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Thunder Roads NEW YORK Letter From The Editor…...................……..4

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Well…Happy New Year !!! I know there are still a bunch of bikers left that ride year round. It looks like winter
is almost here and I will be readjusting for the snow. I ride year round too. The
What a wonderful way to start 2010… Thunder Roads New York’s Premier Issue… magazine is here to provide you with information and entertainment. I hope to be
Well, after 18 years, I’m finally coming home to NY. I rode my bikes all over many of service to all motorcyclists and Biker Friendly Businesses. I’m open to ideas to
different states and still think New York is one of the best for riding. You just need become more beneficial to the readers. Feel free to drop me an email at: Bill@
to bundle up and dress for the situation and be careful. See, I was born in Mineola ThunderRoads-NY.com.
and lived in Deer Park when I was real little. We moved to a small town named Well, 2010.. and I’m back in NY… THUNDER ROADS NEW YORK !!!!
Hurley, and that’s where I got my 1st bike. In ’92, on a Friday the 13th in November,
I rode off to Virginia Beach with nothing but a duffle bag. It snowed 3 inches that See ‘ya on the road…
night. I had various construction jobs, until finally settling into being a Merchant
Stay Warm & Be Careful
Marine working for a Major Oil Transportation Company. Riding around on my
time off was a great benefit of the job. I worked with Kelly of Thunder Roads William C. Frohmiller
Virginia for several years, and decided to come back to NY and bring the magazine
here. I feel Thunder Roads New York
Magazine will be an asset to the biker
community and a resource for events,
rallies, articles, jokes, and shops &
businesses that are Biker Friendly. I’m
looking forward to coving events and
rides in your town. Don’t forget to get
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PHOTOS are of my 1966 ironhead – the red one… my 1972 ironhead – sword suicide shifter… and my 1987 custom softail – 120 cu

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 The Road
We leave behind the ones we love for it.
Spend our last dime for one more mile on it.
We sacrifice the skin on our knuckles to keep our wheels rolling on it.
Go through the worst weather to ride it.
We look for it to solve our problems, to ease our pain, and forget our troubles.
We make best friends on it.
Lose best friends on it.
We destroy our bodies when we fall on it.
Patch ourselves up to stay on it.
We want our friends to join us
But we’ll gladly ride it alone.
We long for it’s embrace like a lover.
Return to it time and time again
Like an old, solid, best friend
It will always be there for us.

Mitch Cotie

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Johnny Lightning Special
Al Unser Sr. Commemorative Motorcycle

If this sweet ride doesn’t warm you up in the midst of this cold winter,
I’m not sure what will! This motorcycle was built for Al Unser, Sr. to
honor his first of four Indy 500 wins beginning in 1970 in the Johnny
Lightning car. Al had “back to back” wins in 1970 and 1971, a feat that
has not been repeated by any other driver since. I had the opportunity
to interview Al Unser, Sr. in April of 2009. At that time, he was the
Special Guest of the Thunder Run V in Oklahoma City. In visiting with
him, he let me know that he and Sam Wills, builder and owner of Racing
Innovations, had just begun discussing a build of this bike. It has been
built to be sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction with proceeds going
to Al’s charity of choice, Unser Children’s Discovery Center, of which
he donates $16,000 in scholarships per year. At the time of our going
to print, the Unser family were awaiting a confirmation of acceptance
to the January 2010 Barrett-Jackson Auction. Please watch for this
confirmation at www.unserracingmuseum.com.
As I mentioned above, the bike is built commemorating the Johnny Johnny Lightning Special Motorcycle Specifications
Lightning car in which Al won his first Indy 500. My favorite part of that
story was that it was the first race the car was entered into! At first, Al Bike Owners: Al Unser, Sr and Susan Unser
was very skeptical about the sponsor, Johnny Lightning Toy Company,
when he was first approached. His car owner assured him that although Racing Innovations Al Unser Special Pro Street
the car was being sponsored by a toy company, he would not become Built By: Racing Innovations, OKC, OK - Sam Wills, Shawn Norris and
the laughing stock of the racing industry. After that win in Indy, the toy Delvin Clark
company and the Parnelli Jones Race team were laughing all the way to
the bank. A matter of fact, Al was told by the owner of the toy company Paint By: Manny
that, if Al won the Indy 500, he’d pay him a million dollars. Remember, Powder Coat by: Performance Coatings
this was also in 1970, so it was worth even more back then. However,
Chrome By: Diversified
once the race was won, Al found that he didn’t personally get the million
Solo Seat By: David Lee
dollars, but the money was given to the race team for use on the car.
Once the bike build was agreed upon, Sam Wills made a trip to the Frame: Racing Innovations 38o Rake, 5” Forward, 0 up.
Unser Racing Museum in Albuquerque, NM to photograph, study and Front End: Racing Innovations Special – 4130 Aircraft Streamlined with
review the Johnny Lightning car display. He also got an opportunity to Spring Shocks
dig around in a few of Al’s old parts and come up with a few things he Wheels: 1963 Halibrand – Magnesium Knockoff’s 18 X 8”
could actually use on the bike. For instance, check out those accordion Tires: Metzlers 240 X 18/ Hubs by: Racing Innovations
flanges on the exhaust and those big ol’ 1963 Halibrand Magnesium
Fender Fabrication/All Sheet Metal Work By: Shawn Norris
Wheels. The builders, Sam, Shawn and Delvin built this bike, working
Tank – 3.4 Gallon, Aircraft Filler 3”
diligently to closely duplicate the details of the original race car. Look
Hand Controls By: ISR
over the photos and specifications carefully. You will find many details
Foot Controls By: Racing Innovations
that resemble an Indy Race Car. This was an amazing build.
Ex Custom 2” Step Pipes with Ford Cosworth Parts
If all goes as planned with acceptance to the auction, you can see this
bike displayed alongside the actual Johnny Lightning car at the Unser Motor 113 Hot Rod By: Robbie McKay – 625 1.FT Cam, 11.1 Comp Ratio
Racing Museum until it is sent to the Barrett-Jackson Auction. From Includes Special Cut Cylinder and Heads, Diamond Cut Fins
there, one very fortunate bidder will take it home. Please see www. S&S G Carb with Thunder Jet
unserracingmuseum.com for a full museum schedule. Crane Hi4 Ignition
Tranny 6 Speed Ultima
Belt Drive 2” Ultima
Starter By: GPE Starters of Edmond
Special Thanks to Sam Wills, Racing Innovations; Al Unser, Sr. and Susan Sprotor By: DNA
Unser for sharing this fine piece of machinery representing a rich history
with us.

