Quick Throttle Northwest PAGE 5 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER P.O. Box 2241 This edition marks our 11th Anniversary, thoughts on paper that you will be reading two thought to an “Independent Shop” list similar Port Orchard, WA. 98366 and the beginning of the twelfth year for NW weeks from now in the March issue while also to what we do with “Biker Friendly Bars and working on our big, beginning of the ride season, Restaurants.” We are researching this now, and PAGES 8-9 RIDE & EVENTS CALENDAR 360-769-0408 Quick Throttle magazine. Pretty amazing to April issue. The weather guys locally have as will begin contacting shops over the next few [email protected] us that time has flown by so fast. It seems like usual been wrong far more than right but the weeks. If you are an independent shop with a PAGE 10 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE just yesterday that I was badgering dealer long-range forecasters at the National Weather retail location give us a call. A modest fee similar after dealer to step up and take a shot with Service, and the ever-reliable Farmers Almanac, to what we charge for BFs is being cost analyzed Publisher have been spot on with their predictions of a now. We think this will be very helpful both to the us on this new venture. It was at the height PAGE 12 REP DIRECTORY Mike Dalgaard warmer, wetter winter. If they continue to be riders and the shops. What do you think? of the latest motorcycle craze and subsequent correct, the spring months of April and May will PAGE 14 ROADSIGNS boom. I heard more ways to say “NO” then be dryer, a bit warmer and much more conducive BIKER FRIENDLY RENEWAL PERIOD Senior Editor I had as a teenager hitting on all the hotties to good riding then they were last year. June is BEGINS NOW: If you are currently on our Jan Dalgaard at my High School back in the day. But just still looking a bit gloomy with the normal marine Biker Friendly list you or want to be added on, PAGES 16-17 VICTORY JUDGE layers and fronts. Bottom line is this: Get your now is the time to begin thinking of stepping up like then, persistence paid off and we landed bikes out of mothballs and into your favorite and signing up or renewing. The CURRENT list Editor 3 advertisers for our first issue. This meant local shops NOW! Don’t wait for great weather will EXPIRE with the MAY issue and a new and that we would only be in the “RED” for and be caught up in the usual “I should have revised list will first appear in our JUNE issue. Diana Olmstead th about $6600.00 for Issue #1. We were on done this earlier” surge that envelops riders every DEADLINE for that is MAY 15 . Re-up soon! year. Spring deals are on tap for lots of different our way. What could possibly go wrong? types of service from an oil change to a stage 1 CALENDAR: Another change for this year will Copyright Enforcement & Licensing: kit and more. If its mods you want done then you be the way we produce our famous ride and events Ed Engle Early on, we went to everyone regardless of can hit any number of reliable independent shops calendar. We can ONLY accept your events via brand or type of motorcycle. The Harley shops like Cyclpath, Urban, or Zacky’s. If your butt e-mails direct to us or better yet use the listing “got it”, the metrics never did and still don’t. isn’t happy give Rich’s a call for some seat relief format on our website. No phone, No Fax, No Features Editor Different minds with different goals, and with and if “bling” is your thing, buzz Tom at PWT snail Mail. We will be using an outside editing Janga the metrics they simply did not, and do not relate Customs. If basic service and maintenance is on service so the deadline is really critical and that’s to the street cruiser market. With the exception your list, check with your local independent shop the TENTH of each month. The sooner you get of Triumph who has always thought like the or Harley shop. Older Harleys need love too, and your listings in, the longer they will run! We plan Advertising rest of us, and who totally understands the big between the dealer’s shops and the independents, on going out as far as we can, given what events bike market, we simply have stopped trying to Diana Olmstead you’ll find what you need and be on the road well come in. So if you send us a July event now it will win the hearts and minds of the metric market. ahead of the masses! Please give our advertisers begin running in the next available issue. More Effective with this issue we will be significantly first shot at your business. Without them there time in print equals better attendance! Again we Art Director reducing the number of copies of QT to the can’t be a Quick Throttle magazine. Remember need to remind you that we DO NOT update metric market segment in this area. We think it’s that when your deciding where to spend your the on line version of the calendar except on the Steven a poor use of our distribution dollars. It makes money! FIRST of each month. PAGE 19 HARLEY HAR HAR much more sense for us to take those same magazines, and expand our big bike base into Writers NEW COVERAGES: Traditionally our In addition to our regular calendar, we are Wyoming & South Dakota. It also means more expanded April “Get Ready to Ride” issue is considering a new feature page called “Spotlight PAGES 20-22 HIGH SEAS RALLY Mike Dalgaard, Diana Olmstead, magazines will be available locally through tried one of the most popular and sought after of Rides.” Over the spring and summer we get Chris Dalgaard, Janga, Jan Dalgaard, and true distribution points all over the V-Twin the year. It’s the April issue that begins setting hundreds of e-mails & phone calls from smaller PAGE 23 SPEEDBUMPS map. We have hinted in past editorials about a the ‘tone” for the year. One of many changes groups putting together some cool rides. They Easywriter, Chas. Bogle, Gary Mraz, coming distribution change, and that change is we are contemplating is to provide you with want their upcoming event to get more exposure Gary Gardner, Ray Seidel, Randy Twells, now. Contact us if your favorite shop is no longer some different coverage of events not seen or than simply being listed in our Free Calendar PAGES 26-27 BIKER FRIENDLY on our radar, or if they seem to run out too early. seldom seen within our pages the last few years. but they do not have a big ride/event budget. To Lisa Dalgaard, BlackJack Better yet, have THEM contact us! Remember To do that, some events that have been almost show our support of these smaller but fun charity PAGE 29 BIKER CROSSWORD PUZZLE that our advertisers always get two to four times an annual thing with us will be downsized or rides, we came up with the “Spotlight Rides” Webmaster the number of magazines that non- advertisers skipped for this year. We don’t want to get stale concept – 12 “mini ads” on 1 page. ONLY $50 get, so see them first! With the ride season by doing the “same old, same old” all year. PER AD. Interested? Contact us now at: nw@ PAGE 30 WINTER ROAD TRIP Chrome Horse Promotions around the corner, now was the time to make this Don’t worry, we won’t be covering out of area quickthrottle.com for more details. If we receive http://chrome-horse.net change, and over the past 90 days that’s what we events that have limited local interest very often. a good response to this idea, we’d like to run have done. Now that this edition is more widely distributed the “Spotlight Rides” page in our JUNE thru PAGE 31 PUZZLE ANSWERS overall, including new areas like WY and SD we September issues. APRIL ISSUE: One of the really odd things want to shake things up a bit coverage wise. We that everyone in the publishing world has to get hope you will take the time to let us know what REMEMBER, our big, “Get Ready to Ride” used to is literally living 4-6 weeks in the future you think. issue is in shops on APRIL 1st. Grab it early as due to planning, production and print time turn they are all gone within a week’s time. around. So here I sit in mid February, putting INDY SHOP LISTING: We are also giving MD

