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FROM THE PUBLISHER “Print Media is Dead.” We hear it all the time, but it’s nonsense. We aren’t just an exception to that statement, we are proof that it’s simply not true. It’s not that “print media is dead”, it’s that print media has had to adapt to a new age and new purpose. There’s nobody that wishes more than I, that we could simply run an all-digital edition and skip the printed hard copy of the magazines. We spend thousands every month to print these magazines, and thousands more to distribute them across Ohio and the Midwest. Not only do we do this, we go above and beyond to make sure that our magazine stands out when it’s picked up. We perfect bind and add a special “reticulated” cover to each edition – that’s the shiny stuff that stands out. We print on high quality paper and use one of the most advanced presses in North America – all in the name of ensuring the quality of our print edition. We even design a special image on the spines of the magazines that is revealed when the entire year is lined up alongside each other. It’s pretty cool. The truth is that people enjoy holding something solid in their hands and turning each page individually. It’s a tactile thing and something of an experience that you just don’t quite get by looking things up on the internet. A magazine also tells a story. It’s a stroll through our motorcycle community, that you would have to wander through hundreds of websites and Facebook pages to experience. And there are many things that simply aren’t on the internet, even if you knew to go looking for them. We spend hundreds of hours to create a magazine that serves as a guided tour of what’s happening locally – and nationally – within our riding community. Of course, though we are in a digital age – and for pure convenience if nothing else, we also offer a digital edition of the magazine. In fact, we have over 250,000 digital subscribers that receive the magazine each month in their inboxes! That’s an incredible number for a “little local motorcycle magazine”, and we are incredibly proud of it! For a long time, we have simply taken our digital aspect for granted and let it grow through social media and a fairly static website. For 2018, however, we have decided to kick things up to the next level. We’ve added a new Digital Service Manager, Tim Cermak; and introduced a totally new website in January. This new website offers many new features – such as a Blog, Classified Ads, Forums, and a totally revamped Event Calendar that is certainly state of the art. The website is designed to be an interactive portal to our riding community, allowing an unprecedented exchange of ideas and information to local riders. Riders will be able to discuss current issues and topics of interest directly on the website – with thousands of other riders. They will be able to easily search Thunder Roads content which we can upload daily to thousands of readers. And they can easily provide their feedback directly to our editors and other riders – allowing their opinions and contributions to be heard. It’s all really cool stuff – and we really delve into it starting on page 8. We remain committed, however, to our print edition. I anticipate that it will always serve as the backbone for our organization, no matter what the rest of the world does. Just like our vintage bikes and possibly impractical modes of transportation, its just part of the experience. An old school dose of reality that we crave in a world that might otherwise be passing us by! And with that – I present our 86th Edition of Thunder Roads Ohio. I hope you enjoy it! Sincerely, Derek Armstrong Publisher

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

ROAD TALES

AMA REPORT

18 26 CLUB FEATURE: TRIANGLE MOTORCYCLE 22 CLUB

ABATE OF OHIO

KENNEDY STYLE

BUCKEYE THUNDER RUN

CALENDAR FEATURE

IRON AND INK

FINAL WORD

SPORT TOURING

CMA REPORT

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BUCKEYE FIREARMS

TRO NETWORK: Where to get the mags!

SERVICE SPECIALISTS

MARKETPLACE

EASYRIDERS BIKE SHOW PREVIEW

UPCOMING MOTORCYCLE EVENTS

ACROSS THE POND

RECIPES

WORD SEARCH

FUNNY STUFF

SPONSOR INDEX

CUSTOM BIKE FEATURE

ON THE COVER: Features the Easyriders bike show returning to Columbus February 10-11. You don’t want to miss it. Model: Macey, TRO Photo Courtesy Bob Mazur, TRO THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE

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ThunderRoadsOhio.com The TRO Website gets a Re-Build Since our initial launch, Thunder Roads Ohio has made an effort to maintain a strong online presence as a means of reaching more riders throughout the state. These efforts have had two main areas of focus – facebook as our primary social media outlet and our website (ThunderRoadsOhio.com). We maintain a presence on twitter and Instagram, but facebook gets far more attention for us and our following swelled to well over 200,000 fairly quickly in terms of followers. These numbers are almost entirely organic – without using any paid initiatives or “boosts”. We built it up by posting a lot of relevant material that riders were interested in, including well over 20,000 event photos – over 8,500 photos in 2017 alone! Our website has primarily served as an ecommerce site – offering our subscriptions and TRO gear, and means of registering for events such as Bike Shows. It’s also served as a means of accessing our digital magazine editions, but that’s been primarily it. We were content, though, as we consistently tracked more than 300,000 unique visitors a month – and an average monthly reach of well over 2 million. Increasingly, though, we found ourselves thinking of more and more things that we wanted to do online. Many of these thoughts were driven by the requests of our readers and left us considering all that we could offer through a cutting edge, expanded website. While we seemed to have endless ideas, we were missing the right person to lead us in this new direction.

With him on the team, we’ve been able to round out our offerings – to include website design and even hosting services. And of course, we began working on creating the website we’ve always wanted. (For information on TRO Digital Services – email Digital.TRO@gmail.com) For 2018, Thunder Roads Ohio is proud to offer an entirely new digital platform that offers a wide range of features – all aimed at establishing it as the definitive resource for riders in the Buckeye State. Here are just a few of the items and features found on the NEW ThunderRoadsOhio.com.

DIGITAL MAGAZINES ThunderRoadsOhio.com is the digital home of the magazine – containing an advancer viewer that allows a number of great features. For some, the digital version may be preferable to the hard copy because of all the options it has.

Riders can view current and past issues of Thunder Roads Ohio – FREE of charge!

In late 2017, Iron Cowboy Productions, LLC welcomed Tim Cermak to the TRO Team as our new Digital Service Manager. Tim brought a wealth of experience and understanding of the digital marketplace, website design, and social media to the team. And on top of everything, he rides a classic Harley and is a pretty cool guy. 8

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Through the website, you can use the magazine viewer to zoom in on a page. You can control the magnification with a simple slide across the bottom of the viewer. Depending on your preferences, you can enlarge the word “Harley-Davidson” to the point where it’s covering 3-4x the space – spanning several inches.

One of the most exciting new features on the ThunderRoadsOhio.com website is a new BLOG section, containing a mix of content from various TRO contributors and Editors. We will be covering a wide range of topics – similar to the magazine itself, but the BLOG will allow us to post feature material throughout the month

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Readers will be able to share and comment on the Blogs directly on the website. We plan on featuring a lot of new magazine content direct to our Blog pages. This will allow our readers to give their opinion and contribute to articles before they make it into print. In some cases, we may include feedback or comments from the digital Blog in our hard copy magazine!

You can search the magazine for items of interest such as “Ohio Bike Week” or even a specific brand of motorcycle such as “Kawasaki”. Type in the target text and it will scan the entire magazine – including advertisements for your inquiry.

PLEASE NOTE – The TRO Website is a dynamic, ever evolving resource that we anticipate constantly supplementing and expanding. With this launch, there are a number of aspects that we are still developing and testing. We have opted to go LIVE with virtually the entire website – even though we are still fine tuning the carb’s and polishing the chrome. If you come across any issues or have any suggestions, please feel free to email us at Digital.TRO@gmail.com We welcome your feedback and hope that you are pleased with what we’ve developed.

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CLASSIFIEDS

SHOPPING The ThunderRoadsOhio.com website has a modern shopping cart that utilizes Paypal for checkout – ensuring a safe, secure transaction. We offer everything from magazine subscriptions and baby onesies to cases of Old School Biker Brew Root Beer and Mechanics Gloves! In terms of clothing we offer shop shirts, t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, and even caps – to name just a few! Everything is clearly displayed and options such as size and color are easy to navigate.

ThunderRoadsOhio.com now offers a basic, instant means of posting items for sale, job openings, services being offered, and notices of interest to our readers both ONLINE and in print! Readers can enter their information onto the website and the information is then made available to readers ONLINE. At the discretion of Editors and space allows, Classified notices will also be shared through social media and printed within the TRO Magazine itself.

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TRO SCAVENGER HUNT The TRO SCAVENGER HUNT is a special, indoor THUNDER RUN through the pages of our very own magazine. Hidden someplace within the depth of these pages is a special TRO PRIZE LOGO – see the sample here. It’s a version of our “wheel logo” with a treasure chest on it. It was inspired by Cole’s favorite TV show – Jake and the Neverland Pirates! When you find it, shoot us an email at BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com with SCAVENGER HUNT in the subject line. Let us know what page and exactly where the logo is in this month’s magazine and we will put you in the drawing for some great TRO prizes – including some great gear and subscriptions to the magazine! How cool is that?!

January’s Scavenger Hunt Winner: Greg Hollins

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Here are just a few of the features:

• Filter events by type, region, The cornerstone of Thunder Roads Ohio location, and even organizer. Magazine for the last several years has (ie., You can search for Northeast been our Event Listings. We spent a lot Ohio Poker Runs or Swap Meets in of time talking to riders and considering Ohio) what we needed to incorporate into our • Full color event notices (can pop Event Listings to make TRO’s the absolute out or scroll around as needed) favorite of Ohio riders. We came up with an easy to read format that was • Satellite overview of the location, color coded by region, easy to read, and so you can see exactly where it is. included full color notices whenever • Easy mapping directly to the event possible. We wanted an Event Listing that location, from anywhere. was exciting to read and as entertaining as • One click – adding the event to any other page in our magazine. I believe your Calendar program, social that we’ve achieved that goal and we media, or share to contacts. consistently hear that it’s one of – if not the most popular feature in the magazine. There really are too many cool features It’s what brings people out looking for our for us to list or explain entirely here, so magazine every month! we would really just encourage you to go online and search through the listings. And that’s just in our magazine – imagine what we might accomplish with Please understand that we’ve just launched and it’s in the middle of winter in Ohio – the potential of the internet behind and this is a constantly evolving tool. If our listings! Well, after months of development and testing – here it is, what you come across any issues or have any suggestions, please feel free to email us at we believe to be the most advance and Digital.TRO@gmail.com We welcome your comprehensive event listing available anywhere for the Ohio motorcycle events. feedback and hope that you are pleased with what we’ve developed.

