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MAY 2011
“Big Mike” Harrah
03 - Letter from the Editor
31 - Custom Chrome
06 - Biker News
35 - What Will it Take..?
08 - "Big Mike" Harrah
40 - Bikers Go to Bat
12 - ABATE 2011
for the Blind
14 - Ride & Event Calendar
44 - The Hideout Saloon
18 - 2011 Road King Classic
49 - Just a Little Bit of Time,
21 - Arizona Bike Week
Just a Lot of Special Riding
23 - Kimmy Chapman
55 - Women Who Ride
26 - Copper & Chrome
30 - Weekly Events
SOUTHWEST ON THE COVER:
“LIVE TO RIDE”
ARTIST: LORY LOCKWOOD
SEE HER WORK & MORE AT: www.cruisingoods.com
CONTRIBUTORS:
CHRIS DALGAARD
LISA DALGAARD
NATIONAL PUBLISHER & CA EDITOR
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
YOU, the Motorcycling Community
MICHELE
STEVEN ADAMO
ART DIRECTOR
CALIFORNIA
Randy Twells
Mike Sayer
Gary Mraz
Larry Serna
Art Hall
Mel Jacobson
ARIZONA
Linda Dahl
Famous Jake
“Wild Bill” Saxton Dangerous James
NEVADA
Digger Dave
George Childress
Arizona Lynn
Robert Sweeney
TigerLily
STAFF WRITERS:
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
CD, Randy Twells, Lisa Dalgaard, Mike Dalgaard,
Famous Jake, Linda Dahl, Tom "PIR8" Tinney, Ray Seidel,
Mike Sayer, Robert Sweeney, Art Hall, TigerLily, “Wild Bill” Saxton
Art Hall, Ray Ambler, Ron Sinoy, CD, George Childress,
WEBMASTER
Kirk Johnson - phoenixbikers.com
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ell I wanted to talk about our 10 year
anniversary in publishing this magazine last month, but had to push it
back until now. As you can see by the cover, another “big” anniversary is going on too, so we
thought we’d celebrate together - see inside the
story about Mike Harrah and Original Mike’s, and
our upcoming 10th Anniversary Bash. There’s
more about our anniversary too, but I just got back
from Cave Creek, AZ where we had our 7 year
party, and while I don’t exactly remember all of
it, the staff tells me we had a good time. I want to
thank everyone there for their hospitality, and
now, for good or ill, I have a load more Facebook
friends. So much for productivity, but on the plus
side, I now know what my cousin had for breakfast this morning, and how she felt about it.
But back to our 10th anniversary....oh, wait, lots
of people have been asking how I hurt my knee,
because they’ve seen me out there on crutches (or
with a cane when I need to hold a drink). No I
didn’t lay down my pink Vespa, don’t worry she’s
ok. No, I was partying in the Hollywood hills with
Charlie Sheen, ya know the usual late evening
bender. We're on day 3 of a crazy Monopoly
game, (cause that’s how we roll) and he's all pissy
cause he's got crap properties like Oriental Ave.
and St. Charles Place, and I'm sitting pretty with
Park Place and Boardwalk. Duh, Winning! So on
the third round of Charlie having to pay me like
$2,000 in rent, he slams down his miniature thimble playing piece, picks up his phone, and 30 seconds later in walks 2 hot little babes, with next to
nothing on (I guess they were the kids' nannies)
and one’s got this suitcase....I don't know what
was in that thing, but when the babe accidentally
drops it on my knee, it’s like there are bricks in
there! So, that's the story (oh, and I also had surgery for a torn meniscus). Man, Charlie Sheen.
Tiger's blood my ass. He needs to spend a weekend with some Bikers!
W
So, about our 10th anniversary....ah screw it, it’s
10 years publishing the mag. 120 issues as of last
month, big deal. What’s it mean to celebrate 10
years of publishing a motorcycle magazine, in
2011? Well for me it means being a survivor.
We’ve seen many talented people leave the industry, but mostly we’ve seen the culling of the herd.
If you’re still here, you’re one of the good ones,
and you’ve proven yourself worthy of still making
a living in motorcycling. Either that, or you’re too
dumb to know you should have gotten out a year
ago (damn self deprecation, you are the bane of
my existence). Surviving also means having a
good sense of humor (all attempts above notwithstanding), rolling with the changes, and most of
all having the balls to take chances when fear is
the predominant emotion. Don’t worry, both are
great motivators.
Does 10 years also mean, never having to say your
sorry, like your great grandfather telling dirty jokes
at the family picnic? No, it’s more like being able
to say your sorry, without having to first worry
about your badass image. But it also means that if
sorry ain’t good enough, then to hell with ya and
have a nice day. Life’s too short, my uptight
friend...as for our competition, hell I could fill a
page with their names and stories, but many of
them are gone now. Many thought they could do
this, only to find that it took more than glossy
paper and a scruffy beard.
One competitor we lost, and in the worst way possible, was Kimmy Chapman with Biker Information Guide. Kimmy was the rarest kind of
competition - one I was happy to have. She and I
always got along and liked each other, and respected each other. She rose above petty industry
squabbles, and there was and is no one in her organization that can take her place. She will be
sorely missed. Please see our small tribute to
Kimmy later in this issue.
We started QT years ago to do something REAL.
To get out of the cubicles and into the wind. I can
remember the moment like it was yesterday,
though now it’s been about ten and a half years.
I’m sitting in a bar in Atlanta, hoisting a beer with
my V.P., and he says, “So Chris, why do you want
this promotion?” He takes a swig off his beer and
I say, “Well actually Greg, I don’t. And in fact I’m
hoping you’ll help me make a graceful exit from
the company.” I caught him in mid-sip, and he just
sort of froze there, like someone from a sitcom,
the rim of the beer bottle still on his lips. What followed was some of the best and most gracious
treatment I’ve ever seen in Corporate America,
and in the weeks after that, some of the scariest
moments of my life.
Let me backtrack a little, though not too much,
since I have told this story before and I don’t want
to bore too many of you (if you’ve been reading us
for 10 years, now’s the time to skip to the roadtest
or something, I won’t mind).
I was in a big office building, having relocated
from California to Atlanta for a big promotion
with a consumer electronics firm, in a cubicle, in
a tie, in a serious rut and slowly dying. But I was
day-dreaming of the next hop-up I’d do to my
Road King, the next piece of chrome I just had to
have, the next road trip I’d take with the
WHORE’s (Westside Harley Owners & Riding
Enthusiasts) and the next big rally I’d get to. Point
is, after 16 years in the industry, I was burnt out.
Not everyone needs to be passionate about how
they earn their living, but I did, and still do. So I
left that sweet corporate gig (I don’t even want to
tell you the perks we had back then, you’ll just cry)
and started to look at what I’d do next.
And that’s when the fear started to hit. And it
came in waves, bigger and bigger each time.
One of the many cliches about this kind of thing
is, you close your eyes and just jump. OK, fine.
But exactly where do you jump? All I knew when
I quit the corporate world was, I wanted to do
something in motorcycling. I knew that was my
passion, and hoped that somehow I’d find something that I could direct all my skills and guts and
heart into.
Well of course the rest is history, I started the mag
in April of 2001, after coming back home to
Southern Cal., back to my old haunts and favorite
rides. We started with some great local advertisers
and some dedicated staff, and expanded to Northern Cal, and then into the Southwest. We also
started the Northwest edition, an absolutely dominant force with my Dad at the helm in Washington state, and the Rockies and Midwest editions,
which have been through rough times with poor
management, but are now coming back with great
people and a new vision for the future.
No regrets? Hardly. Any man who says he has
none is either lying, or not terribly introspective.
Let’s just say I don’t regret the regrets - everything
we choose, and everything that happens, teaches
us something. We move on, and try to make it better. We try to do something of quality in our lives,
so that the good looking corpse we leave behind
isn’t our only legacy.
Hope this hasn’t been too tedious. If you’re still a
fan of QT, come on out on May 21st to Original
Mike’s for our big party - it’s FREE and it will be
fun, the rest is just gravy.
Oh and to whomever brings me the oldest copy of
our mag you can find, you’ll get a special gift, as
well as my appreciation for sticking with us as
long as you have.
Thanks, and we’ll see ya out there,
CD
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Critical Depression Ails Nevada:
A “Shot” of
Freedom Will Help!
Commentary By TigerLily
“I want the troops to return to a country which
has more freedom than when they left.”
Janice McKay, BOLT, of NC
In an unprecedented victory for Nevada’s motorcycling and
tourism industry, Nevada’s Helmet Choice Bill, SB177, passed
through the Senate Transportation Committee on April 14, 2011 –
but not without drama. For weeks, SB177 was the most popular
Senate Bill, overwhelmingly supported by the People of Nevada.
The Bill allows for helmet choice to motorcyclists who are at least
age 21, have taken an approved motorcycle training course, and
have at least one year experience. The training requirement will
not apply to motorcyclists already endorsed.
The Bill was sponsored for the fifth time by Republican Senator Don Gustavson and co-sponsored by Democratic Senator Mark Manendo, who is also
a Committee member. Committee Chair, Shirley Breeden, kept her promise to
motorcyclists and brought the Bill to a hearing on March 10, 2011. The hearing
provided overwhelming data in support of SB177. But Breeden held the Bill
hostage for over a month while moving more than 30 other bills – none of
which can stimulate the economy. Breeden called SB177 for a vote at the April
14th deadline with hours notice. At the vote, Breeden allowed Committee Vice
Chair, Senator Michael Schneider, a long time politician to speak first. Schneider did not hear most of the March 10th hearing as evidenced by his early absence at that meeting and his ill-informed statements. Instead, it appeared
Schneider relied only on personal prejudice to scorn the Bill, call motorcycles
dangerous, and label motorcyclists as potentially astronomical burdens to society. Travis Barrick, Esq., former candidate for Nevada State Attorney General, said about Schneider, “He shows a reckless disregard of the facts and the
truth and evinces a religious devotion to the nanny state.” After Schneider’s no
compromise, “NO-to-freedom vote,” Breeden and Co-Sponsor Manendo sided
with Schneider to vote NO. Mandendo stated, “Maybe they need to be [at
least age] 25 and have five years of experience.”
Senator Elizabeth Halseth, junior Senator and Committee member, was the
most outspoken advocate of SB177. Halseth voted YES to the Bill despite the
vociferous opposition of senior colleagues. In the end, the Bill passed by a
vote of four-to-three, and as of this printing SB177 awaits a Senate vote. If
passed, the Bill goes to the Assembly, where activists anticipate greater opposition.
How did SB177 make it past the Committee – unlike the previous eight attempts? Activists believe it was due to Nevada’s economy, a better collaboration among Nevada MROs, and QuickThrottle reporting. David Stilwell,
founder of Guerrilla Lawfare believes, “The one thing I think we did differently
this time, is that We the People were considered pushy, annoying, and to some, even
nasty. Guess what? Political correctness doesn’t work, BOLT-like assertiveness does.”
For up-to-date information please contact [email protected].
POLARIS ACQUIRES
INDIAN®
MOTORCYCLE
Polaris brings world-class
engineering, manufacturing and
distribution to Indian’s rich
American heritage and historic brand
MINNEAPOLIS (April 19, 2011) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII)
today announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business
was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (“IML”), a company
advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private
Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“We are excited to be part of the revitalization of a quintessentially
American brand,” said Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris Industries Inc. “Indian built America’s first motorcycle. With our technology and vision,
we are confident we will deliver the classic Indian motorcycle, enhanced by the quality and performance for which Polaris and Victory
are known.”
With this acquisition, Polaris adds one of motorcycling’s legendary
brands to its strong stable of Victory cruiser and touring bikes. Indian
will operate as an autonomous business unit, building upon the potent
combination of Polaris’ engineering acumen and innovative technology
with Indian’s premium brand, iconic design and rich American heritage.
“We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Polaris. Polaris
will utilize its well-known strengths in engineering, manufacturing, and
distribution to complete the mission we undertook upon re-launching
the brand in 2006: harness the enormous potential of the Indian
brand,” said Stephen Julius, chairman of Indian and managing director
of Stellican. “Polaris is the most logical owner of Indian Motorcycle.
Indian’s heritage brand will allow Polaris to aggressively compete across
an expanded spectrum of the motorcycle market.”
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By Gary Mraz
Mike grew up in middle class Whittier and like most California
kids in the early sixties loved surfing, playing music (drums) racing cars,
motorcycles and boats. In 1969, just after high school he had enough
money saved up to buy a one-way (Standby) ticket to Hawaii, traveling
with only a duffel bag and his surfboard. He was going to surf for the
rest of his life. Big Mike soon realized his workaholic personality just
didn’t fit the Surfer dude lifestyle and soon came back. He started a framing company in the early seventies called Harrah Construction Company,
starting with a 10,000 sq. ft. house he built with a helper on weekends
and evenings after working as a framing contractor on other jobs. Never
afraid to get his hands dirty he is in the mix on every endeavor, even
today. From one custom house to One Broadway Plaza, Big Mike builds
anything and everything including race cars. In fact Big Mike is now
constructing the tallest superstructure in the history of Orange County
in Santa Ana, California. His passion for racing, boats, cars, speed ski
racing and riding motorcycles has also grown through the years.
A professional S.A.G. (Screen Actors Guild) card holder since
1997 as a major motion picture helicopter stunt pilot and a daredevil
sportsman, Mike drives alcohol fueled dragsters, has professionally
raced G.N. (Grand National) Drag Boats,he’s a speed ski racer and
holds 2 National and one world record, and pilots his own Cobra
TAH1P military helicopter as a stunt man in Hollywood action pictures
such as “the Hulk” and “The Siege”. Big Mike epitomizes the American
Dream: dream big, work hard and never say never...as a soldier in the
army of the Lord and his resiliency paid off. He has had some major
hard falls but gets right back up for the fight. Through financially hard
times and Helicopter crash that almost killed him (more on that later),
Big Mike stands tall.
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Mike’s favorite motorcycle is a custom built V8 powered “Vanquish” built by
Mike Kelly, a Boss Hoss Dealer and self proclaimed gear head from Marco
Island, FL. The definition of Vanquish is “total domination” and the ability
to crush one’s opponent. One look at the Vanquish V8 motorcycle shows
that the name is fitting. The bike is powered by a custom built all aluminum
427 cubic inch World small block. “It’s not everyone that has the stomach
for 600 horsepower bike with 550 ft. lbs. of torque or the wallet to spend 6
figures on one,” said Mike Kelly, “but when they call you Big Mike, you’re
6 foot 6 inches and weigh....well let’s say just north of 300 pounds with 20”
arms...you tend to like big things.” When Big Mike called Kelly, an instant
understanding and connection was clear, this bike was to be ultra-custom.
Custom paint, custom camshaft, custom fitted alligator seat, and a very big
shot of Nitrous Oxide just in case something special pulled up next to Big
Mike. Needless to say, Mike has vanquished all possible threats on the street
and at the track with his brutally fast V8 bike. The bike is geared to run 120
mph in first gear at 7,000 rpm and will hit 200 mph in second at 7,000 rpm.
Ask Big Mike what his favorite machine is and he will tell you “my V8 bike.”
Mike tries to have a Motorcycle at his out-of-state construction projects
whether it’s his Harley Electra Glide Bagger in Hawaii or a Bourget T6 Retro
in Arizona. Big Mike is a rider through and through.
Mike is also a Builder of dreams. One of his personal favorites is his restaurant Original Mike’s, which he and his construction company - Caribou Industries - built, at 100 S. Main Street in Santa Ana, California. Resurrected
from the ground up, this gutted, boarded up and condemned building for
over 20 years was an Automobile sales and service building, once served as
a “Buick” dealership, originally built in 1919. In late 1923 it became the
first horseless carriage motorcar company in Orange County. Today it is
known as Original Mike’s which hosts numerous events from corporate parties, Bike night, Police and Fire, Make a Wish Foundation, Boy’s and Girl’s
Clubs, Orange County High School of the Arts, and many others of “Big
Mike” Harrah charity sponsored events. Mike likes to give back to the community and the children of Orange County. He say’s after all “Today’s Youth
are Tomorrow’s Future”.
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Original Mike’s has become a well known motorcycle destination
hosting such rides as the Ride for Autism and Ride the Coast. With two indoor performing arts stages and one outdoors, three bars, two private dining
rooms, one with a wine cellar, a cigar Humidor and 2 wood burning fireplaces, all surrounded by the largest 360° Jumbotron Mega T.V. on the west
coast. Considered by many Orange County Bikers to be the ultimate sports
bar, which may be an understatement. The huge facility has a 1,500 person
capacity with a massive parking lot. Big Mike received his certificate of occupancy on September 10th 2001. The next day America changed forever but
Big Mike’s resilience paid off again and he celebrates original Mike’s 10th anniversary bash with his mottos “Start the Party” and “Go Big or Go Home”.
Yes he is Santa Ana’s largest commercial developer and is currently
building Orange County’s tallest structure at 37 stories. He has over 4,000,000
sq. ft. of buildings. Yeah, he looks like a big scary biker but truth be told,
most big scary bikers love to be Santa Clause at Christmas. Big men usually
have big hearts. In 2000 Big Mike got involved with the Orange County High
School for the Arts (OCHSA). He was blown away by the talent of the kids
he met during a tour of the Los Alamitos School and took their school campus and future expansion problem to heart. The school had the rug pulled
out from under them at the last minute when the City Council decided that
their expansion would create too much traffic. Mike purchased a building for
4.5 million and retrofitted the schools expansion plans to fit it. He put up all
his own property and additional collateral for a 16 million dollar construction
loan and then brought in a 191-man Caribou Industries construction crew to
renovate the building. Right in the middle of the project Mike had a near fatal
helicopter crash flying from Reno, NV. He broke his back, both legs; both
feet; punctured a lung and dislocated a shoulder. The accident couldn’t have
come at a worse time, if the school wasn’t ready to open in September it
would lose state funding, since Mike had a $16 million construction loan in
his name, it would have ruined him. But even from his hospital bed he made
sure the school opened on time. Orange County’s most talented students are
now able to pursue their dreams because of Big Mike.
Whether sitting in on drums for Righteous Brother Bill Medley or
on his custom Vanquish, California 502 HP Boss Hoss V8, custom Bourget
motorcycle or building the tallest building in Orange County, “Big Mike”
dreams big, works and play’s hard and looks forward to a long Bike ride every
Sunday morning.
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2011 ABATE of
California
Legislative Goals
ABATE of California is pleased to announce its 2011 legislative goals for this
session. Assemblyman Chris Norby, R, from Fullerton who represents the
72nd Assembly District is sponsoring AB-695. This bill that would exempt a
driver 18 years of age or older who has completed a motorcyclist safety program or who has held an M-1 endorsement for over 2 years from wearing a
safety helmet. ABATE of California applauds and thanks Assembly Member
Norby for his support on this issue and for his convictions that this is a choice
better left to the motorcyclists of the state.
In addition to AB-695, ABATE of California is also pursuing legislation to
end discriminatory motorcycle only checkpoints, which serve no valid safety
purposes and only serve to proliferate biker profiling and to target a select
group of the population based upon manner of transportation and lifestyle
choices, such as mode of dress. AB-1047, sponsored by Assembly Member
Kevin Jeffries, R, Lake Elsinore, is a bill that is supposed to address ending
motorcycle only checkpoints.
