June 2012

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FEATURE BIKES

GSXR 1000 & GSX 1300R Owned By: Schubby Claytor

Atco Drags

Hot Cougar TECH TIP

EVENTS CALENDAR

Babes of the Month

Ally & Angey

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Wow! Seems like winter was yesterday and here we are entering June!

Bike Week® 2012 and will offer interested businesses special advertising and marketing packages in all four Fast Lane Biker® Magazines. If you want to target the motorcycle community and seek experienced, cost-effective advertising and marketing plans for your business and/or services for Delmarva Bike Week® 2012, please contact us at sales@flbdelmarva.com ASAP. If you are a venue interested in hosting nightly events during Delmarva Bike Week® 2012, and would like to be the home of the Official Delmarva Bike Week® After Party, contact us and let’s talk! We are looking for just the right location to accommodate our extensive fan base. Remember, if it’s a Fast Lane Biker® approved event, you know it’s going to be GREAT! For more information, visit www.delmarvabikeweek.com or www.flbdelmarva.com.

First, please join us in congratulating our grandson, Davidson, on his graduation from Philadelphia Military Academy and on the occasion of his 18th birthday.

Davidson will be entering the Army Reserves while attending college and is planning a career in the military. Congratulations, Scooter! Your mom is looking down and beaming with pride!

The Honor Ride weekend event is shaping up to be the ultimate biker fundraiser – vendors will be placing their best foot forward and enticing you with food, goods and services. Entertainment will include motorcycle drill teams, live music, special unit exhibitions and demonstrations, sponsor displays, antique law-enforcement vehicles, how-to clinics, guest speakers, contests, games, 50/50, beer garden and photo ops. On Sunday, August 12th, please join us for the crowning event, the Honor Ride - a police-escorted ride from Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson in Winchester, VA to the Fallen Officers Memorial in Washington, DC for a brief ceremony, wreath laying and sponsor check presentation. If you are not familiar with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (“NLEOMF”) and National Law Enforcement Museum, I encourage you to visit their website at www.nleomf.com. We are working diligently to bring the law enforcement community and the motorcycle community together for this very worthy cause. If you are an interested sponsor, vendor, entertainer or volunteer, or if you are a business owner who would consider organizing a fundraiser at your business location, please contact sales@honor-ride.org. We welcome your support and are open to all suggestions! So, please, consider getting involved. Remember, 100% of the net proceeds go to the NLEOMF to support the Fallen Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Museum. For more information, visit www.honor-ride.org or www.flbdelmarva.com.

Note to our many friends and fans: Be sure to check out our website for information on where we’ll be during Delmarva Bike Week® 2012 and visit us at our OFFICIAL locations and visit us at the OFFICIAL After Parties!!

Last but not least, if you are a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit and you have an event scheduled this season, we will be happy to post your flyer on our online events flyer page for FREE. Simply email your event flyer to sales@flbdelmarva.com. If you would like to participate in an event, visit www.flbdelmarva.com. Our website is updated almost daily to provide our readers with timely information on events of interest to the Delmarva motorcycle community in addition to hot girls (and Biker Beef!) and cool bikes. You can also read the latest issue of Fast Lane Biker Magazine® Delmarva or check out the archives by clicking on the PAST ISSUES link. We are YOUR motorcycle magazine, Written By Bikers For Bikers. We welcome your contributions and input.

September may seem far off but Delmarva Bike Week® 2012 will be here before you know it. We are pleased to announce that Fast So until next month, keep the Lane Biker® Magazine has been named the Official Media Sponsor of shiny side up and the rubber on the road!

Delmarva Bike Week® 2012. The entire Fast Lane Biker® Magazine Family (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Delmarva) will lend their advertising and marketing support to this awesome and FREE biker tradition. We will be the definitive source of information for Delmarva

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DIRECTORY 13 QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 460 ROAD HOUSE BIKE NIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 ABATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ADVENTURES OF SUCH A GUY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ART SIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ASK THE ATTORNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BABE OF THE MONTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BLUE HEN BIKE SHOW/SWAP MEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 BUNGEE BITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 C&C CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CAPTION CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CLUB RISQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CRABBY DADDY’S JDRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 CTM CUSTOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 CYCLE GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 DATING IN THE FAST LANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DELMARVA BIKE WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 DELMARVA MOTORCYCLE HEARSE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EVENTS CALENDAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FAST LANE BIKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC FEATURE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 GETTYSBURG BIKE WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 HAGERSTOWN BIKE WEEK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 26 HOT COUGAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 HUFFY THE CLOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 JAY BLOCK/STAHL & BLOCK, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 LEE GABER, CYCLE ATTORNEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC LOVEFIFI.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 MARYS BARGAIN CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 MOTORCYCLE ART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MVA MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 4 OLD GLORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 PAYNE’S LEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PERSONAL ART STUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PRODUCT REVIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 QUALITY HOTELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 RESIDENT EVIL BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 RIDE TO EAT - EAT TO RIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RIDER INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC ROAD RUNNERS / WORLD TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 RUMBLE IN THE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SENIOR MOMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STARPHOTOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STINGER TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 THE MOTORCYCLE RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 WHITE ROSE THUNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 WINCHESTER HARLEY-DAVIDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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SENIOR MOMENT Name: Ray Stone (“The Evil Knievel of Washington, DC”) Age: 94 Location: Calverton, MD

Ray Stone will turn 95 in August, 2012. He resides at Riderwood Village Assisted Living in Calverton, MD. Many know Ray from days past when he owned Bethesda TV & Appliance Co. where he sold and serviced electronics in the Washington, D.C. area for decades. What most don’t know is that in the early 1930s, Ray was known locally as the Evil Knievel of Washington, DC.

