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Now when you insure your auto through AAA, you can also protect your favorite toys. Our new insurance covers all your rides including motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, even golf carts — and discounts are available! To learn more or request a free quote, contact your local AAA insurance agent today.

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The time has gone by all too quickly. And much has happened over the summer. I hope you are all happy and healthy and looking forward to the holidays with family and friends.

Of course our riding season isn’t over until it’s over and you will find some great tips and articles in this issue to help you better prepare for any riding you plan to enjoy yet this season.

Don’t forget to catch our Living to Ride... Riding to Eat column. Joe Stormin’ Norman has relocated to our neck of the woods from New York City and has commited to join our staff of contributing writers to share some great information with you. As a certi-fied motorcycle safety instructor in New York and a well know personality in the motorcycle community, Stormin’ Norman brings not only his knowledge and experience but his colorful New York personality to our information pages and a unique perspective.

Again we’re looking forward to another year of growth with the magazine in Wisconsin and Illinois and we look forward to seeing you at the upcoming events yet this year.

Have a healthy and prosperous new year.

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There are times when we feel invincible when we are on our motor-cycles, but nothing could be further from the truth, you know it and I know it. This is particularly true during the winter, when dangers increase exponentially. Icy roads and cold hands can slow your reaction time in hazardous situations, but there are some great, easy tips that you can use to keep safe and warm during the upcoming months.

1. Avoid riding over or stopping on painted areas, especially when it is raining. Painted areas become very slick when wet. Try not to ride too near the center lines of the road during rain or snow, as this area has the added danger of collecting dirt and fuel deposits from cars and trucks. This goes for man-hole covers, sewer drains, metal bridges and tar joints.

2. A puddle is not always just a puddle. While it might look like a just a shallow puddle, looks can be deceiving – until you ride over it and it turns out to be deeper than you thought. It’s a good idea to safely avoid riding over puddles altogether. Save your rims and your tail bone!

3. Roads collect fuel and oil deposits all summer long. When the season’s first rains fall, it makes for an extremely slippery surface that gives much less grip than a dry road does. Even if you’re familiar with a road, it could have a layer of oil that creates a dangerous slippery surface. Additioanlly be aware when passing car washes. The road conditions can be very slippery due to the soaps and conditioners that run off into the street (this tip applies all year round).

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4. Oil isn’t the only thing that can cause a slippery film on the road. Trees produce more sap during the summer – overhanging trees will drop sap on the road and mixed with rain will create a slick surface. Also, watch out for areas that could have leaves on the ground in the fall (I’ve personally fallen victim to this road risk).

5. Rain is distracting, not only to pe-destrians but to drivers of vehicles as well. Pedestrians try to run through the rain and across the road to keep from getting wet, hunching their shoulders and keep their heads down against the rain. Drivers are dis-tracted by technology to begin with and the road conditions only up the ante on the chances that they won’t see you. This means that you’ll need to keep your head up and stay aware.

6. Watch your speed. This seems like an obvious one, but not everyone follows it. Don’t accelerate too quickly or brake too sharply. Watch your speed when heading into a bend; the centrifugal force paired with high speed could take you out before you realize what is happening. Also be sure not to down shift too quickly – combined with a wet road, this may cause your back tire to lock up.

7. Be sure to keep yourself warm. Cold hands and feet don’t react quickly enough to avoid dangerous situations. Staying alert is most important if your cold and uncomfortable you will be distracted and not focusing on your riding skills and the road. A good hand grip warmer kit can keep your hands warm or heated gear available for hands, feet and your core is a worthwhile investment that will keep you safe and comfortable. (A personal note my hand grip warmers keeps my circula-tion warm)

8. If you’re not going to store your bikes for the winter take good care of your bike. Road dirt and salt can cause oxidization and ultimately corrosion. Put a bit of Vaseline in places that should stay dry and wax the bike with a good, hard wax. If you’re storing your bike for the win-ter, check out Jim Jones’ article on page 10.

