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Brown Rd., Suite 102; Mesa, AZ 85213 on the south side of Brown, just west of Val Vista [email protected] • www.drstephenvital.com virtual tour AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 HOME AZ Rider Editors Column AZ Rider Motorcycle News & Entertainment P O Box 7375, Mesa, AZ 85216-7375 Phone 480-921-0244 We want to start out by welcoming our new advertiser WrenchFX, an East Valley mechanic with more than 20 years experience in repair and performance. We’re not just talking motorcycles either. In addition to working on American V-Twins and customs, Mike is also experienced in automotive service, repair and performance work. See their ad on page 10 for contact information. Owner / Publisher: Newkirk Inc. Editors: Bruce & Betsy Newkirk April 2011 ✠ Volume 13, Issue 4 ✠ 138th edition [email protected] www.AZRiderSouthwest.com Distribution: Beaux, Undertaker and friends throughout the territory Layout: Meltdown & Fallout Advertising: Bruce & Betsy Had something all written up about Bike Week, getting out and riding, how great it is that the spring riding season is here… Then everything changed in the blink of an eye. The news of Kimmy’s death has traveled far and wide. We’ll be able to talk more about this in the next edition, plus updates on her man Tapper are on a variety of websites. Making a sad situation worse, hers is not the only life lost. Over these past 2 weeks, 3 riders {who we know of} have died; Kimmy, Allan Wynn on 3/28, and Mark Hill on 4/2. Plus others have been injured in wrecks. It cannot be said often or strongly enough to watch out for the cagers. Actually, from our experience, there are a lot of drivers out there who do see us. But at times when we are feeling the impact of learning about our fellow riders who are killed or injured, it can be difficult to believe. It only takes those careless, inattentive few to change the world forever. And within our own ranks, it cannot be stressed enough that riders must know and accept their limitations. Complaint Department: Meltdown AZ Rider Motorcycle News {AZR} is published twelve times per year. Submissions of articles, photos, and other interesting stuff are always welcome and will be considered for future issues. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of each month. By submitting material for publication, you are certifying that it is an original work, and not infringing upon others’ property; unless otherwise stated and properly annotated. We reserve the right to edit submissions for content and length. Photos submitted for publication are received with an implied consent to use them. We apologize in advance if we use your picture against your wishes, but assume no responsibility in doing so. The opinions expressed herein are exclusively those of the contributors and/ or advertisers, and do not necessarily reflect the position of AZ Rider Motorcycle News. We accept no responsibility for the accuracy or content of submitted advertisements. We offer no guarantees or endorsements regarding advertisements herein. Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware. Reprints with permission of the publisher and with attribution. AZ Rider Motorcycle News is an independent publication with no affiliation to any motorcycling club. We are observing an anniversary of sorts here. This edition marks one year of producing our online-only editions. People have become more accustomed to our online presence. We knew it would take time for some to make the transition. And more will follow. It’s been great to hear from readers who enjoy not only the stories they are accustomed to, but also added features such as linked photo galleries and being able to visit our advertisers’ websites directly from links on our pages as they go through the edition. Motorcycling Organizations Contacts click here to visit our Organizations Directory with clickable contacts To have your organization listed, forward the name, We hope that you will visit us on Facebook and choose to like / become a friend of AZ Rider Motorcycle News. If you’re not on FB {or even if ya are...}, be sure and visit our subscriptions page at http://azridersouthwest.com/subscription.html and opt in to our e-mailing list. We don’t spam ya… we just send out a couple letters a month, unless something happens that just can’t wait. phone # and website {if available} to us @ P O Box 7375; Mesa, AZ 85216-7375 or call 480-921-0244 or email [email protected] Advertiser Index ABATE of Arizona Acme Cycle Garage AZ Biker Leathers Bike Tow Chester’s H-D Choice Hotels CPA - Wayne Bradford Cycle Recycle 10 1 4 11 1 2 14 14 Del Mar Leathers Dentist - Vital, Dr. Steve Evil Twin Customs Geico Insurance 7 4 1 8 Greasers Automotive 14 Forever Two Wheels 12 Joeta’s Leather 10 Law Tigers 3 Logan’s Valley MCs 4,12 MotoDad Leather 12 MRF, A&E 14 Pappy’s Bar & Grill 10 Piss On The River Run 6 Scott’s Customs 8 Str8 Up Custom Painting 12 What the Hell Bar & Grill 11 Wrench FX 10 AZ Rider Motorcycle News That’ll do it for now. Keep your butts on your putts! Bruce & Betsy Reader Index IMO Wes Erickson pg 7 pg 12 SeamlessTransition pg 8 Community News ALR Post 2 Legacy Run pg 13 Mesa 81 Spring Break Out pg 15 pg 9 Subscription Form Calendar pg 15-17 Advertiser Review: Cycle ReCycle MC pg 11 April 2011 HOME AZ Rider 6 AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 HOME AZ Rider ABATE Founder Passes ~ In Memory of Wes Erickson Our ABATE Family lost one of our great people. I am sadden to notify our members that Wes Erickson has