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2016 S 1000 XR
$16,445
(including ABS)
BMW S 1000 XR: adventure sports perfection.
The motorbike with the dynamic performance of a racer, the upright seat position of an adventure machine and the
endurance of a tourer. The BMW S 1000 XR combines the best aspects of each of these worlds to create BMW Motorrad’s
first adventure sports bike: perfect for anyone who wants performance and comfort in one machine.Well-equipped at an
MSRP of $16,445 plus tax, title and all other local charges.
Design: the perfect fusion.
Technology: power meets innovation.
Equipment: customized and comprehensive.
BMW Motorcycles of Grand Rapids
5995 South Division
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 530-6900
www.bmwmcgr.com
©2016 BMW Motorrad USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name and logo are registered trademarks.
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IN THIS ISSUE…..
Columns
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To Our Readers
Stretching Motorcycle Awareness Month for the Entire Motorcycle Season
by Jason Waechter
The Preacher Speaks About... Handlebar Tech Talk by Franz Hoffer
Discrimination Against Bikers by Bars & Restaurants by Dondi Vesprini
Features, News & Reviews
This Month’s Contributors:
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Patrick Armitage, Franz Hoffer
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Gene Southard, Dondi Vesprini,
Jason Waechter
Exclusive First Ride: 2016 Indian Springfield, Giant Killer? by Ray Peabody
Destination Ride: The Turkey Roost Restaurant by Patrick Armitage
Product Test: Nelson Rigg Tank Bag by Gene Southard
Another Record Setting Charity Fashion Show for BMW SEM
12 Countries and 62 Cities: The Litas are quickly becoming the World’s Largest Female
Motorcycle Group
Danell Lynn Sets New Guiness World Record: Longest Jounrey by Motorcycle
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Test Ride: 2016 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, Smooth, Cool & Fast by Ray Peabody
2016 Ladies First Track Dates Announced
Resources
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Advertiser Index
Event Schedule
Michigan Harley-Davidson Dealer Event Schedule
Large cover photo: The 2016 Harley-Davidson Street Glide at rest just south of Walkerville, Michigan.
Photo by Ray Peabody. Small cover photo: 2016 Indian Springfield at the Mill Pond in Milford, Michigan.
Photo by Ray Peabody.
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ABATE of MIchigan, Region 11..............6, 17
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Battle Creek Harley-Davidson....21, 22, 23
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BMW of Grand Rapids........................2, 8, 9
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BMW, SE Michigan. .........................5, 11, 20
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Capitol Harley-Davidson .......21, 22, 23
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Cycle Conservation Club .........................10
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Diamond Gusset Jeans ......................18
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Elkhart Indian Motorcycle...................19
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Gildner’s Harley-Davidson ...........21, 22, 23
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Gilmore Vintage Motorcycle Show..........13
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Grand Rapids H-D............................21, 22, 23
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Great Lakes Dual Sporters ...................16
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Great Lakes Harley-Davidson......21, 22, 23
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Hamilton HarleyDavidson ..........6, 21, 22, 23
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Henry Gerst Used Motorcycles................10
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Holeshot Harley-Davidson ................21, 22, 23
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Hot Rod Harley-Davidson .................21, 22, 23
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Jerry B’s Cycle Works.........................12
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Kelley & Sons Trailers ...........................15
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MI Harley-Davidson dealers ..........21, 22, 23
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Motorcity Motorcycles.......................7, 24
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Motor City Underwriters ......................12
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Michigan Sport Touring Riders.....................15
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Perry’s Harley-Davidson ............21, 22, 23
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Ray C’s Harley-Davidson...............21, 22, 23
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Shiawassee H-D ..........................21, 22, 23
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I’m getting a little ahead of myself but our
July issue will focus on the Isle of Man TT races.
Through a fortuitous series of events and the
generosity of friends, we will be there for four days
(two practice days and two race days) in early June!
Our plan is to capture, in pictures, video, and words,
the races, the island culture, and the people to share
with you. Not to worry, we’ll have the columns,
news, and events you’ve come to expect in each issue.
We will, however, dedicate more than the usual
amount of space to a singular event. We hope you’ll
enjoy this personal look at what is one of world’s
most spectacular road races.
Jerry B’s Cycle Works discuss handlebars and the pros and
cons of switching out stock bars for something aftermarket.
As always, news and events are a big part of this
issue. Don’t miss all of the interesting, fun events coming
up on the schedule.
Thank you for reading. We hope you enjoy this
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this magazine, you can thank them for providing the
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Have fun and ride safe out there. The early part of
this season has been especially dangerous to us due
mainly to distracted drivers. Best to be more
aware than the drivers around you. Expect the
unexpected. See you on the road or at an event in
the near future,
Presentation by
BMW Brand Ambassador & Factory Test Rider,
Nate Kern
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Nate’s presentation about his work with BMW
and his racing experiences including his campaign aboard
the RnineT this year. His racebikes will be on display in our
showroom until he heads over to Gingerman to race in the
Battle of Twins class at the AHRMA races on June 3-5.
Back in the present, this issue offers up
reviews of two American-made heavyweight
cruisers: a new model in the 2016 Indian Springfield
and a model with slightly longer history, the 2016
Harley-Davidson Street Glide. It’s unusual that we
would have tests of two similar motorcycles in a
single issue but when the opportunity to ride a new
motorcycle knocks, we go for a ride. Both are
excellent motorcycles that will likely appeal to riders
with different priorities. Check out our reviews for
our assessment of each.
Patrick Armitage returns with his suggestion
for a destination ride. You know the old saying: Live
to ride, ride to eat. Or something like that. Anyway, if
you’re looking for a ride destination, you might
want to consider Pat’s choice for a tasty, inexpensive
meal.
Gene Southard has returned from 50 days in
Thailand and wanted to share his review of some of
the equipment he used during that adventure. This
month, he’s reviewing the Nelson Rigg tank bag and
mounting plate he used. If you’re in the market for a
tank bag, you might want to consider the strengths
and weaknesses of this particular model.
Franz “The Preacher” Hoffer is back with his
latest Tech Talk. This month, he and Jerry Battaglia of
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Thursday night,
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Track Day
Monday, July 25, 2016
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Exclusive Test
2016 Indian Springfield:
Giant Killer?
By Ray Peabody
With the launch
of the Indian Springfield,
Indian Motorcycles has
taken one more step in
its effort to claw away
part of HarleyDavidson’s almost 50%
share of the U.S.
motorcycle market.
Based on performance
and appearance, the
Springfield seems to be
targeting the market for
what has been one of
Harley-Davidson’s most successful models, the
Road King. This is a tough niche to crack but Indian
(and parent company, Polaris) has already
demonstrated its ability to gain acceptance in the
American-made heavyweight cruiser / touring
market with its Chieftain and Roadmaster models.
Based on our previous tests of various Indian
models, the company’s early success is no surprise.
The Springfield is named after the town in
Massachusetts in which the Hendee Manufacturing
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Company - which became
The Indian Motocycle
Manufacturing Company
in 1928 - began building
Indian Motorcycles in
1901. They continued
manufacturing operations
in Springfield until 1953
when the original
company went bankrupt.
