Thunder Roads New York Magazine - February 2010

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Thunder Roads NEW YORK

367 Windsor Hwy. #148 New Windsor, NY 12553 Office: 646-929-4744 / Mobile: 757-416-2410 Bill@ThunderRoads-NY.com www.ThunderRoads-NY.com Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 7:00pm Sat: 12:00 noon - 4:00pm

Owner / Editor

William C. Frohmiller

Bill@thunderroads-NY.com 757-416-2410 Layout & Design Barbara Laszewski Garner Thunder Publishing Advertising Sales / CORRESPONDENTS Washington County James Ringer 518-396-7148 JamesR@thunderroads-NY.com Orange County Richard Frohmiller 201-306-2910 RichF@thunderroads-NY.com Sullivan County Donna Bracci 718-614-0011 DonnaB@thunderroads-NY.com

Letter From The Editor…...................……..4 TRM-NY Readers.........................................5 V-Force-Diamond P Chopper.....................6 NY Legislative Bills.....................................8 Wind Chill Chart..........................................9 Bonez Speed Shop...................................11 Tech Tips....................................................12 Original Biker Art......................................13 St. Valentines Day Massacre....................14 K.I.S.S................................................15 AMA Racing Schedules...........................16 Hot Shots...................................................20 News Bytes................................................22 Jokers Wild................................................24 Accident Cause Factors...........................26

Help Wanted - See pAGE 13 for details

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National Founders Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon PO Box 174 / Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Office 615-792-0040 / Fax: 615-792-7580 email: thunderroads@charter.net

General News............................................30

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Skin Art......................................................32 How to Lift a Fallen Bike...........................33 Upcoming Events.................……………..34 Clubs......................................…………….36 FEBRUARY 2010 Thunder Roads NEW YORK 3

OK...

We made through our first issue !!! And one month closer to warmer weather. I got a bunch of riding in, even though we had a lot of snow the past month. All the sand and black ice kept my adrenaline flowing, and the icy air kept me alert and awake, but it’s just not the same as riding on a nice warm and sunny day.... I can’t wait.... we’re getting closer every day....

I hope you enjoyed our Premier Issue of Thunder Roads New York. It was a real blast to put together. I’ve met a lot of really cool people and been to a bunch of great places in the past couple weeks. It looks like we’ve got our distribution established throughout New York State to well over 300 shops, dealers, bars and other biker friendly businesses. Ask YOUR local biker friendly business if they have Thunder Roads Magazine available. My goal is to get at least 20,000 copies to our readers each month. I’m trying to remain diverse in regards to content, in order to be able to provide a little something for everyone, while keeping the magazine informative and entertaining. Remember, this IS a biker magazine... Created by bikers - for bikers. Since it is FREE, we have to keep the content PG-13 in the event minors get their hands on a copy.

I’d like to introduce our Staff. We have my older brother Rich Frohmiller (201-3062910) as a sales rep/correspondent taking care of Orange County and surrounding areas. In northern NY, James Ringer (518-396-7148) as a sales rep/correspondent taking care of Washington county and surrounding areas. And Donna Bracci (718614-0011) as a sales rep/correspondent taking care of in Sullivan county. If you see

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any of them at a ride or rally, don’t be afraid to say hello and pick up a FREE copy of Thunder Roads New York. I’m still looking for sales reps, writers, photographers, and any other support crew, as you may realize it is a tremendous amount of work to get each issue out into your hands each month. Also, Don’t forget to add your events to our website: www.ThunderRoads-NY.com (that is how the event listing makes it into the printed magazine) & if you have any ideas or suggestions don’t hesitate to send them to me at: bill@thunderroads-NY.com. I look forward to your comments and suggestions.

And don’t forget to visit our advertisers. They are the ones who support Thunder Roads New York, and allow us to do what we do: Get biker related info out to the bikers who support them. Without them, this magazine would be impossible to create each month. And if you know of a biker friendly business that doesn’t get our mag, give them a copy and ask them to contact me or their nearest sales rep.

All our contact info is right here on page 3.

Remember... Work Hard... but... Play Harder...

See ‘ya on the road…

Stay Warm & Be Careful William C. Frohmiller

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May the V-Force be with you!

By Joe Brinn Photos by Joe Brinn & Mindy Souhan

The word FORCE is

Vinnie, Fred, John, Cody

used with a lot of well known phrases that are very familiar to many of us such as; a Force to be reckoned with, a Force to behold, brute Force, driving Force, task Force, and of course “May the Force be with you”, just to name a few. And now we add another use for the word Force that may be destined to part of our vocabulary for years to come – V-Force Customs.

You’ve heard the names Vinnie and Cody or even saw their faces a few years ago as part of the highly popular TV show “American Chopper”. But in 2007, Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly branched out on their own to compete within the highly competitive bike building marketplace. The two formed their very own bike building company – V-Force Customs. This highly likeable twosome is shaking up the bike building world with one of a kind and very unique bikes that are not only functional but are also pieces of art to say the least. They are setting the bike building world on fire from their first bike build, the V-Force 1 to their latest build, The Diamond P Chopper, all without the typical fanfare and hype usually prevalent within the bike building market. Instead of building lots of bikes through mass production which seems to be the latest trend, they are building them one bike at a time, much like the old days of bike building where it was considered a trade and not just a job. One great example of their talent is their latest bike build, The Diamond P Chopper, built at the request of the owner, Fred Pickering of Midland, Michigan. One quick look at the Diamond P Chopper will tell you that this is one streamlined and fast looking bike but as you peer harder and take a closer look you soon realize that this is more than just another chopper. It portrays the heart and sole of its makers along with the passion of its owner in every bend of its frame, in every curve of its sheet metal, in every painted or chromed part of this bike. It’s not just another chopper. This bike has soul.

The paintwork, which was done by Justin Barnes of JB Graphix, portrays the very essence of what Fred had hoped for and more in his vision for his dream bike. Pictures can not do the paint work justice or show the detail and graphic artistry nor the sixteen different color applications including Silver Leaf and Diamond Pearl that shimmer in the sunlight and help to make this bike truly a one of a kind. A masterfully delicate creation forged with the power of conviction. A memorial bike not only to the American Cancer Society and all that its stands for; but also a memorial to those who have fought and won and to those who have fought and lost their fight with cancer. The Diamond P Chopper is certainly a worthy tribute to so many and a tribute to the talents of Vinnie and Cody and V-Force Customs.

Fred Pickering of Pickering Automotive Service in Midland, MI met John DiMartino, brother of Vinnie, about seven years ago and the two became good friends. It was their ultimate friendship that led Fred directly to Vinnie and V-Force Customs and with Fred’s idea for a memorial bike for the ACS becoming a reality. It did not take long for Vinnie and Cody to see the passion that Fred had for his ACS memorial bike and the idea behind his dream and to agree to build it for him. Now what was once only a dream of Fred’s is now a dream come true brought forth by talents of Vinnie and Cody of V-Force Customs.

According to Fred, “the name chosen for this chopper, Diamond P, has many meanings: it is a logo used on Pickering’s company wreckers and equipment, so the “P” stands for Pickering and the diamond represents the glimmer of hope that every cancer patient and their families have during the fight to survive, the sparkle of life

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Vinnie/Cody - We are working on all sorts of things. One of our major focuses right now is establishing a TV show. Currently, we are working and filming a TV series called Throttle Junkies with Joe Capicotti of 2Xtreem and Will Kenefick of Retro SBK. We are also working on promoting more on the V-Force Power Block, which is a patented energy savings device. We love how much it saves us on our electric bill at the shop, so we produced a residential version for everyone who wants to save money without compromising on the efficiency of any appliance at home. And of course, we plan on more super custom bike builds. every smile brings through all the hard times and the shine in every survivors’ eyes”.

Fred wanted to make sure the unveiling of the Diamond P Chopper with Vinnie and Cody attending in person would be something Mid-Michigan had not seen in sometime. Fred sought the assistance of Great Lakes Harley Davidson in Bay City with helping him to put together an event worthy of everything the bike stood for in its memorial tribute.

Anthony D’Errico, Joe Yax and the rest of the staff at GLHD agreed to not only assist with the unveiling ceremony but went above and beyond to make sure that this unprecedented event for Mid-Michigan was more than Fred could have imagined. The unveiling, held at the Prime Event Center in Bay City January 15th, 2010 included hundreds of fans, both bikers and non-bikers who were eager to see the bike and to meet the bike builders in person. Those in attendance were also asked to donate and help raise funds for the American Cancer Society and their fight against cancer.

Vinnie and V-Force Customs will be showing the Diamond P Chopper at Daytona Bike Week 2010 and Fred will be showing off his new bike around the state of Michigan at many local events so that others will get a chance to see his dream bike and the artistry of Vinnie and Cody and V-Force Customs. Showing the bike will help bring even more awareness to the American Cancer Society.

The American Cancer Society has plans to raffle this bike off either later this year or early next year to help raise funds for their fight against cancer. Check out their web site for current raffle information. Be sure to check out the web sites listed below for all of the companies involved with the building and unveiling of this unique bike or for more info on the Diamond P Chopper.

TRMMI - What is your most memorable moment since starting V-Force Customs?

Vinnie/Cody - The unveiling of V-Force 1, our first bike, back in Feb 2008 comes to mind. I am still grateful for all the companies that believe in me and V-Force that sponsored that bike and the great feedback and support we received from our fans during the unveiling.

TRMMI - What makes V-Force Customs different than other Custom Bike Shops?

Vinnie/Cody - I don’t know if it makes us different than other bike shops, but Cody and I believe in doing our best… being innovative with our designs with focus on functionality, being knowledgeable with the industry, using high quality materials… and we are fortunate to have the equipment we have in the shop that enables us to do all that.

Builder:

V-Force Customs

Year/Model:

2009 Custom

TRMMI - What was your overall inspiration for the Diamond P Bike?

Model:

Twin Cam-B

Displacement:

131 cid

Exhaust:

Vance & Hines Big Radius

Transmission Manufacturer:

Jims

Clutch:

Baker King Kong Clutch

Primary:

Baker Enclosed

Frame:

Rolling Thunder

Suspension:

Softail

Fork:

Meanstreet lowers / RC Comp Trees

Vinnie/Cody - One of my goals is to realize the visions of my customers and I’m really grateful that my brother, John, introduced me to Fred Pickering, which led Fred to choose us to be part of his vision for this bike. The inspiration for us during this build was mostly Fred’s goals to use this bike to raise awareness and money for America Cancer Society to give cancer survivors and cancer fighting patients and their love ones something to hope for as well as a memorial for all those who lost the battle to cancer.

It is always rewarding to be a part of something bigger than just the build.

TRMMI - What would you say is the one most important aspect of the Diamond P Bike? What makes this bike unique and different than any other custom bike?

SPECIFICATIONS

Motor Manufacturer: Jims

Wheels Front/Back: Renegade Wheels Tire Front:

Metzler 21”x 3.5”

Tire Back:

Metzler 18” x 10.5”

Brakes:

Performance Machine

Handlebars:

V-Force Customs

Hand Controls:

Harley-Davidson

Grips:

Performance Machine

www.diamondpchopper.com www.vforcecustoms.com www.cancer.org www.greatlakeshd.com

Vinnie/Cody - The Diamond P Chopper is important because of the purpose Fred Pickering wanted this bike built. It is unique simply because it is a custom, built ground up with the exact specifications Fred wanted along with an amazing paint job by Justin of JB Grafix.

We had the opportunity

TRMMI - Do you and Cody ever disagree on a particular part or piece for a custom bike? If so, how do you handle your disagreements?

