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Based on your all time high reader response to our May issue we in the texting areas. Sadly the survey points out that its probably due to so many losses and really hit the mark. Without question we received more favorable injuries to friends that have them taking another Quick Throttle Northwest look at what can only be called a very deadly, PAGE 5, 20 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER comments and reader feedback to that issue then in ANY previous very dangerous activity. I see it every day and P.O. Box 2241 my local paper has letter after letter from PAGES 8-9, 40 RIDE & EVENTS CALENDAR Port Orchard, WA. 98366 issues going back to issue #1. Everyone that worked on that issue is people witnessing the same selfish, stupid and 360-769-0408 thrilled with the huge response we got to it and it makes everyone’s regrettable behavior. WATCH YOURSELVES nw quickthrottle.com OUT THERE! Riders are especially vulnerable, PAGES 12, 18 CHILDREN’S RIDE 18 @ hard work and efforts very worthwhile to hear such great comments as we all know. PAGE 14 ROADSIGNS Publisher from our readers. THANK YOU ALL very much! NEW DUI STANDARDS?: By now many of you have heard of the Federal proposal to Mike Dalgaard LOWER the current standard for a DUI from PAGES 22-23 VICTORY HI-BALL ROADTEST The story on “Leather & Lace” garnered a huge bigger news is the announced pricing: You can .08 to .05. The ramifications of this change Senior Editor following both in print and on line and we got be riding one of these gorgeous bikes with the should not be under stated. It’s a very dramatic, Jan Dalgaard dozens of positive comments. Thirty years is a incredible new Thunderstroke motor for as little very controversial proposal. It is also just that, a major achievement by any standard and we felt as $18,990! That price is dramatically lower than proposal. Ultimately its up to the individual states it needed to be acknowledged. Second was the the Kings Mountain models that were running to decide but in the past most have followed not Editor truly incredible antelope adventure submitted by as high as $36K. In fact it is also way below only the Federal guidelines but also what larger, Diana Olmstead one of our readers. Interestingly where we were the Gilroy built models of 1999-2003. The new more aggressive states like California and New a bit concerned about the very strong pictorial Indians are all backed by a strong warranty and York do. All of this is a response to some truly content is where we got many compliments for dealer program and Indian is beginning to add horrific fatal accidents involving intoxicated or Copyright Enforcement & Licensing: “telling like it is” and for not sugar coating a dealerships around the country to carry the otherwise impaired drivers. In our state the trend Ed Engle real problem for riders in many areas prone to new models. We will keep you posted as news is moving towards harsher and more expensive deer, elk and antelope strikes. Again our thanks. continues to break. penalties with some advocating mandatory jail The third big story on how Destination H-D time for a second offense. In my opinion going Features Editor handled and responded to the recession drew HARLEY 110th ANNIVERSARY: If any of down to a .05 standard could literally put many Janga some surprised comments and compliments you are thinking about taking the ride “Home” bars and restaurants with bars out of business. from readers who found it not only interesting to Milwaukee for Harley’s 110th but are on the The flip side is that it might save lives. Barring a PAGES 26-27 NEW BIKER FRIENDLY LISTINGS but who complimented the dealership and its fence, one look at the band and events line up change in public attitudes caused by another bad Advertising owner, Ed Wallace Jr. for being so candid and will not only have you off that fence but booking accident I don’t see this happening anytime soon Diana Olmstead forthcoming. Overall a very well received issue rooms in a heartbeat. It is without a doubt the but we will keep an eye on it. As a non drinker PAGES 28, 32 YOUR GONNA DO WHAT? and we are very happy that all of you enjoyed most stellar band line-up I have ever seen for a I really can see both sides of the coin and it’s a it. We will do our best to keep up that level of motorcycle event. A virtual who’s who of big very tough call. PAGE 30 BIKER BUDDIES Art Director interest by publishing more articles like these in time rockers and bands that defies comparison Steven future issues. with any previous event of its type. Check it out WA. STATE “MOVE OVER” LAW: We PAGE 32 SPOTLIGHT RIDES and book early. Time is wasting! just got a bulletin from the Washington State NEW BIKER FRIENDLY: Make sure to check Patrol asking that we remind our readers about PAGE 33 HARLEY HAR HAR Writers out our completely revised listing of all the Biker TEXTING & DRIVING: Not good news here the 2007 “Move Over” law that mandates that Mike Dalgaard, Diana Olmstead, Friendly Bars & Restaurants in this issue. We folks. Texting while driving is essentially become all drivers and riders move over when they see have added almost 10 new faces, seen most of an epidemic problem on our roads all over the any type of emergency vehicle working on the PAGE 34 THE NEVER ENDING BELT SANDER Chris Dalgaard, Janga, Jan Dalgaard, the old ones return and bid farewell to a few country. Hand held cell use is also up especially shoulder or in any lane. Despite this law and its Easywriter, Chas. Bogle, Gary Mraz, who have closed or moved in another direction. in WA. State where it seems no one has gotten 2010 update that created safety (buffer) zones, PAGES 36-39 LAUGHLIN RIVER RUN Gary Gardner, Ray Seidel, Randy Twells, Please give your support to these business’s that the message that its every bit as illegal as texting accidents, injuries and fatalities have continued support riders and Quick Throttle by giving and almost as distracting and dangerous. Just to increase among Washington State Police, Lisa Dalgaard, BlackJack them a chance to earn your business. As riders look around you at any given time and you’ll Fire and WSDOT workers. Most people know PAGE 43 INDEPENDENT SHOP LISTINGS we all know the value of taking a break for a cold shudder at the rampant stupidity you’ll witness. to move over for Police and fire vehicles but did Webmaster soda or hot cup of coffee, some good food and a Several new surveys just released point this out you know you must also move over for WSDOT clean rest room. and place the blame squarely on two age and workers as well? The updated law that created a ON THE COVER: “WRONG WAY GETAWAY” by MOTORMARC Chrome Horse Promotions demographic groups overall. Worst offenders, safety zone also says you must give the emergency http://chrome-horse.net BREAKING INDIAN NEWS: Just as we and I know I’ll get lots of mail but here goes: workers and that includes all WSDOT vehicles See More of His Artwork at: www.motormarcart.com went to print we were informed that Indian is WOMEN between the ages of 24-35. Yup by far and workers a 200 foot “Safety Zone” before on track to show its completely new motorcycle the worse for both hand held cell use and even and after their stopped vehicle. 200 feet is about in Sturgis this August followed by inventory into worse for texting. Men in the range of 26 – 36 10 car lengths so after you move over and pass dealers showrooms beginning in early fall. The are also pretty awful followed by both sexes 35- the stopped emergency vehicle stay in that lane motorcycles are in production now at Indians 44. Surprisingly teens and early post teens have for at least 10 car lengths before moving back to state of the art facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Even dramatically improved their standing especially your right lane. We will all be safer! 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Get WA* ZACKY’S BACKROAD ADVENTURES SHOW. 10am-5pm each day; $15 admission; JUNE 20 12, exit 88) to Grays Harbor Fairgrounds, Elma; your tickets at Legend Harley-Davidson, 9625 POKER RUN. Benefits Children’s Hospital.