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FROM THE PUBLISHER The New Year is upon us! So what do you have planned?
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I’m not talking about New Year’s resolutions that fall by the wayside in a week or two – if not sooner. I’m talking about what do you want to DO! Want to join us in Sturgis this August? Want to try an Enduro race – or maybe simply take a bike off the pavement for the first time. (Intentionally that is. ;-) Or you’re finally going to take the time off to enjoy Ohio Bike Week in Sandusky – the whole week! People talk about a bucket list – but how morbid is that really? Things we want to do before we kick the bucket? How about things we should before we next Fall? Or maybe before our kids can drive – or simply discover a thousand cooler things than hanging with Dad? Maybe this is the year that we take the entire family out West, like we’ve always dreamed. Or maybe you take the time to ride cross country, now before the obligations of family and adulthood burden you. Or maybe this is the year that you commit to simply making the most out of every weekend – rather than simply wondering where they all went. We start a new series this month – OHIO MOTORCYCLE PIONEERS. This is a monthly feature that will focus on individuals that have made an impact on the lives of other riders and the motorcycle community. We start by recognizing Lilly Farrow – a woman that not only became one of the first women to run a dealership on her own but also helped launch one of the first uniform riding clubs in the nation, organized both professional and charity races on the weekends, broke all sorts of social stigmas and gender barriers in terms of what a woman or even a “rider” could do – but also successfully raised 3 kids as a young widow. That’s kinda inspiring. I’m guessing that at some point, Lilly decided what was important to her and what wasn’t. I’m guessing that she may have made a conscious decision to prioritize certain things in her life. The end result – she accomplished amazing things. I’d like to accomplish amazing things this year. Now, I’m not going to start a new riding club or manage an upstart Harley-Dealership in Columbus – but, I’m planning on taking my son to at least two or three motocross events. I’m planning on taking the family on a camping trip someplace where we will all spend more time blasting through trails on a quad or side by side than on a couch. I’m planning on attending Sturgis, Ohio Bike Week, and possibly even a few southern bike rallies. And I’m planning on building my own scrambler – a lightweight bike with knobby tires and a suspension built for fire roads and trails. And I’m planning on hitting TWICE as many bike nights this year as I did last year. That’s my punch list for the year – well, just a few highlights of it. If I hit them all or maybe even just 80%, I may not qualify for our “Motorcycling Pioneer” series – but I will have accomplished some great things this year. With any luck, they might even be AMAZING. I know, though, that if I don’t start planning things now and figure out my priorities for the upcoming year. It’s just not going to happen. I’d encourage you all to do the same. Keep an eye on our event listings and pages for information on upcoming events. Mark down the ones you want to join us for and make it a priority. Go ahead and get your Ohio Bike Week All-Access Passes – because you’re going to go ahead and join us on the islands during the week.
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And you might just find yourself in the pages of Thunder Roads – in some of those crazy pictures, rather than simply wishing you had been there. Don’t just Carpe Diem – “Comprehendere Annum!” (Seize the YEAR – in Latin.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES
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OVER THE POND ENGLISH BIKE FEATURE
CUSTOM BIKE FEATURE TC BROS.
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OPERATION GUIDED VALOR
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CMA REPORT
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FINAL WORD
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TRO NETWORK: Where to get the mags!
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I-X CENTER TO HOST TANK SHOW The International Exposition (I-X) Center and the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) have announced that the 42nd Annual MVPA International Convention will be held in conjunction with the Cleveland Tank Plant Homecoming Military Show and Swap Meet, June 22 – 24, 2017 at the I-X Center host of the International Motorcycle Show and Piston Power Show. The show will feature vehicles built at the former tank plant including the M41 Walker Bulldog Tank, M42 Duster, M56 Scorpion, M108 and M109 self-propelled howitzers, and M114 and M551 Sheridan armored vehicles. Also featured in show are military aircrafts, the Liberty Air Museum’s B-25J Mitchell, “Georgie’s Gal,” along with other member-owned aircraft. Known originally as the Cleveland Bomber Plant, and adjoining the
TRO WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT With the cold weather seeming to have finally shut down the riding season for most of us, we thought we’d offer some extra entertainment to stave off the pending cabin fever. It’s our 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. 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?!
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, the building’s large doors are still in place and operational, allowing the display of flying military vehicles on the floor with the show’s ground-bound vehicles.
For more information on the show, visit www.IXClevelandTankShow.com
”The I-X Center is a piece of American and Cleveland’s history. This Cleveland Tank Plant Homecoming Military Show and Swap Meet will not only showcase the vehicles that were once built here, but also take show-goers back into the rich history of the I-X,” said Bill Perrien, Senior Vice-President for the I-X Center. “We know this show will capture the interest of the community by attracting prior employees and families of the two plants. With feature displays of the vehicles manufactured here, the twoand-a-half day public side of the show is expected to draw thousands back to where it all started.”
NEW TRO GEAR! Once again, we added a few new items to the TRO SHOP leading up to the Christmas Holiday. We presented these online as a special perk for those following us online and subscribing to our eNewsletters. All of the items are now available online our website or facebook, 24/7. You can also stop by the TRO HQ – aka “The Lodge” if you happen to find yourself in Burton, Ohio. We now have regular hours, Tuesday through Friday (10a-4p). You’ll find quite a few new choices – including heavier Champion® Hoodies, stylish Alternative Appearal Hoodies, more Future Biker shirts, new IRON COWBOY ROAD CREW shirts, and so much more! Stop by and check it out – as always we appreciate the support! www.ThunderRoadsOhio.com
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2017 REGIONAL MOTORCYCLE EVENTS CALENDARS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS One of our core business objectives and mission statement principles is to partner with both charitable and professional organizations / individuals involved with hosting motorcycle events. We are a professional event management and marketing company – and events are what we do. In many cases we can help out local organizations as they launch events or help maintain ones already underway. Sure, it’s good for business – but it also helps strengthen the motorcycle community by helping more events to succeed. One of our most successful partnerships has been with the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club in regards to the production of the GREATER AKRON AREA MOTORCYCLE EVENTS CALENDAR. Based upon an initiative started by Rich Robinson, a past President of GAMC, the Events Calendar serves as a comprehensive resource for motorcycle enthusiasts to reference for rides, bike nights, benefits, and other related events throughout the area. The Event Calendars help supports local charities and non-profit events throughout the area as well by providing a means of effectively informing riders of their events. This entire endeavor is done to serve the motorcycle community and help support local charities. Beyond the services provided, OVER $20,000 has been distributed to help support local non-profit organizations and charitable events since the Calendar’s launch. For 2017, Thunder Roads Ohio is looking to expand this program to additional cities – starting with a TOLEDO / NORTHWESTERN OHIO EDITION in addition to our original GREATER AKRON EDITION. As in years past, the process will begin with an organizational meeting hosted with our regional partners – The Greater Akron Motorcycle Club and Toledo & Signature Harley-Davidson. These meetings are a great opportunity for charitable organizations, bar owners, local promoters, and other event organizers to discuss dates, exchange months in RUBBER CITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON advance for their rides, bikes shows, and other events knowing what else is going on GREATER AKRON EVENT CALENDAR that same day or weekend.
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In addition, there will also be a round table discussion on how to promote local events, obtain insurance and sanctioning from the AMA, organize volunteers, and other topics of interest to event organizers. The regional meetings are as follows –
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The meetings are free to attend and there is no obligation or big sales pitch associated with it. We do request advance registration, though, so we can plan accordingly. Please confirm your spot by emailing ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com with information on your organizations and event(s) and who will be attending. We will reply back with confirmation and details on times, etc..
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Work is underway on organizing additional Motorcycle Event Calendars in Cincinnati, Columbus, Sandusky, and Northeast Ohio. If you or your organization would like information on sponsoring or helping to organize an Event Calendar – please email us at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com To contact the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club, contact Rich Robinson at 330-760-3715 or gamcrr@neo.rr.com.
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2017 BUCKEYE THUNDER RUN OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE PRESENTS A BIGGER, MORE EXCITING VERSION OF THE RIDE CARD PROGRAM.
And you’re invited to join the ride!
Thunder Roads Ohio is proud to present the 2017 Buckeye Thunder Run (BTR) as a state-wide, riding contest hitting destinations and events across Ohio – as selected by our editors and the readers of Thunder Roads Ohio (TRO). This is a riding contest like no-other and features great prizes every month – all in an effort to not only maintain, but to build interest in the contest over the course of the entire riding season! During the off-season, riders still carry RIDE CARDS and enjoy discounts and special opportunities offered by TRO partners. Year-round, we will be registering riders for Thunder Roads Ride Cards. The TR OHIO RIDE CARD! Starting with the winter bike shows, throughout the entire ride season, and right Often imitated but never duplicated up through the holidays – we will be signing up motorcycle enthusiasts for their – carried by over 25,000 RIDERS!. Ride Cards. With these cards, riders will be able to “check-in” at stops all across the state. Their check-in’s make them eligible for prize drawings June through October – while the cards themselves entitle riders to savings and special opportunities throughout the year! It’s a great program that currently has more than 25,000 registered participants! For 2017, we will once again be expanding the program with more stops, more media partners, more events, and MORE PRIZES! A renewed commitment will be made to ensure the quality of the stops and encouraging riders to get out and explore! We are STILL NOT simply adding anyone willing to write a check. We will be considering Ride Stops recommended by our readers and editors, and we will only select those that offer a legitimate interest to riders – making them worth the ride to visit and adding legitimacy to our ride program.
NEW FOR 2017 – Social Media and Photo Check-In’s!
Riders will be encouraged to check in at stops through their social media accounts and by sharing photos of them at the stops. Special placards will be displayed at Ride Stops in positions that allow riders to take a photo alongside. Key events and featured stops will also have custom 7’ tall banners on display that prominently promote the THUNDER RUN and allow riders to “checkin” by sharing a photo of them alongside the prominent fixtures.