ATTN: EVENT ORGANIZERS If you have an event planned for 2018, make sure you take advantage of our LAUNCH SPECIALS and get your listing on the TRO website and magazine at dramatically discounted rates as part of our new roll-out. You can also enter your event directly into the website and magazine yourself, easily 24/7. CHARITABLE EVENTS are FREE!* Subject to approval.

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A.D. FARROW adds WARRANTY FOREVER! to New and Pre-Owned Motorcycles ®

Covers 100% Parts and Labor for as long as you own the bike! The A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Family of Dealerships (Columbus, Pataskala, and Sunbury, OH) have begun offering WARRANTY FOREVER!® coverage on both New and Preowned qualifying motorcycles at no additional cost to riders. “We are committed to providing the greatest purchase and ownership experience possible, and we believe that means providing exceptional value to our customers beyond what is available anywhere else!” states Bob Althoff, A.D. Farrow Co. Dealer Principal. “Warranty Forever will pay for repairs to the powertrain components of your motorcycle for as long as you own it, and maintain it at absolutely NO COST to you! Simply follow the recommended maintenance schedule at our dealership or a pre-authorized facility of your choice and your powertrain components are covered FOREVER!” This program is focused on the engine, transmission, and drive assembly – which represent what Althoff describes as “the big expensive stuff – if anything goes wrong”. “We are selling bikes that can be ridden for a long time and often represent a significant investment. From our perspective we are now offering ‘Peace of Mind’ coverage to these bikes. Over 300 key components are covered with this plan and they represent the most significant costs that might come up for an owner.”

The WARRANTY FOREVER!® coverage is fully insured by American Bankers of Florida (Assurant) an A.M. Best “A” Rated insurance company with first dollar coverage – the highest rating you can get. Assurant has over $25 billion in assets and over 13,000 employees backing the program. A.D. Farrow is the exclusive motorcycle provider of the WARRANTY FOREVER!® Lifetime Powertrain Warranty through virtually the entire state of

Ohio – 75 of 88 counties. For more details on the program and complete guidelines, please visit adfarrow.com or contact them directly at 1-888-807-9901. See A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson for additional details and questions.

This added protection is now included on all new and Pre-owned bikes within 5 model years – so 2013 forward, purchased from any of the A.D. Farrow Co. Family of Dealerships. There is no deductible on the repair work and the coverage never expires – regardless of the number of miles you ride! It’s important to note that you do need to follow the Harley-Davidson recommended service guidelines in order to maintain the protection, and A.D. Farrow has committed themselves to helping riders who do their service with them, keep track of everything and maintain the records to ensure that the requirements are met. Owners are able to get work done elsewhere, but need to secure pre-authorization prior to the service being performed. 12

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REPORT AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championships begin 2018 Kenda RevLimiter AMA Texas Extreme Off-Road State Championship is Round 1 TKO Qualifier

The event’s difficulty has been stepped up, as well, this year, definitely adding justification to the “Extreme Off-Road” title.

By Erek Kudla, AMA Off-Road Racing Manager

On Day 1, the Amateur State Champions all were crowned in a two-lap race that took the overall winner Jeff Cowan more than an hour to finish. He would go on to finish 13th overall on Sunday, qualifying fourth for the TKO 2.

The AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championships, a new AMA series kicked off Jan. 13-14 in Decatur, Texas, with the 2018 Kenda RevLimiter Extreme Enduro, the AMA Texas Extreme Off-Road State Championship. The event was hosted by MotoKolors Racing. Each round of competition is a standalone championship, representing the best riders in each region of the country—Texas, California, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Each event also serves as a qualifier for the AMA Grand Championship, the Kenda Tennessee Knockout.

The top 75 finishers from Saturday raced the Pro event on Sunday, where five-time Tennessee Knockout champion Cody Webb, aboard his FMF/KTM 250 XC-W TPi, dominated the field, sweeping all three extreme motos. SRT Off-Road’s Cory Graffunder finished second, followed by defending RevLimiter Champion Jordan Ashburn aboard his Factory Beta.

The riders qualifying for positions in TKO 2 had stiff competition, with the Klim/ Roosters Next MX-backed Evan Ask finishing sixth overall and taking the top qualifying spot. Colorado transplant Dustin McCarthy took the second spot, finishing 11th overall, and Tri City Cycles Josh Staley qualified third in 12th overall. The riders have a chance to better their TKO start position or qualify at the next three events in the Championship: •

June 9: Devore, Calif.: Last Dog Standing

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June 30-July 1: Tamaqua, Pa.: Tough Like RORR

Evan Ask was the top qualifier for race two at the Tennessee Knock Out in August, finishing sixth overall. Photo by Darrin Chapman The top three overall competitors, whether they are pre-qualified or not, qualify straight to the TKO Pro Race on Sunday. The next 10 who are not pre-qualified riders qualify for the second TKO Amateur race on Saturday. In its second year, the Kenda Revlimiter attendance has exploded, with more than 150 entrants and a course lined with spectators. Breaking the ice for the off-road season, the second weekend of January is both cold and exciting, with many riders just shaking off the winter cob webs, debuting new rides and sponsors.

Tis the season to get comfy.

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AMA EAGLES workshops also scheduled PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Two AMA Road Captain workshops are being offered April 7 at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, covering various aspects of leading a group motorcycle ride. AMA EAGLES training also will be available that day. AMA EAGLES (Education, Activism, Growth, Leadership, Expertise, Skills) is an advocacy and leadership program that empowers members with knowledge, tools and resources tailored to their interests. Through it, members learn about the AMA and become better grassroots activists, public relations representatives and membership advocates. Two road captain sessions will be presented by AMA Recreational Riding Manager Heather Wilson: a morning session from 10 a.m. to noon and an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. “Group rides are an important AMA activity, and this workshop is offered to current AMA members at no charge as way to sharpen their skills as road captains,” Wilson said. “It’s a great way to learn about planning the route, handling paperwork, preparing for emergencies, using hand signals and taking actions that help improve group rides.” To register, visit www.americanmotorcyclist. com/For-Members/AMA-Road-CaptainWorkshop. Sessions are limited to 30 participants and fill up quickly. AMA EAGLES workshops will be offered simultaneously, led by AMA Volunteer and State Chapters Manager Marie Wuelleh. “Although EAGLES can be completed online at a member’s own pace, often an interactive group environment is more fun and allows members to ask questions and get immediate feedback,” Wuelleh said. THUNDER THUNDER ROADS® ROADS® OHIO OHIO MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

AMA News & Notes: February 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The renewable fuels mandates released in late November by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are higher than the 2017 levels and the 2018 levels the agency proposed in June. The EPA’s final 2018 Renewable Volume Obligations call for 19.29 billion gallons of renewable fuel—primarily corn ethanol—to be blended into the nation’s gasoline supplies. That figure is higher than the 19.24 billion gallons the agency proposed in June and slightly higher than the 19.28 billion gallons required in 2017. The EPA mandates continue to rise, even as cars become more fuel efficient and drivers travel fewer miles each year. Forcing more ethanol into fewer gallons of gasoline results in higher-ethanol blends for consumers. Most gasoline sold in the United States contains 10 percent ethanol (E10), which all modern automobile engines and many motorcycle engines are built to accommodate. However, if the RFS requirements continue to be implemented, it will result in higherethanol blends—such as E15 (15 percent ethanol)—to become more prevalent at retail outlets. An increase in the supply of E15 can lead to inadvertent misfueling—caused by blender pumps and confusing pump labels—by motorcyclists. None of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles in use in the United States is approved by the EPA to operate on ethanol blends higher than 10 percent. The AMA also is concerned the increased reliance on ethanol could further reduce the availability of E0 fuel, which is necessary to operate older and vintage motorcycles.

The EAGLES workshops are from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. AMA members can register at www. americanmotorcyclist.com/For-Members/ AMA-EAGLES/Story/attend-in-person-eaglestraining. Sessions are limited to 15 participants, and those who complete the program will leave with an AMA EAGLES certificate and patch.

STURGIS, S.D. — The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame plans to double in size within three years, with its Hall of Fame section getting its own campus. Meanwhile, the museums’ Main Street location will get a major revitalization, courtesy of donations from supporters, board members and the Law Tigers. Preliminary plans are complete for the second site. The larger building will house the Hall of Fame, the pre-1938 collection and various galleries. Key features include permanent collections, featured galleries, a café, meeting rooms, a gift shop and training areas. Completion for Campus 1—Legendary Main Street—is July 2019. Campus 2—Heritage Hill—is scheduled for completion in time for the Sturgis Rally’s 80th anniversary in 2020. Sign up and stay informed: AMA News & Notes keeps motorcyclists up-to-date on hot topics, news affecting the motorcycling community and opportunities to communicate with elected officials. You can sign up to receive AMA e-newsletters and updates, by visiting www. AmericanMotorcyclist.com

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REPORT A dozen great motorcycling songs There have been some great songs written about motorcycling, and some that aren’t so great. Here are 12 that should be on every motorcyclist’s playlist. 1.

“Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf. 1968. A classic riding/looking for adventure/freedom song with a bit of a biker edge.

“Long Lonesome Highway” by Michael Parks. 1970. The theme song of the television show “Then Came Bronson,” this is another song about hitting the open road looking for adventure. But it has a wholesome feel compared to “Born to be Wild.”