Weather on the day of
the test was less than ideal
with rain threatening and
temperatures hovering in
the low 50s. The folks at MotorCity Motorcycles had
their Springfield demo prepped and ready to ride.
Sales Manager (and longtime friend of this
publication) Jeff Bottrell reviewed the Springfield’s
controls and operation including the electronic key
fob that allows keyless starting and remote locking
of the hard bags.
My first impression was that the seating
position and low 26-inch saddle height were
comfortable (despite my 34" inseam). The saddle
had a raised pad at the rear
which, for me, helped keep
me from slouching. The
forward-mounted
floorboards allow for a
comfortable bend at the
knee. (Having ridden
several cruisers/touring
bikes with floorboards, I
appreciate the comfort and
foot-position flexibility
they offer.) The large,
quickly detachable
windscreen seems far
forward of the rider but the
handlebars stretch back for
a comfortable reach.
My planned route would take me west past
Orchard Lake along Sleeth Road to Milford with the
return route following Commerce Road. I like this
route because it offers roads curving through the
countryside and around lakes as well as an
abundance of hills. There are even a few remote
straights for some speed runs.
The first part of the route was quite busy
with stop-and-go traffic and lots of lights. That
environment was perfect for getting a sense of the
weight and balance of this 852 pound (wet) cruiser. I
noticed the weight when pulling the Springfield up
off the side stand. However, once upright, the bike
feels well balanced whether stopped or in motion.
Out away from congested traffic, I found
space to try out the engine. With 119 foot pounds of
torque, the Springfield accelerates hard from a dead
stop up through the gears. The first two gears are
rather short. Third is long, running from slower
speeds and rpms up through 60 mph. I spent a lot of
time in third gear. Once I hit fourth, and then fifth, I
was well beyond the legal speed limit and had to
Continued on page 9
June 2016
Coming to our dealership...
The Indian Motorcycles® Demo Truck
Friday, June 24 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) • Saturday, June 25 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) • Sunday, June 26 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
You wanted to ride an Indian Motorcycle®, the new American icon, and here is your chance. For three days in June, you
can test ride any of the Indian Motorcycles® in the line-up. Whether you prefer the classic styling and modern touring
performance of the new SpringfieldTM, the stripped-down appeal of a cruiser like the Scout® 60, or the long-distance
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Scout® 60
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One mile north of Square Lake Rd. on the east side of Telegraph Rd.
248.920.2000 • www.RideMotorCity.com
Roadmaster®
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ndian® and Indian Motorcycle® are registered trademarks of Indian Motorcycle International LLC. Victory® and Victory Motorcycles® are registered trademarks of Polaris Industries Inc.
Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing and obey the speed limit. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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7
Day Ride Destination: The Turkey Roost Restaurant
by Patrick Armitage
Many of our readers live in Southeast
Michigan, the area in which I have lived all of my
life. Every state has a popular area where many
residents go for recreation. In Michigan, it is the
general area we refer to as “Up North.” For most of
us, it is nearly anywhere north of US-10 as it runs
from Bay City through Midland to Clare and
Baldwin. The usual route we take to access the area
is I-75.
If you, like me, have ridden this route,
you may have missed a hidden gem just off the
freeway, north of Bay City. I had passed this
location many times before a good friend insisted
we take the first exit (M-13) north of Bay City. Just a
few miles up M-13, you will find a pink building
on the east sideof the road in Kawkawlin, Michigan,
called “The Turkey Roost.”
The Turkey Roost Restaurant was first
opened by Clayton Kitchen in 1955 when M-13 was
the main north/south route on the east side of the
State. The pink paint was chosen because it was
thought that people might forget the name but
would certainly remember the building was pink.
Clayton decided that specializing in turkey dinners
would simplify the operation, lower costs, and keep
quality high. The second owners, Ron Craven and
Upcoming Events
Stop by our booth at the 21st Annual
Gilmore Vintage Motorcycle Show
& Swap Meet
on Sunday, June 12, 2016
at the Gilmore Car Museum
6865 Hickory Rd,
Hickory Corners, MI
Info at: GilmoreCarMuseum.org
Jane Stuck (the former cook), bought “The Roost” in
1968. During their years of ownership, they kept a
pen of live Turkeys out front. The third and current
owner since 1995, Todd Ballor, was a former
busboy.
Today, the Turkey Roost serves
breakfast, lunch and dinner and the menu is more
varied than just turkey. Whenever possible on my
way north, I always stop at The Turkey Roost. I
could order anything but I am always looking for
their signature “Turkey Plate.” This excellent choice
is a Thanksgiving-style turkey dinner. It includes
both light and dark meat, dressing, mashed
potatoes and gravy, a cooked vegetable,
coleslaw, cranberry sauce and a buttermilk
The Turkey Roost
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Product Review
Nelson-Rigg CL-2015 Tank Bag &
CL-GPS Mount
Reviewed by Gene Southard
During our
recent two-month ride
Join us for a presentation by record setting endurance rider, around Thailand, I had
the opportunity to try
out Nelson-Rigg’s CL2015 strap mount
Saturday, June 25, 2016
expandable tank bag
and their new GL-GPS
Mount. This mid-sized
bag fit well on the EN6R Kawasaki I rented.
We rode for 50 days
with only this bag and
a backpack; space was
at a premium. The tank
bag expands another
two inches to hold
more than 18 liters.
The large map pocket is accessed under the
top lid so water cannot get to your map. We did
On August 28–29, 2015, Reese set the record
not encounter any rain so the bag’s rain cover and
for fastest solo motorcycle from Los Angeles to
waterproofing were not tested. The side pockets
New York City with a time of 38 hours and 49
came in +handy for my camera and other small
minutes. Join us to learn more about Carl’s
items. At the back of the bag are two small ports
preparation, training, and record setting trip!
to route your drink system hose or any electrical
wires you may need. I used these ports for a cable
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lock. Under the lid there is a mesh pocket for
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Carl Reese
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biscuit for only $7.75 (the last time I was there.) It is
served as fast as anything at Mc Donald’s. It is both
delicious and a lot of food. A half turkey plate is
$6.75.
If you already know about The Turkey
Roost, I am sure this has you thinking about
visiting again. If you never knew it existed, plan “a
ride to the Roost” with your riding buddies. You
will love it and I doubt you will ever forget the
name or the color.
lid are two pencil holders that
are just the right size for a
permanent marker or small
tool but too large for a pen or
pencil.
The rubber base does a
good job of holding the bag in
place, but I did find that the
quick disconnects were too
small and could not be
released while wearing my
gloves. The front quick
disconnects were under the
bag so far that the bag needed
to be lifted to gain access. At
first, I was afraid that the
separate GPS mate that
magnetically attaches to the lid would restrict the
view of the map pocket but I found that, by lifting
the back of the mount, the map could easily be read.
The mount has three compartments for electrical
devices or glasses. I carried my phone with a GPS
app in one because the Thai maps were not always
correct. The mount comes in either magnetic or
strap mounting.
The Nelson-Rigg bag worked very well
and would be an excellent investment. The
suggested retail on the Cl-2015 tank bag is $109.95.