Ray still loves bikes (and fire trucks for some reason!) and he loves to sit and tell stories of his racing days. He’s a living legend and that’s what drives his children to want to honor and treasure his legacy.

Ray was an early Daytona Beach race rider. He also rode through walls of fire in old Griffith Stadium in DC. His daughter Stacey can only relay pieces of his amazing story here but one thing is for sure: Ray Fast Lane Bike sends an early still loves motorcycles. To happy birthday wish out to Ray honor him, Ray’s children, with help from “the great and caring and, to his family - Good Job!! folks of C&C Cycles in Severn, MD,” built Ray a motorcyclethemed walker. Ray relies on his walker to get around these days and C&C Cycles was the driving force in helping Ray’s family design and build the tribute to him. The unveiling was held on Friday May 9, 2012 at C&C Cycles and his family was sure it would make Ray’s day.

According to Stacey, Ray rode Harley-Davidsons and Indians back in the late 30’s, but his love was for Ariel motorcycles, a British bike. He street rode an Ariel Square Four which had a unique 4 cylinder motor for its day. His race bike was an Ariel Red Hunter, a single cylinder with hand clutch and foot shift, and he would tear-up the tank shifters of the day on the dirt oval TT tracks including Langhorne, PA. and Glenmont, MD. Red House, the local D.C. Indian dealer, sent him to Daytona Beach with a new Indian to compete around 1939. He was well into the race and in second place on the beach before the bike blew a head gasket and that was the end of the race for Ray. Locally, he would thrill crowds at tracks with stunts including his famous “Wall of Fire” that had Ray crash his bike through a wooden wall set on fire.

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1-888-CYCLE-LAW . LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com . www.cycleattorney.com This month I want to address an issue that I have not discussed in detail before, but it is one that comes up constantly when answering questions for clients and those of you who e-mail and call with your questions.

Fortunately, many of my clients have some form of private health insurance through their employers, which in most cases will cover the medical bills incurred in a motorcycle accident. However, as many of you have found out, there are often high deductibles and co-pays that go along with this coverage and often there are burdensome restrictions as to where you can go for treatment. Unfortunately, for those who do not have any form of health coverage and have been incurred medical bills as a result of an accident, the situation is much worse as medical bills, even small ones, can be financially devastating.

The issue is that of medical payment coverage or what is commonly referred to as PIP (personal injury protection) coverage. As most of you are aware, your auto policies, in contrast to your motorcycle policies, require $5,000.00 in medical payment coverage in Pennsylvania, and normally $250,000.00 in medical payment coverage in New Jersey.

However, in New Jersey, most policies have a deductible and 20% co-pay up to the first $5,000.00, whereas in Pennsylvania there are no co-pays or deductibles.

Although it is virtually impossible to purchase enough medical insurance on your motorcycle policy to cover all potential medical bills incurred as a result of an accident, depending on which company you select, it may be affordable to purchase at least minimal medical coverage that would cover not only your deductibles and/or co-pays, but would also help pay some of the medical expenses if you are involved in an accident and do not have any health insurance coverage at all.

Motorcycle policies, on the other hand, rarely, if ever, contain any coverage for medical payments, because it is not required in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. As a result, most people assume that it is unavailable and/or too expensive to purchase, so I decided to do some investigation to determine if medical coverage is available on motorcycle policies and, if so, how much does it normally cost.

Even though I realize that purchasing medical coverage may not be affordable to every rider, I would suggest spending a few minutes investigating on your own to find out if medical coverage is available from your company and if so, what it would cost to add it to your policy.

The answers varied widely depending on which insurance company you choose. I was advised that my own insurance company (State Farm) does not offer medical coverage on my motorcycle policy, however, many insurance companies, both large and small, do offer the coverage. Most insurance companies vary in the amount they offer from a minimum/maximum of $1,000.00 to $10,000.00. The cost also varies from a low of $32.00 per year for $2,000.00 worth of coverage from an internet insurance company to $200.00-$400.00 per year for $5,000.00-$10,000.00 worth of coverage through more traditional insurance companies.

As always, if upon reading this material you have any questions regarding this topic or any others, please feel free to contact me at LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com or 1-888-CYCLE-LAW (1-888-2925352).

Sincerely, LEE D. GABER, Esquire The one and only “Cycle Attorney�

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Jay Irwin Block 1) What is your occupation? I’ve been practicing law since 1977. I am a partner at the law firm of Stahl and Block where I represent individuals and small businesses for most of their legal needs.

2) Where were you born? I was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

3) Where do you currently reside and for how long?

I currently reside in Pikesville, MD and have for about ten years.

4) What do you like/admire most about yourself and what would you change about yourself? What I like most is my humility. What I would change is my height, weight and lack of dimples.

5) What would you consider your greatest extravagance? My 2011 Harley Davidson Ultra Glide, Shrine special edition with pretty much everything you can put on it.

6) Where would you most like to reside if you could?

Italy.

7) Who is your fictional hero? Sam Vines from the City Watch, Discworld.

8) Who do you consider your real life hero? My stepfather who raised me.

9) What is the most awesome thing you own?

My 1949 Panhead.

10) What is the question you are most often asked (and what is the answer you give)? Why are you still single? Just lucky.

11) If you could choose any other occupation,

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what would that be? Chef.

12) If you could switch places with one person for a day, who would that person be? I could give a typical answer: Kid Rock, the President of the USA, but my real answer is that I would remain the person I am. I think I am doing okay.

13) What would you do if you were able to retire?

Ride my bike around the world.

Jay Irwin Block obtained his motorcycle license in 1982. He was one of the first Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program Instructors as well as the Coordinator of CARE4MD (Coalition Advocating Rider Education for Maryland). He is a life member of AMA, HOG and ABATE of Maryland as well as its attorney. Stahl & Block, LLC is located at 90 Painters Mill Road, Suite 131, Owings Mills, MD 21117. For more information contact Mr. Block at (410) 356-6555 or visit www. stahlandblock.com.

