Thunder Roads New York Magazine - May 2010

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Letter From The Editor…...................……..4

TRM-NY Readers.........................................5

Rides, Runs, & Rallies................................6

Tech Tips.....................................................8

Bikers Against Discrimination...............12

Original Biker Art.....................................13

K.I.S.S......................................................14

Proud To Be An American....................16

News Bytes...............................................20

Hot Shots..................................................22

Biker Friendly Directory.........................28

Clubs........................................................28

TNT...........................................................29

General News...........................................30

American Ironhorse.................................31

Jokers Wild...............................................32

Skin Art......................................................33

Upcoming Events.................……………..34

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Our fifth issue is out now and how time seems to be flying by... I am starting to see and hear more and more bikes on the road as Spring and Summer approach. What a great sight and sound it is, indeed, and those that ride year-round can finally start shedding those layers that kept in their body heat during the colder riding days. There are so many rides and events coming up that it is impossible to attend them all. I will try to split the TRM-NY staff up to provide the best coverage of as many events as we can. Also, event coverage and post event articles will always be prioritized to our current and past advertisers. We will continue to show support for those that support TRM, as our magazine is made possible (and kept FREE) solely from the support of our advertisers. I encourage all of our readers to visit the Biker Friendly businesses listed within our mag, and stop by our advertisers, as they not only support TRM, but they are there for the biker community as a whole. If you know of a Biker Friendly business that is not listed in our mag, bring them a copy or two, and have them give me or one of our sales staff a call (646-929-4744). If you know of a place where you’d like to pick up TRM-NY but

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Tech TipsHarley Hop-Up by Kirby Apathy

This month lets focus on different motor combinations. Yes, size does matter! There is no substitute for cubic inches, for example, you can make a small motor fast enough to beat a poorly planned big cubic

inch motor, but a well-planned big motor will always beat a well-planned small motor.

Upping cubic inches is achieved by increasing bore size or lengthening the stroke. On Twin Cam motors increasing dis-placement is very easy, by simply boring the cylinders from 3.750” to 3.875”, going from 88” to 95”. On the 2007 96”ers with the longer stroke the process is the same going from the 96” to 103”. Just a note, save some money by having your cylinders bored rather than buying S.E.Cylinders as they are the same part except the S.E.Cylinders were bored at the factory. This is also true for pumping up your 883 to a 1200.

Now, for you Evo, Shovel and Panhead owners, increased displacement takes a little more work. To bore one of these older models the engine has to be completely disassembled because the spigot holes in the cases need to be bored to accommodate the larger cylinders. Another option for the increasing cubic inches is to stroke them. To stroke an earlier motor complete engine disassembly is also required, install-ing stroker flywheels (flywheels with a crank pin position lowered) this increases the stroke of the pistons therefore increasing the cubic inches. According to what you are look-ing to achieve, you may choose to just bore or just stroke. A stroked engine will have a lot more torque, where a bore only motor will have the ability to rev quicker with higher horse-power. Most people will do both bore and stroke to achieve a bigger overall motor with more horsepower and torque.

Anther option some riders are opting for is to buy an after market larger “Crate motor” and just shelving their stock mo-tor. This option is a lot easier in many cases but it can also be more expensive and I believe you can achieve an engine to better suit your needs by building your current motor. This is unless you want to go bigger than your cases will allow. A twin cam can be built to 124” and an Evo or Shovels as big as 119” (although I wouldn’t recommend it for street use!). The bigger Twin Cams are a lot more suitable for longevity of general street and touring where as the bigger Evo’s and Shovels are more for blasting around town. That is not to say that a well built big inch Evo would not be good for touring if it is built for that use. A good long lasting motor will usually not have a stroke longer than 4.625, any longer is pretty hard on the lower end and often results in more frequent teardowns. A good size for an Evo built for touring is 106”. We have built a lot of these and they have racked up thousands of trouble free miles.

Twin Cams can be built all the way up to 124” as their

lower ends are pretty much bullet proof. This is mostly be-cause of their larger (1.5”) 20 ton press fit crankpin and larger wrist pins.

One of my most important recommendations for Twin Cam owners, whether your motor is stock or built, is an S&S Gear Drive for the Cams (other cam companies make cams for a gear drive setup, but the actual gear drive must be pur-chased from S&S as they have the patent). The stock cam chains and tensioner are the big weak link in the design of the Twin Cam. This change can be pricey but is well worth it in the long run.

When increasing cubic inches on fuel-injected motors, a power commander and capable tuner are required to get the bike set up properly.

Chart of the different motor combinations.You can contact Kirby Apathy at [email protected]

. Kirby is the owner of Vee Twin Performance 5810 W. SR 46 in Bloomington, IN 812-876-0155 See his ad in this issue and find him on the web at: www.veetwinperformance.com


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B.A.D.{Bikers Against Discrimination}, a unique biker civil rights advocacy group, held its 1st

Annual Support Jam at the 69ER’S MC NCC clubhouse in Troy,NY, March 28th, 2010. Hosted by Hank McGrath,Exec. Director of B.A.D. and Chuck

DeCost,Admin. Director, the event featured a speech on the bias & discrimination suffered by bikers and B.A.D.’s strategic plans to end government propaganda and defend the rights of the American Biker and culture. The speech can be seen via video at www.7hawksmedia.com/hermisatlarge.html (Bikers Against Discrimination). The event was covered by the Hermis Live Show who participated in the issuance of the first national President’s Volunteer Service Award which went to Izzy Wildheart and BigHouseCrew.net in England for their efforts in shedding light on the injustice bikers suffer both in the US and abroad. The event saw reps from Hells Angels MC Nomads NY, 69ERS MC NCC, Highwaymen MC, Booze Fighters Mountain Chapter, Bladesmen MC NY, Sons of SAM MC NY, Leathernecks MC, Satan Cycles and a host of others in support for B.A.D.{Bikers Against Discrimination}.Eight days later, B.A.D. learned of the intent by the Port Jefferson BID in Long Island to attempt to ban both motorcycles and “unsightly motorcyclists” from their jurisdiction (quite like what has happened in Myrtle Beach). B.A.D. members and supporters quickly attacked the plan with a 12 hour campaign via emails, telephone calls and legal documents and by 9am the next morning the Mayor of Port Jefferson released a public announcement saying the proposed resolution would not be heard or passed and the President of the Port Jefferson BID offered

his resignation.At the 6pm BID meeting that day,with the help of Long Island Abate(Jim Barr), BikerLowDown Radio with L.J.James, Hermis Live, AlphaBiker.com, Carmella Brown of NY Rider, Attorney Russ Brown, NY Freedom Riders and others, over 100 bikers roared into the meeting place to insure there would be no discrimination against bikers in Port Jefferson,Long Island - Proof that Bikers Against Discrimination and its networking resources can handle issues as they arise.Join B.A.D. in support of liberty & freedom for bikers with a righteous membership card, quarterly newsletter and regular news updates at bad.alphabiker.comB.A.D.{Bikers Against Discrimination}is scheduled for the Geneva’s Rock & Ride w/Baker Charity Ride and Food Drive, May 8, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The event is sponsored by Bakersongs.com and Budweiser and will be hosted by Chuck DeCost of AlphaBiker.com and covered by the Hermis Live Show. The ride promises to be a hot and heavy biker concert which will feature several rock bands, a bike show and a B.A.D. presentation/membership drive during the event. To learn more visit bakersongs.com/Bakersongs/Rock_%26_Ride_Show.html.

B.A.D. Bikers Wanted B.A.D. Slaps Down Port Jefferson Biker Ban!by Hank McGrath

You heard it here from B.A.D.,my friend. We(B.A.D.)covered it from the beginning and had them on as guests on the BikerLowDown Radio show.Proner & Proner File Suit Against N.Y.S. Police for Illegally Stopping BikersNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - June 8, 2009) - Proner & Proner, Attorneys at law, have filed a Federal class action lawsuit in the Federal Court for the Northern District of New York against the New York State Police as well as New York State and county authorities to stop them from conducting motorcycle-only roadblocks near popular motorcycle events. Last year the New York State Police and county sheriffs stopped every motorcycle en route to twelve different events for “safety checks.” With the riding season starting, the New York State Police expect to conduct up to fifteen motorcycle-only roadblocks throughout the state this year. The events targeted include Americade in Lake George, the largest motorcycle event in the Northeast.Mitchell Proner, an active motorcyclist and personal injury attorney, is initiating the lawsuit on behalf of all motorcyclists. Mr. Proner said that the New York State Police “uses the pretense of safety inspections to delay and harass motorcyclists

without any reasonable belief that any laws are being broken.” Although courts have upheld DWI checkpoints as generally permissible, “These motorcycle roadblock stops are lengthy and do not address any legitimate safety concerns,” according to Mr. Proner.Mr. Proner alleges that these motorcycle-only roadblocks violate the motorcyclists’ Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. In addition, by specifically targeting motorcycle events, New York State is infringing on the motorcyclists’ First Amendment rights of freedom of assembly and freedom of association.For further information please contact Proner & Proner at 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1448, New York, New York 10165, or on the web at www.bikerhelp.com.Contact:Proner & Proner60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1448New York, New York 10165(212) 986-3030www.bikerhelp.com



to all oUr BraVe, proUd troopS... YoU’re in oUr tHoUGHtS & praYerS dailY. God Speed You Home.