On the CL-GPS Mount, the suggested price is $39.95.
June 2016
Continued from page 6 - Springfield test
reach down deep for some throttle restraint. Sixth
gear is basically an overdrive for low-rpm highway
cruising.
I did notice a slight vibration in the floor
boards at around 2,650 rpms. Beyond that, it
vanishes. It’s not overly intrusive nor does it
diminish the ride.The suspension – 4.7 inch
diameter telescoping fork up front and single 4.5
inch air-adjustable shock out back – provides
enough stiffness for stable handling through the
curves and during hard stops while also being plush
enough to soak up the bumpy pavement found
almost everywhere. My fused, arthritic back
appreciates that cushy ride very much, thank you.
The exhaust note is pleasant in that it
King. That is a big challenge for any company but
reflects the power generated by the Thunderstroke
Polaris, with its financial resources and engineering
111 cu, fuel-injected v-twin. It’s not so loud as to be
talent, might be able to pull it off.
intrusive but loud enough to be impressive.
My own experience on the bike was
The six-speed transmission is, like most
enjoyable in terms of my comfort and the
other heavyweight cruisers, somewhat clunky by
motorcycle’s performance. I wouldn’t hesitate to
sound and feel but it shifts cleanly without any
load the Springfield up with gear for a long cross
misses.
country trip or strip off the windscreen and saddle
Braking is handled by dual four-piston
bags for a local cruise.
calipers on 300 mm floating rotors up front and a
Thanks to MotorCity Motorcycle GM John
single two-piston caliper on a 300 mm floating
Erickson, Sales Manager Jeff Bottrell, and the rest of
rotor in the rear. ABS is available as an option.
their team for providing the Springfield for this test.
Bringing an 850+ pound motorcycle to a stop can be
MotorCity Motorcycles is located at 1765 S.
a challenge, but the Springfield’s setup works well
Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
even in emergency short-distance stopping
Questions about the Springfield or any of the other
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Despite the cool temperatures, the large
by phone at (248) 920-2000, or on their website at
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While I was geared for the cold, the wind didn’t
June 24 through Sunday, June 26, 2016.
reach me nor did my head, which was partially
Base price for the 2016 Springfield: $20,999.
above the top of the screen, experience buffeting. I
also expected to feel some turbulence behind
the screen since it was situated so far to the
front but happily didn’t.
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THE LITAS ARE QUICKLY BECOMING
THE WORLD’S LARGEST FEMALE
MOTORCYCLE GROUP
The social norm of a woman riding on the back of a dude’s bike is
changing fast, and The Litas might just have everything to do with it.
Salt Lake City, Utah - The
Litas are the latest female
motorcycle group to be revving
their engines and making noise
in the moto community. This
all-women motorcycle group,
conceived only six months ago by
founder Jessica Haggett, has
already expanded to 12 countries
and 62 cities. The Litas give women
an incredible worldwide network of
support, empowering them both on
and off their bikes.
The Litas currently have
more than 1,100 members and are
showing no sign of slowing down.
Curitiba, Brazil; Melbourne, Australia;
Montreal, Canada; Paris, France; and
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of the most recent International Litas
Branches.
The group’s tag line, “Raise Hell,
Babes,” is what they stand for: raising hell
by breaking social norms and creating a
new culture of riders who stand for
something bigger than themselves.
Additionally, The Litas are all-inclusive.
Unlike many motorcycle groups, any
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“I want to change tradition and
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Haggett started The Litas in
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The group has since attracted more than
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Another Record Setting Charity
Fashion Show for BMW SEM
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“Our fashion show has generated
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This year, we wanted to support the
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June 2016
Danell Lynn Sets New Guinness
World Record: Longest Journey By
Motorcycle In A Single Country
BEND, OR - Adventure
role in Danell’s
proof packing systems
incredible journey,” says
and gear company Giant
Harold Olaf Cecil, owner
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and founder of Giant
announce that sponsored
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rider Danell Lynn has set
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degree of testing most
Record for “Longest
riders would take many
journey by motorcycle
years to equal. Danell is
in a single country.”
also personally dedicated
Traveling for a year on
to positive change in the
her Triumph Bonneville
world, and her spirit
equipped with Giant
matches our mission as a
Loop gear, Lynn
brand and company. Well
Photo credit: Triumph Motorcycles
covered 48,600 miles
done, Danell!”
while riding throughout the contiguous 48 states
For her world record setting ride,
of the Unite States of America. Lynn is the first Lynn used Giant Loop’s Siskiyou Panniers,
solo woman motorcyclist to hold the record.
Fandango Pro Tank Bag, Tillamook Dry Bag,
Although her travels actually covered Rogue Dry Bag, Possibles Pouch and Pronghorn
all 50 states, as well as three Canadian provinces, Straps on her 2006 Triumph Bonneville.
totaling more than 53,000 miles from September
About Giant Loop - Based in Bend,
2014 through September 2015, Guinness only
Giant Loop designs and manufactures adventure
counted the miles logged within the continental
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showroom and website, Giant Loop is also a
different routes.
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”Giant Loop was my first and only bag go fast, go far” approach to packing for
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Exclusive Test
2016 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
Smooth, Cool, & Fast
by Ray Peabody
It’s not difficult to understand why so many
people – nearly 50% of the motorcycle market –
love Harley-Davidson motorcycles. While the basic
v-twin configuration has remained consistent since
the company built its first motorcycle in a shed in
the early days of the last century, technology such as
fuel injection and computerized information
systems have been incorporated to make these
motorcycles both classic and contemporary.
I have understood the appeal since I bought
my 1984 Low Rider back in 1995. It was the last of
the Shovelhead-powered Harleys. Long and low,
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the Low Rider carried me all over the
State. It wasn’t perfect but it was fun.
The community was equally fun,
friendly, and sometimes wild. It is this
background experience that makes
every Harley test ride an event I take
on with eager anticipation.
The day I traveled up to
Sandy’s Harley-Davidson was perfect with bright
sunshine and warm temperatures. Rick Corley, who
with his wife, Karen, owns Sandy’s, offered the
Street Glide for this test. He was busy finalizing a
deal when I arrived so Salesman Phil Hunt helped
get me situated.
Mr. Hunt reviewed the operation of the
Glide with me before I rolled out of the driveway.
While most of the switches and gauges are easily
understandable, the Boom Box infotainment system
has much more functionality than can be learned (at
least by me) in a five minute review. The system
offers 15 FM and five AM radio stations, a weather
band, and a USB port to connect your smartphone
and listen to streaming music stations. Missing is
the previously available CD player.
Riders can operate their music, phone or
GPS through voice commands. In addition to
providing directional assistance, the GPS system
advises the rider when fuel is low and directs him
or her to the nearest gas station. In addition to
voice commands, the system can be managed
through the 6.5 inch, color touch screen in the
middle of the dash or by controls located on the
inside of the left hand grip. I nodded and smiled
as Phil summarized the Boom Box operation,
knowing that there was so much to learn that I
wouldn’t be trying to manage it while out on the
road. It would be too much of a distraction. This
system requires dedicated time with the user
manual in order to get the most value from its
operation.
