Throttler Motorcycle Magazine June 2012

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NTS PUB NOTE04According to the Motorcycle Industry Council’s recent statistics, 25 percent of all motorcyclists are female. That’s one out of every four motorcycle riders, which is up 52 percent from 2003 to 2008.

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Carburetion tuning is a “black art” usually held by technical masters and motorcycle wizards but is still relevant even with today’s advanced technologies changing on the hour. We intend to shed some light on the mysteries of this basic yet, still complex system that can make or break your riding experiences.

STOUT09Once in a while when it comes to beer, I like to delve into the dark side. There are many styles of beer that will provide that trip, which are big a Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout.

TEACH10Ever watch those motorcycle reality shows on cable TV? Those guys have the state-of-the-art shops and access to the really nifty parts from various custom manufacturers.

LA CrOSSE12County roads and highways wind like ribbons through the valleys and around the contours of the Bluffs that surround the prairies of the Greater La Crosse Area.

LEATHEr14The Harley-Davidson Museum chronicles the fascinating story and evolution of what is arguably one of the most iconic pieces of clothing of the 20th century when it opens Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket on June 16.

STEWArT16No one really knew where Stewart would go and some were saying he was washed up and just being a whiner about his issues with the JGR Yamaha.

OVErLAND18There are those for whom the question “Why not ride your motorcycle around the world?” is met with the response, “Yeah, why not? I guess I will.”

DOT12Today we take it for granted that women ride with the pack. Major motorcycle manufacturers cater to women motorcyclists by offering specific models tailored to their riding styles that feature attractive color schemes, low seat heights and lighter weight.

according to the motorcycle industry Council’s recent statistics, 25 percent of all

motorcyclists are female. that’s one out of every four motorcycle riders,

which is up 52 percent from 2003 to 2008 according to the miC. likewise, since 2003, the number of women riding a motorcycle has increased by 24 percent. this makes women the fastest growing

segment of new motorcycle riders. as a reader of this magazine you know we are unbiased towards any brand or motorcycle and dedicate a monthly column to women riders. we’ve upped our stable of writers and are proud to introduce a few new names to the list.

Gina Woods gina woods has been riding motorcycles a long time — eighteen years in fact. but riding a motorcycle isn’t all she does.

most recently, gina as a featured biker in the recently published book, Biker Chicz of North America, with her own chapter on her journey in motorcycling. this latest media attention has brought gina a potential partnership with Fox sports radio and interest in the tv reality show she is currently developing from networks such as Spike, Speed, Fuel and FX. “it’s a lifestyle not just a weekend thing,” gina exclaims. her zest for life and motorcycling has been captured in magazines and photos over the years. this lifestyle is her calling. gina is best known as host and co-creator of open road radio, a 14-year talk radio program on everything motorcycle that is in major markets across the united states and podcast globally. she created xx Chromes — all women bike builders, a team of motorcycle mechanic gals who builds a motorcycle in the name of charity and much more.

Marilyn Elmore“hey y’all. i’ve been asked by the editors to write about our lifestyle, our love and our dedication of the motorcycle from the

perspective of the female biker. i guess they figure, after 40 years of riding and 10 years of writing about motorcycles, oh wait, and the fact i am female, i just might be able to do this! my name is marilyn elmore. you’ve seen my work at Iron Works Magazine, Thunder Press, Hot Bike, and many e-zines such as bikernet.com. i am one of 22 females featured in edward winterhalder’s Biker Chicz Of North America and i can be found on Facebook as marilyn elmore. so there we have it. i’m a writer, a rider, and a woman who loves her sportster more than she loves any other inanimate object. i have a perspective of our lives as biker chics, as women of the wheel, or as gals who ride in leather or lace. i know a few movers and shakers whose stories will inspire you and will bring to you conversations with these gals. i will bring you good reading and good entertainment, so stick around, grab a comfortable chair and find out what makes your woman tick, get inspired to be more, or just have a bit of a chuckle at the silly stuff we gals have happen to us.”


WOMEn rIDErS anD WrItErS SharE thEIr StOrIESWELCOME gIna anD MarILyn

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of costly mistakes. Finally, you can learn about motorcycle accidents in the comfort of your own home with no risk or obligation. If you own a motorcycle; or if you or a loved one have been injured in an accident and do not have an attorney then this book is for you. Claim your copy (while supplies last) Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 215 (24 Hour Recorded Message) or go to www.MotorcycleAccidentBook.com.

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11 Common Mistakes by Motorcycle Riders and How to Avoid Them

Carburetion tuning is a “blaCk art” usually held by teChniCal masters

and motorCyCle wizards but is still relevant even with today’s advanCed teChnologies Changing on the hour. we thought it could be informative to do a small piece on some of the carburetion systems used in yesterday’s and today’s motorcycles. we intend to shed some light on the mysteries of this basic yet, still complex system that can make or break your riding experiences. many motorcycles are still being produced these days with carburetors attached to the intake spigot of the engine. although, fuel injection (Fi) is becoming more and more commonplace on today’s modern motorcycle, Fi has not become the standard, yet. on a daily basis, the questions i get regarding fueling for their rides has more to do with carburetion than Fi. now, more than ever before, our gasoline is causing us grief and lost riding time. with fuels that have zero lead content, the shelf life of the fuel is extremely

short and prone to degradation at such high rates, it’s hard to find fuels that burn effectively enough to make your bike, or lawn mower, or tiller, or any small engine machine, run correctly after just 30 days of storage during the summer months. what has become the struggle for existence of carburetion is, that, it’s so inaccurate when compared to fuel injection. the inaccuracy is mostly due to its timing of the needs for an engine. when load is applied to an engine it causes the carb to “react” to what’s happening, not “meet” the needs with a predetermined amount of fuel. the way to test this theory is to ride two identical machines, one set up with a carb, the other fuel injected. ride both machines on a slightly rolling piece of land, with absolutely steady throttle settings, where the engine’s load changes somewhat suddenly but not drastically, and then run through the same stretch several times at increased but steady speeds. you would find that the carbed machine would vary it’s engine rpm greater than an injected engine simply because it takes time for the fuel load being consumed to react to the change

in signal (signal being the pressure in the carb’s venturi) at the fuel’s delivery point in the carb body, whether that be the pilot (or slow speed circuit) or main circuit.

