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Whats Shakin’
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Cruisin’ With Critter
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Trippin with Terry
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Terry's Tip of the Month
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Jokes
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Breaking Dawn
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Shop of the Month
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I Am An Addict - David Rusk
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Dez-tinations Unknown
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GBNF
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Cheyenne Then & Now
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Whispers of a Neoteric Nomad
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Twisted Spokes Astrology
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Along the Parkway with Dingo
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Donny Petersen
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Jessie Lee’s Open Road
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Motorcyco Beau
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Where the Hell Can I Find The Rider's Mag
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Our Advertisers
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AUGUST Aug 2nd, 3rd & 4th – Hogs For Hospice For More info please contact; Joe Oswald - joe@hogsforhospice.com Donny Pacheco donny@hogsforhospice.com August 3rd Kawartha Charity Riders Toy Run Details to be announced. Follow us on Facebook @ SupportKawarthaCharityRiders Tuesdays - Riders, Bike Night In the Blackstock area, or just looking to go for ride on a Tuesday night? Come join the great people from, Riders. The host a Ride night, where all proceeds and donations go PTSD, First responders, and local shelter and support programs. They have prizes, Riders swag, great food and live entertainment. The fun starts @6pm! For more info; ridersmotorcyclegroup@gmail.com Wednesdays - Riders, Bike Night In Belleville, or just looking to go for ride on a Wednesday night? Come join the great people from, Riders. The host a Ride night, where all proceeds and donations go PTSD, First responders, and local shelter and support programs. They have prizes, Riders swag, great food and live entertainment. The fun starts @6pm! For more info; ridersmotorcyclegroup@gmail.com Every Thursday Night Clare's Bike Night until Thursday August 29, 2019 ALWAYS A FUN TIME! Thursdays - Bike Night at Classy Chassis & Cycles Every Thursday night you can find the fellow riders @ 1399, 8th Line of Smith, Lakefield, ON. www.usedhd.ca August 6, 13, 20, 27th - NBS Riders Tuesday Bike Nights at Moe's Tap & Wings, Port Colborne 7-9 every Tuesday all summer long! 50/50 draws benefit local charities August 14th Classy Chassis HD ROC & Roll Bike Night 5:30 - DUSK For more information, please feel free to call; 1-888-292-8305 to register. Located @ 1399, 8th Line of Smith, Lakefield, ON. www.usedhd.ca August 17th Dawg Daze of Summer Bash Sherkston $20 poker run pig roast Info Ray 905-658 0856 August 17th BACCHUS MC Chatham Poker Run www.bacchusmcontario.com August 17th BACCHUS MC Halton Hills Run to the Hills Rodeo www.bacchusmcontario.com
Aug 18th- The Riders Mag Show ‘N’ Shine Get your maps out, The Riders Mag is traveling to a new location this year. We have decided to venture out to Bobbie's in Mount Hope on August 18th for our Show ‘N’ Shine. Vendor booths will be available, and if you are interested in being a part of this years Show ‘n’ Shine please give either Critter or Kris a call. 1-855-873-6680 or 289-763-4454 August 24th Smokies Garage Show & Shine Location is OAS Event Centre, 247090 Five Sideroad, Mono, ON. For more information visit www. smokiesgarage.com and for vendor inquires contact Kat at (519) 215 – 8495 or kfrancis@smokiesgarage.com. Aug 25th- The Riders Mag Annual Show ‘N’ Shine We are once again venturing out into the wilds of Loretto on August 25th for our annual Show ‘N’ Shine. Vendor booths will be available, and if you are interested in being a part of this years Show ‘n’ Shine please give either Critter or Kris a call. 1-855-873-6680 or 289-7634454 August 31st BACCHUS MC Woodstock Poker Run www.bacchusmcontario.com
SEPTEMBER Tuesdays - Riders, Bike Night In the Blackstock area, or just looking to go for ride on a Tuesday night? Come join the great people from, Riders. The host a Ride night, where all proceeds and donations go PTSD, First responders, and local shelter and support programs. They have prizes, Riders swag, great food and live entertainment. The fun starts @6pm! For more info; ridersmotorcyclegroup@gmail.com Wednesdays - Riders, Bike Night In Belleville, or just looking to go for ride on a Wednesday night? Come join the great people from, Riders. The host a Ride night, where all proceeds and donations go PTSD, First responders, and local shelter and support programs. The Rider’s Mag - Page 5
They have prizes, Riders swag, great food and live entertainment. The fun starts @6pm! For more info; ridersmotorcyclegroup@gmail.com Thursdays - Bike Night at Classy Chassis & Cycles Every Thursday night you can find the fellow riders @ 1399, 8th Line of Smith, Lakefield, ON. www.usedhd.ca September 7th Riders 3rd Annual Poker Run Looking for a donation of $30 a rider and $15 per passenger, which inclds; live music,door prizes, great food and loads more! Registration @8:30 and kickstands up @ 11am. Registration forms are available, as well are, donations and sponsors. For more information please email; ridersmotorcyclegroup@ gmail.com September 7th 2nd Annual Show & Shine and Community Fun Day 11am - 5pm at Old Mill Park in Lindsay Free to attend. $20 to register a bike in the Show & Shine. All proceeds go to the Centre Of Hope in Lindsay September 11th Classy Chassis HD ROC & Roll Bike Night 5:30 - DUSK For more information, please feel free to call; 1-888-292-8305 to register. Located @ 1399, 8th Line of Smith, Lakefield, ON. www.usedhd.ca September 13th Port Dover Friday the 13th
September 19th-22nd Biketoberfest The festival starts on Saturday the 21st. For vendor information, or more general information please call; Bruce Bissle, 905-714-6885 September 20th-21st Strictly V-Twin GARAGE SALE You can find them at 29945 Highway 48 in Pefferlaw. For more information call us at 705-437-2291 or visit us at www.strictlyvtwin.com September 21st BACCHUS MC Hamilton Annual Poker Run 30 Arden Avenue Registration 9:30-11:00 am www.bacchusmcontario.com September 28th KCR Pig & Corn Roast Gaming Nature Centre 4pm - ?? $25, camping is available. Proceeds go to support KCR's Christmas Hamper Program September 29th Blackhawks M.C. Annual Show ‘N’ Shine Come join in on the celebrations with these great guys, at their annual Show ‘N’ Shine! The fun starts @ 1 and wraps up around 4. There will be door prizes, live music and much more fun! You will find these great guys located @ 447 Club, 3210 Homestead Drive, Mount Hope.
OCTOBER October 12th Fuck Cancer Fall Colour Ride and Bonfire Ride details to be announced. $10
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David Rusk – Signing off!
I just got word that, one of our contributors, 52-year-old, Photo Journalist David Rusk died in a tragic motorcycle accident on Hwy. 507 at some point on Sunday July 21, 2019. David and his beloved RC51 motorcycle were found in a ditch by a member of the public and he was pronounced dead on the scene! David was an excellent writer and a highly skilled and passionate rider who loved to twist a throttle and a had a need for speed! His writing style and his content brought a whole new dimension to The Riders Mag and will be missed as he was developing a large and devoted following! He recently fulfilled a dream and attended the Isle of Man. On behalf of myself and our entire crew here at The Riders Mag I extend heartfelt condolences to his wife Lisa and his family and friends! He will be missed! – RIP – GBNF – L&R
Well Summer of 2019 has finally arrived and hit us with a vengeance! It immediately went about making sure we were aware of it’s arrival by creating record setting heat and with that, record setting levels of rain. Sometimes you just can’t win! We have to make do, doing the best we can, with what we are given. My riding season this year, and life in general, has been disrupted considerably by my wife’s stroke and it isn’t getting any better very quickly. She is showing modest improvements but is still basically bedridden, without the aid of lifts and trained medical personnel. Her needs far surpass my ability to care for her and she is destined for a long-term care facility! These factors, along with the whole rebuild process with The Mag and limited budgets, have severely curtailed my coverage of events and my contributions to The Riders Mag are far less than they should be! Up until this past Friday I still didn’t have either of my motorcycles on the road yet, due to the fact that I still have things to do to The Rider’s Mag - Page 8
the Trike and it has been is uninsured and sits in its spot in the garage! When things took a downturn last year and we were forced to make the difficult decision to suspend printing for four months while we worked through our computer issues and sorted out our financial woes! One of the many things that were affected, was the insurance on my bikes as the policies lapsed and were subsequently cancelled! The quest for a new agent however, was secondary to my trying to sort out my wife’s health issues and getting her located where she will receive the care that she needs! I made some calls but was really getting nowhere fast, when my buddy Bad Bob informed me that a mutual friend of ours had called on one of our advertisers, Wiesner Insurance and was raving about them! I gave Jason Wiesner a call and was connected with Anita Stewart! One of the steps I had to do in order to get it done and make Anita’s job easier, was to get an appraisal done that would state the actual value of The Trike and reflect all the custom features and not just the value of a stock 2007 Road King! For this, I called my old buddy Terry Ward who runs Approved Appraisals, and he and his lovely wife dropped in on a Sunday afternoon to get that little matter done! Ironically it was Terry that brought Wiesner Insurance on board with us as an advertiser several years ago! Anita has become my most favourite Insurance Agent in the World! She was incredibly efficient and tenacious in getting me a great quote and excellent coverage for the Trike and I will have a motorcycle on the road in short order! Thanks Anita! You are the best! Enjoy your vacation! I hope everything is Irie! So that is one less thing that I have to worry about and I plod on and try to keep up with things and again I have to thank our incredible crew, Brenda “The Beast”, Kris, Kim “The Road Runner”, Dawn For whom (Due to her PTSD), everything is a challenge and she is meeting those challenges head on!), Dingo and our newest addition “Dazzling Dez” who brings a whole new dimension to the Mag! Our crew of contributors is growing to provide our readers with up to date coverage of events that are happening in the Motorcycle Community! Welcome back Wheelz! Try to keep it shiny side up Brother! Speaking of Dawn, she must be hitting the right nerve with our readers as our stats for the online version of The Mag on ISSUU tell us that she has almost surpassed the number of reads that I post! This is the first time that
anyone has even come close! Congratulations! Keep doing what you are doing! Dez, as I said is bringing a whole new dimension to the Mag as she is putting together a package trip to someplace warm this winter, like Cuba! It will be warm, and affordable and most importantly, it will be fun! She was also trying to get another gig going this fall to celebrate the end of the riding season and had a great venue booked until the place decided to state “No Colours” as a policy! Motorcycle Clubs are not the total makeup of our readership but they are a large part of it and we won’t disrespect them and support their Constitutional rights and Freedoms! They are intitled to Right of Assembly, free speech and rights of expression and I believe that these fundamental rights are being violated and that there is an illegal campaign of hatred, slander and false information being waged against them! So, stay tuned, the search goes on for another spot! Anyhow, I have to apologise for all the events that I failed to make it out to like the Bikers Battling Cancer event up in Sundridge! I really wanted to go, but this whole thing with my wife has put me well off my usual pace! My Mom and Dad are both from that area and are buried up there and I had also wanted to squeeze in a visit to their graves as well! There is lots of stuff coming up for August starting with Hogs for Hospice event that promises to be a huge hit this August 2nd,3rd and 4th in Leamington. Also, on that Weekend is the ABATE party up in Priceville, and the 41st Anniversary of the Brotherhood MC party in Markdale! These are two events that I have traditionally attended for many, many years and hope to carry on the tradition again this year! The Riders Mag will be holding two Show and Shines in August! One at Bobbies’ Restaurant in Mount Hope on Aug. 18 and our big one in Loretto on Aug. 25, 2019, We have just designed some new shirts, patches and pins that we should have soon!
Strictly V Twin Show and Shine
Again, my schedule has been thrown for a loop, as I work through the many bumps in the road that caused us get out of sync with the printers, long weekends and such last Month and subsequently delayed the distribution of the printed Mag! I couldn’t even do my run to Windsor and Chatham areas as I had to get back to the Toronto to deal with my wife’s stuff! Thanks to Dez and Dingo for meeting up with me and to Dez for volunteering to go to Chatham, Windsor and such in my stead! I squeezed in a stop at Strictly V Twin in Pefferlaw and caught some of their Show and Shine between deliveries through that area and checked out some of the great looking bikes and great people who were in attendance! The whole Hale family and their crew were out doing the usual classy job, that they are known for, before I headed off to visit Godzilla at the Hospital!