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Motorcycle Laws in New York State
§ 123. Motorcycle. Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the
rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the
ground, but excluding a tractor.
§ 381. Motorcycle equipment.
1. (a) Every motorcycle, driven upon the public highways of this state, shall be
provided with adequate brakes in good working order and sufficient to control such
motorcycle at all times, when the same is in use, a suitable and adequate bell, horn
or other device for signaling, one red to amber stop lamp and shall, whenever such
motorcycle is being operated upon the public highways of the state, display one
lighted lamp in front and one on the rear, or, when such motorcycle is operated
with a passenger or other truck attached to the side or front two such lamps on the
front and one on the rear; and in all cases the lamps on a motorcycle shall include
a red light visible from the rear. The rays of such rear lamp shall shine upon the
number plate carried on the rear of such motorcycle in such manner as to render
the numerals thereon visible for at least fifty feet in the direction from which the
motorcycle is proceeding. The light of the front lamp or lamps shall be visible at
least two hundred feet in the direction in which the motorcycle is proceeding. Every
such motorcycle shall have a suitable muffler or device to prevent unnecessary
noise from exhaust gases, and the use of so-called “cut-outs” is prohibited.
(b) Driving a motorcycle without the display of one lighted lamp in front and one
on the rear, during a period other than from one-half hour after sunset to one-half
hour before sunrise, shall not be deemed to constitute negligence or contributory
negligence in any action or proceeding arising out of the operation of such
motorcycle.
(c) The provisions of this subdivision relating to the display of one lighted lamp in
front and one on the rear during a period other than from one-half hour after sunset
to one-half hour before sunrise shall not apply to a motorcycle, driven at a speed of
less than twenty miles per hour, owned by a municipality and used for the collection
of parking fees or the enforcement of parking regulations.
1-a. Every motorcycle registered in this state and manufactured or assembled after
January first, nineteen hundred seventy-one and designated as a nineteen hundred
seventy-one or subsequent year model shall be equipped with brakes acting on the
front as well as the rear wheel.
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2. No head lamp shall be used upon any motorcycle operated upon the public
highways of the state, unless such lamp is approved by the commissioner or is
equipped with a lens or other device approved by the commissioner. Every such
head lamp, lens or other device shall be applied and adjusted in accordance with
the requirements of the certificate approving the use thereof. Every such head lamp
shall be firmly and substantially mounted on the motorcycle in such manner as to
allow the lamp to be properly and readily adjusted. Each reflector which is used as
a part of such head lamp shall have a polished silver or glass reflecting surface, or
a reflecting surface which gives candle power intensity meeting the requirements of
rules and regulations established by the commissioner, and shall be substantially
free from dents, rust and other imperfections. The operator of every motorcycle
shall permit any policeman, police officer or other person exercising police powers
to inspect the equipment of such motorcycle and make such tests as may be
necessary to determine whether the provisions of this section are being complied
with. The commissioner may make reasonable rules and regulations relative to
lights on motorcycles and the approval of the same which may be necessary to
effectuate the foregoing provisions of this section.
2-a. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate on the public highways of the
state any motorcycle manufactured or assembled after October first, nineteen
hundred sixty-eight and designated as a nineteen hundred sixty-nine or subsequent
year model unless such motorcycle is equipped with the lamps required by this
section, which lamps shall be of a type, design and construction approved by the
commissioner.
3. Except as hereinafter provided, only a white or yellow light shall be displayed
upon a motorcycle so as to be visible from a point directly in front of the vehicle. Any
color light, except blue, may be displayed, so as to be visible from a point directly in
front of the vehicle, on a police vehicle or on a motorcycle operated by a sheriff or
regular deputy sheriff when engaged in the performance of duty as a police officer.
Any color light, including blue, may be displayed, so as to be visible from a point
directly in front of the vehicle, on a motorcycle operated by a chief or assistant
chief of a fire department, a county or deputy county fire coordinator, or a county
or assistant county fire marshal. A blue light may be displayed upon a motorcycle,
so as to be visible from a point directly in front of the vehicle, when operated by
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an active volunteer  member of a fire department or company duly authorized as
hereinafter provided, and while such vehicle is in use for fire or other emergency
service. No volunteer fireman shall be permitted to display a blue light upon a
motorcycle as hereinbefore provided except while actually enroute to the scene of
a fire or other emergency requiring his services and unless he shall be an active
volunteer member of a fire department or company and shall have been authorized
in writing to so display a blue light by the chief of the fire department or company
of which he is a member, which authorization shall be subject to revocation at any
time by the chief who issued the same, or his successor in office.
4. Every motorcycle shall have at least one adequate red reflector securely
attached to the rear. Such reflector may be a part of the rear lamp. No reflector shall
be deemed adequate within the meaning of this subdivision unless it is of a size
and type approved by the commissioner, and unless it is so designed, located and
maintained as to be visible for at least two hundred feet when opposed by a motor
vehicle displaying lawful undimmed headlights at night on an unlighted highway. 
The provisions of this subdivision with respect to reflectors shall be applicable, both
day and night, whenever the motorcycle is on a public highway.
* 5. No person shall operate on a public highway a motorcycle on which the handle
bars or grips are more than fifteen inches higher than the seat or saddle for the
operator.
* NB Effective until November 1, 2005
* 5. No person shall operate on a public highway a motorcycle on which the handle
bars or grips are more than the height of the operator’s shoulders.
* NB Effective November 1, 2005
6. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless
he wears a protective helmet of a type which meets the requirements set forth in
section 571.218 of the federal motor vehicle safety standards as may from time to
time be amended. The commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to adopt
regulations for helmets which are consistent with the requirements as specified in
section 571.218 of the federal motor vehicle safety standards as may from time to
time be amended. The police authorities of a city, town or village may issue a permit
exempting members of organizations sponsoring or conducting parades or other
public exhibitions from the provisions of this subdivision while such members are
participating in such parades or other public exhibitions.
7. It shall be unlawful, on and after January first, nineteen hundred sixty-seven,
for any person to operate a motorcycle unless he wears goggles or a face shield
of a type approved by the commissioner. The commissioner is hereby authorized
and empowered to adopt and amend regulations covering types of goggles and
face shields and the specifications therefore and to establish and maintain a list of
approved goggles and face shields which meet the specifications as established
hereunder.
8. It shall be unlawful to operate on any public highway in this state any motorcycle
registered in this state which is equipped with a wind screen, unless such wind
screen meets the specifications established therefore by the commissioner. The
commissioner is hereby authorized to adopt and amend regulations covering types
of wind screens and specifications therefore.
9. It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale or distribute any goggles or face shields
for use by the operators of motorcycles unless they are of a type and specification
approved by the commissioner and appear on the list of approved devices
maintained by the commissioner.
9-a. It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale or distribute any protective helmets for
use by the operators or passengers of motorcycles unless they are consistent with
the regulations of the commissioner as provided in subdivision six of this section
and within the requirements specified in section 571.218 of the federal motor
vehicle safety standards as may from time to time be amended.
10. It shall be unlawful after July first, nineteen hundred sixty-seven to operate on
any public highway in this state any motorcycle registered in this state, unless such
motorcycle is equipped with a rear view mirror which shall be adjusted so that the
operator of such motorcycle shall have a clear view of the road and condition of
traffic behind such motorcycle.
11. No person shall operate a motorcycle on any highway which is:
(1) not equipped with a muffler to prevent excessive or unusual noise;
(2) equipped with a muffler from which the baffle plates, screens or other original
internal parts have been removed or altered;
(3) equipped with an exhaust device without internal baffles, known as “straight
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pipes”; or
(4) equipped with an exhaust system that has been modified in a manner that
will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle above that
emitted by the exhaust system originally installed on the vehicle.
12. No person shall operate a motorcycle on any highway which is equipped with
an exhaust device that is intentionally designed to allow for the internal baffling to
be fully or partially removed or interchangeable. This subdivision shall not apply to a
motorcycle manufactured or assembled prior to nineteen hundred seventy-nine or a
motorcycle registered as a limited use vehicle or an all terrain vehicle pursuant to
article forty-eight-A or forty-eight-B of this chapter.
13. A violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be punishable by a
fine not exceeding one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not exceeding thirty
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Law Summary
Safety Helmet - Required by law
Eye Protection - Required by law
Daytime Use of Headlight - Required by law-modulating headlight permitted
Passenger Seat - Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest - Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction - None
Helmet Speakers - Single earphone only
Periodic Safety Inspection - Required by law
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) - One required by law
Radar Detector - No Restriction
Turn Signals - Required if manufactured in 1985 or after
Muffler - Required; no straight pipes; no removal of baffles; no modification
of exhaust system that increases noise beyond exhaust system originally
installed. Ref: NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law, Article 9, Section 381
Maximum Sound Level - Maximum Allowable A-Weighted Sound Levels at
Speed: 35 mph or less, 82 dB(A); over 35 mph, 86 dB(A), measured at, or
adjusted to, a distance of fifty feet from the center of the lane in which the
motorcycle is traveling. Ref: NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law, Article 10, Section
386.
State Insurance Requirements - Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)
(25/50/10) - Minimum limits where death results are 50/100.
Handlebar Height - Handle bars or grips cannot be more than the height of
the operator’s shoulders.
Rider-Education Waiver - Skill Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States - Yes
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane - Yes.
§ 1252. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic § 1252.
Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic. (a) All motorcycles
are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle or motorcycle shall be
driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane.
However, this subsection shall not be construed to prevent motorcycles from
being operated two abreast in a single lane.
Lane Splitting - No
§ 1252. Operating motorcycles on roadways laned for traffic (b) The operator
of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the
vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate a motorcycle between
lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
JANUARY 2010 Thunder Roads NEW YORK 9
Moroney's Annual
Toy Run
December 5th 2009

T his was one of the most organized run’s I have ever participate in. The bikes started
rolling in around 8-8:30am on this cold Saturday Morning. After refreshments, approximately 50
bikes left the parking lot of Moroney’s Cycle, 883 Union Ave, in New Windsor at 11:00am sharp
with fire trucks, Santa, police escorts and the enormous quantity of toys collected and donated
by the bikers for the Family Health Center. The police escorts did an amazingly professional job
with traffic control, allowing the ride to travel smoothly through the streets of New Windsor and
Newburg without interruption. The riders seemed to be a very experienced group as the formation
was tight and consistent. If there were any beginners in this group, you would surly not be able
to pick them out. After circling twice, then through Newburg, and down to the river to The Family
Health Center, Santa and elves, with the help of various bikers, took all the gifts from the fire truck
and into the Family Health Center for the awaiting children. This toy run provided Christmas gifts
to approximately 75 families from the Hudson Valley Area. After the gifts were disbursed, some
riders continued to Hoagie Barmichaels, where pasta and sandwiches were waiting along with hot
coffee and cold beer. The ride group thinned out, however, as the weather quickly deteriorated.
The forecast for the day was 1-3 inches of snow, and most rode back home with the snow falling
upon them. I believe New Windsor got almost 7 inches of snow that night. Moroney’s Cycle, The
Orange County Hog Chapter and Delia did an outstanding job with this toy
run, as did all the bikers that participated. You all made
a bunch of children very happy.

Pictures of this ride can be viewed on our website:

http://www.thunderroads-NY.com,
and also on Moroney’s website:
http://www.fasthog.com.

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 A Message from Moroney’s Cycle:
”All of us here at Moroney’s would like to thank all who participated in our toy run on
12/05/2009, Thanks to all of you once again it was a great success, We would like to
give a special thanks to Chuck Hunter and the entire New Windsor Fire Department
for supplying us with their fire trucks to transport our gifts and bringing a smile to
the children’s faces, A special thanks to Tom Gleason & Rob Vasta and the entire city
of Newburgh police department for coordinating our police escort to keep our riders
safe. Also a special thanks to Chief Peter Miller of Highland falls, Jonathan Hughes
of Dutchess city sheriffs dept, Rick Stanton of MTA, Hoagie Barmicheals of New
Windsor,Orange County hog for all their help & support in wrapping of the gifts and
braving the cold weather, all of our generous customer’s for giving of the gifts, A
very special thank you to our elves, Mike & Christine Losurdo and Don Vura for their
generous donation year after year and last but not least to OUR santa the one and
only famous George Exley “ugly George “ and his elf Sue.”