Fuel delivery and timingone: the distance from the intake valve to the fuel delivery point of the carb. two: the specific gravity of the fuel and its own molecular bond. three: the entire length of the column of air behind the intake valve to atmosphere. the 4th and mostly unspoken portion of this equation is fuel atomization. there are hundreds of variables here so i won’t break this down to the finite points. Controlling the length/shape of the intake is critical to throttle response. generally speaking, the longer the distance between the intake valve and the c a r b ’ s f u e l outlet,


CarbUrEtIOn fOr DUMMIESthE StrUggLE fOr ExIStEnCE Of CarbUrEtIOnBy Tony Tice

The Mikuni VM series of carbs were used on many 1970s and 1980s

motorcycles from all the Japanese made motorcycles, snowmobile,

and ATVs. It’s simplicity, ease of manufacturing, and low cost were some of the reasons. In the late 70s and early 80s there were new carb slide shapes starting to show up on the market claiming better throttle

response. One of the shapes belonged to this carb, the Keihin

PWK. For two stroke engines, they don’t get much better than this

carb. Compare the overall length of the carb from spigot to inlet bell.

It moved the fuel outlet from the pilot jet and main jet closer to the

intake manifold making for a sharper throttle response and bet-

ter fuel atomization.

Since the early 80s, most carbureted engines have been fitted with Constant Velocity carbs. The CV carb brought about civility and driveability out of high output engines like never before. The slide is operated by pressure differences above and below it’s diaphragm and is not directly connected to the throttle twist grip.

the slower the engine is to respond. this can also be said of the shape (meaning bends or turns) of the manifold and intake port and the entire length of the intake tract. the more curved it is, the slower the engine will respond. shape can also mean the actual dimensional shape of the port with its taper, or lack of taper, to the valve. when talking about jetting with just the variables mentioned above, it is important to know if any modifications have been made to any of these items. even the smallest change in length or dimension can result in drastic changes.

Porting a cylinder head or the use of aftermarket cylinder heads can make greater changes to your jetting than high performance camshafts or high compression pistons. some of the race engines i have built in the past have included making the intake port smaller. in-porting, as i came to call it, makes the engine less finicky on its’ jetting due to weather and altitude changes. when the entire length and shape of the intake tract is taken into consideration, inporting can also increase hp, torque, throttle response, idle quality, and lower fuel consumption. the single most important factor to accurate carburetion though, is a clean carburetor. and you have to know that cleaning just the jets is only 1/4 of the job. you must also know that the needle valve and seat are doing their jobs correctly. you must know that the air passages in the carb are clear and obstruction free. you must know that the fuel passages are clean and obstruction free. some of my favorite cleaning chemicals are berryman’s b12 which is what i use for spraying through the carb’s passages, for the extremely tough cases i use yamaha Concentrated Carb Cleaner which i mix with water and then boil with the carb body(ies) in the solution, and i also use an ultrasonic cleaner for the mildly tough cases. i hear all the time about fuel additives that are supposed to clean while you ride, i have yet to find a chemical that will effectively do that. Settingsafter a good thorough cleaning, it is imperative you know where everything is set: the fuel or air-screw, the float height, the fuel height in some cases, and the synchronization of the butterflies of multiple carburetor engines. you have to make sure there are no “vacuum” or exhaust leaks

too. if you have not taken the time to do so, it might be a good idea to take a compression and leak-down test to make sure all the mechanicals of the engine are in good working order. if you have valves that need to have the lash set, this is prime time. Change or clean your air filter at this point too.

Jetting and re-jettingthere are always those of us that are looking for the best possible performance from our machine. For those that so desire this, there is jetting that can be done. once you are certain that all the things above have been satisfied, you can begin working on getting the jetting squared away. of course the best possible tool for correct jetting is a dyno machine with an air/fuel gauge or a lambda sensor. this can take the guess work and hours of frustrating labor out of getting your jetting dialed in perfect. Plus, with the print-out from the dyno, you have proof of what your machine is making for power, and where exactly your fueling is. the old fashioned way is through careful thought and step-by-step processing of what you feel and hear coming from the exhaust and intake. the latter being my preferred method to use on 2 stroke engines. i’m going to use a standard mechanical slide carb in the examples below. it’s important to realize that a Cv carb acts almost identically to a mechanical slide carb, just at a slower pace. so, if you have a vacuum slide carb, take your time with any testing and find a flat road. generally speaking, jetting can be quickly diagnosed by the following statements.

Low end performance a) a lean condition is typified by surging and popping back thru the carb when steady light throttle is applied. it will cause popping during high rpm deceleration thru the exhaust (quicker when moderately lean, rapid when very lean, once every now and then when correct), once the rpm has dropped enough that the air speed thru the idle circuit is slow enough for it to pick fuel up that is. it can be quickly diagnosed by adding a slight application of the choke or starter enricher (if the popping stops, it’s lean). the intake will have a “droning” sound at steady throttle or under light acceleration loads in low gears when it is too lean.

b) a rich condition can also cause surging but will more than likely be very sluggish to respond to throttle inputs too. a quick diagnosis is to run the machine up to high rpm and listen for the occasional (once every now and then) pop out the exhaust, if no popping is heard, it is too rich on the idle circuit or fuel screw. if turning the fuel screw in does not remedy the richness, take a step down on the pilot jet and try again.

Midrange performancea) a lean condition in the midrange is somewhat hard to diagnose. the biggest single giveaway is the sound of the engine. usually when the engine is lean in the mid, it stutters and stammers and just doesn’t want to run right when it is very lean. when it is a little lean, it will cause the engine to labor slightly to run (it won’t sound happy), the engine will sound strained to maintain rpm, and the droning sound from above is easily heard thru the intake. it will also most certainly have a hesitation during sudden throttle application. this triggers a sound to be generated from the carb like the engine is sucking for air right before the engine starts to accelerate. a light popping will also be heard from the exhaust during steady throttle. when the jetting in the midrange is correct, you can accelerate thru the midrange with light throttle application or rapid throttle application and no hiccup or hesitation will be felt or heard. a method of diagnosis for a lean hesitator is to pull the choke on just for an instant and then stab the throttle the instant the choke is closed, if it takes off, the needle may be too


The Keihin FCR carbs were/are favorites of the carbureted racing crowd. I put a set of 41mm

FCRs on my 1125cc 1986 Yamaha FZ750 because of their legendary tunability and simplicity of tun-

ing. The 14mm headed cap on the bottom of the float bowl exposed the main jet and pilot jet

when removed making jet changes a 2 minute ordeal. Not to mention the tell tale sound of the 2

piece slides as they rattle in the carb body, pure menacing mechanical melody do they make.