Brothers of the Blade Poker run 2019
I couldn’t make it out to the actual Poker Run portion of the day but did swing by their magnificent property for the party afterwards! By all accounts it was well attended and another, all-around, excellent event! They did run into some rain along the way but not enough to dampen the spirits or cause any incidents or mishaps with this solid crew of well seasoned riders! By the time I got there they had all been fed and were now settled into full on, party mode and the band “Bootlegged” was well up to the task of entertaining this festive bunch and myself long into the night! The band impressed the Hell out of me and I hired them as the band to entertain at my Show and Shine in Loretto on Aug. 25th. I was having a ball and it was a much needed, break from all the crap I’ve been dealing with lately! I took full advantage of the great weather, fantastic company, good music and an abundance of cold 50, as I recognised it all as a perfect opportunity to just sit and relax a while! In fact, I relaxed so much that The Rider’s Mag - Page 9
the Club provided me with a designated driver service to get me and my truck home safe and sound! Great time guys! Thanks for all you do!
Smokie’s Garage – Photoshoot
I haven’t known Mike Clark or any of his crew for long but long enough to know that, whatever they do at Smokie’s Garage, they do with class and style! So, it came as no big shock when I arrived at “The Legendary, mysterious, famed and fabled Gooseville Tavern” which would serve as the location for the shoot and met the model that they had provided that she would fit into that general theme of beyond classy! Tall, lean, absolutely gorgeous and wearing a sexy, yet very classy outfit! Well suited to the bikes we would be shooting and the surroundings! She had come prepared with additional outfits as well! Mike had a beautiful part of the property in front of a rustic looking log building picked out as the perfect backdrop for the shoot, so we wasted no time in getting started! As, while it was beautiful right then, the weather lately has been totally unpredictable and I knew that we could be deluged with rain at any time! It did cloud over on occasion and the wind picked up several times, causing Marissa’s long beautiful hair to blow out of place throughout the shoot! It was nothing that we couldn’t handle and we got ‘r done! Besides, wind is a distinct part of riding and it lends a realistic element to the images! Who has perfect hair when they are riding? Mike’s right-hand man “Crank” positioned the bikes for us as we needed and we got on with the task at hand. Marissa was a treat to work with, totally at ease around the bikes and always mindful and aware of placement of hands, feet and such and not allowing jewelry to come in contact with chrome and painted surfaces! I once watched helplessly in horror along with the owner of the motorcycle, as a model due to inexperience, accidentally allowed a chain on her boot to drag across the fender of a custom show bike before the judging was done! It isn’t a good feeling and I never want to experience it again! The bikes that we were shooting today were only a small sampling of the type of motorcycles and workmanship that The Rider’s Mag - Page 10
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they produce at Smokie’s Garage, as to show all would require a whole day and many pages! They don’t have a signature look or style that some builders get trapped in. They build Baggers, but they don’t just build Baggers and they don’t look like everybody else’s baggers! They build “Bobbers” but don’t just do “Bobbers”! Whatever they do, they do with absolute commitment to style and quality! The one “Bagger’ that we shot today had just been finished just before we arrived and was a really good example of the style that this crew has! It was classy and nasty at the same time! The fit and finish was flawless and the paint was subtle, yet bold, distinctive, yet understated! It is one of those bikes that quietly demands your attention like a siren’s call! This was an excellent afternoon and I got a lot of pictures but I knew from my perspective of seeing through the viewfinder, as I snapped each and every picture, that the real hard part was yet to come, making our selections! When you have beautiful subject matter, it is a pleasure to do this work and each and every shot you take you say that was the perfect picture, then you set up the next shot and it is as good, or better than the last! A slight change in expression, or position can change the mood dramatically! Thanks to Mike, Kat and the crew at Smokie’s for your hospitality and to Marissa for your patience! An extra thank you to Kat for helping an old man with funky knees get up off the ground after crouching to get a good angle for a shot! I have a cane but am a little too dense to remember to bring it with me!
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Rodney “Gator” Bowman – RIP – GBNF – L&R
To say that I was shocked and saddened to hear of Gators death, would be an understatement to say the least! I saw a posting on Facebook about a “Gator” being killed in a motorcycle accident but since I know several “Gators” who all ride motorcycles I had to find out which one it was! The word soon came down and I heard how Rod “Gator” Bowman, was heading home to celebrate his and wife, Judy’s 36 wedding Anniversary, when he suffered a massive heart attack and subsequently crashed his motorcycle! He was 56 years old! I was informed of the Memorial ride and Celebration of life that would take place on July 20, 2019 and was asked to attend! With all the stuff on my plate, all I can ever do, is promise to try to make it out! July 20th rolled around and although we were on deadline and had a huge amount of work piled up on my desk and computer in the form of articles to edit and write and hopefully, even draw a cartoon or two, I loaded the camera in the truck and headed off to the west! I knew that I had lingered too long in getting away from my computer and that there would be no way I could make the start of the ride in Rothsay so I figured I would just go to the end of the ride and meet everybody there! That was the plan but, as life has shown me many, many times in the past; plans don’t always come together and you don’t always get what you want! I, however still hold out hope and give it my best shot! Time for another reality check; Sometimes, my best shot falls short of the target! Sometimes I miss by a little and other times I miss the mark entirely but I do give it a try!
which looked promising! My Blackberry seemed to agree! It was like it was as curious as I, as to where we would end up! I followed the narrow winding road where you had to go pretty much in the ditch to avoid hitting headon with traffic coming from the opposite direction! It remained promising, as all the property numbers were running in the right direction but suddenly, I was out of numbers and fell short of the number I was looking for! It was a scenic spot and there were some great looking cottages along there but I wasn’t on a pleasure drive, I was on a mission and failing miserably! I turned around and headed back to where I made the wrong turn and was trying to decide whether to abandon my mission and write up an apology in the Mag and plead for forgiveness or to carry on the search or to turn right or left when I reached that junction. My choice, became clear as I was prevented from making any turn by a long procession of motorcycles and other vehicles! Familiar motorcycles, vehicles and people and I just hooked on the end of the procession and followed them on in! Parking was an adventure as well but I got it done and walked the rest of the way to a large property with a great looking cottage on it right down by the water! This was evidently Gators favourite spot and he spent a lot of time here and it seemed like an appropriate spot to bid him farewell!
I have to tell you that although I love my F150, the GPS which at times can be fantastic and handier than pockets on a shirt, can at other times, be a total pain in the ass and infuriate me to the point where I scream at her and threaten to rip her out of the dash and throw her unceremoniously into a ditch where I would piss all over it and leave her there for the elements to finish the job! I’m assuming it is of the female persuasion as it has a woman’s voice! Please Ford Motor Company, fix your GPS System! It sucks the big one! I then pull out my Blackberry and googled the address and it provided me with directions, so off I went and I followed the instructions to the letter! “Why can’t you be like this?” I yelled at my dashboard in the vicinity of where I figured the GPS was located! When I ended up staring into a field of some sort of crop and the Blackberry was cheerily informing me that I had reached my destination! I snapped! After retrieving it from the field it had taken me to, and I had somewhat, regained my composure I punched in the information again, I again punched in the address and it provided me with a completely new set of directions, which I followed and it took me to the Belwoods Lake area, which was where I needed to be, but the actual location of the event still eluded me! I switched to just explore a bit and hope for the best mode and took a turn The Rider’s Mag - Page 14
There were motorcycles and people everywhere and I wandered on into their midst where I found Judy, who, justifiably looked and sounded, overwhelmed by it all! But she was surrounded by family, extended family and friends who shared her grief and would support her and
help her through this extremely difficult period in her life! I’ve been to far too many of these gatherings and they are never easy and always leave me with mixed emotions! Sadness, at the thought of losing yet another friend! Pride, in having known that individual and being thought well enough of, to be invited to share in this, final, most relevant and emotional part of their existence here on Earth! To be asked to mark the final moments and closing chapter in their lives and to the best of my abilities to pay tribute to the person they were, in a way that is meaningful to the ones they loved and who loved them back is something I take very seriously! While it tears my heart out, each and every time, it has been my honour and privilege to have shared in these moments of grief with so many over the years! I’ve had many men and women, young and old, of strength and character feel comfortable enough with me to hug me and then break down in tears and sob unashamedly and openly in my arms, looking for some comfort and solace and trying to make sense of it all! The members of Lazy J‘s Renegade Ryders RC. paid a final tribute to the Founder and President by sharing a pint of his favourite beer! In turn, they each took a swig (Including Soul Man) of that beer, at which point each made a statement of what “Gator” meant to them! They then poured the remainder of the contents into the lake for their much loved, respected and valued, friend, mentor, and now departed Brother, “Gator” to savour! Gator previously served as President of the Grey, Bruce Chapter of ABATE, and many members of that organization were in attendance here today! Thanks for having me out!
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A visit to a friend and Brother
My long-time buddy and Brother, Ralph Tota had been diagnosed with Cancer several years ago and I wrote of attending a fund raiser that was being held in his behalf back then! I thought that he had it licked until I got a call from his wife; Dianne a couple of weeks ago with the news that the cancer had returned and had spread throughout his body and was now in his bones and was kicking the shit out of him! It was clear that Ralph was losing the battle! Ralph has been riding for generations and was a member of the Iron Hawgs before signing on with a Christian Riders MC. He has played in a band at my very first Show and Shine, stepped up to help when the sound system when for a dump at one of the other ones and has been a constant supporter of myself and the Mag all along! It pained me deeply to see the condition that this disease has left him in as his once pudgy frame has been diminished to an alarming degree, but his spirit, spiritism and his humanity hasn’t been depleted! He asked if he could pray for Godzilla in her time of need! I’m not a religious man but I have total respect for those who are, and told him that while I personally, don’t pray that if he wanted to pray for her, “It sure couldn’t hurt!” and at that point he bowed his head and said a heartfelt prayer on behalf of my wife who was a friend to him and Dianne for years! I left shortly afterwards leaving my dear friend to deal with the Demon’s that were torturing his body and testing his resolve! Good luck Brother! L&R! Dianne, I thank you for the comfort you bring and the strength that you show throughout these trying times!
Godzilla’s adventure continues!
My next stop was the Hospital at 400 and Finch where Godzilla currently resides! It would be a short visit but I got to spend some time and do up her menu selections for the following week and check on her condition with her nurse! I told her about Ralph’s prayer for her and she was appreciative but stated that Ralph should be praying for himself as she knew of his condition! Then it was on to home where I fed little Rosebud who was guarding the house all day and could settle in with a nice glass of rum or two! It was then that I figured out that, I had yet to eat all day! That is something that has been happening quite frequently lately! Another busy but very satisfying day!
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Sunny and warm! Sunny and warm! That's what the weather channel was predicting for the entire week! We've been on the road eight days and got nothing but rain, thunderstorms, hail the en! Next time I see Tom Brown out and about I'm going to kick him right in the nuts!
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“Wishin and hoping and dreamin and praying”, (as the song goes, did you sing along with me people?) for perfect riding weather and we got it, at least in the Durham area on Tuesday July 2nd, in time to ride over to Blackstock Riders Bike Night. My Harley was all polished and pretty and raring to ride. Unfortunately, I had to drive as I had a carload of clothes to hand over to Skully for her charity. She is supporting Women’s Shelters. Please check out her Facebook “Dollz by Dezign”for more information. Marie and Wayne and Rick and said the turn out was good but less than expected because it had been raining in Toronto. Everyone that came were friendly and hungry. The food amazing and the steak sandwich was sizzling! I heard many people raving about how delicious it was, saw some go back for seconds. Skully aka Leona Davis had her bike there for practising for the Women’s Burn Out that was coming up the following week. Greg and Vanessa from PUSHROD PERFORMANCE were there to support her. She thanks them for their donation of free labour and parts at cost to replace a burned-out clutch. Yes, people we would expect that to happen as everyone learns how to hold the brake, rev that engine and pop the clutch. We were entertained with great music, and site host BLACKSTOCK MOTORSPORTS were awesome and besides the rides they sell have a great selection of riding gear. One pretty blue jacket in particular came home with me.
