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Letter From The Editor…...................……..4
TRM-NY Readers.........................................5
Harley Rendevous Classic........................6
Thunder Jams...........................................11
Rides, Runs & Rallies..............................12
K.I.S.S......................................................14
Proud To Be An American......................16
News Bytes...............................................20
Hot Shots..................................................22
Tech Tips...................................................24
Sputnik...................................................25
Catskill Reservoir Run............................26
Biker Friendly Directory.........................28
Clubs........................................................28
TNT...........................................................29
Geneva’s Sudoku.....................................31
Jokers Wild...............................................32
Skin Art......................................................33
Upcoming Events.................……………..35
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Summer is finally officially here…we at Thunder Roads
have been very busy trying to cover all the rides, parties
and events all over the place. Seemingly, an impossible
feat as there is so much going on in different places all
at the same time. While we cannot be at all the events,
we will try to remain committed to cover the events of our
advertisers and sponsors as a priority. It is a pleasure to
support those that support the biker community and our
magazine and I believe it is those people and biker friendly
businesses that are most deserving of event coverage.
Deadline for advertising and getting events listed in the
magazine is always the 15th prior to the month of print. Go
coming in. I look forward to riding with you and when you
to our website: www.thunderroads-ny.com to get events
don’t catch me on my scoot, you may see me limping off
listed. It is the ONLY way to get it printed. It was a rough
my bike somewhere. I look forward to seeing everyone at
month for me with a NYC Memorial weekend ankle and
Valley Brook Inn, Wurstboro, NY, on September 4th at our
head injury that left me unconscious in a pool of blood. No..
1st Annual End of Summer Bash. Until then, ride hard, ride
it wasn’t the result of a bike wreck. I’m recovering slowly
safe, and buy me a beer if you see me out.
but you’ll still see me scooting around on one of my bikes,
cane strapped on the back. I even made it to Americade,
William C. Frohmiller
Harley Rendevous as well as several other events. Others
(owner/Editor)
I know were not as fortunate. There have been several
wrecks this past month that have seriously injured and/
or killed several people in our area. Remember to check
your gear and equipment before you take off for a ride.
And always ride like you are a target and be prepared to
maneuver out of a dangerous situation at every moment.
Let’s try to keep the wreckless driving down to a minimum
so we can all ride another day. Don’t forget to stop and
offer a hand to any stranded bikers you may come across,
regardless of what kind of bike they ride. It could be you
that needs gas or a hand next time. We are all united in
our passion and love of the wind in our face and the throttle
in our hand. Let’s live life, love life, and somehow leave a
positive footprint in every step we take. You never know
when your last ride will be. Keep the pictures and stories
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Harley Rendezvous Classic 2010
June 25, 26, 27 - Indian Lookout Country Club
1142 Batter Street, Pattersonville, NY, 12137

This annual event is staged on 200 acres, with 80 acres designated for camping
in the beautiful Hamlet of Mariaville, NY. The Harley Rendezvous is, in my opinion,
the best of ALL New York State motorcycle rallies and definitely one of the best
adult motorcycle rallies in the US. Adult camping rallies bring in more bikers than
motorcycle enthusiasts, and the “Vous” is always a great time with real bikers.
No attitudes, no weapons, no bullshit, but plenty of bikes, beer and boobs. Just
fun, fun, fun... with a little public nudity and drunken antics (perhaps a small
understatement here... if you ever went... you would understand). There are rules
to follow, however, but they are nothing more than you would expect from a party
at your own house. The top rule being: “RESPECT”... respect the staff, each
other, and the environment. If you’ve never been to Harley Rendezvous you’ve
been missing out on a party of a lifetime. But as far as I can see this is one of
the greatest times of the year and will be here each and every year. Too much
goes on with the scheduled events, vendors, bands, bikes shows and more than
I could possible give justice to in words... so after a little history lesson, I will let
some pictures do the talking... and hope to see you at Harley Rendezvous 2011.
Thunder Roads New York is proud to be the home state of such a great REAL biker
rally. Others make the annual pilgrimage from all over the US to get to the “Vous”.
Thank you, Frank, Antoinette, and all the staff for your hospitality.
William C. Frohmiller (owner/editor)

History:
In 1979 the first Harley Rendezvous founded by: Kemp O’Connell was held at
the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich, NY. The ‘84 ‘Vous” was held
at Frosty Acres, just down the road. Later that year Kemp acquired the roughly
two hundred acres that would become Indian Lookout Country Club1142 Batter
Street, Pattersonville, NY, 12137; The Rendezvous found a permanent home and
has been there since. 1988 saw the first Harley rendezvous Video, which has
not only a lot of entertainment, but a lot of background. Through the late ‘80s and
early ‘90s, there were some serious doubts about the future of the event. Harley
filed for trademark infringement back in ‘92 or ‘93 for the unauthorized use of the
“Harley” name. In 1999 the case was “settled,” because it’s still called the Harley
Rendezvous, although they do welcome all kinds of bikes.
In 1994, an era came to an end. the man who started the “Vous”: Kemp
O’Connell (1953-1994) departed us and is now riding and partying with the angels.
Faith in one man’s idea, his dream of an event where all bikers of all persuasions
could come together and party their asses off every year, year after year. Faith in
his dream of a place where all would be welcome, whether long-time attendees
or “Vous-gins” (the popular contraction of “rendez-Vous vir-gin”) whether Staff or
attendee, regardless of club or association affiliation, politics, religion, or anything
else, as long as they all held to the One Rule: “Respect.”
The Rendezvous –and all the peculiar and particular responsibilities that
entailed—was handed off to Frank Potter and, because this is a family affair, it
involved his wife, Antoinette, and his sons, Rick and Bill and, subsequently, their
wives and children.The official website, harleyrendezvous.com, was registered in
1998 In 2001 flush toilets made their debut for Staff and Attendees!

“Founder of the “Vous”

Kemp O’Connell (1953-1994)
His dream lives on !!!
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 Th u n d e r
Jams
THE RHODES “HOW LONG/ALL YOU’VE GOT TO DO”
If the calendar read 1965 with the British Invasion at full swing and American Garage Rock pumping throughout the
heartland of the U.S.A. the Rhodes would most certainly be some of the cream that rose to the top. These four feisty
lads have released their most recent undertaking a CD single that is a follow up to their first full length CD “Songs from
a Northern Town” and it does not disappoint solidifying their influences from pre Sgt Pepper Beatles, The Dave Clark
Five and Barry and the Remains. However the music of the Rhodes are all original that would fit in well in a 60’s style
Discotheque with gyrating Go-Go Girls on the cusp of the Psychedelic era however is a welcome breath of fresh air
in today’s rather overly tech laden music of today. The Rhodes in effect have successfully straddled the decades and
deliver a product that is fresh, energetic and most of all feel good music for the modern audience as well as Baby
Boomers looking for a connection point to Pop Music’s colorful past. http://the-rhodes-music.com/

