Quick Throttle MAGAZINE PO Box 3062 • Dana Point, CA 92629 949-388-3695 MARCH 2015 [email protected] • www.quickthrottle.com CONTACT: 08 - Ben & Roscoe [email protected] [email protected] • [email protected] 09 - New Products instagram.com/quickthrottlemagazine • facebook.com/QuickThrottleMagazine 12 - Ride & Event Calendar 17 - Indian Chief Dark Horse 19 - Tijuana Toy Run 20 - Easyrider Bike Show And Posttraumatic 24 - Arizona Bikeweek Map Stress Disorder but not least Chris Brooks 30 - 2015 V-Rod Special Pictures by Chris Brooks, donated fuel and Jon Dean, Wild Bill doggie treats to get to Phil’s shop in Tombstone to A short time ago I received a call from a get the job done. master mechanic/bike builder friend of The day came to mount it all together and mine that I have known since I arrived in make it all work. Ben had rode from Phoenix to get the side car installed and check it out the Southwest of Tucson AZ Phil Korte. before putting his companion Roscoe in for the Phil has advertized his awesome bikes in test ride. We all got together at the American Quickthrottle magazine and is the owner of legion post 24 in Tombstone to meet and greet createacustom cycles. Check out and after learning that Ben and Roscoe got a late start from Phoenix around the corner his website createacustomcycles.com. Phil comes a Bike with a fantastic, well built sidecar who now lives in the town of Tombstone AZ and Roscoe’s hair blowing in the wind. After had received a call from a guy in Phoenix parking Roscoe just sat there looking around named Ben who was going through the and it appeared he was smiling. Ben informed phone book looking for help. Ben had been us at around 55 mph Roscoe just lays down and enjoys the ride. 33 - Tech Talk diagnosed with PTSD and was given a It is so great to see something come together service dog named Roscoe. Ben rides and that will help out a brother who has done and 36 - Windscreens for Road Glide could not take Roscoe his much loved seen so much for our country. While attending companion with him. Ben was looking Arizona Bike week this year keep a close look out for Ben and Roscoe riding around Phoenix for someone who could find a sidecar then enjoying the weather, enjoying friends and attach it to his . Phil informed enjoying what paying forward means. him that he would get back to him and I want to thank all that gave for this that’s how it all started. project and all that has given for this Country. Phil contacted Chuck and Barb Kline friends WRITERS: of his from the ALR post 24 in Tombstone Ride Safe, CD, Randy Twells, Lisa Dalgaard, Mike Dalgaard, AZ to see if they could help and they found a -Wild Bill Famous Jake, Tom “PIR8” Tinney, Ray Seidel, side car (In a matter of a day or so). It needed Robert Sweeney, Art Hall, “Wild Bill” Saxton a lot of repair but they bought it and donated it to Phil. Phil called me to come out and help off load it and take some pictures and another PHOTOGRAPHERS: friend of his Jon Dean from Tucson. Phil Randy Twells, Art Hall, Ron Sinoy, CD, George Childress and Jon dismantled the sidecar and started to prepare it for Roscoe’s use. I went back out to WEBMASTER: Tombstone and picked up all of the hardware 41 - El Rio Toy Run and frame and took them to NAPC Powder Chrome Horse Promotions www.chrome-horse.net coating in Tucson AZ were Mark Barger and Tommy Flanagan, star of Sons of QUICK THROTTLE LLC® 2015 is published monthly and NO reproduction of content is permitted without his team donated all of the power coating that ON THE COVER: Publisher or Editor’s prior written approval. Publisher and Editor assume no financial responsibility for errors in ads needed to be done. Paint and labor on the Anarchy and many other films, rides at last year’s Arizona Bike beyond the cost of space occupied by error; a correction will be printed. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering sidecar was donated by Ray Narvaez a Retired Week. Look for more about Tommy in the Easyriders story, of an individual, or group as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time; nor are we responsible for the opinions or comments of our columnists; and promises, coupons, or lack of fulfillment from advertisers who Senior Master USAF from ALR post 36.Dave and look for him again this year in the Sons of Anarchy Ride are solely responsible for the content of their ads. Publisher and Editor are also to be held harmless from: failure at Dave’s custom Upholstery did the interior for for charity at Arizona Bike Week. Photo by Rusty Childress, to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond our control; all suits. claims or loss of expenses; this half the cost and Jon covered the rest. And last includes but is not limited to, suits for libel, plagarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a persons www.maineventimaging.com name or photograph. Publisher and Editor do not promote excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Quick Throttle name and logo is owned nationally by Chris and Lisa Dalgaard. MARCH 2015 9 NEW NARROW PRIMARY COVER SLIMS LED’s LIGHT UP THE ROADS! JEKILL and Hyde have now launched Roadsmith HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING MODELS a range of exhaust systems for unveils first Indian Gain Comfort and Confidence with More Direct Reach to the Ground Headwinds, the leader in custom headlights, introduces their newest hi-output Roadmaster trike Cree LED H4 headlight bulb for the FLTR Road Glide & FLHR Road King. Whiter & the latest line of 2014 Indian brighter than halogen, this 25W/50W hi/lo bulb is the color of the sun, 6,000° MILWAUKEE (January 19, Roadsmith Trikes has launched what it claims to be the first trike based on the Kelvin with 1,800 Lumens. Easy-to-install, it replaces H4 lamps with 3-prong motorcycles. Adjustable exhaust systems for Indian 2015) Gain a clear path current Indian Roadmaster. to the pavement with plugs without modifications. Equipped with cooling fan, cooling fins and driver. The Jekill and Hyde