May 2012

may 2012 vol. 3 issue 5

Babe of the Month

Jeanine

FLBD EXCLUSIVE!

Rolling Thunder XXV SPECIAL ISSUE

MARINE TRIBUTE BIKE Owned By: Larry Tremblay

Hot Cougar TECH TIP

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“SUPPORT OUR TROOPS” is the message you’ll find on the pages of this month’s Fast Lane Biker® Magazine and that stands for all Fast Lane Biker® sister publications as well. We are honored to present the exclusive Rolling Thunder XXV Anniversary issue and have worked very closely with the folks at Rolling Thunder, with special gratitude to Nancy Regg who was critical in pulling this together, to bring you up-to-date information concerning the wonderful work of this very necessary organization. You will also find everything you need to know to participate in the 2012 ride to DC. Finally, we are honored to bring you an FLBD exclusive photo spread featuring the Rolling Thunder XXV Anniversary bike which, by the way, can be yours. See the ad in this issue each and every for raffle details. day, 24/7, right here in our state, city, town and back yard. The I (Caroline) was about to send this month’s Editor’s Lane for Honor Ride weekend is a fundraising print when I received photos from Nancy Regg at Rolling and awareness event benefiting the National Law Enforcement Thunder. Several were photos of Gold Star Mothers who lost Officers Memorial and National Law Enforcement Museum. children while they were POW/MIAs. As many of you know, I The event will include vendors, food, live music, exhibitions lost my daughter 2 years ago and understand that pain. She and demonstration from within the law enforcement field, wasn’t in the service but I understand the pain of losing a child how-to clinics, guest speakers, contests, games and more. nonetheless. As a result of her death, I was left to care for my two The crowning event will be a police-escorted ride to the Fallen grandchildren, Harley and Davidson. Davidson, my grandson, is Officers Memorial in Washington, DC for a brief ceremony, about to graduate from high school and has decided on a career wreath laying and sponsor check presentation. We are asking in the military. I want to extend my personal thanks to Artie and the entire motorcycle community to come out and show your those who continue to support the POW/MIA mission. I hope support and appreciation as only this community can. More I never have occasion to be a Gold Star (Grand) Mother, and I details are provided in this issue or you can visit www.honorpray for those who are. I am, however, grateful and fortunate to ride.org. Check back often as events unfold. Special contests know that you are there should there ever come a time when I will take place prior to the event with prizes that include paid need you to be my voice, his voice. accommodations, front position in the Honor Ride, and more! *** *** *** *** ***

We are very fortunate to be part of the motorcycle community and thank you all for each and every moment you sacrifice for Now that we’ve officially welcomed the Spring 2012 riding those who make the ultimate sacrifice. season, it’s time to focus on what’s ahead so plans can be made.

There’s a new event in the 2012 mix and we would like you, the Until next month, keep the shiny side up! heart of the motorcycle community, to show your support by participating in the event, the ride, or both.

Bi g Po pp a & M is s Ca ro lin e

The Honor Ride weekend event supports the law enforcement community on a national level. These are the men and women, sons and daughters, moms and dads, who protect us

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DIRECTORY 13 QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ABATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ADVENTURES OF SUCH A GUY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 AHDRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ALL GIRLS BIKE SHOW & FUN DAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ART SIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ASK THE ATTORNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BABE OF THE MONTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 BALTIMORE TATTOO CONVENTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 BILL’S OLD BIKE BARN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 BLUE HEN BIKE SHOW/SWAP MEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 BUNGEE BITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 C&C CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CAPTION CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CRABBY DADDY’S JDRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 CTM CUSTOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 CYCLE CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 DATING IN THE FAST LANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DELMARVA BIKE WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 DELMARVA MOTORCYCLE HEARSE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 EVENTS CALENDAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 FAST LANE BIKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC FEATURE BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28 FINE ART THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GETTYSBURG BIKE WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 HAGERSTOWN BIKE WEEK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 HAPPY JOKER POKER RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 35 HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF WASHINGTON, DC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 HOT COUGAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 HUFFY THE CLOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 IN THE STICKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 JAY BLOCK/STAHL & BLOCK, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 LEE GABER, CYCLE ATTORNEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC LOVEFIFI.COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MARYS BARGAIN CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 MOTORCYCLE ART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MVA MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM . . . . . . . . 15 NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 OLD GLORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PAYNE’S LEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 PERSONAL ART STUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PRODUCT REVIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 QUALITY HOTELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 RALLY FOR RAACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 RIDE TO EAT - EAT TO RIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RIDER INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IFC ROAD RUNNERS / WORLD TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ROB’S CYCLE SUPPLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 RUMBLE IN THE VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SENIOR MOMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STARPHOTOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 STINGER TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 THE MOTORCYCLE RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TNT CYCLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 WHITE ROSE THUNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 WINCHESTER HARLEY-DAVIDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 YOUNG RACING 185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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SENIOR MOMENT Name: Charles ‘Chuck’ McCann Age: 79 Location: South Amboy, NJ

ganization in 1996 and are proud to say they are still members.

Over the course of Charles (“Chuck”) McCann was born in Brooklyn, the years, Chuck has NY on August 3, 1932. After graduating from “The owned several motorSchool of Aviation Trades” high school in Mancycles. He bought a hattan, NY, he enlisted in the United States Navy Harley Heritage Soft in 1951 where he served a 4 year hitch. Chuck Tail in 1990 right out of spent two of those years in Korea aboard a heavy the box and he still rides cruiser, the USS St. Paul- CA73, which performed it to this day. He enjoys operations at the 77th Parallel off the coast of Kothe feeling of freedom rea bombarding up and down the coast of the and the open road. “As Wanson Harbor area until the end of the so called “Police Action.” Chuck was discharged in 1955 at the long as I can hold it up, I will continue to ride,” says Chuck. rank of Machinist Mate 2nd Class.

Shortly after his enlistment, Chuck married a wonder- An early Happy 80th Birthday goes out to Chuck ful woman, Patricia. December 6th, 2012 will be their from the entire Fast Lane Biker family!

60th wedding anniversary. They made their home in South Amboy, NJ where Chuck worked for National Lead Co., a Dutch Boy paint factory, for 27 years.

From there, he spent 17 years at the East Brunswick Road Department before finally retiring.

