October 2011

October 2011 Vol. 2

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Issue 10

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Editor’s Lane...

’m waiting for someone to come out with a T-Shirt that reads “I survived OCMD Bike Week 2011.”

Seriously folks, Mother Nature really threw us a curve ball this year. We arrived at the parking lot of Dead Freddies (64th Street, Bayside) at the crack of dawn. The day held promise of good weather even though the National Weather Service official report called for intermittent showers. They also promised clearer skies by Friday and a picture-perfect, riderfriendly weekend. Well they were dead wrong. By noon on Thursday, the sky had grown menacing. As we checked into our weekend digs later in the afternoon, I looked out the bedroom window and saw a funnel cloud forming. I grabbed the keys to the Fast Lane Biker Redneck Cadillac and made my way to Dead Freddies to warn our vendors and help batten down the hatches. I pulled into the lot and jumped out of the truck screaming to tie down everything they could, I looked over my shoulder and the funnel cloud was making its way across the bay in our direction. I knew it couldn’t be good as wind and rain upended tents and pulled merchandise from racks.

Thankfully, Mother Nature got a hip check from Lady Luck and we all breathed a little easier as the funnel cloud veered off slightly – enough to save us from certain ruin. We later learned the vendors at BJ’s On The Water, 74th Street, were not as lucky. Early reports stated they were hit almost head on and the majority of the vendors lost almost everything. I can’t verify it because I had my hands full at Dead Freddies. If someone would like to shoot me details via e-mail as to what transpired on 74th Street I’ll print it in our November issue (send any photos as well). Torrential rain bursts and 40 mph wind gusts rounded out the next 48 hours. We lost a brand new 10 x 20 tent at our booth at the Inlet on Saturday night even though it was tied down securely (or so we thought).

town like some did at other venues. In fact, most re-opened when the rains and winds subsided in the evening and were open for business and rocking and rolling most of the night. I want to particularly thank the Irion Angel crew for their great attitude even after having lost their tents and having a lot of merchandise damaged over the weekend (Can you say blow out/tornado sale?). They even brought some levity to the situation with their impromptu “rubber ducky races” held at a nearby puddle in Dead Freddies’ parking lot. Great attitude guys – we love ya!! Finally, we would also like to thank all the folks who braved the elements and came out by the thousands to party with us at Dead Freddies. The place was packed all weekend. We have already committed to the FLBD 4th Annual Biker Bash at Dead Freddies next year so mark your calendars for September 12-16, 2012 and stay tuned for some interesting (i.e., new/improved/bigger/better) announcements!

Over the winter we will be putting our 2012 schedule together so if you are a restaurant or bar owner who is interested in bike nights, events, rides or any biker-related promotion, be sure to contact us as soon as possible at sales@flbdelmarva.com and we will be happy to sit down with you and put together a proposal.

Finally, we are always looking for Hot Babes, Hot Cougars, Hot Bikes and Hot Guys (Caroline’s pet project “Biker Beef”), Seniors that still Ride (60+), any interesting pictures or stories and, of course, advertisers. Contact us at sales@flbdelmarva. com. Remember - we are your motorcycle magazine and we are only as good as you make us!

But what we here at FLBD say about bikers once again came to fruition – we are a resilient bunch. Most folks found a spot at their favorite restaurant/bar and partied in true biker fashion. When the weather broke for a couple of hours each day they hopped on their bikes and checked out some of the local festivities (including OC BikeFest at the Inlet). Amazingly, the Delmarva Bike Week festivities in and around Salisbury and Seaford had good weather up until Saturday night. What a difference 30 miles away from the beach makes! The bottom line is that no matter what the weather, just about everyone rallied and made lemonade out of lemons. Of course, putting a little alcohol in your lemonade may have helped!!

Until next month, keep the shiny side up and the rubber on the road!

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

F as t L an e B ik er D el m ar va

I want to give special thanks to our fabulous vendors at Dead Freddies for sticking it out and not packing up and leaving

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dren, Spencer and Braylin, ride small Harley mini bikes while visiting their grandparents.

Name: Gary Harbel Age: 72 Location: Mercersburg, PA / Berlin, MD

The Harbels attend bike week in Ocean City, MD each year as well as many other biker events. Gary belongs to the American Legion Riders of Greencastle, PA and has been an AMA member since he was 15 years old. Gary hopes he has many years of riding left and encourages riders of every age to keep the rubber on the road!!

Gary Harbel’s passion and fascination for motorcycles began at age 11 in Western Maryland when his Grandfather presented him with a 1947 Service Cycle at the Indian dealer in Cumberland, MD. In Woodland, MD, you could ride the roads all day with no problem from the law and have lots of uninterrupted fun.

While in the service, Gary purchased a 1951 Harley and rode that bike all over California and into Mexico when in Port. After the service, he purchased a 500cc Royal Enfield and later traded it for a 1962 BSA 650 Super Rocket (a new windshield for this bike purchased in Michigan was $16.50 installed, at Bart Markel’s Harley Shop). At the time, Gary rode with his son and daughter (who rode an Indian 250 dirt bike) on his 1963 Yamaha 360 road and trail bike.

Gary’s next rides included a 650cc Yamaha, then a 1980 Harley Sportster and currently a 2003 Dyna Super Glide and a 2000 Harley Electro Glide Trike that he rides with his wife. The Harbels have 3 sons, a daughter and 4 grandchildren who range in age from 10 through 26. Two of Gary’s sons, Dale and Curtis, ride Harleys and his son, Chris Carbaugh, lives in Berlin, MD and rides every weekend faithfully (his wheels are a golf cart on the golf coarse). His grandson, Dustin, rides a Big Dog. Two other grandchil-

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ASK THE ATTORNEY By: Lee D. Gaber, Esquire

1-888-CYCLE-LAW . LeeGaber@cycleattorney.com Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, torrential down pours, all adding up to the wettest summer we’ve ever had since they began keeping records.

However, for many of the faithful, no matter what mother nature throws at us, I know many of my readers continue to enjoy the riding season. Now, as we enter into the fall months with the wet roads, leaves and gravel, I want to discuss the necessity of being as careful as possible when riding. I know at first, this seems very elementary, however, over the past few months I have received many calls from readers involved in accidents wherein for one reason or another, they have been unable to stop their bikes in time in order to avoid striking the vehicle in front of them that may have stopped or slowed suddenly for any number of reasons.

At some point we have all faced the situation when a vehicle in front of us comes to an abrupt stop. Unfortunately, regardless of the reason, if you hit this vehicle, or go down in an effort to avoid hitting the vehicle you will be held responsible in all but the most unusual situations. As such, regardless of whether you are operating your bike or your car, you must leave enough distance to allow time to stop your vehicle in the event the vehicle in front of you slows or stops abruptly.