The Mikuni HSR is a favorite upgrade for the Harley crowd. The added response and smooth power delivery made it a popular performance item. It’s simple design and ease of maintenance was the icing on the cake.

lean or the pilot jet too small. start with the needle, by lowering the clip one notch and feeling for the result. b) rich conditions in the midrange are easy to diagnose. under normal circumstances, a richly jetted midrange will make the machine very slow revving and unresponsive to small throttle position changes. if it’s the size of the pilot jet causing it, you will get no popping during deceleration no matter where the fuel screw is set. if it’s the needle causing it, you will be able to get it to pop during decel by adjusting the fuel screw. the questions to ask yourself are: “does it pop out the exhaust during deceleration with a closed throttle from high rpm to idle, while in 4th gear or above?” and “does the engine react instantly with acceleration to small throttle changes when applying the throttle lightly?” (runs best when in 2nd gear so the throttle changes can be felt immediately). if those 2 questions are answered with “no” and “no”, it’s most likely rich on the pilot circuit first, one step down on pilot jet size then repeat the test. if the answers change to “yes” and “no”, lower the needle (raise the clip one position). keep changing until you run out of clip positions. if it’s still needle rich, go to a leaner needle.Top end performance

a) lean condition on top is a little harder than the midrange. if it’s very lean, it just won’t take throttle. if it’s a little lean it will most likely rev quite good but, may seem to struggle to rev all the way out. typically speaking, in a 4 stroke, it’s pretty hard to discern the differences from a little lean, just right, and a little rich. about the only way is to learn how to read spark plugs or find a lambda sensor to use. the question to ask is; “will it take throttle past 1/2 throttle to ¾ throttle?” if the answer is “no”, it’s lean. rich conditions are fairly easy to discern. if it won’t accelerate or accelerates very slowly between ¾ throttle and wot it’s rich. hopefully this has been somewhat informative and maybe even a little fun. if the response is positive, maybe next month we’ll talk about eFi with a little more in-depth description.


The Quicksilver, and later Quicksilver 2, carb is another of Bill Edmonston’s creations. Long known in the Harley

tuner’s guide as one of the best carbs, it’s ease of service and great tuneability lead the way for years in

the Harley ranks.

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onCe in a while when it Comes to beer, i like to delve into the dark

side. there are many styles oF beer that will Provide that triP, whiCh are big a barney Flats oatmeal stout. once in a while when it comes to beer, i like to delve into the dark side. there are many styles of beer that will provide that trip, which are big and bold, dark, rich and some are extremely in your face. however, a style that i like to have once in a while that turns things down a notch but keeps me more than happy is an oatmeal stout beer. one on my pallet lately is the anderson valley brewing Company’s barney Flats oatmeal stout out of boonville Ca. it’s a velvety beer i find myself thinking, “why i don’t have this beer more often,” every odd time i pick up a sixer of it. barney Flats has a dark and rich smell, the nose fills with classic aromas of dark malts, coffee and hints of dark bitter chocolate. to my surprise i sense distinct hints of cherry and even raspberry fruits. it’s an absolutely fantastic smelling beer that you can probably find much to enjoy with its complex bouquet. taste brings all of those fun things to play that you sense on the nose.

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the texture provides a classic chewy body for the style with the oats addition. oats in this style of stout are used to boost the body and complexity of the beer. it’s creamy, big, but not overpowering. when drinking this brew i love all the chocolate and fruit sensations i get coming off it, with a very mild sweetness. the beer clocks in at a good alcohol content of 5.7 percent, which means after having one, you can… and will easily want another. luckily for us beer fans this beer is available year round, and now is also available in cans as well for easy transport, along with of course bottles. it is a brew worth seeking out.

Tequila!tequila isn’t just for shots. it isn’t even just for partying. seriously good tequila is like a great fine aged wine. it is to be savored and relished with a passion. when i like to enjoy tequila i grab a taste with a traditional pairing of sangrita. sangrita is a tomato sometimes pomegranate spiced beverage, that is to compliment your tequila. you can have it in any order usually switching

By Ethan Lincoln ([email protected])Ethan Lincoln is an avid motorcycle rider and hobbyist blogger who writes often about many different libations that are available and noteworthy. His youtube channel can be see here: www.youtube.com/user/imbibehour and his blog at imbibehour.blogspot.com.

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between your tequila of choice. with the two drinks you can switch between having one after the other, in succession for palate cleansing, or as an enhancement of your imbibing experience. even if you don’t have the chance to grab some sangrita, just having decent tequila on hand is good enough. such good tequila to imbibe on is don julio’s añejo or aged tequila. like a great aged tequila, don julio has a wonderful amber bronze body, with brass and yellow gold hues. its nose is most enjoyable for tequila. For me it was an unmistakable and great noticeable blast of milky chocolate and powdered cocoa. that’s right cocoa, on tequila. it gets better with a slight touch of vanilla also, mild salt, and wood sensing oak but all the texture and taste of tequila with it’s grassy texture and flavor still to be intact. the taste on the palate is incredibly mellow with rich textures of oak wood and grass, and a faint mix of butter bringing all the chocolate sensations into a great dance. Finish is slow and warming without a trace of heat or serious burn, but gives a great warming sensation. mixing with a blood orange made sangrita would bring out flavors of toasted peppers very nicely. this is what tequila should really be, and doesn’t involve licks of salt and bites of lime. tequila isn’t just for shots it’s for true great imbibing.

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Parts From various Custom manuFaCturers. they make it look so easy. where did they learn how to do that? maybe in high school shop class? high school shop class may not be as appealing as some computer classes might be, but listen to many of today’s business leaders who say that today’s youth does not get a chance to tinker like those from previous generations. with innovation being in demand, then the future belongs to tinkerers. enter kevin baas 13 years ago, a milwaukee-born, vintage harley loving dude, sporting a fresh degree in technology education, tattoos and a desire to teach the fine art of tinkering. kevin finds himself in minnesota, a world away from motorcycle-mad wisconsin. kennedy high school in bloomington hires kevin to fill the

opening in their technology class program. he quickly establishes himself as a dedicated teacher who attracts kids to consider taking his classes. kevin earns the nickname “teach” from his old biking friends and fellow teachers. true to his vintage harley roots (and his disdain for bikes with electric start), he commutes to school on his old, straight-piped sportster. the loud bike and “teach” always attract a number of students asking about his bike saying how “cool” it is. one year the sportster is in need of a rebuild. several of the students offer to help and an after school project is born. some of these kids were at-risk youths, with opportunities to fall into the wrong side of adolescent behavior. soon these kids were looking forward to going to school and, much to their relief of their parents,’ taking part in a wholesome constructive activity. kevin’s class size doubled. kevin took the chance in buying a basket case 1957 Pan head harley to use in helping teach his classes the essence of metals, technology, creativity and a bit of harley mechanical history all rolled into his curriculum. a national motorcycle magazine, The Horse, hears about this