REDDAN BROTHERS BAND “SKELETON KEY SESSIONS”

Blues have always been considered the roots of what American Rock stands today and though it has morphed and
homogenized throughout the decades there are artists who up the energy level however never lose sight of where it all
began. Thus we have the Reddan Brothers Band a blues power trio that accomplishes the feat without compromising
the style they subscribe to. John Reddan (lead guitar/vocals) is a journeyman bluesman who played alongside the
late legendary Bill Perry for the last five years of his life. While Prodigy drummer brother Chris hit the road early and
hard with Papa Chubby. Mike Garafalo (Bass) although not related rounds this trio out tightly. From the opening riffs of
Fast World to urban flavored Off the top through the heavy blues of Black Water & That’s how I know. The Reddans
not only keep the Blues alive but moving forward down to any Crossroads they choose. http://www.myspace.com/
johnreddan

Mondays:
Miss Kitty’s - Rensselear, NY
122 broadway, Rensselear, NY 12144
(518) 462-5853
Tuesdays:
Ciro’s - Albany, NY
1118 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204
(518) 432-0486
Wednesdays:
TJ’s BIKER BAR - Wappingers Falls, NY
2363 RT.9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 632-1285 WWW.TJSBIKERBAR.COM
Biker Owned and Biker Operated. A REAL Biker
Bar !!! Everyone welcome. No attitudes. All bikes
welcome. BBQ - weather permitting, live music,
and more...
The Pit Stop - Staten Island , NY
155 Clay Pit Road, Staten Island , NY 10309,
Sponsor:LowRiders MC, http://www.LowRidersMC.
com, Every Wednesday 6-10pm, old fashion
affordable fun get back to the basics, secure street
parking, Hot Rods Welcome, BBQ, drinks, vendors.
Meet good people, kids welcome
Thursdays:
Angela’s Pizza - Lake Katrine, NY
Bike Night Runs 5-9, Angela’s Pizza & Restaurant,
9w & Leggs Mill Rd., Lake Katrine, NY 12449 845-
382-2211, http://www.angelaspizzarestaurant.com
East Side Bar and Grill - Walden, NY
Tigman, along with Big Jim Classic rock from 6-9pm.
Drink specials, 25 cent wings.
Rt. 52, Walden, NY, 845-787-4160
Fridays:
O’Toole’s Harley-Davidson - Wurtsboro, NY
Every friday from 6-8pm. Stop in for free Dyno runs.
There will be music, food, and fun.
4 Sullivan St, Wurtsboro, NY 12790
Ranting and Raving Leathers - Wappingers
Falls, NY Rt 376 Business Park (across from
McDonalds), Wappingers Falls, NY 12590,
845-592-2000. This will be all Season on
Friday Nights, April - October. No attitudes and
absolutely NO ALCOHOL allowed on the property.
Bad Pig Saloon - Schnectady, NY
989 River Road, Schnectady, NY 12306
(518) 887-2312 www.badpigsaloon.com
Sundays:
Roadhouse Bar & Grill - Brewster, NY
300, Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509, Beginning
on Sunday June 6th and every Sunday following
till?? The Roadhouse will be having it’s weekly
Free Biker Bar-B-Q, weather permitting, for
the 7th year. Hot dogs, burgers, kielbasa
etc. Who cares? It’s free. Stop by and meet
the cast and crew., 845-277-7458, e-mail
roadhousebarandgrill2003@yahoo.com

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 THUNDER ROADS FINGER LICKIN’ “Q” SAUCE
1/2 cup orange flavored olive oil or just add the juice of
one orange to olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
3/4 chopped onion
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons yellow prepared mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons paprika
Pinch garlic powder
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
Stir all ingredients together in a small saucepan. Bring to a
simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 min-
utes. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for
up to 2 weeks. Makes: 3 cups
*Now, if some people don’t like a sweet sauce, they prefer
a more vinegar-base one, so just
cut back on or eliminate all-together the brown sugar.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut the racks of ribs in half crosswise. Rub ribs all over.
especailly meathy side with sauce. Lay meat side down in
an 11 by 13-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum
foil and bake until the meat pulls away from bone; about 1
hour. * You can cook ribs the night before, bring to room
temperature the next day as grill is heating up. Preheat an
outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the ribs, brushing them with about half the remaining
sauce, until they’re crispy and heated through, about 10
minutes., Let the ribs rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cut-
ting them into pieces.
While you got the grill good and hot, after ribs done, push
to one side and have some pre-boiled corn and lay it on
the grill and brush with melted parsley butter or throw an
aluminum foil pouch on the grill w/ sliced potatoes, butter
and onions until tender. Lip Smackin’
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THUNDER ROADS TRADITIONAL
CREAMY COLESLAW
1 Bag of Pre-Chopped Coleslaw
1 Small Purple Onion; chopped medium
1+1/2 Cup of Real Mayo
3 Heaping Tbls. out of a bottle of pre-chopped Sweet or Dill
Pickle Chunks
(your preference)
1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Squeze of Fresh Lime Juice
3 Tbls. of Sugar Sprinkled Round the Bowl
1/2 Cup of Half & Half or Ceam
Salt & Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to Taste
Mix it all up, cover w/ Saran Wrap and just let it “sit” until
ready to serve so it gets all creamy, but still has crunch. So
Good!
RED, WHITE & BLUE, PROUD AS CAN BE
ALL-AMERICAN CUPCAKES
1 Box of Pillsbury Extra Moist Red Velvet
Cake Mix
Follow Directions to the “T”
Be sure and spray your cupcake pans with butter cooking
spray or use those little paper cupcake liners
Take from oven, take out of pans, let cool and then frost
them with one can of Pillsbury Cream Cheese Frosting.
Simple enough? Add a drop of blue food coloring to frosting
and then stick little plastic flags(buy at the dime store 20 for
$2 bucks) on top of cupcakes and you’ve truly got a beauti-
ful and All American delicious treat!
Get you one of those huge-ass glass containers with the lit-
tle spigots for serving up lemonade......makes like 2 gallons,
mix up your favorite lemonade, Country Time or Crystal Lite,
then add a full bottle of Blue Curacao, which is a liqueor that
makes any drink a tropical delight and has a very mild liquor
taste! Again, stick a white straw in it, a ripe strawberry float-
ing on top and you’re ready for the party!
Have a safe, but FUNtastic 4th of July and remember......
We Live In The Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave.
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 Proud To Be An American
Flying Old Glory on Motorcycles
By Shelly Horan
Bikers are an incredibly patriotic crowd. I often see the U.S. flag gracing
the rear of motorcycles as we ride around… bringing a lump to my throat
at the display of such pride. For those thinking about adding flags to your
bike, consider this… there is a protocol for displaying this patriotic symbol.
While it’s not specifically addressed in the U.S Code, as it is when dealing
with an automobile, you can read between the lines to determine how the
flag should be flown on the back of your ride. When the United States flag is
flown alone on your motorcycle, flag etiquette calls for it to be either centered
on the bike or mounted to its “marching right”; its own right as the vehicle is
moving forward (which would be the right side of the motorcycle to the rider’s
perspective when sitting astride). If the U.S. flag is displayed on your bike
with another flag of any type, it should be positioned to its “marching right;”
that is, to the rider’s right sitting on the motorcycle. When the U.S. flag is on
your bike with other non-national flags (POW/ MIA, service banners, fraternal
flags, etc.), the U.S. flag is placed at the center and at the highest point of
the group. According to the United States Flag Code, NO flag should ever be
larger or displayed higher than the U.S. flag. If the U.S. flag is displayed on
your bike with those of any other nation, the flags should be approximately
equal in size and flown from separate staffs of the same height, with the U.S.
flag to the marching right and other countries’ flags arranged to the left in alphabetical order in English. International usage
forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace. The order of precedence for flags
generally is nations first, states (host state first, then others in the order of admission) districts and territories (Washington DC,
Puerto Rico, etc.), military (in order of establishment: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force), then any others. Also
noteworthy, when the American flag is painted on the side of a motorcycle or other vehicle, the custom is that the stars face
toward the front of the vehicle, regardless of which side the flag is on (giving the impression that the flag is flying in the wind
as the vehicle moves forward). The flag of the United States of America represents a living country and is itself considered a
living thing. Proper display reflects pride in country and respect for your motorcycle! Taking this one step further, there are also
proper procedures for disposing of U.S. flags when they are old, torn, worn, or dirty. The flag, when it is in such condition that it
is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Most American Legion
Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout
Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire
about the availability of this service.