Enjoy the rest of the 2011 riding season. Remember ride safe, ride smart cause nobody’s gonna do it for you.

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Well, it’s that time of year again! Soon the snow will be falling and the motorcycles will be tucked away for the winter. And each spring our shops phone will ring off the wall with customers who did not store the ol’ bike properly and now wonder why it won’t run. Some preparation now will ensure that you are out riding in the spring instead of waiting in the shops lineup.

1. Location…Where are you going to put it? - One solution may be to ask your bike shop if he offers a storage program. This is ideal because he will often prep, store, and have the bike ready to ride when you are ready again. If you decide to store it yourself, you will need a place that is dry and out of harm’s way. When possible, choose a location away from windows. The sunlight can fade paint and plastic parts. Direct sunlight can raise the ambient temperature of the storage area which will promote condensation when the sun goes down, so cover plain glass with some sort of shade. Also, cover your bike with a specially designed bike cover not a sheet or a tarp. Why? Because a sheet absorbs moisture and hold it against metal surfaces and then rust forms. Also, damp fabric will breed mildew and this may attack the seat material. A tarp prevents moisture from getting in but it also prevents it from getting out. Moisture trapped will condense on the bike and then the rust monster is back! Motorcycle covers are made of a mildew resistant material. The material is slightly porous, so it can breathe.

2. Change The Oil - Even if the oil is not due for a change, by-products of combustion produce acids in the oil which will harm the inner metal surfaces. Warm the engine to its normal operating temperature, as warm oil drains much faster and more completely. While you are at it, why not change the filter too? Add fresh motorcycle grade oil.

3. Fuel Stabilizer - Fill the tank with fresh fuel, but do not overfill. The correct level is when the fuel just touches the bottom of the filler neck. This gives enough room for the fuel to expand without overflowing the tank when temperature rises. But remember to leave room for the fuel stabilizer. Add winterizing fuel conditioner to prevent the fuel from going stale, and help prevent moisture accumulation. Stale fuel occurs when aromatics (the lighter additives) evaporate leaving a thicker, sour smelling liquid. If left long enough, it will turn into a gum, plugging the jets and passages inside your carbs!

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4. Battery Storage - The battery must be removed from the motorcycle when it is in storage. Motorcycles often have a small current drain even when the ignition is switched off (dark current), and a discharged battery will sulfate and no longer be able to sustain a charge. A conventional bat-tery should be checked for electrolyte level. Add distilled water to any of the cells that are low and then charge the battery. Battery charging should be performed at least every two weeks, use a small trickle charger like 2amps anything higher charge will cause the battery to overheat. Charge the battery away from open flame or sparks as the gas given off a battery can be explosive. Elevate the battery and keep it from freezing.

5. Surface Preparation - Waxing and polishing the motorcycle might seem like a waste of time since you are putting it away and no one will see it. But applying wax is a very important part of storing a motorcycle. Wax will act as a barrier against rust and moisture. Don’t forget to spray any other metal surfaces (such as the frame or engine) will a very light spray of WD-40. This will keep these areas shiny and protect from corrosion as well. It’s no big deal when you take it out in the spring just wash it right off. You’ll be surprised how nice it works on black wrinkle finishes.

6. Exhaust and Mufflers - Exhausts/Mufflers are known to rust fast when they are not used. So making sure they are properly stored for the winter on your bike will save them from an early rusty death. Spray a light viscos-ity oil (such as WD40) into the muffler ends and drain holes. Lightly stick a plastic bag (shopping bag is fine) into the end of each muffler hole to keep moisture out as well as little critters like mice.

7. Tires - Check both front and rear tires with your air pressure gauge. Make sure each tire is properly inflated to the maximum recommend pres-sure. As it gets colder, air condenses in your tires, so it’s important to pump them up to keep your tires healthy. Rubber is a flexible material and does not like to freeze (it cracks when it freezes). Placing 1/4”-1/2” piece of cardboard or wood board under each tire will help keep the rubber raised up from a freezing floor. DO NOT use a tire dressing on tires (such as Armor-All or tire cleaning foam) as this will make the tires hard and slip-pery.