and exposes kevin’s unique two wheeled shop class teaching philosophy. soon kevin is getting calls from the likes of Paul Cox and the famous (late) indian larry offering spare parts. the bike gets finished, then sold to raise money to fund the next project. Famed minneapolis custom bike builder donnie smith and s&s Cycle, inc. jump on board the next project donating parts, expertise and even an s&s motor. before the bike is completed, donnie smith gives the kennedy high class a free spot in his bike show where kevin’s kids walk away with trophies. kevin baas is the “extra” ordinary educator. he believes in sharing his experience in putting on this type of program to other schools. so far, two schools have taken on motorcycle builds in their shop classes thanks to “teach” baas. his love of vintage motorcycles, dedication to pass on knowledge, appreciation of metal art and personal philosophy on life might just spark a few innovative “tinkerers” in the future. we believe that he will leave his mark upon the motorcycling community and beyond. imagine what he would have done if he were a history teacher instead?

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County roads and high-ways wind like ribbons through the valleys and

around the Contours oF the bluFFs that surround the Prai-ries oF the greater la Crosse area. the roads Call to motor-CyClists that enjoy a Chal-lenging ride that rewards them with stunning sCenery, hometown restaurants and CaFes, great hosPitality, and lots oF things to see and do. you can usually find a ride for charity or a poker run every weekend in many of the “burgs” on our side of the state, and with paved county roads that beckon you to explore and discover; you will put on miles that will titillate all of your senses and satisfy the desire to “just ride.” there are many favorite routes that riders can choose from; the most popular is the great river road. you will find little towns along the way that offer affordable dining, quaint shops, and spectacular bluff top views of the mississippi valley. granddad bluff located in la Crosse is a must see

when you come to the area. along with a striking view of the City of la Crosse and the three states of wisconsin, minnesota, and iowa; there are places to picnic, relax and take pleasure in nature’s bounty. many riders in the area head to the rockton bar in rockton, wisconsin for their famous sunday Chicken-Q. For around ten bucks you get a half a chick-en, two sides and a dinner roll. if you are thirsty, the friendly bartenders serve your favorite drink. but the ride to rockton is the best treat. to get there, you ride through the kickapoo valley reserve which boasts some pretty awesome scen-ery. if you take the drive to wildcat mountain state Park, you will experience the pigtail turns as the road winds up and down the bluff. my favorite ride is heading northeast to arcadia, wisconsin on highway 93 which takes you over the towering bluffs that surround this charming little town. the view on both sides of the route delivers a picturesque scene of farms and homes sprinkled on the landscape below. there are a couple of places to pull over so you can soak in the simple beau-ty and snap some pictures for the scrap-book. once you get to arcadia, take highway 95 west to Fountain City. be sure

to stop at elmers auto and toy museum or visit seven hawks vineyards tasting room and then the monarch tavern for a taste of ireland. From Fountain City, continue on high-way 35 north (the great river road) and motor your way to maiden rock. be sure to stop in nelson for an ice Cream Cone or Pepin at the Pickle Factory for a great bloody mary. as you round the final bend before arriving in maiden rock, pull into the wayside on the left and enjoy one of the most excellent views you will find of the mississippi river and surrounding bluffs. it is astonishing! you will find a couple of biker friendly bars in maiden rock where a cold, refreshing beverage awaits you. la Crosse is the perfect place to stay for your visit. you can day trip north, south, or east and then come back to comfortable and affordable accommo-dations. there is an assortment of lodging and camping choices to meet your needs and budget. are you ready to plan your trip? just call the la Crosse area Convention and visitors bureau at 800-658-9424 or visit explorelacrosse.com and they will send lodging information, maps and brochures to help you plan your days and nights in the la Crosse area.


tWIStS tUrnS anD OVErLOOKSLa CrOSSE, a MECCa fOr rIDErSBy Roderick Kabel


the harley-davidson museum ChroniCles the FasCinating story and evolution oF

what is arguably one oF the most iConiC PieCes oF Clothing oF the 20th Century when it oPens worn to be wild: the blaCk leather jaCket on june 16. the museum’s sPeCial event sPaCe, the garage, will be transFormed to house this major exhibition that Features nearly 60 leather jaCkets onCe worn by world war ii Fighter Pilots, Film stars, roCk legends, rebel youth and runway models. worn to be wild: the black leather jacket runs through sept. 3 and is presented in partnership with the emP museum in seattle. this is the first major traveling exhibit created by the curatorial staff at the harley-davidson museum, and it’s the first time the complete history

of the black leather jacket is being showcased, giving visitors a glimpse into all facets of how the jacket has become a main staple in popular culture. the impressive collection reflects months of assembly, years of coordination and nearly a century of history. this exhibit traces the black leather jacket from its utilitarian roots in the 1920s, protecting bikers and pilots from the elements; to its adoption by celebrities, rock stars and counterculture youth as a symbol of rebellion and cool; to its modern day designs seen on runways and in stores around the world. “worn to be wild uses an amazing array of garments with unique stories to depict the role the black leather jacket has played in popular culture,” said jim Fricke, Curatorial director at the harley-davidson museum. “with materials on loan from around the world — including key pieces from emP, the rock and roll hall of Fame and museum, and jean Paul gaultier — the exhibit is the first comprehensive look at the impact of this iconic jacket. the combination of motorcycling, pop culture and fashion will appeal to a wide audience”

the jackets featured in worn to be wild range from the first leather jacket made by harley-davidson in 1929 and other early riding jackets to artfully adorned punk jackets. hollywood plays a big role in the collection, featuring jackets worn on the screen and stage by stars like elvis, Fergie, arnold schwarzenegger (terminator 2), gene vincent, harry shearer (spinal tap), hugh laurie (house) and more. and high fashion stakes its claim in the exhibit with five outfits and leather jackets on loan from French designer jean Paul gaultier, as well as jackets by gianni versace, jeremy scott and several other designers. the masterfully designed exhibit takes visitors through five areas where the leather jacket has played a major role — history, music, Fashion, hollywood and Collectors. in addition to the jackets, worn to be wild uses artifacts such as motorcycles, riding gear and photographs to help tell the black leather jacket’s story. worn to be wild will be showcased at the emP museum october 2012 through February 2013 as well as at several other venues through the end of 2014.