Bill
Thunder Roads New York
(owner/editor)
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Tech Tips
Harley Hop-Up by Kirby Apathy
GOT A BROKEN LIP?
One of the problems with 1970-up cases is the very flimsy alternator lip
that fits into the inner primary. From vibration, misalignments or what-
ever, they tend to crack and break.(pic 1)Their are guys out there who
weld & re-machine them, but an old friend of mine, Ron Trock (who
unfortunately passed 2 weeks ago) came up with a indestructible fix, a
ductile iron ring (pic 4)that we have used for many years now. Anyone
whos not familiar with Ron Trock, he was an innovator, the creator of
the shovsters, pansters, XL iron trap doors and many Harley machining
tools being used by shops all over the world, a great loss. We get calls
when a rider finds out he has broken the lip on his cases, wondering
if the cases need to be replaced, they are usually very happy to find out that the fix is both inexpensive and will be
much stronger than it was to begin with. the process starts with chucking the cases half in the lathe and machining
the old lip off (pic 2),once the old lip is removed, the alternator recess is machined to accept the ductile iron ring with
a .005 inter fit (pic 3).the case is then heated and the insert is pressed in. Once cooled, the alternator plug hole is fix-
tured in a milling machine and machined to original size. (pic 5) The end result is a stronger case that will not break
again, we have installed 100`s of these and never have had a recurring failure. One other mistake made to often is
when the motor or trans is removed, is to not have the motor, trans and primary aligned properly, causing the inner
primary ears to crack, or break off completely. MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO GAPS WITH RE-INSTALLING INNER
PRIMARY!! Next month we will cover Thunder jet theory, installation & tuning. Until then, ride fast but safe!! Kirby
Apathy
veetwin@bluemarble.net

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 Harley News
Harley recalls 111,569 motorcycles to fix fuel tank
Wisconsin - Harley-Davidson Inc., the biggest U.S. motorcycle maker, is recalling
111,569 Touring cycles to reinforce front fuel-tank mounts, which can distort in
crashes and cause fuel leaks and fires.
The voluntary U.S. recall affects certain 2009 and 2010 model-year Touring family
motorcycles, including CVO touring and Trike products, Harley said in a letter
posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Web site. Harley,
based in Milwaukee, said it hasn’t received any reports of fires, injuries or deaths
caused by the defect.
Harley said it crash-tested a 2010 model bike in May, and found the bike didn’t meet
the company’s requirements for fuel containment. Owners will be notified by next
week, the company said in the letter.
Bob Klein, a Harley spokesman, didn’t respond to phone messages seeking
comment.
Through the nine months ended Sept. 27, shipments of Harley-Davidson brand
motorcycles fell to 187,085, from 226,898 in the period a year earlier.
Last year, the company recalled all 47,579 of its 2008 Touring models because of
risk that the fuel-filter shell could crack, causing the bikes to slow or stall.
The shares have gained 61 percent this year.
Harley-Davidson to Remain in York
Wisconsin - Major Restructuring, Including New Labor Agreement, Provides Path to
Significant Gains in Cost-Competitiveness, Flexibility, Efficiency
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:
HOG) today announced it will keep its motorcycle operations in York, Pa., and move
forward with plans to restructure those operations.
The announcement follows yesterday’s ratification of a new seven-year labor
agreement by company employees at York, represented by International Association
of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local Lodge 175, and today’s decision
by the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors to approve the restructuring plan and
related funding.
“A restructured York operation will enable the plant to be competitive and sustainable
for the future, and the new labor agreement is critical to making that happen,” said
Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. “On
behalf of the Company, I want to thank the employees at York for their vote to make
the changes necessary to create a more flexible and efficient operation, and we
look forward to moving ahead together to achieve that goal,” Wandell said.
The new York operation will be consolidated under one roof and focused on the
core areas of motorcycle assembly, metal fabrication and paint.
The operation will have a smaller, more flexible workforce, corresponding to the
scale and scope of the operations, with about 1,000 hourly employees compared
to about 1,950 today. The workforce will consist of about 700 to 800 full-time
unionized production and maintenance employees and, on an annualized basis,
approximately 200 to 300 unionized “casual” employees. Casual employees work
as needed, depending on seasonal production and volume needs and to provide
coverage for vacations and other absences. The operation will also employ about
150 salaried employees, compared to about 270 today.
When fully operational in 2012, the restructuring is expected to generate about
$100 million in annual operating savings compared to the current structure.
The Company expects to incur approximately $200 million in restructuring charges
related to York into 2012, of which about $100 million will be cash charges. The
Company also expects to make capital expenditures in connection with the York
restructuring of about $90 million into 2012.
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On a combined basis, the Company expects previously announced restructuring
activities, together with the additional restructuring of the York operations approved
today, to result in one-time charges of $415 million to $445 million into 2012, and
to produce annual ongoing savings of $240 million to $260 million upon completion
of all announced company-wide restructuring activities. In 2010 on a combined
basis, Harley-Davidson expects to incur restructuring charges of $175 million to
$195 million and related savings of approximately $135 million to $155 million.
The financial impact of the York restructuring reflects approximately $15 million
in incentives that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has committed for capital
improvements and training.
“I want to acknowledge and thank Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell and his team for their
support of the changes we are embarking on at York. They have been terrific to
work with throughout our decision-making process,” said Wandell.
The decision to remain in York concludes a two-path assessment that began in
May to determine whether the York operations could be restructured to be cost-
competitive and sustainable, or alternatively whether the company would relocate
those operations elsewhere in the U.S. In recent weeks, the Company identified
Kentucky as the focus of its alternative site assessment.
“We also thank Kentucky Gov. Beshear and his team for their tremendous efforts,
as well as the many Kentucky state and local officials who have been so helpful
and gracious and who have devoted significant time and attention to our possible
relocation,” said Wandell.
Company Background
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing
business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), Harley-Davidson Financial
Services (HDFS), Buell Motorcycle Company (Buell), and MV Agusta.
Forward-Looking Statements
Harley-Davidson, Inc. intends that certain matters discussed in this release are
“forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability
established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-
looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the
statement will include words such as Harley “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,”
“plans,” or “estimates” or words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that
describe future plans, objectives, outlooks, targets, guidance or goals are also
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those anticipated as of the date of this release. Certain risks and uncertainties are
described below. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to
consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned
not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-
looking statements included in this release are only made as of the date of this
release, and Harley-Davidson, Inc. disclaims any obligation to publicly update such
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
The Company’s ability to meet the targets and expectations noted depends upon,
among other factors, the Company’s ability to effectively execute the Company’s
restructuring plans within expected costs and timing. In addition, the risks and
uncertainties include the factors detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange
Commission filings.
SOURCE Harley-Davidson, Inc.
NHRA - ~Harley-Davidson extends official status; naming rights on Sportsman
Motorcycle series~
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has extended both its official program with NHRA
and its title sponsorship of the NHRA Harley-Davidson Sportsman Motorcycle
Series through the 2012 season. Harley-Davidson, the only major U.S.-based
manufacturer of motorcycles, became the official motorcycle of NHRA and title
sponsor of the popular NHRA Harley-Davidson Sportsman Motorcycle Series in
2006.
“When we first signed this deal three years ago, it was the first of its kind for Harley-
Davidson,” said Gary Darcy, senior vice president of sales and marketing, NHRA.
“Since that time, Harley-Davidson’s interactive display at NHRA Full Throttle Drag heresy – although the section does state that some technology from the Buell brand
Racing Series events have become a destination attraction for our fans. It allows may yet make it onto a Harley yet.
Harley-Davidson to engage NHRA fans and provide them the opportunity to be a
part of the Harley-Davidson experience.” Muslim forces NY Harley Davidson dealer to take down sign
Harley-Davidson first entered NHRA in 2004 with the Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & ADAMS, NY – Upstate NY Harley-Davidson dealer Iron Block Harley in Adams was
Hines team. Since that time, Harley-Davidson and the Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & forced to take down a sign facing route 81 behind their store.
Hines team have claimed four NHRA Full Throttle world championships, including
three consecutive with rider Andrew Hines (2004-’06) and last season’s title with The sign has been displaying messages to drivers traveling on Interstate 81 since
Eddie Krawiec. 2002. Earlier this week, it read “Obama, are you kidding? We’re not Muslim.
You are not Christian!!” a reference to President Obama’s recent speech in the
“We’re proud to continue our relationship with the NHRA as its Official Motorcycle Middle East in which he stressed the details of Muslims living in America as a way
and excited to maintain our outreach to its diverse and dedicated fan base,” said of finding common cause with Muslim majority nations.
Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso. “Harley-Davidson’s multiple
championships in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racing are part of a long and proud Owner Erik Dunk believes that Obama would not have won the Presidency if the
history of motorcycle racing and performance. Our official sponsorship enables us public was aware of the extent of his Muslim sympathies prior to the election.
to tell that story and provide a taste of the Harley-Davidson experience to NHRA He indicates that this was a deceit of the American people, and that despite his
fans.” continued pronouncement that he is a Christian, deceiving the American people to
get the office is not a Christian thing to do.
Since 2007, Harley-Davidson’s interactive display in Nitro Alley, NHRA’s fan
interactive area on-site at NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series events, has been Iron Block’s sign has carried messages of a political nature for years. The sign once
one of the featured attractions for fans of all ages. The display engages NHRA fans said “Impeach the Dictator!” but Dunk indicates that no one at Harley-Davidson
into the Harley-Davidson experience through product displays, fun activities for all forced him to remove that message though it was far more politically controversial.
ages, and a special dyno-drag racing simulator using V-Rod motorcycles. Harley-Davidson’s lawyers ordered Dunk to remove the message from his sign
As part of the agreement, NHRA and Harley-Davidson will continue to partner or risk losing his Harley-Davidson franchise. They had received one complaint
in giving away a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle at select events on the NHRA Full regarding the sign from a Syracuse-area Muslim who told Harley-Davidson
Throttle Drag Racing Series tour. that the sign was offensive and derogatory to Muslims.
The NHRA Harley-Davidson Sportsman Motorcycle Series is contested in four Dunk contends that the message was in no way derogatory to any religious group
of NHRA’s seven divisions within the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The and was simply an indictment of President Obama’s behavior on behalf of America
sponsorship provides Harley-Davidson with the opportunity to extend its brand while he was in the Middle East.
across the country through NHRA’s sportsman racing community. He also claims that liberal media outlets in the area reported the issue with strong
bias and several factual errors, pointing out that staff at the Watertown Daily Times
Buell bike production to end are well aware that his sign has been running politically-oriented messages for
years though in their coverage of the story, they only talked about the anti-Obama
United States - After posting awful third-quarter results – sales were off 21 per cent
messages.
and profit dropped 84 per cent – Harley-Davidson said it will end production of its
Buell line of sport bikes by the end of this month, and try to sell the MV Augusta
European sport bike brand that it acquired just last summer.
While MV Augustas were never officially sold in Canada, Buells were available from
Harley-Davidson dealers across the country; they will continue to be until the bikes
and accessories are sold off. Buell owners will still be able to service their bikes
under warranty at H-D dealers, and parts will be made available for the bikes for
the foreseeable future as well.
The move marks the end of an increasingly respected American challenger to the
dominance of the Japanese Big Four bike makers in the North American sport and
naked bike markets.
An emotional Erik Buell addressed fans and owners of the firm’s products in a video
message on the Buell site (www.buell.com), clearly distraught at the decision to end
the company that he formed after leaving Harley 26 years ago.
In 1993, Harley came to him and proposed an association that eventually ended
in Harley taking full ownership of the Buell brand, expanding its product lineup and
sales exponentially. Erik Buell was also able to persuade Harley to take Buell racing
against the powerhouses of the bike world in the AMA Daytona SportBike series.
This culminated in Buell winning the series championship last month, the first time
an American motorcycle company has won a major bike championship in almost
four decades.
Erik Buell admitted just last month in an interview with Globe Auto’s Michael
Vaughan that his push to go racing caused considerable friction with Harley
management. After Buell production was suspended for two months earlier this
year due to dwindling sales, Harley’s managers obviously thought the costs of
running the racing effort and brand had grown untenable in the current economic
climate.
“Buell has introduced many innovative advancements in motorcycle design and
technology over the years and MV Agusta is known in Europe for its premium, high-
performance sport motorcycles,” Keith Wandell, CEO of Harley-Davidson, said in a
company statement. “However, our strategy to focus on the Harley-Davidson brand
reflects the fact that we believe our investments in that brand are a better utilization
of overall company resources.”
Buell has produced 135,000 motorcycles in its 23 years of existence, becoming a
wholly owned subsidiary of Harley’s in 1998. An FAQ section on the Buell website
says that no Buell bikes are slated to become Harley-Davidsons – as if the heavy,
pricey and fiercely traditional cruiser bike brand would even contemplate such