the new Narrow Profile Available for other models, contact Headwinds @ 626-359-8044 or sales@ systems, which are The launch of the Roadmaster trike follows the company’s release of a Chieftain Outer Primary Cover headwinds.com. Website www.headwinds.com. made of stainless trike. This new model has a large trunk, passenger backrest, adjustable (P/N 25700385 Chrome, steel, feature an floorboards and heated seat, making it suited for two-up touring. $349.95; P/N 25700438 electronically Gloss Black, $269.95) activated valve that In addition to from Harley-Davidson® alters the volume changes such Genuine Motor Parts of the exhaust but as independent & Accessories. Shaped retains full power rear suspension to slim the profile of even when closed. and a longer the left side of the The exhaust has wheelbase, motorcycle, this primary European type Roadsmith has cover provides shorter- approval and is added raked stature riders a straight available in a choice triple trees for leg reach to the ground of chrome or black finishes and with different end caps including Big Shot, ease of steering and simplifies walking Streetfighter and Slashcut. and an electric the bike into and out Jekill and Hyde exhausts are offereds for the Indian Chief Classic, the Chief Vintage reverse to of parking spots. Four and the Chieftain. The system is also available for use on Victory motorcycles. ensure smooth, different derby covers quiet operation when backing. (sold separately) are THE JEKILL & HYDE COMPANY GMBH offered to match or contrast with available brilliant chrome or gloss black Eisenheim-Kaltenhausen, GERMANY • Tel: +49 (0)9386 978897 THE TRIKE SHOP • White Bear Lake, Minnesota, USA finish. The Narrow Profile Outer Primary Cover fits 2007-later Touring and Trike [email protected] • www.jekillandhyde.com Tel: 651 777 7774 • [email protected] • www.roadsmithtrikes.com models. Installation requires separate purchase of narrow derby cover, derby cover gasket and primary gasket. H-D STREET 500/750 COMPETITION Aftermarket spools up for 2014 Corbin Smuggler Trunk for GETTING THE RUNAROUND SERIES Slip-On Indian customization 2014 - 2015 Indian Chief models Radically change the look of your Indian Chief into this stunning Solo Tour Mustang’s Low-Slung Seat Goes Solo For Softails Vance & Hines introduces the Competition Series Slip-On muffler in matte black By Bruce Steever conversion with the Corbin Smuggler! for the new Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 500 models, the newest additions December 17, 2014, Three Rivers, MA — Mustang Seats created some rumbling to the Motor Company’s Dark Custom line. WITH FRESH Indian Motorcycles hitting around the V-Twin industry when they introduced the lowest, leanest seat in the streets for 2014, the aftermarket is the line-up for Harley-Davidson® Dyna and FL models this past summer. Proudly The angular responding. Samson has claimed the first made in the USA, the new RunAround™ represented a bold look at motorcycle design of the aftermarket slip-on exhaust produced for seating without sacrificing Mustang’s legendary reputation for quality. Only one Competition the 2014 Indian line with its four-inch problem — Softail riders wanted the same seat! Series Slip-On Longtail Mufflers. captures the Designed to fit all three 2014 Indian The controlled minimalist models, the Longtails a1re shipped with density and raw baffles installed but promise to liberate polyurethane attitude of additional horsepower and torque foam can be the Street. compared to the more restrictive stock poured a little Formed in units. Fuel economy is also boosted thinner without lightweight according to Samson. compromising the stainless steel Perhaps more importantly, Samson used comfort, while and coated in a “Quad Chrome” finish on the classic making for a much high temperature ceramic with laser-etched Vance & Hines logo, the Competition fishtail muffler exit design to best match If you tour solo or commute on the big Indian, you’ll love this Smuggler. Artfully thinner seat pad Series Slip-On also features a machined billet end cap finished in matte chrome. the retro lines of the reborn Indian brand. in the process. The new Indian Longtail exhaust retails designed and color matched to your paint to give a totally integrated look while adding convenient storage. We’ve kept a line close and tight to the fender for Made in-house at With an aggressive deep tone thanks to its fiberglass wrapped baffle, the for $799.99. clean looks so it’s great for smaller items like keys and cell phones, but you’ll Mustang’s historic Competition Series Slip-On gives the Street the roar of a big twin bike, and also want a trunk or side bags for larger stuff. Three Rivers, MA facility, the exact angle and density of each seat foam panel includes a removable insert to adjust the sound level to the rider’s preference. For riders looking to dress up the 111 c.i. Thunder Stroke V-twin, Aeromach has is formulated and cast to be soft enough for comfort, but resilient enough to got them covered, thanks to complete bolt dress up kits for both the engine Smuggler is designed to work with Corbin’s Classic Solo or Close Solo saddle up retain its shape and structural integrity for years, according to Simmons. - Lightweight Stainless Steel Construction and controls. Consisting of both new chrome-finished fasteners and bolt head front for excellent comfort. Smuggler trunk is built to follow the lines of the Chief - Slip-fit to OEM Head Pipe covers, the kits add a cleaner, less-mechanical appearance to the new Indians, and flow with the body for an integrated appearance. Pop open the door and For more specifics, check out the website: - Available in Matte Black Finish the company announced. The bolt kits start at $74.99 and can be seen in detail you have access to a fully lined cargo area designed for small incidentals. Installs http://www.mustangseats.com/Categories.aspx?varSearch=RunAround - Upswept Design at www.aeromach.net. easily in place of a passenger pillion seat.

