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DECEMBER 2013 5 6 DECEMBER 2013 By Randy Twells in both music and motorcycling. And watching the film you get to appreciate I only met Tommy recently, at the long why so many motorcyclists and awaited premiere of the film I RIDE, at musicians alike feel like they are part of the Laemmle Theater in Santa Monica, the Fryed family. A lot of you have gotten California. But I immediately warmed to know Tommy, Harry and the whole to his gentle nature and could see how family through their annual campout & everyone there just took to him as anniversary party at the Redwood River well. We were all there to welcome Resort each September. Nothing like a the final result of years of work, the good early morning pee-run from your big screen appearance of this story tent, to cement the bonds of friendship. about motorcycles, music, family and And as life has a way of doing, the story friendship, and as I watched I learned has a new chapter, with Tommy’s passing what the fuss was all about… on October 30, 2013. The kid who The Fryed family lived in Sacramento, started it all with two words, has now left California. When Tommy Fryed was us behind. He lived, caroused, loved his a kid, his Mom used to get really upset family, friends, motorcycles and music, because she had no idea where he was and was a gentle bear of a man. Where after school. She was working and would does the story of I RIDE go from here? come home, and ‘no Tommy’. So, he We can be glad that we have Tommy on solved it one day with a note left on the film with his brother Harry and the band kitchen table, but being a kid and in a as the Fryed Brothers played gigs from hurry to do what he REALLY wanted to California to Sturgis and beyond. do, which was to ride his bike, he kept it As the Fryed family comes to grips short and sweet—scribbling two words with the loss of Tommy, in the far flung on a piece of paper—“I ride”. yet surprisingly intimate culture of the His older brother Mark who lived motorcycle community, the common elsewhere heard about this episode bond of motorcycles and music that and the head shaking that went on over started it all in the first place, will keep Tommy’s antics, and having a creative this story rolling along—we just have to bent he turned two words into a poem wait for the next page to turn and see which he sent to their Mom. A bit of where the road leads… light hearted family love. All the while, We invite you to view a short tribute motorcycles connected the dots. video of excerpted footage from I RIDE, Then the unthinkable happened, and set to the title song performed by the Mark was gone. But the Fryed family Fryed Brothers Band, in the link here: was always big on ‘family’, so they took https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5 lots of home movies. And yes even GAVftcSPU&feature=youtu.be difficult scenes, they documented, such Meantime, the full-length “I RIDE” as the day everyone said Goodbye to film on DVD along with extra scenes, Mark for the last time. Close your eyes scheduled for release in stores November and imagine thirty years ago, a day that 19th, will give viewers a chance to relive brought sorrow and also comfort, as this family’s legacy and see Tommy as he hundreds of motorcyclists rallied around was, and for those who knew him best, a family’s tragedy. Open your eyes and always will be. relive it with them, on DVD, in the story Ride On in Peace, Tommy…. of I RIDE- as the poem works its way into becoming this family’s mission--a In Memoriam family playing tribute with a poem that Tommy Fryed became a family anthem. August 1, 1964 – October 30, 2013 Everyone has a story of their friendship with Tommy and Harry Fryed, and Please visit some interaction along the way—just the http://quickthrottle.com/?p=8921 opening scenes of the film I RIDE testify for a Tribute photo collection to the impact they’ve had on their peers remembering Tommy Fryed.

