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AZ Rider Motorcycle News and Entertainment
P O Box 7375, Mesa, AZ 85216-7375
Phone 480-921-0244
Owner / Publisher: Newkirk Inc. Editors: Bruce & Betsy Newkirk
Welcome to our
new advertisers:
Batteries Depot is
located at 9124 E Main,
Ste 2 in Mesa. That’s in
the Fresh & Easy center on the NW corner
of Ellsworth & Main.
They offer a selection of
batteries for long list of
items including your motorcycle, auto, RV, computer, and cell phone.
See their ad on page 4.
Greasers Automotive is located at 1900 N McClintock Rd in Tempe. Not only can you get your Amsoil there for your bike, but this is a
full service automotive repair shop. So keep them in mind if you need
work done on your auto or truck. Contact info is in their ad on page
6.
In this month’s online pages you’ll also be introduced to...
‘What the Hell’ Bar & Grill located at 10262 E Apache Trail in
Apache Junction. This is an easy-going, comfortable, neighborhood
B&G where it’s always Biker Friendly. They offer a kitchen with daily
specials, plus live music, karaoke, and poker. Click into their site for
more details.
Coming up in October is the BAD Ride ‘Bikers Against Diabetes’.
Get yourself registered and start collecting pledges. Raise donations
and earn BAD stuff. The party will again be at the Pinal County Fairgrounds, and Mogollon will be performing.
On the cover this month is Robert of Evil Twin Custom Cycles in
Mesa. Make a note, his Bike Night has changed nights and locations.
Party with the Evil crew on Wednesday nights from 5-8pm at Pranksters Too, at the SW corner of Thomas & Hayden in Scottsdale.
Happy Independence Day! We hope you all enjoy a great time of
celebrating our Founding Fathers’ vision and efforts. It’s been 234
years since our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence.
Here’s a point to ponder… the amount of tax that the average
American citizen now pays is significantly greater than the amount
that American colonists were paying when our Founding Fathers were
moved to break America from Britain in the first place and listed “For
imposing taxes on us without our Consent” among the grievances
against the King. We’re just sayin’……………
We’re introducing a new feature called Dear Bikerprfsr (BP), sharing a ‘tongue in cheek’ take on the pressing issues of today’s biker.
You’ll find it on page 8 this month. BP is a singles-scene advice column alum, offering insights into matters of the heart, motorcycle maintenance, and whatever other topics his good friends José, Jack, and Jim
might steer him toward. Got a question to throw at Bikerprfsr? Drop
him a note c/o [email protected]. We’ll get it to him.
The Motorcycle Rights Community was dealt a harsh blow on
Thursday June 24. Sputnik, leader of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association has died; reportedly from a massive heart attack. He was the
epitome of a Freedom Fighter; a passionate advocate for the MRO
community, admired and respected by people across this Nation. We
did not know him personally, but had the good fortune to hear him
speak when he was here in Phoenix. He was a great motivator to the
Bikers Rights cause. He was truly a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in
the Legislative Halls of our nation, not only from his own efforts but
because of the many whom he taught and inspired. We extend our condolences to his family and loved ones for their loss.
For those who wish to contact TMRA II, Texas Motorcycle Rights
Association, we have posted their edress and web info in our Forum,
under the posting entitled ‘Sputnik’.
That’s gonna do it for us this month. Ride safe, and
Keep Your Butts On Your Putts!
Bruce & Betsy
July 2010 ✠ Volume 12, Issue 7 ✠ 129th edition
[email protected] ✠ www.AZRiderSouthwest.com
Cover photo:
by Bruce
This Month’s Contributors:
Bikerprfsr
Kathi Calahan
Lady Jewells
Margie
Michael DePaulo
Patrick J. Hughes
Sidekick
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Motorcycling Organizations Contacts
AACME [Antiques & Classics]
623-849-3049
ABATE of AZ [SMRO]
602-867-9829
ACMC {AZ Confederation of Clubs}
520-426-0069
American Cruisers MC of Phoenix
480-307-4309
American Legion Riders:
ALR Post 26, Mesa
602-320-5777
ALR Post 27, ApacheJunction
602-690-7808
ALR Post 32, Safford
928-322-2580
ALR Post 35, Chandler
480-821-0002
ALR Post 36, Tucson
520-603-1300
ALR Post 39, Gilbert
480-892-7038
ALR Post 40, Chino Valley
928-759-9449
ALR Post 44, Scottsdale
480-980-4347
ALR Post 86, Overgaard
928-300-4582
ALR Post 109, Corona de Tucson/Vail 520-731-2000
AMA [American Motorcyclist Ass’n] 1-800-AMA-JOIN
AMX Motocross Club
602-881-7597
AZ Beemers
480-987-9339
AZ Sun Chasers MC
602 689-3378
AZ Trail Riders
602-766-1750
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Phoenix 800-371-9755
Bikers For Christ Phoenix
480-570-0315
Born To Die M/M
928-758-7717
Brothers of the Third Wheel
480-969-5199
Christian Motorcyclists Association
623-334-8096
Desert Road Riders MC
928-716-7244
Desert Thunder MC
602-402-4970
Flying Wheels of Sun Cities [all bikes] 623-546 8521
Gold Wing Touring Association
480-390-7739
GWRRA [Goldwings]
520-885-5709
Gypsy Riders
602-418-9225
Hell’s Angels MC
602-448-0408
H.O.G., East Valley #0024
480-844-0803
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H.O.G., Grand Canyon Chapter
928-774-3896
H.O.G., Mother Road Chapter
888-757-1981
H.O.G., Phoenix Chapter
602-971-3400
H.O.G.. Superstition Chapter #1743
480-346-0626
H.O.G., Thunder Mountain
520-458-9500
H.O.G., Yavapai AZ Chapter
928-632-4009
H.O.G., Tucson Chapter
520-792-0111
Medieval Maidens MC
623-341-2767
Modified Motorcycle Association AZ
520-252-9675
Mountain Motorcycle Association
928-532-7693
MRF [Motorcycle Riders Foundation] 1-800-MRF-JOIN
Nomaden MC
520-227-4401
Old Guard Riders
602-885-7155
Old Pueblo Riders
520-419-5865
Patriot Guard Riders AZ
602-999-0632
Rez Riders IMC
928-713-6328
Riders of Fire MC
520-266-3624
Rollin’ Knights MC
602-214-2144
Rolling Thunder® Inc.
908-735-4861
Sisters of Scota WMC
928-458-6517
Soldiers For Jesus MC
623-203-3681
Southern AZ Harley Riders MC
520-249-9299
Southern Cruisers Riding Club
623-341-9477
Star Touring & Riding Ass’n
800-422-1041
STAR of Phoenix, Chapter 113
602-790-5090
Stoned Sober MC
520-730-6270
Sun Riders MC
520-975-2907
Trike Riders Int’l, Mid-AZ
480-641-3067
Tucson Peacemakers
520-574-2909
Weasels, Black Mtn Chapter, AZ
602-320-1728
Wings of Phoenix [all bikes]
623-931-3942
Women in the Wind, Desert Diamonds 480-241-3358
Women on Wheels/Desert Zephyrs Phx 623-385-2097
To have your organization listed, forward the name, phone # and website {if available} to us @
[email protected] or P O Box 7375; Mesa, AZ 85216-7375 or call 480-921-0244.