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Proud To Be An American
Independence day
 NEWS BYTES
THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to
Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and
is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more information, call us at
1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit us on our website at http://www.ON-A-BIKE.com
NCOM NEWS BYTES 10-06
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
MYRTLE BEACH HELMET LAW OVERRULED
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously ruled Myrtle Beach’s
motorcycle helmet law is invalid because it conflicts with state law and
said there is an overriding need for uniform laws across the state. In
its ruling, issued June 8, 2010, the court invalidates not only the city’s
helmet and eyewear requirement, but also overturned several other
municipal ordinances that the city council enacted last year to discourage
motorcyclists from attending bike rallies there.
The high court decision was in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of 49
riders who were ticketed during a helmet law protest ride on the first day
of the new law, being represented by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.)
attorney Tom McGrath of Virginia. Testifying before the bench, McGrath
argued that the ordinance was invalid because it pre-empted state law,
which provides that anyone over the age of 21 is not required to wear a
helmet. The S.C. Supreme Court agreed, adding that conflicting equip-
ment requirements would “unduly limit a citizen’s freedom of movement”
throughout the state; “Were local authorities allowed to enforce individual
helmet ordinances, riders would need to familiarize themselves with the
various ordinances in advance of a trip, so as to ensure compliance.”
According to McGrath, the favorable ruling is important because it “sets
a precedent by saying that cities, counties and towns cannot supersede
state law. Where the state legislature has spoken on an issue, it’s the
final word.” Although the ruling dealt specifically with the helmet-eyewear
law, the court also found that the city impliedly repealed many of the
new laws itself when it repealed its own administrative court ordinance
after the court’s chief justices opined that the creation of a special courts
system was unconstitutional. As a result, “All the civil ordinances got
tossed because there is no administrative hearing process to resolve the
citations,” explains McGrath. Only the ordinances involving misdemeanor
violations remain in effect in Myrtle Beach, but those include an onerous
exhaust ordinance that is far stricter than that enacted by the state legis-
lature. Therefore, on Tuesday, June 15, The Law Offices of Tom McGrath
filed suit on behalf of several plaintiffs including ABATE of South Caro-
lina, asking the 15th Judicial Circuit Court to find the muffler ordinance
to be unconstitutional and therefore invalid. A successful challenge could
affect other cities enacting noise laws and exhaust requirements that are
not in accordance with existing state laws.
HELMETS STINK
Helmet LAWS Suck, but new technology can make helmets smelly
too! Helmet manufacturers inform buyers that they should replace their
helmet every couple of years because miniscule cracks can develop
over time rendering them structurally unsound, or to discard a helmet
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immediately if it is involved in an accident or even dropped. It’s some-
times difficult to determine with the naked eye when a helmet loses its
effectiveness, but researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics
of Materials in Germany have developed a way for your nose to tell when
your lid has outlived its usefulness. When your helmet is getting past
its prime, it will start to smell. If it develops any large cracks... well, your
nose knows. The secret lies in odoriferous oils, enclosed in formaldehyde
resin microcapsules. These microcapsules are in turn added to liquid
polypropylene, which is injection-molded to form the shell of the helmet.
When the shell breaks, the capsules rupture, and stinking ensues. The
Fraunhofer researchers used a computer simulation to calculate the
number of capsules needed, then used mechanical testing to check that
they would rupture shortly before complete structural failure. “Smell de-
tection is already in use for coated metal components. We are applying
the process for the first time to polymer materials,” stated Fraunhofer’s
Dr.-Ing. Christof Koplin. “The cycle helmet is being used as a demonstra-
tor. Work on the capsules has finished and we are now completing char-
acterizing tests on individual configurations.” Possible other applications
could include pressure hoses, and water and gas pipes.
U.S. DEFENDERS ASK JUDGE TO SEND MANSLAUGHTER CASE TO
TRIAL
A state district judge in Texas has rejected a plea bargain that would
have placed a blind woman on deferred probation in the traffic death of
motorcyclist. Judge Ralph Strother of Waco’s 19th State District Court re-
fused to accept the plea deal in a felony manslaughter case that involves
a vision-impaired 39-year-old who was driving without a license and was
cited at least twice before for the same offense. The U.S. Defenders, a
politically-active arm of the Confederation of Clubs, conducted a “Call to
Action” and Judge Strother’s office was inundated with 1,200 letters from
motorcycle enthusiasts who urged him not to accept the prosecutor’s
recommended plea deal. Trena Evette Mitchell, who is legally blind and
had four children in her car when she turned in front of Richard Craig
Schroeder’s motorcycle last December as he was returning from a toy
run, withdrew her guilty plea and her case is now set to go to trial in
mid-August. Mitchell had been scheduled for sentencing in late July, but
the judge moved up her case after more than a thousand motorcyclists
said they would ride to the courthouse to show support for Schroeder,
known as “Hat Trick” to his biker friends. “Last year we worked with the
legislature to net a minimum fine for those who injure or kill an innocent
party by encroaching on their right of way,” said Sputnik, State Chair for
the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA-2) and Chairman of the
National Coalition of Motorcyclists’ Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF).
“We did not receive a single no vote in the House or Senate on SB 1967.
Unfortunately we did not take into consideration a Plea Bargain where
they could be given adjudication and end up not being found guilty. It is
apparent that we shall have to return to the bill’s sponsor Senator Carona
and reconstruct SB 1967 during the upcoming session to make allow-
ances for such an occurrence.”
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ABATE OF FLORIDA RECEIVES STATE FUNDING FOR MOTOR-
CYCLE SAFETY
As Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the 2010-2011 Florida Budget
(HB 5001) into law on May 28, ABATE of Florida will receive a quarter of
a million dollars specifically to promote motorcycle safety and aware-
ness. “The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
recognized ABATE of Florida for our continuing work attempting to make
the roadways of Florida safer for all motorcyclists,” said James “Doc”
Reichenbach II, President of ABATE of Florida, Inc., and Chairman of the
NCOM Board of Directors in a prepared statement. The exact wording
from the state budget’s “CONTRACTED SERVICES FROM HIGHWAY
SAFETY OPERATING TRUST FUND” reads; “From the funds in Specific
Appropriation 2735, nonrecurring funds in the amount of $250,000 are
for the purpose of promoting motorcycle safety awareness through public
information and educational campaigns. These funds are provided to the
American Bikers Aiming Toward Education of Florida, Inc.” This is not
the first time that ABATE of Florida has received state funding from the
DHSMV. Over the last few years, the state government has recognized
ABATE’s valuable Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program (MSAP)
for saving lives of motorcyclists statewide. ABATE’s MSAP program has
been presented to local civic groups, schools and public events by 32
ABATE chapters statewide, and an independent audit is provided to en-
sure that the funds are utilized to enhance motorcycle safety education.
SURVEY REVEALS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PRACTICES
Consumer Report’s latest survey reveals the safety habits of motorcycle
and scooter owners across the U.S. A little over half of more than 1,300
respondents said they had taken a formal riding instruction course.
Nearly 1 in 4 said they don’t always wear a helmet when they ride. Half
of the respondents reported regularly wearing protective boots, and less
than half said they regularly wear gloves. About 25% said they always
wear a leather, or other protective jacket when riding. Fewer than 10%
always wear protective pants or clothing in high-visibility colors. Three
out of five riders admitted to riding in a short-sleeved shirt, and about a
quarter said they rode in shorts.
MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS CHALLENGED
Since 2007, the New York State Police, along with other county and
local police departments, have been conducting motorcycle-only police
checkpoints on the roadways of New York State, often targeting major
motorcycle events. Authorities claim that the purpose of these stops, at
which they issue numerous tickets for helmet and exhaust pipe viola-
tions, is to advance motorcycle safety. “Being a motorcycle rider myself,
as well as the Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney for New York
State, I was asked by ABATE of New York to contest this infringement
on the rights of motorcyclists,” said Mitch Proner, who then advised the
State Police and municipal authorities of his intent to file suit on behalf
of ABATE and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists if the discrimina-
tory roadblocks continued. “My letter was ignored and consequently,
with the help of then-President of ABATE, Robert “Prospector” Boellner,
I found class representatives to bring my action against the New York
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State Police as well as the other municipal agencies and elected officials
participating in these stops,” explains Proner. In the first lawsuit of its
kind in the United States, the NYC law firm of Proner and Proner is
challenging the constitutionality of this unwarranted police action on First,
Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment grounds in the Federal Court
for Northern District of New York. “The United States Supreme Court has
long recognized that when a motorist is stopped on the roadway, there is
a ‘seizure’ under the Constitution,” Proner notes, adding that “Whether or
not this ‘seizure’ is unconstitutional depends on whether or not objective
facts indicate that society’s legitimate interests warrant the seizure and
the degree to which it intrudes on the individual’s personal liberties.” Al-
though the lawsuit is still in the discovery stages, internal memorandum
which police have been forced to disclose as result of the lawsuit indicate
that members of the NYS gang unit are assigned to work the check-
points and Proner thinks the Court will agree that the stops are designed
primarily for law enforcement purposes as opposed to public safety
purposes. “Rather than promoting any legitimate public safety concern,
the checkpoints are intended to harass and intimidate motorcyclists at-
tempting to attend motorcycle events thereby depriving them of their First
Amendment right to freedom of assembly as well as their Fourth, Fifth
and Fourteenth Amendment rights to due process, equal protection and
freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures” he concludes.
WEIRD NEWS: WOMAN FINED FOR “NOT HAVING A CLEAR FIELD
OF VISION”
A woman driver wearing an Islamic face veil was ticketed by French
traffic police for not having a clear field of vision. The 31-year-old French
citizen was fined euro22 ($29) in early April based on a rule that says
drivers should have freedom of movement and a sufficient field of vision,
her lawyer Jean-Michel Pollono said. Pollono told reporters that he is
protesting the decision, saying a veil is no different from a motorcycle
helmet in terms of hindrance to vision; “If the veil is forbidden behind the
wheel…then full helmets for motorcyclists should be banned, because
you can’t see on the sides.” Following months of parliamentary discus-
sion and government talk about banning veils in public, the case has
escalated in the media spotlight. The woman’s husband has since been
accused of polygamy and fraudulently benefiting from state financial aid
for single parents paid to each of his four wives -- all of whom wear veils.
QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it
means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.”
Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933), Thirteenth President of the United States
NCOM
National Coalition of Motorcyclists
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 Tech Tips
VERY IMPORTANT
TO INSURE LONG ENGINE LIFE
AND
BEST ENGINE PERFORMANCE
ON A NEW OR REBUILT ENGINE
THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED!
Article by: Matt Hanson, M & M Choppers, Inc. Galva, KS