passed away. Wes was one of the founders of ABATE. Without the dedication of Wes and his “brothers” ABATE might have never been. We will miss his wisdom and of course his crazy sense of humor! I am sure Wes is already riding with the brothers and sisters that have passed before him. God Speed Wes. Wesly Erickson, 71, born in Bottineau, raised in Maxbass, a brilliant man, Founding President of ABATE of North Dakota, avid motorcycle, race-car and ultra-lite enthusiast, lost his battle with cancer at his home in Phoenix, Ariz. With the Lord’s blessing, Wes joined his Father, Fredrick and Mother, Charlotte, and siblings, Jere and Mark at the gates of heaven. To the end he was with his beautiful, loving wife, Elaine, of 48 years. He also leaves behind his children, Twila (Chris) Schamer, and their children, Jacob and Danielle, and LeNita (David) Del Mar Leather Apparel Fitzgerald, and their children, Mikayla, Mariah and Tyler. A Service with Military Honors will take place, in Bismarck, this summer followed by a motorcycle procession and life celebrating reception, details to be announced on his Legacy.com website, http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/weserickson/Homepage.aspx. Thanks to Phoenix Hospice of the Valley, we could not have navigated this journey without your compassionate direction. We would also like to extend a special thanks to Robin Graham, who has been our “Angel on Earth” during the last four weeks. Words will never be enough to express our gratitude for what you have done. Wes is survived by his siblings Verna Valek, Marilyn Nagel, Richard Erickson, Mary Summers and Robin Graham. Daddy, we miss you so much but are so very thankful you are free from pain and we know you are riding heavens highways and flying with new wings. Due to his health conditions prior to the cancer, Wes was not able to obtain Life insurance. If you are so inclined, donations are being accepted at Wells Fargo under account number 945366970~Wesly Erickson Memorial Fund or you may send them through Paypal to [email protected]. Thank you for your love, prayers and support. ABATE of North Dakota East Valley’s Source for Biker Leathers virtual tour Denise & Joe Motorcycle Accessories Have the Riding Gear You Need Wide variety of Saddlebags, T-Bags, Gloves, Tool Bags, Jackets, Chaps, Vests, Hats, Pins, 4815 E Main St, Ste 24; Mesa, AZ 85205 in Main Street Plaza at 48th St, west of Higley Phone: (480) 325-0130 www.DelMarLeathers.com Tues-Sat 10a-6pm, Sun & Mon 10a-4pm Boots, Rain Gear, Hoodies, Long & Short Sleeve Tee Shirts, Patches, Eyewear, Collectibles, & more Gift Certificates Available Spring Special: All in-stock jackets 25% off AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 7 HOME AZ Rider 8 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: Located in Surprise, AZ ➬ at Grand and the 303 by appointment only 40 years experience motorcycle & automotive service ♦ repair ♦ special builds ♦ accessories ♦ welding ♦ tires ♦ lights ♦ more • 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. • 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. • If you require medical assistance from the VA after separation/discharge, bring with you a copy of your medical records, a copy of your DD-214, and two forms of picture identification. • 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. • Enroll in the VA IMMEDIATELY. Do Not Procrastinate!! Know your rights and your responsibilities. If you are not sure, ASKASK-ASK-ASK-ASK!!! Ensure that your transition is smooth. Know what you need to do, and DO IT! • Join a veterans service organization - American Legion, DAV, Rolling Thunder®, VFW, AMVETS, etc. 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 Be Sure YOU are working with an insurance agent with over 42 years experience. Receive personal service that you don’t get from a website. Call the GEICO Motorcycle specialists at 623-931-0766 AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 HOME AZ Rider Mesa 81 Spring Break Out The Mesa 81 Spring Break Out was held on Saturday March 19 at RUB Sports Grill, located at 2103 W Guadalupe Rd. in Mesa. That’s at Dobson & Guadalupe. Bikers rolled in from all around the Valley, east and west, to show their support to Mesa’s Hell’s Angels MC and get together with like-minded brothers and sisters. This was just a plain and simple good time. It was a beautiful day to be out riding; so there was a turnover of scoots in the parking lot as riders were coming and going throughout the afternoon. There was a bike wash area set up. The band ‘Krunch’ was putting out good covers of standard and current rock tunes. RUBs has a cool set up, with the indoor area opening out to a large airy enclosed patio. Smokers and non-smokers can be pretty comfortable, together in essentially the same area, to visit and listen to the music. Nicely done. We observed some 25 clubs & organizations represented this day including ABATE, ALMA {American Latino Motorcycle Ass’n}, American Legion Riders, Cerberus, Desert Eagles, Desert Thunder, Devils Own, HOG, Hooligans, Leather & Lace {LHRA}, Leathernecks, AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 9 click the title to see more photos Loners, Loose Cannons, Lost Dutchman, MMAA {Mtn Motorcycle Ass’n AZ}, MMA-AZ{Modified Motorcycle Ass’n}, Next of Kin, Renegades, Rough Riders, Soldiers For Jesus, Sons of God, Spartan Riders, Survivors, VIIIs Society, and Viet Nam / Legacy Vets. No disrespect to the organizers who put together events for all the righteous causes that bikers support throughout the year; but