Visit www.AZRiderSouthwest.com for web links to these and other organizations
Advertiser Index
ABATE of Arizona
10
Geico Insurance
16
Acme Cycle Garage
8
Greasers Automotive
6
Alliance Bail Bonds
8
Joeta’s Leather
11
AZ Biker Leathers
4
Jugg’z Saloon
13
Logan’s Valley Motorcycles
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Batteries Depot
4
MotoDad Leather & Cycle Gear
6
Bike Tow
13
Motorcycle Riders Foundation, A&E
4
Cabin, The
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Straight Up Custom Painting
11
Chester’s H-D
1
Too Broke For Sturgis
5
Choice Hotels
2
Vital, Dr. Steve - Dentist
11
Del Mar Leathers
15
Wayne Bradford, CPA
4
Evil Twin Custom Cycles
13
What the Hell Bar & Grill
Fire & Ice Bike Rally
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Motorcycle Vehicle Miles Traveled Numbers Improve
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Contact: Jeff Hennie, [email protected]
Government Relations & Public Affairs
the MRF’s demands and at
least attempt to improve the accuracy of the motorcycle VMT
For years and for good reason, the numbers gathered. They are
MRF has been crying foul regarding the now going to code the numbers
motorcycle vehicle miles traveled (VMT) using geographic information
numbers collected and published by the system mapping software that
federal government. One of many glaring will compare travel on types of
Motorcycle Riders
examples was that for several years, it was roads (from highways to rural
Foundation
reported that the state of South Dakota, roads), as well as breaking out
MRF E-MAIL NEWS
home of the Sturgis motorcycle rally, had the numbers by vehicle types.
zero annual motorcycle VMT. In fact, be- This does not mean the num236 Massachusetts Ave.
fore the MRF got involved in this issue, bers will be completely trustNE, Suite 510
motorcycle VMT numbers were optional worthy, but they are headed in
Washington, DC 20002-4980
for the states to report. We at the MRF the right direction.
202-546-0983 (voice),
202-546-0986 (fax)
realize the need for solid VMT numbers
(c)All Information contained in
http://www.mrf.org (website)
to get an accurate view of the country’s
this release is copyrighted. Reprosafety situation. The motorcycle industry duction permitted with attribution.
10NR14 - MRF News Release gathers its own VMT numbers, and they The Motorcycle Riders Foundation,
Washington Update
are always at least double what the feds incorporated in 1987, is a memberFOR IMMEDIATE
ship-based, national motorcyclists’
bring to the table.
RELEASE: 16 May 2010
It’s refreshing to see the feds act on rights organization headquartered in
Washington, DC. The first motorcyclists’ rights organization to establish
a full-time presence in Washington,
DC, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation is the only Washington voice devoted exclusively to the street rider.
The MRF established MRFPAC in
the early 1990s to advocate the election of candidates who would champion the cause of rider safety and
rider freedom.
The MRF proudly claims state
motorcyclists’ rights organizations
and the very founders of the American riders’ rights movement among
its leading members. The MRF is involved in federal and state legislation
and regulations, motorcycling safety
education, training, and public awareness. The MRF provides members
and state motorcyclists’ rights organizations with direction and information, and sponsors annual regional
and national educational seminars for
motorcyclists rights activists, as well
as publishing a bi-monthly newsletter, THE MRF REPORTS.
JAMES
STURTEVANT
Ph. 480-317-9588
FAX 480-317-9592
[email protected]
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Motorcyclists
Snarl Traffic
In Protest
NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES
May 19, 2010
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of
Motorcyclists (NCOM)
Forty thousand motorcyclists demonstrated all over France in protest of
a recent Government announcement to
fine any bikers caught filtering through
traffic (“lane splitting”), and more than
60 cities saw their roads blocked by
hordes of angry riders who said NON to
French authorities who propose to treat
motorbikes, scooters and mopeds like
cars and require them to stay in their
lane one behind another.
So, they behaved like cars! On March
13th the La Fédération Française Des
Motards en Colère (FFMC - the French
Federation of Angry Bikers) urged all
motorcyclists to occupy the space of
one car in each lane, and within minutes
an enormous traffic jam was created that
gridlocked the whole of Paris on a busy
Saturday afternoon as car drivers were
stuck in traffic until late in the evening.
While bikers blocked the roadways
above ground, other protestors went underground bringing the subway system
to a grinding halt in response to a statement made by French Transport Secretary Jean-Marc Belotti, who said “If they
(bikers) are not happy, they can take the
metro like everyone else.”
They inconvenience us, we will
inconvenience them, responded the
FFMC, which set a fine example of civil
obedience to demonstrate the impact
of motorcycles on traffic flow, good or
bad.
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AZ Rider
Hold the
Chickens
A farmer stopped by the local mechanic shop to have his
truck fixed. They couldn’t do it
while he waited, so he decided
he would just walk home.
On the way home he
stopped at the hardware store
and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped
by the feed store and picked
up a couple of chickens and
a goose. However, struggling
outside the store he now had a
problem -- how to carry all of
his purchases home.
While he was scratching
his head, he was approached
by a little old lady who told
him she was lost. She asked:
“Can you tell me how to get to
1603 Mockingbird Lane ?”
The farmer said: “Well, as a
matter of fact, my farm is very
close to that house. I would
walk you there but I can’t carry
this lot.”
The old lady suggested:
“Why don’t you put the can
of paint in the bucket, carry
the bucket in one hand, put a
chicken under each arm, and
carry the goose in your other
hand?”
“Why, thank you very
much,” he said and proceeded
to walk the old girl home. On
the way he said: “Let’s take my
shortcut and go down this alley. We’ll be there in no time.”
The little old lady looked
him over cautiously, then said:
“I am a lonely widow without
a husband to defend me. How
do I know that when we get in
the alley you won’t hold me up
against the wall and have your
way with me?”
The farmer said: “Holy
smokes, lady! I’m carrying a
bucket, a gallon of paint, two
chickens, and a goose. How in
the world could I possibly hold
you up against the wall and do
that?”
The old lady replied: “Set
the goose down, cover him
with the bucket, put the paint
on top of the bucket, and I’ll
hold the chickens.”
An elderly man on a Moped, looking about 100 years
old, pulls up next to a doctor
at a street light. The old man
looks over at the sleek shiny
car and asks, “What kind of
car ya got there, sonny?”
The doctor replies, “A Ferrari GTO. It cost half a million
dollars!”
“That’s a lot of money,”
says the old man. “Why does
it cost so much?”
“Because this car can
do up to 320 miles an hour!”
states the doctor proudly.
The Moped driver asks,
“Mind if I take a look inside?”
“No problem,” replies the
doctor. So the old man pokes
his head in the window and
looks around. Then, sitting
back on his Moped, the old
man says, “That’s a pretty
nice car, all right... but I’ll stick
5
with my Moped!”
Just then the light changes, so the
doctor decides to show the old man
just what his car can do. He floors it,
and within 30 seconds the speedometer reads 160 mph.
Suddenly, he notices a dot in his
rear view mirror. It seems to be getting
closer! He slows down to see what it
could be and suddenly
WHOOOOSSSHHH!
Something whips by him going much
faster! “What on earth could be going
faster than my Ferrari?” the doctor
asks himself.