It is ABATE of California’s position is that motorcycle only checkpoints are
not only discriminatory but that they unconstitutional as well. While the
stated rationale of such checkpoints is allegedly for safety purposes, such
checkpoints are often used as means to force otherwise law abiding citizens off
the roadway for purposes of intelligence gathering about their activities, checking VIN numbers for stolen bikes or running noise checks, all non-safety issues. Additionally, it appears that revenue enhancement is also a factor due
the amount of ticketing and seizure of motorcycles that have occurred during
these motorcycle only checkpoints.
The Supreme Court has ruled many times that any roadway checkpoint that
has general crime control as its primary purpose is patently unconstitutional
and that it is further is a violation of the Fourth Amendment protections
against unreasonable search and seizure. ABATE of California also applauds
and thanks Assemblyman Jeffries for his support on this issue and for his
courage and convictions in sponsoring this bill which will end such discriminatory and unconstitutional violations of our rights. ABATE of California
also believes that safety attempts by the various associated state agencies involved with motorcycle safety should instead focus on awareness campaigns,
rider training and education, and safer highway construction.
Anthony Jaime
Executive Director
ABATE of California
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APRIL 2011
APRIL 27 – MAY 1
LAUGHLIN, NV* 29TH ANNUAL LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN 2011 – Top name
entertainment, trade show exhibits, custom bike show, casino gaming. Room
packages on sale now. Log on to www.laughlinriverrun.com or call us today at
949.502.3434. SEE DAL-CON PROMOTIONS AD
LAUGHLIN, NV*
LAUGHLIN 2011 RIVER RUN– Stay at the
Edgewater/Colorado Bell Hotel and Casino Resorts. Rock, Bikes, Beer, Babes,
Swimsuit Teaser and Lingerie Contest. Room packages on sale now. For more info:
www.edgewater-casino.com,
www.coloradobelle.com or 877.480.2747 (mention offer M-QUICK). SEE
EDGEWATER/COLORADO BELLE AD
LAUGHLIN, NV* RIVER RUN – VICTORY “FUEL IT” DEMO TOUR Sponsored by Arlen Ness of Nevada. Take extended test rides on a new Victory and
experience the performance, comfort and style. At the Riverside Casino; for more
info: http://www.arlennesslasvegas.com or call Arlen Ness Nevada at 702.440.6377.
APRIL 28 -30
LAUGHLIN, NV* REV UP FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL RIVER RUN – Stay at
the center of the action, Aquarius Casino Resort – 1900 S. Casino Drive. For more
info call 800.709.6832 or www.AquariusCasinoResort.com. SEE AD
APRIL 28
TUCSON, AZ* LADIES ONLY GARAGE PARTY – Hosted by Tucson HarleyDavidson. 5:30 pm to 8:30pm; FREE EVENT for women who dream of riding.
RSVP to 520-751-3389. TUCSON HARLEY- DAVIDSON / BUELL 7355 N. 1-10
Eb, Frontage Rd. For more info call 520.751.3380 or www.tucsonharley.com.
APRIL 29 – MAY 1
MOORPARK, CA* SPRING BREAKOUT - Victory Demo Event starts at 9:00
am at Tri-County Powersports - 6190 Condor Drive. For more info: [email protected]. SEE AD
KINGMAN, AZ* 10TH ANNUAL RIVER RUN PARTY – Hosted by Mother Road
Harley-Davidson. Vendors include: Drag Specialties, Memphis Shades, Biker’s
Choice and more. Live music and beer garden all three days. For more info:
www.motherroadhd.com.
TONTO BASIN, AZ* SCREW LAUGHLIN 9 - Presented by Desert Thunder MC,
Sober Riders MC, Limey Riders MC, & MMA Leather District. Register at event or
Pre-Reg online by 4/5/11. R.V. Parking available. Come early for a good camping
spot. Butcher Hook Bar & Restaurant Tonto Basin AZ Live Music in Friday & Saturday, Wet T-Shirt Contest, Tattoo Contest, Vendors, Raffles, 50/50’s, Bike and
Biker games on Saturday, and a Raffle for a Mini Chopper. 12pm. Hwy 188 Sign 259
Tonto Basin, AZ Steve “Muskrat” - 520-371-1735, Snakebite - 623-693-4932 or
www.screwlaughlin.com or [email protected].
APRIL 30
TRABUCO CANYON, CA* 50 MILE RIDE FOR PROJECT RAWANDA - 50 or
25 mile mountain bike ride that starts at 7:00 am and ends at Cooks Corner – 19152
Santiago Canyon Road. BBQ, band, raffle and more. For more info: www.PROJECTRAWANDA.org.
FRESNO, CA* 4TH ANNUAL HELPING HANDS BIKE RUN - $20 registration.
Ride pin to 1st 50. Food, live music, raffle, 50/50. Run benefits Helping Hands Pregnancy and Parenting Center. 9:00 am from Indian Motorcycles Fresno - 5505 North
Blackstone. For more info: Mark at 559-641-2277 or www.centralsierrabikersforchrist.com.
VACAVILLE, CA* ABATE 17 SPRING BINGO FUN RUN - Sign-in: 9am @ Miss
Darla’s 110 Peabody Road in Vacaville. 1st Game 10am- Ride - Play - Ride $5 Donation per card per stop; no limit Join ABATE day of the event- get 1 card free at
each stop. For more info call Mike or Steve at 707.486.6454 or 707.479.2126 or
http://www.abate17.org.
KINGMAN, AZ* KELLY’S 4TH ANNUAL BIKER PALOOZA - Performance
Specialists, 4906 Olympic Dr at the Airport from 10:00 am to 10:00pm. Vendors, raffles, prizes, swap meet, food, drink, biker games, bike show and live music. Bike
Give-Away for $20 ticket donation helps benefit Boys & Girls Club of Kingman,
500 tickets to sell, can be pre-purchased. Details call Kelly 928-692-6601, website
www.kellysperformancespecialists.com.
CHANDLER, AZ* CHANDLER HARLEY-DAVIDSON SWAP MEET &
CAR/BIKE SHOW - Trophies for winners in each category. Raffle prizes, bike
wash by the Harley Girls, music and food. Food. To register space for the swap
meet or pre-register your car/bike e-mail [email protected] or call 480-4966800 and ask for Deb. CHANDLER HARLEY- DAVIDSON / BUELL 6895 W.
Chandler Blvd. Chandler AZ. 480-496-6800. www.chandlerharley.com.
GILBERT AZ* ROBBIE’S RIDE FALLEN HEROES PROGRAM - Saturday,
April 30th 2011 (5th Anniversary of the loss of Gilbert’s first Officer) Post up: 9:30
am/KSU 10:00 am Start & Finish: Gilbert American Legion Post 39 206 N. Gilbert
Rd, Gilbert AZ. 120 mile ride approx. Ending at Post 39 with entertainment, raffle,
and Pie Tossing! Min. Donation: $20 Single Rider/$25 w/Passenger Register: 7:30
am-9:00 am Pre-Registrants receive a Ride T-shirt with attached logo. FMI contact
Marinos Garbis at [email protected].
PHOENIX, AZ* BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE 100 MILE RIDE - Help
BACA break the chains of child abuse! Registration 9:30 a.m. at Cactus Jack’s Bar
& Grill. $15/single, $25/double includes free ride pin to first 100 registered, free
marble run, prize for high score, door prizes, BBQ dinner at end stop. Ends at
Gavilan Peak Sports Bar & Grill in New River. Call Nytro for more info. 602-7223547 or check the website www.bacaworld.org.
MAY 2011
MAY 1 – 7
MAUI, HI* CHIC MAUI 7 DAY MOTORCYCLE RETREAT FOR WOMEN –
Join us for a transformational life changing women’s retreat in Maui with The
Peaceful Women Maui Retreats and The Pink Biker Chic. 12 Harley’s are reserved
for 12 special women. Contact us today to see how to reserve yours. For more info:
www.gopinkmagazine.com or [email protected]. SEE AD
MAY 1
TUCSON, AZ* CLUB CAFFEINE - Presented by Ironwood Cycle. Well, it’s a New
Year and time to get “Club Caffeine”, the first Sunday of each month on your calendar. You’re invited to come by Ironwood Cycle Sunday morning between 7:30am
and 9:30am for free coffee and pastries...Get your Sunday morning started right.
Everyone is Welcome. We hope to see you there. 7:30 am. Ironwood Cycle 329 E.
Grant Road. For more info: 520-396-3507 or [email protected].
MAY 5
BALDWIN PARK, CA* HARLISTA MOVIE PREMIERE - Laidlaw’s H-D is
proud to premier Harlista’s, An American Journey. Get the first glance at Harley’s
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new movie just being released, and it star’s Laidlaw’s very own Daniel Huerta. Join
us for a free evening of snacks and a movie. 6:00 pm at Laidlaw’s – 1919 Puente Avenue. SEE AD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ* THURSDAY NIGHT BIKE NIGHT – At the El Dorado
Bar & Grill – 8708 E. McDowell Road, just west of the 101. Hosted by Evil Twin
Custom Cycle and The Unknown Associates. From 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm every
Thursday; reserved bike parking. For more info: 480.945.2606. SEE AD
PHOENIX, AZ* “E” SPRING PARTY – Hosted by Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets
MC Chapter. Proceeds to Benefit Wounded Warriors Project. Meal provided for
$10.00 per person. American Legion Post 107 - 20001 N. Cave Creek Rd. Starts at
4:00. Music, door prizes and raffle drawing; everyone welcome. For more info contact Roadside at 517.775.5939 or Blister at 623.330.3440.
SIERRA VISTA, AZ* BIG BAD BIKE NIGHT - Presented by Rendezvous Nightclub, Sierra Vista HD and Budweiser. First Thursday of every month. It’s the largest
Bike Night in Southern Arizona. 2 for 1 drink special, food, prizes, vendors and a
great time. 6:00 pm Rendezvous Nightclub - 40 Avenida Escuela. For more info:
520-458-2902 or [email protected].
TUCSON, AZ* ALR POST 36 BIKE NIGHT - Presented by ALR Post 36; benefiting American Legion Riders Post 36 Soldiers Fund. Come out and join us for a
fun new East side Bike Night. $2.25 Domestic Long necks; $2.50 Domestic Pints;
Bike Night Food Special $5.00 per plate (menu varies). Vendors and 50/50. Located
at Beer Belly’s Pub (the old hide-out East side). North side of 22nd St. behind the
22nd St. Thrift Store. East on 22nd St., 2nd North turnout after Pantano. 5:30pm.
Beer Belly’s Pub - Sherwood Village Dr. For more info email [email protected].
MAY 6 - 8
VICTORVILLE, CA* 17TH ANNUAL ABATE REGIONAL RALLY – New location! Shady Oasis Kampground - 16530 Stoddard Wells Rd., starting at 12 noon.
Full hook-ups, tents, sites, bathrooms, showers, pool, rec room; playground, games,
vendors, food, music, family and fun. $35.00 single $45.00 couple. For more info
www.socalregionalrally.com, Steve 562-299-2252 vendors-Rhonda 909-770-2430
RV’s must pre-reg Jeff 760-948-2186.
TH
NACO, AZ* SOUTHERN ARIZONA HARLEY RIDERS MC’S 19 ANNUAL
RUN TO THE BORDER - $15.00 per person. Location Gay 90’s Bar - 3856 S.
Towner Ave. Live band Friday May 6 from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. Saturday May 7 gates
open at 9:00 am. Events: Have-A-Clue Ride, bike games, kids games, 50/50 drawings, on site poker hands, camping available, auction, door prizes, Vendors wanted
and for more info: call our Run Coordinator Suzi Q at 520-249-3939 or email [email protected]. Check the website for pre registration and vendor forms
www.sahr.us. Great time for all come out and see us the whole event is on the Arizona side.
TUCSON, AZ* WOLVES/HUMAN SOCIETY BENEFIT RUN - The Wolves
MC (formerly known as “Lone Wolf ”) 4th Annual benefit for the Humane Society
of Southern Arizona. Gate opens at 11:00am-5:00pm, raffle starts at 4:00pm. $10 at
gate includes slow cooked BBQ meal. None better. 100% of all proceeds go to the
Humane Society. Music, Barbeque, Venders and more! Help the Wolves surpass last
year’s contribution for a good cause! 2702 N. Flowing Wells Road; behind Truck
and Trailer Parts. For more info: [email protected] or call 520-4618508.
PHOENIX, AZ* AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS #117 TREASURE HUNT
RIDE - Registration at Hacienda Harley Davidson - 15600 North Hayden, Scottsdale, AZ. From 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cost is $10.00 Per Person. Proceeds Benefit
American Legion Charities. 4:00 P.M. All Riders and Cages welcome. Ride Stops:
Evil Twins Custom Cycles - 2534 W Broadway Rd, Mesa / Scottsdale Cigar Club 14525 N 79th St, Scottsdale / Greasewood Flats - 27900 N Alma School Pkwy,
Scottsdale / Buffalo Chip - 6811 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek , Renegade Classics
- 3102 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix / Pat Tillman Post 117 - 16428 N 32nd St, Phoenix.
Pick up a “Treasure Item” at each stop that is Yours to Keep! For more information
[email protected].
COTTONWOOD, AZ* MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET – The swap meet we had
in February 2011 was so successful we thought we should do again, but this time, we
are planning early so we can make it even better. We are looking for old parts, new
parts, antique toys, scooter art, scooter sculptures, anything and everything motorcycle. We have a common table planned for those with only a couple items for sale.
What would you like it to include? Sewing, patches, pinstripping, etc, we take suggestions. KA Cycles in Cottonwood. For more info call 928-634-1364.
TUCSON, AZ* RUN FOR THE BLIND POKER RUN - Presented by ALR Post
7. Benefits Blind Rehab Veterans. Music, Vendors, 50/50, Door Prizes Food and
Beverages. Registration starts at Big Sky Motorcycles. A 65 mile ride ending at
American Legion Post 7 - 330 W. Franklin, Tucson. Last Bike out at 9:30am. High
Hand $250. Low Hand $100. Registration $25.00 per rider/$10.00 per passenger.
8:00am at Big Sky Motorcycle - 313 W Sahuaro St.
For more info: [email protected].
CAVE CREEK, AZ* 7 CARD PLUS 1 STUD POKER RUN - Registration from 810 AM at Post 34 American Legion in Cave Creek at 6272 E Cave Creek Road.
Stops will be Road Runner, Wild Horse West, Connelly’s, American Legion Post
107, Cave Creek Smokehouse and back to the Post 34. All proceeds for benefit of Diabled American benefits. Live music by Evil Twin from 1-5 PM, food served 2-6
PM. 50/50 raffle, horseshoes, TV on patio. Come on out for a good time.
ALPINE, CA* ROUGH RIDER MC ALPINE PARTY – 11:00 am at Alpine VFW
Post #9578 – 844 Tavern Road; benefiting the CA Veteran’s Home, Chula Vista.
Live bands, vendors, door prizes and poker walk. Food will be available. $10/single,
$15/double. For more info call Tenker at 760.535.0975 or Wingman at
760.215.0125. Check the website at www.rough-riders-mc.com.
MAY 6
MOORPARK, CA* WOMEN’S GARAGE PARTY - Discover the freedom of riding your own Harley at the event that’s just for women. We’ll talk to you about how
to get started and show you how to design, fit, and personalize a bike as unique as
you are. Refreshments, raffle and free gift! 6:00 pm at Simi Valley Harley-Davidson
– 6190 Condor Avenue. RSVP to Pam or Cassie at 805.552.9555 or www.simiharley.com. SEE AD
MESA, AZ* MOTORCYCLES ON MAIN STREET BIKE NIGHT – First Friday
of the month, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Cruise Main Street in downtown Mesa.
Sturgis style parking; beer gardens, bands, vendors and much more. Ride with us
from Chester’s H.D – 922 S. Country Drive to downtown. For more info:
480.894.0404 or www.ChestersHD.com. SEE AD
MAY 7
GILBERT, AZ* HISTORIC MINING CAMP 1ST ANNUAL RIDE - Registration
between 8:00 am - 9:00 am at Texas Roadhouse - 3961 S Gilbert Road in Gilbert.
$15.00 rider - $10.00 extra for passenger. Ride Pins to the first 150 participants!!!! Participating Stops: Del Mar Leathers in Mesa, Fountain Hills Legion Post 58, Superstition Harley Davidson in Apache Junction. Ending at Historic Mining Camp
Restaurant & Dutchman’s Hide Out - 6100 E Mining Camp St. Apache Junction.
(480) 982-3181. Thunder Roads Magazine Free Bike Show. Lunch Available at Mining Camp Restaurant. BBQ Chicken or Beef Sandwich w/Baked Beans, Coleslaw,
Soft Drink $10.00 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Raffles and Door Prizes 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Entertainment by the McNasty Brothers. Multiple Vendors. All proceeds going to
Stand up and Stand Proud Organization. For more info check http://www.miningcamprestaurant.com/first-annual-ride or
or email: [email protected].
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ* HISTORIC MINING CAMP RESTAURANT
CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RUN – 1ST ANNUAL CHARITY MOTORCYCLE
RUN - Helping Homeless Veterans..one ride at a time, with all proceeds going to
Stand up and Stand Proud Organization. $15.00 rider $10.00 extra for passenger,
ride pins to the first 150 participants! Enjoy a wonderful ride from Texas Roadhouse
in Gilbert to Del Mar Leathers, then to Fountain Hills Legion #58 in Fountain Hill
to Superstition Harley Davidson, then end at the Mining Camp Restaurant on Historic Apache Trail. You then can enjoy Entertainment by the McNasty Brothers,
multiple Vendors, Raffles and door prizes. For more info check www.miningcamprestaurant.com/first-annual-ride or e-mail [email protected].
GRASS VALLEY, CA* GOLD RUN 2011 - Motorcycle Poker Run includes a new,
90-mile motorcycle route through the heart of the Gold Country. See historic Colfax,
Grass Valley, Rough and Ready, Penn Valley, Bridgeport, North San Juan and Nevada City. Single Riders: $25—Couples: $40 (Bring your mom, and she rides for
free.) Proceeds go to support SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND and sight related local charities. Starts at 8:15 am from Higgin’s Lion’s Community Center 22490 E. Hacienda Drive. Contact: [email protected].
OROVILLE, CA* OROVILLE GREEN LINE POKER RUN - Sign in at Gold
Country Casino, 9-11am. $20 single rider/$30 double. Paid entry gets you a custom
made run pin and a chance at four $250 prizes - 2 high and 2 low hands. Then party
at casino, flat screen TV door prize, raffles, live music and food. Benefits Oroville’s
The Fathers House Church. All riders are welcome! Gold Country Casino at 4020
Olive Hwy. For more info: Brown Dogg at 530-588-5298.
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PALM SPRINGS, CA* DRA POLICE WEEK POKER RUN - To benefit widows
& orphans of fallen law enforcement officers. $15 Single/$25 double; free ride pin
1st 100. 9:00 am. Refreshments, food, band, raffle prizes and 50/50 at last stop. Preregistration until 04/23/11. For more info: www.desertridersassociation.org.