it’s kinda nice, once in a while, to go to a gathering that is just a party to have a party. Thanks guys, for a good afternoon. Bruce & Betsy HOME The Hookers Union 10 PAPPY’S Bar & Grill LIVE BANDS Friday & Saturday 9:00 P.M. – 1:00 A.M. Texas Hold ‘Em Thursday 6:30 & 9:30pm Sunday noon & 3pm Breakfast Special $2.50 Saturday & Sunday PAPPY’S BURGER 2 for 1 SPECIAL Mondays all day 11801 N 19th Ave 19th Ave, South of Cactus 602-944-3992 POOL TOURNAMENTS Friday & Saturday 7:30 P.M. Sunday 3:00 P.M. Wednesday Bike Nite $2.00 Domestic Drafts (we have great WINGS – try them) Hours: open 10am - 2am Happy Hour : Mon - Fri 4-7pm includes $2.50 Domestic Longnecks & well drinks Happy Hour Menu AZ Rider A dedicated Teamsters union worker was attending a convention in Las Vegas and decided to check out the local brothels. When he got to the first one, he asked the Madam, “Is this a union house?” “No”, she replied, “I’m sorry it isn’t.” “Well, if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?” “The house gets $80 and the girls get $20,’”she answered. Offended at such unfair dealings, the union man stomped off down the street in search of a more equitable, hopefully unionized shop. His search continued until finally he reached a brothel where the Madam responded, “Why yes sir, this is a union house. We observe all union rules.” The man asked, “And, if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?” “The girls get $80 and the house gets $20.” “That’s more like it!” the union man said. He handed the Madam $100, looked around the room, and pointed to a stunningly attractive green-eyed blonde. “I’d like her,” he said. “I’m sure you would, sir,” said the Madam. Then she gestured to a 92-year old woman in the corner, “but Ethel here has 67 years seniority and according to union rules, she’s next.” Click HERE online to visit our Forum that’s been set up Just For Laughs Motorcycle Clubs Are NOT Street Gangs v-tour 480-827-1868 We ARE DEDICATED TO FREEDOM OF THE ROAD American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education If you are a motorcyclist, then ABATE needs you to help protect the Freedom of the Road and reduce motorcycle accidents through Rider Education and Awareness Programs, regardless of Machine, Gear, Club or Organization affiliation. Join us and help save motorcyclists and motorcycling in AZ! Awareness LQQK OUT FOR MOTORCYCLISTS Rights LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE Education EDUCATE, NOT LEGISLATE Support ABATE’s efforts on YOUR behalf as a motorcyclist. JOIN ABATE TODAY and help protect your rights as a rider. Visit ABATE on the web at www.abateofaz.org/ your membership application is available there or call ABATE at 602-867-9829 ABATE of Arizona, Inc is a non-profit Motorcycle Rights Organization that is dedicated to the freedom of the road for ALL motorcyclists. We are a volunteer organization that fights discriminatory legislation aimed toward the motorcycling community. ABATE’s position is that all motorcycle riders have the right to choose not only the machine they ride but also what gear they will wear or not wear. We also Lobby to educate the government and general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. AMERICAN BROTHERHOOD AIMED TOWARDS EDUCATION 7509 N. 12th Street, Suite 200; Phoenix, AZ 85020 - Phone 602-867-9829; Website http://abateofaz.org/ AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 HOME AZ Rider Advertiser Review: Cycle ReCycle MC Cycle Recycle MC offers a unique and practical service in these tough economic times. This is a consignment shop for all things biker-related. They accept parts, accessories, apparel, and biker swag in good selling condition. You get an excellent venue to get your items sold, for a reasonable consignment fee. As a motorcycle broker they take the headaches out of privately selling your vehicle…connecting you with serious buyers. In addition to handling consignments, Cycle Recycle MC offers service work on all bikes. They can take care of your routine maintenance needs, make repairs, and install items you’ve purchased in the store. The service rate is very reasonable and competitive. You’ll get one of the best deals in town on oil changes. As an Amsoil Dealer you’ll find the best price in the area on synthetic motorcycle oil and lubricant. Cycle Recycle MC staffers are extremely knowledgeable in both street and dirt motorcycles. So whether you are buying or selling, they can assist you with your needs. Consigning is a great way to put a little extra cash in your pocket and get rid of things you no longer use or need. At Cycle Recycle MC, you have a secure place to display your motorcycle and other items for sale. Be aware, Cycle Recycle MC does not purchase anything directly nor do they trade items. You get the advantage of Cycle Recycle MC’s location & visibility to potential buyers and staffers on your side who are experienced in selling. There’s no more need to bring strangers to your home. And no more of your time is wasted on “no shows”. Buying goods on consignment can save you money. Cycle Recycle MC offers a wide selection of quality used motorcycle gear including parts, accessories, apparel, leather goods, and collectibles. We’ve seen tee shirts & leathers to mirrors, pipes, saddlebags, and windshields. Each time you visit the store, there’s different stuff to check out. For example, a new arrival available for sale is a customized wheel with a 280 Metzler tire and billet sprocket that was ordered from Bourget and never used. It’s priced around half of what it sold for new. Among the collectibles for sale is an original tank from the movie ‘Harley Davidson & the Marlboro Man’. Among the bikes currently available are a Ridley Trike, a Bultaco Alpina 450, and a rare 1985 Harley Low Rider with both electric and kick start. Cycle Recycle MC is the place to consign or shop for biker–related items. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will make your buying or selling experience a positive one. Cycle Recycle MC is located at 3110 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032; that’s E. Cactus Road just West of 32nd Street and SR 51. The showroom is open Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. They’re closed on Sunday & Monday, but there’s talk they may soon be open on Sundays. Any questions? Give them a call at 602-441-2998. Be sure and let them know you read about them here is AriZona Rider Motorcycle News. Please Let Businesses Know You Saw Them in AZ Rider 1-866-99TOWIT (866-998-6948) abiketow.com Open Mic Nite Tues 9PM-1AM Karaoke Wed. & Thurs 8PM-12AM AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 11 HOME 12 Community News Happy April Birthdays to Beaux Marks, JoAnne King, Jon Kinsey, Rick Henry, and Robin Munn. We wish you each a very happy day with friends, making great memories. + + + + + On March 12, Jimmy Brewer and his lady Kathy Russell were involved in an accident as they were riding down to an event with the Huns MC along with fellow members of the Mountain Motorcycle Association. Not all details are available, but they were riding 2-up on Hwy 77 in the area of Mammoth, AZ. They left the roadway and struck the wall. Kathy was killed in the wreck. Jimmy’s injuries are not life threatening. He broke most every bone on his right side, including a broken shoulder... He has about 8 pins in his leg along with skin grafts. Jimmy has now returned home to the White Mountains for recuperation. Services for Kathy were held in Show Low on Sunday March 20. We will have more on that in our next edition. We extend our condolences to Kathy’s family and loved ones in their loss. Best wishes to Jimmy for his recovery. + + + + + This stunner hit us and so many others on Saturday March 26……. Kimmy Chapman of Biker Information Guide was killed in a wreck, just hours after she helped judge the bike show at American Legion If you can’t tell the difference between Lefty Loosey and Lucy Lefty AZ Rider Riders Post 58 in Fountain Hills. She & Tapper were riding home when they got T-boned. He is at John C Lincoln, with extensive injuries. You can follow Tapper’s progress via updates to our Forum or Facebook pages. Kimmy’s Memorial will be on Sunday April 3. There will be more on that in our next edition. + + + + + Charity is serving TDA overseas. We wish her safe travels. + + + + + Have someone you’d like to send congratulations or well wishes to? Have some news you’d like to share within AZ’s Biker Community? Please send us an email to [email protected] Subject line: Community News MOTODAD LEATHER & CYCLE GEAR WE HAVE MOVED and are now located at the SwapSmart in Phoenix 480-357-1200 480-406-8281 You need the friendly folks at 6350 E Main St, Ste 7; Mesa, AZ 85205 at 43rd Ave & Thunderbird (4255 West T-Bird) Row B v-tour as of March 15 call 602-290-5271 or toll free 1-866-900-7846 Open Fri - Sun, from 10a - 6pm T-shirts, Patches, Leather Goods, Accessories Traditional Biker ~ Patriotic ~ Christian Of course, you can always shop our on-line store 24/7 - 365 at www.MotoDad.net AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 HOME AZ Rider ALR Legacy Run On Saturday March 19, the American Legion Riders of Post 2 hosted their 3rd annual Legacy Run. Monies raised by this event go to support the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. Registration for this self-paced ride was at Del Mar Leathers, located at 4815 E Main Street in Mesa, AZ. Always hospitable, on this morning owners Joe & Denise had coffee, water, fruit, and pastries available. According to Events Coordinator Michele Root there were 82 sign-ins, plus some who came out to the end party at Post 2 and made their donations. The run was a scavenger hunt, with riders getting a list of things to find, observe, or photograph along the way. This was a clever approach, stepping away from the more traditional dice or cards. Plus you didn’t have to collect a bunch of items, which can be problematic on a motorcycle. Stop one was at Post 39 in Gilbert, where breakfast was available. From there, stops were at River Bottom Saloon in Florence, American Legion Posts 9 in Florence and 54 in Coolidge; before ending at Post 2 at 2125 S Industrial Park Ave, in Tempe. Items to find included answering the questions, “When did ‘the Father of AZ’ die?” and “Which anniversary was Post 9 in Florence celebrating that day?” Another task was to take a picture of or describe the location of the Instrument of Surrender. Yes, first you have to know what it is One of the scavenger item/questions referred to a game board at Post 39 called Gilbertopoly; which looks like a Monopoly board but is specific to Gilbert. Only one person, Nancy, answered that one. Winners for the day were: Linda Sherman of Post 26 won $50 for 2nd place. Nancy Reiter of Post 2 was 1st, answering everything correctly. She received $100. Stephanie Martin won the 50/50, collecting $341. Congratulations to you all. Of course, the biggest winner of the day was the Legacy Scholarship Fund and the kids it will help. The donation made to the Fund was $1,245. Michele wants to thank Joe & Denise, “for taking such