He presses harder on the accelerator and takes the Ferrari up to 250
mph. Then, up ahead of him, he sees
that it’s the old man on the Moped!
Amazed that the Moped could
pass his Ferrari, He gives it more gas
and passes the Moped at 275 mph.
He was feeling pretty good until he
looked in his mirror and saw the old
man gaining on him AGAIN!
Astounded by the speed of
this old guy, he floors the gas
pedal and takes the Ferrari all
the way up to 320 mph. Not
ten seconds later, he sees the
Moped bearing down on him
again. The Ferrari is flat out,
and there’s nothing he can do!
Suddenly, the Moped plows
into the back of his Ferrari, demolishing the rear end.
The doctor stops and jumps
out. Unbelievably, the old man
is still alive.
He runs up to the bangedup old guy and says,“I’m a doctor.... Is there anything I can do
for you?”
The old man whispers, “Unhook my suspenders from your
side view mirror.”
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Piss On The River
So this was my 1st Piss On The River Poker
Run, but it was actually the 8th for them. The
first 2 years it was presented by Desert Thunder Motorcycle Shop and for the last 6 years
by Vietnam/Legacy Vets M/C. Chapter L, Lake
Havasu AZ and Iceman are quite the hosts. It
was originally started to protest the high prices
in Laughlin.
Both Fri and Sat night there was live music
at the Eagles in Lake Havasu. With 2 large indoor bars everyone had a great time. The poker
run started Sat morning at 9am at the Eagles and
also The Sand Bar in Parker. They started from
2 locations so the people coming from the Parker
area could stop and get their cards on the way to
the Eagles.
$2000 went to George Arthur from San Diego,
CA. for the high hand and $500 to Jeff (I didn’t
catch his last name but everyone seem to know
him), with the low hand. Jeff donated back $300.
The proceeds went to Veteran Programs such
as the American Legion, Patrick Tinnell Skate
Park and scholarships to the VFW and more. The
Vietnam/Legacy Vets did a great job and Iceman
would like to thank everyone that helped. The
VNV/LVMC would also like to thank the Red
Iron Brotherhood MC for their attendance.
It was a real nice turn out. I wanna say it
was good to see so many of the Devil’s Disciples there to support this event.
I look forward to next year and doing this
run again.
Margie
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Dear Bikerprfsr
From Military To Civilian – A Seamless Transition
When members of the Armed Forces of the United States finish at least one year
of their tour of deployment they need to enroll in the Veterans Administration
(VA) program to obtain any VA Health Benefits they may be entitled to receive.
Service members need to enroll PROMPTLY
and do it NOW by following these steps:
Dear Bikerprfsr (BP) is an advice/educational column by and for motorcycle
enthusiasts, kind of like a Bikeipedia. None of the advice or comments should
be taken seriously. The author, editors, & publishers are not liable
for any of the content. Bikerprfsr has a Ph.D. in levity
and has been riding for 40 years, starting at age 14.
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Obtain a copy of your service medical records prior to discharge. Do
not take any shortcuts when separating and do this immediately. Any idea of hurrying to get home may cost you time and money should you require VA Healthcare
at any time in the future.
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A veteran has two years, after separation, to apply for medical conditions that are a result of their service in the military. After two years the process
becomes more difficult.
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If you require medical assistance from the VA after separation/discharge, bring with you a copy of your medical records, a copy of your DD214, and two forms of picture identification.
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Any injury or illness incurred while serving on active duty as a regular,
reservist, or Federalized member of the National Guard needs to be noted in your
medical records.
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Enroll in the VA IMMEDIATELY. Do Not Procrastinate!! Know
your rights and your responsibilities. If you are not sure, ASK-ASK-ASK-ASKASK!!! Ensure that your transition is smooth. Know what you need to do, and DO
IT!
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Join a veterans service organization - American Legion, DAV, Rolling
Thunder®, VFW, AMVETS, etc.
DEAR BP: I have noticed that almost all bikers wear the color black. What is
the reason for that? Hue Black
DEAR HUE: For men, it seems like they want to imitate their heroes like
Zorro, Batman or Johnny Cash by wearing black. The real reason they wear
black is that slobber stains and spilled beer do not show on their clothes.
Women bikers wear black because it is the best color to disguise their weight.
DEAR BP: I would like to buy a motorcycle but it seems so complicated to
shift gears, brake, accelerate, and turn. Is this a skill you are born with or can
it be learned. Klutz Jones
DEAR KLUTZ: I am sure you already possess the skills to ride a motorcycle. Men learn by driving a car while drinking beer, smoking, shifting gears,
looking at babes, and braking. Women have experience wiping runny noses,
cooking and talking on the phone at the same time. You can start out slowly
by buying a scooter, cycles that have an automatic transmission, or by buying
training wheels.
DEAR BP: I have noticed that bikers always back into parking spaces rather
than just pulling into a slot. Parallel Parker
DEAR PARALLEL: The reasons for this are two-fold. One reason is that law
enforcement, who cruise through parking lots, cannot write down or take pictures of license plates without getting out of their cars. Another reason is that
cycles weigh quite a lot (mine weighs 750 lbs). When bikers stop, usually at a
bar, it is much easier to leave while intoxicated by just pulling out. To have to
back the cycle out after a few beers is dangerous.
IT’S YOUR DUTY TO DO SO!
“WELCOME HOME,
CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE,
AND GOOD LUCK”
Michael DePaulo, National Parliamentarian
Rolling Thunder®, Inc.
Plt. Sgt. USMC, RVN
DEAR BP: I have seen that most bikes have a little bell on them. What is the
reason for that? Kid Klangger
DEAR KID: The story goes that the bell has some magical power to ward
away road gremlins making it safer for the biker on the highway and roads. A
more believable explanation has to do with cows. Farmers put bells on their
cows (cow bells) so they could detect or find their livestock on huge acreage.
Wives and girlfriends got wind of this and put the bells on bikes so they could
tell at what time their man comes home at night/morning.
Airport Security
Here’s a solution to all the
controversy over full-body
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Rolling Thunder XXIII
The Pipes Called,
Did You Hear?
and send a Patriot home.
Trevor Drown was recently drafted - not for the
military, but rather to run as the Independent Candidate for United States Senator for the “Sovereign State
of Arkansas”. Fourteen thousand plus, 14,000+ registered voters signed a petition to put Trevor Drown on
the ballot! Folks in Arkansas and throughout the nation are just fed up. When asked by a small group of
fellow citizens why I was supporting the Independent
Candidate, I replied: take a perfectly formed apple,
perfect in color, roundness, taste etc., and allocate
one half to the Democrat Party, and one half to the
Republican Party. Then split the apple into two equal
parts, Democrats to one side and Republicans to the
other, and voila!!! They are both ROTTEN TO THE
CORE!!!
Professional politicians have said that the voters
exercise term limits. Therefore there is no need for a
law to set term limits. Really!!! How ‘bout that Mr.
President or Governor ‘so & so’ or legislator ‘such &
such’? It is total “Bull Feces”! Why, you may ask?
It’s like this. There is a three-legged stool. One leg
is “Big Business”. The second leg is “Big Government”, and the third leg is “Mainstream (or Lame
Stream) Media”. This three-legged “Milking Stool”
is placed under the “TAX COW”. As a result, the citizens of this republic get the worst government that
money can buy, and are duped into thinking or believing otherwise, until the “TAX COW” goes dry!