Air cleaner:

V-Force Customs

Seat:

V-Force Customs / Pirate Upholstery

Vinnie/Cody - All the time… but we work it out… by paper, rock, scissors… just kidding… by mostly thinking what is best for the bike and what our customer wants.

Gas/Oil Tank:

V-Force Customs

Gauges:

Auto meter 2 in 1

TRMMI - Where do you see the motorcycle industry as a whole going in the future? What is the future trend or next fad for the motorcycle market?

ECU:

S&S

Wiring Harness:

Thunder Heart/ V-Force Customs

to speak with Vinnie and Cody and ask them some pertinent motorcycle industry questions that we think is a refreshing look at this dynamic duo: TRMMI - What was your background before the American Chopper TV Show?

Vinnie/Cody - Before American Choppers, I was in auto mechanics doing custom car stereo installs.

TRMMI - What is the long range or future plans for V-Force Customs? www.thunderroads-NY.com

Forward Controls: Jay Brake

Front/Rear Fender: V-Force Customs

Vinnie/Cody - The motorcycle industry is definitely not getting smaller, but if I could predict the future trends and fads, I would be a millionaire.

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NY Motorcycle Related Legislative Bills.

A01933 Provides that ownership of unidentifiable part in identifiable motorcycle, other than stolen motorcycle shall be returned to owner after investigation A00691 Exempts motorcycles from tolls collected from the New York state thruway authority A02178 Exempts bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile and equestrian helmets from sales and use tax A02802 Expedites return of stolen motor vehicles S05136 Allows for distinctive plates to be issued for members of the New York city fire riders motorcycle club A04541 Provides that motorcyclists under the age of twenty-one shall wear protective helmets of a type approved by the commissioner when operating or riding a motorcycle

A04210 Permits the proration of vehicle registration fees for stolen vehicles S02707 Requires five days notice after repossession or retaking of motor vehicle or motorcycle pursuant to the provisions of article nine of the uniform commercial code A04061 Makes provisions increasing the criminal penalties for crimes of vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene S04261 Relates to period of imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incident A03360 Establishes a motor vehicle accident reconstruction unit and allows the district attorney to assign certain crimes to the designated vehicular crimes prosecutor

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I met Bill Bonez of Bonez Speed Shop after he emailed me through MySpace asking for copies of Thunder Roads Magazine. I promptly brought a stack to his shop in Newbugh and man was I impressed.

Bill and his right hand man Paul Perez are my kind of people. They do anything you can image to cars and bikes, from engine work to custom paint, vinyl decals, wraps, you name it.... they can do it... In fact, they put the window decals on my van within days of mentioning I wanted them.

They are both the kind of people that I would gladly hang out with anytime and their work is incredible. They have the old school pride in what they do -something that is so hard to find anymore. We will be including a series of articles to cover Bonez Speed Shop and the work they do.

“From tune-ups, brake jobs and oil changes to restorations and show quality paint work Bonez Speed & Repair Shop can help you realize your dream.

We specialize in factory restorations, custom restorations, hot rods, restomods, rat rods, low riders and tuners. In addition we install suspension lift and lowering kits, and custom paint for cars, pick-up trucks, Jeeps and motorcycles. We just want to make your car, truck or bike go fast and look good doing it. Our lift and lowering kits offer the flexibility of using leaf or coil springs, state-of-the-art air-bags, or hydraulics for cars, trucks, bikes and Jeeps. Our paint application is glass smooth in deep and rich colors using House of Kolor paints. We offer custom paint jobs, such as murals, flames, portraits and or graphics with realistic features and 3-D effects which will make your ride stand out from the crowd and is done by airbrush artist and custom painter Paul Perez. one of the top painters in the northeast, who I have had the privilege of working with for the past 16 years and through all the ups and downs is still my best friend. We install and paint body kits with the utmost attention to the details and application. We will rebuild or replace your motor and drive train. We also can maintain and repair your vehicle. We do our best to accommodate your budget and yet still provide the highest quality of work possible. There is alot going on at Bonez Speed Shop. Cross Roads Custom Motorcycles has moved in with us and we have the privilege of working with Roland, our body and fiberglass man who is in high demand but was selective and chose Bonez Speed Shop to practice his craft. He is meticulous and does an incredible job of making your body panels straight. Bonez Speed Shop has also acquired another talented body and fiberglass man Randy, who can also straighten and paint your body panels with the utmost precision. Last but not least, my right hand man and our shop manager Augie, the man who keeps the bills paid the I’s doted and the T’s crossed. We here at Bonez would like to give a special thanks to our clients old, new and future, with out your support, trust and faith we could not do what we love. THANK YOU. Stop by one day, check us out and say hello or give us a call for all the details. We look forward to doing business with you. 845-565-2663 ask for Bill Bonez Best regards; Bill Bonez... Bonez Speed Shop & Custom Paint... 179 Van Ness St. ... Newburgh, NY 12550... 845-565-2663... Shop hours Monday - Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 11:00am to 5:00pm” www.thunderroads-NY.com

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Tech Tips Harley Hop-Up by Kirby Apathy

The Thunder Jet, a lot of people want one or have one in their carb, but don’t really know what it dose or how to tune it. We will start with the basic principle of how its supposed to work. On a lot off big inch or high RPM motors, you have to have such a large main jet for the higher RPM`s, that your midrange is too rich. The Thunder Jet is a 3rd tuning circuit that will take over on the big end thus letting you lower the main jet to allow for a more responsive mid RPM range. The S&S carbs will also allow you to install a adjustable air bleed (using a S&S or Mikuni jet),the stock air bleed is .042,raising or opening up the air bleed will allow the main jet to come on later. This becomes very important as we’ve found that with S&S carbs, the intermediate jet is usually raised 1 or 2 sizes bigger than normal, this will create a stumble or flat spot where the intermediate jet crosses over to the main jet, thus raising where the transition is will eliminate the stumble. Also like I said before, the main jet can be lowered, to give the whole tune on the carb better throttle response, this is where the Thunder Jet comes in. Within the T-Jet,theres a replaceable jet that can be changed to richen up the top end that would normally be to lean from the lowering of the main jet. When its all said & done, your intermediate jet will be a size or two bigger than normal, while your main jet will be a size or two smaller, jetting the thunder jet will be a trail & error type of thing, the T-jet starts coming on at about 4500 rpm`s, dynoing the bike makes it a lot easier. The T-Jet for the CV Harley carbs works on the same principle as the S&S carbs, just installed a little differently. You can run 1,2,3 or we’ve installed 4 in a pro stock Harley S&S D carb. Engine displacement, cams, compression & RPM ranges will effect the tuning of the T-jets. We always turn the accelerator pumps down when tuning them as they can give false covers of a lean condition. The installation isn’t a real complicated operation but should be preformed by a competent machinist with the proper equipment, a milling machine is a must, we’ve had riders bring in their carbs, after try to install them with drill presses or one guy that put his carb in a vise and used a cordless drill(??).If you have one or want one, but have some more questions, feel free to contact us and we will try to help you out, their not rocket science, but can be a little on the confusing side.

Kirby www.veetwinperformance.com

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Capone and Company’s botched plan The St. Valentine’s Day massacre—the most spectacular gangland slaying in mob history — as actually somewhat of a failure.

Al Capone had arranged for Chicago mobster George “Bugs” Moran and most of his North Side Gang to be eliminated on February 14, 1929. The plan, probably devised by Capone’s henchman “Machine Gun” Jack McGurn, was simple and deviously clever, but Capone’s primary target escaped.

Bugs Moran (L)

Bill - (owner/editor)

The Plan A bootlegger loyal to Capone would draw Moran and his gang to a warehouse under the pretense that they would be receiving a shipment of smuggled whiskey for a price that proved too good to be true. The delivery was set for a red brick warehouse at 2122 North Clark Street in Chicago at 10:30 a.m. on Valentine’s Day. Capone arranged to distance himself from the assassinations by spending time at his home in Miami while the heinous act was committed.

The Morning of February 14, 1929

Al Capon

After the attack, the uniformed perpetrators marched their plain-clothed accomplices out the front door with their hands raised, just in case anyone was watching. Capone’s hit men piled into the police wagon and drove away.

That snowy morning, a group of Moran’s men waited for Bugs Moran at the warehouse. Among them were Jon May, an auto mechanic hired by Moran; Frank and Pete Gusenburg, who had previously tried to murder Machine Gun Jack McGurn; James Clark, Moran’s brother-in-law; and Reinhardt Schwimmer, a young optometrist who often hung around for the thrill of sharing company with gangsters. Moran happened to be running a bit late.

The Aftermath

When Moran’s car turned the corner onto North Clarke, he and his lackeys, Willy Marks and Ted Newbury, spotted a police wagon rolling up to the warehouse. Figuring it was a bust he watched as five men—including three dressed in police uniforms—entered the warehouse. With the arrival of the “cops,” Moran and Co. scrammed.

George “Bugs” Moran knew Capone wanted him killed and pegged the crime on him right away. “Only Capone kills like that,” he said, though authorities had no concrete evidence. Capone was in Florida and his henchman McGurn had an alibi of his own. No one was ever tried for this most spectacular slaying in mob history.

The Massacre Inside the warehouse, Moran’s men were confronted by the hit men disguised as policemen. Assuming it was a routine bust, they followed instructions as they were ordered to line up against the wall. The hit men then opened fire with Thompson submachine guns, killing six of the seven men immediately. Despite 22 bullet wounds, Frank Gusenberg survived the attack but died after arriving at Alexian Brothers Hospital.

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The newspapers instantly picked up on the crime, dubbing it the “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.” The story appeared on front pages around the country, making Capone a nationwide celebrity. While Capone seemed to revel in his new fame, he also had to deal with the new level of attention from federal law enforcement officials.

MADE WITH LOVE........ BLACK CHERRY & MINT LAMB CHOPS

Apprx. 3 Tbls. Olive Oil 1 Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter

1 - 14oz. Can Jellied Cranberry Sauce 4 Loin Lamb Chops, each 1-1/2 in. thick Real Butter Cooking Spray 1 Stalk of Scallion or Shallot; thinly sliced 2 Tbls. Fresh Mint; chopped finely 1 Cup Black Cherry All-Fruit Preserves 3 Tbls. Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper Salt to taste 1 Large Pat of Real Butter

Slowly whisk your Polenta into your salted, boiling water and watch your pot and stir continuously for about 5 minutes. Stir in your real butter.

Spray a glass oven dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour polenta into dish and spread evenly so it forms about a 1/2 inch layer. Chill it up in refrigerator for no less than 1 hour. Take out of fridge and spray your cookie cutter with cooking spray and then punch out all the heart shapes you can get out of the layer and set aside. Pre-heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add your olive oil to pan and sear up your Polenta hearts until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to paper towels and serve hot and crisp. You’re going to love the flavor of these little bites.

Preheat oven to Broil. Spray lamb chops with butter spray and arrange on a slotted broiler pan. Place chops under pre-heated, hot broiler and cook 8-10 minutes for medium-rare and 9-11 minutes for medium (just perfect pink thruout). While chops are broiling (put a timer to them as overcooked lamb chops are a cooking sin), in a small saucepan over medium heat, add one pat of quality margarine to pan, add your chopped shallots and mint, cook out for 2 minutes, then add the Black Cherry preserves and whisk together with the balsamic vinegar & cracked black pepper.

Remove from heat and whisk in your large pat of real butter into sauce.

Cover to keep hot. Remove chops from broiler, tent to cover completely but let them rest for 4 mins. before serving. Plate up 2 chops each and pour a generous amount of Black Cherry Mint sauce down over each chop. This romantic supper is so easy to make but tastes like it came from a 4-star restaurant!