1 Never allow the engine to lug. Anytime you hear RPM’s drop or run at slower city riding
speeds, drop down a gear or two and allow the engine to spin freely.
2 Do not allow the engine to idle for any excessive length of time. Avoid stop and go traffic
situations. Lack of airflow to the engine causes uneven heating and possible
overheating, causing rapid excessive wear. See note on proper engine warm up
below.
3 Always use a good grade of gasoline. Premium only, no alcohol, 91 grade octane or
higher.
4. Avoid subjecting new engine to excessively high engine RPM’s. The first 500 miles or
so should be on the easy side of normal (around 4,500 max.) 3,000 rpm is best cruise
speed. 3,500 rpm for Dressers or trailer towing. No trailer towing on new engines. This
excludes engines that have been broke in on the dyno.
5 Have the engine professionally serviced, checked and tuned between 500 and 1,000
miles.
6 For all Pre-Evolution engines. Occasionally check head bolt and cylinder base nut
torque.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
1 Use only a good grade of motorcycle oil. No car oils!
2 Normal use 30o F to 95oF 20w50
3 Extreme Summer 60o F to 110o F SAE50
4 After break-in synthetic oil may be used. Lucas and Redline both offer a very good
product and are highly recommended.
5 Change engine oil frequently. Do not exceed 2,500 miles between changes. Synthetic
oil offers slightly extended drain intervals.

PROPER ENGINE WARM UP IS AS FOLLOWS….