8 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 9 NOVEMBER 29 Food Buffet provided by Willits Rotary, Raffle TUCSON AZ* Sun Riders M/C 32 Annual Toy Rollergirls Exhibition More Info contact Tory- on a “At Risk Child” that you sponsor Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More info: receptionist@ Prizes, Live Auction, Music and No-Host Full Bar. Parade Presented by Sun Riders. Benefits Local 805.217.2113 www.facebook.com/chopperfestival biggsh-d.com or visit www.biggshd.com SAN DIEGO, CA - BLACK FRIDAY at San Diego Admission: One Unwrapped Toy and or Canned children’s charities. Please come out and party with the www.chopperfestival.com SEE AD DECEMBER 15 Harley-Davidson! Food. For further information: Hawkeye, 707-489- Sun Riders M/C for the one and only 32 Annual Toy SAN DIEGO, CA* The 28th Annual Tijuana Toy JANUARY 11 Doors open at 7am at our 5600 Kearny Mesa location. 3313 Parade pre-party. Come pick up your pre -registration Bakersfield, CA* December 8, 2013 is the 30th Run hosted by San Diego Harley-Davidson! Join us SAN MARCOS, CA* DEMO DAY & JUMPSTART Enjoy a packets for the parade on Sunday. There will be food Annual Bakersfield Toy Run. All bikes, for the Tijuana Toy Run! Rain or Shine! Pre-register at HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDER– at Biggs Harley- complimentary breakfast (energy boost for your Black and drink specials, vendors and entertainment. 1pm. classic cars, UTVs and golf carts are invited to Beach [email protected] to ensure your ride pin Davidson of North San Diego. Demo a new 2014 Friday Shopping) DECEMBER 5 Hotrods 10500, E Old Vail Rd. Park at 21st and Oak Streets beginning at 7:00 a.m.. and get $5 off registration! Breakfast burritos made on Harley-Davidson. 12:30-2:30PM FREE BBQ and & drinks while you shop! You don’t want to miss this, TUCSON AZ* Hotrods Old Vail Bike Night Presented Tucson, AZ. 520-312-8120 tucsonsunridersmc.com An escorted parade leaves Beach Park at 10:00 a.m. site! Registration day of: $20 rider ($10 for passenger) Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760-481- see you bright by Hotrods Old Vail. We will have vendors, beer [email protected] and heads to the Kern County Fairground for live Join us as we hand out toys to the children in need this 7300 More info: [email protected] or visit and early! For More Info: Contact Trisha Orsborn gardens, burgers, a burnout pit and dual drag racing music, food, beverages, prizes and vendors. The entry Christmas season! MEET at the the NEW San Diego www.biggshd.com [email protected] dyno. We are also having a bike show and prizes will LAS VEGAS, NV - Annual Fundraiser for the fee is one Harley location on Morena Blvd. 4645 Morena Blvd. www.sandiegoharley.com or call 858-616-6999 be awarded! 6pm Hotrods Old Vail. 10500 E Old Vail Veteran’s Home & Homeless Vets at Leather new unwrapped child’s toy and a canned food item SD 92117 Contact Trisha Marshall Email trisha@ JANUARY 18 Rd. Tucson, AZ. 520-202-0987. www.hotrodsoldvail. Headquarters 11:00am to 2:00pm - Free Lunch, huge (combined value $20.00) or $20.00 cash. sandiegoharley.com Website www.sandiegoharley. TEMPE AZ* 4th Annual Skin & Steel. American NOVEMBER 30 com. [email protected]. sales! 100% of proceeds go to Vets Home for the Contact Don Oldaker Email bakotoyrun2012@aol. com Phone 858-616-6999 Legion, Post 2, Tempe. Greatest Show in Arizona! Holidays Drive 4245 Boulder Hwy. Las Vegas, NV com Arizona’s ONLY Tattoo and Motorcycle Show and SAN MARCOS, CA -THE GREAT AMERICAN 702-431-8808 and other location 4420 Rancho Drive DECEMBER 21 Swap Meet! Free Admission and open to everyone!! SLOW RACE– at Biggs Harley-Davidson of North Las Vegas, NV -702-364-8808 More Info – Contact DECEMBER 14 SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS FREE BREAKFAST 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Featured Tattoo Artist is San Diego. See who can get the slowest time through DECEMBER 6- 8 LONG BEACH, CA CINDY at [email protected] SEE AD SAN MARCOS, CA* 8th ANNUAL TOY STORE & LUNCH CREW RIDE– at Biggs Harley-Davidson Big Mike33 of Ink Fever Tattoo Studio in Riverside, the course. TROPHY!!! PRIZES!!! FREE BBQ – PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL INVASION –at Biggs Harley-Davidson of North San of North San Diego Registration 9:00 Leave at CA.All bikes are welcome! – Vendors download the MOTORCYCLE SHOW – Long Beach Convention Kernville, CA* Kernville Rides n Rods Toy Run, and Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760- Benefits Salvation Army for local area Diego 7:00am – 3:00 pm. Ride starts at Biggs H-D, 10:00. The first 10 who sign up get 300 Rider Reward application and follow directions from our website. 481-7300 More info: [email protected] or Center – Latest Bikes and ATV’s. Live Music, then goes to Walmart and Rady’s Children Hospital points!!! FREE breakfast, FREE BBQ and Live Band! FIRST COME FIRST SERVED! RAIN OR SHINE Demonstrations, Celebrities, DYI Seminars, Gear and Children, Sportsman Inn sign-ups @ 11:00am $15.00 visitwww.biggshd.com + unwrapped toy (minimum $10 value) extra hand to pass out toys to the kids. Wonderful event. 1040 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More ~ NO rain date! Avg. Temp. 73 degrees. American Accessories www.Motorcycleshows.com SEE AD Mesa, AZ - Join the Tri-City Eagle Riders on $5.00, Run Pin first 50 sign-ups, high hand 75% Low Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More info: info: [email protected] or visit www. Legion Riders, Post 2 - 2125 S Industrial Park Ave., November 30th for our third annual Toy Run. hand 25%, Live entertainment by REIGN 1-5:00pm [email protected] or visit www.biggshd.com biggshd.com Tempe, AZ. 85282. Tattoo and Bike Contest Entry $5 The event will be hosted by Mesa Tri-City #3468. DECEMBER 7 Contact Nikki Stuart Phone 760-549-3365 each. For more information www.skinandsteelaz.com Registration at Chester’s Harley-Davidson between SAN MARCOS, CA* 1st SATURDAY SWAP CANOGA PARK, CA* HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE TUCSON AZ* Titties and Beer Xmas Poker Run or email [email protected] 7:30 am - 8:45 am. Kick stands up at 9:00 am, for a MEET –at Biggs Harley-Davidson of North San Mesa, AZ* Mesa Old West Fest presented by Chester’s 12pm-3pm - Free Holiday Gift with any $300 purchase Presented by Devil’s Diciples MC. Come out and join run picking up toys across the Valley, then to Cardon Diego 9-3pm FREE to buyers and sellers, vendors, Haarley-Davidson! Saturday, of H-D Motorclothes, parts or accessories before tax. us in making the families of Emery Park Christmas SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS FREE BREAKFAST Children’s Medical Center for a toy presentation. Half FREE BBQ & Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos December 7th from 10AM-2PM on corner of 22107 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 www. special, while riding and having fun with good & LUNCH CREW RIDE– at Biggs Harley-Davidson the profit will be donated to the JDRF. Contact Jayc Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More info: receptionist@ MacDonald & Main in historic downtown Mesa! BargerHD.com Contact Sue at bargerhd1@gmaill. starts at 2 p.m. $15 single $25 couples, couples play of North San Diego Registration 9:00 Leave at Email [email protected] biggsh-d.com or visit www.biggshd.com Stop by the Chester’s Harley-Davidson booth for com or Phone two hands. Hi hand low hand, 50/50. 2pm.Devil’s 10:00. The first 10 who sign up get 300 Rider Reward giveaways, merchandise, bikes, and Archimedes the 818-999-3355. Website http://www.bargerHD.com Diciples Clubhouse 6031 South Fontana Tucson, AZ points!!! FREE breakfast, FREE BBQ and Live Band! DECEMBER SAN DIEGO, CA - USO Christmas Festival at San Owl! Experience stagecoach rides, pony rides, quick (520) 250-8971 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More DECEMBER 1 Diego Harley-Davidson! draw competitions, gunfight re-enactments, BBQ Tucson, AZ – 6th Annual Red Sleigh Toy Run [email protected] info: [email protected] or visit www. Ontario, CA* ABATE Local 19 and Pomona Valley Our 5th Annual Christmas Festival for Military vittles, and western vendors! Live music by Desert Presented by Red Sleigh Toy Run Benefits Toys for biggshd.com H.O.G. proudly present our 25th Children & their Dixie and other great bands! www.chestershd.com Kids. First 100 registered will receive a FREE T-shirt! DECEMBER 22 Annual Toy Run benefitting Santa Claus Inc. Rain or families will be held at the San Diego Harley new If you would like to sponsor a child or family go to Phone 480-894-0404 JANUARY 24-26 shine, All Bikes location at 4645 www.redselightoyrun.wix.com. Run will be delivering SAN DIEGO * 18TH ANNUAL BIG COVER UP- Welcome! Raffle, vendors, ride in bike show ($5 per Morena Blvd. San Diego CA 92117. We partner with DECEMBER 8 toys directly to the children. Boxes set up. Big Johns/ Rain or Shine- Presented by Messengers MC & bike, in by 11am), the USO to provide Moose Lodge (Harrison) Amer Legion 6pm Big Johns Pioneers MC- Registration 9 AM at NEW Starting PHOENIX, AZ - PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW – best decorated bike award. Cash prize for largest lunch, music, kids activities, Santa store AND VACAVILLE, CA - ABATE 17 Annual Toy Run Garage 4156 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 520-405-1217 Location San Diego Harley- 4645 Morena Blvd., University of Phoenix Stadium– Latest Bikes and group sign-in. Food SANTA CLAUSE! 11am-3pm. -Vacaville Moose Lodge 6585 Gibson Canyon Road, Contact [email protected] San Diego, CA 92117. --Bring Blankets & Socks, ATV’s. Live Music, Demonstrations, Celebrities, & beverages available. M.C. & D.J. Mike Morris of Visit www.sandiegoharley.com for more details or Vacaville MEET @ 9 am DEPART @ 11 am Final $10 Donation- Receive Run Pin & Food including DYI Seminars, Gear and Accessories www. Stompbox Contact destination Veterans Hall, Dixon Riverside, CA* ABATE Local 27, Geezers MC and Continental Breakfast Departs 11:30 AM, Ride to Motorcycleshows.com Entertainment. Live Music by The Pack (thepackrocks. Trisha Orsborn [email protected] or call PLEASE bring one unwrapped toy. More info contact Discount Hydroponics present the 18th Kennedy’s Custom Cycles in Oceanside for Party- SEE AD com). Vendor Info: 858-616-6999 Glenn 707-624-6310 Annual TnT benefiting the Salvation Army, Riverside. Music, Bike Contest, Food, 50/50 & Raffles. Benefits Lazaro Alba (626) 825-0422 lazarolaura@verizon. [email protected] www.Abate17.org 10am-6pm, Location; Discount Hydroponics parking the Homeless via St. Vincent De Paul & Brother JANUARY 25 net. Contact Kevin McKenzie TUCSON AZ* Kruzin for Kidz Holiday Parade TUCSON lot 4745 Hiers Ave. Riverside, Ca. 92505 Cost is Benno’s Fdn. Pre-event donations also accepted at SAN MARCOS, CA* MOUNTAIN SHADOWS Email [email protected] Presented by Tucson Electric Power/American AZ* Sun Riders M/C 32 Annual Toy Parade free with donation of a new, unwrapped toy. This San Diego HD or Kennedys. More info: Wayne-O/ RIDE FOR AUTISM- at Biggs Harley-Davidson of Legion Riders/IBEW 1116. Benefits Aviva Children’s event directly benefits the Salvation of Riverside. Messengers MC Pres. 619-540-3460; Hollywood- VP TUCSON AZ* 3rd Annual Santa Clause Toy Run Presented by Sun Riders. Benefits Local children’s North San Diego. Please join us for the Mountain Services. Please come and join us for an awesome Raffles, prizes, entertainment and free food! Contact Messengers MC 619-886-7119 or Ratchet Randy- Presented by Renegade Classics and Desert Diamond charities. Please come out and party with the Sun Shadows Ride for Autism All bike welcome- $15 ride that will directly support children in foster care. Rosalinda Hess Email [email protected] Pioneers MC 619-301-9387. www.sandiegoharley. Casino. $20 per person and unwrapped toy gets you: Riders M/C for the one and only 32 Annual Toy Rider / $20 w/Passenger includes lunch 9:00AM Parade, live music, food, drinks, raffles and door com T-shirt, Breakfast, Lunch, Live Music, Vendors Prizes Parade pre-party. Come pick up your pre -registration REGISTRATION / 10:00am KICKSTANDS UP prizes. ($20 rider, $5passeng, + unwrapped toy). 8am. Mesa, AZ* Chester’s Party on the Patio on Saturday, and more. 800 riders two years in a row. Registration packets for the parade on Sunday. There will be food 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More Udall Park Tucson, AZ 520-237-3965 yvette.hart@ December 14th from 11AM-2PM! DECEMBER 28 starts November 22nd. 8am. Renegade Classics and drink specials, vendors and entertainment. 1pm. info: [email protected] or visit www. avivavisits.org Hotrods 10500, E Old Vail Rd. ALL PROCEEDS benefit Sunshine Acres Children’s SAN MARCOS, CA* HAPPY HARLEY WINNERS biggshd.com 4745 E. Speedway Tucson, AZ. 520-400-8463 www. Home! FREE FOOD my Vermont Sandwich Co., APPRECIATION DAY– at Biggs Harley-Davidson of renegadetucson.com or [email protected] Tucson, AZ. 520-312-8120 tucsonsunridersmc.com Chico, CA* TJ Memorial Butte County Toy Run [email protected] LIVE MUSIC by Bluesman Mike, My Waffle Crush North San Diego. Customer appreciation day, winners FEBRUARY Los Alamitos, CA* 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Big benefiting the Children of Butte truck, SANTA and his CUTE ELVES will be here, every hour and a ton of food!!! Big Party!!! FREE Breakfast Buffet Fundraiser, ALL Proceeds County. Santa led, police escorted Poker Run, GLENDALE, CA – FREE ENTRANCE for a chance to win great BBQ and Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 FEBRUARY 1 go to Toys for Tots, 9 am to 1 pm. American Legion registration starts at 9 am at the Chico Municipal 26th ANNUAL SKID ROW TOY RUN – To prizes! DON’T FORGET to visit out Giving Tree 760-481-7300 More info: [email protected] San Juan Capistrano, CA* 6th Annual Dr. Joe Rider Chapter 716, 3252 Florista St,. Los Alamitos, Parking Lot, 411 Main Street,Chico, Ca. with JORDAN MISSION leaves from Glendale Harley- for Sunshine Acres inside the dealership! Pick an or visit www.biggshd.com Contese Memorial Poker Run. Ride starts at OC 90720. $8 per person. Toy donations are welcome but free coffee and donuts. Admission: One new toy Davidson 3717 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA ornament, purchase a Harley Davidson 8am check in, winds through south not necessary. Santa will be there from 10 to 11:30 per rider.Poker Run tickets $5, Raffle, 50/50, and 91204 Pancake Breakfast 9am -10:30am For More gift, bring it back wrapped, put under the tree. It’s that JANUARY 2014 OC and ends at the SJC Car Show. Proceeds funds am. Bring the whole family. Contact A.V. Donovan limited number of T-shirts ($20) will be sold. Ride Info go to www.glendaleharley.com 818-246-5618 – easy! Website www.chestershd.com Rotary charities, animal health care, adoption of [email protected] takes off rain or shine at 11 am, destination Calvary SEE BACK COVER AD Phone 480-894-0404 JANUARY 4 abandoned and homeless dogs and cats. Contact Steve Chapel Church in Magalia, free lunch provided. All SAN MARCOS, CA* 1st SATURDAY SWAP Rose Email [email protected] Willits, CA* Willits Toy Run, 12:00 - 4:00 PM Starts: motorcycle enthusiasts invited. Contact Hall’s Harley VENTURA, CA – 10th Annual DAVID MANN Santa Ana, CA* Saints M.C., Kozy Toez, 10 MEET –at Biggs Harley-Davidson of North San Evergreen Shopping Center, ends: Little Lake Grange. Davidson Email [email protected] CHOPPERFEST – Ventura Fairgrounds Ventura CA A.M.,Hands Together Preschool, 201 E. Civic Center Diego 9-3pm FREE to buyers and sellers, vendors, Benefits the Willits Rotary Christmas Program Great 8am- 4pm Bob Cabrillo Band performing, Sugartown Dr, Santa Ana,$15.00 Donation puts Shoes and Socks FREE BBQ & Live Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos