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ALL STATES 06/18/2012 Ride Your Motorcycle To Work Day, Everywhere, USA DELAWARE 06/09/2012 3rd Annual Wheels For The Wall - Smyrna, DE 06/09/2012 L & D Suzuki Open House & Poker Run - Dover, DE 06/14-17/2012 Delaware/Maryland State HOG Rally 2012 - Deep Creek Lake, MD 06/16/2012 Firehouse Run - Woodside, DE 06/17/2012 20th Annual Blue Hen Bike Show and Swap Meet - Harrington, DE 06/23/2012 The Second Annual Masonic Home Bike Run - Wilmington, DE 06/23/2012 Lifeway Community Day Bike Show and Run - Bridgeville, DE 06/23/2012 2nd Annual Masonic Home Bike Run - Wilmington, DE 06/29/2012 Harley-Davidson of Seaford June Cruise In - Seaford, DE MARYLAND 06/05/2012 Dealer Dinner Ride at Battley Cycles - Gaithersburg, MD 06/08-10/2012 Mountains, Motorcycles & Music - Cumberland, MD 06/09/2012 Key Yacht Club Motorcycle Poker Run - Baltimore, MD 06/09/2012 3rd Annual Crabby Daddy’s JDRF Benefit Motorcycle Ride – Buckeystown, MD 06/09/2012 V-ROD Day at Battley Harley-Davidson - Gaithersburg, MD 06/09/2012 Annual Spring Bash - Chesapeake City, MD 06/09/2012 VFW Bike Show - Federsburg, MD 06/14-17/2012 Maryland/Delaware State H.O.G. Rally 2012 - Deep Creek Lake, MD 06/17/2012 Fathers’ Day Bug Dot Ride (Youth Live Stock Club Fundraiser) – Salisbury, MD 06/23/2012 3rd Annual Smiles for Life Poker Run - Lusby, MD 06/23/2012 Dog Days at Battley Harley-Davidson - Gaithersburg, MD 06/30/2012 Marlboro Moose Lodge 2nd Annual Poker Run - Upper Marlboro, MD 06/30/2012 Middleborough Volunteer Fire Company 1st Annual Poker Run - Essex, MD 06/30/2012 ABATE Mid-Shore Chapter Annual Bike Show - Cambridge, MD 06/30/2012 Italian Motosports Day at Battley Cycles - Gaithersburg, MD VIRGINIA 06/08-09/2012 South Central Bike Fair - Chase City, VA 06/09/2012 4th Annual Ride for Jill’s House - Manassas, VA 06/09/2012 Eric Sutphin Memorial Poker Run - Christiansburg, VA 06/09/2012 Red Knights VA Chapter 1 Poker Run to Benefit Gold Star Mothers - Richmond, VA 06/09-10/2012 460 Road House Bike Night - Roanoke, VA 06/16/2012 20th Annual Big Damn Bike Show - Orange, VA 06/16/2012 Charity Poker Bike Run - Manassas, VA 06/21-23/2012 Virginia State HOG Rally 2012 - Williamsburg, VA 06/23/2012 Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company Poker Run - Palmyra, VA 06/23/2012 Annual Ride for Microcephaly Charity Poker Run - Newport News, VA 06/23/2012 Lords of Loyalty MC Poker Run for Hope For The Warriors - Stafford, VA 06/30-07/01/2012 Break Time Billiards And Saloon Bike Night - Roanoke, VA

by Steve Strohmier While motorcyclists in Maryland must continue to suffer under laws which restrict our freedoms it is a pleasure to inform you that not all states are so reluctant to allow freedom. Michigan has become the 31st state to allow freedom of choice concerning helmet use. While their law is the most restrictive in the country at least they have choice. To take advantage of helmet choice in Michigan a rider must be over 21 years old, have two years riding experience or safety training, and have at least $20,000 of health insurance which will cover them in case of injury.

Motorcycle only checkpoints were also banned in Virginia.

This issue came to light and raised the ire of many riders and non-riders alike when the Arlington County Police Department set up a motorcycle only checkpoint during the Rolling Thunder event in 2011. Stopping only motorcycles for “safety inspections” is questionable at best but to do it during an event that continues to raise awareness of POW/MIA issues was considered deplorable by so many that this law was passed so this will not happen again. This law also takes effect on July 1st, 2012

Congratulations should also go to the Freedom Fighters of Virginia who were able to get some laws passed to benefit riders.

On July 1st riders in Virginia will be able to ride two abreast if they choose to do so. Virginia was one of the last two states to outlaw this practice and it did cause some issues for riders visiting that state who were unaware of the restriction.

It takes a lot of work to get laws changed to benefit riders.

While every state is not successful every year the Motorcyclist’s Rights Organizations (MRO’s) in those states continue to fight every year for the benefit of motorcyclists. Please consider joining your state’s MRO. Steven Strohmier State Legislative Representative • ABATE of Maryland, Inc.

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By Jay Kuch, Mystery Food Critique

Well I am officially stuffed. After spending three days roaming around Ocean City, MD, I think I’ve eaten enough to feed a small village. The weather didn’t hold up but, if you were there, I know you had a good time. I personally took great pleasure in drinking (responsibly), eating and trying to complete Captain Mango’s Treasure Hunt. It allowed me and my friends to sample the many different local restaurants and to get in some quality riding time - well at least on Friday.

Saturday was a wash for the most part but hey, it can’t be nice all the time!

Friday morning found us at the Pitts Street Grill, 104 Pitts Street, Berlin, MD. This cozy, tucked-away diner is perfect for breakfast or a light lunch. We sampled the biker breakfast, the no-carb breakfast and scrapple sandwich. The biker breakfast was a hoagie roll stuffed with eggs, green peppers, onions and cheese. My no-carb breakfast came with scrambled eggs, sausage links and bacon. The scrapple sandwich is fairly self-explanatory - scrapple, eggs and cheese.