Another situation that frequently occurs, and one which we are all guilty of at some point in our lives, is passing on the right. This commonly occurs when the vehicle in front of us slows down to make a left turn, and there is enough room to pass in the travel lane or on the paved shoulder.

However, in virtually every circumstance this is an illegal maneuver unless the road is marked as a two lane roadway, if not, you risk not only serious harm but also the risk of receiving a citation for illegal passing.

In situations like those described above, even though the operator of the motorcycle may feel that he/she has done nothing wrong, if litigation ensues and we end up in front of a jury or arbitration panel, it is very rare that the motorcyclists will be given the “benefit of the doubt”. Regardless of the evidence, if it’s a close call, juries, unfortunately generally favor the automobile driver.

Bottom line, ride safe, and don’t make unnecessary risky maneuvers. As I always say, it’s easier to avoid an accident than to fight over fault!!

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).

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by Sorez The Scribe All stressed out From a hard days work Earning Just to pay the bills Trying to get some Fuel in the tank And keepin’ my belly filled Yet the end of day It is all worthwhile ‘Cause I am able To taste the wind Tossing all cares and Worries away Enjoying These moments I’m in

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Dawn & Chris Morris

Iron Angel Customs, Hanover, MD 1.

We understand Iron Angel Customs found their niche in today’s marketplace by building custom motorcycles designed to fit women riders. What led you to consider this market? We noticed the increase in women riders and no one seemed to be focusing on that. We made it our mission to design and customize motorcycles to fit the female rider properly. This not only makes the bike beautiful and unique, but also more comfortable and a safe ride.

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What is the price range for an Iron Angel Customs creation? The price range is based on the customer’s design specifications but the starting price for our model would be around $20,000.

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Is there a process you go through with the customer before you build a bike for them? We build the bike to completely fit the rider. The first factor to consider is the rider’s height. Our bikes were originally designed to fit women 5’0 to 5’7 but they can be adapted for any height.

Then comes the fun part - we sit down and build the bike piece by piece with the custom wheels, chrome, engine, etc.

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What things do you take into account when you build a bike for a woman? One of our main goals is to build our bikes to properly fit a woman’s body and providing a comfortable and safe ride. We made adaptations to our design in order to do this. We narrowed the front of our seats to make them like a saddle and also lowered the seat so a woman can use her legs and hips when picking the bike off the stand which allows her to plant her feet firmly on the ground. The handlebars and foot controls are also adjusted so the rider does not have to stretch.

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They say behind ever successful man is a strong woman. My impression is that Chris does the nuts and bolts of building the bikes and Dawn handles the office, PR and sales. How much influence does Dawn have with the custom builds? With our models, I [Dawn] definitely influence the design as far as input when selecting the chrome, wheels, and paint and get to have fun creating the finished product. Chris gets to do all the hard work and selects the performance parts and designs and builds the motorcycle.

We also encourage the customer to be completely involved in every step of the build process. We want the bike to totally reflect them.

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How did you come up with the name Iron Angel?

Our business slogan is “custom motorcycles for the strength, power and beauty within every woman.” Iron Angel just seemed appropriate.

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What is Chris’ background in motorcycles? Chris has been riding and working on motorcycles for 30 years.

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What is your background in motorcycles? I have only been riding for twelve years. Nine years as back seat and I have had my license for 3 years now.

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Are there any Little Iron Angels in the family? Our Angels are not so little anymore. We have three wonderful children - Dustin is currently in college and is an aspiring actor, Kara currently a genetic engineering major and Cody is in high school.

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What do they think about the business? Our kids are extremely supportive and proud of our business. Dustin plans to get his license this year and Cody would get it tomorrow if he could - but he has a little while to go yet.

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Caroline, our publisher, expressed an interest in having a trike built for herself in the near future. She needs the room for her wardrobe and shoes for when she goes to bike rallies. Any plans on building a trike geared toward women riders? Something with a big trunk, of course. It’s interesting that you ask that question. From day one when we began getting into the industry we surveyed women and got our best design ideas from experienced women riders and have adapted each model based on their desires or concerns. For example, the first model had an open primary that women were a little leery of so our next model was closed. One customer wanted her daughter to ride with her and wanted to include pegs and a back seat option in the design. We did on the next model. Recently customers have been inquiring about trikes and we have begun looking into it. We plan on working up a design this winter - and of course it would have to have a big trunk.

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I understand that Iron Angel Customs doesn’t just build custom bikes, you also service bikes and sell accessories and clothing in your facility? Yes we have a full service shop specializing in all models of Harley Davidson motorcycles including shovels, pans, evos and all V Twin motorcycles. We also sell new and used Harley Davidson parts and if we don’t have it, we’ll get it. We also sell motorcycle accessories.

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Caroline and I love your t-shirts. How can we get a couple? I will send a couple your way! But anyone can get our shirts by going on our website at www.ironangelcustoms. com and ordering them or checking out our events page and come to see us at a local show. You may even get lucky and our Iron Angels may be giving some away that day!

Be sure to check out Iron Angel Customs at www. ironangelcustoms.com.

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Happy Halloween, Greetings and welcome to “The Chef’s Lane”, where you’ll find the very best in Biker food and the Sweet side for Bikers by Bikers. Yes! Happy Halloween to everyone, it’s that great time of the year again, when spirits roam, witches fly high in the sky and Werewolf’s feast on awesome tasty morsel or two, so, in keeping in the taste of Halloween, here’s a few Biker recipes to check out and Melody has a Halloween Dessert even the Goblin’s would love to, so leave room and enjoy! Happy Halloween!

Hey! Get in on the fun E-mail your recipes to: fatboy@chef-fatboy.com and if you like more Biker recipes, please check out Chef FatBoy’s website at: www.chef-fatboy.com you’ll be glad you did and so well we!!

Remember, Ride safe and Always EAT WELL! Chef FatBoy

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1-2 cups beef stock Salt and pepper 1/2 cup freshly hand picked shamrocks (for gar-

Directions: Cut venison into chunks and marinate venison in buttermilk to clean taste and tenderize the meat. Wash buttermilk off the venison. Mix the meat, juniper berries, peppercorns and garlic. Add 1 cup of the red wine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight. Drain off the marinade and save. Heat the olive oil in your pot and brown the venison. Add the celery and onions. Add all the red wine and 3/4 cup beef stock. Cover and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes, or until tender, adding the remaining beef stock during baking if necessary. Remove from the oven. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

The Sweet Lane: Recipes from Melody Cassone: Goblin’s Delight Cake Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups milk 4 eggs 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease and flour a 10x15 inch pan. Line a second 10x15 inch pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/4 cup oil, 1 1/2 cup milk and 4 eggs. Beat 4 minutes on high speed. Divide batter into the two 10x15 inch pans. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup milk, shortening, butter, vanilla and flour. Beat on high speed for 5 minutes, or until it achieves the consistency of whipped cream.