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Untold Stories:“rockers, rebels and runways: the black leather jacket” thursday, july 19, 7 p.m. museum Curatorial director jim Fricke will host a lively discussion of the influence of the biker jacket and the rebel biker image on popular culture. Panelists include oscar-nominated costume designer deborah nadoolman landis, rock and roll hall of Fame and museum Curatorial director howard kramer, and harley-davidson general merchandise Creative director karen davidson. Cost is $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members, and tickets can be purchased by visiting h-dmuseum.com.

About the Harley-Davidson Museum the harley-davidson museum is located at 400 west Canal street in milwaukee and provides a glimpse of american history and culture like you’ve never seen it before – through the lens of harley-davidson motor Company. the museum, a top destination in milwaukee and the state of wisconsin, is open year-round and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area each year. the 20-acre campus offers abundant and free parking, and includes motor® bar & restaurant and the shop. For more information on the museum’s galleries, exhibits, special events, tickets, and more, visit the new and improved www.h-dmuseum.com.

in the last installment oF this Column we talked about the Problems james stewart was

enCountering on the joe gibbs raCing yamaha team as well as his injuries whiCh had leFt him uP in the air about what was in store as the luCas oils Pro outdoor motoCross ChamPionshiPs aPProaChed. no one really knew where stewart would go and some were saying he was washed uP and just being a whiner about his issues with the jgr yamaha. Fast forward four weeks and everything has changed. stewart is winning not whining and so far is unbeaten and looking incredible with wins at hangtown and Freestone County. what’s changed? the color of the bike from blue to yellow. in early may, james stewart and jgrmx abruptly announced a parting of

the ways, with jgr releasing stewart from his multi-year contract… and stewart giving up his dreams for a both a championship on the futuristic yz450F and a shot at nasCar with the highly prestigious joe gibbs racing empire. but joining suzuki could be the best thing that he ever did. js7 was in a rut of his own on the yamaha, and never seemed to get comfortable on the bike. whether it was stewart’s problem or the yamaha’s we may never know, but he’s been smoking the competition ever since swinging a leg over the venerable suzuki rm-z450, a bike noted for it’s superior handling and light weight. with convincing wins at the opening rounds of the nationals, he has again resurrected himself and is winning the acclaim of fans that discounted him just months ago. and suzuki loves all the attention. this is probably the best move they’ve made in years… stewart has the ability to sweep the outdoors — he’s gone 24-0 before and his prowess on the rm-z is convincing many that js7 is back and on the attack with a capable mount underneath him. “racing is in our blood and dna here

at american suzuki,” said suzuki sr. director of motorcycle & atv sales and marketing, larry vandiver. “we’ve had such great success in both the road race and supercross/motocross arenas with our yoshimura partnership and this new relationship with james stewart will help propel that success for years to come.” “james is a great addition to our team,” added President of yoshimura racing, don sakakura. “he is an amazing rider and gifted athlete and we feel very fortunate to have him join yoshimura suzuki. we will do everything possible to help ensure his and the team’s success. our company has been built on racing and winning championships and we intend to keep that tradition alive with james and his incredible skill on a motorcycle.” now that’s some happy people. and we don’t know who is more pleased with all of this, the fans, suzuki or stewart himself. it’s a win-win for all involved and we believe it will certainly help suzuki move a few more rm-z450’s off the showroom floors. when stewart and the new team went to hangtown for the opening round, no one knew what to expect. but after a


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holeshot and gapping the field for a convincing win the doubters started quieting down. in the second moto it was pretty much the same story, almost boring with stewart just killing the rest of the field. “i couldn’t ask for anything better,” said stewart. “the yoshimura suzuki rm-z450 was really fast and consistent. in the first moto, i got a great start and i was in the lead on the first lap. i rode my own race, and got a good gap and was able to win that one. in the second moto, i had to work for it. i had to come around some guys… then i was able to stay there and keep the pace.” at Freestone County, ryan dungey was able to catch stewart in both races and show him a wheel or two, but eventually faded and js7 just checked out, disappointing the new ktm fans that have followed him over from suzuki, but still finishing strong. now if only ryan villopoto was in the mix, then we might have seen the perfect storm this year. stay tuned it’s still early in the season!

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there are those For whom the Question “why not ride your motorCyCle around

the world?” is met with the resPonse, “yeah, why not? i guess i will.” For the growing number who give that answer, or whose dreams entail easier challenges, such as, oh, riding from the arctic Circle to the tip of south america, or even just spending six months on the bike and seeing how far they can get, there is the overland expo. an event held annually in arizona, the overland expo has become the hot ticket for adventure travelers on two wheels, four wheels, six or eight or more. and it’s the two-wheel contingent that is growing hugely year after year. the draw is obvious: where else can you meet dozens of people who have already made these incredible journeys and pick their brains as you prepare to launch your own adventure? and it doesn’t hurt that the expo also attracts vendors who are eager to sell you their specially designed gear, and training

companies that can teach you how to ride that big, overloaded bike through knee-deep sand. then mix in several thousand adventurous souls, any one of whom might end up being your riding partner along the way, and you truly have an event. this year’s overland expo was held may 18-20 in the forested mountains southeast of Flagstaff, az. while so much of the rest of arizona is already baking in 100-degree plus heat, the green of trees and grass create an oasis here that is perfect for an outdoor gathering in may. ted simon, whose four-year, 78,000-mile journey on a triumph trident in the 1970s, recounted in his book, jupiter’s travels, is an established presence at the expo. it was this book that almost single-handedly fired the imaginations of many who followed, and numerous of those followers now also come to the expo to tell their tales and sell their books and dvds. one seminar session even catered to this desire to tell the tale: getting Published—tips From the experts. as a rally within a rally, rawhyde adventures had a large presence, with hundreds of riders, mostly on one variation

or another of the bmw gs bikes—F, r, 650, 800, 1150, 1200—as well as a few triumph tigers, kawasaki klr 650s, ktm adventures, and at least one yamaha super tenere. every day the rawhyde crowd was out there in the dirt teaching dirt-riding techniques. twice a day riders lined up to head off on short adventure excursions to ride the Continental divide, visit old mining ghost towns, and such. and each day brought a rodeo arena demonstration of riding skills. after the experts showed their stuff, the crowd was invited to give it a try on the whoops other dirt embankments sculpted especially for the event. more than one of these riders made it evident that while they had the money to buy the big adventure bike, they had yet to learn to really ride it except on only the easiest gravel roads. For them, moving up to the next level was the whole point of signing up for the rawhyde training. a full-blown film festival ran concurrently with the other events, featuring many of the best adventure films of the year, such as one about two dual-sport riders who decided to ford the darien gap, that region between

OVErLanD ExpO 2012LEarnIng aDVEntUrE rIDIng abCSBy Ken Bingenheimer

Expert riders show the crowd how it’s done.