“The Motorcycle Song” by Arlo Guthrie. 1968. Story teller Arlo Guthrie doesn’t want a pickle. He just wants to ride his motorsickle. It’s all about the love of riding.

“The Leader of the Pack” by The Shangri-Las. 1964. The leader of the biker gang always gets the chicks, but not this time. It’s a young love story with a sad ending.

“Little Honda” by The Hondells. 1964. Another young love story but this one oozes wholesomeness and fun on a little Honda.

“Bad Motor Scooter” by Montrose. 1973. This is another young love story but with a twist. The person with the “bad motor scooter” is assumed to be a young lady. Her boyfriend asks her to hop on her “bad motor scooter” and visit him at his place because he is afraid of her father. Cute.

“Motorcycle Mama” by Sailcat. 1972. A young man dreams of riding off with his girlfriend to seek adventure, get married and have a baby who then rides in a sidecar. Great dreams at 18 years old.

“Panheads Forever” by David Allan Coe. The guy loves his Panhead more than anything, or anyone. Nuff said.

“1952 Vincent Black Lightning” by Richard Thompson. 1991. Bad boy motorcycle rider bites the dust in this young love story. Girl gets the bike.

10. “Ride to Live, Live to Ride” by Twisted Sister. 1983. The open road calls. Life is short. Ride to live… 11. “Time for Me to Ride” by Toby Keith. Motorcyclist escapes a bad love affair, chasing freedom in more ways than one on a motorcycle. 12. “Harley-Davidson Blues” by Canned Heat. 1973. Guy buys a basket case Harley, puts it together, takes it for a ride and the bike breaks down. Bummer. Do you have a favorite motorcycle song not on this list? Let us know at submissions@ama-cycle.org.

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SAFETY REPORT Hi Friends, 2017 was a good year for us in our mission to keep riders safe. We had 45 less fatalities in 2017. The totals for 2017 were 3,724 crashes, 155 fatalities and 3,090 injuries. All of these were down from last year. Our job is not done because riders were at fault 54.6% of the time. 33% of those killed or injured were between 45-60 years old. 41.3% of those killed or injured were wearing a helmet. Sometimes the statistics don’t tell the whole story. It looks like us old guys are not as skilled at riding but the truth is that there are lots more older bikers than younger ones. At a conference I attended we were told that in the near future, 25% of all car drivers will be 65 and older. There is a program being developed called “Car Fit” that advises an older person on ways to operate a vehicle safer. There is new technology to increase your vision by using different mirrors, etc. Plus, all the technology we see on ads to stop your car for you or turn on your windshield wipers and lights automatically. We don’t like the stat above that 1/3 of the motorcyclists killed or injured are over 45, but we have to face reality. As we age, we need to make sure we keep our skills sharp and our bikes mechanically sound.

instrumental in the formation of Motorcycle Ohio and remains very involved today. The Motorcycle Awareness Rally has been set for Saturday, May 5th. It starts at A.D. Farrow in Sunbury and a parade of motorcycles shuts down Rt 71 as we head to the State House. I promised I wouldn’t predict the weather this year, so you’ll just have to plan on coming no matter what. You can go on our website at ABATE.com for all of the details. If you want to get out and start thinking about riding, the swap meet at Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima is the place to go. It’s Feb 11th from 10-3. You might just find that unique part you have been looking for.

Mike Stock Safety and Education Director mikestock419@gmail.com 419-654-5446

Jim & Mary are J&M Collectibles and they put the swap meet on. They are always at the front entrance greeting everyone who comes. Tell them thanks for keeping up this great tradition. For more info call them at 419-795-4185. As spring comes I want to encourage everyone to ride safer than ever. Thank you for your support and remember, “LOOK TWICE – SAVE A LIFE”. Ride Within Your Limits, Mike Stock 419-654-5446 MikeStock419@gmail.com

Online registration for Motorcycle Ohio classes began on 1/22/18. The courses are only $50 and there are different courses for different skill-level riders. All motorcycle training programs in Ohio have the same curriculum and are certified by Motorcycle Ohio. The MO program also certifies and trains all of the instructors. No matter where you get trained, the information is the same. New riders can take a 16-hour Basic Rider Skills Course where the motorcycles and helmets are provided. After the completion of the course, you will have earned your motorcycle endorsement. There is an 8-hour course called Basic Rider Skills for Returning Rider. This is for those with or without motorcycles who are returning to riding after several years, or anyone who wants to sharpen their riding skills. Here also if you don’t already have it, you get your endorsement after this course. You can get all the info at motorcycle.ohio. gov. Back in the day ABATE was very 18 18

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Legislative Report Greetings, All: As I stated in my January article, testimony on the hearing protection bill (HB280) has begun. At this writing, I have no further info on the status of this bill. (Please refer to my January article, available at: www.abate.com, click on the Legislative tab on the left side of the Home Page). I will be contacting the Legislative Aide for the previous sponsor to find out what is happening with this bill. There has been no movement on the Road Guarding legislation, and I am still researching statistics on the number of reports involving traffic signals not recognizing motorcycles. Also, there has been a mention of an interest in lane splitting here in Ohio. I was contacted by an individual who is circulating a petition to that effect. I asked for a meeting after Christmas, however, I failed to get his name and telephone number, and he did not call me back. So, if you are the gentleman who contacted me about lane splitting or you know who he is, please contact me again, as I still want to meet with you about this topic. Also, any feedback from readers would be welcome. (See contact info at end of article.)

dates, 2-if you need more than one room or have more than one guest click “more options tab”, do not fill in any other tabs, 3-select “Book”, then select your room type (group name will show on the top right side of page and rates will show on the left side. If link does not work, call reservation line at 1-866-309-1866, and give group code “AOI”. See you all there. Please remember that this event is open to all, not just ABATE members. The May Awareness Rally kicking off «May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in Ohio” will be on May 5, 2018. Watch for

fliers in magazines and in the Outspokin and plan on joining the ride to remind motorists to watch out for motorcycles. Rain or shine!! Remember, if you want info on issues the we are dealing with, go to www.mrf. org, www.abate.com, www.ama-cycle. org and www.ON-A-BIKE.com. To report potholes: www.roadhazard.org Respectfully submitted, Kolman Fuzy legislativedirector@abate.com 614-332-0198

As far as issues mentioned in last month’s article (www.abate.com, click on legislative tab on left), the RPM Act had hearings in both chambers. H.R.350 and S.203 should be supported. Also on the federal side, H.R.3388 passed the House and a similar bill, S.1885, is under consideration in the Senate. These bills deal with the development of autonomous vehicles, which we all know is a very serious subject for motorcycles, as we need these vehicles to be able to recognize and deal with motorcycles. Profiling, the Motorcycle Advisory Council, which had its first meeting on December 5th, and all the other topics discussed in earlier articles continue to be monitored and dealt with. The 2018 ABATE Legislative Seminar will be on April 6/7 at the Crown Plaza North, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. For those of you who want to book a room: if you call in, 614-431-6049, the three-digit code to use is “AOI”. If you go online to www.crownplaza.com/ columbusnorth and then click link: ABATE of Ohio, Inc., 1-select check in/check out THUNDER THUNDER ROADS® ROADS® OHIO OHIO MAGAZINE MAGAZINE

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Get Endorsed Learn More: motorcycle.ohio.gov

Basic Rider

For newer riders. Earn a waiver for the motorcycle endorsement skill test. No experience necessary. Motorcycles and helmets provided.

Become an instructor: motorcycle.ohio.gov/ instructors.stm

Basic for Returning Riders

Skill test waiver course for riders over 18 who have been riding with a temporary permit for at least 1 year. Also great for those returning to riding after an extended time away.

Basic Rider 2

A great early-season refresher, to bond with a new-to-you motorcycle, or to gain experience / improve control riding with a passenger. Requires a valid Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) or motorcycle license or endorsement. Passengers permitted, only for riders with a motorcycle license or endorsement. Successful completion earns the BMV skill test waiver for a motorcycle endorsement.

Advanced Rider

For experienced riders. Complements and refines existing skills and helps with personal risk assessment. Motorcycle endorsement required.

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CMA Don’t Lose Heart Galatians 6:9,10, “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” NASB I cannot count the times I have heard and/or seen people become discouraged because they feel what they are doing is not accomplishing anything. What I mean by this statement is this: As Christians I have seen many decide to give up on ministry, and sometimes on God Himself, because they either don’t see any results of their ministry work or because someone has said or done something that has hurt their feelings; or, because they are not willing to listen to what God’s Word says. Paul writes in Ephesians 3:8-13, “To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; 10 so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.” NASB Paul is saying God gave him a job. He didn’t say it would be easy. He didn’t say people would run to him because of what Paul had to say. No guarantees; just a job to do. Paul recognized he might be lonely, rejected, scoffed and even ridiculed all because what God gave him to share was not what

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many wanted to hear, but it was the truth. Paul continues to write in Ephesians 3, “11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.” NASB Here Paul is saying, the preaching of grace given to all by God through Jesus Christ is for all mankind. Something he knew would not be popular nor well received, but Paul did it anyway. Why? Ephesians 3 continues, “13 Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory.” NASB Paul was setting an example for all of us. Yes, we are to mimic Jesus Christ but He has given us examples of others who have done so which shows us it is not impossible. So, “Don’t Lose Heart”! GR (Jerry) Niver CMA Ohio State Coordinator

COME RIDE WITH US! CMA is a servant minded interdenominational motorcycle ministry with a nondenominational message of hope and love through Jesus Christ. Enjoy the family atmosphere, make life-long friends, and join an army of people dedicated to changing the world, one heart at a time in the highways and byways. Visit us at www.cmausa.org for more information. Have a message you’d like to share? If you have a message that you’d like to share with riders across Ohio and the Midwest, let us know. TRO welcomes the opportunity to work with established motorcycle ministries. Feel free to share upcoming events with us as well, by emailing information to Events.ThunderRoads@gmail.com 22 22