Each month, TRO sends out an eNewsletter to Ride Participants, Sponsors and motorcycle enthusiasts with information on RIDE STOPS, SPECIAL SAVINGS, and PRIZE WINNERS. Currently over 25,000 participants receive this newsletter and more than 200,000 enthusiasts follow online. For information on becoming a RIDE STOP or RIDE SPONSOR, please email BuckeyeThunderRun@gmail.com. You can also email us to nominate a RIDE STOP. To receive a RIDE CARD you can register online at ThunderRoadsOhio.com
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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.
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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.
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REPORT U.S. World Trophy Team: 2016 AMA Motorcyclists of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association announced today that its 2016 AMA Motorcyclists of the Year are U.S. World Trophy Team members Taylor Robert, Kailub Russell, Thad DuVall and Layne Michael. On Oct. 16, 2016, they accomplished something that no team of American motorcyclists had done before: They won the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme’s International Six Days Enduro. “This shared achievement of Taylor, Kailub, Thad and Layne is historic,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “Generations of AMA members have chased the ISDE World Trophy, and these four riders have finally caught it for all of us.” The AMA Motorcyclist -- or Motorcyclists -- of the Year is the individual or group of individuals who have had the largest positive impact on motorcycling in the calendar year. Since 1913, the ISDE has invited the countries of the world to send their best racers. It is a crown that has always eluded American racers. Until now. “This triumph is unprecedented, and it is my honor to recognize these riders as the 2016 AMA Motorcyclists of the Year,” Dingman said. The 2016 ISDE was Oct. 11-16 in Navarra, Spain. The U.S. World Trophy Team started strong, powering to a 26.02-second gap on the first day. The team added to its lead on the second and third days, slipped a bit on Day 4, then held fairly steady on Days 5 and 6, finishing 3 minutes, 38.66 seconds ahead of the second-place Great Britain team. In addition, Taylor Robert won the individual overall at the event, only the second time in history an American has accomplished that goal. The U.S. World Trophy riders led a strong U.S. effort that saw the Junior team finish second in its division, the Women’s team come in fourth, club teams finish second and third, and American Fred Hoess win the FIM Vintage Trophy. “For decades, American teams have struggled to win at the ISDE, but in 2016, all those efforts paid off,” Dingman said. “While Taylor, Kailub, Thad and Layne would surely be the first to give credit to lessons learned in previous years, they are the riders who hoisted the ISDE World Trophy for the first time in history.” Profiles of Robert, Russell, DuVall and Michael can be found in the January 2017 issue of American Motorcyclist, the official journal of the AMA.
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American Motorcyclist Association appoints Kevin Crowther as Director of Racing December 05, 2016
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association has appointed Kevin Crowther as the association’s director of racing. Crowther, who vacates the position of director of Supercross and pro racing relations, will oversee all AMA amateur and professional competition operations, including maintaining his management responsibilities with respect to AMA Supercross. “As the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world, the AMA maintains a world-class racing program, and Kevin is well-qualified to help us meet and exceed that goal,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “From the beginning, motorcycle racing in all its forms has been core to the AMA’s mission. Kevin will provide the day-to-day guidance and hands-on leadership to ensure the association continues to deliver for AMA members in the racing community.” In addition to serving as director of Supercross and pro racing relations, Crowther has been the AMA’s director of technical development and the chief technical inspector for the AMA Superbike Championship Series. By virtue of his positions with the AMA, the U.S. affiliate of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, Crowther also has served in various roles for World Superbike, MotoGP, MXGP and the Motocross of Nations.
racing, motocross, Supermoto, off-road and dirt track. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Crowther also was a certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation Instructor on the Naval Air Station North Island in California. Crowther replaces outgoing AMA Director of Racing Bill Cumbow, who has held the position since 2014. Cumbow, who will maintain an advisory role with respect to day-to-day operations, has been a key member of the AMA racing staff since 2006 and was instrumental in the 2014 effort to shepherd the promoting responsibilities for the AMA Superbike
Championship to MotoAmerica. Cumbow will continue his AMA responsibilities with respect to MotoAmerica and the FIM. “One of Bill’s many strengths is that he considers all AMA racers and their interests to be equally important, whether they are competing in a local enduro or the U.S. round of MotoGP,” Dingman said. “I’m pleased that Bill will remain involved in AMA racing activities as Kevin transitions into his new role.” For more information on this or other related AMA News and Events, visit www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com
“Since Christmas morning in 1971 when I found a 1971 Yamaha Mini Enduro under the tree, motorcycles have always been a big part of my life, and I’m excited to continue that journey in this new role,” Crowther said. “I will put forward all of my experience to guide the AMA’s racing department into the future. We have a strong, efficient and experienced racing staff, and we will work hard with our promoting and operational partners to continue to better serve our racing members across all disciplines, from trails to Supercross.” Prior to working for the AMA, Crowther was an amateur competitor in motocross, off-road and road racing. He also has built or developed race bikes for road racing, drag THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE
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SAFETY REPORT Hi Friends, It is a new year and a new government is ready to make it a great year? I have set some new goals for this year, the biggest being Motorcycle Crash reduction. If we can reduce crashes, that will reduce fatalities. With the fatalities we had last year we have big job ahead of us. I’m writing this on the first of December so we may have a few more riding days but will have a final report in a few months. At this time the 2016 Crashes are 4164 and fatalities 189 compared to 2015 Crashes are 3720 and fatalities 158. As soon as I can get a final report I will add more facts like how many new registrations we had, how many trained riders, riders’ ages with the most crashes and much more, with a big emphasis on how can we fix it. The number one cause of Motorcycle Crashes is Motorcyclists themselves. 54.2% of the time it is our fault. 2083 crashes and 118 of the fatalities we did to ourselves. We need to correct this. Things that could help are getting trained, riding more aware, riding less distracted, and not riding impaired. We need to help our fellow riders, like suggesting to take a class together or having something to eat after a couple beers before we get back on the road. When I started riding, our elders helped us be safe. We have a lot of new riders coming
out that have bikers in family so we need to be their teachers. If you have no idea how to find out about motorcycle rights and what we are facing in the future, come to our ABATE of Ohio, Inc. State Seminar in April of 2016. All the information is on the ABATE.com web site. The dates are April 7-8, in Akron. Information that will be covered include legislative projects coming up and being worked on, Awareness and Education programs and the new Motorcycle Ohio Program. We also have guest speakers, Legislators, insurance representatives and maybe even a lawyer or two. This event is open to the public and everyone is invited. If you need help of any kind contact me mikestock419@gmail.com. To start the riding season and make everyone aware when we are back on the roads, take part in a local run or even better, come to the 2017 Motorcycle Awareness Rally and After Rally Party. The State Event is on Saturday May 6, 2017 starting at AD Farrow Harley Davidson in Sunbury. We will have a parade to the Ohio Statehouse, with the reading of our Governor’s Proclamation and local proclamation’s from cities and villages throughout the state. This kicks off May as Motorcycle Awareness Month 2017. A lot
LEGISLATIVE REPORT Hello All: I trust everyone had a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. The EPA has issued it’s mandates regarding the amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply for 2017. That amount is scheduled to be increased by 6.5 percent, from 18.11 gallons to 19.28 gallons. This will result in an increase in the amount of E15 in the marketplace and a probable decrease in the amount of EO available. These numbers are in spite of strong opposition by the AMA, the MRF and SMROs. These groups will continue their efforts to amend or repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard. Also on the Federal level, the AMA, MRF and SMROs are urging the Department of Transportation to include motorcyclists in the discussions and planning of the Road to Zero initiative. This plan aims to 16
reduce to zero road fatalities by 2030. The coalition involved includes NHTSA, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and The National Safety Council. Motorcycles are conspicuously absent from this discussion. The questions being asked are, «Was the exclusion of moatorcycles intentional?» and “Is a ban on motorcycles part of the plan to achieve zero deaths?” Obviously, there are serious questions regarding both the safety and the future of motorcyclists and motorcycling. These issues are being pressed by all the above mentioned groups. In Ohio, as of this writing, on December 1st, there was no movement on HB 115, the Road Guard Bill. There were three, possibly five sessions left in the Lame Duck Legislature, one would have to assume that no action will have occurred. Meetings have been scheduled with Reps.