The dashboard running horizontally just
below the edge of the windscreen holds four large,
easily readable fuel level, speedometer,
tachometer, and voltmeter analog-style gauges. The
layout of the gauges and touch screen allows the
rider to check the status of a variety of systems with
a brief glance.
Because it was a sunny, warm Friday
afternoon, the dealership parking lot and
showroom was busy. I decided to get away from all
the traffic and headed north on M-120. I didn’t
know where I was going but believed the GPS
would take me to some smooth, curvy roads. That
faith did not go unrewarded. After turning left
where 120 came to a “T”, I traveled over one
especially rough section of road mottled with
broken and patched asphalt before finding a
smoother surface. The roads eventually took me
further north and west through a series of 90 degree
Continued on page 18
June 2016
2016 Ladies First Track
Dates Announced
For 2016, Sportbike Track Girl (STGirl) is
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on July 2rd and Talladega GP in Munford, Alabama on
September 5th. Amazing sponsors like KG Connection,
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many other industry leaders, help make these events
possible, unique and special! The day is filled with
riding, classroom instruction, informational seminars,
raffles and much more!
Sportbike Track Girl is dedicated to promoting
and involving women in motorcycle riding and racing
through their Ladies First track days. As part of their
innovative approach, Sportbike Track Girl pioneered
the “Ladies Only” track day where women of all
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performance from their motorcycles in a safe,
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Saturday: Charity Bike Show
Sunday: Charity Poker Run
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May 30
Belleville Memorial Day Ride for our
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Line-up begins at 11:00
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North of I-94 on Haggerty
$10.00 paid at time of registration
Each rider will receive a commemorative pin.
June 4
Red Wing MC
90th Anniversary Party
Red Wing Motorcycle Club
58059 Main Street, New Haven, MI
S at 1 p.m.; $`10 donation
June 5
16th Annual Ride for a Reason
to benefit Penrickton Center for Blind
Children
Stage at Cabela’s in Dundee at 10 a.m.
Ride leaves at noon
$25 / person
Ride ends at Biker Bob’s Harley-Davidson
14100 Telegraph Road
Taylor, MI
(734) 947-4647
June 5
Blessed in Hell Blessing of the Bikes
$10 / bike
4 Blessings throughout the day
Ride-in Bike Show, Vendors, Live Band
Hell Creek Ranch
10866 Cedar Lake Road, Pinckney, MI
(734) 878-3632
June 8
ABATE of Michigan
Freedom Rally
Begins at 1 p.m.
Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, MI
June 9-11
28th Annual Sandy Corley Memorial Run
at the Double JJ eEsort
Fireworks, Ride-In Bike Show, Field Events,
World Famous HOG auction, Adult party
atmosphere
$60 / advance; $70 at gate
Tickets available at Sandy’s HarleyDavidson
11940 Maple Island Road, Fremont, MI
(231) 924-3020
Vendor info, call (231) 519-1595 or
(616) 437-6972
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June 10-12
Unofficial ABATE of Michigan
2016 Field Meet
3800 19 Mile Road
Barryton, MI
Free to ABATE of Michigan members
except electrical hook up
Donations welcome
June 11
4th Annual PT’s Run Motorcycle
Memorial Ride &
Plainwell Community Party
The Ride 11 a.m.
$15 / person
Reg. 9:30 a.m at
Four Roses Café
663 10th St., Plainwell, MI
Ride leaves at 11 a.m.
Party at destination JCB Storage
(269) 685-7660
www.ptsrun.org
June 12
ABATE Region 11
Observation Run
Begins at 11 a.m. at
The Pita Peddler
46610 North Gratiot Ave.
Chesterfield Township MI
For info, Cowboy at [email protected]
or Tiny at [email protected]
June 17-19
Muskegon Motorcycle Club
June 3-Day Hill Climb
Friday & Saturday – Dirt Drags under the
lights
Dan Raymond Park – Bridgeton
6925 West 112th Street, Grant, MI
[email protected]
June 18
Leathernecks MC, Walking Dead Chapter
2nd Annual Moncie “Gunny” Johns
Memorial Ride / Poker Run
Ray C’s Harley-Davidson
1491 S. Lapeer Road, Lapeer, MI
$15 / rider; $10 / passenger
Reg. 10 a.m.; Last bike out at noon
(810) 664-9261
June 18
Red Arrow Riders benefit ride for
Talons Out Honor Flight
Reg. 10:30 a.m.; Ride begins at 1 p.m.
$15/ single; $25/double
Pig roast, live music
VFW Post 1527
1920 E. Kilgore Service Road
Kalamazoo, MI
June 18-19
ABATE Region 7 hosts
Bike Drags at Ubly Dragway
Spectators: $10
$20 for weekend
$10 to race (bikes only Sunday)
Run what ya brung
(989) 670-9976
June 25-26
24th Annual Father Fred Poker Run and
Ride
Presented by Northern Chapter HOG
#2360 and Classic Motors Sports,
Traverse City, Michigan. Open to all
motorcycles. Rain or shine event. Contact:
[email protected] All proceeds
benefit the Father Fred Foundation that
assists families and children in five
counties in Northern Michigan.
www.rideforfatherfred.com
June 26
Lapeer HOG Chapter
2016 Porker Run
1491 S. Lapeer Road, Lapeer, MI
Reg. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
(810) 210-4762
Indiana
June 3-5
ABATE Region 1 St. Joe County
Spring Break
Crumstown Conservation Club, 59440
Crumstown Hwy, North Liberty, IN
Gates open at 12 noon on Friday
ABATE members $15; non-members $20
Minimum age 21
(574) 300-5410
June 3-4
ABATE Region 3 Grant County
Hog Roast and Rally
Gates open at noon of Friday, June 3
ABATE members $10; Non-members $15
Minimum age 21
Live music, Hippies love ride, Bike show,
Field events, Hog Roast, Tattoo contest, &
more
2600 West 600 South, Marion, IN
(765) 661-5111
(765) 573-5076
June 4
Jesse’s Warriors Mission Ride
Reg. 9:30 a.m.; Ride begins at 11 a.m.
$15/rider; $10/passenger
Hoosier Harley-Davidson
720 W. Bristol St., Elkhart, IN
www.facebook.com/JessesWarriors
June 4
ABATE Region 7 Jennings County
Memorial Ride
$15 /person; $25 / couple
Moose Lodge #576, Hwy 3 in North
Vernon, IN
(812) 767-2529
June 4-5
23rd Annual Miracle Ride for Riley’s Kids
Indianapolis, IN
www.MiracleRide.net
June 5
ABATE Region 9 Clark & Floyd County
Pappy Carver Run
(502) 777-4022
June 6
The Ice Cream Run
Starts: Ireland Road Wal-Mart in South
Bend, IN
Ends: Eddy Street Commons
Reg 9 a.m.
www.icecream-run.com
$20 / Rider; $30 w/ passenger
June 10-12
Indian Motorcycles of Elkhart
Demo Truck Event
3016 Brittany Court, Elkhart, In
(574) 327-2327
June 10-12
ABATE Region 1 Fulton County
Party Lite Jam
681 S. 900 E, AKRON, IN
ABATE members $15; non-members $20 /
person
(574) 933-3478
June 11
11th District American Legion Riders
present
Veteran Ride to benefit Crossroads
Veteran Services
Reg. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Ride starts at
10:30 a.m.
