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CONTRIBUTORSTerry Howard, Bill Bish, Kevin Chareville, Mad Jack

Its December 19thand today we went on a 6motorcycle ride for the last Toy Run of the year. Yes!

Its been crazy busy and about a month since my last ride, so a br

from Christmas madness and publishing deadlines, involving a pu

the scoot was just what I needed. The air was crisp, about 50 deg

the sun was shining, and any time you can ride in December in C

with a couple hundred other riders, its a good day!

Weve blasted through the rst decade of the new millennium at

breakneck speed. Many of us are working harder than ever. With t

popularity of the Internet technological mobility, anyone in the prin

publication business has seen their one business turn into 2, with

websites, Facebook, Twitters, Tweets. No wonder Im tired! As so

quit chasing my tail, Ill try to gure out where the last ten years weI am saddened by the hardships of so many during this time in ou

country, yet Im hopeful for a brighter year ahead. Will the New Ye

be merely a changing of the calendar, or will it symbolize the start

something really? I choose to hope for the latter. Its been a tough

year for many, some events cancelled, others struggling to get the

sponsorship or necessary funding to support their causes, but we

also seen the ip side with i ncreased giving at others. The motorc

community is still going to give. Thats what we do. Many of us ha

be a bit more selective with the economic times we are in. We con

to meet the most amazing people in this business and truly appre

the support of all of our contributors, supporters and advertisers, m

who have become our friends.

Theres a lot of work yet to do, but for now, I am content, I feel rev

after todays ride, equipped to tackle whats left of 2010 and lookin

ahead to a bright 2011.

Keep The Shiny Side Up!

Linda

Happy New Yearfrom Linda, Russ and the entire staff at

Thunder Roads Colorado

An optimist stays up

until midnight to see the

New Year in. A pessimist

stays up to make surethe old year leaves

Bill Vaughn

Russ & Linda

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES

Charleys Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run.........9

Bite This.................................................................10

Lets Ride Sonny Barger Book Review.............11

Thundercam..........................................................13

The Jokers Wild.....................................................14

Calendar of Events...............................................15

Saints and Santas.................................................17

Biker Friendly Directory..........................................18

TNT........................................................................21

Safety - Lighting ....................................................22

NCOM News Bytes................................................24

Darwin Motorcycles...............................................26

25 Years...Rocky Mountain Toy Run

Lucky Food

10Scout Report

16Colorado MotorcycleShow Map

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K99s Radio DJ, Charley Barnes knows how to draw a crowd. We estimatedmore than 500 riders and other participants at Charleys 5th Annual SleighRiders Motorcycle Toy Run. The staging began at 11:00 at Centennial Park in

Greeley, leather-clad riders in high spirits, drinking in the sun as mother naturegave us the gift of a great day to ride. The parking lot was a sea of red Santahats and bikes loaded with toys. The parade ride started at 12:30 with enoughGreeley squad cars to block every intersection and assist in escorting thecontinuous 2-lane stream of bikes on this years 10-mile route to the CactusCanyon, where Santa Cops loaded toys in a waiting van. A door prize ticket wasawarded for each toy.

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owl, combine 1/2 tsp. chili powder, salt and garlic salt; rub over roast. Place

fat side up on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 de-

F for 1-1/2 hours. In a saucepan, combine the jelly, ketchup, vinegar and

ning chili powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until the jelly is melted and

re is smooth. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Brush 1/4 cup

mixture over roast. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer

160 degrees F. Remove roast to a serving platter; let stand for 10-15 min-

Skim fat from pan drippings. Stir in remaining jelly mixture; heat through.

roast and serve with sauce.

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w heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender and the meat falls off

one. For a bit more kick, add 2 seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers during

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eat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil cabbage

s 2 minutes; drain. In large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked rice, egg, milk, on-

round beef, salt, and pepper. Place about 1/4 cup of meat mixture in center

ch cabbage leaf, and roll up, tucking in ends. Place rolls in a baking dish.In

all bowl, mix together tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Worces-

re sauce. Pour over cabbage rolls.Cover, and cook on Low 8 to 9 hours.

Bite This! Good LuckFood For the

New Year

I was a little concerned about reading Lets Ride by Sonny Barger

because I thought it was a book for beginning riders. I have been

motorcycles for over 46 years. What am I going to get out of this b

I dont already know?

Well guess what? You can teach old dog new tricks! I now have a

understanding of motorcycles and some new safety tips to keep m

in the jungle of cars and trucks that dont look for bikes. Lets Ride

of information for the rst tim e rider to the veteran rider. Sonny sta

the basic question why ride then r eviews the different types of b

motors available. This gives the reader the information they need

the bike that is right for them. Buying a bike and then realizing it is

enough or perhaps too big for you to handle could end up costing

of money. He teaches you what to look for when buying a new or

bike. Sonny gives you tips on how to acquire riding skills for survi

how to keep a bike operating safely and reliably. Lets Ride is a m

for anyone who is thinking about getting a bike and joining the bik

Those of us that have been riding for many years and think we kn

about riding should read the book. Sometimes we forget the basic

the safety tips in the book could help save your life. I enjoyed rea

Ride and I know you will too.