Spread filling over the layer in the greased pan. Loosen the sides of the other layer by running a knife around the edge between the cake and the pan. Flip the cake onto the frosted layer. Remove the pan and parchment paper from the top layer and serve.

The Fast Lane: Werewolf’s BBQ Venison Kabobs Ingredients & Directions 3 Pounds venison steak,1 1/2 inch thick, cut in cubes 1 Pound fresh mushroom caps 1 Cup dry red wine 2 green bell peppers, cut in 1 inch piece, parboiled 18 Whole potatoes (egg sized), parboiled 18 cherry tomatoes Directions: Combine meat, mushrooms & wine in shallow dish.

Cover & marinate for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. Remove meat & mushrooms from marinade. Alternate vegetables and meat on skewers. Grill for 10-15 minutes over medium heat or until degree of doneness is reached.

Witches Venison Stew - Submitted by: Kal Davison, KY. Ingredients: 2 pounds of a choice meat, (Venison, Buffalo , Elk, Beef, Antleope, Lamb) 1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1-1/2 cups dry red wine 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups celery, cut into 1-inch diagonals 6 to 8 peeled small boiling onions

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first served. Reserve your space today! It’s a Drizzle or shine event, remember to bring your 10x10 popup. For more information, visit www.kundratickustoms. com or email info@kundratickustoms.com or call Chris at (410) 633-3113.

OCTOBER 8TH . HARRINGTON MOOSE RIDERS 3RD ANNUAL BIKE AND CAR SHOW – 16268 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington, DE. 12 – 4 pm. Registration begins at 12 – 2 pm, $10/car or bike. Vendor space is $10. Trophies awarded at 3 pm. Live music provided

by Myth. Vendors, concession stands, BBQ chicken, raffles, 50/50, putt-putt golf, playground for kids.

OCTOBER 9TH . MARCH OF DIMES / SOUTHERN MARYLAND BIKERS FOR BABIES – Maryland International Raceway, 27861 Budds Creek Rd., Mechanicsville, MD – 45 min. police-escorted ride begins at MIR and ends at Ape Hangers Bar and Grill, 9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton, MD. Registration at MIR starts at 11 am, bike show judging and tattoo contest at noon, ride begins at 2 pm. Come out for races, vendors, DJ and snack bar. $30 registration includes event and admission to after party. Register and pay online at www.bikersforbabies.com and receive an event patch.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Abell at JAbell@marchofdimes.com or Deanna Bucciarelli at DBucciarelli@marchofdimes.com.

OCTOBER 9TH . FOUR SEASONS MOTORCYCLE CLUB 34TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST POKER RUN – Boston Market/Prices Corner, Kirkwood Hgwy. (Rt. 2) and Centerville Rd. (Rt. 141), Wilmington, DE. Registration 10 am thru noon. $15 per person. All bikes welcomed. Come out for food, drink, games, prizes and pins. Festivities begin at 1 pm thru 5 pm. For more information, visit www.fourseasonsmc.com.

OCTOBER 15TH . HARLEY DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE – 22586 Sussex Highway, Seaford, DE – 9 am – 5 pm. Free food (first 100), demo rides, sign up to win a Harley, a car, a camper, cash, furniture from Furniture Lane and more biker fun.

For more information, visit www.hdofseaford.com or contact Bruce Bennett at bruce.bennett@hdofseaford. com or call (302) 629-6161.

VIRGINIA EVENTS OCTOBER 5TH, 12TH, 19TH, & 26TH . BIKE NIGHT AT BIG DADDY LEATHER - 1900 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. 5:30 - 8:00 pm.

Come out for a great bike night with contests, raffles, door prizes, and much more. The bike night will be taking place rain or shine. For more information, visit www. bigdaddyleather.com or call (540) 899-0048.

MARYLAND EVENTS OCTOBER 3RD-4TH . EAST COAST INDOOR NATIONALS 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD. Come out for the largest All-American Car and Custom Motorcycle Show on the east coast. 300 of the east coast’s finest motorcycles, rods, customs, muscle cars, antique and nostalgia drag cars along with a large vendor area, good food, DJ, live auction and special guest, Candy Clark, from “American Graffiti.” For more information, email David Cohen at jitrbug57@hotmail.com or call (410) 6286262.

NOVEMBER 6TH . 2011 RIDE FOR FLIGHT Diva Customs, 501 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA. Come out for this charity ride and auction held in memory of Marcia Keaton, rider, pilot and friend who died tragically last March in a plane crash. All of the entry fees, donations, and auction proceeds will go to the Marcia Keaton Memorial Scholarship which will allow a young woman to take flying lessons. Entry fees are $15 rider/$5 passenger. Register at Diva Customs at 11 am. Ride lasts approx. 45 minutes and ends at Knuckleheads by1 pm (410 N. Witchduck Rd.) with a celebration and auction featuring giveaways all day and a live band. Join us to celebrate the life of Marcia Keaton and make the dream of flight school a reality for eligible young women. For more info, email Robin Maydosz at maydoszrq@vcu.edu or call Ann Maydosz at (757) 619-4799.

OCTOBER 9TH . KUNDRATIC FALL SWAP MEET 6310 Holabird Ave., Baltimore, MD. NO ADMISSION FEE. Traditional old school swap meet with motorcycle & hot rod parts only. Sorry, no crafts, jewelry, peek-aboo dolls, etc. Setup starts 8 am. Each 10x10 space is $15 in advance or $20 day of swap. First come,

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THE BIKER A biker stops by the Harley Shop to have his bike fixed.

They couldn’t do it while he waited, so he said he didn’t live far and would just walk home.

On the way home he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and an anvil. He stopped by the feed store / livestock dealer and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, he now had a problem: how to carry all of his purchases home.

The owner said, “Why don’t you put the anvil in the bucket, carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?”

“Hey, thanks”, the biker said, and out the door he went.

But in the parking lot he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, “Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane?”

The biker said, “Well, as a matter of fact, I live at 1616 Mockingbird Lane. Let’s take my short cut and go down this alley. We’ll be there in no time.”

The little old lady looked him over cautiously and then said, “I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me.

How do I know that when we get in the alley you won’t hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and ravish me?”

The biker said, “Holy smokes lady! I am carrying a bucket, an anvil, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?”