The eASIeST, CORN PUDDING CASSeROLe ReCIPe eVeR WRITTeN! I found my Mom’s old, well-worn, all-time favorite recipe book, which seriously, still smells like her famous Spice Cake. One of last months’ recipes were from it, and here’s another. Too easy for words.1 Box of Jiffy Brand Corn Muffin Mix1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn1 Can of Creamed Corn1 8 oz. Tub of Sour Cream1/4 Stick of Melted Butter1 Bag of Finely Shredded Medium Shredded CheeseMix it all up in a small bowl, transfer to a well sprayed glass casserole dish and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Remove and cover the top generously with shredded cheese, put back in oven for 5 minutes and it’s done. Now....I do remember my Mom always shredded the cheese herself and she got the sour cream from the restaurant where she worked. But, with today’s pre-packaged goodies, this is literally a snap to make. And....you can jazz it up with chopped sweet Vidalia onion, green chilies, pimentos, black olives.....put your own stomp on it.

FeTTUCCINe WITh FReSh MINT & BABY GReeN PeAS1 Box of Your Favorite Brand Fettuccine Pasta1/2 Stick Butter (or use *I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter...tastes like butter w/ no trans fats or cholesterol) 1 Cup Frozen, Baby Sweet Peas2/3 Cup Half & Half1/2 Cup Ricotta Cheese1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint1/2 Cup Finely Grated Parmesan Bag Cheese1 Garlic Clove; Minced (you can buy skinned garlic cloves in a glass bottle in your produce section, that literally stay fresh forever in the fridge)1 full rounded tsp. Lemon ZestSalt & Cracked Pepper to TasteGarnish: You can now buy freshly shaved, any kind? of your favorite cheeses in bottles in your cheese aisle, again, that you can store in fridge and use as needed. Prepare your pasta as you always do. Remember to salt the water generously. Melt your butter in a skillet over medium heat, add all the rest of the ingredients. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually until cheese is totally melted. Stir in your hot, drained pasta. Serve immediately and garnish generously with shaved Parmesan or use your

bagged Parmesan. Serve with super crispy & crunchy, hot French bread loaf. Heaven!

WhITe BARBeQUe SAUCe(Perfect for Chicken)1-1/2 Cups Premium Mayonnaise1/4 Cup Cider Vinegar1/2 Cup Lemon Juice2 Tbls. Sugar or *Splenda for Cooking2 Tbls. Freshly Ground Pepper2 Tbls. White WineCouple Dashes of Worcestershire SauceSalt to TasteWhisk it all together in a small bowl until well blended, then store in a glass bottle with tight lid.

SMOOTh AS SILK, eASY AS COTTON... VANILLA MOUSSe CheSeCAKe1 Pre-Made *Nilla Wafer or Graham Crack Pie Crust4 Pkgs. *Philly Cream Cheese; Softened1 Cup of Sugar or Splenda; Divided1 Tbls. plus 1 tsp. of Real Vanilla; Divided3 Large Eggs1 8 oz. Tub *Cool Whip; Thawed to Fridge Temp., not FreezerPreheat oven to 325Beat 3 packages of cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 Tbls. vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs.....1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each added, just until blended. Remove your pre-made pie crust from it’s aluminum pie plate (that it comes in from store) and place it down into a springform pan. Pour mixture over crust. Bake 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely in pan. Beat up remaining cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer in large bowl until well blended. Whisk in Cool Whip, spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove rim of pan before serving cheesecake. Spread fresh blueberries or strawberries or both all over the top of mousse cheesecake. You are truly going to love the silky-smooth texture of this dessert, but you’ll really love how easy it is to make. The only problem is having to wait 4 hours to eat it! Really.....stay out of the damn pan!

HappY MotHer’S daY! relaX, reJUVenate & refreSH YoUr Spirit


MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CLASSES AvAiLABLE

Ithaca Community Education is offering a motorcycle safety class. Openings are available for the June and

July classes. The class is $25 and participants must turn 16 by December 31, 2010. Bikes are provided. For more

information, visit www.ithacaschools.net and click on Departments or call 989-875-2550.


Proud To Be An AmericanOperation We Care

On Sunday November 8, 2009 the Eastern Shore Chapter Harley Owners Group, staff members from Harley-Davidson of Ocean City and members of the Delmar-va community gathered at the Powellville Fire Hall to pack care packages for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for Christmas. This is part of their ongoing Chapter project Operation We Care. The HOG Chapter started the care package project in the fall of 2007 and has shipped over 750 care packages. The interior of each care package was deco-rated and filled with supportive messages and well wishes. Items packed are do-nated by the entire Delmarva community and include snacks and toiletries and a few reminders of home. Also for this packing event, each care package contained a box of Girl Scout Cookies, Christmas cards from local school children and the October issue of Thunder Roads Magazine. Operation We Care is our way of showing support of the brave men and women fighting for our freedom. This project not only supports the troops but also their families here at home and we are proud to be involved in this effort. We would like to thank everyone involved for their support of the troops and we are looking forward to our next packing event in May of 2010.

Jeff MerrittDirector, Eastern Shore ChapterHarley Owners Group, Coordinator, Operation We Care410-713-8940 (cell)

Wreaths Across AmericaRichmond National CemeteryRichmond, Va, December 12, 2009 As a “fair weather rider” getting out on a cold winter morning is tough enough, but to ride my bike in it is beyond the call. However, duty called. When I cranked the Harley and headed to Cox Transportation in Ashland, it was 21 degrees. Now I know that some of you “hard cores” are going to laugh but it was cold. However, I was somewhat prepared with a heated vest and gloves and they made the cold ride tolerable. I headed up Rt. 95 to Cox Transportation in Ashland, VA. John and Dottie Cox always have coffee and donuts to warm up the riders before we head out. The wreaths have been loaded onto the trailer and Cox driver/trainer, Tom Enroughty, is ready to ride. Tom has the route mapped and police escorts set up. The big tractor trailer starts out with 125 bikes escorting it. We headed South on 95 into Richmond and laid a wreath at the Virginia War Memorial. We then proceeded to Richmond City Hall and laid a wreath there. Now we head for the Richmond National Cemetery. People have started gathering. There were Vets from all the services, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Junior ROTC units, Franklin Military Academy provided the Honor Guard and had their entire school unit there also. The highlight of our program was guest speaker, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, Chancellor of the University of Richmond. Dr. Heilman is 83 years old, a WWII Veteran and is one of the most distinguished gentlemen I have ever met. Dr. Heilman just finished an 8000 mile trip across America and back on his Harley-Davidson Ultra. He quoted Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in a way I have never heard and was very well received by everyone there. We were truly honored by this gentleman. We were there to honor our Veterans. The Wreaths Across America motto is “Remember Honor and Teach”. Remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the children the value of freedom. In ceremonies all over the country, Wreaths Across America calls everyone to pause for just a few minutes and think about the high price paid for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Freedom has never, nor will it ever be free. The price of freedom can be seen on white stone markers all over the world and in the eyes of those fought so gallantly. America owes it’s Veterans a debt of gratitude that is not always reflected by the very ones they fought to protect. I saw a sign that said, “If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read it in English, thank a Vet”. Think about it.

Rev R.J.(Rocky)Angone,Jr

Proud To Be An AmericanThe PaTrioT Guard

By Cregg – Bronco

The history of the Patriot Guard originated on July 24, 2005 when American Legion Rider Terry Houck’s wife, Carol, learned that a group of protestors disrupted a Newkirk, Oklahoma soldiers funeral. Together, they created a plan for rider to the funerals and showing sincere respect to our fallen heroes, their families and from their communities. Terry discussed the plan with other members of Kansas American Legion Rid-ers from Legion Post 136, Mulvane, Kansas. The group agreed to take action to preserve our Fallen Hero’s memory and honor, and provide support to their families who were being harassed by the Fred Phelps Westboro Baptist Church protesters.At the August 7, 2005 meeting, ALR 136 director Chuck “Pappy” Barsh-ney appointed committee members Terry “Darkhorse” Houck, Cregg “Bronco” Hansen, Steven “McDaddy” McDonalds, and Bill “Wild Bill” Logan. The committee established a mission purpose, procedures, and guidelines to honor the memory of our Fallen Soldiers and support the families who are subjected to the WBC protests. Later additions to the committee include co-directors Dennis “Tatonka” Scuffman, Greg “Ebay” Hansen, Richard “Stretch” Strothman and Doug “GreyEagle” Lehman.When the ALR 136 committee heard that the WBC were going to protest at the Funeral of Sgt John Doles in Chelsea, OK, a Mission Statement was established. The Mission Statement included getting the families permission and contacting Law Enforcement and other Motorcycle Groups in Kansas and Oklahoma, as well as other states. The commit-tee agreed that the ultimate goal was to get veterans and motorcycle organizations involved in every state so that each state could handle the situation internally and not rely on other states to do the job. Cregg Hansen used his American Legion Rider Chapter contacts to spread the word about the mission. Our established procedures have been adopted by all Patriot Guard for us on the National Level. The October 11, 2005 Chelsea Oklahoma mission was planned and executed with military precision. After the successful Chelsea Mission, the Kansas American Legion Riders wanted all motorcycle groups, organizations, and indi-vidual supporters to be recognized. Therefore, on October 18, 2005 the name of the “PATRIOT GUARD” was established. The “Patriot Guard”

name was proudly announced to more than one hundred riders present at the October 27, 2005 Tonganoxie Mission to Honor SPC Lucas Frantz. We designed our Patriot Guard patches and began distributing them in late November 2005. Since then, the Kansas Patriot Guard has planned and executed missions in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska and partici-pated in missions planned by other states. The Patriot Guard missions are successful because each and every member contributes their time to stand guard.“Alone We Can Do So Little, Together We Can Do So Much”Cregg – Bronco

Patriot Guard Mission StatementThe Patriot Guard mission is to stand guard at funerals of America’s Fallen Heroes who are killed in action or are casualties of the current wars on terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq, or any war zone. We also offer this support to law enforcement and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty. We shield them from protesters, showing our deepest respect and honoring the Fallen Heroes, their families and their communities. We are invited guests of the family. You do not need to ride a motorcycle or be a Military Veteran to support the Patriot Guard Mission.ALL PATRIOTS ARE WELCOMEThe Patriot Guard mission is supported by many motorcycle organi-zations and non-rider individuals who share one common goal. We all have tremendous respect for those who risk their lives every day, whether on American soil or abroad, in securing our nation’s freedoms and liberties. We encourage those who share this respect to join us.The Patriot Guard will provide this support and respect in a professional manner, upholding the Laws of Kansas and other states, and participate in a non-violent manner. The Patriot Guard is not a protest group, nor is it affiliated with any protest group.