8. Service all fluids - If the brake or clutch fluids haven’t been changed in the last year or 10,000 miles), do it now. The fluids used in these systems are “hygroscopic” which means that they absorb moisture. The contami-nated fluid will cause corrosion inside the systems which may give problems when the motorcycle is used next spring. Be sure to use the correct fluids and note the warnings and instructions in the service manual. If you don’t have the experience to service these systems, contact your local bike shop, they will be happy to assist you. If your motorcycle is liquid cooled, the coolant requires changing every two years or 15,000 miles. Make sure that the engine is cool enough to rest your hand on it before draining the sys-tem. Coolant/antifreeze is available from your dealer and has been devel-oped to provide the correct protection for your motorcycle engine. Mixed

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50/50 with distilled water will ensure a clean system for the next two years or 15,000 miles.

9. Cover it - Now you can cover the bike with the cycle cover and look forward to the first warm day of spring.

Back On The Road - Before you head out onto the highway, there are a couple of things to do. First, remove the cover and put it where you can find it again. Talking of finding things, locate the (charged) battery and reinstall it connecting the positive (+) cable (red) before the (-) negative. Recheck all fluid levels and turn on the fuel. Check for anything wrong on the motorcycle (cracked tires, broken parts/plastic, leaking oil). Set the tire pressures back to riding specs and you are ready to fire up. As you don your riding gear, remember that you’re riding skills will be a little rusty and the road surfaces will have changed a bit since the last ride, so go careful-ly. Remember we’re in the great white north ,sand/salt that weren’t on the road in the fall are sure to be left over from the long cold winter especially at corners and curves and may be hazardous. If this all seems to be a big hassle and a drag then you should have someone do it for you, because it will save you money in the long run.

And for all of you that don’t store your bike, RIGHT ON! , just ride safe and watch for the sand and black ice and I’ll be seeing you on the road. Winters here are too long not to ride, LMFAO!! See ya on the road!!

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The highly popular one-hour show is currently on

hiatus awaiting a launch date from a major radio network that will syndicate the show nationwide. Segments on the show include info and tips on riding destinations, new products, motorcycle main-tenance, legislation, insurance, rallies and charitable events. ORR also covers current industry related news from the AMA, Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), and ABATE, an organization devoted to motorcycle rights. And there are the always popular prize giveaways and the inevi-

table interviews with celebrity guests from the motorcycle world. Among those Gina has exchanged banter with are the likes of Jay Leno, Peter Fonda Willie G. Davidson, Biker Billy, Brancombe Rich-mond, Sandra Bernhard, Lorenzo Lamas, Evel and Robbie Knievel, Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, Ben Bostrom, Nicky Hayden, Angelle Savoie, the entire Sons of Anarchy crew and many more! Furthermore, ORR has established a significant presence at the premier motorcycling events in America including live broadcasts from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Laconia Rally, Daytona Bike Week, California’s Love Ride and the AMA Women in Motorcycling Conferences. “I couldn’t ask for a better job. I like to talk to people and I

love motorcycling. It was always my dream to get into a broadcast-ing career but I never dreamed that my passion for bikes would enter into the equation. Being on hiatus stinks…however I’ve had the best (brokest) Summer that I’ve had in years! I’ve been to events this year that normally I would have had to work at - so it’s enjoyable being on the other side of the fence as a participant

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or spectator so-to speak. And this year I did a lot of events that I’ve never done before or have wanted to do but the timing never worked out right. That’s what happens when you have a job, so this year I got to do a lot of riding. Arizona Bike Week rocked! The Slimey Crud run was a blast with my sista Jennifer… a flippin windy cold day it was but what a blast it turned out to be! I got up to Harley-Davidson’s New Models unveiling at the Museum which was packed! So naturally I got to see and speak with a lot of peeps. The Iron Horse Hotel followed by running into many old friends and more talking late into the evening. The Knuckle Shuffle in Viola-sponsored by S&S brought in bikes from all over the country and many that were mainly old vintage iron! Anyone who knows me knows I love the antiques most! Flatheads, Knuckleheads, Pan-heads, Shovels, Vincents, Indians…if it’s old – I’m down with it! Rides to New Galrus, Sunday afternoons at Keifs Reef, Tuesday