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Flying Old Glory on Motorcycles
By Shelly Horan,. Thunder Roads Texas
With special thanks to Princess of Chrome Angels
ikers are an incredibly patriotic
B crowd. I often see the U.S. flag
gracing the rear of motorcycles as
we ride around… bringing a lump to my
throat at the display of such pride. For
those thinking about adding flags to your
bike, consider this… there is a protocol for
displaying this patriotic symbol. While it’s
Proud To Be An American
not specifically addressed in the U.S Code,
as it is when dealing with an automobile,
you can read between the lines to
determine how the flag should be flown on
the back of your ride.
When the United States flag is flown
alone on your motorcycle, flag etiquette
calls for it to be either centered on the
bike or mounted to its “marching right”;
its own right as the vehicle is moving
forward (which would be the right side of
the motorcycle to the rider’s perspective
when sitting astride).
If the U.S. flag is displayed on your bike
with another flag of any type, it should
be positioned to its “marching right;”
that is, to the rider’s right sitting on the
motorcycle. When the U.S. flag is on your
bike with other non-national flags (POW/
MIA, service banners, fraternal flags,
etc.), the U.S. flag is placed at the center
and at the highest point of the group.
According to the United States Flag Code,
NO flag should ever be larger or displayed
higher than the U.S. flag. If the U.S.
flag is displayed on your bike with those
of any other nation, the flags should be
approximately equal in size and flown
from separate staffs of the same height,
with the U.S. flag to the marching right
and other countries’ flags arranged to
the left in alphabetical order in English.
International usage forbids the display
of the flag of one nation above that of
another nation in time of peace. The order
of precedence for flags generally is nations
first, states (host state first, then others
in the order of admission) districts and
territories (Washington DC, Puerto Rico,
etc.), military (in order of establishment:
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard,
Air Force), then any others.
Also noteworthy, when the American flag
is painted on the side of a motorcycle
or other vehicle, the custom is that the
stars face toward the front of the vehicle,
regardless of which side the flag is on
(giving the impression that the flag is flying
in the wind as the vehicle moves forward).
The flag of the United States of America
represents a living country and is itself
considered a living thing. Proper display
reflects pride in country and respect for
your motorcycle!
Taking this one step further, there are also
proper procedures for disposing of U.S.
flags when they are old, torn, worn, or
dirty. The flag, when it is in such condition
that it is no longer a fitting emblem for
display, should be destroyed in a dignified
way, preferably by burning.
Most American Legion Posts regularly
conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony,
often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub
Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl
Scout Troops retire flags regularly as
well. Contact your local American Legion
Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the
availability of this service.

AMA Championships
MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc., in conjunction with the ATVA, formally announced
the 2010 schedule for the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship
Presented by Parts Unlimited. The 2010 series will kick off March 27-28 at 2010 ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross
Millcreek Raceway in Pell City, Ala. and conclude at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Championship Schedule
Hurricane Mills, Tenn. August 14-15. New to the series is longtime AMA Pro
Motocross Championship facility Spring Creek Motocross Park scheduled to host Rd 1 March 27-28 Millcreek Raceway Pell City, AL
their first ATV national in Millville, Minn., June 12-13.
Rd 2 April 17-18 Ballance Moto X Bowling Green, KY
“We’re excited to host our very first ATV Motocross National at Spring Creek,”
Rd 3 May 1-2 Birch Creek Danville, VA
said seasoned AMA National Motocross promoter John Martin. “Minnesota and
Wisconsin have an active community of quad participation, so once riders find out Rd 4 May 15-16 Sunset Ridge MX Walnut, IL
the top Pro and amateur riders are coming to town, it’s going to draw an amazing Rd 5 May 29-30 Steel City Raceway Delmont, PA
group of local talent and fans.”
Rd 6 June 12-13 Spring Creek Motocross Park Millville, MN
Another addition to the schedule is an eleventh points-paying amateur round. Last
year’s season consisted of 10 amateur rounds and 11 pro rounds – the difference Rd 7 June 19-20 Muddy Creek Blountville, TN
being the pro-only opening round in Glen Helen, San Bernardino, CA. For the first Rd 8 July 3-4 Pleasure Valley Armagh, PA
time in years, the tour will not open in California.
Rd 9 July 17-18 Unadilla New Berlin, NY
“Since 2004, Glen Helen Raceway has hosted the opening round of the
Championship Series and we hope to return when the economy for our Rd 10 July 31-Aug 1 RedBud Buchanan, MI
motorsports industry rebounds,” said ATVPG Director, Sam Gammon. Rd 11 August 14-15 Loretta Lynn Ranch Hurricane Mills, TN
With the addition of the 11th amateur round, the amateurs will have one more
throw-away, i.e., the best 8 out of 11 races will count towards series championship For more information about the series, visit www.ATVMotocross.com, or email
points. All rounds will continue to count towards the Pro and Pro-Am class info@atvmotocross.com.
championships.