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happens before the Rally and at the After Rally, so check out the flier on ABATE.com. Motorcycle Ohio 2017 registrations start February 23rd 2017. Don’t delay because prime times go fast. If you are a new rider or a rider without an endorsement, take the class and at the end you will have your endorsement. For anyone that would like to be an instructor and make some extra money, Motorcycle Ohio has posted the 2017 instructor course schedule. They are putting on three to start the year. Please, if you think this may work for you give them a call. They need people all around the state. It’s cold out and the Bike is sitting waiting on me to start my annual maintenance so I’m going to close this and be back the first of February. Don’t be a Procrastinator. Get your bike ready for riding season because it’s only 2 or 3 months away, depending on where you live. Ride with in your limits Mike Stock Safety and Education Director Mikestock419@gmail.com 419-654-5446
Green and Landis regarding this bill. Also, no action on HB 154, which contains a red light component. Planning continues on the Seminar 2017, and by the time this is read, the election cycle for new officer positions will have been concluded. I would like to add my thanks to all who held offices in 2016, and to those who are returning in 2017 and I welcome those new to officer positions in 2017. It is never too early to mention the Awareness Rally 2017. The Rally will be on the first Saturday in May, 2017. Stay tuned for details regarding the After Rally activities. Respectfully submitted, Kolman legislativedirector@abate.com 614-332-0198 OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE
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By Keith “Elmo” Tickle, Ohio State President -- U.S. Veterans MC (USVMC)
Time to get back on the Veteran Road again this month! Last month we discussed Applying for VA Benefits and your entitlements affiliated with this assistance. But what about those left behind? It is imperative to know that the Veterans Benefits Administration offers a variety of “BENEFITS AND SERVICES” to spouses, children, and parents of Servicemembers/Veterans who are deceased or totally and permanently disabled by a service-connected disability. To ensure this excursion reaches our destination, we will focus only on “BENEFITS” this month with next month addressing the “SERVICES” part of your survivor’s entitlements. So let’s twist the throttle and get to the six distinct benefits spouses/children/parents may be entitled to. Our
first benefit is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) which is geared toward the surviving spouse and/or child. This is a tax free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military Servicemembers who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease. To determine your eligibility, evidence and how to apply as a surviving spouse or child; please visit the below link to help in your determination: http://benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/typesdependency_and_indemnity.asp Additionally, just as surviving spouse/children have entitlements, parents do as well and are known as Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). This is just like the Dependency DIC, however the term "parent" includes: Biological, Adoptive, and Foster parents. A foster parent is a person who stood in the relationship of a parent to the Veteran for at least one year before the Veteran's last entry into active service. Additionally, the surviving parent(s) must have an income below a limit established by law. The current limit, evidence needed and how to apply can be found on the Parents DIC rate table page linked at this site: http://benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/typesdependency_and_indemnity_parents.aspb
Another benefit is the Survivors' Pension. This may also be referred to as Death Pension and is a tax-free monetary benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and/or unmarried child(ren) of a deceased Veteran with wartime service. Survivors Pension is also based on your yearly family income, which must be less than the amount set by Congress to qualify. This amount along with evidence and application process can be found here: http://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/spousepen.asp
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about education for my survivors Elmo? It is important to know there are two main GI Bill programs offering education assistance to survivors and dependents of Veterans: Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) and the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship. Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. Additionally, the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship is available for children/spouses of Servicemembers who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001.
You may be eligible for more than one of these programs. In most situations, you will be required to make an irrevocable election between the DEA program and Fry Scholarship when you apply. Beneficiaries are not able to use the same qualifying event for more than one benefit unless you are a child of a Servicemember that died in the line of duty prior to August 1, 2011. To find out more; please visit: http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/survivor_dependent_ assistance.asp Lastly, and just as important as the other benefits is the Home Loan program. This is a program that the VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy. VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms. To find out your eligibility and how to apply; please visit this site: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
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CMA Bikers For Change CMA Ohio is inviting you to join us on Friday & Saturday, February 10 & 11, 2017, at Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene, 1340 Crest Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, for an event called “Bikers For Change”. The theme will be, “Take it to the Streets”. Bikers for Change events can change our nation; and it begins with our personal repentance and recommitment to live holy set apart lives. The Holy Spirit is calling the Christian Motorcyclists Association to remain dedicated to, even refocus our passion to, the evangelism of the unreached people group of bikers worldwide. When we are changed, we obey Christ, living as He commands and our lives begin to shine brightly in the motorcycling culture. Truly changed bikers shine the light of Jesus on the highways of our nation. It’s time to take it to the streets! “Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. Do everything without complaining and arguing so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” Philippians 2:12a-15 (NLT)
Chairman of the Board of Directors, and feature a revival message from our National Evangelists, Peter & Connie Helgerson. Participants will receive CMA’s Bikers for Change 30-day devotional guide and a Bikers for Change event pin. CMA Youth Movement will provide a version of Bikers for Change for students ages 12-17. For all CMA members there is the standard registration fee, but for any first time attendee nonmember the registration fee will be waived. We just ask that you complete the registration process on-site and sign a waiver. This is an excellent opportunity to get to meet and greet CMA members from all over the State of Ohio and our National Evangelists. As a CMA member you will be able to purchase Goodies on site saving shipping cost. Registration and Goodies will open Friday afternoon and the Friday evening service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday morning registration & Goodies will open at 7:30 a.m. and service starts at 9:00 a.m. Come on out and join us! GR (Jerry) Niver CMA Ohio State Coordinator
Bikers for Change events are designed to be a weekend of repentance and revival for members of CMA and our friends in the motorcycling world. This year will especially focus on recommitment to CMA’s original mission of evangelism in the motorcycling community. Bikers for Change will feature a brief video presentation from John Ogden, Sr,
Christian Motorcyclists Association 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 20
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RACER PROFILE – MEET JUST JACE! met “Just Jace” Haskew at Nelsons Ledges Road Course when he started with MOTOSERIES. He was another I one of our racing family. And one of those that I watched as he grew both physically and professionally. The “Just” part comes from people asking if Jace is short for Jason to which he replies “No Just Jace.” Jace is one of those kids you just can’t help but like. A royal pain in the you know where sometimes but one whose smile makes everything better,. Jace hails from Millersburg, Ohio and started riding at age 5 on dirt bikes. He started road racing at age 12 (mini road racing and super moto). Before getting his race license through MOTOSERIES Race School he did some track days at his home track Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in their Mid-Ohio Performance Track Riding Program. He says there he learned the fundamentals he needed to pass the race school. His first “big bike” was a 250 which he ran at Nelsons.
When asked what he likes most about racing; his answer “That’s a question with a million answers.” He loves the community. It is a family. He loves the challenges and says he loves the life lessons he has learned along the way. Jace plans to continue racing at the expert level competing in as many rounds as he can including national rounds. His goal is to be at a professional level with MotoAmerica. The challenges are there but he has a great support system. He currently rides a Suzuki SV 650 and GSX-R 600. His dad Chad is his inspiration. Chad raced for many years before he concentrated his efforts on promoting his sons racing career.
Jace continues to hone his skills by coaching at Mid-Ohio for Performance Track Riding days. He also mentors and coaches privately and at the rack track from young kids to adults. It’s his way to give back to the sport he loves. Jace will be the first to tell you that this sport is very physically, mentally and financially demanding. The past two years have been trying to say the least. A crash at Mid-Ohio in 2015 left him with broken bones and hand surgery ending his season and 2016 was plagued with electrical issues on the bike and another disappointing season.
His basic advice start small. Go to track days. Learn track life and how much hard work is involved. Take it slow perfect your riding and have fun doing so. Race against the fastest people you can as you are only as fast as the people you race with.
He is currently attending school at the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) for Business Administration. Jace would like to thank his family, friends, Evans Powersports, Manuel Motorcycles, Defy all Odds, Optimal Racing, Brothers Racing Innovations, and Bell Helmets fir their support. TRO wishes you all the best Jace. Good luck for 2017. As always ride safe, DENISE KENNEDY Photo Credits: Emily Zollars of Captured Momentz Photography and Motoception Photography
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OHIO MOTORCYCLE PIONEERS Despite being a cold weather state, Ohio is certainly one of the strongest in terms of our riding community. We rank amongst the top in terms of motorcycles owned, registered riders, dollars spent on bikes, and miles logged. We host many of the largest and most prominent bike shows – such as the Easyriders Invitational, the International Master Bike Builders Association (IMBBA) National Championship, The V-Twin Expo, and this year – the AIM EXPO. Ohio is home of the American Motorcyclist Association, The AMA Hall of Fame Museum, and countless motorcycle industry, racing, and riding legends. To many, it is this legacy of pioneering motorcyclists that has created the riding community that we celebrate and established Ohio as the heartland of riding. In recognition of our riding heritage, Thunder Roads Ohio is launching this series of features honoring pioneering individuals and organizations that have contributed to the motorcycle community and the lifestyle we celebrate.
LILLIAN FARROW In 1912, A.D. Farrow opened a Harley-Davidson Dealership in Nelsonville, Ohio. He was just 23, and his wife Lillie was a mere 20. With hard work and a passion for riding, the couple built up their business and a made a name for themselves. There were 200 Harley-Davidson dealerships
nationwide, and the lineup featured 7 models. Then in 1924, the Farrows had the opportunity to move their business to Columbus – taking over the dealership there. They ran the dealership with a partner, R. B. Secaur, the first year; but then became the sole owners the following year.
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The Farrows fully understood and believed in the motorcycle lifestyle, not even owning a car despite the success of their business. They created the Buckeye Motorcycle Club for enthusiasts to meet up for weekend trips, races, and even social activities such as dances and table tennis. The Club adopted a uniform, one of the first in the country, which had to be neat and in good repair at all times. They recognized the importance of an active motorcycle community and the desire of riders to gather with likeminded folks. Then on October 11, 1927, A.D. Farrow passed away leaving his wife Lillie and three children – Jane, Donald, and Robert. Lillie continued to run the dealership and became one of the first women dealers in the country – possibly the only one to do so on her own.
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“The factory in Milwaukee was reluctant to let my mother run the business by herself,” Jane Farrow described in an interview with American Motorcyclist. “After all it was the 20’s. A few women were OHIO’S MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE
Lillie and Police Bikes
involved in their husband’s dealerships, but it was pretty unheard of for a woman to actually own her own. It just wasn’t done.”
motorcycles were used not only by the Police Department, but by funeral escorts, delivery services, and many other local businesses – and all were supported by Lillie and the “But mother had worked A.D. Farrow Company. Lillie alongside my father (A.D. and the Buckeye Motorcycle Farrow) for years. She had helped him build the business, Club also helped organize the and it was part of her life. She Charity Newsies Motorcycle Races to support local knew as much as her did. So charities – something of a new the factory just sort of looked concept at the time. the other way and it became her dealership.”