10 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 11 12 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 13 years and they’re treated like family. Typical to Harley dealers, their staff is more like a family and they usually treat their customers like family also but it’s rare to have employees with a store that long. Barger Harley-Davidson was established in 1977 by Loretta & Gene. They also had also had Sherman Oaks Honda & Triumph on Ventura and Van Nuys Blvd. which was sold in 1982. Loretta drew the plans and supervised all the construction of the new building and expansion of their dealership with the new showroom was completed in 2002. Loretta and Gene are big animal lovers also. In fact, they ran an animal advertising campaign for years featuring their own pets. In 1977 a customer gave them an all black kitten who they name FatBob. When he was little, he would climb up the parts-man’s pant leg to get onto By Lisa Dalgaard career. She would not have women in motorcycle the counter to e see the customers. After many painful attempts at climbing, had the opportunity had it magazines. Women like they started lifting him up to greet the customers. Bob was so loved by all that not been for women before Loretta Hanson of Barger they featured him in their ad campaigns for nearly 15 years! The campaign As a women in my 40’s, I’ve grown up her that worked hard getting Harley-Davidson. Loretta was called “Bob Sez” Bob Sez come down to the Open House, Motorcycle Sale etc…. Bob passed away in 1998 which is when Loretta bought several taking my women’s’ rights for granted. these equal rights. My is a pioneer in the world Mother, at 80 yrs. old, has of motorcycling. She Siberian Huskies who were raised at the store as pups. Staff took turns walking It’s difficult to imagine not having achieved incredible goals, owns Barger Harley- them and bonded with them. Cody & Blue were the new spokes animals more in one lifetime than Davidson with her ex– replacing Bob but instead of talking to the customer, these dogs talked to basic rights like voting, holding public many men will accomplish husband Gene and is each other in ads. They would even high five customers when they came into the store. Adorable. Sadly, the dogs passed away in 2009. Maybe it’s time for office, the right to work and receive fair in several. It’s important to equally responsible for recognize women in society their great achievements. another animal to take over the spokesperson duties…. equal wages. The right to own property, that have lived through 37 years after opening the and in spite of and there dealership, there is still no Barger Harley-Davidson is one of the oldest dealerships in Southern CA and to educate myself, to enter into a legal are many but today, I will stopping her. there is always something fun happening there. A few weeks ago they had Jean Davidson and her son Jon there for a book signing of their new children’s contract and to have parental and mentioned only a few. My daughter will only hear of I had met Loretta before but book. They had a Demo Truck day, and their HOG chapter is always cooking marital rights. To have the choice to these injustices and try to never had an opportunity up a great meal. understand just as we try to really sit down and Stop in and meet Loretta, Gene and their great staff and if you need a little serve in the military or even the choice to understand how difficult chat with her until today history lesson about Harley-Davidson, they can certainly give it to you :) to ride a motorcycle. it must have been and did she ever make an for African impression on me! It’s not Americans in America often that you see Grandma driving a Mercedes Some of these rights did not before the Emancipation sports car in LA but Loretta loves buzzing around even exist only one generation Proclamation. This is why Canoga Park in that car. Driving sports cars and before mine. Since the I pay tribute today to all working everyday at the dealership. While ladies inception of NOW - women before me, so we her age spend time at their senior centers talking National Organization for remember how important about their ailments, Loretta is still running Barger Women in 1966, Women it is to preserve these rights. Harley daily. She’s remodeling the store, creating now enjoy many equal I know what you’re ads, planning events and promotions for the store rights to men. I hear thinking, Is this a political and managing the staff. Bob in sales, Larry in my mother-in-law Jan talk speech or a motorcycle Service, Steve in parts, mechanics Justin and Matt, about affirmative action and magazine? Arlene in Accounting, Sue in Sales and Marketing, her entry into a male dominated Well, it’s only recently that we honor they have all been with Barger Harley-Davidson for

14 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 15 eGlideGoodies - ROYAL PURPLE INTRODUCES NEW SIX- Products for Harley-Davidson Touring Platform OUNCE MAX-CLEAN HIGH PERFORMANCE

The 2014 Project FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENT Rushmore tour- ing line-up have 3-in-1 Synthetic Fuel Additive Now Available in Con- a great deal venient Size For Maximum Performance with Every of improve- Tank of Fuel ments. The Ultra model has finally Porter, TX. (October 30, 2013) – Premium synthetic lu- been outfitted bricant manufacturer Royal Purple® today announced with fairing lower it is introducing a new six-ounce size for its Max- glove box doors Clean® fuel system treatment, a high performance from the factory. synthetic cleaner that helps maximize fuel system per- The problem is formance. they are not lock- able. But eGlideGoodies has solved this problem by offering the Royal Purple’s new six-ounce Max-Clean is a high performance fuel Ultra Lock Kit for the Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Add security to system cleaner designed to restore lost fuel economy, maximize horse- your Mt. Rushmore model year 2014 or later Ultra Classic Electra power and prevent harmful deposits and buildup. Glide’s upper fairing lower glove boxes by incorporating chrome bar- rel locks. The GL-2 Kit comes complete with two dual slot show Max-Clean is formulated with state-of-the-art detergents to deeply chrome (or black) over brass premium barrel lock assemblies with penetrate and clean injectors, carburetors, intake valves and combus- cams, mounting hardware, special drill bit and installation instruc- tion chamber surfaces. Independent testing has shown that regular use tions. The barrel locks are dual slot allowing the rider to leave the of Max-Clean will: Restore lost fuel economy, Maximize horsepower, door or doors unlocked with the same “no key needed” access as the Prevent harmful deposits and buildup, Reduce emissions, Stabilize fuel stock doors or allowing the rider to lock one or both doors for added during storage. security. The GL-2 can also be keyed to match your existing Ultra Classic Electra Glide’s ignition key. Installation is easy. For more information about Max-Clean or Royal Purple’s complete line www.eglidegoodies.com of products - please visitroyalpurpleconsumer.com.

AIM VP68LT Patented After-Market Motorcycle Seat Ends Back variable & Tailbone Pain

pressure clutch {Las Vegas, NV} – Roadhouse Seats has AIM is stating that its received its patent for VP68LT variable pres- aftermarket motorcycle sure clutch offers a 40 seats that nearly elimi- percent lighter pull, nate back and tailbone while at the same time pain caused by riding a featuring a bigger coun- bike. Finally, riders can ter weight for more experience hours of torque capacity. comfort and enjoyment The new VP68LT has on their bike, no knock-offs or imitations. The difference is astounding. been specifically de- One of the biggest complaints for motorcycle enthusiasts is back and signed for stock 103ci or tailbone pain, which can make a ride miserable. In fact, a majority of CVO 110ci motors, and motorcycle riders report that they plan their trips around their expected has a smaller pressure pain tolerance and not around the roads they want to explore. With ring (68mm) for more Roadhouse Seats, however, riding in comfort is achievable. clutch pull reduction and Roadhouse Seats feature patented technology that increases the separa- bigger weights for more tion between rider and motor. The result is astounding—vibration is centrifugal force. nearly eliminated, and so is the pain. In addition, AIM uses a lighter base plate for less rotational inertia, Each seat is custom built by hand in the USA by master craftsman Bry- with around 20 percent of the weight being removed from the steel an Nappi of Las Vegas, Nevada. There are literally no knock-offs or plate. imitations- guaranteed. The VP68LT variable pressure clutch is available to fit ‘98 and later Big Twin models, except 2013 and up CVO Big Twin models). Motorcycle seats come in three options: rider only ($495), passenger AIM CORP. only ($595), or rider and passenger ($695). To place an order, [email protected] • www.aim-tamachi.com visit www.roadhouseseats.com or call 702-242-6268.

16 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 17 Hear Them Roar San Diego Harley's Giant New Location

Reported by Randy Twells

As of November 23rd, the week before we have sat down to Thanksgiving dinner, a new San Diego Harley-Davidson headquarters location officially opens for business at 4645 Morena Blvd. San Diego CA 92117. This new complex is a giant facility in the old Howard Hughes Tool Co. helicopter manufacture building (built in 1937) which has been completely renovated. A significant portion of San Diego and actually American aviation history has taken place right here, and now this place will continue making history on two wheels, as we’re told it will have space for more Harley-Davidson Motorcycles than any other showroom in California.