10 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 11 fast while getting the latest chapter news. will be food available, live music, a 50/50 fle, live music, vendors, and BBQ. Chapter Contact Trisha Orsborn Email Promo@ drawing and vendors. Reg. @ 10:00 am Challenge. Run pins to the first 300 rid- sandiegoharley.com -$10 gets you in the door and in the show. ers.$15 Single/$25 Two-up 9-11:00a.m. FEBRUARY 28 Contact Rabbit, Email jmbruno3@yahoo. Reg.at Harley Davidson of Folsom 115 SAN MARCOS, CA* BIGGS FREE DEMO MARCH 10 com 520-977-8162 Woodmere Road Folsom, CA Pre-Run DAY & JUMPSTART– at Biggs Harley- Huntington Beach, CA - HOGS & DOGS Party amd Complimentary BBQ @ Folsom Davidson in San Marcos, CA. Demo a @ SURF DOGS SPORTS GRILL Harley-Da- March 21 HD 3/20/15 5-7:00p.m. Contact Brenda 2015 Harley-Davidson. Try the Harley- vidson BIKE NIGHT Every 2nd Tuesday of Johnson Email brenda.johnson@folsom- Davidson Jump Start!! FREE BBQ and Live each month – Surf Dogs Sports Grill 5932 Phoenix, AZ – BUDDY STUBBS Harley- hog.org Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760- Warner Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Website www.folsomhog.org 481- More info: receptionist@biggsh-d. Davidson 11th Annual Bike Week Bash - FREE admission! – Giving away a 2015 com or visit www.biggshd.com LIKE US March 14 San Diego, CA* San Diego Harley-David- www.facebook.com/biggsharley Sportster! Two acre beer garden Live Mu- sic all day, Vendors, museum tours 13850 son-Chili Cook Off!! SAN MARCOS, CA* WOMEN’S GARAGE N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ www.bud- WHEN: Saturday March 21st 2015. Fountain Hills, AZ* American Legion Rid- WHERE: 4645 Morena Blvd. 92117. TIME: ers Chapter 58 AZ Second Annual Bless- PARTY- at Bigg’s Harley-Davidson lo- dystubbs.com 602-971-3400. cated in San Diego California, City of San 11am-2pm. Join us for our annual Chili ing of the Bikes. ALR Chapter 58 AZ 2nd Cook Off!! The grand prize is a $500 gift Annual Blessing of the Bikes 02-28-2015. Marcos. 10-3pm FREE day of fun. Our SAN MARCOS, CA* WOUNDED WAR- Women’s Garage Party. Join us for our RIORS HOME POKER RIDE- at Bigg’s Har- card and the runner up will receive a Held at Post 58 16837 E. Parkview Ave. $250 gift card!! There will be live music, Fountain Hills; AZ 85268. Participate in workshops, food, live band and so much ley-Davidson located in San Diego Califor- more...Try out the Harley “JumpStart” nia, City of San Marcos. 8:30-3pm Please raffles, tastings of each chili and more! this Fellowship event promoting a safe Sign up today to enter the competition riding season. Motorcyclists, Bicyclists in- Learn how to pick up a Harley with ease. join us for the ride, fun, food, prizes and Hop on our perfect fit bike to see how to help our Wounded Warriors!!! 1040 at:[email protected] Contact cluding all wheeled vehicles, wheelchairs, Trisha Orsborn walkers & strollers… ALL ARE WELCOME! you feel on a Harley. 1040 Los Vallecitos Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 Blvd. #113 760-481-7300 More info: re- More info: [email protected] Event starts at 11AM with live music & so- March 22 cializing. 12PM Guest speakers then bike [email protected] or visit www. or visit www.biggshd.com LIKE US www. blessing. Live music-food-drink specials! biggshd.com LIKE US www.facebook. facebook.com/biggsharley Donations accepted for ALR charities. Fly- com/biggsharley Cave Creek, AZ* Barrow Cleft & Cra- er www.alr58.org Contact Pauline “Brass” Palm Springs, CA - 8TH Annual ALR 519 niofacial Center 2015 Poker RunBarrow Email [email protected] WESTMINSTER, CA – HUNTINGTON Chili Cook-off Starts at 11am to 4pm (but Cleft & Craniofacial Center 2015 Pre-Bike BEACH HARLEY-DAVIDSON BYOB and stay till we close) at the American Le- Week Benefit Ride. Free Registration Ride MARCH Swap Meet- The original Bring Your Own gion 400 N Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA starts at either Hideaway or Kimmyz from Bike and Swap Meet – Come sell your 92262. FREE TO ATTEND 50/50 raffle, live 9-11AM or be at Dirty Dogg Saloon by March 7 motorcycle parts and related accessories! music by Billy Erickson. Registration fee noon if you oversleep! AR-15 & Handguns Food & DJ all Day. Call to reserve space. for competitors is $20.00 ea. Tastings 2 as raffle prizes, Shotgun Poker Run Prize & Auction items. Ride ends at Hideaway SAN MARCOS, CA* FREE 1st SATURDAY Huntington Beach Harley-Davidson 15080 for $1.00. Registration, Conformation, Goldenwest Circle Westminster, CA 92683 and Info contact Cathy @ 760.324.3622 Grill 4PM with Auction at 5PM. Contact OUTDOOR SWAP MEET –at Biggs Harley- Dave Six Email [email protected] Davidson located in San Diego California, – www.HBharleydavidson.com 714-891- Benefits the US Military. It’s Hot, It’s City of San Marcos. 9-3pm FREE to buy- 4300 SEE AD Sexy, So Come On Down!!! GET ON YOUR ers and sellers, vendors, FREE BBQ & Live BIKE AND RIDE! More Info contact Cathy MARCH 25-29 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ - ARI- Band! 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #113 OAKLAND. CA St. Patty’s Day Bash. Sharpe ZONA BIKE WEEK – WESTWORLD of 760-481-7300 More info: receptionist@ TopHatters MCCV St Patty’s Day Bash. [email protected] or call SCOTTSDALE The fastest Growing Rally biggsh-d.com or visit www.biggshd.com Great Food, Live DJ, Raffle,50/50 and 760.324.3622 in the country featuring SOCIAL DISTOR- th. LIKE US www.facebook.com/biggsharley Vender Ally. Event well be held at the TION, Wednesday March 25 TED NU- Top Hatters clubhouse and is open to the Tucson, AZ - 6th Annual Bikers Against GENT Friday March 27th. Nightly Concerts public. Contact Marty @ 209 597-0312 or Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) - Pima County in GoAZ Motorcycles ROCKYARD – STONE MARCH 7 Email [email protected] Chapter - Awareness Poker Run - Pima TEMPLE PILOTS March 28th, custom build- Vacaville, CA - 1st Annual Tom Watson County Chapter Awareness Poker Run ers, bike shows, Demo Rides, Charity Memorial Run/27th Freeze Your Ass Off San Diego, CA* San Diego Harley-David- benefiting children who have been Rides On site RV and Tent Camping. www. Run - Sign in 9-11 at Miss Darlas, 110 son’s St. Pattys Day Party!! WHEN:- Sat abused Start 10:00 AM at Tucson Harley AZBIKEWEEK.com SEE AD Peabody Road, Vacaville. Run ends: at urday March 14th 2015. WHERE: 4645 Davidson -End Location: Shooter’s Steak- the Winters Community Center, 201 Rail- Morena Blvd. 92117. TIME: 12pm-4pm. house & Saloon Poker Run,Cash Prizes. road Ave. Food & Beverages,Music, Game Join us for our St. Pattys Day Party!! We Raffle Prizes, Share the Wealth, Live Mu- MARCH 26-28 GLENDALE, AZ - PHOENIX of Skill and Chance, Prizes. $20 dona- will have pizza, drinks and of course some sic Food, Spirits, Vendors Biker, Kid and BIKEFEST – NEW LOCATION Westgate tion/person. Rain or Shine! Email Glenn Irish cuisine. Starting Family Friendly. Please contact Jellybean Entertainment District Glendale, AZ – Phillips [email protected], at 3:15pm we will have live music from if you would like to be a vendor New Dates Thursday, March 26-Saturday http://www.abate17.org or call 707-624- The Fooks!!! There will also be special St. Jellybean [email protected] Website March 28 More Demo Rides, More Ven- 6310 for more info Pattys giveaways!! Contact Trisha Orsborn http://arizona.bacaworld.org/arizona/ dors, More Entertainment – Still FREE Email [email protected] pima-county-chapter/ 520-225-7287 Westgate Entertainment District 6770 San Diego, CA* San Diego Harley-David- North Sunrise Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85305. son: SD HOG Chapter Meeting!! WHEN: MARCH 15 Folsom, CA - 8th Annual Spring Breakin’ www.Phoenixbikefest.com SEE AD Saturday March 7th 2015. TIME: 10am- Tucson, AZ Loners M/C SHINE’R & Out Poker Run. Presented by Folsom HOG 11am. WHERE: 4645 Morena Blvd. 92117. SHOW’R Bike Show -Shine’r up and show’r Chapter #1787, Benefits go to Child Ad- March 27 Come on down and join the Harley Own- off at the Tucson Loners M/C Shine’r & vocates ers Group, the official riding club of Har- Show’r bike show at the Bashful Bandit, of El Dorado County. Come join us for an ley-Davidson’s San Diego Chapter! Kick off Westminster CA – Indian/ Victory Motor- 3686 E Speedway Blvd in Tucson. Trophies awesome first Spring ride in the Sierra cycle of Orange County One Year Anniver- your weekend with complimentary break- will be awarded for each category. There Foothills. High/Low hand draw, 50/50 raf-