BURN BABY BURN It was hot as Hades Sat July 6th, yet that did not stop our bold bad boys and babes who braved forward to TAYLORS SHADES OF HOPE or SOH Ride at the DOCVILLE WILDWEST MOVIE SET in Newcastle. If you have never been there, well buddy, put it on your bucket list. It is an experience you will not forget. After expenses the ride raised approximately
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$5,000 for Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue, in Taylors name. Her dad John Lobban lovingly started this memorial ride 9 years ago, and what a success it is. Scenic ride, music in the barn was fantastic, great crowd, l bumped into friends l had not seen in 3 years. met awesome new ones. The Silent Auction and Raffle gifts donated were spectacular. The 50/50 draw prize was over $300.00, the lucky winner was Marlene or aka Snack Pac. Next event being held there is on Sept.28th. Inside event so weather is not a problem. Come dance the night away.
SINFULLY SMOKIN HOT Clearly (or maybe not, if you are looking at this picture) the Rideau Rendezvous, All Female World Record Burnout Attempt in Smith Falls, on July 6th was a success!!!!!!!!!! Leona Davies more lovingly known as Skully pulled it all together for a fabulous fun filled day. Originally starting out as a Ladies only event, it was just too enticing not to rev everyone up so the boys joined in. Once the judge gave the signal the raucous rumble of bikes and the smell of roasting rubber filled the air. The clear blue skies turned a grievous grey. Yet as the smoke cleared, the roar of the crowds approval rivaled the sound of the bikes. This was an event for all to rave about and remember until it happens again next year. Now lets hear from Skully herself, of our Lady of the day. “Even though we didn't beat the record, what I wanted to happen, happened!!! Women were empowered to try something they would never think of and I want to let all of you know I am so proud of you in so many ways. We all had our own reasons for being there and working so hard, and I have to say the passion and support you gave me helped me move forward each day to make this such a great success and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, all I ask ladies is take that day and pass it on to another lady that we can do anything we set our mind to. Fear, anxiety and whatever we go through another will always be there to support us. I wanted the motorcycle community to stand as a whole, as an equal and prove to the world that there are so many great men and women out there that stand together to help others and that we are not bad people but together as a whole we raise more money than any other network out there for the things we believe in. This event was Sisterhood and Brotherhood at its finest!!! We raised just over $8000.00 to go to all the women's and homeless shelters that the pledge winners selected. Hats off to everyone you are amazing people all of you!!! Much Love for all of you Skully Now taking a break, drinking beer and putting the computer and phone time. Time for much needed girl time xoxo” The Rider’s Mag - Page 19
As riders, specially those of us middle age and above (notice l never used the ugly word OLD), we need to drink to stay hydrated while we roar off into the proverbial sunset. By drinking, l do not mean beer, “put that 50 down Critter”. Water is our life source! It sounds so simple yet most of us do not drink enough, not even in our everyday life and more importantly on those days we saddle up to ride. I mean really, who wants to be labelled the weak ass or more specifically the weak bladdered one who has to pull over the entire group for a Pit Stop every hour from drinking just the required amounts of water our body needs. If you ARE that person, take heart there are a few others that needed the break as well, they just will not let you know. I mean why would they when everyone can make fun of you instead. Before you go getting all proud of yourself because you are never that person, an important note here, be aware that one of the signs of dehydration is, NOT urinating enough or when it is a very dark color. More signs to watch for are dry cool skin, headaches and the worst of all for bikers, Muscle Cramps. Nothing worse then stopping at a red light when your leg gives out and you topple over!!!!! Many of us feel that because we are drinking liquids, beer, coffee, or sodas that everything is good. NOT TRUE. These are diuretics which means they de hydrate you. So, it is back to water or the commercial drinks like Gator Aid or similar brands which while they do contain our bodies much needed electrolytes, they have too much sugar. Also, they are not always available where we might stop. In my research for a better solution, I found two different types of electrolytes that can just be added to water to make the most of what you are drinking. These have helped me to stay hydrated longer meaning I can ride more miles before needing to stop again, not only combating what has already been mentioned but also help with nerve function, blood pressure and your PH levels. ELECTOLYTES ROCK PEOPLE. They should also be taken when suffering from a flu bug or a hangover!!!!!!!!!!!!! Two brands that I use can be purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart. HYDRAlyte or ELECTROlyte Gastro, pictured below. Easy to carry on the bike or a pocket. I am hopping on the bike now, so until next time, ADIOS
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Dear fellow Iron Riders, Sisters, Supporters Friends and Family.
We have had wonderful memories riding in Debbie Dazzles memory over the last few years riding through the most scenic countryside & saw many communities rally together for a fantastic cause. An extended thank you to everyone near and far who sponsored donated and attended our ride with “Jerrico Industrial Maintenance” being our #1 Sponsor of Ms.Dazzles Memorial Ride over the past 4 years! Thank you Paul & his beautiful wife Wendy of Thurst-t’s Cycle in Collingwood for opening up your super cool bike shop and promoting beyond words. Critter from The Rider's Mag for attending over the years no matter how many events he had that day.
This year being the 5th Anniversary I have decided to keep our ride a private close friends and Family event with those who we’re blessed to have known my dear mother personally. Your continued support for such a wonderful cause truly made a significant amount of money for the Esprit Place Women’s Shelter in Perry Sound. $10,000.00 was raised! which words cannot express the gratitude on behalf of Esprit Place and our Family. Debra Zrobin Bealieau had a safe home for 30 years to many women in her life. You all helped keep Iron Cowgirl Debbie Dazzles memory alive and for that I will forever be great-full. We will continue to ride in her memory. Respectfully, Miss Marcy “IRON COWGIRLZ”
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"So why keep going to England?"... asks the bartender. John replies, "It's the only chance Jim gets to drive." ************ Two guys are out hunting deer. The first guy says, "Did you see that?" "No," the second guy says. "Well, a bald eagle just flew overhead," the first guy says. "Oh," says the second guy. A couple of minutes later, The first guy says, "Did you see that?" "See what?" the second guy asks. "Are you blind? There was a big, black bear walking on that hill, over there." "Oh." A few minutes later the first guy says: "Did you see that?" By now, the second guy is getting aggravated, so he says, "Yes, I did!" And the first guy says: "Then why did you step in it?" ************ *-- The Psychic and the Frog --* A frog telephones a psychic and is told, "You are going to meet a beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you." The frog says, "This is great! Will I meet her at a party, or what?" "No," says the psychic. "Next semester in her biology class." ************ New research finds that people who are bullies are more likely to get plastic surgery. Unfortunately, the nerds they bullied are more likely to be plastic surgeons. 'Well, well, well, look who we have here!' ************ A Guy walks up to an attractive, young woman in a bar and says, "You remind me of my little toe." She replies, "What's that supposed to mean? Like I'm small and cute or something?" He says, "No. It means I'll probably bang you on the coffee table later when I'm drunk." ************ Rachel Maddow's much-hyped release of Donald Trump's 2005 tax returns was considered by many to be a letdown. No one's been this disappointed by Rachel Maddow since the guy who took her to the prom. ************ The most unfair thing about life is the way it ends. I mean, life is tough. It takes up a lot of your time. What do you get in the end of it? Death. What's that...a bonus? I think the life cycle is all backwards. (1) You should die first, you know, start out dead, get it out of the way. You wake up in a an old age home, feeling better every day. (2) You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, then, when you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day. (3) You work 40 years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You drink alcohol, you party, play golf, you're generally promiscuous (hey, you've only got a few years left, what's the big deal?!?) and you get ready for High School. (4) Then you go to primary school, you become a kid, you play, you have no responsibilities, and, finally, you become a baby; (5) The last step, you spend your last 9 months floating peacefully with luxuries like central heating, spa, room service on tap, larger quarters everyday, then you finish off as an orgasm! The Rider’s Mag - Page 22
Taco Bell just announced that it will be adding beer to the menu at certain restaurants in Canada. It's the first time that going to Taco Bell will lead to getting drunk and not the other way around. ************ A man in Oregon walked away with minor injuries after he fell asleep in a dumpster and ended up in a trash compacter. It raises a lot of questions, and the answer to all of them is tequila. ************************************ An old woman walked up and tied her old mule to the hitching post. As she stood there, brushing some of the dust from her face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other. The young gunslinger looked at the old woman and laughed, “Hey old woman, have you ever danced?” The old woman looked up at the gunslinger and said, “No..... I never did dance.....never really wanted to.” A crowd had gathered as the gunslinger grinned and said “Well, you old bag, you’re gonna dance now”, and started shooting at the old woman’s feet. The old woman prospector ... not wanting to get her toe blown off – started hopping around. Everybody was laughing. When his last bullet had been fired, the young gunslinger, still laughing, holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon. The old woman turned to her pack mule, pulled out a double-barrelled shotgun, and cocked both hammers. The loud clicks carried clearly through the desert air, and the crowd stopped laughing immediately The young gunslinger heard the sounds too, and he turned around very slowly. The silence was almost deafening. The crowd watched as the young gunman stared at the old woman and the large gaping holes of those twin barrels. The barrels of the shotgun never wavered in the old woman’s hands as she quietly said, “son, have you ever kissed a mule’s ass?” The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, “no Mam, .... but I’ve always wanted to.” There are five lessons here for all of us. 1. Never be arrogant. 2. Don’t waste ammunition 3. Whiskey makes you think you’re smarter than you are. 4. Always make sure you know who has the power. 5. Don’t mess with old people, they didn’t get old by being stupid.” ************ As we left the gym after our first real workout in years, my husband and I both felt energized. "Let's make a commitment to do it three times a week," I said. "Absolutely," my husband agreed, "three times at a minimum." "And no whining," I said. "No excuses." "No, we'll do it," he said enthusiastically, "you can count on it." "And on my late night, we can just meet here at the gym." "The gym?" my husband said, confused. "I thought we were talking about sex?" ************ Two resident doctors were involved in a fight in the hospital. A senior consultant had to pull them apart. "What's all this about?" asked the consultant angrily. "It's the tax auditor in C ward," said one. "He's only got 2 days to live." "He had to be told." said the second doctor. "I know," said the first, "but I wanted to be the one to tell him!" ************ A new study from Harvard says you can reduce the risk of a potentially fatal heart condition by eating six bars of chocolate a week. Yeah. It reduces the chance of a heart attack because once you give up being in shape, you have way less stress. ************ A new report recommends that couples who live together should do chores together. And for some couples, everything they do together is a chore. cont'd on Pg. 26 The Rider’s Mag - Page 23