All of our meals were tasty and the owner introduced us to his candied bacon. I’m not sure if it was on the menu but this is definitely worth asking for when you stop in. It was crispy, sweet and at the end had a hint of spice. Talk about a nice way to start off the day.

It was only 10 a.m. so we decided to make at least one more stop before hitting the bars. We landed at Pepper Creek Pizza and Subs, 32183 DuPont Blvd., Dagsboro, DE. We arrived just in time to catch Captain Mango sampling some pizza which, according to him, was great. Good thing he was there because I only had room for a brownie and really just wanted to start drinking. What can I say? It was bike week and that’s what I do, eat, drink, sleep, ride, and, if I’m lucky … well, you know! So after a quick conversation with Captain Mango, we were off to our next stop.

We pulled up to the Riverside Grill, 31457 River Road, Millsboro, DE and found a quiet bar full of locals just hanging out shooting the breeze. The bartender welcomed us with a stiff drink and our fellow bar flies offered up some great advice on the quickest route to stops on our treasure hunt map. The Riverside would be a great destination for a ride or the perfect hole-in-the-wall to grab a few drinks, shoot some pool, throw some darts or just hang out and talk with some good people like the folks we found that day.

A short ride down the street found us at Serendipity Restaurant, 32580 River Road, Oak Orchard, DE. The décor is very interesting and, after looking over the menu, we decided we would have to stop back in for dinner. We still had some riding to do and, honestly, I was pretty full already.

We moved on to The Sand Bar, 7 Cove Village Center, Millsboro, DE. We walked into a wide-open, huge, square bar and a roomy dance floor that I image would be an awesome place to enjoy the weekend bands. It had all the signs of a great place to listen to live music, down some drinks and have a good time.

The weather was holding out so we decided to get in a bit more riding time. Our next stop was The House of Welsh, 1106 Costal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE. Now this is a place that has been in business since Big Poppa was a tyke (the 1800s if I remember his birthday right). It has an old wood bar that is full of carvings and yet is modern enough to have flat screen televisions hanging about. We perched ourselves on a bar stool and ordered some stuffed mushrooms, rockfish tenders and cream of crab soup - just enough to soak up some of the booze and keep us riding. The stuffed mushrooms (stuffed with crab and not sure what else) were nothing short of amazing. I was tempted to order another plate but the treasure hunt was calling. We finished our lightly-breaded rockfish fingers with sauce and crab soup and headed out to meet up with Big Poppa at Trader Lee’s.

Trader Lee’s is a 24/7 biker bar and they sell booze – not food. So it was nice to sit and have a few drinks but eventually, the foodie in me reared his head and I was looking for something to nibble on. We bypassed the pizza shop on the other side of Trader Lee’s (a minimum of $18 for a plain pizza?) and opted to walk across the street to Lombardi’s. Lombardi’s had been sending a steady stream of free pizza to Trader Lee’s for bikers to sample. We wanted something a little more so ordered a steak Stromboli and I am happy to say it was really good.

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I was expecting a mediocre attempt at an old favorite of mine, but I’d put it up against any place in Philly as far as quality goes. We polished off the Stromboli and headed back to Trader Lee’s to drink ourselves silly and enjoy the live music.

Saturday brought a fresh day of rain to the treasure hunt but we headed out to The Frog House, 116 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE. We were once again in search of a breakfast to soak up some of the previous night’s alcohol and prep us for the day ahead. Simple scrambled eggs weren’t going to do it for me that morning so I went with the crab omelet - a fluffy omelet stuffed with cheese and crab meat that gave me a great base for my day. It came with toast and hash browns and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite.

Now that I was properly nourished, it was time to hit the Fenwick Wine Cellars where we found some great wine tasting with many flavor options and a happy and personable staff. Maybe they had been sampling the product – but who could blame them? It would be like me working at the Crown Royal factory and not getting tipsy each day. I selected a few bottles and we headed back out on the road.

My stomach decided it was time to sample some more local delicacies and that’s how we found ourselves at Crabs To Go at the corner of Rte. 50 and Rte. 589, West Ocean City, MD. We ordered some extremely tasty corn chowder and deep fried shrimp to hold us over until dinner. It was a quick but great little meal at a place that was bustling with activity. There are plenty of selections at Crabs To Go. Be sure to stop in and sample the great seafood or hang out front on a picnic table and feast like a king!

Rain still dominated the forecast and we decided to return to Serendipity. This turned out to be an excellent choice because the meal was great. The Serendipity experience begins at the door where you are greeted with a colorful décor peppered with statues and vibrant tile work. We took a seat at the bar where we met the owner’s father. He served up some awesome drinks and promptly found us a corner booth where we could enjoy our meal. The menu offered a variety of options. Our first selection was bacon wrapped scallops which were plump, seared to perfection and wrapped with slightly crisp bacon. Next we were treated to the complimentary bread bar in the main dining room. It was difficult but I managed to hold back in order to take full advantage of my Chicken Delmarva.

This incredible dish consisted of chicken breast topped with crab meat, hollandaise sauce and a side of mashed potatoes. I was glad I saved room because I couldn’t stop until my plate was clean. I did take a minute to sample the crab cake and salmon ordered by my friends at the table. All of the dishes were great and the only left overs that came home with us was the rich chocolate cake that I simply couldn’t finish. I must say if you have the time and are in the area stop at Serendipity and enjoy some the awesome food to be had there.

Sunday finally arrived and I was ready to head home to see my girls - Sasha (my Akita) and Brandy (my German Shepard). But first I wanted to stop at Harpoon Hanna’s for a steak and egg breakfast. Harpoon Hanna’s is definitely a party spot and I hope we have the opportunity to party with them in the future.