$20 / Rider: $5 passenger
American Legion Post 34
2210 East 54th Street,
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 466-1000
June 11
American Legion Riders Chapter 182
presents
2nd Annual Five Star Benefit for
Healing Our Heroes through HBOT
Reg. 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Rider begins at 11 a.m.
$20/rider; $10/passenger
Indianapolis Southside HarleyDavidson
I-65 & Southport Rd. Exit 103
317.885.5180
June 11
Duneland HOG presents
3rd Annual Shop with a Cop
Helping needy children in Lake &
Porter Counties
100 mile ride
Reg 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
$10 / rider
Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso
1151 West US-30
Valparaiso, IN
(219) 462-2223
June 11-12
7th Annual Miracle Trail Ride
Lawrence County Off Road Park
99 Moore Lane, Springville, IN
Gates open at 4 pm on Friday, June 10
$15 / person includes primitive
camping
www.abateonline.org
June 17-18
ABATE Region 13
GONADS Go Mad
Montgomery Ruritan Club,
Montgomery, IN
Members $15; Non-members $17
(812) 618-5305
June 18
Great American Summer Cookout
Live music by “Crossroad Kings.”
Classic burgers and dogs on the grill
will be available.
Elkhart Indian Motorcycle
3016 Brittany Court
Elkhart, IN
(877) 856-4326
June 18
Ton-Up Indianapolis Presents
Rocker’s Reunion
Vintage Motorcycle Show, Bike Run &
Afterparty
Rolling Bones 9 a.m. @ Speed City
Cycle
June 10-12
ABATE Region 9 Harrison County
June Bug Jam
Good time along the Blue River
$15/single; $20/couple
Motorcycle run Saturday followed by
bike show and field events
Live music Saturday night
6565 Highway 62, Corydon, IN
(812) 267-7517
Bike Show 1 p.m. @ Fountain Square
(downtown)
Afterparty 7 p.m. @ TBD
www.RockersReunionIndy.com
June 18
Hunter’s Moon Anniversary Party
Live music, Car & Bike Show, Bikini
Contest
Beer & Food by Aces Pub
Hunter’s Moon Harley-Davidson
225 Progress Drive, Lafayette, IN
765.588.6721
June 18
The “Dream Maker” Ride
Helping Riley’s Hospital build the #1
Rehab Hospital in the World!
Foot Stomping Music, Hog Roast, Bike
Show, Silent Auction
Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis
4146 East 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN
317.815.1800
www.dreammakerride.com
June 25
Super Saturday
Hoosier Harley-Davidson
720 West Bristol Street Elkhart, IN
(574) 262-2735
June 25
Lt Mike Andry Memorial Ride
Reg. @ 9:30 a.m.; Ride starts @ 11:30
a.m.
$15 / person
After ride Block Party
Howard County Farigrounds
610 E. Payton St.
Greentown, IN
(765) 210-5330
(765) 869-4346
Wisconsin
June 11-12
Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders
Ride for Research Dual Sport Ride
to benefit the University of Wisconsin
Carbone Cancer Center
Three rides: Dual Sport 101, Dual
Sport Ride Off-Road, Adventure Bike
$100 event fee includes Saturday lunch
and dinner plus Sunday breakfast,
paper roll chart and/or .gpx tracks,
event t-shirt, and camping
Wabeno, Wisconsin Fairgrounds
(www.townofwabeno.org)
1 Fairview, Wabeno, WI
For info: (920) 475-0710
Register at ww.widualsportriders.org
June 10-12
Rockerbox
Weekend Festival featuring mix of
vintage café racers, choppers, sport
bikes, racing machines, super motos,
scooters, and sidecars
Road America
Plymouth, Wisconsin
The Great Lakes Dual Sporters
is a like-minded group of offroad motorcyclists who enjoy
riding Michigan’s vast two-track
trails and back roads. All done
using a street legal dirtbike also
known as Dual Sport.
If you’re looking for fantastic dualsport riding and the company of
great friends, join us. Check out
our website at www.gldsmc.org to
learn about our group, our events
and much more. Only $10 to join!
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June 2016
Stretching Motorcycle Awareness Month for the Entire Riding Season
by Jason Waechter, Esq.
Summer has arrived in the
Midwest and Motorcycle Awareness
Month is already over. For those readers
who took up the cause and participated
in Motorcycle Awareness events last
month: Thank you! You may have
helped save a life. As always, my team
and I were busy throughout the month
of May, participating in various
awareness activities and handing out
swag to help you remind drivers to be
Motorcycle Aware.
Every year, my team and I try
to come up with ways to stretch
Motorcycle Awareness Month across the
entire riding season in order to keep the
momentum going. The hope is that the
more we talk about and promote
motorcycle awareness and safety, the
more likely drivers are to finally get the
message and watch for motorcycles.
Here are a few ways you can add
motorcycle awareness to your other
summer activities.
DO get your kids involved. Encourage them
to play Count the Motorcycles while you’re in the car.
Get a notebook or have them create a motorcyclecount chart that they can bring to show-and-tell in
September. Hopefully, kids who have grown up
specifically looking for motorcycles on the roads will
be more likely to be Motorcycle Aware when they
start driving.
DON’T talk the talk if you don’t walk the
walk. Be Motorcycle Aware when you’re driving your
vehicle. You’re not too old to play Count the
Motorcycles…
DO use social media to spread the word. We
talk about the power of social media all the time, yet I
see very few posts encouraging motorcycle awareness
after the month of May. Try creating a simple “Watch
for Motorcycles” post, then share and re-share it
every week with your followers. If you need ideas for
motorcycle awareness posts, follow my account
(Facebook.com/TheMotorcycleLawyer).
DO encourage awareness with swag. A quick
web search will reveal dozens of websites where you
can create inexpensive custom t-shirts, mugs, and
stickers that you can share with family and friends.
Many sites also offer a fundraising option; design a
cool motorcycle awareness t-shirt, sell the shirts
online to other riders, and donate the money to the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation or your local ABATE
chapter (or use it to create even more swag!). If you or
your children play in a sports league, why not add a
motorcycle awareness message to the team shirts?
DON’T ignore local advocacy groups or club
activities. There are a lot
of ways to become more
involved with the biker
community. Find out
what’s going on in your
neighborhood and get
involved.
DO have a
takeaway. It’s important
to display motorcycle
awareness messages
(bumper stickers, lawn
signs, etc.), but having a
TM
takeaway option will literally send the
message home with your friends and
visitors. Having a BBQ? Print some labels
with “Watch for Motorcycles”, and space to
write someone’s name, and stick them to
your disposable cups. Having a yard sale?
Use the same labels as price tags for your
items. Kid hosting a lemonade stand? Write
“Watch for Motorcycles” on the cups. There
are lots of quick and easy ways to spread
the word.