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by: Denise Kennedy, TRO

Preparing for the season... The Progressive International Motorcycle Show seems to ignite the itch to get back on our bikes and ride. We have gotten through the Christmas and New Years holidays and the first month of 2018 is in the books. Many of you may have gotten new riding gear perhaps even a new bike and can’t wait for the days to get longer and warmer. For the racer this time of year is used to preparing for the upcoming season. Bikes are torn down. Every nut and bolt is examined. Things are fine tuned in hopes of getting that extra edge. For some it’s a trip south to get much needed seat time that those of us living in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York or Michigan won’t get in these parts until May if we are lucky. Racers in this part of the country are at a disavantage. Racing is not just equipment. It’s mental preparation as well. And the more you ride, the better you become. FIM Superbike World Championship competition begins February 23-25, AMA Flat Track and the Daytona 200 are March 15-17 and MotoAmerica starts its season April 13-15 at Road Atlanta. Track days and club racing begin in April as well. All are an indication that riding for all of us is just around the corner. In addition to this year’s rallies and charity runs consider taking in some type of racing. Venues are everywhere in Ohio and nearby Pennsylvania. Remember it’s all about two wheels whether on the street or at the track. As always ride safe, Denise Kennedy www.worldsbk.com www.americanflattrack.com www.motoamerica.com

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TRO CLUB FEATURE:

The Triangle Motorcycle Club Marion, Ohio Central Ohio is home to one of the oldest motorcycle clubs in the United States, The Triangle Motorcycle Club. Born in the town of Marion at the Harley Davidson agency with the name, Marion Motorcycle Club, around 1915 it became one of the most active clubs to promote the motorcycling lifestyle. Marion was on the Lincoln Highway System Route 30 at the time and was easily accessible to enthusiasts from all the surrounding counties. The club held activities in all counties close to Marion such as hill climbs, field events, dirt track races, picnics etc.

1932 iHillclimb in Morrow county

As the club grew with members from surrounding communities, they decided to change their name and starting in 1927 were known by Triangle Motorcycle Club. They outgrew the original meeting place at Marion Cycle store and members built a new club house on Gooding road, southwest of Marion. As time passed, they outgrew the newest club house and then found a third property. 91 years strong from that point, the Triangle MC with approximately 175 members ranging in ages 5 to 90 years, is and has always been passionate about promoting motorcycle races. Now located 15 miles north of Marion close to the small town of Harpster, Ohio they have 40 acres that allows them plenty of room for all these events. It is known as TMC Sports Center. In 2018 the TMC will not only hold races but also concentrate on having some poker runs, road runs and old-fashioned field events. If you would like to know more about the club and its efforts, please check out their web site at: http://ohioflattracksportcenter.com/ tmc_home_page.htm store where Marion motorcycle club started in 1915

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PRESENTED BY RUSS BROWN MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEYS & THUNDER ROADS OHIO MAGAZINE Thunder Roads Ohio is pleased to announce that we will be continuing SOCIAL MEDIA check-in’s and prize awards YEAR ROUND! TRO added social media check-in’s – allowing riders to check in through their smart phones and social media at Ride Stops and events that Thunder Roads was it. Riders can continue to do this now YEAR ROUND, and we will award prizes each month to randomly selected check-in’s. As we head into the “off-season”, we encourage you to check in at any offering Thunder Roads Ohio or anywhere we’re at. You can also take a picture and post from your favorite ride stops – and simply tell us “This should be a RIDE STOP!” It has to be a publicly accessible ride stop – such as a restaurant, bar, shop, dealership, or other location of interest to riders.

Here’s how it works THUNDER ROADS OHIO / BUCKEYE THUNDE RUN SOCIAL MEDIA CHECK-IN’s 1. 2. 3. 4.

TAKE A PICTURE OF YOURSELF, YOUR BIKE, YOUR CREW, AND CHECK IN AT YOUR HOLD YOUR RIDE CARD UP, WITH YOUR NUMBER VISIBLE TO MAKE TRACKING EASIER. POST THE PICTURE TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT WITH THE LOCATION CHECK IN AND #ThunderRoadsOH It’s that simple.

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PLEASE NOTE - Some OFFICIAL RIDE STOPS will still offer Check-In boards, but most will only be doing this during the primary riding season.

State and Stop Prizes Every month the TRO staff will randomly select winners from the check-ins. Some prizes will be specific to the particular stop - and usually sponsored by that stop. For instance, a leather shop may award a custom leather vest to someone visiting their store during the month of June. That would be a prize specific to that stop and only riders checking in at that location would be eligible for that prize. Other prizes will be state wide, with everyone checking in at any location eligible to win! As always, the beauty and simplicity of this program is that anyone can win with any check-in, but your chances of winning are increased by the amount you ride! The dedicated rider treking across the state has a greater chance of accumulating prizes - but the couple that can only get out a few days a month to ride can also win! Every check-in counts as an entry in the “drawing” - so if you hit 40 stops in a month, you have twice as many chances of winning as someone that only hits 20. The more you ride - the more opportunities you will have to win! That’s the whole idea - to encourage everyone to get out and ride! Prizes are developed by both Thunder Roads and our sponsors - allowing for some exciting options. They may include stays at exciting locations, riding gear or accessories, gift certificates, cash, rally passes, concert tickets, and even the opportunity to win factory and custom motorcycles!

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The Winners If your check-in is drawn, Thunder Roads will post your card number online at www.ThunderRoadsOhio.US. Riders will then have at least 45 days to “claim” their prizes. For state-wide prizes, winners will often have the opportunity to select from a number of prize options. For instance, a rider might have the option of winning an Ohio Bike Week Rally Package that includes accommodations and extras for attending North Coast Thunder Rally. If that rider isn’t able to take advantage of that prize - they might opt for a Premium Leather Jacket instead. • • • •

Riders are able to win multiple prizes - based upon the drawing of their check-in’s. Some prize drawings are specific to only check-in’s for the particular month - while others prizes are drawn from check-in’s season long. ALL CHECK-IN’s remain in the system for end of the season prizes! Riders are able to check-in once a week at a stop (Monday-Sunday), for a maximum of 4 check-in’s per month (not counting bonuses).

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Get your Ohio Ride Card. Get the list of stops each month from your Thunder Roads Magazine, the website (ThunderRoadsOhio.com), or facebook. Ride out to these stops and show them your card. And then you win cool prizes!

The first step will be for riders to register for their Thunder Roads Ohio Ride Cards. A number of select locations will serve as Registration Centers. Riders can easily register at these points or anywhere we are set up at – free of charge. You can request a Ride Card through our website! You can now go online and register for your Thunder Run Ride Card through our website – www. ThunderRoadsOhio.com. Simply head to the TRO Online Store and order your Ride Card. There is a $5 convenience fee for this option – but ALL PROCEEDS are applied to our Warrior Fund, sponsoring charitable motorcycle events and organizations across Ohio. PLEASE NOTE - You can still use your previous Ride Cards. All Ride Card registrations carry over, however you are welcome to pick up a new shiny one if you’d like. As we mentioned, this is a dynamic event – intended to be tweaked and developed over time. If you have ideas, suggestions, or concerns – please don’t hesitate to let us know. You can email us at BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com

For more information on how your business, organization, or event can become a Thunder Run Sponsor, email BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com

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Sport Touring Corner What makes a Sport Touring Bike? By Norm Kern, TRO Contributor As we said last month, sport-touring riders view motorcycling as a skill-based sport. They look forward to a challenge and enjoy developing their riding skill, which is directed toward riding twisty roads at a brisk pace. This is best done with a bike that combines performance and comfort, with agility being an important factor. While there are many things that make a good sporttouring bike, here are some fundamentals:

Foot peg location- The foot pegs of a sport-touring bike are located directly below the front of the rider’s seat, usually as low as possible while still allowing plenty of cornering clearance. This makes it easier to shift body position for leaning into corners, raising one’s body from the seat to avoid jarring bumps etc. They are definitely lower and further forward than the typical sport bike’s pegs in order to reduce the bend at the rider’s knees for all-day comfort.

Windshield- Since the sport-touring windshield and fairing are smaller than a touring bike, the rider gets more air and the typical faster sport-touring pace provides some wind force against the body that reduces pressure on hands and arms. Forward body lean, combined with foot peg position, enables the rider to easily shift their body position for cornering and rise off the seat to avoid painful spinal compression when encountering potholes or bumps in the road.

Seat height- Many riders assume the lower the seat height the better, but that’s only an advantage for putting your feet down while stopped. Once moving, a taller seat height gives the rider greater leverage, reducing the lean of the bike needed for cornering. 30-32 inches for seat height is the sweet spot on sport-touring bikes.

Handlebars- On a sport bike, handlebars are narrow in width, low and far forward to provide a leaned over, tucked in riding position. At the other end of the spectrum, touring bike handlebars are wide and swept back for a full upright riding position. Sport-touring handlebars fall in between those extremes- height usually allows the forearms to be near horizontal, with enough pullback to allow elbows to be bent. This allows a more upright riding position than a sport bike, but encourages more forward body lean than a touring bike. 34 34

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Trail (also known as castor)- The diagram shows a line through the steering head axis to a point where it intersects the ground. Trail is the distance from that point to where the front tire contacts the ground and is a critical dimension for quick and responsive steering. Most sport bikes and sport-touring bikes have 3.9-4.3 inches of trail. Wheelbase- Not as critical as trail, but a typical sport-touring bike’s wheelbase is 5962 inches, falling in the middle between the 54-57 inches of sport bikes and 64-68 inches typical of cruisers and pure touring bikes.