6 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 7 8 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 9 IF YOU DON’T SEE Fairgrounds, inside the new Event Center, Cover) framed pictures, new movies, music, DVD/ pdf for ticket info. Everyone 21 & over Center for an afternoon of fun and celebration. Monroe, Hwy 522 & Hwy 2. (See ad pg 11) APR 27 CD. Postage stamps, and CASH. Ride to welcome. Spring Opener Advance tickets $35 Starts: Downtown Harley-Davidson, 3715 YOUR EVENT, IT’S MAR 24 WA* BACA PUGET SOUND CH RETSIL VETS HOME. Starts and returns ABATE members, $40 non-members. Pay at East Valley RD, Renton, WA. 425 988 2100 WA* 20TH ANNUAL BUNNY RUN FOR AWARENESS RIDE. 1030am. $15. Raise to: Legend Harley-Davidson, 9625 Provost gate add $5. RV spaces $40 w/hookups. For www.downtownhd.com and other locations. BECAUSE YOU DID “HOUSING HOPE.” 930am. Coffee & awareness about child abuse. Eagle Leather, Rd NW, Silverdale, WA. 360 698 3700. www. more info: http://abate-wa.org/ and click on Info www.childrens-ride.com donuts. Ride to Housing Hope with Easter 10222 So Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA legendharleysilverdale.com Spring Opener under the Events tab. Silver NOT NOTIFY US! Bunny. Motorcycle decorating contest 98499 Info: Giggles kamber.hurst@gmail. Ridge Ranch - 182 Silver Ridge Ranch Rd., JULY CONTACT US DIRECTLY WITH with judging by kids & parents. Emerald com JUNE Easton, WA. - Exit 70 off I-90. (See ad pg 18) DETAILS OF YOUR EVENT: City Harley-Davidson, 5711 188th St SW, APR 27 JUNE 20 JULY 13 WWW.QUICKTHROTTLE.COM - Lynnwood, WA, 98037 www.emeraldcityhd. WA* 1ST ANNUAL MISSION RIDE. 90 JUNE 8 WA* 13TH ANNUAL “RIDE FOR LIFE” WA* 30TH ANNUAL DO-WA-DIDDY by National Website –use application or com info: Brian 425 322 6262 MILES FOR 90 YEARS. Benefits homeless PUTS FOR MUTTS, BENEFITS VETS Benefits inland NW CANCER PARIENT TENINO MOTORCYCLE DRILL TEAM. direct at: NW@QUICKTHROTTLE. MAR 30 vets, kids, women. Leaves 930am. $20. Good HELPING HEROS. (providing service dogs CARE. 9am. $25 incl T, Pin, BBQ & Annual scholarship fundraiser. Bands, dinner, COM by the10th of each month. PLEASE WA* DOWNTOWN H-D EASTER EGG News fellowship, Axton Rd, Ferndale. Info: for disabled veterans) reg 9-1030am. $10/$5. entertainment. Ride around Lake Cour D drink, bike games, wet T contest, giveaways, NOTE: We do NOT update this calendar HUNT. Starts at 11am. Downtown Harley- 360 671 1562 [email protected] Sponsored by Brothers in Arms MC, west Alene. Rides start at Lawrence’s Motorcycles prizes & more. $50 pre, $60 at door. Get on line between issues. We cannot accept Davidson, 3715 East Valley Rd, Renton. 425 APR 28 Sound ch. Legend Harley-Davidson, 9625 in CDA and Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, tickets at t90drillteam.com or 360 264 2000 listings via phone, fax or Postal Mail 988 2100. www.downtownhd.com (See ad WA* 2013 NW RAT LUNCH for all Rat Provost Rd NW, Silverdale, WA. 360 698 722 W. Appleway CDL, ID. 208 667 7433. JULY 19-21 . pg 2) Pack and Triumph Riders. 1pm. Ramblin 3700. www.legendharleysilverdale.com Info: (other locations to be determined) Info: Scott OR* RIP CITY RIDERS 6TH ANNUAL MARCH Jacks Rib eye, Chehalis. Todd 360 710 6446 509 868 4573 [email protected] or SUMMER FUN RUN. Bike parade, poker APRIL www.brothers-in-armsmc.com www.rideforlifeidaho.net run, festival featuring music, games, vendors, MAR 16 MAY JUNE 13-16 JUNE 30 bike & car show, entertainment for all ages. WA* ABATE of WA EPCC BUNNY APR 6 WA* ABATE OF WASHINGTON SPRING WA* CHILDREN’S RIDE 18. Reg $50 Klamath Co Fairgrounds, 3531 South 6th HOP RUN. Benefits Tacoma Foster Care. WA* SOUND H-D MOTORCYCLE BOOT MAY 4 OPENER. Camping, live music, vendors, per person, incl escorted ride, catered St, Klamath Falls. Info: Tamara 541 497 10am. $15/20. Schafers B&G, 16202 64th CAMP. 6-8PM. Basic training. RSVP www. WA* 5TH ANNUAL RIDE AROUND bike games, tattoo contest, bike show, etc. BBQ, entertainment, T, pin, patch. Benefits 3978 [email protected] www. St E. Sumner. Info: Trucker 253 691 5476 soundharley.com Sound Harley-Davidson, THE CANAL BY WARRIOR Bike giveaway Sat night - raffle tickets $10, go uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s ripcityridersoregon.com [email protected] 16212 Smokey Point Blvd, Marysville, WA, BROTHERHOOD MC. Reg 8am. $15/5. to: http://abate-wa.org/BikeRaffleContacts. Hospital. Group Ride to Enumclaw Expo MAR16 360 454 5000, www.soundharley.com (See bkfst $5. mega prizes raffles, 50/50, lunch. WA* SOUND H-D ANNUAL ST. ad Inside Front Cover) JR’s Hideaway, 22540 NE Rt 3, Belfair. Info: PATRICK’S DAY EVENT. Free Irish Feast APR 20 Deck Ape [email protected] Midnight Cry Biker Church 5pm 12-2pm. Sound Harley-Davidson, 16212 WA* VINTAGE SWAP MEET & SHOW MAY 18 WEEKLY EVENTS B.A.C.A. Blue MT CH. 1st Thursday Assoc of Christian Crusader Ministry Smokey Point Blvd, Marysville, WA, 