great care of us on this ride and everything else Post 2 does. They were wonderful. We presented them with a Certificate of Ap- AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 13 preciation that I am proud to say will be displayed at DelMar Leathers.” She continued, “The River Bottom and American Legion posts 39, 9, & 54 were awesome ‘hosts’. Fools Life was terrific, yet again. They stayed longer than booked and did an awesome job of entertaining us. They are booked for our next Biker Ball in October. For those that helped from Post 2, I’d like to thank Sherrie Grey, Marla Kelly, Carolyn Roskob, Jeanie Lanaghan, Helen Cantu, Mary Ellen Kohut, Johnnie Barnett, Eagle Donaldson, Trish McElyea, and Judy Galvez with our Auxiliary. This was my last Run as Events Coordinator for Post 2. We had a great time, great people, delicious food - what a better way to go. Hope to see everyone at the Biker Ball on October 22nd with Fools Life.” The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund is a nationwide program, started to provide scholarships for children of active duty service men and women killed on or after Sept 11, 2001. The funds raised go toward ensuring that a post-secondary education will be a reality for their children who want it. Learn more at www.legion.org/riders/scholarship Bruce & Betsy HOME Party for Pops 14 JAMES STURTEVANT AZ Rider Yes I know… we’re making an announcement here for a surprise party. But, it’s been discussed that Pops isn’t so much of an online kinda guy. So we figured since this is an online only edition, we can probably get away with it. So if you’re reading this, and happen to cross paths with Pops along your travels, don’t let on. Sssshhhhhh…. It’s a surprise! Pops is a 20 year member of the Limey Riders MC and has been riding for 78 years. Many in the MC community love him. Two years ago he was hit on his motorcycle and the motorcycle needs to be repaired and modified a little. Come on out for a day of fun and help to raise money to get Pops’ motorcycle back on the road and Pops back in the wind. Pops is great person and has been a part of the motorcycle community forever. It would be great if everyone could come out and support this event. We as riders should be proud to have Pops, at almost 90 years old, back sharing the road with us. This event is being presented cooperatively by MMA’s Leather District, ABATE Shadow Mountain Chapter, and Limey Riders MC on Sunday, April 10 at the Amber Inn, 43rd Ave and Dunlap in Phoenix, from noon - 5pm. Music and entertainment are being provided by Farley McDavidson Road Show. Cost is $10/per person for the event. There’ll be a 50/50, Raffles, and a Bikini Bike Wash. The Bike Wash is for a Donation. The goal is to raise the money and get the bike done in time to give it to Pops at his 90th birthday party in June. Please help by inviting the biker friends on your lists. There are a lot of fun things planned for this event. Please come out to support this. If there is anything you would like to donate for a raffle or auction item or if you need general event info, call Snakebite at 623-693-4932 or email her at [email protected]. If you can’t reach her, get with Margie at 602.AbateAZ (222.8329) We hope you can be there. Ph. 480-317-9588 FAX 480-317-9592 [email protected] WAYNE BRADFORD Certified Public Accountant 1208E. Broadway Rd. Suite 120 Tempe, AZ 85282 Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) was established to promote motorcycle awareness and education due to an everincreasing rider population. No one is more concerned with rider safety than riders themselves, and obviously those best suited to educate newer riders are veteran riders. Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: Jesus Christ & the American GI. One died for your soul; the other for your freedom... author unknown Promote awareness and education in the motorcycle community to improve riders’ safety. Please donate, we are a 501C3 Corporation. Your donation is tax deductible. To donate go to our web site listed at the bottom. Motorcycle Riders Foundation Awareness & Education (MRFA&E) 236 Massachusetts Avenue NE, #510 Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 546-0983 Hey There !!! Get Your Message Heard!!! Put Your Ad in AriZona Rider Call to Find Out HOW! 480-921-0244 The First in Synthetics® The best oil for your bike Available at: 3110 E. Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 MC Consignment The Best Way to Sell .... A Great Way to Buy! EVERYTHING Motorcycle Chris Achilles AMSOIL dealer • ZO# 422486 www.greasersauto.com/ (480) 946-0890 [email protected] 1900 N McClintock #3; Tempe, AZ 85281 Fax: (480) 946-0892 AZ Rider Motorcycle News What We Offer: ♦ Consignment of Quality Pre-Owned Parts, Accessories, Clothing, and Riding Gear at Affordable Prices ♦ A Secure Place to Display & Sell Your Bike ♦ Bike Pick-Up Service ♦ We Service ALL Makes & Models www.cyclerecyclemc.com ♦ 602-441-2998 Tues-Fri 10am-6pm ♦ Sat 10am-4pm ♦ Closed Sun & Mon April 2011 HOME AZ Rider Run Calendar 15 online, click title above for more calendar entries and event details Every Thursday: Evil Twin Custom Cycles hosts Bike Nite 6-10pm @ El Dorado Bar & Grill 8708 E. McDowell Rd. Scottsdale 480945-2606. Food & drink specials, music by UNKnown ASSociates, and more FMI: Evil Twin 480-784-0040 {H} 4/9 Catalina, AZ… 3rd Annual Sunnyside Up Café “Spring Has Sprung” Motorcycle Poker Run & Bike Show includes breakfast at the Sunnyside Up Café, lunch at Players Pub, ride thru n/e Pinal & s/w Gila counties. $35/cpl, $25/sgl. All