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Colombia and Panama where no road passes, by building a boat powered by their motorcycles. the movies were interspersed with slide presentations from riders who had tales to tell, including tiffany Coates, who has made several trips “motorcycling Central asia’s ‘stans,” i.e., tajikistan, turkmenistan, and others. and rene Cormier, who published the university of gravel roads, related his experiences on what became two separate journeys but never did quite cover the whole world. setting off with a particular goal in mind, as many find, does not guarantee achieving that goal. nevertheless, it’s the journey, not the destination that counts, and Cormier left his listeners with three bullet points.• Theworldisamuchnicerplacethanwe’vebeen led to believe. ignore the people who tell you your plan is too dangerous and just go.• Thesimpleryoumakeyourjourney,theeasierit is to enjoy—don’t encumber yourself with too much stuff.• Doing anything for 1,500 days, as he did,gives it an aura of the common and ordinary. it makes it hard to wake up and think you are doing something special.

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manuFaCturers Cater to women motorCyClists by oFFering sPeCiFiC models tailored to their riding styles that Feature attraCtive Color sChemes, low seat heights and lighter weight. Clothing manuFaCturers are oFFering Clothing like helmets, boots, gloves, hats and ChaPs — all designed to Fit the Female Form CorreCtly and they also oFFer many Colors and styles besides the basiC blaCk PreFerred by most males in the sPort. how did all this occur? this acceptance of women in motorcycling hasn’t come easy and is due to the

contributions of many brave women who have demanded (and received) equal rights when it comes to the two wheeled way of life. let’s take a brief look at just one of these pioneers: dot robinson was an incredible woman who made huge contributions to women in motorcycling. it can be said that she had the most impact and helped the most in elevating the importance and involvement of women in our sport. not only did she break down tremendous barriers but also “walked the walk” when it came to riding and racing, wracking up thousands of miles on the street as well as racing and winning off-road, she did it all. dot robinson is probably best known for being the driving force behind the motor maids, which was a group formed for women involved with riding motorcycles, and it was the first of its kind back in 1941. this was a huge accomplishment as the general public was firmly against women participating in any type of motorcycling activities… except riding passenger. she was not only a rider but a racer as well,

competing and having success on the ama enduro circuit. dot’s family lived motorcycles. her father was james goulding, an australian sidecar racer who moved to michigan. the legend says when her mother was going to give birth to dot; goulding tore off to the hospital with dot in a sidecar…figures. goulding owned a motorcycle dealership in saginaw and dot was a regular fixture there, interacting with bot h customers and the riding public in general. obviously this contributed to her being forever imprinted with the two-wheeled fever that is motorcycling. dot began riding and racing at an early age, spurred on by her father. and hanging around at his shop certainly made a huge impression on her two-wheeled outlook! she won her first trophy in 1930 at the Flint 100 endurance race. then she entered the jack Pine national endurance and won in the sidecar class, becoming the first woman ever to win this event. dot did find time for other things in life… in 1931 she married fellow motorcycle

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enthusiast earl robison and they also made history with a record transcontinental run together in 1935, soon after this feat harley-davidson asked the robinsons if they would open a dealership, and they then

moved to detroit and opened one up, and it ran until 1971 when they sold it — and many loyal c u s t o m e r s w e r e dismayed to see it go. next up was dot’s

work with the motor maids. the motor maids were established the early 40’s and was the first documented female motorcycle club. they concentrated on introducing motorcycles and riding to women who otherwise may have had no way to participate. the motor maids were well-known and well-regarded among the other ama clubs and welcomed at the ama rallies and gatherings, and dot even wrote a popular monthly column in the ama magazine. in the late 40’s and early 50’s dot began to wear her signature pink riding outfits and she became known for her unique sense of style… and many emulate that style to this day and the manufacturers still offer it. it has been speculated that she felt the black leather look was not good for the sport and intimidated “civilians”. earl robinson passed in 1996, and dot kept right on riding until the age of 85, when knee replacement surgery made it painful to get in her sidecar rig. she passed away 2 years later, at the wise old age of 87. she will be missed by the motorcycling community, dot robinson, we salute you.