360 BY WA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLISTS. WA* MT ST HELENS ERUPTION 630pm Sheri’s, Pendleton, OR 210 Ave B, Snohomish, WA 360 563 0471 454 5000, soundharley.com (See ad Inside 8AM. Adm $2, parking $5. Skagit Co MEMORIAL RUN. Leaves 10am. No fee. MONDAY 541 310 8355 [email protected] midnightcrychurch.com Front Cover) Fairgrounds. Vendors contact Mark Cattarin. Gateway Food & Fuel, 1178 Mt St Helens MAR 16 First Mondays meetings BLUE MT BACA NEW LIFE CHURCH Info 360 223 3190 [email protected] Way, Castle Rock. All motorcycles & cages. WA* EASTER BASHket RUN BY COMBAT VETERANS UNITED 1st Thursday 630pm 27405 216th Ave, SE www.washingtonvintagemotorcyclists.org Info: Brian 253 2092439 [email protected] “BIKERS AGAINST STATEWIDE Info: Mothergoose 1 509 460 0015, Yakima Sheri’s, Pendleton, OR Maple Valley, WA APR 20 MAY 24-27 HUNGER.” Poker run leaves at 1030 am. 541 310 8355 WA* DOWNTOWN H-D ANNIVERSARY OR* FOSSIL CAMP OUT BY ABATE OF 50/50, raffle, prizes. Bring things to stuff in TUESDAY CITI POINT CHURCH PARTY. Vendors, music and more. OR. Gate open noon Fri. members $$30, AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS post 141 830 N. 16 st, Mount Vernon, WA a basket. Eagle Leather, 10222 So Tacoma Downtown Harley-Davidson, 3715 East non $ 35, plus $5 at gate. Bear Hollow Co BIKERS AGAINST 14096 SR 525, Langley, WA Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 See ad Pg. 28 Valley Rd, Renton. 425 988 2100. www. Park, 6 mi So of fossil on OR 19. info: www. CHILD ABUSE (BACA) 630pm MTG info: Frank 425 422 1710 GOSPEL OUTREACH MINISTRY MAR 22 nd downtownhd.com (See ad pg 2) fossilcampout.com Howie 503 791 2862 Puget Sound Chapter meets 2 Tues, Joseph, Oregon WA* NORTHWEST H-D LADIES APR 25 MAY 25 each month FRI & SAT 541 398 1142 GARAGE PARTY. 6-8pm. Dinner, fashion, rd WA* LEGEND H-D BOOT CAMP + WA* FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN BY King County Chapter meets 3 Tues, show, bike knowledge, bike pick-up, etc. each month JR’s HIDEAWAY CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTERS TACO THURSDAY. 5-7pm. Legend ROAD DAWGS MC TACOMA CH. Reg Must Pre-Register, call Tina at NWHD. Lake Washington Chapter meets Live Music, 9pm, No cover 253 943 2400 Harley-Davidson, 9625 Provost Rd. NW, 8am. $10 per bike. Ride to Law Enforcement nd th Northwest Harley-Davidson, 8000 Freedom 2 Tues, each month 22540 NE State Rt. 3, Belfair, WA 33645 20 Ave S, Federal Way Silverdale. 360 698 3700, www.legendharley. Memorial in Olympia for ceremony, st Lane NE, Lacey, 360 705 8515, www. Info: 253 228 6687 [email protected] 13000 21 Dr. SE, Everett com (See ad pg 13) 50/50 drawing. Proceeds to WA COPS. nwharley.com (See ad pg 7) SAT & SUN 6575 Kimball Dr, Gig Harbor APR 27 Destination Harley-Davidson, 2302 Pacific WEDNESDAY MAR 23 WA* 4TH ANNUAL HIGH ROLLIN HWY east, Fife, WA. 253 922 3700. info: COMBAT VETS (CVMA) CH 11-4 FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP WA* SOUND H-D ANNUAL EASTER HOT RODS AT THE BEACH, Sponsored www.waroaddawgs.com DECENDANTS OF 51 RIDING CLUB Every 3rd Sat. 10am 2139 Fern Street EGG HUNT. 11am-12 for kids 8 & younger. by Push Rods. Quinault Beach Resort & MAY 25 First 3 Weds ea mo. Dinner social VFW Post 318, Olympia, WA Walla Walla, WA 98362 Free HOG BBQ. Sound Harley-Davidson, Casino, 78 State Route 115, Ocean Shores. WA* FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN The Office, 2030 Mottman Rd SW Info Buck 360 529 1417 509-529-1281 16212 Smokey Point Blvd, Marysville, 360 1 888 461 2214. www.quinaultbeachresort. MEMORIAL RIDE. Benefitting WA Tumwater, WA [email protected] 454 5000, soundharley.com (See ad Inside CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF SEASIDE com (See ad Inside Back Cover) C.O.P.S. 8am. $10 bike. 50/50, raffle. Start: Front Cover) THURSDAY BIKERS FIGHTING CANCER 2305 S. Roosevelt Dr. APR 27 Destination Harley. Ends: Fallen Police nd MAR 24 N.Sound Chapter meets 2 Sat Seaside, OR 97138 WA* SOUND H-D 110 MILE RIDE. Officer’s Memorial. nd WA* ABATE OF WASHINGTON Eagle Riders Slider Thursdays – 5PM to 7PM S. Sound Chapter meets 2 Sun 503 298 3470 Leaves 9am. Free. Food, entertainment, MAY 26 SPRING MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET. Burien Eagles 3523, FOE www.bikersfightingcancer.org Service time: Sunday 10:30am $110 gift card give-aways, more. Sound WA* ANNUAL FRED ROSS 920 150th SW $3 ABATE members, $6 non-members. Harley-Davidson, 16212 Smokey Point MEMORIAL RUN TO HONOR OUR Burien, WA BIKER FRIENDLY CHURCHES Check your local dealers—Many have Vendors, new & used bike parts, leathers, Blvd, Marysville, WA, 360 454 5000, www. VETERANS. 9am. needed items: universal 206-246-3350 SUNDAY BBQs, Mystery Rides, Bands, Etc. jewelry, accessories, etc. Vendors wanted soundharley.com (See ad Inside Front remote controls, phone cards, socks, – call Rona 253 906 2581. Evergreen State