proceeds go to supporting Honor Flight WWII Vets. www.HonorFlightNAZ.org Motorcycles on Main is ON - the first Friday of FMI: DutchVande Mheen: Xjarhd1@msn. the month. This is a Sturgis-style Bike Night com, www.Twistedwhiskers.net {C} from 6-10pm. Cruise Main Street in Downtown Mesa. Beer Gardens, Live Bands, park 4/9 Thunder Mountain HOG’s 8th Annual & show your bike. Every 1st Friday. Vendors Chris Nason Fallen Heroes Memorial Run call Christy at 480-890-2613 {H} for fallen military, fire & police. Sign-in begins 9am, Pizza Hut Bistro on Fry Blvd. in Sierra 4/8 {Fri} Mesa Riverview’s Cyclerides. Vista, AZ $15 includes poker run, bike show, com Bike Night from 5-9pm. 1061 N Dobson rocker patch for the 1st 100. Vendors on site. Rd (Loop 202 & Dobson Rd) in Mesa, AZ. Last bike in 1:15pm. Show winners announced Two Blocks of Motorcycle parking on Bass 2:30pm. Proceeds to the Disabled American Pro Drive all roped off. Vendors, Restaurant Veterans transportation service. FMI: Dieter Specials, Live Music vendors and More. FMI - at 520-255-1662 or Rich at 520-803-9505. {J} vendors or general: [email protected] {J} 4/9 Sun Riders M/C Host 2nd Annual 4/8-10 {Fr-Su} 3rd annual Pre-Easter Desert Nights Poker/Suitcase Run to benefit Bash at Winkelman Flats, AZ hosted by Lon- Aviva Children’s Services. Sign-in 6pm at the ers MC. Weekend pass $15/sgl, $25/cpl. $10 Fox & Hound, 7625 N. La Cholla in Tucson, day pass. Everyone’s welcome. Let’s party! AZ 520-310-5059. $10/pp. Vendors, prizes & FMI: Smurf [email protected] {C} more. FMI: www.tucsonsunridersmc.com or [email protected] {J} 4/9 {Sat} Evil Twin Custom Cycles 2534 W Broadway, Mesa hosts Customer Ap- 4/9 The Huns Sierra Vista Chapter annual preciation Party from 10a-4pm. Free food, Spring Blast off party at Buddy’s Bar in Sierra beer, soda; live music, vendors, raffles, & Vista. FMI: Alamo Joe - alamo_joe43@yahoo. more. FMI: 480-784-0040, www.eviltwin- com, thehunsmc.com {Z} customcycle.com/ {H} 4/9-10 Red, White, & Blues Party at the Dra4/9 Leathernecks MC is putting on a fund- goon Saloon in Tombstone {5th & Toughnut}. raiser for the families of Kimmy & Tapper at hosted by Tucson’s Hell’s Angels MC. Benefits 7325 N. 109 Ave, Glendale, AZ. Starts at the Tombstone Library and Food Bank. Blues 3pm. $15 includes food, live entertainment. bands, vendors, lingerie show, & more. Ride Music starts 5pm. The best route is Glen- out from Tucson clubhouse {2819 S12th Ave} dale to Glenn Harbor then North to North- between 9-11am. FMI: 208-610-4724 {F} view; turn Left on Northview. FMI: Tom Bragg [email protected] {E} 4/10 {Sun} Wheels For Pops Fundraiser Party at Amber Inn, 43rd Ave & Dunlap, Noon - 5pm. 4/9 1st annual Skin & Steel Bike Show & $10/pp, Bike Wash available for a donation. Tattoo Contest, hosted by & American Le- Read more on pg14. FMI: Snakebite 623-693gion Riders Post 2, 2125 S Industrial Park 4932, [email protected] {W} Ave, Tempe, AZ from 10a-4pm. Benefits the Legacy Scholarship Fund. Free admission. 4/10 Disabled American Veterans AuxiliaVendors, contests, auction, music. Food ry’s 4th Annual Ride For Freedom. Register available. FMI: 480-600-4056 {B} 9:30am at DAV 2, 3455 S. Wilmot; Tucson, AZ. Last bike out at 11am. Cost = $15/pp. 4/9 Kickstands Up For K-9s fundraiser for High/low prizes, raffles, music & more. Prothe Chandler K-9 Unit. Ride starts/ends at ceeds benefit VA Hospital patients, HospitalAmerican Legion Post 35, 2240 W Chandler ity Room for the Troops at Tucson’s Airport, Blvd, Chandler. Register 8:30-10am; Last La Colina Nursing Facility, and various other Bike in by 2pm. $25/bike, $10/passenger in- programs sponsored by DAV Auxiliary Cactus cludes Lunch and Pin. Music, K-9 demo, & Unit 2. FMI: Terry Byron 520-982-0023 or more. FMI: 480-821-0002, ddbostwick@cox. www.DAVA2.club.officelive.com {J} net, www.kickstandsupfork9s.com {F} 4/10 1st annual Sons of Aesir Scavenger Hunt. Wild Bill’s Saloon 6840 N. 27th Ave; [s/w, corner 27th Ave and Glendale]. $10/sgl, $15/cpl. Reg. 11a, KSU 12pm. 1st prize $100. Bands, free BBQ, good times & more. Everyone is welcome. FMI: Ruffy 602-380-5733, [email protected], sonsofaesirmc. com/2364.htm {W} 4/15-17 {Fr-Su} Norwalk MC 50th annual Yuma Prison Run at Yuma County Fair Grounds 2520 E. 32nd Ave, Yuma, AZ. Benefits Make-A-Wish, ADA, PBTF, & more. $30/pp, kids 7-12 $15; pre-reg discount. Kids <6 free. Music, ride-in bike show, bike/trike games, vendors, procession to Yuma Territorial Prison, Victor McLaglen Motor Corps, Sat. night dinner, children’s activities by the CMA, free tent & RV camping, run pin (1st 2500 entrants). FMI: Huey @ 661245-3932, [email protected], www. yumaprisonrun.org {H} 4/16 {Sat} DAMU MetalFest Fundraiser {Dads Against Meth Use} at UB’s on Dobson & Broadway Rd. in Mesa. Set up at 4p, doors open at 5pm, vending till midnight. $5/pp cover. Vendors set up FREE. FMI: Ginger 480635-6264 {E} 4/16 Memorial / Benefit Ride ~ IMO Fallen Border Patrol Agent Brian A. Terry. Sign-in 811am at The Arena Bar on Prickly Pear Ave. in Benson, AZ. BPA Terry was shot & killed in the line of duty on Dec 15th 2010 near Nogales AZ. $20/pilot, $15/passenger. Extra poker hands $5 each. All vehicles welcome. Vendors, poker run, live music, food & more. 100% of proceeds going to the Terry family, the Border Patrol Scholarship Fund, and the 100 Club of AZ. FMI: 520-249-3554, 520-2499669, 520-266-1028 {J} 4/16 Bree’s Ride For Life. Bree is a 17 yr. old girl w/ an inoperable brain tumor. Register 8a-10am @ North Valley Honda, 14827 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phx. $10/bike