Chuck began riding motorcycles around the age of 27 and was instrumental in forming a motorcycle group called “Out Riders,” established 1983. After participating in a few rides to Washington, DC with Rolling Thunder, Chuck and his friend decided to join the or-

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1-888-CYCLE-LAW . LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com . www.cycleattorney.com A column worth repeating ...

(30) days, and another one year license suspension.

Given that riding season is finally in bloom, I want to touch on the topic of DWI/DUI as many riders will end up at destinations where alcohol is being served.

I feel that it is my duty to inform all of you that the penalties for DUI/DWI are getting harsher and more expensive every year.

Similarly in New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, for each subsequent offense, the fines, potential jail time and the license suspensions grow harsher with each offense.

Now I know that every one of you reading this column understands that if you are convicted of DWI/DUI, there are penalties. However, experience has taught me that most of the public doesn’t understand how severe the penalties and license suspensions can be. Furthermore, unlike most other criminal offenses, there is very little room to plea bargain on a DUI/DWI, as most states have mandatory fines, jail terms and license suspensions. As a result, many clients are very upset when they learn that they may lose their license for up to a year, even for a first offense.

Though I have written on this topic in the past, it again merits discussion given the .08 limit in most every state. For many of us, this means that two beers or drinks in rapid succession will put us very close to the limit, especially if not ingested with food. While the penalties for a .08 to a .10 may not be terrible in some states, especially if it’s your first offense, two beers often leads to three or four and that’s when we start getting into trouble.

Given that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, please be careful and if you know you may be drinking, a designated driver is always a great idea!!!

The penalties for driving under the influence vary widely from state to state however, in NJ, in most cases, a first offense will trigger a minimum seven (7) month license suspension and fines upwards of $1,000.00 plus attorneys fees. Adding insult to injury, if you are a PA resident charged with DWI while riding in New Jersey, you will not have the opportunity, even if it is your first offense, to utilize the ARD program usually offered to first offenders in PA and in most cases will have your license suspended for one (1) full year in PA. Normally first offenders in PA, not involved in accident, will be eligible for the ARD program which requires drug and alcohol evaluation and fines but rarely a license suspension. However, this program is only available one (1) time, after that, in PA if you are convicted of DUI within the next ten (10) years, you will do a minimum of five (5) days in prison and receive an automatic twelve (12) month license suspension along with extensive fines and penalties.

I hope you find this information informative and if you would like additional information on this topic, or any other, I can always be reached at LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com or 1-888-CYCLE-LAW (1-888-292-5352)

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

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Artie Muller

National Executive Director . Rolling Thunder organizers. I was president of the organization since it became incorporated in 1995.

Are you still president? I retired as President in 2004 and became National Executive Director.

With everything you are involved with do you have time for a personal life? Yes. I am a dedicated father of two, grandfather of two and I greatly benefit from the tireless support of my wife, Elaine.

In your own words, why are you an advocate for POW/MIA and veterans’ issues? I am a combat vet, and when I found out our government left living POW’s behind in all past wars, I wanted to do something about the past and protect future veterans so they would not be left behind in the next war. I fight for them because I was a combat vet and if I had been captured, I would want someone to fight for me.

What is your full name? Artie M. Muller Where were you born? I was born in New York City.

Did you always live in NYC? No. I was raised in New Jersey In which branch of the military did you serve? Sgt. U.S. Army 11/65 – 9/67.

In which division? I performed one year of duty in the jungles of South Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos with the 4th Inf. Division.

What did your duty entail? I was a search-anddestroy specialist.

Were you ever injured? I was hospitalized on three occasions for minor wounds.

What did you do post-service? After leaving the service, I was a self-employed professional carpenter for 10 years before taking my talents to other businesses and eventually Exxon Research in Clinton, NJ. When did you retire? I retired in 1997 after being classified as 100% service connected disabled.

How did you become involved with Rolling Thunder? In 1987, I was one of the founders and

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ALL STATES 8/10-12/2012

2012 HONOR RIDE weekend event benefiting National Law Enforcement

Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Museum. Weekend event with vendors, food, live music, exhibitions, demonstrations and more. Join us Sunday, 8/12 for a policeescorted ride to the Fallen Officer Memorial in Washington, DC. ALL ARE WELCOME. See ad in this issue for more information.

DELAWARE 5/5/2012

2nd Annual Car & Bike Show - Milford, DE

5/19/2012

Smyrna-Clayton Moose Riders Spring Poker Run - Smyrna, DE

5/20/2012

Ride-in Bike Show and Swap Meet - Wilmington, DE

5/25/2012

Harley Davidson of Seaford Cruise In - Seaford, DE MARYLAND

5/5/2012

Poker Run to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project - Chesapeake Beach, MD

5/5/2012

Devin’s Chili Cook-Off - Gaithersburg, MD

5/6/2012

2nd Annual VFW Bike Show & Swap Meet - Westminster, MD

5/8/2012

Dealer Dinner Ride at Battley Cycles - Gaithersburg, MD

5/12/2012

4th Annual FOP10 Poker Run for Home of the Brave - Ocean City, MD

5/19/2012

Benefit Ride for High-Risk Moms and Babies - Glenwood, MD

5/20/2012

11th Annual British & European Classic Motorcycle Day - Clarksburg, MD

5/20/2012

Shaft Hunter Memorial Ride - Sykesville, MD

5/25-27/2012 Buffalo Soldier Music Festival and Thunder Ride Benefit - Camp Springs, MD 5/25-27/2012 Memorial Weekend Ride to the Wall - Battley Cycles - Gaithersburg, MD 5/26-27/2012 Annual Ride a Hog - Eat a Pig Bash - Powellville, MD 5/27/2012

Rolling Thunder XXV VIRGINIA

5/6/2012

Charity Bike Wash & Photo Shoot at Hard Times Manassas - Manassas, VA

5/12/2012

Village Motorsports Annual Spring Open House - Demo Days! - Unionville, VA

5/12/2012

Ride for Hope, House of Hope Benefit Rally - Crozet, VA

5/12/2012

Muddy Water R/C 3rd Annual Poker Run - Emporia, VA

5/25-27/2012 Fredericksburg Thunder For The Cause – Orange, VA 5/27/2012

Ride of the Patriots – Fairfax, VA

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ARGILLA BREWERY• NEWARK, DE

By Jay Kuch, Mystery Food Critique

Warm weather, sunny days, and plenty of daylight means spring is here. I hope all of you are out on the road getting as much riding time in as possible.

blue cheese. The crab baked fries were served in a bowel topped with crab meat, pico de gallo, fresh jalapeno and sour cream. The combination was interesting and the pepper jack cheese melted on top of the combination was excellent.