PLACERVILLE, CA* 5TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - Presented by Hangtown
Firefighters Wind & Fire MC. All proceeds go to True Transitions and Burn Camp
for Kids. Roll The Bones poker run (sign in 9am-10am, $10) with high/low hands
followed by party at noon, all you can eat food ($10 donation) Live music: Bad Catz
12-2pm, Nothin’ Personal 3-5pm, raffles, silent auction, vendors welcome. Rain or
Shine. For more info: [email protected], Facebook: wind & fire mc hangtown or Chris at 530.306.5219.
SACRAMENTO, CA* 41ST ROLLING ON THE RIVER POKER RUN - Reg. Fee:
$15 rider/$10 passenger, includes lunch. Pins to first 150 registered. Bring stuffed animal to benefit children’s charity. 9:00 am at Cycle Gear - 5400 Date Ave. (near I 80
& Madison Ave.)For more inf www.capitalcitymc.com or 916-442-8242. AMA
Sanctioned Event.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA* SPOKE-N-WORD – Is a laid back hang out night we
have every 1st Saturday of the month. We have a special invited guest and good
music. Bring a friend. 7:00 pm at Roadhouse Biker Church, 255 West Benedict, Ste.
D. For more info and to check out their concert series
www.roadhousebikerchurch.org.
WINCHESTER, CA* VNV/LVMC “O” Chapter 3RD ANNUAL MAY RUN - Run
to Benefit Vets. Live music -food -Vendors -raffle prizes-50/50 drawing- all riders
weclome ! 11 am to 4 pm Presented by VIETNAM VETS /LEGACY VETS M/C.
Wild West Arena & Saloon – 32150 9th Street. For more info [email protected].
SCOTTSDALE, AZ* BIKE BLESSING AT THE GARDEN CHURCH – Senior
Pastor Gene James and Motorcycle Minister Rick Black conduct a “Bike Blessing”
after service (service starts at 10:00 am) every 2nd second Sunday of the month.
You’ll receive a decal and patch; then ride off in our gorgeous weather on a random
ride, then a bite to eat and fellowship at a restaurant chosen by the group. The Garden Church located at 86th Street and McDonald. For more info:
[email protected].
MAY 11
TUCSON, AZ* LOS VATOS WILD WEDNESDAY BIKE NIGHT - Presented by
Los Vatos and Buffalo Wild Wings. Join Los Vatos and Buffalo Wild Wings for Wild
Wednesday Bike night, second Wednesday of every month at 6pm. Live Music, Raffle prize giveaways, Good Food Show off your Bad ass Ride, Come by and have
some fun. 6:00pm. Buffalo Wild Wings 1390 W Irvington Rd. For more info call
520.235.0690. SEE AD
MAY 12 - 14
MUSE, OK* FALLEN SOLDIER MEMORIAL RIDE AT WARRIOR - Registration $25.00 / hand Highest Hand wins Custom Flame Job for their bike. Bike Show
after ride. All proceeds are to maintain, support and seek National recognition as a
Veteran Cemetery for Warrior Park Memorial Grounds. Lots of prizes. Tank & 2
fender flame job for longest distance traveled. Several Scratch removal and chip removal gift certificates. Updates are posted on Facebook Warrior Park Foundation.
More info & map www.warriorpark.com
or email [email protected].
MAY 8
TRABUCO CANYON, CA* 11TH ANNUAL COOK’S CORNER BIKE BLESSING - Come celebrate the 11th Annual Blessing of the Bikes where Father James of
St. Michael’s Abbey will be giving blessings to all bikes from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at
Cook’s Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Road. $5 donation receives a collectable
pin. Live Music by West Coast Strays and Raffle Prizes! Donations benefits the 2nd
Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Supplies Limited. For more info call Rhonda
at 949.858.0266 or the website www.cookscorner.com. SEE AD
YOSEMITE, CA* THE GREAT INDIAN vs HARLEY RACE – There will be
checkpoints, timed mileage sections and other challenges. At each checkpoint, the
rider will be earning points for their brand of motorcycle. At the end of the event,
everyone will gather for a banquet and crown the race winner for the top Indian
Rider and Harley Rider, and the overall Brand victor to decide who will receive
bragging rights for the next year, as the winner of the great race. For more info:
www.IndianVHarley.com.
MAY 12 – 15
SAFFORD, AZ* SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA BIKE FEST – Presented by
Copper Mountain Riders; benefiting Southeaster Arizona Bike Fest. There will be
a top Name band on Friday and Saturday Night & local bands playing in the band
stand all day. We have 45 vendor sites available. We are accepting 6 food vendor
sites.For More information, see below. We are also still taking sponsors... Don’t be
left out! Admission: $10-$30. 12:00pm. Graham County Fairgrounds 527 East Armory Road. For more info: http://southeasternarizonabikefest.com More Info: Jeremy
Samuels
at
928-322-1516
/
[email protected]
/[email protected].
MAY 13 – 15
BANNER (SAN DIEGO COUNTY), CA* 27TH ANNUAL BANNER RUN - To
benefit the San Diego County Clean & Sober Biker Community. Pre-reg. $25 single/$40 couple (get details from web site), Gate $30/$45 couple, Kids 12 to 17 $5,
Cages $5/RVs $10 extra, Fri. only $10, Sat. only with dinner $20 ($10 extra for camping. 50/50 drawing, Raffle Prizes, Vendors, Bike Games, Kids Games, Poker Run.
No G, D, B or A! Pre-reg. send to: Pioneers M/C, 2727 De Anza Rd. L-43, San
Diego.
MAY 14 – 15
PHOENIX TO CAMP VERDE, AZ* - 2nd ANNUAL SLUMBER PARTY RIDE
- SPONSORED BY QUICK THROTTLE MAGAZINE. All Girl Over-Night ride.
Sorry No Boys Allowed! Benefiting Local Women’s Shelters. Registration includes
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner plus a Wine and Cheese mixer provided by Cliff Castle
Casino & Hotel, Casino Fun Book, and Very Nice Raffle Prizes. Ride leaves Hacienda Harley Davidson Saturday morning at 9:30 am. Take the beautiful route
through Payson, enjoy lunch, and ride to Cliff Castle Casino Hotel for a pajama
party and slipper contest while ‘Juan’ serves the wine. Then enjoy an evening at the
casino that includes dinner, dancing, and a lot of fun. Ask any girl who went last
year, then save the date and stay tuned for more details. Email Linda at
[email protected] with questions. SEE AD
NEWHALL, CA* 65TH ANNUAL GREENHORN ROAD TOUR - The
Pasadena Motorcycle Club presents their 65th annual Greenhorn Road Tour. 630
miles of the most beautiful scenery that Southern California has to offer. It promises
to be “A Mutha Of A Ride! $20 rider / $15 passenger. 7:00 am at Cycle Gear – 24508
Lyons Avenue. See www.pasadenamc.com for details. Contact Tim 818-419-1943.
MAY 14
CRYSTAL, NV* I.O.O.B. 23RD ANNUAL PIG ROAST – Sign in at 11:00 am at
Short Branch Saloon; $20 per person. Featuring The John Zito Band, wet t-shirt
contest, raffles, bike games, and the I.O.O.B’s World Famous Roasted Whole Pig
BBQ! For more info: www.IOOBMC.COM. See ya there! SEE AD
SAN MARCOS, CA* HOT RODS & HARLEYS – Biggs Harley-Davidson 11AM3PM. Ride-In Bike Show, Drive-it-in Car Show. NO Trailer Queens allowed! Over
$2,000 Cash prizes. Competition cars & bikes entry fee $35. People’s Choice Award
plus Judged Classes. Food, Vendors, Music, Kids Zone, Benefits the Angela Spence
Foundation. More info call 760-481-7300 or visit www.biggsh-d.com. SEE AD
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The truth is John Q. Public probably can’t really tell the difference between a 1968 Electra Glide and 2011 Road King as it rumbles by. It’s an
American classic, like hamburgers and fries, short skirts and roller-skates.
American as apple pie, the King is ablaze with chrome. With Its huge
headlamp nacelle, dual running lamps and whitewall tires the Road King
is big, bad and as iconic as a ‘57 Cadillac. The Electra Glide Sport reincarnated into the Road King in 1994 and never looked back. Baggers are
biggest selling motorcycle segment and the king of baggers…the Road
King. Its classic styling defines what riding a Harley-Davidson all is about.
So what can possibly be that different about such an iconic motorcycle?
Really everything is different because this year Harley-Davidson tosses in the whole enchilada called the Power Pack as standard. A beefy 103 ci. twin cam 1,690 cc engine is
standard equipment. This engine completely changes the bike; its far more appropriate for
an 800 lb. motorcycle. Also now, ABS is standard and it improves braking and stopping
confidence. In fact cruise control and security are also standard features. The six-speed
transmission offers relaxed highway rpm and 50 mpg. The 130/90/16 front whitewall balances nicely with the 180/65/16 rear. I have always been a big fan of the leather belt
buckle saddlebags. Adding to the overall vintage styling the hidden quick release snaps
they are easily accessed. Harley also touts a lower, more comfortable redesigned seat.
I decided the perfect test ride would be a run along the California coast, visit a few piers
along the way and a stop Hilltop Park in Signal Hill. Navigating the tiny side streets,
maze of surf rats and bikini’s will provide ample opportunity check out John Q. Public’s
reaction. I roll by Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier then head down ocean Blvd to Second Street through the quaint little beach town of Belmont Shore. Over the bridge to
PCH and head south to Seal Beach. Main Street takes you straight down to the Seal
Beach Pier. Built in 1906 the pier became heart of the “Jewel City” amusements resort. A
roller coaster was shipped down from San Francisco and 50 giant lamps flashed changing
colored rainbows on the water for night swimming. At that time women beachgoers
were required to wear stockings above the knee, but the girls at Seal Beach were just painting their legs. Called the”Plague Spot” by outraged local clergy, Seal Beach is Bikini
heaven today. The second largest Pier in California, it was ripped apart by a storm in
1983 and local residents helped fund its repair. Ruby’s restaurant at the end of the pier is a
great place to watch a sunset or a raging storm. There always parking for bikes and Main
Street is full of bars, restaurants and buzzing with activity on weekends.
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Back to Hilltop Park I gaze over the largest city in Los Angels County and the second largest
port in the world and reflect on Road King’s Legacy. With the six-gallon tank and fly-by-wire
throttle introduced in 2008, coupled with a completely new frame design implemented in 2009
and the Power Pack as standard, all these improvements combine for a thoroughly modern
2011 Road King Classic.
I got a chance to hit the open freeways and settle into the redesigned seat. It is lower and actually very comfortable. The cruise control works fine but does operate differently with the flyby-wire throttle. Grabbing the throttle and turning it down or off does nothing when in cruise
control. You have to either tap a brake or turn the cruise off with your left thumb. Also, the
cruise control does not work over 90 and under 30 mph. Finally getting home that evening I
hit Frisco’s for a bite and a cold one. Sure, to the average man on the street my ride could be
circa 1968 and that’s the beauty of the new 2011 Road King - and that’s the very reason why
this Classic is still King of the Road.
Special thanks to Mgr. Juan Herrera
@ Frisco’s Carhops 4750 Los Coyote
Diagonal, Long Beach
Harley-Davidson
FLHRC
Road King Classic
Model Highlights
NEW PowerPak setup with large,
1690 cc, Twin Cam 103™ engine,
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),
and Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free fob
NEW Sculpted seat for added comfort and easier straddling
NEW Tank medallion styling
NEW Paint color options
NEW Black powder-coated powertrain with chrome covers
• Chrome 2-1-2 dual exhaust with slash-up end caps
• Chrome, Laced Steel wheels with wide-whitewall tires
• Chrome, nostalgic fuel tank console with electronic speedometer
• Deep FL front fender with trim
• Clean rear fender with deluxe trim
• Stainless steel, ergonomic handlebar
• One-piece, two-up Road King® seat with tooled leather trim and chrome accents
• Clear, large Lexan® quick-release detachable windshield
• Tooled, leather-wrapped hard saddlebags; 1.85 cu. ft. volume
• Large Hiawatha headlight and chrome nacelle
• Auxiliary passing lights • Electronic cruise control
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Story by Dangerous James
Photos by George Childress • Photo contributions by Linda Dahl and Digger Dave
I can’t believe it’s already come and gone, but it has… Another amazing kick
ass Arizona Bike Week has left its mark… Hell, I am STILL recovering!!!
As we have all come to know and appreciate with great anticipation, the PreRally Days did not disappoint. Hacienda’s Kickstart Party with The Van Halen
Tribute Band and Chester’s Backstage Biker Bash featuring Gretchen Wilson,
kicked off the 15th Anniversary of Arizona Bike Week!
Saturday’s 7th Annual Bike Week Bash at Buddy Stubbs was a huge success. In
fact, I think it was not only their biggest, but their best ever. And of course, bull
riding, the builder showcases, vendors and live music took care of business all
week long in Cave Creek.
I don’t know about you guys, but I happen to think that this year’s event was
one of the BEST EVER! First and foremost, can I get a collective shout out to
Mother Nature and her cooperation? She bestowed upon us quite possibly the
best ten days of weather that I can remember in a long time! With the exception
of the record breaking heat on Friday (April Fool’s Day), and you know what
I am talking about, the week was perfect! When the Hamsters organized their
first bike week run, they didn’t expect the pun in calling it “the Hamsters Dry
Heat Run”. Even still, generally it was great riding weather, the nights were
just right, and NO jackets required!
There were clearly more vendors present than there has been the last couple of
years. I really liked the Burn Out Pit and the shows that those guys put on! The
stuff those guys do on bikes is sic! Crazy sic! I was very impressed with the
overall organization of the vendor village and it seemed that the crowds overall
were much bigger this year as well. I mean, on the couple of rides that I participated in which ended back at WestWorld, I was totally blown away by the
number of bikes that were in the two lots each time I came back or after any
of the concerts. I swear there must have been as many as 10,000 bikes at any
given time. AZ Bike Week promoters gave an early (but fairly accurate) estimate of 52,000 people passed through the gates, up 5000 crazy bikers from last
year. That’s NOT 10,000 each day for five days. They have a new ticketing system where your ticket is scanned so they know how many people actually came
to Bike Week.
I was very surprised to see how many bikes were entered in this year’s Custom
Bike Competition! There were over 30 bikes that entered with I believe about
six different classes. It amazes me every year the creativity that comes from
you guys who build, thanks for sharing it with the world. Keep doin what
you’re doin!
As each year’s event approaches, I always tell myself, this year I’m gonna do
ALL the runs, but it never happens. Any of you do that? I’d like to know if
there are people who do a run every day. I heard our Southwest Editor did a
run every day for nine straight days in 2008 when there were even runs on Monday and Tuesday. Obviously, you can’t do them all since there are multiple
rides to choose from on some days. If you are someone that does a ride a day,
my hat is off to you! This year, I did the T-Bar Trail Ride, a can’t miss event,
the Hamster Dry Heat Poker Run, and the Torch Ride, which I do every year.
I’ve yet to do the Wednesday Children’s Run that Buddy Stubbs handles, but I
hear that is one of the highlights of the week, mostly because of the route,
which runs through most of Verde Valley.
The T-Bar Trail Ride had an incredible turn out and is always a big hit. They
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do however, need to figure out a better way to do the lunch because the last
couple of years it has really been kind of a cluster %@#$! It takes WAY TOO
LONG!!! This year, the Hamsters, a group made up of some the best builders
we know like Arlen Ness and his boys, Paul Yaffe, and others, unveiled their
Dry Heat Run. It had a nice route that started from Paul’s Shop in Phoenix,
went to Cave Creek, then Greasewood Flats and finished at WestWorld. The
huge turnout blew the minds of the organizers and we were told they filled the
ride to capacity. Finally, the Torch Ride, which is one of my highlights of Bike
Week. It is Arizona’s ONLY escorted ride and as always was a HUGE success.
Early counts show they registered over 3,000 riders with usually 15-20% more
that just go along for the ride without paying the registration. That’s too bad because all that money goes to the Special Olympics.
Another mainstay of ABW is the Miss Arizona Bike Week Pageant. This contest brings out some of the finest ladies Arizona has to offer. Congratulations
to this year’s Miss AZ Bike Week, Jenae Gargana! The competition was awfully
tough this year! Going into the show, you couldn’t have pulled a favorite out
above the others.
Everyone has their favorite part of Bike Week. For some, it’s the opportunity
to have friends come in from out of town and enjoy the festivities with you. For
others, it’s all about the rides, still others like the vendors. For me, and a lot of
you, it’s all about the parties and the CONCERTS!!! This year’s lineup was
one the best we’ve had in a long time!
Since we are going to do a concert review for you in detail next month, I’ll just
recap some of the highlights.
Wednesday was Skid Row, I did not make it out but I heard that they played
everything you wanted to hear, sounded great and everybody enjoyed the show.
Thursday featured Warrant and was awesome. They, too, played everything
you wanted to hear, sounded great and were the perfect way to top off the TBar Ride.
Friday Heart took the honors of being the best show of the week, hands down
- maybe even the best show ever at ABW. Heart blew it off the charts. Their
presence and sound has not lost a step in nearly 40 years!! Every single song
sounded as good as it did the very first time I heard it – even the encore of Led
Zeppelin tunes was freakin’ hot!
Saturday’s Finale with Buckcherry rocked the house. I was pleasantly surprised
with their set list and how they sounded.
What was there not to like? Absolutely one of the best Bike Weeks we’ve had
in some time. Only 335 days til the 16th Annual Arizona Bike Week. Let the
countdown begin.
A PAID MEMORIAL?
Unfortunately, the week started on a very sad note and ended with very heavy
hearts. On Saturday March 26th we lost a very dear part of our family and community, Kimmy Chapman. For those of you who knew her, you know she
would have wanted us to do exactly what we did. Remember her during the
week as we celebrated the event she helped create and then end the week by celebrating her life and the contributions she made to the bikers of Arizona and
Arizona Bike Week.
There was much ado about having the celebration at Westworld and that some
of Kimmy’s friends would have to pay admission into Westworld in order to attend her celebration. I felt the promoters should have the opportunity to explain why they didn’t wave the gate fee that Sunday afternoon since there is no
gate fee after 3 pm anyway. The gist of our conversation went like this… it
would have been too difficult to rearrange the band and ride schedule to have
the celebration after 3, so that wouldn’t work. They also realized about 90%
who attended the celebration already had a pass into Westworld. The promoters of ABW decided to make a very nice gesture. Money from the one day
passes that were purchased after 1 pm will be donated to the Kimmy Chapman
Memorial Fund. While a few did pay at the gate to attend, they also got to see
the concert and participate in the day’s events and should feel good about making a donation to help Kimmy’s family. Also, the contribution of the tent, the
sound system, man power and everything else that went into putting on the
celebration, approximately $70,000 that didn’t have to be spent so we could
pay tribute, was a pure gift from Arizona Bike Week. I hope this clarifies any
grumblings anyone heard about that $10.
Watch for more articles on ABW rides and events in the next few issues.
Check out our website for the rest of the photos of Arizona Bike Week.
www.QuickThrottle.com
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I’ve been staring at this white monitor for hours now, trying to figure out
how to start. All the words I’ve said or feeling I’ve had in the last weeks
have been so overwhelming, so powerful and so poignant, bringing life to
them on a computer monitor is an insurmountable task. Where do I
begin or an even bigger question, HOW do I begin to tell you what
Kimmy Chapman meant to me as a part of our world?