San Diego Harley- Davidson’s three locations will now consist of two Full Service Dealerships (Morena Blvd & existing Kearny Mesa) and the Gifts & T-Shirt Shop in Seaport Village.

The San Diego Harley- Davidson Company has been family owned and operated for the past 20 years, purchased by “New York” Myke in 1993. Myke says, “We are growing, expanding and we still believe in the American dream. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are strong, tough, iconic freedom machines that symbolize the strength and resiliency of the United States of America and the American Bikers who aren’t afraid to live their dreams. Like rodeo, rock and roll and apple pie, Harley-Davidson is America! We believe in the products that we sell, in the people we sell to, in GOD and country! We look forward to seeing our old friends and meeting new ones as we continue this great adventure! Thank you, San Diego for this great opportunity!”

A few features-- the Rental Department will have over 100 motorcycles lined up along a brick alleyway decorated with a giant American Flag mural-- and the décor of this entire new facility honors all branches of the Military. The showroom floor features a Military Star emblazoned across the entire space. Reminding us of San Diego Harley’s exclusive Military Sales program for all Active and Retired Military Personnel. A 70-foot-high American Flag and a giant Harley-Davidson pole sign bearing the symbol known as the “Bar & Shield” will be visible from Interstate 5.

Other new stuff: A 20,000 sq ft Service Department, a Ride-up Service Counter, an In Store Wash Bay, an On Site Motorcycle Training Range, Multiple Customer Lounges, a Tattoo Shop and Barber Shop, a General Convenience Store, and a dedicated 5,000 sq ft Event Room furnished with a bar, pool table, pinball machine, foosball and ping pong tables. Future plans include the addition of a UFC gym. And keeping in touch with history, a replica of the original Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee built in 1903 will serve as one of the new store’s dressing rooms in the MotorClothing Department. To quote Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, “Let’s live here!”

San Diego Harley has a very active presence in the local community. They host countless fundraisers for charities, concerts, and biker events on a constant basis throughout the year. They have won many local community business and Motor Company awards, and this new location looks to be a great addition to San Diego’s ever-renewing business & tourism image and more than that, a campus of resources for all things Harley. Quick Throttle will keep you posted on the big Grand Opening extravaganza to take place near future so, stay tuned! For more info you can also check www.sandiegoharley.com .

18 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 19 Passenger comments: Can-AM: The view is great, a brake is a 4-piston caliper with (250 mm x 6 mm) mileage, my bad, but you can bet the additional little windy up here but I can see Russia from my seat. discs. The rear brake is Single-piston sliding pins body weight and two car tires will reduce that Champion Kawai Voyager; the back of your head caliper with (250 mm x 6 mm) disc. Also, there is substantially. blocks the view of Russia but that’s Ok, I can take a an Electro-mechanical Parking brake that engages nap back here. the rear caliper. Quite honestly is shocking how Cockpit: Fighter Jet or 1967 Caddy quickly these stop. I’ve seen no data or testing on Powerplant Powerplay braking performance but I would love to spend a Can AM Spyder RT: One is immediately weekend collecting some. impressed by the 200mph designation on the Can Am Spyder: is powered by a Rotax 998cc, speedometer (yes its mph not Kilometers). In liquid-cooled, transverse 60-degree V-twin- The Champion Kawai Voyager front brake reality, I was lucky to get much past 100. For 2012, powered. Claimed horsepower on the RS is 106 at is Dual 300 mm discs with dual four-piston BRP has added a new LCD display coloration on 8,500 rpm and 77 lb.-ft. torque at 6,250 (NOTE - calipers. Champion utilizes automotive style rear all Can-Am Spyder RT roadster packages. The the 2014 model reportedly has 40% more torque!) brakes, calipers and rotors. The width of the rear Multi-function color dot-matrix/dual analog The RT’s claimed horsepower is 100 at 7,500 and wheelbase to 57.75 inches increasing stability. gauge: digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, 80 lb.-ft. torque at 5,000 rpm. Spyders can do The components used on Champion’s Kawasaki trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature, impressive burnouts even with that wide, carlike Voyager uses the same components as the same as engine lights, electronic fuel gauge (that goes to rear tire. After realizing I wasn’t getting close to the components used in automotive applications. 200) and a large clock. Hopefully you were good redlining and really let the Rotax open up the RT (i.e. Volkswagen, Audi) The overall width of at programming your VCR because this is not came to life. This is a snappy, responsive, ultra- 57.75” adds stability and increased handling on just push play. Starting up the Spyders requires a reliable little power plant. the country roads. In addition to the width, the whole ritual: Press down on the pedal to disengage overall wheelbase has been increased by 4.4” to the parking brake, press the Mode button and then Champion Kawasaki Voyager Four-stroke, 70” to add to the performance in handling and press down on the brake pedal before hitting the liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valve per cylinder, 52° stability. The automotive style rear brakes are starter. When the ignition is turned off, a beeping V-twin 1,700cc, SOHC, 52-degree, V-Twin engine. extremely effective but will lock up because the will remind you to engage the parking brake. And Kawasaki does not publish horsepower but claims Champion conversion does not use ABS. the clutch will disengage on the SE5. 108 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm transfers power through a Six-speed overdrive transmission. A truly I want my MPG Champion Kawai Voyager: I’m back to that muscular motor, utilizing a single-pin crankshaft Cadillac analogy; inside the fairing, large, for a classic exhaust note like its American cousins. The Spyders have multi-point electronic fuel round dials and aluminum dashboard trim are Story: Gary Mraz Photos: Ron Sinoy a single shock, and both front and rear suspension Champion Voyager may not be a speed demon but This Kawai Trike has good low end torque but injection with 57mm throttle bodies and a 10.8:1 reminiscent of a ‘67 Caddy. The largest two has 5.7 inches travel and are adjustable for spring powers thought the twisties in supreme comfort. like most V-Twins is not high revving engine. compression ratio. Pushing in the key and turning analog dials give riders speed and rpm, (speedo How many times have you heard that saying? preload. Can-Am classifies the Spyders as RS The independent rears suspension gives into the Gearing on conventional Trikes is a topic of much it to the right unlocks the seat to fill the 6.6-gallon goes to 140 on this baby). Two smaller dials serve Maybe it’s time someone took that idiom seriously. (sporty) or RT (touring). All RT Limited Spyders corner without any appreciable rebound on exit discussion. To maintain Carb/EPA compliance tank (87 octane required). Turning the key to left as a fuel gauge and display coolant temperature. I mean apples and oranges are both round, have adjustable rear air controlled Fox Shox and its width and rear triangulation allow for Trike manufacturers cannot alter the drive train unlocks the front compartment. Fuel economy is A center, multi-function LCD displays gear apples and oranges are both fruits and both are adjusted by the press of a button. smooth transitions through the corners. which in turn can affect conversions gearing/ mediocre averaging 26 mpg on the RT model. The position, time, odometer, dual trip meters as well th remarkably similar in caloric content and levels of rpm ratios. For example, in 5 gear the Champion mfgr. claims the 2014 has improved MPG. as readouts for remaining range and average fuel vitamin C. So how important are their differences? Champion’s CRT (Comfort Ride Trike) CRT Passenger’s comments: Can-Am RT: Can you slow Kawai at legal highway limits settles in nicely at consumption. Switches on the right handlebar features high-pressure gas shock absorbers, down in the mountains please! Because it’s so much 3400 rpm in fifth gear. In 6th she’s at home at 85. Champion Kawasaki Voyager has a 5.3 gallon gas control display functions. You’ll also find switches I’m taking this analogy to new heights in forged upper and lower control arms and high- fun to ride aggressively your passenger had also tank. Kawasaki claims 36 mpg on their Voyager for the electronic cruise control (a Standard comparing a 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT and 2013 pressure cast components, all adding strength better enjoy that riding style in the twisties. Because Transmissions: On distinctly different missions motorcycle. Sorry I didn’t keep track of the exact feature) mounted on the right handlebar that is Champion Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager Trike. and reliability while reducing weight. The rear she’s sitting on a single rear tire centrifugal forces Outrageous! you exclaim, it’s like comparing wheel independent suspension design seems seem more pronounced. She appreciated the Can Can Am offers a choice of two five-speed apples and oranges…exactly. Let’s see, they both more tolerant of the inherent side-to-side Am RT’s passenger handle grips and even more so transmissions with reverse gear (the 2014 now have three wheels, they both seat two passengers motion (Pogo Effect) in the twisties. Champion when heated on a chilly night. comes with a 6-speed) The standard, manual SM5 and are similar in price and other features so how Trikes also employ their EZ-Steer, a rake kit (a Champion Kawai Voyager: Don’t bother me; I’m is a traditional motorcycle clutch and foot gear important are their differences? triple tree change out) that adds between 4.5 busy texting! She was very comfortable and didn’t shifter. The SE5 (electronic semi-automatic) is a and 6.0 degrees (depending on the motorcycle even notice there weren’t any handle grips until it paddle shifter and is controlled by your left thumb Let’s first address the obvious - wheel make) to the stock rake of the motorcycle. This got cold. Then wanted to know where the heated and forefinger (a $1,500 option). If you don’t triangulation. Bombardier is a multibillion dollar accessory significantly lightens steering, making it hand grips and heated seat button was (there aren’t downshift on the SE5, the tranny’s centrifugal Canadian Corporation that makes everything “quicker”, by reducing trail. VAC Variable Sway any) which segues nicely into rider /passenger clutch will downshift automatically when engine from jet planes to jet skis. Released in 2007, all control) VSC (Variable Sway Control) systems accessories and amenities. speed falls below 2,500 rpm. My RT was a SE5 BRP Can Am Spyders are based on the Y design, allow the rider the ability to change the handling and getting use to the thumb paddle shifter is also called a Reverse Trike. All Spyders utilize characteristics of the Trike. Champion claims this Seating Position: Aeron Chair or La-Z-Boy quite easy, it’s the lack of a front hand brake that’s this two wheeled independent front suspension in adds to the performance in curves or comfort for harder to get accustomed to. The Can Am RT has front and single tire rear drive train configuration. Highways and city driving. With independently heated rider and passenger a mechanical reverse gear (powered by the engine) Champion Motorcycle Accessories, Inc. seats, heated rear handle grips and front hand which means you can park wherever you damn conversions reflect the more traditional Corvette or Cadillac? grips and electric wind screen, the Spyder has it please. configuration with a two wheels in the rear all. The Spyder’s ergonomics are forward and drive train with a single front tire. An American, After spending some serious seat-time on don’t allow any other leg positions. The passenger Champion Kawasaki Voyager features a six-speed privately owned corporation Champion offers both Can-Am Spyders RS/RT and a variety sits higher and fairly erect on the rear seat and the transmission with overdrive fifth and sixth gears. both a solid axel and an independent rear axel of Champion Independent conversions on all floorboards are adjustable. It’s the popular Aeron RUMOR: I’ve bribed Champions night cleaning design. The Kawasaki Voyager utilizes the types of terrain, my analogy is the Can Am is a chair of Triking. The Champion Kawai Voyagers crew with the promise of green cards to scour Independent suspension. Corvette and Champion a Cadillac of Trikes. riding position is extremely comfortable and well the trash cans for discarded documents. I’m told From a motorcycle purist perspective once you triangulated offering a more kicked back feel. A that Champions top scientists are secretly plotting Declaration of Independents “get” how to handle a Spyder, lookout world. I plush deep seat puts the rider downward and back a mechanical or electric reverse for the Kawasaki can out-corner a sport bike in the twisties, I’m into the cockpit with legs forward. The passenger Voyager Trike but don’t quote me. The Can-Am Spyder: Via an independent not kidding. With all that contact patch of rubber is cradled in a La-Z-Boy position. Both Trikes suspension, the two front wheels attach to and triangulation you’re glued to the ground. have cruise control, easily accessible rider and Braking all the Rules the chassis with double-A arms and an anti- The biggest obstacle when pushing a Spyder that passenger audio controls but the Voyager is sans roll bar, and each front wheel absorbs bumps hard is its own technology. VSS, SCS TCS and any amenities like heated seats, grips or electric The entire Can Am RT line has ABS disc with independently. The rear swingarm is suspended by ABS will override the user for safety reasons. The windshield. a single linked right side foot brake. The front