H.B. Kinnel was a champion hill climber and loved racing. He and Lillie became a fixture at not only the Dayton Hill climb’s but Daytona Beach races as well. In 1940, Lillian and H.B. Kinnel were married during a spontaneous courthouse wedding ceremony in Covington, Kentucky while on their way to Daytona. They continued to operate the dealership until the late
Lillie continued to not only run the dealership but actively promote the riding lifestyle as well. She rode everywhere, not only with the club locally but on long distance runs. She also raised her children as riders and active contributors to the family business. In the 1930’s Lillie hired a Harold (H.B.) Kinnel to assist with the dealership and serve as Manager. Together they navigated the business through challenging times, such as World War II when the factory’s entire production was sent to support the war effort. They sourced used bikes to sell and focused on service. The A.D. Farrow Company under Lillie’s direction helped establish the Columbus Police Department’s motorcycle unit and serviced the bikes. Harley-Davidson Servi-Cars and THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE
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1940’s, when they turned the business over to their son Don. Lillie Farrow was a true pioneer, not simply as a Harley-Davidson Dealer or as a woman – but as an avid rider and supporter of the motorcycle community. She ran the business as a family endeavor and numerous other dealerships were subsequently launched or ran by her children and grandchildren. Throughout, she maintained a focus on the rider and recognized that the dealership’s commitment to the community went far beyond the sale itself. She organized riding clubs, races, and countless other events – all impacting riders far beyond the walls of her shop. She truly helped lay the foundation for the lifestyle we all live and love today as riders.
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A SOUTHERN RIDE Gulf Coast – Panhandle - Alabama By Paris Wolfe 2016 is coming to an end but that didn’t mean we were ready to put the bike away. Unfortunately however, we live in Northeast Ohio and riding around this time becomes a little…. Brisk. So we took our helmets to the Florida Panhandle for Thanksgiving week. It worked out well since we have family in the area to visit for the holidays. Late fall weather kyboshed any fantasy of a 15-plus-hour journey south on two wheels. So we reserved a 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited from Eagle Rider in Pensacola, Florida. We chose EagleRider because owners Claire and Nick Coleman offered free airport transfers and luggage storage. Later we learned the folks at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson would have handled airport transfers too. Good to know. Perks are all around if you know where to look. The Emerald Coast is a western stretch of the Florida Panhandle including Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island where the sand is powdery white and Gulf of Mexico waters are clear and appear intense shades of teal and green. Hence, the name. In addition to beaches and shopping, the area has serious Air Force and Navy aviation museums. Since I was touring with an ex Army guy (Vietnam) – we targeted these museums when not visiting family. Some were even fairly close to our vacation base. The adventure began as soon as we exited the small airport. Nick from EasyRider arrived within minutes and hefted two large suitcases into his black truck. We carried our helmets into the cab with us. Nick’s accent gave away his New Zealand roots. He and Claire had relocated in November 2015 and opened the rental franchise in April 2016. In the years before relocating, they’d ridden motorcycles around the United States and visited Sturgis twice. They’ve also camped in 48/50 states and 8 Canadian provinces. Claire wrote a book the transnational venture, The Back Of Beyond: A North American Road Trip, Kiwi Style, which published in 2013. We chatted with our rental hosts while loading jeans, shorts, tank tops, t-shirts and camera equipment into the saddlebags and trunk. Then, we followed Claire’s suggestion and wheeled west along Route 292. We planned to track a four-hour rectangle through Florida and Alabama with a few stops. 30
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Our first stop was Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar – on the (where else?) Florida and Alabama state line. A deliberately ramshackle roadhouse, it’s risen like a phoenix twice, after fire and hurricane destruction. Flora-Bama was named one of the 100 best beach bars by Southern Living magazine and has cameos in everything from a John Grisham novel to a Jimmy Buffet song. Its roughness appeals to tough guys, while its food and musical venues attract everyone else. As we navigated out of the gravel parking lot, heavy winds threatened to topple us. Our new Schuberth C3 Pro helmets cut out wind noise and kept our heads warm, but keeping 900-plus pounds steady was unpleasant. We were free to choose our own path, so we changed directions and rode the coast to the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. The museum sits on 37-acres with 350,000 square feet under cover. Restored aircraft represent Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation. At 1:30 p.m., we were in time for the last flight-line trolley tour. The tour is free, but tickets are required for a seat. We were too late in the year to see the world-famous Blue Angels that practice over the Museum most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from March to November. Still, more than 150 aircraft and the Prisoner of War Exhibit in the Hangar Bay One kept our attention. Gary may have examined aircraft more, while I spent a little time people watching. We were both silent or whispering in the POW exhibit of Senator John McCain’s five-plus years in captivity and a re-created cell from the Hoa Lo “Hanoi Hilton” prison. On our way to the base exit, we stopped at the historic Pensacola Lighthouse. Built in 1859, the lighthouse has 177 steps to a catwalk and a stunning view of the bay.
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The wind calmed for our ride to the Days Inn on Pensacola Beach. I was grateful because we crossed a three-mile bridge through the intercostal waterway. I’ve been afraid of bridges that are significantly high or span vast swaths of water. So, I sought distractions. This day, it was the oyster farming piers on my right. Several bars and restaurants are walking distance from the Days Inn and, for the homebody, a package store is practically in the parking lot. We crossed Via de Luna to dinner at the Paradise Inn. The Inn is an informal landmark with a bar well-known for its musical guests and its Bushwhacker, a vanilla milkshake heavily spiked with rum. The Bushwhacker is so legendary in this city that it headlines a festival in August. Various bars make different recipes. For example, Paradise Inn offers a touch of espresso or salted caramel vodka.
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The wind barely whispered the next morning. So, we targeted Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama. What would have taken about 67 minutes by freeway, took almost two hours by side roads. But that way we saw more of the state, including the Gulf of Mexico. And, after all, we ride two wheels for the journey not just the destination. Along the coast we saw miles of brightly colored houses “on stilts” to protect them during storm surges. And, again, I held my breath as we navigated an elevated 7-mile bridge that carries Routes 90 and 98 across Mobile Bay. After paying admission for 680-foot long USS Alabama – discounted for AAA members and military -- we logged two hours and several thousand steps walking through the World War II battleship. Another hour and we’d climbed through the small spaces in the 312foot long USS Drum, a World War II submarine. Among aircraft in the park is a Russian
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MiG-17A Fresco. Downloading the free USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park App adds significant meaning to the do-it-yourself tour. That night we moved east down along the shore to the Comfort Inn, Fort Walton Beach. It’s an affordable option in a central location. And, close to a low-key collection of antique and consignment stores for those who are interested. The Air Force Armament Museum next to Eglin Air Force Base, about eight miles away, was our third of four military establishments for the week. The museum displays 29 aircraft as well as bombs, missiles and rockets. Our finale was the Army Aviation Museum in Fort Rucker. We set the Garmin for the long way, setting it to avoid freeways. After all, the roughly 100 miles were about the journey, not the destination. After days of Florida’s flat roads, Alabama’s twists were welcome. We took gentle dips and curves through massive farms and small churches. We saw centuryold barns dropping planks, tiny towns with vintage signage and Dollar General brick boxes boasting beer sales. We could have better planned our visit to Fort Rucker. Unwitting we chose Family Day. That meant a 70-minute wait for a background check and newly minted ID card. We learned most days the wait is closer to 15 minutes.
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Inside the two-story museum we found the helicopter Gary worked in in Vietnam, the OH-6A Cayuse. That had been part of our mission. To revisit the bird he worked on as crew chief and scout door gunner. Next to the display was a Vietnam War Memorial exhibit, a dark wall inscribed with the 4,347 names of pilots, co-pilots, crew chiefs, crew members, door gunners and medics who died of aviation-related injuries. There Gary touched and was touched by the names of four men in his troop who lost their lives on missions in fall of 1972. Our time at Fort Rucker was short in minutes, but long in emotion. Later that afternoon we caught the sunset at Henderson Beach in Destin and left with that same powdery white sand in our boots I had mentioned early in my tale.
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FROM ACROSS THE POND “Indian Motorcycles Built in Britain?”
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entire motorcycle contract to Harley, who built 90,000 WLAs and WLCs for Uncle Sam, and another 30,000 WLAs for the Soviet Union.
WARTIME BLUES Military orders for Indians were very small. And they weren’t allowed to produce bikes for civilian consumption until the war ended, which cost them much-needed cash and also more dealers. They weren’t in very good shape to weather these hard times. Meanwhile Harley-Davidson was raking in the cash and sitting lots of GIs in the saddles of their military bikes, something that would help them after the war. As the result, Harley came sailing into the postwar period flush with cash, itʼs factories set up to run at full capacity, ready to produce new motorcycles for all the GIs coming home with money in their pockets. Many had ridden their first Harley during the war.
Classic postwar Indian Chief
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Indian Motorcycles was “the other American motorcycle company”, referring to Harley-Davidson. During the early 20th century, the two competed neck-and-neck in sales and on the racetrack. For several years, Indian was actually bigger than Harley-Davidson. Yet by 1950, Indian was financially on the ropes and desperate. So desperate that the plan to have the British motorcycle industry build Indians for them actually sounded like a good idea.
It was quite the opposite for Indian. It had been a very long time since they had had a really good year. They struggled through two wars and a depression and now they were stuck with antiquated, noncompetitive products. As Harley expanded its lineup of state-of-the-art OHV V-twins, Indian was still using essentially the same old flathead V-twin they had introduced in 1922. And they didnʼt have the money to develop a new line of modern OHV V-twin engines that they so desperately needed, if they were to have any chance of competing with HarleyDavidson. They entered the 1950s barely standing, something had to be done if they were to survive.