by Dawn McLimoyle Challenging yourself daily can be exhausting and when you have been going it alone most of your life you tend to overdo things and not think of the consequences. Sometimes I am not smart enough to walk away and come back to the job at another time. I learned a long time ago that the only person I could count on was myself, but I held onto a belief that others would step up and assist me only to be disappointed by that expectation repeatedly. I have always lived my life putting everyone else first and forgetting myself and this was to my detriment. I was taught in more ways than one from a very young age “to serve others.” I did this when I joined the Canadian Armed Force and when I became a Registered Nurse. I did this for my children and all their friends, and I do it now for my friends, family and community however nowhere in any of this did, I get taught to look after myself. That was a very hard lesson to learn. The mantra I live by most days now is Self Before Service and of course there is a reason I am telling you all of this. A burnout is not just something done with a motorcycle, it can be done pretty well by some amazing people with the best of intentions. I got back from the East Coast, full of thoughts and ideas about life and all of the things I wanted to do and ended up getting sick with a summer cold and on top of all of my nerve pain this was the last thing I needed during what is supposed to be my “busy season.” I had a meeting with Oshawa MPP Jennifer French where she informed me she had tabled Bill 122 which is “An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to create an offence of contravention causing death or serious bodily harm.” This was especially important to Ms. French as she has seen the devastation of what can happen with a motorcycle accident and believes there should be stiffer penalties when someone causes bodily harm to someone on a motorcycle as the harm and recovery is usually much worse and time extensive. I have always been impressed with Ms. French and the way she deals with her community. She listens intently, she does what she can and is extremely genuine. She tasked her assistant Jack with helping me find a new place to live and that was the motivation I needed to get my ass in gear and plan to move from the house I am currently renting full of black mold, mushrooms (not the magic king), rat feces and broken toilet. The fact that Jennifer and Jack wanted to assist me gave me renewed hope that life may be looking up. Since I moved to Oshawa, I have been in the office several times and they both make me feel like I finally belong somewhere, and they are happy to see me. Later that week I decided to venture all the way to the downtown campus of the University of Toronto to hear a seminar by Women in International Security Canada (WIIS-Canada) that I had wanted to hear and me alone in Toronto is not always a good thing, it is a big difference for this small-town girl. I could not find the building and was using my Google Maps walking but there were 3 paths to the left and I was just standing there when an elderly lady took pity on me and pointed me in the proper direction. I only knew one person at this seminar, and I had never actually met her in person, so I was being super brave. My friend Charlotte recognized me right away and I have never been more proud of myself for attending something so big all on my own. Doing this however took a lot out of me emotionally and I decided to reserve my energy so that I could attend my friend Skully’s All Female Burnout World Record Attempt and only ventured out on Canada Day to go see my oldest Son, Drake, in Peterborough. The July edition of The Rider’s Mag came out just before I was off to the Rideau Rendezvous, so I got to take a few copies for promotion. I woke up that morning like a kid at Christmas. I had signed up to participate but did not have a bike, so I went to show my support to my friend and to report. I probably should not have gone The Rider’s Mag - Page 24
as I had just had surgery on my head, and it was full of stitches and my pain level had me so totally not there, but I know that Skully would support me, so I drove the over 3 hours to go support her and her cause. There were not enough Women to make the record and even with the men that signed up the record was not broken but I did get to run into Vanessa from Pushrod Performance who had committed last year to participating and helping with this event and also did some work on the practice bike Skully purchased for the event prior. I also ran into Veteran John Dowe and his wife Anna. John is a Mefloquine advocate for Veterans that were affected by the drug that mimics PTSD and TBI’s and his wife has written a book entitled “Bent Not Broken – A Family’s Guide to Surviving PTSD.” As I was at the actual Rendezvous I thought “Go Big or Go Home, Dawn” and I found a great big guy with a Commandos Patch on his cut and I introduced myself and gave him a copy of The Rider’s Mag. He was so patient and pleasant with me and it turns out he was the National President and he took me to meet the Ontario President and I told them I had watched them give $1500 on stage at the Highway of Heroes ride and that was pretty stand up. I made a new connection because I challenged myself after a bad experience. I must constantly remember that no 2 people are alike and just keep trying, the results are never the same. Some days I am not even the same, I may have a different attitude depending on what I am dealing with or how overwhelmed I am, and I have been extremely overwhelmed lately. I get to meet new and exciting people all the time and on Saturday July 13th, 2019 I got to participate in the Hit for Heroes Ball tournament, sponsored by Renos For Heroes and Cadence Health and Wellness Centre in Newmarket, ON. With as much pain as I was in, I gave it my all and we came in 2nd place overall (we got rained out and never played the championship). Home renovation specialist and Honourary Colonel of the 32nd Brigade Damon Bennett was on our team and it was a day I will never forget. It was also a day of eye opening as I realized that people don’t like to practice what they preach and can be huge hypocrites, I mean how hard is it to shake someone’s extended hand after a friendly game, in the name of good will, even if you don’t like each other. It says a lot about the individual especially when they talk about forgiveness, constantly. I watch people come together for a cause, but I also watch how people try to bend that cause to assist their own endeavours and ride it’s coat-tails and I wonder, “Does anyone have original ideas anymore?” Why do people want to be other people instead of themselves? My only conclusion is that they are so unhappy they want to be anyone but who they actually are and
that is a shame. My whole life has been spent putting other people before me and living my life in Service. I have burnt out so many times I have no idea how I am still standing, yet here I am and I believe it is because I finally started to take care of myself and decide who after all these years I actually want to be, not who I was told I was or could be. If I am going to burnout again it will be doing the things I want to do, becoming myself finally and doing things to make me happy although with all that positivity it would be a good exhaustion not a burnout that takes months to recover from. I am really looking forward to getting out more this summer and life taking a more positive turn. If you see me out and about at an event say hello, I will just be taking in the sights and scenery and being a social butterfly, challenging myself because nothing good ever came easy. The Rider’s Mag - Page 25
My 13-year-old daughter wasn't impressed. "So," she said, "he spent all that effort getting an Oxford law degree, and now he works at Starbucks? ************ My wife is a very adventurous cook. "How does this sound?" she called out from the kitchen. "Bonito, surimi, and anchovies in a decadent, silky broth." "Sounds delicious," I hollered back. "Is that what we're having tonight?" "No. I'm reading from this packet of cat food." ************ Engineers have begun trying to find a way to brew beer on the moon. Which means we'll soon have astronauts calling into Mission Control saying, 'Houston, we have a drinking problem.' ************ An old couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary in their home. "Just think," the old man says, "we were sitting here at this same breakfast table, naked as jaybirds, 50 years ago." "Well," the old lady snickers, "what do you say, should we get naked?" The two immediately strip to the buff and sit back down at the table. "You know, honey," the little old lady says slyly, "My breasts burn for you now as they did 50 years ago." "I'm not surprised," replies the old man. "One's in your coffee and the other is in your oatmeal!" ************ ... Let's Offend Everybody! Q. What's the Cuban National Anthem? A. Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Q. Where does an Irish family go on vacation? A. To a different bar. Q. What did the Chinese couple name their tan, curly-haired baby? A. SUM TING WONG. Q. What do you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other? A. A speech impediment. Q. Why do Drivers Ed classes in redneck schools use the car only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays? A. Because on Tuesday and Thursday, the Sex Ed class uses it. Q. What's the difference between a Southern zoo and a Northern zoo? A. The southern zoo has a description of the animal along with a recipe. Q How do you get a sweet little 80-year-old lady to say the 'F' word? A. Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell, 'BINGO!' Q. What's the difference between a Northern fairytale and a Southern fairytale? A. A northern fairytale begins, ....'Once upon a time...' A southern fairytale begins, .... 'Y'all ain't gonna believe this shit‌' Q. Why doesn't Mexico have an Olympic team? A. Because all the Mexicans who can run, jump or swim are already in the United States. ************ On a family vacation one summer, we crossed Wyoming and noted several historical points of interest. The children were especially interested because they enjoyed the computer game "Oregon Trail," which gives players a taste of the hardships the pioneers endured. We stopped at the famous South Pass to look at the wagon tracks still visible in the dirt. Squinting out over the desolate, wind-swept landscape, my daughter nodded and said grimly, "This is where my oxen always die." ************ After years being away from the Church a man begins to feel the spiritual pull again, so he decides to go to confession. He pulls aside the curtain on the confessional box, enters and sits himself down. Inside there is an over-stuffed leather armchair next to a little mini-bar equipped with crystal glasses, the best vestry wine, imported beer on ice, cigars and a box of liqueur filled chocolates. He hears a priest enter the other side of the box. "Father, forgive me. It's been a very long time since I've been to confession and I must admit that the confessional box is much more inviting than it used to be." The priest replies... The Rider’s Mag - Page 26
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Mike Clark (AKA Smokie.) is the driving force behind Smokies Garage but it is the crew that he has assembled and continues to build, that makes it work! Mike has always liked to build things! Skyscrapers and large buildings mostly and he’s very successful at it, but he has an overwhelming passion for life in general and that includes motorcycles and hot-rods and things that go fast and look good! His love for motorcycles began about the same time as his introduction to the construction Industry, when he was sixteen. Mike has owned many motorcycles over the years and had always tinkered with all of those bikes and modified them to suit his own tastes and needs but always wanted to take things to the next level! His first from the ground-up build happened in 2006, when he did up a ridged frame Chopper and that inadvertently set the hook! In 2008 he built a custom bagger and the desire to create grew stronger! Each build left him wanting left him wanting to do it again and again and do it better and faster and each build became a challenge to surpass what he had done before! He and his buddy “Crank” (Who also had a passion for building things that went fast and looked good.) were out riding one day in 2017, and Mike asked him how he felt about building motorcycles full time. It seemed like a great idea and Smokies Garage began. They started building bikes in Mikes Garage and farming out work to experts in their respective fields like Brian Olsen Racing Products, and Ryan from RnR Cycles in Guelph to do the motor work and performance work. They had painters like Rolly from Guelph, Paintworks and Black Widow turn out some fantastic paint jobs and pinstriping. Mike still considers this to be a hobby for him as his main career is in the construction business but Smokies Garage is run by professionals who take pride in their workmanship and their ability to satisfy customers demands for top notch creations that are unique to them! They are not a garage or a motorcycle shop where you ride in to get your oil changed, buy batteries, tires or stuff like that! They are strictly a custom bike shop where customer comes in wanting a certain motorcycle built in a certain way with certain specifications and Smokies builds it for them! All bikes are built to give the maximum performance levels with the utmost attention to detail fit and finish! They take pride in the details when building a motorcycle and guarantee customer satisfaction! As I said earlier, they don’t just build one type of motorcycle at Smokies Garage. They love all motorcycles and treat each build as unique and not some cookie cutter formula where other than colour, there is very little difference from one bike to another! They build Baggers, Choppers, Old School Bobbers, Hot Rod V Rods and will soon have a drag bike ready to get on the racing circuit. When the new 14,000 square foot shop is built’ it will house everything you could want in a custom bike shop! Paint shop, Complete Machine shop, Welding shop and anything else you would need to do custom builds almost entirely in house. Smokies Garage is very much community orientated and supports local charities such as Kidsports Orangeville The Rider’s Mag - Page 34