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Tires-Sport-touring bikes use sport bike style tires--tubeless radials with high speed ratings and low profiles for maximum stability. To enable seamless cornering, they have a rounded cross-section and shallow tread designs. Although I have sporttouring friends who claim to get 12-14,000 miles out of a set of tires; those of us who like to twist the throttle are lucky to get half that. If you want to play you’ve got to pay! Suspension- Sport-touring bikes have suspension similar to their sport bike cousins, but typically with somewhat softer springing. Since control in corners is one of the desired features of sport-touring bikes, many of them have tunable suspensions. Some even offer electronic adjustability on the fly. Suspension travel is important as well and five inches of travel front and rear is typical. Curb weight- Varies over a wide range but 500-700 pounds is common for full size sport-touring bikes.

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Sport Touring Corner What makes a Sport Touring Bike? By Norm Kern, TRO Contributor

In the course of writing this article, several readers asked about particular makes and models and whether they can be considered sport-touring bikes, so let’s look at a few of them.

4.3 inches- right in sport-touring territory. Third, it has tunable suspension with 4.8 inches travel in the front and 4.1 at the rear. Seat height is 29 inches. Much less obvious is the Goldwing’s “mass centralization” places most of the bike’s weight close to the center of gravity, giving it a lighter feel and better ability to turn. It’s NOT a sport-touring bike, but is easier to ride at speed in the twists than one would think.

Harley-Davidson Road Glide- It may look sporty next to a Road Glide Ultra, but forward controls put the rider’s feet at the front of the bike and the seat height of only 27 inches further reduces the rider’s leverage, so shifting body position and weight to control the bike is more difficult. Curb weight is 855 pounds. Then there’s 6.8 inches of trail, combined with a longish wheelbase of 64 inches, which makes the Road Glide want to go in a straight line rather than carve corners. A rider who prefers Harley-Davidson will still enjoy this bike on a twisty road, but it’s simply not configured for the sport-touring BMW K1600GT Sport- Lighter than the Goldwing and Harley, it riding style. still weighs in at over 700 pounds. The wheelbase is long at 66 inches, but all the other specs are right in the sweet spot for sporttouring. With a very sophisticated suspension and six-cylinder, 160-horsepower engine, the K1600 GT Sport is a very exciting bike for two-up sport-touring and a great solo mount too.

2017 Honda Goldwing- Lots of people ask about the Goldwing and I wanted to include it in the discussion because most true sport-touring bikes are not roomy/comfortable for two large adults. Many would reject a 920-pound bike out of hand, but I have two friends who regularly sport-tour on Goldwings, so what’s the deal? First, the Goldwing has conventional footpegs in a pretty good position. Second, although the wheelbase is long at 66.5 inches (essential for two-person seating comfort), the wing’s trail is 36 36

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2018 Honda Goldwing- Who would have expected the new Goldwing to be downsized with a smaller fairing and luggage plus a weight cut to 787 pounds? Will it carve out a new space in the high end, two-up sport-touring class? This will be exciting to see in 2018!

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On November 11th, a team of four U.S. Army Veterans departed from Deadhorse, Alaska on KLR650 motorcycles on a 19,000-mile journey to Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina. Their route includes traversing the infamous Darien Gap – 100 miles of untamed jungle. No roads, no bridges, nothing but jungle. And once they pass that – it’s through South America all the way to where the road ends. “We’re all combat vets – paratroopers; and decided that we wanted to show that there’s life beyond the service. A lot of guys come out and they are left wondering what’s next?” begins Wayne Mitchell, Team Leader and Operations Officer. “Back in 1998 I met a member of a Jeep/ AMC Expedition that had crossed the Darien Gap coming from South America – heading north. It was the first time I had heard of the Darien Gap, and I started researching it. I was fascinated that there wasn’t just a road you could take through, connecting North and South America. Later I was in Iraq and read that there still wasn’t a road. I was with some other team members and we started thinking about how we could make the crossing.”

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“Years later, we were out and decided that we missed having a mission. We missed working with other military folks. We met another Vet that was interested in shooting an adventure documentary, and that was kinda the missing piece. We decided that we were going to do this.” Beginning 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the team members and their support elements will travel from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, via the Darien Gap. They will be the first to do so by motorcycle. The team will all be riding Kawasaki KLR650’s with custom sidecar platforms built by Eryx Tools in Denver, Colorado. The sidecars will be used as they travel through the arctic, northern stretch and then dropped as they head south. As this issue goes to print, the team has entered the Darien Gap – a region of limited communications. There have been only three transcontinental expeditions through the Darien Gap. All three were completed in Jeep and Land Rover SUVs. Nobody has done the Gap or made the run on motorcycles. Just last year, some British service members attempted to do it coming from Argentina running north, but the trip was aborted due to political unrest and potential problems along the way. The entire operation will be the subject of a feature length documentary, shot by current and former military combat photographers. It’s their hope to have it released on the 2019 film festival circuit.

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If you would like to know more about the expedition, or help fund the documentary, you can check out our website at http:// www.wheretheroadendsmoto.com/#donate or follow the journey on Facebook at www. facebook.com/wheretheroadendsmoto and Instagram at www.instagram.com/ wheretheroadendsmoto. The team is updating everyone along the way with various posts, videos, and updates on the journey. Help support the project and film – and add your name to the credits! For every donation of $50 or more, we will add your name to the “Thank you” section of the credits. Please help make this US VETERAN produced, US VETERAN filmed documentary a reality. Thank you. You can donate at http:// wheretheroadendsmoto.com/#donate

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The Easyriders 2017 Invitational Bike Show

Columbus Feb 10-11, 2018 One of our favorite and certainly most unique bike shows of the year returns to Columbus in February – as the EASYRIDERS 2018 BIKE SHOW TOUR concludes with its traditional finale in the Buckeye State. This show brings the most celebrated custom bikes from across the country to the Columbus Convention Center to compete for top honors.

The Thunder Roads Ohio crew will once again host a Thunder Zone right there in the midst of the show in support of our Easyriders friends and all of the bike exhibitors. We will have many of our Iron Angels™ on hand as well to pose with fans and the bikes. Cover and Calendar girls and other feature models will be available as well to autograph magazines and posters. We will also be checking in Ride Card holders for chances to win great prizes – including a $500 Gift Card. If you don’t already have a card – don’t despair! Those same Iron Angels and TRO Staff Members will be able to quickly get you set up with your own, for Free! Just stop by the Thunder Zone and we will take care of everything!

This isn’t a dealer show, although there may be stock factory bikes on display. This show is all about making a bike your own and pushing the limits as to what custom fabricators and painters can do. These are truly rolling works of art and worthy of showcasing them in an event such as this. Many of the industry’s top vendors will also be showing off their products and on-hand to answer questions. And of course, Thunder Roads Ohio will be there!

You can also check in from the show and your favorite stops throughout the year by simply posting a photo of yourself on facebook, Instagram, or twitter – along with the hashtag #TRO. We will be randomly selecting winners each month for a chance to win great prizes – including one of 6 motorcycles!

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The Easyriders Bike Shows are some of the longest-running and most anticipated custom motorcycle shows of their kind and are known for uniquely offering local “backyard” builders a forum to compete and show their works of motorized art side-byside with some of the biggest names in the custom motorcycle community. Basic bike show competition entry is free of charge and all bikes are voted on by the attending public as well as judged by Editors of Easyriders and V-Twin magazines, who will be scouting for bikes and builders to feature in the magazines. Check out the Sons of Speed board track racing bikes built by Billy Lane of Choppers, Inc. Each bike is a stripped down, 1000cc, American V-twin with no brakes and no clutch. They are capable of traveling at speeds up to 80mph. These pre-1925 bikes are a nod to early days of motorcycle racing that took place on banked tracks built from wooden planks. Meet master custom bike builders Cory and Zach Ness of Arlen Ness Enterprises. Cory and Zach are the son and grandson (respectively) of the King of Custom Bikes, Arlen Ness. See their latest amazing builds and custom parts for Harley and Indian motorcycles. Meet Cory and Zach in person, get autographs and take photos with them.

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Meet Michael Ballard, owner of the world’s largest biker bar, The Full Throttle Saloon. Check out the Full Throttle Saloon semi, and get your authentic FTS merchandise. Make sure to grab a taste of the “Full Throttle Sloonshine” moonshine being sampled. Other guest appearances include Paul Yaffe, founder of Bagger Nation and ranked as one of the true master builders in the motorcycle industry today. See his killer custom baggers, parts and accessories for touring bikes at each show. NTC Drift Trikes, one of the most popular features of Easyriders Events in 2017, will be back for another year showing off one-of-a-kind trikes and demonstrating their drifting capabilities every hour. As featured on America’s Got Talent, Country Music Television’s, Foxworthy’s Big Night Out and a laundry list of popular country music videos, the Purrfect Angelz will be showing off their choreographed dance performances live on the main stage and offering attendees photo opportunities. The founder of the Purrfect Angelz, Lisa Ligon, will be the master of ceremonies for the 2018 tour.

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Columbus Feb 10-11, 2018 Exhibiting Your Bike If you’re a professional, part-time, or even recreational bike builder – the Easyriders Bike Show is an incredible opportunity to showcase your work and possibly get it featured in national publications. And incredibly, it’s FREE to enter your bike in the show! Compete for your chance to take home one of over 40 Custom Bike Show Trophies and the bragging rights that go with them! Judging of the bikes includes both public voting and scoring by official show judges. There are fourteen classes and four special categories to be awarded – including Best of Show, People’s Choice, Editor’s Choice, and the John Green Award. The John Green Award is given to one old school, bad-ass bike that is selected in the spirit of the legendary promoter and host of the Easyriders shows. Basic 5’x10’ bike display spaces are FREE! Of course, you can upgrade your space for additional costs – but the basic spots are offered free of charge. The only catch is that they do ask for competitors to pay standard entry fees for the shows. Applications to enter YOUR bike in the competition can be found at www. easyridersevents.com

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FROM ACROSS THE POND “WHO THE HELL IS THIS GUY?”

