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2 SEPTEMBER 2015 THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE WEST VIRGINIA

This month is Suicide Awareness Month. The staff here at Thunder Roads® WV have made a decision to support a charity named 22 Needs A Face. This month you’ll find out some information on this problem that plagues our country. As a Veteran myself, it sickens me to think that I could have gotten involved sooner and possibly made a difference or saved one of my fellow veterans life. Well make no mistake I am in this fight for the long haul. Who’s coming with me?

On the lighter side of things we have some great stories this month as well. The Road Captain takes us on a tour of Snowshoe Mountain, and Love Lust Cycles helps us decide “To Charge or not to Charge”. Just like last month our very own Biker Chic has got a story to tell. Also this month you get another treat and get to hear from a good friend of ours Colt from Legion MC.

This season has been good to us here at Thunder Roads® WV and as always we want to thank all our advertising partners for their support and want to request all our readers continue to support those business as well. Without their support we would not be able to deliver the markets highest quality and most informative motorcycle magazine.

Until next month, “REMEMBER EVERYDAY MATTERS”®

L&R

Rhino

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July 9, 2015 was a sad day when an unfortunate accident happened on Rte. 2 in Lesage between Pt Pleasant and Huntington. Six people on three bikes were enjoying a nice ride. While attempting to turn into a business they were struck from behind by a pickup truck. Four of them were taken to the hospital where they were treated and released. Two were killed. Since then, one of the riders had been hospitalized with a blood clot. He is now home.

The reason I am bringing this up is to show that we never know when our time is up. We are not promised tomorrow. Also, while we are out riding or driving, we need to stay alert and pay attention. Now a days we seem to be in a big hurry. Nothing is that important that we need to take a chance of getting someone or ourselves injured or killed. Now before we start saying all the bad things about the driver of the truck, remember in Matthew 7:1 - Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgement you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. So sit back and think of the times you were daydreaming and not paying attention and this could’ve been you in the driver’s seat.

Life is short and we need to make the most of it and ask that our sins be forgiven. Pray and turn our lives over to Christ so that when our time comes we will be ready. John-14:6 I am the way the truth and the light. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

We as bikers know all too well that something like this can happen at any time. We need to be on the watch even more, not just for vehicles but animals and debris too.

So the next time you are out riding remember to not only

watch out for hazards but also to cherish the time you have and all That God has given us to enjoy. We will take the memories of those who have gone on to ride those streets of Gold and someday be with them.

So May God Bless each and every one of you and remember, keep the dirty side down.

Dave Freeman North Central WV Bikers For ChristRushing Wind Church Spelter WV.Service every Saturday 7pm 304-624-4777


I’m not stupid. I know when I walk in anywhere, not just a bar, I’m being judged because of my appearance. I wear a 3 Piece MC Patch, have a long beard, scars on my face, and I go longer between haircuts than most people do for physicals. You wouldn’t know from look-

ing at me that I have owned many businesses, volunteer and raise money for those in need, I get it. Knowing all this, knowing I will face persecution from strangers, business owners and Law Enforcement, constantly being judged by my appearance and a stigma towards me just because I’m a biker and a member of an MC, I do it proudly.Why?I have two Families. The family I was given, and the fam-ily I chose; which in turn has chosen ME. See we have a

process, first you “Hang Around”, then you “Prospect”, then you “Patch In”. It usually requires a Unanimous vote from all members to Patch in, and one is offered the opportunity to stop Hanging Around or Prospecting anytime. This means your Brothers truly and honestly accept you for every ounce of your being, all your flaws and imperfections with every good and strong quality. No surprises, and no holding back. I can honestly say that any of my Brothers would gladly give me the shirt off their back, open their doors and pick me up when I’m down, and I would do the same without hesitation.One would say that our Given Family would do the same. I can’t speak for the rest of the world, and maybe my Given Family is a little more watered down than yours, but I’ve been left in the cold on more than one occasion by mine.

Chosen.BY COLT, LEGION MC


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There is a lot more to MC life than just knowing your Broth-ers have your back and Love you like no other. You see, we know we are lucky to have so many to lean on, and we understand not everyone is so lucky. It is our Love of Brotherhood and for Freedom that drives us to give back. We spend most of our time helping others in need whether for Children, Veterans, Homeless, the Sick, or anyone go-ing through Hard Times. We honor those who pay prices most do not, we remember people that were lost, and pick up those who have fallen. We do it because it’s right, we do it because most of us do not even feel we deserve the Brotherhood we have, why should we be so fortunate? My Challenge to you is to set aside your pretenses, start with a blank slate, buy us beer or say hello, see what hap-pens, my guess is you’ll walk away with a smile, hear a good joke you’ll want to retell and tell your friends you were wrong about Bikers.


DIARY OF A BIKER CHICBY JOYCE ELAINE

Back in July, a week after the Gettysburg bike week, I took another week off from life and did a trip to West Virginia. My parents moved there from Maryland two years ago (although they were born and raised in WV) so I make many trips there. For this particular trip, I was there from Sunday – Friday and then on Friday, I headed to the Mountainfest in Morgantown for the weekend which is a two hour drive from the folks’ place.

My drive to the parent’s house was pretty much perfect. Although the first part of the trip looked like it may rain, it didn’t. It was going to be a really hot day, well into the 90’s so I left home around 10:00. Last year was my first trip to WV on the bike and I was only a little bit nervous going around the mountain. This time, however, my nerves were calm and I was ready to enjoy the ride. The only bad part of the trip was the road work that was going on on the mountain. I got through it just fine though. By the time I pulled into my parent’s driveway, it was around 3:00 and it was unbearably hot. It’s such a wonderful feeling to spend five hours on the bike, though, and arrive safely to where you are going.

I had a great week as I got to spend time with my parents and other family members. I got to have lunch with a few of my crazy cousins, checked out a place called Lindy Point Overlook (check it out if you are ever in the area, it’s gorgeous!), went to Blackwater Falls, and went horseback riding with my mom, aunt, and cousin. I’ve never ridden a horse but I figured it couldn’t be too much different than riding a motorcycle. I mean, you have to straddle the seat and sit on an uncomfortable seat, and you steer the horse in the direction that you want to go. Getting on and off the horse was a little difficult but I pulled it off. I had to laugh when we were on the trail. My mom was in front of me and her horse was not only wheezing and coughing but passing gas as well. I thought it only happened in the movies and cartoons but when it let one rip, its tail flew up! I had a good

laugh! We also saw a bear while out on the trail and I have to say, I was not ready to have to start making the horse run or get thrown off of it. The bear ignored us though!

