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October 2019 OCTOBER l 2019 ColoradoBikerLawyer.com (303) 647-3989 Last chance to ... WIN A HARLEY 2019 FXDR114 The National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers is giving away a sleek new 2019 Harley Davidson FXDR 114! Go online to register and you could be the winner of this beautiful bike. Fast on the straights. Agile on the corners. It will blow your senses away!!! Go to ColoradoBikerLawyer.com to WINNER register to win! One grand prize winner will receive a will be 2019 Harley FXDR 114 Motorcycle, valued at over $21,000. announced * must be 18 or older on Oct 31, to win, of course. 2019. Visit THE Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee Several Founding Members of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers met up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Harley-Davidson Museum. The museum tour featured historical photos and hundreds of motorcycles that Harley-Davidson has made since 1903. We saw a full-sized bike made from Legos, another that was ALL chrome, and a chopper signed by over 10,000 employees. AC/DC. Grim Reaper. Pirates. Knights Templar. What do these things have in common? They are all themes for My favorite design is an AC/DC tribute that Mike airbrushed custom airbrushed motorcycles designed by Mike Lavallee at on a Harley Davidson. One side of the gas tank features “Rock KillerPaint.com. N Roll Train,” while the other side showcases the cover of the “Highway to Hell” album, with the band below the burning Renowned for his TRUE FIRE™ airbrush technique, Mike Lavallee highway sign. Additional flames tie the images from the top traces his roots back to his first motorcycle rally in Laconia, New and sides of the tank into a single flowing piece. Hampshire. It would become a weekend event that would permanently change his life. Mike has poured over 30 years of his life into his artwork, making it his primary focus, second to none. It's been a journey from one Sunny California was set ablaze, when Mike's signature flame end of the country to another, travelling the motorcycle circuit jobs burst onto the scene. His collaborations with Chip Foose as an artist until choosing to settle in the Pacific Northwest. See of Foose Design, and close friendship with Jesse James of West Mike’s creations online at www.KillerPaint.com or stop by his Coast Choppers landed Mike his first spot on television. He has airbrush studio in Snohomish, Washington. appeared as a guest artist on The Discovery Channel's, "Monster Garage," as well as TLC's popular "Overhaulin'" and "RIDES". HAVE A LAUGH! "I don't ride a bike to add days to my life. I ride a bike to add life to my days." -Unknown Flame Now You Can Create On! Your Own… We received a tremendous response to the airbrush designs in last month’s newsletter. So, we figured you would want to see how to do it yourself. Look for “TRUE FIRE Airbrush” on Amazon and you’ll find How-To DVDs and airbrush templates for adding killer flames and fiery effects to your own gas tank or helmet. Your Legal Guide To Motorcycle Injury Compensation This insider’s guide explains how motorcyclists can maximize claims after an accident and avoid expensive mistakes, that could devalue their case and cost them tens of thousands of dollars or more. Readers will learn the answers to 11 questions that injured biker’s need to ask before they sign any settlement documents with an insurance company. Read this important legal guide BEFORE you are involved in an accident! www.NAMIL-LAW.org/Sawaya REVIEW: Hi-Tech Headset For Group Rides If you want to communicate easily with everyone on your next group ride, look no further than the PackTalk Bold from Cardo Systems. This state-of-the-art device is much more than a wireless intercom. It lets you stay connected with a small group, a pack of up to fifteen people, or simply another rider. High quality, long distance communication is made possible with advanced DMC mesh technology. DMC connects a group in a web, so riders can come and go, disconnecting and reconnecting at any time, without affecting the rest of the group. This is far superior to a Bluetooth “daisy chain” that breaks apart the whole group with one lost connection. Other features include voice-activation for hands-free operation, full GPS and phone connectivity, a killer app, smart radio, JBL audio system, and Bluetooth to pair with older helmet communicators. The device is waterproof and can be charged while you ride. Two thumbs up for a highly functional headset that really steps up the game. Learn more at: www.CardoSystems.com/shop/packtalk-bold. The Law Offices of Dianne L. Sawaya, LLC (303) 647-3989 4500 Cherry Creek S Dr, Suite 1030 Denver, CO 80246 http://coloradobikerlawyer.com © Copyright 2019. Premier Print Marketing. Printed in the U.S.A. www.PremierPrintMarketing.com The information included in this newsletter is not intended as a substitute for professional legal advice. For your specific situation, please call the appropriate legal professional. Ready for a Thrill Ride? An entire building at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is devoted to Daredevils. It was a thrill to see the Globe of Death (a steel ball cage for motorcycle stunt riders) and Evel Knievel’s infamous ramp-to-ramp Snake River Canyon jump. Thursday is Bike Night at the Iron Horse Hotel, with hundreds of custom rides, and a huge crowd watching bikers doing burnouts and flying through flaming ramps. .
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