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Jun 6 Mother Road Ride Rally Willowbrook IL Jun 7 Deadend Rally Peru KS Jun 8 Wisconsin CMA State Rally Antigo WI Jun 8 Great Lakes Harley Round-Up Interlochen MI Jun 7 Illinios State HOG Rally Rosemont IL Jun 9 Shawano Riders MC Annual Shawano WI Jun 9 Cerebral Palsy Motorcycle Ride Barrington IL Jun 9 Ride for Rite Wichita KS Jun 9 Ride For The Money Danville IN Jun 9 Bell Tower Festival Poker Jefferson IA Jun 9 American Legion Post 295 Cheney KS Jun 9 Bradley Lions Poker Run Bradley IL Jun 9 Soldiers Ride for Rehab Mendota MN Jun 9 St Jude Benefit Ride Yates City IL Jun 9 Gentlemen’s Choice Cancer Omro WI Jun 9 Ozaukee Guzzlers M/C Tomahawk WI Jun 9 Wallace Winkie Poker Run Belle Plaine IA Jun 9 Duane Dreyer Memorial Ride Whiteland IN Jun 9 Moundridge EMS Poker Run Moundridge KS Jun 9 Ride On Kiwanis Motorcycle Kansas City KS Jun 9 Soldiers Ride for Rehab Rochester MN Jun 9 Make-A-Wish Come True Poker Kinsley KS Jun 9 Ride For Rehab Hastings MN Jun 9 Ned Fasel Memorial Ride Oshkosh WI Jun 9 Dakota Sioux Casino Watertown SD Jun 9 Bikers for Burn Camp Axemen Alsip IL Jun 9 Bikers Against Breast Cancer Grand Rapids MI Jun 9 Jim Trafton Memorial Dice Run Leavenworth KS Jun 9 American Legion Riders Post Jackson MI Jun 9 Saturday Show Off 2012 Bike Independence MO Jun 9 Handlebars and Cars Charity Appleton WI Jun 9 Let the Children Play New Market IN Jun 10 Rockford Car, Truck, & Truck Rockford IL Jun 10 LCPL Deyarmin Memorial Ben. Tallmadge OH Jun 7 National Safety Forces Run Branson MO Jun 8 Thrills In The Hills Rally Council Bluffs IA Jun 10 Walnecks Motorcycle Swap Springfield OH Jun 8 Oscoda Biker Daze 2012 Oscoda MI Jun 10 Cleveland Ride For Kids Independence OH Jun 8 ABATE of Oregon Spring Bash Dubois NE Jun 9 AHDRA Ohio Bike Week Norwalk OH Jun 10 Scottys Ride Middlebury IN Jun 10 DuKane ABATE Kneez Berwyn IL Jun 8 ABATE of Nebraska District Bridgeport NE Jun 10 Camp Riley Poker Run Kokomo IN Jun 8 Bikerfest Weekend Zanesville OH Jun 10 Wind and Fire Burn Camp Run Sioux Falls SD Jun 9 Office Bar Benefit and Run Ansonia OH Jun 10 Wild Ride in the Countryside Waterford MI Jun 10 Sojo Bike Rodeo Ride New Plymouth OH Jun 13 Mississippi River Motorcycle Davenport IA Jun 14 Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA Jun 14 Rally In The Corn Van Wert OH Jun 16 Ride for Life St Michael MN Jun 14 Iowa State HOG Rally 2012 Des Moines IA Jun 16 Care Packages for Soldiers Albert Lea MN Jun 16 Freedom Fest La Crosse WI Jun 16 Rockin and Roddin 2 Rantoul IL Jun 16 Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Morris IL Jun 16 Flame of Hope Ride 2012 Council Grove KS Jun 16 Bridges Bikers and Blues Eaton OH Jun 16 Central Mo Honor Flight California MO Jun 16 Ride for the Red Wichita KS Jun 15 Midwestfest 2012 Oshkosh WI Jun 16 Judes Ride Chillicothe IL Jun 16 Ride for the Salute Plainfoeld IN Jun 16 M Kenneth Drobny Neligh NE Jun 16 Kylers Kruz Mound MN Jun 16 Edge/Ross Charity Memorial Trenton MI Jun 16 Hospice Poker Run Ashland OH Jun 16 North meets South Ride Beal City MI Jun 16 Poker Run for Animals Kenton OH Jun 16 Lionsgate Academy Ride Northfield MN Jun 16 Marias MADD Poker Run Ottawa KS Jun 16 Leathernecks Nation MC Teddy Akron OH Jun 16 Rumble 4 Kids - 2nd Annual Independence MO Jun 16 Angels Hotrods and Hogs Chanhassen MN Jun 16 Cruisin for the Critters Denison IA Jun 16 Wells Area Motorcycle Run Wells MN Jun 14 Hogrock River Rally Cave in rock IL Jun 15 Blaney Park Rendezvous Blaney Park MI Jun 15 Spring Fling - 26th Annual Chillicothe MO Jun 15 ABATE State Field Meet Pinckney MI Jun 16 Ride and Rally for a Cure Marengo IL Jun 17 Roses Rescue Poker Run Mantua OH

Jun 15 Spring Fling - 26th Annual Braymer MO Jun 16 Have a Heart Run Ellsworth WI Jun 9 Mother Road Ride Rally Wliiowbrook IL Jun 22 South Dakota State HOG Rally Sioux Falls SD Jun 22 Clark County Riders Run Bradley SD Jun 23 Bikes ARORN Poker Run Aurora NE Jun 23 Ride For the Children Kaiser MO Jun 23 Mid America Harley-Davidson Columbia MO Jun 23 Ride To Honor - 3rd Annual Kansas City MO Jun 23 Diatribe Stop Diabetes Run Independence MO Jun 23 CHOKE Poker Run El Dorado KS Jun 23 SSG Shannon M Smith No Fear Columbus OH Jun 23 Ride for Rachel House Lees Summit MO Jun 23 Fun Run for Shriners Hosp Northfield MN Jun 23 OccuPaws Hogs for Guide Dogs Middleton WI Jun 13 American Motorcycle Rally Sunbury OH Jun 23 Poker Run Rockford IL Jun 23 Flanagans Pub Ride Blacklick OH Jun 22 Abate Region 13 Gonads Go Montgomery IN Jun 23 Save the Twins Breast Cancer Hillsboro OH Jun 23 Autism Ride Nashville IN Jun 23 Exiled 1823 MC Annual Party Chicago IL May 30 BikeFest 12 Sterling Hts MI Jun 23 Children of Fallen Riders Run St Charles MO Jun 23 Blessing of the Bikes Run Mio MI Jun 23 Midwest Animal Rescue East Bethel MN Jun 23 Ride-In Motorcycle Show Mayetta KS Jun 23 Cruise for a Cause Poker Run Huron SD Jun 23 Red Bull Motorcycle Run Stacy MN Jun 23 Red Knights IL Chapter 5 Heyworth IL Jun 23 The Funds 4 Food Car Cruise Eureka MO Jun 23 Kelly Toler Medical Fund Eve Twinsburg OH Jun 23 ALR Post 1 Bike Night Topeka KS Jun 23 Poker Run for Autism Adrian MO Jun 23 Workman Memorial Run Luther MI Jun 23 BAHA Motorcycle Run Dundas MN Jun 23 Sioux Empire Pit Bull Rescue Tea SD Jun 23 Poker Run and Benefit Rock Falls IL Jun 23 ALR legion Riders Benefet Rockford MI Jun 23 Zachary Timmons Memorial Holden MO Jun 24 Jeff Williams Motorcycle Swap Kansas City MO Jun 24 Sammys Fund Poker Run Olathe KS Jun 24 Janeys Ride Liberty MO Jun 24 Hawgs and Hot Rods Woodstock IL Jun 23 Motorcycle Field Events Hiawatha KS Jun 24 Ride With The Flame Gilberts IL Jun 24 Bobstock 10 Elk Grove IL Jun 23 J and P Cycles Open House Anamosa IA Jun 24 Poker Run For Great Lakes Kalamazoo MI Jun 24 Backpacks Against Hunger David City NE Jun 22 Vintage Nationals Smithfield OH Jun 24 Macomb Special Olympics Mt. Clemens MI Jun 24 V- Twin Cruisers East Cent. Canton OH Jun 21 The Derek Bailey for Congres Traverse City MI Jun 24 Steel Horses for Real Horses Greenfield IN Jun 24 Midwest Rolling Thunder Lee’s Summit MO Jun 23 J and P Cycles Open House Anamosa IA Jun 24 Relay For Life Poker Run Lebanon MO Jun 24 East Central Ohio V-Twin Canton OH Jun 23 Liberty Fest Vermontville MI Jun 24 Bobstock Ten Elk Grove IL Jun 28 Ohio Hog Rally 2012 Englewood OH Jun 28 Ohio State HOG Rally 2012 Dayton OH Jun 28 Minnesota State HOG Rally Brainerd MN Jun 30 Unity Ride - 2nd Annual Lincoln NE Jun 30 Western Reserve Poker Pun Niles OH Jun 30 Ride for Burn Injured Kids Mukwonago WI Jun 30 Cruisn for Autism in Minn Aitkin MN Jun 30 Rock For the Cure Ride Indianapolis IN Jun 30 Stars and Stripes Ride Cedar Lake IN Jun 30 Camp Douglas Honor Ride Camp Douglas WI Jun 30 BFC Biker Blessing Toledo OH Jun 30 Ride for the Gold to Ben St Joseph MI Jun 30 Chicken Trail Run Brookville IN Jun 30 DSAF Poker Run - 2nd Annual Hastings NE Jun 30 June Bug Motorcycle Rally Decatur IL Jul 1 Car, Truck, Bike Show Cedar Lake IN Jun 29 Thunder on the Grand Hastings MI Jun 29 Bikefest on the Grand Coopersville MI Jul 4 4th of July Wooster Fireworks Wooster OH Jul 5 Great Northern Bike Rally Crandon WI Jul 4 Wing Ding 34 Fort Wayne IN Jul 5 ABATE of Iowa Freedom Rally Algona IA Jul 7 Memorial Poke Run Veterans Beavercreek OH Jul 7 Thnuder Rolls in Belleville Belleville MI