Kimmy Chapman, one of the most beloved icons in the Arizona biker
community, took her final ride Saturday, March 26th, 2011. This was one
of the hardest weekends facing our tight knit biker community. At the
dawn of Arizona Bike Week, the premier motorcycle event of the year, the
excitement and parties were suddenly hushed by the knowledge that our
world had forever changed. There were many tears, and laughs, as everyone shared ‘remember when…’ stories. Not a single Pre-Rally event went
without noticing the impact she made on all of us. Not one ladies room
had the normal giggles and makeup clatter but became gathering places to
comfort the never-ending stream of tears.
Kimmy was a unique person, she was a class act and a good soul, one of a
kind. She was respected by every decent publisher in the industry. Kimmy
had a unique idealism about how we, the media, should conduct ourselves
amongst ourselves. She didn’t like the idea of being competitors because
her goal was to make the motorcycle community a better place for everyone. She believed there was a place for all of us as long as we “keep out of
the hen house”. If we worked together the synergy would create a better
biker experience for everyone in our community.
She worked hard to better the biker experience. Kimmy was a fixture in
Motorcycling. Every motorcycle event you went to, Kimmy was there.
She was one of the original AZ Bike Week members, active in many charitable organizations and most big bike shows had her fingerprint on it. She
had an endless supply of energy that inspired everyone around her.
I was special to Kimmy. But I wasn’t unique; I was just like every other
person in her life. Everyone was special to Kimmy. She loved everyone
and we couldn’t help but love her too, with her kind eyes, infectious laugh,
her never ending smile and inability to say a bad thing about anyone.
The last words she spoke to me only hours earlier were, “You goof ” and
we shared a laugh at my broken foot. But the words I will take with me
everyday are “Don’t play in the hen house”. Kimmy, my friend, my neighbor, my mentor - you weren’t done with me, I will always look to you for
wisdom.
Big Hugs, Kimmy. Godspeed my friend.
Thank you to everyone who sent pictures for this tribute.
Special thanks to Kelly and Jim.
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SAN DIEGO, CA* BLESSING OF THE BIKES - Join us on a Special Ride to Mt.
oledad where riders will have the opportunity to get their Bikes Blessed! We will
have Special Guest Pastors & New York Myke (owner of SDHD & loyal supporter
of the Mt. Soledad Cross)to Bless the Bikes.Starting at 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd.with
a complimentary breakfast provided from San Diego Harley, 9-10am. Kickstands
up at 10:15am & there will be a nice ride up Mt. Soledad. Festival to follow at San
Diego Harley w/food,music & more. For more info: www.sandiegoharley.com.
LEMON GROVE, CA* CHARLIE’S CANCER RIDE – The San Diego Uptown
Optimist Club is kicking off it’s inaugural event to benefit the Children’s Rainforest
Project. This is a Blind Poker Run, approximately 80 miles. Winning hand wins a
night’s stay at Sycuan Resort with golf for two w/cart and dinner for two. 50/50 raffle and other raffle drawing tickets will be available. The VFW Post will be serving
breakfast at 8:00 am at VFW Post 1512 – 6873 Federal Blvd. Pledge of Allegiance
at 9:25 am, National Anthem at 9:27 am, Blind Poker Run starts at 9:30 am, BBQ
from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. For more info: www.calso.org/Fundraisers.htm.
JEROME, AZ* RUN TO THE HILLS - A.B.A.T.E. Yavapai Chapter will bring all
the riders into beautiful and historical Jerome, Arizona. Bike Show, fashion show,
Swap Meet, Bike Games, Poker Walk in the town of Jerome, Dry Camping, BYO
everything. Entertainment by Grateful Dead Tribute Band Xtra Ticket, Janis Joplin
Tribute Band Ball and Chain, Dog of the Moon performing the Doors . Xtra Ticket
will play at Dusk complete with psychedelic light show.T Shirts to the first 25 reservations online and run pins to the first 200. For more info: www.northernarizonaprodutions.com.
PHOENIX/ANTHEM, AZ* BINGO RUN FOR AASK - Reg. at Buddy Stubbs Anthem 41715 N 41st Dr., Anthem, AZ 85086 exit 229 on I-17, from 9-10 am BIKES OUT @ 10AM. Cost is $10 - Rider only or $15 w/passenger Grand prize
$150 There will also be a 50/50 with other prizes awarded from the 50/50 TICKETS
This event benefits AASK (Aid for Adoption of Special Kids) www.aask-az.org.
ALL proceeds from the event, including 50/50 go directly to AASK. For more info:
www.justuspsmc.com.
MESA, AZ* BIKER MIKE AND SUZE MEMORIAL RIDE - Please join us for
the annual Biker Mike and Suze Memorial Ride. Registration is at RUB’s - 2103 W.
Guadalupe Road in Mesa from 12:00pm - 1:30pm. Leaving RUB’s at 2:00pm and
heading over to Desert Rose Bar and Grill (18300 South Old US Highway 80, Arlington, AZ 85322). Leaving Desert Rose at 5:30pm and returning to RUB’s. RUB’s
at 7:00pm raffle prizes and presentation of proceeds for Dustin and Quentin Meyer
(Mike and Sue’s sons). Food and drink specials and Arizona’s own, Bandalism, will
be playing. Single or passenger $20.00. All are welcome.
TUCSON, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL WANDA STUART MEMORIAL RIDE
AGAINST CANCER - Presented by Old Pueblo Chapter of Arizona VFW Riders.
Charity Run to raise funds for The VFW Arizona Ladies Auxiliary Wanda Stuart
Memorial Gamble Against Cancer. Registration begins at 9am; last bike out at
10:30am. $7 suggested donation per person if registered before May 1st ($10 after).
Tons of fun! Cash prizes, giveaways and raffles! Food and entertainment to follow.
9:00am at VFW 4903 1150 N. Beverly Ave in Tucson. For more info: 520-409-3542
[email protected] or http://4903vfw.org/pueblo_riders.php.
TUCSON, AZ* BIKERS FOR BABIES BBQ – Presented by Bob Welton, Bob’s
Possey and Bikers for Babies BBQ. At Sunflower Market (corner of Swan and
Speedway). 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Come on down and enjoy some Burgers and Bratts
and support the March of Dimes! 11:00am. Swan & Speedway Sunflower Market 4625 E Speedway. For more info: 520-886-7388 www.bigskymotorcycles.com.
SACRAMENTO, CA* RITTMANN’S RIDE FOR ALS (POKER RUN) - Registration starts at 10am and the ride starts at 11am at Renegade Classics on Folsom
Blvd and heads to Harley Davidson of Sacramento, Good Times Motorsports, Cycle
Gear, A&S Cycles and ends at Dickie’s BBQ in Roseville, CA. $25 per person or $45
per couple and includes one raffle ticket, one card per stop and catered lunch. All
money goes to the Sacramento chapter ALS Association. Pre-register by email
[email protected] and include name, contact info, where you
heard about the ride and what you ride.
MENIFEE, CA* NUGGETS M/C OVERNITER - Wooden Nickel Ranch 25690
Holland Rd. Menifee. Gate opens at 10:00AM 1 Free $1,000.00 Raffle Ticket with
each paid admission! Singles $20.00/Couples $25.00 Live Music: 12:00 to 4:00 and
6:00 to 10:00 Camping & Meal Included Meal Served at 4:00pm. Directions: From
the 15: Exit Railroad Cyn Rd East on Railroad Cyn Rd Right on Canyon Hills Road
Changes to Holland Rd. From the 215: Exit Newport Rd West on Newport Rd Left
On Murrieta Rd Right on Holland Rd. For more info: http://www.nuggetsmc.net/.
LINCOLN, CA* FREEDOM RIDES ANNIVERSARY - Freedom Rides Anniversary at the new location 643 G. Street starting at 11:00 am. Free tacos until they last,
Music and more. Great sales and deals don’t miss it for anything. We will see you
here. For more info: www.freedomrides.biz or call Jose or Mario at 916-434-2980.
CARMEL, CA* THE QUAL MOTORCYCLE GATHERING - The Quail Motorcycle Gathering will offer a spectacular display of classic sports & racing bikes lined
up on the pristine lawn of the Driving Range at Quail Lodge Golf Club. This year’s
theme will feature “A Century of Racing at Isle of Man”, while also showcasing
the finest motorcycles from the past, present & future. The Quail Culinary Team
will serve an irresistible BBQ lunch included in the ticket price. Adult Tickets $65 &
$15 for children 12 & under. Don’t miss the live music & fun! 10:30 am at 8000 Valley Greens Drive. For more info: (831) 620-8899 or www.quaillodgeevent.com.
FOLSOM, CA* NEVER 2 EARLY 2 RIDE POKER RUN - Presented by Folsom
H.O.G. Chapter #1787 Benefits March of Dimes. Ride with us on a Beautiful Spring
Route through the Sierra Foothills. High/Low hand awards, raffle and 50/50, live
music, vendors, food and Chapter Challenge. Run pins to first 100; $15 registration
per poker hand. For more info: www.folsomhog.org.
FULLERTON / RIVERSIDE, CA* 6TH ANNUAL BIKERS AGAINST
CANCER POKER RIDE AND CONCERT - 8-10 am register in Fullerton at Anaheim-Fullerton Harley-Davidson, 2635 W. Orangethorpe Avenue, OR Skip Fordyce
Harley-Davidson, 7688 Indiana Ave, Riverside. $10 per person gets poker card, pin
and concert by Shameless Dawgs at Irvine Lake (2.5 mi East of 241). $500 to poker
card winner. Event benefits cancer patients in Orange County through CKWFoundation grants, library, support and personal products to ease the transition. Enjoy
food, music, vendors and dancing. For more info: Dan Plinski at 714-915-1025
or www.ckwellnesscenter.org. SEE AD
TORRANCE, CA* LOS ANGELES RIDE FOR KIDS® - Hosted by Ride for Kids
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Registration opens at 8:00 am and closes at 9:45
am. The escorted ride starts at 10:00 am sharp, rain or shine. The ride will loop back
to the starting point of American Honda Motor Co. (Corporate Headquarters), 1919
Torrance Blvd. After light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors – the Ride for Kids®
“stars” of the day. Awards presentations to top fundraisers will follow. The minimum donation to ride is $35, but the more money you raise, the more premiums
you
earn.
For
more
info:
www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events/2011/losangeles.html.
MADERA, CA* 11TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA RENDEZVOUS - Madera Fairgrounds. Gates open at 10:00 am, $20 per person. Free Run Pins. Ride-in Bike Show
with trophies for 16 categories; Stunt Shows, Bikini Contest, Arm Wrestling, Purrfect
Angelz, Vendors, Live Music, Food & Beer. Benefits the Greater Fresno Optimists
supporting Boys & Girls Clubs. A full day of fun. Playboy models. Bring your camera! For more info: Debbie Mortimer at 800.326.3666 or the website www.renegadeevents.com.
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by Linda Dahl
Last fall our fearless leader reminded me that we
were approaching our seventh anniversary. “Lucky
seven” he said “I think we should throw a party for
our readers”. I love a good party so I gladly accepted the task.
Finding a theme for any party is the hardest part.
Once there’s a theme, the planning easily falls into
place. So I called on my dear friend Google for
ideas and discovered the traditional seventh wedding anniversary gift is copper. We need to have a
theme of copper, but hmm… A copper party isn’t
too happening yet I knew I had to work it out somehow. Arizona’s copper production is 60% of the
total for the US and in 2007 produced a record 750
thousand metric tons worth $5.5 billion. Morenci
accounts for the majority of Arizona copper. There
is an amazing ride on the old Route 666 (now 191
for political reasons) from Globe to Eager which
will bring you through Morenci. You will be
awestruck by the vastness on the mines as the road
winds its way around each patina mountain.
As I lay in bed one night, at that moment just before
drifting into eight wonderful hours of sweet chrome
dancing in my head, the lightning bolt hit “COPPER & CHROME”! Now that’s what I’m talking
about. The wheels started spinning, chiseling away
at my eight hours. But that was cool because I was
imagining a celebration for our readers that would
be all about Arizona, our history, our anniversary
and our passion for motorcycles.
It fell naturally into place since Paul Yaffe and the
Arizona Centennial Commission just unveiled the
Copper Chopper at the AZ State Fair. The Arizona
Centennial Copper Chopper motorcycle serves as
an ambassador, or the “official mascot,” of the Centennial, promoting Arizona’s 100th anniversary of
statehood, motorcycle safety, and Arizona history.
I knew we had to have the Copper Chopper on display at Copper & Chrome. So I made phone calls
and found out what needed to happen to schedule
it. It wasn’t just a phone call but it was well worth
the effort. While I was handling the government
red tape involved with having this amazing masterpiece at our event, I learned so much about the bike,
the Centennial Commission and why Arizona
chose a motorcycle as its centennial mascot. Did
you know that one of the first motorcycles, the
“steam velocipede,” was invented right here in Arizona in 1884?
The Copper Chopper was produced by worldrenowned bike-builder, Paul Yaffe, a local everyday
guy who loves all things motorcycle. He built it with
a 100-cubic-inch engine, a cubic inch for every year
of Arizona’s statehood. This 100-horsepower engine has 100 foot-pounds of torque. The bike is not
only supposed to look like copper, it actually incorporates the very metal that gives it its name. Copper
is too soft and doesn’t provide the strength required
for motorcycle parts so elements like wheels and the
tank were manufactured from traditional materials
and then copper plated which was treated to prevent
the bike from developing the characteristic patina.
When our volunteers were helping set up the exhibit, they had to wear surgical gloves to keep from
leaving oily fingerprints on the copper.
The mascot for the Arizona Centennial was the
brainchild of Arizona State representative Jerry
Weiers (R), who is a motorcycle enthusiast and
rider himself. As a group, the commission came up
with a brief outline for the Copper Chopper and
gave Paul free reign to design and build whatever
he wanted.
You can find the Copper Chopper and its travelling
exhibit throughout the state at events such as the
state and county fairs, professional and major college sporting events, major festivals, celebrations,
motorcycle aficionado rallies and other major public gatherings. That last sentence was taken straight
from the Centennial Commission’s website and ex-
plains why I felt honored when the committee approved the Quick Throttle Copper & Chrome party
as a host venue.
The Copper Chopper is a unique piece of art and a
slice of Arizona history as well as an educational
tool. The exhibit features a large motorcycle safety
exhibit. For both riders and cages! I was thrilled to
see it includes information to raise awareness to
drivers about seeing motorcycles.
The festivities surrounding the Copper Chopper
will end in a huge centennial party in downtown
Phoenix on February 14, 2012. Part of the celebrations will include a centennial ride and a huge biker
party thrown by the Arizona state government or
so it appears right now. Stay tuned, we’ll keep you
posted on that.
We hoped you enjoyed the copper in our Copper &
Chrome Anniversary celebration as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you.
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By Digger Dave
My initial question was ”How many bikes can we
get into this parking lot?” Mind you this was at
around 8:30am while attempting to get vendors
set up, banners hung, food lined up, and a host
of other things ready. It was getting very busy,
very quick.
Vendors along with their trailers were rolling in
preparing for the day’s event. Racks being set up
with leather goods, tables loaded with jewelry,
motorcycle accessories, t-shirts and the “Copper
Chopper” stage was being erected in the middle
of all of this. It appeared to be organized chaos.
I never realized until now just how much work
goes into setting up a vendor area and also how
much work the actual vendors have to go thru in
order for us to purchase our goods.
It’s all good, it’s Quick Throttle Magazines 7th
Anniversary Party!!
It’s now 11 am at the Buffalo Chip in Cave Creek
AZ….we have bikes rolling in. The 4 acre lot is
all of a sudden lit up in the morning sunshine,
CHROME! In my experience it has been “here
comes a small pack”, my bad… this pack was
endless! Here I be, standing out in front of the incoming packs on the side of the road attempting
to direct the riders to a bike parking area. I had a
little bit of a problem, I’d look at a bike and say
to myself “wow that’s sweet!”, then again... and
again and again. Too many sweet motorcycles to
take in at one time, and they were being ridden,
no trailers, no nothing. Thankfully all riders
parked themselves…..
The sea of CHROME was expanding. As I
turned to look all I could see was a vast amount
of Ape hangers, California bars, Z-Bars, Drag
bars, and every type of MC being manufactured
today, all parked two up and no worries. Nothing
but smiles and brotherhood abounded. I’m going
to hazard a guess just for the heck of it, standing
on that small rise, looking slightly down on the
bikes on my right, I immediately said to myself “
damn, easy 500 and they’re still coming”! My
second thought was…”damn they’re a tad bit
thirsty, hungry, and need to chillax.!” My intuitions were correct… That’s perfect, our host
Neil and the Buffalo Chip staff were ready.
The Tall Paul Band was setting up on stage to
rock the house at our Quick Throttle Copper
& Chrome Party. If you get a chance to hear
these guys do it, they rock out!! Another
rockin’ band and local favorite, the Cell Phone
Cowboys, snuck up on stage and did a few songs.
Thanks bros!! Then, AzLynn, Quick Throttle’s
southern Arizona rep showed off her sexy young
models wearing the latest lingerie fashions from
her company Wind, Leather & Lace. These
lovely’s put on a lingerie show in the early
evening that kept all the guys occupied and wanting more!
There was a “liars poker” game held during a
band break and wouldn’t you know it, a nonbiker won the $100 cash pot and $250 a gift certificate kindly donated by Hacienda Harley
Davidson! Think she’ll fall in love with
CHROME and leave there with a bike? Let’s
hope.
Personally, to have an opportunity to witness a
sea of chrome blossom, watch friends new and
old laugh, share times past and present, paint and
chrome reflecting with all the colors of the rainbow, it’s something I will always stand in awe of.
Quick Throttle would like to thank Neil and the
Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek for hosting
our Copper & Chrome 7th Anniversary party.
What a great place! Neil and his staff kept up
with us all day long and well into the evening
without missing a step. Make a point to go check
out his killer smoked BBQ dinners, the brisket
melts in your mouth! Whether you’re out for dinner, having a drink with friends, your birthday
party or a major event, you will find yourself
around friends at the Buffalo Chip. There’s plenty
of space for any type of event you are planning.
Ride Safe~~Ride Free
Photos by Annie Cooper & Digger
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MARINA DEL REY, CA* 4TH ANNUAL LADIES DAY - Co-Sponsored by Bella
Gypsies, WMC, LA#1 HOG Ladies of Harley, Clean Riding Style and Black Girls
Ride Magazine. All Bikes are welcome, guys bring your gals; gals bring your guys!
Join us for day of fun, raffles, vendors, food, drinks and non-stop music. Proceeds
go to Ride for Wishes Charity. For more info www.bartelsharley.com or
310.823.1112.
MAY 18 - 29
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA* TO WASHINGTON DC* – RUN FOR THE
WALL XXIII – A ride for healing of veterans from past wars and to bring awareness
and accountability of POW/MIA issues from the United States Government. This
ride starts in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and rides to Washington DC for the Rolling
Thunder activities of Memorial Weekend. For more info: Mil Thornton at
714.335.4557 or www.rftw.org.