NOTEAll information for this article was taken from the website: www.patriotguardks.org Permission was received from “Darkhorse” and “Bronco”


Proud To Be An AmericanOperation We Care

On Sunday November 8, 2009 the Eastern Shore Chapter Harley Owners Group, staff members from Harley-Davidson of Ocean City and members of the Delmar-va community gathered at the Powellville Fire Hall to pack care packages for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for Christmas. This is part of their ongoing Chapter project Operation We Care. The HOG Chapter started the care package project in the fall of 2007 and has shipped over 750 care packages. The interior of each care package was deco-rated and filled with supportive messages and well wishes. Items packed are do-nated by the entire Delmarva community and include snacks and toiletries and a few reminders of home. Also for this packing event, each care package contained a box of Girl Scout Cookies, Christmas cards from local school children and the October issue of Thunder Roads Magazine. Operation We Care is our way of showing support of the brave men and women fighting for our freedom. This project not only supports the troops but also their families here at home and we are proud to be involved in this effort. We would like to thank everyone involved for their support of the troops and we are looking forward to our next packing event in May of 2010.

Jeff MerrittDirector, Eastern Shore ChapterHarley Owners Group, Coordinator, Operation We Care410-713-8940 (cell)

Wreaths Across AmericaRichmond National CemeteryRichmond, Va, December 12, 2009 As a “fair weather rider” getting out on a cold winter morning is tough enough, but to ride my bike in it is beyond the call. However, duty called. When I cranked the Harley and headed to Cox Transportation in Ashland, it was 21 degrees. Now I know that some of you “hard cores” are going to laugh but it was cold. However, I was somewhat prepared with a heated vest and gloves and they made the cold ride tolerable. I headed up Rt. 95 to Cox Transportation in Ashland, VA. John and Dottie Cox always have coffee and donuts to warm up the riders before we head out. The wreaths have been loaded onto the trailer and Cox driver/trainer, Tom Enroughty, is ready to ride. Tom has the route mapped and police escorts set up. The big tractor trailer starts out with 125 bikes escorting it. We headed South on 95 into Richmond and laid a wreath at the Virginia War Memorial. We then proceeded to Richmond City Hall and laid a wreath there. Now we head for the Richmond National Cemetery. People have started gathering. There were Vets from all the services, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Junior ROTC units, Franklin Military Academy provided the Honor Guard and had their entire school unit there also. The highlight of our program was guest speaker, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, Chancellor of the University of Richmond. Dr. Heilman is 83 years old, a WWII Veteran and is one of the most distinguished gentlemen I have ever met. Dr. Heilman just finished an 8000 mile trip across America and back on his Harley-Davidson Ultra. He quoted Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address in a way I have never heard and was very well received by everyone there. We were truly honored by this gentleman. We were there to honor our Veterans. The Wreaths Across America motto is “Remember Honor and Teach”. Remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the children the value of freedom. In ceremonies all over the country, Wreaths Across America calls everyone to pause for just a few minutes and think about the high price paid for the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Freedom has never, nor will it ever be free. The price of freedom can be seen on white stone markers all over the world and in the eyes of those fought so gallantly. America owes it’s Veterans a debt of gratitude that is not always reflected by the very ones they fought to protect. I saw a sign that said, “If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read it in English, thank a Vet”. Think about it.

Rev R.J.(Rocky)Angone,Jr

Proud To Be An AmericanMemorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation’s Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former sailors and soldiers. On May 5, 1868, Logan declared in General Order No. 11 that:

The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit.

During the first celebration of Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the cemetery.

This 1868 celebration was inspired by local observances of the day in several towns throughout America that had taken place in the three years since the Civil War. In fact, several Northern and Southern cities claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day, including Columbus, Miss.; Macon, Ga.; Richmond, Va.; Boalsburg, Pa.; and Carbondale, Ill.

In 1966, the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon Johnson, declared Waterloo, N.Y., the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo—which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.

By the late 1800s, many communities across the country had begun to celebrate Memorial Day and, after World War I, observances also began to honor those who had died in all of America’s wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. (Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor all veterans, living and dead, is celebrated each year on November 11.)

Today, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. Also, it is customary for the president or vice-president to give a speech honoring the contributions of the dead and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. About 5,000 people attend the ceremony annually.

Several Southern states continue to set aside a special day for honoring the Confederate dead, which is usually called Confederate Memorial Day.

Armed Forces Day“United in Strength”Saturday, May 15, 2010

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Each of the military leagues and orders was asked to drop sponsorship of its specific service day in order to celebrate the newly announced Armed Forces Day. The Army, Navy and Air Force leagues adopted the newly formed day. The Marine Corps League declined to drop support for Marine Corps Day but supports Armed Forces Day, too.

In a speech announcing the formation of the day, President Truman “praised the work of the military services at home and across the seas” and said, “it is vital to the security of the nation and to the establishment of a desirable peace.” In an excerpt from the Presidential Proclamation of Feb. 27, 1950, Mr. Truman stated:

Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America’s defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense.


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NEWS BYTESTHE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com

NCOM NEWS BYTES 10-06Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,National Coalition of Motorcyclists

MotorCYCle tHeftS fall

Motorcycle thefts in the US fell by 13% to 56,093 last year from 64,492 in 2008, the biggest drop since 2007 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau in an April 13th statement. Honda was the most stolen brand accounting for 24% of the thefts, followed by Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Harley-Davidson, said the NICB citing National Crime Information Center data.

The recession prompted lower bike sales and a decrease in production, pushing motorcycle thefts down for a third consecutive year. Sales of new bikes fell 43% in 2009 from the year-earlier period, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. Likewise, the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association reported a 47.4% decrease in motorcycle production last year.

Recovery rates have declined along with thefts, with only 30% of the stolen bikes recovered in 2009, compared with 41% in 2006, NICB data show.

The top five states for motorcycle theft were warm-weather ones: California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Georgia, together accounting for 39% of the total.

It should be no surprise that the summer months of July (6,319); August (6,079); and June (5,672) saw the most theft activity while the fewest thefts were recorded during the winter months of December (2,927); February (3,100); and January (3,570).

The best way to prevent theft is to keep your motorcycle out of sight or covered up and secured to an immovable object with a good through-the-frame lock in addition to the steering lock.

Maine reQUireS MotorCYCleS to diSplaY inSpeCtion StiCKerS

Maine Governor John Baldacci on April 9, 2010 signed LD 1675 into law, requiring the state’s 50,000 registered motorcycles to carry inspection stickers that are “completely and clearly visible from the rear” starting in 2012.

A bill that started in the state legislature as a broadly worded bill to quiet noisy motorcycles evolved into a measure requiring riders to display inspection stickers when Maine’s Transportation Committee concluded that 38% of Maine motorcycles aren’t inspected, noting faulty and noisy motorcycle mufflers would fail annual inspections.

The bill also sets up a task force to explore other methods of reducing motorcycle noise, including sound testing, and report to the Transportation Committee by January 15, 2011.

LD1675 passed the Maine House by a vote of 104-33 on March 22. The Senate passed it April 5, with no tally released.

MotorCYCle SafetY Bill paSSeS in oKlaHoMa

“Gunner’s Bill” has been signed into law by Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, providing for the state’s first comprehensive motorcycle safety program.

HB 2264, authored by state Rep. Mike Christian and state Sen. Steve Russell, allows the state to add a $3 fee, designated for motorcycle safety and education, to the existing cost of registering a motorcycle. It also establishes a revolving fund into which the money is to be deposited.

Rep. Christian said the legislative action was necessary because motorcycle registrations continue to increase in Oklahoma; therefore, without training and prevention efforts, vehicle crashes involving motorcycles are likely to increase. According to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, there were 115,381 registered motorcyclists in the state in 2008, a 14.3% increase over 2007. Motorcycle fatalities increased 17.6% during the same period, and injuries increased 21.4%.

HB 2264 is known as “Gunner’s Bill” in honor of Robert “Gunner” Catcher, a motorcyclist who died after being struck by a pickup in 2009. The driver of the truck said he did not see Gunner.

“I heartily salute each and every one of ABATE of Oklahoma’s and the OK Confederation of Clubs volunteer officers and members, and look forward to our continued success working together in the spirit of unity to make Oklahoma the best state in which to ride,” said Tiger Mike Revere of ABATE of OK and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM).