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16 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 17 INDIAN MOTORCYCLE INTRODUCES FIRST MODEL YEAR 2016

THE INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE

Newest model on Indian Chief plat- form brings bold, aggressive new styling to Indian Motorcycle line-up

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Febru- ary 13, 2015 — Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced the newest and edgiest member of the Indian Chief line-up and the first 2016 model — the Indian® Chief Dark Horse®.

The Indian Chief Dark Horse is a cruiser built upon the successful and award-winning Indian Chief plat- form. Unlike other bikes in the In- dian Motorcycle line-up, it is under- stated with only a flash of chrome and adds a healthy dose of matte Built to be an aggressive solo ride, black paint to create one of the most the Dark Horse loses the oil cooler, confident silhouettes on the market. analogue fuel gauge and driving By all but eliminating chrome from lights of Chief Classic. A passenger the motorcycle and swapping to cast seat plus either passenger foot-pegs wheels, the Dark Horse conveys an or floor boards are available as part aggressive pose, and being the light- of the Genuine Indian Motorcycle est in the series, is the quickest model Accessory line-up for those who in the Chief family. want to ride two-up.

Striking an ideal balance of attitude The Indian Chief Dark Horse is an and features, the 2016 Indian Chief ideal motorcycle for those seeking to Dark Horse delivers the style, qual- customize their rides. With 40 avail- ity and power expected from an In- able accessories rolling out during dian Motorcycle, and starts at just the spring and early summer, riders $16,999. The Dark Horse conveys a can add components to black-out bold attitude that demands attention their ride even more. Items such as for all the right reasons. ape hanger handlebars, accessory air cleaners, fender struts, slip-on ex- Blacked-out from end to end, the In- haust with black heat shields and ex- dian Chief Dark Horse does not lack haust tips, and black fender trim help features. Powered by the highly rated create the fully blacked-out look. Thunder Stroke® 111 engine and wrapped in the same chassis and sus- The 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse pension of the Indian Chief Classic, will be available in dealers starting the Dark Horse also maintains ABS, mid-February and will be a featured a remote key fob for keyless ignition, demo bike at the annual Daytona electronic cruise control, and fea- Bike Week from March 7th – 14th. tures a two-year unlimited mileage For more information, log on to factory warranty. www.IndianMotorcycle.com.

18 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 19 Story- Randy Twells; Photos- RT & Jorge “Dr. Cancun” Sandoval/Solo Angeles MC December is cold but we warm the hearts group nears a pre-arranged intersection of our neighbors across the border, headed west to Tijuana, ALL the MC’s sharing some good wishes & Holiday from Mexico are staging there waiting to cheer with toys for the kids of Tijuana, hit the throttle and merge into the pack, which might be the only toy they get all for one HUGE mass of thousands of year. December 14th hundreds of bikes bikes, rolling into Tijuana, up Avenida showed up at San Diego Harley-Davidson Revolucion and parking all along the way on Morena Blvd. in San Diego, for the where the crowds of kids and parents are 29th Annual Tijuana Toy Run. Twenty- waiting to greet them not only for the nine! There are some kids who got toys toys, but even just to see this spectacle. as kids in Tijuana from the Toy Run in Flatbed trailers are set up all along the early days, who grew up, became Revolucion with dignitaries on riders and now join in going on the Toy microphones with Santa, live music, radio Run themselves, to give toys to the new and various celebrities all joining in to kids. They know what an impact it has make it one huge party, but a party with on those kids to see all these bikers join a purpose. The toy trailer is unloaded and together just for them! added to the many hundreds of other toys Radio Latina 104.5 FM is a huge sponsor already there donated by the Mexico MC’s & brings their motorhome to San Diego as well. The Solo Angeles Motorcycle H-D to accompany the Solo Angeles Club handed out advance tickets to those cargo trailer that is loaded up with all families who qualify and now, the kids & the toys brought by the bikers for the parents with their tickets line up in orderly transport down to Tijuana. Bikers all fashion and receive their toys, resulting in jump in to help load up. San Diego huge smiles, and memories that last far Harley donated over 300 bicycles and toys beyond this day. for this year’s run, driven by Reggie the For riders not going across into Mexico SDHD sponsored motorcycle racer, in the they can still donate the toys which are San Diego H-D cargo van with the group put in the van and delivered, and ride with as well. San Diego H-D also provided the group, diverting just before the border Taco Man’s famous California Breakfast at Brown Field in Otay Mesa, to the Burritos free for all the riders, with San party at the Landing Strip biker friendly Diego H-D’s Owner New York Myke establishment right there. there personally greeting & thanking all So there’s a way for everyone to be the participants. Event & Promotions involved in the US’s ONLY international Mgr. Trisha Orsborn made sure all went toy run. You never know, in 10 or 15 smoothly, also taking time to make sure years you could be mingling with a biker yours truly didn’t get run over standing in on the run who was motivated by the joy the street shooting photos… they experienced receiving the toy that As the 29th Tijuana Toy Run got under YOU donated, this time—and if not this way, the Solo Angeles flag flew at the time, here’s your reason to join in for the head of the line and it took a good two THIRTIETH Annual Tijuana Toy Run, minutes for all the bikes in this huge pack in December 2015! to roll past. See more photos from this year’s Tijuana And- the group leaving from San Diego Toy Run at www.quickthrottle.com in the Harley is just the beginning--- once across Gallery! the border at the Otay crossing, as the US