includes the ride & 1 general raffle ticket. Ride ends @ The Wrap Shop, 1745 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phx. After party includes DJ, food, raffles. There is a special $100/ticket $3000 custom vehicle wrap from The Wrap Shop. Other raffle tickets are $2. All proceeds go to Bree’s family. FMI: [email protected] {W} 4/16 Spartan Riders annual Fishfry hosted by Spartan Riders MC Glendale. Starts at 4pm @ 6002 W Maryland Ave, Glendale AZ. Plenty of fish, hushpuppies, coleslaw, etc... Come out and enjoy some good food. Just $10pp FMI: C/C spartan@spartanridersmc. com, www.spartanridersmc.com {W} Click Here to Subscribe to AZ Rider Motorcycle News AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 continues on page 16 HOME 16 Run Calendar online, click title above for more calendar entries and event details 4/16 American Legion Family is hosting an event 11a-2pm for Veterans at the VA Hospital west parking lot {650 E Indian School; Phx} featuring music, speakers, health screenings, & more. FMI: [email protected] {E} 4/16 The Lords of Exile MC host the 1st Annual Party at Branding Iron North - 2660 W. Ruthrauff Rd. in Tucson. Live music and other biker events. $10/pp, $15/cpl. Portion of the proceeds to benefit Tucson Hospitality House for Women. FMI: 520-293-7300 {J} 4/17 {Sun} 8th Annual Ride for the Kids of the AZ School for the Deaf and Blind, hosted by the Old Pueblo Riders Group. $15/Rider, $10/Passenger. Reg 10am @ ASDB - 1200 West Speedway, Tucson. LBO noon. Come early, meet the kids/teachers, have breakfast. Last bike in 3:30pm @ American Legion #109, 15921 S. Houghton. Live band, vendors, silent auction, & more. FMI: www.oldpuebloriders. org or [email protected] {J} 4/23 Packages From Home presents 6th annual Hearts To Heroes Motorcycle Ride / Poker Run from ≈ 8a-3pm to help support the Troops. $25/sgl, $35/2-up. 1st 100 reg get free T-shirt. Start/end locations TBA. Visit website for info. FMI: [email protected], www.packagesfromhome.org {C} continued from page 15 4/23 Old Guard Riders’ Ride for Vets starts at the Maverick Saloon. 9605 N 19th Ave. Phoenix. $15/sgl, $20/dbl, lunch included. Please come out and support our Vets!! Raffles, Live music, and tons of fun!!!! FMI: Sueanne, [email protected] {W} 5/7 {Sat} Mining Camp Restaurant 1st Annual Charity Motorcycle Run. Register 8–9am @ Texas Roadhouse 3961 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert. $15/rider, $10/passenger. Last stop Mining Camp, Apache Junction. Bike show, $10 lunch available, entertainment, vendors. Proceeds to Stand up and Stand Proud Organiza4/29-30 {Fr-Sa} 9th annual ‘Piss on the tion. FMI: [email protected] or http:// River’ Poker Run in Lake Havasu. Sign- www.standupandstandproud.org {C} in @ either Eagles #4299, 1561 Marlboro, LHC or at Sandbar on Hwy 95/Riverside 5/7 Payson American Legion Riders, Post 69 0Dr in Parker. Music at Eagles both Fri hosts 5th Annual Fun Run. Benefits Payson & Sat nights. Register 9a Sat, high hand Supply Line. PSL provides Personal Supplies prize $2000/ $500 for low. End party at to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sign-in Eagles #4299. All proceeds go to Veter- 9-10:30am at Post 69, 709 E Hwy 260, Payans Charities. Vendors 928-486-1789, FMI: son. $10 suggested donation FMI: 928-4746969, [email protected] {W} www.VNVMCLHC.com {H} 4/29 – 5/1 {Fri-Sun} Screw Laughlin at Butcher Hook Bar & Restaurant, Hwy 188 m/m 261, Tonto Basin, AZ. $15/pp includes entry to Party & FREE camping on Fri. & Sat. RV parking available. Live Music Fri & Sat, Wet T-Shirt & Tattoo Contests, Vendors, Bike & Biker games 4/23 {Sat} Cameron T Haselhorst Poker Run on Saturday, & more. FMI: Vendors “Muskrat” to Benefit St Joe’s Neonatal ICU. Starts at 8am 520-371-1735, general info Snakebite 623at Dan’s Motorcycle Shop 1286 W Apache 693-4932, www.screwlaughlin.com {J} Trail, Apache Junction, AZ. $15/sgl, $25/2-up. Donuts, coffee, lunch included, vendors, band, 4/30 Kelly’s 4th Annual Biker Palooza. Join 50/50, bike games, poker tourney, door prizes Kelly and the Performance Specialists at 4906 & more. Ends at Superstition Paint Horses Olympic Dr at the Airport in Kingman, AZ from 1670 W Scissortail Pl, Queen Valley. FMI: Bar- 10a-10pm. Vendors, swap meet, biker games, bara Jean McAtlin [email protected] {C} bike show, live music & more. Bike Give-Away, $20 donation, 500 tickets to sell. Benefits 4/23 ALR Post 107’s 2nd Annual Legacy Boys & Girls Club of Kingman. Can be preScholarship Run for college educations of chil- purchased. FMI: Kelly 928-692-6601, website dren of service members who have been killed www.kellysperformancespecialists.com {J} in action. Reg 8:30am @ American Legion Post 107, 20001 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix. 4/30 ALR Post 39 hosts Robbie’s Ride, benKSU 10am. $20 /$25 w. passenger donation. efiting their Fallen Heroes Program. Starts/ Breakfast Buffet available. Pins to 1st 100 reg. ends at Gilbert American Legion Post 39 206 Cages welcome! Raffles, high-low hand, Live N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert AZ. Reg 7:30-9am, $20/ music. Pasta Buffet available after ride. FMI: sgl, $25w/Passenger. Pre-reg to ensure tee. FMI: [email protected] {W} KC [email protected] {C} 4/23 2nd Annual Angel Thunder Poker Run starts 8:30am at American Legion Post 109, 15921 S Houghton Rd {Houghton & Sahuarita Rd} in Tucson. $15/Rider, $10/passenger. Ride ends with a BBQ for $5. Prizes for High & Low hands. All Proceeds go to ‘That Others May Live’ Foundation to support children who have lost a