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BRITISH DESIGN TO THE RESCUE At this same time, the motorcycle business was booming over in Great Britain. Just prior to the war, Triumph had introduced the first 500cc parallel twin and after the war, almost the entire British motorcycle industry followed suit. By 1950 the 500s were being punched out to 650s and horsepower was on the rise. Just like with the Harleys, many former GIs had been introduced to fast, light, sexy British motorcycles during the war and they wanted more. British bikes quickly caught on in America and became the Britsʼ biggest market by far. Ailing, struggling Indian Motorcycles recognized this trend and saw in it a possible shot at salvation. They believed that the future was in British-style parallel twins, similar to the Triumph Tiger or the Norton Dominator, not in big V-twins.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE HISTORY The Indian Motorcycle Company had a long, rich history dating back to 1901, pre-dating Harley-Davidson by two years. Despite being the worldʼs largest producer of motorcycles by the 1910s, and tremendous racing success, the company struggled financially for most of its life. During World War I, their entire production run for two model years went to the US government for the war effort. This strangled their dealer network for inventory, and many dropped out. Indian never quite recovered. Next was the Great Depression which hit them hard. By the time World War II started, they were so financially strapped that the US government decided to award almost the 36
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Indian’s attempt at building a Brit bike. This is a 1949 Indian 249cc ! Scout.
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BRITISH BANKERS TO THE RESCUE In keeping with this plan, they ceased production of the very popular Indian Scout (a flathead V-twin) after the war, replacing it with two new Indian Scouts, both British-style vertical twins, one a 249cc and the other 426cc (which they called a 440). They thought they did everything right, the bikes had all the right stuff. But early models were unreliable and the engines were substantially smaller than their 500cc British counterparts. They bombed in the marketplace. By 1950, theyʼd cured most of the problems and bumped displacement to 500cc (just as the Brits bumped theirs to 650), but their reputation was already ruined and sales stalled. The last one rolled off the line in 1951. By 1953 Indian went belly-up and was now owned by the Brockhouse Corporation of Great Britain. Fancy paint & big saddles donʼt an Indian make.
FLOYD CLYMER TO THE RESCUE The Indian name, now nearly worthless, went up for sale and Floyd Clymer bought it in 1963. He had made a fortune publishing Clymerʼs Motorcycle Repair Manuals, and was deeply involved in the motorcycle industry. He contracted Italian minibike makers Italjet Moto to rebadge their minibikes as the “Indian Papoose” for sale in the USA. They sold well. Next, he commissioned them to design a full-sized Indian motorcycle, built to modern standards and using a Royal Enfield 700 or 750 Interceptor twin-cylinder engine. It was
The 1960 Royal Enfield-Indian even had Indian-style fenders.
ROYAL ENFIELD TO THE RESCUE Royal Enfield had been building motorcycles in Britain since 1901 (bicycles since 1893) and had a good reputation for building fast, solid bikes. They never got into major league production numbers though, typical of most Brit bike builders of the day, and were forever trying to find ways to expand sales. Brockhouse put low-volume Royal Enfield together with ailing Indian and a cross-pollination occurred. Brockhouse became the US distributor for Royal Enfield Motorcycles, and ordered all US-market Royal Enfields to be rebadged as Indians. The bikes also received a cosmetic overhaul, with garish emblems, bulky fenders, big leather saddles with “tassles”, high bars and bright red paint. From 1955 through 1960 they produced, and attempted to sell these ʻRoyal Enfield-Indiansʼ to the American public, who simply werenʼt convinced. They werenʼt bad motorcycles, Royal Enfields were actually very good bikes. But the looks, and the whole idea that they were attempting to be something they were not, just turned off the buying public. Even stalwart Indian fans were disgusted. By 1961, US-bound Royal Enfields ceased to be badged as Indians, and from then on were sold in low numbers as Royal Enfields (and without all the Indian crap) until the company folded in 1970. In 1960, Brockhouse sold off Indian to AMC (Associated Motor Cycles) of Britain (who also owned Matchless-AJS and Norton, among others) who were in competition with Royal Enfield, and so quickly curtailed the use of Royal Enfield engines in Indian motorcycles. AMC sold Indian again in 1962 to Joseph Berliner who never used the trade name. THUNDER ROADS® OHIO MAGAZINE
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a very nice machine, with top-notch features and equipment, lightweight frames, Marzocchi forks, Grimeca TLS brakes and Borrani alloy rims. They were fast, handled well and they were handsome machines. But they were expensive and so sold in low very low numbers, starting in 1963.
ONE MORE TIE TO BRITAIN Clymerʼs next attempt to mine the Indian name was the Indian-Velo 500. Again designed and built by Italjet to Clymerʼs specifications, the new bike was built around the Velocette 500 single-cylinder engine. Using all the same high-quality, lightweight cycle gear as the 750, the Indian-Velo 500 was 45 pounds lighter than Velocetteʼs own Venom, which used the same engine. Velocette was another age-old British motorcycle manufacturer.
SO, LETʼS TAKE COUNT... So, to recount Indianʼs British connection, in 1946 they introduce their own line of vertical twins which are copies of British designs. In 1953, Indian is purchased by British investment firm Brockhouse Corporation. From 1955 to 1960, Indians are built in England by Royal Enfield Motorcycles. In 1960, British motorcycle conglomerate AMC buys Indian. From 1963 through 1970, Indian Motorcycles are built in Italy, using British motorcycle engines from both Royal Enfield and Velocette.
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1970 WAS A VERY BAD YEAR And that brings us up to 1970. 1970 wasnʼt a bad year for me. I loved 1970. I was a sophomore in high school, and I’d just bought my first motorcycle, so I was happy. But 1970 was not a good year for anyone associated with Indian. Royal Enfield had just been sold to Madras Motors of India (huh, another “Indian”-connection), who still builds Royal Enfields to this day in India. But all they were now building were single-cylinder bikes, so no more 750 Interceptor twins. (By the way, you what this means, right? There are ʻRoyal Enfield Indiansʼ and ʻIndian Royal Enfieldsʼ!) Also dead on arrival in 1970 was Velocette, so no more Velocette engines. Then Floyd Clymer died suddenly, and that was the end of this chapter in the history of Indian Motorcycles, and also the end to its “British Connection”. The Indian name traded hands several more times over the years, with a few false starts along the way. But today Indian Motorcycles is back in business and bigger than ever, building modern V-twin cruisers meant to compete with Harley-Davidson and now Victory. A happy ending for a long and sorted tale, that included a quarter-century of British influence that most people weren’t even aware of.
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1949 INDIAN-VINCENT FACTORY PROTOTYPE San Francisco – Bonhams is very pleased to announce the consignment of a very rare and historically significant motorcycle: the 1949 Indian-Vincent Factory Prototype.
In 1948 the manager of Indian Motorcycles, Ralph Rogers, and the director of Vincent HRD, Philip Vincent, agreed on a joint venture to manufacture and sell a hybridization of their machines to the American market. Two prototypes were created as a result: the better known Vindian – essentially an Indian Chief with Vincent motor, and the Indian-Vincent – essentially a Vincent Rapide with an Indian frame. Both machines were one-off designs created at Vincent’s factory in Stevenage, England from two Chiefs shipped over from Indian’s Springfield, Massachusetts factory. Unfortunately, neither prototype was put into production before Indian’s demise just a few years later. The singular Indian-Vincent combined the exceptionally fast and desirable Series C Rapide engine and components with Indian frame and electrics, and employed several distinctions aimed at US riders, such as high handlebars, additional lights, crashbars and converted left-side gearshift. The prototype was personally taken by Phil Vincent later that year to Australia, where it has remained most its life. Now this genuine, fully VOC-documented, one-of-one motorcycle representing two of the greatest names in motorcycling history will be offered for the first time at public auction. It carries an estimate of $250,000$300,000. Just as newsworthy, the Indian-Vincent is one of what is quite possibly a record number of motorcycles from the Vincent marque to be offered in one sale. In all, 16 Vincents have been consigned with the following models of various vintage and specification represented: Comet, Rapide, Black Shadow, Black Prince and Black Knight. “It’s exciting to have so many examples in one auction,” says Nick Smith, Bonhams’ US Head of Motorcycles. “Vincent is one of the most respected and sought after names in the world of collectors’ motorcycles and to have this unprecedented assembly – not to mention being selected to represent the legendary prototype – is just phenomenal. It’s an incredible opportunity for Vincent aficionados.” Bonhams’ seventh annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction will take place Thursday, January 26th at the Rio Hotel & Casino. For more information, visit bonhams.com/vegas. PHOTOS COURTESY BONHOMS. 40 40
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1912 FLYING MERKEL TWIN BELT DRIVE In 1902, Joseph Merkel, a self-taught engineer, established a workshop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to produce singlecylinder, belt-driven motorcycles with a sturdy cradle frame and ‘The Merkel’ logo on the tank. By 1905, he was entering competition events with racing versions of his products. In 1906, he patented a sprung front fork that was to become the forerunner of the modern telescopic fork and which became the favoured design on other manufacturers’ racing machines. In 1907, he developed a rear suspension with a mono-shock and promoted his bikes with the slogan, “All roads are smooth to The Flying Merkel”. His many other early innovations included the use of ball bearings instead of bronze bushes, a lubrication system that delivered oil in proportion to the throttle setting, and the use of the frame tubes for the exhaust system. Other manufacturers were quick to adopt his some of his concepts. In 1911, The Miami Cycle Manufacturing Company purchased the Merkel Company and production was moved to Middletown, Ohio. From 1905, Merkel’s bikes were ridden to many competition successes including one Maldwyn Jones beating the champion, Cannonball Baker, over a ten-mile race in 1910 and breaking a world record on the Vanderbilt Course in 1911 by covering a measured mile in 41.4 seconds – just under 87mph (140kph).
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This bike was originally brought to TC Bros Choppers by a customer that was terminally ill and had wanted help in finishing up his project. When his prognosis took a turn for the worse, he sold the bike to the shop. He said that there just wasn’t time for him to be able to finish the bike and still have the strength to ride it, so he would rather just sell it and possibly they could finish it.