20 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 21 50 inch front rims in all sorts of designs. What most people don’t know about Long Beach, California 2015 Some had 200-400 size rear tires, with “SOA’s Chibs” is that he started out exhausts sticking out from cutouts in as a DJ in Scotland, when some thugs This year’s Easyrider the engineered and fabricated fiberglass attacked him - cutting his face on saddlebags. both cheeks with a knife. His acting Bike Show was career actually started in live theater And there were of course, totally “Old in the early 90’s. He also became a awesome, as always. School” custom choppers (some of “worldwide hit” waaaay before 2008 which may have been built in the 60’s when SOA launched. In 1995, Mel Lots of beautiful & 70’s). While others were brand new Gibson’s “Braveheart” featured Tommy “Old School style builds”. as the rebel “Morrison” (whose wife bikes lathered in Some of my personal favorites were the stock “Bobber type,” and extended chrome and painted Springer front end models with 45-degree rakes in the neck, and Street with some incredible Sweeper rear fenders.

and in many cases In addition to all of the above, there was excitement: bike builders who some very tasteful we’ve all heard of, just walking around. I got to hang out with Paul Yaffee (who paint jobs. is a down to earth cool guy), and some others. There were all styles, models & manufacturers. Forget about 31 And there was entertainment for the flavors – there were literally hundreds crowds who braved the rain to get there. of pieces of biker art that could satisfy Actor Tommy Flanagan was busy any tastes of the thousands of people signing autographs and taking those who streamed through the building. “Kodak moments” with the fans of the Sons of Anarchy show. Tommy is also There were high tech, sometimes a cool guy, who’s very down to earth even space age looking remarkable and thankful for the chance to “love his machines. There were also the “New work” and to meet his fans - that he’s School” Baggers with 30 – and up to spent years building as an actor.

22 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 23 was raped, then he killed her “The Purrfect Angels” dancers attacker and spit on his corpse) from “America’s Got Talent” - and he was definitely now on got the crowd in general, and the world’s stage. specifically some male heart rates in the crowd pumped up. He was in “Charlie’s Angels Full Throttle”. He also An absolutely amazing appeared in “Alien vs. legendary art exhibit from Predator”. In 2000 played David Mann was also on “Cicero”, a friend of Russell display. Crowe’s character in the Blockbuster film “Gladiator”. Everything considered – the He also acted in numerous Easyrider Bike Show in Long other movies and tv shows Beach was a real success, and since 1992. And we bikers was enjoyed by many. literally around the world all know & love Tommy - as he Your Roving Reporter & has served as “Chibs” in the Sharpshooter, Pastor Z. Sons of Anarchy for seven seasons.

24 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 25 Sunday, March 15th MARCH 21 Ramjet Racing’s Phoenix, AZ – BUDDY STUBBS 15th Annual Customer Harley-Davidson 11th Annual ARIZONA BIKE WEEK 2015 Appreciation Day PHOENIX BIKEFEST 2015 March 15th. 11am-2pm Bike Week Bash 13207 N. Cave Creek Rd, www.buddystubbs.com 602-971-3400. Phoenix, 85022 Wednesday, March 25 Sunday, March 22nd Steelhorse Saloon 3rd Annual “Peace Out, Trifecta Custom Bike Show Prostate Cancer Ride” 10am. Steelhorse Saloon Pre-register: www.bikers4boobiesaz.org 1818 W Bell Rd., Phoenix Thursday, March 26 Sunday, March 22nd The Hideaway Grill Tenth Anniversary Quick Throttle: Builders “T-Bar Trail Ride” Bagger Contest 2pm Location: Arizona Bike Week® at WestWorld – 6746 Cave Creek Rd,Cave Creek, 85331 Thursday, March 26 Dead in Five Heart- Helping With Horsepower beats Movie: DI5H Ride and Drive Booth at Buffalo Chip at Chester’s Harley-Davidson® through out the week Pre-register: www.teamdiva.com WestWorld Yavapai HA booth March 25th-29th” Friday, March 27 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd, 3rd Annual Cave Creek “Saddle Up For Kids Ride” Sunday, March 29th Location: Harley-Davidson® of Scottsdale Shriners Auditorium Pre-register: www.hogzuc.com Antique & Classic Bike Show & Swap Meet. 8am registra- Friday, March 27 tion; 10am starts. 552 N. 5th Annual Hamster’s 40th Street, Phoenix, 85008 Charity “Dry Heat Run” Sunday, March 29th Location: Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation HAMC*Cave Creek Saturday, March 28 Poker Run. 8-11am Regis- tration, KSU 11am Steelhorse 2nd Annual “Hand In Hand Ride” Saloon 1818 W Bell Rd, Phx for Phoenix Children’s Hospital run ends at Burn Out Party Location: Phoenix Children’s Hospital Venue Hours March 26th Thursday 10am-5pm, March 27th Friday 10am – 10pm, 11am to 5pm. Buffalo Chip March 28th Saturday 10am – 10pm • Demo Hours Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd, C.C. Saturday, March 28 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd Glendale, AZ 85305 www.Phoenixbikefest.com Wednesday 3/25: Saturday 3/28: 16th Annual “Torch Ride” 6pm Miss Arizona Bike Week Pageant 12 noon – Bike Games Daily Performances: Location: Chester’s Harley-Davidson® 9pm Social Distortion in the RockYard 1pm Baddest Bagger in AZ Show Pre-Register: www.2015torchride.kintera.org Thursday March 26th 11:00am Live Music Begins 11pm Tattoo Contest in the HandleBar Saloon 1pm BadAZ Bike Show 10:00am Phoenix Bikefest Opens (Vendors Open) 5:00pm Demos Closes Sunday, March 29 9pm Stone Temple Pilots in the RockYard Busted Knuckles Stunt Tour 10:00am Demo Rides Start (all manufacturers) 6:00pm MMA Fight Night Thursday 3/26: 11pm Wet T-Shirt Contest in the 4th Annual Sons of Anarchy Ride 11:00am Live Music Begins 10:00pm Phoenix Bikefest Closes Location: Top Spoke Rentals 8pm ABW Hero Award HandleBar Saloon Brigade FMX Extreme Jump Show 5:00pm Phoenix Bikefest Closes Saturday March 28th 9pm Randy Houser in the RockYard Cyclerides.com Bike Night at Saturday, April 11 5:00pm 10:00am Phoenix Bikefest Opens (Vendors Open) 11pm Biker Bull Riding in the HandleBar Saloon Sunday 3/29: Westgate Entertainment District 10:00am Demo Rides Start (all manufacturers) 1pm “Bobby” and “Chibs” of SOA appearance TEAM Arizona Safe Riding Demos Amy’s Army After-Party Ride - Friday 3/27: in the HandleBar Saloon With Amy Van Dyken Friday March 27th 11:00am Live Music Begins 5:00pm Demos Closes 9pm Ted Nugent in the RockYard 4pm Double Vision tribute to Foreigner in the Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale Drill Team Location: Spooky Fast Custom Finishing® 10:00am Phoenix Bikefest Opens (Vendors Open) 11pm Jay’s Games in the HandleBar Saloon HandleBar Saloon Pre-register: www.amyvandyken.org 10:00am Demo Rides Start (all manufacturers) 10:00pm Phoenix Bikefest Closes