This month’s ride took me to a new stop, the Ar- Who ever thought this dish up definitely is on to gilla Brewery in Newark, Delaware. When I say something. The sweet potato fries were good but “new,” I mean that literally. They opened in mid- took back seat to the crab fries.

April. They market themselves as a nanobrewery and have 1.5 barrel brewery onsite. Just my kind For dinner we decided to try the pizza and burgof place! ers. The pizza was thin crust style, topped with roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, and The exterior is a modern store front. I stepped basil. The toppings blended nicely and it didn’t inside and was greeted by friendly staff, a huge last long at the table. I personally added a few pizza oven in the middle of the restaurant and shakes of red pepper flakes and devoured my a nanobrewery tucked into the back corner. My slices. My black angus burger was cooked as refriends and I were seated in a booth with a perfect quested – rare, topped with bacon, tomato and view of the many flat screens. I’ve learned that by pepper jack cheese on a butter roll. inviting friends, I get to sample more menu choices and watch my waistline at the same time. So Whether you want pizza, a burger, or a few apwith four of us ordering, first up were appetizers petizers to nibble on, this place is a great stop for - the obligatory wings, some crab baked fries and the traveling biker and definitely has my seal of a basket of sweet potato fries. We also sampled approval. I’m lucky enough to live fairly close to two of the three house brews, the pale ale and Argilla Brewery and will be sampling a few more amber ale. The pale ale was very tasty and just menu items and rotating craft beers in the comthe right amount of hops flavor you would expect. ing months. Argilla Brewery is located at 2667 This one turned out to be my favorite of the eve- Kirkwood Highway, Newark, Delaware. ning. The amber ale was good and paired well with the pizza we ordered (as suggested by the Until next month, remember: It’s just another day staff). Just for the record, Argilla Brewery does in paradise. offer a full bar of liquor.

If you have any comments or if you would like The wings arrived coated in chipotle stout barbe- to nominate your favorite biker-friendly venue for cue sauce and fried to perfection with a side of review, contact jay@flbdelmarva.com.

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Harley-Davidson Raffle

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic速 Electra Glide速 Peace Officer Special Edition MSRP: $23,879

$25 per ticket Only 4,000 tickets printed Odds of winning are 1 in 4,000

Drawing to be held May 16, 2012

TO PURCHASE TICKETS Call 1-877-622-BIKE (2453) 202-737-3402

The raffle winner need not be present to win.

Visit Memorial Visitors Center & Store 400 7th Street, NW Washington, DC

Every individual who purchases one or more tickets will receive a 2012 National Police Week Memorial Fund Harley Davidson T-Shirt (one shirt per transaction).

(Corner of 7th and D Streets, NW)

Harley-Davidson is proud to be a sponsor of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Harley-Davidson Motor Company is a prize provider only, and Harley-Davidson, Inc., and Harley-Davidson Motor Company have no responsibility regarding conduct or administration of the raffle.

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DATING IN THE FAST LANE

By Terri Faust

get the chance to show another novice the ropes, and help create awesome memories for someone else down the road. After I dried my tears, it was back to riding the Rebel, who’d waited patiently in the garage for me to tire of my new love – firing up on the first try and reminding me how much fun we’d had experiencing all those “firsts” together. Without a doubt my bikes have been male always getting me where I wanted to go – sometimes fast (and loud) (wink, wink), and sometimes slow and steady – forcing me to see that getting there is half the It got me thinking, since all of my bikes have most defi- fun of any trip. Now I have LJ (Loud Juan), and he too nitely been male, and my ex always considered his bikes is all male, growling and ornery at times, but he’s got female, I wonder if it’s typical for female bikers to think the power to keep me out of trouble (or help me get of their rides as male, and vice versa. When I was first into it), and we always get the “thumbs up” from gals learning the ropes, I talked to my bike (which at that in cages – after all, his nickname is “THE HOTNESS.” time was a Honda Rebel) after failing to ace the road Enjoy the ride! test. I admitted to “Fo” that the situation was hopeless unless HE showed me how to make those darn tight turns and maneuvers. I finally put my faith and trust in the bike’s capabilities, and just like that, I finally got the knack for turning tight circles. My next “relationship” was with OJ (the Orange Juan).aka HD 1200 Nightster. I figured it best to start our partnership by admitting that he was out of my league and therefore he’d have to go easy on me. He started our relationship by giving me a shower (and not the golden kind!). Rough start, but we worked through it. I remember trying to explain to a non-biker, how it always felt like I was on a date when I was riding OJ. The places we went, and the sights we took in during those 10,000+ miles in the summer of 2010 wouldn’t have been the same on any other bike. I actually rode OJ to some of my favorite scenic locations during the final weeks before I returned him to my ex, and I admit I was broken hearted when I said my “goodbyes.” He’d become a part of me and it hurt to see him go (hey, you can’t have something between your legs for THAT many miles and not be sad to see it end!!).

But I assured OJ he was in good hands and that he’d Some of you have already hit the road in earnest. It’s still a bit too cold for my tastes in the morning, when riding to work at 7:15AM requires layers of clothes and my chaps. But we’ve had some spectacular weather already this year and I’ve gotten to enjoy one or two rides on LJ in my spare time. My guy just bought himself a new toy – a HD Springer Softail, and rest assured his riding THIS summer will be more comfortable than last Autumn spent on the 883. The other day when I saw the new bike for the first time, I asked him if it was male or female and his response was a blank stare, followed by “I guess I don’t know yet.”

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RIDER INSURANCE PROMOTES MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH SPRINGFIELD, N.J. – Rider Insurance is joining with federal, state and local highway safety, law enforcement and motorcycle organizations in proclaiming May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month”. By increasing education and awareness of the importance of safe riding and the need for mutual respect for all motorcyclists and motorists, we can continue in our efforts to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities on the highways and back roads nationwide.

off at 10 am on Tuesday May 1, 2012 and everyone who “likes” Rider Insurance’s page on Facebook is eligible to participate. Details can be found on the Rider Insurance website, www.rider.com and on the Rider Insurance Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/RiderInsuranceCompany.