parent during a USAF search and rescue mission. www.thatothersmaylive.org FMI: Kevin [email protected] {J} AZ Rider 5/6-8 Southern AZ Harley Riders MC 19th Annual ‘Run to the Border’. Run based at Gay 90’s Bar (it’s a name not a life style) 3856 S Towner Ave, Naco, AZ. Music, Have A Clue Ride, Adult biker games, kid games, on site poker hands, camping available, auction, vendors, secure MC parking, & more. All motorcycles welcome. Pre reg at website www.sahr. us FMI: Suzi Brackhahn 520-249-3939 {J} 5/7 American Legion Riders #117 Treasure Hunt Ride. Register 9:30-11am at Hacienda HD 15600 N Hayden, Scottsdale. $10/pp. Proceeds benefit American Legion Charities. Food Served 4pm at last stop - Pat Tillman Post #117, 16428 N 32nd St, Phx. All Riders & Cages Welcome! FMI: Vicky Long [email protected] {J} AZ Rider Motorcycle News April 2011 5/7 ALMA’s 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta starts noon @ ALMA’s Clubhouse, s/w corner of 27th Ave & McDowell. $10 gets you in the door & a plate of our delicious Mexican food. Thank You For Supporting The BLACK & GOLD. Music, Dancing, & more. www.AmericanLatinoMA.org {J} 5/7 KA Cycles [595 S 6th St, Cottonwood, AZ] hosts Motorcycle Swap Meet. They are looking for old parts, new parts, antique toys, scooter art, scooter sculptures, anything and everything motorcycle. There will be a common table planned for those with only a couple items for sale. What would you like it to include? Sewing, patches, pinstriping, etc. Taking suggestions. FMI: 928-634-1364 {J} 5/12 – 15 {Th-Sun} Copper Mountain Riders present Southeastern AZ Bike Fest at the Graham County Fairgrounds in Safford, AZ [527 E Armory Rd]. Top name & local bands, vendors, biker games, more. Entry: $10-$30. Gates open Thursday noon. FMI: Jeremy Samuels 928-322-1516, jerwesam@yahoo. com, http://southeasternarizonabikefest.com, [email protected] {J} 5/14 {Sat} ABATE of AZ’s Yapapai Chapter hosts Run to the Hills, a 21+ fundraiser. Gates open 11am. $10/sgl, $15/cpl, $15.00 General Public. Includes shine & show bike show, bike games, swapmeet, free poker walk, fashion show, camping, music & more. Vending available. FMI: Longhair James [email protected], longhair@nort hernarizonaproductions.com, www.northernarizonaproductions.com {C} continues on page 17 Please Let Businesses Know You Saw Them in AZ Rider Motorcycle News HOME AZ Rider Run Calendar 17 SURF online, click title above for more calendar entries and event details continued from page 16 5/20 -21 {Fr-Sa} Sho Ryders MC 8th Annual Meet & Greet / BBQ / Dance. Fri @ Diablo’s Sports Bar 2950 S. Craycroft starting 6pm. Saturday BBQ @ Golf Links Complex Park 2400 S. Craycroft from 12-5pm $15/pp (includes entry to the Dance) Bike Show (Trophies), DJ, All You Can Eat BBQ, Jumping Castle for the Kids. Dance starts 8pm @ Quality Inn Flamingo Ballroom 1300 N. Stone. Trophies for Most Represented (MC and SC). Room Reservations call 520-7701910 & mention code SRYDERS for special rate. FMI email TipZee at [email protected] {J} 5/21 {Sat} Nat’l Armed Forces Freedom Ride to support our Armed Forces and Veterans. Sign-in 8-10:30am at Chester’s HD 922 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa. $25/vehicle {bike/car}; $35 w/passenger. Benefits Operation Home Front of Arizona. Last stop American Legion Post 2 [2125 S Industrial Park Ave], Tempe.for music & speakers. FMI: www.azfreedomride.webs.com {F} 5/21 3rd Annual Bone to be Wild Motorcycle Ride benefits the animals at the Humane Society of Sedona. Register 8:30am, KSU 10am. $20/sgl; $10/Passenger includes $5 lunch coupon, pin to 1st 100, free poker run, entertainment & more. Meet Kathryn Bulkley, Miss Arizona 2010. FMI: 928282-4679, [email protected], www.humanesocietyofsedona.com, [email protected] {C} 5/21 MMA’s Verde Valley district 16th annual Jester Memorial Bike Run. Reg 8:30-10am at KA Cycles 595 S. 6th St, Cottonwood AZ. Pins to 1st100. $15/solo, $25w/rider. High hand/low hand, live music. Breakfast burritos coffee, soda, & water available. FMI: 928-634-1364 {J} 5/21 Moose Riders “Run 4 Kids” Poker Run to benefit the Boys & Girls Club Summer Lunch Fund and Mooseheart Child City & School. Sign-in 8-10am @ Moose Lodge 1860, 2620 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City from. $5 breakfast available. $15/Sgl, $25/2-up includes BBQ. Live music, raffle, Pool & Horseshoe tournaments, Slow Race, Bike Show. All bikers welcome. FMI: Joe 928-768-1641 or jmonfredo@frontiernet. net {J} 5/27-30 {Fr-Mon} 16th Annual Seligman Trike In, with BTW West-End Chapter, in Seligman, AZ, on Historic Rte 66. LOWER PRICE $15/sgl and $20/cpl. FMI: Nick 623-3264301, [email protected] {J} 5/27-30 White Mountains Deuce of Clubs Fun Run and Rally to benefit the Salvation Army White Mtn Outpost. Friday 3pm until Monday at NOON. Frontier Park, 550 North 9th Place Show Low, AZ. Vendors, parade, games, entertainment, & more. FMI: David Sherman 928-368-9953, www. deuceofclubs.org {J} 5/28 {Sat} “S” Chapter of Viet Nam / Legacy Vets MC hosts Memorial Day Run to benefit Operation freedom Bird / Veterans Organizations. Buddy’s Bar, 119 E Hwy 82, Huachuca City, AZ from noon – 5pm. $5 cover & $5 food ticket. Special bike parking, DJ, lingerie show, bike wash, vendors, & giveaways. All are welcome. FMI: 520-234-6599, royjswartz@yahoo. com https://supersierra.com/news.php {J} 6/24-26 Mountain Motorcycle Association annual Rally in the Pines at The Cabin in Overgaard. $15/sgl, $25/cpl includes free dry camping, bands both nites, & free poker run. 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