10 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 11 There are several bills that are being focused on by different groups within the motorcycle community. Below is the current status of each bill:

ABATE, BOLT (Bikers of active in a grassroots movement to bicycle riders. It makes little sense Lesser Tolerance) and the COC/ have it voted out of committee and that motorcyclists cannot legally pass, USDefenders are collaborating on put before the entire Senate Body for yet buses, trucks and other vehicles SB5143 (also HB1246) to Repeal/ a vote. Prime sponsors, Senator Don do not have the same prohibitions. Modify the Helmet Bill. Due process Benton and Representative Brian This bill carries the sponsorship of and equal access of 14th Amendment, Blake are working hard to ensure we Senator Benton and Senator King. and statistical analysis that debunks get fair treatment in Olympia. It has been passed out of the Senate the public burden were prime Transportation Committee and is aspects of the January 31st Senate ABATE, BOLT and the WRRA waiting to be voted on the Senate Transportation Committee hearing. have teamed up to once again seek Floor. Overall, 5 different citizen groups Legislative Relief for motorcyclists effectively testified to a multitude that are faced with a Traffic Light SB5142-Incorporating motorcycles of points in support of repeal. Sensor that does not detect the into Transportation planning (when Interestingly, no citizen opposition presence of the vehicle. SB5141 and they make a road or changes to a road, testified. Only bureaucrats, corporate HB1238 have both had hearings, and they have to make sure they consider interest and insurance companies have passed out of the Transportations motorcycles, like they do for HOV spoke in opposition. Not a single Committees. This is the 7th or 8th lanes etc.). It passed out of Senate argument that was offered by the year that we have sought this type of Transportation. citizens in support of the bill was legislation. Floor votes by both the answered, or even broached. The Senate and House are expected to (House Resolution) HR4615 bill is currently at rest in the Senate pass. It looks like we will finally pass Recognizes May as Motorcycle Transportation Committee. We are this equal access bill to the Governor. Safety Awareness Month. This house Prime Sponsors are Senator Curtis of representative action was Prime King and Representative Luis Sponsored by Rep Jan Angel. It was Moscoso. adopted on Feb 12th.

ABATE and BOLT have also offered HB1334 would allow for Conversion up a bill to correct an oversight in the Kits to be legally used in Washington law. SB5263, known as the ‘Sharrows State. It was Prime Sponsored by Rep. Bill’ is so named because of roadway Matt Shea. Conversion Kits are used markings of a bicycle along with to stabilize a motorcycle by adding arrows, that indicate a shared lane, extra sets of wheels. This bill would that are being painted on roadways assist veterans, new riders and others in Washington (Sharrow lanes do to keep up on two-wheels. It has been not have to be marked. They exist passed by the House Transportation anywhere bicycles can use roadways.) Committee and is on the calendar This bill will correct a ‘glitch’ in which for a House Floor vote. This bill it’s illegal to pass a bicycle in these was offered up by a coalition from shared lanes. By statute a motorcycle Spokane. cannot pass another vehicle (this includes bicycles) in the same lane. We are legally bound to stay behind Donnie ‘Mr. Breeze’ Landsman the bicyclist (picture a lane with just a ABATE of Washington curb to the right, and a double yellow Legislative Affairs Officer line or two-way left turn lane to the BOLT Director left). A prime example of this would be the STP or Around-the-mountain

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14 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 15 Every day during the Legislative session, one of the first things I do is read the list of new bills and proposals introduced that day. In any given year the Legislature will produce about 3000 bills. The daily list generally runs several pages long, and gives the title and a one-sentence summary of each proposal. It’s the first step in figuring out what these folks are up to and what issues they are going to discuss. It is a rather boring chore that I like to do first thing in the morning over a cup of coffee. The combination of the coffee and the bill list usually tends to get my digestive system moving early before I head to the office.

The other morning I came across HB Hell, the Legislature wouldn’t even hold a 1663 which was simply listed as “Hog hearing on the bill for 22 years, since the Fuel Tax Exemption”. This sounded long- reigning chairs of the Legislative rather intriguing, so I pulled up the text Transportation Committees wouldn’t of the actual bill. Despite the title it had even entertain the notion at all. Well this But as a taxpayer I also recognize that nothing to do with discounting gas for my year there has been a major shakeup in we all bear the social cost for those that Harley, but rather a tax credit for using the Washington State Senate leadership, don’t drive with seatbelts or ride with “Hog Fuel”, which is defined in statute and damned if our Quixotic rascals didn’t helmets. Is that reason enough to restrict as “wood waste and wood residuals” manage to convince the Senate co-chairs freedom, or not? I know very few bikers when generating electricity. Shucks, I was of the Transportation committee to hold a that aren’t supportive of the prohibitions hoping for cheaper premium gas. hearing on the bill. on cell phone use while driving, but they also want choice when it comes to riding However boring the process of reading bills The hearing was packed with bikers, and with a helmet. Is this a contradiction? Tell might be, we did have some excitement in there was some passionate and logical someone else what they can and can’t do, the legislative session already – something testimony given in support of repealing the but not me? Do we as a society err on historic in fact. We actually had a hearing helmet law for adults by our fellow riders. the side of caution rather than freedom? on a bill to repeal Washington’s mandatory But equally strong were the arguments on There’s a lot more to this issue than just helmet law. There hasn’t been a hearing on the other side by the insurance and medical being able to hop on your bike sans helmet that bill in a very, very long time although lobby and the police unions. I don’t believe and ride off down the road. the bill has been introduced every year the Legislature was persuaded like they since the mandatory helmet law went into were for the Biker Profiling bill a few years Will the helmet law be repealed this year? I effect in 1990. The helmet law was first ago, and I don’t expect to be eating crow don’t see it happening. I don’t think I’ll be enacted in 1967, but repealed in 1977, and anytime soon. settling up on those bets I’ve made for steak then reinstated for riders under age 17 in dinners any time soon. But my heritage is 1987, and for all riders in 1990. I will admit to having mixed feelings about Scottish. I wear a kilt, love bagpipes and repealing the helmet law. I occasionally eat haggis. And we Scotsmen don’t give I’ve occasionally joked with the ride without a lid in states where it’s legal, up. It took William Wallace and Robert proponents of repealing the helmet law, and when situations warrant it – I love the the Bruce years of battles and struggles and even laid down a bet or two that it freedom and the feel of the wind blowing to win freedom from English domination th wouldn’t happen. I’ve tended to view the through my… um across my scalp. I chafe back in the 14 Century. The dogged proponents of repeal as distant relatives at the Nanny State imposing mandates, supporters of repealing the helmet law to Don Quixote, off tilting at windmills be they what kind of bag I can use at the are like that and they won’t give up either. from the back of their bikes. I still feel that grocery store, or seat belts and helmets They haven’t for 20-plus years. They’ll there are better things to focus on, that and no-cell-phone laws. The Libertarian keep coming back and coming back, and are more easily accomplished, that will in me says it’s my business if I ride without we all have to admire them for that. More have meaningful and direct benefits to a helmet or a seat belt, or chat on the often than not, it’s persistence that wins riders. Doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have a phone while driving. But we’ve ceded that the day, and that’s what just might win debate on the merits of helmet repeal and authority already. We have mandatory here. But not today, not this session. advocate for it – just that it shouldn’t be seat belt and helmet laws. Hell, why not the number-one priority. repeal the seat-belt law too, while we are Gary can be reached at [email protected] at it? and you can read his blog at http://grgardner. livejournal.com or http://www.grgardner.com