MAY 19 – 22
RUIDOSO NM* 14TH ANNUAL ASPENCASH MOTORCYCLE RALLY Trade show, $10,000 poker run ($21 by May 1, $26 day of), and more. Admission $8.
Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr. Ruidoso, NM. 800.452.8045, www.motorcyclerally.com.
MAY 20-21
TUCSON, AZ* SHO RYDERS 8TH ANNUAL BBQ - Presented by Sho Ryders MC.
Friday, May 20th Meet and Greet Location: Diablo’s Sports Bar and Grill, Time:
6pm - Til Saturday - May 21st BBQ Location: Golf Links Complex Park 2400 S.
Craycroft Time: 12pm - 5pm, Donations: $15.00 (includes entry to the Dance) Bike
Show (Trophies), Raffles, 50/50, DJ, All You Can Eat of our infamous BBQ, Jumping Castle for the Kids, Dance Location: Quality Inn Flamingo Ballroom 1300 N.
Stone Time: 8pm - till?? Trophies for Most Represented (MC and SC) Room Reservations call 520-770-1910 mention code SRYDERS for special rate. 12pm. Diablo’s
Sports Bar and Grill. 2950 S. Craycroft. Tucson, AZ. 520-762-6306. www.shoryders.com. [email protected].
MAY 20 - 22
WILSEYVILLE, CA* NATIONAL ARMED FORCES FREEDOM RIDE CA
2011 - Both NoCal and SoCal will be meeting together. We will spread Nation Wide
with a showing of support for all Armed Forces Blue Mountain Event Center. BBQ,
camp-out, music by Blue A Fuse and others; raffles, drawings, vendors and free
breakfast/lunch for Vets and Spouse/Active Duty Sat, Sun 1-3 day Camping Event
One flat rate Solo Guest $25.00 2 Guests $35.00 for bikes or vehicles with 2 persons,
vehicles over 2 person $10.00 per person RV’s Campers $45.00 Water Elect hook
up’s no sewer hook-up’s bathrooms with toilets and showers. For more info:
http://naffr.webs.com/freedomrideinformation.htm, or call Lisa Chavarria at 510302-9850.
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Entertainment, Live Music, Dunk Tank, Mechanical Bull, Hooters Girls! Over 40
Vendors. Bands include Chuck Palumbo’s 3 Spoke Wheel, Josh Damingo and Six
Reasons. KGB Radio remote/w-Clint August! Benefits Homefront San Diego an
entirely volunteer organization helping military families of troops on deployment.
More info: 760-481-7300 or visit www.biggsh-d.com. SEE AD
BALDWIN PARK, CA* ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION - Come celebrate Armed Forces Day with Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson. Laidlaw’s will be providing a free BBQ lunch to all Vets from 11:00am - 2:00pm. We will also have “The
Rack” setup with special discounts just for Vets. Event starts at 11:00 am at Laidlaw’s
– 1919 Puente Avenue. For more info: www.laidlawsharley.com or call Ty McPherson at 626.851.0412. SEE AD
YUBA CITY, CA* SOLDIER DOWN POKER RUN - Presented By The United
Bikers of Northern California. All proceeds will be given to the Yuba Sutter
Veteran\‘s Stand-Down. $20/person, $30/2-up. Includes lunch. Ends at Lovey\‘s
Landing on the Sacramento River. 3474 Meridian Rd, Meridian Ca. Prizes,
Trophies, and Beverages available. 9:00 am to 11:00 am register at The Waffle Barn
- 590 Colusa Hwy. For more info: http://www.ubncys.org/ or call Griff at (530)
632-8898.
THOUSAND PALMS, CA* WHISKEY CHAPTERS 1ST OF SUMMER RUN VietNam /Legacy Vets....15.00, 25.00 couple. Fee includes lunch. 50/50 Grand
prize drawing. Music by Kanan Road Band (These guys are country Rock Hot ).
All clubs welcome. Please leave your attitudes at home. 11:00 am at Oasis – 32025
Monterey Avenue. Proceeds are for POW/MIA issues. For more info Skinner at 1760-220-9218.
ANTIOCH, CA* CFAC 3RD ANNUAL POKER RUN - Cards for A Cause presents
the 3rd Annual Poker Run. All proceeds go to The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern
California. Pre-sales tickets are $20 and $25 day of the event. Tasty BBQ provided
by Black Sheep, and live music with Brentwood Blues Band. For more info call Don
at 925-913-0511, or see the website www.cardsforacause-events.org.
SAN MARCOS, CA* 8TH ANNUAL OFFICER DOWN MOTORCYCLE RALLY
- Scenic Ride - BBQ Lunch - Live Music - Raffle. 100% of proceeds go to the family
of San Diego Police Officer Chris Wilson who was killed in the line of duty. Sign in
at 8am, ride starts at 9am at Palomar Police Academy, 184 Santar Place. $20 per
rider, $30 for two up. Ride pins for pre-registered riders. More information and preregistration form available at www.HallowedFewMC.com.
MAY 21-22
MOORPARK, CA* METAL MAYHEM BIKE SHOW – The Tri-County’s Best
Bike Show and Party. Join over 3,000 riders for the Mayhem at Simi-Valley HarleyDavidson! $2,500 in cash and prizes, 100+ show bikes on display; 30+ vendors; live
music, BBQ. The Harley Demo Fleet will be on site May 21st and 22nd starting at
9:00 am, and the fleet will have 15 bikes, just like Sturgis! Two shows: Metal Mayhem Show for a chance to win cold-hard cash, and our new Mayhem in the Street
Show for a chance to win prizes! This is the place to be! Enter the show! Be a vendor!
Free admission. Bike show contestants and vendors wanted; contact Mr. P. by email
only at [email protected]. Simi-Valley Harley-Davidson – 6190 Condor Drive
(805.552.9555). SEE AD
MAY 21
ORANGE COUNTY, CA* QUICK THROTTLE MAGAZINE’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY BASH! BIKE SHOW, PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS, KILLER
FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, AND MORE! Noon to 6 PM. LOCATION REVEALED!
Original Mike’s in Santa Ana, at Main and 1st. Home of famous car and bike collector, Mike Harrah. Meet all the QT Staff writers and Motojournalists, Editors and
Designers, and of course, Celebrity Guests! Get your photo in Quick Throttle Magazine! Enter your bike in the Ride-In Bike Show! VENDORS, call for information
now - great booths in the heart of the action. 949-388-3695. email [email protected] or go to www.quickthrottle.com. SEE AD!
HANFORD, CA* 43RD ANNUAL HANFORD MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND
SWAP MEET - Classic Cycle Events is pleased to sponsor the 43rd Annual Hanford
Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet, located at it’s traditional venue at the Kings Fairground, 801 S. 10th Avenue, in Hanford. This is one of California’s premier vintage
motorcycle events. It takes all of us working together to keep these events happening. Please come out and show your support. Enjoy a stroll back in time as you view
some of the world’s oldest and most fascinating machines. For more information,
check the website: www.classiccycleevents.com/hanford.html. SEE AD
SAN MARCOS, CA* THE MAY RIDE – Biggs Harley-Davidson 12-4 PM. Poker
Run starts earlier- Reg. 8:30-10 AM, $20/10, Includes Complimentary Breakfast,
Ride Pins to 1st 200, Ride out/around/back to Biggs for Party, Hi/Lo Hand Prizes,
Raffles, $500 Cash Oppty Drawing, $500 Chapter Challenge. Food, Games, Prizes,
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EVERY NIGHT - FREE DRUNK RIDER PICK-UP
SERVICE! When you feel unable to Ride, Decide to
call 1-800-649-4749 and we will pick you up, You and
your Motorcycle, Sidecar, or Trike and take you both
SAFLEY home FREE OF CHARGE!!! This service
is offered to ALL riders in the North San Diego
County area. Call Rix Eden at 1-800-649-4747.
MONDAYS
PAID IN FULL M/M FAMILY BIKE NITE
Runs thru 1st Monday in November. Bike show, trophies, 50/50, DJ, freeze dance for children. 1712 W.
Orangethorpe Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833. Contact
Pastor Jose at 714.231.0070
TUESDAYS
LONG WONG’S AT THE FIREHOUSE
Since 1980. ALL AGES 5-8pm. Special
Bike Parking. Live Music. Raffles. Drink
& Food Specials. $1.50 Coors Light and
Miller Lite, $2.50 Jack and Cokes. Appetizers 2-for-1. Country Night featuring LIVE Music,
right after bike night. “Desert Heat” w/ Charlie
Shooter and specials guests. $1 PBR Cans until we run
out, $2.50 Whiskey Jars. 1639 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe,
AZ, 85281. 480-967-0167
HOG PIT SMOKEHOUSE BAR AND GRILL
Join us for the Tucson Sons of Anarchy Chapter meeting and watch the show! 6910 E. Tanque Verde Rd.,
Tucson, AZ. For more info: 520.722 4302.
COOK’S CORNER
Taco Tuesdays! $1.00 Tacos - Beef, fish, pork and
chicken. Corona Buckets - $18.
Santiago Canyon Rd. & Live Oak Canyon, El Toro
(949) 858-0266. www.cookscorner.com
TUCSON, AZ* LOS VATOS PRESENTS - At Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar. 1390 W. Irvington Road
Tucson AZ. From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Come Show
Off Your Hot Ride. To Benefit Local Charities. Hot
Bikes, Hot Wings and Cold Beer.
TORO BAR & GRILL
Bike Nights 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the
month.
All-you-can-eat BBQ or Taco Bar, $5.
Margaritas, $2.50 tap. 1465 Rio Rancho
Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. www.rioranchoinn.com
WEDNESDAYS
GAVILAN PEAK
Bike Night and Open Mic
All you can eat Spaghetti $6.95, $3.00 Margaritas $2.00 Domestic Draft. Designated Bike Parking, 2
Outdoor Patios. 46639 N. Black Canyon Hwy.
New River, AZ 85087. 623-465-1020
www.gavilanpeaksportsbar.com
BIG DADDY’S SPORTS LOUNGE
Happy Hour Prices on Well, Wine and
Draft. $1.00 Jello Shots - 1/2 price Burgers. Free Raffles - Off track betting!
10618 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix (Cave
Creek
and
Peoria)
602-861-1034
www.bigdaddysaz.com
ERIN’S SHEPPARDS
$3.00 Jack Daniels - $3.00 Sailor Jerry Rum - $2.50
Domestic Bottles. 3114 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ
85032. 602-404-2300
LUCKY’S LOUNGE
Bike Night every 2nd & 4th Wed. Bike Parking Pro-
MAY 2011
vided, Food Specials. $3 Draft Beer All Night, $1 7 oz.
Beer w/Shot purchase. 9800 Montgomery NE Ste. 8
& 9. Albuquerque, NM 87111, 505-323-4490
CRUISE NIGHT IN EL CAJON
El Cajon Blvd., Downtown
NICANTONI’S
Stop by the NE corner of Warner and McQueen.
Every Thursday at 6:30 to enjoy Free Wings, $2 bottles
and drafts, $2 off pitchers
and $1 off wine and mixed drinks.
1430 W. Warner Rd. #136, Gilbert, AZ85233
480-892-2234, www.nicantonis.com
Check us out on Facebook!
JIMMY D’s BAR & GRILL
$2.00 Breakfast Special 7 Days a Week
Daily Lunch Specials. SPECIALS on Food and Drink
Every Thursday Night for Bike Night. 2017 E. Cactus
Road, Phoenix, AZ 602-867-0255
DIRTY DOGG SALOON
RIDE NIGHT Sponsored by Renegade
Classics
Come see the Famous Dirty Dogg Girls
do their thang! Enjoy LIVE MUSIC
Weekly! $3- 16oz Bud Light - Designated
Bike Parking - Free raffles
10409 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 - - 480368-8095
CHUY’S
Every Thursday. Designated Bike Parking, Happy Hour Specials 2-7 pm. $2
Bud/Bud light longnecks, Live Music &
Vendors. 7585 S Houghton Dr. Tucson
85747. 520-574-1530
CRUISE NIGHT IN LA MESA
Downtown La Mesa
FRIDAYS
CHESTER’S HD
The 1st Friday of every month is Motorcycles on Main Bike Night in
Downtown Mesa from 6pm – 10pm.
Free and open to all bikers. Sturgis Style parking right
on Main Street. 2 blocks of Main Street shut down
just
for
bikers!
Call
480-894-0404
or
www.chestershd.com
WILEY’S PLACE
Friday Patio Party! Happy hour specials.
Jello shots $1.50, domestic draft $2.25,
Imported draft $3.25
2509 San Mateo Blvd. Albuquerque,
NM. Call 884-4151
BAR USA
The Biggest Little bar in Reno, Nevada.Karaoke night every Friday
from 8-?? Cash to best judged
singer.$2 shooters and the $2 beer
bucket. Food specials all day from Stephon’s Mobile
Bistro!Open 10am -?? Come pick up your Quick Throttle Magazine here any day of the week. 902 S. Virginia
Reno, Nv. 775-324-7633 www.barusa.org
COOK’S CORNER FISH FRY
Fish, chips and slaw - $5.00. Country Night.
Santiago Canyon Rd. & Live Oak Canyon, El Toro
(949) 858-0266. www.cookscorner.com
FRIDAY BIKER FELLOWSHIP
Hosted by Bikers for Christ SVG
7 PM, Starbucks-Eastland, 2620 E. Workman Ave.
W. Covina, 91791 www.bikersforchris.org
SATURDAYS
EL DORADO BAR & GRILL
6-10 PM. Designated Bike Parking. Drink specials until 10 PM.
Meatloaf dinner $6.75. Music by
Unknown Associates. Presented
by Evil Twin Customs. Raffle
prizes, 50/50.8708 E. McDowell.
480-945-2602
SAGE & SAND GRILL
YOUR WEST VALLEY CONNECTION FOR BIKE NIGHT.
All Riders Welcome, Every Saturday 8pm-Close. Happy Hour Pricing, $2.00 Domestic Bottles & Well. $1.50 Domestic
Drafts, Live Music 9pm-1am - No Cover. Designated
Bike Parking in Front
Parking on Patio Available in Back. 13831 W Glendale
Ave (Litchfield Rd & Glendale) 623-935-5810
LOOKING FOR MONTHLY RIDES to some of the
most beautiful and scenic places in So. Cal.? Join THE
OLDEST STAR TOURING and RIDING CHAPTER in Southern California, Inland Empire, Chapter
109. Third Saturday of the month at Yamaha of Cucamonga 8:00 am, WWW.yocracing.com. Visit
www.yocracing.com/star/index.htm. Call Pres. Gary
Entner at 626-826-4457 or Vice President Ron Lopez at
909-821-1583.
BLACK SHEEP SO. CAL REGIONAL BREAKFAST. First Saturday of every month (rain or shine),
9am at. Rosa Café & Tortilla Factory, 28134 Jefferson
Ave. in Temecula, $7 includes breakfast, beverage,
tax/tip and door prizes. 909-600-2694
THE LIVE RIDE CELEBRATION SERVICE
Every Saturday night @5:00pm, 6245 Sylvan Drive,
Simi Valley, CA 93063, 805-306-0042.
www.liveride.org.
SUNDAYS
BIG ART’s BAR-B-QUE at THE SWALLOW’S
INN Is taking a break for the Holidays.
We’ll see you in the spring. Happy Holidays!
San Juan Capistrano., Ph. # 949-493-3188
ORIGINAL MIKE’S BIKE STOP SUNDAYS
Happy Hour drink specials 11am to 5 pm, $1 Tacos,
$1 hot dogs, 1/2 OFF appetizers! Live band! For more
info contact Joe Big Daddy” Rodriguez @ 714-9148895. 100 S. Main Santa Ana, CA. 92701
THE BIKER CHURCH
Rushing Wind Ministries meets every Sunday at 10
a.m. at our new location:
4168 Avenida De La Plata suite 101, Oceanside, CA.
92054. Join us for rockin’ worship music,
street-level teaching by Pastor Z., and a lunch ride following every service.
Call 760-940-0257 for more info.
THE GARDEN, a church at 86th St. and McDonald in
Scottsdale, AZ loves its bikers! Senior Pastor Gene
James and Motorcycle Minister Rick Black conduct a
“Bike Blessing” after service every second Sunday of
every month. You will receive a decal, a patch, then
ride off in our gorgeous weather on a random ride,
then a bite to eat and fellowship at a restaurant chosen
by the group. Service starts at 10AM, Bike Blessing follows. For more info, hit [email protected].
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This year marked 41 years of business for Custom Chrome International, (CCI), and they started off the business year with a great dealers show at the first class Santa Clara Convention Center. The whole
show was first class including the hospitality of the CCI staff and
management.
The drive up to Santa Clara can be one of the highlight motorcycle
rides in the US, but for a couple of couple of “roadblocks” by mother
nature I decide to drive. Part of highway one had been washed out by
an landslide and is now closed for most of the year as it was major.
The weather had “gone south” also as the cold and rain came with a
fury, snow on the Grapevine even. So this was one of those I gotta
drive to get there as even the flights were full to the bay area. It was
well worth the trip though as I got to meet some great people from
CCI and got up close and personal with many top builders in the US.
How often do you get to sit around a table casually sipping a soda
with Dave Perowitz, Arlen Ness, Corey Ness, & Wink Eller?
I am always loathe to use names, but some though maybe not all
noted builders as listed to attend by CCI were ... Arlen Ness - Corey
Ness - Zach Ness - Paul Yaffe - Dave Perowitz - Wink Eller - Jim Giuffra - Cole Foster - Gerald Rinehart & Kirk Taylor.
I counted over 75 bikes in the competition and the press release said
80 vendors would be on site, all enticed by special discounted pricing,
vendor product seminars, a dealer welcome reception, the Saturday
dealer show party, and the North American Championship of the
Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series. Not to mention the
great buffet table luncheon on both Saturday and Sunday. The dealer’s
party on Saturday night was a huge success with high quality food,
entertainment and drinks provided. It was one of the few conventions
where I saw most all of the attendees at the party and they all seemed
to be having a good time, great job CCI, thanks.
Saturday was the dealers only portion of the show while Sunday was
an innovative idea to open the venue to the public, and good idea at
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that, based on the attendance I saw. It makes perfect sense to have the
best of both opportunities for dealers to have their private time to do business and then give the you the consumer a chance to get close to the guys
that are there to supply you with your needs.
“In bringing back the Custom Chrome Dealer Show in 2010, we wanted to keep
the return of the Dealer Show a bit more intimate,” says CCI President and
CEO Holger Mohr. “The response and attendance was so overwhelmingly positive
that we completely stuffed last year’s location in terms of vending space, hotel
rooms and overall facilities. For next year, we had to look for a location that could
handle not only vendor booths and meeting rooms but also provide even higher
levels of service that our dealers, vendors and visitors demand.” That statement
played out well in 2011 as all aspects were well covered.
New for the 2011 Dealer Show will be the finals of the Chrome International Bike Show Series - North American Championship Bike Show
with thousands of dollars in prizes being awarded. The competition was
open to all custom bike builders and customizers from the United States,
Canada and South America.
As mentioned, I counted over 75 bikes in the show and I felt that it’s a
darn shame they can’t all win a trophy as every one could be winner. It
was quite obvious a lot of work, time, effort and creativity went in to
building every bike on the floor. Congratulations to the trophy winners.