I didn’t get to do much riding while I was visiting with my parents so when Friday rolled around, I was ready to get my knees in the breeze! After writing my directions on my arm (yes, I know I need to get a GPS hooked up on my bike), I was ready to head to Morgantown for the Mountainfest. I was not looking forward to this trip because it was two straight hours on the highway. I was lucky that it was another beautiful day, in fact the entire weekend was, but I don’t like doing long stretches on the highway. The wind really has a way of beating me up and wearing me out. I put on my big girl panties though and made the trip. I had never been to Morgantown before so I had trouble finding my hotel. The roads were not named the same as what my directions were saying so I kept missing my turns. I had to stop three times and ask someone if they knew where the hotel was before I finally found it!

After checking in and resting for a bit, I got back on the bike and found my way to the rally. I really didn’t know what to expect since I had never been to this one before but it’s

just like all the other rallys for the most part. You got the bands, the vendors, all the crazy bikers, and of course, me walking around trying to take everything in. My cousin Pam was there so I met up with her and hung out with her for a little bit! I was excited to see Jackyl that night even though I had just seen them a week before that in Gettysburg. I love that band so seeing them again was awesome for me. I laughed

because the set was the same as the week before, the same jokes were used too, but it was still a great show. After they finished, I was tired and dealing with a really bad sinus headache so I decided to call it a day.

When I got back towards my hotel, I decided I was going to turn around and go back to the gas station that I had passed to get some aspirin. However, before I turned around, I quickly

TAKE ME HOME…


realized there was another gas station to my right, so I unexpectedly turned in there. I didn’t really have to slow down because I wasn’t going very fast. Right after I turned by bike off, I got yelled at by some chic who I guess was behind me in her car. She asked me if my bike had turn signals and then told me that I should use them. I told her I wasn’t planning on pulling into the gas station but told her I was sorry. She kept going on and on and on about how dangerous it was so I had to put her in her place. I was cool with her telling me I should use turn signals (even though I always do, but it was a last

minute decision) but when she wouldn’t shut up, I had heard enough and so had my splitting headache. I thought she and I were really going to get into it but she actually ended up apologizing to me for being so nasty. So the lesson here is, use your turn signals and stand your ground; don’t let anyone push you around! I can’t stand a bully!

The next day, I got up way too late. I didn’t get out of my room until 11:00 or so. I decided to get on my bike and see where the roads took me. Again, I didn’t know the area so I had no idea what was around, but that’s one of the great things about life. Take a road you don’t know because you never know what’s on the other side. I stopped and had some lunch and then continued on the road I was on. I’m not sure what road I was on but I eventually went over a bridge over water and found a cool little spot with a bunch of boats and a bar. I stopped there for a minute to get a picture and then continued on my way. At one point, I turned around and

went the other way. One thing I will say is that Morgantown has some great back and windy roads that I was fortunate enough to find but they are also full of potholes. I can’t tell you how many times I had to avoid holes and other debris in the roadway. They really need to fix their roads!! Otherwise, I really enjoyed my little excursion and I will get back there one day to do some more riding! I ended the day back at the rally and I really took everything in and got some really great photos from the wall of death, stunt bikes, midget wrestling and roller derby. I also got to hang out with my friend Buddi for a bit.

The next day it was time to leave and go back home. I was not looking forwards to three hours back on the highway but I did it just fine. In fact, I kind of enjoyed interstate 68. It had some nice little curves to it! Anyway, the summer is pretty much over and I can’t believe its September already but what I really can’t believe is that I’ve been writing these articles for a year now! I’ve met some really cool people and I can’t wait to get another year of articles under my belt! Thanks to Thunder Roads Magazine® and the entire crew for publishing the words of a “nobody.” Until next month, ride safe everyone!


We set out to meet our good friends, Mike and Cathy, at their place. I was riding a 2013 Road Glide Custom that had just been traded in, but hadn’t gone through

our service department yet. I wanted to use if for this article for two reasons: I hadn’t ridden a Road Glide for any length of time, and 2; I was curious how comfort-able it would be for Rose. The tires were a bit spongy, requiring about 20 pounds of air each according to Mike’s air compressor. Man, what a difference! It was once again, a happy bike. And thanks to the fine folks at Shenandoah Harley Davidson, Rose and I were happy riders! By the end of the day, I had eliminated any con-cerns regarding a fixed fairing, and the seat and back-rest on the tour pack, was a very cozy ride for my Pillion. Our destination was Snowshoe. The air in the tires was all the difference between grunging and gliding through the seemingly endless twisties on 250 into West Vir-ginia. We had just eaten breakfast in Monterey, and planned on eating lunch in Snowshoe, but the tail winds, in the form of throttle, had us a tad ahead of schedule. We pulled over on the side of the road to discuss other

GAUDINEER AND SNOWSHOE

ROAD CAPTAIN’S

REPORT

Gaudineer Overlook

Brian our host


route options. Having a Bluetooth device would have been nice for this conversation, but I’m neither a talker, nor a listener, except for music, when it comes to riding. I have been known to sing on occasion, but Hard Krome Sideburn-ers on my steady ride, have eliminated any such evidence. There was plenty of time. We persuaded our friends to fol-low us to a cool place we discovered while exploring on a very foggy day earlier this year. Located in the Mononga-hela National Forest, Gaudineer Overlook is an enchanting

area, classified as virgin red spruce forest, whose el-derly trees, have been around be-fore the Revolution-ary War. The mist rising over the vivid green moss, cre-ated unshifting, but vaporing shafts of shining between the

tall, stoic trees. Rush fans will get this:) The overlook, we were robbed of enjoying earlier on that foggy day, surpassed our expectations. Tucked under a blanket of mostly cloudy skies was a sea of moun-tainous, green wilderness, as far as the eye could see. There was no evidence of civilization to be seen. We all gazed silently, each alone in our thoughts, admiring the pristine, natural beauty. We all seemed to be lost in our own serenity. It was the perfect time for a fart. Hysterics aside, it was time to bid fair adieu to our Harry Potter movie set. The two mile descent down the gravel road was more inviting to our air-cooled steed. The ride in second gear wasn’t too bad for Rose or me. It was smooth enough and the rough spots were easily managed, especially if your child-hood heroes were Roger DeCoster or Marty Smith. Finding pavement once again, both bikes were weaving like a pre-green Nascar restart, so we wouldn’t push or get loose in turn one. We stopped for fuel near Green Bank. Rose got some cool pics of the telescope from a

different area, including one with some color matched barns in the foreground. It was around noon. As we were dis-pensing fuel into our tanks, we overheard a rooster a cou-ple of blocks away. Mike noted, “That’s one lazy rooster!” As we neared our destination, we passed through Cass, and the scenic railway, whose name escapes me. We couldn’t help but notice all of the white houses. We later learned they were the old company dwellings of the mill employees

