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is currently being restored at The National Air Mike Simard the artist. Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. The Memphis High Rollers Custom Motorcycle Parts out of Belle airplane is not on display at the museum Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, for the parts and because she is not fully restored yet. So, they motor with special thanks to Greg Ambrosie and had to make special provisions for us to get on Colleen Harris. the restricted airbase. The staff at the museum Gray Owl Motorcycles out of Spruce Grove, worked wonders to get us in to see the Memphis Alberta, for the electrical with special thanks to Belle. We were also fortunate enough to meet Jim Brancannier (owner), and David Scott. the chief of the restoration division on the base Sue Meyer for all her help with travel and pictures who is in charge of restoring the Belle. He was as well as support throughout the journey. a fountain of information and very passionate Jeff and Theresa Meyers for their help with travel about the Memphis Belle. He gave Bob a badge and planning and Jeff for driving the motorhome. and a sterling silver coin that only the people that His mother Marjorie for her love and her worked on the restoration of the Memphis Belle mapping skills. received. It was definitely to our surprise when he gave Bob an actual piece of metal from the original Memphis Belle. It was very generous of him. bike and left Bob stranded. The bike had to be It was a momentous and emotional trailered back. He had to hurry to find a new time to see the bike and the plane switch and install it before they left. Fortunately, finally together. One that none of he found one and they were on their way. Bob us will ever forget. and Sue left for Manitoba with only 25 miles on We left Dayton August 18th. Jeff the bike and Sue’s car trunk full of tools, spare and I purchased an enclosed trailer parts, and fuel. The tank on Mathew’s bike only while in Dayton and Bob trailered holds around three gallons. This would allow Mathew’s bike for the rest of the him to travel approximately an hour before he journey back to Manitoba except had to refuel. Around North Battleford Sue for the odd day ride. We stopped saw something fall from the bike when Bob went in a town just outside Chicago to over a railroad track. So, she stopped to check meet a young man named Vegas it out. In the process of checking it out the two that Mathew and Tony (Mathew’s brother) got Bike Information got separated. As soon as Bob noticed that Sue to know through a car club. Vegas is a tattoo Owner: Bob Morrison wasn’t following he pulled over at the nearest gas artist and earlier on in the year Cheryln (Mathew City: Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada station and tried to shut off the bike and realized and Tony’s Mom) got a tattoo from him. Bob GENERAL the key was missing. He also had no cell phone wanted to get the same tattoo in memory of his Fabrication: Bob Morrison, Low Class and only twenty-seven cents in his pocket. He son. We then carried on from there and made Year/make: 2012 Custom Bobber did manage to call me, his sister, Theresa, collect our way across the country to Rapid City, South Model: Bike from a payphone and I contacted Sue and told Dakota. We took in some of the amazing local Assembly: Bob Morrison her where he was. They were reunited and Bob attractions and Bob rode Mathew’s bike around Time: 1 year discovered that it was the key that fell at the the area and up to Sturgis before we all headed ENGINE tracks and Sue amazingly found it. back to Manitoba. We arrived in Manitoba Year/Make: 2012 Altima The rest of the journey out to Carberry was August 25th/2013. Displacement: 113 cu. In. fairly uneventful except for Bob’s numb hands Bob and Sue stayed in Manitoba for a couple of Ignition: Altima By Theresa Morrison-Meyers So, a tribute bike to the Belle it was. Building this tribute bike was Mathew’s vision and sore body from riding a rigid. The hourly days before they headed back to Spruce Grove, Cam: Altima • Carb: Altima and it was his father that made sure that his stops were needed. The only other event that Alberta. The entire journey was physically Bob and Mathew started building the vision was completed in his memory. The build happened is that they ran into rain just past the and emotionally grueling for Bob. He logged Mathew Morrison and his father took many hours of hand sanding, wiring, fitting, Manitoba border. By the time they arrived in approximately 3200 miles/5150km on the TRANSMISSION Bob Morrison wanted to build a bike bike July, 2011. ordering parts and painting to complete. It was Carberry they had traveled through hours of a bike, in good weather with a bit of rain, many Year/make: 2012 Altima Unfortunately, we lost Mathew to a car accident truly a labor of love. torrential downpour. Bob was soaked and glad rough roads, sometimes struggling to keep the Shifting: 6-speed th together. Mathew was very interested October 25 2012 just days after his 22nd The first ride was July 25th 2013 in Spruce Grove, to have made it that far. He and Sue rested up rigid bike on the road. Astonishingly, the stick PAINTING birthday. To honor Mathew’s memory, his father, Alberta. It was an interesting ride to say the in Carberry at his Moms, sisters, and brother-in- he picked up at the beginning of the journey to Painter: Mitch Peacock in the story of the B-17 Flying Fortress Bob Morrison, set out to complete the bike his least. The suicide shift and rigid frame was a laws place, until they all left for Dayton, August support his foot peg was almost all there when Type/color: Army green son and he had started. new experience for Bob. It kept him on his toes. 10th. Bob lead the way and his girlfriend Sue, he returned home. The poignant completion of FRAME bomber named the Memphis Belle The Memphis Belle’s story is that of a love He did remove the suicide shift and converted Mother Marjorie, brother-in-law Jeff, and I the project and uniting the bike with its object Year/make: 2012 Altima that flew in World War II. He found story between her pilot and a young lady. She to the conventional shift for the journey. The followed in our motorhome. It was a rough and of inspiration, provided healing to our loss of Type: rigid frame is depicted on the nose art of the B-17 Bomber. unveiling of the bike was July 26th 2013. Many long ride for Bob with some minor hiccups. Just Mathew. It was an amazing journey on which ACCESSORIES a photo of a bike in a magazine and During WWII, a time of great loss and despair, friends and family came out to see the bike for the as we got into the United States Bob picked up a we saw beautiful scenery and met some great Bars: Springer type ape hangers people were searching for hope. Anything that first time. These were some of many milestones stick to put under one of his foot pegs to make it people. We know that Mathew was with us the Headlight: Motel T Ford Type that was his inspiration. When Bob would give them a sense that the war hadn’t taken that happened during the build and journey of more comfortable for him. On our first stop we whole time, showing us the way. Gas tank: 3 ½ gallon Sportster tank all humanity from them. A symbol of strength Mathew’s Memphis Belle bike. met a gentleman that was actually in Memphis Seat: Mike Simard asked him what he wanted the paint and love as well as a tribute to the men and The journey to Dayton, Ohio to unite Mathew’s when they flew her home. It was pretty neat to FRONT END women she helped to protect. They found that theme to be, he replied a tribute to the Memphis Belle bike with the original Memphis hear his rendition of it. We had a few mishaps Bob would like to send a special thanks out to the Make: DNA Springer in the Memphis Belle. The creation of this bike Belle, B17 Flying Fortress from World War II from the motorhome tire to small oil leaks and many people who made the building of the bike Memphis Belle. When he was asked and her journey to be united with the original started in Spruce Grove, Alberta, August 2nd 2013. missing bolts on the bike. All were repairable but and the journey to the Memphis Belle possible. WHEELS Memphis Belle in Dayton, Ohio has also been Bob and his girlfriend, Sue Meyer, who followed did slow us down a bit. We arrived in Dayton He is eternally grateful. Tires: Metzeler why the Memphis Belle, and he said a quest for hope, and a tribute to a young man in her car, traveled to Carberry, Manitoba. They August 15th. We traveled 1244 miles/2003 km Jus Cuz Customs out of Edmonton, Alberta, Brakes: DNA that had the maturity and compassion to know travelled 756 miles/ 1217 km and arrived there in five days. for the paint/artwork, and airbrushing with a that her story was inspirational and that the story of the Memphis Belle needed August 5th. They had a few mishaps along the special thank you to Mitch Peacock the artist. Photos: Sue Meyer, Theresa Morrison-Meyers, to be remembered. Just as he will always be th that she needed to be remembered. way. The first was that two days before they left On August 16 , Mathew’s bike was finally Speed Demon Custom Seats out of Beaumont, Jeff Meyers remembered in our hearts, forever. Spruce Grove the ignition switch went on the united with the original Memphis Belle that Alberta, for the seat with a special thanks to