How many politicians do you know of that are
experienced farmers, union members, veterans, or
small business owners? How many pols do you know
of who are, or come from a working background?
How many pols do you know of who come from
academia, or law school, or have only worked in
government? How many pols do you know of who
have family or comrades who reside at Arlington National Cemetery or any National
Cemetery for that matter?
How many pols do you know of
who have been convicted of a crime, or are
criminals, and kept their government jobs?
Do you know any private citizens who fit
either of the aforementioned categories,
who are not in jail, and still have their jobs?
I don’t.
Rolling Thunder has become a major
happening. For 23 years the demonstration
has grown to become the largest one day
motorcycle event on the planet, and still we
have not been able to move the pols or our
fellow citizens to resolve the POW/MIA issue. Why, you might ask? It is money, power, and
CORRUPTION. Is there a cure? Yes there is! It is
your vote! You are responsible for the mess that we
are in, and only you can fix it. You need to register
to vote, if you have not already done so. Then please
evaluate your candidates who are running for office,
and consider voting country over party.
Whenever possible, if a veteran is running, combat or otherwise, and speaks “Vetranese”, please
consider giving that candidate your vote. The only
exception would be an incumbent who is a veteran
with a poor voting record as that record pertains to
veterans’ issues. Do you have a family member or
friend who is deployed? Your vote may have a greater
impact on that person’s well being, and that person’s
ability to properly fulfill his or her mission. In the
history of The United States of America 1,300,000+
men and women have paid the ultimate price while
serving in the Armed Forces. Our military has been
successful, to date. Your mission, if you choose to
accept it citizen, is to join with me and vote for the
nation this November 2nd, 2010.
Remember, America’s Veterans and those of our
Allies are the Purchasers of Peace, and every veteran
has the right, the absolute right, to come home - even
if it is to reside in the family plot.
Michael De Paulo, COM
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Trevor Drown with fellow veteran JD Bowser
‘Fritz’ President of the Nam Knights
“My Name is Trevor Drown and I am
a Christian. I do not tell you this today to
push my beliefs on you, I tell you this because this nation was founded on JudeoChristian values and as an Arkansan, I can
tell you that Arkansas still believes that this
is a Christian Nation. It was an honor to be
asked to speak before this group of great
American Patriots today. Your service to
our country can never be fully understood
by anyone unless they have walked in your
footsteps. The selfless service of you and millions
of our brothers and sisters continues to make this
country free.” Trevor Drown, Rolling Thunder, Inc.
Sunday, May 30th, 2010
Trevor Drown was asked to speak at Rolling
Thunder XXIII for a number of reasons. He is an Afghan Veteran, he is a “Green Beret”, and served on a
“Special Forces A Team”. He answered his country’s
call after 9/11. His family has a farm in Northwest
Arkansas. It is a tree farm. Trevor and his wife are
small business owners, and Trevor has been a UPS
route driver, and member of the union, for 21 years.
Do the Drowns remind you of anyone that you might
know?
Trevor is also a “family member”. His Great
Uncle is MIA, Missing In Action, Naval Air, Borneo, April 30th, 1945. In 1996 Trevor’s grandmother
passed on. She lived every day of her life with the
anticipation that her son would walk through her
door at any moment. She had no idea that the U.S.
Government had written off her son, and at least
93,317 others - for the sake of the bottom line. Trevor knows, he is disgusted, and he is on a mission.
Four hundred thousand bikes, that’s 400,000
roared through Washington DC on Sunday, May
30th, 2010. Their pipes, or lack there of, sent a resounding message through the nation’s Capital. Did
anyone hear? Unfortunately, most of the members of
Congress were out of town. The historical record indicates that they are all pretty much deaf, most especially the leadership, and care not about the Prisoner
of War and Missing in Action issue. Think not? Then
please check your representative’s and senators’ voting record and examine their positions. If you can
still, in good conscience, vote for a political party
over the good of the nation,
well then, you need to enlist,
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On April 23 & 24, ACMC members Desert Thunder MC, Sober Riders MC, Limey Riders MC, and
MMA’s Leather District held their 8th annual Screw
Laughlin Run at Butcher Hook Bar & Restaurant, in
Tonto Basin. This is approximately 5 miles from the
north end of Roosevelt Lake. This little place packs
a lot of conveniences; a market for groceries, bait
shop, gas, restaurant, hardware store, saloon w/ATM,
RV park w/ full amenities; and it’s open 365 days of
the year.
Clouds and cooler temps mixed in with a high
chance of rain led to a later departure time for me
on Friday. Leaving between 12:30 -1pm, I took the
long way around through Globe and around Roosevelt Lake. It was pretty breath-taking as EVERYTHING was in full bloom. On the backside of Four
Peaks there was still snow! Arrived around 4pm @
Tonto Basin Hotel, unloaded, then headed to Butcher
Hook.
Saw Snakebite first thing with Hollie and the rest
of the gang running the sign-in table and got signed
in. Sign-in was $15 per person, which included the
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a FREE shirt and run pin.
The establishment provided the bar-b-que menu
and the food is excellent. Food service was available
both indoors and out. Bands for the weekend were
Brotherhood of Blues featuring Sarah Styles on Friday, and Fools Life on Saturday; both featuring the
best sounds in blues and classic rock and roll.
It wasn’t long before the hay bales were catching up with me after much dancing the night away. I
decided to call it a night and caught a shuttle back to
my hotel. Norma, who is the owner of Butcher Hook,
had this ‘designated-driver’ set up with the hotel
down the way; for anyone that needed a lift to and
from the event, helping you get safely there and back.
I don’t ride at night so that was handy for me.
Saturday morning was great and temps were
warmer with clear skies. I threw a leg over my scoot
and putted down to Butcher Hook for the day’s events.
The adult games were just under way. They included
some new ones that were fun to watch. Lots going
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and later on the Wet T-shirt Contest. Congratulations
go to the winners of all the events and those that participated.
A big thank you goes to Norma, owner of the
Butcher Hook Bar & Restaurant and surrounding establishment. Thanks also go to all the sponsors that
provided for the event. After all the announcements
it was time to party with the band, Fools Life. As
with every event you don’t want it to end, but the
time came to call it a night.
The crowd that was there was enjoying the festivities. But unfortunately the turn-out this year was
about half of what it was from last year’s. Attendance was possibly affected by AZ Bike Week being
moved further into the month.
The next morning I rode with friends and family
to Kelly’s Saloon in Star Valley just east of Payson.
Then back home before dark. Folks, mark this event
on your calendar for next year, cuz it really is a lot
of fun. Till next time-catch you next wind-be safe,
happy and healthy.
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Worldwide Motorcycle Awareness Ride
This Awareness Ride took place on May 23,
2010. It was organized by John Fox of the Phoenix
Motorcycle Riders Group and the Phoenix M.C. Kruzers. Moved by the deaths and injuries to his friends
of the PMRG and PMCK on the Carefree Highway
on March 25, 2010, when an impaired driver plowed
into their group; he felt that such a ride could be a
way to help motorists become more aware of the motorcyclists sharing the road with them. Being a member of a number of online networking groups, word
of this event he was putting together began to spread
and the idea took off. By May 23, there were similar
rides taking place on the same day in 4 countries and
35 cities. All of this came together in less than three
weeks.