Bike Nites at The Donkey, weekly Wednesday nite get togethers with the Nacho’s (tell you about them next time) Thursday Bike Nites at Bruer House, all made for an exceptionally fun riding sea-son! (And man does the week go by fast) I’m so glad that Fall is nearly upon us .. Fall always is a great time

to ride and I hate to see the Summer go so fast but it’s back to business for me. I’ve got a contract with a Production Co out of New York for a TV Docu-series and getting the Open Road Radio show back on the road is the business at hand! Getting OFF HIA-TUS is what I’m talkin about! I’m blessed with being able to spread my enthusiasm, passion

and the knowledge that I have of the motorcycle world, most of which I’ve learned over the years by hosting ORR. The only thing I enjoy more than Open Road Radio is having the wind in my hair as I head down the highway on my 48’ Pan” …stay tuned – until next time ride it like you stole it & be safe! (oxy-moron?)

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Well my friends, the riding season is now at its back end. I enjoy riding in the fall because of the change in colors in scenery along with excel-lent weather and temperatures. I also enjoy looking at the different motorcycles out on the road and their different personalities – very much like the riders themselves. It is interesting to see how many individuals overdo their rides with accessories, paint and all sorts of things. It’s like, whoa Nelly ease up on the bling, way more than enough already. When is enough, enough? Nothing stirs my heart as when I see a bike that shows personality without being overdone. It has its own identity with-out any hint of being overdone. Even something as subtle as an exhaust system, it is amazing how many will purchase on name only. I wonder how many individuals really know the tone they are really looking for and how it can affect the overall comfort and pleasure of a ride – especially a long ride, not to mention of course how it looks or will look on their bike. I know precisely what I like and don’t like regarding my motorcycle. I know precisely what I will do and won’t do with my bike. How about our

Safety FeatureWhen is enough, enough?ByRobert Shelton, InstructorWoodstock Harley Riding School

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riding? Do you know precisely what type of riding you enjoy and do? And, most importantly how long you can ride before you need to stop and rest? Make it a point to know.I enjoy 7-10 day rides that run 3k to 4k in length. I absolutely enjoy these the most and consider them as a long trip. Next, the over-night 2-3 day rides. Then of course the all day

ride. These are what I strive for and do. Nothing stirs my heart like a ride that I can drink in and ride through back roads out in the country and enjoy every facet of God’s creativity. I work diligently at not let-ting things get in the way of my rides that bring about tremendous joy and satisfaction. I have been able to cover a little over 64 thousand miles in 2.5 seasons including this year.I also know precisely what I like and don’t like in a ride when it comes to length, pace, comfort, safety, and overall enjoyment. And what is very important is to know when enough is enough and it is time to rest. It can be the difference of returning home or not. I had the oppor-tunity this summer to do a long distance challenge ride that covered roughly 8k miles in 14 days - Key West Florida to Homer Alaska - the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge – all done on secondary roads. I went through some of the most beautiful scenery you could hope for. I did not make it to Homer, Alaska. I fell asleep while riding in Yukon, Canada and crashed just short of crossing into Alaska – roughly 6.2k miles into the run. You ask how could I possibly do this? Which brings me to the point, when is enough, enough? Fatigue and being tired are very deceiving and are two very key areas to be aware of when you are riding. Rest is a critical factor in riding safely. I had been riding day after day long hours and daylight lasts all the way to midnight in Canada. I had been riding for 9 hours straight with an average 45 degree temp and raining steady. After, drying out all the wet clothes, I ate a large cheeseburger and fries and then started up the ride again. The meal kicked in and I began to nod. I should have stopped and rested but kept going thinking that it would go away. I didn’t and I took a final deep nod and the rest is history. My riding season was cut short but I am very thankful to be here to write this article. No mat-ter what type of riding you do – know when enough is enough. If you are feeling tired, fatigued then pull over, rest, take a nap. It will make a huge difference in your reaction time. An hour or two of rest can make a huge difference in your safety, comfort, and enjoyment of your ride. Never, ever take rest for granted. Again, know precisely when enough is enough.Until next time, only you can determine how good you want to be.