Also signed into law was SB 1670 - a bill that changes the makeup of the Oklahoma Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee. “So, not only will we generate about $400,000 each year but we will also have a substantial say in how it is spent,” commented John Pierce, ABATE Legislative Coordinator.

WYoMinG BiKerS WorK WitH CitY to proMote MotorCYCle aWareneSS

The Casper City Council voted unanimously to pay for motorcycle-safety billboards in the coming months, with Wyoming Central ABATE picking up the campaign halfway through the riding season. The council approved $5,400 in grant money to pay for four billboards from April through July, when Wyoming Central ABATE would begin paying for the billboards with its own message to run through October.

The push for motorcycle awareness stems from two high-profile accidents involving motorcyclists last summer, including an ABATE member who was killed by a left-turning Hummer. The accidents prompted Wyoming Central ABATE to meet with city officials and hash out a plan to increase awareness of motorcycles among drivers.

The Casper Police Department applied for grant money from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to be used on a “campaign targeting the reduction of the number and severity of motorcycle crashes in the Casper area,” according to a city memo.

MiCHiGan HelMet laW repeal repeat?

Once again, Michigan legislators are moving to repeal the state’s 40 year old mandatory helmet law, but their governor threatens veto action.

In late March, the House voted 63 to 46 to approve an amendment to the 20 Thunder roads neW YorK MaY 2010

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NEWS BYTEScurrent Michigan Helmet Law which would allow motorcycle riders 21 years old and older to operate their motorcycle without a helmet as long as they carry $20,000 or more in insurance.

The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. If the Democratic-led House and Republican-led Senate both approve as they have in the past, the bill would again go to the governor for her signature or veto. Proposals to eliminate or ease the law were passed by the House and Senate in 2005/2006 and 2007/2008, but Gov. Jennifer Granholm vetoed both measures.

ABATE of Michigan and the Michigan Confederation of Clubs continues to hold sway in the Legislature using arguments that include personal freedom and economic impact. The Democratic governor leaves office next year and is not seeking reelection.

MotorCYCle adViSorY CoUnCil SUrVeYS road ConditionS

The Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) to the Federal Highway Administration has made recommendations to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and his predecessors on various topics, including 1) Barrier design; (2) Road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (3) The architecture and implementation of Intelligent Transportation System technologies.

Of special significance was the creation and approval of the yearly Motorcyclist Road Conditions Survey, which can be accessed at http://tinyurl.com/ykbqsr6.

The purpose of the survey is to better communicate to the MAC, road construction engineers, and transportation safety officials the specific needs of motorcyclists that should be considered when developing new roadways or altering existing routes.

The MAC-FHWA coordinates and advises the Secretary of the Department of Transportation on infrastructure issues of concern to motorcycle riders, and is comprised of ten members of the motorcycling community with professional expertise in national motorcyclist safety advocacy. James “Doc” Reichenbach II, State President of ABATE of Florida and Chairman of the Board of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) serves on the MAC as one of two members representing state motorcyclists’ organizations.

antiloCK BraKeS MaKe MotorCYCleS Safer

With motorcycle ownership skyrocketing from 4.3 million to 10.4 million over the past decade, and a corresponding increase in rider deaths and injuries, two new studies have found that equipping motorcycles with antilock brakes makes them much safer.

The studies, one by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the other by the Highway Loss Data Institute, found that bikes with antilock brakes are involved in 37% fewer fatal accidents per 10,000 registered vehicles and reported 22% fewer accident damage claims per insured vehicle year.

Stopping a motorcycle is trickier than stopping a car. For one thing, the front and rear wheels typically have separate brake controls. In an emergency, a rider faces a split-second choice to either brake hard, which can lock the wheels and cause an overturn, or hold back on braking and risk running into the emergency. This is when antilock brakes can help by reducing brake pressure when they detect impending lockup and then increasing the pressure again when traction is restored. Brake pressure is evaluated multiple times per second, so riders may brake fully without fear of locking up.

Until lately, such crash avoidance technology as antilock brakes has primarily been available only on larger, more expensive motorcycles, but they are now available on 60 new models.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering whether or not antilock brakes should be mandatory on motorcycles.

oUtlaW BiKer 101

Law enforcement officers from across the country gather each year at a heavily guarded secret location for annual training on “combating biker gangs”:

As quoted directly from promotional material for the course: “Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigations: From the Inside - Combating Biker Gangs, from the International Association of Undercover Officers: A five day (36 hour) training program for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, corrections personnel and criminal analysts addressing the problems and pitfalls of investigations of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. The instructors, have managed, supervised or directly participated in investigations of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs throughout the United States. The investigative techniques they used will be presented. Also, the many pitfalls and mistakes they made will be graphically demonstrated. Due to the sensitive nature of the training program and threats of physical harm to some of the speakers, the exact location of the training program will only be revealed to those who register. Special security will be maintained and only certified law enforcement officers with proper identification will be admitted.”

As one of America’s foremost authorities on biker discrimination, Minnesota Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) attorney Steven O’Brien, who also serves as legal counsel to the Confederation of Clubs of Minnesota and ABATE of Minnesota, applied for the course last year but was denied admittance with the written admonishment that he would be better suited to attend the NCOM Convention. O’Brien was instrumental in getting the nation’s first and only biker anti-discrimination law on the books in Minnesota, and then was successful in getting the new law upheld by the courts when an ABATE member was denied service at a bar.

For like-minded bikers concerned with preserving Freedom of the Road, the Silver 25th Annual NCOM Convention will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 6-9, 2010 at the Orlando Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Dr., Orlando, Florida. Reserve your place in history now by calling the National Coalition of Motorcyclists at (800) 525-5355 or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. A special NCOM room rate is available by calling the Marriott hotel at (800) 380-6751. QUotaBle QUote“The story of America’s quest for freedom is inscribed on her history in the blood of her patriots.”Randy Vader, American author/composer





BIKER FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

Get Listed as a Biker Friendly Business HereIt’s important for you to know who your friends are out there when you hit the road! Welcome to our Biker Friendly Directory. The following is a list of our establishments throughout New York that want you to know that they’re here for YOU. Whether it’s a bike dealer, service shop, restaurant, bar or any other type of business that welcomes our biking community through their doors, you can count on our family of friends to always welcome you in. ALL of our regular advertisers can be found, in bold, throughout this listing. All of our friends listed are “Biker Friendly” & most of them ride too, so they know exactly what you want and need. The staff here at Thunder Roads greatly appreciates all of our entire advertiser’s support each month- they are the sole financial supporters of this magazine.WE WOULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT THEM! So please give them the support that they truly deserve for being with us & drop by to see them for a visit. Let them know that you saw them here in Thunder Roads. If you know a business that would like to join our Thunder Roads family of Biker Friendly Places, please give us a call (646) 929-4744 or email [email protected].

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o’toole’s Harley-davidson4 Sullivan StreetP.O. Box 939Wurtsboro, NY 12790845.888.2426www.otooleshd.com

orange County BobbersEd Duran250 Monhagen AveMiddletown, NY 10940845-341-2627

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GENERAL NEWSfantasy Camp offered by Harley MuseumCourtesy of Harley-Davidson

Die-hard fans of The Motor Company will have a chance at the ultimate Harley-Davidson experience courtesy of H-D’s Fantasy Camp scheduled for this summer. This summer the Harley-Davidson Museum will offer a select group of riders and enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to become the ultimate Harley-Davidson insider. The Harley-Davidson Fantasy Camp is an exclusive behind-the-scenes Harley-Davidson experience, offering participants a once-in-a-lifetime chance to immerse themselves in Harley-Davidson Motor Company history, gain entry to the building where bikes are engineered, styled and tested, ride with Harley-Davidson executives, and become the ultimate Harley-Davidson insider. From June 21-25, 2010, twenty Harley-Davidson Fantasy Campers will be immersed in Harley-Davidson history and culture as well as get to know Milwaukee, Harley-Davidson’s hometown for 107 years. A sneak peek of what is planned: Enjoy VIP guided tours of the Harley-Davidson Museum including an in-depth look at the limited-access archives collection. Discover historic Harley-Davidson sites during a never-before-offered city tour of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tour the access-restricted Willie G. Davidson Product Development Center (PDC), where motorcycle prototypes are engineered, styled and tested. Learn how Harley-Davidson V-Twin engines work from a Harley-Davidson University instructor. Bond with a Harley-Davidson Motor Company executive while riding through Milwaukee’s countryside. Experience must-do Milwaukee activities like enjoy a Brewer’s game from the exclusive Harley-Davidson Deck, and check out Summerfest from the private Harley-Davidson Roadhouse. Share daily meals with Harley-Davidson staff and other H-D Fantasy Campers. Chronicle the trip with plenty of opportunities for photos. The Harley-Davidson Fantasy Camp experience includes hotel, food, and transportation to all destinations – including motorcycles for the ride – and exclusive access to areas not available to the public for $3000 per person. To enroll in the Harley-Davidson Fantasy Camp, call the Harley-Davidson Museum Group Tours Coordinator at 414-287-2799. Registration deadline is May 31, 2010.

Harley-davidson reports profit; sales continue to dropHarley-Davidson reported earnings of about $68.7 million, or about 29 cents per share, for the first quarter of 2010. However, earnings were cut in half, to about 14 cents per share, when taking into account Harley’s discontinued operations, including MV Agusta. Also, Harley motorcycle sales continued to slip in the first quarter of this year, the company said, falling more than 24 percent in the United States compared to the first quarter last year. International sales fell nearly 3 percent, which showed improvement from double-digit declines in the past few quarters.