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By David Rusk on1wheel.dr@gmail.com “How about somewhere closer to two thousand? “ Silence and anxiety hid behind pops of static that stretched two thousand miles, from me to the seller. “I’d like to stay closer to three.“ he replied. The opening volleys were fired in what would turn out to be a one-sided battle. The inquisitive fifty-year-old who was in love with the raw analog personality of Hondas RC 51 facing the staunch will of a twenty something who was as it turned out, a special kind of young. Not lured by the digital new order of active suspension, throttle by wire and rider modes, I knew this youngster would be a tough negotiator. His passion cautioned me as I tested the waters and I knew to low ball or procrastinate would be my loss. The kid loved his duck killer and I knew at the slightest hassle he would simply keep it. I was desperate to feel the no compromise superbike shake its head as the front wheel clawed for the sky. I craved the exclusivity of once again owning the motorcycle that stomped Ducati on the world stage. A Championship winner in its debut season and again two years later. Colin Edwards said it best, “That bike is pure magic“ referring to his 2000 World Superbike Honda RC51. Symptoms of my withdrawal took command of my feeble mind and words worthy of a truly serious addict spewed, uncontrolled from my mouth “Please dude, I need that bike. Tell me what I have to pay to have it.“ Yes that’s right folks I literally begged while haggling a price. Understand that my problem, our problem is a sickness and not a choice and as we settled on a final figure, I knew this young rider was just as sick as I was. In his early twenties and already he had an old school monkey on his back with its claws dug in deep. It’s old and is literally a pain in the butt. It’s heavy because it was made to withstand World Superbike power but can only manage an optimistic 130 hp to the public. With fueling that’s difficult on the street it reacts poorly to a neutral throttle and is only happy on or off the gas, just like a race bike. In between, it rewards the untrained with 1000 cc’s of V-twin chain snatch that tries to induce whiplash as you jerk your way past the horrified onlookers. All the while, sluicing back fuel like a seasoned alcoholic. Suspension and frame are too stiff for the road and pulsing out enough torque to flip you off the high side if your ham fisted, HRC built a brutish racer. A machine that calls to us, not because they are smooth and easy riding but because they are a cantankerous bitch that is hard to master but when you do, it offers a pureness that is beyond words, an obscene pleasure in the mastery. This kid knew the secret that he had, he knew the joy and the reward of owning up to your mistakes. Ask a VRRA racer about their addiction and you’ll hear that it is as much about the craft of riding as it is the machine. Do we really need twenty thousand dollars or more worth of wizardry? With multi directional gyroscopes deciding on everything from wheelies to how far the rear steps out on the edge of those sticky tires. Do we need such an excess of power on the street that Microsoft would envy the software needed to save our proverbial ass? Ok, not so loud. I hear you, hell yes (!) you say. Now, imagine the pride when your able to catch the rear with an instant and ever so slight pause of that right wrist or knowing to stand it up a degree or two, The Rider’s Mag - Page 36
increasing grip. The lust generated by deciding to let the front wheel skim the pavement and risk a tank slapper or measuring that wrist to loft it high and then lightly drag the rear brake to balance things. One hundred percent on you and when done right you will never forget the sensation but make a mistake and well, you’ll never forget the sensation. Keep in mind that all this applies to us mortals and not you one percent aberrations who can actually use the MotoGP derived tech current sport bikes offer. You freaks can stop reading now, switch your new gobsmack machine into track mode and proceed to slay me using a combination of talent, balls and technology. Analog verses digital and Yamaha’s 2015 reinvention of the R1 is the perfect counterpoint to my old school ‘51. With Yamaha’s Ride Control and it’s 4 separate fuel maps combined with Rider Adaptive Technology that uses a six-axis inertial measurement unit to feed an amazing ECU, the digital world is becoming integrated into motorcycles. A 10-level traction control, 4 level slide control, 4 step lift (read wheelie) control and a 3 way launch program covers almost all the dangers of riding fast. All of which is micromanaged through the full color TFT dash. Oh, then there’s the claimed at the wheel, 170 + hp. My 2001 Honda RC51's amazing tech? Fuel injection, gear driven camshafts that control (stock) 118 hp / 108 nm of torque and side mounted radiators. Simplified I know but in relevant comparison, accurate. There is a wildcard component also and it can be the key to making the “old “ RC 51 race winning fast. Its wetware is vastly superior to the 1 or 0 digital speak of the R1 although incoming sensory readings can overwhelm it, resulting in a blue screen of death. A human that feels the soul of a bike and damn, HRC's big V-twin has soul. Loud booming soul and that soaring high you get from knowing it’s you who just saved your own life and not a computer. Do I wish for a “rain mode“ when caught in a downpour (?), absolutely. How big is my grin knowing it’s all me as I tiptoe the RC through a road flooding deluge, unbelievably huge. As I squirm through Moss corners at CTMP on toasted tires, do I wish for traction and slide control, maybe. If I was searching for that two seconds to win, then hell yes, give me the gobsmack machine! Does it feel better then saving it with my brain and right wrist? Maybe, but it would be a different feeling. The Rider’s Mag - Page 37
-tinations Unknown By Debbie (Dez) Dumelie
My friend Sue Malhinha De Angelis and her sidekick Patricia Cipolla embarked on a 16 day 16 state trip in June, for a total of 9400 kms. I love hearing about other single women headed out on adventures into the unknown. They had a blast. They endured the heat of the desert, which in Sue’s word’s, were as hot as Satan’s balls. The cold of the mountains, the regular weather events, and a near miss of an earthquake in the desert. (which was put down to the path of destruction they were leaving in their wake) They learnt to wing it as they went, Sue had a burnt-out headlight, and Pat had to rewire a brake light. Learning to repack as they purchased probably a few too hats to many. (I kept her away from the cowboy hat’s at Baconfest ha-ha) NY, PA, MI, IL, CO, KS,UT, CA, AZ, NM, TX, OK, AR, TN, IN, OH, and enjoyed every mile and every adventure. In the word’s of Sue… There was Sue and Pat before the trip, and now Sue and Pat after the trip, and they are completely different women……. 2 women that came home stronger and tougher, both physically and mentally. The life of a gypsy soul. I am proud as F#$% of both of you. Discussing road trips on the weekend, and the subject of state trooper’s arising, made me think of one of my lovely adventure’s this year. Being pulled over in Buffalo NY, doing 77mph in a 55. My ticket stated a $1500 US fine, and 6 point’s. Doing a bit of research, I found out that ticket’s/point’s in New York and Maine, actually affect our license and insurance in Ontario and Quebec. Due to the amount of us crossing the border. Having a DZ license I decided to fight it. I drove down to Buffalo on my plea date, and after a little discussion with the prosecutor, I had it dropped to a $300 US fine and 0 points, my moving violation was dropped from speeding to Jay walking …….. yep, you read that right… Jay walking. Obviously, I took it. What a money grab and a pain in the ass. So, a head’s up… plead not guilty and fight those ticket’s…. Or better yet…avoid them all together and obey the speed limit’s in those states.
Fester Run June 22nd
70+ bikes showed up, starting in Oakville for the annual Fester Run, organized by the Para-Dice Rider’s MC. Taking a scenic route to the Niagara Parkway. A little bit of tourist hell made a slight diversion in the route. All in all it was a great turn out and a great day. Donation’s went to Bacchus MC for the “No Country for Motorcycle Clubs” campaign. The PDR and Bacchus would like to thank everyone that attended. Stay tuned as there are some big things in the works for next year. The following morning was the Bacchus MC/ Come by Chance Bar Show n Shine. Another great weather day. I pulled up in front of the bar needing my morning coffee, and right behind me were the PDR. We sat down for a tasty breakfast and a few coffees, (Hangover helper for some) Thank you Tammy Haley, you rock. (and if you haven’t tried her wing’s they are killer too) Bike’s, trucks and cars started to roll in, and there was quite a large turn out for this 1st annual event. I also headed down on a Thursday for bike night, it was nice to see everyone and catch up. You can find me at the Come By Chance as much as time allows me, located on Melvin east of Parkdale in Hamilton, because I love Tammy Haley and Jan Male xo and their wings are freaking good too. Winner of the Bacchus/CBC Show'n'Shine were Stock Truck, Kevin. Custom Truck, Wayne. Custom Car, Frank. Stock Car, Nik. Stock Bike, Jamie. Custom Bike, Ian. Bacchus Choice, Herbie the Bug. Jan’s Choice Wayne’s truck. And Tammy’s Choice was Arts bike. It was also great to see John Kostashuk, who brought the Forever Free Hearse that he had purchased. You can find him on FB if you need his service’s.
Amherstburg Show'n'Shine and Ribfest
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watched it form after I had left Robinson’s in Wheatley. Probably one of the few time’s I was glad I had left the Streetglide at home. Thanks to Ryan and Monique for putting up with me for a few days. xo Plenty of bike’s showed up for the first annual event, the weather and humidity had cooled off which helped. The ribs were great, so were the sweet potato fries. We eyed up the bloomin onion, but I think we were all a bit full at that point. Too full, for the beaver tails even. We had some fun on the kids zipline at the park. I got my ass stuck in some other kid’s ride, and I am glad no one had a phone out for that ha-ha. Winner of the Show'n' Shine, which was People’s Choice was Darrin Charette of Amherstburg with his Vulcan.
Baconfest in Lucan
I met Sue in Woodstock, and we decided to take the scenic route to Lucan. As most of my friend’s know, I hate gps and would rather look at a map. We found a nice smooth route that gps wasn’t showing, and enjoyed our ride. (well, I wasn’t going to say anything, but to the Guy on the red Goldwing who we ended up behind on our travel’s…………. Dude, park that thing and take the car, holy $#%, ENOUGH SAID) The day started with a home-cooked bacon & eggs breakfast, followed by a cruise on all paved back roads. Participants were able to stop in and visit Dark Horse Winery, Westland Greenhouses and Lucan Architectural. The first 150 got collector T-Shirts and a good time was had by all. It was estimated roughly $3,000 was raised for the Bravery Bead program at Children's Hospital for kids with cancer. We pulled into town and luckily got a spot as someone had just pulled out. Met up with Ryan and Monique and proceeded to have fun. I must say I was impressed with the layout and the ease of navigation down Main St. Port Dover could learn a few things. It was spread out and a bit of a walk, but the walk and running into people was the fun part. There was a beer garden at each end, so that helped with the rehydration aspect (It was a stinking hot day) I think us girls poured an
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equal amount of water down our tops as we drank. We had a blast at Hogtown stage and have some video to prove it. Lots of vendors, bacon goodies, bands, and of course the race simulator drag machine. (Have no clue what it’s actually called) We noticed there was a bit of a storm headed our way so decided to leave, about 7pm I got caught in the rain, and rode for about an hour in it, which wasn’t a bad thing really as it cooled me down. The Snakey Bitch sure needs a good wash tho. So that is where I am headed now. Keep the shiny side up and will hopefully see you on my travels.