Rider will continue to have “Watch for Motorcycles” decals and reflective helmet stickers available at the Rider booth at various motorcycle events and motorcycle dealerships events throughout DE, IN, MD, NJ, OH, PA, and WV free of charge. For event locations, go to www.rider. com/motorcycle_community/motorcycle-events.html.

With motorcycles fatalities on the rise, it is important to remember that motorcyclists are more vulnerable than those in other types of vehicles. Motorists should always look for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections and avoid distractions such as texting. It is just as important that riders be visible to other motorists and obtain proper training and licensing, wear the appropriate protective gear, and always respect the rules of the road.

In addition to direct promotions, Rider will continue to support other individuals and organizations in their efforts to promote safety awareness through the Rider Insurance Bleiwise Family Foundation and general corporate donations and sponsorships throughout the riding season. If you are planning a motorcycle safety awareness event, please contact events@rider.com.

In recognition and support of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Rider Insurance will be running daily promotions of Facebook during the month of May, including hundreds of dollars a day in motorcycle safety apparel and motorcycle training courses. The promotion will kick

For more information on Rider Insurance or to get a quick quote, call 800-595-6393 or visit www.rider.com.

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Incorporated in 1995, Rolling Thunder®, Inc. is a class 501(c)(4) non-profit organization with over 90 chartered chapters throughout the United States and members abroad. While many members of Rolling Thunder are veterans, and many ride motorcycles, neither qualification is a prerequisite. Rolling Thunder members are old and young, men and women, veterans and non-veterans.

All are united in the cause to bring full accountability for POWs and MIAs of all wars, reminding the government, the media and the public by our watchwords: “We Will Not Forget.”

1988, approximately 2,500 motorcycles from all over the country converged on Washington, D.C. to demand from our leaders a full accounting of all POW/MIA’s. As the Founders of Rolling Thunder made their stand that day in front of the Capitol, they reflected thankfully for the people who came in support of the POWs and MIAs, and for the unity that was felt. This was Rolling Thunder’s first demonstration. Only until ALL POW/ MIAs ARE ACCOUNTED FOR, it will not be their last. On that day, the foundation was laid for the annual “Ride for Freedom” to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall (also referred to as the “Ride to the Wall”). The number of participants/ spectators in the Memorial Day weekend Ride for Freedom has grown from 2,500 to an estimated 900,000.

The Rolling Thunder Story In the fall of 1987, Vietnam veterans met to discuss their personal concerns about the prisoners of war (POW) and missing in action (MIA) from the Vietnam War. Having honorably served their country, and having taken an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies...” and to “bear true faith and allegiance to same,” they were deeply troubled by the abhorrent neglect of attention given to those who did not make it out with their lives or their freedom. These veterans discussed the more than 10,000 reported sightings of live Americans living in dismal captivity. Intelligence reports of these sightings were generally ignored by the government and mainstream press.

Veteran & Community Service • In 2007, Rolling Thunder® Charities, Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization which enables individuals and corporations to receive a tax deduction for funds donated to Rolling Thunder Charities. These funds are used for veterans, active military and their families in need of help. No officers of Rolling Thunder Charities, Inc. receive compensation; we all donate our time.

The First Rolling Thunder Demonstration The Founders of Rolling Thunder were ordinary men who understood that they had a right to have their voices heard and proceeded to lay down the plans for a gathering in Washington, D.C. during the 1988 Memorial Day weekend. They reached out to their families, fellow veterans and veteran’s advocates to unify and form a march and demonstration in the nations Capitol. Their arrival would be announced by the roar of their motorcycles, a sound not unlike the 1965 bombing campaign against North Vietnam dubbed Operation Rolling Thunder. Hence, they would call themselves “Rolling Thunder” a title that would endure time and be trademarked in 1990. Word spread quickly and by Memorial Day weekend in

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• Rolling Thunder, Inc. spends hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in financial aid, food, clothing and other essentials to veterans, homeless veterans and veterans’ families in need, women’s crisis centers and toys for children.

• In 2005, Rolling Thunder, Inc. united with the National Alliance of POW/MIA Families to petition the U.S. Government to use the designation “Prisoner of 16

War/Missing in Action” (POW/MIA) – a designation recognized by the Geneva Conventions - not “Missing/Captured”. This will ensure that prisoners’ rights and protections remain consistent under the Geneva Conventions.

benefits, concerns and interests as follows: • House Resolution 111 Since 2007 we continue to lobby Congress to establish a Select Committee on POW/ MIA Affairs. The Committee would conduct a full investigation of all unresolved matters relating to any United States POWs/MIAs unaccounted for from the Iraqi War, Afghanistan, Gulf War, Vietnam War, the Korean War, Cold War and WWII.

• Expenditures exceed over half a million dollars a year, nationwide, to educate the public and increase awareness about the POW/ MIA issue and other injustices suffered by veterans. The organization regularly donates POW/MIA flags to local area schools, youth groups, non-profit organizations and special interest groups, and organizes flag raising ceremonies. Veterans speak to youth groups about the honor of serving their country and educating them about the POW/MIA issue.

• Encourage the designation of “Hire a Veteran Week” (H.Con.Res. 125) (Bill Summary) Rolling Thunder, Inc. expressed support for the designation and goals of “Hire a Veteran Week” and encouraged the President to issue a proclamation supporting these goals. Passed the House under suspension of the rules by unanimous voice vote on July 24, 2006.

On July 25, 2006 the bill was received by the Senate and the Senate concurred.

• Rolling Thunder, Inc. sponsors search missions into Southeast Asia for POWs/MIAs and the remains of those killed in action.

• Respect for Fallen Heroes Act of 2006 (H.R. 5037) (Bill Summary) Legislation to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration at Arlington National Cemetery and for other purposes. On May 24, 2006 it passed the Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. The House agreed to suspend the rules and agreed to the Senate amendment by voice vote on that same day. On May 29, 2006 the bill was signed by the President. Public Law 109-228

• Thousands of hours are logged in by Rolling Thunder, Inc. members at local VA hospitals nationwide. Members visit and provide moral support to nursing home veterans and patients suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

• Rolling Thunder, Inc. helped facilitate the publishing of a POW/MIA U.S. postage stamp through the U.S. Postal Service that displayed dog tags with the declaration - “POW & MIA - NEVER FORGOTTEN.”