Mike and Cathy

Nearing Gaudineer Overlook

Along the trail to the overlook

Under the zipline at SnowshoeSnowshoe Vacation Cottages in Cass


that have been refurbished into va-cation cottages. At the time, it looked as if we had gone back, in time. Turning at the Snowshoe sign, the clouds were starting to break up. Climbing the switchbacks reminded me somewhat, of Grandfather Moun-tain in NC. Although not as high, the dark, afternoon sky at 4711’ msl, seemed just as blue. We parked our bikes and walked around the resort, looking for a place to eat. We noticed the zip line in the center of the village, and the excitement on the faces as they zoomed overhead. I managed to take a picture of the mostly empty, stone walkway, and imagined what this must look like on a bus-tling winter’s eve. It was like another Hollywood movie set. The Foxfire Grille caught our eye, as well, and we decid-ed to check it out. We were instantly transformed from a bright, crisp, outdoor environment, to a very inviting dining room, with wood, stone and warm colors. In addition to the good food, Brian, our host, was very eager to answer our questions about the resort, and provided suggestions on where to ride in the area. He said that Snowshoe attracted its fair share of bikers, which seemed to solidify why many ski resorts are a great destination for motorcycle enthusi-

Cass Scenic Railroad

asts during riding season. And this one may be over the top, with its shops, restaurants, great roads and views. I just want to give a shout out to our friend, Helen Park-er. When we returned, later that day, my hard drive crashed. It contained all of the pictures we had taken on this trip. She lent us her laptop, and I was able to fix mine. And without that, this story, and one for the VA edi-tion, would not have been possible. I think the Beatles said it best: “I get by with a little help from my friends.” Cheers and thanks for reading!

Marc Rithcie a.k.a Road Captain

Photos by: Rose Grant, she has been my partner and supporter on all of my rides,

as well as in life.

Inside the Foxfire Grill


A biker who has been out on the road for three weeks stops into a brotheloutside Vegas.He walks straight up to the Madam, drops down $500 and says, “I want yourugliest woman you got in here and a bologna sandwich!!”The Madam is astonished. “But sir, for that kind of money you could haveone of the finest ladies here and a three-course meal.”Biker replies, “Listen sweetheart, I ain’t horny, I’m HOMESICK.”

A redneck was stopped by a game warden in middle Ten-nessee recently with two ice chests full of fish. He was leaving a secluded lake well known for its fishing. The Game Warden asked the man, ‘Do you have a license to catch those fish?’ ‘Naw, sir’, replied the redneck. ‘I ain’t got none of them there licenses. You gotta’ understand, these here are my pet fish.’ ‘Pet fish?’ ‘Yeah. Every night, I take these here fish down to the lake and let ‘em swim ‘round for a while. Then, when I whistle, they jump right back into these here ice chests and I take ‘em on home.’ ‘That’s a bunch of b.s.! Fish can’t do that.’ The redneck looked at the warden for a moment and then said, ‘It’s the truth Mr. Government Man. I’ll show ya, it truly works.’ ‘O.K.’, said the warden. This I’ve got to see!’ The redneck poured the fish into the lake and stood and waited. After several minutes, the warden says, ‘Well?’ ‘Well, what?,’ says the redneck. The warden says, ‘When are you going to whistle them back?’ ‘Whistle who back?’ ‘The FISH,’! yelled the warden! ‘What fish?,’ replied the redneck, “I thought we were just beholdin’ the beauty of the lake.”

On the farm lived a chicken and a horse, both of whom loved to playt ogether.One day the two were playing, when the horse fell into a bog and began to sink.Scared for his life, the horse whinnied for the chicken to go get the farmer for help!Off the chicken ran, back to the farm. Arriving at the farm, he searched and searched for the farmer, but to no avail, for he had gone to town with the only tractor.Running around, the chicken spied the farmer’s new Harley.Finding the keys in the ignition, the chicken sped off with a length of rope hoping he still had time to save his friend’s life.Back at the bog, the horse was surprised, but happy, to see the chicken arrive on the shiny Harley, and he man-aged to get a hold of the loop of rope the chicken tossed to him.After tying the other end to the rear bumper of the farmer’s bike, the chicken then drove slowly forward and, with the aid of the powerful bike, rescued the horse!Happy and proud, the chicken rode the Harley back to the farmhouse, and the farmer was none the wiser when he returned.The friendship between the two animals was cemented: Best Buddies, Best Pals....For Life!A few weeks later, the chicken fell into a mud pit, and soon, he too, began to sink and cried out to the horse to save his life!The horse thought a moment, walked over, and straddled the large puddle.Looking underneath, he told the chicken to grab his hangy-down thang and he would then lift him out of the pit.The chicken got a good grip, and the horse pulled him up and out, saving his life.The moral of the story? (yep, you betcha, there IS a moral!) “When You’re Hung Like A Horse, You Don’t Need A Har-ley To Pick Up Chicks.”

A flight attendant was stationed at the departure gate to check tickets. As a man approached, she extended her hand for the ticket and he opened his trench coat and flashed her. Without missing a beat....she said, “Sir, I need to see your ticket, not your stub.”

One day Z-Man came home and was greeted by his wife dressed in a very sexy nightie. “Tie me up,” she purred, “and you can do anything you want.” So, he tied her up and went for a long ride on his Harley.

I went fishing this morning but after a short time I ran out of worms. Then I saw a Cottonmouth with a frog in his mouth. Frogs are good bass bait. Knowing the snake couldn’t bite me with the frog in his mouth I grabbed him right behind the head, took the frog, and put it in my bait bucket. Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. So, I grabbed my bottle of Jack Daniels and poured a little whiskey in its mouth. His eyes rolled back, he went limp. I released him into the lake without incident and carried on fishing using the frog. A little later, I felt a nudge on my foot. There was that same damn snake with two frogs in his mouth!


With September being Suicide Awareness month, 22 Needs a Face created some

exciting Social Media initiatives that we hope everyone will take part in to help leverage awareness to the epidemic of PTS(d). In partnership with Thunder Roads Magazine and Crave

Marketing, launching September 1st, will be the “Double Deuce” Challenge asking Facebook users to change their FB profile pic to them holding up their Double Deuces.

Furthermore, our partner Cherissa with PTSDfaces.org and MDTV, a call to action to fellow veterans, families, and friends asking to speak on how PTS(d) has effected them in 22 words, 15 second videos. The “PTS in 22 WORDS”15-second videos will be used to better feed into other venues of social media like Instagram.