Both the service and food were great so I can only imagine the party these folks can throw.

Spring Bike Week wasn’t a total bust for riding. Saturday was the only day I couldn’t ride as much as I wanted, but I definitely had the opportunity to hang out at some awesome spots and meet some cool people. That makes for a great vacation in my book. So if you get a chance, swing by one of the venues I mentioned or maybe even a few and make it your own treasure hunt. I’m looking forward to hitting a few of the spots that I didn’t get to and returning to few that I did.

So until next time – Remember, it’s just another day in paradise!

Treasure Hunt locations and information can be found in our April issue if you didn’t get a chance to join us. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, feel free to contact me at Jay@flbdelmarva.com.

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20th Annual BLUE HEN BIKE SHOW AND SWAP MEET

June 17, 2012 11-1 Registration 12-2ish Bike Games 2-3 Judging Sponsored by: Abate of Delaware Kent County Chapter

Location:

4:00 Trophy Presentation LIVE MUSIC BY:

American Legion Post #7 17448 S. DuPont Hwy. Harrington, DE

Info Bike Entry Fee $15.00 (includes entry to festivities) Spectator Admission $5.00 Children under 12 Free

Fun Fun Fun and More Fun!!!!!

Bike Games Vendors Outside Bar Horseshoes Food Live Music from 1:00-5:00 by: XXPOSURE

ALL MAKES AND MODELS WELCOME!!

SWAP MEET

Must bring your own table and chairs Vendor set up at 10:00 a.m.

Limited Electricity

Want to sell your bike?

Fee is the same as bike entry and must follow All rules and regulations of the bike show

All Vendor set up fees are $40.00

Please contact Tina Miller at 302-698-7616 or tinamiller64@gmail.com for all info and registration

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DATING IN THE FAST LANE

By Terri Faust

If you’re not into philanthropy, then simply get out of the house, jump on your bike and take a long ride ALONE. Guaranteed you’ll come across some wonderful members of the opposite sex while you’re on the highway. I’ve yet to hear about a match made in heaven when the cable guy, plumber, HVAC service tech, or the mailman show up at the door - maybe it’s happened...but come’on..really?

(If so, send me a story about it!) You have to lead an interesting life if you want to meet interesting people and the best place to meet someone with similar interests is while you’re doing what makes you happy - it brings out the best in all of us to share our passion with others.

I grew up on the back of my dad’s bike and knew at a young age that it was a pretty awesome way to have fun. But my love affair with riding didn’t really begin until I went from the back seat, to buying my first bike and learning to ride. “Love” isn’t a word I throw around too easily, so when I say I LOVE to ride, I mean I LOVE to ride! I seize every opportunity to hop on the bike and get my wind therapy. It’s an essential part of my life and one I wish I’d discovered sooner.

I hear single folks lament that it’s hard to find someone of substance when you’re dating. We’re all searching for our “better half” - the person who will complete our life and bring us that elusive happiness we think can only be found outside ourselves.

We think that Mr./Ms. Wonderful will make us happy. But consider this - maybe the place to look for those qualities you seek isn’t so much in a partner, but within yourself..

When you stop SEARCHING, and develop your own hobbies and pastimes, and simply enjoy what life has to offer, amazing things can happen.

Before you start thinking I’ve gone all philosophical on you, here’s the thing - when you stop searching for Mr. or Mrs. Right, and merely live your life to the fullest, focusing on the things that bring you (or OTHERS) happiness - you open yourself up to endless opportunities to find love.

And if you don’t happen to meet the love of your life on TODAY’s ride, at least you’ll end the day with a smile on your face. Just be sure to brush your teeth so you get the bugs out - after all, first impressions DO count. Enjoy the ride!!

You can meet amazing people by volunteering your time and energy to help causes dear to you. It’s a chance to focus your energies on something worthwhile AND to meet people with similar interests and passions. Rest assured you’ll meet more “quality” people by volunteering then you will sitting at your local watering hole. And I guarantee they’ll look the same the second time you see ‘em - and those of you who think the opposite sex gets better and better looking the more beers you’ve drank, well, you know who you are! There will always be “bad apples” no matter where you park your bike (so to speak), but you up the odds of meeting great, decent people by being selective as to where you park it.

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Donald Kerper July 30, 1931 – May 3, 2012

Donald Kerper (D.K. to anyone who knew him) began riding as a young boy in 1947. He met his wife, Caroline, in 1950 and in 1951, D.K. joined the Air Force and served 3 years (1½ years were spent in Korea).

In 1953, he married Caroline and together they had 6 children. D.K. and Caroline loved to ride to Atlantic City or just get on the road and go “anywhere.” As his children grew up, they all developed their own love for motorcycles and that love was passed along to grandchildren as well. He was a special man to his family and friends and his family was always special to him.

D.K. was well known throughout his home town of Philadelphia and beyond. He had many friends both bikers and non-bikers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and woodworking. One of the great joys in his life were his grandchildren. He loved hearing their funny stories about school, sports and about anything they did. He got a kick out of his new great grandchildren too. D.K. loved going on long rides that included his family. Most of all he enjoyed riding to the mountains just so he could holler “I’m home!”

D.K. had a sendoff that any biker would envy. He was taken to rest in a 19th century style motorcycle hearse with 30 bikes and a police escort. Now he is off riding the mountains in the sky with his daughter who, sadly, died 27 years prior to D.K., on the very same day - May 3rd.

D.K. was loved by his family and friends and will not be forgotten.

Fast Lane Biker Magazine would like to extend their sincerest condolences to the entire Kerper family.

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Showcasing motorcycle art from the many talented designers in the Delmarva motorcycle com munity.