The lady said, “Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the anvil on top of the bucket, and I’ll hold the chickens.” ☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼☺☼

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A MAN AT THE PEARLY GATES A man dies and goes to Heaven. At the pearly gates he meets St. Peter, St. Peter is looking over the mans folder and says to the man’ “I can’t let you in because your records show that you have done nothing to help your fellow man. But if you can think of one thing that you did to help, I’ll let you in.”

The man thinks for a minute and says, “There was this one time I was driving down this dark, deserted road when I came upon a bunch of bikers in the middle of the road. They had this young lady there and each biker was taking his turn with her. I got my tire iron from my trunk and walked into the middle of them, picked out the biggest, ugliest one of them and hit him in back of the head. As he lay on the ground the rest of the bikers surrounded me. I slapped my tire ironl in my hand and said which one of sons-of-bitches is next?”

St. Peter looked at the man and asked, “When did this happen?”

The man replied while looking at his watch, “About ten minutes ago.”

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RIDE TO EAT . EAT TO RIDE OCEAN CITY BIKE WEEK, MD

By Jay Kuch, Mystery Food Critique

Well ladies and gentlemen, I survived Ocean City bike week including a tornado, torrential rain, and so much Crown that as I sit and write this, I’m most likely still legally drunk. Now that’s a good weekend! This month I’m going to review multiple stops that I made throughout the weekend, which, thanks to Mother Nature, didn’t begin until Friday morning.

My first stop was the Waffle House. I know - nothing special about that stop. But as I hit Smyrna, DE on my way down 13, hunger overpowered me. I saw the Smyrna Diner (which I’ll have to check at a future date) but chose the Waffle House. The place was full so I assumed the food had to be good. It was about 9:30 a.m. and I opted for a mix of lunch and breakfast. I ordered the Texas cheesesteak lunch special. It came with a cheese steak served on, you got it, Texas toast, and a double side of home fries (that’s the breakfast part for any of you still trying to keep up). The sandwich was good but in my opinion, and being a fat guy, I feel it needs a bit more meat. But, regardless, it was good. My home fries came extra crispy, covered with cheese and mushrooms. I added a few sweet teas and was good to go. The Waffle House is nothing special but for a good, quick, tasty meal, I’d say it’s a good stop.

I rode non-stop to Dead Freddies in Ocean City, MD to meet up with Big Poppa and find out where I’d be laying my head for the next few days. Lucky for me I arrived just in time to score a free meal. Big Poppa had just sat down for lunch and I sort of invited myself to join him and the rest of the crew. I took it easy on him and ordered only a Crown and Coke and some amazing cream of crab soup. I scored a few chips left over from Big Poppa’s plate (nothing goes to waste). The soup was hot, spoon-coating thick and topped with the same chucks of crab meat that were also mixed throughout. It didn’t last long and neither did the chips. This would be just the start of my food tastings from Dead Freddies but I needed to unpack and get in some riding to check out the scenery. And, if you were there, you know what I’m talking about.

As dinner rolled around, I returned to Dead Freddies and grabbed a table in the new beach seating area slightly below the main deck and offered a great view of the bay. I embraced a few more Crown and Cokes and decided on the honey bear wrap - filled with fried chicken strips, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and honey mustard. The wrap came with home-made chips and a side of pasta salad that tasted as though it came from a South Philly Italian row home. I finished licking my fingers just in time to assist with the bikini contest - a hard job but someone had to do it.

Saturday morning found me foraging for something not too filling.

I didn’t want to kill the buzz I still had going from the previous night at Dead Freddies. I stumbled to the corner of 72nd Street and found Buns and Bagels. Although they had an amazing breakfast

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menu (which I’ll have to try on a future trip), I opted for a salt bagel with sausage, cheese and ketchup.

It hit the spot perfectly and soaked up enough of the booze to straighten me out a bit. The counter staff was very pleasant and my bagel was crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. The sandwich lasted about 5 minutes and my chocolate milk (yes I’m a little kid at heart) was gone shortly thereafter. Now I wish I could tell you I spent the rest of Saturday riding around looking at “scenery” and eating, but the weather did not cooperate. It rained all afternoon and pretty much into the night. So I spent most of the day sleeping on the couch in the condo.

My hunger finally woke me and I headed to 28th Street Pit and Pub - a decent size corner pub with a long bar, a bunch of tables and a stage for live bands. I was seated by a lovely waitress and looked over the menu. I caught a glimpse of the barbecue ribs, fried chicken, and a variety of sandwiches flying out of the kitchen. I settled on a Crown and Coke and a pit beef sandwich.

My drink came in a mason jar and, damn, I swore it was straight Crown. I instantly fell in love with this place. Lucky for me the rain prevented me from riding so it was free range on drinks. By the time I downed my first, however, my pit beef was served. A mound of homemade chips next to a large bun topped with tender beef, slathered in just enough sauce to give it some extra flavor. Each bite introduced juicy, flavorful meat that almost had me ordering another. Instead I did what any man would do – I ordered a few more drinks! As I stumbled out the door and pointed myself in the direction of Dead Freddies for more bike week antics, I added the Pit and Pub to my list of venues to visit the next time I get a day off and want to take a ride and grab some good pit beef.

Sunday arrived with a vengeance. Too much booze, too little sleep and too much fun got to me. I didn’t want to get out of bed but knew I had to meet Big Poppa at Dead Freddies. I wandered in and found the Dead Freddies crew still upbeat despite working their tails off the entire weekend. I also noticed the food coming from the kitchen - crab cakes, chicken dishes, fish dishes and, of course, plenty of cream of crab soup. I settled for a bowl of the crab soup and a few Crown and Cokes. I watched as everyone around me ordered burgers and crab cakes but couldn’t bring myself to eat anything more than soup. I will, however, make my way down to Dead Freddies sober and try more of their delicious dishes.

I hope all of you who made it to bike week had a great time and those that couldn’t make it will come next year. I’ll be there with the rest of the FLBD crew at Dead Freddies so make plans early and if you have a spot around town you want me to check out, don’t be afraid to contact me at Jay@flbdelmarva.com. Also, feel free to send photos of me if we ran into each other during bike week. Who knows? Maybe someone can give me an idea where I was and when. Until next time, remember: It’s just another day in paradise!

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DATING IN THE FAST LANE

My Head’s in the Clouds

By Terri Faust

As you know by my column, I’m the kinda gal who prefers two wheels to four. But it’s also true that I prefer to try new adventures such as flying and had logged 30 hours in Cessna 142s several years ago, with the hopes of getting my private pilot’s ticket one day. I put that dream on the back burner for a bit, what with young children, and a demanding job pulling me in too many directions. After putting flying to the side, I took up golf to fill the need for a challenge (minus the danger), but eventually the dare devil in me resurfaced and I bought a bike and learned to ride.