Suicide claims one veteran every 65 minutes, 22 a day, and over 8,000 per year! This is an epidemic that needs to end sooner than later. According to Webster’s Dictionary suicide is defined as, “the act or an instance of taking one’s own life voluntarily and intentionally especially by a person of years of discretion and of sound mind.” Suicide is NOT a choice; it just seems like the best option during an irrational point.

Almost everyone I meet knows someone, or knows someone who knows someone that has committed suicide, but with the rate almost double that of civilians, how do we end it?

22 Needs a Face was formed shortly after Robin Williams committed suicide. The founder, Danny Farrar, realized how much media attention his suicide had drawn and felt that veterans deserve that too, thus 22 Needs a Face was born. The mission is simple, yet the road is complex. We operate based on three main tiers, Camaraderie, Education and Awareness, and Legislation and Government Relations.

First, through events that cater to our veteran community we will seek to restore the camaraderie that many are missing from their time in the service. It is our hope that through this increased interaction with individuals who can relate to their experiences our warriors will find an outlet where they have an opportunity to open up.

Secondly, we seek to educate the masses that this is in fact a mental disease that requires help and treatment. Our goal is to remove the stigma that this is something that you do to yourself or that it is easily overcome by simply sucking it up. We also intend to help veterans realize that their warrior spirit needs armor just as they did in combat. With helping to link veterans to trusted resources to better understand themselves, in order to teach the masses from a person perspective.

Lastly, we will work to enact legislation that will keep those who suffer from PTSD from being denied opportunities for careers or promotion. We are working to cooperatively challenge and change VA policies to be “veteran centered” while holding the VA Accountable for their actions. We will not stand by and watch our warriors careers tarnished because they have lived up to their duty.

What is PTS(d)? Posttraumatic Stress (Disorder) (PTS(d)) can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something terrible and scary that you see, hear about, or that happens to you, like:

• Combat exposure

• Child sexual or physical abuse

• Terrorist attack

• Sexual or physical assault

• Serious accidents, like a car wreck

• Natural disasters, like a fire, tornado, hurricane, flood, or earthquake

During a traumatic event, you think that your life or others’ lives are in danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening around you. Most people have some stress-related reactions after a traumatic event; but, not everyone gets PTS(d). If your reactions don’t go away over time and they disrupt your life, you may have PTS(d).

How does PTS(d) develop? Most people who go through a trauma have some symptoms at the beginning. Only some will develop PTSD over time. It isn’t clear why some people develop PTSD and others don’t.

Whether or not you get PTS(d) depends on many things:

• How intense the trauma was or how long it lasted

• If you were injured or lost someone important to you

• How close you were to the event

• How strong your reaction was

• How much you felt in control of events

• How much help and support you got after the event.

According to a 2015 report from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, of the 1 million suicides in the United States each year, veterans comprise 22.2%. It is the second leading cause for death among people ages 10-24 and the fifth leading cause for ages 45-59.

The DOD reports, 8,744,000 service-members served worldwide during Vietnam and 7,391,000 are alive now. The total deaths during the war mounted to an astounding 47,434. I hate to think of how the other million died; Agent Orange and other diseases definitely played its role, yet suicide is prevalent in every era of veterans. This generation has taught the GWOT veterans how to

“THEY HAVE FOUGHT FOR US, NOW WE WILL FIGHT FOR THEM. THIS IS A FIGHT WE WILL WIN.”


survive; their service in Vietnam was pivotal in the advancement of military tactics, armor, and weapons. Today, these brothers and sisters can teach my generation of veterans extremely important lessons about how to deal with PTS(d) and suicidal thoughts while we can be there to learn the lessons and become stronger and more resilient. Camaraderie between generations is a very important part of our warfighter spirit. The halls of Valhalla can wait for those of us still standing here, reading this, today.

It is estimated since 2001, 2.5 million members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and related Reserve and National Guard units have been deployed in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, according to Department of Defense data. Brown University reports the number of United States troops who have died fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan had passed 6,800 at the beginning of 2015. There were more that succumbed to the invisible wounds of war just last year alone, than 14 years of war. This is unconscionable, and 22 Needs a Face will not stop until this epidemic is eradicated.

If congress committed suicide at the same rate that [we] veterans do, there would be no one left after 25 days. That is absolutely ridiculous. We would carry each other through the flames of hell during our time in the military, but my oath never ends and my new mission is to pay attention to my fellow brothers and sisters in arms and still have their six. Our battle may be over, but the war will never end; yet as warfighters we are strong in numbers, so we cannot isolate.

A veteran was strong enough to share this picture and I asked him to describe it for me and this is what he said, “I see the

me that has had to weather the storms. [My] Grandfather and Father, both named James Edward Bane, same as me, who committed suicide; [my] grandfather was vet, not dad. But I’ll be damned to follow that family tradition. [I] also lost one of

my best friends, a marine, to suicide the same year as my dad. Stan and I cleaned up that room afterwards.”

Platoon 22 is growing its efforts in bringing awareness to the 22 lives lost each day to PTS(d) amongst our veterans and there is a great public need to build multiple Platoon 22 boot memorials. Currently, Platoon 22 attends all of our events and businesses are starting to request to have them make an appearance. To continue this mission we are looking for combat boots to grow Platoon 22. If you are a veteran or active duty and interested in donating your boots for this impactful memorial please donate your

boots today. They can be from any service, any branch, and any era! If you wish please include a personal message and place it inside your boots, for it to be memorialized as well. Please send all boots to:Platoon 2210097 Tyler Place, Suite 3Ijamsville, MD. 21754

You can also drop your boots off to any 22 Needs a face event or SoldierFit Location.

You can donate to 22 Needs a Face through our website www.22needsaface.org.

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DELAWAREMotorcycle Accident Victims Foundation Fall Bike FestSaturday, September 26, 2015 10:00 AMPoker Run, Bike Show, Live Music, Food, and more. Come out and support your fellow riders! All bikes welcome! All other modes of transportation also welcome! Special Event pin to first 200 registered. Event tee shirts and other M.A.V. merchandise available for sale on site. Rain or Shine event. Registration is 10 - 12noon at Rommel H-D in New Castle.