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AT TRADER LEES Rain, rain go away! If you attended OC Spring Bike Week™ you know what we’re talking about. Rain, wind and more rain was the daily special with only a few bright spots offered. We want to thank all of you who came out despite the weather, all the vendors who toughed it out, all the contestants who added to your entertainment, the merchants and riders who participated in Capt. Mango’s Treasure Hunt, the bands and, of course, Miss Fifi (www.lovefifi.com), who flew in from Los Angeles to be part of the spring ride season kick off. From all accounts, Trader Lees fared well in comparison to some of the challenges and hardships endured by other venues. A big thumbs up to Rod Vara for knowing his patrons – the biker community!!

Congratulations to Charlene Hotz, winner of Capt. Mango’s Treasure Hunt and $500. Charlene and her husband, Terry, arrived at Trader Lees on Thursday, April 26th, to register.

Her sign-in number was 26. It was also her 26th wedding anniversary. “All these 26s are a sign,” she said. “I’m going to win!” Charlene went on to be our first prize winner of $500. But her luck didn’t stop there! On Friday evening, Charlene was a last-minute entry for the Hot Cougar Contest. Out of 12 contestants, the audience selected Charlene as their favorite for OC Spring Bike Week™ Hot Cougar. Charlene was awarded $300 and a photo shoot in Fast Lane Biker® Magazine Delmarva. Sometimes it pays to brave the weather, especially when FLBD makes it worth the effort!

Speaking of winners, be sure to look out for our 1st place winner, Jennifer, in a future issue of Fast Lane Biker® Magazine Delmarva. Jennifer is the winner of the OC Spring Bike Week™ Miss Fast Lane Biker Bikini Contest. Winnings included $500 cash and a photo shoot, including cover, centerfold and model montage in a future issue of Fast Lane Biker® Magazine Delmarva. Special thanks to 2nd place winner, Aynsley ($300) and 3rd place winner, Kristy ($100).

Finally, who can forget our gorgeous ladies of the lingerie show. Special thanks go to Heather Cibor for coordinating this event and to Miss Fifi for supplying lingerie to our lovely ladies.

To view more photographs of OC Spring Bike Week™ at Trader Lees, visit www. flbdelmarva.com.

See you at the next event!

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y e g n A & y l l A Ally is 24 years old and lives in Anna Arundel County, MD. She is currently studying sign language and working towards her masters in interpreting. Ally loves to read, hang out with friends and travel.

She owns a cleaning business and has a blast raising money for Breast Cancer Research with her sister, Angey.

Angey is 30 years old and owns a hair business.

She has been “doing hair” for 13 years and loves what she does. Angey has a 10-year-old son who means the world to her. In her spare time, Angey and her family, including sister Ally, attend events selling Save The Ta-Tas’ gear and accessories along with adding Pink hair extensions in ladies’ and mens’ hair to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

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GSXR 1000 with air shift, bazzaa box with nitrous oxide and stretched to 68 inches

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GSX1300R with cut tank stretched to 70 inches and engine work by Steve Srvec of Srvec Engineering

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3rd Annual Crabby Daddy’s JDRF Benefit Motorcycle Ride

June 9, 2012 Registration will be held at Jackman Custom Cycles, 1539 Tilco Drive #103, Frederick, Maryland 21704 beginning at 9:00 a.m. with kickstands up at 10:30 then head to Taverna 5450, 5450 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, PA 17320.

The ride will end at the Buckeystown Pub, 6803 Michaels Mill Road, Buckeystown, MD 21717, where the fun will begin! If you are not riding but want to join us at Buckeystown Pub we welcome you and your friends.

Door Prizes Silent Auction Live Bands And so much more!

Bring Your Family and Friends to Help Us Find a Cure for Diabetes

Follow us on Facebook – Crabby Daddy’s Benefit Motorcycle Ride

Registration Donation Rider: $25 - Passenger: $15 Includes food at Buckeystown Pub Food is also available to non-riders ($15)

For more information, contact the Ride Coordinators: Wayne and Shelley Harris at 301-471-1365 or wharris953@comcast.net

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ATCO DRAGS

Story, Ridin’ and Pix by lutz

“Sunday! Sunday! Atco Drag Way!” - I remember that radio commercial from 40 years ago. Well on Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th, the AHDRA Northeast Nitro National came to Atco, NJ and Fast Lane Biker® Magazine was there to see one heck of a show! There was an amazing range of motorcycles entered for racing - from bikes ridden in and then raced on the track, to the beasts of the strip - the nitrogulping, flame-breathing, full blown-out nitro drag bikes. Next to these monsters 11.517 in the ¼ mile looked tame. We witnessed times as low as 6.269 which to me was unbelievable. If you blinked, you missed the run! If you get the opportunity to see these monsters run up close in person, do it! It’s well worth the price of admission.

We want to give a thumbs up to all of the entries that ran that day and special recognition to the “privateers.” You guys have little or no factory backing yet you are out there doing your thing and doing it on a shoe string budget. You definitely have our respect. Below are the stats of the day, check them out as well as the photos.

For more information, visit www.AHDRA. com. Awesome! Just awesome!