I’ve really enjoyed discovering new places on two wheels.

It feeds my soul and constantly changes my perspective on life.

Recently I’ve had the chance to reconnect with my love for flying after having met Don, a retired Air Force pilot, who now flies strictly for pleasure.

Several weeks ago we took off on a clear evening in his Stearman, (bi-plane) to fly over the Sassafras River in MD and check out eagle’s nests in the electrical towers along the water ways.

While I’d flown in the Stearman once or twice in recent months, I’d been feeling a mix of anticipation and dread leading up to this flight because Don had finally convinced me to be a passenger while he did a few stunts.

In my opinion it’s perfectly fine, and safe, to hop in a plane and fly around – I understand it’s not for everyone, but I love the experience. However, to take a plane into loops, stalls, dives, etc. is another story entirely, and while I trust Don, I don’t know if one can ever trust a plane (or car or bike for that matter) to be reliable 100% of the time. But, off we went to see the eagle’s nests, and take some spectacular photos of the sun setting on the horizon.

When he announced over the headset intercom that we were going to start climbing in order to do the loop, and I felt the plane start to climb at an angle that is entirely unnatural, as I waited for the stall alarm to start buzzing as it does in the small trainers I’ve flown, my stomach started doing flips and I held on for dear life, closed my eyes and started screaming. (I never claimed to be fearless!!) We were out of the loop in seconds, and he told me we were now going to climb a bit, and then go directly into a Hammerhead dive – the equivalent to being on a roller coaster 3,500 feet in the air (without any rails underneath you!!) Again, I closed my eyes and held on with white knuckles. Surprisingly, neither of the maneuvers was as “bad” as I’d made them out to be in my head. I admitted to him that I’d had my eyes closed during each, and he suggested we do them a second time, and THIS time, I should keep my eyes OPEN, which I did.

I have to say, it was a totally exhilarating experience, a real adrenaline rush, and the ground looked oh-so-wonderful when we landed. I can understand why stunt flyers love what they do, and take the risks they take each time they climb into their planes – it is certainly a “high”.

Life, and especially relationships, are a lot like that as well.

You can either get from here to there on auto-pilot, or step outside your comfort zone once in a while and have the ride of your life.

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NEW EVENT COMING

SEPTEMBER 27 – 30, 2012 TO THE YORK EXPO CENTER & TOYOTA ARENA – YORK, PA

WHITE ROSE THUNDER This new event will be held in conjunction with the York Harley Open House & Jefferson Hill Climb weekend.

The new event will feature Flat Track Racing, Major Concert (on the Toyota Arena Stage), Demo Rides, Field Events, Swap Meet (metric & Harley), Custom Builders, Bike Show, Vendors (300+), Friday night Parade of Chrome through the streets of York, Rides featuring York, Adams, Lancaster Counties. There will be $500 & $1,000 daily drawings for vendor accessories packages on site.

The event will bring and estimated $5million to the York businesses over this 4 day event.

For more information go to www.whiterosethunder.com

I was really having a hard time this month coming up with something to write about then out of nowhere it all came together. As most of you know we debuted our new stripperglide in Sturgis last month. That’s the new meaner nastier version with a fully functional dance pole that shoots flames with lights and sound like a mobile dance club. The bike is great but is really a Harley with extensive modifications nothing more, nothing less. I received a phone call from an old friend who was having some financial problems and was wondering if I could help him sell a frame he purchased from me years ago when I worked at The Wrench in Tampa and after some thought, decided that I would use this for my winter bike build project.

The bike is a Wrench heavy hitter pro street style 240 softail 0 up 5 out with a 45 degree rake which will serve as a great rider and look fantastic when completed. I will also use this article series to give you updates on the build and some basic insights into building a scooter from the ground up. The most important thing to consider when starting a build is the frame, make sure it is from a reputable manufacturer and is exactly what you want. Its kind of like the foundation when you are building a house. It should be noted I was also quick to snap this frame up as a tribute to my old friend Brad Ruel, former owner of the Wrench and the one who built this fame. This one’s for you!!

Feel free to visit www.stripclubchoppers.com for updates and additional info...

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3RD ANNUAL FLBD BIKER BASH AT DEAD FREDDIES OH!! WHAT A NIGHT!!!

Photos by Steve Bordlemay Ocean City, MD – Bikes, babes, vendors, games, contests, music, food, fun and pirates – what a mix. If you missed the 3rd Annual Biker Bash at Dead Freddies On The Bay you missed an incredible time. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves and remind you to mark your calendar for our 4th Annual Biker Bash, September 12th thru 16th, 2012.

FLBD wishes to extend its heart-felt thanks to the thousands who made this event a success despite Mother Nature’s unexpected appearance. Check us out at www.flbdelmarva.com often for 2012 details and more The Bikini Contest – Our lovely contestants were defibike week photos. We have some mighty big plans in nitely crowd pleasers! Look for Miss FLBD first place the making and we’ll be unfolding them throughout winner, Amber, in a future issue of FLBD. 2012.

The Bands – Special thanks to our returning Thurs./Sat. band, Great Train Robbery, and our Fri. band, Reckoning, for keeping folks entertained and on the dance floor!

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The Vendors – We had the greatest vendors available!

Thank you all for your unwavering spirit and your dedication to making things work no matter what the circumstances!

The Bikes – So many works of art and not enough room to feature them all!

The Bull – You know who you are. If you need a reminder, visit www.flbdelmarva.com.

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The Dead Freddies staff – Great job, guys!

Special thanks to Randy!!

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The Crowds – You all rock!! Here’s a sampling of the biker spirit at its finest (with a little alcohol added in some cases). To see more photos, visit www.flbdelmarva.com.

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Strip Club Choppers Stripper Pole Bike - We had a variety of talented ladies show off their skills. To see more SCC pole shots visit www.flbdelmarva.com.

Finally, those who waited patiently at the door – Every venue has a capacity limit and we had a full house every night. Those of you who waited to join the party, we appreciate you. We hope you had a great time and that you’ll come back in 2012. Thank you all!

FAST LANE BIKER LOVES YOU ALL!!

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y the Clown Huff

I Love Biker Events!

I have entertained Willie “G”, Michele Smith, Bike Builders and just plain old bikers with or without their kids.

I’m a true biker clown and have been riding for almost 40 years. I make balloon creations (my specialty is a motorcycle of course) and I DJ for all ages.

