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30 GOTCHA Pictures
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28 Illinois Clubs & Organizations
29 Wisconsin Clubs & Organizations
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21 Product Feature: Rider’s Claw
22 Ramble Out-N-About: Gery Schemel
24 & 25 Mapping out our Future:
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34 Kneez in the Breeze:
Judy “Chooch” Kaenel
Motorcycle Tips:
10 Art of Heated Gear: Amy Martin
14 Riding with a Passenger: Bill Gade
16 When is Enough, Enough?:
Robert Shelton
23 Biker Friendly Establishments
26 Where To Ride: Milwaukee Mike
36 Custom Shop Tip: Jim Jones
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14 Bill Gade: Tour on Two
34 Judy “Chooch” Kaenel - ABATE IL
36 Jim Jones: Stateline Choppers
10 Amy Martin: Lake Shore H-D
16 Robert Shelton: Woodstock Riding School
22 Gery Schemel: Ramble Out-N-About
24 “Mohawk Man” by Hupy & Abraham
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46 Runs & Events : November
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Local Editor’s Column
Jennifer Knourek
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We’ll another season of riding here in the Midwest is coming to
a close but there is always something to do and we’re all busy
little something’s, aren’t we.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our second year for the
BIG Border Rally which was held on September 11 in Twin
Lakes, WI. The WI Chapters of the VOA - Veterans of America M/C earned the honor of
posession of our Traveling Trophy this year and following the “Almost Brothers Band”, Eric
Buell dropped by for a late night jam with “Good Time Charlie” and “Doctor Snake Oil”.
The Christian Motorcycle Association members from Northern Illinois and Southern Wis-
consin were very helpful in supporting this year’s event again. As are many organizations
in our area, they are a wonderful example to all who ride and the general community on
what good people motorcyclists are. Thank you so much.
I’m looking forward to and planning for next year’s event. The weekend right before
Labour Day is our new weekend and we’re looking forward to working with any groups
12 Vintage 1929 - 1971
or organizations that will be planning runs that weekend to land at the BIG Border Rally.
The Mission of the BBR is to bring everyone together, to a Multi-Brand Rally at a great
venue with great music and lots more. So many runs overlap (you can read more about Motorcycles on display
that in Judy “Chooch” Kaenel’s article - “Kneeze in the Breeze” on page 34) and conflict
with other rides throughout the season limiting the success of the individual run(s) due to
competition. If your planning a ride for the weekend before Labour Day, plan on having
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your party at the campgrounds in Twin Lakes at the BIG Border Rally where the bands “”
and food and vendors are already set-up. We will work with organizers to provide passes
to the BBR for your rides participants. And your “Reason to Ride” will benefit from the

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participants from the other rides who will join everyone at the end of the day at the BBR.
Let me know if you would like more info. Ah, strength in numbers. I can’t think of a better
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and safer way to bring everyone together and still support everyone at the same time.

