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(714) 512-2877 - 18627 BROOKHURST ST. #359 APRIL 2020 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - 92708-6748 A TALE OF TWO INDIAN LARRY BIKES PAGE 14 QUICKTHROTTLE.COM [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] FACEBOOK.COM/QUICKTHROTTLEMAGAZINE INSTAGRAM.COM/QUICKTHROTTLEMAGAZINE QT STAFF Mike Cupp Randy Twells PUBLISHER EDITOR MOTO-JOURNALISTS 06 - MECUM AUCTIONS: LAS VEGAS MECUM AUCTIONS: LV PAGE 06 10 - ROAD BITES Gary Gardner Koz Mraz Pastor Fred Z 14 - A TALE OF TWO INDIAN LARRY BIKES 17 - TINKER TALK 18 - RIDER FRIENDLY BARS, Ray Seidel Perry & Traci Nelson Justin James RESTAURANTS & BUSINESSES 21 - RIDE & EVENT JD Gore Shannon Venturo Tom Christian CALENDAR 23 - HARLEY HAR-HAR Steve Wasserman Sasha Johnson Art Department JUNIOR EDITOR ON THE COVER STAFF WRITERS Gary Anderson - George Childress April is the 19th anniversary of Quick Throttle Magazine! 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Publisher and Editor are also to be held harmless from: failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond our control; all suits. claims or loss of expenses; this includes but is not limited to, suits for libel, plagarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a persons name or photograph. Publisher and Editor do not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Quick Throttle name and logo is owned nationally by MT Cupp Holding Company dba Quick Throttle Magazine. APRIL 2020 5 6 APRIL 2020 APRIL 2020 7 By Sasha Johnson The 2020 Mecum Auction Janu- ary 21-26 was the place to be for motorcycle lovers and enthusi- asts. My first day at the event, I walked on to the showroom floor and was absolutely gob-smacked. I could not believe just how many amazing, vintage works of art had found their way to Vegas. And though the bidding arena was packed full, it still seemed like there were more bikes than there were people in the crowd. 8 APRIL 2020 APRIL 2020 9 The Collections Minis on Parade Where last year, we had the great privilege There was also an emphasis on mini- of getting an up-close-and-personal view of bikes that I feel the previous year was Christer Christensson’s MC Collection as the lacking. A whole gaggle of them had auction’s main focus. This year we were treated been grouped together in the display to multiple collections, including pieces from, arena, and there was always a crowd but not limited to: The Art Bulmann Motorcycle around them throughout the day. Collection, The Jesse Rooke Estate Collection, I also highly recommend taking a The Hamilton Triumph Collection, and two of gander at the non-motorcycle items the famed Indian Larry’s Personal Machines. that Mecum has to offer down below the main showroom floor. You can find Mecum Gives Back everything from vintage street signs and In addition to these perfectly curated collec- pre-50’s Bennett gas pumps, to a can of tions, a new element has been added to the auc- early 1930’s Harley-Davidson ‘Gunk’ tion that I personally felt was very admirable motorcycle cleaner. Or my personal fa- and touching. This year, Mecum Auctions is vorite find of the whole auction, a coin working with Curing Kids Cancer. Each day a operated 1972 Indian MM5 Minibike special item was auctioned off and the money Kiddie Ride. gained from that particular item was immedi- There’s something here for everyone! ately donated to the cause. I was so happy to And though my wallet probably can, I --Visit www.QuickThrottle.com to see hear that Mecum customers have helped raise cannot wait for what next year’s auction more photos and video! over $6,000,000 for Curing Kids Cancer. On will bring! Tuesday the specialty item was a large neon-lit Gallery Vibes loo to your moto-heart’s desire all Mecum-long; clock signed by the Mecum family that went for I have to admit, the two times I’ve been to and I guarantee that you’ll see something you a cool $3,500 towards the fund. these events the overall vibe is one-part auction, hadn’t noticed the day before. one-part motorcycle museum. I Each year seems to bring along with it a highly recommend checking it trend. This particular auction I took note of a out if you’re in the area, even heavy military and traditional police bike influ- if you have no intention to buy. ence. Along with large statement pieces, like a Although that can be danger- motorized rickshaw. ous! You could simply looky- 10 APRIL 2020 APRIL 2020 11 By Bryan Hall I live for road trips. It’s not a se- cret, anyone who knows me, or anyone who has read my sto- ries knows that I love being on the road and checking out new places. Road trips take many forms, from a one- or two-day jaunt to a two- or three- shallots… I’m more week (or longer) excursion. of a meat ‘n’ taters dude. And if I run I also love to eat… just look at my waist- across a place that’s line! One of the best things about being on bad, you’re gonna the road is finding those little places other know it! than the Applebee’s, McDonald’s or Pizza So, I am going to Hut. I always try to find local joints, often start off with one of recommended by local people where I can my all-time favorite fill myself up. Sports bars, casual restau- places to eat: a little rants, drive-up burger joints --- they are family-run Chinese all fair game, depending on my mood. Even place in Gresham, the really bad ones make for good stories, Oregon (near Port- declined and looks pretty rough, and the like the “Irish Pub” in Keyser, WV that land) called the building is showing its age as well. Don’t let was recommended by the clerk at our mo- Asia Kitchen. Most anytime I find myself in the looks fool you; this place serves the best tel. Our first clue was that our server had the Portland area, this is where I’m eating. food! Owned by the same family for over 45 no idea what a Black and Tan was, and they I started going to the Asia Kitchen back in years, the restaurant is preparing to move did not serve Guinness Stout. The Bangers 1975 when I got my first apartment, which into new digs “sometime in the next two & Mash my buddy ordered was two Cost- just happened to be across the parking lot years” as the neighborhood is revitalized. co style polish dogs on a mound of instant from the restaurant. The food is fresh and A lot of their business is take-out, but the mashed potatoes smothered in (I think) hot, served quickly, and there is a lot of dining room is always clean and the servers gravy. Oh, yeah, and it was “cooked” in a it! Asia Kitchen, like many of Portland’s are always friendly. Google reviews give it microwave. The Shepherd’s Pie was equally Chinese restaurants, is Cantonese cuisine, a 4.3 out of 5 stars. bad: some ground beef, a package of frozen with all the normal dishes you expect: chow Their address is 18801 E Burnside St. in veggies all mixed into a heap of instant mein, sweet and sour pork, chop suey, etc. Gresham. Next time you’re in the Portland potatoes, smothered in cheese and micro- My favorite is a combination plate with area, check them out! waved. Some of it was scalding hot, most of Chicken Almond Chow Mein, Sweet and ------------------------------ it was ice cold, but all of it was horrible. Sour Spareribs, and Fried Prawns, served Staff writer Bryan Hall is based in Nam- Thankfully, places like that are the ex- with a cup of Hot and Sour or Egg Drop pa, ID. His book “Life Behind Bars” was ception. Since we all love to “ride to eat”, Soup, all for about $13. Add the BBQ Pork published in 2013, and he runs the website I thought it might be good to share some (a must at any Chinese restaurant, in my “hiwayflyer.com” of my experiences with you all for when opinion), it honestly is some of the best I --Due to the current health emergency, you are on the road. No, I’m not Guy Fi- have had. you should check the status of any food es- eri chasing down the best duck fat seared In the last 45 years or so, the neighbor- tablishments mentioned as to dine-in, to-go brussels sprouts in a flambe of red wine and hood surrounding the small restaurant has orders or delivery.