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 NEWS BYTES
THE 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 10-06
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
UNITED NATIONS LAUNCHES GLOBAL ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVE
With traffic accidents causing the deaths of more than one million people
worldwide every year, more than malaria or diabetes, United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told participants at the First Global Ministerial
Conference on Road Safety in Moscow that more must be done to tackle the
global “crisis” of road traffic fatalities. In addition, some 50 million people are
severely injured, costing governments 1 to 3% of their gross national products.
Opening the conference, the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev called for
action on a worldwide crisis running at 1.27 million road deaths every year,
with about half of those deaths occurring among vulnerable road users such
as cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
The conference culminated with ministers of more than 70 countries around
the world approving the Moscow Declaration, which calls for a “Decade of
Action for Road Safety” and to begin to set out plans for global coordination of
the unprecedented effort to reduce road traffic injuries 50% by 2020.
The Safe Systems strategy advocated in the Moscow Directive requires the
entire road–traffic management system to be designed around compensating
for the errors of road users, so that people can survive the consequences
of their mistakes. “Simple measures such as introducing and enforcing
compulsory helmet and seat belt laws can make a large difference in the
trauma that comes with motorization,” write risk management researchers
from Australia.
Only 40% of countries currently have motorcycle laws that stipulate helmet
use for the rider and passenger, according to the World Health Organization
(WHO), and fewer than 60% of countries have laws in place that require all car
occupants to wear seat-belts.
The four page Decade of Action declaration includes specific action on
vulnerable road users. It reads: “Make particular efforts to develop and
implement policies and infrastructure solutions to protect all road users in
particular those who are most vulnerable such as pedestrians, cyclists,
motorcyclists and users of unsafe public transport, as well as children, the
elderly and people living with disabilities.”
On signing the declaration, governments, United Nations agencies, civil
society organizations and private companies will agree to set “ambitious yet
feasible” targets for reducing traffic casualties in each country.
CONGRESSIONAL ACTION SOUGHT TO PROTECT YOUTH CYCLE
SALES
Because the Consumer Product Safety Commission has refused to lift a ban
against the sale of kids’ dirt bikes and ATVs due to lead content of some parts,
although the CPSC agreed to stay the ban until May 1, 2011, the U.S. House
of Representatives passed an appropriations bill on July 16th that would
prohibit funding for the ban.
An amendment by Representative Denny Rehberg (R-MT) to the House fiscal
year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill prohibits the use of funds by
the CPSC to implement or enforce section 101(b) of the Consumer Product
Safety Improvement Act of 2008 regarding banning the sale of off-highway
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motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles intended for use by children 12 and under.
The CPSIA was intended to limit the lead content of children’s toys made
in China, but as an unintended consequence resulted in motorcycle
manufacturers ordering dealers nationwide to stop selling youth-oriented
vehicles and parts.
Similar legislation introduced in the Senate does not contain the Rehberg
Amendment language, and has not reached the Senate floor for a vote.
Help protect access to youth-model off-road vehicles and parts by contacting
your federal legislators and ask them to support language in the final
appropriations bill that excludes children’s motorcycles and ATVs from the
CPSIA.
PENNSYLVANIA NOISE LEGISLATION COULD TURN NOSEY
NEIGHBORS INTO NARCS
House Bill 2104 on noise control was introduced in the Pennsylvania legislature
on November 18 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation
to consider allowing citizens to report loud vehicles and noisy mufflers to
authorities for further action.
As introduced, HB 2104 reads;
Exhaust systems, mufflers and noise control.
(f) Enforcement for violations -
(1) A person who reasonably believes that a motor vehicle is in violation of
this section may file a complaint, containing the registration plate number, with
a magisterial district judge.
(2) Based on the information in the complaint, the magisterial district justice
may issue a search warrant for the vehicle and shall forward the search
warrant and information contained in the complaint to the Pennsylvania State
Police for investigation.
(3) Upon receipt of the search warrant, the Pennsylvania State Police shall
investigate whether the vehicle is in violation of this section and shall take
appropriate action to enforce the provisions of this section.
(4) A person who files more than one complaint under this section which,
after investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police, are determined not to
support a violation of this section shall be prohibited from filing any additional
complaint under this section for a period of 12 months.
ALWAYS-ON HEADLIGHT LAW PROPOSED IN ILLINOIS
A state lawmaker has introduced legislation requiring Illinois motorists to turn
on their headlights even during daylight hours to make it easier for motorists
to see each other, thus reducing accidents. “It would enhance safety,” Rep.
Dan Brady said.
It also would put Illinois alone in the U.S. Although day-time running lights
are required in some European countries, the only other state where it is
even being considered is Alaska. In Juneau, state lawmakers say long twilight
periods and low sun angles there produce shadows and make it difficult to
see vehicles.
Most motorcycles are already required to have a headlamp on at all times
for increased conspicuity, and many riders feel they would lose their visibility
and be lost in a sea of headlight beams if all vehicles were to run with their
lights on.
If House Bill 4701 is approved, someone caught for not turning on their lights
could face a fine of $75. Brady said he wants to study the issue more before
he asks his colleagues to vote on the matter.
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S.C. SUPREME COURT COULD RULE ON MYRTLE BEACH HELMET
LAWSUITS
Two lawsuits against Myrtle Beach over the city’s helmet law could be heard
by the state’s high court in the new year. The S.C. Supreme Court clerk sent
a letter to Myrtle Beach and the plaintiffs saying the lawsuits filed by business
owners and a group of motorcyclists might be heard in the February session.
The plaintiffs are suing the city to stop it from enforcing the motorcycle helmet
law it imposed last year as part of a package of 15 new ordinances designed
to deflect the May motorcycle rallies from the city.
Attorneys for the city, BOOST (Business Owners Organized to Support
Tourism) and the 49 riders who protested the city’s helmet ordinance on the
day it became effective and were ticketed have filed their briefs with the high
court, allowing judges to read the issues that will be argued orally if the hearing
is slated.
Lawyers representing BOOST have filed more than 30 pages of briefs
containing multiple sections, contending among other issues:
The city is overstepping its bounds by making such a law;
The General Assembly intended people older than 21 to have freedom of
choice on wearing helmets;
The helmet ordinance violates the state’s Uniform Traffic Act;
The ordinance should be voided because it is vague and ambiguous;
The ordinance is arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable;
And ending a motorcycle rally isn’t a legitimate government purpose.
But Tom McGrath, Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) attorney for Virginia who
is representing the protesters filed a much shorter brief, saying among other
things that most of the arguments don’t matter because the city’s ordinance
is at odds with state law, and for that reason alone it should be tossed out.
“The gist of the city’s arguments is that it has the right to do whatever it wants
to do as long as it declares something to be a public nuisance and decides to
abate it,” McGrath’s brief begins. “...If the ordinances conflict with state law,
the ordinances are void. If the ordinances are void, their underlying merits are
irrelevant.”
ARIZONA BIKERS PROTEST DISCRIMINATION AND POLICE
HARASSMENT
As a state highway patrol helicopter circled low over head and the state
gang task force took photos from across the street, several hundred bikers
from 40 motorcycle clubs throughout Arizona assembled after their regularly
scheduled Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs meeting on November
7th for a protest ride past four Kingman bars that recently adopted a “NO
COLORS” policy.
ACMC advocates for biker rights and meets twice a month, discussing issues
like helmet or emission laws or pushing for biker-friendly legislation. Dan
Balentine, president of the Desert Road Riders Motorcycle Club and secretary
for the ACMC told the Daily News that the confederation of clubs is in the
process of hiring a third lobbyist to work on the no colors policy initiated by
some bars and restaurants in Kingman. Balentine said ACMC’s mission
statement is to educate the public of the positive aspects of motorcycle clubs
and lawfully oppose intrusion to biker rights.
One of the ACMC lobbyists, Skypilot, is based at the state capital in Phoenix
and works with the legislators while a second lobbyist works on federal issues
in Washington, D.C. Skypilot reported that he is talking with state legislators
on motorcycle issues such as right of ways, emissions, discrimination by law
enforcement, correctly fastening license plates and extended yellow lights.
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ACMC’s president Ray “Still Ray” Fitzgerald, said the object of the protest ride
was to draw attention to the way the gang task force illegally forces bars to
adopt the no colors policy or face having their liquor licenses pulled.
Riders wearing their club colors on the protest ride arrived armed with
discrimination forms to document people who were turned away for a possible
class-action lawsuit.
Why would they turn us away?” said Steve Musgrave, a member of the Desert
Thunder MC and a registered motorcycle rights lobbyist for eight years. “Our
money should be as good as everyone else’s.” Musgrave, who also serves
on the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors, said it
is unfair for police to label motorcycle clubs as gangs. “We are a club, not a
gang. We have regular meetings and pay dues,” he said. “Almost everybody
here is a law-abiding citizen who has a job and pays their taxes, just like
everyone else.”
AUSTRALIAN BIKERS THREATEN TO SUE PUBS OVER COLOR
DISCRIMINATION
Members of at least 21 of the state’s “bikie gangs” are preparing to sue the
53 pubs, clubs, hotels and cocktail bars from Wollongong to The Entrance
where they are banned if they turn up for a drink wearing club colors or their
trademark bikie jewelry.
They claim the bars are breaching the Anti-discrimination Act, the Human
Rights Commission Act and probably the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights which has been adopted by Australia.
After gauging reaction from the bars, the United Motorcycle Council NSW
plans to take action on behalf of all the clubs. The council was formed earlier
this year as a reaction to government efforts to ban motorcycle clubs through
the strictest anti-gang laws in the world.
JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE EXPORTS DOWN BY HALF
