003 (740) 413-4042

Steel Core Customs 1104 S. Washington St. Circleville, OH 43113 (740) 412-9349 The Bike Shop 750 East Glenwood Ave Akron, OH 44310 (330) 940-2453 Twin Visions 4520 Alum Creek Dr Columbus, OH 43207 (614) 409-1060 Tattoo Shops 546 Tattoo 53 Benedict Ave Norwalk, OH (567) 424-6200

Stained Skin 1255 N. High St Columbus, OH 43201 (614) 297-SKIN Sudden Urge Tattoos 9360 Mentor Ave Mentor, Ohio 44060 (440) 368-3529 Tri-State Tattoos 418 S. 2nd St Ironton, OH 45638 (740) 302-7723 Zebra Tattooz 8934 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-9776 Thunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

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EVENTS

Upcoming Motorcycle Events All events are listed as per the information submitted to Thunder Roads Ohio. TRO is not responsible for inaccuracies or the specifics of the information provided. If you would like your event listed, please email details and your contact information to: ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com

First bike out 11:30 am Last bike out 12:30 pm (216) 978-7959 www.ccfa.org/chapters/neohio/

October 5, 2012 Final Bike Night Powder Keg Harley-Davidson 2383 Kings Center Court Mason, Ohio 7 pm - 10 pm 513-204-6962 www.powderkeghd.com

October 6, 2012 Oktoberfest 2012 Harley-Davidson Sales Company 14550 Lorain Avenue Cleveland, Ohio Live Music, Food, Drinks & More See the Sam Adams Girls 216-252-3111 HarleyDavidsonCleveland.com

October 6, 2012 Union Ironworkers Motorcycle Club Benefit Ride Sponsored by Union Ironworkers Motorcycle Club Local 290 Proceeds Benefit Family of Fallen Brother Ironworker Joe King Registration 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Jackass Flatts 6024 Rip Rap Road Dayton, Ohio $15.00 per Motorcycle Music, Food, and More Come out and show your support for a (937) 222-1622 www.uiwmc290.com/events.htm October 6, 2012 Hocking Hills Poker Run Friends of the Hocking Hills Lake Logan Ranch 30443 Lake Logan Road Logan, Ohio Registration 9:00 am – 12 pm www.hockinghillspokerrun.com (877) 403-4477 October 6, 2012 Got Guts Poker Run Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Quaker Steak & Lube 5935 Canal Road Valley View, Ohio Registration 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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October 10th-14th, 2012 Thunder Beach Autumn Rally Panama City Beach, FL thunderbeachproductions.com

October 9, 2012 Men’s Smoke Out Tobacco Products from Bell’s House of Tobacco Powder Keg Harley-Davidson 2383 Kings Center Court Mason, Ohio 7 pm - 9 pm RSVP 513-204-6962 www.powderkeghd.com October 13, 2012 Biketoberfest Proceeds Ghost Rider Foundation South East Harley-Davidson 23105 Aurora Road Bedford Heights, Ohio 9 am - 5 pm Live Music, Food & Drink Noon - 4 pm 440-439-5300 www.southeastharley.com October 13, 2012 Zoli’s Biketoberfest Noon - 5 pm Western Reserve Harley-Davidson 8567 Tyler Boulevard Mentor, OH Polka Music, German Food & Drink, Beer Stein Treasure Hunt, Prizes & More 440-974-6900 www.wrhd.com

October 13, 2012 Scary Larry Cemetery Ride NW Ohio MS Society Woodland Mall 1234 N. Main Street Bowling Green, Ohio Registration 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Rain or Shine $20.00 Rider/$25.00 with Passenger Ride fee Includes Pin (419) 466-3372 October 13, 2012 DAV Harley’s Heroes Powder Keg Harley-Davidson 2383 Kings Center Court Mason, Ohio Disables American Veteran’s Mobile Unit on Display 10 am - 5 pm 513-204-6962 www.powderkeghd.com

October 18th-21st, 2012 Biketoberfest Daytona, FL officialbikeweek.com October 19, 2012 2012 Fall Open House Power Sport Institute 21210 Emery Road Cleveland, Ohio 9 am - 3 pm 800-322-7000 x 217 www.psi-now.com October 20, 2012 Twisted Tea’s Hot Thunder Bikini Contest Starts at 5 pm White Eagle Lounge 5533 US 1 Korona, FL 850-206-6991