26 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 27 28 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 29 30 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 31 As always I have to put in my 2 cents and when I was told I was going to pick up a V-Rod to test, my first thought was, “Is that the really strange looking spaceship, jet-fighter looking bike?” All jokes aside, yes, the V-rod is not all that inviting to me. But, after throwing my leg over the bike and heading down the open freeway to get home after picking it up, I was smiling earto ear with some wind tears flowing back into my helmet. My first thoughts… THIS BIKE IS FAST!!!!. I happily have had this bike for almost a month (sorry Harley-Davidson Press Fleet); I had fun on this bike. The engine is a completely unique design that was a combination of love from Harley- Davison’s VR1000 Superbike motor, and with a little love from Porsche they spawned the liquid cooled 125HP, 1250cc speed generator called the “Revolution” motor. Ultimately you have the look of a somewhat traditional Harley- Davidson motor with the intense performance and technology of a high performance street bike. This motor is the highest revving motorcycle they have ever made. With the bottom line - this motor is FAST and RELIABLE. redline starting at 9,000rpm, it gives you TONS The motor makes this bike. of power before the rev limiter kicks in! I have Ok, well, there actually is a lot more about the to let you know that between 6,000-8,000 rpm, bike that is unique in the Harley-Davidson line up this bike is VERY VERY FUN to ride. The torque and I have to say the first time I pulled up to the just unloads so much power to the rear wheel, gas station, I had to double check. “Umm, where it shoots the bike down the road with that roller does the gas go?” I thought there was some coaster launch feeling. I had a blast riding this secret compartment in the tank that I didn’t see, bike over and over within that range just to get I was chanting magic words to see if something my blood pumping and fulfill my adrenalin rush would pop up, then just by chance, I flipped up for the day. Not only is this a super powerhouse, the seat to behold the first ever Harley-Davidson but also this motor had been tested for 6 under the seat injected molded fuel tank. I also years, 80,000 miles, 500 straight hours on the was a little hesitant to put gas in at first with all Autobahn - the famous “Dusseldorf Test “. The the electrical connections I saw, I had to double

By Heath “The Chief” The wind is screaming through your helmet for 500 hundred straight hours on Germany’s infamous Autobahn, at the same time you ride it for 80,000 miles and on top of that you’re riding a Porsche and it’s not like anything you have ever ridden before. Did I fail to mention you’re riding a superbike also? Well, you could say those things, and all of them are true; underneath you is the very unique, custom designed 2015 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Special.

32 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 33 Q: Enrique Rodriguez, Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Washington

I have a question. I recently bought my ‘02 V-Rod in June and the previous owner had done some mods on it. From what I can see he put a K&N air filter, Power Commander III, and some sort of 2 to 1 exhaust. Sometimes my bike shuts off when I hit the throttle, slow down, or come to a stop. From what the dealer said they had it for about a year and a half before I bought it. So I don’t think it has been tuned, could that be the reason why it does that? Also I’m thinking about getting it dyno tuned but I don’t want to be wasting money if that’s not the problem. I don’t know if you have had these issues before. I appreciate any help you can provide me.

A: Well Enrique, it sounds like you have a great stage one on your bike; check and make sure I was doing this right. Ahh drive the engine faster than it would run under its ABS. With a bike this fast and heavy at an evil 666 everything you need to unlock the fun in that engine. Although, my guess ha... when full of gas, the overall ride improved and own power – Slipper Clutch 101. lbs. running weight, you bet your ass they got you is that this is a simple tuning issue that could be easily resolved with a good really helped keep the balance centered. The usual The bike is very comfortable to ride and with the covered. tune, there are a couple of things to check out first to make sure that there gas tank area is really a housing for the air Intake forward controls you have a bit more of ground My final note for this BLUE ANGEL Jet Fighter is, is nothing else that could be causing you problems. First, although ‘02 was and some other electronics. It gives the bike a very clearance for turns. The seat is very soft and keeps I’m going to miss her. If you are fond of the historic the first year of this platform, Harley put out an ECM reflash for it this sleek and clean look also completely unique for the you held in place when shooting down the open Harley-Davidson brand, which has been innovating year to address widespread stalling issues. Have your dealer check the ECM line up. The gas tank holds 5 gallons of gas and will road. Not that I pushed this bike in any turns, but motorcycling for over 111 years, then you better Calibration ID to make sure it is this latest version. Secondly, make sure get you about 170 miles to a full tank depending on I think it was the first Harley-Davidson I did not get yourself to a dealership and set up a test ride. that there are not any engine codes being thrown which might indicate a how many 7,000-8,000 rpms you hold up for long scrape pegs or floorboards with on every turn. You have to feel the power and technology this bike periods of time. Honestly, I did not scrape this bike in any turns at has to offer. mechanical problem. Lastly, do a quick check for an intake leak and that Another unique feature on this bike is the race- all. My mind was too excited about going fast in a there is proper fuel pressure. If all of those things are good, then put it up inspired 43mm inverted low-rake forks. With a straight line anyway! I almost forgot to mention on the dyno and not only should these problems be resolved but you will A: Leaking out of the carb can be caused by a few things: loose screws bike that can handle a good amount of speed it the dual Brembo front brakes that come stock with also notice a smoother ride, better throttle response, and a possibly even on the carburetor’s float bowl; an old float needle not shutting off the gas had to have strong suspension to support the better gas mileage. completely; a hole or tear in your accelerator pump diaphragm; or an performance of the bike, and Harley-Davidson improperly vented fuel tank. Visually inspect the carburetor to see where did not fail here. I never had any issues at any the fuel is coming out. If the fuel is coming out at the accelerator pump speeds with the suspension. The rear suspension Q: Don Sheckler, internet is adjustable and is pre-set at a good position right push rod, this indicates that your diaphragm will need to be replaced. If the out of the gate. Of course, with such a wide 240mm I saw your ad in Quick Throttle and thought I might pick fuel is coming out around the base of the float bowl it would be loose screws or a bad gasket on the float bowl. If the fuel is coming out of your overflow rear, wheel turning tight takes a bit of effort but as your brain. I have a 1995 Electra Glide with an 80 inch you might have guessed, this bike is not designed tube or the throat of the carburetor itself it means that either it is your float for a jam down the canyon anyway. So just leave Evo, 98,500 miles on original engine with resealed jugs at needle not sealing or the tank is not properly vented. All of these are fairly the full suit leathers at home buddy. 23,000 miles, EV 23 cam, and nothing else done except for simple fixes that will save you from the unwanted mess. This V-Rod motorcycle has yet another stand-alone a tune of the carb. The engine runs good: 50 mpg; good cherry on the top of its perpetual chocolate lava power. I checked compression about 3 mo ago - 185 in cake, a “SLIPPER CLUTCH”. Yes, I know you don’t Q: Darryl Watkins, Edwards AFB, CA. put a cherry on lava cake, but you do put a slipper each cylinder. I went to Sturgis this year and I noticed a clutch on this hi-performance package! It’s a slip lot of fuel dribbling, more than usual, onto the cam cover. and assist clutch that provides you with smoother, high-power handling in turns or whenever you It doesn’t really hurt anything but it does make a mess. Is I have a 2006 H-D Road King Classic. I had a Kuryakyn downshift. By reducing clutch friction, the slipper there any cure for this problem or does this reflect maybe run-brake-turn controller and LED’s in the rear put on clutch helps keep your rear wheel at a controlled on lower compression or altitude, etc? Thanks for your about 7 years ago. I am having problems with an alarm clip. Realistically, slipper clutches are designed concern in this matter. as a safety and performance feature to partially code that keeps coming up indicating b1122, “No right disengage or “slip” when the rear wheel tries to