-Huffy

For more info: huffytheclown.com or call 717-274-8953

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‘The Twins’ FEATURE BIKE: The Twins YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2005 Custom Softtail BUILD TIME: 27 Days ENGINE: S&S 110 OWNER: Mike “Dawg” Bradley TRANSMISSION: 6 Speed REAR TIRE: 200 HANDLEBARS: 20” Ape Hangers with Forward Controls WHEELS: Custom

Mike “Dawg” Bradley was born and raised in Suffolk, VA and is a scrapper/mechanic by trade. Mike loves drawing art for tattoos, shooting pool, riding his motorcycle with friends and airbrushing. He also provides custom painting and airbrushing under his company name, Dawg Pound Designs. “The Twins” is his 4th bike build and was completed in 27 days with the help of Beamon & Johnson’s Paint Supply in Suffolk, VA, as well as Power Factory Cycles in Portsmouth, VA. Although named “The Twins,” most people refer to Mike’s creation as the “Barter Bike.” He initially traded a 2001 Chevy truck bed for the custom wheels and tires, a jet ski for the frame, a 1993 mustang for the motor, transmission and tins, and sold a rigid bike frame to complete the build. Mike personally designed, built, and painted this beauty himself without using a credit card. Mike has a total of $1,100 invested in The Twins which is conservatively valued at $30,000.

FAST LANE BIKER DELMARVA IS LOOKING FOR YOU!!

We are seeking the following content for Fast Lane Biker Magazine Delmarva (applicants should reside in Delaware, Maryland or Virginia, please): Senior Moments - People 60+ who still ride.

Interested parties should submit a biography no more than 300 words including name, city, state and age with 3 or 4 photos of senior and bike.

13 Questions - Interview with someone that has “made their mark” in the motorcycle community.

Featured Charity – We will be introducing a new column each month featuring a biker-oriented or biker community supported charity.

Please submit an essay (approx. 300 to 400 words) and 3 or 4 photos. NOTE: Featured charity must be a registered 501(c)(3) (verification required).

Babe of The Month – Have you got the look?

Show us!

Hot Cougar of the Month – Hot women 35+.

Biker Beef – Caroline’s project for the ladies who want to see hot guys on bikes (featured on our website only).

Restaurant Review - ”Ride To Eat, Eat To Ride”: Nominate your favorite food stop. Tell us where it is located and why we should review it.

Featured Business – If you are a Fast Lane Biker Magazine Delmarva advertiser, and have advertised with us for at least 6 consecutive months, you will be considered for Featured Business and the spotlight will be on you!

Send us a 300-400 word essay with pictures about your business.

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Event Listing. Tell us about your upcoming event and we will list it on our Events page in our printed magazine. If you send us a .jpg of your event flyer we will post it on our website free of charge.

Caption Contest Photos – Do you have a funny or unique motorcycle-related photo? Let us feature it in our Caption Contest. Send a highresolution jpg with your name, city, state and email address.

If you have any interesting articles or photos you would like us to consider for publication, please submit them to submissions@flbdelmarva. com along with your contact information.

We are also looking to put together Events and Bike Nights and Motorcycle Rodeos for next season. Do you know of a business or a Motorcycle Event that might need our sales, marketing and promotional expertise? Have them contact Walt Kuch at walt@flbdelmarva. com.

Please understand we are Fast Lane Biker Magazine Delmarva. We cover Delaware, Maryland and Virginia so we want to feature items of interest in those locations. Local folks, local bikes, local events. That’s what we’re about! Send your submissions to submissions@flbdelmarva. com or to caroline@flbdelmarva.com or to walt@flbdelmarva.com.

Thanks, Caroline and Walt Fast Lane Biker Magazine Delmarva P.S. We are looking for commission sales reps to sell advertising and represent us in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Send your resume to Walt Kuch at walt@flbdelmarva.com.

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11TH ANNUAL DELMARVA BIKE WEEK® CELEBRATION SHINES THROUGH THE RAIN Mother Nature allowed us to have our fun, but reminded everyone who was in charge for Delmarva Bike Week® 2011. Fantastic weather Thursday and Friday led to sizeable crowds at the four official event locations: Winterplace Park and Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Harley-Davidson of Seaford and Seacrets Niteclub in Ocean City. Mother Nature even held off on the rain until mid-day Saturday before putting her foot down with torrential rains.

But the fun was already in place, including the winner of the Cruzin The Coast Pin Run taking home more than $1,800 dollars (and a matching donation given to the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund), as well as $500 in free slots play at the Casino at Ocean Downs. Ken Holt was a happy boy with his motorized cooler from BC Cycles and the final giveaway

by Delmarva Bike Week® went to PJ Dennis with his new enclosed trailer from Truck ‘N America.

Even the wild fires in Texas touched Delmarva Bike Week® this year, as Desperado Motorcycles couldn’t make the trip due to evacuations. But lots of big, fancy rigs made the pull To Delmarva Bike Week® including Yamaha, Victory, Kuryakan, Performance Machine, Mustang Seats, Vance & Hines, Rush and more.

The doubling of the size of Perdue Stadium for 2011 and the free shuttle service between there and Winterplace Park was also a great addition and Delmarva Bike Week® offered live music and adult beverages at all four locations.

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The large crowds made the major sponsors like Coors Light, Tri Supply & Equipment, Harley-Davidson of Seaford, The Casino at Ocean Downs, Wicomico County Tourism, ASAP Screen Printing and the Fenwick Inn Hotel happy they signed on with an event that so impacts the local economy and has done so for more than a decade.

Now, all eyes are now on Sept.

13-16, 2012 and the 12th annual Delmarva Bike Week速.

For more information on Delmarva Bike Week速, find us on Facebook or at www.thedelmarvabikeweek.com.

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NEW PRODUCTS FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON® NEW BLACK ICE FINISH AVAILABLE FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON WHEELS Proprietary Treatment Combines Depth with a Highly Reflective Surface Black Ice, a new surface finish from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories, has been introduced on three custom wheel sets.

Black Ice is the product of a proprietary treatment that combines incredible depth with a highly reflective surface. It’s a look that complements both chrome and black accessories, and many colors. While Black Ice may appear to be “black chrome,” it is not a chrome process. Harley-Davidson is the first to offer this treatment in the motorcycle industry.

The Black Ice finish is available on Roulette custom wheels (P/N 43300116 17-inch front, P/N 40900113 16-inch rear; $549.95 each) and Agitator custom wheels (P/N 43300115 19-inch front, P/N 40900112 18-inch rear; $749.95 each), both for select 2009-later Touring models. Black Ice is also offered on V-Rod 5-Spoke wheels (P/N 55083-11 19-inch front, 55082-11 18-inch rear; $649.95 each) for the 2009later V-Rod Muscle® and 2012 Night Rod® Special.