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14 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 15 By Perry Nelson built them weren’t there sooo…. Not a lot to tell! and Michael Brown (Marketing Director at Harrah’s) set Mike Martinez on the other hand is not only an it up so I could just walk in. I was defiantly not ready Editors Note- Perry had so much fun at Laughlin River awesome bike builder but I made a new friend. for how cool this venue was. There was rock the height Run this year, he couldn’t fit it all into one story. We Paster Z of the bleachers and higher all around this amphitheater now catch up with him back at the Colorado Belle on (another Quick Throttle Correspondent) and I did type concert area. The sound was incredible. Los Lobos Saturday, looking over the bikes in the Custom Bike get to throw QT shirts to the bike building fans in were playing with Los Lonely Boys when I arrived. It was Show—and meeting lots of interesting people— attendance. Joe O’day was as cool as the so energetic it made you feel like dancing in your seat… So without further ado, here are more of Perry’s other side of the pillow! MC’n the awards it was a Laughlin River Run adventures: really fun and scenic bike show… Los Lobos were awesome as always…. but I thought of From there I shot over to the Ms. a young Carlos Santana when I saw Henry Garza one of At a table near the stage at the Custom Bike Laughlin contest in front of the Riverside Resort. 3 brothers in Los Lonely Boys. JoJo plays on Bass and Show- I met a Greg from Riverside Entertainment MC’d , Lady Ringo on Drums. Willie Nelson helped these guys out Big guy and his Crew, I thought they were Outlaw GoGo, Steven and Michael from Great White and by letting them record in his studio in Austin, Texas in bikers- and there was a lack of chairs and they Kristi from the band “the Cougars” were the 4 2003. Winning a Grammy for best Group in 2005, now I gave me one. I got to talking to Mike Martinez, judges. “Act out your favorite fake orgasm” know why--- somebody must have seen them live. Mike’s about 6’1” pushing about 300 lbs, his wife and of coarse “do the Twerk” were a couple of was there too and she resembles Rosie the Riveter, the difficult tasks these ladies had to do to win the I talked to Michael Brown briefly after the show and he for you younger folks kind of like Flo from the hearts/and votes of the judges. said: “Looks like we got 3000 happy people” and “Are Progressive Insurance commercials. Carly the bass player from the you having fun?” “This is fun isn’t it?” Cougars won, hey! wait a minute, wasn’t one of I had a blast at Mike and a few guys that came with him the judges in the Cougars? Lol this year’s Laughlin River Run … My 3 biggest surprises: single-handedly ran the Colorado Belle outside ok ok… the right girl won. A lot was Jason Aldean, Henry Garza (Los Lonely Boys) and all bar out of Coors beer…Hanging out with these based on the audience and the audience cheered the easygoing Hosts. I’ll be here every year from now guys was a lot of fun. I come to find out Mike, his most for Carly. I met her and her boyfriend Todd on. wife and company all worked for Mike’s company after the contest, and Carly’s going into medical “Bonneville Custom Choppers”. They took 3rd school and Todd’s in a successful Band… Perry Nelson-- Quick Throttle Magazine and in my mind their bike should have won. It was Forward - by far the most creative with a real horse-saddle time to go to my really cool room in the beautiful --Look for more photos from Laughlin River Run at www. seat that actually looked right. 1st and Riverside Resort, shower up and go to Harrah’s to quickthrottle.com in the Gallery!! second place were cool bikes-- but the people who see Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys. I got there

16 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 17 HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS PROJECT LIVEWIRE™, THE FIRST ELECTRIC HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE

H-D Invites Consumers to Ride, React and of the year. In 2015, the Project LiveWire Ex- ect LiveWire will be influenced by feedback Shape the Future of this New Bike perience will continue in the U.S. and expand from riders along the Project Livewire Experi- into Canada and Europe. ence tour. MILWAUKEE (June 19, 2014) – Innova- “This builds on many recent reinvention suc- “We offer a no excuses riding experience in tion, meet heritage. Today, Harley-Davidson cesses for Harley-Davidson.” said Levatich. everything we do and we are led by what our (NYSE:HOG) reveals Project LiveWire – the “In just the last few years, we’ve broadened our customers tell us matters most,” said Richer. first Harley-Davidson® electric motorcycle. reach to serve an increasingly diverse society, “Because electric vehicle technology is evolv- In keeping with the company’s customer-led as well as reinvented our approach to product ing rapidly, we are excited to learn more from product development approach, starting next development and manufacturing. This has re- riders through the Project LiveWire Experience week select consumers across the country will sulted in cutting-edge products like the recently to fully understand the definition of success be able to ride and provide feedback on the launched Project Rushmore touring bikes, Har- in this market as the technology continues to bike, helping to shape the future of Harley-Da- ley-Davidson Street 500 and 750 models and evolve.” vidson’s first-ever electric motorcycle. this reveal of Project LiveWire.” Helping Preserve and Renew the Freedom to While not for sale, Project LiveWire is specifi- An Innovative Approach to Advance the Pos- Ride for Generations cally designed for the purpose of getting insight sibilities of Personal Freedom As riding in the great outdoors is one of the into rider expectations of an electric Harley- This exciting new ride blends the company’s best elements of motorcycling, sustainability Davidson motorcycle. styling heritage with the latest technology to remains a core strategic focus at Harley-David- “America at its best has always been about re- deliver a new expression of the signature Har- son. invention,” said Matt Levatich, President and ley-Davidson look, sound and feel. “Preserving the riding environment is im- Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson Mo- “Project LiveWire is more like the first electric portant to all of us,” said Levatich. “Project tor Company. “And, like America, Harley-Da- guitar – not an electric car,” said Mark-Hans LiveWire is just one element in our efforts to vidson has reinvented itself many times in our Richer, Senior Vice President and Chief Mar- preserve and renew the freedom to ride for gen- history, with customers leading us every step of keting Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Com- erations to come. As a company that has seen the way. Project LiveWire is another exciting, pany. “It’s an expression of individuality and success for 111 years, we think in generational customer-led moment in our history.” iconic style that just happens to be electric. terms about our great riding environments for Spurred by this heritage, the Project LiveWire Project LiveWire is a bold statement for us as a the next 111 years.” Experience invites customers to test ride, pro- company and a brand.” Fans can learn more about Project LiveWire, as vide feedback and learn more about the story The bike offers a visceral riding experience well as specific dates and locations for Project of the motorcycle. Even those who don’t yet with tire-shredding acceleration and an unmis- LiveWire Experience stops at projectlivewire. ride will have the opportunity to feel the power takable new sound. com. Harley-Davidson also invites anyone who of Project LiveWire through Jumpstart – a sim- “The sound is a distinct part of the thrill,” said is interested in the possibilities of the future to ulated riding experience. Richer. “Think fighter jet on an aircraft carrier. follow and engage with the company on its so- A 2014 U.S. tour – kicking off with a journey Project LiveWire’s unique sound was designed cial media channels, including Facebook, Twit- down Route 66 – will visit more than 30 Har- to differentiate it from internal combustion and ter and Instagram. ley-Davidson dealerships now through the end other electric motorcycles on the market.” Longer term plans for retail availability of Proj-