Harley’s domestic sales drop was worse than the overall heavyweight motorcyle market, which fell more than 21 percent during the same time period. Still, the company turned a profit from its internal loan operations, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, after three quarters of losing money from the operations. And, the company said it is on schedule and on budget for its restructuring activities, including a plan for its York County operations that in the end is expected to result in more than 1,000 job cuts.

Harley Ceo receives $6.4 Million pay packageHarley-davidson Ceo Keith Wandell received a $6.4 million dollar pay package in less than a full year on the job. The newest leader of American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, Keith Wandell, received a pay package valued at $6.4 million in 2009, according to a regulatory filing. The majority of it comes in the form of stock and option awards, which tally up to $4.9 million. His base salary, starting from May 1 and ending Dec. 31, was $650,025, to go along with a bonus of $780,030. Other compensations for the Harley CEO totaled $22,515. Not a bad chunk of change for only eight months of work. Wandell took over for James L. Ziemer, who headed The Motor Company for four years but was with H-D for 40 years. Ziemer lived and breathed Harley-Davidson. Wandell’s appointment wasn’t without controversy. Wandell was formerly the chief operating officer at Johnson Controls Inc., where he worked for 21 years. Johnson Controls Inc. has built its reputation by making ventilation systems for buildings and car batteries. Heck, Wandell even admitted on a Q&A with Trading Markets.com that he rode motorcycles when he was young, but wasn’t even necessarily a motorcyclist at the time of his hiring.

national Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet law

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that, in a hearing held this week by the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) repeatedly called for a national mandatory helmet law. The hearing, entitled “Opportunities to Improve Highway Safety,” focused on areas that need improvement when it comes to the landscape of highway injuries and fatalities. In his opening statement, Lautenberg said that there should be a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for all riders in America. This is typical for the 86-year-old senator. He has routinely attempted to put a federal mandatory helmet law in place before. Lautenberg currently chairs or sits on every single senate committee that has jurisdiction over roads and road safety. During this hearing, Lautenberg was not alone in his quest for an all-rider federal helmet law. As expected, the spokesperson for the Advocates for Highway Safety also voiced their opinion that a national helmet law is a good idea. Fortunately, the hearing didn’t only focus on the helmet debate; in fact, very little of it did. There were other issues covered such as impaired driving, distracted driving, and big trucks. As always, the MRF will keep you informed on this and all issues affecting motorcyclists from Washington DC.


american ironhorseThis 2006 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper was purchased in Sept. ‘06 by Leonard Giustino, Jr. As it sits now, the following list of parts have been installed: Black Dragon front end, American Suspension, BDL 3” belt drive with oil filter relocation, Mikuni 45mm chrome carb, re-built S&S 111 cu in., 020 over-bore, Trik-Shift 6-speed tranny, D&M spike air cleaner, Danny Grey leather butt-crack saddle, Simplified Air Systems rear suspension, 3D Venom pipes....and more. Leonard would like to thank Mike Schwartz of “Phat Custom Cycles”, Rte 9 in Cold Springs, NY, for helping with this re-build. There are 19,234 mi. on the bike when these photos were taken . If you see Leonard in his “Iron Order” cuts and you’re interested in the Crossroads Crew you can find them most Saturday nights at the Roadhouse on Rte 22 in Brewster.

Leonard Giustino, Jr.

Photos: Gina Marafioti


a guy is walking down the street and sees little Johnny smoking a cigarette. He says, “Kid, you’re too young to smoke.” Johnny looks up but doesn’t say anything. the man asks, “Son, how old are you?” little Johnny says, “Seven.” Stunned, the man says, “Seven!? When did you start smoking?” Johnny replies, “right after the first time i had sex.” “right after the first time you had sex!? the man exclaims. When was that?” little Johnny ponders, “Gotta’ say i honestly don’t remember….i was drunk”.

Malcolm o’reilly hoisted his beer and said, ‘Here’s to spending the rest of me life!, between the legs of me wife!’ that won him the top prize at the pub for the best toast of the night! He went home and told his wife, Mary, ‘i won the prize for the Best toast of the night.’ She said, ‘aye, did ye now. and what was your toast?’ Malcolm said, ‘Here’s to spending the rest of me life, sitting in church beside me wife. ‘oh, that is very nice indeed, Malcolm!’ Mary said. the next day, Mary ran into one of Malcolm’s drinking buddies on the street corner. the man chuckled leeringly and said, ‘ Mal won the prize the other night at the pub with a toast about you, Mary.’ She said, ‘aye, he told me, and i was a bit surprised myself. You know, he’s only been there twice in the last four years. once he fell asleep, and the other time i had to pull him by the ears to make him come.’

a truck driver had to deliver 100 penguins to the state zoo. as he was driving his truck through the desert, the truck broke down.after waiting by the side of the road for about three hours, he waved another truck down and offered a good ole’ boy named Bubba $500 to take the penguins to the State Zoo for him.the next day, the first truck driver arrived in town and saw Bubba crossing the road with the 100 penguins walking in pairs of two, directly behind him.the first truck driver jumped out of his truck and said, “What’s going on? i gave you $500 to take these penguins to the damn Zoo!”Bubba boastfully replied, “i did take them to the Zoo, but i had alot of money left over, so now we’re going to see a disney movie.”

ever wonder what a man’s ultimate embarrassment might be? i’d have to say it would be running into a brick wall with a good stiff erection......and breaking his nose. and turn about is fair play...a woman’s would have to be standing on the scales and literally having to reach down and separate her sagging boobs, just so she can read the numbers.

a new priest at his first mass was so nervous he could hardly speak. after mass he asked the Monsignor how he had done. the Monsignor replied, ‘When i am worried about getting nervous on the pulpit, i put a glass of vodka next to the water glass. if i start to get too nervous, i take a sip.’ So next Sunday he took the monsignor’s advice. at the beginning of the sermon, he got very nervous and so, took a drink. He proceeded to talk up a storm, jitters free.Upon his return to his office after the mass, he found the following note on the door: 1) Sip the vodka, don’t gulp it down, while sweating profusely. 2) there are 10 commandments, not 12. 3) there are 12 disciples, not 10. 4) Jesus was consecrated, not “constipated”. 5) Jacob wagered his donkey, he did not “bet his ass”. 6) We do not refer to Jesus Christ as the “late, Great J.C”. 7) the father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not referred to as “daddy, Junior and the Spook”. 8) david slew Goliath; he did not “kick the shit out of him”. 9) When david was hit by a rock and was knocked off his donkey, don’t say he was “stoned off his ass”. 10) We do not refer to the cross as the ‘Big t.’ 11) When Jesus broke the bread at the last supper he said, ‘take this and eat it for it is my body.’ He did not say ‘eat me’. 12) the Virgin Mary is not called ‘Mary with the Cherry’. 13) the recommended grace before a meal is not: “rub-a-dub-dub thanks for the grub, Yay God! dig in”. 14) next Sunday there will be a taffy pulling contest at St. peter’s, not a “peter pulling Contest at St. taffy’s”.

a flat-chested young lady read an article in a magazine that stated dr. Bumbutu in africa could enlarge your breast without surgery. So she decided to go to dr. Bumbutu to see if he could help her. dr. Bumbutu advised her, ‘every day after your shower, rub your chest and say, ‘Scooby doobie doobies, i want bigger boobies!’ She did this faithfully for several months, and to her utter amazement she grew a terrific d-cup rack!one morning she was running late, got on the bus, and in a panic realized she had forgotten her morning ritual. frightened she might lose her lovely boobs if she didn’t recite the ritualistic rhyme, she stood right there in the middle aisle of the bus, closed her eyes and said, ‘Scooby doobie doobies, i want bigger boobies.’ a guy sitting nearby looked at her and asked ‘oh! are you a patient of dr. Bumbutu’s?’ ‘Yes i am.. How did you know?’ He winked and whispered, ‘Hickory dickory dock...’


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MaY 1StSeCond anUal CatSKill reSerVoir rUn - Kingston, NYWoodstock Harley Davidson, It’s gonna be a little longer this year, I’m adding another reservoir, and more country roads! It will be an entire day event! I’m working on the details, will have more info soon! Actually, gonna try and do all 4 reservoirs, and it’ll be about a 250 mile ride!

MaY 1StpUrple piG poKer rUn - New Hartford, NYThe ride starts at Piggy Pats BBQ in New Hartford. Registration will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The fee is $25.00 for each person and extra hands are $10.00. The 100 mile ride ends with live music, 50/50 raffle and more. Poker run fundraiser to support the American Lung Association. For more information call (315) 736-3271

MaY 1StSinfUl SoUlS MC 4tH anniVerSarY - Bethpage, NY339 Broadway, Bethpage, NY, 516-931-92968pm, $15 Donation, food, raffles, 50/50, live music, giveaways, Who-Ville

MaY 1St BrotHerHood of Steel MC -- SprinG BreaK oUt partY - laKe Katrine, nY - American Legion Post 1748, Old Stage Road, Lake Katrine, NY 12449 Sponsor: Brotherhood Of Steel MC E-mail: [email protected] BROTHERHOOD OF STEEL MC 1st Annual Spring Break-Out Party In Memory of Jess Brayton.Saturday May 1st, 2010 1:00 until 7:00$20 per person / $30 per couple - Live Music, Food, Free Draft Beer, Bike Games, 50/50 Raffle - To Benefit Saugerties Skate Park - ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!