NEW AIR FOIL PREMIUM LUGGAGE RACK FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sleek Design Incorporates Rubber Grip Strips The new Air Foil Premium Luggage Rack (P/N 54290-11 Chrome, 54291-11 Gloss Black; $209.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories features inlaid rubber runners for added grip, and dedicated bungee mounting points to simplify luggage tie-downs. The low-profile, aerodynamic styling incorporates elegant round tubes and a die-cast rear air foil with a Bar & Shield logo insert. Available in chrome or gloss black, the kit includes all necessary mounting hardware. For added visibility, the rack is designed to incorporate the internal wiring of the Air Foil Rack LED Light Kit (P/N 68000009 Red, 68000010 Smoked; $44.95) Fits many Sportster®, Dyna®, and Softail® models equipped with detachable or rigid-mount Sideplates.

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SPONSORED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SEAFORD NEW QUICK WASH BIKE CLEANER FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON Safe for All Motorcycle Surfaces in an Easy-to-Use, Hose-Off Formula

New Quick Wash bike cleaner from Harley-Davison® Genuine Motor Accessories is tough on dirt, oil and bugs, but safe for use on all motorcycle surfaces. Quick Wash does not strip wax, corrode fasteners or spokes, stain leather, vinyl seats or saddlebags. Just spray it on and hose it off. Quick Wash gets into hard-to-reach spaces, and cleans without scrubbing. Its sheeting action rinses clean and prevents spotting. Available with an easy-to-handle trigger pump in a 16-ounce bottle (P/N 93600011, $7.95) or 32-ounce bottle (P/N 93600012, $14.95), and in a convenient one-gallon refill container (P/N 93600013, $39.95).

NEW SCREAMIN’ EAGLE SUPER OCTANE BOOST FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON A Replacement for Premium-Grade Fuel with Powerful Detergent Action Ideal for use in areas where premium fuel is not available, Screamin’ Eagle® Super Octane Boost (P/N 9486710, $4.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories provides a 3 RON (Research Octane Number) boost to the posted pump gas octane.

Use of higher-octane gasoline may reduce engine pinging and heat, and improves performance in higher-compression engines. Formulated with a powerful detergent, Octane Boost effectively cleans fuel injectors, carburetors, and intake valve and combustion chamber deposits with just one treatment. One four-ounce bottle of Octane Boost treats one motorcycle tank of fuel. Safe for use with catalyst and oxygen sensor equipped bikes, Screamin’ Eagle® Super Octane Boost is the only octane additive tested and approved by Harley-Davidson Motor Co., for use in Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

NEW BOOT MARK REMOVER FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON Formulated to Break Down Rubber and Road Tar on Exhaust Components New Boot Mark Remover (P/N 93600001, $8.95) from HarleyDavidson® Genuine Motor Accessories is formulated to break down rubber marks and road tar. Boot Mark Remover exhaust cleaner is applied directly to the soiled area.

Just cover the target area with the gel when the exhaust is cool, scrub and wipe away the residue, then rinse clean. Ideal for removing boot marks, asphalt resin, insects, and plastic bags from exhaust components.

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FAST LANE BIKER DELMARVA AT STURGIS Photos and story by Steve Bordlemay, Michelle MacPhee and Steve Macphee For an event that started in 1938 with nine bike racers and a small audience and now resembles Disneyland for bikers, Sturgis is a “must go to at least once” event for any motorcycle enthusiast. The Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club still holds its motocross racing - 1/2 mile race, hill climbs, road tours and short track racing events - even after 62 years. But these days the Sturgis rally covers more ground than just Sturgis. The surrounding cities of Keystone, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish and Lead all have events too.

Our week long stay started with parking our home at our reserved campground. I have to say that South Dakota has more camping spaces per square mile than any other place I have been. But that doesn’t mean you should pass on reservations. If you want a good camp ground, or one of the popular “no holds barred” camp grounds, you should reserve your space or hotel room now for next year. We elected to stay at Katmandu Campground just off I-90 about 3 miles from the action downtown. Kathy and the friendly Katmandu staff keep this campground spotless and running smoothly. After a long day of riding, the clean showers and the bar make for a much needed cool down. On the same I-90 exit is the Black Hills National Cemetery which was the first of many stops on our journey.

We stopped to pay our respect to the many men and women of our armed forces whose dedication to service made it possible for us to be here at this event enjoying the many freedoms that take place annually.

Newcomers to Sturgis will be awed at the number of bikes that attend this event. The normal population of Sturgis is approximately 6600. That population swells to 400,000 to 600,000 for this one week event so you do the math on the number of bikes there. Cops from 9 states are brought in to assist with the policing.

years under his belt. The added police keep the event running smoothly. The number one traffic offense of the event this year?

You guessed it - illegal parking. Main Street is limited to motorcycle only traffic and while walking the five blocks you’ll see every kind of bike imaginable and some you just won’t believe. Whether it’s day or night, action on Main Street is always brisk. Speaking of unbelievable, you’ll also see some crazy looking people and don’t forget the BABES.

Lazzell Street, one block north of Main Street, is full of vendors, food and drink. You can spend the better part of the day looking at all the biker paraphernalia. Harley Davidson has a large display area with all the latest products and bikes. They also offer a free bike wash where I ran into Thomas and Valerie Masters of Virginia Beach who rode into Sturgis for their first time on their 2010 Ultra Classic. I also met Mike and Margret Joer from Chesapeake Va. who rode in on their 2007 Screaming Eagle. They are also first-timers to Sturgis.

The Black Hills offers some of the most beautiful county for riding. Mount Rushmore is about 30 miles from Sturgis and is magnificent. Now would be a good time to remind you that the roads in the Black Hills are winding and there is a lot of wildlife – caution should be used. During our time at the rally our bikes registered an additional 500 miles. Riding 30 miles in any direction will get you to different town or different attraction. A ride to Wyoming’s Devils Tower with a stop at the Stone House Saloon is another popular ride. I was inclined to start making a model of the tower out of mashed potatoes but that’s already been done.

Officer Greg Swanson (right) has been working the event for 33 years and Officer Mike Bucholz (left) has 15

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Below are pictures of Michelle, Steve M. and daughter, Tasha, with her boyfriend, Levi cruising the Black Hills. Michelle rides a 1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500 painted like a white tiger, Steve M. rides a 1999 Suzuki Intruder 1500 with a Superman theme and Levi rides a Levi Custom.

We also ran into our friends at Strip Club Choppers who displayed their Stripper Glide with flaming stripper pole and, of course, an equally hot babe.

No event is complete cruising the main drag showing off the bikes then parking and having a tall glass of fresh squeezed lemonade to cool off with.