1. Do not use choke or enrichner any longer than absolutely necessary. Shut completely off
as soon as possible. Keep engine spinning freely using throttle.
2. Try not to allow engine to run longer than one minute without air flow.
3. Ride bike slowly keeping engine spinning freely until thoroughly warmed up. Usually 3 to 5
miles or so.

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The Passing Of Sputnik,
“Legislative  Warrior”
It is with heavy
heart that the
National  Coalition
Of Motorcyclists
announces the
passing of William
“Sputnik” Strain, 
legendary bikers
rights activist from
the Lone Star  State. 
According to the
Texas Motorcycle
Rights  Association;
“Our  great Leader,
Sputnik, passed
away suddenly at
approximately 5:00
AM June 24,  2010
from a massive heart
attack.” Sputnik,
inspired in the early nineties after attending the NCOM 
Convention in Atlantic City, was instrumental in  organizing
the grass roots effort to repeal the mandatory helmet law in 
Texas. Not  stopping there, the “Legislative Warrior” spread
the word throughout the  motorcycling community with his
“Five Steps to Freedom” to “Take back our  country” and, in
turn, inspired countless motorcyclists across the country to 
become politically active. In Texas, he went on to spearhead
election campaigns to get bikers  elected to public office and
formed the most effective caucus in the state,  eventually
enacting numerous biker-friendly laws and killing not only
every  anti-biker bill proposed but the political careers of
those who dared to  introduce them. Sputnik wrote the
book on Texas politics, literally, as school textbooks  have
chronicled his achievements.
In addition to founding the TMRA2, Sputnik was a
longtime member of the  NCOM Legislative Task Force,
and served as NCOM-LTF Chairman the past three  years
despite his failing health.
“Sputnik believed in everything he said and losing that
determination  will be a great loss to the motorcycling
community.  The greatest tribute  to him is to push forth with
our fight for freedom and not let his  death be in vain,” said
James “Doc” Reichenbach III, Chairman of the NCOM Board 
of Directors and State President of ABATE of Florida,  Inc.
Echoing the sentiments expressed by the entire motorcycle
community, NCOM  Founder Richard M. Lester said;
“Sputnik is so universally loved and respected,  from
MRO leadership to COC patch holders and from bikers on
the street to state  and federal lawmakers, that his passing
leaves a void which can only be filled  by all of us moving
forward together with his spirit and resolve.”   Funeral/
Memorial  Services are pending. The upcoming 26th Annual
NCOM Convention in Albuquerque, N.M. next May 5-8,
2011, will be dedicated to  his memory.

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 The 2nd Annual Catskill Reservoir
Run with Pete Shanley
Article and Pictures by Gina Marafioti

This Ride was a Huge Success! There

were over 120 registrants for the event, plus
passengers brought the total to 160 people...
WOW!
Sunny, warm and lots of miles to cover, Pete
started his run out of Woodstock Harley Davidson
in Kingston, NY. There were people that came
from New Hampshire, Mass., New England and all around our beautiful
Tri-State area. The ride started out with a rumble that ripped through
some mountainous roads and small illages. People would wave and
smile as this tremendous force would enter their town! Reservoirs
included the Ashokan, Papacton, Neversink and the Rondout, all which
gave everyone a chance to stop and take pictures and stretch their legs
during this 160 mile trip. Everyone had a positive attitude and seemed
to really enjoy themselves. Afterward there was a party which offered
a BBQ, Live DJ, Bike Games (including bite the weenie and slow race
with prizes) and later followed by live music from the Anthony K Band!
The stars were shining when the party came to an end somewhere
around 11pm. Pete is already starting to put together a run for next
year and will keep you posted on a September 11 run he’s planning.

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Road Rash - Ouch!
Kevin G. Charleville

Hopefully you will never experience the pain and suf-

fering of this terrible byproduct of skidding along the
pavement with your body. However, it does happen to
some unfortunate few. Road Rash is basically severe
abrasions, the loss of layers of skin. Years ago, a good
friend of mine swerved to miss a deer that had darted out
in front of him, dropped his bike down on the concrete
deck, and skidded on the pavement for awhile, then onto
the gravel shoulder. Needless to say, he spent about a
month in a hospital burn unit. Burn unit you say? Yes, a
burn unit. For those of you who already know, I do not
have to tell you that severe road rash victims are treated
and cared for like burn victims. In my career I have seen
many road rash victims. Not only from motorcycle ac-
cidents, but bicycle, ATV’s, sledding, and cars/trucks.
The most vulnerable areas are the legs, arms and back,
however, they can occur anywhere on the body. Usu-
ally, the severity of the road rash depends on the speed
one was going, the type of pavement, and the amount of
protective gear you have on. Like mentioned above, we
treat these as if they were burns, (first, second, third de-
gree). We use a sterile dry dressing to cover the wound
ASAP. This is to help prevent bacteria from entering
the vulnerable open area. We normally do not remove
foreign material from the wounds, this may cause the
victims unnecessary pain, the hospital will remove them.
We do not use any burn creams or oils because this may
cause additional burning and pain. If the pain is severe
enough, we will use pain management. So, how do we
help prevent such a terrible thing from happening to us?
Ride safely and be constantly aware of road hazards,
(goes without saying), wear appropriate protective gear,
(Leather, Denim, Kevlar is the best protection), and take
an approved motorcycle riders safety course. These
courses are very informative and they help teach you
ways to stay and/or get out of trouble. My friend above
did survive his unfortunate ordeal; however it did cause
him to quit riding. It is a beautiful summer, ride safe, ride
free, and please take care of the children. God bless our
servicemen and veterans.