18 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 19 Story and Photos by Angela Conner projects had been mostly traditional choppers similar to those of Billy Lane or Jesse James. One of Discovery Channel’s latest He described his bikes as narrow and tight reality TV formulas is to take three motorcycle with a low seat height. All of Eric’s creations shops from the same state and give each of the also featured a bit of twisted metal as a tribute owners $15,000 dollars to create a road-worthy to Indian Larry. Chris was fond of big wheels bike in just five weeks. A film crew pops in a so they combined their ideas and built a board few times during the build to document the track-style bike. progress. When the program airs, television After receiving the cash and with less When asked about his competitors, viewers use social media to vote for their than a week to come up with parts, Eric hit the Eric said he knew of Torch Industries and really favorite motorcycle and at the end of the show a Shriner’s Swap Meet and quickly found his liked their stuff. “Torch bikes are super sanitary, winner is announced. The creators are calling it transmission, gas tank, and shovelhead motor. super clean.” Eric isn’t a big fan of baggers so #BIKERLIVE. The production crew arrived just two days later. he was not as familiar with Baggers Inc. but Episode five took place in Arizona Filming only lasted a total of four sporadic appreciated what they brought to the table in and being a desert dweller myself, I felt days which was a bit of a disappointment to the end. He confessed to being very nervous obligated to watch. I was familiar with the first Eric because there was so much of the actual about going up against two well-established two shops, Torch Industries and Baggers Inc., building process that was not caught on camera. bike builders. After all, Shanks Garage is pretty but was caught off guard when I realized that Drama unfolded when Chris decided much just one guy at home building bikes and the third unknown builder, Shanks Garage, was not to help Eric finish the bike two weeks before sweeping up after himself in a three car garage located just four miles down the road from my it was due. Through the magic of Hollywood with no air conditioning. own home. I found myself wondering how editing, the show implied that Chris did not Eric had nothing but kind words for things would play out for this small town bike return to help on the very last day but Eric the camera crew and production team. He builder who was clearly the underdog. When said that Chris actually made his departure did suggest that the show have a motorcycle the episode ended I decided to reach out to my two weeks earlier. Eric had no other choice consultant so that they could better understand neighbor and see if there was more to his story. than to put his day job in jeopardy and ask the bike building process. Eric Danuser of Shanks Garage got his boss for two weeks off so he could honor What’s next on the horizon for the involved with #BIKERLIVE in a roundabout his commitment to complete the motorcycle. southwest winner of #BIKERLIVE? Well, Eric sort of way. He sent his resume out in pursuit Luckily his company was extremely supportive. continues to go to his day job while also working of a management position at a high profile The painter of the bike, Matt Vesay, and Eric’s hard on growing the business for Shanks Garage. motorcycle shop back east when he was mentor, Mr. Mike, (not seen on camera) stepped Lately he has been building a rigid frame for a contacted by a casting company looking to in to help Eric finish the motorcycle before the single cylinder Buell Blast. He figures with a create a pilot for a new bike builder show. After show’s deadline. few modifications he can make the bike more a few interviews and waiting to hear something While the competition during the attractive and market it to someone who is for months, he was told the show was a “go” episode was a very close race, Shanks Garage looking for a light, easy to maneuver chopper and given $15,000 dollars to purchase the parts did take first place as the viewer’s choice for that can still reach speeds of about 70 mph he would need to build his bike. best bike. Eric was at home with his family and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. His current In a whirlwind, Eric got together with and friends watching the show when he found project sits humbly next to the winning number a local fabricator named Chris that he’d worked out that he’d won. There was no live viewing 38 motorcycle. I’m sure the original number 38, with on a previous build. They discussed their party or trophy presentation, which was a bit badass board track racer Ed Kretz, would be own personal styles, which happened to be quite surprising as the previous episodes had included proud. different and ended up compromising. Eric’s both. Black Leather, Braids and a Bandana

20 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 21 Story / Bike Photos: Heath “The Chief “ Cofran flake. The chunky aluminum wheels looked of that exhales nicely thought a throaty 2-into-1 Riding Shot: Christina Cofran very hot rod race inspired and I was stoked. I exhaust. handed over the keys to my bike and went for A brief trip in Harley history tell us that the As a writer for the magazine, we get to pick the trade out. LOW RIDER was actually a shovel head power up new bikes and ride them for a few weeks so The first thing I noticed as I ripped off down cruiser that was first released in 1977. It had we can give our best understanding of them. I the street was the stock exhaust. I looked down been out of production for the last 5 years and have ridden a bunch of really cool bikes and I after I let on the throttle just to see if it was an now, but she’s back! enjoy seeing what each of them has to offer. I after market pipe. It wasn’t. It was stock?? I Here’s another cool factoid on this bike; the Low have to admit, when I got the call to try the new was impressed by the deep, rich, rumble sound! Rider is only the 2nd bike in the Dyna family to Harley Low Rider, I looked online and saw some As you know, most stock bikes sound like you come with dual front disc brakes! These twin pictures of the bike and told myself, eh…. Ok. could ride it through the library and deliver tea 300mm floating rotors with 4 piston calipers. Despite my Editor, CD, assuring me of the Low to all the studying students. Ha ha, well not What all this means is better stopping power Rider’s long and proud history and popularity, this motorcycle! I think a lot of that has to do when you need it. No, this doesn’t mean you let’s just say I wasn’t very hyped. with the power of this motor. Harley planted can join the freestyle street motor team with I’m going to fast forward to riding my bike over an air-cooled Twin Cam 103 injected V-Twin stoppies, it means you are safer on the road! Oh, to the fleet center to pick up the Low Rider. I fun generator with a displacement of 1690cc. and don’t forget - you can get ABS on this limbo still had the eh mentality. The guy rolled the The motor is nicely decked out in that wrinkle game champ. bike out, and I looked at it and suddenly was black and chrome icing. We can’t forget about The bike I tested had the Amber Whiskey / like, hmmm.., this thing looks pretty sweet. The the six-speed cruise drive transmission; oh it’s so Vivid Black paint set up. There are 2 other colors first thing I loved about the bike was the 2-tone cool to be able to slam down into that 6th gear you can choose from. (Vivid Black) (Brilliant paint job and sweet 4.7-gallon petrol tank. The on the freeway. Yes, adds nice smile to your face Silver / Vivid Black) All of which really look big oversized painted logo on the tank was eye too huh? It also pushes out a nice 75 Hp at 5010 nicely with the polished front end, wrinkle black catching and I dug the whiskey colored metal rpm and 126 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm’s and all and chrome power train, chrome-plated fender

22 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 23 strut covers and the nice badging on the battery box cover. The headlight is topped off with a clean hood style eyebrow that also serves switch hitter as both the headlight and handlebar riser mount. The new wrinkle black console with speedo and tach ties in nicely with the rest of the bike. The bike is called the “LOW RIDER” , no, not because it comes with airbags so you can bounce up and down the street listening to WAR, this bikes seat is only 25.4” off the ground. I mean really, Napoleon Specs: Stroke 4.374 in. Brakes, Caliper Type 4-piston himself could ride this baby. Joking aside, this bike DIMENSIONS Displacement 103.1 cu in fixed front, and 2-piston torque- is low and the seat is very comfortable. The first day Length 92.3 in. Compression Ratio 9.6:1 free floating rear out, I rode for 150 miles and never had any issues Seat Height, Laden 25.4 in. Fuel System Electronic with comfort. Speaking of low, usually when I ride Seat Height, Unladen 26.8 in. Sequential Port Fuel Injection PERFORMANCE these Harley’s, it feels like I barely turn and I scrape Ground Clearance 4.13 in. Engine Torque Testing Method DRIVETRAIN SAE J1349 the pegs. This bike has the pegs a little higher off the Rake (steering head) (deg) 30.5 Primary Drive: Chain, 34/46 Engine Torque 98.8 ft-lb ground then most. It was a comforting feeling to go Trail 5.1 in. Wheelbase 64.2 in. ratio Engine Torque (rpm) 3,500 into some corners and not worry about a spark fest. st Tires, Front Specification Gear Ratios (overall) 1 9.311 Lean Angle, Right (deg.) 29.5 Staying in the comfort side of this Low Rider, I also nd 100/90B19 57H Gear Ratios (overall) 2 6.454 Lean Angle, Left (deg.) 30.5 rd want to point out some of the other cool elements Tires, Rear Specification Gear Ratios (overall) 3 4.793 Fuel Economy: Combined th that this bike has. The unique handlebar riser gives 160/70B17 73V Gear Ratios (overall) 4 3.882 City/Hwy 43 mpg th you 2.4” of adjustability, and also the seat design Fuel Capacity 4.7 gal. Gear Ratios (overall) 5 3.307 ELECTRIC th always you 1.5” of adjustability! Now, that is sweet, Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3 qt. Gear Ratios (overall) 6 2.79 Lights (as per country huh? Weight, As Shipped 644 lb. regulation), Indicator Lamps CHASSIS High beam, directional light So after a 5-year hiatus looks like Harley-Davidson Weight, In Running Order 666 lb. Wheels, Optional Style Type bar, neutral, low oil pressure, made a smart decision to bring back this beauty and Chrome Steel Laced engine diagnostics, turn signals, add some modern touches to what you as a rider ENGINE Wheels, Front Type Black, security system(optional), would love. You have to set up your own test ride Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam Split 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum 6-speed, low fuel warnings and give this bike a try! You will not be disappointed. 103™ Wheels, Rear Type Black, Split Bore 3.87 in. 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum Chief