Jul 7 Ride for Habitat Grand Haven MI Jul 7 KCBB Ride for Kids Blue Springs MO Jul 8 All Japanese Motorcycle Show Kansas City MO Jul 8 Peotone Motorcycle Show Peotone IL Jul 8 Peotone Motorcycle Show, Rod Peotone IL Jul 8 Northern Indiana Ride South Bend IN Jul 8 Walnecks Martinsville Indian Martinsville IN Jul 10 Rally in the Heartland Mcgregor IA Jul 10 Rivertown Bike Week Grand Rapids MI Jul 12 Run for the Border Grayling MI Jul 12 Thrills in the Irish Hills Irish Hills MI Jul 12 Ma Rads Rumble On The Deck Stillwater MN Jul 13 Wheels Of Thunder Grass Lake MI Jul 13 North Dakota State HOG Rally Minot ND Jul 13 West Central regional 2012 Mendon IL Jul 14 Care Packages for Soldiers Mankato MN Jul 13 Veterans Motorcycle Rally Sault Ste Marie MI Jul 14 Million Dollar Bike Show Columbia MO Jul 14 Tammys Ride to End Breast Lebanon IN Jul 14 Bikers for HVAF Freedom Ride Indianapolis IN Jul 14 A Ride For The Wounded Leavenworth KS Jul 14 Ride for the Fallen Poker Run Hillsboro OH Jul 14 Run to The Eagle Rochester MN Jul 14 Eiteljorg Museum Ride-In Bike Indianapolis IN Jul 14 Thunderburg 2012 Miamisburg OH Jul 13 Rev It Up For Charity Stillwater MN Jul 14 2 Old 2Cold Christmas in July Alsip IL Jul 14 Can You See Me Now Awareness Pekin IL Jul 14 Warriors for Christ Motorcyce Forest Lake MN Jul 12 Grand River Rally Urich MO Jul 15 Chicagoland Ride for Kids Elgin IL Jul 15 Bikers Battling Breast Cancer Hugo MN Jul 14 Niles Burn Run - 11th Annual Niles MI Jul 13 Hot Harley Nights Sioux Falls SD Jul 13 Babes Out On Bikes Van Wert OH Jul 13 Devils Den Bike Show Arnold NE Jul 14 Bikes For The Brave Poker Run Pickerington OH Jul 14 Round Barn Run Ellsworth WI Jul 15 Manitowoc Chiefs Club Manitowoc WI Jul 18 Wheels for Wishes Hastings MN Jul 20 AMA Racing Vintage Grand Lexington OH Jul 20 CMA Nebraska State Rally Seward NE Jul 21 POW-MIA Remembrance Run Underwood MN Jul 21 Ride Your Can Off Indiana IN Jul 21 Bikers For Ta-Tas Bartonville IL Jul 21 Breast Fest Pecatonica IL Jul 21 Raise a Little Hell Ride East Bethel MN Jul 21 Navy SEAL Frogs for Freedom Gurnee IL Jul 21 Lyon Ride In The Park New Hudson MI Jul 21 Satin and Steel RC - Poker Run Delaware OH Jul 21 Kammys Ride - 4th Annual Indianapolis IN Jul 21 Air Post 70 Poker Run Oberlin KS Jul 21 Mo-Hawk Less Cancer Waukegan IL Jul 21 Childrens Miracle Network Burton MI Jul 21 An Angels Ride St Joseph MO Jul 19 ABATE of Indiana Boogie Springville IN Jul 22 Jeff Williams Motorcycle Swap Kansas City MO Jul 22 Marysville Ride for Kids Marysville OH Jul 20 British Biker Cooperative Blue River WI Jul 19 Chrome on the Creek Rally Patterson MO Jul 22 The Cruise - 12th Annual Rochester MN Jul 22 Motorcycle Run Barrington IL Jul 15 Ogemaw Hills Bike Week West Branch MI Jul 21 Fallout Bar Poker Run Lyons NE Jul 22 Teddy Bear Run Liberty MO Jul 21 Abate of Ohio Inc Region Cortland OH Jul 22 OBryans Poker Run Ashland OH Jul 26 Detroit Bike Week Commerce MI Jul 28 Operation Independence Forest Lake MN Jul 28 Metro-East Bikers for Babies Alton IL Jul 25 The Inaugural Iowa Grand Newton IA Jul 28 Hancock Co Teddy Bear Ride Greenfield IN Jul 28 NE Region Spoke Run Saint Charles IL Jul 28 CVMA 4-2 Vets Benifit Run Sunrise Beach MO Jul 28 Law Enforcement Torch Ride Coldwater MI Jul 28 Riders for Hospice Portland MI Jul 27 Dough 4 Joe Elizabeth MN Jul 28 Save The Puppies Ride Muncie IN Jul 28 All Patriots Run Papillion NE Jul 28 Ride for the BAND Waseca MN Jul 28 Venture Ride West Union OH Jul 28 Putting Cancer Behind Bars Suamico WI Jul 28 Diesel Run 2012 for ALS Whitebear Lake MN Jul 29 Kansas City Ride for Kids Kansas City KS Jul 28 Critter Cruiz Poker Run Rib Lake WI

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