POLENTA HEARTS Polenta is just Italian cornmeal that when cooked with liquid makes a delicious mush. It can be found in the rice or pasta aisle of any regular grocery store.

1 Medium Pot of Boiling Water Salt to Taste 1/2 Cup of Instant Polenta (Medium cut preferred) 2 Tbls. Real Butter Nonstick Butter Cooking Spray

LOVELY & EASY CHERRIES JUBILEE 4 Tbls. Unsalted Real Butter 1 Large Bottle of Real Cherry Preserves 1 Cup of Orange Juice 1-1/2 Cups Cherry Brandy (*optional) 1 Package of *Grands Buttermilk Biscuits 1 Carton of Real Vanilla-Bean Ice Cream Pre-heat your oven and get your biscuits cooking. While they cook, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the bottle of real cherry preserves and the orange juice.

If you’re adding the brandy, remove the pan away from the stove, add your brandy and place your pan back on the stove and shake the pan several times to ignite the pan and burn off the brandy. This only lasts seconds but you then have that rich, thickened brandy taste. If the pan doesn’t ignite by shaking it around, just use a long, candle lighter to ignite brandy. It’s still really good without the brandy. Now, take your baked buttermilk biscuits, slice in half, butter each side, drizzle with some honey and spoon your Cherries Jubilee mix generously down over the biscuits.

Top with real Vanilla Bean ice-cream that you’ve let soften slightly by nuking in micro for about 10 seconds. Whooeeeee, baby, this is so good your taste buds will be sending you little kisses all over your mouth! And remember, the best word thruout the world is still L O V E.

Happy Valentines Day

TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY. God Speed You Home.

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AMA Racing Releases ‘10 Pro/Am MX Dates

Courtesy of AMA Racing

2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule Schedule subject to change

Feb. 21: Arizona Cycle Park, Litchfield Park, Ariz.

March 7: Competitive Edge, Hesperia, Calif.

March 8-13: Lake Whitney MX Park, Whitney, Texas March 21: Iron City Motorsports Park, Blacksburg, S.C. April 11: Devils Ridge Motocross, Sanford, N.C. May 2: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.

May 9: Sunset Ridge MX, Walnut, Ill. May 16: Daniel Boone MX, London, Ky. May 21: Dirt Diggers North MC, Sacramento, Calif.

May 30: Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, Wisc.

May 31: Sweney Cycle Park, Brush, Colo.

June 5-6: Competitive Edge, Hesperia, Calif.

June 6: Freestone County Raceway LLC, Wortham, Texas June 13: High Point Raceway, Mt. Morris, Pa. June 21: MC Motopark, Mt. Carroll, Ill. July 4: Red Bud Recreation Inc., Buchanan, Mich.

July 11: Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Pa. July 11: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.

July 16: Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, Minn.

July 25: Washougal MX Park, Washougal, Wash.

Aug. 2-7: AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil, Hurricane Mills, Aug. 13-16: Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, N.Y. Aug. 22: Pleasure Valley Raceway, Armaugh, Pa. Sept. 4-6: Baja MX, Millington, Mich.

Sept. 5: Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Pa.; Bellco Inc. Sept. 5: Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, Wisc.

Sept. 12: Aztalan Racing, Lake Mills, Wisc.

Sept 26: Golden Pine Raceway, Prentiss, Miss.

Sept 26: Buffalo Creek Motocross Park, Canton, Texas Oct. 2-3: Raceway Park, Englishtown, N.J. Oct. 3: Otsego Club and Resort, Gaylord, Mich.

Oct. 10: Crossroads MX, Mason, Ill. Oct 16-17: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.

Oct. 30-31: Bama Cycle Park, Pell City, Ala. Nov. 22-24: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla. Nov. 25-27: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla. 16 Thunder Roads NEW YORK FEBRUARY 2010

Many amateur motocross racers dream of racing in the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship. One way to make that dream a reality is to hone your skills at AMA Racing Pro/Am events. It’s at these venues where up-and-coming racers earn the points, purse money and contingency support to help them climb the competitive ladder.

“Our 2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule features quality race tracks and events that are promoted by some of this country’s top organizers,” said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. “With around 40 races on the calendar and at least $150,000 in guaranteed purse available to the fastest amateur American motocross racers on the planet, we’re confident this schedule provides the challenges to prepare these young racers for the next level.”

Bromley added that one factor in developing the current schedule was the increased minimum age requirements for a pro license.

“In 2010, the minimum age to acquire a professional license rises to 17, and in 2011, that will increase to 18,” Bromley said. “What that also means is that many of today’s top amateurs will spend more time in the Pro/Am ranks. That reality pushed us to create a schedule that best suits the up-and-coming A-class rider looking to build skill and confidence to race with the professional racers at the national level.”

AMA Racing Pro/Am motocross events are open to both professionally licensed and A-class amateur motocross racers. The events allow amateurs to gain experience on America’s top tracks and prepare for the fast pace and long motos that professional racing demands.

To be considered for a professional motocross license, competitors must have earned at least 75 advancement points (at the time of application) in AMA Racing Pro/Am motocross events in a continuous 12-month period. Points are based off overall finishes in either the 250 Pro/Am and Open Pro/Am classes. Points from each class will not be combined.

AMA Racing announces

AMA Racing Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2010 AMA Racing Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series. The new series will recognize national champions in period-correct classes that reflect the storied history of AMA dirt-track competition.

Class rules and equipment regulations are available in an AMA Racing Competition Bulletin at AMARacing.com > Archived Results & Rules > AMA Racing Rules > Competition Bulletin: AMA Racing 2010 Vintage Dirt Track Classes .

“Much of AMA history was written on oval dirt tracks across America, from the original factory Class-A racing in the 1920s to the Class-C production-based structure that emerged later,” said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. “The AMA was there from the beginning, and this organization is in a unique position to lay claim to the history of this sport and give it the recognition it deserves on the national stage.

“We started that process in 2009 with the first-ever AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, which were part of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” Bromley added. “In 2010, AMA-sanctioned vintage dirt track will return to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, but as part of the AMA Racing Vintage National Dirt Track Championship -- a true national series that further elevates the heritage of our sport.”

Vintage racing expert Don Miller, owner of MetroRacing.com, is the technical advisor of the AMA Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series. Miller worked hand-in-hand with AMA Racing to develop the class structure for the new series.

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Miller said the class structure reflects all eras of dirt track’s history while avoiding non-traditional modifications that violate the spirit of a vintage meet.

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“It is an honor to be part of this new venture as the recently appointed technical adviser,” Miller said. “As a vintage motorcycle enthusiast and lifetime dirt-track fanatic, I was thrilled when I was asked to help with the development of the series rules. I poured over old AMA rulebooks, competition bulletins and old photographs to make sure that this series stays true to the heritage of AMA Dirt Track Racing.

This series is a great step in preserving motorcycle’s past by promoting historically correct racing in the spirit of this first American motorcycle sport. I hope to see everyone at the races.”

Bromley added that the new series is enjoying considerable promoter support.

Promoters who are hosting rounds of the AMA Racing vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series include Steve Nace Racing; the Orangeburg Motoplex, owned by former pro dirt tracker Ed Salley; the Square Deal Riders, the 2009 AMA Racing Club of the Year; the Waco Eagles Motorcycle Club, an AMA-chartered club since 1951; and AMA Racing.

The 2010 AMA Racing Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series begins on Feb. 28 at the new short-track facility at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The 10-round series includes stops in South Carolina, New York, Ohio, Illinois and Texas.

2010 AMA Vintage National Dirt Track Championships Series Feb. 28 - Short Track - Daytona Beach, Fla. Daytona Flat Track - AMA Racing - (614) 856-1900 March 2 Half-mile Volusia, Fla. Volusia Speedway - Steve Nace Racing - (270) 442-7532 April 17 - Short Track - Orangeburg, S.C. Orangeburg Motoplex - (803) 664-2942 April 18 - TT -Orangeburg, SC. Orangeburg Motoplex - (803) 664-2942 June 26 - Short Track - Harpursville, N.Y. Square Deal Motorcycle Club Don Miller (607) 725-3069 SquareDealRiders.com July 9 - Half-mile - Ashland, Ohio AMA Racing - (614) 856-1900 July 24 - Mile - Du Quoin, Ill. AMA Racing - (614) 856-1900 July 25 - Half-mile - Du Quoin, Ill. AMA Racing - (614) 856-1900 Sept. 11 - Half-mile - Waco, Texas Waco Eagles Motorcycle Club - (254) 875-9955 Sept. 12 - Half-mile - Waco, Texas Waco Eagles Motorcycle Club - (254) 875-9955

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LEHMAN TRIKES, INC. TSXV – LHT

Harley-Davidson to Move 2011 Trike Production In-House from Lehman Trikes SPEARFISH, South Dakota - Lehman Trikes, Inc. announced today that it will no longer provide components, paint, and conversion services in the manufacture of the Harley-Davidson® Tri Glide® and Street Glide® trikes, effective with the end of production of Harley-Davidson’s 2010 models in Summer 2010. Lehman Trikes has been a strategic supplier for Harley-Davidson trikes since 2008.

“Harley-Davidson has advised us they will be moving the trike assembly in-house to their York, Pennsylvania production facilities for the 2011 models,” stated Ken Hines, President and CEO of Lehman Trikes, “Lehman is proud to have been a supplier to Harley-Davidson. They have been a great mentor to the company and our association has led to benefits that will far outlive the contract. We are pleased to have been associated with this program, and while disappointed, we understand their business rationale”.

Julie Chichlowski, Director -- Trike Platform at Harley-Davidson, stated, “It has been a great pleasure working with Lehman Trikes on this program. They have proven to be a responsive, high quality supplier to Harley-Davidson for trikes, and we would welcome the opportunity to work with them again should we have other needs in the future. Our decision to move trike assembly is based purely on the restructuring of Harley-Davidson’s York operations, which now provides the opportunity for us to build trikes in house and streamline trike assembly and distribution.”

Lehman Trikes, based in Spearfish, South Dakota, is a world leader in the manufacture of turnkey trikes, conversion kits and accessories for HarleyDavidson, Victory, Honda, and Suzuki motorcycles. Last summer, Lehman Trikes unveiled their newest trike product, the “CrossBow” for the Victory Vision. “We constantly move forward at Lehman Trikes,” said Ken, “by staying ahead of the growth curve in the trike industry, we continuously lead the industry by improving and developing the highest quality products for our customers.”

For more information about Lehman Trikes, contact 1-888-3WHEELS or visit their website at www.lehmantrikes.com.

Lehman Trikes is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LHT. For more information, please contact: Timothy Kling, CFO Lehman Trikes USA, Inc. 125 Industrial Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783 Phone: 605-642-2111 / Fax: 605-642-1184 Trading Symbol: LHT:TSXV Email: info@lehmantrikes.com or investorinfo@lehmantrikes.com Website: www.lehmantrikes.com Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com

like Forszt complain about is you could sell a bike through a newspaper, CraigsList, or eBay on Sunday, but in a store it’s illegal. It is currently a class D misdemeanor to sell a motorcycle on Sunday.

NCOM NEWS BYTES 10-06 Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists MOTORCYCLE BUYERS ARE HAPPIER THAN EVER Motorcycle manufacturers are trying harder than ever to please customers, and the result is higher quality bikes and happier owners.

Overall satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience has increased for a seventh consecutive year to a record-high level, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study, and each of the study’s five criteria -- product, quality, cost of ownership, sales, and service -- have improved, with sales and service showing the biggest improvements.

“The result of increased competition is that the quality and performance of bikes is at an all-time high,” Power’s Todd Markusic explains, “and dealers are paying much more attention to their customers’ sales and service experiences.”