Lastly, the night life in Sturgis. There are many popular bars such as One Eyed Jacks, The Knuckle and tv’s famous Full Throttle Saloon. All offer nightly concerts with top performers. For instance, The Motor City Madman (Ted Nugent) played Full Throttle. But we enjoy the night life at the legendary Buffalo Chip. The staff and security are friendly and helpful and things never get too out of control even though this is a “no holds barred” venue. The Chip offers camping (tents/RV) sites as well as the opportunity to shoot military weapons.

There is a hill climb event with many of the nation’s best hill climbers, mud races and a 70 ft. zip line that gets up to 30 mph. There are many other events that happen at the Chip so it’s best to check their website for next year’s line up at www.buffalochip. com. In our opinion, the Chip offers the best concerts during rally week. Ride your bike in and park in front of the main stage and be prepared for a rock your socks off night. They have 3 stages that always have some kind of action going on - local bands, comedy, dancers and the list goes on. At the main stage this year were the likes of Alice Cooper, Poison, Greg Allman, John Fogerty, Stevie Nicks and many more. At the Chip, if you ride your bike in, plan to rev that throttle instead of clapping. It’s one of the most deafening sounds I have ever heard but it rocks!

Thanks for the awesome T-shirt which I’m wearing as I type.

All and all the week was great, the weather at times sucked but if you gave it ten minutes it would blow over. We hope you enjoy the pics and hope to see you all next year. If you do, be sure to say hi!

P.S. After reviewing we realize the camera man didn’t get into any of the shots so here you go. Oh - even the dogs and Elmo had a great time!

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OC BIKEFEST THE SHOW WILL GO ON!

By Mike Alexander

As the sky cleared and the sun came out on Monday in Ocean City, the promoters of OC BikeFest saw a bright future for their event.

While experiencing a Microburst and many inches of rain during the event, OC BikeFest still managed to provide a great experience for those in attendance. During those brief periods of rain, rally attendees were still able to shop and listen to their favorite bands under the many big top tents. OC BikeFest was excited to have title sponsors, Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson and Harley-Davidson of Annapolis on site to help make the show successful. Mike’s Famous had a huge display of used motorcycles for sale enticing a steady stream of shoppers and folks dreaming of the future. Kevin Dunworth of Loaded Gun, Tim Sneed of Mobtown Cycle and Lucas Joyner of The Factory Metal Works and their crews brought amazing custom build creations to OC BikeFest. Throughout the weekend, fans rocked to great musical performances provided by Rare Earth, The Guess Who, Blue Oyster Cult, The Cherry People, Big Mike Griffin and The Cheaters, as well as tribute bands The Second Helping, Red, White and Crue and Poison’d. Between the rain drops there were great shows by the attractions, female high wire act Circus Una, The Ball of Steel and Freestyle Motocross Jumpers and sport bike stunt team, The Adrenaline Crew.

Saturday night, after the Blue Oyster Cult rocked the house, OC BikeFest had the drawing for the 2012 Harley- Davidson Motorcycle which was won by James Verner of Snow Hill, MD. An original painting of a Maryland Blue Crab done by Mikey Tuttle and a electric guitar signed by all the music acts were auctioned off and raised $2500 for the Maryland C.O.P.S. non profit.

The 2012 event is already in the planning and production with at least one more additional site at the Jolly Rodger Amusement Park, a 34 acre site on 28th Street. Make sure you follow the planning progress of next year’s event at www.ocbikefest. com . Look for information on the web site if you would like to participate in 2012.

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TECH TIP . OIL MORE THAN YOU WANT TO KNOW Featuring Shawn E. Sweeney

BREAKING NEWS - Fast Lane Biker Magazine Delmarva is expanding its Tech Tip articles. We are going to address some of the most common questions asked on a regular basis and possibly expand it to Q&A utilizing advice from local experts.

At least once during the course of a week, a “newbie” walks into the shop with his shiny, new bike, his jacket from the showroom floor and temp tag not even faded. “Excuse me, can I ask you a question?” “OK,” I reply. “I just bought this bike and it’s not due for service yet but what oil should I use?” Depending on my mood, I might say “the oil that’s in it, dummy” or maybe give him the facts. Here they are: first and fore most you should read your Owner’s Manual. It will usually give you a couple of choices in oil grade/weight.

If you don’t live in the Arctic they are usually very good choices. Then I will explain that 20w50 isn’t the low and high of the weight of oil. The w stands for winter. Meaning that (20W) is the apparent viscosity of the oil when it is cold and the second number (50) is the viscosity of the oil when hot. There is a trick here. The oil doesn’t actually get thicker (turn from 10 weight to 30 weight) as it gets hotter. What is actually happening is that when the oil is cold, it has the viscosity of a cold 10 weight oil. As it gets hotter, it doesn’t get thin as fast as a 10W oil would. By the time it is up to temperature, it has the viscosity of a hot 30 weight oil.

Then he will ask “Why don’t we just use an SAE 10 motor oil so we can get instant lubrication on engine startup?”

oils do not flow well cold and, when used in newer engines with tighter tolerances, may not flow at all on startup and may even cause damage. The upside to these straight weight oils is they tend to hold up better than multi-grade oil when used in extreme heat. Synthetic oils follow the same grading system with the exception being they have a better additive group to extend the life of the oil and its protective properties. Last point to remember is that unlike 4-wheel, 4-door vehicles, a motorcycle might use the same oil for the engine and the transmission. This requires special additives for the clutch called friction modifiers and are essential to a smooth and long lasting clutch.

The bottom line here is you must read your Owner’s Manual and the oil bottle label then figure what temperatures you do most of your riding in and chose an oil that fits that temperature range and that, my friend, is clearly your best choice.

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.

The reason is simple: The oil is given its rating at 210º.

It would be an SAE 10 motor oil at 210° F! The lower the viscosity, the more engine wear will inevitably occur. This is why it is best to use the proper oil viscosity recommended by the manufacturer as it will protect hot and cold startups.

Obviously, a 10W-10 motor oil won’t have the same strength to prevent engine wear at full operating temperature like a 5W-20, 10W-30 or 5W-30 motor oil. These standards are set by the Society of Automotive Engineers and they use the document SAE J300 to define oil weights and explain some of the process involved.

At cold temperatures, the polymers are coiled up and allow the oil to flow as their low numbers indicate. As the oil warms up, the polymers begin to unwind into long chains that prevent the oil from thinning as much as it normally would. The result is that at 100ºC, the oil has thinned only as much as the higher viscosity number indicates. Another way of looking at multi-viscosity oils is to think of a 20W-50 as a 20 weight oil that will not thin more than a 50 weight would when hot.

This brings up the SAE 50 OR 60 straight weight oils. These 35

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