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION Championship Class Powered by Baker Drivetrain
1 - Kirk Taylor/CustomDesign Studios Novato, CA USA The Dirty Boot
2 - Satya Kraus/Kraus Motor Co. Cazadero, CA USA Snatch
3 - Custom Factory BB Hiroshima, Japan Phoenix
Jammer Old School Class - Powered by ACCEL
1 - Yolo County Choppers Woodland, CA USA Panic
2 - LA Speed Shop Alhambra, CA USA Lady Luck
3 - Kirk Taylor/Custom Design Studios Novato, CA USA Sacred
Modified Harley Class Powered by BDL
1 - LA Speed Shop Alhambra, CA USA McPhiz
2 - Zach Ness Dublin, CA USA Ness Bagger
3 - Satya Kraus/Kraus Motor Co. Cazadero, CA USA Nick’s Dyna
Revtech Performance Class
1- Cole Foster/Salinas Boys Salinas, CA USA Blue Bagger
2- Frisco Ron Ramos Daly City, CA USA Freak’n Pan-a-Rican
3- Josh Soto/Boars Nest Oceanside, CA USA The Snake
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What Will It Take…?
By Robert Sweeney
The last two decades have witnessed the
greatest interest in motorcycles in this country since
Henry Ford relegated the motorized two-wheeler to
second-class transportation status with his invention
of the Model T. Motorcyclists have gone from sleazy
urban terrorists to celebrity TV stars in the mind’s eye
of John and Jane Q. Public. Motorcycles have become
status symbols of the rich and famous and the HarleyDavidson trademark has assumed a place in the world
of fashion alongside names such as Armani, Rolex and
Versace. Sometimes it seems as though everybody
wants to own a motorcycle; everyone wants to be a
biker. But will America’s love affair with the motorcycle last?
ous from these numbers that many do. Think you’re
safe because you live in a state that doesn’t require helmets? Think again; the federal government is once
again proposing a national mandatory helmet law.
Where do you draw the line? What if the safety
mavens decide that all riders must wear full protective
gear from head to foot at all times? Will you still ride
when it is required to suit up in an expensive safety
suit, even just to ride to the corner store for a Coke and
a Twinkie? (If, indeed, Coke and Twinkies aren’t outlawed by then)
The federal government is currently passing
out grant money to the states for the sole purpose of
imposing motorcycle-only checkpoints. Motorcyclists
will be pulled over, without probable cause, and they
and their motorcycles will be inspected for proper registration and safety gear and given a lecture on motorcycle safety. Drivers of automobiles will not be affected
by this, only motorcyclists. Will this be your “last
straw”?
Fads and fashion change and what is hot
today will be oh, so yesterday tomorrow. Certainly
many of those who bought motorcycles to fit in with
the hip crowd will drop out and move on when new
fads arise to redefine what is cool, but just as surely
there will be many who will come to be as addicted to
life on two wheels as any hard-core biker. But will that
addiction be strong enough to weather some of the
storms looming on the horizon?
Probably the strongest sensation a motorcyclist experiences is the sense of freedom one has while
riding. A motorcycle is a completely different experience from driving a car, even an exotic sports car.
There is a much greater sense of being one with the
machine. Riding a motorcycle requires more involvement than driving a car. One feels more “empowered”
(to use the currently fashionable descriptive) and in
control of oneself and the surrounding environment.
Freedom in the sense of free from, rather than free to:
Free from the 9 to 5 grind; free from mortgages, crabgrass and leaking water heaters; free from political correctness; free from all the BS in the world… if only for
a few hundred miles at a time. This sense of freedom
is intoxicating and hard to turn away from. And yet,
some do.
The question I pose today is aimed at those
who know and understand this heady intoxication:
The riders who “live to ride and ride to live”. What
will it take… before you give up riding?
Don’t answer right away; I want you to give
this some serious thought. There are many possible circumstances to consider and they must be considered
soon, before it’s too late.
Obviously, severe illness or injury will be
the cause of many people having to give up riding, but
that involves chance, not choice. And sure, hard economic times and the loss of personal finances can separate us from our beloved machines, but that’s
reversible. By the time you read this, gas may be well
over $5.00 per gallon and that will cause many to curtail recreational riding, but an increase in income could
just as quickly put you back on the road. No, what
we’re talking about here are the things that will ultimately make you give up and throw in the towel for
good. We’re talking about laws and regulations.
The mandatory use of helmets has had a
negative effect on motorcycling in many states. According to one source*, motorcycle registration in California is 40% lower today than it was in 1992, when
the state adopted its helmet law. I have seen similar statistics from other helmet-law states. For many of us, it
is hard to imagine giving up motorcycling just because
we are required by law to wear a helmet, but it is obvi-
The whole exhaust subject started over the issue of excess noise. Many riders demand that their bikes sound
as awesome as they look. Many citizens throughout
the country object to their peace and quiet being shattered by loud motorcycles. Anti-noise ordinances have
been springing up like weeds after a rainstorm all over
the country. Most of these new laws and ordinances
are at best a nuisance and at worst draconian. Some
towns have even taken to banning motorcycle traffic in
certain areas. And all of these laws affect the riders of
quiet bikes, as well as the obnoxiously loud ones. Is
your motorcycle enthusiasm beginning to wane yet?
Don’t think the Nanny State will stop at helmets and armored suits: Mandatory ABS is just
around the corner; Honda offers an airbag on the Gold
Wing, think the feds won’t be looking to make that
mandatory, too? Former head of CalTrans, Joan Claybrook, once proposed seat belts for motorcycles! Various roll cages and outrigger devices have been designed
and tested by companies hoping to catch the attention
of the safetycrats. How much like a car will motorcycles have to become before you quit riding?
For many bikers, making a personal statement with one’s motorcycle is an integral part of the
lifestyle. Customizing the bike to be yours and yours
alone is an essential element of the motorcycle experience for many and the thought of a “stock” bike is
anathema to the whole biker ethic. Imagine everyone
being forced to ride showroom-stock motorcycles for
the rest of their lives! And yet, Those-Who-KnowBetter-Than-Us have already proposed laws that would
require the use of stock, OEM parts such as handlebars, turn signals, hand and foot controls, suspension
components, wheels and even tires! Imagine not being
able to choose what brand of tire to put on your bike!
As our readers are probably aware, California recently signed into law a bill making non-stock exhaust systems illegal on all motorcycles manufactured
beginning with model year 2013. All pipes will have to
bear the EPA certification stamp or the owner will be
subject to a fine. A stiff fine. Aftermarket exhaust companies will have to jump through the hoops of EPA
compliance testing in order to legally sell their exhaust
systems. These tests take a lot of time and even more
money, so only the larger companies will be able to afford certification, but on how many models? This is
certain to drastically reduce the number of exhaust designs available, as each design would need to be certified separately, possibly for each different motorcycle
for which it would be offered. Think you have no worries because you don’t live in California? Well, there’s
an old saying: “As goes California, so goes the Nation”. Hair-brained notions that begin in California
usually spread quickly to the other states.
As we’ve seen, our beloved sport and lifestyle is under
attack from many sides. From government-mandated
standards on noise, accessories and safety gear to
“safety experts” calling for the all-out banning of motorcycles from public roads**, those who do not ride
are attempting to dictate to those of us who do how
we should live. What will it take for you to run up the
white flag? How long before you surrender? It’s an important question.
But here’s an even more important question: What will
it take… before you do something about it?
What can you do? Become informed; get active; network with other bikers. There are many good people
out there fighting to maintain our freedom. Join them.
Groups such as the American Motorcyclist Association; ABATE; Motorcycle Riders Foundation; Modified Motorcycle Association, all are actively working to
monitor the federal and state legislatures for any antimotorcycle activity and lobby our representatives on
our behalf. They need our support. They need our involvement. Puffing out one’s chest, raising a defiant
fist in the air and crying, “They can take my bike when
they pry its handlebars from my cold, dead fingers!”,
doesn’t accomplish anything if you’re not prepared to
back it up. If we are not willing to work and to sweat
and to fight for our rights, we cannot expect anyone
else to do it for us. And the time to fight is right now,
not after our fingers are cold and dead. Look up these
various motorcycle rights organizations and get to
know them. Attend any local meetings that may be
held in your area. Join the one that best represents your
views. You can join more than one; join them all even!
The cost of joining all of these organizations combined will still be less than the cost of one good mandatory helmet.
Ask yourself: What will it take… And keep in mind
that no matter how extreme or far-fetched the answer,
somewhere out there is a lawmaker working to make
it happen.
* bikersrights.com
** Rune Elvik, research chief at the Norwegian Institute of
Transport Economics – as quoted in the UK Telegraph,
March 6, 2011
Please contact these motorcycle rights organizations:
americanmotorcyclist.com • abate.org
mrf.org • mma-ca.org
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TEMECULA, CA* 7TH ANNUAL INJURED MARINE POKER RUN - Benefits
the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (www.semperfifund.org). Join us in our annual
endeavor to raise awareness for those Marines and Sailors injured in overseas combat
operations. Thousands of raffle prizes, food, and live music. MAY 21st, 2011. Preregister through PayPal, visa/mc welcome. Win a Chopper Gallery Customized
Harley Davidson Sportster. For more info: www.brotherhoodofmarineriders.org.
MAY 22
COARSEGOLD, CA* CRUISIN’ FOR CRITTERS - Ride from Pioneer Village in
Coarsegold CA through the foothills. Pre-register $30 per rider, $20 per passenger
($35/$20 day of event) Participants receive event T-shirt, pin & BBQ lunch. Collect a
poker hand along the way for valuable prizes & raffle tickets. All proceeds to EMCSPCA. Sign up begins at 8:00 am, first bike out at 8:30, last bike out 10:30. More info
contact www.emcspca.org or 559-683-1266 press 3.
GARDEN GROVE, CA* SPRING POKER RUN - Ironworkers MC Sixth Annual
Spring Poker Run. Registration 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Good Ol Boys – 10624
Katella Avenue. Cost $10.00/hand, $300.00 for high hand with prize and 50/50
drawings at Cooks Corner. For more info: http://www.iwmc433.com.
MESA / PHOENIX, AZ* 2ND NATIONAL ARMED FORCES FREEDOM RIDE
– Registration 8:00 am to 10:30 am, donations $25.00 single $35.00 w/passenger.
Everyone is welcome. Opening Ceremony 8:30 am to 9:00 am, KFYI, Dean Martin,
Honor Guards, Rhonda Towns, Congressman Ben Quayle. Last out at 10:30 am; ride
stops: American Legion Post 58, Renegade & Dodey’s Bar,Post 5. Ends at American
Legion Post 2 2125 S. Industrial Park Tempe. Last in 3:00 pm; vendors, food, raffle,
50/50, T-shirts, Dog Tags, ride patches, and music by the 74th street band. Proceeds
go to Operation Homefront of Arizona. Chester’s H-D 922 S. Country Club Drive in
Mesa. For more info: http://azfreedomride.webs.com/. SEE CHESTER’S AD
PAHRUMP / CRYSTAL, NV* 3RD ANNUAL DIAPER RUN – Registration 9:00
am to 10:30 am at J Mar Customs, LLC, 1271 S. Hwy. 160, Suite C (across from Saddle West) in Pahrump. Poker Run from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (route maps will be provided). Cost: $10 + pack of diapers for each driver, $5 + pack of baby wipes for each
passenger. Ride ends at The Short Branch in Crystal. Bike show, raffles, entertainment, BBQ, Club participation reward. Benefits First Choice Pregnancy Center. For
more info call Tom Johnson at 702.673.8119. SEE SHORT BRANCH AD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ* MOOSE RUN-4-KIDS - The Moose Riders are hosting a
poker run on May 21st to benefit the Bullhead City Boys & Girls Club Summer Lunch
Program and Mooseheart Child City. Donation $15/Single, $25/Two up, includes
BBQ. Entertainment includes live music, pool and horseshoe tournaments, slowest
bike race, bike show, raffle and 50/50. Sign up 8 am at Moose Lodge #1860 – 2620
Miracle Mile. All bikers welcome!! FMI contact: Joe Monfredo at 928.768.1641.
HARBOR CITY, CA* SOUTH BAY HOG/LADIES OF HARLEY POKER RUN
- Peg Scrapers Ball Poker Run $20/rider, $10/passenger. Starts at 9:00 am from California Harley-Davidson, 1517 Pacific Coast Hwy. For more info: www.southbayhog.com.
FRESNO, CA* FRESNO COUNTY HOG PRE-SUMMER POKER RUN – Entry
includes poker hand and tri-tip lunch with ranch beans and salad. All poker hands
must be turned in by 2:00pm. Raffle, 50/50 and lots of prizes; entry is $20, with all
proceeds going to support the Fresno County Hog Christmas Toy Distribution. 10:00
am at Mathews Harley-Davidson – 548 N. Blackstone Avenue. For more info or to
register call Mathews Harley-Davidson at 559.233.5279; if possible, please RSVP
for this destination ride prior to May 18.
RENO, NV* RIDE FOR THE TA TA’s - This is a fundraiser to fight breast cancer
and support victims of breast cancer. This is the 2nd Annual Poker Run. The cost is
$40.00 per rider. 10:00 am sharp, leaving from downtown next to the Courthouse at
75 Court Street. Please see our website for all the details www.Rideforthetatas.org.
TUCSON, AZ* WORLDWIDE MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS RIDE - This
“Can You See Me Now?” ride is a result of the horrific dump truck vs motorcycles
accident in Cave Creek. We are honoring those and all other motorcycling victims
of such devastating incidents by wearing bright yellow or orange or reflective clothing, anything that will get the other traffic on the road to notice there are motorcycles
to watch out for. 9:00 am at Starbucks – West of I10 on Ina. For more info:
http://tucson.freewheelers-rc.us/events/.
MAY 23
SACRAMENTO (STATE CAPITOL, SOUTH STEPS), CA* ABATE OF CALIFORNIA FREEDOM & MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS RALLY - Abate of CA
invites all motorcyclists interested in preserving YOUR RIGHT TO RIDE to join us.
Meet and hear motorcycle-friendly legislators and invited speakers. 11:00 am on
the South Steps. Free sponsored motorcycle parking on the north side of N Street
between 10th and 14th streets from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. DO NOT RAP YOUR
PIPES when arriving or leaving the Capitol! For Sunday night accommodations
call La Quinta Inn at 916.448.8100 (200 Jibboom Street) before April 30th and mention ABATE for the special room rate. For more info see the website
www.ABATE.org, or call call Lil’ David at 916.616.9605 or ABATE State Office at
760.956.1669.
MAY 27 – MAY 30
CONCORD, CA* 3RD ANNUAL NORTH MEETS SOUTH H-D EVENT - 2+
days of riding. 7 great hosted Bay area rides to choose from. Go now, to www.northmeetssouth2011.com and register for the weekend of May 27, 28 and 29. Then call
the Hilton Hotel, Concord, CA and secure your reservation. (925) 827-2000. Don’t
forget to mention the Harley Davidson North Meets South HOG Event when making the reservation to get your special room rate of $89/night! $40 includes hosted
rides, prizes, Saturday dinner, patch & pin. Looking forward to seeing you! Party
on…!
SELIGMAN AZ* 16TH ANNUAL SELIGMAN TRIKE IN - Come join us for a
weekend of fun and mayhem located on Historic Route 66. LOWER PRICE $15.00
Single and $20.00 Couple. Friday Mixer hosted by Black Cat Bar - Food and Snacks
with a Live Band. Saturday a Scenic ride hosted by Cowgirl, BBQ lunch provided
by the Seligman Chamber of Commerce. Run shirts available. Sunday 4:00PM6:00PM All you can eat Pizza and soda for $10 at the Pizza Joint. Early Registration
gets you into the drawing for a FABULOUS GIFT. Stage Coach 66 Motel book by
calling Anne-Lise @ 928-422-3470 or email at [email protected], Remember to book early as these rooms do fill fast.
MAY 27
WINNEMUCCA, NV* RUN-A-MUCCA - Get ready for plenty of action with
free live concerts, a $1000 Poker Run, $1000 Burnout Contest, death defying special
acts and the burning bike. Buy the Run Package before April 30th and receive all the
goodies for only $30. For more info call Toni Gonyea at 775.329.2913 or check the
website www.runamucca.com
MAY 28
HUACHUCA CITY, AZ* 2011 MEMORIAL DAY RUN – Presented by “S” Chapter Viet Nam Vets/Legacy Vets MC and Buddy’s Bar. 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at 119
E. Highway 82. $5 cover and $5 food ticket There will be special bike parking, DJ
and plenty of giveaways. For more info https://supersierra.com.
SILVER CITY, NM* SILVER CITY,NM BLACK AND BLUES RALLY - During
and in conjuntion with the Silver City-Grant County Mimbres Arts Council annual
Blues Festival on Memorial Day Weekend May 27-29,2011 at Gough Park Pope
and 12th Street. Free Blues Music all weekend. Registration starts at 0830 Saturday
May 28. Last Bike out 1030-ride is approx. 125 miles lower Mimbres-Gila Dwellings.
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Games,Vendors, Food Vendors,prizes,more. $10 person $15 Couple. Portion of
monies towards Local Churches for their Food Pantry. For more info: Brent at
575.313.7597 Belen at 575.654.4337 or Jose at 575.313.5116
MAY 30
RIVERSIDE, CA* WEST COAST THUNDER XII - Benefits Riverside National
Cemetery Support Committee. Parade to Riverside National Cemetery then Soboba
Casino for live music $35/rider, $25/passenger by May 13, $40/person after. Includes concert ticket. Ride only: $20/person. Line up 6 am. Skip Fordyce HarleyDavidson, 7688 Indiana Ave. Riverside, CA. For more info call 951.785.0100, or
the website www.westcoastthunder.com.
BALDWIN PARK, CA* NEWTON STREET MEMORIAL RIDE - The Newton
Street Memorial Ride is one of LA’s largest. The Newton Street Division of LAPD
holds this annual charity ride to commemerate the loss of officers in the line of duty,
and to raise funds for charities in those officers names. Join Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson and the Newton Street Memorial Ride on June 4th, 2011. 9:00 am at Laidlaw’s
– 1919 Puente Avenue. Pre registrations is recommended at www.newtonstreetmemorialride.com. SEE LAIDLAW’S AD
OAKHURST, CA* MOUNTAIN AREA BIKE BLESSING - Free event includes
complimentary breakfast and raffle ticket. Live music. Sponsored by Bikers for Christ
MM. Starts at 10:00 am at MCC - 40299 Hwy 49. For more info: Mark at 559-6412277 or www.centralsierrabikersforchrist.com.
PHOENIX AZ* PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS MEMORIAL DAY RIDE – Presented by Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson. Meet at Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson
- 13850 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix by 9:30 am; Kick Stands Up at 10 am. Cost
$10 per rider. To Benefit Friends of Freedom, a 501(c)(3) chartered foundation, Our
goal is to provide resources, networks and an occasional smile to those who serve the
country
protecting
our
Freedoms.