• Veterans’ Housing Opportunity & Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 (S.1235) (Bill Summary) Legislation to amend Title 38, United Stated Code, to provide adaptive housing assistance to disabled veterans residing temporarily in housing owned by the family member and to make direct housing loans to Native American veterans; make modifications to the Advisory Committee on Veterans Employment and Training within the Department of Labor; provide Life and Health Insurance coverage to certain veterans and their family members; and for other purposes.

• Rolling Thunder, Inc. National is on the Board of Directors of the Ride to the Wall Foundation, a veterans’ fund established through the sales of the musical CD, “Ride to the Wall” produced for Rolling Thunder XIV by Paul Revere & the Raiders in cooperation with Rolling Thunder, Inc. • Rolling Thunder, Inc. participated in the dedication of the World War II Memorial in 2004 and assisted with organizing the World War II parade that took place on that historic date.

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Sec. 502 Department of Veterans Affairs goals for participation by small businesses owned and controlled by Veterans in procurement contracts. Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should actively engage with employers and the American public, to encourage the hiring of members and former members of the Armed Forces who were wounded in service and facing transition to civilian life.

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that the POW/MIA flag will fly below the American Flag any day the American flag is flown in Washington, D.C. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean Memorial and the WWII Memorial.

• Displaying of the POW/MIA Flag over Federal Buildings and Military Facilities Rolling Thunder, Inc. was highly instrumental in passing legislation requiring that Federal buildings, all Post Offices, the Vietnam and Korean Memorials in Washington, D.C. and military facilities fly the POW/MIA flag on all six National holidays.

• Veteran-Owned Small Business Promotion Act of 2005 (H.R. 3082) (Bill Summary) Legislation to amend Title 38, United States Code, to require that nine percent of procurement contracts entered into by the Department of Veterans Affairs be awarded to small business concerns owned by veterans, and for other purposes. Passed House on July 24, 2006 by unanimous voice.

• Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 Senator Campbell sponsored and co-authored with Rolling Thunder, Inc. the Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000. The Act provides for the granting of refugee status in the United States to nationals of certain foreign countries in which American Vietnam War POW/MIAs or American Korean War POWs/MIAs may be present, if those nationals assist in returning POWs/MIAs alive.

• Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002 (S.1339) First introduced by Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (RColorado) in August 2, 2001, the legislation amends the Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 which was signed into law in November of 2001. That law provides for the granting of refugee status in the United States to nationals of certain foreign countries in which American Vietnam POW/MIAs or American Korean War POW/MIAs may be present, if those nationals assist in returning POW/ MIAs alive. The new law extends the granting of refugee status in the United States to nationals of Iraq or the greater Middle East region. It provides for the International Broadcasting Bureau, which includes the Voice of America, to broadcast information about the law in the Middle East. The necessity of this legislation is demonstrated by the case of Jessica Lynch and six other POWs returned alive. SSgt. Matt Maupin (Army) captured 4/9/04, remains found, identified and returned 3/30/08, as well as Pfc. Byron W. Fouty (Army) and Sgt. Alex R. Jimenez (Army), both captured 5/12/07 remains found, identified and returned 07/10/08.

• Missing Service Personnel Act of 1997 Since the mid-1980’s, Rolling Thunder, Inc. has worked tirelessly on this bill that would guarantee missing servicemen or women could not be arbitrarily “killed on paper” by the U.S. government without credible proof of death. The bill was originally sponsored by Senator Campbell in 1993. Rolling Thunder’s efforts helped facilitate passing of a majority of the resolutions, and efforts continue to restore the law as it was originally written.

Mission Statement The major function of Rolling Thunder®, Inc. is to publicize POW-MIA issues: To educate the public that many American Prisoners of War were left behind after all previous wars and to help correct the past and to protect future Veterans from being left behind should they become Prisoners of War-Missing In Action. We are also committed to helping American Veterans from all wars. Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a non-profit organization and everyone donates his or her time because they believe in the POW/MIA Issues that we are working on.

• The POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2001 (S-1226) This bill was signed into legislation by President George W. Bush in part due to Rolling Thunder’s lobbying efforts. The main force behind this bill was Senator Campbell and Congressman Dan Burton. Rolling Thunder, Inc. was highly instrumental in passing legislation to ensure

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SGT. BOWE BERGDAHL’S PARENTS TO LEAD RTXXV DEMONSTRATION IN FORD MODEL T It is with great pride we would like to announce that Robert and Jani Bergdahl will be attending and speaking at RTXXV. They will be leading the demonstration on Sunday in a replica of a 1923 Ford Model T Touring (T-Bucket).

The car was hand built by Wayne Daniels a member of NC-7, his family and friends in 2008. The car started as a family project with no real direction. That changed when his kids became more aware of our brothers and sisters that serve and have served in our Military. Katherine and Wayne both being prior Army, decided that their car should take on a whole new look and it be something that they could support as a family. The T-Bucket received a new paint job with the assistance of a great friends David and Rose Beck, creators of the White Rose, and took on the name of “The POW Bucket” which is now in remembrance to our Military Men and Women, Past, Present and Future.

Also, whenever the POW Bucket Car meets a former American POW, they are asked to sign the car and share their bio. There will be signs on the car so everyone knows these are Bowe’s parents and we want him home NOW!!

They are very excited to meet everyone and have expressed their thanks for our efforts on the POW issue and the continued prayers for their son.

SALUTING A HERO He’s been performing one of the most intense and heroic acts in our nation’s capital since 2002 yet most of us can’t recall his name or have ever seen his face.

We’re talking about Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers who has stood at his post, saluting, non-stop, for the duration of Rolling Thunder. For more than three hours, Chambers stands straightshouldered at attention and gives each rider the “welcome home” they may not have gotten. What started as a spontaneous “thank you” ten years ago is now his moral obligation. Never failing, last year Chambers performed this selfless act with a broken wrist.

Fast Lane Biker salutes YOU, Tim Chambers.