20 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 21 usable between 30 and 85 mph. I didn’t like the horn button placement; it’s to the right of the light switch and should be reversed for easier access.

Ventilation and Visibility

Kawasaki Air Management System (KAMS) system on the Voyager was designed to reduce engine heat problems present on the V-Twin due to high temps from the exhaust and rear cylinder. The primary part of the KAMS routes radiator heat to the ground, below the engine, while the secondary part of the system draws heat away from the rear cylinder and exhaust pipe and directs it to the ground on the left side of the motorcycle. This system is particularly effective in warm weather while stopped in traffic or for extended periods of low-speed operation, such as during staging for group rides or parades. The tall windscreen married to a very aerodynamic faring provides ample wind protection. The windscreen height was perfect for my 6 foot frame.

Besides the two driver wind deflectors there’s nothing to tout from Can Am, but because the entire engine is encased in a plastic housing no appreciable heat seems to radiate from the engine Accessory & Power conversions of an existing motorcycle. A practice area. I absolutely love electrically adjustable that’s been evolving in America since 1932 with windscreens, perhaps too much because I found Can Am Spyder RT has one 12V power outlet and Harley-Davidsons first Servi-car. Traditional myself adjusting it at oncoming big rig windblasts one outlet for iPod hook up both in the top trunk. Trikes have been growing steadily and estimating and just for fun. the number of Trikes built annually is impossible to The Champion Kawasaki produces an impressive calculate. Demographically, a bit older age group Storage Wars 46.8 amps of electrical output, enough to power pushing the 45-65 ends of the spectrum, although add-on navigation systems and other electrical younger female riders are a growing segment. The The Spyder RT has 41 gallons of easily accessible accessories. The Voyager also features ac cigarette moral of this story is you really can’t compare storage; offering two rear side storage areas, lighter-style power port on the dash and two power apples and oranges; the fact is there are over 7000 a rear tour pack trunk and front hood storage outlets under the seat for additional accessories. varieties of apples and 600 types of oranges. If compartment. There is also a small compartment you’re interested in purchasing a three wheeler at in the dash. You shouldn’t be lacking packing Doing the Math: The Price of Threedom any price, you had better test ride them all. Can space. Am isn’t the only reverse Trike manufacturer nor Spyder RT Limited with SE5 transmission Champion of conventional Trikes. The Champion has an estimated overall 35.2 $28,899.00 gallons of storage. The rear trike body has REMAINING STATS SIDE BY SIDE approximately 3.5 Cu. ft. / 22 gal. of storage. Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager with ABS at The rear storage also has two hidden storage $17.599 Weight: Champion Kawasaki Voyager 1,157lb areas which accommodate items like my tripod Fuel capacity: 5.3 U.S. gallon gas tank perfectly. Champion includes two small zippered Kawasaki IRS Kit $8,145 Total storage capacity 35.2 gallons storage bags to take advantage of this extra Two tone paint $925 L x W x H 105.5/109.5” w EZ Steer x 57.75” x space. The top trunk has 13.2-gallons and that’s Pin striping (painted) $195 61” big enough for two large full-face helmets. The Carpeted trunk Kit $155 Wheel base: Factory Kawasaki wheelbase 65.6 Voyager also has a pair of lockable glove boxes up Ez-steer $1,095 inches - After Champion Conversion 70” 73” with front that provide a handy place for storing small ------EZ Steer items and accessories. $10,515 Seat height 28.7 Install Kit and Ground clearance: N/A The Sound of Music EZ-Steer - Labor $1,895 Maximum vehicle load 500 lbs. TOTAL PRICE $30,000.00 PRICE AS Tested $31,000.00 Can Am RT has an Am/Fm, integrated weather band, iPod via four 6X2 speakers, two in front Can Am Spyder is a ground-up design and a sales SPYDER RT and two in the rear. Volume, station presets and number best guess probably push approximately modes are controllable from the handle bar grip. 40,000 since its release 2007, they must be doing Dry weight: 929 lb. (421 kg) Acceptable volumes, although with a full face something right. Perhaps in part by their aggressive Fuel capacity: 6.6 US gal. (25 L) helmet muffled. marketing campaigns in print, TV and web. The Total storage capacity 41 US gal. (155 L) demographic is skewed to a younger 30-45 age L x W x H105 x 61.9 x 58 in. (2,667 x 1,572 x The Voyager sports an audio system with AM/ group. The technology that’s integrated into the 1,473 mm) FM/WX and is compatible with iPod, an XM Can-Am from a design perspective is impressive. Wheel base 67.2 in. (1,708 mm) tuner or CB radio units. The 40 watt dual speaker The VSS: Vehicle Stability System includes: SCS: Seat height 30.4 in. (772 mm) system is in the faring and is no problem to hear at Stability Control System, TCS: Traction Control Ground clearance 4.5 in. (115 mm) speed from the driver’s seat. The radio controls are System, ABS: Anti-lock Braking System, DESS: Maximum vehicle load 525 lb. (240 kg) easily accessible at the grips. There are no external Digitally Encoded Security System and DPS: PRICE AS Tested $28,899.00 speakers in the rear for the passenger. Dynamic Power Steering. Remember that Trikes on the other hand are

22 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 23 Kicked Off With 1st Annual event! By Dana Lee Fruend

When not writing for the fabulous Quick Throttle Magazine, one of my several other jobs is as the Marketing Director for Carson City’s HorseShoe Casino, I meself was the event coordinator for this event, so you will get a first-hand account. I am very fortunate to have an amazing friend in Mineral Counties Economic Development Director Shelley Hartman, along with my husband Eddie, daughter and Photographer Kristan Fruend and even my sister Coeleen stepped in; they were my well-seasoned event staff.

The morning started beautiful and warm with a Kiwanis benefit pancake breakfast up North Carson Street at the Children’s Museum and then...it was on! The hustle and bustle of vendors, cars and bikes started filling up Telegraph and Curry Streets downtown. Food, music, amazing vendors and fun all day long. There was spicy Chorizo from Villa Basque Deli, hot dogs, burgers and tasty libations from the Horseshoe Club Casino. Boy Scouts had all kinds of specialty popcorn and wildlife photographer Vic Trujillo had a beautiful booth. Everything from clothing, jewelry, Hydro coating, Herbal Liquid Nitro, the Christian Motorcycle Association and many others offered fine shopping choices. Visitors also picked up hundreds of free magazines at the Quick Throttle display. DJ Steel keep the good vibrations going with Rock n Roll favorites and the Freaks of Nature Car Club put on a small but well-attended Show and Shine.