Register
today
at
http://azmemorialdayride.eventbrite.com For more information contact Amy
Petrovsky, Sensational Events, 602-696-4646 or [email protected]
OCEANSIDE, CA* FLYING EAGLE MEMORIAL POKER RUN – Rider
$15/passenger $10, extra hand $10. Payout for high and low hands; proceeds to
benefit the American Cancer Society (for Handyman). A portion will also go to the
Kidney Foundation (for Patty). 50/50 raffle, raffle prizes, biker games, food and
drink available (not included in the ride prices.
10:00 am at Kennedy’s Custom Cycles – 3028 San Luis Rey Road. For more info:
www.geezersmc.com or Randy at 760.585.5517.
PHOENIX, AZ* 5TH ANNUAL PHOENIX MEMORIAL DAY RALLY -. Come
pay tribute to those that have served our Country. Over 1 mile of American flags and
motorcycles. Monday May 30th at 6:30 am. Phoenix National Memorial Cemetery.
23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix AZ. More details at www.RidersUSA.net.
JUNE 2011
JUNE 2
JUNE 3 - 4
CALPINE, CA* 11TH ANNUAL CALPINE RUN – Hosted by The Crew MC of
Truckee California; at the Sierra Valley Lodge - 103 Main Street. Calpine is in the
heart of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains just a short ride north of Lake Tahoe.
Starts at 6:pm and the weekend event features live music, BBQ, and plenty of drinks.
Camping is available onsite as well as accommodations in the Lodge. For more info
contact Lefty at 530- 587-6028, or www.crewmc.org.
JUNE 3 - 5
SPARKS, NV* STREET VIBRATIONS SPRING RALLY - Presented by
Roadshows- 3 Venues this year! Victorian Square in SPARKS, with 80+ vendors,
live entertainment, a Ride-in Bike Competition, headline concert Eddie Money at
adjacent John Ascuaga’s Nugget casino hotel, Poker Runs & Walks, VIP parties &
other perks for Registered Participants. VIRGINIA CITY events- poker walk, live
entertainment, VIP bike parking, more. CARSON CITY- new event in heart of
downtown- Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest- hot rods and custom bikes,
vendors, music, Wild West gunfighters, car part swap meet, wine walk, dance hall
girls, Miss Legends Contest, Saturday Cruise Night, & more. % of proceeds to
several veteran and kids charities. More info: www.roadshowsreno.com,
[email protected], 775-329-7469; www.eventsnevada.com. SEE AD.
GRASS VALLEY, CA* 13TH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN CAMPOUT - Grand
Fathers MC No. Cal. 13th Annual Mountain Campout Battle of the Bands
Contest,Live Music,Food, Vendors,Family Fun,Raffles, Ride-in Movies,World
Famous Grand Fathers Tacos All weekend for $25 Saturday only $15 Portion of
Proceeds to Benefit Cujo & Diablo. Noon at 15000 Greenhorn Access Road. For
more info: CrayZman at 530 346-8783 or email [email protected].
JUNE 3
JUNE 4 - 5
SACRAMENTO, CA* SAC RIVER MOTORCYCLE ROAD RALLY
WEEKEND – With prizes, live music, vendors, camping Sun: Vendors, live music,
tattoo contest, burn-out contest, & more. Sat - 10 am - 5pm Sun - 11am - 4pm Cost:
$20 on Sat & $15 Sun $10 pp tent camping RV w/Hook-ups - $40 RV w/o hook-ups
- $30 Rio Ramaza RV & Event Park (On the Sacramento River) 10000 Garden Highway Sacramento, CA 95836 Contact Lorett: 916-927-0232, [email protected] or
www.annualmotorcycleexpo.com.
Portion of Proceeds to benefit MMA.
JUNE 4
RENO, NV* SPRING STREET VIBRATIONS RALLY - Join us at the dealership
for food (BBQ & Beer, 11-4), fun and live music (Aversion Therapy, 12-4) all day
long! 9:00 am at Chester’s Reno Harley-Davidson – 2315 Market Street. For more
info call Toni Gonyea at 775.329.2913 or check the website
http://www.renohd.com.
SIERRA VISTA, AZ* CAR SHOW & SUMMER KICKOFF OPEN HOUSE –
Hosted by Sierra Vista HD. Bike Wash by the Harley girls, raffle prizes, music, food
and more! 10am to 5pm Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson Shop 176 West Fry Boulevard Sierra Vista AZ 85635
Phone: (520) 458-9500 Fax: (520) 458-9515.
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OAK CANYON PARK/ORANGE, CA* RIP’S B.A.D. RIDE - More details to
follow. Check the website: www.ripsbadride.com.
SILVERADO, CA* SPEAK WITH YOUR LOCAL H-D DEALERSHIP - HarleyDavidson So Cal Dealers Association proudly presents the 14th Annual Rips BAD
Ride to benefit The American Diabetes Association held at Oak Canyon Park(Blue
Diamond Haul Rd, Silverado, CA).$40 per person min. donation includes commemorative pin and lunch.Join us for a full day of fun.Vendor Village, Motorcycle
Show, Bike Games, Live Music from Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats and Credence
Clearwater Relived, and so much More! For more info visit www.ripsbadride.com.
WOODLAND HILLS, CA* SFV BIG RED MACHINE CAR, BIKE SHOW &
SWAP MEET - Car, Bike show entry owners free admission $20.00 entry/person,
Vendor space 10x10 - $30.00 advance, $40.00 at gate, Meal catered - $5.00, Music
by National Dust Band. 10:00 am at Disabled Americans Veterans Hall – 6543
Corbin Avenue. For more info: HAMCSFV at 818-884-8181 OR 818-349-8181.
PASO ROBLES, CA* MONKEY & MOOSE BENEFIT POKER RUN - Come
ride thru Paso Robles wine country, to raise money for the children of the Moose &
Boys &Girls Club. $30.00 dollars gets you pokerhand, BBQ, raffle, and the first 300
registered riders get T-shirts. BBQ starts at noon with music by Held 4 Ransom,
silent auction. All Bikes, hot rods and car clubs welcome. Check the web site
www.pasopokerrun.info, call [email protected] or call 805.610.5439.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM* ALBUQUERQUE RIDE FOR KIDS® - Hosted by Ride
for Kids Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Registration opens at 8:00 am and
closes at 9:45 am. The escorted ride starts at 10:00 am sharp, rain or shine. The ride
will loop back to the starting point of Mesa del Sol Fields at Journal Pavilion, 5601
University Blvd. SE, After light lunch, participants will enjoy a Celebration of Life
program that features interviews with young brain tumor survivors – the Ride for
Kids® “stars” of the day. Awards presentations to top fundraisers will follow. The
minimum donation to ride is $35, but the more money you raise, the more premiums
you
earn.
For
more
info:
www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/events/2011/albuquerque.html.
JUNE 8
TUCSON, AZ* LOS VATOS WILD WEDNESDAY BIKE NIGHT - Presented by
Los Vatos and Buffalo Wild Wings. Join Los Vatos and Buffalo Wild Wings for Wild
Wednesday Bike night, second Wednesday of every month at 6pm. Live Music, Raffle prize giveaways, Good Food Show off your Bad ass Ride, Come by and have
some fun. 6:00pm. Buffalo Wild Wings 1390 W Irvington Rd. For more info call
520.235.0690. SEE AD
JUNE 10
TOMBSTONE, AZ* SALUTE TO BUFFALO SOLDIERS - A weekend of fun,
food, history, Allen street shootout skits. Parade of the Buffalo Soldiers, veterans,
mounted groups and period costumes. Bring the family; RV camp grounds. Mine
tours, bus tours to the Buffalo Soldier Museum at Ft Huachuca. For more info:
www.buffalosoldiersaz.com.
JUNE 11
PERRIS, CA* RODS & RAILS EXTRAVAGANZA - Motorcycle show for all
makes and models, combined with a classic car show and potato festival. At the Orange Empire Railway Museum, 2201 South “A” Street in Perris. This 79 acre park
filled with antique train trolley and cable cars. Pre Registration to the show $20.00,
day of the event registration $25.00. Vehicle staging is from 7:30 am. - 10:00 am. For
more info call Maria athey at 951-943-6603 or the website
http://www.cityofperris.org.
JUNE 12
SCOTTSDALE, AZ* BIKE BLESSING AT THE GARDEN CHURCH – Senior
Pastor Gene James and Motorcycle Minister Rick Black conduct a “Bike Blessing”
after service (service starts at 10:00 am) every 2nd second Sunday of the month.
You’ll receive a decal and patch; then ride off in our gorgeous weather on a random
ride, then a bite to eat and fellowship at a restaurant chosen by the group. The Garden Church located at 86th Street and McDonald. For more info:
[email protected].
GLENDALE, CA* 3RD ANNUAL BOOZEFIGHTERS C-101 POKER RUN Sign-ups at Glendale Harley-Davidson from 10:00 am to noon, ends at VFW Post
6110, 16555 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country, $15 rider, $10 passenger, live bands,
food, full bar, vendors, for more info contact Watts 661-755-6622,
[email protected] or www.bfmc101.com. SEE AD
TRABUCO CANYON, CA* 4TH ANNUAL “BOBBY C” FIREFIGHTERS
RIDE FOR LEUKEMIA – Please help me support Rex and Ray’s efforts to raise
money, and help find a cure for Leukemia Lymphoma, in honor of my husband,
Bobby C, who lost his battle and his life to Leukemia. He was only 34 years old.
Register at Cook’s Corner – 19152 Santiago Canyon Road from 10:30 am to 12:00
noon; kickstands up at 12 noon. Scenic ride along the coast to Aliso Creek Inn in
Laguna Beach where lunch will be served. Donation: Rider $35, passenger $15,
and $15 for non-riders. T-shirts for $15 will be on sale at Cook’s, as well as multiple
raffle and prize opportunities. All proceeds to benefit the Leukemia Society. For
more info: www.active.com/donate/ride4bobbyc.
VACAVILLE, CA* 17TH ANNUAL HOT RODS AND HARLEYS – ABATE of
California Local 17 in conjunction with Iron Steed Harley Davidson presents our
17th annual Ride-In Motorcycle Show and 14th Annual Car & Truck Show1. All
makes and models welcome. 12 Bike categories plus Best In Show; 5 Car and 1
Truck Category plus Best In Show. Event time is 9:00 am. Register by 5/31/2011
and cost is $20.00; after 5/31, $25.00. Food, Fun and Drink. For more information
contact Mike (707) 486-6454 or Steve (707) 479-2126. www.Ironsteedhd.com/registermyride.
OAKDALE, CA* TOP HATTERS CV 2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF –
TopHatters Central Valley Presents 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off. Benefitting
www.breastcancer.org. We will have lots of vendors, food, drink, music and more.
Contestants gate will open @ 8am to start cooking. General public 10 am; Location
- 9906 Jackson Rd in Oakdale; lots of fun for the family. For more info:
559.456.1941 or www.thmccv.com.
JUNE 13
PHOENIX AZ* 8TH ANNUAL CAMP COURAGE BURN CAMP RIDE - Hosted
by Wind & Fire Motorcycle club to raise money for children ages 5 to 17 who are
all victims of fire. For more information please visit http://www.windandfirephoenix.com.
JUNE 16
CHANDLER, AZ* CHANDLER HARLEY-DAVIDSON GARAGE PARTY Women only event. RSVP to [email protected] This is a FREE event for
women who dream of riding a motorcycle. We will have stations set up around the
store with beginning information. Food, Raffles and a GREAT way to have your
questions answered about learning to ride. 6 to 8pm. CHANDLER HARLEYDAVIDSON / BUELL 6895 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler AZ. 480-496-6800.
www.chandlerharley.com.
JUNE 17 – 19
SELIGMAN, AZ* 18TH ANNUAL GREAT ESCAPE BIKE RALLY - Come party
with the Desert Road Riders m/c and escape the heat in Seligman,AZ. bon fire,
poker walk, meal, bike show and games, sat live band.trophies 50/50 and people
games. Benefits DRRMC Toy Run. Gate fee $15.00 single, $20.00 couple, rooms
and camping available on request book early! For more info:
www.desertroadriders.com.
PAUMA VALLEY, CA* 12TH ANNUAL BOOZEFIGHTERS SAN DIEGO
OVERNIGHTER - 30 each or $50/couple. Parking included. Music, camping, fun.
Come out and party with the original wild ones! 12:00 pm at Rancho Corrido RV
Park – 14715 Hwy 76.For more info: [email protected].
JUNE 18
SAN DIEGO, CA* 11-99 FOUNDATION MEMORIAL RUN - Bring friends and
family & join us for the 5th Annual 11-99 Memorial Run! This will be held at San
Diego Harley with a BBQ, live bands, bounce houses, T-shirts, beer gardens and
more! 9:00 am at 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd. For more info visit our website at
www.sandiegoharley.com.
CHANDLER, AZ* CHANDLER HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNIVERSARY
EVENT - 10am to 5pm. Go to www.chandlerharley.com for details. CHANDLER
HARLEY- DAVIDSON / BUELL 6895 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler AZ. For more
info 480-496-6800. www.chandlerharley.com.
JUNE 19
LOMA LINDA, CA* 5TH ANNUAL KEVEN J. HOOPER MEMORIAL
“POKER” RIDE - Benefiting the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House. Sponsored by Wilden Pump, Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson, Renegade Classics, Abate
Local #27, Boondocks. High/Low hand payout, music, ride-in bike show, pin/tshirt, food raffle, grand prize-4 night stay, Las Vegas. $25/single-$35/couple. Each
rider will have the opportunity to sign a book, “Winnie the Pooh, Somebody’s Treasure”, adding a personal message, which will be hand delivered to a child in the hospital along with a TY Beanie Bear. For more info: Karen Hooper at 951-204-6270;
website www.kevenjhooperfoundation.org.
JUNE 25
TRABUCO CANYON, CA* COOK’S CORNER REGIONAL CHILI COOK
OFF - 23 to 30 cooks compete for a spot in the World Chili Cook Off; vendors, drink
specials, Shoot and Hollar Contest, Miss Chili Pepper Contest and much more.
Event starts at 10 am at Cook’s – 19152 Santiago Canyon Road. If you would like
to be a cook please see our web site at www.cookscorners.com.
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The Devils Disciples is (are?) a new old club in Tucson. They’ve been
around forever but membership has sometimes fluctuated down to the last
man standing. They are currently fleshed out with lots of new blood and fresh
meat but it’s not quite as grisly as it sounds. They are rolling strong and carrying on the new old tradition of having
fun while helping others. On March second, in cahoots with well known independent biker about town Chopper, the Southern Arizona Association for
the Visually Impaired and numerous local business sponsors, all pitched in for
their first annual Born to be Blind Beeper Ball Fundraiser ( and hellraiser afterparty ).
According to Amy Murrillo, Head Blind Babe in Charge of the local
SAAVI office, their mission is to assist the visually impaired to achieve independence, economic self sufficiency, and dignity. Funny, sounds a lot like what
us 20 - 20 types want for ourselves also. Including the part about wearing cool
shades. Proceeds of this years event will assist in sending local representatives
to to the annual convention of the National Association for the Blind, to be
held this year in Orlando, FL. Here, those who may still be learning get to interact with others who are walking the walk, succeeding despite their disability.
Ever heard of beeper ball? Me neither, till now. Back about 1964 a guy named
Charlie Fairbanks thought it might be fun for blind people to play baseball
with a ball and bases that emit a beeping sound and a few modified rules.
Turns out he was right in a big way and it caught on so well that a league was
formed and teams compete to advance to the MBBA World Series. For this exhibition game the Southwest Slammers took on “The Bikers” or anyone with
guts enough to put on a blindfold and play by their rules for a change. With
the pros relaxed and patient, and possibly slightly amused, the rookies got to
see what it’s like to be sightless - if that makes any sense. But the challengers
came to play, swinging for the fences every time and mostly missing or running
full steam the wrong way when they did manage to connect, confused by the
multiple beeps. On defense they made a lot of spectacular diving stops. Actually, they all dove every time the opposing team got a hit with no real idea if
any of those line drives were headed their way. What a hoot! Needless to say,
though I will anyway, those ringers beat the rookies blind. Now who was that
joker who left their pager on?
As is customary with weekend athletes, after a hard played game and a
handshake for the winner, it was time to head for the bar to celebrate victory
and console defeat, which are equal in terms of thirst. But this time it was
done up biker style with the venerable Bashful Bandit welcoming all with vendors in the parking lot and cold beer everywhere. A blind lady took a crash
course in bartending and was soon slinging suds like an old pro.The blind learn
fast because they have to. A new career path, perhaps? Live music was laid
down by Deacon and his Ever Evolving Jam Band. It’s like a floating crap
game where the places and players may change but they always keep the dice
( rockin’ and ) rolling. There were cute girls getting wet in the dunk tank, another circulating with a tray of jello shots, some beer girls, and a few more
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looking good for no special reason. One big hearted little guy took a plunge
in the dunk tank himself, just to make it fair. I do wonder about the blind
gentleman trying to give away strings of Mardi Gras beads. How would he
know if it’s working? Can I tell the joke about the bumps around a
woman’s nipple being braille for “Kiss Me”, or would that be going too
far?
There was a young man at the Bandit that afternoon I’d like to tell
you about. Rick Sankey was indeed born to be blind, being sightless from
birth. He is a graduate of the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind in
Tucson, which has long been supported by the Old Peublo Riders, so it all
fits together like pieces of some cosmic puzzle, sort of . Rick has been overcoming obstacles from day one in his ongoing effort to”achieve all that it’s
possible to achieve”. But a recent experience presented him with a new
challenge. While in Michagan to celebrate his twenty first birthday his
uncle arranged for him to ride on a Harley with a friend of the family. Like
the rest of us, he was hooked and had to have more. But how? He was
sharing these thoughts with a new friend at the party. Fortunately he was
chatting with V-Rod Christy (see the June 07 issue of QT if you can find
one) who knew what to do and how to get it done. Before the music faded
and the last dolly had been dunked all the arrangements were made, and
so it was that she and Mike Gelertner met Rick at his apartment complex
a few days later. Mike is a well seasoned rider and all around good guy
who eagerly volunteered the back seat of his 05 Road King Classic, the
Iron Eagle. His wife Shelley was willing to give it up for one afternoon. No
wait, I mean she was willing to share her man for an evening. No, that
doesn’t sound right either. Well never mind, Shelley was cool with the idea
so after a few loop de loops around the parking lot for practice they hit the
open road in an inspirational display of True Biker Spirit. Right on, Rick
- welcome to our world! Now you know why dogs like to hang their head
out of car windows. That goes for guide dogs ,too Others have already offered more rides so this is just the beginning for one happy blind biker.
Thanks to all the clubs, individuals,and businesses involved for their generosity and determination to make it a great day, no matter what - and for
reminding me why I love motorcycles and the people who ride them.
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VALLEJO, CA* END OF JUNE PARTY - $20.00 donation per person. Enjoy the
evening with live music, adult entertainment and a 5 star dinner by Executive Chef
Addison Webb. Valley. 8:00 pm at VALLEJO HELLS ANGELS CLUB HOUSE –
1801 El Dorado Street. For more info www.Hellsangelsvallejo.com.
CHOWCHILLA, CA* 2ND ANNUAL RIDE 4 LIFE - Hosted by Christians In Action M/M for the Trinity Pregnancy Center. Registration begins at 8:30 am, ride begins at 10:00 am. Ride through the foothills back to the park for BBQ Chicken meal.