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e n i Jean 27-year-old Jeanine resides in Saint Mary

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majoring in Fashion Business Management. Her

love of Harley-Davidson and college studies lends itself well to her job as General Merchandise Manager at

Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC. This summer, Jeanine plans to earn her motorcycle endorsement and purchase her own Harley-Davidson.

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Owner: Larry Tremblay Name Of Bike: Marine Tribute Bike Home: Newburgh, NY Builder: RPM Custom Chopper Year: 2006 Time To Build: Four Months Powercoater: Powder Tech of NY Painter: Justin Barnes of JB Grafix Color: Black Engine Model/Year: 96” S&S / 2006 Builder: S&S Displacement: 96 inches Horsepower: 105 H/P

Pistons, Heads, Cam, Valves, Rockers, Lifters, Push Rods, Carburetor, and Oil Pump: S&S Air Cleaner: Sifton Exhaust: Stainless Steel Ignition: Crane Hi 4 Primary Cover: BDL Chassis Frame: DNA Rake: 42 Degrees Stretch: 5 Front Forks: American Suspension Swingarm: DNA Overall Length: 9 Feet Rear Shocks: Progressive Front Wheel: DNA 21 inch

Rear Wheel: DNA 18*8 1/2 Front Brake: American Suspension Rear Brake: GMA Front Tire: Avon 21 inch Rear Tire: Avon 250 Fenders: RPM Transmission Year/Model: ‘06 Prowler Gears: 6 Clutch and Primary Drive: BDL Final Drive: Belt Accessories Headlights, Taillight, Mirrors: V-Twin

Fuel Tank: RPM/Custom/4 gallon Oil Tank, Handle Bars, License plate Bracket: RPM Riser, Speedo: Dakota Digital Seat: Fidel’s Upholstery Pegs Foot Controls: Brama Hand Controls, Levers: PM Special Custom Features: Shifter by Larry Tremblay and Custom Machine, Portraits by Gavin Baker, Button by Hannoush Jewelers

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Let the Bike Nights begin! The weather is warmer and the pipes are getting louder as the 2012 riding season starts off with a bang in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, in a not-so-sleep city named Roanoke.

On April 14th, the festivities started early as local riders began a poker run with the last stop being the 460 Roadhouse. By 2 p.m., the parking lot was full of some very sweet rides and inside the joint was jumping. By 7 p.m., there was hardly a parking spot for blocks as patrons welcomed Bent Jimmy to the stage followed by classic rock band, Hired Guns, who had fans spilling into the parking lot, dancing and singing along. Of course StarPhotos was there taking shots of hot babes and hot cougars, some of whom you might see in future issues of the Fast Lane BikerÂŽ Magazine.

Special thanks to the awesome staff - Ashley, Whitney, Trish, Kris, and a few I’m missing here but you know who you are! Congratulations to new owners Aaron and Sandy for a great time.

We hope to be invited back soon! Also, thank you Lisa Bowers who was instrumental in getting us set up and running smooth.

Come join us again on May 19th for another great night of food, drink, music and great company.

Hired Guns will be back hitting the stage at 8 p.m. Keep an eye out for upcoming bike nights on the events list here in Roanoke, VA or check out Facebook at StarPhotos of VA. Until next time keep the rubber side down and ride safely.

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NEW PRODUCTS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON®

NEW CHISEL CUSTOM WHEELS FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING MODELS Choose Mirror Chrome or Contrast Chrome Finish

The new Chisel Custom Wheels from HarleyDavidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® feature seven narrow-profile split spokes that radiate from a minimalistic hub, and the resulting see-through effect visually lightens the profile of the motorcycle when paired with pedestal-mounted, Chisel Floating Brake Rotors.

Offered in 17-inch front and 16-inch rear sizes for Harley-Davidson Touring models, the Chisel Wheels are available in mirror chrome (P/N 43300057 front, P/N 40900067 rear; $749.95 each) or black-and-chrome contrast finish (P/N 43300059 front, P/N 40900069 rear; $549.95 each). Chisel wheels fit 2009-later Touring models (except Trike and 2012 CVO™ models).

Requires separate purchase of Chisel Floating Brake Rotors, model-specific Wheel Installation Kit, sprocket hardware and brake rotor-specific hardware. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.

Chisel Floating Rotors are styled to complement the Chisel front wheel. The inner spider features a cutout design that mirrors the wheel’s seven distinctive open spokes. Rotors are available in two different finishes (P/N 41500040 Polished, $159.95; P/N 41500042 Raw, $139.95) and include chrome mounting hardware.

NEW EDGE CUT FORK SLIDER COVERS FROM HARLEYDAVIDSON Raw Aluminum Contrasts with Gloss Black Finish for Custom Look The new one-piece Edge Cut Upper Fork Slider Covers (P/N 45600006, $179.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are finished in rich black powdercoat and machined to expose the raw aluminum casting. The resulting contrasting surfaces complement the Original Equipment satin-finished front end, or are a great complement with accessory black fork sliders and other black front-end accessories.

For a complete look, these covers can be paired with available Edge Cut wheels, controls, grips, mirrors and saddlebag latches. Fits 1980-later Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike models.

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UPGRADED PACKAGING ENHANCES HARLEY-DAVIDSON CARE PRODUCTS New Bottles and Labels make Popular Products Easier to Use

Harley-Davidson速 has created new packaging for its popular surface-care products designed to make those products easier to use and store. Most products now have new labels with descriptive features and benefits, and more detailed use-instructions.

The labels are also film-coated to better withstand wet conditions. New spray bottles are easier to grip with wet hands, and inverted bottles and jars make other products easier to dispense.

Key Harley-Davidson surface-cleaning products include: Sunwash速 Bike Soap (P/N 93600023, $5.95) can be used in direct sunlight, unlike most bike-wash products that should be used only on cool days or in the shade. Sunwash Bike Soap has a unique formulated sheeting action that minimizes hard-water spots and rinses clean. Safe for use on all vehicle surfaces including denim paint. Biodegradable. 8-fl. oz. bottle.

Wheel & Tire Cleaner (P/N 93600024, $8.95) safely removes brake dust and road grime from wheels, tires and whitewalls in seconds. It is also recommended for cleaning Harley-Davidson blackcoated exhaust pipes and mufflers. Biodegradable.

16-fl. oz. spray bottle.