We had several bike games happening, the Carson City Sheriffs Office put on the “Slow Ride Races” and the Leather and Lace MC put on the “Road Kill” roundup, these beautiful women gave back all of their proceeds to the event’s charities. There was something for all ages, the Children’s Museum put on an obstacle course and bicycle Show & Shine all the little kids enjoyed, and trophies were awarded.

Some of the local media and business celebrities had fun with us too, we were fortunate to have Liz Andrews Booth of the Carson City Downtown Business Assn. and Goddess shop, Greg Pisarski of Carson Now, Kyle Horvath of Uniquely Nevada and Danielle Cook of I Love Carson City, meeting and greeting the public and sharing information.

The fabulous Carson Victory Rollers were the Superstars of the day; these derby beauties rocked selling raffle tickets as they rolled through the streets, greeting visitors all day and into the night. They even entered the “Trash Talking Trike Races” that also helped raise monies for the two charities ”Food for Thought” & “Harvest Hub” The Night came with Vendors packing up and partiers moving in to dance the night away with the tunes of a very talented band “Pray for Sun”

We could not have done this without the help of our generous sponsors, Executive Director Joel Dunn and the Carson City Visitors Bureau, Carson City Parks and Recreation, Agency 36, The Downtown Business Association, Coca-Cola, Jim Phalan & Lee Conley of High Sierra Brewery, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Capital Beverage, Rogue Dead Guy Beer, Wertz Distributing & Coors and of course Quick Throttle Magazine. We are very grateful to all of the Vendors who donated raffle prizes and all of the locals, bikers, car enthusiasts and businesses who came out to support this first year event. $420 was raised for the Food for Thought and Harvest Hub charities. We will see you next year, bigger and better!

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24 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 25 By: Smiles

The ride was sure to be spectacular!! I mean, come on, this is a Shelley Martin ride after all!! Shelley is a former Miss Arizona Bike Week, and is well known in the Phoenix valley for putting on some pretty good rides and events. Everyone’s been talking about this particular event and gearing up for it since the last one, and the date is finally here. Yes, I’m talking about the 5th annual Bikers for Boobies run! This has turned out to be one of the largest runs of the year, outside of the bike week runs. The morning was another spectacular fall, Arizona, mid- October morning. The temps were perfectly sitting in the 70’s with the sun shining brightly overhead. I pulled through the parking lot of Go Az Motorcycles, thinking I could sneak the back way into the Harley Davidson of Scottsdale (HDOS) parking lot. HA!! Yeah, right. That parking lot was already full and people were rolling in at a steady stream, parking Sturgis style in the street behind the dealership. Pink everywhere… I mean PINK!! One thing I love about the bikers here, none of us are afraid to support the cause… It’s 9 am, and I’m seeing men in pink bras and tutu’s. Pink circus clown sunglasses! Pink Afro wigs! Pink boas! Pink balloons! Pink underwear!! (The infamous, mighty Sheriff Joe Arpaio would have been proud) This place looked like a 9 year olds birthday party threw up!! You couldn’t even walk through the patio without coughing up pink feathers! The route for this ride was awesome as it worked its way through the north valley, including stops at Cocomo Joe’s, Bartlett Lake, Greasewood Flat, and ending up at the Dirty Dogg Saloon for the kick ass after party! The ride out to Bartlett Lake was breathtaking. It was an opportunity to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city traffic and just enjoy the beautiful desert scenery for about an hour or so. The peacefulness of the still lake, the serenity of the surroundings was an opportunity to just breathe and forget about the everyday drudgery of life. And even then I just had to chuckle as I was rolling along. I passed a lone pink feather in the middle of the road, and it was catapulted up into the air, only to slowly glide back down to its resting spot. Then it was onto Greasewood Flat, in North Scottsdale, for the next stop. I’ve stated before that this is one of my favorite local, just out of the way, stops. It’s a perfect venue for a bike run. There is more than ample room for hundreds of bikers. The local cowboy band is always A huge congratulations go out to Carla Kline of Phoenix, take women out of the clinical setting and into nature, strumming up fun, toe tapping music, and the grills are the winner of the 2013 HD Soft Tail Slim motorcycle where they can relax, share their cancer experience with continuously full, cooking up their well-known burgers. raffle! Seeing the excitement on her face when she other survivors, and learn the therapeutic sport of fly There are at least 3 different bars pouring cold beverages realized it was her name being called was awesome!! fishing. The retreats also include counseling and medical for the most parch of palettes. It seems that people get Watching her climb up on it and fire up the engine, education and are provided at no cost to the participants. here and everyone is relaxing, laughing, engaging in revving the throttle made me proud to be a fellow lady They give the women methods to gain self esteem, get conversation and some in blatant debauchery, just general rider. Ride that bike like you stole it, Carla!! involved in networking and many other positive avenues all around fun, and before you know it, a few hours have We had our share of survivors, including a couple of to successfully move forward with their new lives. It’s passed and the afternoon is drifting away. It’s time to get very special, inspirational ladies, who provided their own about empowerment, and that is powerful! back on the road and head to the Dirty Dogg Saloon! testimony to the devastating effects, and positive life filled Making it to the final stop and end party location, it’s clear transformations of what breast cancer can and will do. For more information on Casting For Recovery, please that the house is on its way to a rockin’ afternoon! Jack This event is called Bikers for Boobies, and Bikers for visit www.castingforrecovery.org Estes and his crew have been out here all day making sure Boobies became a 501 (3) c not for profit charity this everything is set up. The tents, the stage, the bars, the food past year. This is a HUGE accomplishment for Shelley Thank you to Shelley, Ammie, and Jack, the crew at the truck, tables, chairs and everything are in place and ready and her crew. Their primary mission is to provide Dogg, and Two-Gals Events for putting on one hell of to accommodate even the pinkest of bikers. The lovely awareness, education, and financial resources for all a ride, and event for such a positive cause!! The almost Shelley Martin and Ammie Leeker were our hostesses types of cancer. The recipient of the monies raised 1400 people coming together and being a part of this that afternoon. They rocked us out with two different during this event is Casting For Recovery. What they is going to allow a check presentation of over $20,000. bands. There was a parade of studly men sporting hand do is offer retreats for women who have been through Next year is sure to be bigger and better than any yet. decorated bras and boxers that were auctioned off to the the hell of fighting breast cancer. At these retreats they Bring it!! We’ll see you then!! highest bidder, with proceeds going to the cause. 26 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 27 According to the promoter for Vegas’ biggest motorcycling event, “More than 30,000 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from the United States and 18 countries around the world cruised into Las Vegas for the thirteenth annual Las Vegas BikeFest, October 3-6. The action packed, four-day motorcycle rally delivered an abundance of activities and attractions while drawing the most skilled custom motorcycle builders for a build-off competition.

Las Vegas BikeFest 2013 offered attendees a variety of entertainment options including headline entertainment on Friday night with Grammy nominated country artist Joe Nichols, and on Saturday night with classic rockers, Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult. Both concerts were held in the vendor village area at Cashman Center. In addition to the concerts, attendees had the opportunity to explore over 200 vendor booths filled with motorcycles, parts, accessories, apparel and more.

“As was true with past years, Las Vegas BikeFest 2013 delivered on its promise of an action-packed weekend that kept guests entertained with a wide variety of activities, and showcased the most innovative and cutting edge aspects of bike building,” said Mindi Cherry, Event Manager for Las Vegas BikeFest. “There are only a few places where you can immerse yourself in the excitement and uniqueness of this culture. Las Vegas BikeFest is one of them, which makes it the coolest place to be in the desert.”

The highlight of the event was the 10th Annual Artistry in Iron, Master Builders’ Championship. Artistry in Iron, the peer-judged, invitation-only custom bike building competition, featured some of the most innovative custom bike building BikeFest has seen yet. Sponsored by Cycle Source Magazine, 18 of today’s hottest builders gathered from all corners of the U.S. and Canada to show off their artistry talents as they unveiled their new designs. On Saturday night, Rick Bray of RKB Kustom Speed in Hanford, CA took home the top prize. Along with winning $10,000, Bray took home the respect of his peers who voted his bike into the winners circle. He will also receive a feature article in Cycle Source Magazine. Ron Harris of Chop Docs Choppers took home the People’s Choice Award. In addition, sponsored by the Broken Spoke Saloon, editors from eight of the top motorcycle publications were present to select their choice of top builder and awarded them with a trophy and feature article.

Attendees enjoyed a full weekend of entertainment options including demo rides from Indian, Victory and Yamaha; the always unpredictable Mr. and Miss Las Vegas BikeFest Competitions; a $10,000 Poker Run; Tattoo Contest; World’s Strongest Biker Competition; Bike Games; Custom Bike Show and more.

Plans for the 2014 Las Vegas BikeFest are already in the works, with the dates for the event set for October 2-5.

Some of the 1st Place bike show winners were: Artistry in Iron Rick Bray, RKB Kustom Speed - Hanford, CA

People’s Choice: Ron Harris, Chop Doc Choppers - Waterford, MI

Baddest Bagger Competition (Stock) Gerry Donohoe - Las Vegas, NV (Modified) James Patience - Ammon, ID (Radical) William Nethercutt - Surprise. AZ (Pro Class) Paul Tracy - Scottsdale, AZ Baddest Bagger of Las Vegas - Randy Cothran - Las Vegas, NV

Custom Bike Show (Radical) : Sam Baldi - Cherry Valley, CA (Semi-Custom): Mark Daniel - Albuquerque, NM (Custom): Bruce Boldon - Campbell, CA (Best Bobber) - Yaniv Evan - Los Angeles, CA (Best Metric Cruiser) - Brian Schenk

World’s Strongest Biker! Nicole Pierson - North Las Vegas, NV

28 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 29 The month of September was another wild ride… I headed to Salt Lake City for the “12th Annual Operation Christmas Child Rally”.