Motorcycle exports from Japan have slumped by over 50%, according to
shocking new figures released by the industry watchdog.
In October 2009 global exports of motorcycle from Japan were recorded at
41,143 units, compared with the 90,702 units total recorded for the same
month of the previous year. The 54.6% export decrease is the twenty-fifth
consecutive month that export figures have dropped, according to a recent
JAMA report.
The total value of motorcycles exported for October was 334.12 million U.S.
dollars including 229.94 million U.S. dollars for vehicles and 14.18 million
U.S. dollars for parts. This is a decrease of 263.09 million U.S. dollars or 44.1
percent, as compared with 597.21 million U.S. dollars recorded for the same
month of the previous year, the report stated.
QUOTABLE QUOTE
“Too bad that all the people who really know how to run the country are
busy driving taxi cabs and cutting hair.”
George Burns, comedian (1896 – 1996)
NCOM
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
JANUARY 2010 Thunder Roads NEW YORK 23
 I was down in southern Louisiana and an old man was sitting on his
porch early one morning when he looks out and sees a young boy
walking along the road carrying a roll of chicken wire.
The old man yells out at him, “Hey boy, whatcha got there.”
The boy yells back at him, “Its chicken wire.”
The man asks, “Whatcha goin’ to do with that.”
The boy replies, “I’m going to catch me some chickens.”
The old man just shakes his head and mutters, “Damn fool, you can’t
catch chickens with chicken wire.”
Late that evening about sunset the old man looks out and sees the boy
walking back stringing the chicken wire behind him with about 10-12
chickens caught up in it.
Early the next morning the old man is back on his porch again and
he sees the same boy walking up the road with a roll of tape under
his arm.
The old man yells out at him, “Hey boy, whatcha got there.”
The boy yells back at him, “Its duck tape.”
The man asks, “Whatcha goin’ to do with that.”
The boy replies, “I’m going to catch me some ducks.”
The old man shakes his head again and mutters, “Damn fool, you can’t
catch ducks with duck tape.”
Late that evening the old man looks out and sees the boy walking back
up along the road with the duck tape strung out behind him dragging
about a dozen ducks along with him.
The next morning the old man is back on the porch and this time he
sees the boy walking up the road carrying a long reed with a thistle
on the end.
The old man yells out at him, “Hey boy, whatcha got there.”
The boy replies, “It’s a pussy willow.”
The old man stands up, and says “Hold up there now, lemme’ get my
hat.”
A little boy was sitting on the curb with a gallon of turpentine and
shaking it up and watching all the
bubbles. A little while later a Priest came along and asked the little boy
what he had.
The little boy replied, “This is the most powerful liquid in the world, it’s
called turpentine.”
The Priest said, “No, the most powerful liquid in the world is Holy
Water. If you take some of this Holy
Water and rub it on a pregnant women’s belly, she’ll pass a healthy
baby.
The little boy replied, “Oh yeah, well, you take some of this here
turpentine and rub it on a cat’s ass and
he’ll pass a Harley-Davidson.”
A few questions going into 2010 ? ? ? ?
Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They’re
both dogs!
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Who was the first person to say, “See that chicken there? I’m gonna
eat the next thing that comes outta it’s ass.”
Do illiterate people wonder about the funny shapes in their Alphabet
Soup?
Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog’s face, he gets mad
at you, but when you take him on a car ride, he sticks his head out the
window?
Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but don’t
point to their crotch when they ask where the bathroom is?
If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that Acme Co. crap, why
didn’t he just buy dinner for himself at a 5-star restaurant?
Why does your OB-GYN leave the room when you get undressed, only
to sit down in front of you and see all you got to see in plain view, when
they return to the room?
If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a song about
him?
Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane?
A man suffered a serious heart attack and had open heart bypass
surgery. He awakened from the surgery to
find himself with a “Nurse Ratchet” type of woman standing in front of
him with her clipboard.
As he was coming out of his fog, the irritated looking nurse proceeded
to ask him billing questions, regarding how he expected to pay for his
treatment. She asked if he had health insurance.
He replied, in a raspy voice, “No health insurance.”
She then asked if he had money in the bank.
He replied, “No money in the bank.”
The nurse asked, “Do you have a relative who could help you?”
He said, “I only have a spinster sister, who is a nun.”
The nurse became agitated and announced loudly, “Nuns are not
spinsters! Nuns are married to God.”
The patient replied, “Good, send the bill to my brother-in-law.”
A guy out on the golf course takes a high-speed ball right in the crotch.
Writhing in agony, he falls to the ground. As soon as he could manage,
he took himself to the doctor. He said “How bad is it doc?.....I’m
going on my honeymoon next week and my fiancée is still a virgin
in every way.” The doctor told him, “I’ll have to put your “willie” in
a splint to let it heal and keep it straight. It should be okay in about
a week.” He took four tongue depressors and formed a neat little 4
sided splint, and wired it all together; ..an impressive work of art. The
guy mentions none of this to his girl, marries her, and goes on their
honeymoon. That night in the motel room, she rips open her blouse
to reveal her beautiful, huge, round breasts. This was the first time he
had seen them. She huskily proclaims, “You’re the first; no one has
EVER touched these breasts.” He immediately drops his pants and
exuberantly proclaims. “Look at this…...it’s still in the CRATE!”
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Group Riding Tips Bike will normally take the slow lane and keep the speed
relatively low until the group forms into normal staggered
riding formation.
The group should ride in staggered formation unless
otherwise indicated by the lead Road Captain. Maintain
Do not change your position within the lane (i.e.: if
a safe, but not too distant gap between you and the
you are in the left side of the lane, do not move to the
rider directly in front of you. This following distance is
right side of the lane). If a gap develops due to a depart-
to provide a space cushion around each rider that gives
ing bike, the space can be left open, or the rider in line
each one in the formation enough time and distance to
behind moves up to fill the space. Each rider in that lane
brake and/or swerve in case of a sudden, unexpected
position should move up sequentially as soon as it is safe
hazard that requires evasive action by any part or all of
to do so. A stoplight or stop sign is the most logical place
the group. If this doesn’t seem to make any sense to you,
to do this, as you should be moving up to a side-by-side
watch what the other riders are doing and follow their
formation at that time anyway.
example for following distance and space cushioning.
When performing lane changes as a group the Road
REMEMBER! Too much following distance can be just
Captain will signal and every rider will signal accordingly.
as bad as, and frequently is WORSE, than too little fol-
The Sweeper (rear guard, drag bike) will make the lane
lowing distance. If the formation lacks uniformity in what
change FIRST. Then the Road Captain will move over
we appear to be doing, then we don’t “look” like we are
after the lane has cleared of traffic and each rider from
“together” as group. And we become regarded as random
there on will follow the bike in front of him/her. Regard-
individual vehicles in the traffic pattern, and not like a
less of what other riders in the group are doing, each
group or unit trying to function as one vehicle.
rider must check to see that the new lane is clear of traf-
Too much following distance INVITES cars into the for-
fic before entering it.
mation, splitting it up in traffic. If we don’t control our lane
When making a left or right turn, maintain your position
space the cars WILL take it away from us. Be prepared!
within the lane. For instance, if you are in the left side
Non-motorcycling car drivers really DO NOT understand
of the lane, and making a right turn, stay in the left side
what we do when we ride as a group or why. So, if a car
through the turn.
starts to blindly move into or through the group - LET
Passing a slow moving vehicle on a two-lane road
THEM IN. We can always re-form the group a little later
typically cannot be done while in formation. If oncoming
down the road. Also, always let the Road Captain know if
traffic requires the group to pass individually, the lead
you intend to leave the group before the end of the ride.
Bike will signal to move into single-file formation to make
known that the group members are to pass the vehicle
# 1 RULE
one at a time. The forward members of the group will
The number one rule in a ride group situation almost
gradually position themselves single-file in the left side
sounds like a joke, but it is VERY SERIOUS. The primary
of the lane to prepare to pull into the oncoming lane. The
job for every rider is to NOT hit the motorcycle in front of
Lead Bike will usually wait for a gap in oncoming traffic
him or her!
that is big enough for more than one bike to pass, but
that is not always possible. When a safe interval is ob-
New or Inexperienced Riders
served, the Lead Bike will signal and pull into the oncom-
If you are a new, inexperienced rider, or have not rid-
ing lane.
den with the group before: Let the Road Captain know
After passing the “obstacle,” the Lead Bike signals
so you can be placed towards the rear of the pack on
that it is moving into the right lane and does so, taking
the right side of the lane. This will allow you to observe
its normal position in front of the slower vehicle(s). The
the group’s riding procedures. If you think you will not be
Lead Bike will maintain or increase its speed while falling
comfortable with any portion of the planned ride, let the
back into formation. Each bike should safely repeat this
Road Captain know before leaving.
procedure and be aware of the need to create a gap into
which the next bike in succession can fit after overtaking
Three-Wheelers, Sidecars and Trailers
the “obstacle.” For this reason each bike should maintain
If you are riding a 3-Wheeler, have a Sidecar, or are pull-
speed after passing, until the Sweeper has passed and
ing a Trailer: Ride at the rear of the pack, just in front of
the group has reformed.
the Sweeper (rear guard, drag bike). This allows the 2
On any stretch of curvy road and in any corner, a group
wheel bikes to keep a uniform formation.
may ride in single-file momentarily, to enable each rider
to corner at his own speed and to have as much room
About Changing Lanes
as possible for maneuvering this is especially helpful for
Whenever possible, the lead bike will only attempt to
new riders. This is an accepted variance to the staggered
enter traffic if there is room for all (or most) of the ride
formation, the Lead Bike will not signal for single-file at
group to follow immediately. If the group is split, the Lead
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each curve/corner, but will expect
the riders to choose their own path
of travel.
Spacing out on less congested
rural back roads, the riders in the
group may spread out to create
larger intervals between motorcy-
cles. This allows a rider to negotiate
corners more safely, relax a bit and
enjoy the scenery and ride. Do not
leave gaps large enough for a car
to enter the formation. The riders
should remain close enough to each
other to see hand signals passed
back from the Lead Bike.