Raffle, Silent Auction, DJ and Bike Show for best Factory, Ol School and Custom.
$20 single, $30 double includes ride, ride pin, meal and raffle ticket. For more info
call Mike, (559)975-7269.
CORONA, CA* PLUMBERS LOCAL 78 ANNUAL POKER RUN - Come join us
for a scenic ride to Cook’s Corner to support career opportunities thru apprenticeship
as well as a food drive to help feed out of work members. $25 per hand and two non
parishable food items; $15 per passenger. $300 high hand, raffle prizes and 50/50,
and is tax deductible. 9:00 am at Angel’s Sports Bar – 1650 E. 6th Street. For more
info: Doug Marian at 213.688.9090.
JULY 9
PLACERVILLE, CA* 8TH ANNUAL RIDIN’ FOR HOSPICE POKER RUN - The
ride begins at Snowline Hospice Placerville Thrift Store, 3961 El Dorado Road, Placerville. The Poker Run will feature a scenic ride through the beautiful Crystal Basin,
and will end with a BBQ at Rainbow Orchards in Camino from 1:00-2:30pm. The
BBQ will include a huge raffle featuring a big screen television and a custom-made
utility/storage shed. Raffle tickets can be purchased at any Snowline Hospice Thrift
Store or at the Hospice office, 6520 Pleasant Valley Rd., Diamond Springs. For
more information, including registration forms, visit www.snowlinehospice.org or
call (530) 344-4408.
COLFAX, CA* BIKINI BIKE WASH & SWAP MEET - Grand Fathers MC Annual Bikini Bike Wash & Swap Meet Featuring JoAnna Angel from Burning Angels.com Get your Bike washed by the the Punk Princess of Porn. Come check out
the Clubhouse. 9 am at Grand Fathers MC Clubhouse – 301 Railroad Avenue or call
CrayZman, email [email protected].
JULY 16
RENO, NV* 9TH ANNUAL KLOTHES 2 KIDS CHARITY RUN - Event starts at
the Dealership, then taking off on your bike for a scenic ride with fun & games, ending up back at the Dealership for a party. Party incl. Food, Beer, Live Music & Great
Raffle Prizes! (Registration 8a-10a; Party 12p-4p). Tickets on sale May 1. Pre-Registration $25 (Day of event $30). 1st 250 to register receive a run T-Shirt. Registration
incl. Continental breakfast, Lunch & Party! 8:00 am at Chester’s Reno HD – 2315
Market Street. For more info: http://www.renohd.com
JUNE 26
WEST COVINA, CA* THE JOY RIDE (POKER RUN) - The price for the run is
$20 per person or $30 per couple (riding 2-up) ($5 per person discount for those that
pre-register before April 1st). Your entry fee will include breakfast, lunch, the poker
run with cash prizes, a run pin (for the 1st 200 to sign up) and the destination party
which will include a live band, raffles, games, an opportunity to have your picture
taken with a hot model and a $300/$200/$100 wet t-shirt contest! West Covina Elks
Lodge - 841 West Merced Avenue. For more info www.thejoyride.org or call Glen
Pine at 626.914.6717.
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LONG BEACH, CA* LA CALENDAR MOTORCYCLE SHOW - America’s premier Custom & Performance Street Bike Event’s 20th Anniversary! New Location,
New Show Day, Lower Admission. The Show moves dockside next to the historic
Queen Mary ocean liner on Saturday starting at 10:00 am, in the exciting Seawalk
Village at 1126 Queens Highway. $20 admission includes the Bike Show with top
Manufacturers, Builders, Venders, the Calendar Bike Building Championship, Calendar Girl Music Festival, all-day admission to Queen Mary Ghost Ship with the
Saturday Night Builder’s Party in the Queen’s Observation Bar. For more info call
562.435.3511 or check the website http://www.FastDates.com/BIKESHOW.HTM.
SEE AD
CAMARILLO, CA* 2ND ANNUAL “WWP SPAGHETTI BLUES RIDE” - Come
enjoy Back-Road Ride, Live Blues Music, Raffles, Silent Auction, Bike Contests,
Awards, Great Fellowship, and Gourmet Spaghetti Dinner. $25./person- All proceeds go to Wounded Warrior Project. For detail & flyer go to website, www.BlackRobesMC.com or call “Nobody”of BlackRobes MC at 805.794.3051.
TUCSON, AZ* HOT JULY NIGHTS WITH TUCSON RED & WHITE - Save
the date; event info to be determined later. For more info: www.hamc2son.com.
JULY 1 – 4
JULY 17
PINETOP, AZ* 2ND ANNUAL WHITE MOUNTAIN BIKE RALLY - Get away
from the heat and ride in the largest expanse of Ponerosa pine trees in the USA; 2
poker runs with cash prizes, ride- in bike contest, 2 concerts and a bike giveaway in
the casino. Go to website www.wmbr.hon-dah.com for registration information and
vendor information, or call Mike Burks at 928-369-0299 or Karen Jordan at 928369-7590. Vendors call Melissa Amos at 928-369-7573.
RENO, NV* RIDE FOR RECOVERY - Charity motorcycle run benefiting northern
Nevada’s oldest and largest addiction treatment program. $25 singles, $40 couples.
Enter your bike in the Show and Shine competition $50 entry fee. Start location
TBD. Event will start at 9:00 am. For more info: www.bristleconereno.com.
JULY 1
MORMON LAKE AZ* ANNUAL TOO BROKE FOR STURGIS - Presented by
and benefiting ABATE of AZ. Camping, live music by the Charlie Brechtel Band,
vendors, BYOB, bike games, and more. $30/weekend pass, $15/Sat. only, pin to first
1,500, 18 and over only. Kicks off Fri. 8 am. Mormon Lake Lodge, 1991 Mormon
Lake Rd. Mormon Lake, AZ. For more info: Margie 602.222.8329, www.toobrokeforsturgis.com.
JULY 22 – 24
JULY 23
JULY 2
MONTCLAIR, CA* FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER MADNESS - Awards to Cycles
& Hot Rods; live music, food, Ratter’s invited. $10Cycle / $15Car; register at 8:00
am at Hwy 66 Choppers – 4681 Arrow Hwy #C. Free Ride in. Vendors & Groups
call to reserve space. Visit us on Facebook. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! For more
info: Chris Stevens @ [email protected], the website www.hwy66choppers.com or call 909-229-0282.
JULY 23 - 24
JULY 7
JULY 8 - 10
LAS VEGAS, NV* SIZZLIN’ SADDLES 2011 – Join us for this SaddleSore 1000
Iron Butt benefit “fun-run” as we escort Motorcycle Legend, Dave Barr, through
the great State of Nevada as we raise money to help our Military Families - Proceeds
Help Build a Fisher House. $250 per rider, $150 per passenger, $25 for ride sponsors.
Dinner in Northern Nevada for participants; live music, food and fun at the end-ofride party for all. Sign in 7:00 am to 8:00 am. King Tut’s Pub, 6138 W. Charleston
Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89107, For info and to register, go to www.Post149.org.
KLAMATH FALLS, OR* RIP CITY RIDERS 4TH ANNUAL SUMMER FUN
RUN & FESTIVAL – Festivities include: bike show, vendors, bike games, live bands,
free festival; live auction, appetizer cookoff, beer garden, spectacle of bikes parade,
tattoo contest, poker run and World Renowned Custom Bike Builder Mark Daley
of Thunderstruck Custom Bikes. There will be entertainment for all ages. For more
info: 541.882.5123 or the website www.ripcityridersoregon.com. SEE AD
UPPER LAKE, CA* CAMP KOMRATTO 4 - The wildest memorial run ever.
Three days of bike games,wet t-shirt,motorcycle and rat/hot rod contests. Private
lake to stay cool in 8 live bands awsome vendors non stop fun and tons of BEER.
Only $55.00 per person includes saturday nite BBQ dinner,Camping run pin and a
Special gift for the first 150 people through the gate.Wait untill you see the fire show,
WoW. Check us out www.campkomratto.com.
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Story and photos by Randy Twells
On any given weekend Highway 76 near the 79 Junction
between Warner Springs and Santa Ysabel is a biker’s
dream for a ride. For several years a spot located off the
highway on Center Loop near the Hwys. 76/79 Junction has been open sometimes and closed sometimes,
for extended periods. Recently new owners have taken
over at this idyllic spot in the woods, re-opening The
Hideout and welcoming bikers again with tasty food,
thirst quenching beverages and ‘tall cold ones’, live
music, and when called for, a big old fashioned wood
burning fireplace. Our host Drew runs The Hideout
and Sadie is at the bar along with the Hideout Hunnies,
and all share in serving up the best burgers and French
fries ever, along with other menu items. Fresh grilled
hamburgers succulent and juicy and French fries with
that slightly crispy yet tender texture, that I can vouch
for from my taste test a few weeks ago. Yum!
The bar itself is an old fashioned vintage bar with foot rails and stools, but
you can also have a seat among the friendly conversation-sized tables out
on the floor, and enjoy the live music as well. All along the room are windows with a view out to the bikes parked in front along the loop; the window views reflect in the bar mirror along with the antique utensils and
décor on the walls, a nice mix of light, music, people and food that caps
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off your ride very well. Then if you are inclined you can shoot some
pool in the room off to the side at the other end of the bar and fireplace. And if there’s a game on, watch it here on the big screen TV!
This is a place that pretty soon you feel like you don’t want to leave!
The Hideout can accommodate many types and sizes of planned
events with huge outdoor seating areas as well, grass, stage areas and
plenty of parking. The Hideout is actually situated across from the
southeast end of Lake Henshaw, on what’s called Center Loop, a short
1/8 mile bit of road that just takes you off the highway and behind the
trees, with one end also connecting to Mesa Grande Rd., another riding adventure through the hills & twisties. So parking is along the little
two lane loop road, very quiet and away from the highway traffic, a
study in silence as the sounds of motorcycles absorb into the trees in
the surrounding woods.
As the season kicked off mid March The Hideout welcomed a group
ride to remember their friend Ron Clewes who passed away a few
weeks earlier. Ron was a frequent visitor to The Hideout; memories
made here, and friends also come back to remember those times.
On a warm summer’s day, or a cool crisp spring or fall, or during Holiday time when that big wood burning fireplace really earns its keep,
The Hideout is open weekends all year, weather permitting, from 10
am to 5 pm. You can log on to www.hideoutsaloon.com for update
info and sign up for their email list to receive info about what’s new-SEE YOU AT THE HIDEOUT!!
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We as riders put ourselves through a lot, but we love what we do. The Southwest is now wrapping up the Spring 2011 riding
season. Below are a few of the events that came and went and if you missed them, your loss! But, there are still a few more
good ones coming up. Look at the ads that promote the best rides or events and join us. Don't forget - you can dust your
chrome off all summer by taking an evening ride and check out the bike
nights listed in our Weekly Events page.
March 5, 2011. Los Vatos had their Blessing of the Bikes
event at Santa Cruz Church 1220 S. 6th ave, Tucson. What
a huge turnout and it is always good to have a little help
with us as we ride through the country and beyond. After
the ceremony, we all rode down the street to Los Portales
restaurant located at 2615 S. 6th ave, Tucson for some outstanding food and drinks where “Sol Down” was jamming out the sounds. It was a wonderful time with
wonderful friends and the start of a wonderful riding season. If you missed this one, keep your eye out for next
year’s event because we will be doing it again. A big
thanks goes out to Jimmy and Alfred for their hard working setting this up.
March 6, 2011. Club Caffeine. Held monthly, the first Sunday of the month Ironwood Cycles located at 329 E. Grant
Road Tucson holds there Club Caffeine and they provide
the Donuts & Coffee. This event starts at 7:30 am (That’s
right) in the early morning but it is a super place to meet
and greet and do nothing but talk about Motorcycles. Gus
and Cliff have it together here and there are all kinds of
Rides in there shop; old and new of all brands. It’s a perfect
opportunity to ask questions, set up future projects and
order parts. The shop has an old school style like it used to
be and it is a must to check out plus QuickThrottle staff is
always on site with magazines and picture taking.
March 12, 2011. BACA 2nd annual Charity Run. Last
year’s event being the first had a pretty good turnout for
the Bikers against Child Abuse but this year it was off the
wall. Showing up to register at Merles Automotive at 4015
S. Dodge, Tucson you were greeted with 300 plus Rides,
Coffee, pastries and a Bike Blessing before we departed.
You received a goody bag full of items and you got to go
on a wonderful ride through the Southwest. Stops and
points of interest were the Cowpony, R place Bar & Grill,
Tucson Harley Davidson, Tiny’s Saloon & Steakhouse,
and Branding Iron South before heading to Tucson Detachment 007 Marine Corps League Clubhouse. This is
where we were treated to vendors, a BBQ dinner, bikini
wash, Tattoos/piercing, raffles and Live music by Rockinfossils. After a wonderful day in the seat it, was nice to
hang out and enjoy a fresh cold one knowing it is for a
super cause. Thanks BACA and for more info check out
www.bacaworld.org.
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March 27, 2011. 8th Annual Ride for the Red. This year was a different
ride. We had 2 choices to get to our destination. We left the American
Red Cross located at 2916 E. Broadway with a parking lot of over 850
Rides heading to our destination, Ringo’s Bar in Tombstone AZ. The
weather was great and we took the long scenic route 83 through
Sonoita to 82 east to 80 and then south. Whoever planned this route
definitely made the right choice. We arrived in Tombstone to a packed
lot with plans to check out the whole town and then party. Of course,
the ride gave you a chance to think about all that the Red
Cross does for the world and gave everyone a good feeling
that we did a little on our part to help as well. This event introduced me to a new game I had never played before; the Bug
Splat contest. You place a bull’s eye on your bike or anywhere
and if a bug hits it, you win a prize. This is the first time I have
ridden through AZ and never felt or saw a bug coming my
way. Thanks Red Cross for what you do and Thanks to the
Bikers for all of your support.
April 10, 2011 Benefit for Hope No-Kill Animal Shelter.
A friend, Margo, called and asked if we could attend their
First Annual Benefit for HOPE. They are Tucson’s only
no-kill, cage-free haven for abandoned dogs and cats awaiting adoption. Please check out their web site www.hopeanimalshelter.net. Even with the weather cloudy and cool,
they had a great turn out. The event included a Bike & Car
show, vendors, and Jams coming from the Rowdies. It
turned out to be a wonderful day for a wonderful benefit.
If you have the time please join us next year to throw a little support their way and you might even find the animal
of your choice that will go for a ride with you and become
your best friend. Hope to see you there and thanks Margo
and Hope Animal Shelter for an outstanding day.
March 12, 2011. BACA 2nd annual Charity Run. Last
year’s event being the first had a pretty good turnout for
On a sad note, we lost two friends recently. The first was Kimmy from Bikers Information Guide. I only met her a few times when I was up in Phoenix for Bike
Week and my first impression was that she was warm and friendly. It was sad news to hear. Please be safe out there! The second was Marcos Diaz, one of the
founders of Los Vatos. I didn’t know Marcos very well but the first time I saw him was at a Memorial Run that starts at his house the first Saturday after Thanksgiving and what impressed me about Marcos was he was in a tragic Accident in 1972 that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Did this stop Marcos? No!
He built Trikes and rode like there was no tomorrow. It was an honor to be at his Memorial and hear all of what Marcos accomplished and all that he went
through. He did what he wanted when he wanted regardless of what he was told. He served as a reminder to everyone who knew him to be grateful, to live in
the moment, and have fun doing it.
Take care of yourself and your Brothers & Sisters while enjoying what we do most RIDE and Ride Safe. Hope to see you out there.
Wild Bill
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By Famous Jake
Megan knows the “ typical” Harley owner is suppossed to be a middle aged
man who, with the kids grown, can finally afford the bike he’s always wanted and
to hell with what the wife thinks. She doesn’t care about marital power struggles
or generational schisms. She certainly can’t be bothered with brand rivalries or
gender prejudice. She believes that anybody who thinks they might like to ride is
probably right and should acquire a bike that is special to them and then ride the
hell out of it. She happens to like Harley Davidsons. She’s too young to remember
a time when women riders and imported bikes were rare. Her’s has always been
a motorcycling family, starting in the 1930’s with Aunt Gladys, who was the first
woman to show up in their Podunk, Minnesota town on a motorcycle. We can assume it was American made. Bet she turned a few heads that day. Various members of the extended family took to the idea and began a family tradition of
motorcycling. Megan’s father didn’t even own a car till he was married with a
family of his own to haul around. After a few years, with things going smooth on
the home front, he picked up a Goldwing to ride mama around. Perhaps he was
feeling middle aged when he changed his mind and traded it for the Harley he’d
always wanted. Or maybe he just liked that bike and so did the wife.
Megan just naturally inherited a “passion for riding”. She passengered with
Dad and her older brother around town . At thirteen she was bombing around the
backroads herself on a Honda Rebel, and after attending a motorcycle safety
course she got her liscence with an M endorsement at sweet sixteen. After that
there was no keeping her down on the farm and she was soon a regular at local
events. Remember that for her, Sturgis was local. With her brother gone doing a
hitch in the Marines, Megan and her Dad bonded by riding side by side and getting “wild and crazy” together in a touching example of Biker Family Values.
Big Bro’s home now, building custom bikes and riding with the old man and his
littlest sister as well as the numerous sidehill kinfolks they’ve accumulated after
so many generations in the area. But Megan’s horizons have expanded.
It’s a story I’ve heard before. One with a happy ending. You love to ride but
come from the land of ice and snow where the cold winds blow. You visit friends
in Arizona in the winter and something comes over you. Immediately upon your
return, you quit your job and kiss the old boyfriend goodbye, you won’t be needing him anymore. You pack the car and have a hitch installed to tow your bike
back to the land of year round sun and non stop riding. You leave the battery tender and snowmobile suit in the garage. You won’t be needing them either. You
head west and don’t stop till you reach Tucson. As the miles unwind you don’t
think of all you’ve left behind or the uncertainty that lies ahead but instead are
planning the rides you want to take in your new home and mentally leaning
through the turns already.
When not working as a physical therapist she does what she came here to
do: lots of riding. She’s got a new boyfriend to go with the new job and an ever
expanding circle of friends that includes men and women, some younger or older,
riding all makes and models of motorcycles. Just show up, head out and have
fun. She’s taking full advantage of the good weather and great desert highways to
live the dream and make miles on her 04 Sportster. She likes the drag bars and
with Screaming Eagle pipes and a stage one upgrade the 883 can definitely get out
of it’s own way.
Megan would enjoy the company of more women riders and younger riders
on HD’s, especially women. She believes people worry to much about projecting
image and looking like a “Biker” if that gets in the way of getting out there on
your two wheel rocketship and actually being one. As for all this talk of overweight aging boomers buying Harleys to rewrite the past while the younger generation gravitates to bikes that are faster or more radical, well it may be true for
some, but not Megan. Except for me, she doesn’t even know any fat old men who
ride a Harley, but if any want to ride along that’s cool too. With things going so
well she thinks it might be about time for a trip back east to get her brother started
on building her a custom Softail. Something to give her a little more range as she
continues to blaze new trails as a ( young ) woman who rides.
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