Gloss Detailer (P/N 93600062, $9.95) produces the highest possible gloss finish in the shortest amount of time. Formulated to enhance luster and provide UV protection between waxes, this nonabrasive quick detailer can be applied to paint, clear coat, chrome, powder coat, windshields, vinyl and plastic. Gloss Detailer contains no waxes, silicones, oils or hydrocarbon solvents, and will not remove Glaze Poly Sealant. Biodegradable. 16-oz. spray bottle.

Microfiber Detailing Cloth (P/N 94663-02, $9.95) is a super-soft and absorbent synthetic material that can be used for washing, cleaning or buffing.

The cloth can be used wet or dry and is safe for use on all surfaces and finishes. This durable 16inch square cloth is mildew-resistant and machine washable.

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by Steve Strohmier In most states, the month of May is Motorcycle Safety Month and Maryland is no exception. While we would hope riders try to make every month a safety month, May is the month that we traditionally remind not only ourselves but also other road users that we are all out there together. There will be several events during May to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. These will be presented by both motorcyclist’s rights organizations and the state.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), which for those that don’t know is the organization that works at the Federal level for motorcyclist’s rights like ABATE of Maryland does at the state level, will be holding its 4th Annual Bikers Inside The Beltway event. Motorcyclists from across the nation will meet in Washington, DC to lobby Congress for motorcyclist’s rights and safety.

Last year, 20 states were represented. This event will take place on May 17th with secure, free, motorcycle-only parking just a short walk from the Capitol steps. For more info, or if you would like to join the MRF and help fight for your rights at the national level, please go to www.mrf.org

On the state level, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will be holding a Motorcycle Safety Month event on May 7th at the MVA office in Glen Burnie. ABATE of Maryland and other motorcycle organizations from the area will be attending this event to help support the efforts of the SHA to improve motorcycle safety and awareness. This event will have media exposure and will help promote motorcycle safety and awareness to the non-riding public. The SHA will also be providing other awareness material, such as banners and road signs, to be distributed throughout the state to help promote awareness.

The Motor Vehicle Administration will also be holding “Fast Track” licensing events throughout the year at selected MVA branches. These events will provide the opportunity for those who do not have a motorcycle endorsement to take the needed tests, both written and riding, without the normal waiting periods. You may take the written test and the riding test on the same day. If either test is failed on the first try, you may be given a second chance on the same day. More info can be found at: http://www.

mva.maryland.gov/MVA-Programs/moto/fast-track-licensing.htm You must arrive at the MVA with your motorcycle legally. You can have a licensed rider take it for you or haul it. Please go over the info on the linked site thoroughly before taking advantage of this program.

In this issue, you should find a chart titled “Rough Ride-Tell Us About It”. This is a list of phone numbers to the SHA field offices.

Do not hesitate to call the appropriate office if you find a road con-

dition that may cause an accident. You may be saving a fellow rider from an accident or, even worse, a fatality. I have reported several major potholes and gouges in the road that could have easily caused accidents and seen them repaired in a very timely fashion.

May is Motorcycle Safety Month and across the nation states and MRO’s (Motorcycle Rights Organizations) are promoting this idea.

Please help promote motorcycle safety and awareness where you can and above all else- RIDE SAFE -year round!

Rough Ride? Tell Us About it.

Our mission at the State Highway Administration (SHA) is to efficiently provide mobility for our customers through a safe, well-maintained and attractive highway system that enhances Maryland’s communities, economy and environment. SHA maintains more than 16,000 lane miles of Interstate, primary and secondary roads and more than 2,500 bridges. Safety is our #1 priority.

We work hard to provide our customers with a world class highway system. Thousands of dedicated SHA employees work each and every day to make sure roadways are safe for all those that travel them, including motorcyclists.

We welcome feedback and information from riders about the condition of our roadways. If you find something on your ride that creates an unsafe condition, please let us know about it.

How do I know if a specific roadway is maintained by the State Highway Administration (SHA)? SHA owns and maintains roads which have a number as well as a name. For example: • Interstate Routes: Marked with a blue and red Interstate shield-shaped sign (Examples: I-68, I-695) • United States Routes: Marked with a white US shield-shaped sign (Examples: US 1, US 113) • Maryland Routes: Marked with a white Maryland rectangular sign (Examples: MD 2, MD 140) Who to call for the following conditions: Inoperative or Non-responsive Traffic Signals: Please contact the SHA’s Signal Shop at (410) 787-7650 between 7:30am and 4:00pm. During evenings, weekends or holidays, please contact our 24-hour Statewide Operations Center at 410-582-5650 or toll free at 1800-543-2515.

For Maintenance Issues such as: Debris in the Roadway; Potholes, Pavement Markings, and Bridges; Damaged Signs and Signposts; Overgrown Brush or Fallen Trees; or Other Hazards or Maintenance Issues. Contact the SHA Maintenance Shop for your area. Use the list to the right to locate the office and phone contact number to report these conditions.

Please remember to ride responsibly: Gear up before you roll out • Ride to be seen Obey the rules of the road • Never drink and ride Maryland Highway Safety Office • 7941 Connelley Drive, Hanover, MD 2107 (410) 787-4050 • (888) 963-0307 toll-free • mhso@sha.state.md.us

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FUEL 101

Too often, racers focus only on octane when evaluating the quality of a fuel. Octane is certainly important, but it’s just one of several key fuel properties that should be considered when evaluating and selecting a fuel. I am often asked by sport bike owners why a bike runs better on 87 pump gas than 93 octane. It’s entirely possible to generate more horsepower with a lower octane fuel if it’s designed properly with respect to its other key properties. It’s also possible for two fuels to have the same octane rating, but perform very differently due to their other key properties.

1. OCTANE: Octane is simply a rating of a fuel’s ability to resist detonation and/or pre-ignition. It is not so much an indication of a fuel’s ability to make power, but rather a fuel’s ability to make power safely, i.e., without blowing your engine. Octane is rated in Research Octane Numbers (RON), Motor Octane Numbers (MON) and Pump Octane Numbers (R+M/2) - you have seen these on the pumps. A Pump Octane Number is the number you see on the yellow decal at gas stations, representing the average of the fuel’s RON and MON. Most race fuels rely on MON numbers because the MON test more accurately simulates racing conditions. Don’t be fooled by high RON or R+M/2 numbers. Many companies use these simply because they look higher and are easier to come by because of the test methods.