24 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 25 By Perry and Traci Nelson

Monday May 26th 2014 Traci and I decided to head up to Phoenix National Cemetery to pay tribute to a few of my friends as well as the thousands of others buried at this beautiful cemetery on Flags Memorial Day. We picked up a flyer for this rally at Arizona Bike Week a for the month earlier. Having no idea what to expect, as far as the Rally goes, at 6am we jumped on our bike and headed up … the cemetery is in Phoenix but is actually over 10 miles N/E of downtown. When we got close to the cemetery we noticed a long line of Fallen motorcycles and most had American flags next to them. The closer we got to the main gate the more bikes and flags we saw… At this point Traci and I knew we were in for something very special. Once inside we noticed a large stage set up so I told Traci to grab our QT Media passes out of our saddle bags. Thinking…You never know …there could be some cool stuff going on by the stage and it never hurts to have our media credentials. This was a very large media event, we had no idea, all the local TV crews and Media from all over the world were there… Our Governor Jan Brewer, 0ur State Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain, 0ur County Attorney Bill Montgomery, AZ Dept of Vet Services Ted Vogt, and Director of National Memorial Cemetery Jerry Rainey. What happened next was one of the most heartwarming tributes to our fallen heroes I have ever seen. Honor Guards from every service from WWll veterans to Boy Scouts marched in front of the stage, then came the commemorative wreaths, too many to count, from all the military backing organizations like…the USO… The Lions Club….The Elks…even a couple gals from the original “Rosie the Riveter” club… I was directing Traci where to go to take pictures. We both thought it would be cool to get a picture of The Rosie the Riveter gals next to their wreath with the stage in the background. Well this big security/staff gal would have nothing to do with it and tried to shoo them away, but that wasn’t going to happen. One of the Rosy the Riveter gals (well into her 80’s) turned and walked over to the wreath and said to the security gal.. “I’m getting my picture taken!” Don’t mess with Rosie! We got the Shot!...lol During this “Service” there were four planes that flew overhead-- then when they came back over there were only three planes-- commemorating the lost comrade… after the program there was a “Releasing of the Doves”. The Air Force released them a little early, and it was met by a remark by one of the speakers that “The Air Force has its own time frame”…..laughter…, Traci got a beautiful picture of the doves… This was a awesome event, afterward I met John McCain, and Jan Brewer. I was not talking politics or about the VA problems, but I did get caught on local news talking to John McCain, I was wearing a Cutoff Army BDU shirt and a camouflage bandanna and I guess the local media jumped on it; thinking I was there talking about the VA…. Here’s the facts. I am an Army vet, but the first thing I said to John McCain was the first thing I say to most people of interest; “Can my wife get a picture of us together?” and “isn’t she beautiful” John said “she sure is” and “she certainly came down a few notches getting with you” I said “John …we just met!” I’m thinking this is a Army-Navy thing lol..….much laughter…Then I said “John…Do you ride a motorcycle?” He said “No, on account of my leg is messed up” and he pointed to his leg (his leg was crushed ejecting from his plane during the Vietnam war). “well” I said, …”I can build you a trike?” and he said “ahhhhhh” everybody around us was laughing now…. I put politics aside when I report for QT, and in my social media, I do the same. Voting booths are booths-- I don’t write my political beliefs on my wall or on my sleeve. Keeps things simple, I get some crap for my silence…. Such is the life of a correspondent. I went to Gary Burton’s (Lance Corp US Marine), and a few other grave sites to pay my respects… The main reason I came to the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and the reason I will continue to come regularly as my brothers would for me. --Perry

26 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 27 Story and photos by Rusty Childress every year and would love to have you along. This year’s 8th Annual Arizona is typically a devil of a place Devil’s Highway Poker Run was a to ride in the summer due to the five stop 265 mile loop from Spring- threat of dehydration and excessive erville to Alpine then east on US 180 heat. It’s a beastly hot mess for riders through New Mexico south to Clif- unless you ride the desert at night or ton, returning north on US 191. are lucky enough to get up into the mountains of the Mogollon Rim or AZRide event organizer Gaylen Flagstaff. Brotherson said “we are proud to put on one of America’s best rides By far the best cool weather alterna- with motorcyclists from all over the tive is to head for the White Moun- Southwest.” I was pleasantly sur- tains of north eastern Arizona to prised to spot a variety of non-Ari- ride the old Route 666, better known zona license plates from California, as the “Devils Highway,” a reference Texas, Oklahoma, and even Massa- to the Number of the Beast. chusetts.

If your superstitious about the The ride also offered the opportunity number 666, have no fear. Arizona to support www.teamcaseyaz.org, changed the name in 1993 to the honoring child cancer patient Casey Coronado Trail Scenic Byway Route Axford. Donations went directly 191 to remove the stigma, as it ap- to support young oncology patients proximated the path of the Spanish with books, toys, games, movies, bi- explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coro- cycles, birthday cakes and for pedi- nado. atric blood and marrow transplanta- tion programs. If you still don’t like the number 666, then the numbers you will The Coronado Trail has been de- love are the ones that describe the scribed by many as the twistiest high- ride. There is a 6000 foot elevation way in the entire USA, so add this change from beginning to end with one to your bucket list, especially if 1000 mountainous curves squeezed you plan to ride in Arizona during into a 100 mile length. Because of the hot summer months. these kinds of favorable riding digits the Coronado Trail made honorable If you like the thrill of sweepers, mention on the American Motorcy- hairpins, breathtaking viewpoints, cle Association list of “Best Motor- shear cliffs, diversity in landscapes, cycle Roads in America.” and riding in the cool pines of Ari- zona at 9000 feet then you will find Still sound too spooky for you to ride yourself in absolute riding heaven on alone? AZRide.com does this ride the Devils Highway.

