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AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME AZ Rider Superstition HD - Seductive CC Toy Drive 3 The Superstition Harley-Davidson detail put into the pet project of a car or to all of the show winners! In addition, & Seductive Car Club 7th Annual Toy motorcycle lover. You could see a great the East Valley Cruisers won the Club Drive Motorcycle & Car Show took deal of imagination and creativity had Participation trophy. This is given to the place on Saturday November 7, 2020. been poured into these vehicles, as well club that donates the most toys. Concerns of rain were dispersed by sun- as the attention to detail. The reason for the gathering was to shine and blue sky that morning – no One fellow shared the story of the collect gifts to support Sunshine Acres doubt creating much relief for anyone ‘Johnny Cash Cadillac’. Children’s Home. The toy delivery was who planned to participate. The rain that Another gentleman explained that on December 12th. They were unable had been predicted in the days leading his 1932 Ford took some 1800 hours to to hand the toys out directly to the kids up to the event came in overnight in- build; accumulated over 15 years. He did this year. Instead, they did a parade of stead; clearing out in plenty of time. a beautiful job. cars and motorcycles through the SACH There were more than 100 entries, A vintage Cushman Eagle brought grounds; with all of the families out in brought in by numerous area car clubs; back memories for Bruce & for others. front of their houses. Paul Ponzetti of plus independent auto owners & motor- The oldest motorcycle we saw was a Seductive CC commented, “ It was an cyclists. The fee to participate was a new custom combo with a sidecar, registered amazing and rewarding 7th annual, and unwrapped toy. as a 1912. The oldest car spied was a something we are very proud and hon- It is likely that any number of these 1926 Dodge Brothers Victory Six. ored we were able to pull off during this people have built their vehicles over There were 6 categories in the com- difficult year.” time, as they could. There were all stag- petition, with over 35 awards. Most were Superstition HD & Seductive CC ex- es of ‘done’ on display; from still under People's Choice. Everyone at the show tend, “A special thank you to all who do- construction to fully restored or custom- has the opportunity to vote for their fa- nated to make a child’s Christmas a little ized. vorites in each category. Plus there was brighter.” These shows are a wonderful oppor- a Dealer’s Choice trophy and Seductive ‘Well Done’ to all involved! tunity to get up close & appreciate the Car Club Choice trophy. Congratulations Betsy & Bruce
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AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME 6 AZ Rider Lost Dutchman MC Christmas Angel Toy Run The Lost Dutchman MC’s 16th Annu- families in need each year.” cheer. al Christmas Angel Toy Run took place Shoppers pick an ornament from an SA Bill Bracken of the LDMC sent this on Sunday December 13, 2020. Riders Christmas Angel tree, purchase the gift re- message, “Although we do believe the start gathering in the morning at Mesa’s quested, and go out to the awaiting truck to ‘Political Virus’ did have an effect on Clubhouse; as well the Peoria & Queen turn it in. It’s THAT easy! As scooter folk many events throughout the year as peo- Creek Clubhouses. From there they rode waited in line to drop off their purchases, ple were (and still are) following our new en masse to the Mesa CH, in time for the the sounds of goodwill & friendships were leaders guide lines, the decent people that noon departure. This group ride ended at abundant. There were even shoppers who are determined to give to others in need is the Walmart on Dobson in Mesa; where are non-riders who saw what was going stronger than the wall Politicians can ever the Salvation Army’s Angel Trees were on and added their donations to the cause. build around us. It was inspiring to see the waiting. Very cool! out-come of this Motorcycle Club host- Each year, riders come out and shop to We observed 15 organizations rep- ed Toy Run, as well as the others we wit- fulfill wishes of kids they don’t know… resented; plus many independent riders. nessed and attended this Christmas season. Giving of themselves to extend the Christ- Thanks to everyone’s participation, 250 We have made a contact with Coca Cola mas Spirit to those who are less fortunate. wishes were granted. Walmart had set up so next year we hope to achieve new goals The Angel Tree program is not govern- a cash register dedicated to this event. The with the Co-operation of Walmart.” ment funded. It is funded by good-hearted receipts totaled $12,400. The donations of People speak highly of this event & we people of communities nation-wide. For Christmas gifts went to local families in understand why. For some, it’s their fa- those who may be unfamiliar with the An- the Mesa / Apache Junction area. An ad- vorite of the Season… and a surefire way gel Tree program, here are some bits from ditional $1200 in cash donations went to to get into the Christmas Spirit. If you’ve the SA website, “The Salvation Army An- Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa. never attended, you might want to check it gel Tree is a needs based program meant Outstanding! out next year. Thank you Lost Dutchman to serve the neediest families with small While there isn’t a ride or ‘after party’ MC for the good that you do in your Com- children during the Christmas season.” when the shopping is completed, attendees munity! The program “provides new clothing and were welcome to return to the Clubhouse Betsy & Bruce toys to more than one-million children and to continue the camaraderie & Christmas
AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME AZ Rider Motorcycle News & Entertainment 7 P O Box 7343, Mesa, AZ 85216-7343 Phone 480-304-1361 Editors Column Hello AriZona Riders Owner / Publisher: Arizona Rider LLC Editors: Bruce & Betsy Newkirk & Happy New Year!! January 2021 Volume 23, Issue 1 254th edition On the cover: the re- [email protected] https://AZRiderSouthwest.com cord-breaking generosity of Troll’s Teddy Bear Run will be This Month’s Contributors: helping kids in the East Valley Bill Bish ~ NCOM * Bill Bracken * Brina Brown * & beyond in the months to come. Read about the event Greg 'Troll' Hughes * Jack Alexander * on page 15. Motorcycle Safari.com * Paul Ponzetti * As has been mentioned in years past, the Christmas Reynold Jerome III * Wrap edition is one of our favorite issues to put togeth- er. Reading about the wonderful activities organized to Advertising: Bruce & Betsy help the less fortunate is uplifting and heartwarming. It Layout: Meltdown & Fallout Complaint Dept: Meltdown always reinforces our pride in being part of the motorcy- cling community. AZ Rider Motorcycle News {AZR} is published monthly. Submissions of articles, photos, and other interesting stuff are always welcome and will be One of the things we observed while collecting partic- considered for future issues. Deadline for submissions is the 15th of each ulars for this year’s Christmas Wrap is that, overall, the month. By submitting material for publication, you are certifying that it is an original work, and not infringing upon others’ property; unless otherwise stats we’ve seen outdo previous years’… and those past stated and properly annotated. We reserve the right to edit submissions numbers have been pretty awesome for content and length. Photos submitted for publication are received with an implied consent to use them. We apologize in advance if we use your picture against your wishes, but assume no responsibility in doing so. 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Troll's Teddy Bear Run pg 15 • A veteran has 2 years, after separation, to apply for service-related medical conditions After LDMC Christmas Angel Toy Run pg 6 Yuma HOG Toy Run pg 13 two years the process becomes more difficult. NCOM News pgs 9-12 • If you require medical assistance from the VA after separation/discharge, bring with you a copy of your medical records, a copy of your DD-214, and two forms of picture identification. • Any injury or illness incurred while serving on active duty as a regular, reservist, or Federalized Motorcycling Organizations Contacts member of the National Guard needs to be noted in your medical records. • Enroll in the VA IMMEDIATELY. 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AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME 8 2020 Barbie Hensler Memorial Toy Run AZ Rider Posted to https://motorcyclesafari.com all of Rim Country from Tonto Basin to shared. Strawberry, the event also raised mon- Please have a Very Merry Christmas, Reprinted with Permission ey to help fill in the gaps where specific and a Happy, Safe and Prosperous New https://motorcyclesafari.com/blog/2020- items might be needed either for the chil- Year! barbie-hensler-memorial-toy-run-a- dren of the families needing some help, or huge-success-updated the parents themselves. In fact, ABATE of - Update: Saturday, December 19, 2020 - High Country Chapter (HCC) of AZ's Sergeant at Arms, Lee "Cheyenne" ABATE of AZ held its annual Barbie Thompson, sold almost $1,200 of 50/50 The 18th Annual Barbie Hensler Me- Hensler Memorial Toy Run on Saturday, tickets BY HIMSELF! The winner of the morial Toy Run at Tonto Rim Bar & Grill 12 Dec, 2020 at the Tonto Rim Bar & 50/50 raffle, Rich from Payson received was our most successful to date. Grill in Star Valley, Arizona. The event $591 in cash! (see photo in this gallery). Totals: had been moved to this location from Also available to attendees were al- 4 pick-up trucks of toys the Buffalo Bar & Grill in Payson be- most 100 raffle prizes, most donated by Harley’s 4 jugs of coins and cash from cause the Tonto Rim Bar & Grill offered area businesses, that were ultimately Punkin Center Patrons and Staff: $432.00 a much larger outdoor venue during this scooped up by just about everyone pres- (Cash only. Coins yet to be counted)! time of social distancing and other safety ent. Amount raised at Toy Run: $3,750 measures. At each location, masks, hand When it was all over and the dust set- Previous HCC donations (Deb Smith’s sanitizers and even gloves were available tled, HCC had collected about 4 pick-up memorial): $400 for the patrons and members use. trucks full of toys which was presented to Additional donations brought the cash This year, as in most past years, we the Women of the Moose from the Moose total to over $5,000 were joined by our brothers and sisters Lodge #852 in Star Valley. Also present- With this money and the large number from the Rim Country District (RCD) of ed to the Women of the Moose were the of toys and clothes collected, the Women the Modified Motorcycle Association of money raised during the run, and the do- of the Moose were able to: Arizona (MMA-AZ.org). nations from businesses near and far prior While the crowd inside the bar did get to the run. Not including 4 jugs of coins Take care of all of their vetted kids; a bit bigger than desired at times, there and cash from the patrons and owner of Give each Teenager a $25 gift Card was almost constant movement between the Punkin Center Bar & Grill in Tonto for Walmart; the bar and the outdoor patio where Chris Basin (too much to count at this time, but Give Each Family a $50 Gift Card for Higgins of Payson's own KRIM-FM 96.3 we will have an update later with the tal- Walmart; was spinning classic rock. Chris did an ly) HCC and RCD presented the Women Invite families from Tonto Basin Ele- amazing job entertaining everyone. So of the Moose with $3,500.00. mentary to participate; much so that, at times, the patio crowd Next comes the really difficult part. Take on 5 families from the Elk Lodge joined in with the song being played for The Women of the Moose are true Christ- Christmas effort after they ran short of re- a group sing-a-long! mas Angels as starting tomorrow morning sources; and While all this was happening, the they will begin sorting the collected toys Use the excess cash to purchase gifts HCC Event Coordinator, CC Ransom, and clothing items and matching them to to support the local Angel Tree. was manning a drive-through toy drop- the lists Santa has provided. They will use We cannot thank you enough for all off set up in the Moose Lodge parking the money to make certain every family the generous support. You made a huge lot a little further up the road where a few on the list gets what they need to have a difference this year. folks took advantage of the extreme so- very Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas to one and all! HCC and RCD want to thank everyone cial distancing to drop off their toys. Click on the article title above who participated in any way for the in- Besides collecting all the toys from to view the Photo Gallery. the numerous toy collection boxes spread credible gift of Christmas that they have
AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME AZ Rider 9 NCOM Coast To Coast Biker News on web, click title to visit site THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE cles and replacing those that are leaving Also, motorcycle industry insider E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to the sport. Robert Pandya told Roberson that many you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists “There have been many reasons pos- cities experienced an unusual phenome- (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of tulated for the shrinking ridership num- non unseen in decades: literally no vehi- Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is bers and flagging sales, from Millennials cle traffic. sponsored by the being more risk (and motorcycle) averse, “And the new crop of electric ma- Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. to smartphone addiction to enthusiasts chines, along with the surge in adult-sized If you’ve been involved in any kind of aging out of the market,” wrote Forbes small-displacement motorcycle options accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE contributor Bill Roberson in his arti- give perspective riders more to consid- or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. cle; “The Motorcycle Industry Was At A er than what has long been the primary Crossroads, Then COVID-19 Changed market focus in the U.S.: selling large NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Up The Map”. displacement, high-margin motorcycles,” Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, When the pandemic hit, something explains Roberson. National Coalition of Motorcyclists very interesting happened: Motorcycle Pandya noted that businesses and re- (NCOM) and bicycle sales started climbing, of- pair shops have experienced some “ex- ten at double-digit rates. “It made sense ceptional months.” PANDEMIC KICKSTARTED A on some levels, since anyone returning But while the latest boost is good MOTORCYCLE BOOM to work or life in general was avoiding news, the big question is; can it be sus- From soft sales and even negative ride share and mass transit like the plague tained? Will the sudden high tide of bike growth at some companies, to the spec- (sorry) and many ex-riders suddenly re- and motorcycle sales result in a renais- ter of businesses collapsing in the face of discovered their mothballed two-wheeled sance for that kind of personal transpor- Coronavirus, to sudden sales spikes and conveyances - or decided to buy new tation? “We find ourselves in this indus- even triple-digit growth, 2020 has been a ones,” surmised Roberson, adding that try on our heels, and you can look in the whiplash year for the motorcycle indus- as people began to return to workplaces, rearview mirror all you want,” Pandya try. suddenly motorcycles, scooters and bicy- told Forbes.com, “but I think the access Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, red cles became viable options. to technology and design, and our mar- flags were waving in many pockets of mo- Besides being a socially distanced keting abilities, speaks to this awesome torcycle commerce according to Forbes. activity anyway, added benefits like dis- opportunity to go from seven percent [of com, and there was a growing dark cloud counted tolls, free parking (in non-car people riding motorcycles] to eight per- hovering over the industry, generated in spaces) and HOV lane access for motor- cent.” Just that small of a rise in ridership large part by one particular problem: Not cycles could help drive even more people enough new riders are buying motorcy- to give motorcycles a go. continues on page 10
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AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME 10 AZ Rider continues from page 9 NCOM Coast To Coast Biker News on web, click title to visit site could be enough to swing the fortunes helmet use noted among 83.7% of those tem) specifications for passenger cars and future of the motorcycle industry. observed. The south was next at 74.6%, had not taken motorcycle specific safety followed by the northeast region at factors and challenges into consideration U.S. HELMET USE TRENDS 74.1%, and the Midwest at only 43.4%. sufficiently. The consortium aims at HIGHER Having a passenger aboard is an ap- joining forces between motorcycle man- Helmet use by U.S. motorcyclists has parent factor in increased helmet use by ufacturers, suppliers, research institutes trended higher over the past decade, ac- the driver, with 79.7% of riders wearing a and associations, to make motorcycles cording to a new government survey. helmet when they have a passenger com- part of the future connected mobility. According to the U. S. Department of pared to 74% when riding solo, based on The first goal was to define a first Transportation National Highway Traf- the data for 2019. ‘basic specification’ for motorcycles to fic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the To view the full NHTSA report on hel- connect and ‘talk the same language’ to National Occupant Protection Use Sur- met use trends online, including how the other vehicles or infrastructure by means vey (NOPUS) is the only survey that various criteria mentioned above are de- of wireless communication. The next provides