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Dez
David Rusk
Rod Earl “Gator” Bowman’
David was one of our most popular writers with the Mag! He had a passion for motorcycles and speed and passed on doing what he loved best; riding his beloved RC51 motorcycle on one of his favourite stretch of roads! He will me missed by family, friends, and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him either personally or through his excellent writing in The Riders Mag or other publications! Our hearts go out to Lisa. GBNF – L&R – RIP
Gator died suddenly of a heart attack/ motorcycle accident heading home to celebrate their 36th wedding Anniversary. Past President of The Grey Bruce ABATE organization before founding and serving as President of Lazy J’s Renegade Ryders RC. He was a much loved and respected individual who had a real zest for life! He will be missed by friends and family and anyone who had the pleasure to have known him. On behalf of the entire crew at The Riders Mag I extend my heartfelt condolences to his widow Judy, his children Nicky, Mike, Tonya, Patrick and Tyler and grand children Nicholas, Sophia, Owen, Jaedyn, Payton,Brady,Emmett and Ellie. GBNF-L&R-RIP
Oct. 6, 1966 - July 21, 2019
Oct. 24, 1963 – June 29, 2019
Tyler Wayne Knight
July 6, 1968 - June 7, 2019 On June 7th, 2019 Tyler headed to Windsor on Highway #3. Unfortunately, at 10:30 am the unthinkable happened. Tyler was involved in a major motorcycle accident. He was rushed to the hospital where he later passed as a result of his injuries. His skill by trade was a Millwright. In 2009, he was diagnosed with cancer and fought gallantly. Over the last few years, Tyler overcame and surpassed many challenges. And through it all, he would be the first one to lend a helping hand to others with a smile on his face. Tyler was a friend to all. GBNF – L&R – RIP The Rider’s Mag - Page 41
Cheyenne, Then and Now As told by Ted McCabe and written by Alison McCabe In our last edition, Cheyenne detailed his first solo road trip to New York on his 1955 KHK. Here's part two. Clearly, I enjoyed going to the States and riding to New York because I did it more than once. Another time I had gone there I stayed longer than my first trip because I had more money than my original $40 adventure. So much so, that I was able to send my mother a postcard which she kept for years. I sent it to her from Warsaw, New York and wrote that I had stayed overnight in another jail to either avoid being caught in the rain or paying $3 in camping fees. Banging on a police station door to request a jail cell for the night became something of a habit for me. Somewhere along the Hudson River, after leaving Kingston, New York I came upon a crossroad that had a grassed island in between the junction of the three roads. There were posts around it so it looked like a safe place to stop for the night. I rode in between the posts and put the bike on the side stand. I was tall and thin only around 138lbs so sleeping on the bike wasn't any more challenging than getting a good night sleep in a jailhouse bunk. The KHK gas tank was wider than the seat so I would lie with my head on the handlebars with my jacket rolled as a pillow and my legs stretched out over my luggage. I had just fallen into a deep sleep when suddenly a vehicle came to a screeching halt, the driver shouting out side the window, “Are you Ok? Hey are you Alright?” “Yeah I'm ok, I'm just trying to get a little sleep.” Clearly, I wasn't going to be getting much sleep there so I decided to get up and look for a more suitable place to stop for the night. I came upon a Sheriff's department in the middle of no where. Looking for a place to stay, I pulled over only to find that no one was on duty. I decided to roll out my sleeping bag and quickly went to sleep. Early the next morning I awoke to a tall pair of black leather boots kicking me. I looked up to find the Sheriff asking, “What are you doing here?” “I'm sleeping!” I replied. “ I stopped in to see if I could stay at your place for the night.” and gestured towards the jail as I started to get up. He gruffly stated, “Stay where you are. You're doing pretty good where you're at.” So he walked inside and I went back to sleep for a little longer. I have a feeling it wouldn't' be that easy today to bang on a police station door and say that you'd like to spend the night in their jail cells. I did try that once a number of years back in Kitchener. It also happened to be the one and only time I tried my 'jail cell turned hostel' approach in Canada. To my surprise, the police informed me that if I wanted to spend the night, they were going to keep me for three days! After I shouting that I was a Canadian Citizen and I can't even sleep in my own jail, I decided not to press the matter and left. Back to 1957 and my first bike trip: I was riding the KHK on my way home from Kingston, New York. It was towards the end of my riding day when I came across an Indian dealership which consisted of a house and a big garage. I stopped to take a look. He only had a few bikes left because Indian had already stopped making motorcycles and he was clearing out his remaining stock. (Indian motorcycles were originally produced from 1901 to 1953 in Springfield, Massachusetts.) The owner and I got to chatting and I couldn't help but to notice that had a really big yard so I thought I'd ask if I could throw my tent up for the night. “Sure!” he said, “As a matter of fact, my kids have one set up in the back. Just clear out the toys and you're welcome to use it.” As I was laying out my sleeping bag, he came walking out and said, “Come on in, the wife's got supper on.” I had a nice supper and we sat and chat about my history as a rider. I was only 18 so I didn't have a lot of history or experiences to share but I had been riding 3 years. I bought my first Harley, a 1935 when I was only 15 yrs old. I couldn't ride it underage besides the fact that it wasn't running when I bought it! The carburettor didn't have any jets The Rider’s Mag - Page 42
in it. My father was a tool and die maker so we had a lathe at home enabling me to make jets out of my mother's knitting needles to get it running again. A story he particularly enjoyed. I woke up in the morning to the sound of the dealer hollering for me to come inside for breakfast. I thought it was so nice of them to take such good care of a rider on road. After breakfast with their family, it was time to press on home. I got to Fort Erie and crossed back into Canada and headed down old Hwy #3. Back then, that was our main route from Windsor to Niagara Falls. The Macdonald–Cartier Freeway or as it's commonly known, the 401 wasn't built yet. It wasn't officially opened until December of 1947 and the route didn't become fully navigable from Windsor to the Ontario–Quebec border until 1964. I made it to Brantford, Ontario before stopping at an ordinary park for the night. I built a fire and opened a can of chicken for dinner. It's likely my mum had plans to make a meal out of it before I stashed it away in my saddlebags but it felt like comfort food to a traveller homeward bound. As I was enjoying the warmed chicken, a young guy came in on a bicycle and stopped to look at my bike. We got to chatting and he looked over at my dinner and said, “Boy you're doing pretty good.” “Yeah, I do alright.” I replied, feeling pretty proud of how my first trip had unfolded. Coming through London, I stopped at the Harley shop. I can't remember the name but it was a combination motorcycle and bicycle shop because motorcycle sales in 1957 were nowhere like they are today. I thought it was Rocky's but according to it's website, Rocky's Harley Davidson didn't open until 1955. (Perhaps one of your readers could better clarify.) I only went two or three miles down Hwy #2 and as I pulled up at a light my clutch broke. The nipple popped off the end of the clutch cable. I was able to u-turn and limp it back to the dealership. I pulled the cable off and it may have been Rocky as a young man who helped me out because he had reddish hair. He put another nipple on the end of the cable to get me going. Afterwards he said, “That'll be five dollars.” Knowing that all I had to get back to Windsor was $5, I began to protest and plead my case, “I'm riding around the country promoting Harley Davidson.. blah blah blah.” He finally relented sent me on my way. I stopped at the next restaurant to buy a hamburger to tide me over until I got home. Another 18yr old came in and sat down beside me at the counter to talk to me about my bike. The two of us got to chatting over dinner., a hamburger and a cup of tea. As I got up to leave he said, “You're on the road, dinner's on me!” Another kind soul who appreciated my adventurous spirit and decided to cover my meal. When I finally pulled into my parent's driveway, I had exactly one dollar left in my pocket. I was proud of myself and thought it was pretty cool to make such a long trip and manage to come home with a bit of money. As a reminder, my parents had decided to holiday during this time too. They drove up to Midland but my dad had to pay to get the car fixed. Mechanical issues aside, they also had a nice vacation. On the way home my dad said to my mum, “Well we might be out of money but one good thing is, there's food in the house when we get home so we won't go hungry.” Unbeknownst to my poor parents, the cupboards were in fact, bare. I had loaded most of the can goods into my saddlebags for my trip, including the delicious canned chicken. My father joked, “Thanks a lot Ted, we got home and there wasn't much for us to eat when we got home because you packed everything!” My parents weren't angry. They were happy to know that I was well fed but even happier to have me safely home. All in all it was a great first solo road trip and would prove to be a great start to a lifetime of motorcycle adventures. The Rider’s Mag - Page 43
After an extended absence from my duties as the Northern Guy for this incredible publication called the Rider’s Mag, I’ve got 2 words for you… “I’m Baaack!!” Somehow mixed in with a busy and exiting lifestyle, I had lost my passion for the things I love. Too busy following the advice from anyone else, I lost track of what really mattered to me. It came a point where enough was enough, Time for the Northern Guy to ride again. Having said this, I’m on the lookout for some magazine or newspaper dispensing boxes. As most of you know, The Mag has seen some great changes and is now better than ever. Unfortunately, these changes come at a cost. A measly $2 for a copy of this historical magazine in the biker world is really not even worth mentioning but it plays a vital role in the continuance of this publication. The best part this will help allow us to bring the Rider’s Mag back to Northern Ontario. So help me out and let me know if you know of any of these boxes out there. Text me at 705-662-1526. Thanks! DK and Jessika On the 29th of June, I was fortunate to be able to participate in an incredible event that was held on Majestic Manitoulin Island. My bro DK and his lovely wife to be, Jessika, along with their wedding party, decided to host a poker run instead of a stag & doe to raise funds for their upcoming ( maybe past now) nuptials. I found this to be such a great idea, that it actually prompted me to start writing again for the Mag. The effects that these true bikers have on people that surround them are outstanding. Aside from truly complimenting each other, they are well respected members of the biking community here in the north. Congratulations on a very successful event which seen 48 riders from all areas including some club members from the Warriors/Kanata, Black Pistons/Sudbury, Redrum/Spirit Island and Red Spirit WMRC. Thank you all for coming out. No one that was in attendance will soon forget how well this whole day was put together. From providing a chase vehicle and trailer, spare gas for the unfortunate ones as well as a cooler filled with ice cold water that certainly quenched a few thirst on this beautiful sunny hot day. The scenic stops were simply breathtaking to which at one of these, I was totally taken by surprise to receive a gift from one of the club members. As I was going incognito, I was so shocked to receive such item that it left me in awe to the point I forgot to get his name. My apologies and total respect to you. Thank you again and much appreciated. The run took us all over the Island ending up at the Kelly Manor as DK calls it. There, cards were dealt, refreshments were had and social time with great friends was plentiful. A feast of smoked pulled pork, smoked chicken, various salads, baked beans, just to mention a few items, was the icing on the cake. Overall, this was one fantastic day spent supporting great people and their cause. Sudbury Bike Nights Well it’s been several weeks now but the official Sudbury Bike nights have stated. Kudos goes to Will, Rolly, Vince and Joanne who form the admins and execs for this, what is turning out to be, a great event. We can’t forget our great hosts, Suzanne & Paul from the A&W on the Kingsway who have partnered up with them. It’s easy to see the passion that these people along with their team of volunteers have in form of the work and dedication they demonstrate in organizing and executing of these Sunday night affairs. Seeing numbers from 250+ on the first night to over 300 on the second, only proves that the motorcycle community is in full force here in Sudbury. Club member, independents, old friends, new blood and even family in cages come out to check out the various bikes and chat up friends and family. All kinds of activities were going on with more in the planning like more vendors and more charity fund raising as we all know that bikers are the most charitable people in the world and it all goes to a good cause. It’s also a great opportunity to meet & greet awesome people such as the admins as mentioned earlier, club members such as Real and the Warrior crew, Robbie and the Redrum crew that came from 2hrs away to participate. Ken and the Freedom Riders were also there promoting their 25th anniversary of their rally. Check them out on Facebook for more details. My old friend Tim rode in and took his spot with pride well deserved amongst everyone. I caught up with Frost, Nancy and Brody looking at all the great bikes just like the ones they The Rider’s Mag - Page 44
own and rode in. The Rock Harley-Davidson had a trailer set up selling merchandise at discounted prices and always ready to deal. Water was also made available for purchase to which entered you in a $200.00 gift card draw proudly donated by The Rock H-D. Proceeds of this sale went directly to the charity of choice for the night. Thank you for your great support!
What an awesome turnout and thank you to all those who did support this event in one way or another as if it wasn’t for you doing this, it would of never been this successful. Now I will cut you loose with a final thought. “Enjoy the little things in life for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” See you next time! Guy Aka: The Northern Guy
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August
This astrology has been written in “Quin-trains” meaning there are five lines to the divination. The fifth line will reveal the answer to the other 4 lines. There are 13 twisted spokes in creation of my wheel I use instead of the common 12. Since this wheel is created this way, this allows the reader to approach the wheel in 2 ways. As each sign represents a spoke in the wheel, you can read either what your own spoke has to say or read what all the spokes have to say to share a visual to the whole picture. See how all the spokes complete your wheel. The 13th spoke is what I call the “Dath Spoke” It is the spoke that binds all other spokes together, so you can see exactly what wheel(s) you’re using for your ride. Consider it having extra rubber for extra mileage.
Virgo: There it is, the stance that we all see and know It’s about time that you reap and sow You’ve been called from your slumber and rest Come forward now to fulfill your test With ease you shall know to create your flow
Libra: Don’t get frustrated now at this time or place You will not be able to hide what’s in your face Be patient and look to what and where you are Life will resume, the opening is not far Use your dreams and wisdom in your case Scorpio: I hope your tears are of happiness and not being sad Your heart, if misunderstood will only leave you mad Focus outwardly now to serve your cause No need to be burdened by any of your flaws Dreams do come true, but before, you should be glad
Aries: Memories and thoughts to remember the past A love lost; a love gained inside to last It is a work that you shall perform well For afterwards, there shall be a story to tell Upon the sky that bestows to you a mast. Taurus: The rider is half over, but now your duty becomes All the reasons of your journey create its sums A purpose, a determination, the strength that is this On your part of your walk, do not miss The one that is close to you, you’ll avoid one of all thumbs
Sagittarius: Here we go again from the beginning place Now the path you choose, no need to race All are in proportion, even your contentment It’s because of the goodness inside is as sediment Great steps forward now, just reminding you, just in case
Gemini: It’s here, a long-awaited moment of truth of the mill All that you’ve worked for, now presents its will What has started many years ago has now grown from seed The lady of the lake gifts to you the sword, not the steed What shall you do now to remove all that is ill
Aquarius: Sometimes you need to contemplate wisdom of fate It’s because you need to promise yourself to create Yes, it will probably be lonely, still and quiet So, in turn, whatever you do, do not create a riot Judgement will need clarity to find the perfect mate
Cancer: Death rides a horse, sometimes iron and steel It’s about turning the mighty great wheel Change now comes, for you have waited long Hopefully this will help change what was wrong This karma, so heed great rewards and even a meal Leo: Here it is, you say with a determination of heart Not to ever worry, your will shall never part But you must mean what you say, not say what you mean There’s a picture you see that you want to be seen Hold your right, for you are the knight a la cart The Rider’s Mag - Page 46
Capricorn: Slow, slow and you will go forward they say Fortunately for you, it is a good thing this day Look beyond what you see from your mind If you look carefully, as you go, you shall find Present yourself with pride and glory as you may
Pisces: Is it a gift or a trade that comes before you? What is it that you have agreed to, to become true? It’s not a bad thing, it’s actually quite nice In some arrangements, the prize can actually be rice And this is the first of many to come through Dath Spoke: Halt, non shall pass unless you are worthy now There has been a judgement passed from the brow With or without the nod to go ahead Your path until now has been read Be noble, for the doors open, contemplate the “Toa”
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with Dingo Ma Nature finally flipped the switch, almost on the exact calendar date for summer to arrive, June 21st, and brought us summer weather!! It’s about time!! Problem is that we will have folks bitching about the heat for a few months. Yeah, there’s been a few days that it’s been on the toasty side, but I, for one, ain’t complaining.