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feasts, so before we worry about that. Let’s talk about some of the places we’ve experience while traveling around the Midwest.

The first place is down town and since moving here from New York City I find myself drawn toward the city skyline, even though the rustic roads have such beautiful sites the cities have much to offer. So I left Lake County down 41 south to Lake Shore Drive on a beauti-ful sunny day and found myself downtown. And after cruising around town I found myself below a familiar site… a giant Weber Grill on the corner of State Street and Grand Ave. Let me start by saying “The food was off the charts!” Everything on the menu is cooked on a charcoal grill, even the desert! So I started with an appetizer, which I highly recommend, the meat starter sampler (which is also avail-able in a fish option), it included rib fingers, beer can chicken ten-ders, teriyaki steak and barbeque shrimp. This place has tremendous salads. Then the main course I chose their Wisconsin Kettle Burger with apple wood smoked bacon, cedar cheese and here’s the kicker, a pretzel bun! For desert I had a lemon pound cake with fruit, nuts, carmel and ice-cream and yes it was prepared on the barbeque!!! It was amazing and I can’t wait to go back and try their breakfast menu… It looks “Mint”! The Weber Grill Restaurant is located at 539 North State Street, Chicago, IL. Call for reservations if you’re planning on going for dinner 312-467-9696 and tell them Stormin’ from Living to Ride… Riding to Eat sent you.

A little closer to home but notable and worth the ride from outside of Lake County is a New business diner called “Jerry’s Rock n’ Roll Drive-In”, it has a great burgers, chili fries and a gravy bread side order which is an Italian roll with crushed red pepper soaked in Italian beef juice and should be served in a bowl… we enjoyed the gravy bread so much we hardly had room for the ½ lb cheese burger called the “Big Baby” and chili fries… Additionally on the menu you will find, Italian

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Saturday, Oct. 1st – Ivanhoe, IL. Axemen MC Meat Raffle for Burn Camp at Wiechs Inn, Rte. 83 and Rte. 60, Ivanhoe, IL [email protected]

Saturday, Oct. 1st – Effingham, IL. – Breast Cancer Awareness Ride. Legacy H-D, 1315 Althoff Ave., Effingham, IL.

Sunday, Oct. 2nd – Chicago, IL. – Doc Mark’s Run for the Kids. Check in at New Horizon, 6737 W. Forest Preserve Dr., Chicago. After party at noon at The Brewery, 3848 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL .

Sunday Oct 2nd – Peotone, IL. 27th Peotone Motor-cycle Show & Parts Expo (Indoor & Outdoor Event). Will County Fairgrounds, 710 West St, Peotone, IL ( 40 miles south of Chicago off I-57 at exit 327) For more information visit our website at www.illinoisbikerinformationguide.com

Sunday, Oct 2nd – Pine Bluff, WI., The Slimey Crud Run 1st Sunday in May and the 1st Sunday in October and is a gathering and run between Pine Bluff and Leland WI.

Monday, Oct. 3rd – Chicago, IL. – Motorcycle Mondays. Five Star Bar , 1424 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL

Oct. 6th – Oct 8th - Cave In the Rock, IL. HogRo-cktoberfest. $30 for weekend. Live Music, wild contests, vendors, camping, showers, field events, poker run and much more. www.hogrock.com

Friday, Oct 7th –Oct 8th – Oconomowoc, WI., Fall Open House at Wisconsin H-D Dealership 1280 Blue Ribbon Dr., Oconomowoc, WI.