ChaPtERS inCludE:

Why Ride?

Dissecting the Beast: the Anatomy of a Motorcycle

Types of Bikes

Fundamentals of Riding

Evaluating a Used Motorcycle

Buying a Bike

Advanced Riding Techniques

Living with a Motorcycle

The book is available online at Amazon.com, but if you want your

signed, Barger is making an appearance at the upcoming Colorad

Motorcycle Show and Swap Jan 29-30th.

Chopperbob

PoRk

Due to pigs dining habits, many countries, including Austria, Cuba, and

Spain, view pork as a good-luck food. As pigs root for food, they keep

their feet planted and push their snou ts forward, signifying progress and

future prosperity.

noodlES

In Japan Buckwheat Soba noodles are an important part of the Japa-

nese New Year celebrations. The long noodles are meant to symbolize

long life, and you should take care to eat them without breaking the

noodles. Buddhist Monks also eat a type of crunchy noodles at midnight

on New Years Eve, and in Buddhist temples bells are rung 108 times

lEntilS

Thought to resemble coins, lentils are eaten throughout Italy for good

fortune in the New Year.

FiSh

In North America, Asia, and Europe, people eat sh to celebrate the

New Year. In some countries, people associate sh with moving forward

into the New Year since sh swim forward. O ther people think sh sym-

bolize abundance since they swim in schools

GREEnS

Greens, such as kale, collards, and cabbage, are traditionally eaten on

New Years Day because of their association with wealth and economic

prosperity. This good-luck food is the color of money.

BlaCk EyEd PEaS

A common good luck food in the southern United States, black-eyed

peas are thought to bring prosperity, their shape and abundance rep-

resenting coins. Hoppin John is the classic Southern New Years dish.

GRaPES

At midnight on New Years Eve, revelers in Spain and other Spanish-

speaking countries eat 12 grapes one for every strike of the clock

and month in the year.

Round CakES and BREadS

Eating round or ring-shaped cakes, pastries, and breads is a popular

New Years tradition in various countries. In Greece, families bake vas-

silopita, a cake containing a hidden good-luck coin. Italians eat sweet

panetonne, Mexicans enjoy the ring-shaped rosca de reyes cake, and

the Dutch indulge in puffed, doughnut-like ollie bollen.

Mrcce h of Fmeic Cerem,Presee B Jt Rcg,ics ne leges

Nine motorcycling legends took their place in history Friday, Nov. 19, at the 2010Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by JT Racing, held at theRed Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev.

Hosted by actor and motorcyclist Perry King, the event kicked off the AMA Leg-ends & Champions Weekend. It recognized the Hall of Fame Class of 2010:legendary two-stroke engine tuner Eyvind Boyesen, dirt-track racer Don Castro,sidecar roadracing champion Larry Coleman, off-road rights activist Clark C ollins,

AMA 250cc Roadrace Champion David Emde, competition apparel pioneers andJT Racing founders John and Rita Gregory, desert racing champion and teammanager Bruce Ogilvie, and championship team owner and Pro Circuit founderMitch Payton.

Jeff Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, whichraises money to support the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, welcomed a sold-out crowdto the induction ceremony and voiced appreciation for their support.

This Motorcycle Hall of Fame is your hall of fame, Heininger said. What wevedone, we couldnt have done it without you -- the new exhibits at the museum inPickerington, Ohio, and events like AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and of coursethis induction ceremony here tonight. Your support is so important, and weve got

a lot more ideas and plans to keep this thing going and to spread the word of theheritage of motorcycling.

Also honored at the event was Bob Hurricane Hannah...Also honored at theevent was Bob Hurricane Hannah. Hannah, who was inducted into the Hall ofFame in 1999, was recognized as a Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend. Hannahsimmense popularity helped the sport of motocross grow by leaps and bounds inthe late 1970s. He has seven AMA National Championships to his credit, and wasone of only two riders in the history of AMA racing to win championships in 125and 250cc motocross and Supercross competition. www.amadirectlink.com

Fess Sr J McesGes her Msce frmhre-dvsWell known tness star Jillian Michaels of NBCs Big-gest Loser and Losing it with Jillian, is a motorcyclistand has recently received her sponsored Harley-Da-vidson V-Rod Muscle. It was customized and providedcourtesy of the Willie G. Davidson Styling Studio.

Recently partnered with Harley-Davidson to promote motorcycle riding to women,she became the spokesperson for The Motor Companys National Garage PartyMonth. Harley-Davidsons Garage Parties encourage women to learn to ride forthemselves in a non-intimidating environment.