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Yes, we’ve run this joke a few times before, but please indulge us as it’s just
too good not to run every now and again. Enjoy!
Two little Southern girls were sitting on the front of a grand, plantation-style
Georgia home. One was excessively rich, the other humble and poor. The
one little rich girl opens her arms wide as she sits in her perfect hand-sewn,
imported silk dress and exclaims, “my Daddy owns all this land.....as far as
the eye can see, and then thousands of miles even after that”. The other
little girl, sitting and rocking away in her chair in her rolled up bib overalls and
tattered tee-shirt calmly replies, “that’s nice”. To which the little rich girl points
her finger at the nearby 3-story garage and says, “my Daddy owns some of
the finest automobiles, both new and antique, worth millions of dollars”. The
other little girl replies, “my Daddy owns an old motorcycle, but your Daddy
ownin’ all them cars.....that’s nice”. Then the little rich girl says, “do you see
those stables, my Daddy owns most of the finest racing horses and breeding
horses known to man. The other little girl says, “we tried to buy a pony once
but they wanted too much, but the fact your Daddy owns all them horses,
that’s nice”. The one little rich girl is getting really upset that the poor girl is
taking everything in stride so she declares, “My Daddy sent me to Charm
School and I was taught manners and etiquette by the world’s most charm-
ing, aristocratic women”. The other little girl says, “that’s nice, My Daddy
scaped together almost 6 months worth of savings and I went to Charm
School myself. The little rich girl bout’ chokes as she sputters out, “Oh, really,
and what prey tell did they teach the likes of you in Charm School?” and the
little poor girl stares directly in the rich girl’s eyes and casually replied, “they
taught me how to say “that’s nice” instead of F*#* You!”.
Musings of an old biker. Read and Learn:
When you’re riding lead, don’t spit.
Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.
If you don’t ride in the rain, you don’t ride.
Never sell a motorcycle - it is a part of you. Just buy more.
Life may begin at 30, but it doesn’t get real interesting until about 120 mph.
You start the game of life with a full pot of luck and an empty pot of experi-
ence. The object is to fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of
luck. If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.
Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, but they CAN hold every-
thing you need.
The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror
Don’t ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sunrise.
Never do less than forty miles before breakfast.
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of fuel before you can think straight
In the time it takes to play 18 holes, I can be 500 miles away.
Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of town.
You will always get to keep your motorcycle in a divorce.
One bike on the road is worth two in the garage.
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Young riders pick a destination and go.
Old riders pick a direction and go.
Whatever it is, it’s better to do it in the wind.
Two-lane blacktop isn’t a highway, it’s an attitude.
People are like motorcycles; each is customized a bit differently.
The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.
A friend is someone who’ll get out of bed at 2 am to drive his pickup to the
middle of nowhere to get you when you’re broken down.
Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 70 mph can double your vocabulary.
There’s something ugly about a new bike on a new trailer.
A long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith and use up a lot of fuel.
If you can’t get it going with bungee cords, wire and electrician’s tape, it’s
serious.
Never try to race an old geezer, he may have one more gear than you.
God does not subtract from my life the time you spend riding.
Gray-haired riders don’t get that way from pure luck.
Bikes parked out front mean good chicken-fried steak inside.
You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze.
Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out the car window.
Don’t argue with an 18-wheeler (just go faster).
Don’t lead the pack if you don’t know where you’re going.
I never ride faster than my guardian Angel can fly.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not
depart from it.
The kids filed back into class Monday morning.
They were all very excited to relay the results from their assignment. Their
weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on productive
salesmanship. Little Sally led off: “I sold girl scout cookies and I made $30,”
she said proudly, “My sales approach was to appeal to the customer’s civil
spirit and I credit that approach for my obvious success.”“Very good,” said
the teacher. Little Jenny was next: “I sold magazines,” she said, “I made $45
and I explained to everyone that magazines would keep them up on current
events.” “Very good, Jenny,” said the teacher. Inevitably, it was Little John-
ny’s turn. The teacher could only sigh and held her breath ...Little Johnny
walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash on the
teacher’s desk. “$2,467,” he said.”$2,467!” cried the teacher, “What in the
world were you selling?” “Toothbrushes,” said Little Johnny. “Toothbrushes!”
echoed the teacher, “How could you possibly sell enough toothbrushes to
make that much money?” “I found the busiest corner in town,” said Little
Johnny, “I set up a Dip & Chip stand and gave everybody who walked by
a free sample.” They all said the same thing, “Hey, this dip tastes like dog
shit!” Then I would say, “It is dog shit…wanna’ buy a toothbrush?” “I used
the governmental approach of giving you something shitty for free, and then
making you pay to get the shitty taste out of your mouth.”
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JULY
July 3rd
Helmet Protest Run - Syracuse, NY
The ABATE of Onondaga 10th Annual Helmet Protest Run
will be held on July 3, 2010 at the Loop Grill in Syracuse,
New York (NY) Kickstands up at 1pm. There will be Food
and Drinks, Prizes, Fun, and much more for everyone to
enjoy. Open to the public. http://www.abateny.org , 315-
254-7093
July 8th-10th
New York State H.O.G. Rally - Syracuse, NY
Registration and host hotel will be at the Holiday Inn
Electronics Parkway. Registration begins at 8:00 am on
July 8th. The event will include bike games, bike shows,
rides, music, food, and more. The rally is open to all
H.O.G. members. Pre-registration is May 20th. For more
information go to http://www.nystatehogrally.com
July 8th-11th
Women in the Wind Festival - Hudson Valley, NY
Women in the Wind presents: A Motorcycling Excursion &
Festival in Hudson Valley, NY
4 Days of Peace, love & WITW, Chapter Sponsers:Black
Rose, Long Island. NJ Renegades
July 10th
Buffalo Niagara Thunder Blues-Bike Fest - N.
Tonawanda, NY
Carmen’s Productions Inc. , Gratwick Park-River Rd, N.
Tonawanda, NY 14120 716 444 2810, info@WNYShows.
com: Blues & Motorcycle Festival- 20,000 Bikes-7 Bands-
Burlesque Show-Celebrity Bartenders- Custom show/
contest-Bikini contest-featuring Raw Iron Choppersvendor
spaces start @ $100.00
July 10th
Avoca-Howard Amateur Hillclimb - Avoca, NY
Exit 1, Route 390 Avoca, New York , 2010 NYS Largest
Amateur Hillclimb , Featuring Bikes, ATVs, and Sleds. ,