34 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 35 front turn signal output”. The right compensator and once again, torqued and front turn signal does not work, but Loctited the nut and sent me on the way. the lamp is OK. I was wondering if This time about 6k, the noise was coming Shores for Sun and Surf. I stopped in this could be the load equalizer going back but worse, the knock would sound Hoquiam for breakfast and when I started out? like the lower end until the unit warmed it up after eating…The knock was back, up, then we could ride all day with no Thanx 930 miles from the time I picked it up at noise, but let the bike cool down and the shop. And again every time its cold, it the knock was evident. I thought I had knocks like the bottom is coming apart, A: It looks like you have already found your success, over 15k with no problems, but let it idle until operation temp is reached problem. If the front turn signal is not working on a trip through California to southern and can ride all day knock free. and you are sure the bulb is good, you have an Nevada at a little over 18k, it started Any help would be more than appreciated. issue with the wiring going to that turn signal. I again. 7000 miles it’s back again. Thanks. would start at the turn signal connector inside I talked to several Harley techs, your nacelle and use a test light to check for independents, searched the blogs, lots A: Thanks Rich, I’m glad to be a part of power at both sides of the plug. With your test of theories, plenty of stories of similar this publication. Your compensator problem light hooked to the ground of the vehicle the situations but nothing definitive towards is a common problem for that design. You blue wire should have power with key on, and a fix. I stopped into an independent shop had mentioned that a mechanic found a rotor the brown wire on the bike’s side of the harness not too far from where I live, talked to that had been worn; you are on the right should have power when your turn signal is the owner, told him the story I just laid track here. I suspect that there may be more activated. The reason you are getting an alarm out, and said that he would like to look worn components. I have seen damage to code for a turn signal issue is your security at it, as he could not understand how this all components from running with a loose system and turn signal module are one in the could be so elusive. I took it in, and of compensator: springs wear out and lose tension; same on your bike. On a side note, if you are course it was at operation temperature ramps can wear and bind; splines can be worn concerned about your load equalizer I would when I got there, he started it a few times to the point that they are bad. Next time you suggest using Badland’s load equalizer on this and nothing but I assured him that in the tear it apart, take everything out and inspect system. morning he would see what I was talking each component for wear. Once you remove the about. stator rotor and spacer behind it you will see an Q: Rich Griffin, internet I received a call a few days later and was area of the crankshaft where nothing has been asked if I could stop by so he could show mounted. If the width of this untouched section Steve, So glad they are adding this section me what they had found. I felt stupid as I of spline is greater than the width of remaining to the magazine; I think it will be a great did exactly what I had mentioned earlier, spline your crankshaft is damaged and will need addition to the layout and information and had I gone just a little further I too to be replaced. Any compensator components available to the readers. would have found the rotor spines were should be replace that have signs of damage I am hoping that you may be able to almost worn through from rocking on (even slight). Once the damaged components shed some light on a problem I have the crankshaft when cold, and apparently have been replaced and torqued to specification been chasing on my ‘05 Ultra Classic just the heat of the engine would expand you should be good. I’ll keep my fingers crossed since the first symptoms at 15,000 miles. the metal enough to stop the rocking and that your crankshaft is undamaged. It started with a slight ratcheting type knocking when hot. I was confident he noise on deceleration. I returned to had found the culprit, as it was assumed the selling dealer under warranty who that if the Harley Dealer had replaced the determined that the noise was from a rotor damaged from the original loose loose compensator nut. compensator, I would not have had the Low and behold, about 7k after the first ongoing episode. I drove off, it sounding repair the noise started coming back. like a new scoot once again. I rode back Have questions? Disappointed, I took the bike to another and forth to work which I normally do Send them today to: Harley Dealer under warranty who once not do on the Ultra for the next 6 weeks, [email protected] again confirmed that the noise was the then with the first short ride to Ocean

36 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 37 Gary Koz Mraz the 6’1 Rider

Story Gary Koz Mraz and Dennis Cherewick Photos: Mraz

The 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide is available this year in a Stan- dard, Special and CVO model. The feature that most distinguishes the Road Glide is of course its frame- mount “Shark-nose” fairing. It’s new “triple slipstream vent” system im- proves airflow while reducing buffet- ing. Side vents and a centrally located top vent in the top of the dash can be