28 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 29 Story- Randy Twells; protect the civilian population in any type of Flag was unfurled with the help of many people ;) --the CHP had their display here at May Ride! dots are on her bike and awarded a prize later selling raffle tickets. Photos- RT & Courtesy Biggs H-D emergency.” Proving their mettle in spades. to its full size, which stretched the entire width of These motorcops had their u-turns, tight corners herself to the contest entry with the closest guess. There were really good raffle prizes such as wood In the week before the May Ride, thick smoke the street, for the opening ceremonies. & stoppies DOWN and reminded us all who’s The People’s Choice Bike Award went to a flooring, a tattoo session from Good Neighbor It was Armed Forces Day, May 17th. In San in the area had Howie Wahl, Biggs H-D A Heroes’ Welcome-- So appropriate it is that out there doing the tough moves every day, gleaming white Harley with impeccable details. Tattoo, beautiful decorative blown glass and Marcos, CA where the May Ride takes place Marketing Director, and Clint August the event the May Ride proceeds support Homefront San watching out for all of us on the road. Among all this fun, Mike’s BBQ served up other sponsor donated items. A $500 cash prize every year at Biggs Harley-Davidson, it never Founder & Organizer & local KGB 101 Radio Diego, a military family benefit organization; Unknown Industries’ mild-mannered bad boys awesome pulled pork and other delights, there and a $500 Chapter Challenge prize was won by applied more appropriately as in the week Personality, both of them being determined check it out at www.homefrontsandiego.org Buddy Suttle and Kade Gates on their Bobtail were chilled drinks & tropical slushies, some Biggs Chapter with 54 members participating immediately preceding, our US Military came AND die-hard bikers, crossing their fingers the . Space is provided for other military support Dyna’s proved THEIR metal and mettle too, great jerky to be munched, and Biggs supplied and donating it back to the cause. San Diego to the assistance of local and state firefighting fires would not impact the May Ride. I had causes too. Of these there were several and I with smokin burnouts and long haul wheelies water for all, to keep us hydrated in the fun and HOG was 2nd place with 33 to their credit, and agencies to ultimately defeat a week of blazing heard that Howie was evacuated mid-week while want to spotlight EOD Warrior Foundation. that scraped bobtails on pavement and are sun. Temecula 3rd in the 20’s. The cash prize winner wildfires that devastated several San Diego preparing for the May Ride. He said, “Yes, and EOD stands for Explosive Ordinance no doubt half-imaged in hundreds of camera Seven Bands on two Law Tigers sponsored donated part of it back too, in the spirit of the County communities and open spaces as seen on we had to evacuate in 2007 so we knew the drill. Disposition, one of the most hazardous jobs in phones as they shot past like bullets from a .45. stages, Nuns & Moses- what a show- guitarist event. One of the final raffle prizes drawn for local and national news. I was at Biggs working and noticed the flames on the military. EOD technicians willingly place --and ONCE AGAIN with the Lights & Sirens, and drummer in what would loosely be described a winner was the Black Sheep Quilt, sewn by High winds and blazing heat fueled the fires. the north side of our neighborhood. themselves in harm’s way to do their jobs every it was great- chasing the guys down the road and as nun costumes (apologies to real nuns…) with a Black Sheep member with squares honoring Parts of San Marcos were burning out of control, I decided to cruise over to make sure my wife day, and when things go wrong they pay the matching them turn for tight turn and maneuver, a guitar that looked like a military assault rifle (a branches of service. Tickets were sold for 2 as twisters of fire goaded by high wind gusts was aware that the fire was approaching our highest price. Find out more or how to help at again a lesson in who’s out there catchin the bad nod to the Guns & Roses aspect…) So over the months prior and the winning ticket was sold ripped through neighborhoods and open spaces. area. When I turned left into our neighborhood www.eodwarriorfoundation.org. guys out on the highway. Out came the ticket top, it was hilarious. And they were great! Then AT the May Ride. All proceeds from the Quilt First responder fire units were outgunned and my heart took an extra beat because at the end Tim Chambers the Saluting Marine announced books—all for fun and the cameras, for sure! It they ditched the nuns costumes and, amazingly raffle went to Homefront San Diego following called for reinforcements. The US Northern of our street was a fire truck, 3 police cars and he would soon leave for Washington DC to fulfill was like watching a movie shoot! Buddy and still sounded great! Not to be outdone, the the May Ride’s lead. Command responded with assets for air a helicopter overhead. As I got closer the police his 13th Salute standing at attention for many Kade are also now starring in a new movie, “Into 8-member troupe Sully & the Blue Eyed Soul The craziness never stopped as Clint’s friend reconnaissance & firefighting along with ground unit drove up alongside of me and said the words hours on Memorial Day at Rolling Thunder as the Unknown”. Band with brass (sax & trumpet), keys & congas Thomas Hootman who has a DJ biz “The Funk assets, facilities and supplies and care of civilians I did not want to hear, ‘mandatory evacuation the bikes rolled past. The Classic Car Show competition for cash put on a great show. Experience” and who was helping out here, got where civilian resources were overwhelmed. right now sir. Please turn around and leave this As Clint said later, “We SMOKED last year’s and prizes was run by East County Cruisers Car Speaking of guns, Guns N Buns contest pitted on the mic and started doing funky percussion Along with Cal-Fire tankers like the DC-10 area immediately’. I told him that I must pick registrations with 540 this time.” Pun intended Club plus the Bike Show, and had winners of navy man Duke Alford, Jr. and ‘regular guy’ sound effects into the microphone— flying like a huge albatross yet making minute up my wife and we would leave immediately. I or not, it was true, and it was the second largest course with trophies by S&S Trophies- S&S is Marshall Oimette against each other along An American Road Hero—During one of lean/roll adjustments in flight and dropping picked up my wife, our cat and 6 boxes she had registration count ever in the event’s 12-year for Sam and Shari Murao, ECC members whose with another guy for the crowd’s approval- Clint’s announcement gigs he got hijacked fire retardant right on target, military aircraft/ already packed with pictures and our laptop. I history. They did have to re-route the Poker Run beautiful classics were also on display. Hot Rod and Marshall won the prize after winning the and presented with a plaque from American helicopter water drops and fire units from all had to leave my Harley so I said a prayer that a bit to avoid some of the still hazardous burned Holly was here with her bee-youtiful “silver with audience with pushups and backside showin off Road Hero (loosely quoted) “in recognition over California attacked at least four large fires when I return I would be able to ride my Harley areas but, an adventure nonetheless. floral/nature scenes” ’56 Stepside Chevy pickup and all around winning poses and good fun. for his tireless efforts to support our Troops.” that were finally contained having burned over again. Off we went!” However, what was Team RB Freestyle stunt duo with Randie, the that has won top honors on an episode of My Then there were Clint’s Babes & Bikes… the Confirming what we already knew, that “Clint 20,000 acres. Yes some homes were lost, but all Howie’s main concern, but…. As Howie was female stunt performer, wowed the crowd with Ride Rules. ECC has a 1971 Camaro Z-28 up Babes just get Babe’er every year. Based at the August is an American Road Hero”! in all many more were saved. Residents thank quoted later…. dragging, standing, & half-falling-off stunts that for raffle, $25 per ticket- (boy do I remember my KGB Booth or their Babe lair they help out with “Thank You to Our Heroes in Uniform,” Clint Cal-Fire & all the many Fire Departments from “The Show Must Go On.” … and by late were crazy to watch and you know they practice old 1969 Camaro- why did I sell it!! Wrong!! )— raffle ticket sales. Hooters Girls also helped said at day’s end, “including those involved around the region, who in turn along with those Friday, the San Marcos fire was virtually done. these to the nth degree… out of the blue, we hear winner of the Z-28 to be drawn later in the year out and all posed with event staff and happenin with the fires and keeping us safe in many homeowners thanked Military responders for Saturday arrived at Biggs, greeting arriving sirens blaring, and lights flashing! Up through at another ECC event! “Wish me luck or buy makers at one of the gorgeous custom bikes on ways. Saturday May 16th 2015 is already in the their invaluable assistance, saying… bikers with a full display of flags (placed by the the closed off street come the CHP guys on their your own ticket!” display. So all Clint’s Babes were on stage and planning stages so mark it on your calendar! “The military’s assistance was crucial to fight well-known Flag Man) lining the street alongside motorcycles and in the cars, chasing down Team An inventive gal named Dottie, won the Bike the popular crowd vote selected the top Babe, God Bless our Troops and their families!” these fires.” Local military commanders’ the dealership, from every military branch and RB, for the ‘moving violations’ just committed Show, with her aptly named “Dottie” bike. She who took it all in stride as did all the Babes, --Look for more photos from the May Ride- at response? “That’s what we are here for, to group. Starting off the day, the Big American all over the tarmac. Coincidentally --OR NOT in turn held a contest for guessing how many winners all since they worked their behinds off www.quickthrotle.com in the Gallery!