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NUMBER ONE QUALIFIERS: Syn3 ET Chris Wood with a .001 reaction time SEP Jim Sweet with an 11.517 Bruce Croneberger III with a 9.725 Hot Street Super Eliminator Edward Golson* *with a perfect10.900 which won him $50 from VP Fuels Super Sport John Price with a 10.309 V-Rod Jim Sweet with a 9.282 Kevin Garrow with a 9.727 Super Gas Street Pro Bruce Croneberger III with an 8.819 Joey Thomson with an 8.493 Pro Mod V-Rod Destroyer Robert Willis with a 9.411 Steve Pier with a 7.363 Pro Drag Pro Stock David Poague with an 8.462 Douglas Horne with a 6.498 Pro Fuel Top Fuel Douglas Horne with a 6.269

WINNERS: Top Fuel – Doug Horne - 1 TF D Horne .030 6.265 235.68 beat 2 TF Tommy Grimes .021 8.731 105.49 Pro Fuel – 1 PF Doug Horne .038 19.082 54.24 won with a bye pass Pro Drag – 77 PD Steve Pier .126 7.420 168.03 beat 123 PD Carrie Tate .106 7.451 167.57 Pro Stock – David Poague Pro Mod – 4 PM Bruce Chandler .032 8.959 145.69 beat 24 PM Frank Capone (-.034) 8.714 151.49 Street Pro – 1 SP Bruce Croneberger III .127 8.837 151.43 beat 2 SP Charley Douglass .015 9.097 152.80 V-Rod Destroyer – 1711 VRD Bob Willis .070 9.513 136.37 beat 119 VRD Ron Willis .147 9.445 137.76 V-Rod – 2 VR Jim Sweet .074 9.386 143.60 beat 4 VR Rich Vreeland .148 10.219 105.36 Hot Street – 1 HS Bruce Croneberger III .089 9.893 135.55 beat 2 HS Charley Douglass .118 10.048 128.10 Super Gas – 7041 SG David Israel .042 9.70 7.747 beat 174 SG Dennis Waldron .030 9.70 9.816 Super Sport – Justin Collier beat Brad Croneberger Super Eliminator – 6 SE Kevin Gauntt .067 10.90 11.067 beat 128 SE Brad Croneberger .025 10.90 11.116 SEP – 1 SEP Brad Croneberger .011 11.50 11.472 beat 4 SEP Kevin Gauntt .022 11.50 11.435 ET – Kevin Gauntt beat Christopher Wood 29

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NEW PRODUCTS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON®

NEW HARD CANDY FLAKE PAINT SETS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON A Sparkling Old-School Metal-Flake Finish in 12 Color Combinations Twelve sparkling two-tone Hardy Candy Flake Core Series ($2,299.95 to $4,399.95) paint sets join the 2012 Color Shop offering from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories®. Metal flake, an iconic design element of the ‘70s, is back in this new premium custom finish. Hardy Candy Flake is created in a multi-step process that begins by laying several passes of silver microflake over a silver base, which is then topped with clear coat. The scallop pattern is hand-laid and masked, and color is next applied in a candy coat that allows the flake to show through. The design is then clear coated, hand striped, and clear coated again to give it the final smooth, deep finish.

The Core Series Hardy Candy Flake paint sets are available in Red Flake, Green Flake, Pink Flake, Lime Gold Flake, Orange Flake and Black Flake with a Silver Flake accent, and in Red Flake, Green Flake, Pink Flake, Lime Gold Flake, Orange Flake and Silver Flake with a Black Flake accent. Core Series paint is available as a complete set including factory-fresh sheet metal, or as a “paint only” option, applied to undamaged sheet metal removed from a motorcycle. Core Series Color Sets are covered by a two-year factory warranty. The Hard Candy Flake complete paint sets and are available to fit many Sportster®, Dyna®, Softail® and Touring model motorcycles. Also sold individually are Sportster, Dyna and Softail fuel tanks in the Hard Candy Flake color combinations.

NEW METAL FLAKE SOLO SEAT FOR SPORTSTER® MODELS A Classic Look Finished in a Diamond-Checker Pattern The new Metal Flake Solo Seat – Silver Charcoal from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features a brilliant high-gloss metal flake vinyl seating surface that is a nod to the choppers and bobbers of the 1960s and ‘70s. The cover is finished in a classic diamond-checked upholstery pattern. The seat fits 2004-06 and 2010-later Sportster models with a 2.1 or 3.3 gallon fuel tank. Seat width is 10 inches.

NEW SCREAMIN’ EAGLE MUFFLER

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SPONSORED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD SHIELDS IN BRUSHED NICKEL FINISH A Finishing Touch Over Jet Black Screamin’ Eagle Performance Mufflers

The new Screamin’ Eagle® Muffler Shields - Brushed Nickel (P/ N 65400079, $149.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are styled to complement the jet-black finish of Screamin’ Eagle Street Performance Mufflers. These formed-steel muffler shields feature a unique electroless nickel plating that provides a warm, brushed finish. The rear shield features a black-filled, deep-embossed “Screamin’ Eagle” signature script. The easy-to-install kit includes front and rear shields and mounting hardware, and fits 2004-later Sportster® models and 2006-later Dyna® models with shorty dual exhaust.

Pair the Brushed Nickel Muffler Shields with the Screamin’ Eagle Buckshot Exhaust Shield Kit - Brushed Nickel ($149.95 to $249.95) with a perforated design that exposes the head pipe. Manufactured to Original Equipment standards for exacting fit, the easy-to-install kit includes front and rear head pipe shields. Available to fit 2004-later Sportster models and many 2006-later Dyna models with shorty dual exhaust. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.

NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON PREMIUM TOOL KIT A Set of 64 HighQuality Hand Tools Selected for Common Motorcycle Maintenance The new 64-piece HarleyDavidson® Premium Tool Kit (P/N 14900033, $269.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories features all the tools required for common maintenance on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The heavy-duty tools lock in place in a hinged carrying case for simple organization. Tools feature large, easy-to-read size indicators, are stamped with the classic Harley-Davidson script, and have a lifetime warranty.