EVERKFAST
There are plenty of riding days left in the season, but if you don’t even want to think
about putting your bike away, we have a couple suggestions for you in this issue. How
about a one way rental to a warmer destination? You can save a ton on the rental ex-  HotDogs YDAY
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our readers. Or plan on shipping your “two wheeled alter-ego” to Arizona this coming
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January, February and March.
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Motorclothes
The riding season can be short here in the
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snowflake hits the ground. We carry
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pants and gloves that allow you to extend your
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To maximize the benefits of the Harley-Davidson’s heated gear you should try
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Riding with a dear life” on the back of the “crotch rockets”. They have not
Passenger choice but to hang on and follow the lead of the rider.
Bill Gade - Touron2@aol.com Riding with a passenger can be a very enjoyable or it can be
a very difficult one. Work with your passenger to make sure
In my opinion being a passenger on a
they fully understand what they need to do. Less is more in
motorcycle is the ultimate in trust. We
this case when it comes to what a passenger needs to do!
all know that riding a motorcycle is in-
When the rider and passenger are in sync, riding can be a
herently a risky operation and putting
very enjoyable experience. Ride safe!
one’s trust in another as a passenger on
a motorcycle is the ultimate “leap of faith”. Here are a few
things to consider before riding with a passenger. Make sure
your motorcycle is capable of riding passengers. Just because it
has a passenger seat and foot pegs it does not mean it has the
capacity to carry both you and a passenger. If your motorcycle
has the capacity make sure you have adjusted the suspension to
adequately control and support the additional weight. The addi-
tional weight of a passenger will increase your stopping distance
so make sure you take that into account.
Being a passenger requires that you remain as neutral as pos-
sible to the control of the motorcycle. When riding very slowly
or when slowing down to stop DO NOT MOVE! A motorcycle is VISIT US ONLINE TO VIEW OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY!
the hardest to control when going slowly and movement by a
passenger can upset the balance of the motorcycle. If the pas-
senger needs to move they should warn the rider and do so at
speeds higher than 30 mph.
Riding on twisty roads creates a challenge for the rider and
passenger. While the rider has to keep focus on the road the
passenger needs to relax and follow the lead of the rider. On
larger touring motorcycles the passenger really does not have
to do anything in turns and can remain “neutral” while riding
through curves. If the passenger cannot remain neutral they
should gently lean forward making light contact with the rider
and follow their lead. Being a passenger on twisty roads is
much like slow dancing with a partner. Just follow the lead
of the rider and DO NOT lean in the opposite direction. The
best passengers are those poor girls we see “hanging on for
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 Safety Feature
When is enough, enough?
– Knowing when it is time to rest.
By
Robert Shelton, Instructor
Woodstock Harley Riding School
Well my friends, the riding season is now at its
back end. I enjoy riding in the fall because
of the change in colors in scenery along with excellent weather and
temperatures. I also enjoy looking at the different motorcycles out on
the road and their different personalities – very much like the riders
themselves. It is interesting to see how many individuals overdo their
rides with accessories, paint and all sorts of things. It’s like, whoa
Nelly ease up on the bling, way more than enough already. When is
enough, enough? Nothing stirs my heart as when I see a bike that
shows personality without being overdone. It has its own identity
without any hint of being overdone. Even something as subtle as an
exhaust system, it is amazing how many will purchase on name only.
I wonder how many individuals really know the tone they are really
looking for and how it can affect the overall comfort and pleasure of
a ride – especially a long ride, not to mention of course how it looks
or will look on their bike . I know precisely what I like and don’t like
regarding my motorcycle. I know precisely what I will do and won’t
do with my bike. How about our riding? Do you know precisely what
type of riding you enjoy and do? And, most importantly how long you
can ride before you need to stop and rest? Make it a point to know.
I enjoy 7-10 day rides that run 3k to 4k in length. I absolutely enjoy
these the most and consider them as a long trip. Next, the overnight
2-3 day rides. Then of course the all day ride. These are what I
strive for and do. Nothing stirs my heart like a ride that I can drink in
and ride through back roads out in the country and enjoy every facet
of God’s creativity. I work diligently at not letting things get in the
way of my rides that bring about tremendous joy and satisfaction. I
have been able to cover a little over 64 thousand miles in 2.5 seasons
including this year.
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I also know precisely what I like and don’t like in a ride when it comes
to length, pace, comfort, safety, and overall enjoyment. And what is
very important is to know when enough is enough and it is time to rest.
It can be the difference of returning home or not. I had the oppor-
tunity this summer to do a long distance challenge ride that covered
roughly 8k miles in 14 days - Key West Florida to Homer Alaska - the
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge – all done on secondary roads. I went
through some of the most beautiful scenery you could hope for. I
did not make it to Homer, Alaska. I fell asleep while riding in Yukon,
Canada and crashed just short of crossing into Alaska – roughly 6.2k
miles into the run. You ask how could I possibly do this? Which brings
me to the point, when is enough, enough? Fatigue and being tired are
very deceiving and are two very key areas to be aware of when you
are riding. Rest is a critical factor in riding safely. I had been riding day
after day long hours and daylight lasts all the way to midnight in Can-
ada. I had been riding for 9 hours straight with an average 45 degree
temp and raining steady. After, drying out all the wet clothes, I ate a
large cheeseburger and fries and then started up the ride again. The
meal kicked in and I began to nod. I should have stopped and rested
but kept going thinking that it would go away. I didn’t and I took a
final deep nod and the rest is history. My riding season was cut short
but I am very thankful to be here to write this article. No matter what
type of riding you do – know when enough is enough. If you are feel-
ing tired, fatigued then pull over, rest, take a nap. It will make a huge
difference in your reaction time. An hour or
two of rest can make a huge difference in your
safety, comfort, and enjoyment of your ride.
Never, ever take rest for granted. Again,
know precisely when enough is enough.
Until next time, only you can determine how
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422 W. Franklin Street, Waupun, WI.