Michaels blacked-out Harley-Davidson Muscle gets the customization treatmentThe blacked-out Muscle features polished engine cases with orange highlights, a

custom seat and rear fender, an aftermarket exhaust, a custom radiator shroudand Reactor wheels.

Learning to ride a motorcycle was an empowering experience for me, so I wantto share that with other women, Michaels said in the Harley-Davidson press re-lease.

Earlier this year Michaels auctioned off her Yamaha FZ1 motorcycle to help theHaitians after the disastrous earthquake that hit their country. The winning bidderalso received an autographed helmet. Funds raised went to the Clinton Bush HaitiFund.

The 36-year-old uses a blend of strength training techniques with her clients, in-cluding kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, plyometrics, and weight training. She dedicatedherself to helping the overweight transform their lives and their bodies for thebetter.

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SO YOU THINK YOU KEVERYTHING?

A dime has 118 ridges around the e

A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

A crocodile cannot stick out its ton

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seconds.

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of a second.

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both eyes.

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furniture dealer.

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back of the $5 bill.

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appear until the child

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Happy New Year From All Of Us

At Thunder Roads Colorado

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Harrys Roamers Ice Races(303) 935-6560, www.harrys-roamers-mc.org

Polar Bear Ride/Breakfast- 24th AnnualPolar Bear Run. Sign-in is from 10am to 12pm atCycle Gear. 503-582-830, [email protected]

AMA Arenacross Denver Coliseum 4600 HumboldtStreet, 720-865-4220, http://www.arenacross.com/

Colorado Motorcycle Show and SwapDenver CO, www.comotorcycleshowandswap.com

Timonium Motorcycle Show - Every foreignand domestic motorcycle manufacturer availablein USA on display...huge custom and antique bikeshow. Maryland State Fairgrounds - Timonium,Maryland http://www.cycleshow.net

Harrys Roamers State Championship

Sunday, Races begin at 10am. Gate fee of$10.00, under 12 free. (303) 935-6560www.harrys-roamers-mc.org

Daytona Bike Weekwww.daytonabikeweekrally.com

15th Annual Arizona Bike Weekwww.azbikeweek.com

29th Annual Laughlin River Run, Laughlin, Nevadawww.laughlinriverrun.com

B.A.D. Bikers Against Diabetes 10th

Annual Poker Run to BenetChildrens Hospital Diabetes Research. Registrationfrom 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Eagles Hall1151 S. Galena St. Aurora $25/Rider, 10/[email protected] www.eagleriders3224.com

88th LACONIA Motorcycle WeekThe original Riding Rally! AMA sanctioned

National Gypsy Tour, Vintage Races,Hill Climbs. One of the BIG 3!Laconia, New Hampshire, 603-366-2000

www.laconiamcweek.com

For event listing in our calendar, send an

e-mail with the name of the event, date,

location, time, cost and contact information.

[email protected]

Event submission deadline is the 10th of each

month.

IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO

CALL AND

VERIFY EVENTINFORMATION PRIOR TO

ATTENDING

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bowl of lifesaver candyRed....................CherryYellow................LemonGreen..................LimeOrange ..............Orange

inally the teacher gave them all HONEY lifesavers. None of the childrenould identify the taste. The teacher said, I will give you all a clue. Its whatour mother may sometimes call your father One little girl looked up inorror, spit her lifesaver out and yelled, Oh my God! Theyre ass-holes!he teacher had to leave the room!

hw o?MELANIE (age 5) asked her Granny how old she was. Granny replied

he was so old she didnt remember any more. Melanie said, If you dontemember, you must look in the back of your panties. Mine say ve to six.

dshe Sermon I think this Mom will never forget.... this particular Sundayermon...Dear Lord, the minister began, with arms extended towardeaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. Without you, we areut dust... He would have continued but at that moment my very obedientaughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly iner shrill little four year old girl voice, Mom, what is butt dust?

dcrwo doctors and an HMO manager die and line up together at the Pearly

Gates. One doctor steps forward and tells St. Peter, As a pediatric surgeon,saved hundreds of children. St. Peter lets him enter. The next doctor says,As a psychiatrist, I helped thousands of people live better lives. St. Peterells him to go ahead. The last man says, I was an HMO manager. I gotountless families cost-effective health care. St. Peter replies, You maynter. But, he adds, You can only stay for three days. After that, you cano to hell.

hg trpour guys have been going to the same deer camp for many years. Twoays before the group is to leave, Larrys wife puts her foot down and tellsim he isnt going. Larrys friends are very upset that he cant go, but whatan they do. Two days later the three get to the camping site only to ndarry sitting there with a tent set up, rewood gathered, and dinner cookingn the re. Dang man, how long you been here, and how did you talk your

wife into letting you go?Well, Ive been here since yesterday. Yesterday evening, I was sitting in

my chair and my wife came up behind me and put her hands over my eyesnd said, Guess who? I pulled her hands off, and she was wearing a brandew nightie. She took my hand and pulled me to our bedroom. There wereandles and rose petals everywhere and on the bed, there were handcuffs,nd ropes! She told me to tie and cuff her to the bed, so I did. And then sheaid, Do whatever you want.