Saturday, Oct. 8th – Woodstock, IL – Trike Show & Tell at Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2050 S. Eastwood Dr., Wood-stock IL Demo Rides; Review & Info.

Saturday, Oct. 8th – Waukegan, IL – Northern Illinois ABATE’s WTF Happened to Summer Poker Run & Party. Everyone is invited!!! Start Point at Anastasias Restaurant & Sports Lounge at 3880 Northpoint Boulevard, Waukegan, IL and final stop and party at The C’Mon Inn on Hwy 45 and Gages Lake Rd., Grayslake IL $10 per person for run and party and only $5.00 per person for the party only!!! Music by The Ray Crane Project. Free Food at the end of the ride plus 50/50 and raffles!!! For more info call Big Mike 847-445-6437

beef, hot dogs including my favorite the New York Sauerkraut Dog and “The Elvis Presley” which is, you guessed it, a peanut butter and banana grilled sandwich and being a huge Elvis fan I ordered one to go and it was good. You can order wings in orders of 6, 12, 18, 24 and a ½ pan. And for desert ice cream and funnel cakes. They don’t have a liquor license so coffee, hot chocolate and fountain sodas have free refills. Jerry is a great character who is very friendly and eager to meet his customers. During the warmer weather he hosts a classic car night on Thursday evenings and he is looking forward to having a bike night in 2012. If you find yourself up in An-tioch, stop in at ‘Jerry’s Rock n’ Roll Dive-In” on the corner of Rte. 83 and Rte 173 on the south east corner. There is plenty of parking and it’s a nice meal at a great price.

Being new to the area I was impressed with the New Glarus area, a beautiful ride through the countryside worked up our appetite and when we arrived in New Glarus we found ourselves at Tofflers Pub & Grill. They have a daily specials menu on the days they are open and on this particular Saturday I enjoyed the Jambalaya which was loaded with chicken and sausage and shrimp and served with hushpuppies. Others in our party enjoyed the Chicken Po’Boy, the New Glarus Brat (straight from a local meat market in New Gla-rus) and served with kraut. I’m looking forward to a fall ride to try their homemade soups and their chili which is available seasonally. They offer live music on Thursday nights and have a Chili Cook-off planned on their outdoor patio for October 9th to benefit an organi-zation called Green Haven and will have the Packers Pre-Game on the outdoor projector screen (I’m a Jets fan so for me it’s about the food but hey the Packer’s wear green too so that’s cool… Go Green!) Tofflers Pub & Grill is at 200 5th Avenue (on the corner of 5th Ave and 2nd Street), New Glarus, WI. The atmosphere is always very laid back and friendly and it’s a great destination. Check out their Fish Fry with homemade lobster bisque or clam chowder.

If you have a nice ride or a great place to include in our review please visit our new web site at www.livingtorideridingtoeat.com and visit our guestbook and send us a message. We love break-ing bread with friends so give us a call and let’s get together and ride… Stormin’

One final note... everyone stay warm, ride safe and I wish you and your families a happy and healthy holiday season.


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Saturday, Oct. 8th – Chicago, IL – Alpha Doggs Law Enforce-ment MC Brotherhood Bash at 2416 W. Barry, Chicago, IL. 8pm - 3am

Saturday, Oct. 8th – Lockport, IL. – 3rd Annual Reindeer Toy Run. American Legion Post #13, 24741 W. Renwick Road, Plainfield, IL Reg at 8am, Bike Blessing at 10:30am, First our at 11am Dinner Approx. 3:30pm for more info [email protected] or 815-838-7533

Sunday, Oct. 9th – Lake Villa, IL. – Never Forget Thunder Run and Toys-For-Tots Parade. Starts at James A. Lovel Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Road, Chicago, IL and ends at VFW Hall in Lake Villa on Rte. 132 (Grand Ave. east of Rte. 83, just over the tracks) for more info call Pete at 630-254-6178