16 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 17 Story: Gary Koz Mraz Photos: Ron Sinoy six speed tranny and is very comfortable. All well and good, but I am concerned about its unusual shape that locks you in Aptly Named after the 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge this one position. I wonder if manufacturers (or Victory for that American motorcycle delivers on its promise. I couldn’t matter) will offer other options and choices. Based on how pop a wheelie but burned some rubber. The Judge has lots the stock seat hovers over the rear fender to keep the paint of torque and power via the Freedom 106. The company looking good a solo seat is a natural accessory Victory may claims 113 lb-ft of torque from the 106ci (1731cc) Twin. A offer for the Judge. 140mm rear tire and a fat 130/90 tire up front anchors each end of the bike. This big tire and 16-inch five-spoke wheel is I’d like to know how much gas is left in the tank when the fuel even more pronounced because of a single front brake rotor. warning light comes on. I ran out of gas 20-25 miles after the The foot controls aren’t really center nor are they forward so low-fuel warning light came on. Yes, I did burnouts and you I shall christen them “Midward Controls.” do want to hammer the throttle of this muscle bike, but all the other Victory bikes gave me a gallon or so after the warning The café-cool trend rears its head with the oval “number light came on. I was racing around the mountain twisties and plate” side panels, a nice touch, and the new taillight ground things down pretty well. It seems I took a little paint integrates cleanly into the fender line. The Judge has its off the pipes too, sorry Victory press fleet. own sporty disposition. The front end looks ready to drag, from the bars that team well with its beefy front five-spoke I may sound like judge and jury but in fact, the Judge does mag wheel. A fairly small front fender and single disc open what it’s designed for, and very well. Retro ‘60s look, and lots the look of the front end from the left side. The tall jugs of America muscle. You be the Judge. of its machined cylinder heads are nestled tightly between the frame rails and below the sculpted tank. Its frame, dual The 2013 Victory Judge is available in Gloss Black, Gloss exhausts, engine cases, fender stays and chain guard are Sunset Red or Suede Nuclear Sunset with an MSRP of all done in black. The view between the bars is sparse, a $13,999 - $14,399, depending on color choice. Pure Victory small round digital speedo and small mirrors. Black housing Gear already has a handful of accessories for the Judge. controls, bars, wiring wrapped in black and a black triple tree are non-descript. The brake lever is five-way adjustable. Special Thanks to super model Natalie K The sculpted seat keeps riders secure knocking through the http://www.nataliekendallpaladin.com/

18 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 19 HOW TO CALL THE COPS WHEN YOU’RE AN OLD BIKER.

Biker Dave was going to bed when his wife told him he left the light on in the garage. He was sure he turned it off, but he went to the back door to check on it and saw that there were people in the garage stealing things. His Harley and all his gear was out there so he quickly phoned the police. The Desk Sergeant asked if anyone was in his house, and he answered, “No.” So he told him that all the patrols were busy, and Dave should lock his door and an officer would come by when one was available. Dave said “Okay,” and hung up, counted to 30, and called the police again. “Hello, I just called you because there were burglars in my garage. Well, you don’t have to worry about it now because I just shot them all.” Then he hung up. Within 5 minutes three police cars, an armed response unit, and an ambulance pulled up to the house and caught the burglars red-handed. A cop said to Dave, “I thought you said you shot them!” Dave answered, “I thought you said nobody was available.” THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

Ralph and his buddy Al decided to take a spring ride up to Wenatchee, and got caught in a terrible storm. They found their way up to a mountain cabin and asked the attractive lady who answered the door if they could spend the night. “I realize that you can’t stay out in this terrible weather,” she said, “but I’m a recent widow. This is a small town and I don’t want people to talk.” “Don’t worry,” says Ralph, “We’ll be happy to sleep in the barn and we’ll be gone as soon as the weather breaks.” She agreed, so they spent the night in the barn. The weather cleared by morning and they enjoyed great riding for the rest of the trip. About nine months later, Ralph meets Al at Baggers Bar & Grill for a beer. “Al, do you remember that good-looking woman from when we got caught in a storm goin’ up to Wenatchee?” “Yeah, I do,” says Al. “Did you happen to get up in the middle of the night and pay her a visit?” “Yeah, I did,” says Al with a big grin. “And did you happen to use my name instead of telling her your name?” Al starts to guffaw. “Yeah, I did that.” “Well, thanks,” says Ralph. ”I heard from her lawyer last week. See that brand new Road King outside? She just died and left me that in her will.”