So, Here I am

hggA lawyer arrived home late, after a very tough day trying to get a stay ofxecution for a client who was due to be hanged for murder at midnight. His

ast minute plea for clemency to the governor had failed and he was feelingworn out and depressed. As soon as he walked through the door at home,

is wife started on him about, What time of night to be getting home is this?Where have you been? Dinner is cold and Im not reheating it. And on and

n and on. Too shattered to play his usual role in this familiar ritual, he wentnd poured himself a shot of whiskey and headed off for a long hot soak in

the bathtub, pursued by the predictable sarcastic remarks as he draggedhimself up the stairs. While he was in the bath, the phone rang. The wifeanswered and was told that her husbands client, James Wright, had beengranted a stay of execution after all. Wright would not be hanged tonight.Finally realizing what a terrible day he must have had, she decided to goupstairs and give him the good news. As she opened the bathroom door,she was greeted by the sight of her husband, bent over naked, drying hislegs and feet. Theyre not hanging Wright tonight, she said. To which hewhirled around and screamed, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WOM AN, DONTYOU EVER STOP!

WhEn i think iVE hEaRd thE BESt BlondE JokE EVER......alonG CoMES onE likE thiS A blonde heard that milk baths wouldmake her beautiful. She left a note for her milkman to leave 25 gallons ofmilk When the milkman read the note, he felt there must be a mistake.

He thought she probably meant 2.5 gallons. So he knocked on the doorto clarify the point. The blonde came to the door and the milkman said, Ifound your note asking me to leave 25 gallons of milk. Did you mean 2.5gallons? The blonde said, I want 25 gallons. Im going to ll my bathtub upwith milk and take a milk bath so I can look young and beautiful again. Themilkman asked, Do you want it pasteurized? The blonde said, No, just upto my tatas. I can splash it on my face.

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ts s e bgges cec, f e wrs bgges es ever ...The check is in the mail.Ill respect you in the morning.Im from your government, and I am here to help you.Its only a cold sore.You get this one, Ill pay next time.My wife doesnt understand me.Trust me, Ill take care of everything.Of course I love you.I am getting a divorce.Drinking? Why, no, Ofcer.I never inhaled.Its not the money, its the principle of the thing.I never watch television except for PBS....but we can still be good friends.She means nothing to me.Dont worry, I can go another 20 miles when the gauge is on empty.I gave at the ofce.Dont worry, hes never bitten anyone.Ill call you later.Well release the upgrade by the end of the year.Read my lips: no new taxes.Ive never done anything like this before.Now, Im going to tell you the truth.Its supposed to make that noise.Dont worry, its OK - Im sterile.

We m talks nasty to a woman, its sexual harassment. When awoman talks nasty to a man? $3.99 a minute

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SantasI t was just 31 degrees

passed the bank sign thi8am. With my arms wraaround my friend Gary Gfectionately known as we roared out onto thehis beautiful Harley Wicompanied by another With Santa hats pulledover our fur hats, minelost to the wind. To ride weather, Ive recently quires serious preparegear, heavy leather chgoggles, gloves, etc.

And with the skill of sombeen riding for more than 30 years, Gary checks and double-checgeared up properly before we leave. We join others for breakfast befolo Toy Run. Ive come to learn that this group of bikers is m uch morecycle enthusiasts; they are a family. Were greeted wi th warm hugs a

After breakfast, we all ride over to gather at the staging area. Since thToy Run, everything is new to me. Ive never seen so many bikers blife! From every direction, I hear the familiar sound of v-twin enginesthen more than a thousand converge on the parking lot of the High S

Wearing Santa hats and reindeer antlers, with teddy bears and toystheir bikes...this crowd dressed in black leathers, wearing bandanasing ominous are instead transformed in front of my eyes.

These bikers who I was warned about as a young girl, are not wbeen taught. What I see are smiles, people hugging one another, folhearts, up early on a Saturday morning, braving frigid temperaturesall to deliver toys to children in need. Burley bikers with scraggly beasudden are recognizable as slightly rough looking versions of St. Nicspirit of giving evident in their faces. As a painter of Saints...I am tranamong this group of people, so often represented in a negative way bI see the true spirit of Christian giving and of Christmas.

As more bikers arrive, Gary tells me to listen as the crowd growthunder? he says...and I do. It vibrates in my chest, surrounds eveominous and wonderful all at the same tim e. Bikers rev their engines, cops to let us ride out of the parking lot.Soon, we are off to cheers from familieslining the streets to cheer us on.