Grand Master’s Fisher House RideSaturday, September 26, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM(North End) A Police escorted ride beginning at Rommel Harley Davidson in New Castle (South End) A Police escorted ride beginning at Rommel Harley Davidson Delmarva in Seaford And ending at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge on Kitts Hommock Road - South end of Route 9.All profits go to the Fisher House at Dover Air Force [email protected]

Oktoberfest Poker RunSunday, October 18, 2015 10:00 AMThe Four Seasons Motorcycle Club - Food, Drink, Games, Pins, & Prizes - Registration 10am till 12 noon Sign Up Early, Festivities Start at 1 PM Boston Market - Kirkwood Hwy (Rt 2) & Centerville Rd (Rt 141), Wilmington DE.www.fourseasonsmc.com

MARYLANDABATE Mid-Shore Annual Labor Day PartyFriday-Saturday, September 4-5, 2015Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park, Centerville, MD. Live Music – Two Thirds Band & 3rd Rail BandTattoo Artist – Matt “Philly” TullFood Vendor – Big Al’s GrillBike Show with Custom TrophiesBotomless Beer MugBiker Games50/50 RafflesMore Information - www.midshoreabate.com

4th annual 9/11 Patriot Day RideSaturday, September 5, 2015 8:00 AMRegistration begins at 8am followed by 6 moments of silenceKickstands Up at 10:45am Ride ends at Tall Cedars Parking Lot - Bike fees: $15.00 Driver - $15.00 Passenger, Passenger Vehicle $15.00 Path of Honor Flags $5.00Proceeds benefit: Maryland’s only 9/11 Rolling Memorial which will be dedicated on Sunday September 11th 2016 in remembrance of the 68 Marylander’s killed on 9/11 and the 121 others who made the supreme sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan. Starting Location - Darlington VFCwww.thehopeandpeacefoundation.com

Bikers Against Heroin Run & Music FestSaturday, September 5, 2015 10:00 AMRun Start: Jackman Custom Cycles, 1539 Tilco Dr. #103 Frederick, MDRun End & Music Fest: Buckeystown PubBikes and Vehicles welcome in the Run. Vehicles at the end of the run, This is not a poker run, it is a memorial run and will have one stop..RUN Prices $20.00 for single riders, $30.00 for double riders, $10.00 donation to enter music festival only..For a whole day of music. You can’t BEAT this Music/Band deal !ALL proceeds go directly to help this epidemic...BAH makes NO money from this event...Info on Donations will be posted ASAP

Zach’s 3rd Annual 2’s For DiabetesSaturday, September 12, 2015 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PMMamma Lucia, Battley Harley Davidson & Hooters of Rockville • 8:30 am Registration at Mamma Lucia’s• $25 includes Breakfast, Souvenir T-shirt, and Registration fee• Poker Run in the Montgomery County area• Amazing Grand Prize for the winner of the Poker Run! • All are welcome to participate. Motorcycles, Cars, Trucks and even Scooters!This is a fundraiser ride to raise money for Type 1 Diabetes Research. Please join us and help us raise money for this great cause. One day there will be a cure. This is going to be a Poker Run. Registration fee includes breakfast and a t-shirt.www.zachsride.com

Warthog Memorial Ride & Poker RunSaturday, September 12, 2015 9:30 AMH-D OF FREDERICK - Registration from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Bikes out at 12 noon. $25 per rider/passenger, $10 for non playing passenger. Food and beverage provided at last stop.Benefitting fallen and injured Frederick County Police Officers and Firefighterswww.hdoffrederick.com

7th Annual Ride For Cancer ResearchSunday, September 13, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMCapt. Tim Dorsey (4109848176) or Capt Jimmy Love (4437894819) ** Pre-Register with your shirt sizeHoward County Fire & Rescue......In Memory of Brenda, Ivan & Nick $25 includes T-Shirt, Breakfast and 3pm lunch at AmanteStart @ Reese and Community Vol Fire Co. Carnival Grounds1745 Baltimore Blvd. (Route 140) Westminster, Md 21157Registration from 9-10am**$25 includes T-Shirt, Breakfast, and Lunch at Amante (21 Liberty Rd. Sykesville Md)****. Pay at check-in the day of ride

Battley’s York Factory Tour Ride Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PMBattley Harley-Davidson / Battley CyclesGather at Battley Harley-Davidson at 7:30am for free coffee and doughnuts, then its kickstands up at 8:15am as we head for the Harley-Davidson assembly plant in York, Pennsylvania for their annual Open House. We’ll take a lot of backroads to get up there, take the tour, then head back to Gaithersburg. The ride and the tour is free. All makes and models of motorcycles are

welcome on this ride. The York Open House runs all weekend long, but unless you go on a weekday, you can’t see the factory in action.www.battley.com

2nd Annual SoCo Poker RunSaturday, September 26th 2015Registration 10:00am - 11:00amPoker Run/Fun Run beginning in Deale, MD, at the Painter Financial Group parking lot and ending about 1 1/2 hours later at Chesapeake Cycles in Annapolis, MD$20 a hand. All bikes are welcome. We ride if the weather forecast calls for 50% or less precipitation.Ride through the farm lands of Harwood and Davidsonville, up through Crownsville and back to Annapolis near the intersection of Rt.50 and Rt.97.Prize awarded for best hand around 2:00pm. Food and beverages will be available at Chesapeake Cycles.Portion of the proceeds to be donated to the Fisher HouseContact us (Chesapeake Bay Victory Riders) on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBVictoryRiders?fref=tsor email us at [email protected]

DogFest Walk-A-Thon & FestivalSaturday, September 26, 2015 10am-4pmBaltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136 Dog lovers and dog owners! Baltimore Humane Society’s Dogfest Walk-A-Thon & Festival It’s a dog day extravaganza for pets, kids, pet owners, and pet lovers that benefits animals in need of care and refuge at the 365 acre no-kill shelter. This Family Fun day takes place on the grounds of Baltimore Humane Society at 1601 Nicodemus Road in Reisterstown. There will be a fundraising walk, activities, games, events and contests galore! Here’s just a sampling of all the fun the day will offer: Dog Bowling, Hide ‘n Seek, 20-Yard Dash, and Paw Print Painting. There will be swimming, agility courses, and Mary Swift Photography’s Best of the Fest Photography Contest.Not enough? Watch some fascinating agility demonstrations! See if your dog qualifies for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Award or enter your furry friend in some of our contests. Judged by a number of area celebrities, your dog could be the winner of contests including the Best Kiss, Best Costume, Best Trick, and Best Dancer. Kids will have a blast challenging themselves in our Kids Fitness Obstacle Course run by Fitness Together. They’ll want to get an animal design painted on their face, do some crafts, make an enrichment toy for a homeless animal at the shelter, grab a yummy bite of food, and then jump away on our moon bounce.Don’t forget to visit the many dog rescue groups.. We expect thousands of attendees so don’t miss it! Beat the lines and buy your tickets ahead of time at http://dogfest.org!Fun, Fun, Fun! See you there. Woof!