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20 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 21 By Lisa Dalgaard – Pics by Lisa and CD Seas Rally. The ships 2039 crew recordable sunglasses. We also the Topless Man contest and members plus the HSR staff headed like Condor Lifts, Kuryakyn, gentlemen, the Treasured Chest HSR Raises $330,000 towards the up by Debbie and Dean Anderson MotorMarc Art, Nightrider jewelry, Contest. We like to call HSR the HOHS Dialysis Fund. and Roger and Beth Ann Aldhizer Performance Machine, WindVest, Disney cruise for adults because it’s and their crews and families go Nolan Helmets , Medallion definitely rated AAARRR and the If you’ve been reading Quick above and beyond to make this the gauges and On the Fringe Leather. few kids that do come spend most Throttle for a few years, you’ve best experience possible. Starting $142,000 is given away in Free of their time in the kids club. probably read our past coverage of with the check in, you receive Vendor Prizes. one of the most unique biker rallies commemorative leather passport The Treasure Chest Contest allows in the world. wallets, patches, pins, personalized The odds of winning on this cruise ladies to dress in their best pirate door plaques, champagne in your are really good so everyone plays. 10 years ago, Dean and Debbie attire and collect money for the room and a schedule of the HSR Dialysis Fund. This year’s winner Anderson started this amazing $200,680 in COLD HARD CASH events in addition to the ships was Virgi Bondi ( a Marine) from cruise to raise money for a great was given away this year. Winnings normal activities. The week is Roseville CA. cause, the Hogs on the High Seas loaded with non stop fun! Tattoo from games like Pirate Biker Bingo, Kidney Dialysis Fund. They were contests, Poker Walks, T-shirt Poker Walk, a nightly 50/50 and so All this is given away at a Nightly tired of the same old biker rally so exchange, Treasured Chest and Best many more. The 50/50’s are like no Show that is just for HSR they created a vision to offer a new Beard Contests. There is something other. The largest 50/50 winner- participants. Comedian Roy Riley kind of bike rally while making for everyone. I’m sure the 800 HSR Katherine Lord from Geneva, NY is our host and this guy is a riot! a difference in the world. It then “virgins”(first-timers to the rally) - this virgin won $11,065.00! The The word “Dumbass” won’t be the became a reality and just when we were certainly overwhelmed with average was $8K a night. same for you after this trip. think they couldn’t top the year choices. The daily dress up is also before, they added a fireworks show unique. Pirate Night brings out the All together, $405,718.00- In Geoff Bodine was on board again to celebrate their 10th Anniversary! buccaneer in us all. 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Total Cash and prizes was won by this year raising money for the night gives you three decades of the attendees plus $115,000.00 in Kidney Dialysis Foundation. He The Experience costumes. In typical biker fashion, cabin credits. There were 46 Cabin auctioned off an autographed the formal night (when the rest of Raffle winners this year! Is like no other. You’ll recognize banner by all the NASCAR greats the ship is in tuxedos and gowns) and threw in pit passes. That alone some of your favorite events and The best odds of winning a cabin brings out our best leathers. made about $10K. games from bike rallies but this are with the BIKE SHOW which one’s on a warm caribbean vacation This Western Caribbean cruise was Sponsored by Quick Throttle There is also a nice cash prize for the where you can rent a bike at any of stopped at four beautiful ports of call Magazine this year. There were 100 club that brings the most members. the ports of call. We checked in entries and one of those people won The Largest Group this year was the with Kathryn Baker at Eaglerider 1) Labadee, Haiti, 2) Falmouth, a cabin! Can-Americans. They had about Cozumel and they rented all their 22 Jamaica, 3) Georgetown, Grand 20 member and won a nice chunk bikes on the day we were there this I know, you’re wondering how you Cayman, 4) Cozumel, Mexico. of change. Like most of the groups year. They told us the best parts of have a bike show with no bike - you Next year will be even better when winning $ during this last trip, the island are seen on a motorcycle. bring in photos of your baby and a they go on their maiden voyage to they gave a large percentage back Area’s you can’t really get to in a car. description and we pick the winners. the Eastern Caribbean. CoCoCay to Dean to help pay for Debbie’s www.cozumelmotorcyclerentals. There are several categories and Bahamas, St. Thomas, St. Maarten medical expenses. Thousands of com here were the winners: are the ports of call and they’re dollars were given back to the already sold out. Stay tuned to see Anderson’s. The love for them was So you may not have your bike but And that reminds me - the Belly how you may still be able to get on shown in so many ways on this trip. don’t feel guilty if you don’t miss Smacker competition is a crowd though. it. Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of favorite for HSR attendees and WHY START A KIDNEY the Seas is one of the largest ships the laypeople on board. We get to How do they raise all that money? DIALYSIS FOUNDATION? in their fleet housing over 3,000 watch 10-12 people try to perfect vacationers on every cruise. This Free Vendor Prize Giveaways their graceful belly flop. Brian little city on the ocean has a main (Catfish) Snyder from Stroudsburg Dean’s family has a tragic history of hereditary kidney disease. Dean street promenade with shops, Have you ever been to a motorcycle PA took the high honors this year. and Debbie know all too well the entertainment, a flow rider surf trade show at sea? This is set up There is, of course, a Tattoo hardship and restrictions of travel and body boarding simulator, an like any other trade show but these ice skating rink and even a rock Contest for the best High Seas for kidney dialysis patients which vendors are carefully selected for climbing wall. There is no shortage Rally tattoo. The winner is usually is why they knew this would be a their interesting products and of fun to be had on this ship so how the same guy, Dave Henry, who success. In 2003, Dean and Debbie generous prizes. Every vendor is can it get any better? How about now has 80% of his body covered paid for a medical company to bringing aboard 1800 Bikers - now required to donate at least $5K in HSR tattoos. He won again with provide dialysis treatments for the you have a real party friends! in prizes. Some of those vendors his 26th tat. following year’s cruise out of their include Von Braun Exhaust owned pocket, confident the bikers onboard A great vacation should leave you by Charlie Giordano who makes There are many winners though. If would embrace this worthwhile wanting more. You should wish very cool retro exhausts. www. you have a HSR tat, you still get $50 charity. Meeting the patients and everyday was the first day and that VonBraunUSA.com for each tat - $250 max. socializing with their new dialysis your week could start all over again. My other favorite was Sportsman patient friends on their vacation This is the feeling you get on the High Eyewear. They make incredible Ladies, you won’t want to miss of a lifetime, they can actually see