More than 350 riders participated in the Phoenix
event. Staging was in Mesa at Toby Keith’s I Love
This Bar & Grill. We met up with our friend Painless
and then with the group as it traveled up the freeway. The idea was for the group of riders to cover as
many miles as possible and be seen by as many other
vehicles as possible. A lot of the riders were wearing bright orange, green, or yellow ‘Can You See Me
Now’ tee shirts. It was arranged with the online tee
shirt vendor cafepress.com that they would make a
donation to the Fallen Motorcycle Victims & Family
Fund for each of these shirts they sell.
This was an all freeway route of ≈ 120 miles.
Loop 202 * Westbound I-10 * Northbound 101 west
side * Eastbound 101, Tatum Blvd exit * Tatum to
Dynamite * Dynamite to Alma School * ending at
Greasewood Flat.
At rides end, it was nice to meet some of the
PMCK riders we’ve been reading about and emailing with … John Fox, Paul-T, and too many others to
succeed at remembering everyone’s names.
March 25, 2010 was a sorrowful day. Just thinking about it to type it here gives me a chill and brings
tears to my eyes. We did not know any of the people
lost or involved that day. But they are each part of our
community, and we feel a loss every time a fellow
biker is cut down by an irresponsible driver. And we
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also know, as all motorcyclists do, that we take the
risk of being in a similar situation each time we get
in the saddle.
This accident, like no other we know of, brought
the attention of riders and non-riders alike to the issue of motorcycle awareness; and not just here in
AriZona. If this horrible loss becomes the catalyst
for increased motorcycle awareness by drivers then
hopefully a little sense and something good may
come from so much sadness.
If the awareness events that took place this day
help remind motorists to pay more attention to other
vehicles around them, to wait until they’re parked
to eat their lunch, to put on their makeup or read the
newspaper, to hang up the damn cell phone, and to
ignore any number of other distractions while driving, then they will have been a success.
Ride Aware…….
Bruce & Betsy
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It’s hot, hot, hot and a great road trip idea is to
head north to the quaint little town of Williams,
AZ. Known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon
and a historical part of Route 66, the elevation is
6,766 feet and the air is cool and refreshing. The
water signs (Cancer, Scorpio & Pisces) especially
need to be extra alert to over heating. What would
it be like for all 12 signs to take a road trip together
and shop at the local gift stores?
Aries: If you don’t like standing in line, you should
have left earlier. Don’t count on others to be as efficient and quick as you are. But we know it won’t be
you dragging your feet because you’re always first
in first out. Patience is the word of the day in this
group activity. Most Aries do quite well in the heat.
Lucky Numbers 41, 22, 28, 6, 12, 8
Taurus: You know you’ve got to have that coon skin
Davey Crockett cap, but “thrifty you” is not sure
that you want to spring for the 9 bucks. Go ahead,
make a spur of the moment decision for once and if
you need any further motivation, think about how
cool you’ll look riding home in it. Taurus “The Bull”
does well in the heat as long as they drink enough
water. Lucky Numbers 40, 56, 2, 21, 18, 7
Gemini: You don’t really walk into the gift store
needing anything but good conversation. Always
the social butterfly, you walk out of the store only
after encouraging everyone to buy a little something and then comparing treasures. Gemini needs
frequent breaks out of the sun.
Lucky Numbers 14, 15, 9, 1, 49, 26
Cancer: Look out; your mood ring is flipping out
again. It’s the heat! You, of all the signs love to shop
- if you have the money, and are especially prone to
buying things for the home. Take a look toward the
back of the store for some outstanding prices on collector dolls for the little girl in your life. Don’t leave
home without your cooling neck band.
Lucky Numbers 25, 4, 7, 18, 57, 21
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Leo: When the T-Shirt says One Size Fits All you
don’t have to try them all on, unless of course you
have an audience who will ooh and aah your stylish
choices. With enough recognition you’ll be buying
shirts for everyone! And hey, the hats are free with
each shirt. Win/win! While Leo’s normally do very
well in the sun and heat, it can make them sleepy, so
stay alert. The world needs more lerts.
Lucky Numbers 40, 25, 22, 6, 19, 11
Capricorn: We caught you sneaking a peek at the
‘for sale’ sign next door. Always the business man
or woman, Capricorn cannot take a road trip without seeing business opportunities and dollar signs.
By the time this road trip is over, you will own the
business. I’ve never met a sturdy Capricorn yet who
couldn’t outlast the sun.
Lucky Numbers 44, 48, 25, 18, 42
Virgo: You bypass the scorpion jewelry as being
disgusting & tacky, but don’t tell Scorpio. You do,
however head straight for the bargain bin where you
can get 2 of something you don’t want, for half the
price. Life is good! As an earth sign you are one of
the few who’d prefer cool & comfy to the extreme
heat of Southern Arizona. Go north!
Lucky Numbers 45, 28, 29, 1, 46, 17
Aquarius: You and Gemini cannot walk in to a gift
store without holding verbal court. You love everybody, especially if they’ll teach you their foreign
language. Lucky for you the the Addicted to Deals
gift store in the town of Williams is absolutely filled
with people from all over Europe. Don’t let your
people-pleasing weakness make you stay quiet when
you need to get out of the sun. Say something!
Lucky Numbers 4, 27, 1, 18, 9, 3
Libra: While your friends are shopping you can’t
help but straighten the gifts on the shelves because
balance is everything to a Libra. You have now become BFF of the shop’s proprietor and while the
sparkle doesn’t catch your eye, the items of great
beauty do. When it comes to the heat, you and Virgo
are also BFF. Lucky Numbers 25, 7, 19, 21, 12, 8
Scorpio: Don’t steal! There are security cameras all
over the store and they’ll use it for your mug shot.
OK, so now that I’ve pissed you off, here’s the truth:
you are one excellent detective and if there’s any
pilfering going on in the gift store, you’ll be the first
to see it. Not wanting to admit weakness, you are the
one most likely to succumb to heat stroke because
you stubbornly pushed through your discomfort.
Take a rest! Lucky Numbers 59, 3, 48, 22, 16, 2
Sagittarius: Not one to say “no,” you buy the store
out if you can elbow Leo out of the way. Famous for
your generosity, your friends love to go shopping
with you. In fact, you and Leo will probably duke it
out to give the most gifts. Remember, he who leaves
the store with the most friends wins. Heat and Sag
are old time friends. As an outdoors person, it rarely
bothers you.
Lucky Numbers 25, 45, 16, 38, 12
Pisces: Hey - what you thought was another aisle in
the store turned out to be the bathroom and you spent
the last of your money on air freshener. Ask shop
keep for directions to the bus, since your buddies
got tired of looking for you and went home. You, of
all the signs, will become disoriented during times
of extreme heat. Like the other susceptible signs, be
sure and wear your cooling neck band this summer.
Lucky Numbers 33, 23, 14, 41, 12, 55
Kathi Calahan is a weird Aquarian smartass and
owner of three home based businesses.
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She has been a professional astrologer, psychic,
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loners mc 35th anniversary party
ebration it was. It was
fantastic. A big meeting was held on Saturday, in which two more
chapters were added:
The Wichita Chapter in
Kansas and the San Tan
Chapter in AZ.