Also bear in mind that the ability of fuel to resist detonation is more than just a function of octane.

2. BURNING SPEED: This is the speed at which fuel releases its energy and partially is a function of a fuel’s vaporization qualities.

At high RPMs, there is very little time (real time - not crank rotation) for the fuel to release its energy. Peak cylinder pressure should occur around 20˚ ATDC. If the fuel is still burning after this, it’s not contributing to peak cylinder pressure, which is what the rear wheels see a particular focus on vaporization characteristics, oxygenated or nonoxygenated. This means it cools the intake charge, burns faster and yields more efficient combustion. As a result, the “effective” octane rating of fuels is even higher than the octane test indicates, and they will prevent detonation better than competitive fuels with similar MONs. 3. ENERGY VALUE: Energy value is an expression of the potential energy in fuel. The energy value is measured in BTUs per pound, not per gallon. The difference is important as the air/fuel ratio is in weight, not volume. Generally speaking, fuels measure high in BTUs per pound and thus, have a higher energy value. This higher energy value will have a positive impact on horsepower at any compression ratio or engine speed.

4. COOLING EFFECT: The cooling effect of fuel is related to the heat of vaporization. The higher a fuel’s heat of vaporization, the better its ability to cool the intake mixture. The superior vaporization characteristics of fuels make cooling effect one of their key advantages. A better cooling effect can generate some horsepower gains in 4-stroke engines and even bigger gains in 2-stroke engines. A superior cooling effect can also ensure circle track racers maintain power in the longest races and harshest conditions. In virtually any application, the cooling effect of fuels will help extend engine life.

Understanding these key properties of fuel will better equip you to evaluate fuels for your application.

Before making a final fuel selection, be prepared to answer the following questions: • Is your engine naturally aspirated, turbocharged, blown or using nitrous oxide?

• What is the compression ratio (CR) of your engine?

• Does your engine have O2 sensors or CATS? • In what series or sanctioning body will you be racing?

• What are their fuel rules, e.g,. are any fuels illegal or do they allow oxygenated fuels?

• In which class will you be racing?

You can be confident that once you understand your application, you will find the fuel that will make the most power for your engine!

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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ROUTE 11 • BLOOMSBURG • PA Some of the FLBPA staff members, a few friends and I rode out to Bloomsburg to a must see destination... Bill’s Old Bike Barn. We received a warm welcome from Bill and his wife, Judy who made themselves available for any questions our group might have had. Right from the start I could tell that this was one of those locations that was definitely a ‘Mom and Pop Shop’ and not corporate in any way, one of those places that makes you wonder how you could possibly take in all there is to see in only one visit. We were given full access to roam about the attraction at our own pace and it felt good not to be ushered along like some guided tours we’ve all been on.

Bill has had the shop for 48 years, buying his first 80 in November of ‘99 for the museum. From then on things just went crazy and 8 years ago the museum underwent a major expansion project with the creation of Billville some 5 years ago. Their attempt to preserve history reaches out to all walks of life. Car clubs, schools, all types of people and organizations will find enjoyment in a visit to Bill’s Old Bike Barn. Eventually, things became so crazy that Bill and Judy decided to move into the museum. They insist that it’s a cool place to live and that their passion comes, not from money, but that they live and breathe for this.

Bill’s is located on 57 acres with items in the collection like a 1939 Worlds Fair Bar and Back Bar, #17 of the first model television ever produced which still functions today. Many, many old school bikes and his latest acquisition, a Gillette razor display that took him 10 years to acquire from a friend in Europe. Judy says... “Bill is just nuts!”

Our hats off to Bill and Judy for an excellent job preserving history and their ongoing efforts to continue, really needs our support. The themes just never end.

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FA S T L A N E B I K E R

Look for Bill’s Old Bike Barn on can Pickers!! To Bill, Judy and our ment, they walked in the door just us!!

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by Dustin Young . Photography by Mars Treter . www.youngracingphotos.com

NEXT STOP: KERSHAW, SC

I left work on Friday excited to get home and pack up the trailer to leave. A friend who also races decided we should carpool together and when I arrived home, I was happy to find the trailer already packed, hooked up, ready to roll. We rode out of Richmond, VA by 4:30 p.m. and hit Kershaw, SC around 10:30p.m. Once we unloaded the trailer and setup the canopies, we headed to our hotel for some much needed sleep.

Saturday morning practice sessions are crucial for getting your bike setup correctly for that track and tire compound selection.

I didn’t have the bike setup well until the last race on Sunday but I am learning how to make adjustments and will get faster as I learn. Saturday I had three races to run and wanted to place top 5 or better in all of them. GTU was first and there were two red flag issues which cost me a few spots, but finished on the PODIUM with a 3rd place!!

I was extremely excited to receive my first Expert Podium but still had more races to go.

Saturday I was able to hold fast with my goals and finished top five in both the Middleweight Super Sport and Middleweight Superbike. Running with the fast sponsored

riders is a test of skill, stamina, and intense pride. I was proud with my finishes and moved forward with my suspension adjustment progression into Sunday’s races. First up was Middleweight Super Sport, and, after my suspension tweaks, I was able to run wheel to wheel with the leaders all through the race. After bringing home a 5th in Sunday’s Super Sport Race, there was one race left to go and normally the fastest Middleweight race we run “Superbike.”

I made a few more adjustments to my bike and prepared for battle once more in the Middleweight Superbike Race. Holding in second place most of the race, I was past with a few laps to go by two riders. This pushed me back to fourth but without some motor work and serious equipment upgrades that is to be expected. All in all the only places I was past happened in the straightaways and shows my corner speed is great enough that when I do have the power – WATCH OUT! Next up is NJ Motorsports Park and I wish it was today!

Dustin Young is Fast Lane Biker Delmarva’s choice for the one to watch. Interested sponsors can contact Dustin directly at DustinYoung185@gmail.com.

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Joann has been a member of Rolling Thunder, Inc. for five years and loves the organization, the people and its mission of supporting our troops. Her favorite pass-times include riding on the back of her husband’s Harley and hitting the open roads, working out every morning, bowling and spending time with her family.

“I try to keep a positive and upbeat attitude each day,” says Joann. “I love being a woman in America.”

Joann is 47 years old.