Lead Bike Responsibilities

The Lead Bike rides in the most
forward position in the group and
relays information to all other riders
via hand signals. The Lead Bike
determines the group’s direction,
speed, choice of lane and formation.
He/she must often make quick navi-
gation decisions in the face of road
hazards, changes of road surface
conditions, poor signage, construc-
tion and other obstacles while main-
taining control of his/her own bike
and communicating to those follow-
ing in the group.

Sweeper Bike Responsibilities

The Sweeper (rear guard, drag bike)
rides in the last position in the group and relays information to the lead bike regarding the other riders in the group,
traffic patterns, bike problems, etc. The Sweeper secures the lane for the rest of the group during lane changes,
moving over first to block upcoming traffic. He/she also “closes the door” by moving over to block passing traffic
when a lane is lost in a merging lane situation. The Sweeper drops out or designates someone to drop out to assist a
rider who has mechanical trouble, loses control, or drops out of a ride for some other reason.

Rider’s Responsibilities
Riders are expected to arrive on time at the departure point with a full tank of gas, proper attire for the conditions,
and physically ready to ride (potty stop, medications packed, sober and alert).

If a rider brings a passenger for a group ride, he/she is expected to manage and attend to the passenger’s needs
personally before the departure time.

* Do not permit the passenger to mount the motorcycle until all riding gear is on and fastened securely (beware of
outside pockets).

* Passengers should not give hand signals or anything resembling hand signals as this can be confusing for other
riders and become a safety hazard.

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 THUNDER BALLS ....... 2010 PARTY STYLE polenta and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened, but not too thick. Stir in
1 - 14oz. Can Jellied Cranberry Sauce the butter and cheese and season with salt & pepper.
1 - 12oz. Bottle Heinz Chili Sauce To serve; fill large, shallow bowls with polenta, making a well in the center.
1 - 2 Pound Bag of Frozen, Cocktail-Size Meatballs Fill up the well with delicious, hot chili. Mix your finely chopped fresh dill,
parsley & chives into your sour cream and add a big fat dollop of this on
Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, top of your chili to melt down into it. Serve w/ hot, crusty bread and honey
stirring until smooth. Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 mins. or until butter. OMG! This is killer!
meatballs are heated through. You can also make these in a crock-pot:
Place meatballs in pot, combine sauces and pour over top, cook 4 hours
on High, then switch to Low or Warm. These taste fantastic! and are great
BELOW ARE VARIOUS STYLES OF SPREADS
on a bun with melted cheese also.
TO JAZZ IT UP FOR 2010!
HUNGARIAN-STYLE CHILI w/POLENTA
CRANBERRY MUSTARD
compliments of: Rachel Ray website - Perfect for a Cold or Rainy Day
Stir together 1 Cup or 1 Can of Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, 1/3 Cup of
2 Tbls. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dijon Mustard and 1/4 tsp. Dried Crushed Red Pepper.
2 Pounds Coarse Ground Sirloin *Great served on New Year’s leftover ham sandwiches with White
1 Red Chili Pepper; Seeded & Finely Chopped Cheddar Cheese.
1 Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
1 Large Onion; Chopped CREOLE APPLE BUTTER MUSTARD
4 Cloves Garlic; Finely Chopped
Salt & Pepper to Taste Stir together 1 Cup of Apple Butter (in Peanut Butter & Jelly section of
1-1/2 Tbls. Chili Powder grocer’s), 1/4 Cup Creole Mustard.
1-1/2 Tbls. Smoked Sweet Paprika *Great served over pan-fried pork chops.
1 tsp. Dried Marjoram or Oregano
1/4 Cup Tomato Paste LEMON-Rosemary MAYO
1 Quart Beef Stock Stir together 2 Cups Mayonnaise, 2 Tbls. Chopped Fresh Rosemary,
1-1/2 Cups Chicken Stock 1-1/2 Tbl. Lemon Zest and 1 Garlic Clove; Minced.
1-1/2 Cups Whole Milk * Serve on Roast Turkey Sandwiches.
1 Cup Quick-Cooking Polenta
2 Tbls. Butter CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
1 Cup Shredded Smoked Gouda Cheese
Stir together 1 Pkg. Softened Cream Cheese, 2/3 Cup Sweetened Dried
1 Cup Sour Cream
Cranberries, 1/3 Cup Orange Marmalade and 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped
Finely Chopped Fresh Dill, Parsley & Chives for Garnish. Walnuts.
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown, apprx. Chill at least 3 hours.
8 mins. Add the hot pepper, bell pepper, onion & garlic and season with * Great on Ciabatta Bread or English Muffin, as it seeps down into all the
salt & pepper. Cook to soften the vegetables, 8 mins. more. Stir in the chili nooks & crannies. Add turkey, lettuce & tomato and you’ve got it made.
powder, sweet paprika and oregano, Add the tomato paste to pot and stir
all to combine, 1 minute. Add the stock to the pot and bring the chili to a
boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes more. Happy New Year!
In a separate pot, bring the chicken stock and milk to a boil; whisk in the

TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY. God Speed You Home.