Sunday, Oct. 9th – Morris, IL. – Walneck’s Swap Meet & Bike Show. At Grundy County Fairgrounds, 8890 N. Rte 47 I80 & 47 exit 112, Morris, IL call 630-985-2097

Sunday, Oct., 9th – Kenosha, WI. – Bike Show for MS. Brat Stop on Hwy. 50 just West of I-94. 10am – 6pm. For more info call Lil Scott’s Custom’s 262-884-9155

Sunday, Oct. 9th – Batavia, IL. – 25th Annual DuKane Toy & Food Run. Start and End from Batavia VFW. Read President of the ABATE chapter’s article on page 20 of this issue and visit our website at www.ilbig.com

Saturday, Oct. 15th – Sycamore, IL. – DeKalb County Toy Run 2011. Start at the VFW, 311 S. Washington Street, Genoa, IL and end at the Vets Club, 121 S. California St, Sycamore, IL.

Saturday, Oct. 15th – Moonshine, IL – Charity Motor-cycle Run for Shriners Hospital for Children. 119 mile run hosted by the Ainad Shrine Riders, $10 per person 100% to the charity. Run stops at VFW in Casey, IL - Dozer’s Pub, Newton, IL – American Legion, Olney, IL – Floyd’s Place, Oblong, IL. Run leaves at 11am for info www.ainadshriners.org/shrineriders

Saturday, Oct. 15th – Chicago, IL. – Axemenpalooza 2. Axemen Chicago- Northside hosting at 4046 W. Armitage, Chi-cago, IL. Raffle prizes will be 3rd place a 2011 mini bike, 2nd prize a 40 in flat screen TV, and 1st place prize is a street legal 150cc scooter. Tix are $5 ea. Or 5 for $20. Winner need not be present for info or tickets email [email protected]

Sunday, Oct. 16th – Kalamazoo, MI. 38th Annual Motor-cycle Swap Meet & Parts Expo in the Wings Stadium, 360 Vanrick Dr., Kalamazoo, MI Open for public from 10am until 4pm.

Saturday, Oct. 22nd - Woodstock, IL. - Dyno-Performance Shootout. Prizes for the Top Three Performers. Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2050 S. Eastwood Rd (Rte.47), Woodstock, IL

Saturday, Oct. 22nd – Chicago Ridge, IL. – South Sub-urban ABATE of Illinois Inc hosts a Halloween Benefit for Mitchel Ramirez at Glen Maker American Legion Post No., 1160, 10739 Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL. 7pm – Midnight.

Saturday, Oct. 22nd – Frankfort, IL. - Second Annual Rover Ride. Starting and ending at Ryan’s Pub, 7928 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL Reg from 10 till 11 am. Kickstands up at 11:30am $25 per bike preregister for $20 at www.cbbr.org for more info contact [email protected]

Saturday, Oct. 22nd – Lisle, IL – Trick or Treat Run. Poker Run registration 10am to noon at Heritage H-D, 2595 Ogden Ave., Lisle, IL First Bike out 11am Ride ends at Montgomery VFW. $15 pre-Reg.; $20 at door. Dinner starts at 4:30 pm las bike in at 5pm. Prizes awarded for best hand and best costume. Call John Sturk at 630-215-8371 for info.

Saturday, Oct. 29th – Woodstock, IL – Harley-ween Party and Skilled Riding Challenge at Woodstock Harley Davidson, 2050 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL Kids: 1-3pm Costumes, Prizes & Lunch and Adults: 7-9pm Music, Costumes, Spirits.