First United Methodist Church of Forreston - 815-938-2380

Route 26, Forreston, Illinois  
Leaf River United Methodist Church - 815-738-2321
Route 72, Leaf River, Illinois  
Franklin Christian Church - 217-675-2718
100 Main Street, Franklin IL.
     
Harvest Evangelical Free Church - 920-887-0799
W7444 Highway 33, Beaver Dam, WI.
     
Hermantown Community Church - 218-729-8797
4880 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth, MN
 
Live Ministries - 586-739-0429  
51220 Danview Technology Court, Shelby Township, MI.

Maranatha Assembly of God - 217-423-2452  

555 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL 62521-9069

Otisville Assembly of God Church - 810-631-4555    

9444 Dodge Road, Otisville, MI.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church - 847-395-3474


2101 E. IL Route 173, Antioch, IL

Silverwood United Methodist Church - 810-688-2198

2750 Clifford Road, Silverwood MI.

Victory Baptist Church - 815-539-9081


1610 Stroble Avenue, Mendota, IL.

Victory Tabernacle Church of God - 920-469-7729

2088 Allouez Ave, Green Bay, WI.

The Vineyard Church - 218-525-3462

5202 Colorado Street, Duluth, MN.
1533 Arrowhead Road, Duluth, MN.
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Ramble Out-N-About BARS & RESTAURANTS
By Gery Schemel
gery@gmaxpro.com
DIRECTORY
Well the last quarter of 2010 is
Drifters Bar & Grill Rehab.....The Bar
here ALREADY. Can you believe 24317 75th Street 25196 W. Route 173,
it? Time sure goes fast especially Paddock Lake, WI 53168 Antioch, IL 60002
when your busy, and not just from getting older, and was I 262-843-2816 (847) 603-1076
ever busy the past couple of months hitting events in three
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reporting that there is not much in way of EVENTS going on 4510 Raynor Ave 27045 W. Grasslake Rd
the next few months here in the Heartland. But the sunny Franksville, WI 53126 Antioch, IL 60002
side is that the holiday season is all but here AGAIN, which 262-835-9190 847-603-8895
means that the New Year will be here before you know it.
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shortly after that. January 21,22,23 will be the date of the Sturtevant, WI 53177 Maple Park, IL 60151
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TELL THEM BIKER INFORMATION GUIDE SENT YOU...
 ARE YOU
WATCHING FOR
Mapping out our Future
By The Mowhawk Man
Well, we passed another anniversary
of 9-11 and, as always, I was asked to
join in several events to mark this tragic
moment in history. One of those events
was the Cruise 9-11 in Decatur, Illinois.
As I was on my way to this event, it
dawned on me how important this day
was not just for the victims’ families,
but for each and every one of us here
in America. This also reminded me how
important it is to take part in events such
as these, as to create unity, and show
terrorists around the world that, though
we have differences, we still stand united
nine years later.
For most events, I prepare my speech
wrapped around the theme of the event’s
purpose. But this would not happen at
Cruise 9-11 as I felt this was a chance
to make it much more and show
those attending that not only are we
remembering those lost on this day, but
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we must continue remembering those
who are still fighting the war on terror,
and remember to love and work as one
team -- Team America!
This brought me to my subject matter
and a story I felt compelled to tell. It was
about a mother of one of our finest who
had come home escorted by the PGR,
which in most cases means there was
a death. But as the mother explained,
her son was fine and “only lost his leg.”
Just hearing such excitement about only
losing a leg I asked her if she would
kindly repeat herself and again she
repeated, “he only lost his leg.” At that
moment, I asked her why she was looking
to find me when the hero was back at
her house, and what I could do for her
compared to the sacrifices he had made
and the heroic acts he had done. Then,