closed in inclement weather. The Stan- WindVest is available in 10” 12” Harley Davidson CVO is one size dard and Special are factory equipped and 14” in two shades, Light Smoke fits all. What we ended up with was and Gun Smoke. The Harley CVO a cornucopia of observations that with a small tinted windscreen that is available in clear 14” only. Those ultimately it was decided we would looks great but is all show and no go for are the manufacturer’s height num- create a matrix from each rider’s per- touring. The CVO comes with a tall bers but I also measured “Vertical spective on each windscreen. Height” from the tip of the wind- 14” windscreen but also comes with a shield straight down to a flat surface. Windshield Evaluation for Taller Riders CVO price tag. Distance riders will in- two Klock Werks had a black mask at the bottom and passenger. The WindVest also incorporates A sunny Sunday afternoon Dennis on the 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide and made from hard-coated polycarbonate mate- the flip at the top of the windscreen deflecting air and I switched windshields, rode 30 and Road Glide Special evitably purchase another windscreen rial. The Klock Werks Flare features “hips” at its up and around the riders. WindVest is 5mm, hand miles of freeway and street, switched for the long haul. A big fan of the new sides that re-route the wind, adding downforce to molded acrylic windshield with a Front flat surface. bikes and rode back to repeat the Basis of reference: test ride evaluation was the front-end of the motorcycle claiming to im- process. WindVest has a variety of performed by a male rider with a physical and improved Road Glide I was on a prove stability vs. riding with the stock windshield. The Klock Werks Sport Flare is available in a 14” heights to accommodate most every height of 6 foot. The stock Harley wind- mission to test out several windscreen The flip at the top of the Flare redirects wind up only in Tint and Dark Smoke. The Pro Tour Flare rider from 8” to 14” and we had the shield was our basis for comparison. and back as clean, less turbulent air for the rider in a 15” only in Clear, Tint and Dark smoke. The 12” mid-height. Klock Werks and options currently available for this ex- ceptional touring motorcycle.

We had five windscreens by three manufacturers for two riders. One 6 foot, the other 5’6”. With WindVest, Klock Werks and Harley Davidson on deck we had two 2015 Harley Road Glides and swapped windscreens and bikes on a designated freeway loop. Assessing wind buffeting and turbu- lence on the freeway and around town, wind noise, radio audibility and esthetics: We were looking for the ultimate combination of form, function and price. We both wore similar half helmets with no ear plugs. This evaluation was done with all the far- ing vents open.

All but the WindVest were slotted at the bottom so you did not need to remove the screws entirely to change wind screen. A great idea in theory but in reality the washers drop to the faring and trying to hold the washer up while slipping in the windscreen was a feat in itself. Every windscreen fit as designed and with only four Philips screws to remove mak- ing replacing windscreens an easy operation. The

38 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 39 So what were the conclusions of all this hot air? We both thought the WindVest was very effective as a windscreen and with the lowest price won “Best Bang for the Buck”. The Klock Werks Pro-Tour provided the best wind protection overall. With a thicker grade plastic and being the tallest of the lot took “Best Protection” for taller riders, Dennis had to look through it at all times. The Harley CVO windscreen was effective and the most distortion free and Dennis could look over it by an inch while sitting erect. It may have a dated look but its Harley’s only touring option. The Knock Werks Sport Touring was hands down the sexiest of the bunch. At 5’4” Dennis wrote a novel on his observations (please review this chart) I felt from my 6”1 perspective it lacked the protection for touring and with all the curves distortion was downright psychedelic if you actually had to look through it. Finally, the stock Road Glide windscreen was “All Show and No Go”.

In my humble opinion, the 2015 Road Glide is one of the finest Baggers made. It’s a responsive, well-built motorcycle and as Harley-Davidsons only fixed faring design will be a big seller. An exceptional touring machine which bodes well for aftermarket manufacturers, because a new windscreen is very first purchase distance riders will make.

Gary Koz Mraz is a freelance moto journalist and author of tour books “Piers of the West Coast: Traveled on Two Wheels, Motorcycle Mysteries and Tales of the Midnight Rider series”.

Dennis Cherewick a lifelong rider, has owned everything from Goldwing’s to Guzzi’s, Street Glides to Road Glides, usually all at the same time. His all-time favorite motor- cycle? Yes, it’s the 2015 Road Glide newly purchased at Huntington Beach Harley- Davidson

Dennis Cherewick the 5”6 Rider

Windshield Evaluation for Shorter Riders on the 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide and Road Glide Special Basis of reference: test ride evaluation was performed by a male rider with a physical height of 5 foot 6 inches. The stock Harley windshield was our basis for comparison.

40 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 41 THE EL RIO TOY RUN Southern California

By Pastor Fred Z

Sometimes “Thank you” seems so insignificant and over used but hon- estly I don’t know of anything better to say to express on behalf of myself and all the members of the Camaril- lo Chapter of Biker’s For Christ our sincere humble appreciation for your support.

All of you made it possible to bless 575 migrant children this year who in many cases would have little to nothing for Christmas.

These children and their families ex- perienced what Christ- and certainly all the mas is really about. bikers who came from This unselfish giving all over the state and demonstrates the un- even a few from out selfish giving Jesus of state, many bring- taught us and hopeful- ing more toys then the ly impacts these chil- two requested. dren and their families in a similar way. A special “Thank You” to all of our I can’t explain the brother and sister’s in sheer joy last Saturday BFC for their gener- brought. I was so in ous giving and sup- awe of how God had port over the years. brought all of this to- gether. Hope you enjoy some of the photo’s please share this with anyone you know who attended. Thank God for the unbelievable cooperation from the school with God Bless & Merry Christmas Wanda and Mr. Mendoza’s support. All of the wonderful volunteers who Maggie - Children’s Staff freely gave their time and efforts, the Dennis Yohman many people who gave donations BFC - Camarillo Elder

42 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 43 Gene Barger, President of Barger Harley-Davidson and a Harley-Davidson last Ride in a dealer for more than 37 years, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 7, 2014. Gene Barger went on his last Ride posthumously in a Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Hearse and was joined on his Memorial Ride by more than 125 motorcycle riders who escorted the respected motorcycle dealer from his business, Barger Harley-Davidson in Los Angeles, to his Celebration of Hearse Life service at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Santa Clarita.

44 MARCH 2015 MARCH 2015 45 Deep Cover Surveillance by sight puts bags of donated warm Art Hall & Randy Twells items like blankets & socks into the San Diego Harley cargo van, co- 2014 has been the 19th time that 2 conspirators in this scheme hand businesses & 2 MC’s have gotten over $10 each & get breakfast. Then away with collaborating in a scheme they made their getaway under to cover things up. In the biggest the radar in a big double column Cover Up yet, the Messengers MC up the freeway along with the van and Pioneers MC succeeded again of donated goods to Kennedys in pulling the wool over a lot of Custom Cycles in Oceanside for the homeless people through Brother celebratory Party with all their co- Benno’s and St. Vincent de Paul conspirators—including other MC’s charities. Since it was Winter and from around the area. A huge mass the Christmas Season, it’s the time of bikes all appearing perfectly legit. of year when a conspiracy like this has the most effect on its targets. See the Rest of this Story at

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