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Baltimore/Washington, DC Ride for KidsSunday, September 27, 2015 7:30 AMPediatric Brain Tumor Foundation - Ride for KidsThese kids are our Stars, and you can help them by participating in a Ride for Kids event as a motorcyclist, fundraiser or volunteer. Donations benefit the Pediatric Brian Tumor Foundation’s medical research and family support programs.Riders on all makes and models are welcome to attend. The suggested minimum donation to ride is $40 per motorcycle. We encourage you to fundraise before the event to make a real difference to the kids.Online registration is open until noon Eastern on the Friday before the ride. Onsite registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m.The escorted ride starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! The ride will loop back to the start point.The more money you raise, the more incentive choices you have. Get a collectible T-shirt for as little as $50 per person, plus a Ride for Kids hat at the $300 level. Depending on how much more you collect, you’ll qualify for prizes at different levels.At the event, we draw for a new Honda motorcycle and other great prizes (must be present to win). All participants receive free beverages, a light breakfast and lunch. You’ll also get to meet your local Stars! Turf Valley Resort - 2700 Turf Valley Road – Ellicot City, MDwww.curethekids.org/events/ride-for-kids/

Oktoberfest at Battley CyclesSaturday, October 3, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMBattley Harley-Davidson / Battley CyclesJoin us for our annual Oktoberfest celebration as we cook bratwursts on the grill and serve up Maria’s famous homemade sauerkraut. We will also have an all-BMW bike show, feature demo rides, have live German music, and have our Oktoberfest girls here, too.www.battley.com

2015 DMV Bikers for BabiesSaturday, October 3, 2015 11:00 AMJoin us for our 12th annual ride to save babies. This year we will have 3 start locations· Northern Virginia,· Southern Maryland and· Central MarylandSee event website (below) for complete information and scheduleStart Locations:

Northern Virginia - Coleman Powersports: 14105 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192Central Maryland - Glen Burnie Motorsports: 20 Holsum Way, Glen Burnie, MD, 21060 Southern Maryland - Atlantic Cycle & Power: 4580 Crain HWY, White Plains, MD, 20695End LocationSix Flags America13710 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774www.bikersforbabies.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1136489

Annual Red Helmets RideSaturday, October 3, 2015 2:00 PMPolice escorted ride to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg will leave at 3:00 PM arriving at 4:00 PM. This is a rain or shine ride – all will ride at your own risk. No registration is required, just ride and show your support to the families of the Fallen Firefighters.Staging will be at the Walkersville Vol Fire Dept parking lotwww.redhelmetsmcride.org/

Howard County Swap MeetSunday, October 25, 2015 10:00 AMTHIS SWAPMEET IS HUGE! A Motorcycle Swap Meet that caters to bikers looking for Parts and Accessories, Bikes and all things Motorcycle Related! Not just Harleys, find parts for vintage or late model motorcycles, American or foreign, a leather jacket or other accessories.People come here to buy, sell, trade, AND SAVE. The Howard County Swapmeet, “Where Friends Meet” By Bikers, For Bikers! - Doin’ it Ol’ Skool!

WEST VIRGINIA1st Annual “Ian Strachan” Memorial benefit and bike show - September 12, 2015 (UPDATED)Jakki’s Sports Bar located at 4992 Gerrardstown Road, Inwood, WV 25428 . Trophies will be handed out for the top three in the categories of Stock, Mild Custom, Full Custom, Antique, Bagger, Rat, Best in Show, People’s Choice, & Madilyn Strachan’s Choice. The smoker will be fired up with free brisket and food and drink specials. Kick stands up at 12:00. The run will stop at The Ladder House, DubV Pub, The Copper Still, & Green Frog. The bike show will start at 12:00. Trophies will be handed out at 5:00 followed by “Finding Dimes” will perform live. All

proceeds will go to Madilyn Strachan’s college fund account. The fee for admission is $15.00 per person and $20.00 per couple. The fee to enter into the bike show is $20.00 and waives admission fee. Donations can be made by mailing a check to “Madilyn Strachan” at PO Box 6244, Martinsburg, WV 25402.

2nd Annual Joshua Jones Memorial RunSeptember 12, 2015 – 10:00AM-NoonPresented by US Veterans MC at Athens American Legion – Registration 10am-Noon - Last Bike out at 12 noon, last bike back at 5PM All proceeds from this event will be applied to a college scholarship fund for the daughters of Joshua Jones.$20.00 for Single Riders, or $25 per Couple50/50 Drawing, Best Hand, Door Prizes, Core Key Mod AR-15 Raffle

Annual Joe Saunders Memorial Poker RunSaturday, September 12, 2015 9:00 AMEvent honoring a special friend - Joe Saunders. Come ride with us. Free Food and Drinks while supplies last. Games and door prizes. Cole Harley-Davidsonwww.coleh-d.com

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TECH TIP:“To Charge or Not to Charge. That is the Question Playas”

Without electricity your bike will not operate. For this month’s tech tip we will give some pointers

on properly checking you charging system, digging deeper than just checking the battery Playas. We will be using an EVO style Bobber as our demo bike or who we like to call the “Boulevard Star” custom built by yours truly. We are using an EVO style bike since there are so many of them out there covering several model years. This information will also be relative to most shovelhead style bikes as well. While doing these checks its necessary to have a proper volt meter. We here at Love Lust Cycles recommend a Fluke Multi Meter which can be purchased at most electronic hardware stores or your local Snap-On and Matco tool dealer.

Check Battery VoltageSet multi meter to the volts DC setting. Check battery voltage by placing the positive lead to the positive battery terminal and the negative lead to the negative battery terminal.

Battery voltage should be a minimum of 12 volts DC. If better is not at or above 12 volts DC, you must charge the batter before proceeding with the following steps. Love Lust Cycles recommends using the Battery Tender Charger

to charge your battery. We also recommend leaving the battery hooked up to the Battery Tender while the motorcycle is not in use to help maintain your battery.

Verifying GroundIt is very important to have a good ground and is often overlooked. Where ever your ground is connected to there should be a star washer in between the negative battery cable and the surface it is getting mounted to.

Checking the Stator

The stator/regulator plug is located on the lower front left-hand side of the engine case.

Unplug regulator from stator.

Take multi meter and place to the OHMS setting.

Insert multi meter leads into stator plug.

By James Gilman, Love Lust Cycles


A good resistance reading is .1 OHMS. If the reading is greater or less than .1 OHMS the stator has an “Open” and needs to be replaced. Place the positive meter lead into the one of the openings of the stator plug and place the negative meter lead on a known good ground preferably the battery ground. The reading should be OL which means the stator is not shorting the ground. If there is any reading at all that means the stator is “Grounded” and needs to be replaced. Repeat this step with the remaining connector hole on the stator plug.