DO use the selfie. Let’s face it,
selfies are here to stay, so we might as well
use them to encourage motorcycle
awareness. Use an app to add a custom
motorcycle awareness message to your pics
before you share them, or hold up one of
our “Watch for Motorcycles” bumper
stickers whenever you take a photo. You
can get our bumper sticker by emailing
[email protected] or visiting
www.MotorcycleLawyerMichigan.com.
DON’T be passive when it comes
to motorcycle awareness. As riders, we all
need to work together to spread the word that
motorcycles are everywhere. As The Motorcycle
Lawyer, I can assure you that many vehicle drivers
just aren’t getting it. I know this because I get calls
every day from motorcyclists who have been hit by
a vehicle driver who claims he or she “didn’t see” /
*the motorcyclist, or riders who have had to lay
their bikes down to avoid getting hit by drivers
who were not motorcycle aware. One month of
motorcycle awareness is not enough, we need to
keep motorcyclists at the front of every driver’s
mind.
DO tell us how you’re keeping the
momentum going! Find us on Facebook or email
[email protected] to share your ideas
for spreading motorcycle awareness all season
long.
Before wrapping
this up, I wanted to share
an update regarding two
Michigan Bills that have
now been signed into law:
House Bills 4853 and 4854,
which both took effect
May 23. Both laws relate to
motorcycle safety training
in Michigan. The first, HB
4853, allows public
agencies (school districts,
colleges, police
departments, and other
government entities)
offering motorcycle safety training courses to
increase their prices from “up to $25” to “up to
$50”. The original fees were set in the 1980s and
have not increased, even though both demand and
cost to offer these courses has gone up. Most
agencies have already set their calendars for 2016
and are unlikely to increase their fees until the 2017
riding season.
The second Bill, HB 4854, should make up
for the fee increase: this law allows motorcyclists
applying for an original CY motorcycle
endorsement to bypass the Secretary of State’s
written test, road sign test, and driving skills test if
the rider has successfully taken and passed a
certified motorcycle safety course. That’s right: take
and pass an SOS-approved motorcycle safety course,
and you can apply directly for your motorcycle
endorsement.
Finally, next month (July) is Women’s
Motorcycle Month. My team and I are looking for
women riders with a story to tell: We are looking
for women riders’ Best Ride Ever stories. Share
them with us on Facebook, or send them by email
to [email protected]. We’ll read
everything you send us, and we may even use your
story in our July magazine article and Facebook
posts.
Attorney Jason A. Waechter is a national attorney
specializing in the areas of motorcycle and motor vehicle
injury litigation. Mr. Waechter has collected millions of dollars
in settlements, awards and verdicts for his motorcycle clients
over the past 20 years. Jason feels a duty to give back to his
community. A portion of each case settled goes to educational
resources for bikers, funds to help bikers while their cases are
being litigated and our motorcycle accident prevention
campaign. Call Attorney Jason Waechter toll free at 1-877BIKER LAW. Or visit www.TheMotorcycleLawyer.com Legal
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nuances and exceptions depending on your particular
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turns and past picturesque country vistas.
Admittedly, I was stylin’. The sleek Street
Glide with low, rumbling music from the 2-into-1into-2 exhaust system never failed to get attention
as I rode past people working in their yards,
chatting outside with neighbors, or filling up at the
gas pumps. The batwing-style fairing with the
shorty windscreen looks good and offers better
than adequate wind protection. The new
splitstream vent, located just beneath the
windscreen but above the instrument cluster, helps
reduce head buffeting by a reported 20 percent
making for a more comfortable, less tiring ride.
While the Glide weighs in at 810 pounds
loaded with oil and fuel, its weight isn’t noticeable
while under motion or stopped at a light. Even in
the slow 90 degree turns transitioning from one
road to the next, the bike felt balanced.
The upright seating position and reach to
the handlebars is comfortable. There was a time
when most stock saddle were too soft, too hard,
too flat, or too sloping. A short ride caused not
only discomfort but also painful, restrictive
wedgies. No more. Manufacturers seem to have
gotten the message that a comfortable saddle is
critical to enjoyable riding, especially when long
distances are part of the ride. The Street Glide’s
27.4 inch high saddle offers firm, comfort even
after a couple hours into the ride.
The 103-cubic-inch, High Output Twin
Cam, fuel-injected v-twin is impressive. It launches
from a stop and cruises effortlessly. Hold on tight
when you roll on the throttle. With almost 105 foot
pounds of torque, the acceleration is intoxicating.
The ride is comfortable despite rather
stiff suspension. I don’t know whether the stiff
suspension was due to the fact that the
motorcycle was new or the suspension was stiff
by design to improve handling. On smooth
surfaces and even on light bumpy sections, the
stiffness wasn’t an issue. On the short bumpy
section of broken and patched asphalt
mentioned previously, it bounced slightly. No
loss of control; merely a comfort issue. That
said, the road was truly poor so it would be
surprising if any motorcycle could handle
those bumps better without handling suffering.
If you’re going to ride fast, you had
better have good brakes. The Street Glide is
equipped with a single fixed rotor and 32 mm,
four-piston calipers front and rear. While my
preference is for dual disks brakes up front,
especially with a heavyweight motorcycle, the
Street Glide came to quick, controlled stops in
every situation I tested.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed riding
the Street Glide. The combination of style and
performance makes it a cool, fun ride. This
motorcycle would likely be equally at home in
the rural setting through which I rode, in an
urban environment, or cruising down the
highway crossing Stateline after Stateline. Base
MSRP: $20,899
Many thanks to Rick Corley for
providing the Street Glide for this test and to
Phil Hunt for reviewing its operations with
me. For more information about Sandy’s
Harley-Davidson, visit their showroom located
at 11940 N Maple Island Road in Fremont,
Michgan, give them a call at (231) 924-3020, or
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year, the 28th Annual Sandy Corley Memorial
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Motorcycling & Law
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Discrimination
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by Dondi Vesprini
Among the other affiliations and groups with which I am
involved, I am the Michigan
attorney for Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM), a national organization dedicated to representing
motorcyclists who have been
injured in accidents or have had
their civil rights violated. As such,
I have the privilege of attending its
annual convention every May. It is
attended not only by the AIM
attorney representing each state,
but it is also attended by thousands
of motorcyclists from across the
country.
Given the multi-state makeup of the attendees, one of the great benefits of the convention is that
you learn about issues that motorcyclists are dealing
with in their respective parts of the country and ideas
are shared regarding those issues. As an attorney, I
find it very interesting because time has shown that if
there is an issue going on in one part of the country,
there is a good chance that it is an issue that we may
have to deal with in our part of the country at some
time down the road.
One of the issues that I found of particular
interest at this year’s convention was that in a
growing number of areas of our country, it is
becoming more common for certain bars and
restaurants to refuse to allow motorcyclists into their
establishments. The stories ranged from establishments employing a “no colors” policy to certain
establishments refusing to serve anyone who arrived
at their door on a motorcycle.
It appeared that this discrimination against
motorcyclists was based mainly on stereotypes that
bikers are bad for business, in that they intimidate
other customers, are misbehaved and are prone to
causing fights in the establishment. As with every
segment of the community, there are some bad
apples who act in a way from which the stereotype
was born. However, not every
person who wears a color on
his back or rides a motorcycle
is going to act like that.