nationwide probability-based fined, go to: https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot. move will be CMC ‘NEXT’ with a wid- observed data on motorcyclist helmet gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812936 er scope, as motorcycle experts will be use in the United States. looking at further improvements of the The NOPUS is conducted by NHT- TEACHING MOTORCYCLES TO specification while at the same time tak- SA on an annual basis and the findings of COMMUNICATE ing account of new functions supported the survey over the past ten years show a In an international effort to improve by on-board sensors both in cars and in gradually increasing trend in the use of road safety for motorcyclists, a number motorcycles. helmets by motorcycle riders. of motorcycle manufacturers are co-op- “I am very glad that the motorcycle According to the NHTSA survey, erating to connect motorcycles with other industry has joined forces to develop helmet use nationwide increased among vehicles and infrastructure. these specifications,” commented FEMA motorcyclists from 54.3% of all riders In the Connected Motorcycle Consor- (Federation of European Motorcyclists' (including passengers) in 2010 to 70.8% tium (CMC), motorcycle manufacturers Associations) General Secretary Dolf in 2019. In states with a mandatory hel- BMW, Honda, KTM and Yamaha work Willigers, adding that “The new technol- met law, helmet use among riders was together to develop new standards and ogies that are involved here will assist 89.2% in 2019, while in all other states techniques to connect motorcycles with the car drivers in their task and by doing -- those that only require helmet use for other vehicles and infrastructure. so will make the road safer for motorcy- specific riders, helmet use was 56.5%. CMC started in 2016, because C-ITS clists.” On a regional basis in 2019, riders in (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Sys- the West helmeted up most often, with continues on page 11
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continued from page 10 NCOM Coast To Coast Biker News on web, click title to visit site Current developments in the indus- mission has launched an EU-wide strat- required setting in accordance with the try offer a glimpse of what a solution by egy for C-ITS, facilitating investments demands of the rider.” CMC might look like: and exploring the rules required. ~ Smartphones – especially when con- EURO 5 IS COMING nected via the upcoming, powerful 5G HONDA PATENTS A MOTORCYCLE Despite pleas from the motorcycle network – could be a major part of the THAT’S CONTROLLED BY THE industry and European manufacturers to solution, transmitting information be- MIND delay implementation until 2022, par- tween nearby vehicles. No, it’s not the plot-line from a sci-fi ticularly due to COVID-19 lockdowns, ~ Inspired by military headgear, U.S. movie, Honda has filed one of the wildest factory shutdowns and supply chain manufacturers are designing smart hel- patents of the year, with an idea for a mo- slowdowns, “Euro 5” is due to come into mets for PTWs, with cameras for traf- torcycle that is partly controlled directly force January 1. 2021, forcing bike mak- fic in front of and behind the driver and by the power of thought! ers to meet ever-increasingly stringent LEDs projecting warnings on the visor. Of course, all motorcycles are already emissions regulations worldwide. ~ Researchers point to the value of intel- controlled by the ‘power’ of the mind As the name suggests, Euro 5 is the ligent speed controllers. – the rider ‘thinks’ and the brain sends fifth set of European standards -for mo A number of manufacturers have al- messages to our limbs that control the torcycles aimed at reducing air pollutants ready presented various innovations to- bike – but this latest patent for a “mind produced by two-wheelers incrementally wards a fully operational C-ITS: control motorcycle” shows that Honda over the years since Euro 1 in 1999, and ~ BMW’s ConnectedRide, introduced thinks there is a more efficient way to do every few years since the standards have in 2016, warns bikers when a car comes that, with signals from the brain directly tightened. As time goes by, the EU’s into the blind spot of their rearview mir- affecting the bike’s behavior. regulations have grown to include safety ror. “Honda’s wacky idea is not that you systems (ABS, traction control) and oth- ~ KTM is working on a Blind Spot De- think ‘left’ and the bike steers to the left; er technology as well. tection system, using short-range radar. this system is more about changing the Wonder why two-stroke engines have ~ Ducati has collaborated with Audi on bike's settings and assistance systems,” disappeared, why carburetors have been C-V2X technology warning drivers of a according to VisorDown.com, going on replaced by electronic fuel injection, or collision when near a crossing or behind to explain; “Within the rider’s helmet, why ABS is becoming standard even on a driver who suddenly brakes. there are a set of neural sensors that can lowly beginner bikes? Thank Euro5 and What’s missing for now is the re- pick up the stream of thoughts from the its predecessors. quired infrastructure, and the regulatory rider’s brain. The messages are then sent Today, either directly or indirectly, obligation for all vehicles to be equipped to the bike’s onboard computer which with such systems. The European Com- deciphers the messages and adjusts the continues on page 12