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 UpComing Events
January 2010
Jan 1st
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
We are proud to release
Thunder Roads New York’s:
Premier Issue...
Volume 1 Issue 1 January 2010
What a great way to start the New Year !!!
Jan 9th-10th
The 11th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo -
Hartford, CT. Hartford Connecticut Expo Center, 265
Reverend Moody Overpass Hartford Ct.
Saturday 10AM to 8PM and Sunday 10AM to 5PM.
The Northeast Motorcycle Expo is a premiere
event, featuring bikes on two, three, and even four
wheels. From the new rider to the world-traveler, this
show has got all the gear, parts, bikes, leather, and
fashions that anyone needs or wants. Entertainment
for kids, big and small, plus shopping, beverages,
and more! We are the “Best of the Northeast!”
Admission tickets are $15.00 for adults, $7.00 for
children 6 to 12 years old, and “free” for children 5
and under. Directions to the facility can be found on
our website at http://www.kevmarv.com or by calling
(978) 688-8888. A Kev-Marv Production.
Jan 15th
Advertising -DEADLINE-
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Jan 22nd-23rd
29th Annual New York Cycle World International
Motorcycle Show - New York, NY
Jacob K Javis Convention Center - New York, NY
http://www.motorcycleshows.com/newyork
Jan 23rd-24th
The 13th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo -
Salem, NH: Rockingham Park Racetrack,
Rockingham Park Blvd, Salem NH.
Saturday 10AM to 5PM and Sunday 10AM to 5PM.
All brand Motorcycle show featuring the “Best of
Northeast” Custom Bike Show. We’ve got racing
bikes, classic bikes, touring bikes, and the craziest
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custom built bikes around. Bring your family, friends,
and neighbors. There is entertainment for kids big
and small, shopping for the ladies, and motorcycle
fashions, parts, and accessories galore. Tickets are
$13.00 per adult, $6.00 for children 6 to 12 years
old and free for children 5 years old and under.
Directions can be found on our website
http://www.kevmarv.com or by calling (978) 688-8888
A Kev-Marv Production.
Jan 29th- 31st
Tattoo Expo - Syracuse, NY
Jan 30th
Dreamtoys Show - Niagra Falls, NY
Everyone’s Dream. Motorcycles-Hot Cars-Tuners-
Sport Bikes-Home Show-Karate Match-Boats
ATV’s-Jet Skis-Hunting-Fishing-Kids Play Room-Live
Music-Fashion Shows-Celebrities Featuring VIP
Gentlemen’s Club and Strip Club Choppers Road
Show.$500.00 Bikini Contest Free Sweepstakes-
Grand Prize /Custom Bike Paint Job ($1500. Value)
http://www.dreamtoysshow.com
Carmen Toromino 716-444-2810
Jan 31st
MORTAL SKULLS MC 3rd Annual Winter Bar-B-Q
Riverhead, NY. The Loose Caboose, 133 Railroad
Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901 - $5 Donation gets you
Bar-B-Q, Bikini Girls, Raffles, Music and Summer
Time fun!!!
February 2010
Jan 13th-14th
The Northeast Motorcycle Expo - Boston, MA
NEW DATES! The Northeast Motorcycle Expo is
back in Boston, MA for the 8th consecutive year!
Bay Side Expo Center, 200 Mount Vernon Street,
Boston, MA.
Saturday 10AM to 8PM and Sunday 10AM to 5PM.
It doesn’t get any better than the Northeast
Motorcycle Expo in Boston at the Bayside Expo
Center. We’re talking hundreds and hundreds of the
craziest, classiest, and hottest bikes around. Dealers
bring the newest makes and models. Vendors pull
out the latest designs. We give you the best of the
motorcycle world all under one roof! Entertainment
is just an understatement. Ladies, children, friends,
and family will not want to stay home. Admission
tickets are $15.00 per person, children 6 to 12 years
old $7.00 per child and children 5 and under free.
Directions can be found on our website
http://www.kevmarv.com or by calling (978) 688-8888
A Kev-Marv Production.
Feb 15th
Advertising -DEADLINE-
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Feb 26th-March 7th
Daytona Bike Week 2010 Campground - Deland, FL
Volusia County Campgrounds, Deland, FL
Info: 386-943-9610, stateoffice@abateflorida.com, or
http://www.ABATEFlorida.com
Why spend $1,000 for lodging to come to Daytona
Bike Week 2010 when you can do the same for less
than $100 TOTAL for all TEN DAYS?! We’re only 20
minutes from Daytona, 30 minutes from Orlando,
have food & beverages on site, vendors, and 24 hour
security. PLUS, while you’re saving your money,
you’ll be helping fund the FIGHT FOR BIKER’S
RIGHTS and helping ABATE of Florida to educate the
public to WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES!
March 2010
March 13th-14th
The 10th Annual Northeast Motorcycle Expo
Wilmington, MA. NEW DATES! Shriner’s Auditorium,
99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA.
Saturday 10AM to 5PM and Sunday 10AM to 5PM.
All brand Motorcycle show featuring the “Best of
Northeast” Custom Bike Show. We’ve got racing
bikes, touring bikes, casual bikes, and the craziest
custom built bikes around. Bring your family, friends,
and neighbors. There is entertainment for kids,
shopping for the ladies, and motorcycle fashions,
parts, and accessories galore. Tickets are $13.00 per
adult, $6.00 for children 6 to 12 years old and free
for children 5 years old and under. Directions can be
found on our website http://www.kevmarv.com or by
calling (978) 688-8888. A Kev-Marv Production.
March 15th
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April 2010
April 15th
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April 24th
Choppers for Charity & Hogs Against Hunger -
Irving, NY. “10-Year Anniversary Celebration”
(CFC-HAH) is the Food Bank of WNY’s 10th Annual
Motorcycle Run, Car/Bike Show & Benefit Party!
Come help us celebrate the BIG 10-YEAR
ANNIVERSARY! Mark your calendar, save the date,
get the day off work if you have to. Always the last
Saturday in April. This is always THE event to kick
of the riding season! Good people, cool music, hot
bikes, wild cars and a GREAT TIME. EVERYONE is
welcome... bikes, cars, trucks or your own two feet!
This is a TOTAL BENEFIT for The Food Bank of
WNY. Food, drink, 50/50, Vendors, Live Music, Bike
& Car Show, Contests, Trophies, Celebrities, Raffle
Prizes, and more. This is an old time, good time that
you’ll not soon forget. You won’t want to miss this
event! Rain, Snow or Shine! If you can’t make it for
the run, please join us for the Benefit Party. One of
the BEST PARTIES of the year! Check-in at 11am
at Native Pride Travel Plaza, bike run & car caravan
leaves at 1:00 SHARP!
11359 Southwestern Blvd (Rt. 20) (at Milestrip) Irving,
NY 14081. After-run party 2pm-7pm at a location to
be announced.
For more info go to http://www.Cyberspokes.com
or contact Bev Lanza at 716-445-4108 or MaryLou
Borowiak or Mike Billoni at 716-852-1305.
April 25th
Skin & Steel – Motorcycle and Tattoo Show -
Henrietta, NY. Skin & Steel – Motorcycle and Tattoo
Show. The Biggest & Best Show in the Rochester
Area
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 12pm - 6pm at the DOME
CENTER, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY
Motorcycle Show * Swap Meet * Tattoo Contest
* Best of Bike Show $500.00! * $300.00 Tattoo
Contest! * Vendors & Show Bikes - Book Your Space
Early!!! Over 200 Vendor Spaces! Food, Beer, Music
Admission: $12 (12 & under FREE!)
Music by DJ DENNI.
Website: http://www.skinandsteel.com
May 2010
May 15th
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May 17th
ABATE of New York – 14th Annual Freedom Rally
Albany, NY. Ride to the Capital. All Motorcyclists
Welcome. Come fight for your rights! Details will be
posted when available.
www.thunderroads-NY.com
May 24th-26th
Harley Rendezvous Classic Motorcycle Rally
Pattersonville, NY. Indian Lookout Country Club
Pattersonville, NY 12137
http://www.harleyrendezvous.com for Rendezvous
info - Phone: 518-864-5659
Email: office@harleyrendezvous.com
May 26th
Dice Run for Charity - Rockland County, NY
Dice run 100 mile ride that benefits the United
Hospice of Rockland County. More details will be
posted on http://secondgenerationma.org as the date
for the Charity Dice Run gets closer.
Phone: 845-222-8798
Email: Loubabcock2001@aol.com
June 2010
June 4th-15th
Pennsylvania Rally On The River - Northumberland,
PA. The 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/.
June 7th-12th
Americade - Lake George , NY. Sponsored 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 8th-10h
New York H.O.G. State Rally - Syracuse, NY
Website: http://www.nystatehogrally.com
June 15th
Advertising -DEADLINE-
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June 25th-26th
Thousand Islands River Run Bike Rally,
Alexandria Bay, NY
Bike Builders TBA, Motorcycle Stunt Group-”The
Vertical Outlaws” Live Music Fest, Rob’s Dyno
Service from Mass., Ma and Pa Custom Bike Show,
Tattoo Contests, Burn Out Contest, VENDORS!!!
And Much More!!! Check out our website!
http://www.tiriverrun.vpweb.com - Mary Compeau
Fallen Patriot and 1st Responder Charity Ride
Niagara Falls, NY
2nd annual Ride - Kick stands up 11am June 26.
Party June 25 place to be announced check website
for details TBA. Carmen Toromino 716-444-2810
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July 2010
July 15th
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July 17th
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute
Ride - Owego, NY. Sponsored by VVA 377, VVA 704,
VVA 480 and Chapter 17 Blue Knights
The ride begins at Marvin Park on Main Street in
Owego. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the ride
leaves at 10:00 am. The 98 mile police escorted ride
will follow Route 38 and will make stops in Groton
and Montezuma. the ride ends in Fair Haven with
food. The ride is free, but you will have to buy your
own food. For more information call (607) 898-3507,
(607) 229-8153),
August 2010
August 15th
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August 29th
Cure 2010 Poker Run - Rush, NY. Sponsored by
Dewey Ave Smoke Shop, Joelles Hair Design.
The ride starts at Rush Creekside Inn, 6071 East
Henrietta Road in Rush. Registration is from 10:00
am to 12:00 pm. All bikes are welcome. The ride fee
is $15.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger.
The ride ends with door prizes, raffles, and music.
The poker run will benefit Cure Childhood Cancer
Association. For more information call 585-533-1250
or go to http://www.ourcharityevents.com
September 2010
Sept 15th
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President: Jim Barr Phone: 631-698-1816
Chapter Phone: 888-LIABATE (888-542-2283)
Email: LongIslandABATE@aol.com
Website: http://www.longislandabate.org
Hudson / Mohawk Valleys Region
ABATE of Columbia
P.O. Box 227, Hudson, NY 12534-0227
President: Karen Blake-Kittle
Phone: 518-392-7354 Email: kbk84@msn.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/columbiaabate
ABATE of Delaware
P.O. Box 19, Hobart, NY 13788
President: Rob Dewey
Phone 607-865-4144 dccustom06@yahoo.com
ABATE of Greene County
P.O. Box 92, Leeds, NY 12451
President: Matt Grossman Phone: 518-263-5943
Email: matthew138@earthlink.net
Website: http://abateofgreenecounty.org
ABATE of North Ulster
P.O. Box 13, West Hurley, NY 12491
President: Paul Pritchard Phone: 845-687-9077
Infoline: 845-207-3005 Email: paulp@bigfoot.com
Western Region
ABATE of Buffalo-Erie
P.O. Box 377, Orchard Park, NY 14127
President: Damian Ruzbacki
Phone: 716-825-2627 Email: ruzmc@peoplepc.com
Website: www.cyberspokes.com/abatebuffalo.htm
ABATE of Chautauqua
P.O. Box 572, Dunkirk, NY, 14048
President: Andrew Barr Phone: 716-257-5207
Email: a.l.barr@hotmail.com
Website: http://chautabate.org
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ABATE of Finger Lakes
P.O. Box 353, Hornell, NY 14843
President: Mike Grasby Sr. Phone: 585-728-5426
Email: michaelg9898@yahoo.com
ABATE of Monroe
P.O. Box 13277, Rochester, NY 14613-3277
President: Mike “Professor” Parthum
Phone: 585-406-1625
Chapter Phone: 585-234-0895
Email: RedFXRT@rochester.rr.com
Website: http://www.ABATEnyMonroe.org
ABATE of Niagara
P.O. Box 25, Lockport, NY 14094
President: Richard “Dick” Davis
Phone: 716-946-2867
Website: http://www.abate-niagara.org
ABATE of Ontario
P.O. Box 546, Canadaigua, NY 14424-0546
President: Shawn Fenner Phone: 585-370-4515
Email: Elmo4fun@yahoo.com
Website: http://abatenyontario.20m.com/
ABATE of Orleans
P.O. Box 43, Medina, NY 14103-0043
President: Chuck Persons Phone: 585-798-6662
Email: Blpersons723@yahoo.com Website:
http://www.orleanscountyabate.com/abate%20page.htm
ABATE of Wayne
P.O. Box 332, Ontario, NY 14519
President: Pam Wright Phone: 315-923-3422
Email: waynenews@verizon.net
Website: http://www.wayneabate.org
Scenic Region
ABATE of Cayuga
P.O. Box 74, Auburn NY 13021
Vice President: Carl J. Harvey Phone: 315-730-2458
Email: abateofcayugacounty@clearwire.net
ABATE of Cortland-Chenango
P.O. Box 3, Cincinnatus, NY 13040
President: “Harley” Dave Simmons
Phone: 607-423-6780
Email: dave@cortland-chenangoabate.com
Website: http://www.cortland-chenangoabate.com
ABATE of Jefferson
P.O. Box 21, Clayton, NY 13624
President: Thomas Grant Phone: 315-686-2288
Email: trgrant@hughes.net
Website: http://ABATEnyJefferson.org
ABATE of Lewis
P.O. Box 245, Port Leyden, NY 13433
President: Kristen Peebles Phone: 315-348-5132
Email: rushlee1@citlink.net
ABATE of Oneida
P.O. Box 545, Holland Patent, NY 13354
President: Kristen Hric Phone: (Kris) 315-723-
6431 or (Gary) 315-533-6093
Email: khric@specialmetals.com
Website: http://ABATEnyOneida.org
ABATE of Onondaga
P.O. Box 11575, Syracuse, New York, 13218
President: Wild Bill Sperry Phone: 315-849-5410
Email terry12256@yahoo.com
Website : http://www.cnyabate.org
ABATE of Oswego
P.O. Box 133, Central Square, NY 13036
President: Jim Waterman Phone: 315-427-4765
Email: jwaterm2@twcny.rr.com
Website: http://www.oswegoabate.org
ABATE of Southern Tier
P.O. Box 2441, Binghamton, NY 13902-2241
President: Mick Brown Phone: 607-217-5669
Email: dadspan@yahoo.com
ABATE of Syracuse
P.O. Box 83, East Syracuse, NY 13057
ABATE of Tompkins
P.O. Box 6743, Ithaca, NY 14851-6743
President: Yonah Lempert Phone: 607-533-9141
Email: yonahcsea561@aol.com
Website: http://www.tompkinsabate.org
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