The Loners MC
was founded by six
friends who were more
From April 9th through the 11th, friends
and members of the Loners MC from across like brothers. Though there were lots of other
the United States converged on Claypool, AZ to clubs, they decided to form a club that fit them.
celebrate the Globe Chapter of the Loners 35th The founding brothers were Al, Cajun, Chief,
Jimbo, Murphy, and Paul. Cajun wore a jacket
Anniversary.
The
with the name “Loner” on it. They added the letnostalgic Shamrock
ter S to it. The Loners Motorcycle Club came
Bar fostered the celinto existence in February 1973 in La Mirada,
ebration.
California.
And what a celAt one point, there was talk of becoming
1%ers, but the club decided not to follow that
route. Outlaws ride hard and die young. The
Loners MC is a Family Club. They ride hard
and love their families harder. They are well respected by all the Outlaw Clubs. Even though
the Loners MC is a family club, if their back’s
against the wall – they’ll come out fighting.
Written into their bylaws are their principles: Family comes 1st, Job comes 2nd, and
Club comes 3rd. As members of the Loners MC
moved because of their jobs or other family obligations – other chapters were started. They’re
kinda like Bermuda grass or spider plants. Each
chapter of the Loners is separate, but connected
by their roots and the strength of brotherhood.
The Globe chapter was created in 1975. As
more members moved due to the needs of their
jobs and/or families, other chapters were created. Now there are chapters in several states:
Arizona (Fort Mohave, Globe, Prescott, Tucson,
and San Tan); Arkansas (Shiloh); California (So.
Cal, Chino, Inland Empire); Kansas (Wichita);
Kentucky (Lost River) and Oklahoma
(Quapaw, South Grand Lake).
For more information about the
Loners MC please visit their website at
http://www.lonersmc.org/
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Strawberry Valley Blues
Strawberry, AZ was the site of this year’s
Strawberry Valley Blues 2010; a festival
filled with outstanding music, with a beautiful Rim Country backdrop. Presented by the
Pine/Strawberry Archaeological and Historical Society, this gathering gave a lot of people an opportunity to experience the Blues in
a natural setting… away from the traditional
clubs and nightlife.
Strawberry is located ≈ 15 miles north of
Payson. This event was held in conjunction
with the annual Strawberry Festival in Pine,
with everything taking place over the weekend of June 12 & 13.
Pine & Strawberry are about 3 miles
apart, along scenic Highway 87 - so traveling back and forth between activities makes
a pleasant ride. Vendors included crafts
booths, a variety of art, jewelry, temporary
tattoos, and clothing & apparel – including
our friend Dawn with her Biker Gurlz line.
There was a climbing wall, a quilters’ show,
and kids activities including pony rides & an
inflatable bouncer. While there were numerous food purveyors with many options – the
word of the weekend was of course… strawberries. {I’m good with that.} While browsing in Pine, you could enjoy music by select
blues festival artists – offering an enticement
to listeners to take a short trip up the road to
the main stage.
And the main stage had plenty to offer.
The lineup included Big Pete Pearson, described as ‘the undisputed king of the Arizona blues scene’. Other performers covered
the range from local favorites to internationally renowned; names such as Hans Olson,
Scotty Spenner, Chuck Hall Band, John Scott
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Aside from the John Scott Band, whom we’ve
completely enjoyed at prior events, these performers were new to us. But now that we’ve
heard them, we look forward to future opportunities.
You can still hear some of these musicians this summer in the Rim Country. John
Scott Band, Barbara Kerr & RimShot, and
The Blue Frogs will be playing. Among the
venues will be Sidewinders in Pine {928476-6434}, Sportsman Chalet in Strawberry
{928-476-2411}, Buffalo Bar in Payson
{928-474-3900}, & the Spur in Payson {928474-3414}. Call to find out who’s playing
where & when.
Thanks go to the event sponsors Nackard
Distributors of Flagstaff, KRIM Payson –
Rim Country FM, Home Depot, & Mazatzal
Hotel & Casino in Payson for their support of
Strawberry Valley Blues 2010.
Thanks also to the Pine Strawberry Business
Association, hosts of the annual Strawberry
Festival, for arranging the in-town stage.
Attendance was not what the organizers
hoped for. But this is a new event, and that is
not unusual. Plans for next year are already
being worked on and what we’ve heard so far
sounds great. As those arrangements come together, we’ll keep you posted. It’s something
you won’t want to miss.
Betsy & Bruce
We set up a slideshow of the event,
including of course some of the music,
that you can view from our AZ Vision
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7/2 {Fri} Motorcycles On Main Bike Night
– 4th of July Celebration Style. 6pm-10pm.
Free to attend. City of Mesa has organized
a weekend in downtown Mesa on Main
Street of fireworks, Best of Show @ 9pm,
wet zone (water activities), KOOL zones,
veterans participation, Heritage lane, Main
Stage with live bands. 2 blocks of Main
Street shut down just for bikes. Sturgis
style parking, 6 beer gardens, live bands,
food, bike vendors. Ride over with the
Chester’s HD group. Meet at Chester’s HD
922 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ. Kickstands up 6:30pm. FMI: 480-894-0404. Vendors call Jon Richards 480-464-0200. {H}
7/3 {Sat} ABATE of AZ - Yavapai Chapter 8th
annual Steak Fry. Sign in 10-11am at Billy
Jacks, 2555 Hwy 69, Humboldt, AZ 928-6328689. $20/pp. Join us for our Poker run and
Steak Fry Dinner at the Piñon Pines, Hwy
89 & 89A Prescott, AZ. Raffles, 50/50, and
high/low hand. Poker run is free. FMI Ross
928-925-4204 Rich 928-771-9293 {H}
7/3
Open House at Spartan Riders Glendale Clubhouse 6002 W Maryland Ave, Glendale. From 7:30pm til whenever. Come out and
have a good time... food and beverages. FMI:
[email protected] {Z}
7/3 Independence Day Texas Hold-Um. Sign-in
10a -12pm at Skippers at 43rd Ave & Bethany
Home Rd in Phoenix. Only 3 Stops. Event features: Giveaways, Raffle, 50/50, Bike Wash,
Food Available. Band Starts @ 2PM. Benefits
Viet Nam Vets/Legacy Vets MC. FMI: n/a {J}
7/3
Arizona Nomads Host 4th of July
BBQ in Flagstaff at Nomads Clubhouse. FMI
Contact Junior at 928-713-2167. www.hamcaznomads.com {Z}
7/3 The Huns MC Sierra Vista Chapter 1st Annual Club and Country at Sorry Gulch Saloon,
526 W Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista. Sign in 1pm. $5/
pp. Music by Tall Paul 3p-8pm. Portion of Proceeds to Wounded Warrior Program. 50/50,
Bike Show, Bike Wash, Field Events, Poker
Walk. Food Available. FMI: 520-458-1712 {B}
7/7
{Wed} Evil Twin Custom Cycles
hosts Bike Nite every Wednesday @ Pranksters Too at Thomas & Hayden {7919 E.
Thomas Scottsdale} from 5-8pm. Free food
buffet until 7pm, live music, beer specials
... FMI: 480-784-0040 {H}
7/10
{Sat} Chester’s Summer of Love
Party 11a – 3pm. Party inside this month
every Saturday. Free snacks, soda & water.