Checking the Volts AC Output

Place the meter on the volts AC setting.

Reinstall both negative and positive leads into the stator connector and start motorcycle. The EVO/Shovelhead charging system charges at several different RPMs all of them being above idle. It is a commonly heard myth letting the bike run at idle will charge the battery. That is untrue with EVO and early model motorcycles.With the bike warmed up slowly increase the RPMs. While increasing the RPMs the volts AC should

increase. The amp rating of your charging system will determine how high the voltage output is. A general rule of thumb is a minimum of 19 volts AC and up to 45 volts AC. If your output is within this range your stator has proper output.

Checking Voltage at BatteryPlace multi meter on the volts DC setting and install positive meter lead to positive battery terminal and negative meter lead to negative battery terminal. Start motorcycle. Battery should not drop below 9.5 volts DC. Slowly increase RPMs while checking the meter. The voltage should never pass 15 volts DC. If it does the regulator rectifier is faulty.

Hopefully this confirms whether or not you got a bunk-ass charging system. There are several other items to inspect on a charging system that most definitely should be performed by trained mechanics like Love Lust Cycles. As always you should refer to the proper service manual for your specific motorcycle for the proper specifications. Electricity is nothing to play with. Just because it’s a 12 volt system doesn’t mean it won’t knock you on your ass. Safety is first and foremost. If there are any questions or concerns you know who to holla at Playas.

Here at Love Lust Cycles we are well versed in every aspect of motorcycles we cater to. We are “Taking the Game One Bike at a Time” by treating each motorcycle and customer not as number but part of our motorcycle family. If you want the real deal you have found us Playas!

About the AuthorJames is the co-owner of Love Lust Cycles located in Beltsville MD and is a factory-trained, Master Technician with over 20 years experience. James decided long ago after being at the mercy of vendors and companies to “Master” all aspects of the motorcycle and maintain top quality work in house doing it himself. James wants to remind all of you to, “Keep the rubber on the ground and the wind in your face Playa”


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yDealers & ShopsDemotto Honda-YamahaRT 33WElkins, WV 26241304-636-5489www.demottohondayamaha.com

Insane Cycles & Muscle Cars285 Don Knotts Blvd.Morgantown, WV 26501304-291-2453www.insanecyclesandmusclecars.com

JT Cycles202 City AveBeckley, WV 25801681-207-7098Jtcycleparts.com

RG Honda-Yamaha1619 Buckhannon PikeNutter Fort, WV 26301304-624-5420www.rghonda.com

Ride On 210 Main StreetSutton, WV 26601304-765-2401www.RideOnWV.com

The Twisted Spoke97 Milford StreetClarksburg, WV 26301304-326-4644www.twistedspokeinc.com

Triple S Harley-DavidsonExit 155 off I-79Morgantown, WV304-284-8244www.tripleshd.com

Bars & GrillsBryans & Brent’s Place229 N. River StreetWeston, WV 26452304-997-8722

Country Roads DinerRock Cave, WV Located at the “Y”Across from the IGA304-924-6300

Gameday 318 Pike StreetShinnston, WV. 26431

Giovannis Restaurant451 US Hwy 33 EWeston, WV 26452304-269-4563

The Greene Turtle7100 Willie G. AveMorgantown, WVI-79 Exit 155304-241-1405

Hickory House1137 US Hwy 19 NorthJane Lew, WV 26378304-269-7373

Kickstands Bar & Grille3200 Junkins AveClarksburg, WV 26301

Pikeview Sports Bar& Lounge221-223 Pikeview DriveBeckley, WV 25801304-256-2490

Rallow’s Place4030 W. Washington St.Dunbar, WV 304-205-7974

Road Hogs Saloon415 Clayton StreetRivesville, WV 26588304-816-6901

Swamp Fox Tavern4404 Sissonville DriveCharleston, WV 25312304-340-8094

The Dairy Winkle162 Campbells Creek DriveCharleston, WV 25306304-925-6800

Ridge Tavern & GrillRoute 19 / Marion Co. LineRivesville, WV 26588304-278-8041

Vino’s Bar and Grill /Copper Pint812 Kanawha Blvd ECharleston, WV 681-205-2435

Wright Dawgs1228 Country Club Road.Fairmont, WV 26554304-368-0834

LodgingMineral Springs Motel1 Springs StreetWebster Springs, WV 26288304-847-5305www.Mineralspringsmotel.net

InsuranceRider Insurance www.Rider.com

Legal ServicesLaw Offices of Ralph C. Buss800-582-5577www.RalphBuss.com

Weatherholtz Bonding306 W. Stephens StreetMartinsburg, WV 25401304-267-5888www.weatherholtzbonding.com

Walton’s Bail Bonding49 W. Main StreetBuchannon, WV 26201304-473-8955

PhotographyBobby Tarowsky304-797-1470304-723-8955www.BobbyTRocks.com

Retail/ApparelThe Busy Nesswww.esty.com/shop/thebusyness

Certainty Stores101 Randolph Ave.Elkins, WV 26241304-630-1716Certaintystores.com

Joi Ride Leathers Motorcycle Apparel 8403 MacCorkle AveMarmet, WV 304-400-7613

TattoosDerma Doodle Tattoo Studio355 Meadowdale Rd.Fairmont, WV 26544304-816-3016

Thinkin Ink (Fairmont)508 Race StreetFairmont, WV 26354304-366-1279

Thinkin Ink (Morgantown)425 Beechurst Ave.Morgantown, WV 26505304-292-7401

Thinkin Ink (Clarksburg)196 Buckhannon Pike #AClarksburg, WV 26301301-622-7272

Clubs, Organizations & Riding GroupsC.E.’s Helping Hands (Old Fields, WV)A non-profit organization enlisting the help of other good hearted people wanting to contribute to the cause of helping others in need. The organization holds monthly meetings and several fundraising rides every year. Donations are always appreciated. For more information call: 304-538-6953 or visit our website at: www.cehelpinghands.com

Fraternal Order of Eagles #2481Weston, WV304-269-6134

If you would like to be listed in the Biker Friendly Directory, please contact Sales and Marketing or email [email protected] for more information.

If you’re a Club, Foundation, or Association would like to be listed in our Directory, please email [email protected] with your name and contact information and someone will be in touch with you.


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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES

Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,

National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS

As part of the annual Sturgis Rally festivities, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame hosts an Induction Breakfast to honor the new class of HOF inductees, and for 2015 Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) are proud to Congratulate founder Richard M. Lester on his induction into the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame.