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AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME 12 AZ Rider continued from page 11 NCOM Coast To Coast Biker News on web, click title to visit site European regulations are responsible for new exhaust regulations, as well as chang- The jurors -- five Black and four many decisions in the development of es to the rules around OBD2 code sensors, White -- deliberated for more than three new motorcycles. Because of how strict and even weight restrictions -- and expect hours before delivering their verdict, on the standards are and how influential the technological advances, to meet all the December 10, agreeing that “race was a European market is to the entire global new rules. The EU’s rule changes may be motivating factor,” but they also sided motorcycle industry, Euro 5 will essen- killing off some much-loved models, but against the black bikers, saying Myrtle tially be the de facto worldwide standard. they’re also forcibly moving the industry Beach probably “would have made the It’s easier for the OEMs to make one forward. same decision anyway, even if it had not bike for the whole world, instead of a considered race in its official actions re- dozen variations for differing regional JURY FINDS MYRTLE BEACH garding Black Bike Week.” regulations. RACIALLY DISCRIMINATED Euro 5 means we can expect another AGAINST BLACK BIKERS QUOTABLE QUOTE: "Few men have imminent cull and extensive redesigns as The city of Myrtle Beach, South Car- virtue to withstand the highest bidder." current Euro 4-legal models are revamped olina, was motivated by race when it cre- ~ George Washington (1732-99), or replaced to suit the stricter new tail- ated a new traffic plan designed to “suck American military leader and Founding pipe limits, and air-cooled engines are the fun” out of Black Bike Week, a federal Father who served as the first president inevitably threatened each time there’s a jury has found. of the United States new bout of emissions restrictions. Civil rights groups accused the city of Of course, Euro5 isn’t the end, either. racially discriminating against the Black In coming years, we’ll see Euro5+ enact- tourists by treating them differently than ABOUT AIM / NCOM: The National ed; all new models sold after 2025 must white bikers who attend Harley Week ear- Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) is a meet that even stricter standard. Look for lier each May, citing in particular a 23- nationwide motorcyclists rights organi- mile one-way no-exit traffic chute that zation serving over 2,000 NCOM Mem- funnels them out of town during the ber Groups throughout the United States, SOARING EAGLE peak nights of Atlantic Beach Bikefest, with all services fully-funded through Aid Custom Designed Jewelry otherwise known as Black Bike Week. to Injured Motorcyclist (AIM) Attorneys Fine Jewelry Repair The city also puts up barricades and in- available in each state who donate a por- lapidary prospecting creases its police presence in ways that tion of their legal fees from motorcycle Al Ytsma Apache Trail Swap Meet don’t apply to the mostly white bikers accidents back into the NCOM Network 480-461-0383 9452 E. Main St, Sp #27 during their event, NAACP attorneys of Biker Services (www.ON-A-BIKE.com 480-404-4529 cell East Mesa, AZ 85207 said. / 800-ON-A-BIKE). Current Hours Fridays thru Sundays 8a-2pm
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AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME AZ Rider 13 32nd annual Yuma HOG Toy Run The 32nd annual Yuma HOG Toy riders returned, they reached in a bag & them by hand. Each doll house has a bird Run took place on Saturday December drew a chip for each stop visited. Each on a perch and a dog on the porch. Those 12, 2020. Yuma HOG Chapter 0104 is chip was numbered, from 5 to 100, in in- are his signatures. The cash proceeds, to- sponsored by Bobby's Territorial Har- crements of 5. The numbers drawn were taling approximately $8000, went to the ley-Davidson. The beneficiaries were totaled up and the highest and lowest Yuma Child Burn Survivors. the Salvation Army and the Yuma Child counts won a gift card to Bobby's Terri- Director Reynold said, “I would like Burn Survivors. Thank you Chapter Di- torial H-D. to thank the motorcycle community that rector Reynold Jerome III for your help Santa was there for photos. Lunch was came together to make this event a suc- with this article! provided by Texas Road House which in- cess. We had quite a number of sponsors 174 people signed up for the Holiday cluded pulled pork, BBQ chicken, corn, and I would like to say Thank you once Fun Run. Each participant received a coleslaw and rolls with cinnamon but- again for your support.” T-shirt and a list of the stops. It was self ter. Music was provided by the Christian Learn more about the Yuma HOG paced, with riders going out on their own Motorcycle Association. When everyone Chapter by visiting their facebook page or as groups. They visited each stop and was done eating, tickets for raffle prizes at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ had their run sheet initialed. There were were drawn. There was also a $1000 cash yumahog There you can check out pix 5 stops to local businesses from Well- raffle which the winner donated back to from previous runs, videos, and learn ton to Yuma: Ligurta Station Restaurant, the event. It was added to the Yuma Child about upcoming events they’ll be host- Blue Streak Signs, A Man Cave Barber Burn Survivors' total contribution. ing. Shop, Deep South BBQ, and Paws & Hundreds of toys were collected and Congratulations on a successful day! Tails Pet Store. donated to the Salvation Army; including B&B Last stop was at Bobby’s Territorial 16 custom-made Doll Houses donated by HD. All sheets were due by 1pm. When Ray and Jacqueline Balthrop. He builds
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Share your news within CommunityAZ’s Bik- News4. Use a device in an emergency er Community. Extend congratula- Unfortunately, we have some sad situation to summon help or re- tions, well wishes, or condolenc- news to add, to start off the port crime. A person who violates this law es. Announce a birth or marriage. year. is subject to the following civ- Is your GI newly home or being il penalty: deployed? Send someone kudos for 12-31-2020 … The news of Pat a promotion. You get the idea. 'Pooh Bear' Connelly’s passing 1. First violation: $75-149 fine, We look forward to hearing from was posted to facebook by his plus court fees. you. And so, for now ~ Club, the Sober Riders MC. In ad- 2. Second or subsequent viola- dition to his dedication to his tion: $150-$250 fine, plus court Happy Birthday in January to Club, he was also a long-time fees.