By Andy Tallone

This second issue of the New Year marks the twenty-third edition of this humble column, “From Across the Pond”. Over these almost-two years, we’ve taken a journey across the sweeping expanse of pop culture, world history, motorcycle history, and British motorcycle history in particular. We’ve looked at motorcycle brands, individual models and types, industry luminaries and villains, motorcycle shows, museums, and more. It’s been a good ride. Iʼve enjoyed writing them, and I hope youʼve enjoyed reading them. To kick off this new year, I thought it might be appropriate, after our time together, to introduce myself, my website, and my back story as it relates to classic British motorcycles. I hope it doesnʼt come off like Iʼm full of myself. Iʼm just a guy who loves these old motorcycles, been playinʼ with ʻem my whole life, and canʼt stop talkinʼ about ʻem.

the Central Valley in California, and every 13-year-old seemed to have a motorcycle, and despite not having a driver’s license, and looking even younger than my age, I got around pretty well, riding along the railroad track all the way into and through town, then taking side-streets and alleys to get just about anywhere I needed to go. When I got my learner’s permit at 15, I got a Honda 160, but as soon as my buddies both bought Triumph 650s in our sophomore year, I bought a beat-up old 1964 Triumph TR6. Today we’d call it a “bobber”. Stock forks but tons of chrome, a peanut tank, “banana seat” and a sissy bar. We rode thewheels off those bikes. I later attempted to build it into a cafe racer, but didn’t have the money to do it right, or even finish it.

My name is Andy Tallone, I live in Northern California in the Mother Lode (where gold was discovered during the Gold Rush). I was born in 1955, which is smack-dab in the middle of the Baby Boom (1946 to 1964). Guys +/- a few years of my age cut our teeth on British bikes when they were brand new and/ or cheap and common used bikes. The last BSA was built in 1972. The last Norton in 1975. Triumph struggled along until 1983, but produced very fw bikes during those last few years. I graduated high school in 1973, so I almost missed the entire British bike boom...but I didn’t. Circa 1971, that’s me in cowboy boots & Triumph t-shirt, riding my buddies Honda 90. When I turned 13 I bought my first motorcycle, a 1965 Honda 55 with a stepthrough frame. I grew up in the small country town of Hanford in 54

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Circa 1973, me and my Carabela MX bike, just back from a race. The constant problems with old British motorcycles made me a regular customer at Clawsonʼs Motorcycle Shop in Hanford. Ron Clawson, aka: “The Claw”, fixed old Brit bikes and sold new Bridgestones (Japanese 2-stroke twins). As we got to know each other (I was there a lot) he hired me as a mechanic. Not that I knew how to work on bikes...I didn’t. But he taught me. And I loved it. I was “The Kid”. Every shop seemed to have one. The Kid was the brunt of all the jokes, got all the crappy jobs, the bad hours, and got stuck cleaning the bathroom. But as a 16-year-old working in the coolest motorcycle shop in town, I was the envy of all my friends. Being The Kid was almost like a sacred duty, to take the abuse, while learning and growing in the company, sort of earning your stripes. While I worked for him, he took on several significant franchises including BMW (when few Americans had seen one), Moto Guzzi (even rarer still), and Triumph/BSA/Norton just as the British motorcycle industry began to fall apart. He also acquired a franchise for a Mexican-

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built line of motocross bikes called Carabela. He bought a brand new 200, I got a 125 and we went racing together. I was never much good, but Ron was awesome! He’d been racing his whole life and was fearless on the track. In 2012 I met up with The Claw at his new Kawasaki-Suzuki dealership in Tulare, CA. At 71, he was still racing motocross in the old-timer class. Unfortunately, cancer claimed Ron Clawson a few years back. I wish I’d hunted him down sooner.

2012: Me & “The Claw” in modern times After graduation, I got out of bikes, and got into cars...fast cars... muscle cars. Before long, I was working at Hanford Auto Supply, a NAPA store. They were the biggest and best auto parts store around, and they had THE best automotive machine shop in the Central Valley. I worked as a parts man and an apprentice automotive machinist and learned a hell of a lot from this ornery WWII vet named Leonard Tripp. He owned Hanford Auto and several other stores, and was a brilliant machinist. I was privileged to learn from him, despite all the verbal abuse I had to endure. All the while (1973-1976) I owned one of the fastest cars in the area, my black 1955 Chevy Nomad. It had a ʼ65 Corvette 375-horse 327 with the original Rochester mechanical fuel injection on it. It was an exotic-looking engine that puzzled everyone who saw it. But it was fast, way fast!! And because everyone else was running carburetors, I could shift about 500 rpm later, which meant maybe 2 shifts instead of 3. I won a lot of races that way.

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In 1977 I started my real estate career, and got out of cars and bikes for a time. 40 years later I’m still doing real estate, nearing retirement. During that time, I also owned a lot of other businesses and tried some different things. From 1995 to 1998 I ran a classic car dealership in the San Francisco Bay Area. Then I opened my own dealership called Camaro Headquarters where I sold 500 Camaros in 5 years, along with around 250 other cars. I’ve always been into classic cars, so this was nothing new for me, I was sort of living my dream. But sometimes, having to make money at your passion takes some of the pleasure out of it. And I found I could make more money in real estate. I closed Camaro Headquarters in 2003, putting my focus on real estate again, soon finding my place in the Mobile Home Park industry, and today that’s all I do: buy, sell, fix, run, and turn-around MHPs. Around 2000 I started building the Yellow Bike, a custom Triumph Bonneville cafe racer of my own design. It’s the bike I always wanted to build as a kid but never could afford to. I rode it up and down the state, won shows with it, had magazine articles written about it, then stupidly sold it at the Vegas auction in 2009. It took until last year to track it down again, and I bought it back. I’m bringing it back to life as I write this.

2008: Me & Yellow Bike on a ride through the Santa Cruz Mountains CA to the Pacific. I’m a few years from retirement, and plan to spend it doing car and motorcycle events for as long as I’m able. In June my wife and I are covering Hemmings Motor News, “The Great Race”, through New England and Nova Scotia, and we plan to actually participate in the 2019 Great Race (location not yet announced). And every August you’ll find us in Reno, Nevada for Hot August Nights, a city-wide, weeklong celebration of American car culture. Shows, crui ses, drag races, burn-out contests, auctions, autocross and more, all car guy stuff. This year I’m hosting a reunion up there with all my old high school buds. Next week, we leave for Scottsdale for Auction Week, where Barrett-Jackson and 4 or 5 other big auction houses will sell off a few thousand classic cars. Then, were off to Vegas for Motorcycle Auction Week,

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“WHO THE HELL IS THIS GUY?” where Mecum will auction off 1,750 classic bikes, and Bonham’s another 200 or so. I’ll be covering that one for this column, next month. I’ll also be doing live feeds all week long (Tuesday through Saturday, January 23 through 27) from the Vegas Auctions on my Facebook page (Classic-British-Motorcycles.com). I do all this stuff for my 2 favorite websites. The first is the source for this column. I launched Classic-British-Motorcycles. com in 2010 with the intention of building it into the world’s greatest website about classic Brit bikes. It’s an online index or catalog of all these great old motorcycles, organized by make, model and year. Each has its own page with eye-popping original pictures (most of which I took myself), specifications, history and more. We also cover classic motorcycle shows, auctions, rides, clubs, museums, and events. Itʼs grown to 476 pages of dynamite high-quality, highly-focused content, and draws some 200,000 hits per month. Classic-British-Motorcycles.com has

with the thousands of mega-sites out there. But hey, Iʼm just havinʼ fun. I will continue to write this column each month, as long as they let me, covering all the interesting details of a subject that I know very well, and care about very deeply, classic British motorcycles, and their impact on society and the world. I hope this column over these past many months has made an impression on you, introducing you to a side of

British bikes that you may not have been aware of. Please pass it along. Donʼt be afraid to tell your riding buddies about some cool story about British bikes that you picked up in a special importance to me because our sacred sport is fading this column. In fact, better still, give ʻem a copy and tell ʻem fast, as the old guys who have always cherished these bikes fade to read it. In this way, you can become part of my sacred themselves. If a new generation of British bike enthusiasts don’t mission which I am now calling “Save the Brit Bike”. Thanks in take the ball and run with it, these wonderful old machines will advance. Youʼll be hearing more about it in the near future, go the way of the dodo. So, Iʼve made it my mission, through the God willing. All the best to you, be well, enjoy life, ride safe, website, through this column, and any other means available to and God bless America. promote these bikes, introduce them to a wider audience, and Please visit my websites at show them why theyʼre not only cool, but important. I strive to www.Classic-British-Motorcycles.com attract the new blood we need, and help to show them the way. www.American-Muscle-Cars.net Iʼve been working on plans to take this mission to the next level, but will not have the time to undertake such a monumental task until I am retired. Hopefully, it will keep until then. My other website is American-Muscle-Cars.net launched in 2014. I love this website! Muscle cars are a huge part of my life, and I hope my retirement. I have a lot of fun with this site also, going to car shows, auctions, and various other events, and like my bike site, it chronicles every muscle car, old and new. But, while itʼs also now up to 430 pages, it only brings in around 5,000 hits per month. Unlike my Brit site which is a big fish in a very little pond (classic British motorcycles are a very tiny niche), my car site is the opposite. The classic car niche is enormous, and Iʼm just a little guy. I canʼt hope to compete