with a gleam in her eyes and a smile on
her face, she said in the calmest voice,
“Mowhawk, even a hero needs a map.”
At this moment I realized what she was
saying and knew my mission was not in
vein, but needed to be expanded.
Her statement brings me to this article
I am writing and the simple question I
would ask each and every one of you.
Are YOU ready to be a map? Are you
ready to stand up and defend those who
defend us, and are you willing to make
a difference in the lives of someone less
fortunate? Well…are you?
You see, in a country where 1 in 7 are
living in poverty and where unemployment
stands near 10%, now is the time when
we all can make a difference and be a
map for those who need the strength to
carry on. We can be the ones who provide
direction to those who have lost their
home, job, or loved one, and help them
get back on the path to the American
dream. It’s not always easy being a map,
but it’s always fulfilling.
I always try to surround myself with people
who show qualities of being a map so I
can keep my focus in times when I may
get weak. One of my favorite supporters
who is definitely in this category, is the
law firm Hupy and Abraham S.C. They
have taken this mapping attitude and
put it to good use by being involved in
their community and leading the charge
to make each person’s life better then it
was when they met them.
So now as 9-11 passes and we go into
the holiday season, most people will
forget all about the day that changed
America. People will gather with friends
and family, and those moments of 9-11
won’t even cross their minds. But I can
only hope that the message of that day
will travel with them on their journey, and
that they have become a map.
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 Illinois Clubs and Organizations
ABATE of Illinois - www.abate-il.org
American Gold Wing Asson.- Union IL. - www.agwachapterd.com
American Knights M/C - Chicago IL. - http://akmc.netfirms.com
American Legion Riders 489 – Yorkville, IL - www.legionriders489.org
American Vets. MC. Riders Assoc. - Tinley Park, IL - www.avmra.com
Back Road Riders MC (BRRMC) - www.brrmc.com
Blue Knights XII - M/C - Grayslake,IL. - www.blueknightsilxii.org
Blue Knights- IL XX - Sugar Grove, IL www.bkilxx.com
Blue Steel M/C – Chicago, IL - http://bluesteelmcchicago.com
Brushpoppers M.C. - Sterling, IL www.geocities.com/brushpoppers
Brotherhood of Warriors Veterans M/C - New Lenox, IL - http://txwbmc.com/
Buell Riders Adventure Group - http://windycitybrag.com
Buffalo Soldiers MC SW IL, Inc. - www.bsmcswil.com
Buffalo Troopers M/C - - www.buffalotrooperschicago.com
Chaiway Riders - www.chaiwayriders.com
Chicago Cruisers M/C - www.chicagocruisers.com
Chicago Norton Owners Club - www.cnoc.org
Chicago Region BMW Owners Assoc. - www.crbmw.com
Christian Motorcycle Ministry - http://cmancr3.org/IL
Christian Sport Bike Assoc. - www.christiansportbike.com
ChromeDivas - www.chromedivas.com
Chrome Kitten Cruisers of Chicago -www.chromekittens.2ya.com
City Heat M/C - http://cityheatmcil.org
Ducati Riders of Illinois (D.R.I.L.L.) - www.drill-online.org
Forest City Riders M/C - Rockford, IL. - www.forestcityriders.com
Gator Girls (WOMEN IN THE WIND) - www.gatorgirlswitw.com
Gold Wing Touring Association - Chicago,IL - www.gwtalic.org
HOG - Chicago Chapter - www.chicagohog.org
Illinois Confederation of Clubs - http://www.ilcoc.com
Illinois Moose Riders Association - http://mooserider.com
Iron Butt - Chicago, IL. - www.ironbutt.com
Iron Justice M/C – Illinois - IJMCLake@gmail.com or IJMCMcHenry@gmail.com
Jerseypine Cruisers - Des Plaines, IL. - www.jerseypinecruisers.org
Knight Riders M/C –Chicago, IL. – www.knightridersmc.com
Lake Shore H.O.G. Chapter #1154 - www.lakeshorehog.com
Latin American MC Assoc., - Chicago, IL – www.chicagolamaheadquaters.com
Law Enforcement Riders Club – Chicago, IL – www.lercmc.net
Midwest Souls M/C - Illinois - Dennis Dunn 361-765-9963
Motor Maids M/C – Rockford, IL – www.motormaids.org
Nitro- Northern Illinois – www.nitroriders.org