First-time buyers comprise 22% of all new motorcycle purchases, and with the average age of owners increasing from 40 to 47 since 2001, it is important for manufacturers to focus on younger Gen X and Y demographics to ensure continued growth in the market.

Now in its 12th year, the annual survey measures owner satisfaction with new motorcycles and fielded responses from nearly 8,000 owners between August and October 2009, focusing on 2009 model year bikes.

WISCONSIN BILLS WOULD HONOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON A bill has been introduced in the Wisconsin state legislature to create a special license plate commemorating Harley-Davidson, the iconic Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer.

The legislation would authorize the creation of an automobile license plate available for purchase that would include Harley-Davidson’s trademark bar and shield logo and the message “Share the Road.”

Available for cars and trucks registered in Wisconsin, the revenue collected by the Department of Transportation from the specialty plate sales would be used for conducting public workshops on motorcycle safety; evaluating basic rider education courses; creating transportation messages at motorcycle rallies; providing funds for motorcycle-related safety and training programs; and grants to providers of motorcycle safety training courses.

“Motorcycling is a huge part of Wisconsin’s culture and plays a big role in our state’s economy,” state Rep. Jim Sullivan told The Business Journal of Milwaukee upon introducing the measure. “This license plate helps us protect that heritage and promote sharing the road safely with all drivers.”

The goal is to have the plate ready by May 2010, which is motorcycle safety month in most states.

Wisconsin lawmakers are also currently considering legislation declaring Harley-Davidson the state’s official motorcycle, similar to recognizing a state bird or flower.

MISSOURI TO END SAFETY INSPECTIONS ON NEWER VEHICLES New-ish car and bike owners can take that $10-12 you’ve been setting aside to pay for a state safety inspection and go buy something nice for yourself or your vehicle. Under legislation that took effect on New Year’s Day in Missouri, vehicles five years old and newer will no longer need an inspection when renewing license plates.

That means in 2010, 2005 model year and newer autos, including cars, trucks and motorcycles, will be exempt. Models from 2006 won’t need their first inspection until 2012. Previously, vehicles are exempt from safety inspections for their model year and the year after that.

Inspections are performed at thousands of repair shops across the state and cost $12 for cars and trucks and $10 for motorcycles. The Missouri Department of Revenue, which manages vehicle registration, estimates that 650,000 vehicles will be affected by the exemption.

PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO LET MICHIGAN RIDERS BUY PERMITS TO RIDE HELMETLESS Motorcyclists in Michigan would be able to buy a permit to ride without a helmet if a newly-introduced bill becomes law.

It would apply to riders who are 21 years or older, have been licensed to operate a motorcycle for at least two years or completed a safety class, and have at least $20,000 in health insurance. The $100-a-year permit would make helmets optional. Any passenger over 21 years riding with a permit holder wouldn’t need a helmet.

State Representative Richard LeBlanc (D-Westland) said wearing a helmet should be a personal choice. LeBlanc told Capitol News Service of the Macomb Daily newspaper that he’s been involved with the issue since the 1970s when he started riding a motorcycle, adding that he introduced the bill because he believes that wearing a helmet should be a personal choice The bill is pending in the House Committee on Regulatory Reform, though ABATE of Michigan reportedly does not support the legislation and is dedicated to working with their new governor to repeal the existing helmet law with no fees, additional insurance or stickers.

Michigan riders, spearheaded by ABATE and the Confederation of Clubs of Michigan, succeeded in passing helmet repeal legislation twice since 2006 only to have both bills vetoed by outgoing Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

INDIANA HARLEY DEALER FIGHTS SUNDAY BIKE SALES BAN There are some things you can’t buy on Sundays in Indiana: alcohol, cars, and motorcycles.

One Hoosier Harley-Davidson dealer thinks this “blue law” against buying motorcycles is ridiculous, and he’s teaming up with an Indiana state senator to change it. Mark Forszt owns four Harley dealerships throughout the state and says the law is hurting his business, and that it makes no sense. On Sundays, he’s open for business, and he can sell you everything you’d ever need to put a bike together yourself. He just can’t actually sell you the bike.

“It’s a huge loss to the state in terms of sales tax revenue,” said Forszt, who contacted state Senator Ed Charbonneau to address the problem in the legislature, framing the issue as a way to help small business. When you add up all the sales tax, it’s also a way to help the state of Indiana, home to some 300 motorcycle dealerships, said Charbonneau. “If every one of those dealerships sold one motorcycle a Sunday, or even one a month, that’s a pretty sizable infusion of cash into the state coffers,” Senator Charbonneau told local NBC-affiliate WNDU. The bill to change the law has been drafted and filed, but until something changes, the Sunday choices in this store will be limited. What dealers 22 Thunder Roads NEW YORK FEBRUARY 2010

MILLIONS IN INSURANCE OVERCHARGES DUE TO MASSACHUSETTS MOTORCYCLISTS Massachusetts insurance companies have overcharged consumers on premiums by overstating and failing to depreciate motorcycle values.

Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office entered into settlements with several insurance companies resolving allegations that they overcharged consumers for motorcycle insurance by using incorrect motorcycle values to calculate premiums. The settlements, which return $11.1 million to consumers, stem from an investigation spurred by consumer complaints and ongoing lobbying efforts by the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA). nvestigators found that insurers were not adjusting motorcycle values for their steady depreciation over time and instead were using the same value for a

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bike for several consecutive years to gauge premium levels.

“The settlements cover alleged overcharges going back to 2002 and require the insurers to pay 6 percent interest to consumers on the alleged overcharges,” reports the MMA in a prepared statement. “Average refunds to consumers are anticipated to be approximately $300 with some consumers receiving thousands of dollars. Tens of thousands of policies are believed to have been affected.”

Motorcyclists praised the settlements, but warned that a number of other insurance companies also evaluated motorcycles incorrectly.

Betsy Lister, a politically-active insurance agent who rides a motorcycle, told the Enterprise News that motorcyclists have repeatedly raised this issue with the state Division of Insurance and the attorney general’s office. “They’ve been doing it going back to the early 2000s,” Lister said of the insurers’ overcharges. “This is something we’ve been fighting for years.”

EUROPE SLAPPING RICH DRIVERS WITH MASSIVE TRAFFIC FINES European countries are increasingly pegging speeding fines to income as a way to punish wealthy scofflaws who would otherwise ignore tickets.

Advocates say a $290,000 (euro 203,180.83) speeding ticket slapped on a millionaire Ferrari driver in Switzerland was a fair and well-deserved example of the trend.

Germany, France, Austria and the Nordic countries also issue punishments based on a person’s wealth. In Germany the maximum fine can be as much as $16 million compared to only $1 million in Switzerland. A Frenchman was fined 70,000 francs after being caught on a highway doing 151 miles (243 kilometers) an hour. Only Finland regularly hands out similarly hefty fines to speeding drivers, with the current record believed to be a euro170,000 (then about $190,000) ticket in 2004.

The Swiss court appeared to set a new world record when it levied the nearly quarter million dollar fine in November, describing the speeder as a “traffic thug” in their verdict as they took into account his prior traffic record as well as his $20 million in personal wealth. Swiss voters approved a 2007 penal law overhaul that let judges hand down fines based on personal income and wealth for moderate misdemeanors including excessive speeding and drunk driving.

The nationalist Swiss People’s Party wants to reverse the 2007 penal code changes, saying the current law could lead to “ridiculously low” penalties without any possibility of jail time for poor people who are caught driving drunk or speeding.

AFRICANS IMPOUND THOUSANDS OF MOTORCYCLES FOR LACK OF HELMETS Lagos State Sector Command authorities in this Nigerian city reportedly impounded 21,300 motorcycles last year because of failure of the motorcyclists to wear crash helmets.

Public Education Officer, Mrs Ijeoma Nwachi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the command has intensified enforcement on the usage of crash helmets in the state. The public education officer also said that the command had confiscated 3,500 substandard helmets since January 2009.

She said wearing of crash helmets by motorcyclists and their passengers was in line with section 41(1) (e) of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2004.

Nwachi also said that overloading with passengers is a serious issue, and added that many motorcyclists were in the habit of riding without side mirrors.

“Riding without side mirror is an offence under section 41(1)(p) of the Nation Road Traffic Regulations 2004, which states that all motorcycles shall be equipped with two rear view mirrors,” she said.

WEIRD NEWS: MAN ASSAULTED OVER PICTURES OF MOTORCYCLE In a twisted version of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” meets “Repo Man”, Sioux Falls Police say a man hired to repossess a motorcycle ended up assaulting and kidnapping the bike owner’s dad instead. www.thunderroads-NY.com

A South Dakota father received a call from a man claiming he needed pictures of a motorcycle that his son owned. The father thought the person calling was from a dealership and needed evidence for a payment plan he had set up, but when the undercover repo guy arrived at his home, the bike owner’s dad became uneasy and told him he didn’t feel comfortable with the man taking pictures of the motorcycle.

The repossession agent refused to leave and when the father said he was going to call the police, he put the dad in hand-cuffs and threatened him with a taser. He was later arrested for aggravated assault and kidnapping.

NCOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REGIONAL MEETING IN PHILLY “As co-director of NCOM Region II (IA, KS, MO, NE, OK, TX), I recently attended the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Semi-Annual Board of Directors and Regional Meeting, November 13-15 in Philadelphia, PA, where over 300 motorcyclists took part in the conference,” reported Tiger Mike Revere of ABATE of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Confederation of Clubs.

Continuing his “Tiger Tales” report; “Following the morning’s NCOM Board Meeting, the afternoon Region VII Meeting consisted of a number of valuable and informative presentations on Biker Freedom-related topics, such as Freedom of the Road throughout the Nation, and Legal Issues such as Noise Abatement, Insurance Coverage, and interacting with Law Enforcement. The Regional Confederation of Clubs Meeting and Christian Unity Conference were also well-attended, with a lot of productive crosstalk, and Gimme Jimmy was there to present the Defenders’ Program. Incidentally, our recent successful Call to Action regarding Federal-level Right To Repair Legislation constituted a Nationwide test and fine-tuning of the Defenders Program. NCOM is very interested to hear more about the Strategic Alliance Program pioneered by our own Oklahoma Confederation of Clubs. This Alliance of Spiritual groups, Clean and Sober Clubs, and community service-oriented riders such as the Downed Bikers Association, is designed to function as a quick-response force to support the Riding Community during incidents where motorcyclists get killed, injured or locked down.

The NCOM Board has been expanded to include representation from the Sport Bike Community with a Board Liaison position for the National Sport Bike Association, now held by Brian “Seven” Lawson. Quite a large number of Sport Bike Riders attended the conference, which was gratifying to see.

All in all, the stage is now set for one of the largest and most festive NCOM Conventions ever, our Silver Anniversary event slated for May 6-9, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. Check out the NCOM Website at www.aimncom.com for a Pre-Registration application and make plans to attend!

There’s still a lot of political game-playing going on and bikers have to keep learning to play the game more effectively if we’re going to continue to be a force for good in the Motorcycling Community. Politics, by definition, addresses the skill of acquiring and utilizing power. By becoming more active participants in all levels of government through registering and voting, communicating with legislators, and attending events like the NCOM Convention and local legislative seminars, we’ll wield a greater degree of power as a special interest group representing this country’s ridership.”

QUOTABLE QUOTE “There is good news from Washington today. The Congress is deadlocked and can’t act.”

George Burns, comedian (1896 – 1996)

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An older man approached an attractive younger woman at a shopping mall. ‘Excuse me; I can’t seem to find my wife. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes?’