October 14, 2012 Devil’s Staircase AMA Pro Hillclimb 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM Dayton MC 1086 Corwin Rd Oregonia, Ohio (717) 467-5047 dhryan_1@yahoo.com www.daytonmc.com October 14th The Autism Motorcycle Project - Make It Fit Bike Giveaway Benefiting Autism Speaks Columbus Walk Now for Autism Huntington Park Tickets $5 each 1-855-MAKE-FIT www.makeitfit.org October 14, 2012 12th Annual Zip it Up Run ABATE of Ohio Inc. Region Zero Trumbull/Mahoning County Faces Lounge 13 Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio Signup 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (330) 272-2265, www.regionzero.abate.com

October 20, 2012 Halloween Party Mad River Harley-Davidson 5316 Milan Road Sandusky, Ohio Noon - 4 pm Adult Costume Contest Chili Cookoff, Sales, DJ, Games, Prizes 419-502-2244 www.madriverharley.com October 20, 2012 3rd Annual Covered Bridge Ride American Legion Riders Post 288 208 East Main Street Williamsburg, Ohio Registration 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rider $10/Passenger $5 Proceeds Benefit Ohio Veterans’ Home Georgetown, Ohio (513) 724-5553

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Upcoming Motorcycle Events October 20, 2012 Toys for Tots Toy Run $10 Person or New Toy Sunset Grill US Route 42 Warsaw, KY Sign in 11 am - 12 pm Ride Leaves 12:30 pm 859-609-1457 October 21, 2012 Ladies Only Garage Party 1 pm - 3 pm Western Reserve HarleyDavidson 8567 Tyler Boulevard Mentor, OH RSVP 440-974-6900 www.wrhd.com October 25, 2012 Ladies Only Garage Party Mad River Harley-Davidson 5316 Milan Road Sandusky, Ohio 5:30-8:30 pm RSVP 419-502-2244 www.madriverharley.com October 27, 2012 Haunted Halloween Party for Big & Little Kids 10 am - 5 pm Western Reserve HarleyDavidson

8567 Tyler Boulevard Mentor, OH Ghostly Motorcycle Manor, Prizes 440-974-6900 www.wrhd.com October 27, 2012 Halloween Spooktacular South East Harley-Davidson 23105 Aurora Road Bedford Heights, Ohio 9 am - 5 pm Costume Contest, Sales, and More 440-439-5300 www.southeastharley.com October 27, 2012 Lil’ Hogs Halloween Party Mad River Harley-Davidson 5316 Milan Road Sandusky, Ohio Noon-3 pm Kids Costume Contest Trick or Treat, Prizes, Food, and More 419-502-2244 www.madriverharley.com October 27, 2012 Harleyween Open House Cemetery Scavenger Hunt Ride Proceeds Marsha Kiss & Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation C&A Harley-Davidson 7610 Commerce Place

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presented by Plain City, Ohio 10am to 5pm (614) 873-4604 www.ca-hd.com October 27, 2012 Halloween Bash Zeppe’s Tavern & Pizzeria 11110 Kinsman Road Newbury, Ohio Live Music by Armstrong Bearcats 440-564-1300 www.zeppestavern.com October 27, 2012 All Hallows Eve Fall Harvest Ride Mystic Storm Sisterhood 620 South High Street RT 62 South Holtfield Station Hillsboro, Ohio Sign-up 10:00 am Kickstands up at 11:00 Single rider $20.00 Couple $25.00 50/50 Drawing-Raffles-FoodMusic after Ride Proceeds Benefit Underpriviledged Children Christmas Party with Santa and Presents mysticstormsisterhoodmc@yahoo.com

October 27, 2012 Halloween Party Live Music, No Cover The Handle Bar 34471 Vine Street Eastlake, OH 440-975-1712 October 28, 2012 Walneck’s Swap Meet Clark County Fairgrounds Springfield, OH $6/person 14 and under free walneckswap.com November 1st-4th, 2012 Lone Star Rally Galveston, TX lonestarrally.com November 10, 2012 ABATE of Ohio 26th Annual Motorcycle Toy Run Region 9 Franklin County Toys R Us 4285 Groves Road Columbus, Ohio Assemble at Noon - Leave at 1:00 pm 614-554-4532 Admission Fee One New Toy www.abate.com/ohio/region9

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Was talking w/ a woman who is actually an experienced cook, but she said she had never prepared “country-fried” or “chicken-fried” (both terms means the same method of cooking) pork chops or steak, which was amazing to me, so here’s the simple recipe.