Northern American 40+ Touring Riders of IL – www.na40plus-illinois.com
Open Road Riders of Chicagoland – www.orroc.com
Renegade Pigs M/C - Southside Chicago – www.renegadepigschicago.com
Renegade Riders M/C - Harvey, IL. – www.renegaderidersmc.com
Rock River Riders M/C - Rock Falls, IL. – http://rrmc.tripod.com
Rolling Thunder – Illinois –www.rollingthunderil1.com
Steel Justice Motorcycle Club - www.steeljusticemc.com
Topcats of Illinois M/C. – Barrington, IL - www.topcats.org
Wild Pigs M/C - Chicago Chapter- www.wildpigschicago.com
Wind & Fire M/C (FIREFIGHTERS) – www.angelfire.com/ca2.windandfiremc/
Windy City Rats - BRITISH M/C ENTHUSIASTS – www.windycityrats.com
Windy City Women Riders – www.windycitywomenriders.org
WOMEN ON WHEELS –Crystal Lake, IL - www.redhawkriders.com
Wonder Lake Cruisers - www.meetup.com/The-Wonder-Lake-Cruiser-Bike-Meetup-Group
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Wisconsin Clubs and Organizations
ABATE of Wisconsin - www.abatewis.org
American Firefighters MC -www.affmcmilwaukee.com.com
Armed Forces MC - Statewide - www.afmcwi.com/
Arbor-Vitae Coots MC - ARBOR VITAE, WI - avcoots151@nnex.net
Axemen Professional Fire Fighters M/C - www.axemenmc.org
Big Iron Riders MC - Thornton, WI - bigironridersmc@yahoo.com
BHFW - Boscobel, WI - www.bhfw.org
Border Boys MC - WI & U.P. - www.borderboysmc.com
Border Rider MC - www.boogman.com
British Biker Cooperative - Milwaukee - www.britishbiker.net
BTGOG - Campbellsport, WI - www.ridefreeforever.org
C.C. Riders MC - Madison, WI - www.ccridersmc.org
Christian Motorcycle Ministry - http://cmancr3.org/WI
Celts Brotherhood MC - Richfield, WI - Natural-Outlaw@excite.com
DC Eagles MC - Neenah, WI - www.dceaglesmc.net
DMZ MC - Waterford, WI - www.dmzmc.com
Door Devils MC - Door County, WI - doordevilsmc@yahoo.com
Fire & Iron MC - S.E. WI - www.fireandiron17.com
Fox Valley Riders MC - Fox Valley Area - www.foxvalleyriders.com/
Freedom Ryders MC - roach@freedomrydersmc.com
Gold Wing Road Riders - www.gwrra.org/
Heavens Devils M C - Milwaukee - www.heavensdevilsmc.com/
Hell’s Lovers MC - Fox Valley Chapter - www.hellsloversmc.com
Madison BMW MC - Madison, WI - www.madisonbmwclub.org/
Madison MC - Madison, WI - www.madisonmotorcycleclub.org/
Metric Mafia - www.metric-mafia.com
Midwest Badboyz MC - Kenosha, WI - www.midwestbadboyz.net
Military Veterans MC - www.geocities.com/lotas_1/
Milwaukee Cruisers MC - Milwaukee, WI - http://milwaukeecruisers.com
Motor Maids Inc. - WI Chapter - www.motormaidswi.com/index.html
Rapid Angels MC - Rapids, WI - www.rapidangels.com
Riders Assoc. of Triumph - www.triumphrat.net
Rising Nation MC - Oneida, WI - Risingnation@aol.com
Road Runners MC - Big Bend, WI. - www.roadrunnersmc.com
Soldiers for Jesus M/C - Beloit, WI - www.soldiersforjesusmc.com
SOS Riders CMA - Kenosha, WI - http://cmancr3.org
Sportster Owners of Wisconsin - www.sportsterownersofwisconsin.i8.com
St. Croix Valley Riders - www.scvr.org
T & T Riders MC - Marshfield WI - blckshep1@hotmail.com
Titans MC - Door County, WI - titansmcofwi@yahoo.com
Trike Riders International of Wisconsin - tjgoettl@sbcglobal.net
Union Riders MC - Menomonee Falls, WI - thefonder4@aol.com
U.S.Military Vets MC - Southeast, WI - www.usmvmcwi3.com
Veterans of America - Racine, WI - http://voamc.8m.com
Veterans of America - Milwaukee, WI - http://voamc.com
Victory MC - Great lakes chapter - www.thevmc.com
Victory Power Riders MC - Muskego - www.victorypowerriders.com
Vietnam Vets MC - Gleason, WI - www.vnvmc-wi.org/
Vintage Japanese MC - Wisconsin - JMDHoops@hotmail.com
Warthogs MC - Madison, WI - www.warthogsmc.com/
Windjammers MC - Manitowoc, WI - wjmclakeshore@hotmail.com
Wisconsin Federation of Motorcycle Clubs - www.wisconsinmc.com
Wisconsin Weasels - Madison, WI - www.wisconsinweasels.tripod.com
Women In Motion - Madison, WI - www.accidentscene.org
Zodiacs MC - Oshkosh, WI - Zodiacsmc@charter.net 29
GOTCHA PICTURES ABATE of Wisconsin
by Dave “Chubby” Charlebois
Public Relations Director
pubrel@abatewis.org