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I still just couldn’t get over how friendly and collected he was considering the circumstances. “I’m lucky,” he said, “lots of people die without getting a chance to say goodbye to the people they love.” I told him that we would be honored to build it for him. After finishing the first ride, all I could think was “I wonder if Carl would like how it turned out?” I like to think that he would, and I feel privileged to have ever met him. In the short time we knew him, I think he really taught all of us at TC Bros to be thankful for the short time we have to do what we love. Carl, I hope you like it man, thanks for letting us be a part of it.
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We really wanted to do something with a lot of detail and make it look unlike any XS650’s we had seen before, without making it into an unrideable trailer queen. It had to be fast, stripped down light, reliable, and lane-splitting tough. We started with the stock 1980 Yamaha mag wheels and rotors. We made a couple simple fixtures for our CNC Mills and drilled the brake rotors and wheels full of speed holes. We then powdercoated the wheels gloss black and then put them back in the mill for countersinking treatment to make the holes really pop with an aluminum on black contrast. We liked the look so much that we started going hole crazy on almost everything on the bike, including the neck gussets, sidecover, heatshields, and even the gas tank. I will admit that the tank holes took a lot of work to drill nice and symmetrical, fit and weld in the tubes, and metal finish the welded joints so they made a nice transition, but we think the final look was well worth it. - Tyler Cobb
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To add to the reliability we stripped the motor down to paint, honed and re-ringed the top end, and made what we believe is the single biggest reliability improvement you can do to an XS650. We added a Permanent Magnet Charging system conversion kit from XSCharge. As many of you XS guys know, the stock XS650 charging system leaves a lot to be desired. This conversion also allowed us to remove the battery and electric starter, saving even more weight. Cleaned and jetted carbs, and a Pamco Ignition completed the upgrades to the powerplant. -TC BROS
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The Progressive International Motorcycle Show January 27-29, 2017 Cleveland I-X Center Wintertime is time for indoor bike shows here in the Midwest, and the first big one on the schedule is the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS). These shows have been touring the nation for over 30 years, offering a taste of just about everything “motorcycle” that you could think of. IMS differs from many of the other winter shows due to the fact that it has the full support of virtually every manufacturer out there. All the big boys – Victory, Triumph, Ducati, KTM, BMW, Indian, and of course Harley-Davidson are all represented – to name just a few. IMS is where the manufacturers introduce the year’s new bikes to the consumers – and in many cases they have their entire lineup on display for consideration. Motorcycle enthusiasts can view just about every new motorcycle offered all in one place – under the same roof. I can’t think of another opportunity anywhere for that. Most of the bikes are also right there on the floor where riders can climb on and really get a feel for them. Another unique aspect of the IMS shows is that they cover virtually the entire scope of the motorcycle community – much like Thunder Roads! Dirt bikes, touring bikes, street bikes, scooters, and even ATV’s and side by sides are all on the floor. And not just the new ones. Incredibly restored vintage bikes, legendary rides from years past, and incredible custom builds are all on display. The IMS shows also feature the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show as well. Custom builders from around the world and in our own backyard are invited to compete for nearly $100,000 in awards in six different classes. It’s not just the money, though, for many of the builders. The chance to showcase their builds in the midst of all the industry giants and in front of THOUSANDS of motorcycle enthusiasts brings out the very best that the builder community has to offer. Top it all off with high energy stunt shows, celebrity appearances, free seminars, and so much more! What more could a Midwest rider ask for in the middle of winter?
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SNOW BIKES
SNOW BIKE RACING BECOMES AN AMA SANCTIONED SPORT AND PART OF THE X-GAMES! This winter, the American Motorcyclist Association will begin sanctioning the relatively new sport of snow bike racing, which features competition off-road motorcycles modified for snowy terrain. “The AMA is excited to be getting involved in the new and innovative sport of snow bike racing,” said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. “We have been watching it with interest for several years and decided that it makes sense to embrace this interesting new competition segment.” The inaugural series sanctioned by the AMA will be the AMA Championship Snow Bike Series, promoted by Big Nasty Hillclimb LLC, an AMA-chartered promoter out of Boise, Idaho, that has experience promoting hillclimb and hare and hound events. The snow bikes, which swap out wheels and knobby tires for a ski up front for steering and a high-performance snowmobile-style track in the rear for traction, will compete on a motocross-inspired half-mile track of jumps, banks, right and left hand turns, and whoops and dips. “We have learned from past snow-bike events that when dirt, dust and rocks are eliminated, racing gets closer,” said Ron Dillon, the principal of Big Nasty Hillclimb LLC and the series director for the promoter. “Racers will be riding inches from each other, fighting for a spot in our main events, and it is an absolute blast to watch them go at it.”
ESPN also added snow bike racing to the upcoming X-Games Aspen 2017, which takes place January 26-29, so everyone will have a chance to get a taste of the new sport as showcased by professional racers. As extreme as things look, though, snowbikes are not limited to only the extreme sport enthusiasts. Timbersled Products, a division of Polaris Industries has a lineup of four Timbersled Snow Bike Conversion Systems. Polaris acquired Timbersled in 2015, and the kits are available at nearly 200 Timbersled dealerships across the U.S. and Canada. “A Timbersled system consists of proven, reliable components that transform a dirt bike into a snow bike that can effortlessly be ridden through deep powder snow, up and down mountains, across snowcovered meadows, through ravines and more,” Timbersled says in a release. A Timbersled system includes a front ski, rear suspension and track that fits most dirt bikes. Timbersled says the system can be installed or removed in less than three hours. Another snowmobile powerhouse, Arctic Cat also has a snow bike system, the SVX 450 Snowbike. Not yet fully available, The SVX 450 is a purpose built bike jointly developed with CAMSO - the manufacturer of specialty track systems. Although it’s not yet fully available to dealers, the SVX 450 has been seen at the AMA Snow Bike Series and is attracting a lot of attention.
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BIKER TATTOOS
Ideally, I believe a tattoo should have some meaning to the person getting it. And in that sense, “Biker Tattoos” are no different than any other sort of tattoo. In many cases a tattoo symbolizes the values and priorities of the person getting it. In the case of a biker, that may be a motorcycle, a v-twin engine, or an image that conveys a sense of wind in the hair and freedom. It might be a particular brand that a rider has a passion for – or it might represent a particular ride or destination. I’ve seen more than a few of Sturgis, Daytona, and even our own Ohio Bike Week. For many, a tattoo represents the chance to break free from the norm and say who you are – just like a custom motorcycle or ride with no destination in mind. Some people choose to get outlandish skulls and flames or even the devil himself as a statement – which is fine, as long as you know that’s the statement that you wish to make. Just like anything in life – and especially in the motorcycle world, it’s important to be true to who you are. A tattoo is a statement for life – or at least until you pony up the cash to have it removed or covered up. Far too many people mistake bike nights and rallies as a costume party – a chance to dress up as something you are not. It’s actually the exact opposite. Rallies and a lot of biker events are a chance for you to be who you truly are. It’s a chance for you to defy the norms and be yourself – regardless of expectations. Tattoos should be no different. They should represent a glimpse into your character and values – what really matters to you. Is it a devil may care attitude or is it a statement of faith? Is it a memory of a lost brother or family member, or is it a sense of free spirit and freedom conveyed by Dennis Hopper or Peter Fonda in Easy Rider? However it goes, you should make certain that your tattoo really represents the true you. At least in my opinion. One of my favorite stories to tell is of a fellow that came up to us during Ohio Bike Week, while we were set up at Margaritaville a few years back. Our Iron Angels had been immediately drawn to his incredible looking bike which had been parked near our tent – sporting a real western horse saddle. They called me over to see the bike, and its owner soon came over to tell me and the girls about it. As he came over, I was left awestruck by all his ink. Not only did he seem to be covered completely in ink, most of the ink seemed to be club references – some appearing to be in conflict. The colors and symbols didn’t make any sense, in regards to any clubs I had ever heard of. Now, I don’t presume to know everything or even anything in that regard – but the 1% diamond on his face seemed to be a pretty bold statement. Unfortunately, it seemed to be in conflict with the “Lone Wolf” and “Independent” patches sewn on the back of his vest. It appeared as though much of his ink didn’t really convey a true statement as to who he was. That impression was confirmed when I saw him quickly skedaddle after being “coached” by several local club members that arrived shortly after him. Looking back, I’m somewhat surprised by how understanding they were. -
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You Get What You Give The article title is fairly self-evident, isn’t it? You would think so. But how often is your club disrespected, for no other reason that an opposing thought process feels it their duty to make certain that you know their opinion? (I’m Guilty) But then again, how receptive is your club of others opinions? I see on social media all the time, “Support So and So”, or if you support “So and So, but not So and So, you’re wrong”. Mostly I see this type of mindset from “Supporters”, or citizens who aren’t in, or have never been in an MC. This is what I refer to as “Drinking the Kool-aide”. They have no actual investment in hating anyone, but to fit in they will hate whoever their friend hates. Pretty small minded Sheeple if you ask me. I don’t specifically dislike any club on merit, except one. I don’t even mind Law Enforcement Clubs, so long as they follow Law Enforcement rules and laws. When they break the law, they are simply hypocrites not worthy of anyone’s respect. At least a Real LE Club who put together a Riding Club to raise money for their “Brothers”, or Charities doesn’t pretend to be something they are not. There are few of them that actually fit that mold, but I don’t mind them. I don’t associate with them, but I really don’t mind them. I get it, if they are a person regardless of their job, and they like to ride together and form their own “Club”, like I said, I get it.