Play summer games to win discounts &
prizes. Every department will be featuring
a promotion. Chester’s Harley-Davidson
922 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ. FMI:
480-894-0404 or www.chestershd.com {H}
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7/10
{Sat} Red & White Mesa Sizzling
Summer Nights Party at Goathead Saloon 1423
S Country Club Dr. $5/pp, Live Bands, 81 Gear,
Giveaways... Support the Mesa Red & White!
FMI: Mark [email protected] {Z}
7/11
{Sun} Cycle Splash #17 hosted by
Stoned Sober M/C @ Rivers Edge 4635 N
Flowing Wells Rd in Tucson. Noon- 6pm, $10/
pp. Live music, tattoo & bike show, wet t-shirt &
fashion show. 25¢ Tap beer, cheap food, raffles
thru-out day. FMI: Moses 520-730-6270 {E}
7/14
{Wed} Evil Twin Custom Cycles
hosts Bike Nite every Wednesday @ Pranksters Too at Thomas & Hayden {7919 E.
Thomas Scottsdale} from 5-8pm. Free food
buffet until 7pm, live music, beer specials ...
FMI: 480-784-0040 {H}
7/16 {Fri} Chester’s Summer Fling Luau
6pm-10pm FREE at Hyatt Place Hotel 1422
West Bass Pro Dr, Mesa (next to Toby Keith’s
Bar & Grill). It’s hot outside so come & chillout poolside. Live Caribbean music, bikini
contests, limbo contests & challenges, BBQ
& cash bar. Special hotel packages and
much more. Start partying at the hotel or if
you want to ride with us, meet at Chester’s
Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country Club Drive,
Mesa AZ – kickstands up 6pm SHARP. FMI:
480-894-0404 or www.chestershd.com {H}
7/17
{Sat} Chester’s Summer Of Love
Party 11a–3pm. Party inside this month every
Saturday. Free snacks, soda & water. Play
summer games to win discounts & prizes.
Every department will feature a promotion.
Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country
Club Drive, Mesa AZ. FMI: 480-894-0404 or
www.chestershd.com {H}
7/17 N.B.C. aka New Bike Clinic. 2PM. It’s
free. Learn valuable tips on how to properly
maintain your Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Meet at Chester’s Harley-Davidson Service
Dept. 922 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ.
All that attend get entered to win fantastic
prizes. Call Brad Taylor, Service Director
480-894-0404 or www.chestershd.com {H}
7/17 Benefit Ride for Officer Travis Murphy’s
Family. Departs Chester’s Harley Davidson
922 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ at 9am.
FMI Chester’s HD 480-894-0404 {E}
7/17 Sonny Barger Book Signing and bike
run/party at Jugg’z Saloon 851 S Arizona
Ave, Chandler. 480-963-9804, www.juggzsaloon.com, [email protected] {B}
7/17
Do It In The Dark Poker Run hosted
by Sober Riders Sidewinder Crew and Lost
Dutchman – Mesa. Enjoy this night time Poker
run to beat the heat. Starts at the Steel Horse
Saloon {19th Ave & Bell in Phx} and ends at
the Mesa Lost Dutchman MC clubhouse. FMI:
[email protected] {Z}
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7/17 3rd Annual Brotherly Love-In. Break out
the tie dye & fringe for a night of 60’s fun, brotherly love, and support a local animal rescue at
Max’s, 6727N 47th Ave, Glendale. From 7pm to
??? $5/pp. Proceed benefit AZ Adopt a Greyhound. Hula Hoop & Paddle Ball Contests, Best
Tie Dye & more. FMI: [email protected]
or Val 602-487-8317 {E}
7/17
Hot July Nite with Tucson R&W at
River’s Edge Lounge 4635 Flowing Wells Rd.
Tucson. Starts 8pm, admission $20, discount
for couples. Live Music by Rage of Angels 9pm.
Food and Fun. FMI: onepercenter@hotmail.
com, www.hamc2son.com {Z}
7/17
Christmas in July at Steel Horse Saloon {19th Ave & Bell in Phx}. Beat the heat with
Santa, presents, and more! Pre-order a shirt by
the first week of July and get a free Christmas
turkey dinner! FMI: 602-942-8778 {E}
7/21
{Wed} Evil Twin Custom Cycles
hosts Bike Nite every Wednesday @ Pranksters Too at Thomas & Hayden {7919 E.
Thomas Scottsdale} from 5-8pm. Free food
buffet until 7pm, live music, beer specials ...
FMI: 480-784-0040 {H}
7/23-25 {Fr-Su} ABATE of AZ’s ‘Too Broke
For Sturgis’ event. Old School, adult-only
party held at Mormon Lake Lodge, south
of Flagstaff. Music by The Fryed Brothers
Band. $30/pp weekend pass {discount for
ABATE members}, $15/pp Saturday-only
pass. Includes music, bike show, camping {no 4-wheelers in tent area}, poker run,
games, & more. BYOB - No Cash Bar in the
Arena. FMI: 602-222-8329, www.TooBrokeForSturgis.com, vendors: 520-371-1735 {F}
7/24 {Sat} Chester’s Summer Of Love Party 11a–3pm. Party inside this month every
Saturday. Free snacks, soda & water. Play
summer games to win discounts & prizes.
Every department will feature a promotion.
Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country
Club Drive, Mesa AZ. FMI: 480-894-0404 or
www.chestershd.com {H}
7/24 Mescal Bar & Grill Bike Day, Exit 297 off
I-10 in Benson, AZ. Bud Girls, Bike Show, Bike
Games w/Trophies, Music & more. Starts at
noon. Free Admission. FMI: Frog 520.302.0284
or [email protected] {J}
7/28
{Wed} Evil Twin Custom Cycles
hosts Bike Nite every Wednesday @ Pranksters Too at Thomas & Hayden {7919 E.
Thomas Scottsdale} from 5-8pm. Free food
buffet until 7pm, live music, beer specials ...
FMI: 480-784-0040 {H}
7/31 {Sat} Chester’s Summer Of Love Party 11a–3pm. Party inside this month every
Saturday. Free snacks, soda & water. Play
summer games to win discounts & prizes.
Every department will feature a promotion.
Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country
Club Drive, Mesa AZ. FMI: 480-894-0404 or
www.chestershd.com {H}
8/4
{Wed} Evil Twin Custom Cycles
hosts Bike Nite every Wednesday @ Pranksters Too at Thomas & Hayden {7919 E.
Thomas Scottsdale} from 5-8pm. Free food
buffet until 7pm, live music, beer specials ...
FMI: 480-784-0040 {H}
8/6 {Fri} Chester’s H-D hosts Motorcycles
on Main Bike Night from 6-10pm in Downtown Mesa, AZ. Join us for Bike Night Sturgis-style. Cruise Main Street in Downtown
Mesa. 4 Beer Gardens, 4 Live Bands, park
& show your bike. Meet at Chester’s {922
S Country Club Dr} in Mesa 6pm; depart
6:30pm. Every 1st Friday. FMI: 480-894-0404.
To be a vendor call Jon Richards 480-4640200. {H}
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8/7 {Sat} Chester’s Summer Of Love Party
11a–3pm. Party inside this month every
Saturday. Free snacks, soda & water. Play
games to win discounts & prizes. Every
department will feature a promotion. ALSO
Chester’s HD Pool Tournaments 12noon.