MaY 1St BridGerUnnerS MC 2nd anniVerSarY SinY - Staten Island, NY - Address: 83 Purdy Pl, City/State/Zip: Staten Island, NY 10309 - Sponsor: BRIDGERUNNERS MC SINY Website: http://www.BRIDGERUNNERSMCSINY.com

MaY 1St-2ndniaGara aBate’S 30tH annUal SWap Meet - Niagara County FairgroundsSat - 2pm-7pm, Sun - noon-5pm. Niagara County Fairgrounds, 4874 S.Lake Avenue - Rt 78 - Music, Door Prizes, Drinks - Everyone welcome, $5 per person (under 12 FREE with Adult), Free Admission to this event if you jion ABATE at the gate. More info contact: Richard Davis- 716-946-2867 or Joe D - 716-695-3415

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MaY 2ndGotHaM SKUllS MC 2nd anniVerSaY partY - nYCThe Mad Hatter Saloon 360 3rd Ave. (corner of 26th St & 3rd

Ave) NYCCome join the Gotham Skulls MC as they celebrate their 2nd anniversay on Sunday May 2nd from 1-5 pm at the Mad Hatter Saloon 26th St and 3rd Avenue in NYC. Great Food, Great Music and Great friends. $15 donation at the door. www.Gothamskulls.com

MaY 4tH-9tHBiKe WeeK neW orleanS - neW orleanS, laThe 2nd Annual Bike Week New Orleans will be heldon May 4-9, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.HTTP://www.bikeweekneworleans.com/

MaY 5tH BiKe nite @ tJ’S - WappinGerS fallS, nY TJ’s BIKER BAR 2363 RT.9D Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

MaY 6tH - BiKe niGHt at: anGela’S piZZa - laKe Katrine, nYBike Night Runs 5-9 Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant 9w & Leggs Mill Rd. Lake Katrine, NY 12449 845-382-2211 http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com

MaY 7tH BiKe niGHt at rantinG and raVinG - WappinGerS fallS, nY Rt 376 Business Park (across from McDonalds) Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-592-2000 www.rantingNraving.com

MaY 817tH annUal BiKe BleSSinG n Mardi GraS 2010 - Staten iSland , nY LowRiders MC New York 155 Clay Pit Road Staten Island, NY 10309 http://www.LowRidersMC.com Saturday 1pm-7pm, $20donation,Free mugs,Cajun food,50/50, bike raffle for a 2010 Street Glide, Live music by the Razorbacks. Sorry no kids or pets...

MaY 12tHBiKe nite @ tJ’S - WappinGerS fallS, nY TJ’s BIKER BAR 2363 RT.9D Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

MaY 13tHBiKe niGHt at: anGela’S piZZa - laKe Katrine, nYBike Night Runs 5-9 Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant 9w & Leggs Mill Rd. Lake Katrine, NY 12449845-382-2211 http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com

MaY 14tHBiKe niGHt at rantinG and raVinG - WappinGerS fallS, nY Rt 376 Business Park (across from McDonalds) Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-592-2000 http://www.rantingNraving.com

MaY 15tHadVertiSinG -deadline -Get your ads in for next months issue by [email protected]

MaY 15tHMrr and reSCUe inK / 3rd annUal rollin’for rottie - New Windsor, NYSign up is from 10:00- 11:30 am, Jim Moroney’s

Harley Davidson, 833 Union Ave(RT 300),New Windsor, NY,Party to follow at location TBA, 12PM, Live Music bySide F/X, Wet T-Shirt Contest!!!!!!, Food!!!, Prizes forBest poker Hand, 50-50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Our emailis [email protected], or visit us athttp://www.mrr.petfinder.com

MaY 15tHfreedoM ride proCeedS to BenefitWoUnded SoldierS - Norwich, NY42 North Brard St., Norwich, NY 13815, This is anation wide ride and goes to helping vets.....

MaY 15tH2nd annUal Hero arMY pfC JoSepH dWYerrallY -Bald Hill, farmingville, nY 11763 , Sponsor:9-1-1-Veteran.com ,Patriot Guard Riders Region 9 NY - Ride [email protected] 631.294.5248 . 9-1-1veterans is a small non-profit organization dedicatedto assisting Long Island’s veterans. We providefinancial assistance to those who have served in - orare still serving in - the finest military in the world.Our current emphasis has been on those servicemen and women who participated in the global waron terrorism.

MaY 15tHfUndraiSer at anGelaS piZZa - lake Katrine, nY11:00am-4:00pm EDT - Angelas Pizza Lake Katrine NY, This is a fundraiser to benefit a wonderful women who tragically lost her life at the Groundround in Kingston, NY on June 6,2006.The moneys raised will be used to get Sharon a headstone for her grave site and the rest will be put into a trust fund for her two daughters. There will be a car show with prizes, a DJ ,50/50 ,and much more. .Please come join us in this special event.

MaY 15tHSHininG liGHt rUn - deer park, nYThe Long Island VTX Riders Shining Light Run will be held on May 16, 2010 in Deer Park, New York (NY) There will be an Escorted Parade, Raffle, Door Prizes, Food and Drinks, Entertainment, and so much more. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.WEBSITE: http://www.livtxriders.com EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 631-667-7433May 5th BIKE NITE @ TJ’s - Wappingers Falls, NY TJ’s BIKER BAR - 2363 RT.9D Wappingers Falls, NY12590

MaY 15tHannUal tattoo partY - YonKerS, nY14 Warburton ave Yonkers, NY 10701 914-438-2691 Sponsor: Sluggers Motorcycle Club Website: http://www.Sluggersmc.org [email protected] Sluggers MC Tattoo/Trophy PARTY!!! 4 great Tattoo Artist Live DJ, Free Jello Shots, 50/50 Raffle, 2 Bottle Raffle, and Raffle a Tattoo Door open at 8:30pm $10 Adv. Tickets (buy on-line @ www.sluggersmc.org or call) $20 at the door Presidents free with 2 members book closes at 2. Tattoos ends when the party ends buy your Adv. Tickets on line at www.sluggersmc.org !!!!!!ALL CLUBS ARE WELCOME!!!!!!

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MaY 16tHWoodStoCK HoG poKer rUn - KinGSton, nY949 Route 28 West Kingston, NY 12401 WOODSTOCK HOG CHAPTER [email protected]. The Poker Run will start at Woodstock Harley-Davidson. Registration will begin at 9am-11:30am. It is a Scenic, Self-Guided Ride with Card Stops. Ending at ROBERT POST PARK (Town of Ulster) at Ulster Landing. At the Park there will be FOOD, MUSIC, GAMES, DOOR PRIZES. I WILL BE DOING SOME OF THE COOKING. COME OUT FOR THIS GREAT EVENT IT’S GOING TO LOTS OF FUN, GREAT WEATHER AND MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS....

MaY 16SHininG liGHt rUn - deer parK, nYThe Long Island VTX Riders Shining Light Run will be held on May 16, 2010 in Deer Park, New York (NY) There will be an Escorted Parade, Raffle, Door Prizes, Food and Drinks, Entertainment, and so much more. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.WEBSITE: http://www.livtxriders.com [email protected] 631-667-7433

MaY 17tHaBate of neW YorK – 14tH annUalfreedoM rallY - alBanY, nYRide to the Capital. All Motorcyclists Welcome. Comefight for your rights!Details will be posted when available.

MaY 19tHBiKe nite @ tJ’S - WappinGerS fallS, nY TJ’s BIKER BAR 2363 RT.9D Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

MaY 20tHBiKe niGHt at: anGela’S piZZa - laKe Katrine, nYBike Night Runs 5-9 Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant 9w & Leggs Mill Rd. Lake Katrine, NY 12449 845-382-2211 http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com

MaY 21StBiKe niGHt at rantinG and raVinG - WappinGerS fallS, nY Rt 376 Business Park (across from McDonalds) Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-592-2000 http://www.rantingNraving.com

MaY 21St-23rdJaMM in’ WitH 81 - SCHaGHtiCoKe, nYGreen Island Rod & Gun Club, 872 Melrose Valley Falls Rd,County Rte 117, Schaghticoke, NYBike Games, Wet T-Shirt Contest ($250 First Prize), LiveMusic, Food & Beer, Vendors, Tattoos, $30 Donation, Doorsopen at noon, camp out overnight,for vendor space or infocall: 518-271-8972 or visit http://www.hamcnomandsny.webs.com. All Welcome, No Bad Attitudes, We Reserve TheRight To Refuse Anyonewww.hamcnomandsny.webs.com

MaY 22ndoCC SUMMer KiCK-off eVent/CHaritY ride - neWBUrGH, nYEvent hours are 10am-5pm. OCC Showroom and Retail Store. 14 Crossroads Court Newburgh, NY 12550 These events are free and open to the public and will feature a bike show or car show, charity poker run or charity ride, live music & bands, free guided tours of OCC’s shop floor, activities for kids and a food area with beer garden.http://www.orangecountychoppers.com

MaY 22ndBenefit ride for MarY Jo - Hillcrest , NY363 West Service Road , Hillcrest , NY 13745, A local girl suffered a tramatic brain injury last September. We (the Legion Riders of Post #1194)are looking to raise funds to get this loving single mother back on her feet. This ride is in the planning stages nd I will post more information in the next month. Any one looking to make donations please feel freeto contact me. A trust fund has been set in Mary Jo’s name. Gob Bless. For more info you can [email protected] or call 607-760-1695

MaY 23rddee Snider’S BiKerS for BaBieS ride - Point Lookout, NYJoin Rock’n’Roll Legend Dee Snider for the 8th Annual Bikers for Babies Ride, to benefit the March of Dimes. Registration begins at 9:00am at Town Park at Point Lookout, Lido Blvd in Point Lookout, NY. Click here for directions. Kickstands up at

11:00am sharp. Donation is $20 per rider / $15 per passenger and includes a Bikers for Babies commemorative shirt. Pre-register now by calling (516) 496-8442 or online at http://www.BikersForBabies.org. This Run for Babies will take us around Long Island and back to Point Lookout for a post-run party with live entertainment, a custom bike show and contest, vendors and more.