COUNTRY-FRIED PORK CHOPS 101

8 Bone-In Pork Chops (Center Cut) 2 X-Large Eggs 2 Cups of Whole Milk 2 Cups of All-Purpose Flour Dash of Nutmeg Salt & Pepper to Taste A quality margarine, such as “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter”. Don’t use cheap margarine or else you’ll dang sure have cheap tasting chops. Let your chops sit out about 15 mins. to get to room temperature while you pour your milk into a glass pie plate or any bigger bottomed, shallow bowl. Crack your two eggs into your milk and beat gently w/ a fork. Add your dash of nutmeg. Now pour your 2 cups of flour into a highersided, big bottomed bowl. Get as large a skillet as you got (I always use one of those long, electric skillets), as then I can do all my pork chops at one time. Go ahead and take a chop in left hand and dip into milk bath. I always poke at the meat a bit while in milk bath to tenderize it and let it soak up, then again take your left hand and transfer the chop over to your right hand mid-air and then proceed onto the flour bowl. You keep your dip hand and flour hand separate so that you don’t end up with two gooey hands and drag a bunch of flour into milk bath. But while your chop is in the flour, pat it well and coat it good on one side then flip over and pat it again to coat well. Place on a plate and finish up dunking and dredging the remaining chops. Get your skillet up to medium hot, add 2 big tablespoons of margarine and melt down till sizzling. Arrange your chops so they all fit in your skillet but there’s plenty of room and no parts of chop are overlapping other chops. Salt & pepper uncooked side and then, gently life after one side has cooked for apprx. 4 minutes and make sure they are a true, golden brown, flip them, and salt & pepper the other side. You may need to add a few more pats of margarine around sides and kinda’ work up under chops to ensure that the just flipped side gets as evenly golden brown as the original side. Remove from skillet when done and plate up right away. Serve w/ fried apples or apple fritters or anything? apples! I’ll take a countryThunder Roads® Magazine OHIO

fried pork chop over a steak any day of the week! *Note* If you dont have a long, electric skillet, then just do 2 batches, but be sure you place first batch in oven on low to keep hot. Don’t foil tent them or they’ll lose all their crispiness and just end up with a mushy top.

SIMPLE AS 1,2,3......CHEESE “BISKITS”

Only 3 ingredients: 1-1/4 Cups *Bisquick Brand Boxed Biscuit Mix 1/2 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1/2 Cup Water Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a silicone pad on a cookie sheet. Combine the biscuit mix and cheese in a small bowl. Add the water and stir until combined. Don’t over-mix. Just combine. Dough will be a bit moist. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto silicone pad and leave enough room for them to expand. Bake for about 10 minutes until they firm up but are nice and brown. Serve with honey butter. Just that simple, just that quick! *These are our daughter’s all-time fave. Hence, her nickname...”Biskit”.

GRANNY OLLIE’S BUTTERMILK PIE 1-1/2 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Buttermilk 1/2 Cup Bisquick Biscuit Mix 1/2 Cup Real Butter; melted 1-1/2 tsps. Pure Vanilla Extract 3 Large Eggs Get your oven up to 350 degrees. Grease or spray a 9-inch pie pan. Put all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat for 1 minute with handheld electric mixer or if you don’t have a hand mixer, just beat by hand until all ingredients mixed well. Pour mixture into prepared pie pan and bake for apprx. 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick into center and if it comes out clean.....it’s done! Cool for 5 minutes and let pie solidify and firm up. Slice and serve good and warm. Take a can of Extra Creamy Whipcream and make little flower dollops all over the top and place a rasberry or blueberry in center of each dollop. This is truly a little slice of Heaven from my Granny Ollie, up in Heaven. 59

A biker was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and in a booming voice the Lord said “Because you have TRIED to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish.” The biker pulled over and said, “Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want.” The Lord said, “Your request is materialistic. Think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking. The supports required to reach the bottom of the Pacific! The concrete and steel it would take! It will nearly exhaust several natural resources. I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of some thing that would honor and glorify me.” The biker thought about it for some time. Finally he said, “Lord, I wish that I could understand my wife. I want to know how she feels inside, what she’s thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing is wrong, an how I can make a woman truly happy!” The Lord replied, “You want two lanes or four on that bridge?” _____________________________________________________________ Ole’s wife, Lena, had been pregnant for some time, and now the time had come. So, he brought her to the doctor, and the doctor began to deliver the baby.

She had a little boy, and the doctor looked over at Ole and said, “Hey, Ole! You just had a son!” Ain’t dat grand!” Ole got excited by this, but just then the doctor spoke up and said, “Hold on! We ain’t finished yet!” The doctor then delivered a little girl. He said, “Hey, Ole! You got you a daughter! She’s a pretty little ting, too”. Ole got kind of puzzled by this, and then the doctor said, “Hold on, we still ain’t done yet!” The doctor then delivered another boy and said, “Ole, you just had another boy!” Ole was flabbergasted by this news! When Ole and Lena went home with their three children, he sat down with his wife and said, “Lena, you remember dat night we ran out of Vaseline and we had to use dat dere 3-in-1 Oil?” She said, “Yeah, I do.” Ole said, “Uffda!, it’s a good ting we didn’t use no WD-40!

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