Board Member of the ACMC {AZ Con- * & & & & * Chazz DePape, Nick Karras, federation of Motorcycle Clubs}. Papadave Treadwell, Still Ray, Arrangements for his funeral are Jeff ‘El Monte’ Miller, of James Trupe, Wilma Shearhart, yet to be announced. Our condo- the Tucson-based custom paint Billie Daman, Billy Sample, lences go out to his SRMC Broth- shop 'Big Ass Paint', has come up Scott Hagemann, Woody Phillips, ers & Sisters and the rest of his with a creative way to still sup- Mark Kalifut, Gail Barton, friends & loved ones. B&B port local charity; even though Mustang Sally O'Donnal, his annual Big Ass Bike Show did Gary Nicholas Imholte, 1-1-2021 …. Christina ‘Morticia’ not take place [for obvious rea- Jeanne Shinn, TC Fulgham, Duwel shared this sad announce- sons]. Here is his message/invi- Bill Goodwin, Slammer Wertz, ment on facebook … “It is with the tation, Deborah Wright, Sally Mo Jo, saddest of hearts that the Tem- “I am selling raffle tickets Gina Ritchie, BJ Chapen, plar Krusaders MC has lost one of again to help the Tucson Com- David 'Double D' Devereaux, the best men we have ever known. munity Food Bank. They need our Mick Degn, Jameson Breen Baker, We know you are watching over us help. Tickets are $10 each or 5 Brandy Bradford, Mike Myers, just as you did here on earth as for $40. Only 500 tickets being Josette 'NeverReady' Rossi, our Sergeant of Arms. Our hearts sold. I'm sure they will sell Cameron L Smith, Deb Lotardo, are broken and all of our love out soon. $2000 Airbrush or pin- Horrhayy Manos, John Tartaro, goes out to Carebear Carrie Ann striping first prize! Call Jeff Vicky Wikid Purple Elliott, Stamps our sister... We are here at 520 331 9814” Lynda Marie Handi Barnett, for you always! RIP Fresh Phil Flyer says ‘Need Not Be Present Linnae Wolkoff, Jack Marshall, Stamps you will live on in our To Win’ Drawing takes place March Christine Olson-Layne, hearts forever!! KFFK ♥” 28, 2021. Stu Dvoret, Tom Felten, We add our condolences to those * & & & & * Frankie Petrucci, Leon Curley, being expressed. B&B Mark Pappy Patton, Abby Jones, * & & & & * November 30, 2020 … Recall ~ George Bellman, Rosi Khazoom, NHTSA Campaign #: 20V740000 Lorrie Werden, Djana Shaffer, 12-24-2020 … Walt Sherwood & Air In ABS Modulator Reduces Andreanne DePape, Tina Lynn, Deborah Wright have announced Braking Efficiency Mary LeCompte, Duane Olk, their engagement! Congratula- Potential # Affected 1,241 Annie Cooper, Terri Winters, tions & Best Wishes !! Summary: Triumph Motorcycles and Greg Sleeper * & & & & * America, LTD (Triumph) is re- * & & & & * calling certain 2020-2021 Rocket Happy Anniversary in January to 12-30-2020 … Kingman PD press 3 GT, Rocket 3 R, and 2020 Rock- release … et 3 TFC motorcycles. Air could Margie & Frederic Sanchez ** Arizona’s have entered the antilock brake Billy D & Jewels Docherty Distracted Driver Law ** system (ABS) modulator while * & & & & * The Distracted Driver law goes the rear brake system was filled into effect one second past mid- during production. Over time, Gone But Not Forgotten night on December 31st. This is the air in the ABS modulator can a state-wide law that is subject deteriorate rear braking effi- Richard 'Rick' Ellis to enforcement immediately. ciency, increasing the distance ~ January 25, 2001 It will be against the law, while required to stop and the risk of Pat 'Little Bit' Luther driving to: a crash. ~ January 6, 2005 1. Hold or support a device with Remedy: Triumph will notify Big Gene Loeffler your body. owners, and dealers will bleed ~ January 28, 2006 2. Read, write or send a message the rear brake system, free of via any portable communication charge. The recall began Decem- John Hopkins ~ January 23, 2009 device. ber 18, 2020. Owners may con- Robert Vasquez 3. Scroll through social media, tact Triumph customer service at ~ January 14, 2012 watch videos, record videos, or 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number any other use of the device that for this recall is SRAN 587. Red Hartman ~ January 4, 2013 causes a distraction and requires Notes: Owners may also contact Gar Belanger ~ January 15, 2013 use of your body. the National Highway Traffic Safe- You will be allowed to: John 'Jet' Taylor ty Administration Vehicle Safety ~ January 9, 2015 1. Engage and disengage a func- Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY tion on the device such as GPS 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Michael 'Sinner' Powell route to start and answer or end- safercar.gov. ~ January 18, 2017 ing a call. * & & & & * Katherine 'Pez' Karraker 2. Talk on the portable wireless ~ January 27, 2018 communication device with an ear- Do you have news to share? Send piece, headphone device, or de- us an email to Edward Steven Sanchez vice worn on the wrist to conduct [email protected], ~ January 12, 2019 a voice-based communication. subject line: Community News or Gerald W. Dodson 3. Use a device for navigation of message us on Facebook. ~ January 20, 2019 the vehicle. * & & & & *
AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME AZ Rider Troll’s Teddy Bear Run 15 Troll’s 5th annual Teddy Bear Run took chase TTBR headbands and or patches this he directed parking at American Bike and Trike place on Saturday December 5th. It is a labor year. and she helped run the swag table. They ran of love, orchestrated by Greg ‘Troll’ Hughes They left for the 1st stop a little after 10am ahead to each stop to have the cards ready and his wife Cindy. Thank you Troll, for send- [it was a little warmer by then] and went to for each stop's card pull for everyone. Kyle ing along a review of the day…. Wahoo’s Restaurant and Bar in Gold Canyon. and Barbie Evans - he helped with parking Stan and Lisa Fairbanks, the owners, have and she helped run the raffle table with Char. 5th Annual Trolls Teddy Bear Run been a huge supporter of TTBR since the first Stephanie Allen went out of her way and got is a huge success year. They have great food and service there Troll hooked up with Petsmart for over 200+ with the help of Law Tigers plus they are very biker friendly. The manager and then hit her work up, Foster Care Agency there, Erin, even rides her own bike. in Arizona for another 700+ for a total of over Thanks to the help of a lot of volunteers From there it was off to the River Bottom 900 stuffed animals because of her efforts and sponsors, the 5th Annual Troll's Teddy Bar and Grill for the 2nd stop, then to the alone. Gary and Tina Junker who took most of Bear Run went off without a hitch and collect- Queen Creek Cafe and Sports Bar for the 3rd the pictures of the run plus drove well over 5 ed over 2,300 Teddy Bears and stuffed ani- stop. hours to make two trips to pick up the donation mals for Mesa Family Advocacy Center, local Superstition Harley-Davidson was nice from the Foster Care Agency in Arizona. Their Police and First Responders along with a list enough to let Troll use the covered area out help was priceless. of other smaller charities. back for the run end party. Tables were set up On Thursday the 12th, Troll set up the do- Greg Hughes aka “Troll”, a salesperson for the 10+ door prizes and 20+ raffle prizes nation presentation to be at Superstition Har- at Superstition Harley-Davidson (SHD) in that were handmade crafts by Cindy, Troll’s ley-Davidson where all the recipients would Apache Junction, hosted his 5th Annual Troll's wife. Law Tiger Tank was there to help hand pick up their share of the Teddy Bears. Fox Teddy Bear Run (TTBR) on Saturday Decem- out the prizes as the winners were called. 10 News showed up and did a live report plus ber 5th. He started this run to help fill the need The best hand in the Poker Run was reran it again on the 5:00 News. Pretty cool. of the Mesa Family Advocacy Center (FAC) to awarded $300 and was won by Dawn Mix. She The following Agencies and Organizations have a good supply of Teddy Bears and other donated part of it back to the run. Worst hand received the Teddy Bears and stuffed animals: stuffed animals for the children brought there. received $150 and the 50/50 winner received Mesa FAC, Mesa Police, Apache Junction Po- Mesa FAC is where all the children from Scott- $214. lice, Bloom365, Chicanos Por La Causa, Pinal sdale to San Tan Valley are brought when they The amazing amount of stuffed animals County FAC, San Carlos Apache Healthcare, have been taken out of a terrible situation and added up to over 2,300 with the help of all Agnes’ Centers for Domestic Solutions, New they need something soft, cuddly and theirs to the generous people that came out for the Life Center, and Salt River Pima-Maricopa In- help them through their ordeal. run