Roaring along the streets of Pueblo, Ismile ear to ear. What a painter needs to

be inspired is Love, Gods Love and hereamong this group of folks with such bighearts, I found just that on this chilly day.

In the last month, Ive begun to learn a lotwhile riding on the back of the G-mansbike. Ive learned not to over steer (totrust God more), to judge people lesswith my eyes and more with my heart, notto miss living fully out of fear, that manybikerslike Gary are actually commit-ted warriors for Christ and that friend-ship and family in whatever form is sucha blessing. G-man, I am so grateful andthis is for you.

Thank you!

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etting older (arent we all?), and my vision aint what it used to be. Not even. I nd I have to be more alert and pro-active in order to successfully deal withtial hazards when I ride, especially at night.

ll know that many motorists dont see motorcycles in time (or at all), and asverage age of drivers increases, we can assume that, since their vision isg worse, so is the problem of not being noticed when we ride. Visibility itst both seeing and being seen.

y I have been on a quest to improve my visibility when I am on my bikes. Idone some research into cost-effective ways to improve the lighting on my, and Id like to share that now. The rst bike I am working on is my main ride,3 Harley FLHTI (ElectraGlide). But the make and model doesnt matter muche purposes of this discussion because most of the improvements I have

en apply to almost any bike. My parameters are: cost, effectiveness of theng changes, electrical load on the charging system, and changes to the looke bike; I am not looking to make any signicant changes to its appearanceave extra lights hanging off the bike. I just want to i mprove on what is already First, I want to improve the headlight. I just bought a PIAA Xtreme Whitelight bulb (mine is type H4, but many other types are available). The factory

ulb that came on my bike is rated at 55 watts low beam/60 watts high beam.PIAA bulb has the same ratings, but is claimed to be twice as bright! So itdraw any more electrical power than the stock unit. I have not installed the

bulb yet, but I have high hopes that it will be a marked improvement. Theof the new bulb is about $50; if the manufacturers claims are true, I gurehe price is well worth it. I will carefully wrap up the old bulb and carry it inaddlebag just in case I need it. This type of improvement can be made onbikes.

ElectraGlide has a fender tip light on both the front and rear fenders; theyto be mostly decorative, and I dont think they really make the bike more

eable to drivers. I just found out about a company called Custom Dynamics.

By Ben Hochberg

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They make lots of LED (light emitting diode) options for bikes. One of theirproducts replaces the wimpy #194 bulb that is used in both front and rear fendertip lights: it is an LED panel with 40 white LEDs on it and it ts underneath theexisting lens. I opted to install a clear front lens to replace the stock amber one.I have already done this modication (takes about 2 minutes with a single at-blade screwdriver, and costs $38 including the new lens); and it makes a hugeimprovement! Forty bright LEDs facing forward through a clear lens I am muchmore visible now. Another good thing about LEDs they draw a lot less powerthan incandescent light bulbs.

For the rear of the bike I tried a 4-LED replacement for the #194 bulb (also fromCustom Dynamics). Unfortunately, this mod was not a success. This new LED unitfaces upward, and it turns out that LED light is very directional; so the view of therear of the bike is not enhanced by this unit at all. The sixteen dollars were notwell-spent. They do make a 40-LED panel for the rear fender tip as well, so I maygo for that one soon; I know that will make a big difference.

I also bought a PIAA Xtreme White #1157 stop/taillight bulb to replace the stockbulb. Its rated at 27 watts pretty healthy for a taillight! I havent installed that oneyet, but I have high hopes for it. These are about $20 for a pair, and they shouldbe well worth it for cost-effectiveness. The extra one will go in the saddlebag, too.This bulb will draw more electrical power than the stock bulb, but not so much thatthe charging system will be taxed.

I will report on the effectiveness of both the headlight and tail/stoplight bulbs in mynext article if things go as planned. The only change to the look of the bike from

these modications is that I went from an amber fender tip light to a clear one,otherwise the bike looks stock.

There are many options for improvement to turn signals as well. But be awarethat when you change to LED turn signal bulbs you will most likely have to eitherchange your asher unit or install a load equalizer. Remember, the LED units useless power, and that will fool your stock asher unit into thinking that you have aburned out bulb. I have not made changes to my turn signals because of this, butI am giving it some thought.

A few other cautions: some LED lighting is not DOT approved (yet), so it comes inpackaging that says for off-road or show use. Some LED replacement bulbs arered or amber, and may not show well through your red or amber lenses. So eitherlook for a white LED bulb, or change the lenses to clear ones.

Do not handle halogen bulbs with your bare ngers, as it will reduce the l ongevityof the bulb. Any dirt or oils from your skin or other places are enemies of the bulb.

Amber lights can face any direction. Red faces the rear. White faces the front.You get the drill.

So far I have under $150 invested in improved lighting and I expect it to be moneywell-spent.

Stay tuned for the report next month.