Free to participate. Tournament starts at
12noon. Top 2 winners receive Chester gift
certificates. Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922
S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ. FMI: 480894-0404 or www.chestershd.com {H}
8/11
{Wed} Evil Twin Custom Cycles
hosts Bike Nite every Wednesday @ Pranksters Too at Thomas & Hayden {7919 E.
Thomas Scottsdale} from 5-8pm. Free food
buffet until 7pm, live music, beer specials ...
FMI: 480-784-0040 {H}
8/14
{Sat} Chester’s Summer Of Love
Party 11a–3pm. Party inside this month
every Saturday. Free snacks, soda & water. Play summer games to win discounts
& prizes. Every department will feature a
promotion. Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922
S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ. FMI: 480894-0404 or www.chestershd.com {H}
8/14
Open House at Spartan Riders Glendale Clubhouse 6002 W Maryland Ave, Glendale. From 7:30pm til whenever. Come out and
have a good time... food and beverages. FMI:
[email protected] {J}
8/14
Hawg Ridin’ Fools MC host Our Lost
Brothers Run. Meet 10am at the club house
in Mescal, exit 297. 3 stops and back to the
club house for food & party. $10/sgl, $15/cpl
donation. Good ride, good food, and fun. FMI:
[email protected] {J}
8/18
{Wed} Evil Twin Custom Cycles
hosts Bike Nite every Wednesday @ Pranksters Too at Thomas & Hayden {7919 E.
Thomas Scottsdale} from 5-8pm. Free food
buffet until 7pm, live music, beer specials ...
FMI: 480-784-0040 {H}
8/21
{Sat} Chester’s Summer Of Love
Party 11a–3pm. Party inside this month
every Saturday. Free snacks, soda & water. Play summer games to win discounts
& prizes. Every department will feature a
promotion. Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922
S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ. FMI: 480894-0404 or www.chestershd.com {H}
8/21 N.B.C. aka New Bike Clinic. 2PM. It’s
free. Learn valuable tips on how to properly
maintain your Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Meet at Chester’s Harley-Davidson Service
Dept. 922 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ.
All that attend get entered to win fantastic
prizes. Call Brad Taylor, Service Director
480-894-0404 or www.chestershd.com {H}
8/21 Rough Riders M/C (Papago Chapter)
hosts 9th Anniversary Party at DAV Post #20
8447 N. 61st Ave Glendale, AZ (1/2 mile North
of Northern Ave) 6pm. At the Door $15/sgl, $20/
cpl. Pre-Sale $10/sgl, $15/cpl. (Rough Riders
M/C members have tickets) Live Music! Proceeds benefit Veterans’ causes! FMI: Warhead
623.340.3708 or [email protected] {J}
8/25
{Wed} Evil Twin Custom Cycles
hosts Bike Nite every Wednesday @ Pranksters Too at Thomas & Hayden {7919 E.
Thomas Scottsdale} from 5-8pm. Free food
buffet until 7pm, live music, beer specials ...
FMI: 480-784-0040 {H}
8/28
{Sat} Chester’s Summer Of Love
Party 11a–3pm. Indoors this month every
Saturday. Free snacks, soda & water. Play
games for discounts & prizes. Every department will feature a promotion. ALSO Blood
Drive 10:30a–2:30pm. Chester’s H-D 922 S.
Country Club Dr, Mesa AZ. FMI: 480-8940404 or www.chestershd.com {H}
AZ Rider
ABATE’s Spaghetti Feed
East Valley ABATE’s Spaghetti Feed was held
this year on Saturday June 5, at Mesa’s Tri-City
Eagles, 2314 E. Apache Blvd in Tempe; from 69pm.
This annual get-together is one we attend as
often as we can. The camaraderie is heartwarming. Somewhat like a family reunion, it’s a welcome opportunity to see people whom we don’t
get to that often. Among the attendees were Charity and her son Shea. Boy, is he growing fast!
The food is always delicious, thanks to the
culinary talents of Redbone. For $5 each, you get
spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and garlic bread.
And once again the dessert table was full of
tempting treats. Leave hungry? Not likely.
Jess Methods organized the activities for the
kids. She also created the patriotic centerpieces
for all the tables. She’s very talented and puts a lot
of time and effort into this event.
Michele from GyroTym had her gyroscope
ride set up outdoors for people to take a spin.
Hmmm… before dinner or after – that is the question {:o)
Bob Taylor held the winning ticket to the
50/50, collecting $76. Congratulations! There
were a variety of door prizes given away.
Miss Too Broke For Sturgis 2009, JoAnne
King was there. This annual ABATE fundraiser
is an outstanding party put on by a group of people who know how to have fun. This year’s Too
Broke For Sturgis Rally will be held July 23-25 at
Mormon Lake Lodge. If you’ve never been, you
really own it to yourself to make the trip.
Other organizations attending the Spaghetti
15
Feed included American Legion Riders, Christian
Motorcyclists Association, Loners MC, Modified
Motorcycle Ass’n-AZ, and Mountain Motorcycle
Ass’n of AZ.
Thanks as always goes to Redbone and to the
Bonettes for all the work that goes into preparing this tasty meal and for keeping things running
smoothly along the food line.
ABATE of AZ is a State Motorcycle Rights
Organization {SMRO}, representing all of AriZona’s motorcyclists in regard to legislative issues. To learn more about ABATE see their ad on
page 10 and visit their website at
http://www.abateofaz.org/
Until next time ~
Bruce & Betsy
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Patriot Guard Riders Barred From Miners Memorial
NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES
May 2010
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of
Motorcyclists (NCOM)
THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE
E-NEWS SERVICE
is brought to you by Aid to Injured
Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
(NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law
Offices of Richard M. Lester.
For more information, call us at
1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit
us on our website at
www.ON-A-BIKE.com
Many of the 29 West Virginia
coal miners who died at the Upper
Big Branch mining explosion on
April 5th were veterans and some
rode motorcycles, so bereaved
families had requested the Patriot
Guard Riders to attend the memorial service. PGR is an informal
group of motorcyclists which exists to make sure that all veterans
are given respectful funerals. But
they were barred from attending
this service by federal officials who
labeled them a security threat.
The appearance of the Patriot
Guard Riders at the service, at the
request of several families, had been
cleared in advance by West Virginia
Governor Joe Manchin, who is also
a motorcycle rider. But the day before the service, Joe Cumblidge, the
West Virginia State Captain of the
Patriot Guard Riders e-mailed the
men who were scheduled to participate: “Due to circumstances totally
and completely beyond the control
of the Patriot Guard Riders and
Governor Joe Manchin of West Virginia, we are regrettably ordering a
STAND DOWN for this mission.
Specific details will not be posted
here but, we’ve been told we are
not welcome to participate because
of certain high-level dignitaries that
are scheduled to be in attendance.”
The “high-level dignitaries”
were President Barack Obama and
Vice President Joe Biden. A Patriot
Guard Rider told WSAZ in Charleston that Manchin had been forbidden to allow them to participate
“because of overwhelming security
concerns with high-ranking federal
officials -- it was just not logistically possible for them to be a part of
the event.”
Both Obama and Biden man-
aged to escape West Virginia unharmed.
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from the editors… What an incredible slap in the face to our nation’s
motorcyclists and veterans. Don’t
the handlers of politicians realize that ‘unsavory’ folks like us
VOTE? The use of security personnel and ‘handlers’ of course allows
Obama & Biden to say ‘we didn’t
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