The end of June and through July usually marks the time when things slow down around here….events wise. The exceptions are Lincoln County MC’s Annual Show and Shine in Beamsville, BRO Niagara’s Annual Summer Bash, and Southern Cruisers Erie Shores Chapter annual Help a Child Smile Poker Run to list the yearly ones. The morning of the Lincoln County MC Show and Shine looked like it may rain. A check of the radar showed showers moving that way, but as I was headed there, the black clouds not only parted, but disappeared! As always there was a great turnout for this long running event with many area clubs showing their support. And a few of the winners were: Special Interest: John L. Antique: Craig M. Stock Softail: Heather A. Custom Road King: Larry C. Radical: John T. Best of Show: Brian M. Great day and a great show . Thanks Bernie and everyone connected to putting this annual event on !! And a “thank you” to Bernie for letting me use the pics from LCMC’s Facebook because some dumb ass (me) forgot to switch back the memory card from one camera to the other!! Duh!!
I thought I’d take a few minutes to highlight a few places that riders may be interested in using for stops along the way when they are cruising down here in the Niagara area. First up would be Hippo’s in Lowbanks, right along the shores of Lake Erie. A biker friendly open air type of restaurant that has motorcycle parking directly The Rider’s Mag - Page 48
across the road. This place can be extremely busy…the last time I stopped there, the line up to order food was longer than I’ve seen in many years. Fish and chips are excellent and they have a full service bar. It’s unique in that you place your order at the window and wait for your number to be called. Grab a table and relax! Further down the lakeshore road you will come into Port Colborne. At this point, you’ll have to cut back over to Hwy 3 and cross the canal. In a previous article I mentioned Moe’s Tap and Wings, also biker friendly. Further on down the highway is The S-Bend Restaurant, one of our main long time advertisers in the Mag. Owned and operated by riders, it’s a cozy stop that features wings and pizza. Try the “Southern Fries”, they are great..totally different!! Highway 3 ends basically at the Niagara Parkway. Follow the Parkway north through Fort Erie and just on the outskirts of town, you’ll come across He’s Not Here! … another favorite stop of mine. Great food and a large outdoor patio overlooking the Niagara river. After that, you are on your own, there’s basically nothing but a leisurely ride along the river until you reach Chippawa and you will notice the local Timmies there with a parking lot filled with bikes on a weekend day. Across the road is The Boathouse Restaurant, under new management, which so far, I haven’t stopped at to check it out. More later. There was a ride this past Thursday, July 18th…a special ride. It was Ada’s 98th birthday and she wanted to go for her birthday ride. Ada has been doing birthday rides since her 90th birthday courtesy of a few friends down Fort Erie way. They pick Ada up at the seniors home and take her for a ride around town. She’s always excited to go !! Thanks Chris and the guys for making this an annual event that makes a lady happy. I’m thinking she must have been a biker chick in her younger years !! Happy Birthday Ada!!
Opinion: As some may, or may not know, The Riders Mag is distributed mainly by the people who write the articles and columns for the Mag. We don’t get paid by the Mag to do this. The Mag, in order to survive , is charging $2 per issue…the price of a medium cup of coffee at Timmies. What is frustrating is to see one of our racks with copies of the Mag gone and little or no money in the coin box!! Now, each one of us who distribute the Mag, have taken the time, and put gas in our vehicles, so that the readers can get their copies. Here’s a true story…stopped to refill a rack with new issues, found $3 in the coin box from sales of the previous month’s issue (25 copies). Three bucks in the box and 25 copies gone!! Hardly worthwhile me or any of the other distributors stopping there. I’m not the only distributor seeing this. The idea of the rack and coin box was to make it easy for readers to get their copy of the Mag at different locations, but it is reliant on the Honor System!! HONOR SYSTEM……..that’s all I’m going to say. We are getting the Mag out to more locations so be patient. Email us if you might be interested in handling the Mag. That’s all for me this month….the last part of July is going to be busy so next month’s column is going to be a bit longer. Ride Safe, Dingo dave@the ridersmag.com The Rider’s Mag - Page 49
2017 to 2019 Milwaukee Eight Hydraulic Clutch: Part IV The 2013 to 2019 Harley Twin Cam and Milwaukee Eight hydraulic clutch is actuated by fluid as opposed to a mechanical cable. The master cylinder creates pressure in the clutch fluid line. This pressure activates the secondary (slave) clutch actuator inside the right side transmission cover. When the handlebar, clutch master cylinder lever is pulled in by the rider, the internal slave clutch actuator piston extends from its cylinder and contacts a pushrod to disengage the clutch. The clutch piston and clutch pushrod in turn, push the pressure plate off the clutch plates to disengage the clutch. Conversely, when the rider lets the handlebar clutch lever out, the slave piston will retract into its mating actuator hole from the force of the clutch pressure plate springs. The pressurized clutch plates will now clamp and engage with each other, propelling the bike forward. A question I am often asked is about the use of an upgraded performance clutch. If you want to use performance clutch plates, there are no issues as long as the thickness specifications are close to H-D ones. For example on 9-plate clutch models, the thickness of any individual plate should not be less than .143” (3.62 mm). Never mix fiber or steel plates between 9-plate and 10-plate clutch packs. This leads into the next point, which is that the M-8 Trike and CVO models use a 10 plate clutch pack as opposed to 9-plates because these models weigh more and/or have bigger power plants and require some extra friction to transfer power efficiently. All other M-8 models use the 9-plate setup. There are some different sized clutch plates within the 10-plate clutch pack. As for the steel plates; lay each individual plate on a precision flat surface. Insert a feeler gauge between the plate and the flat surface in three equidistant places. Replace any steel plate that is warped more than .006” (0.15 mm). H-D says to replace with a complete new set if one plate is less than specified thickness, blued, warped, or otherwise damaged. No longer can one replace individual plates. As an old-time mechanic, I find this costly and offensive. If I still had a shop, I would buy complete clutch packs and part out single plates to save customers the expense of buying a whole clutch. After all, a clutch plate either meets specified measurements or it does not. The clutch actuator master cylinder is on the handlebar. The cylinder, clutch fluid, and the hydraulic clutch line are very similar, if not the same as hydraulic brake components. Both use DOT 4 fluid. In Harleyese, the master cylinder is called the HCU (Handlebar Control Unit). Pulling in the front clutch lever will hydraulically force the oil (DOT 4 clutch/brake fluid) down the clutch line into the right side transmission The Rider’s Mag - Page 50
cover where the secondary clutch actuator, sometimes called the slave cylinder resides. The actuator replaces the mechanical clutch, ball and ramp assembly. The fluid pressure from the master cylinder enters the (slave) clutch actuator. As noted earlier, this forces an internal piston to expand out of the actuator much the same as a brake caliper piston expands against a brake pad forcing it against the brake rotor. The expanding secondary actuator piston pushes the clutch pushrod that travels through the transmission mainshaft to the left side primary chaincase. The clutch pushrod pushes against the clutch pressure plate freeing and thus disengaging the clutch plates for a change in gear, including neutral. The slave actuator is on third improvement for 2019, which is why 2019 bikes are not affected by recalls … yet. When installing the latest and greatest, upgraded warranty secondary actuator, H-D provides a lint free cloth to clean inside the piston assembly hole when taken apart. The clutch fluid transfer holes are so small that any lint or foreign debris blockage would cause more problems. Latex gloves are also provided to keep everything clean during repair. The replacement actuator piston has a pre-lubed sealing ring, which the mechanic should not touch or the piston seal may fail. The piston and seal is installed into its mating actuator cylinder hole by gloved hands. The fitment is very precise, so the piston must be square with its mating cylinder or else it will cock. If further forced, a cocked piston will damage its mating actuator cylinder hole, requiring a complete new assembly. Cleanliness continues when installing the attached diaphragm rubber seal that mates to the transmission right side door. After reassembly, the system must be bled with DOT 4 brake (clutch) fluid. Care is required because DOT 4 fluid is very good at removing paint. Testing a clutch hydraulic system to determine if a problem exists or confirming a repair is successful, first requires holding the clutch lever in for a minute to ensure there is no brake fluid leakage. Internal air and/ or condensate moisture are the enemies. Remove the clutch derby cover to gain access to the clutch pressure plate. A dial indicator, which is a form of a micrometer, is held on a magnetic base attached to the left passenger foot board plate, The indicator’s depressible, measurement knob is placed against the clutch pressure plate. Rotate and set the gauge face to 0”. Pull in the clutch lever while observing the indicator gauge. the plate must move out at least .086” (2.18 mm). If not, something is wrong, perhaps necessitating further parts replacement.