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Stupid is as stupid does I recently attended another funeral for a well-known member, of a well-known club. He was allegedly shot in cold blood, in broad daylight, during rush hour traffic at a busy intersection by two assailants on motorcycles. No, this wasn’t an episode of your favorite made for TV Biker show, this was real life. Although the details of the incident may not all be 100% accurate as reported by the Media Drunk Sherriff of the county as he stated in many self-glamorizing press briefings, one fact is 100% true, a man lost his life at a relatively young age. This kind of thing happens in the MC lifestyle. It’s unfortunate, it’s tragic, but it’s a fact. This lifestyle is as real as it gets. I’ve been in the club life for some time now. Not as long as some of you. But long enough to have created some very solid relationships with many people in life that know things. That see things. And because of the time and relationships I’ve had and have with them, I hear things. For some reason they tell me things. Mainly because they trust me. Many times, because they are looking out for me and mine. Some are current members of MCs from all over this nation and world, some are former members of clubs, some are just students of the lifestyle. I pay attention to small details. Movements here and there. Hell, some make it very easy as they post all their business online. Other things take a deeper investigation but I, with the help of others, can usually dig things out in short time. If you are paying attention, it isn’t difficult to understand this lifestyle. That’s why the movements of some people baffle me. Are they really that dumb? Do they not investigate history to find out what the future may hold for them? Is it worth doing things wrong, just because you think you can? I see about a dozen new clubs, “pop-ups” we call them, form each year. Some small, some large. It rarely ends well for them. Do they not know that’s a real possibility when they grab 10 of their friends, order a patch online and sew on their vest? I mean do they not even consider the fact 60

when they are meeting in their garage to start those things, that they are literally putting their life, and their “friends” lives in real danger? I am literally seeing social media groups sewing on patches and calling themselves a bike club, riding club, or whatever. I’ve personally seen their posts online, “We met with the Dominant Club of our area and they said it’s ok”. Wow... Brilliant. So that Dominant said it’s ok. So now all of your new “Brothers” are fully schooled in MC protocol and can just “be somebody” as you ride around with your made-up rags? That now buys you a pass where ever you want to ride and go? Other large MCs are just going to give you a pass when they see you because someone you consider to be “the dominant” told you they were ok with your patch or club? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please, for the love of all things sacred, quickly remove and burn your patch and never put on another one you drew up at your dining room table. Let me put this as clear as I possibly can: you might die.

Or get someone hurt. I’m not going to answer these questions for you. I’m just telling you if you don’t know the correct answers, you have no business wearing any MC, RC or any other “club patch” that isn’t already an established society with history, and mentors to teach you how not to die. Or at the very least explain to you that you might die regardless. The MC life is 90% politics, and no matter what someone may have told you, you don’t even have a seat at the table. Your ego should not be a factor for starting any club. I’ve said it before, and obviously need to say it again. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Because Stupid is as Stupid Does. Don’t be stupid. Keep it Real, and thanks for reading. My Road Name is Tabasco, and I approve this message. tbasco.tro@gmail.com

Disclaimer: The author of this column has no affiliation with, nor makes any claim of representation of The Mcilhenny Company, “Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce”, or their subsidiaries, products or services.

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BUCKEYE FIREARMS REPORT Best Caliber for Self Defense: 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP? By Richard A. Mann Of all of the firearms related quarrels, none rival the argument over which auto pistol cartridge is best for personal defense. This is partly because personal protection is very important, partly because folks assume there has to be a single best answer, and finally because there exists no definitive proof that one works any better than another. With auto-pistol cartridges a triangle analogy is appropriate because you’re trying to balance a three-sided equation. On one side of the triangle we have power, on another speed, and finally, capacity. This triangle exists because a human hand can only control so much force, because a bullet’s speed is what makes it work, and because if capacity didn’t matter we’d all be carrying derringers. With the 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 Auto, you have three approaches to solving the problem. Each of these cartridges has its strengths and weaknesses. So, to better understand the solution, we need to look at how each cartridge interfaces with each side of the triangle. Most believe bigger is better, but bigger is also slower and recoils with more force. Any of these Federal HST rounds will do the job if they are placed in the vitals. (Left to right: 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 Auto.)

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though a less referenced, measure of power and it is mass times velocity. Additionally, there exist various formulas for calculating the mythical assumption known as “stopping power.” Some of these formulas are thought to divine, by number, a cartridge’s ability to stop bad guys. Those numbers are simply conjecture. If we compare the commonly considered best 9mm, .40, and .45 loads using kinetic energy and momentum, we discover some interesting facts. There’s very little

difference in the kinetic energy figures, but from the momentum standpoint the .45 Auto has a clear edge. But, power matters on both ends (if recoil were not an issue we’d all be carrying a .44 Magnum). Comparing the recoil of these cartridges in fully loaded Glock 19, 22, and 21 pistols, we see the other side of the power argument. The 9mm Luger generates 66 percent of a .45 Auto’s recoil, but delivers 96 percent of its kinetic energy and 69 percent of its momentum.

Historically we’ve measured defensive handgun cartridge power by kinetic energy. It is nothing more than velocity squared, times bullet weight. Momentum is another,

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Reliable bullet expansion is best achieved with higher velocities. These SIG 9mm Luger loads can be counted on to expand regardless of the handgun’s barrel length.

Speed Some argue velocity doesn’t matter when it comes to defensive handgun cartridges. This of course is beyond absurd. The .38 Special and .357 Magnum shoot the same bullet, but due to the higher velocity of the .357, there’s no question it’s a better neutralizer. The faster a bullet is pushed, the more rotational velocity it has. This helps engineers develop more terminally effective projectiles that damage more tissue.

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What few understand is how all this translates to stopping a threat. Bullets make bad guys bleed. The more they bleed and the more the wound hurts, the sooner they’ll stop their bad behavior. Formulas cannot predict this. Comparing the terminal performance of five of the best 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 Auto loads, the differences are minimal. The 9mm has a slight edge in penetration, the .45 a slight edge in expansion, and the .40 S&W is sort of a compromise.

Capacity Capacity comparison is simple. Regardless of the size of the handgun, it will hold more 9mm cartridges than .40 S&W, and more .40 S&W cartridges than .45 Auto. Putting an exact number on this is impossible. However, by again comparing similar sized Glocks, we see the 9mm (Glock 17) holds 17 rounds, the .40 S&W (Glock 22) holds 15 rounds, and the .45 Auto (Glock 21) holds 13 rounds.

Obviously, the slighter 9mm edges out the .40 S&W and .45 ACP in terms of capacity and loaded weight. The 9mm has a weight advantage also. Even though 9mm pistols hold more ammo, the lighter 9mm cartridges keep loaded gun weight below that of comparable and loaded .40 and .45 pistols. This means they are easier to carry all day and, even though they weigh less, they still produce lighter recoil.

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BUCKEYE FIREARMS REPORT Best Caliber for Self Defense: 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP? By Richard A. Mann

The .40 S&W sort of bridges the gap between the fast shooting 9mm and harder hitting .45. It is a compromise of ballistics and capacity, nothing else.

The Compromise The argument has always been big bullets versus small bullets and low velocity versus high. It’s all a trade off—you cannot have both high velocity and a big bullet because you’re right back to the .44 Magnum. The .40 S&W was built as a compromise cartridge to offer more power than the 9mm, with less recoil and more capacity than the .45. Since 1990 it has been the darling of law enforcement. But that’s changing. It appears the FBI, the organization responsible for the .40 S&W due to its dissatisfaction with the 9mm, has now concluded that the 9mm solves the triangle better. This is largely because it’s easier to shoot faster and more accurately, by more agents. Since agents are people, too, the conclusion applies to regular folk just the same. The FBI also acknowledges modern bullet technology has all but eliminated the terminal performance differences between these cartridges. In short, smart guys who make bullets figured out how to utilize the ballistic differences of each cartridge to practically equalize their terminal effectiveness. The FBI has realized the shooting part is more important the anything else. Misses or bad hits don’t stop fights. The focus has wisely shifted from ballistics to marksmanship! What a novel concept. For many years now ballisticians have used ordnance gelatin to predict how a cartridge will work to stop a threat. Can 64 64

you look at this block of gelatin and make any definitive predictions? No. It’s all hypothetical guesswork.

The Real Difference There are measurable differences between these cartridges. But surgeons will tell you, you cannot look at or into a cadaver and definitively tell which cartridge was responsible for the damage that put it on the coroner’s slab. The differences that matter most are on the shooting end. Does the pistol fit your hand? Can you control the recoil and get accurate hits, fast? Does the gun hold enough ammunition for you to effectively solve a problem? And, can you conceal it and manage to carry it all day?

Shooters must find a handgun/cartridge combination delivering the best balance of power, speed and capacity, given the size of the handgun they want to carry, and their ability to manage that handgun. You’re better off spending your time trying to balance the interface between the shooter and the pistol than between the cartridge and the bad guy. All three cartridges are plenty good, but in the end, you gotta be able to shoot. Editor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from the Concealed Carry 2016 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. Reprinted with permission, courtesy Buckeye Firearms Association

Our family of highly effective pro-gun organizations includes Buckeye Firearms Association, Buckeye Firearms Foundation, and Buckeye Firearms Association PAC. Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA) is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization that serves as the flagship of our grassroots efforts to defend and advance the right of citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities, including self-defense, hunting, competition, and recreation. BFA works to pass pro-gun legislation, educate the public through ongoing media relations, provide high-quality firearm classes, and make available a wide variety of resources for gun owners. While anti-gun groups get their funding and support from wealthy activists or big corporations, BFA gets its funding and support from citizens like you who value their Constitutional rights.