The woman, feeling a bit of compassion for the old fellow, said, ‘Of course, sir. Do you know where your wife might be?’

‘I have no idea, but every time I talk to a woman with hooters like yours, she magically seems to appear out of nowhere.’

One morning 3 Alabama good ole’ boys and 3 Yankees were in a ticket line at the Birmingham train station heading to Atlanta for a big football game.

The 3 Yanks each bought a ticket and watched as the 3 southerners bought just one ticket among them.

“How are the 3 of you going to travel on one 1 ticket?” asked one of the Yanks.

“Watch and learn” answered one of the boys from the south.

When the 6 travelers boarded the train, the 3 Yanks sat down, but the 3 southerners crammed into a bathroom together and closed the door.

Shortly after the train departed, the conductor came around to collect tickets.

He knocked on the bathroom door and said, “tickets please.” the door opened just a crack and a single arm emerged with a ticket in hand. The conductor took it and moved on.

The Yanks saw this happen and agreed it was quite a clever idea. Indeed, so clever that they decided to do the same thing on the return trip and save some money.

That evening after the game when they got to the Atlanta train station, they bought a single ticket for the return trip while to their astonishment the 3 southerners didn’t buy even 1 ticket.

“How are you going to travel without a ticket?” asked one of the perplexed Yanks.

“Watch and learn”, answered one of the southern boys.

When they boarded the train the 3 northerners crammed themselves into a bathroom and the 3 southerners crammed themselves into the other bathroom across from it.

Shortly after the train began to move, one of the southerners left their bathroom and walked quietly over to the Yanks bathroom.

He knocked on the door and said “ticket please”.

Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, grabbed the dog, and slipped quietly into the garage.

I hooked up the boat up to the truck, and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour. The wind was blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and discovered that the weather would be bad all day. I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed.

I cuddled up to my wife’s back, now with a different anticipation, and whispered, “The weather out there is terrible.”

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My loving wife of 15 years replied, “Can you believe my stupidass husband is out fishing in that mess?”

And that’s how the fight started…

A woman is standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She is not happy with what she sees and says to her husband, ‘I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment.’

The husband replies, ‘Well, your eyesight’s damn near perfect.’

And then the fight started ....

I took my wife to a restaurant. “I’ll have the Porterhouse steak, rare, please.” The waiter said, “Aren’t you worried about the mad cow?”

“Nah, she can order for herself.” And the fight started.

It is near the Spring Break of the school year. The students have turned in all their work and there is really nothing more to do.

All the children are restless and the teacher decides to have an early dismissal.

Teacher: “Whoever answers the questions I ask, first and correctly can leave early today.”

Little Johnny says to himself “Good, I want to get outta’ here.

I’m smart and will answer the question.”

Teacher: “Who said ‘Four Score and Seven Years Ago’?”

Before Johnny can open his mouth, Susie says, “Abraham Lincoln.”

Teacher: “That’s right Susie, you can go home.”

Johnny is mad that Susie answered the question first.

Teacher: “Who said ‘I Have a Dream’?”

Before Johnny can open his mouth, Mary says, “Martin Luther King.”

Teacher: “That’s right Mary, you can go.”

Johnny is even madder than before.

Teacher: “Who said ‘Ask not, what your country can do for you’?”

Before Johnny can open his mouth, Nancy says, “John F. Kennedy.”

Teacher: “That’s right Nancy , you may also leave.”

Johnny is boiling mad that he has not been the first to answer any of the questions.

When the teacher turns her back Johnny says, “I wish these bitches would keep their mouths shut!”

The teacher, shocked, spins around: “Who said that?”

Little Johnny yells out, “TIGER WOODS. CAN I GO NOW?” HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ALL YOU BIKER SWEETIES!

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Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and...

Throughout the accident and exposure data there are special observations which relate to accident and injury causation and characteristics of the motorcycle accidents studied. These findings are summarized as follows: 1. Approximately three-fourths of these motorcycle accidents involved collision with another vehicle, which was most often a passenger automobile.

2. Approximately one-fourth of these motorcycle accidents were single vehicle accidents involving the motorcycle colliding with the roadway or some fixed object in the environment.

3. Vehicle failure accounted for less than 3% of these motorcycle accidents, and most of those were single vehicle accidents where control was lost due to a puncture flat.

4. In single vehicle accidents, motorcycle rider error was present as the accident precipitating factor in about two-thirds of the cases, with the typical error being a slide out and fall due to over braking or running wide on a curve due to excess speed or under-cornering.

5. Roadway defects (pavement ridges, potholes, etc.) were the accident cause in 2% of the accidents; animal involvement was 1% of the accidents.

6. In multiple vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycle right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of those accidents.

7. The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.

8. Deliberate hostile action by a motorist against a motorcycle rider is a rare accident cause. The most frequent accident configuration is the motorcycle proceeding straight then the automobile makes a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.

10. Intersections are the most likely place for the motorcycle accident, with the other vehicle violating the motorcycle right-of-way, and often violating traffic controls.

11. Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents.

12. Most motorcycle accidents involve a short trip associated with shopping, errands, friends, entertainment or recreation, and the accident is likely to happen in a very short time close to the trip origin.

13. The view of the motorcycle or the other vehicle involved in the accident is limited by glare or obstructed by other vehicles in almost half of the multiple vehicle accidents.

14. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is a critical factor in the multiple vehicle accidents, and accident involvement is significantly reduced by the use of motorcycle headlamps (on in daylight) and the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange or bright red jackets.

15. Fuel system leaks and spills were present in 62% of the motorcycle accidents in the post-crash phase. This represents an undue hazard for fire.

16. The median pre-crash speed was 29.8 mph, and the median crash speed was 21.5 mph, and the one-in-a-thousand crash speed is approximately 86 mph.

17. The typical motorcycle pre-crash lines-of-sight to the traffic hazard portray no contribution of the limits of peripheral vision; more than three-fourths of all accident hazards are within 45deg of either side of straight ahead.

18. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is most critical for the frontal surfaces of the motorcycle and rider.

19. Vehicle defects related to accident causation are rare and likely to be due to deficient or defective maintenance.

20. Motorcycle riders between the ages of 16 and 24 are significantly overrepresented in accidents; motorcycle riders between the ages of 30 and 50 are significantly underrepresented. Although the majority of the accident-involved motorcycle riders are male (96%), the female motorcycles riders are significantly overrepresented in the accident data.

22. Craftsmen, laborers, and students comprise most of the accident-involved motorcycle riders. Professionals, sales workers, and craftsmen are underrepresented and laborers, students and unemployed are overrepresented in the accidents.

23. Motorcycle riders with previous recent traffic citations and accidents are overrepresented in the accident data.

24. The motorcycle riders involved in accidents are essentially without training; 92% were self-taught or learned from family or friends. Motorcycle rider training experience reduces accident involvement and is related to reduced injuries in the event of accidents.

25. More than half of the accident-involved motorcycle riders had less than 5 months experience on the accident motorcycle, although the total street riding experience was almost 3 years. Motorcycle riders with dirt bike experience are significantly underrepresented in the accident data.

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. ...Identification of Countermeasures Source: A study conducted by the University of Southern California (USC). With funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researcher Harry Hurt investigated almost every aspect of 900 motorcycle accidents in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, Hurt and his staff analyzed 3,600 motorcycle traffic accident reports in the same geographic area.

26. Lack of attention to the driving task is a common factor for the motorcyclist in an accident.

27. Almost half of the fatal accidents show alcohol involvement.

28. Motorcycle riders in these accidents showed significant collision avoidance problems. Most riders would over brake and skid the rear wheel, and under brake the front wheel greatly reducing collision avoidance deceleration. The ability to counter steer and swerve was essentially absent.

29. The typical motorcycle accident allows the motorcyclist just less than 2 seconds to complete all collision avoidance action.

30. Passenger-carrying motorcycles are not overrepresented in the accident area.

31. The driver of the other vehicles involved in collision with the motorcycle are not distinguished from other accident populations except that the ages of 20 to 29, and beyond 65 are overrepresented. Also, these drivers are generally unfamiliar with motorcycles.

32. Large displacement motorcycles are underrepresented in accidents but they are associated with higher injury severity when involved in accidents.

33. Any effect of motorcycle color on accident involvement is not determinable from these data, but is expected to be insignificant because the frontal surfaces are most often presented to the other vehicle involved in the collision.

34. Motorcycles equipped with fairings and windshields are underrepresented in accidents, most likely because of the contribution to conspicuity and the association with more experienced and trained riders.

35. Motorcycle riders in these accidents were significantly without motorcycle license, without any license, or with license revoked.

36. Motorcycle modifications such as those associated with the semi-chopper or cafe racer are definitely overrepresented in accidents.

37. The likelihood of injury is extremely high in these motorcycle accidents-98% of the multiple vehicle collisions and 96% of the single vehicle accidents resulted in some kind of injury to the motorcycle rider; 45% resulted in more than a minor injury.

38. Half of the injuries to the somatic regions were to the ankle-foot, lower leg, knee, and thigh-upper leg.

39. Crash bars are not an effective injury countermeasure; the reduction of injury to the ankle-foot is balanced by increase of injury to the thigh-upper leg, knee, and lower leg.

40. The use of heavy boots, jacket, gloves, etc., is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions and lacerations, which are frequent but rarely severe injuries.

41. Groin injuries were sustained by the motorcyclist in at least 13% of the accidents, which typified by multiple vehicle collision in frontal impact at higher than average speed.

42. Injury severity increases with speed, alcohol involvement and motorcycle size.

43. Seventy-three percent of the accident-involved motorcycle riders used no eye protection, and it is likely that the wind on the unprotected eyes contributed in impairment of vision which delayed hazard detection.

44. Approximately 50% of the motorcycle riders in traffic were using safety helmets but only 40% of the accident-involved motorcycle riders were wearing helmets at the time of the accident.

45. Voluntary safety helmet use by those accident-involved motorcycle riders was lowest for untrained, uneducated, young motorcycle riders on hot days and short trips.

46. The most deadly injuries to the accident victims were injuries to the chest and head.

47. The use of the safety helmet is the single critical factor in the prevention of reduction of head injury; the safety helmet which complies with FMVSS 218 is a significantly effective injury countermeasure.

48. Sixty percent of the motorcyclists were not wearing safety helmets at the time of the accident. Of this group, 26% said they did not wear helmets because they were uncomfortable and inconvenient, and 53% simply had no expectation of accident involvement.

49. Valid motorcycle exposure data can be obtained only from collection at the traffic site. Motor vehicle or driver license data presents information which is completely unrelated to actual use.

50. Less than 10% of the motorcycle riders involved in these accidents had insurance of any kind to provide medical care or replace property. www.thunderroads-NY.com

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BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY This List will be Coming in our March Issue It’s important for you to know who your friends are out there when you hit the road! Welcome to our Biker Friendly Directory.

The following is a list of our establishments throughout New York that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of our regular advertisers can be found, in bold, throughout this listing. All of our friends listed are “Biker Friendly” & most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want and need. The staff here at Thunder Roads greatly appreciates all of our entire advertiser’s support each monththey are the sole financial supporters of this magazine.WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please give them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know a business that would like to join our Thunder Roads family of Biker Friendly Places, please give us a call (646) 929-4744 or email advertise@ThunderRoads-NY.com.

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GENERAL News Federal regulator modifies enforcement stay and testing deadline for kids’ dirtbikes and ATVs From a press release issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously (5-0) to extend a stay of enforcement on testing and certification of many regulated children’s products. While enforcement of specific CPSC testing requirements has been stayed, the products must still comply with all applicable rules and bans.