MaY 23rdlt. CHUCK MarGiotta, fdn Y, BrainS BraWn& BraVerY BiKer rU n - Staten Island, NY7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Host Mike Margiotta & Farrell HSJoin us for our 2nd Annual run to raise money for cholarships to be awarded in Chuck’s name.Chuck attended Farrell HS, earned his degree at Brown University and was a 20 year veteran of the FDNY. He was killed on 9-11. After a Police escorted local run, starting at Farrell HS, we will be passing significant locations in Chuck’s honor and will return to Farrell HS. You are invited to enjoy Classic & Southern Rock music played by our DJ, while food and refreshments are supplied. For more information on the event, vending or sponsorships,Contact Mike at: [email protected] or visit: http://www.ChuckMargiottaScholarshipFund.com Entry Fee -$20, Event T-shirts and patches will be available for purchase. Location Monsignor Farrell High School.2900 Amboy Road, 718-698-9494

MaY 26tHdiCe rU n for CHaritY - Rockland County, NYDice run 100 mile ride that benefits the United Hospice of Rockland County. More details will be posted on secondgenerationma.org as the date for the Charity Dice Run gets closer. Phone: 845-222-8798 Email: [email protected]

May 26thMaY 26tHBiKe nite @ tJ’S - WappinGerS fallS, nY TJ’s BIKER BAR 2363 RT.9D Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

MaY 27tHBiKe niGHt at: anGela’S piZZa - laKe Katrine, nYBike Night Runs 5-9 Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant 9w & Leggs Mill Rd. Lake Katrine, NY 12449845-382-2211 http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com

MaY 28rollinG tHUnder CHapter 3 nY - neWBUrGH, nYPO Box 10991, Newburgh, NY 12552- 10991. Ride for Freedom. Washington DC. www.rtnych3.com

MaY 28tHBiKe niGHt at rantinG and raVinG - WappinGerS fallS, nY Rt 376 Business Park (across from McDonalds) Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-592-2000

MaY 29tHMUSCUlar dYStropHY Benefit - Walden, NYEastside Bar and Grill624 Rt 52, Walden, NY 845-787-4160Help find a cure for Woody and Candy, Live Music/TBA

MaY 29tHfaitH Jade MeMorial ride and WalK - Niverville, NYMotorcycle Ride and Walk and Pizza Eating Contest. in Memory of My Great Niece Faith Jade Clevelandwho passed away @ 2 1/2 years old of an undetected brain tumor. The proceeds will benefit the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation of Manhattan, NY. visit their website @ http://www.cbtf.org For info on their wonderful services. Complete information available at the Faith Jade Website. For more information about this event, contact: Ed Van Wagner - [email protected] - 518-567-6495 - 518-758-9543Email: [email protected]

MaY 29tH lend a HelpinG Hand - HUntinGton, nY 110 Park & Ride N. Service Rd. Exit 49 of L.I.E. Huntington, NY 641-715-3900 ex16592, Sponsor: IDONTKNOW MC, http://www.idontknowmc.com, [email protected], Description: Signup from 6:00AM to 7:00AM To pin Lawn Cemetary Come help us put flags on the graves of our departed service men & women A $6.00 Donation free flag pin to the first 25 sign ups Rain or Shine

JUNe 2010

JUne 2ndBiKe nite @ tJ’S - WappinGerS fallS, nY TJ’s BIKER BAR, 2363 RT.9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

JUne 2ndtHe pit Stop BiKe niGHt 2010 - Staten iSland , nY155 Clay Pit Road, Staten Island , NY 10309, Sponsor: LowRiders MC, http://www.LowRidersMC.com, Every Wednesday 6-10pm, old fashion affordable fun get back to the basics, secure street parking, Hot Rods Welcome, BBQ, drinks, vendors. Meet good people, kids welcome

JUne 3rdBiKe niGHt at: anGela’S piZZa - laKe Katrine, nYBike Night Runs 5-9, Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant, 9w & Leggs Mill Rd., Lake Katrine, NY 12449845-382-2211, http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com

JUne 4tHBon partY USa - HeCtor, nYBON Party USA in the Beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY!! June 4-6 Add to your events NOW...you won’t want to miss this party! Join us at BIG JOHNSON’S Sports Bar & Restaurant, 5800 Rt. 414 in Hector,N.Y. 14841, Anyone and Everyone is welcome for an entire weekend of Partying! Friday night Meet and Greet; Saturday Bike run through the scenic Finger Lakes area! Saturday night party with LIVE music from the band DILF! Sunday, Hang out or head home! Rustic Camping with Porta Potties and showers available. Huge bar with a full menu, rear patio/pavillion for hundreds, and fenced in area for bike games! Bike games including burn out pit, bikini wash, slow ride, and other contests. Over 17 Wineries within a 6mi. radius. 12 miles North of Watkins Glen with plenty of Bed and Breakfasts and hotels. We have a list of local ones, just ask us! Partying Rain or Shine, just NO PETS, WEAPONS, or ATTITUDES PLEASE!! NO CHARGE for ANY BON Activites and FREE camping! Add to your events today! See you all soon!!

JUne 4tHBiKe niGHt at rantinG and raVinG - WappinGerS fallS, nY Rt 376 Business Park (across from McDonalds), Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, 845-592-2000

JUne 4tH - 6tHtHUnder in old forGe - old forGe, nYSponsored by Central Adirondack Association, Hello from the Official Bike Festival called Thunder In Old Forge. Located in the Adirondacks, this event has quickly become one of the favorites! This 3 day event will include Expo with many different vendors, bike show, bike parade on Sunday, music all weekend long throughout town, scavenger hunts, free tire and battery checks, tattoo contest, guided and self-guided rides, judging of bikes in 12 different categories, food specials to include Chicken BBQ, Pig Roast, Clam Bake and more great treats for you to experience throughout Old Forge and the surrounding areas. Admission for the Expo is only $5.00 for the weekend. Come up for the weekend or take a ride for a day! For more information call (315) 354-5532 or (315) 369-6777, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.thunderinoldforge.com

JUne 4tH - 6tHHarleY Happenin - GoWanda, nYRte 62, Gowanda, NY 14070, Sponsor: Gowanda Harley Davidson and Friends of the Hollywood Theater Good Times, Good People, Good Bands, Three day event with a ride to benefit the Friends of Hollywood Theater. Raising funds to restore this grand ole lady to original beauty

JUne 4tH - 13tHpennSYlVania rallY on tHe riVer - nortHUMBerland, paThe bars will be serving beer & soft drinks and there will be plenty of excellent food. Test your riding skills in one of our insane and wacky biker contest, or, if you dare, enter one of our erotic adult contests. Each evening there will be live music from local and headline bands and there will be plenty of vendors for all sorts of biker clothing and accessories. Also planned are tours to some very interesting places throughout the Susquehanna Valley. For more information go to http://www.parallyontheriver.com/.

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JUne 5tHridin for a reaSon - finGerlaKeS reGion, nYBenefit run for Camp Good Days and Special Times sponsored by the Conesus Lake Riders MC. $20 donation per bike with sign ups from 10 till noon at the Rush NY Creekside Inn and at Arkport Cycles in Arkport NY. Both groups will meet in Dansville NY at the Skybrook Campground for trophies, food and door prizes. After that, Rockin for a Reason begins with three live bands including The Trolls and Legacy. For more info call Camp Good Days at 585-624-5555 or visit our website CLR-MC.com.

JUne 5tHHere CoMeS tHe SUn BiKe poKer rUn - Walden, nYEastside Bar and Grill, 624 Rt 52, Walden, NY 845-787-4160, Live Music/TBA, IN A CRISES? CALL SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK, Hudson Valley Chapter -American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) serving six counties; Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, Putnam and Rockland.JOIN BIKERS PROMOTE SUICIDE AWARENESS AND END THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH SO MORE PEOPLE WILL SEEK HELP, Registration: 8:30-10:30AM - 10:30AM Kickstands Up!, Great 2HR Bike Run - Return to East Side Bar & Grill., $25 per rider & $40 couple includes: Kick off Breakfast, Lunch, Live Music, trophies, raffles., Pre-Register and receive $5.00 raffle tix. FREE T-SHIRTS TO THE 1ST 50 REGISTERED!

JUne 5tHVCMC BrotHerS loSt rUn (MeMorial rUn) (VCMr) - VeStal Center, nY At the Redmens Club, VCMC, http://vcmc1.org/index.html, This will be the 17th annual Memorial Run. We put on a pretty good run with a good party at the end! Ride leaves at 11AM SHARP! Ride goes around the horn with a few thirty minute stops at water’n holes and back to the Redmens. All proceeds go to help charities and local people in need. Rain or Shine event! We have had upwards of 300 bikes on this run in the later years and as few as 10 or 20 on the rainy years(usually us diehards...lol). Come on out and join us!