Unfortunately, it is not illegal
for privately owned establishments to discriminate like this,
leaving the biker with no legal
recourse.
However, just because
the establishment may be able
to keep a biker out, it doesn’t
mean there isn’t anything the
biker can do about it. As in our
neck of the woods, bikers in
other areas of the country are a
tight knit group where word of mouth travels fast.
The bikers at the convention sharing these stories
of discrimination told us that these discriminatory
establishments became “black listed” in the biking
community and many bike clubs and organizations
that have websites posted these stories for viewers
to see. The attitude towards these establishments
became “if you don’t want us, we don’t want you
either”, and these establishments were hit in the
pocketbook, losing out on a significant amount of
business from bikers, both individuals and groups
or clubs. When it was pointed out to many of these
establishments how much money they were losing,
many changed their tune and began to welcome the
biking community.
The more disturbing angle to this issue is
that in some states, some otherwise biker-friendly
establishments are being threatened by local law
enforcement to adopt discriminatory polices
against bikers. Some stories were such that local
law enforcement threated local establishment
owners that if they were going to let bikers in, then
law enforcement was not going to provide law
enforcement assistance to these establishments or,
in some extreme cases, threatened to investigate
these establishments for “alleged” non-compliance
with code or health regulations. If it could be
proven that law enforcement was behind a
discriminatory practice at an establishment, the
biker could have a good civil rights case to pursue.
The problem is that it seems that while establishment owners will share the information about law
enforcement pressure with the bikers, they are
afraid to testify against law enforcement in a court
of law.
Along similar lines, the bikers at the
convention felt it important to point out that if
you know of any biker friendly bars and restaurants, show your appreciation by recommending
the establishment and steering some biker
business their way. This will help reinforce that
the great majority of bikers are good people and
are no more likely to cause problems in their
establishment than any nonbikers would.
If any readers have experienced this type
of discrimination at any local restaurants or
watering holes, I encourage you to share your
story with me and discuss the best way to deal
with the issue.
As always, if anyone has any questions or
if I can be of legal assistance to you or anyone you
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June 2016
The Preacher Speaks About...
Tech Talk: Handlebars
by Franz “The Preacher” Hoffer
In my opinion, one of the least
considered items on a motorcycle are the
handlebars. We tend to accept the bars that
came with the bike and go along our merry
way; that is, unless you decide you’ve just
got to have those ape hangers. I fail to see
how they can be comfortable on a long ride.
That written, they do look cool.
I’ve been investigating handlebars
as I may want to make a change on my 2011
Road Glide Ultra. I’ve been to several
“Motorcycle Rodeos,” took the “Ride Like
A Pro Class” last year from Gary
Lewandowski, and also observed a training
class to see the intense training that police
motor units go through. I noticed two
modifications on their motorcycles: their
handle bars are taller than the stock and the
seats are the huge bicycle-style seats with
adjustable air bellows underneath them.
The combination of these two upgrades
brings the handlebars closer to the rider
and the rider higher in the seat than the
stock bikes. That combination gives the
rider more precise control of the bike. To
get the real authoritative scoop on
handlebars, I once again defer to my ace
mechanic, Jerry B of Jerry B’s Cycle Works
(25430 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI
48081, Ph#1-586-773-BIKE).
The Preacher (TP): Hi Jerry, how are you
doing? Busy time of year for you?
Jerry B (JB): Busier than a one armed paper
hanger.
TP: OK, I’ll try to make it fast…or at least
as fast as I can.
JB: Shoot, my friend.
TP: I want to talk about handlebars. Just a
few questions. First, how do you choose the
“right handlebar” if there even is such a
thing?
JB: Tough question, it’s mostly rider
preference. The average rider prefers to sit
upright on touring models and more
forward on sport bikes.
TP: Are the bars that come on the bike
always the right ones?
JB: Riders are prone to purchase a new
motorcycle that fits their comfort zone but
many who buy used motorcycles change
the bars to fit them.
TP: Are different handlebars adapted to
different types of uses?
JB: Absolutely, drag bars work well with
sport bikes with lots of horse power. They
make it easier to hang on. Touring bikes
have a higher rise and pullback for more
comfort and, if you’re out for that cool look,
apes!
TP: If a rider wants to change handle bars
TM
what are the considerations?
JB: Again, you need to pick what fits you.
When a customer walks thru the door, he or
she already knows what they don’t like
about the bars they have and they know
what changes they want. I help select a
higher or lower bar and what diameter (1",
1-1/4", and 1-1/2”) as well as determining
the need to accommodate internal or
external wiring.
TP: How hard is it to change handle bars?
JB: Handlebars with minimal rise or pull
back changes take one to two hours. Bars
like apes can take all day with cable changes
and extending left and right control
harnesses.
TP: About how many handle bar changes do
you do in a typical season?
JB: Not my favorite job so not too many. I
average five or six handle bar changes
during the season and maybe one or two
apes. I only switch bikes over to ape
hangers in the off season due to the time and
work required.
TP: What do you generally charge for that
type of service?
JB: Good question, costs can vary from
$200.00 up. We’ve done ape hangers for
more than $1000!
TP: Just for giggles, what’s your opinion of
ape hangers? Ever had a bike with one?
JB: Ape hangers have many advantages.
Believe it or not, they are flexible as far as
adjustment and you can push them forward
for a sport feel or you can pull them back to
your lap. Most are aligned with the fork tube
angle. They are also more comfortable then
they look; you need to test ride one to get it!
Apehangers also come in all three diameters
and come in several rises from 10" to just
over 20". No, I never had them on my own
bikes. I like playing around with tight
curves and maneuvers requiring good
control so I stick to the bars similar to the
police bikes. Hope this helps. Handlebars
are not my favorite subject!
TP: As always Jerry, thanks for your input
and benefit of your years of experience.
So there you have it, a quick
tutorial on handlebars.
I’d like to remind one and all about
the mid-season Blessing of the Bikes and
Bikers at St. Michael Catholic Community
on Hayes in Sterling Heights between 17 and
18 mile roads on Sunday, June 12th. It starts
at 2:00pm with the Blessing being between
3:00pm and 3:30pm. C’mon out and have
your bike blessed by an ordained minister.
Enjoy some nice fellowship with your fellow
bikers and, of course, get you and your bike
blessed. Hope to see you there. Ride safe.
Michigan
Harley-Davidson
Dealer Events
For a complete list of Michigan Harley-Davidson Dealer
Association Members, see the dealer locator on page 19.
May 28
Harley Heroes Event in support of
Military Veterans
1491 S. Lapeer Rd. (M-24 & I-69)
Lapeer, MI
(810) 664-9261
May 28
Memorial Day Cookout
Battle Creek Harley-Davidson
5738 Beckley Road
Battle Creek, MI
(269) 979-2233
June 4
10th Annual Blessing of the Bikes
Blessing at noon; Food available for a
donation
Hamilton Harley Davidson
68951 White School Rd
Sturgis MI
269-651-3424
www.hamiltonharley-davidson.com
June 4
Test Ride Saturday
Ride your legend!