As I stated in a previous Riders Mag article, DOT 4 brake and clutch fluid absorbs moisture. Moisture may collect and corrode the valves (holes) and passages in the HCU (master cylinder). Thus, the fluid must be flushed a minimum of every two years. My advice is not to fool with this. I flush further, even when I have done the work as specified because flushing may dislodge corroded pieces that can float until lodging in a valve again. Flush, flush, flush is my motto. The clutch (DOT 4) fluid can be checked for moisture content caused by condensation within the closed system by a DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID MOISTURE TESTER (HD-48497-A) If the clutch/brake fluid test by this tool shows moisture content is 3% or greater, flush the system with new DOT 4 fluid. This job is much easier with an H-D tool called the BASIC VACUUM BRAKE BLEEDER (BB200A). This procedure is meant to replace fluid without introducing air. If any air enters lines during this procedure, then it must be repeated until no air exists in the lines or cylinders. Remove the transmission outer side cover. Install the vacuum bleeder to the bleeder screw. Use denatured alcohol to clean brake system components. Do not use mineral based solvents like gas or paint thinner. Mineral based solvents will deteriorate rubber parts even after assembly. This can cause clutch failure and possible rider injury. Even residual mineral-based oils and grease can deteriorate rubber brake components. Always wash your hands before handling hydraulic components. Always use a clean lint free cloth for cleaning components; never use oily rags. Clean the outside of the master cylinder reservoir cover before removal. Do not allow dirt or debris to enter the master cylinder reservoir. Position the handlebar so the master cylinder reservoir is level. Protect your painted parts. Remove the master cylinder cover to gain access to the fluid. Bleeding or flushing and bleeding requires adding DOT 4 fluid as necessary. Pull in and let out the clutch lever. Carefully watch the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. Add fluid before it empties to avoid drawing air into the clutch line. If internal components are working correctly, a slight bulge of fluid will break the fluid surface meniscus in the reservoir. Work the vacuum bleeder while maintaining the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir. Open the bleeder screw about 3/4 of a turn. Continue the bleeding operation until at least 3 fluid ounces (89 ml) has been replaced.Once done, tighten bleeder screw to 56 in/lbs to 75 in/lbs (6.3 Nm to 8.5 Nm). Donny Petersen www.donnypetersen.com
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Happy hot and humid summer my friends! The states have been triple digits lately and no sign of a cool down anytime soon. Some say global warming is not a thing!? I think they lie. This is one of those summers where you have to turn your motorcycle off at traffic lights to avoid it overheating. For those of us who insist on riding anyways, it really has been a struggle to decide which is the lesser of two evils. Do we ride without gear and risk sunburns as well as being
injured by random flying objects and creatures? Or, do we ride with full gear and risk dehydration and heatstroke? The struggle is real. Over the Fourth of July weekend, my partner in crime and I decided to head into the deep south on two wheels. The forecast was in the high 90’s and low 100’s so I opted to ride in shorts and a tank top. Despite my efforts to reapply sunblock at gas stops, I still managed to acquire cherry red shoulders. I was riding a BMW and the engine does a great job of keeping my feet and legs nice and toasty while also blocking bugs and small debris from flying into my lower half at rapid rates of speed. However, my legs still became bruised from various things bouncing up off the blacktop and flying along in my pathway. So, by the end of the 1000 mile journey, I was showing full patriotism for our country's independence day by sporting my red, white, and blue self. New Orleans Louisiana was our final destination. The downtown area is known as “The French The Rider’s Mag - Page 52
Quarter” and is famous for its history, food, and music. After some muchneeded showers, we hit the town with an appetite. Bourbon Street is the hot spot of the city and home to the annual Mardi Gras celebration, we wondered that direction first. Along the way, we spotted a quiet restaurant bar a block from the main drag and masses of people. Our intention was to eat one thing at several places to get a good variety of amazing foods the city has to offer. First up, crab-stuffed deviled eggs and shrimp etouffee over grits. Any idea what etouffee or grits are? Me either, but oh are they fantastic when mixed together! Next stop, the Remoulade Oyster Bar. I am a fan of raw oysters in the shell and was introduced to char-grilled
oysters at this little joint. They are quite possibly my new favorite food group. After devouring our platter of oysters we opted for a walk down the crowded streets and found a jazz band playing in the middle of town. It seemed everyone was carrying a cocktail around and dancing in the streets
to various forms and sources of music. The balconies were full and the entry lines to clubs and restaurants were long,
what an incredible place. It was getting dark out and we decided one more food stop was in order. A wine bar advertising crab cakes and butternut squash soup had caught my attention. We had barely ordered our food and suddenly loud booms filled the air outside. Fireworks! What a cool sight, century’s old buildings and exploding colorful fireballs up above. Needless to say our night was a success. Friday morning arrived with 100 degree temps. The city trolley awaited us out on the street and we toured through the Garden District of town with a stroll through the historic Lafayette Cemetery and the enormous southern mansions. It didn’t take long to work up a thirst and find a brew pub for lunch. Next thing we knew we had a whiskey sampler and food in front of us in a nice air conditioned atmosphere. From the pub, we ventured to the WWII museum for a few hours and then on to a local BBQ joint...I swear the food just kept getting better every stop we made. The adventure home was awaiting us on Saturday morning and we were headed for the Nachez Trace Trail. This 444 mile route runs from Nashville Tennessee to Nachez Mississippi and has no commercial traffic. Somewhere around Jackson Mississippi we found a place to hop on the route off the interstate. The heat was immense and when we spotted rain clouds up ahead it was a welcome sight. Neither of us was interested in suiting up, we rolled through the short but massive rain storm in our shorts and T-shirts and thoroughly enjoyed every soaking minute of it. The rain dropped the temperature quite a bit and the roads we rolled down offered plenty of shade. What a lovely ride, lush green forests and fields, smooth blacktop, and just enough curves to keep you paying attention. There is a lot of history along the Nachez including ancient indian mounds, old pioneer towns, and stories of trappers and fur traders. We ventured off road hoping for a wilderness adventure but were soon turned around by the road dead ending in thick forest. Oh well, don’t know unless you go right?! Sooner than we liked, our route home pointed us back up and onto the interstate in the scorching sun. Around the Illinois Kentucky border we came up on a massive traffic jam and decided to take the shoulder up onto a county road. Not quite sure where we were Travis started making turns heading in the general direction of home. A little gravel and a long windy dead-end along with some wonderful scenery eventually led us out to a little town. We filled up the bikes and Travis fired up his Rever app to find us a back road route north. Rever is a fantastic tool for any motorcycle rider, you type in your destination then click “no highways” and next thing you know you are rolling back country roads where ever your headed. I’m not sure yet where I’m heading next month but you’ll be the first to know! Thanks for following along! Enjoy the ride! The Rider’s Mag - Page 53
I am reminded of that saying, you should always be careful what you wish for but never really thought about it until the past month with the heat wave that we are having across the province of Ontario! it has affected turnout for some rides and events! Just about every event that we attended was affected by the high heat and humidity in having riders not staying for the whole event and that sucks big time.
While writing this column I am getting ready to participate in the BACA (bikers against child abuse) Ottawa Chapter’s, Annual Ride & Poker Run. With the weather channel predicting temperatures well over 40°C, it’s going to be a true demonstration of respect from all the riders who will show up, and many will because BACA supports others! I don’t envy my brothers in TCB because they will be providing the Free Breakfast and hot griddles don’t make things any cooler!
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The previous weekend had similar weather for the Teen Challenge Freedom Ride & Rodeo supporting their addiction center in Renfrew! Steve Prendergast was the host of the event and counsellor for Teen Challenge. We first became aware of the Teen Challenge Program and the good work they do with people struggling with addiction, when they were set up beside us about eight years ago at the Ottawa Motorcycle Show! Over the years we became friends with Steve! This year was the first official ride he put on, to Raise public awareness of Teen Challenge and to raise some money to help support the good work they do! He has been so supportive of other club’s events and there were lots of volunteers to pull it
off. The ride registration and start off took place at Canadian Gears in Carleton Place where members of The Celtic Brotherhood along with several volunteers provided breakfast to over 80 people before sending them up the Ottawa Valley to Renfrew where Pastor Rob McKee and the Capital City Bikers Church provided lunch! This was followed by a rodeo put on by our friend David Smith with help from Biker’s Church volunteers. Some of the first riders to arrive in the morning were a large contingent of Templar Knights MC mostly out of Renfrew and while I have this opportunity to plug their Annual Toys for Kids Ride taking place this Sept 7th in Renfrew I will. This should give you lots time to find a nice toy for your donation and to help make some child’s Xmas just a little more memorable. Many members of ARM MC (assoc of recovering motorcyclists) attended the ride including Lewey Szanyi aka Bonez & the lovely Cindy along with ARM MC president Blair Gardiner! It should be no great shock that their club would support both Steve & Teen Challenge in effort to help those with addiction issues. Guardians of Children MC and some of the Ottawa Chapter of Chrome Divas were in attendance as were members of the Bondslaves MC. Scott and I want to mention that a number of the Bondslaves MC including Steve Prendergast just returned from Winnipeg where they went to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Bondslaves MC. While some of the members returned after the weekend a number of them including Church aka Scott Towaij decided to continue on out to the west coast to visit other chapters including some side trips into the States! Upon their return will have logged somewhere around 11,000 kms. Perry Montgomery of Simple Men MC and his wife Geneane came all the way up from the Cornwall area to show support for Teen Challenge! They host a ride every Spring in support of a local Children’s Treatment Centre. Some of the Last Disciples MC, including Yves Brisbois with Jim Poulin dropped by and reminded me to let you know about the annual Fall Swap Meet at the Greely Legion on Sept 15th,. The Last Disciples MC will now be the official host club for this very popular event. On the Friday and Saturday prior to the swap meet The Celtic Brotherhood along with several other clubs are holding a Friday 13th East, as well as the Saturday Hangover event! The legion hopes to make that weekend one big get together for area riders before the season comes to an end! So, watch for more information in next month’s column. Last month, I mentioned that the Merrickville Motorcycle Show had been cancelled at the last minute! Just recently, The Rider’s Mag - Page 55
a decision was made to have the event on August 10th which is a Saturday in support of the Merrickville Fair! This is one of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs. We will have to see how it all works out because there are a number of other events taking place on that day including the 4th Annual Ironsides MC event in Renfrew, that includes both the ride and is followed by a show & shine, August 22nd. The members of the Ruffians MC will be hosting their Annual Roof Top Rockout event and this year it is in support of The Keepers! Which is a local organization that focuses on educating the public on our responsibilities towards animals, like canine rescue and their wildlife center. The Members of the Ruffians MC have come out to support The Celtic Brotherhood’s; A Chance, Animals Rescue Inc on many occasions in the past. The Ride for Autism took place in June instead of July, partly because of conflicting dates but mostly because the ride is about the kids and after Canada Day many families head out on the road for vacation. Dave & Noella Kuhnle, the founders, want to thank all the riders who participated especially the members of clubs such as BACA Ottawa, the Eyes of Odin MC, Knights of the Inferno MC, Guardians of Children MC, Canadian Veterans MC, CCR, Chrome Divas, Templar Knights MC and all the independent riders who all participated! About 130 motorcycles registered. Thanks to all who made it happen, with the auction and
donations etc the ride raised over $13,000 dollars and there is still some to come in, bringing the total funds to well over $110,000 dollars since it started. All of which, goes towards early identification, diagnosis and programs can mean a much fuller and productive life for children born with autism. With the Celtic Brotherhood being the host club for this event, you can imagine that we saw to it that everyone was fed both breakfast and lunch! We want to thank Browns Independent Grocer, for the food for the lunch BBQ and the use of one of their parking lots, in which, to hold the event. Ottawa mayor, Jim Watson, accompanied by Glen Gower, who is city councillor for Ward 6 came by to say a few words but the speech everyone really enjoys is by a young lady with autism! She reads a speech which she has composed, thanking all the motorcycle riders for caring and for helping, they do, make a difference. The Rider’s Mag - Page 56
Thanks to my brothers in TCB for all they do! It isn’t easy, being old men, getting up before dawn and heading out to some location, setting up shelters and getting ready to feed for free, all the participants! This past July, has been a monster, with temperatures on some days in excess of 30°C and still the job gets done! TCB tries to support any host club that is community oriented and I think the hardest part is watching everyone else head out on the ride when there is still the job ahead of them tearing everything down and loading it carefully to be ready for the next event, you guys rock! Special thanks, to all the volunteers, who come out to help TCB including the “lovely” Denise Lacasse Nicholson who, even though, she worked helping out, made donations to the Awareness Ride for Brain Injury, Ride for Autism & Teen Challenge/Renfrew. Thanks to my good friend and brother Warren Winter, who can’t ride this season due to a leg injury, but still came out and helped all day long at the Autism Ride! Myke Bellefeuille and his wife Lousie Sicard, and last but never least the “lovely” Stef Beriault and Marie flipper McGillis from the Burn Out Boys RC. , Well done! I realize that many of you might wonder why I go out of my way to mention the names of people or clubs that participate or help out in some way in our community but that is exactly why I do it! We are a community and I think it is as important to bring attention to them an acknowledgment I hopes of instilling that commitment and feeling of involvement and belonging in others! It is pretty amazing when you actually get to meet your fellow riders and get to know them. I would like to encourage all our readers to please try and participate in one or both The Riders Mags Show & Shines, that’s right two of them with one taking place on Sunday August 18th in Mount Hope (outside of Hamilton) at Bobbies Bar & Grill and Sunday August 25th in Loretto (northeast of Orangeville) with live bands and trophy prizes and last year in Loretto over 3000 bikes showed up in support of The Riders Mag because everyone at the Mag supports you! Hope to see you there. One other thing that I want to ask all of the readers and supporters of The Riders Mag, there are over half a million The Rider’s Mag - Page 57
Brain Injury Survivors in the province of Ontario alone and many of them are bikers but even if they weren’t, they are our family members, our friends, our neighbors and people we work with and they need your support for the “Invisible” Injury so please contact your local Brain Injury Association and help out whether by donating or in some other way and if you are not sure who to contact then please email me at the address below and I will find out for you, thanks! If you would like more information about it or any of the other events I mention you can go on Facebook and go to “Motorcyco Beau’s Biker Events & Rides In Eastern Ontario” and you can also check out my Facebook group “Motorcyco Beau’s Biker Friendly Businesses in Eastern Ontario” as well. As Always I urge you to support the events and rides that are created by bikers and clubs in your area because unlike slick organizations that run events the local riders and clubs will be the same people that come to support your event. Also please remember to spend your money with businesses such as those that advertise in our Mag or who have proven they are truly Biker-Friendly and have shown their support for our lifestyle and in turn deserve our support and business back. If you have any issue that you think might be of interest to your fellow riders please reach out to me and let me know either by email or on Facebook. If you have an event or ride or you are a business that deals with either motorcycles or the people who ride them you might like to advertize or even perhaps become a distributor of “The Riders Mag” and if so please contact me by email or by phone. As always, I want you to please remember that we make our Motorcycle Communities stronger by making them better! email: theridersmag.beau@gmail.com Twitter Riders Mag East @ motorcyco_beau You can also read us online : www.theridersmag.com/online ...... Motorcyco Beau
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