This rally has been held every year by Pastor Terry and Alison Long and their Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake City church.

Hundreds of riders attend, as they raise much needed funds – to fill shoe boxes that are packed with a LOT of love and, toys, hygiene products, school supplies, and more. These items bless children in 3rd world countries as well as some needy kids in U.S. cities.

The church packs literally thousands of shoe boxes every year that are distributed by Samaritan’s Purse – that is led by Franklin Graham (the son of famous evangelist Billy Graham). They share in the blessing of touching the lives of thousands of little kids around the world.

The BFC Full Throttle Band was invited to provide the weekend’s entertainment for the rally, as well as leading worship and special music for blues, and rock n’ roll. Finally when this little the church services on Sunday. red-haired, Holy Spirit – and caffeine inspired, psycho-pastor dude hit the stage and shared Saturday started off with a really beautiful ride the morning message… it was obvious the through the foothills around Salt Lake. Lots of congregation was in for some serious Bible study big trees, mountains, and of course the famous as well as a lot of fun. Salt Lake proved to be beautiful scenery for the ride. The weather front that was moving in – cut I shared a very intense message about Bible the ride short… Prophecy and the Middle East, yet the humor kept things clicking through all 3 (back to back) Then we went back to the Harley shop – where services at 9 am, 11 am, and 1 pm… When the band lit it up. Everyone was enjoying the the altar calls were given literally hundreds of music. We actually only got through about 5 people responded throughout the 3 services – it or 6 songs before the storm hit us really hard – was really an awesome time of God’s mercy and dumping buckets of water on to the stage… Once grace. the amps and guitars started getting wet, I figured it was time to wrap things up. It turned out to be We’d like to thank Pastor Terry, Alison, Pastor a really good call, as the water hit us, along with Keith, Pastor Jim, and the entire family at gale force winds. We got all the equipment off Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake City for allowing us the stage, and safely inside the bike shop (where the privilege of ministering with them… It was we were pouring the water out of the amps… ) awesome. Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake packs out 3 services Until next time… on Sundays with almost 2,000 people. The Your Roving Reporter and Sharp Shooter. band and I had the pleasure of ministering at Pastor Z. all 3 services. The church draws a real diverse group of people from all walks of life. Everyone really enjoyed the worship, as well as our mix of

30 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 31 Story/Interviews by Randy Twells; photos by RT, parents instilled the usual upstanding values in the and a 21-inch spooled front wheel (meaning it brothers and I did not have the benefit of a father to the community on a personal level and to be spring for a three-day weekend, to a place where Lara Petix & courtesy the Kennedys children, which would be tested as we shall see. had no front brakes). --at the same time promptly sitting down with us to advise us on how we able to speak from the heart, and not have to be civilization has not encroached on the beauty of Bill’s first Harley was a K Model Sportster in late throwing the factory 5-gallon Fatbob gas tank, should do things. We had to just figure it out for politically correct....rather than a politician, call the scenery: Ensenada, Baja California. Why? Oceanside, CA—Bill, Mike and Pat- the west ‘67, which he rode until drafted into the US Army hinged rear fenders and floor-boards in the trash. ourselves.” “We would help each other out. Every me a community activist.” “It’s what’s left! It’s unlike any place you can coast brothers anchoring the family of motorcycle- in 1969. His father however was still a member The chopped re-creation got him all the way to time I bought a gasket, I would buy two and hang Bill has supported many causes such as a while go to in Southern California. Fifty miles of riding, highway-rolling Kennedys; the Oceanside of the US Army as well, although just finishing Sturgis and back. one on the board for my two younger brothers who back, the March of Dimes “Bikers for Babies” unspoiled coastal highway, within a stone’s throw shop is called Kennedys Custom Cycles and his third tour of enlisted duty in Vietnam-- a true It was also during this time that Bill met Cathie, might need it. When we rode to Sturgis, all on our and then headed up the organizing committee that of the Pacific the whole way. Beautiful hotel, great opened in 1986. A year later they hired an Vietnam vet. So in an unusual bit of timing, the who would become his wife of 31 (now 42) years stretched Panheads, we all had the same era bikes started the ride now called Ride, Strive & Roll, a restaurant. And it’s a ride we do as a group, all artist to do a painting of Mike Kennedy sitting first month of Bill’s military service saw father and and counting. They would have a daughter, named with interchangeable parts. Between the three of veterans benefit. Bill hopes to build a bridge of given through-passage at the border and with the on his old Panhead, looking off into the distance son both on active duty at the same time. Heather, and in time, three grandchildren. On this us we would carry enough spare parts to rebuild communication between all motorcyclists: “We cooperation of Mexican authorities.” at a wonderful forested mountain waterfall, Bill’s father returned home for good, but sadly period, Bill comments, “The early–to-late 70’s was one complete motorcycle. One carried plugs, one want to help vets, and also bring the motorcycle Bill Kennedy is a charismatic man, one who immortalized on the huge mural that has graced passed away six months afterward--a tough piece the happiest time of my life. I can never duplicate oil, one bearings and generator armature, and so community together, overcoming brand commands attention, merely by his outward these hallowed halls ever since. That’s a long time of news for Bill to receive while away serving it, and I will never find that peace and happiness on.” competition among riders.” persona. But who does Bill see when he looks in in one place…. This year I shot a photo of Mike in his country. Bill spent one year in Army and Air again.” The reason? How have Bill, Mike and Pat been able to succeed? Through the years, Bill has hosted and co-hosted the mirror? “I’ve tried to live my life honest. I have front of the mural posed exactly as he was on the Force schools, four months on duty in Europe, “In the early 70’s people were experimenting with “Because we have continually reinvented ourselves. local radio shows such as the Steve Becker interviewed people such as Newt Gingrich, and wall, but on a newer bike, and that’s what you see and then eight months in Tehran, Iran as sort of drugs. By the late 70’s, the motorcycle clubs had From long choppers to hot rods, antiques and Financial Hour, guest- and co-hosted local cable Senator Nighthorse Campbell--an anti-helmet law every month in Quick Throttle. Mike’s pony tail is a civil servant on loan from the US government, discovered they could sell drugs for huge profits. now ….since about 1998 my brothers and I have TV motorcycle talk shows “Twin Thunder” ally.” a little grayer than it was back in 1986… assigned to service for the Shah. In civilian People I loved and respected put drugs above looked to the exporting of motorcycles around the and pilots for a “Full Throttle Show”, and had “I am at home with and move easily among men So let’s find out more. I did a story back in clothes, carrying no ID, and by this time having everything else. They forgot the bond that brought world— You must change with the motorcycle movies and TV appearances on “Renegade” with as well as women; politicians and yuppies as well November of 2002, on our “Man of the Month”, long hair and a Fu Manchu mustache and living us together to begin with; ‘brotherhood’ and ‘love’. world and prioritize, or you get left behind.” --And Branscombe Richmond and Lorenzo Lamas. as outlaw motorcycle club members. It’s just a Bill Kennedy- and want to share some of that with in a rented house, his job was to inspect radar The contempt I have for drug abuse and drug Bill’s brother Mike keeps Kennedys focused in the Bill Kennedy also recognizes and supports women basis of respect. Respect must be earned. And it’s you again, with a bit of update since 2002…. sites for sabotage. At the tops of the radar towers selling is--immeasurable.” financial area, handling the books for the business in motorcycling and women veterans, noting that an ongoing thing--You can’t live on what you did I remember the first time I saw Bill Kennedy, were the usual aircraft beacons, a visual warning And losing brothers who crashed their bikes due as Bill’s right arm. both categories are growing exponentially with in the past—you must continue earning it.” the Proprietor of Kennedys Custom Cycles. At for aircraft so they wouldn’t hit the towers. Guess to drugs and/or alcohol. “I have more brothers The brothers are also supportive of each other’s wounded women war vets especially needing our Thus Kennedys is a local biker hangout as well as, HOG meetings the many times I had heard his whose job it also was to change the light bulbs? in the cemeteries than brothers walking around, choices and goals. When Pat Kennedy decided support. yes, also a respected repair shop and resource for name mentioned with respect, almost reverence in After the two-year required stint in the Army, Bill because of the damned drugs....The 70’s were to take himself to Tombstone, Arizona in 1990 Kennedys has always welcomed charitable a full array of used motorcycles. I’m personally connection with a local biker event, or even a party came home, amid the Vietnam era social climate. different. Giants walked the earth--and they’re all and open Pat Kennedy’s Custom Cycles, Bill gave motorcycle events that need a place to launch or proud that Kennedys did a top end job on my ’99 in his honor, had prepared me to meet someone First thing he did was buy a 650 BSA. Meanwhile dead.” his blessings. “My brother Pat builds America’s land, including the Big Cover Up and the Bike Softail Springer, and it’s run perfectly ever since. larger than life, a legend in his own time. many of Bill’s friends had signed up for four years “Sometimes I’ll ride up Palomar Mountain and finest motorcycles. Year after year he is considered Blessing and many others. In 2013, Kennedys Bill, Mike, his nephew Kyle at the front desk, and The man I approached at a Harley-Davidson of military service, and some saw combat duty go around a turn a certain way, and get a feeling one of America’s top motorcycle builders, being Custom Cycles’ 27th Anniversary, they had their 1st their crew and family of a few good men (and dealership party back in 1998 seemed to fit this in Vietnam. Bill saw them start trickling back to about someone I’d ridden with back then....riding featured, for example, in Easyriders Magazine.” Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, of course benefiting women), keep our bikes roadworthy. description. A tall lanky man, with white, flowing the US, some shot up, some devastated by Agent is a way to escape. On a motorcycle, you are alone “My brothers and I started Kennedy’s Custom veterans through the Warrior Foundation’s One thing that’s always been a small but important long hair and beard, and kaleidoscopic blue Irish Orange, others with deeper invisible wounds to the with your thoughts, and for many of us it’s the Cycles so we could work with what we love-- Freedom Station, a residential program for detail- It’s called Kennedys, not Kennedy’s eyes. I was almost hesitant to ask for his attention. psyche. After jungle combat, many were unable only way we can have solitude. It’s our Zen, our motorcycles--and do it our way, with no one telling wounded warriors dealing with injuries including --because it’s a plural of the name to reflect all Silly me. As I introduced myself Bill immediately to re-adapt to civilian life, suffering from what we way of life, a way of looking in the mirror and us how to run our business.” So when a Harley- TBI and PTSD. Mike’s wife Carey is the main the Kennedys, rather than a possessive such as gave me his full attention and those blue eyes now know as PSTD. liking who we are -- with no cell-phone or pager, Davidson dealership opportunity came along, they organizer of this and many other Kennedys hosted the shop belonging to one Kennedy. Now that’s twinkled kindly. Coping with internal demons, for some, is best because we need time alone. For a lot of us, we passed on it. Bill says, “Being a Harley dealer events. Bill’s wife Cathie has also been a faithful family. Thus began a friendship between the sage old- done on a motorcycle. The early 70’s saw a virtual have to ride a bike.” would have been restrictive, would have altered supporter of the motorcycle events there with her So next time you are in Oceanside, stop by timer of the motorcycle world, and me the new explosion of people, including many returning But if Bill’s one of those people, you don’t my values, and I would have become a different diabetic-friendly bake sales. The Kennedy family Kennedys, really stop- and breathe in the 27-year kid on the block. And I learned what a legend is vets, riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Bill simply “open the vault” with one key. “To some, person. So now I’m rich in values and not so rich Mom & Matriarch Phyllis, keeps a watchful eye on history of this place, this brotherhood, and the made of. Kennedy’s next ride of choice was a ‘64 Panhead, I’m a complex person. To many, I’m just a in cash.” her boys and loves to attend their events. And she lifetime of experience and wisdom that can maybe Bill is one of four siblings, the others being which he chopped and stretched--a 40-over straightforward easy-to-like person. Because our What about politics? “Politics (and politicians) are raised them well. rub off on you too a little bit, if you let it. brothers Mike and Pat, and sister Joyce. Their Springer from Denver’s, with a suicide shifter father passed away so early (1969) my younger necessary, and I’ve been approached many times After all these years, Bill also still finds a way to to run for various offices. But I want to give back go on a long motorcycle ride with friends, every 32 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 33 Breakfast WITH Champions Tim Shriver Speaks For Special Olympics