Children’s Products Categories of children’s products to remain covered by the stay of enforcement include: children’s toys and child care articles with banned phthalates, children’s toys subject to ASTM’s F-963 toy safety standard, caps and toy guns, clacker balls, baby walkers, bath seats, other durable infant products, electrically-operated toys, youth all-terrain vehicles, youth mattresses, children’s bicycles, carpets and rugs, vinyl plastic film and children’s sleepwear.

lawn mowers, mattresses, unstable refuse bins, refrigerator door latches, swimming pool slides, products subject to regulations under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), paint and household furniture subject to lead paint regulations.

The Commission has decided not to require GCCs for children’s products. The stay of enforcement will remain in effect for certain categories of nonchildren’s products including adult bicycles, carpets and rugs, vinyl plastic film and wearing apparel.

General certificates of conformity are currently required for pool drain covers.

Additionally, products that require labeling under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) or labeling rules will not require additional certification to those regulations.

Component Testing Adds Flexibility to Compliance Significant to domestic manufacturers, crafters and U.S. importers, the Commission has also voted unanimously (5-0) to adopt an interim enforcement policy allowing component part testing. Under this policy, domestic manufacturers and importers now have a choice in certifying their products. As before, they can send samples of the entire children’s product out for independent third party testing. Now they can certify their products as meeting lead paint and lead content limits in the following ways:

The stay of enforcement will remain in effect for these children’s products while CPSC continues to work toward recognizing labs. Independent third party testing and certification will only be required for these categories of children’s products 90 days after CPSC publishes the laboratory accreditation requirements for any individual category in the Federal Register.

Lead in Paint

Additionally, the Commission voted 4-1 to extend the stay on certification and third party testing for children’s products subject to lead content limits until February 10, 2011. Under this decision, products must still meet the 300 ppm lead limit now, but certification and third party testing to show compliance will be required for all children’s products manufactured after February 10, 2011. A children’s product is one that is primarily intended for children 12 and younger.

ß Have certificates from paint suppliers declaring that all their paint on the product complies with the 90 ppm lead limit based on testing by recognized independent third party testing laboratories.

The stay will end on February 10, 2010 for four children’s products: bicycle helmets, bunk beds, infant rattles and dive sticks. These children’s products, manufactured after February 10, 2010, will be required to have certification based on independent third party testing. The testing must be conducted by a laboratory recognized by CPSC. Unchanged is the current independent third party testing and certification required for all children’s products subject to the following consumer product safety rules: ß The ban on lead in paint and other surface coatings ß The standards for full-size and non full-size cribs and pacifiers ß The ban on small parts ß The limits on lead content of metal components of children’s jewelry Nonchildren’s Products Under the CPSIA, different rules apply to nonchildren’s products. Domestic manufacturers and importers are not required to test nonchildren’s products using an independent third party lab. However, they must certify that nonchildren’s products comply with applicable CPSC regulations by issuing a general certificate of conformity (GCC) based on a reasonable testing program.

A GCC will be required for some nonchildren’s products manufactured after February 10, 2010. These products include: architectural glazing materials, ATVs, adult bunk beds, candles with metal wicks, CB antennas, contact adhesives, cigarette lighters, multi-purpose lighters, matchbooks, garage door openers, portable gas containers,

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ß Have test reports from recognized independent third party testing labs showing that each paint on the product complies with the 90 ppm lead paint limit.

OR

Lead content ß Have test reports from recognized independent third-party testing labs showing that each of the accessible component parts on the product complies with the 300 ppm lead limit.

OR ß Have certificates from part suppliers declaring that all accessible component parts on the product comply with the 300 ppm lead limit based on testing by recognized independent third party testing laboratories.

Most fasteners, such as buttons, zippers, and screws, sold by themselves are not considered children’s products and would not have to comply with the lead limits or be certified. However, the same fasteners must meet the lead limits if they are used on a children’s product. Voluntary certification by suppliers of component parts would make them more beneficial to manufacturers who use them in children’s products.

Any person who issues a false certificate is subject to penalties.

CPSC is working to provide manufacturers and importers with clarity on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and their responsibilities to comply with the law. The agency intends to implement the law in a firm but fair manner in order to build consumer confidence, keep children safe and keep businesses open and competitive.

While the stay of enforcement remains in effect for the certification and testing requirements for certain products, all products must comply with the safety standards and bans of the law, including the limits for lead content, lead paint, the ban on certain phthalates and the ASTM F-963 mandatory toy standard.

Blackwell to Reign Over AHRMA Bike Week Courtesy of American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association Daredevil Bubba Blackwell will be the Grand Marshall for the AHRMA Bike Week March 1st and 2nd at Daytona International Speedway.

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association, AHRMA is excited to announce that Bubba Blackwell will be Grand Marshal for the 2010 Road Racing Events at Daytona International Speedway.

Blackwell’s love of motorcycles dates back to the age of five, when he started on a mini-bike. After growing up and a series of bikes that got progressively bigger, Bubba gave motorcycle road racing a try. After only on short year BUBBA rose to the title of “AMA/CCS Heavyweight Superbike National Champion”. Bubba actually won at the Daytona Super Speedway twice. A couple of serious accidents on the racing circuit caused Bubba to reevaluate his future options. That’s when he decided to dust off his childhood dream and try his hand at doing stunt shows.

Since taking the leap into the world of motorcycle stunts, Bubba Blackwell, has thrilled scored of audiences around the country jumping cars, semi-trucks, and busses astride his star-spangled Harley-Davidson XR-750. When Bubba rides into view, with his red, white and blue motorcycle and superhero style leathers, a real “Captain America” comes alive, instantly electrifying any crowd or audience.

Recently, The Boston Herald stated, “Bubba Blackwell is the only official Harley-Davidson daredevil to bring back the nostalgia and human drama of the stunt jumping made popular by the great Evel Knievel.

The Alabama Daredevil freely admits that the legendary Evel Knievel is a major influence on his own tailor-made stunt shows. “Knievel was definitely one of the finest showman of his era; not just with motorcycles, but with drawing in the general public’s interest,” Blackwell said.

“No matter how crazy people thought his stunts were, I think that deep down inside everyone admired his courage and his unique presentation.”

New Motorcycle Sales in US 2009 - ?

2008 - 1,104,000 2007 - 1,124,000 2006 - 1,190,000 2005 - 1,149,000

2004 - 1,063,000 2003 - 1,001,000 2002 - 936,000 2001 - 850,000 2000 - 710,000

Courtesy of Buell The Buell Blast was a cute little motorcycle. It just never made much of a sportbike.

But, as luck would have it, it makes a killer ottoman. Or end table. Or art piece.

Through an innovative process known as crushing, we’ve turned a limited number of Blasts into colorful metal cubes, each numbered and signed by Erik Buell himself.

Hey, there’s no denying the Blast’s aforementioned cuteness. But there’s nothing cute about racing or riding a sportbike the way it was meant to be ridden.

2010 Buell Blast Spec Sheet: Overall Height: 28 in.

Overall Width: 28 in.

Engine: Smashed Peak Hp / Torque (Ft/Lbs.)*: 0 / 0 Suspension, Front: Compressed Suspension, Rear: Bottomed Brake, Front: Fixed www.thunderroads-NY.com

Brake, Rear: Fixed Seat Height***: Variable Wheelbase **: Variable Dry Weight: 360 lbs Colors: Sunfire Yellow, Midnight Black, Battle Blue

Activists Missing After Declaring “War on Leather” at Motorcycle Rally Johnstown, PA – Local and state police scoured the hills outside rural Johnstown, Pennsylvania, after reports of three animal rights activists going missing after attempting to protest the wearing of leather at a large motorcycle gang rally this weekend. Two others, previously reported missing, were discovered by fast food workers “duct taped inside several fast food restaurant dumpsters,” according to police officials.

“Something just went wrong,” said a still visibly shaken organizer of the protest.

“Something just went horribly, horribly, wrong.”

The organizer said a group of concerned animal rights activist groups, “growing tired of throwing fake blood and shouting profanities at older women wearing leather or fur coats,” decided to protest the annual motorcycle club event “in a hope to show them our outrage at their wanton use of leather in their clothing and motor bike seats.” “In fact,” said the organizer, “motorcycle gangs are one of the biggest abusers of wearing leather, and we decided it was high time that we let them know that we disagree with them using it…ergo, they should stop.”

According to witnesses, protesters arrived at the event in a vintage 1960’s era Volkswagen van and began to pelt the gang members with balloons filled with red colored water, simulating blood, and shouting “you’re murderers” to passers by.

This, evidently, is when the brouhaha began.

“They peed on me!!!” charged one activist. “They grabbed me, said I looked like I was French, started calling me ‘La Trene’, and duct taped me to a tree so they could pee on me all day!”

“I…I was trying to show my outrage at a man with a heavy leather jacket, and he… he didn’t even care. I called him a murderer, and all he said was, ‘You can’t prove that.’ Next thing I know he forced me to ride on the back of his motorcycle all day, and would not let me off, because his girl friend was out of town and I was almost a woman.”

Still others claimed they were forced to eat hamburgers and hot dogs under duress.

Those who resisted were allegedly held down while several bikers “farted on their heads.”

Police officials declined comments on any leads or arrests due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, however, organizers for the motorcycle club rally expressed “surprise” at the allegations.

“That’s preposterous,” said one high-ranking member of the biker organizing committee. “We were having a party, and these people showed up and were very rude to us. They threw things at us, called us names, and tried to ruin the entire event. So, what did we do? We invited them to the party! What could be more friendly than that? You know, just because we are all members of motorcycle clubs does not mean we do not care about inclusiveness. Personally, I think it shows a lack of character for them to be saying such nasty things about us after we bent over backwards to make them feel welcome.”

When confronted with the allegations of force-feeding the activists meat, using them as ad hoc latrines, leaving them incapacitated in fast food restaurant dumpsters, and ‘farting on their heads,’ the organizer declined to comment in detail. “That’s just our secret handshake,” assured the organizer.

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How To Lift A Fallen Motorcycle There are few things more stressful than the sight of your bike lying on the ground. Although no-one can’t help with that sick feeling in the bottom of the stomach, we can guide you through getting the bike back up on two wheels.

It’s a gut-wrenching sight for a bike owner, you’re pride and joy lying on its side.

Whether it came to be in this position from a vehicular mishap or the ground didn’t prove to be as solid as you had thought, the first thing on your mind is getting the bike upright and checking for damage.

Between the weight, hot surfaces and sheer awkwardness, picking up a motorcycle can be dangerous and cause serious injury if done incorrectly or under poor footing.

The first rule of picking up a fallen bike is to find a few people to help. The second rule, if you don’t find any help the first time, look or ask for assistance again!

Ideally, the people offering to help should be riders themselves or at least have some kind of knowledge about motorcycles for a few reasons. Obviously, you don’t want anyone else to get hurt, but with the bike already laying on the ground you certainly need to avoid anymore damage.

Before any attempt is made to lift the bike some personal preparation is needed.

Make sure you’ve calmed down, thinking clearly, understand what needs to be done and physically able to lift the bike. As with any type of heavy lifting, the golden rule is to keep your body and back straight, and lift only with your legs.

Maintain control of the bike and never twist your body while lifting. Check the bike for damage prior to riding it again.

As you will see, the majority of picking up a bike is mental and methodical. Not only are motorcycles heavy but awkward shapes with pieces that move and parts that can be hot.

In an ideal world, you should practice lifting your bike under the training and supervision of a qualified professional who evaluates and coaches your lifting technique. You’d be hard-pressed to find many riders who have taken the time to learn this little used technique. Indeed most bikers with any type of experience with this comes from either lifting their own motorcycle or a friends after some sort of mishap.