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Rick Spanovick’s Steel City Rod Run Peoples Choice Winner HarleyDavidson

We had a huge turnout and a fierce competition at the Steel City HarleyDavidson Rod Run - Bike Show hosted in conjunction with the Blacktop Cannibals who took care of all the registration duties and supplied the awesome trophy. In the end, the Peoples Choice winner was Rick Spanovick’s 2001 Harley-Davidson. Here is how the bike came about in Rick’s own words. On a hot summer night back in 1972, I was sitting on the front porch with my neighbor. He had his 1968 full dresser HD sitting under the street light, and I was just admiring the bike. I kept on asking him to let me ride/drive the bike - I had been riding mini/dirt bikes since I was 8 years old. After begging and pleading with him, he finally let me take it for a ride under one condition - If I drop it, I had to pick it up myself. Knowing in my mind that he would not let me or his bike lay in the middle of the street, I rode it around the neighborhood, rode it well & guess what? I never laid it down. I know now that hooked me on a Harley. For years, I begged him to let me buy it. He would say to me,”Your parents would kill me if I sold it to you.” In June of 1981, I was coming home from work and there it was on a truck leaving…it was sold. Well now, working, married and starting a family, life got in the way my owning a Harley. However, I never forgot that bike. 70

Now fast forward to 2016 and I’m looking to buy a Harley. I went to look at a 2001 Road King in East Liverpool Ohio. I bought it that day! I purchased it from an East Liverpool policeman. I wanted a Road King for the classic Electra Glide look and that is why I purchased the low mileage, clean 2001 Road King. It was perfect. I knew the look I wanted in my mind. I do custom cars and now I was going to do a custom bike. The look I wanted was a blend between an old school stripped down bike with a southern California low rider look.

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Now the bike comes home ready for me to work my magic. I retired from Pendot after 35 years, so now I had a lot of time to do my bike. I rode the bike for 3 months, and all the time riding I spent thinking about what what I wanted to do to the bike. I went to Columbus Ohio for a car show/swap meet and found a mid 60’s buddy seat at the swap meet. I bought it. I couldn’t wait to come home and put it on the bike. I rode the rest of the summer with that seat. Now comes winter and I was taking the bike apart.

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Modifications. The rear fender was stretched 3 inches and all the handlebar wiring was stretched 8 inches. The suspension was lowered with a Burly brand rear lowering kit. Up front I used Progressive drop in fork springs. Handlebars- I used Burly brand Long Horn Beach Bars “Lowered in the Southern California Look”. Seat - Mid 60’s buddy seat reupholstered to the factory design adding fringe by Art Collins from Delmont PA. All my chrome was done by M/P Refinishing of Jeannette PA. Paint - PPG basecoat, clearcoat Lauderdale Blue& Classic White. It was the perfect color choice as I have a 56 Merc with the same colors. Accessories - Chrome Siren, 36 inch fishtail pipes, a vintage front fender running light, a pair of vintage spotlights, a pair of white mudflats with studs and jeweled cat eye reflectorVintage Pegasus license plate topper and white vintage rubber that Harley sells. Tank Emblems - 61-62 original HarleyDavidson. Tank and fender pinstriped by me. I ride the bike everyday and get so many compliments. I finally got my Harley and did all the custom work and I am so happy - it’s a dream come true. Now that I’ve won my first trophy at the Blacktop Cannibals/Thunder Roads show at Steel City Harley-Davidson all I need to do is take it to Southern California!

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Craig Dowds 2006 Springer Classic The Summer was winding down ad we were at the Sharon Quaker Steak & Lube for the Championship Bike Show when Craig Douds rolled into the show - but he was a tad late for registration and was happy to park and check out the other rides. We took a look at what he’s brought and knew our readers would appreciate this great bike - here it is with Craig’s commentary - Enjoy! Designed by Harley-Davidson to resemble a 1948 Panhead, I took it a step further by blacking it out and adding just the right amount of chrome. A lot of bikers ask me what year it is and are surprised when I say it’s an ’06. There’s plenty of nostalgia for the ride, including the unmistakable Springer front end, spoked wheels, tombstone taillight, dual fishtails, scalloped tank, 48 tank emblem, patent badge on oil tank, running light on front fender, and nostalgic floorboard and grips.

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Owner- Craig Douds, Mercer, PA 2006 Springer Classic Paint- Chet’s Custom Paint, Greenville, PA Powdercoat- New Image Powder Coating, Struthers, OH Cutsomizing- Craig Douds, Performance Cycle, Sharon, PA, New Castle Harley, New Castle, PA Engine- Twin Cam 88 Exhaust- Vance & Hines dual fishtails Air filter- Roland Sands Design Seat- Softail Deluxe Toolbox- Lutz’s Leather, Beaver Falls, PA Horn Cover- In memory of my Dad, 1926-2011, USMC, WWII veteran Accessories- Too many to list Trophies- 48 and counting

Model - Ashley Photos by Tammy Hinchey

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RECIPES

Crockpot Cider Pork Serves 4-6 (or 2 hungry bikers)

Crockpot Stroganoff Serves 6-8 (or 4 hungry bikers) 2 lb boneless beef bottom round steak cut into thin strips 2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 cups sliced mushrooms 2 med onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pk brown gravy 1 cup fat free sour cream 1 package egg noodles cooked and drained

1 ½ cups apple cider 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 tbsp whole grain mustard 1 tbsp rosemary 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper Pinch of ground cinnamon 2-3 whole cloves 1 ½ lb pork loin, cut into large chunks (or use 6 pork chops) 2 medium tart red apples, cored and cut into chunks 5 slices bacon, chopped and browned crispy 1 onion, sliced (2-3 sweet potatoes) optional In the crockpot, mix together the apple cider, thyme, mustard, rosemary, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and whole cloves Add in the pork, apples, bacon and onions, mix well (add in sweet potatoes if using them) Cook for 4-6 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low Serve as is or with a side of steamed veggies

Stir the soup, water, Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, onions, garlic and black pepper in a 6-quart slow crock pot. Add the beef and stir to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until the beef is forktender. Stir the sour cream in the crock pot and cook another 30 minutes Serve the beef mixture with the noodles

Strip and Go Nekkid 2-6 cans of beer 1 12oz. container of frozen concentrated pink or yellow lemonade (thawed) 12 oz. vodka

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2 cans of 7-up. Mix everything together in a pitcher, serve over ice and let the good times begin! lol

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FUNNY STUFF BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS A GOOD LAUGH NOW AND THEN...

A guy walks into a bar, orders 12 shots and starts drinking them as fast as he can. The bartender asks, “Dang, why are you drinking so fast?” The guy says, “You would be drinking fast, too, if you had what I had.” The bartender asks, “What do you have?” The guy says, “75 cents.” Mike walked into a post office just before Valentine’s day and he couldn’t help noticing a middle-aged, balding man standing in a corner sticking “Love” stamps on bright pink envelopes with hearts all over them. Then the man got out a bottle of womens perfume from his pocket and started spraying scent over the envelopes. By now Mike’s curiosity had got the better of him, and so he asked the man why he was sending all those cards. The man replied, “I’m sending out 500 Valentine cards signed, ‘Guess who?’” “But why?” asked Mike. “I’m a divorce lawyer,” the man replied. Little Bobbie, while at a neighbor’s, was given a piece of bread and butter, and politely said “Thank you.” “That’s right, Bobbie,” said the lady. “I like to hear little boys say ‘thank you’.” “Well,” rejoined Bobbie. “If you want to hear me say it again you might put some jam on it.”

A young man has always dreamed of owning a Harley Davidson. One day he has finally saved up enough money so he goes down to the dealer. After picking out the perfect bike, the dealer asks if he would like some extra chrome protection added to the bill. The young man is upset because he does not have the extra money, and is now afraid that the chrome will rust as soon as it gets wet. The dealer tells him not to worry. There is an old biker trick that will keep the chrome like new. All he has to do is to keep a jar of Vaseline handy and put it on the chrome before it rains - and everything will be fine. The young man happily pays for the bike and leaves. A few months later, the young man meets a woman and falls in love. She asks him to come home and meet her parents over dinner. He readily agrees and the date is set. At the appointment time, he picks her up on his new Harley and they ride to her parents house. Before they go in, she tells him that they have a family tradition that whoever speaks first after dinner must do the dishes. After a delicious dinner everyone sits in silence waiting for the first person to break and get stuck doing the dishes. After a long fifteen minutes, the young man decides to speed things up, so he reaches over and kisses the woman in front of her family. And no one says a word....... Next he decides to take a more direct approach, so he throws her on the table and makes love to her in front of everyone. And no one says a word..... Now he is getting desperate, so he grabs her mother and throws her on the table. They have even wilder relations. Yet no one says a word..... By now he is getting very worried and is thinking what to do next when he hears thunder in the distance. His first thought is to protect the chrome on his new Harley, so he reaches in his pocket and pulls out his jar of Vaseline. And the father says “Never mind! I’ll do the dishes!”

A couple wants a divorce, but first they must decide who will be the main guardian of their child. The jury asks both the man and woman for a reason why they should be the one to keep the child. So the jury asks the woman first. She says, “Well I carried this child around in my stomach for nine months and I had to go through a painful birth process, this is my child and apart of me.” The jury is impressed and then turns to ask the man the same question. The man replies, “OK, I take a coin and put it in the drink machine and a drink comes out, now tell me who does the drink belong to me or the machine” A road worn Biker walked into a brothel, handed the Madam $500. In a slow, gruff voice the Biker told the Madam he wanted a warm beer, a bologna and cheese sandwich, and a fat ugly woman. Dear sir, the Madam replied, for that kind if money you can have a fine meal, and a beautiful woman. The Biker peered at the Madam. Look lady, I’m not hungry or horny,just home sick. Jim asked his friend, Tony, whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine’s Day. ‘Yes,’ came the answer from Tony who was a bit of a chauvinist, ‘I’ve bought her a belt and a bag.’ ‘That was very kind of you,’ Jim added, ‘I hope she appreciated the thought.’ Tony smiled as he replied, ‘So do I, and hopefully the vacuum cleaner will work better now.’

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