My name is Chubby and I’m the public relations director

for ABATE of Wisconsin Inc. We are a state motorcyclists’
rights organization that has been protecting the rights and
freedoms of Wisconsin motorcyclists since 1974. Recently
Biker Information Guide asked me to introduce myself and
ABATE of Wisconsin in my first of many articles providing
riders information about important issues that affect you
as riders in Wisconsin. Many people have become more
politically active lately and I hope the trend continues. But to be effective you must
be knowledgeable about your subject and that is one of the main reasons we’re still
around, ABATE of Wisconsin is the motorcycle issue experts. I welcome opinions and
comments to my articles and you are welcome to reach me at pubrel@abatewis.
org. That being said, I’d like to teach you a little bit about all the acronyms you may
see in the news and what they really mean. The issues we had with the NTSB actu-
ally go back to 2008, but it is something that we have been continually working on
besides our other lobbying efforts and our work in awareness, education, and safety.
Remember, knowledge is power.
NTSB, NHTSA, FHWA, HIPAA, VMT,FMVSS 218, DOT, AMA, MRF, SMRO, ABATE
are just a few of the acronyms you may come across if you regularly read anything
to do with motorcyclists’ rights. Even if you aren’t a biker you should recognize at
least a few of these. With the exception of ABATE, all of these acronyms mean the
same thing in any state that you may travel in. All of them directly impact bikers,
whether we know it or not. Knowing what these acronyms mean and how they
affect our lives is one of the many benefits of being a member of a states motorcy-
clists’ rights organization (SMRO).
In Wisconsin, ABATE stands for A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments.
Quite a mouthful to swallow, but every part
of it has deep roots. Recently, ABATE of WI
sent a delegation to help the Motorcycle Rid-
ers Foundation (MRF) lobby our congress-
men in DC to write letters to the National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) asking
them to reconsider their recommendations
to congress and use their crash analysis ABATE OF WISCONSIN
skills to really look into the root causes of
motorcycle crashes and find ways to avoid crashes, not just crash safer.”Totalitarian”
starts to make sense when you consider that almost all the data collected by the
NTSB came from flawed National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
(NHTSA) statistics that fail to recognize the sharp rise in motorcycle registrations
that go along with our rising fatality rate. The data obviously didn’t come from the
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two day symposium they had with motorcyclists or the six motorcycle accidents that
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they actually investigated. I’m sure no one from the NTSB took the time to hop on
a motorcycle and actually see some of the problems that confront many of us on a
daily basis. Wearing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (FMVSS 218) com-