So there you are, far from home maybe a little banged up and not in the best mood looking at your bike lying on its side. Here are some step by step hints to help you through the daunting task of lifting your bike.

Don’t panic!

The very first step as you’re looking at your baby on its side is to breathe.

Breathe again. Take a few minutes to calm down. Tell yourself that this happens to everyone at some point in their years of riding. Remember that your bike isn’t going anywhere and unless you and your bike are located in a dangerous area there’s plenty of time to pick it up. Seeing your bike lying on its side can be a traumatic experience, but it happens to everyone at one time or another. Quite frankly, your bike’s not going anywhere without you. Spend a few minutes asking yourself questions and talking yourself through the situation: are you hurt? Are you able to pick up your bike under normal circumstances? Do you want to pick up your bike? Is it safe to pick up your bike? You have the rest of your life to pick up your bike; take a few minutes to relax and assess the situation. It’s best if you can get help. Make sure to ask if your helpful friends have any bike experience.

Last thing you need at this point is someone burning themselves on hot pipes, or even worse, snapping off your indicators or other protruding but not so sturdy parts of the bike.

Just as you know to keep your body and back straight, and lift only with your legs, double check that the new found help understands this too.

Take a good look around Realizing that your attention is focused on the bike lying helplessly on the ground, but take a moment to understand where you are and what’s going on. Are you and the bike in danger from other traffic? If there was someone else involved in the accident make sure they’re busy looking for insurance information and not the quickest way to escape. If the bike isn’t in the flow of traffic and you’ve been involved in an accident it may help to leave it on the ground until law enforcement arrives on the scene.

If the bike ended up on its side from a series of unfortunate events involving only yourself, ask yourself these questions. Do you have a solid surface to lift from? Is www.thunderroads-NY.com

there gravel? Is the pavement wet? Are you right next to a ditch?

You’ve just dumped your pride an joy, the last thing you need is to end up slipping and getting pinned under your bike. That would just be a cherry on an embarrassment sundae.

Check out the motorcycle Although it sounds like an obvious point, in stressful times like this you may just forget to turn off the engine. If you can, turn off the fuel using the fuel supply valve.

Although spilled fuel is common, don’t panic and remember that a spark is needed to ignite it. But if you smell gasoline, work with caution around the bike.

Note which side the bike fell on. If the bike is lying on its right side, put the sidestand down and put the bike in gear. If the bike is on its left side, you can’t put the side stand down and can’t put the bike in gear. This is important since you really don’t want to pick up your bike and then immediately drop it onto its other side!

Time to lift!

Larger motorcycles 1. Facing Away from the bike turn the handlebars to full-lock position with front of tire pointed downward.

2. Find the “balance point” of the two tires and the engine, engine guard, or footpeg. The bike will be fairly easy to lift until it reaches this point because it’s resting on its side. Once you start lifting from there, you are responsible for the most of the weight of the bike.

3. “Sit” down with your butt/lower back against the bike seat. Be very careful to keep your back straight and your head up. Put your feet solidly on the ground about 12 inches apart, with your knees bent slightly.

4. With one hand, grasp the handgrip (underhand, preferably), keeping your wrist straight.

5. With your other hand, grip the bike framework (or any solid part of the bike), being careful to avoid the hot exhaust pipe, turn signals, etc.

6. Lift with your legs by taking small steps backwards, pressing against the seat with your butt and keeping your back straight. On slippery or gravelly surfaces this technique probably won’t work. On inclined surfaces this can be very dangerous.

7. Be careful not to lift the bike up and then flip it onto its other side! If possible, put the sidestand down and the bike in gear.

8. Set the bike on its sidestand and park it safely.

Small and Medium-Sized Motorcycles 1. Turn the handlebars to the full-lock position with the front of the tire pointed skyward.

2. Find the balance point of the two tires and the engine, engine guard, or footpeg. The bike will be fairly easy to lift until it reaches this point because it’s resting on its side. Once you start lifting from there, you are responsible for the most of the weight of the bike.

3. Stand very close to the handlebars. Plant your feet about shoulder-width apart with the lower handgrip in between them. Use both hands to lift. Keeping your back straight and your head up, lift carefully, keeping the handgrip close to your body. Use your leg muscles for power, and not your back muscles.

4. Be careful you don’t lift the bike up and then flip it onto its other side.

5. Set the bike on its sidestand and park it safely.

The information given as a benefit for those with an interest in riding motorcycles.

Our intention is to further discussion and enhance individual safety and skill. We disclaim any liability for the views expressed. Every motorcyclist is responsible for his or her own safety and that of their passengers. We do not accept any duty or responsibility toward any individuals. We urge all those using the information and views presented on this site to use their own critical judgment. When you may have any doubt about a safety or skill issue, we urge you to seek clarification and information from sources you trust, and to proceed with caution to ensure your safety.

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UpComing Events February 2010 Feb 6th Heartbreakers Ball (Bishop MC Dutchess County)Stormville, NY - Huntington Ale House Rt 216 Stormville, NY 12582 Bishops MC Dutchess County Website: www.Bishop MC.org Party Starts at 6pm and goes til it ends. Live music! $20/person or $30/couple February 10 BIKERS UNITED “WINTER HEAT” 2010 - Syracuse, NY - Location: United Inn 1308 Buckley Road , Syracuse, NY 13212 315-451-1212 Sponsor: Bikers United Of C.N.Y. Website: http://www.cnybikersunited.com BIKERS UNITED “WINTER HEAT” February 20th 2010 6pm-12am @ United Inn , Syracuse.4 Bands,Buffet,cash bar, raffles,50/50, $15.00 @ door, “Dish up the Heat” C.N.Y. restraunts bring your SPECIALTY food Item in chaffing dish to be judged by your own C.N.Y. Bikers, Winner to receive award ..and “BRAGGING” rights..2 free admissions w/ dish.

REGISTER PRIOR TO EVENT....lingerie tricycle races, B.U.’s famous “VIBRATOR” races,$45.00 rooms. HELP US CONTINUE TO ASSIST BIKERS IN NEED IN THE EVENT OF A SERIOUS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT..COME PARTY WITH REAL BIKERS FEB 13th-14th The Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Boston, MA NEW DATES! The Northeast Motorcycle Expo is back in Boston, MA for the 8th consecutive year!

Bay Side Expo Center, 200 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA. Saturday 10AM to 8PM and Sunday 10AM to 5PM. It doesn’t get any better than the Northeast Motorcycle Expo in Boston at the Bayside Expo Center. We’re talking hundreds and hundreds of the craziest, classiest, and hottest bikes around. Dealers bring the newest makes and models. Vendors pull out the latest designs. We give you the best of the motorcycle world all under one roof! Entertainment is just an understatement. Ladies, children, friends, and family will not want to stay home. Admission tickets are $15.00 per person, children 6 to 12 years old $7.00 per child and children 5 and under free.

Directions can be found on our website http://www.kevmarv.com or by calling (978) 688-8888 A Kev-Marv Production.

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February 21 Joey Dipaolo Aids Benefit Dougout Pub, 1614 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302 Sponsor: SIBA

March 28 Ontario County ABATE Annual Swap Meet Cananadaigua, NY Sponsored by Ontario County ABATE The swap meet will be held at the Inn On The Lake on Main Street in Cananadaigua. Doors open at $12:00 pm. General admission is $5.00. Vendor information was not given. For more information go to http://www.abatenyontario.20m.com/

February 27 ABATE Niagara Snowball Bash - Tonawanda, NY PJ’s Pub (Pizza Junction) 1269 Erie Ave. N. Tonawanda, NY 14120 Joe @ (716) 695-3415 Sponsor: Niagara ABATE Website: http://www.abate-niagara.org Description: Time:8 Pm.- Till?, $25. Per person donation includes: 2 Hr. Open Bar, Buffet Dinner, Door Prizes, Live Music by the “A-List”, See You There! Thanks for Your Support!

Feb 26th-March 7th Daytona Bike Week 2010 Campground - Deland, FL Volusia County Campgrounds, Deland, FL Info: 386-943-9610, stateoffice@abateflorida.com, or http://www.ABATEFlorida.com Why spend $1,000 for lodging to come to Daytona Bike Week 2010 when you can do the same for less than $100 TOTAL for all TEN DAYS?! We’re only 20 minutes from Daytona, 30 minutes from Orlando, have food & beverages on site, vendors, and 24 hour security. PLUS, while you’re saving your money, you’ll be helping fund the FIGHT FOR BIKER’S RIGHTS and helping ABATE of Florida to educate the public to WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES!

April 2010 April 11 Bronco’s 1st Annual N/Shore Harbors Ride - Suffolk County, NY THIS IS A MEET AND GREET RIDE!!THE RIDE WILL BE DESIGNED TO VISIT AND RIDE THRU ABOUT 5 POPULAR HARBORS OF THE NORTH SHORE ON LONG ISLANDRIDE WILL END AT THE MAPLES.. ALL CUTS INVITED!! RESPECTFULY SO..WITH, IDONTKNOW Mc. IN THE ROUTE PLANNING STAGE..SO FAR YOU NEED A FULL TANK OF GAS.. NO COST HERE..THIS RIDE IS FOR ALL OF US!! WE SPEND ENOUGH THRUOUT THE YEAR AND SUPPORT

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March 13th-14th The 10th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo Wilmington, MA. NEW DATES! Shriner’s Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA. Saturday 10AM to 5PM and Sunday 10AM to 5PM. All brand Motorcycle show featuring the “Best of Northeast” Custom Bike Show. We’ve got racing bikes, touring bikes, casual bikes, and the craziest custom built bikes around. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. There is entertainment for kids, shopping for the ladies, and motorcycle fashions, parts, and accessories galore. Tickets are $13.00 per adult, $6.00 for children 6 to 12 years old and free for children 5 years old and under. Directions can be found on our website http://www.kevmarv.com or by calling (978) 688-8888. A Kev-Marv Production.

April 24th Choppers for Charity & Hogs Against Hunger Irving, NY. “10-Year Anniversary Celebration” (CFC-HAH) is the Food Bank of WNY’s 10th Annual Motorcycle Run, Car/Bike Show & Benefit Party!

Come help us celebrate the BIG 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Mark your calendar, save the date, get the day off work if you have to. Always the last Saturday in April. This is always THE event to kick of the riding season! Good people, cool music, hot bikes, wild cars and a GREAT TIME. EVERYONE is welcome... bikes, cars, trucks or your own two feet!

This is a TOTAL BENEFIT for The Food Bank of WNY. Food, drink, 50/50, Vendors, Live Music, Bike & Car Show, Contests, Trophies, Celebrities, Raffle Prizes, and more. This is an old time, good time

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that you’ll not soon forget. You won’t want to miss this event! Rain, Snow or Shine! If you can’t make it for the run, please join us for the Benefit Party. One of the BEST PARTIES of the year! Check-in at 11am at Native Pride Travel Plaza, bike run & car caravan leaves at 1:00 SHARP! 11359 Southwestern Blvd (Rt. 20) (at Milestrip) Irving, NY 14081. After-run party 2pm-7pm at a location to be announced.

For more info go to http://www.Cyberspokes.com or contact Bev Lanza at 716-445-4108 or MaryLou Borowiak or Mike Billoni at 716-852-1305.

April 25th Skin & Steel – Motorcycle and Tattoo Show Henrietta, NY. Skin & Steel – Motorcycle and Tattoo Show. The Biggest & Best Show in the Rochester Area. Sunday, April 25, 2010, 12pm - 6pm at the DOME CENTER, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY Motorcycle Show * Swap Meet * Tattoo Contest * Best of Bike Show $500.00! * $300.00 Tattoo Contest! * Vendors & Show Bikes - Book Your Space Early!!!