22 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 23 the results of their donations and The HOHS Dialysis Fund will where the money goes. Everyone contact you after reviewing your is also educated on the impact of application and you may just get to kidney failure and its effects. If go on a trip of a lifetime! not for HSR, 16 Kidney Dialysis patients who are sponsored to go Giving is just as rewarding as on the cruise annually wouldn’t receiving for some. have the chance to travel out of the country and leave their trusted Sure you can win a ton of great dialysis centers, doctor and nurses prizes and money on this cruise but to risk the uncertainty that they some go just to give. won’t be able to get sufficient Maggie and Tim Murray from AHDRA: Sadly we must be the bearer doing one man shows. Are you following and better-educated product wise then treatment out of the country. Dalby, Queensland Australia were of bad news. The AHDRA – “All Harley all this? Could there be another “reality” their two wheeled friends. Average New Debbie and Dean bring on board, in a bidding war for a collectable Drag Race Association” has folded. The TV show in the works? Shoot me now! Trike price is over $35K with the average doctors, nurses and all the dialysis HSR banner. They paid $10,000 handwriting has been on the wall for the trike conversion (donor bike + kit + labor) equipment needed to self contain for another HSR banner but later past two years when local sponsors of the CARB CRACKS DOWN: CARB – The running in the mid to high twenties. Trike these people for a week. told me they were planning on Woodburn drags in Oregon, and the Las much-feared California Air Resources buyers/converters also add more high- donating that amount regardless of Vegas Races opted out of sponsorship Board has just announced a $500,000 end accessories like luggage space and Until 2013, not one dime the prize. deals. Racers opted out of various fine against Vance & Hines Exhaust high-end electronics. Finished bikes like of the money raised went races as prize money dropped and then Company for the manufacture and sales the Can-Am, Champion/Lehman etc. are to administration fees. Dean and The piece de resistance were the attendance dropped and finally H-D and of some 2000 emissions related parts and all having great years. Many new owners Debbie did it all for free. Sadly, motorcycle prizes. Rouse Racing pulled their overall title accessories. Each part sold carried a fine are women, older two wheeled riders Debbie died while onboard the sponsorships just weeks ago. Locally we for $250.00 hence the leveling of a total and as you saw in our story in the Feb. 10th Anniversary rally cruise of Grand Prize Custom Bike Winner will only see big time motorcycle drags fine of half a million dollars. In addition issue, disabled vets and accident victims cancer complications, but she was Sharon Immell from Amarillo TX when the NHRA – National Hot Rod to the fine V&H had to implement an who suffer a significant degree of limb doing what she loved to do. Debbie got to take home a completely custom Harley Davidson with Association comes to town in mid August. internal program that would guarantee full impairment. Another interesting aspect had chosen to celebrate life to the parts and accessories donated by Harley-Davidson is now working with the compliance with all of CARB’s regulations of the study showed that overall Trike very end. This dialysis fund was all the vendors on board. NHRA to add some of the more popular now and into the future. In return for this buyers/converters require less financing her baby and we’re so grateful for classes from the AHDRA schedule to the CARB waived any additional fines and with many paying cash despite prices that her. The other grand prize was a NHRA schedule. More news on that soon. removed any plans to also sue or fine the can hit close to 40 grand with accessories, Harley-Davidson Switchback and We do know that the races here in August dealers and distributors that had either trick paint and local fees and taxes. We are ARE YOU A KIDNEY the winner was Joe Griffin from will include a lot more drag bike racing knowingly or unknowingly sold the parts currently lining up road tests on at least DIALYSIS PATIENT? Dallas, NC. then in previous years. As for the now to retail clients. CARB praised V&H for two different models and will publish here defunct AHDRA, the economy givith and their cooperation and their very prompt as soon as we can. How does one qualify for On a personal note, we have so much respect for the Anderson’s. the economy taketh away. Sad! compliance and agreement. Speculation sponsorship on this amazing now turns to a number of other California WEST COAST CHOPPERS REBORN: cruise? Debbie, Dean and Cody lived with the knowledge of Debbie’s death OCC FILES BANKRUPTCY FOR based exhaust companies regarding After building the WCC brand into a MERCHANDISING UNIT: The their manufacture and sales practices of hugely successful venture, owner and All you have to do is apply but and still went on with the week not wanting to ruin people’s vacations. ongoing saga of Orange County Choppers, emission related items. builder Jesse James got tired of being a there are a few requirements. Debbie was in full agreement with and its now sole owner Paul Teutul Sr. corporate type and closed WCC in order this plan as well which says so 1) You’ll have to spend a week continues with a Chapter 7 filing for the NORTON MOTORCYCLES BEGINS to move on into other ventures including much for her selfless character. socializing with motorcycle riders companies merchandising unit which PRODUCTION OF U.S. BOUND several different reality TV shows. After a They didn’t skip a beat even so you better like them. was incorporated as “Hudson Valley BIKES: In November the U.S. EPA recent change of heart, Jesse has decided though they had a tragedy to deal Merchandising” and thus is a stand alone certified the new Norton 961 series of the way back to his roots is to re-open with. They truly made 800 virgins 2) You need a passport company. As such the filing will have no Commando motorcycles. Norton has now his formerly very successful West Coast never forget their first time, and the impact on the parent company, Orange filed with CARB so that they can also sell Choppers shop and reinvigorate the West rest of us veterans remember the County Choppers. The filing stems from the 3 model series in California as well as Coast Choppers brand. His “plan” is to 3) You must currently be a Hemo- exiting 10th anniversary. Dialysis patient for at least 2 years the foreclosure by a bank on the big steel the other 49 states, which EPA approval produce 1 interesting and unique custom but able to travel. Registration for 2014 is scheduled and glass headquarters that you saw in the gives the right to do. No word yet on the bike at a time along with parts, specialty to open April 1, 2013. We predict now cancelled TV series. Senior demanded first deliveries BUT the new Commandos items and apparel. While it is very true 4) You must be recommended by it will be even bigger than 2012 the bank reconfigure his now under water were approved as “2013” models so we that WCC items on places like e-bay fetch a current or past rally passengers with an even quicker sell out than mortgage and the bank refused leading to may see bikes by late spring –early summer big bucks and lots of bids only time will or be a present or past motorcycle the 2012 rally cruise. the foreclosure and the subsequent filing. of this year. tell if the West Coast Choppers brand can rider. No word yet on how this will affect his be revived given not only the economy Even though they are sold out for plans to roll out OCC themed restaurants TRIKE SALES – FASTEST GROWING but the very significant changes in the 2013, keep an eye on their website like the prototypes in Florida and in his SEGMENT OF M/C INDUSTRY: For current tastes of the M/C market which 5) If you are not, nor have you ever because things do happen and there new OCC World Headquarters building the third straight year the motorcycle Trike simply does not include much interest in been a motorcycle enthusiast: You may be cancellations. Check www. which is a stone’s throw away from the market has significantly outpaced and out Choppers. It takes more than “Bad Boy must have a friend or relative that HSR.com the first Monday of each now foreclosed upon building since the sold its 2 wheeled cousins in “percentage” T-Shirts” to make a go of a motorcycle currently is and they must provide month at 9am EST for a chance to foreclosure did not include an adjacent lot of gains. In fact it continues to be the fastest venture these days. proof. experience this trip of a lifetime. that Senior owned. growing segment of the overall market by www.highseasrally.com Meanwhile Paul Jr. has his own M/C double digits. A recent survey says Trike Q T. If you meet the above qualifications, Company and Mikey is now an artist buyers are older, smarter, more affluent