ThunderboltsHarley-Davidson Teams Up With Biggest Names In

Action Sports To Thank U.S. Troops During Bikes Over

Baghdad 3 Tour

MILWAUKEE Holiday cheer will come early for some of the 50,000 U.S. andCoalition Armed Forces serving in the Middle East. T his November and Decem-ber, Harley-Davidson Motor Company is teaming up with Bikes Over Baghdadfor seven unforgettable and adrenaline-packed action sports performances atmilitary bases throughout Iraq and Kuwait, all with one mi ssion in mind: to thankour troops. Harley-Davidson shares a deep sense of freedom and patriotism withthe U.S. Armed Forces, and we are grateful for their many sacrices, dedica-tion and hard work, said Mike McCann, director of core customer marketing atHarley-Davidson. We have a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Military,and teaming up with Bikes Over Baghdad is a great way to show our apprecia-tion. We are honored and excited to be part of this tour.

Bikes Over Baghdad (BOB) is a BMX exhibition made up of an elite handful ofthe worlds best action sports athletes, announcers and ramp builders. The up-coming tour is the third of its kind, following two popular visits in 2009. McCannwill be joining the team November 28 through December 9 as they travel to Iraqand Kuwait to perform for an estimated 20,000 U.S. troops, most of whom havelittle or no access to entertainment of any kind.

For the athletes who make up the tour Chad Kagy, Brian Kachinsky, Mike Es-camilla, Anthony Napolitan, Drew Bezanson, Zack Yankush, Mykel Larrin, RonKimler and Nate Wessel BOB3 means putting their lives at risk to provide afew hours of escape, excitement, and camaraderie with those who have giveneverything to protect Americas freedom.

Our mission in Iraq is simple. We want to show the troops that we care, thatAmerica hasnt forgotten about them, said Brian Kachinsky, an X Games bronzemedalist who participated in the rst two BOB tours and calls the experienceexhilarating, intense and life-changing. Hell never forget performing in 120-de-gree heat and shaking hands with soldiers who thanked him for being there. Itscrazy when the troops thank us for performing, said Kachinsky. Were the oneswho should be thanking them. Theyre the real heroes, not us.

Kachinskys highlights of past BOB tours include ying in a Blackhawk helicop-ter, sleeping in Saddam Husseins palace, detonating C4 explosives, and expe-riencing what daily life is like for the troops in Iraq. But it was time simply spenthanging out with the troops, talking about their families, homes, and war zoneexperiences that really made an impact on BOB team m embers. They were toldtime and again by service men and women that, for just a few hours, they wereable to forget they were in Iraq.

The troops love the adrenaline and excitement of the Bikes Over Baghdadshows, said McCann. Its an incredible feeling for us to get to participate insomething that celebrates and shares the spirit of youthful adventure for whichHarley-Davidson has long been known.

McCann will give out free Harley-Davidson MotorClothes and other merchandiseand gifts at each performance. One service member will also win a brand new

2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X motorcycle.

ALISA CLICKENGER (MotoAdventureGal) and AVID

MotoTours ANNOUNCE WOMENS EMPOWERMENT

MOTORCYCLE TOUR 2011

Nov 29, 2010 (Seattle, WA) . . . Alisa Clickenger (MotoAdventureGal) and KarenThomson of Avid MotoTours have teamed up to offer a Womens EmpowermentMotorcycle Tour June 24-July 2, 2011.

The 9-day tour will encompass the Pacic Northwest including Washington, Ida-ho, Montana and Oregon. Besides the normal tour itinerary and enjoyment, thetour will include pre-trip personal coaching, condence building exercises, and

during-tour seminars to give every rider a toolbox of skills they can rplanning or implementing their own future trips.

Long distance motorbike travelers and experienced tour guides, ClicThomson want to give back to the sport that has given them so muchering other female riders to fall in love with motorcycling and motorThey want these women to ultimately feel comfortable and capablemotorcycle trip, with or without a travel partner.

I hear time and again as I travel Are you all alone? Arent you scultimately Oh, I wish I could do what you do! , said Clickenger, wtraveled solo for seven months through Mexico, Central and South Amtruth is, she continued, anyone can do what I do, what we do, travSometimes it just takes getting over a little fear, having a little knowledencouragement. And that is what we want to impart on this tour: the cskills, and the condence to make a trip happen for other women ridewill go home with a sense of accomplishment.

Thomson, while accumulating over 300,000 motorcycle miles, has ledin North America and Europe, and was a Motorcycle Safety Foundat

for 16 years. She says, Weve chosen a spectacular route, with pleroads and terric scenery. We have something to offer everyone, whenew to touring or are a rider that just wants to be part of an all-femalethe things we will cover are; how to plan, prepare and pack for your maps and using your GPS. Each rider can elect their own level of pa

Pulling out of your garage is the hardest part of any trip stated Cliconly recently settled down after a year and a half of traveling by mobeen through all phases of fear, technological challenges, and life cget on the road. I want to give back that sense of accomplishment adence that motorcycling has given me. I look forward to the shining faI DID IT exclamations at the end of the tour.