Over 200 Vendor Spaces! Food, Beer, Music Admission: $12 (12 & under FREE!) Music by DJ DENNI. Website: http://www.skinandsteel.com

A local girl suffered a tramatic brain injury last September. We (the Legion Riders of Post #1194)are looking to raise funds to get this loving single mother back on her feet. This ride is in the planning stages and I will post more information in the next month.

Any one looking to make donations please feel free to contact me. A trust fund has been set in Mary Jo’s name. Gob Bless. For more info you can contact Condor1584@msn.com or call 607-760-1695 May 24th-26th Harley Rendezvous Classic Motorcycle Rally Pattersonville, NY. Indian Lookout Country Club Pattersonville, NY 12137 http://www.harleyrendezvous.com for Rendezvous info - Phone: 518-864-5659 Email: office@harleyrendezvous.com May 26th Dice Run for Charity - Rockland County, NY Dice run 100 mile ride that benefits the United Hospice of Rockland County. More details will be posted on http://secondgenerationma.org as the date for the Charity Dice Run gets closer.

Phone: 845-222-8798 Email: Loubabcock2001@aol.com

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June 4th-15th Pennsylvania Rally On The River - Northumberland, PA. The bars will be serving beer & soft drinks and there will be plenty of excellent food. Test your riding skills in one of our insane and wacky biker contest, or, if you dare, enter one of our erotic adult contests.

Each evening there will be live music from local and headline bands and there will be plenty of vendors for all sorts of biker clothing and accessories. Also planned are tours to some very interesting places throughout the Susquehanna Valley. For more information go to http://www.parallyontheriver.com/.

May 15th MRR and Rescue Ink / 3rd Annual Rollin’ for Rottie - New Windsor, NY - Sign up is from 10:00- 11:30 am Jim Moroney’s Harley Davidson 833 Union Ave(RT 300),New Windsor, NY Party to follow at location TBA - 12PM - Live Music by Side F/X / Wet T-Shirt Contest!!!!!! Food!!! Prizes for Best poker Hand / 50-50 Raffle / Door Prizes rollin_for_rotti_rescue@yahoo.com or visit us at http://www.mrr.petfinder.com Freedom ride proceeds to benefit wounded soldiers Norwich, NY Start Address: 42 North Brard St., Norwich, NY 13815 this is a nation whide ride and goes to helping vets.....

2nd Annual Hero Army Pfc Joseph Dwyer Rally - Bald Hill, Farmingville, NY 11763 - 631.294.5248 Sponsor: 9-1-1-Veteran.com PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS REGION 9 NY - RIDE CAPTAIN FRANKEBNYC@AOL.COM 631.294.5248 ................ 9-1-1 veterans is a small non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Long Island’s veterans. We provide financial assistance to those who have served in - or are still serving in - the finest military in the world. Our current emphasis has been on those service men and women who participated in the global war on terrorism.

May 17th ABATE of New York – 14th Annual Freedom Rally Albany, NY. Ride to the Capital. All Motorcyclists Welcome. Come fight for your rights! Details will be posted when available.

May 22nd Benefit Ride for Mary Jo - Hillcrest , NY Start Address: 363 West Service Road, Hillcrest , NY 13745 www.thunderroads-NY.com

June 7th-12th Americade - Lake George , NY. Sponsored by AMA Registration is at the Holiday Inn in Lake George but activities will take place at various locations around the Lake George Area. Registration begins at 11:00 am on June 1st. Events include guided and unguided rides, poker runs, scavenger hunt, tradeshow, bike shows, vendors, entertainment, and more.

For more information call (518) 798-7888, or go to http://www.tourexpo.com June 15th Advertising -DEADLINEGet your ads in for next months issue by today.

Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com http://www.thunderroads-NY.com 646-929-4744 June 25th-26th Thousand Islands River Run Bike Rally, Alexandria Bay, NY Bike Builders TBA, Motorcycle Stunt Group-”The Vertical Outlaws” Live Music Fest, Rob’s Dyno Service from Mass., Ma and Pa Custom Bike Show, Tattoo Contests, Burn Out Contest, VENDORS!!!

And Much More!!! Check out our website! http://www.tiriverrun.vpweb.com - Mary Compeau Fallen Patriot and 1st Responder Charity Ride Niagara Falls, NY 2nd annual Ride - Kick stands up 11am June 26.

Party June 25 place to be announced check website for details TBA. Carmen Toromino 716-444-2810

June 25th - 27th Harley Rendezvous Classic 2010 - Pattersonville, NY Harley Rendezvous - 1142 Batter Street, Pattersonville, NY 12137 - Telephone: 518-864-5659 Website: http://www.harleyrendezvous.com/

July 2010 July 8th- 10th New York State H.O.G. Rally - Syracuse, NY Registration and host hotel will be at the Holiday Inn Electronics Parkway. Registration begins at 8:00 am on July 8th. The event will include bike games, bike shows, rides, music, food, and more. The rally is open to all H.O.G. members. Pre-registration is May 20th. For more information go to http://www. nystatehogrally.com July 8th- 11th Women in the Wind Festival - Hudson Valley, NY Women in the Wind presents: A Motorcycling Excursion & Festival in Hudson Valley, NY 4 Days of Peace, love & WITW Chapter Sponsers: Black Rose / Long Island / NJ Renegades July 15th Advertising -DEADLINEGet your ads in for next months issue by today.

Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com http://www.thunderroads-NY.com 646-929-4744 July 17th Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride - Owego, NY. Sponsored by VVA 377, VVA 704, VVA 480 and Chapter 17 Blue Knights The ride begins at Marvin Park on Main Street in Owego. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the ride leaves at 10:00 am. The 98 mile police escorted ride will follow Route 38 and will make stops in Groton and Montezuma. the ride ends in Fair Haven with food. The ride is free, but you will have to buy your own food. For more information call (607) 898-3507, (607) 229-8153) July 18th Ride for Kids - Deerfield, NY Location: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Deerfield Volunteer Fire Dept. 5476 Trenton Rd. Deerfield, NY 13502 - Website: http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/ut Description: Ride for Kids® The Ride for Kids® program supports the efforts of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) to find the cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors. Come join thousands of your motorcyclist friends at events around the country to make a difference in children’s lives! this Ride is from Utica NY to Old Forge NY through the Adirondack Mtns. w/ Police & Fire Escort! Sign In 8am - 945am Ride rolls off @ 10am SHARP July 24th 2nd Annual CHOW Run to STOP Hunger - Hillcrest, NY - 363 West Service Road , Hillcrest, NY 13745 We are making another Poker Run to collect food and funds for the warehouse again this year. Those that road last year, we hope to see you again this year and thank you for your support. I am looking at a route change to keep this event fresh. Please check back later. God Bless.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ABATE of New York, Inc. Chapters Metro NY/LI Region ABATE of Brooklyn P.O. Box 245064, Brooklyn, NY 11224 President: Bill Ferraro Phone: 917-215-0315 ABATE of Long Island P.O. Box 22, Riverhead, NY 11980 President: Jim Barr Chapter Phone: 888-LIABATE (888-542-2283) Email: LongIslandABATE@aol.com Website: http://www.longislandabate.org Hudson / Mohawk Valleys Region ABATE of Columbia P.O. Box 227, Hudson, NY 12534-0227 President: Karen Blake-Kittle Phone: 518-392-7354 Email: kbk84@msn.com Website: http://www.geocities.com/columbiaabate ABATE of Delaware P.O. Box 19, Hobart, NY 13788 President: Rob Dewey Phone 607-865-4144 dccustom06@yahoo.com ABATE of Greene County P.O. Box 92, Leeds, NY 12451 President: Matt Grossman Phone: 518-263-5943 Email: matthew138@earthlink.net Website: http://abateofgreenecounty.org

ABATE of Finger Lakes P.O. Box 353, Hornell, NY 14843 President: Mike Grasby Sr. Phone: 585-728-5426 Email: michaelg9898@yahoo.com ABATE of Monroe P.O. Box 13277, Rochester, NY 14613-3277 President: Mike “Professor” Parthum Phone: 585-406-1625 Chapter Phone: 585-234-0895 Email: RedFXRT@rochester.rr.com Website: http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org ABATE of Niagara P.O. Box 25, Lockport, NY 14094 President: Richard “Dick” Davis Phone: 716-946-2867 Website: http://www.abate-niagara.org ABATE of Ontario P.O. Box 546, Canadaigua, NY 14424-0546 President: Shawn Fenner Phone: 585-370-4515 Email: Elmo4fun@yahoo.com Website: http://abatenyontario.20m.com/ ABATE of Orleans P.O. Box 43, Medina, NY 14103-0043 President: Chuck Persons Phone: 585-798-6662 Email: Blpersons723@yahoo.com Website: http://www.orleanscountyabate.com/abate%20page.htm

ABATE of North Ulster P.O. Box 13, West Hurley, NY 12491 President: Paul Pritchard Phone: 845-687-9077 Infoline: 845-207-3005 Email: paulp@bigfoot.com

ABATE of Wayne P.O. Box 332, Ontario, NY 14519 President: Pam Wright Phone: 315-923-3422 Email: waynenews@verizon.net Website: http://www.wayneabate.org

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ABATE of Buffalo-Erie P.O. Box 377, Orchard Park, NY 14127 President: Damian Ruzbacki Phone: 716-825-2627 Email: ruzmc@peoplepc.com Website: www.cyberspokes.com/abatebuffalo.htm

ABATE of Cayuga P.O. Box 74, Auburn NY 13021 Vice President: Carl J. Harvey Phone: 315-730-2458 Email: abateofcayugacounty@clearwire.net

ABATE of Chautauqua P.O. Box 572, Dunkirk, NY, 14048 President: Andrew Barr Phone: 716-257-5207 Email: a.l.barr@hotmail.com Website: http://chautabate.org

ABATE of Cortland-Chenango P.O. Box 3, Cincinnatus, NY 13040 President: “Harley” Dave Simmons Phone: 607-423-6780 Email: dave@cortland-chenangoabate.com Website: http://www.cortland-chenangoabate.com

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ABATE of Jefferson P.O. Box 21, Clayton, NY 13624 President: Thomas Grant Phone: 315-686-2288 Email: trgrant@hughes.net Website: http://ABATEnyJefferson.org ABATE of Lewis P.O. Box 245, Port Leyden, NY 13433 President: Kristen Peebles Phone: 315-348-5132 Email: rushlee1@citlink.net ABATE of Oneida P.O. Box 545, Holland Patent, NY 13354 President: Kristen Hric Phone: (Kris) 315-7236431 or (Gary) 315-533-6093 Email: khric@specialmetals.com Website: http://ABATEnyOneida.org ABATE of Onondaga P.O. Box 11575, Syracuse, New York, 13218 President: Wild Bill Sperry Phone: 315-849-5410 Email terry12256@yahoo.com Website : http://www.cnyabate.org ABATE of Oswego P.O. Box 133, Central Square, NY 13036 President: Jim Waterman Phone: 315-427-4765 Email: jwaterm2@twcny.rr.com Website: http://www.oswegoabate.org ABATE of Southern Tier P.O. Box 2441, Binghamton, NY 13902-2241 President: Mick Brown Phone: 607-217-5669 Email: dadspan@yahoo.com ABATE of Syracuse P.O. Box 83, East Syracuse, NY 13057 ABATE of Tompkins P.O. Box 6743, Ithaca, NY 14851-6743 President: Yonah Lempert Phone: 607-533-9141 Email: yonahcsea561@aol.com Website: http://www.tompkinsabate.org

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