Saturday, Oct. 29th – Crystal Lake, IL. – Gurl Gear Expo 2011. Sponsored by NE Illinois Red Hawk Riders, David Kane and BMW Motorcycles Countryside. First of it’s kind ever in Crys-tal Lake, IL an EXPO for Ladies Motorcycle Gear!!! Held at Home State Bank Business Center, 611 S. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL. FREE admission! For info contact [email protected]

Saturday, Nov. 5th – Peshtigo, WI – Jack Frost Run for Fun – Vandervest H-D at 810 Frontage Rd., Peshtigo, WI. Regis-tration at 9am – 11am ride ends around 2:30-3pm. Rain/Snow/Ice/Cold the ride will still go on. Lynn’s Infamous Chili served at the last stop. For more information visit www.vvhd.com

Sunday, Nov. 6th – Tinley Park, IL – Illinois RFR Support AVMRA – 13th Annual Manteno Veterans Home Ride. Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention center Drive, Tinley Park, IL Reg. at 8am, kickstands up at 10am. Large group ride benefiting the Manteno Veterans Home with after party and 50/50 raffle. http://www.avmra.com/AVMRACHAP-TERX_Events/vetrun_wish_list.pdf




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Saturday, Nov. 5th – Woodstock, IL – A Tribute to Vet-eran’s Day. Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2050 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL. www.woodstockharley.us Join Rolling Thunder’s Celebration of our servicemen & women. 10:30am Ceremony includes TAPS, luch (1-3pm), values though out the store!

Friday, Nov. 11th – 13th - Madison, WI – AMA Arena-cross – at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI. November 11 and 12 - Professional Racing, November 13 - Amateur Racing. Show Times, Fri – 7pm, Sat – 7pm, Sun – 10am. Doors Open on Fri and Sat at 6:30am and Sun at 9:30am. For more information and tickets go to www.arenacross.com

Sunday, Nov. 20th – Woodstock, IL – McHenry Harley-Davidson’s Toys for Tots Event & Parade – McHenry H-D, 2103 W. Rte. 120, McHenry, IL. All bikes welcomed!! Help us spread the Holiday Spirit!!! All toys go to less fortunate children in McHenry County.

Sunday, Dec. 4th – Chicago, IL – 34th Annual Chica-goland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. Opens at Dawn, Line up begins at 6am and Parade begins at 9:30am. Dan Ryan Woods, S. Western & W. 87th Streets, Chicago, IL. Entry fee is the Donation of a New Unwrapped Toy. PLEASE NO STUFFED ANIMALS! There is no Additional Fee or Cost, and there will be No Registration – just bring a Toy! Parade will end at the Tech High School Parking Lot!! www.chicagolandtft.org

Sat & Sun Dec. 10th – 11th – Woodstock, IL – Shop with Elves at Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2050 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL. Christmas is in the air and Woodstock’s Values show it! 12-2pm lunch, pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Santa 12:30-3:30pm Come by for the fun!!

Sunday, Dec. 18th – St. Charles, IL. – Walneck’s Motor-cycle Swap Meet. At Kane County Fair Grounds 525 S. Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL

Saturday, Dec. 24th – Woodstock, IL – Photos with Santa at McHenry Harley-Davidson at 2103 W. Rte. 120, McHenry, IL. Last day to shop in 2011 10am-2pm ONLY!!! Closed for the Holi-days Saturday 2pm through Monday, January 2nd. Open for the new year Tuesday, January 3rd (10am-7pm Regular Hours)

Sunday, Jan 29th 2012 – Bloomington, IL – ICE Racing Series – This is the greatest spectacle on ice!.. at U.S. Cellular Coliseum, Bloomington, IL www.icespeedway.com

Friday, Feb. 10th – 12th , 2012 – Rosemont, IL – Chicago International Motorcycle Show at Donald E. Stephens Con-vention Center , 5555 North River Road, Rosemont, IL.

Sunday, March 11th 2012 – Menasha, WI – ABATE Region 2E 13th Annual Motorcycle Show at Waverly Beach, N8770 Firelane 1, Menasha, WI There will be Cash Prizes in each of many classes. One-of-a-kind Best of Show Trophy and Peoples Choice Award! All Makes & Models are welcome. $10 to enter and reserve a space. Early registration strongly advised. Space is limited! Set up 8am to 10am. Doors open to public at 10am $7 - $5 w/ ABATE Membership. Become a member at door and get FREE admission.

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