30 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 31 A Girls Nite out at Chester’s Harley-Davidson, Garage Party

It had been a long time since I’ve had a that’s used in their riding class, where in a everything about this event was information for girl’s nite out... My best friend Patty and I decided weekend you can take your written> riding test the new and experienced women riders, and as it was about time... but where? Hmmm… I read and have your MC endorsement by Monday. I my husband Perry says in his articles, it’s true, in QT about Chester’s having a Ladies Only know cause that’s exactly what I did 2007...RE: I these are the nicest people , that really do love party...we had no idea what to expect. It was a was driving by and saw the Harley sign and like the motorcycle community. You can feel it. We beautiful night to ride and it felt good to be riding a gravitational pull... my truck drove into the wandered over to the HOG East Valley Chapter with Patty again, we used to ride all the time for parking lot of Arrowhead Harley. That weekend table and met the women riders who told us no reason just to ride with no particular place in I took their class, bought a Buell Blast from their about the benefits of their group. mind...but our lives have got busy. then “drivers class” bike and by Monday I was riding my own... it was like a dream. I now ride The evening ended with the raffle We arrived at Chester’s just after the a 2009 96ci Dyna that Perry customized for me... prizes... so numerous I lost track of.. it seemed like gals were finishing up with a Welcome Meeting... almost everyone won something. As everyone There were 75 women heading off into smaller We then made our way to sales...to left Susan handed them a big goodie bag, nice for groups to tour Chester’s various departments. We learn about the different models... tempting... new woman riders, with entry forms for a chance were greeted by Susan the Chester’s receptionist very tempting :) Then I saw it... The most to win a Street 750... Patty and I met so many who recognized me rite away with... “Where’s beautiful purple motorcycle... my favorite awesome women who share the same love of Perry?”... I smiled and said... “it’s girl’s nite” :) color..... Perry will have to fill you in on those riding their own bikes and the love of riding on It felt awkward... not having Perry with me...and other minor details of make and model...{Perry the back with their mate. We’re looking forward I was so close to having him meet us, but it was note(P): 2014 HD Softail} so of course Patty & to another girls nite out at Chester’s next Garage Girl’s Nite after all :) I both got on and we heard a “Click”, it was Party, and maybe have Perry meet us to answer Ashley Meyer the photographer for Chester’s, the burning question ... like Where’s Waldo?.... Patty and I were assigned Group #4: she was taking pictures of each woman sitting on “Where’s Perry?” :) Station Tour... and of course we did our itinerary a Harley... We got to take our picture home at the *** I’m right here… Traci did an awesome job all out of order, not on purpose, but very typical end of the nite. {P: of course Traci talked Ashley of reporting on this event, just like Randy and for us:) I think we finally met up with our assigned into taking several pictures of them..:)} the other women of QT, Traci has a busy life. group. First we went to the buffet table... really What I got out of this is if the worse thing does nice spread compliments of JPs> AKA: Jolie’s Then there was my favorite... learning happen, and you are out riding together and get Place. I made myself a big fruit salad. They were to pick up a bike... Roger explaining as Amy into an accident female and male riders should also offering free beer, wine, and soda, Patty and demonstrating actually picking up a motorcycle... know what to do and how they can help save a I helped ourselves to their refreshing ice tea. they spotted me and smiled then the, “Where’s life by say: turning the gas off, turning off the Perry?” Then one by one women came up to try ignition are even lifting a full sized Harley off Then we were off to the Riding for themselves... so of course Patty and I gave a somebody… Academy & Rentals Dept and were greeted by go at it... Wow... I did it! with a lil help from Roger Mike Hargrove (academy mgr) with ; “Where’s {P-what?}. Then we made our way to the motor- Just an awesome service given free of charge by Perry?” After Mike’s presentation the ladies clothes dept for Joan Wood’s presentation on the Chester’s HD Mesa AZ... were able to sit on the Street 500 model bike essentials for riding, which was very informative, By Traci n a little help from ***Perry Nelson

32 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 33 Story and photos by Ray Seidel

Billed as So Cal’s biggest and best springtime event, the crowd at Simi Valley Harley Davidson last May seemed to bare that out. Even before noon, both sides of the dealer’s street (Condor Drive) were lined up with motorcycles as far as the eye could see, and the industrial sized parking lot across from them was filling up fast. This was a combination of a free bike show, vendor rows, swap meet, with live music by “Bleeding Harp.” Also the service department had open house.

First thing I saw walking in was the ladies of the Simi Valley HOG chapter had a tent set up with a bake sale with all manner of cup cakes and baked yummies. Vendor tents were set up on each side of a row of show bikes. At the far end of the lot was Dynojet, were you could dyno your bike for $95. A blue T-REX three-wheeler caught my eye that looked really juicy, with lines that looked like they came out of the Pininfarina studio. Maybe when I’m too old to balance a real motorcycle I’ll have to look into one of these. Checking out the vendors, I was looking for something I don’t see at most every other bike show. Certainly the Baconfreak tent did that. “Bacon is meat candy.” 25 flavors of bacon treats, dessert, jerky, plus T-shirts. Further on there was of course ladies apparel, some saddlebag liners, and SIKK SHIFT products which caught my eye. These were plastic cup holders and smart phone holders that mounted on the handlebar. While I’ve seen such things before, these appeared to be robust in construction and would likely work really well, as far as holding an item in place. Though I thought of one for my Droid so I could use its GPS, I believe a larger dedicated GPS as I’ve seen on some bikes would be much easier to navigate with. A key booth was Ventura County Animal Services, which brought some dogs for adoption and was seeking donations for a NEW shelter. This was backed up by Simi Valley Harley Davidson as they matched the $350 that was raised for a total of $700 for the new shelter. And, one of the dogs was adopted to a new home. Food for the day (with ticket) was Tri Tip – Chicken Sandwich or lunch combo of cole slaw & baked beans. For snacking there was Italian Ice, Lemonade, the Kettle Corn popcorn tent with different flavors of bagged popcorn including…bacon. (Which sold out.) By afternoon trophies were going out for several categories for best in show motorcycles, in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Pro construction had cash prizes of $1000, $750, $500, and $250. In the drawing mix was the 50/50, and a table of raffled prizes, including Sir Francis Bacon Peanut Brittle. Certainly a day for the bacon lovers. Best Paint award went to the “Machete” bike with an awesome painting of fan favorite Danny Trejo on the tank, along with other characters elsewhere. Another eye catcher was The Nightmare Before Christmas themed bike that had that Tim Burton look to it with swirls, Jack, Sally, and Zero. I had time to walk into the showroom, and the Simi Valley H-D store had plenty of bikes on hand, along with a large selection of clothing and accessories. There was also a full staff to help, as there was a lot of foot traffic on this busy day. Next I went into the service department looking for the soda machine, and noticed the place was spotless. I think most of us take this into consideration when we take our car or bike someplace to be worked on; if the shop looks like a wrecking yard imagine how much care they’ll put into your vehicle. But if it’s clean and organized, they care about quality. At the end of the day riding my Harley back home, I have to tell you the scenery out here in Simi Valley – the view, the rolling hills on a warm spring day – this is why we ride motorcycles in the first place. This is a good one, mark Metal Mayhem on your calendar for next year, you won’t be disappointed.

34 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 35 By Gary Mraz are available for the patrons. Oh and did I mention the Kilt Girls? Tilted Kilt in Long Beach on Pacific Coast Highway has the all the right ingredients for Bike nite is every Wednesday from 6-9pm, 8 pm quite the Bike Nite. First, a great location with drawing. Plus, on Wednesdays riders will receive a lot of available parking. The staff cordons off a bounce back card that with that card (you have a motorcycle area so riders can park their bike to bring the card) they will receive 20% off their right up front. Secondly a passel of sponsors check on Sunday. Just bring in your helmet on provide great products and sometimes even a flat your Sunday ride you will receive a 20% discount screen TV will pop up. Toss in a 50/50, best bike off the ENTIRE BILL, (includes alcohol). Hoppy trophies for both cruiser and sport bikes, raffle hours go every day of the week from 3-7 and and some fun and games. All bikes are welcome 9-close. from Harleys, metric cruisers, and sport bikes to scooters. Finally, well it’s the Tilted Kilt, a modern Address: 6575 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA American, Irish and English sports pub. The menu 90803 • Phone Number: (562) 795-0163 is a mix of traditional and contemporary pub food, fish and chips, “Olde Dublin Irish Stew”, Sponsors include: Indian Motorcycles of Orange and “TK Irish Nachos”. Tilted Kilt Long Beach County, Hunting Beach Hogs and Choppers, features at least 24 beers on tap, including flagship Lifestyles, Pacific Coast Cycles, Law Tigers, beverages such as Guinness and Lager. They offer PG1, Let It Ride, Roland Sands, J-Dog Customs, off live music on various nights and it’s filled Bennett’s performance, Long Beach Motorcycles, with televisions for sporting events. The also have Illusion Cycles, Wheelworks, Grumpys Hogshop games such as billiards, shuffleboard, and darts

36 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 37 Bikers ride to border to protest for Marine’s release from Mexican jail PHOENIX -- A group of bikers headed to the United States-Mexico border Thursday morning to protest for the release of a U.S. Marine from a Mexican jail.

Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi has been incarcerated since March, when he drove across the Mexican border with three guns inside his truck.

The Obama administration’s efforts to free captured American soldier Bowe Bergdahl got the patriot riders rolling. They believe the federal government is not doing enough to free the 25-year-old Marine.

“The breaking point for me was when we let five terrorists go to spring a traitor,” ride organizer John Harrington said.

The riders say they are not only angered by the government’s lack of action but also by reports of how the Marine has been treated in jail.

Tahmooressi’s aunt, Glendale resident Beth Whitney, told 3TV in May that her nephew was beaten, stripped naked and chained at four points in his first jail. She said he was then moved to another jail, where he has been kept in isolation.

“Being strapped to a bed by all four appendages, naked, for 30 days, I’d say that’s not good. It’s time for somebody to step in and do something,” Harrington said.

Whitney also said her nephew fired his first attorney after being told to lie, postponing court hearings.

“I don’t understand the Mexican system of justice, but it seems to me that it was an accidental crossing,” said Mike Sullivan with Riders USA. “He didn’t mean to be there. There’s no reason for the treatment he’s had in that situation.”

Tahmooressi reportedly walked into Tijuana to shop but when he got back into his car on the U.S. side of the border, he missed his exit to San Diego and ended up back in Mexico. The guns he was carrying are allowed in the U.S. but illegal to bring into Mexico.

“It’s just an egregious act by the Mexican government,” said rider Vince Anselmo. “This is uncalled for. This man is not a criminal. This is a true American hero they’ve got down there.”

Arizona Congressman Matt Salmon recently visited the Marine at el Hon- go II prison in Tijuana and said he seemed to be in good spirits. He also said he was confident Tahmooressi would be treated respectfully.

The bikers began their ride in the Valley and hoped to pick up others on their way to the Tijuana border crossing.

They weren’t sure whether they would cross the border, but Harrington said, “It’s certainly something I’m willing to do if I can and if need be. I brought my passport.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Another one has come and gone. On May 6th through May 10th the city of Sierra Vista was the city to be in for Motorcycle haven. The 1st Chrome Pony Rally was launched. Now the weather was better than anyone could ask for. A little windy at times, but hey the wind hits you in the face right? The thought behind this event was to gather as many Motorcycle riders in one area. And see the Southwest in style, a part of our land most don’t see. Riders showed up from all around and settled in. The events and location guide was handed to everyone for the many guided tours that they could go on. These included guided rides to Bisbee/Tombstone AZ for lunch or you could ride to Kitt Peak National Observatory and also a guided ride to Biosphere 2. All started out in the mornings and they had you back in plenty of time to enjoy vendors and different events going on at Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista. I spoke with Dee to make arrangements about meeting up with her so my daughter Christina and I headed out to the event. We arrived early at Veterans Memorial Park 3105 E Fry Blvd to a packed field of Vendors with all kinds of items. Standing out in the front row was Bob from the Law Tigers so I had to stop and hang out for awhile. Bob introduced me to Dee an she gave us the tour and you could see a lot of work went into this event planning and setting it all up. Bob also informed me that Mogollon (pronounced Mug-e-on) was playing and that he had known them and followed them for years. We toured the vendors and settled up front for the show. I can say of all nights for us to partake in this event this was a show not to miss. They jammed and had everyone standing/clapping and having a great time. And of course with knowing (Law Tiger) Bob we got to hang out with them backstage and learn all that they had been through. Doing the solo Guitar Star Bangle Banner was the topping of the night and with all proceeds going to the Disabled Veterans Fry chapter that night just made you feel like a true American. All of the riders that were there deserve a super thanks for making this first event a special one. Many thanks needs to go out to Dee for starting this event along with all of her sponsors help. They are in the planning stages for next year so please check out www. cromeponyrally.com I am sure this is one of the events you will want to make yearly. And they plan on having it near the end of May to better suit riders. Please keep an eye out for their ad in QuickThrottle Magazine.

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I already know that I won’t be getting any out that a fishtail tip came off, and missed Scott’s sympathy cards from anyone who doesn’t live face by a few inches – as it went bouncing down in Southern California, as I am confident that the highway. Although my bike sounded weird you people “really know” what cold rides are all I was determined to press on. As we rolled up about. Soledad Mt. Road, I has less umph and juice – so I knew something was amiss. With that said – I’ll continue with my story. We out west – woke up at O’Dark thirty, and hopped We rolled on the the War Memorial Lot – to be on our chrome horses and began what would greeted by our “crazy family (ministry brothers end up being a looong day. and sisters)” who came in from the south and The temp here was probably 38-42 degrees when the east. The sun had not risen – so it was still we started out… on a ride that most sane people ice cold, & still very foggy. We joined the others would think ‘What were they thinking” – or there in prayer & it slowly became beautiful and better yet – “Were they thinking”…? actually breath-taking as the morning sun rose – and it started lighting up the mountain and the The fog off the ocean had already rolled in think 60 foot latin cross ! as molasses on the 78 freeway… I got to our destination: Starbucks – to find out we were up We had been praying for our country, our so early, Starbucks wasn’t even open yet (now families, our friends, and our nation as we called that’s early). So we made do with that great gas out on the Lord to help and heal our land. It station coffee – where they give you lots of sugar was actually worth every shiver – as we all and other alien forms of creamer to try to doctor thanked God for His goodness to our nation, it up. It actually just felt nice holding the cup – allowing us the freedoms that we so often take until the full embodiment of flavor kicked in… for granted. We took a lot of pics, said goodbye Yikes ! to some other prayer warriors, and we headed for Dennys. After breakfast we rolled over to Mt. Only a handful of brave souls: Short-leash, Scott Helix – another beautiful place, with a similar G., and myself were there. Anyway – I brought (but smaller white cross). some plastic bag for the guys to wrap their hands All in all – it was a really beautiful day… we up in… We choked down the delicious (did I had some awesome prayer time, and some great say that) – conosieur – coffee, and headed out fellowship together – there in the mountains. on our journey. As soon as we hit the 5 South We’ll probably do it again next year – but wear – the fog automatically got thicker, and the cold even more layers… We pray that we’ll still air got colder. have our freedoms in our “Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave”. We all made fresh By the time we hit La Jolla Drive I was leaning commitments to continue – to be freedom over my windshield trying to wipe off fog, and fighters to keep those blessings intact – for the condensation. Then I started hearing weird generations to come. “May God continue to sounds coming out the back of fishtail tips on the bless America“… Pastor Z. trike… Pop, bam, ka-bang, etc. I later found