24 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 25 Maybe you’re thinking of taking Beautiful Beth is a bit shy, but once the bike on a road trip this year— you get her attention with a neck someplace away from the city rub the purring is nonstop! She where you can breathe and see doesn’t do well with other cats, so for miles. Maybe you would would be happiest in a home where like to spend some time on a she is the only pretty princess. She ranch, have a unique experience has unique markings, is spayed, helping animals. For sure they has vacs, and is ready to be your will repay you with a memory best girl. What a doll! you will treasure. There are dogs, cats, horses, pigs and sheep “MEET YOUR MATCH” at the ranch, recovering from Have you ever been passed up for the treatments they endured as someone cuter, by those who don’t research animals in labs. The appreciate all of your wonderful Kindness Ranch specializes talents and qualities? Well, there BARNEY in socializing and finding new are some pets like that who have homes for former research been at the Kitsap HS for way too animals. The dedicated staff long. Come in and see how special KINDNESS RANCH works miracles transforming that over-looked pet can be. You AMERICAN SANCTUARY traumatized animals into happy, will be loved and appreciated back. FOR RESEARCH AMIMALS healthy pets. Check out the BETH 50% off the adoption fee for “Meet 854 State Hwy 270 website to see all the amazing your Match” buddies. Hartville, Wyoming 82215 rehab work, and how you can KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY www.kindnessranch.org help this young non-profit to Age 3 9167 Dickey Rd NW 307 735 4177 continue the success stories. Silverdale, WA 360 692 6977 www.kitsap-humane.org

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32 Last rider in a group ride 35 Giant conglomerate which started 14 Wide shoe fitting in electricity 16 Small bite 36 Place for a rider 17 A can __ person 37 Greenback, for short 21 Another name intro 38 Slang for trashed 22 Pasta ____, name for an Italian 39 It regulates the flow of air and made sports bike fuel into the combustion chamber 23 ____ Armor 24 Someone who spends more time washing and polishing Down his bike than actually riding it 1 “Easy Rider” star, Dennis 25 Harley ridden by Jay Chou in “The Green Hornet” 2 Operate 26 See 20 across 3 Watch 29 Screamin’ _____ 4 ____car 32 Understand 5 Was on the bike 33 Large amount of money 6 “Urban Brawler” with a fat front 34 Shade of green tire with a steel peanut tank 36 Social Security, for short 8 Buzzing about 37 Disbursement voucher, for short 10 Stopping with the rear wheel off the ground ANSWERS ON PAGE 31 12 The UK’s most successful bike manufacturer

30 MARCH 2013 MARCH 2013 31 February in North Idaho! Inversion has the size it was during the “biker boom” with The newest sound systems for baggers or non- settled into the Valleys, and no one has roughly 450 Vendors attending as well as fairing bikes were “sounding off ” as well. seen the Sun in two weeks. Welcome to dealers and their associates. In attendance were HOGTUNES, CYCLE the panhandle! Roads are covered with SOUNDS, HOPPE INDUSTRIES and J deicer, sand, and whatever else the Road The newest thing out there this year, is the bolt- & M. If the front end kits were the hottest Department deems necessary to move the on Rake kits and the 30” front wheel. BAD thing, then the sound systems were running cagers through the highway system. Not DAD, CUSTOM CYCLE ENGINEERING, a close second. The sound systems were as much to look forward to but getting the and RAMPAGE WHEELS, (KEWL good as any home entertainment centers. winter work done on the motor scooter. WORKS) were a few of the bolt-on front Speakers in the saddlebags with one, or now end kits, and BAGGERNATION was the two speakers per saddlebag are the rage! There is one thing that you can look forward one still doing a welded front end kit. CTEK to if you’re a dealer in the motorcycle has one of the newest and smartest batteries In addition to the Vendor Show, there were trade, and that is the V-TWIN EXPO in charging systems around that you should be seminars over the two days that ran from Cincinnati, Ohio. This will be the second checking out. Another “HOT” item new to THUNDERMAX— Sales, Profit and Your year that our business, ADELE MOTORS the biking scene this year is the fan-assisted Road to Success, POWER VISION— from HAUSER ID, has participated. oil coolers by ULTRA COOL. I looked at it Flash Tuning Made Easy, S & S Workshop, closely; it is very well built and does not deter Growing Your Business Via the Search Manufacturers and Distributors of after- from the looks of the bike. CENTRAMATIC Engine, TREND WATCH, COUNTER market products set up in the DUKE builds an on wheel balancer with tremendous SALES, and more. ENERGY CENTER in downtown benefit not found on other balancing products Cincinnati, and ply their wares to dealers on the market. No weights or spin balancing Overall, from a Dealer’s look at the show, who drive and fly in from all over the United needed at your tire change. In addition to it let me see what is new and hot for 2013. States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and the increased stability, tracking and reduced I was able to sit down and talk to the reps EU. Over 500 Vendors set up shop for the vibration it states a 35% to 50% increase in from the businesses that we already buy two day event that took place on Super Bowl tire life—very exciting. The device is a bolt- from, and to establish new ones going into weekend, February 2nd and 3rd. This show on to the front and rear tire, and if you have 2013. Everyone in attendance was telling us offers the professionals in the industry the any experience with changing tires you could that business is improving and that they see best of the best—everything from ACCELL do it yourself. In the way of ECM units there it getting better as we approach the summer MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS to VOX were SUPERCHIPS, COBRA, DYNOJET, and fall months. The staff at Paisano HELMETS. and THUNDER MAX showing off the ease Publications was very accommodating and with which you can power tune your scooter helpful; everything came off without a hitch. When you walk into the Duke Energy with or without the help of a Harley Tech! Center, after checking in to get your The Hotels and restaurants in Cincinnati are credentials, the first thing you run into is Again it is a bagger, bagger, bagger world out top notch. The people are friendly and very RSD (Roland Sands Design) and low and there with the likes of BAGGERNATION, happy to see all of us attending the EXPO. behold, Roland was there showing off his BAD DAD, CAM TECH CUSTOM, JIM I would suggest the CINCINNATIAN newest line of goodies for your stripped NASI, KLOCK WERKS and ARLEN HOTEL as a great place to stay, (and dog down bobber. Looking over to your right was NESS showing us that it is not about to friendly) as well as the ROCK BOTTOM ARLEN NESS ENTERPRISES and Cory slow down anytime soon. Tank Shrouds, BREWERY for a cold brew and food. Ness available for all to speak with as well. Extended Saddlebags, Custom Fairings All in all, I loved the show, the Vendors and and Side Covers ruled the show. The bikes Cincinnati. Will I attend again? You bet This show is produced by Paisano in attendance were plentiful and drop dead I will! It’s a candy store for grownups, and Publications and they have been throwing stunning! Adding to that, the newest 30” you get to see everything that you see in the this show for the past 13 years. Starting with wheels and fenders along with the stretch/ magazines. What could be better than that! the first show in 2000 and peaking in 2006 rake kits showed us that these baggers are See you on the highways soon. Be safe and – 2008, it is now beginning to show signs of nothing less than works of art! keep you head on a swivel! growth again. The show is now about half Duane “ARVIE” Justus

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