JUne 5tHBenefit for “little tiM” - HiGHland, nYBrown’s Bar & Grill, 654 RT.44-55, Highland, NY 12528, Telephone: 845-389-1558, Sponsor: WOODSTOCK JOE, [email protected], We will have a pig roast, BBQ, Uncle Willy as MC, Live Music by Huy Geady & Freak Accident plus a live acoustic performance from Charlie Sabin of Attention Deficit Society http://www.myspace.com/officialattentiondeficitsociety..Free draft beer while it lasts (also a full bar inside), Raffles, Door Prices !! $20.00 Donation is requested

JUne 5tH2nd annUal BleSSinG of tHe BiKeS - loCK, nYThe Cobblestone Inn, Rt. 38, Lock, NY, FREE, 11:00 am SHARP, Rain or Shine, Food Afterwards

JUne 5tHannUal MotorCYCle rUn - SYraCUSe, nY1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY, The ABATE of Onondaga 10th Annual Motorcycle Run will be held on June 5, 2010 at the Loop Grill in Syracuse, New York (NY) Registration beginning at 11am until Noon. Entry fee of $10/Person, there will be a Ride with 5 Stops. Open to the public!!, http://www.abateny.org, 315-254-7093,315-455-1073,315-849-5410

JUne 5tHtattoo & BiKe eXpo - poUGHKeepSie, nYShow Time: 5:00 pm, Ticket Price: $7 adv, $10 dos, Tattoo & Bike Expo featuring Planet New York Tattoo / Ink Scription / Iripride / Music Guests: Kid Jerusalem & Last Chan, The Chance, http://www.TheChanceTheater.com, Venue Contact Phone: 845-471-1966

JUne 6tHMotorCYCle fUn rUn - aMHerSt, nYTransit Town Plaza Rt 5&78, Amherst, NY, Sponsor: Don Geogers, Multi club event for Roswell

JUne 6tHfree BiKer Bar-B-Q at roadHoUSe Bar & Grill - BreWSter, nYRoadhouse Bar & Grill, 300, Route 22, Brewster New York 10509, Beginning on Sunday June 6th and every Sunday following till?? The Roadhouse will be having it’s weekly

Free Biker Bar-B-Q, weather permitting, for the 7th year. Hot dogs, burgers, kielbasa etc. Who cares? It’s free. Stop by and meet the cast and crew., 845-277-7458, e-mail [email protected]

JUne 7tH - 12tHaMeriCade - laKe GeorGe , nYSponsored by AMA, Registration is at the Holiday Inn in Lake George but activities will take place at various locations around the Lake George Area. Registration begins at 11:00 am on June 1st. Events include guided and unguided rides, poker runs, scavenger hunt, tradeshow, bike shows, vendors, entertainment, and more. For more information call (518) 798-7888, or go to http://www.tourexpo.com

JUne 9tHBiKe nite @ tJ’S - WappinGerS fallS, nYTJ’s BIKER BAR, 2363 RT.9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

JUne 9tHtHe pit Stop BiKe niGHt 2010 - Staten iSland , nY155 Clay Pit Road, Staten Island , NY 10309, Sponsor: LowRiders MC, http://www.LowRidersMC.com, E-mail: LowRidersMC.com Description: Every Wednesday 6-10pm, old fashion affordable fun get back to the basics, secure street parking, Hot Rods Welcome, BBQ, drinks, vendors. Meet good people, kids welcome

JUne 10tHBiKe niGHt at: anGela’S piZZa - laKe Katrine, nYBike Night Runs 5-9, Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant, 9w & Leggs Mill Rd., Lake Katrine, NY 12449845-382-2211, http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com

JUne 10tH- 13tHHoGroCK riVer rallY - CaVe in roCK , ilHost HogRock, Inc, Event Type Motorcycle Rally, Event Description Three days and nights of non-stop FUN! Three Stages with bands, WILD contests, and various other entertainment. Located in southern Illinois on the Ohio River, next to the Shawnee National Forest. Camping, showers, vendors, helicopter rides, field events, poker run and more! Don’t Miss the HOTTEST Little party in the Midwest! 866-464-7625 Event URL HTTP://www.hogrock.com

JUne 11tH BiKe niGHt at rantinG and raVinG - WappinGerS fallS, nY Rt 376 Business Park (across from McDonalds), Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, 845-592-2000

JUne 11tH - 13tHtHe rHineBeCK Grand national SUper Meet - rHineBeCK, nY3 big days of Antique Motorcycles, Parts, and Collectibles!!! Dutchess County Fairgrounds... ALL MAKES WELCOME. http://www.rhinebecknationalmeet.com

JUne 11tH - 13tHBlaCKtHorne’S annUal MotorCYCle SprinG rUn - eaSt dUrHaM, nYBlackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Road, East Durham, NY 12423, (518) 634-2541 Sponsor: The Handel family, http://catskillmountainthunder.com/, [email protected] Description: June 11-13, 2010 Blackthorne Resort’s Annual Motorcycle Spring Run Tour and Getaway Weekend Some of the most beautiful and scenic riding upstate NY has to offer. Take your pick—twisties through the mountains to a 5-state view, or flat-land highway riding—it’s all here. Great food, great booze, and plenty of both all weekend! The ever-popular band Shovelhead returns again this year. Blackthorne Resort is the biker owned and operated home of the legendary Catskill Mountain Thunder, celebrating it’s 13th anniversary this September. Join us for the best riding and partying weekend of the early season! All brands and types of bikes are welcome! For more info contact: Roy Handel [email protected] 348 Sunside Road East Durham, NY 12423 (518) 634-2541

JUne 11tH - 13tHredWood rUn - pierCY, CaMotorcycle Rally, Event Description One of the only true old school biker rallies left on the West Coast, the Redwood Run Motorcycle Rally is a 2-day party with lots of great music, biker games and a wet t-shirt contest. On-site camping, vendors, food & beer make it so you never have to leave

the Redwood Run Rally site until its time to go home. Be sure to read my blog for a lot more information and where to find CycleFish (Me & Laura) at the event. HTTP://www.redwoodrun.com

JUne 12tHpoKer rUn for HoMeleSS VeteranS - StillWater, nYAmerican Legion Post 490, Lake Street, Stillwater NY, Stillwater American Legion Riders, Post 490 will be holding their 3rd Annual Poker Run for Saratoga County Vererans Home., Registration Starts @ 8am-10am at Post 490., Riders $15, Pass $10 FREE event pin with Pre-registrations. , Deadline is May 29th., This includes, pig roast, prizes, 50/50’s, raffles and more. , Every year it gets bigger and better. http://www.bikerdatabase.com, [email protected], [email protected], CONTACT: Jammie, Carole or Sue PHONE: 518-541-2524 - Jamie, 518-541-2324 - Carole

JUne 12tHViCtor’S 3rd annUal MotorCYCle/tattoo SHoW - HaWtHorne, nYFIH Productions in Association with: Victor’s, 500 Commerce St., Hawthorne. NY, 914-769-1817Presents the Third Annual Motorcycle/Tattoo show!, There will be custom bikes, tattoo artists, leather, motorcycle appareal & sunglass vendors on hand alll day. Tattoo contest with trophys to be awarded !!! Shot girls, hot rods inc, & the hot rod girls also will be there!, $10 adv. $15 day of show, contact: FIH Productions @ 914-403-1264, or email Keith Michaels @ [email protected], For more info and vendor space!!!, http://www.thesundownband.net

JUne 13tHCraCK SHot rUn - CanandaiGUa, nYThe ABATE Ontario County 2nd Annual Crack Shot Run will be held on June 13, 2010 at the Don’s Inn in Canandaigua, New York (NY) Registration beginning at 10am until Noon., Entry fee of $10/Person. All are welcome. There will be a Scenic Ride through the Finger Lakes as well as Paintball Target Shoot, Food and Drinks, Prizes, and more., http://www.abatenyontario.20m.com

JUne 13tHrollinG tHUnder, SalUte to VeteranS ride & eXpo - neW WindSor, nYRolling Thunder, Inc. NY 3, Presents their 11th Annual Salute to Veterans Ride & Expo Sunday, June 13th 2010., 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 2nd Aviation Hangar, Stewart Airport Rt. 207, New Windsor, NY. Registration for ride from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Ride Donation: $20.00 per rider, $10.00 per passenger. 60 mile ride to Highalnd Falls, NY for a wreath-laying ceremony, then back to the Hanger for food, entertainment, military vehicle display, vendors, door prizes, and raffles. Ride will be police-escorted. Traffic controlled by Blue Knights XIV. Persons not participating in the ride may enjoy free admission to the Hangar, displays, and entertainment (food and drink available for purchase). Help us help our local Veterans and Soliders!For more information, Contact, John Keller 845-597-2649, Ron Orts 845-691-5237

JUne 13tHfree BiKer Bar-B-Q at roadHoUSe Bar & Grill - BreWSter, nYRoadhouse Bar & Grill, 300, Route 22, Brewster New York 10509, Beginning on Sunday June 6th and every Sunday following till?? The Roadhouse will be having it’s weekly Free Biker Bar-B-Q, weather permitting, for the 7th year. Hot dogs, burgers, kielbasa etc. Who cares? It’s free. Stop by and meet the cast and crew., 845-277-7458, e-mail [email protected]

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Thunder Roads New York Magazine - May 2010