44 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 45 By Angela Conner in Queen Creek, Arizona last weekend during a QC Flat Track Summer Series racing event. We Cycleholism watched from the bleachers in the covered arena (sahy-kuhl-haw-liz-uhm) noun as the green flag dropped and the racers struggled a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on for that prime position in the first turn. Chunks motorcycles, repeated excessive use of adrenaline- of Earth riffled from back tires as rubber collided producing machines. and handlebars twisted to regain balance. I was impressed at the amount of strength and tenacity Over the years I have come across required by these riders in order to maintain an numerous people affected by this condition. It upright position as they wove a pathway through racing is a family event complete with foldable comes in many forms, can last for decades and has their opponents in pursuit of the checkered flag. lawn chairs, coolers containing icy beverages and a significant impact on family and friends. While Later in the evening I introduced proud moms snapping pictures. there is no current medical cure for cycleholism, myself to life-long cycleholic Joe Cude of So the next time you encounter someone it can be successfully managed and many people Barracuda Racing Products. Joe started riding a who is obviously suffering from cycleholism go on to live productive if not prosperous lives. ‘taco minibike at the age of 12 and then moved please do not approach them cautiously. One form of cycleholism is the Flat up to a Honda 50 and then a Yamaha 100. He Whether they have a slight case of the Baggers Track Motorcycle Racer. An obvious symptom began Flat Track racing in 1973 and continued or full blown Knuckleitis, I recommend walking for this type of biker would be the until 1978 when he took a break to open up a right up to them and introducing yourself with old steel shoe on their left boot home for troubled teens. a warm smile and a firm handshake. Let them and a tendency to drag their foot Joe helped these kids get know they are not alone – after all, admitting on the ground when turning. I back on the right track by you have a problem is the first step. My name is came across a support group for teaching them motorcycle Angela and I’m a cycleholic. Flat Track motorcycle racers out mechanics as well as life Black Leather, Braids and a Bandana skills. The kids literally built their own bikes from the ground up and in the process learned confidence, discipline and pride. Joe made his return to the Flat Track about 10 years ago and enjoys pushing himself to hold a tight line ahead of his younger competitors. Cycleholism can be passed down from generation to generation. Several of the Flat Track racers are just young tykes who have been brought up in this world of racing and know no other way of life. There were many fledgling racers at the track last weekend who looked just shy of their 5th birthday. The youngsters instinctively hopped on their bikes and hit the track with all the aggression and enthusiasm of their elders. After all, Flat Track

46 JULY 2014 JULY 2014 47 Story by Ray Seidel Emilio: There’s a lot of stuff going on that is True I feel - it’s not so much who we are, how we Emilio River, our favorite Mayan from the look, there’s gangsters in different ways of life - hit FX show Sons of Anarchy, sent out the guy in the street, the cop, the politicians; they hide it a little better than we do, but sometimes it an invitation to all riders to join him for catches up to you, you know what I mean? a group ride to the City of Industry for a special screening of his latest film WATER QT: Now, you’re in Gang Related also? & POWER at the AMC theater. We caught night. Something has gone very wrong. Emilio: Yeah, Gang Related is on FOX. We shot “This is the city” entoned Sgt. Joe Friday in up with him to find out more about the film 13 episodes and that show is really hot. Jack Webb’s DRAGNET for decades, with and his latest projects. long shots and short shadows of Los Angeles in Mraz QT: And you’re coming back to Sons of daylight. Emilio Rivera’s narration of WATER QT: Tell us a little about WATER & POWER. Anarchy. & POWER is a literal and figurative opposite, The 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser at The Starting Gate with with night time long shots of the LA rail yards Top Rock Entertainment was another huge success. With the help Emilio: WATER & POWER basically in a Emilio: Yeah, we started filming end of May and dim city lights, and a cop in trouble. The city of BAC-Biker’s Against Cancer, the proceeds generated will benefit nutshell is a love story of two brothers and and we come back again mid-September. is gasping for a park with trees, for jobs, and for St. Jude’s Memorial Fund and will assist women fighting breast their sacrifice for each other, you know? And I hope. The Fixers and Powers of the city need cancer. The motto for the day, “You never know how strong you are until brought all my brothers out today man, all my QT: Sounds like Emilio / Alvarez will be really answers. Everybody is looking for the Twins. being strong is the only choice you have”. This day of love was not only homies and everybody to ride with us - because busy. to inspire, honor and remember women fighting this awful disease if you belong to some kind of brotherhood or The one thing that I could not shake while but to bring awareness, raise a little money and have a fun day. The if you have brothers you’ll understand - you’ll Emilio: I hope so man, I predict this is going to watching this film was that I was watching a play. Sam Morrison Band provided the entertainment with their southern understand the movie - it’s the sacrifice you do be a bloody season. That may be because I WAS watching a play, style rock and filled the dance floor throughout the day. Vendors for one another - you dig what I’m sayin’? Last but moved on location. Writer-director Richard were inside and outside selling their wares and making donations to week [for the film] was a good week for us, but QT: Do you have anything else coming up? Montoya opened up his stage play “Water & the charity from their sales as well. Raffles and prizes were plenty I saved this week for my guys, and I’m hoping Power” and premiered it at L.A.’s Mark Taper and if you were one of the lucky ones to purchase the winning ticket everybody enjoys the movie, I’m really proud of Emilio: I have a new film called AGENT 47. Forum in 2006. Regardless of the actors being you may have went home with a $50 Gift Certificate, a girl’s beach it. I just came back from Germany - I filmed that seen in actual Los Angeles, the intense close-ups cruiser bicycle or maybe a Fireball Chiller for your bar at home. They in Germany, but that won’t be out until the on the big screen and metronome dialog jar you had over 75 gifts to give away, and if you wore a pink t-shirt you also QT: What is your role in the film? beginning of next year. from seeing a feature film, but rather a piece with received a free ticket for a special drawing. It was a packed house all theatrical origins. It’s not until we see seasoned day from the time the Starting Gate opened with their Big Breakfast Emilio: I play a guy named Norte / Sur, a QT: And what role do you play in that? actors like Emilio Rivera and Robert Beltran that and all the way to the end with everyone enjoying the food and drink guy in a wheelchair. The cop that shot me put the skids become greased and the pace picks up. specials throughout the day. Thanks to The Starting Gate and sponsors me in the wheelchair and I become his eyes in Emilio: I play an agent in that one. (By the way, Emilio’s lovely wife Yadi also is in Lifestyle Cycles, Law Tigers, HB Harley Davidson, Southern Comfort the street. Because sometimes in life you don’t the film.) While this is a problem as a motion and Absolut everyone had a great day for a great cause. Don’t miss respect somebody you get down with them, all QT: A “good guy”? picture in a theater setting, watching on home next years for 4th Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser. of a sudden you respect that person, so that’s video ought to be perfect. The late film critic pretty much the bond we have together. He has Emilio: We’re all hit men, we’re all a bunch Roger Ebert discovered from viewer feedback [email protected] a blood brother, but we’re bonded by the streets, of agents hitting on each other, you dig? So it’s that the movie Lost in Translation was very you know? pretty cool. much liked by those who saw it in the theater, but not so much by those who saw it at home – QT: What do you think people should take A large group of riders followed Emilio for about as it’s a very different experience. The intimate away from this film? a 20 minute easy ride with police escort to the experience of a play, the pace of the dialog, the AMC theater which had a screen reserved just thoughtful underpinnings, ought to allow you Emilio: You know, I’ve been asked that a lot. To for us. There was plenty of time to chat once to savor and enjoy the experience much more me it’s just a love story, it’s what you would do there, take some photos, and grab some popcorn. thoroughly in the close quarters of your own for your own brother, you dig what I’m sayin’ - home. Here’s an LA story to think about. so I want you to come out and I want you to feel something. The Movie: Twin brothers nicknamed “Water” Gang Related: We got an advance look at this and “Power” are raised by their DWP employed show airing on FOX, which we previewed at the QT: Is there a message, or nugget of Truth in dad on the Eastside streets of Los Angeles, Peterson Automotive Museum in LA, along with this film? who gives them sage advice. “Water cannot the cast (and Emilio) and show runner, though live without Power. Power cannot live without it will have run its first few episodes when this Water.” They both rise issue hits the stands. Created by the guy who through the city’s political did the Fast and the Furious movies, you have a and police ranks to become hint of what to expect. Lots of action, and also players in a complex tale filmed on location in Los Angeles. The story of of a corrupt Los Angeles. a cop, gang related to the “Godfather” of LA, One is a decorated cop who walks both sides of the line. As the series (Power) - the other a State continues and we think we know the characters, senator (Water). They find we’re told there will be twists and turns, and will themselves in a seedy motel keep you on the edge of your seat. Again, 13 room on the eastern edge of episodes, so that will give us something to watch Sunset Boulevard on a rainy until Sons of Anarchy airs in September.

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