http://XtremeHillclimb.com, blackrockspeedway@yahoo.
com , Contact Dean Hoag, 607-382-8613
July 10th
ABATE of Chautauqua’s Memorial Run & BBQ - Dunkirk
NY
ABATE of Chautauqua’s Memorial Run & Chicken BBQ at
the Moose to be held at Moose Lodge 89, 296 Lake Shore
Dr W, Dunkirk NY on Saturday, July 10, 2010 beginning
at 11am, Motorcycle run leaves at noon, BBQ served at
6, Music 7-11pm by the Bar King Spiders. Cost is $20 per
person. For tickets call Mark at 716-366-5455 or John at
716-366-0360 or email jmjmark@yahoo.com for more info.
http://www.chautabate.org/
www.thunderroads-NY.com
July 11th
Second Annual Russel Timoshenko Motocycle
Run - Staten Island, NY Midland Beach Parking Lot #
5, Staten Island, NY 10306, , 718-344-5577, Sponsor:
FOPLODGE714 http://www.foplodge714.com , E-mail:
foplodge714@aol.com , On Father Capodanno Blvd &
Lincoln ave.Registration starts 9:00AM Kickstands up at
11:30AM with pinic to follow.
July 11th
AMA Pro Hillclimb Tour - Avoca, NY
Exit 1, Route 390 Avoca, New York , 2010 NYS Largest
Amateur Hillclimb , Featuring Bikes, ATVs, and Sleds. ,
http://XtremeHillclimb.com, blackrockspeedway@yahoo.
com , Contact Dean Hoag, 607-382-8613
July 11th
Moroney’s 1st Annual Shoot & Scoot - New Windsor, NY
833 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553, 564-5400,
11:00am-7:00pm Ride to test your talents: Darts, Pool,
Bowling, Archery, and Horseshoes. Cash Prizes for top 5.
Champs crowned at East Side Bar & Grill
July 15th
Advertising -DEADLINE - Get your ads in for next months
issue by today. Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com 646-929-
4744
July 17th
OCC Summer Event and Charity Ride -Newburgh, NY
Event hours are 10am-5pm. These events are free and
open to the public and will feature a bike show or car show,
charity poker run or charity ride, live music & bands, free
guided tours of OCC’s shop floor, activities for kids and a
food area with beer garden., OCC Showroom and Retail
Store, 14 Crossroads Court, Newburgh, NY 12550
July 17th
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute
Ride - Owego, NY
Sponsored by VVA 377, VVA 704, VVA 480 and Chapter
17 Blue Knights, The ride begins at Marvin Park on Main
Street in Owego. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the
ride leaves at 10:00 am. The 98 mile police escorted ride
will follow Route 38 and will make stops in Groton and
Montezuma. the ride ends in Fair Haven with food. The ride
is free, but you will have to buy your own food. For more
information call (607) 898-3507, (607) 229-8153),
July 17th
Rock and Roar - North Hornell, NY
7580 Seneca Rd, North Hornell, NY, Making a Difference
in Peoples Lives is what this day is about, please help us
continue the tradition. 100 Mile Ride into Pa, Great Food,
Great Live Bands., http://www.rockandroar.com, http://www.
arkporthog.com , fran14843@yahoo.com, Contact: Fran
“Poncho” Gallicchio 607-324-7134
July 17th
Easy Street Cycle Center’s 1st Anniversary - Walden, NY
Eastside Bar and Grill , 624 RT 52, Walden, NY 12586, 845-
787-4160, eastsidebarandgrill@ymail.com Benefit For The
Organ Donors Association
July 18th
Ride for Kids – Deerfield, NY
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, Deerfield Volunteer
Fire Dept. 5476 Trenton Rd., Deerfield, NY 13502, http://
www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010/ut Ride for
Kids® The Ride for Kids® program supports the efforts of
the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) to find the
cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors. Come join
thousands of your motorcyclist friends at events around the
country to make a difference in children’s lives! this
Ride is from Utica NY to Old Forge NY through the
Adirondack Mtns. w/ Police & Fire Escort! Sign In 8am -
945am Ride rolls off @ 10am SHARP
July 23rd-25th
3rd Annual summer bash aka SICISTOCK - Long Island , NY
DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A FURTHER DATE.
July 24th
SpokerRide - Sackets Harbor, NY
The 8th Annual SpokerRide will be held on July 24, 2010
in Sackets Harbor, New York (NY) Beginning at 9am.
This event is still in the Planning Stages check back in
for additional details, they will be posted as they come
available., http://spokerride.com, poker@
freewood.net, 315-783-6258
July 24th
2nd Annual CHOW Run to STOP Hunger - Hillcrest, NY
363 West Service Road, Hillcrest, NY 13745, We are
making another Poker Run to collect food and funds for the
warehouse again this year. Those that road last year, we
hope to see you again this year and
thank you for your support. I am looking at a route change
to keep this event fresh. Please check back later. God
Bless.
July 24th
Most wanted mc present ride for Autism – Wappingers
Falls Ranting and raving leathers , Most Wanted MC will
be holding the Second annual ride for autism on Saturday
July 24th. Sign up is at rantingand raving leathers between
9-11 am Then a escorted 70 mile ride through the beautiful
Hudson valley, back to ranting and raving for food, music,
vendors, bands and sideshow acts. all profits go to ...local
based Autism Charity 20.00 per person or 30.00 dollars per
couple come out and have a great time
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July 25th
Wurtsboro H.O.G.’s 16th Annual Poker Run - Wurtsboro, NY
Sponsored by Wurtsboro H.O.G., The ride begins at O’Tooles
Harley-Davidson, 4 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. Registration
is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The fee is $20.00 for each
person. The ride ends with music, a pig roast, buffet, bike
games, a bike show, vendors, a raffle for a 2010 Harley
Davidson Road King and more. The poker run will benefit St.
Judes Childrens Hospital. For more information call (845)386-
4681, or go to:: http://www.wurtsborohog.com
July 26th
7th Annual AMA Dice Run for Charity - Rockland County,NY
There will be 100 Miles of Scenic Area, going through the back
roads, stopping along the way. Following the Ride there will be Live
Entertainment, BBQ, and so much more. Proceeds will benefit the
United Hospice of Rockland County. 845-222-8798
July 27th
Thunder Roads New York/Hoot Owl - BBQ -- Pine Bush,
NY Last Tuesday of every month.
WPDH’s Tigman, Coor’s Light girls, drink specials, food
specials and much more... 26 Awosting Rd.
Pine Bush, NY 12566, 845-744-9903
July 30th-Aug 1st
The 2nd Annual Thunder at the Hartland Bike Rally -
Gasport, NY 2383 Hartland Rd, Gasport,NY
Live Music, VENDORS, Bike Games, Wet T Contest and
more. Free Primitive camping., MUST BE OVER 21 No
COLORS, NO WEAPONS, NO FIRE WORKS, NO PETS.
NO ATTITUDES, NO GOLF CARTS, NO 4 WHEELERS,
http://www.niagarahartlandrv.com ,
camp@niagarahartlandrv.com, 716-795-3812 - Jim or Joyce
716-795-3812 – Carlton, 800-571-4829
August
Aug 1st
Crossroads House 2010 Charity Ride - Batavia, NY
Sponsored by Stan’s Harley-Davidson, Inc., The ride starts
at Stan’s Harley Davidson, Inc., 4425 West Saile Drive in
Batavia. Registration will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The fee is $15.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger.
Ride to benefit Crossroads House. For more information call
(585) 343-9598, http://stanshd.com
Aug 1st
Hudson Valley Ride for Kids - Central Valley, NY
The Hudson Valley Ride for Kids will be held at the Central
Valley Elementary School in Central Valley.Registration
beginning at 8am, until 9:45am. Escorted Ride will depart
promptly at 10am.Held Rain or Shine. Entry fee is a Donation