I also know the fellowship of joining an organization who other MC’s hate due to their history. I’ve been there. It’s a shame really, knowing that we are really cut from the same cloth, have the same ambitions and interests, but hate each other for some $h%! that went down 20 years ago. I am no longer in that situation. Where I am in my club life I hate no one specifically. I don’t specifically like anyone either. I only care about being true to our own. I enjoy the company of other local and national clubs. I know many of the other Diamond Clubs and have them about over to party from time to time, and I go party with them as well. I am treated with respect because I treat them with respect. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t tolerate any more BS than they do, but that’s why we get along. I know our segment of society isn’t filled with Rocket Scientists, but that’s why we hang out together, on the island of Misfit Toys. We have passion for the open road, booze, babes, beer, parties, etc. Most of us have full time jobs, but we like to kick life in the A$$ every chance we get. We don’t play softball, join bowling leagues, we ride motorcycles. We hang out together and we laugh, and leave our problems around the last bend at every chance we get. How do you treat other Clubbers? Or if you aren’t in a club, how do you treat other “People” who are of the same mind
set as you? Do you Bully them? Does your patch make you better than them? I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that the Man makes the patch, not the other way around. Perhaps you’re just an A-Hole in general. I know plenty of guys like that on the scene. They don’t impress me. It only puts all of their insecurities right out on front street for everyone to see. If I show you respect, its only because I see you as an equal, not as someone better than me, or to be revered by me. It’s because you are the same as me, on the inside. I may not call you Brother, but unless I see a reason to hate you, then I don’t. Do I have haters? Of course I do. I don’t think I specifically have done anything to them to make them hate me, some don’t need a reason to hate, others are just miserable fools anyways, who hate seeing anyone else happy. That’s their problem, not mine. Do you know where most of them are? I don’t either.. I don’t mind, and they don’t matter. I hope you appreciate the Real History of a Biker. Most of them, Men and Women come from a segmented society who would never leave someone behind, who would share what they have with you, and expect the same in return, who would not want to see someone suffer, but would want to see them laugh and party with them. Pass the joint and the bottle of homemade wine or shine. Those are the people worthy of my society, the people who know that you only get what you give. I appreciate your time, from the Sunny South! Keep it real! My Road Name is “Tabasco”, and I approve this message! Tabasco.tro@gmail.com EDITORS NOTE - This is a reprint of a previously ran article, with a message that we felt worth repeating. As with any article or aspect of this magazine, we welcome your thoughts and comments. If you disagree with something that is said, you’re welcome to present an opposing viewpoint or call us on anything you feel is incorrect. Mistakes happen, and we are far from perfect. You can email us anytime at ThunderRoadsOhio@gmail.com or our contributor at the above email. You are also welcome to email us with a “H@#k Yeah!” Either way, we look forward to hearing from you.
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KASICH SIGNS MAJOR OHIO GUN LAW REFORMS INTO LAW
Overview of Changes to Ohio Concealed Carry Law Passed in SB 199 by Jim Irvine, Buckeye Firearms Association
SB 199 has been signed into law by Governor Kasich. It will take effect 91 days after it is enrolled, which is likely to be on our about March 20, 2017. We will have updates leading up to the date new law takes effect, but here is an overview of what passed. Much of what became SB 199 was contained in HB 48 for most of the last two years. The Senate made changes to the bill which the House did not pass. Because it was the last day of session when all unpassed bills would effectively die, the contents of HB 48 were put into SB 199 and passed. Gun owners owe a debt of gratitude to the sponsor of HB 48, Ron Maag (R-Lebanon) and the sponsor of SB 199 & SB 180, Joe Uecker (R- Miami Township). These two gentlemen put in enormous amounts of time drafting their bills, and working with a multitude of interested parties. They worked to mitigate concerns of those opposed and supporters, answered questions from their fellow legislators, talked with the media and reviewed many drafts, and amendments (some good, some bad) that others wanted to add to their bills. A good bill sponsor is critical to getting tough legislation passed, and both these gentleman did an excellent job. SB 199 started out as a simple bill that would allow active military members who have the same or greater training than that required to obtain a CHL to carry a concealed firearm as a license-holder. It is important to note their proof of training is required to be carried with them at all times and highly recommended that armed service members review the Ohio Attorney General Concealed Carry Laws Manual. The most contested part of the bill protects workers’ civil rights from employers who have been discriminating against gun owners.
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Sec. 2923.1210. (A) A business entity, property owner, or public or private employer may not establish, maintain, or enforce a policy or rule that prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting a person who has been issued a valid concealed handgun license from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition when both of the following conditions are met: (1) Each firearm and all of the ammunition remains inside the person’s privately owned motor vehicle while the person is physically present inside the motor vehicle, or each firearm and all of the ammunition is locked within the trunk, glove box, or other enclosed compartment or container within or on the person’s privately owned motor vehicle; (2) The vehicle is in a location where it is otherwise permitted to be. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce adamantly insisted that their few thousand members have the right to dictate what private property employees may possess inside their private automobile. While they claimed private property rights, they policies by default prohibited lawful self-defense when employees were not on company property, not on company time, and not in a company vehicle. Thankfully the legislature sided with the individual, NOT big business or big money. (Remember that nugget come election time.) The other big changes were originally part of HB 48. Concealed carry on college campuses will still be prohibited, but colleges will be permitted to authorize people or groups to carry. We have worked with
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several colleges that want to authorize staff to carry firearms. Other colleges have reached out to us over the past year for assistance drafting policies to deal with concealed carry. Some colleges are open to the idea of anyone with a CHL carrying on campus and others will start with limited permission likely starting with faculty. Education is the key and we invite license holders to help their college understand the issue and craft good policy. (Continued Page 68)
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School zones have long been a problem for license holders. Under existing law, a license holder was required to remain in their vehicle. Under the new law the firearm will be required to remain in the vehicle. This does not allow parents to carry guns in schools or sporting events, but it does allow them to drop off a child’s lunch, medicine or homework, or go into a school to sign their child out while the gun remains locked in the car. This new law will work much better for schools, parents, and law-enforcement. The restriction on carrying in a private airplane will be repealed. This makes legal what is common practice in private/ corporate aviation. It will be legal to carry into day care centers, but day care centers will be able to post their business “no guns” just as any other business does. They are also free to adopt policies limiting firearms. There are specific penalties for carrying in day care centers with no guns policies. It may be legal to carry a firearm on the non-secure areas of airports (see next paragraph). This is helpful for checking a firearm and helping someone check in or retrieve luggage from baggage claim. It is also important for corporate aviation in all of the airport terminals without security. There is a provision to allow the governing body of government buildings to enact “a statute, ordinance, or policy that permits a licensee to carry a concealed handgun into the building.” Airports are generally government buildings, as are many rec centers, libraries, fairgrounds, and common areas in many cities and villages. It is unclear how a license-holder will know what policy is in effect for every building. Since many local governments objected to much better wording to deal with this issue, gun owners may have to call their city/county government and libraries and such to ask for their specific policy. This may also be a reason for BFA PAC to get more involved in city government. File under, “Careful what you wish for.” (smile) Buckeye Firearms Association Legal Chair Ken Hanson has prepared the following bullet-point list documenting 68
the changes: The Ohio Attorney General is to develop and post on the Attorney General’s website a summary of Ohio firearm laws and concealed carry laws as they apply to military members in Ohio. Ohio sheriffs may use concealed handgun license application fees to purchase firearms and ammunition for training for the sheriffs department. Active-duty military members carrying a valid military ID and proof of equivalent small arms training may carry in Ohio without a concealed carry license
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with the same rights and privileges of Ohio concealed handgun license holders . Activeduty military is defined in 10 USC 101. Modifies Ohio’s school safety zone exception for concealed handgun licensees to specify that the licensee may be on school premises for any reason as long as the handgun does not leave the vehicle. It further clarifies that if the person exits the vehicle, as long as the person leaves the handgun locked in the vehicle they are in compliance with the law. It should be noted that this exception continues to apply to handguns only. It does not apply to rifles or shotguns.
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Specifies that a concealed handgun licensee may be in the unsecured part of an airport while carrying. Allows colleges and universities to recognize concealed handgun licenses and allow concealed carry on their campus. Removes daycare facilities from the list of places a concealed carry license is not valid. A private daycare could still prohibit concealed carry by posting a “no guns” sign. Removes private aircraft from the list of places a concealed carry licensee may not carry a handgun. Allows government bodies to allow concealed carry in the governmental buildings under their authority. Specifies that public and private colleges and universities are immune from liability for the actions of the concealed carry licensee while carrying a handgun on their campus. Provides that public and private employers may not adopt policies prohibiting, or having the effect of prohibiting, concealed carry licensees from having their handguns on their business property, so long as the
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As is customary, we will post a series of articles detailing the Act in the days leading up to the effective date of the new legislation. Readers are advised to sign up for email alerts to keep posted on changes to the law and other important news at www.buckeyefirearms.org Jim Irvine is Chairman of the Buckeye Firearms Association Political Action Committee (BFAPAC). He is also Board President of Buckeye Firearms Association, and recipient of the NRA-ILA’s 2011 “Jay M. Littlefield Volunteer of the Year Award,” the CCRKBA’s 2012 “Gun Rights Defender of the Year Award,” and the SAF’s 2015 “Defender of Freedom Award.”