More information about the Womens Empowerment Tour can be fowebsite http://avidmototours.com/womens_empowerment.aspx, o

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M NEWS BYTES 10-06piled & Edited by Bill Bish,nal Coalition of Motorcyclists

Although year-to-date market data reveals an 18.3% drop in new unit sales,tire sales are up 6.6% in 2010 versus 2009, indicating motorcyclists are stillenthusiastic about the sport and riding.In addition, motorcycle miles travelled increased by approximately 5% last year,some 1.3 billion more miles than in 2008, according to the MICs 2009 MotorcycleOwner Survey.In many ways, we are better poised for a comeback than ever, said Ty vanHooydonk, communications director for the council.cHina BecoMeS tHe WorldS largeStMotorcycle producer

China has now overtaken Japan as the largest producer of motorcycles in theworld. Yearly, 50 million motorcycles are produced worldwide, and China nowproduces at least 27.5 million of that gure or a little more than 50% of the totalworld production. China has already taken over the top spot in world automobileproduction by producing more cars than Japan and the U.S. combined.Interestingly, some historic American companies like Harley-Davidson are movingahead for plans to produce motorcycles in China, but whether they will be exportedto the U.S. or simply sold in this Asian market is not quite known yet.The city of Chongqing has become Chinas motorcycle production center, withmore than 10 million motorcycles a year coming out of this modern city alone.In fact, four of ve of the largest Chinese motorcycle brands that produce over1 million units a year come out of this city. China has more than 130 motorcyclebrands.Expect to see more powerful and modern motorcycles coming from China as thisnation seeks to become the largest and most powerful economy in the world.

older BikerS Have More SeXOlder single bikers are putting down more miles than their married counterparts,if you know what we mean, reported www.clutchandchrome.com about arecently released AARP sex survey. Although the study wasnt specically aimedat motorcycle enthusiasts, with a large part of riding demographics rmly in theage bracket surveyed, the study can make riders look at each other in a slightlydifferent light.

Aside from older riders having more sex than may be generally considered, resultsfrom the AARP sex survey, Sex, Romance, and Relationships: AARP Survey ofMidlife and Older Adults, also contradicted popular opinion with singles age 45+showing a higher satisfaction rate and having more sex than married couples inthe same age group.But some stereotypes rang true in the AARP study, such as which sex made sex apriority; Men are more than ve times as likely as women with 45% vs. 8% to say

they think of sex once or more every day, and men also rank sex highof what makes for a high quality of life.

And if any further correlation needed to be drawn between the AARmotorcycle enthusiasts, the nal conclusion seems to draw a pretty soas with riding, the largest predictor of sexual satisfaction is the numbor the frequency a respondent gets in the saddle. The number of consider themselves satised rockets to 84% if they ride more than while the number falls to 59% for those who only hit the road twice

Weird neWS: Head gaMeS

In Lagos, Nigeria, motorcycle taxis called okada are so dangeroushospitals have special orthopedic wards meant just for people who haccidents while riding them. So youd think a law requiring passenghelmets would be welcomed.But it turns out that, for many Nigerians, the only thing scarier than ataxi is a motorcycle helmet. Many people refuse to wear them out of fesupernatural powers. Some fret that previous passengers may have p

juju spells on the helmets to steal someones good fortune, or to madisappear in order to be used in a sacred ritual.Our people are quite superstitious about anything dealing with their Ralph Ibuzo, who created the Original Lapa Guard, a cloth cap thacan protect wearers from disease and sudden disappearance. Pethat if you put on a helmet, [others] can take away your brain, oluck, he told the Wall Street Journal, so the hygienic cap provides a separation between the head and a helmet full of potential trouble.

Aside from preventing paranormal paranoia, Mr. Ibuzo also has the lawas this sub-Saharan city enacted a trafc regulation last year that reqpassengers to don helmets. But despite efforts at enforcement by

and trafc police, most passengers refuse to wear them out of concerwidely feared throughout West Africa.

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w study utilizing a motorcycle simulator has found that formal advancedng is better than the school of Hard Knocks regarding how a rider reacts togency situations on the road.iumph mounted on a custom rig designed and built at the University

nghams Centre for Motorcycle Ergonomics & Rider Human Factors inand was used to investigate the attitudes, behaviors and skills of different

of riders according to their level of experience and training, with simulationare projecting different riding scenarios onto a large screen in front of the

e groups; novice, experienced and those who had taken advancedrcycle training, were put through identical scenarios on the simulator as wellher tasks in the laboratory to test aspects of their hazard perception andvior.esearchers discovered that experience on its own does not necessarilyriders safer on the road, while those riders who had taken advanced

rcycle safety training used better road positioning to anticipate and respondzards, kept to urban speed limits, and actually made better progress throughs than the other groups of novice and experienced bikers.is one of the most in-depth studies of its kind ever conducted, said Dr. Alex

mon from the Human Factors Research Group. Whilst experience seemsp develop rider skills to an extent, advanced training appears to developer levels of awareness, perception and responsibility, Stedmon noted. Itappears to make riders better urban riders and quicker, smoother and safer

in rural settings.