By Perry n Traci Nelson and team sports.”

Hello motorcycle enthusiasts: This is With the help of Keynote Speaker: Perry ‘n Traci Nelson. Once again we are doing Timothy P. Shriver, Ph.D. ; Chairman of the Board an article that has to do with a charity dear to our & CEO of Special Olympics this event had no hearts. The Special Olympics Arizona Breakfast chance of failure. With Champions… How have we not heard of this before? What we thought was “ok, a bunch of Maybe because it’s only the 7th annual big shots” at this event. We brought our disabled event here in Arizona or possibly because the daughter (Sonya) not sure if people will look at parking lot and a dozen or so tables are full of us and go “awww”, “we’re policemen and law enforcement…lol. That could really sorry she’s in a wheel be a reason people may hesitate, but not to worry… chair….etc. well… that didn’t These law enforcement are not here to write tickets, happen. We were welcomed they are here to write checks. with love and acceptance; we were a “part of ”. Sonya was The law-enforcement-supported Torch a 22 year old, 60 pound mini- Run benefits the Special Olympics and is the largest rockstar in a wheel chair…well ‘Arizona charity’ law enforcement participates in. not exactly...She was just…. Special. The Torch Run is one of the largest motorcycle runs during the last weekend of What we found Arizona Bike Week. This event is put on by were the most caring, Chester’s Harley-Davidson with the help of law compassionate, down to earth enforcement personnel who block the streets and people I never thought existed highways so about 2,000 bikes can make it to in the corporate, law enforcement, and lawyer’s OK COOL! I called Traci over, our friend “West World” in one massive pack. West World is world. Yes I said Lawyer’s world; that “Hastings Beth was helping to watch Sonya at this event, so the home base of the Arizona Bike Week festivities & Hastings” “Discount Accident Lawyers” guy, Traci came over and Beth watched Sonya...and I … This run is more like a parade, bring water and who’s all over the local Phoenix TV stations, was said “Hey Traci Tim used to have a Zumba” Traci a lot of patience. Benefiting this charity, and the there. It happens they have a beautiful “Special” said “ya I’ve heard of a Zumba”… Isn’t that that sheer size of this last run of Arizona Bike Week, is little daughter of their own. dance thing for women?….”NoNoNo”, Tim why Traci and I wouldn’t miss it for the world.. said very seriously “a Zuuuunnnn Doooppppp”, It’s hard for me to write this article “Z-U-N-D-O-P-P”. I said; “Oh ooooook a Law enforcement’s Torch Run crew was because I get choked up…Bikers are about love, Zundopp”….”Sorry Tim, got it now, we will look one of many groups involved in this Breakfast with love of riding and love of charities that benefit the that up”. “Traci; could you write that down?” Champions event… The Special Olympic Arizona less fortunate. Traci ‘n I are bikers; I would just like …”Zundopp”. (SOAZ), Board members and Event Committee to say we brought some biker love into the Biltmore Members and hundreds of special people ALL Sept 13, 2013. We found the German WWII Zundopp help put on this wonderful event. bike, Tim was talking about, online when we got As reporters we had to do our job, we got home. I will include a picture. I have a feeling if this Annie Bakemeier (Coordinator) and a lot of pictures and talked to some truly beautiful publishes there will be a German Zundopp on this Jennifer Smith (Director for Corporate) had the (inside and out) people. page… toughest jobs and performed them flawlessly making sure everybody’s needs were addressed When we went up to Tim Shriver, whose Tim Shriver was a remarkable speaker, at this Breakfast With Champions event at the mother Eunice (John F Kennedy’s sister) started he drew attention towards a video of a teen age Arizona Biltmore Sept 13th 2013. Special Olympics, we did what any biker magazine girl holding up cards explaining special needs kids “The Special Olympics is founded on the reporter would do and asked: “Do you ride? Traci and that she was the voice for her little brother belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, ‘n I are from Quick Throttle, a biker magazine.” who can’t speak, she held him up at the end of with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, We gave him a magazine and told him of the the video…her brother was a cute little “special-ed enjoy and benefit from participation in individual Legends Ride article we wrote, in that edition, for guy” smiling big… a very powerful message about the special Olympics how special needs people really do not like the term in Sturgis… Tim then “Retarded”. told us a short story about how has rented When we were getting ready to leave a Harley-Davidson or one of Tim Shriver’s assistants asked us if we two, but when he was wanted Tim to meet Sonya. We said sure. We got younger he wanted to a picture with Tim Shriver (with a Quick Throttle get a bike his brother in his hand) & Sonya. I don’t think Sonya knew she had but his mother was with the CEO because she gave Tim Shriver a (Eunice) said it wasn’t backhand to the chest, upon which Tim didn’t miss going to happen… a beat, and put Sonya’s hand back on her lap…. Excited …I asked “What kind of bike We are truly blessed to have Sonya and was it ?” and Tim said to be a part of this event… it was a “Zundopp”.

34 DECEMBER 2013 DECEMBER 2013 35 Hello there. My name is Heather Rowe. I recently read your ar- ticle about speedway as it included a small mention of sidecars. I’ve been on the side of a sidecar more than a few times and in fact have the first all-girl team starting in April :-) A few of us would like you to know what a monkey’s job is (the sidecar “passenger”) and it’s much more than a “skid plate” as you called it. The monkeys job is not just to balance the bike, but to transfer weight from forward, allowing the bike to turn but also back to put weight on the back tire to pull the bike out straight as not to go into the wall - but also out to move the back or tuck up into the “tray” to keep the bike where it’s at.... To say timing is important is an understatement as also knowing your driver AND how the bike handles in different circumstances to SO important! Also, there is no brakes and on a small track such as Costa Mesa these things are vital to not getting run up on!

There’s only about 15 of these bikes in California and we just don’t get a lot of well deserved publicity. We don’t make money so we really do it for the love of it and the people that love it.

My all-girl team means just - all mechanics, Rachel, my pit girl Su- sana, my monkey, Michelle (Ducky) and me, Heather (hooker) - it’s the first time EVER an all girl team has existed in this sport. My hubby Jeff Rowe races too - one pic here is of him riding with me driving - he’s doing what they call “throwing leg” - it acts as a rudder but is extremely dangerous. Thanks QT!

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