of at least $35/Person. The more monies raised, the higher
chance for premium earned. Each $300 Raised will enter you
in for a chance to win a New Honda Motorcycle! All Riders,
Makes, and Models are welcome. The Scenic Ride will take
you through the New York Countryside. There will also be a
Celebration of Life Program with Interviews from Young Brain
Tumor Survivors, Lunch, and a Award Presentation for the
Top Fundraisers. Proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Brain
Tumor Foundation, for Medical Research and Family Support
Programs. Central Valley Elementary School , 45 Route 32,
Central Valley, NY, 10917, 800-253-6530
Aug 5th-8th
Champlain Valley Rally - Plattsburgh,NY
Live bands daily,free tent camping on site, full hook
up camping available. Bike show, Bike rodeo, Burnout
contest,Vendors, Cold Beer, Good Food. Concert with
Confederate Railroad Saturday night.. Exit 37 Interstate 87,
Plattsburgh, NY, 518-324-4600
Aug 7th
4th Annual David P. Waldron memorial Poker Run -
Millerton, NY To Benefit the Sunday in the Country Food
Drive. Registration 9 to 11 a.m. at the Millerton Firehouse
36 Thunder Roads New York July 2010
on Century Boulevard, Millerton, NY. First participants out
at 10:30 a.m. - Breakfast provided. Ends at the Amenia
Firehouse, Mechanic Street, Amenia. BBQ Lunch, salads,
soda, and desserts provided. Music by Joey D - Raffles - A
Fun-filled family day! $20.00 per person. Under 10 free -
walk ins; BBQ lunch only at 12:30 p.m., $10.00 per person.
Open to everyone- motorcycles, cars, trucks, classics,
bicycles and oldies. Advance 50/50 raffle tickets $10.00
each, only 1,000 tickets to be sold. For information call
(845) 373-8497 or (845) 373-9061
Aug 13th-16th
AMA Racing Pro/Am - Amateur day at National - New
Berlin, N.Y.
Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, N.Y. (607) 965-
8784 www.unadillamx.com
Aug 14th
Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series -
New Berlin, N.Y. message, Photography by Rimlight Design, Videography
State Highway 8, New Berlin, NY. The 2010 Lucas Oil
AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series will be held on
August 14, 2010 at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center in
New Berlin, New York (NY). In 1972 the Start of AMA Pro
Racing began with the Outdoor National Championship
providing the worlds best riders a chance to race. The 2010
Series will have 12 Races, and travel through California to
Pennsylvania ending on Lador Day Weekend. There will
be multiple classes including the 250, and 450 Motocross
Class. NEW to the 2010 Series will be Motocross Related
Attractions and Entertainment. Also, VIP Tickets will be
available for purchase - each package will be different - but
generally will include better seating, VIP Parking, Lunch, Pit
Pass, etc.
Aug 14th
Helmet Run and Rodeo - Whitesboro, NY
Grossmans Bargain Outlet, Whitesboro, NY. The ABATE of
New York 13th Annual Helmet Run and Rodeo will be held
on August 14, 2010 at the Grossmans Bargain Outlet in
Whitesboro, New York (NY) Ride will depart at 11am, and
arrive at the American Legion by 1pm. Enjoy Raffles, 50/50,
Entertainment, Free on-site Camping, Food and Drinks,
Cash Prizes, and much more.
Aug 14th-15th
Memorial Run - Syracuse, NY
1114 Wolf St., Syracuse NY. The ABATE of Onondaga
County 5th Annual Memorial Run will be held on August
14-15, 2010 at the Loop Grill in Syracuse, New York (NY)
Kickstands up at 11am. Entry fee of $10/Person. There will
be Live Entertainment, Free Camping, Vendors, Food and
Drinks, Rodeo, and much more. http://www.abateny.org. 315-
254-7093
Aug 15th
Advertising -DEADLINE - Get your ads in for next months issue
by today. Advertise@thunderroads-NY.com 646-929-4744
Aug 15th
Life Ride - East Meadow, NY
Hooters East Meadow 516 509 8143. Sponsor: Alliance
MC. http://www.Alliancenymc.com, gilboa27@optonline.net
Aug 21st
New Hackensack Fire Company 4th Annual Motorcycle
Benefit Ride - Wappinger Falls, NY
The Event Will be held RAIN or SHINE. In the event of rain
or the threat of rain, all vendors & the band will be set up
Inside. The Ride is to benefit The Semper Fi Parents of the
Hudson Valley. Bike Ride Registration is from 10:00 to 11:30
– Free Coffee During registration. Breakfast will be available
for sale during registration. Last Bike to leave at 12:00. $20
fee + $10 for passenger (Lunch included in fee). Run starts
and ends at the: New Hackensack Fire Department, 217
Myers Corners Rd, Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
Aug 21st
OCC End of Summer Bike Show and Charity Poker Run
- Newburgh, NY
Event hours are 10am-5pm. OCC Showroom and Retail
Store, 14 Crossroads Court, Newburgh, NY 12550, These
events are free and open to the public and will feature a
bike show or car show, charity poker run or charity ride,
live music & bands, free guided tours of OCC’s shop floor,
activities for kids and a food area with beer garden. http://
www.orangecountychoppers.com
Aug 22nd
Cycle FanatiX 2010 Bike Show - Mt. Kisco, NY
333 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco, NY. This 2nd annual event
will showcase custom motorcycles of various makes and
models, music by DJ Rayza of 96.1 KISS FM and live
performances by top local artists, the Xtreme Wheelie Ride
MD, Grand Prix Go-Kart racing, (2) BMX Stunt Shows
by BMX Pros Trick Team who perform with a drug-free
by Full Focus Productions, vendors, food, drinks and much
more!! This is a one of a kind show, which will attract many
motorcycle fans of all ages. Admission to this event is
FREE! As part of the festivities, a fund raiser will be held in
support of less fortunate children who are in need of school
supplies for the 2010-2011 school year. Money raised will
be used to purchase book bags and the school supplies.
Full book bags will then be donated to New Horizons
Resources Inc. (www.nhrny.org), a charitable organization
to help 25 kids attend school fully prepared. 845-430-3843
Aug 24th
Thunder Roads New York/Hoot Owl - BBQ -- Pine Bush,
NY
Last Tuesday of every month. WPDH’s Tigman, Coor’s Light
girls, drink specials, food specials and much more... 26
Awosting Rd. Pine Bush, NY 12566, 845-744-9903
Aug 28th
Schenctady Thunder ART Bike Festival 2010 -
Schenectady, NY
State St. Between Broadway and Clinton, Schenectady, NY
12301. 518-465-8933
Pro and Independent Motorcycle builders, Vendors, food,
Bands, Art bike Photo exhibit, Much, Much More.
Aug 28th
Rolling Thunder Chapter3 NY - Castle Point NY
Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 3 New York, 2010 Castle
Point VA , Hospital Schedule, Annual Picnic (Bikes
required), 12pm - 4pm Outdoor pavilion.
Aug 29th
Cure 2010 Poker Run - Rush, NY
The ride starts at Rush Creekside Inn, 6071 East Henrietta
Road in Rush. Registration is from 10:00 am to 12:00
pm. All bikes are welcome. The ride fee is $15.00 for the
rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The ride ends with door
prizes, raffles, and music. The poker run will benefit Cure
Childhood Cancer Association. For more information call
585-533-1250 or go to http://www.ourcharityevents.com
Aug 29th
Bikers For Babies - Staten Island, NY
Sponsored by March of Dimes. The ride starts at Staten
Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island.
Registration begins at 9:00 am and the ride leaves at 11:00
am. The ride ends with live music, vendor’s, and food.
For more information call (718) 981-3000 or go to: www.
bikersforbabies.org
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