tSa Still puSHing Motorcycle-onlyeckpointS nationWide

National Highway Trafc Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ignoredressional requests to halt or delay a plan to implement and fund motorcycle-checkpoints nationwide.rst federally-funded checkpoints, dubbed roadside motorcycle safetykpoints, will be launched by the Georgia Department of Public Safety,NHTSA grant to the Georgia State Patrol. NHTSA has implemented the

kpoint funding plan despite being asked by members of Congress not to fundrogram until the merits were explained.SA has requested applications from law enforcement agencies across thery to conduct safety checks that specically target motorcyclists to pull

for a lengthy inspection of their vehicle, equipment and paperwork.New York State Police have been conducting motorcycle-only checkpoints2007, often targeting major motorcycle events such as Americade. Seeking

al remedy to stop the constitutionally questionable roadblocks, Aid to Injuredrcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Mitchell Proner of NYC has led a class actionit against the NYSP and New York State on behalf of ABATE of New York

he National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM).er believes the Federal Court will agree that the stops are designed primarilyw enforcement purposes as opposed to public safety purposes. Rather thanoting any legitimate public safety concern, the checkpoints are intendedrass and intimidate motorcyclists attempting to attend motorcycle eventsby depriving them of their First Amendment right to freedom of assemblyell as their Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment rights to due process,

protection and freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

ntSB callS For StateS to requireHelMetS

The National Transportation Safety Board stated on Tuesday, November 19, thatall states should require riders to wear federally approved helmets.Christopher A. Hart, the NTSBs vice chairman, called motorcycle accidents apublic health issue. and said that helmet laws have been added for the rst timeto the NTSBs Most Wanted List of safety improvement priorities. The list isconsidered a powerful tool by which the NTSB forces legislative change.But highway safety laws are largely left up to the states, which have beenincreasingly resistant to many federal recommendations, and the transportationagencys appeal comes at a time when motorcycle deaths have actually been onthe decrease since 2009.This is not the rst time there has been federal pressure exerted on states to passhelmet laws. In the late 1960s, Congress threatened to withhold highway fundingfor states failing to adopt universal helmet laws, and within a few years almostevery state had a helmet mandate.But by the late 1970s, political resistance and pressure from motorcycle groupsconvinced Congress to break the link between motorcycle laws and federal

highway funds, and over half the states repealed their helmet laws.In 1991, Congress decided to try again, offering safety grants to states thatenforced helmet and seatbelt laws. States that didnt enforce such laws hadthree percent of their federal highway money redirected to their highway safetyprograms. Still, only two states re-instituted helmet l aws and by 1995 the federaleffort was again overturned and ve more states soon repealed their helmet laws.Today, only 20 states require all riders to wear helmets, and last year more statelegislatures considered laws to repeal helmet laws than to enact them.Forcing states to implement safety regulations is not territory the safetyboard wants to enter, according to Steve Blackistone, NTSBs state and localgovernment relations specialist, who said We are not prescriptive; we cannotmandate implementation.But on the same day as the NTSB proclamation, the insurance industry advocacygroup Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety called upon Congress to observethe NTSB recommendation and enact federal legislation that would result in allstates adopting all-rider helmet use laws.neW JerSey eStaBliSHeS StringentguidelineS For neW riderS

A measure sponsored by Senator Nicholas J. Sacco, chairman of the SenateTransportation Committee, which would establish safety guidelines for newmotorcycle riders in the Garden State was approved by the Assembly recentlyby a vote of 67-7.The bill, S-736, would enact several motorcycle safety regulations, includinga tiered licensing provision. Under the bill, if a person is issued a motorcyclelicense for a vehicle with a smaller-size engine -- less than 231 cubic centimeters-- they would be legally prohibited from operating a motorcycle with an enginedisplacement of more than 500 cc. Senator Sacco said that this provision would

ensure that new motorcycle riders are restricted from operating vehicles withengines that are too powerful for that drivers skill level.

Among other provisions, the bill would also require all applicants under the ageof 18 to complete a motorcycle safety program as a condition for licensure orendorsement.The bill was approved by the Senate by a vote of 31-3 on August 23, but mustbe returned to consider Assembly amendments which were largely technical innature. If approved in the Senate, it would head to the Governor to be signedinto law.

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Motorcycle sales continue to be hard hit, despite the declared end to the recession,but according to the Motorcycle Industry Council there are other indicators thatpoint to a brighter future for the two-wheel industry.



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