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Club Risqué Northeast

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Club Risqué Bristol

Rt. 413 & Ford Rd., Bristol, PA 215-781-6361 Open Daily 11:30am-2am Free Lunch Buffet M-F Happy Hour 5-7pm

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It was yet another great evening at the 460 Road House Bike Night featuring great music, food, libations and friends. Bent Jimmy kicked the night off and by 8 p.m., the bikes were lining up as bikers took time to relax after a long day of riding. By 9 p.m. Hired Guns took the stage with their special mix of southern and classic rock. During the first band break, we decided it was a great time for fun with frozen T-shirts. Let the contest begin! Five lovely brave souls stepped up for the challenge. In the end, Nikki was the winner with Amanda voted runner up. Both young ladies won great prizes courtesy of Hopar’s in Roanoke, VA, The Shop in Salem, VA and Motorcycles and More in Vinton, VA. We also want to give a very special shout out to Big D and his crew who decided to spend his birthday at 460 Road House. We all enjoyed Big D demonstrating his special technique for eating cake and icing and the “present” and entertainment his friends provided for him (you’re a brave girl Leigh Ann!). It was a pleasure and an honor to meet and be part of Big D’s special day. Hired Guns reclaimed the stage and kept the place rocking into the wee hours of the morning. Thanks again to all the great bikers who make this happen. We look forward to many bike nights to come.

Remember, you can stop by 460 Road House anytime.

They are open 7 days a week from 11a.m. until 2 a.m., and offer daily food specials with DJ and karaoke provided by R & D Entertainment from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.

For more information, or if you need a great place to host your special event, call (540) 343-0900.

We hope to see all of you at the next bike night on June 9th. Come out for live music, great food and drink and some of the best people around (not to mention the hot bikes and babes).

Until the next time - ride safe and keep the rubber side down.

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USED BIKE BUYING TIPS

So you’ve learned how to ride a motorcycle and you are thinking about buying a bike? Purchasing a used motorcycle is a great choice for the first-time bike owner, but it’s important to choose wisely so you’re not stuck with something you’ll regret.

First off, don’t show up to a test ride unprepared: bringing the proper safety gear will not only show the seller you’re a responsible rider, it will protect you in case something goes wrong. Dealerships will likely have you fill out insurance paperwork before you take a bike off the lot, so don’t be surprised if you’re asked to fill out a form. If you’re buying from a private party, make sure you’re interested in the motorcycle before you take it out for a spin; there’s no reason to needlessly risk damage to the bike (or yourself, for that matter). Every motorcycle is unique, and different bike types require different riding techniques.

when it’s turning? Adjustable pegs might be set lower than necessary, or the bike may have been lowered. Is there a wobble? That could mean a rim is out of balance. Does it feel responsive or numb?

Paying attention to the motorcycle’s handling will help determine if it’s the right bike for you. Audible clues can make you aware of which parts might need attention, and save you from expensive repairs down the line: Shock absorbers: Intended to smoothen the ride over rough surfaces, shocks can make rattling or squeaking noises when they’re worn out, which can compromise handling and create a safety issue.

Once you’re riding, take it easy-- especially at first. Ease into the accelerator and brakes, and don’t make any sudden moves. Not only is it safer to ride with caution, it will make you more aware of the bike’s dynamics, and whether or not you want to live with them. Cruising at a constant speed may reveal certain things about a bike’s mechanical state, but it won’t tell you everything you need to know. Once you’re comfortable with the way the bike responds to input, try accelerating and braking. Pay attention to the way the clutch engages; does it slip?

How does the shifter feel? Is it smooth? Are the gears easy to find?

Is the power delivery to your liking-- that is, does the engine provide enough low end torque to pull easily from stoplights?

Wheel bearings: Packed inside the wheel hubs in order to reduce friction and bear load forces, bearings can make a droning sound when past their prime.

You should also try repeated stops, and note how the brakes work. Do they feel spongy? Do they operate smoothly? Is there enough initial bite to make you feel secure during a panic stop? If the bike has antilock brakes, test them using the rear brake and make sure it doesn’t lock up. Pulsing brakes on non ABS-equipped bikes might mean that the rotors are warped, so be aware if that irregularity pops up. Once you’ve tested the bike’s brakes, try turning and see how the motorcycle handles. Does it wallow or feel under damped? That could mean its shocks are wearing thin or it might just be a less than sporty bike; cruisers usually offer cushier rides than sport bikes, so be aware of the difference.

Used motorcycles offer much more opportunity for test rides, so take advantage of that and look for potential ergonomic issues. Try to spend more than just a couple of minutes on the motorcycle in order to see if the bike might be uncomfortable over the long haul. Are the handlebars too far away? If so, are they adjustable? Does the saddle feel funny? Are the foot pegs too far back? Are the instruments easy to read? All of these variables fit into the bike’s ergonomics, and they’re crucial to your enjoyment of your potential purchase. Consider those factors and spend as much time in the saddle as possible before committing to a motorcycle.

Taking into consideration the sort of bike you’re test riding, pay attention to its handling characteristics. Does it pull to one side more than the other? If so, the frame could be bent. Does it scrape any parts

Brakes: Some brake squeak might be normal, but excessive noise- especially after brakes warm up-- might signal the need for a pad change and/or worn rotors.

Exhaust: You’ll also want to listen for unusual exhaust sounds, as a perforated muffler will be unusually loud, and corrosion from rust can affect the exhaust system’s function.

Shawn Sweeney is the owner of Cycle Connection in Gaithersburg, MD 20882. Shawn is an ASE Certified Master Technician and Certified Machinist who loves to ride anything on two wheels. He currently owns a 1980 Harley Davidson FLT Tour Glide and a nitrous-powered Suzuki Hayabusa.

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Kelley has been part of Heathens & Hardheads Racing from its beginning.

She’s the creative one in the group and has spun H&H into a line of shirts with the same attitude they have - fun-loving and anything goes. Although Kelley rode dirt bikes when she was younger, she leaves the road and track to her husband. Sitting behind him for long rides on his bike is one of her favorite activities. “Life is too short to waste time worrying and being afraid - the worst that can happen is you have to try again, so smile and roll with it.�

Kelley is 42 years old.