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TRO SHOP / SERVICE FEATURE Have you ever seen an incredible pattern on a bike that just seemed too detailed or complex to have been painted? In many cases, you’re looking at hydrographics – or a water transfer print. Water transfer printing is the process of transferring an image or a pattern from a film into any Object by means of water. As you know that water takes shape of any object, your image/pattern can be transferred in the most intricate place of your object. And that is what sets Water Transfer Printing apart from any other known customization technique. Jeff Swearingen is the owner of Redneck Hydro. Jeff is Cincinnati’s first T.W.N Certified Water Transfer Printing Technician. Jeff is trained to handle just about anything he can get in his tanks. He is trained to handle motorcycle parts, automotive, marine, glass, wood. Sporting goods and plastic ware and many more. He says that if you can think it, he will try to make it happen. He has done many projects from little items, like light switch covers to large group projects, like the football helmets for the local high school. We reached out to Jeff to help design our motorcycle. We searched through his many film designs to pick designs for our gas tank and fenders. Jeff primed and painted the gas tank and fenders. Each water transfer is applied to items individually and then a clear coat is applied to seal the color. For more information, go to redneck hydro.com. Our design was Skeletons- See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil with marble accent on a pink paint background. Check out the pictures. Come see Jeff and Cheryl’s TRO Bike at Cincinnati Cavalcade of Customs on January 6 -8. By Doug and Cheryl Taylor, TRO Redneck Hydro.com
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Registration begins at 9:00 AM and we will accept vehicles up until 2:00 pm. There will be many door prizes given out throughout the day. The show is open to any make or model vehicle, and will be held on Troutwine Auto Sales’ (paved) Parking Lot (9 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304). Pre-Registration will be $5.00, and registration the day of will be $8.00. For more information, call 937-692-8463 May 26th- 29th, 2017 Memorial Weekend Rally & Blessing Hudson Leather Factory Outlet- 14700 St Rt 15 Pioneer, OH 43554, Live bands, Food, Fundraising, Bike Show, and Vendors, http://www.cyclefish.com/ motorcycle_event/38050
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On the Rocks Spring Car & Bike Show Registration opens at 11 am, with a $10 entry fee. 60 trophy's awarded. 50/50 drawing with door prizes On the Rocks Bar & Grill, Dublin OH
June 19-22, 2017 Gold Classic XXXIV American Gold Wing Association 6625 Dean Memorial Pkwy. Hudson, Ohio The location for the 2017 Gold Classic will be held at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center in Hudson on June 19-22, 2017. You can reserve your room by calling them at (330) 653-9191. http://www.agwa.com/index. php/upcoming-events/goldclassic-xxxiv-34-2017-info
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Coquito! Lake Erie H-D hosts a competition that warmed the spirit(s)!
Working for the magazine and covering events all across the State is something of a mixed bag, I have to admit. On the positive side, I get to make the rounds and catch up with a lot of great folks at some really cool events. On the negative side, I spend a lot of time on the road – and I often have to choose between multiple events on the same day. Generally I try to balance things out, but Lake Erie H-D is always a challenge around the holidays. During the Holidays they always seem to pull out all the stops and have something going on almost every weekend it seems. As a result, I’m often forced to pick one or two of the
COQUITO 1 12-ounce can of evaporated milk 1 14-ounce can of condensed milk
The holidays are always one of our busiest times of the year for the magazine. Despite the lack of riding events, there are always a lot of things going on at the dealerships and it’s tough to make it to all of them. I recently had the chance to make it out to Lake Erie Harley-Davidson for their 4th Annual Coquito Contest. Mike Stevens and his crew always throw great events and are certainly known for making sure that there is always plenty of GREAT food and drink available. This time, though, the guests were the ones serving up the specialties as each of the contestants brought their own interpretation of this holiday treat. Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican beverage that is similar to Egg-Nog. It is generally made with rum, coconut milk, sweet condensed milk, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. I soon discovered that there were plenty of different versions and takes on the creamy drink – and all were distinctly different than the stuff you might find in the milk carton at the store.
2 egg yolks, any size 2 cups fresh coconut milk (substitute with 1 15-ounce can of coconut milk) 1/4 teaspoon true Ceylon cinnamon 1 cup Puerto Rican white rum Ground cinnamon 1. Place all ingredients, except regular ground cinnamon, in a blender and process on high for approximately 3 minutes or until mix turns frothy. There were strawberry versions, a chocolate mocha, a cheesecake style, and at least a dozen traditional ones that all had a rich smooth flavor. It was hard to believe that many of them had any alcohol in them, while a few clearly packed a punch. It was clear that this was a fairly serious competition and several of the presenters clearly took a lot of pride in their secret recipes – so I didn’t bother asking for any details. I did, however, jump on the computer as soon as I made it home to research how I could make my own. I found a fairly straightforward recipe that was offered by the Food Network for free. It was very highly rated and appeared simple to make. There are few ingredients, most of which are common pantry or household items. After my experience at Lake Erie, I also see that you can add your own special touches to make this your own creation. Here’s what I found, though, for a basic Coquito recipe.
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2. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator until chilled. 3. Serve in glass of choice and dust with the regular ground cinnamon. The Ceylon cinnamon called for in the recipe is also sold as Mexican cinnamon or canela in some Mexican or Spanish markets. Traditionally, this is a drink that is especially popular during Christmas time; but I think that it would be a great option anytime you’re looking to relax on a cool winter night – especially by a fire. Like tonight!
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My old man makes the BEST gumbo I have ever had. Considering the last 5 generations of his family are from Louisiana, I think he KNOWS his gumbo! (And SOOO many other amazing ‘Cajun” dishes). This recipe can be made with any combination of meats, but Andouille (or good smoked sausage) and File are a MUST if you want the real deal!! I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!
Old School Hand Pie (basic recipe) Serves 4 (or 2 hungry bikers)
1lb ground beef, chicken, pork etc ½ cup minced veggies Salt and pepper to taste 1 can crescent rolls 1 - 1 ½ cup cheese 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water
Brian’s Famous Gumbo
• Preheat oven to temp noted on crescent roll can and lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
1 1/2lb chicken breast, diced or shred*
• In a skillet, cook you veggies until soft, then add in the meat and cook through.
3/4 cup Flour **
Serves 6-8 (or 4 hungry bikers)
1 1/2lb Andouille sausage, sliced or diced Salt and Pepper 3/4 Oil or shortening**
• Add in your spices and herbs to your taste as well as a little salt and pepper, then set aside to cool.
3 bell pepper (yellow, red and orange are a bit sweeter), diced
• Unroll COLD dough and separate into 4 rectangles.
1 large onion, diced
• The dough will be cut diagonally to make the crescent rolls, just pinch that line together then lightly flour a rolling pin and roll the rectangle out a bit.
16 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
12 stalks celery, diced 1 15oz can diced tomatoes
• Take ¼ of the meat mix and place on one half of the dough.
1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Add ¼ of the cheese, then fold the other half over the mix.
1-2 tbsp oregano
• Make sure all the mix is tucked in then use a fork to crimp the edges closed so nothing spills.
1-2 tbsp basil 1-2 bay leaves
• Transfer to your prepared cooking sheet then brush with the egg wash.
5-7 tbsp File (pronounced fe-lay) this is what really makes gumbo, gumbo! ***
• Bake according to the tie on the crescent roll can or until golden brown. Remember everything inside is already cooked so you’re just cooking the dough.
1-2 cups okra (optional – not everyone likes it), diced ½ finely chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
• Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve. I often serve mine with a sauce that compliments the filling. (Marinara for Italian fillings, salsa for Mexican fillings, you get the point) You can use ANYTHING meat mix in these pies and make them amazing. Try making Italian ones with sausage pepperoni and a little sauce with cheese, or how about Mexican flavored meat with some salsa and cheese? Feta, lamb and spinach? How about eggs, bacon and cheese? The ONLY limit is your imagination
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• First thing you need to know is this is a time consuming soup, but anything you want done well needs to be done right. • Lightly salt and pepper the chicken. • In a skillet (preferably cast iron) over med-high heat, brown your sausage and chicken lightly – you do not have to cook all the way through, just get a little color on them. • Remove them to a LARGE stock pot with a slotted spoon – do NOT pour out any grease or brown bits left behind. These are FULL of flavor and will add to your soup! • Add in your stock to the chicken and sausage, plus tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil and bay leaves, then allow everything to come to a boil, then lower to a medium heat. • Next you need to build a PROPER ROUX. This is simple in many dishes, but to get the RIGHT color and taste for gumbo you will need to allow about 30-45 minutes to slowly build your roux. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but it is the only way to get it right! • Heat the skillet you browned your meat in over a high then add in the oil and let it warm a little then add in the flour. • Using a metal whisk stir, stir stir. Do not stop! I mean it – DO NOT STOP!! You keep stirring until the roux becomes a dark caramel color. • Then add in your veggies (be sure you first drain off as much liquid from your veggies as you can to prevent it from popping and splattering) • Continue cooking on high heat and stir, stir, stir, until your veggies soften and you get a nice dark coffee color, yes – that dark. • Add in your file seasoning and reduce heat to medium. (if you add the file later you may end up with lumps) • Begin adding several ladles of stock to the roux pan and stir to help loosen it up. • Once it is like a thick sauce begin adding the roux, a little at a time, to the stock pot, stirring and stirring to prevent lumps • When everything is incorporated, bring to a boil for about 2 minutes then reduce to low and allow to simmer for about 1. • You will note oil will collect on the top. I prefer to spoon off as much as I can so it isn’t a greasy soup, but that’s up to you. • Continue to cook another ½ hour or until you can’t stand the wait any longer! Lol (the smell is amazing)
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• Serve over fluffy rice and enjoy the BEST gumbo you’ve ever made! (for a little heat just add a dash or two of hot sauce) *I’ve used precooked shredded chicken to save time, but he won’t, he says its cheating lol **For a thicker soup use 1 cup flour and 1 cup oil to make your roux ***File is ground sassafras leaves and give that very specific taste to gumbo needs. It IS what makes Gumbo-Gumbo!! Zatarain’s makes a great version and you can find it in most high end groceries like Publix or Whole Foods – of course you can always buy it on line — with Peggy Danyluk.
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