5738 Beckley Road
Battle Creek, MI
(269) 979-2233
June 4
Open House
Food, Games, Door prizes & more
Gildner’s Harley-Davidson
2723 South M 76
West Branch, MI
(989) 345-1330
June 4
Annual Spring Open House
Live music, free food, demo rides &
much more
Capitol Harley-Davidson
9550 Woodlane Dr.
Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone: 517.646.2345
June 4
Payton Cram Memorial Run
Proceeds go to Camp Quality in
support of children with cancer
Reg. 8 a.m.; $25/rider’ $15/
passenger
Shiawassee Harley-Davidson®
11901 N Beyer Rd
Birch Run, MI
989.624.4400
June 4
The Annual Miller Run!
We will end this run with the last
bike in at 5:30. Tons of great door
prizes! Lunch, a great ride through
lower Michigan...who could ask for
more? This year, all proceeds will be
donated to support Hospice of
Jackson & Hospice of Lenawee.
Town & Country Sports Center
18655 U.S. 12
Cement City, MI 49233
517-547-3333
June 4
Tattoo Party
Enjoy free food and door prizes at
ABC Harley-Davidson’s TATTOO
PARTY! There will be tattoo displays,
free stick-on tattoos, and body
painting. And join our tattoo
CONTEST! Winner will be picked by
Lady Lucky Tattoo.
ABC Harley-Davidson, Inc.
4405 Highland Road (M-59)
Waterford, MI
248.674.3175
June 9
Bike Night Summer Concert Series
$2 beers, BBQ, vendors, prizes & more
Grand Rapids Harley-Davidson
2977 Corporate Grove Drive
Hudsonville, MI
(877) 596-6387
June 9-11
28th Annual Sandy Corley
Memorial Run
$60 in advance, $70 starting 6/8 at
10:00 pm. Includes: 3 nights of rustic
camping on-site! Fireworks, Ride-In
Bike Show, Field Events, World
Famous H.O.G. Auction, Self-Guided
Tour through West Michigan,
Forgotten Eagles® Beverage Tent.
Double JJ Resort
5900 South Water Road, Rothbury, MI
Info: 231.923.0586; 616.437.6972
June 11
16th Annual Street Party
Food, beer, and bikes! Everything
you’ve come to love about our Street
Party, and more!!
Live music, Ride-In Bike Show
Great Lakes Harley-Davidson
3850 S Huron RD Bay City, MI
(989) 686-0400
June 11 & 18
Dogs & Beer
Who doesn’t love hot dogs and root
beer?! Enjoy free food, entertainment,
and door prize
Waterford, MI
248.674.3175
June 11
JumpStart Your Summer
Try out our new JumpStart
Continued on next page
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MHDDA Events - continued from previous page
5738 Beckley Road
Battle Creek, MI
(269) 979-2233
June 18
Legend Quest Run 2016
Bringing the Michigan Military Memorial Wall to
Grand Rapids Harley-Davidson
2977 Corporate Grove Drive
Hudsonville, MI
(877) 596-6387
Reg. 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Kickstands up 10 a.m.
June 18
3rd Annual Bikes for Trikes
$20 per person; proceeds go toward the purchasing
of custom hand and/or foot tricycles for LOCAL
special needs children and disabled veterans.
Shiawassee Harley-Davidson®
11901 N Beyer Rd
Birch Run, MI
989.624.4400
June 18
Summer Open House
Our biggest bash of the summer! Come on down for
music, beer, food, and all things Harley-Davidson
5738 Beckley Road
Battle Creek, MI
(269) 979-2233
June 23-25
Sturgis Fest
Bike night June 23
Demo truck at dealership June 24-25
Sturgis MI
269-651-3424
June 24-26
12th Annual Rodeo
Live music, bike contest, HP Shootout, pig roast,
Porker Run, ice cream & more
1491 S. Lapeer Rd. (M-24 & I-69)
Lapeer, MI
(810) 664-9261
June 25
Marshall Blues Fest
We’ll be there!
5738 Beckley Road
Battle Creek, MI
(269) 979-2233
June 25
Bacon & Bikes
FREE BACON! Enjoy free food, entertainment, and
door prizes at ABC H-D’s Bacon & Bikes event.
PLUS a People’s Choice Ride-In Bike Show will be
held from 1pm to 2pm. Register your bike for the
Bike Show by 1pm.
Waterford, MI
248.674.3175
June 26
Freedom Ride for Veterans
Sturgis MI
269-651-3424
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Michigan Harley-Davidson
Dealer Association Members
1. Battle Creek
12. Muskegon
BATTLE CREEK HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
5738 BECKLEY RD, BATTLE CREEK
(269) 979-2233, www.battlecreekharley.com
HOT ROD HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
149 SHORELINE DRIVE, MUSKEGON
(231) 722-3653, www.hotrodhd.com
2. Bay City
13. Sturgis
GREAT LAKES HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
3850 S. HURON ROAD, BAY CITY
(989) 686-0400, www.greatlakeshd.com
HAMILTON HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
68951 WHITE SCHOOL ROAD, STURGIS
(616) 651-3424, www.hamiltonharley-davidson.com
3. Birch Run
14. Tecumseh
SHIAWASSEE HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
11901 N. BEYER ROAD, BIRCH RUN
(989) 624-4400
www.shiawasseeharley-davidson.com
TECUMSEH HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
8080 MATTHEWS HIGHWAY, TECUMSEH
(517) 423-3333
4. Cement City
15. Traverse City
TOWN & COUNTRY HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
US 12 & US 127, CEMENT CITY
(517) 547-3333, www.cementcity-harley.com
CLASSIC MOTOR SPORTS HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
3939 S BLUE STAR DRIVE, TRAVERSE CITY
(231) 943-9344, www.classictc.com
5. Fremont
16. Waterford
SANDY’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON® SPORT CENTER
11940 N. MAPLE ISLAND RD, FREMONT
(231) 924-3020
www.sandysharley-davidson.com
A.B.C. HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
4405 HIGHLAND RD (M-59), WATERFORD
(248) 674-3175
www.abc-harley-davidson.com
6. Gaylord
17. West Branch
ZIP’S 45TH PARALLEL HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
980 S WISCONSIN AVE., GAYLORD
(989) 732-8000, www.zips45thhd.com
GILDNER’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLES
2723 S M-76, WEST BRANCH
(989) 345-1330, www.gildnershd.com
7. Hudsonville
GRAND RAPIDS HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
2977 CORPORATE GROVE DR., HUDSONVILLE
(616) 896-0111, www.grandrapidsharley.com
6
8. Kalamazoo
15
PERRY’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
5331 SPRINKLE ROAD, KALAMAZOO
(269) 329-3450
www.perryharley-davidson.com
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9. Lansing
CAPITOL HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
9550 WOODLANE DRIVE, DIMONDALE
(517) 646-2345, www.capitolhd.com
11
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12
10. Lapeer
RAY C’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
1491 S. LAPEER ROAD, LAPEER
(810) 664-9261, www.raycsh-d.com
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8
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16
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11. Mt. Pleasant
HOLESHOT HARLEY-DAVIDSON®
4741 E PICKARD, MT PLEASANT
(989) 772-5513
www.candssportcenter.com
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