Lester, a California attorney who three decades ago founded AIM as a free nationwide legal protection program for motorcyclists & NCOM as a voice for the motorcycle community, has also started numerous subsequent motorcycle outreach groups, such as the Confederation of Clubs, Christian Unity and the National Sport Bike Association.

“Each year the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices that individuals across the nation, and the world, have made to protect the rights of those who ride,” said museum Executive Director Christine Paige Diers. “Their names are engraved into the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame, a growing list of exemplary and tenacious men and women who serve diligently, humbly and quietly so that we may enjoy the liberties that many of us take for granted.”

Emceed by longtime rider and billionaire businessman John Paul DeJoria, the breakfast ceremonies held at The Lodge in Deadwood, S.D. were attended by a huge crowd of supporters and prior inductees, there to recognize the newly inducted HOF members, which also included: champion racer Everett Brashear, Sturgis Police Chief Jim Bush - winner of the J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award, EagleRider rentals founder Chris McIntyre, celebrity bike builder John Shope, chopper pioneer Sugar Bear, racing sponsor and Harley dealer Don Tilley (posthumously), and famed custom bike builder Eddie Trotta.

WASHINGTON CONFEDERATION OF CLUBS & ABATE PREVENT MOTORCYCLE PROFILING PATROLS

The Washington State Traffic Safety Commission and Washington State Patrol were planning targeted motorcycle safety patrols from July 31 thru August 16. These patrols would be in direct violation of RCW 43.101.419, the law

prohibiting motorcycle profiling.

Through the unified efforts of the Confederation of Clubs, ABATE, and the U.S. Defenders, these planned patrols WILL NOT HAPPEN and an alert has been issued to participating agencies to help ensure profiling does not occur.

In response to a letter outlining these grievances from COC attorney Mike Myers, the WSTC claimed the original press release announcing the patrols was a mistake. They apologized, reversed their position, and even issued an alert to all participating agencies outlining the state prohibition on motorcycle profiling.

The following retraction was posted on the WSTC Its a Fine Line site:

“Update: A draft press release was mistakenly distributed earlier this week which raised some questions about our motorcycle safety campaign. Motorcycle safety patrols are beginning this Friday, July 31, and running through August 16 in Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties. Motorcyclists are over-represented in crashes that result in serious injuries and death. These patrols are focused in areas where there are a high number of motorcycle rider fatalities. These patrols will be focused on all motor vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders who commit traffic safety violations. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission and participating law enforcement agencies condemn profiling. Trained and commissioned law enforcement officers will be conducting these patrols enforcing traffic violations as defined by Washington State laws. An updated press release will be distributed to the media and posted on this website on Friday, July 31, 2015.”

“The Washington State Motorcycle Rights movement continues to provide an exemplary model for the fight against profiling and the advancement of our rights base,” said Double D, Chair of the Confederation of Clubs of Washington, and Lyle Coyle, State Coordinator of ABATE of Washington, in a joint statement. “Simply put, the motorcycle profiling law in Washington State has the power to reverse discriminatory policymaking conducted by state agencies and reinforce the regime of protection legally enjoyed by motorcyclists in our state.”

“STOP MOTORCYCLE CHECKPOINT FUNDING ACT” ADVANCES IN CONGRESS

The U.S. Senate passed a six-year Federal Highway Bill on July 30 with a bipartisan vote of 65-34, and the measure now moves to the House for further action, but Congress also passed its sixth short-term funding extension in six years to move the bill off the front burner until late October.


The Senate-passed version of the highway bill contains the following bill text, on page 539 of S.1647, the DRIVE act; or Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy act:

PART II—STOP MOTORCYCLE CHECKPOINT FUNDING ACT

SEC. 34121. SHORT TITLE.

This part may be cited as the ‘‘Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act’’.

SEC. 34122. GRANT RESTRICTION.

Notwithstanding section 153 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary may not provide a grant or any funds to a State, county, town, township, Indian tribe, municipality, or other local government that may be used for any program --

(1) to check helmet usage; or

(2) to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcycle operators or motorcycle passengers.

MOTORCYCLE “ROAD GUARDS” TO PATROL MINNESOTA ROADWAYS

Certified motorcyclists known as “road guards” are hitting Minnesota roads as of August 4th, and they’ll be able to stop and control traffic for large motorcycle group rides throughout the state.

The new state law requires road guards to:

· Successfully complete a driving record review and a training course to receive a motorcycle road guard certificate.

· Meet safety and equipment standards outlined in the law.

· Only act as a flagger for group rides with 20 motorcycles or more.

· Notify each statutory or home rule charter city through which the ride is traveling.

· Receive consent from the chief of police of city of the first class through which the ride is traveling.

Drivers stopped by a certified road guard must obey the flagger’s instructions and stay stopped until they are given the “all clear” signal from a flagger or police officer. Road guards are not allowed to hold traffic for longer than 10 minutes.

U.S. STATES WITH THE WORST ROADS

U.S.Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is fed up with Congress’ inaction to pass a long-term transportation funding measure, and in a July 9 blog post, Secretary Foxx once again called out Congress for their

lack of action, followed by statistics of American roads and bridges by state. Altogether, 65% of roads in the United States are in “less-than-good” condition, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure.

These are the 10 states with the worst roads: 10. Oregon, 9. New Jersey, 8. Washington, 7. California, 6. Rhode Island, 5. Colorado, 4. Oklahoma, 3. Wisconsin, 2. Connecticut, and coming in at #1 is Illinois with 73% of their roads in poor/mediocre condition.

RINGS LIMITED IN CALIFORNIA

The following was distributed via social media within ABATE of California and the Confederations of Clubs from Pastor Tom, who writes; “Family, this is the penal code being used to harass and arrest Bikers who wear rings on all of their fingers. It has been suggested that we only wear 3 rings on each hand, maximum.”

4 RINGS Apply to this, 3 is max…

California Penal Code section 21810 defines metal knuckles as:

“...any device or instrument made wholly or partially of metal which is worn for purposes of offense or defense in or on the hand and which either protects the wearer’s hand while striking a blow or increases the force of impact from the blow or injury to the individual receiving the blow. The metal contained in the device may help support the hand or fist, provide a shield to protect it, or consist of projections or studs which would contact the individual receiving a blow.”

THAI STUDENTS PROTEST BAN ON MOTORBIKES

College students in Thailand are protesting having to walk to class. According to the Bangkok Post, about 1,000 students from Naresuan University in Phitsanulok province recently gathered in front of the president’s office to protest a “green university” project that prohibits them from using motorbikes on campus.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “It is not the function of the government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the government from falling into error.”

~ U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Parker, Chief Prosecutor for the U.S. at the Nurnberg Trials


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