along with the folks that came into SHD dian Community FAC. The run started at American Bike and Trike to drop off stuffed animals ahead of the run; Put Troll’s Teddy Bear Run #6 on your new in Gilbert; where it has for the last few years. plus the sponsors that sent or brought in Teddy calendar for the first Saturday in December in 130+ riders showed up to support the cause Bears and stuffed animals for the cause and/ 2021. even though it was very chilly that morning. or contributed to the cause. Law Tigers - Bang More information can be found on past and Tank, the Law Tiger, was there to greet ev- Energy - Wahoo’s Restaurant and Bar - Patri- future Trolls Teddy Bear Run along with fu- eryone. Bang Energy Drink was there to help ot Guard Riders Arizona - Zeriah Foundation ture Troll's Sunday Funday Runs on the Face everyone get their morning off to a great start. - Leslie Kay’s Inc - Petsmart - Thighbrush.com Book page Troll's Teddy Bear Run or Face The first 100 riders received a goody bag and - TNC Book Recycling - A Creative Touch. Book group Troll's Biker World or on trollsbik- everyone received a door prize ticket. They all A special mention must be made of some erworld.com. had the opportunity to participate in the raf- folks that really made an incredible effort fle prizes and 50/50 drawings along with pur- this year. Steve Lopez and McFreckles -
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AZ Rider Motorcycle News January 2021 HOME AZ Rider Run Calendar 17 Bold print indicates live link to an Advertiser's event online, click title above for more calendar entries and event details For MC bike night listings, visit 1/30 {Sat} POSTPONED Ride for the Salt 3/6 {Sat} 4th Annual Tortilla Flat Wind http://www.azcmc.org/calendar River Wild Horses. Sign in from 9-11am Therapy Ride. East Valley riders meet 9am at American Legion Post 58, 16837 E at Superstition HD, 2910 Apache Trail, NO resumption of ‘Motorcycles on Main in Parkview Ave, Fountain Hills. $10 suggest- Apache Junction, 85120 {KSU 9:30}. West Downtown Mesa’ so far. Watch for announce- ed donation. Take an unescorted ride on Valley KSU 8:15am @ QT, 2535 W Camel- ments. a scenic route where the wild horses call back Rd, Phoenix, 85017. home thru the Lower Salt River on Bush These events were still ON when this Highway in the Tonto National Forest. Des- 4/12 Motorcycle Day at the Dome calendar was created, tination is Superstition Harley-Davidson, https://www.facebook.com/ or update / cancellation noted. 2910 W. Apache Trail; Apache Junction, events/363075888080586 85120 for music, speakers, vendors. Event 1/8-9 {Fr-Sat} Treasure Box Boutique Down- runs from 11a-4pm. FMI: 480-346-0600 6/10-13 {Th-Sun} 30th annual Too Broke For town AJ Festival. Music, car show [motor- Sturgis hosted by ABATE of AZ at Mormon cycles welcome], vendors, arts & crafts, & 2/13 {Sat} Whiskey Runners 2021 Chili Lake Lodge campground & arena. $40/pp, $5 more. Benefits AJ Mounted Rangers. Fri Cook-Off. Live Music by Velcro Fly. Prizes discount for ABATE members. Adults-only {18 4:30-7:30pm, Sat 9a-2pm. Vendors / general for HOT MILD & WILD categories. 1st prize years & older}. FMI: http://www.toobroke- info contact Kathy 480-239-5288 each $200, 2nd prize each $50. Contestants forsturgis.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/ enter free. $10/pp, children 12 & under free events/440757363582474 1/9 {Sat} Superstition H-D 2nd annual with parent or guardian. $20-$50 Vendor New Year’s Car & Motorcycle Show. De- Booths. Raffles, Children's Carnival Games, 9/11 {Sat} Rough Riders MC Longbow Chap- tails to follow. SHD 2910 W. Apache Trail; Vendors, 50/50 drawing (cash only), Horse ter Five Year Anniversary Party. Starts 6pm at Apache Junction, Az. 85120 FMI: 480-346- Shoes, Corn Hole, Event Shirts. A.R. I5 Roosters Country in Mesa. Details TBA. 0600, [email protected] Raffle tickets on sale now. Bring 2 canned food items, get a free raffle ticket for raffle 1/16 {Sat} cancelled 11th Annual Skin & Steel items (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A.R. RAFFLE The Freedom to Assemble is Motorcycle & Tattoo Show in Tempe. www. TICKETS) FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ a RIGHT, not a ‘privilege’ facebook.com/SkinandSteelAZ events/4037463966267950/
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