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pliant helmet is not the silver bullet to motorcycle safety. And, you have to wonder if
a mandatory helmet law would happen nationwide and show no significant reduc-
tions in fatalities, what would be next? Airbags, seatbelts, training wheels, roll cages?
Seems ridiculous now, but what’s next?
I suppose that with all this talk about helmet laws most people that aren’t familiar CLASSIC ITALIAN RISTORANTE
with ABATE probably think that it’s the only issue we deal with. Simply not true. In
Wisconsin, we run a motorcycle awareness program called Share the Road which
teaches new drivers how to better interact with motorcyclists
on our roadways. We have a Motorcycle Safety Foundation
(MSF) endorsed rider education program called Safe Rider Inc
that teaches several hundred students a year how to ride. We
send delegates to Washington DC to work with not only the
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motorcycle related road safety, insurance, and discrimination These two locations are a perfect destination ride for anyone
issues. We are part of many conferences nationwide, most
seeking a great meal in a comforting atmosphere.
recently taking part in the Motorcycle Travel Symposium which discussed solutions
to the meaningless Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) statistics that the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) currently compiles. We’ve convinced all of our congressmen
to sign on to fix a loophole in the Health Insurance Parity and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) that allows motorcyclists to be denied health insurance while riding. And the
list goes on.
If you never knew what ABATE was about, I hope you have come away with
a better understanding now. It may not be all about helmets, but it is all about
freedom. If this article has sparked your curiosity, please go to our website at www.
abatewis.org and learn more about the laws that affect our lifestyle. Vigilance is the
eternal price of freedom.

Little Paulie MaryJo Chopper Johnny

Visit www.bikerinformationguide.com and follow the
link for ABATE on the Illinois and Wisconsin sites
learn more about your involvement in one or both of
these important organizations and how you can make
a difference in your rights as motorcyclists!

You’ll find direct links to the local chapters and

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Judy “Chooch” Kaenel

Events Coordinator, DuKane Chapter
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Every time you turn around there is a bike run
or event supporting this charity or that char-
ity and its enough to make your head spin ala
Exorcist style. When each and every weekend
of the riding season is packed full with charitable
rides, how does the generous biker choose which
to attend? My biggest pet peeve and cause for
my E-Venting is the overload of charitable rides. I know that is not the most
popular opinion, but come on! It’s almost like we have the Lifetime Channel
Disease of the Week rides and it is overwhelming! I think that somewhere in
the past 10 years, the rest of the world caught on that bikers are by far the
most generous individuals in the world, and to be honest they are capitalizing
on that! Seriously! There is a ride for almost every organ in the body so how
do we choose? By being smart about the charities we get involved with that’s
how.

The most efficient charities spend at least 75% of their budget on their pro-
grams and services and less than 25% on fundraising and admin fees (Tip:
check out their IRS 990s). Now I don't want your club or organization to get
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too hung up on administration fees and expenses of a charity. Believe me;
your event/run is going to incur expenses and plenty of them! The most im-
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portant thing to do is ask questions. A great heart-tugging story is no longer
enough to warrant charitable support. Find out what that charity does with
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the dollars raised and how it is spent as well as success stories. If a charity
can't accurately explain who it is or what it does, then move on. The Biker-
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Place is too crowded and there are many charities that can explain exactly
why our hard earned dollars are needed.
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Also, ask if a representative from the charity can come out to your meetings
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 
to explain to your members about their organization and answer questions
that may arise without hesitation. A good charity will attend the event or run   
as well. Not only does this give your members a chance to interact with the  
powers to be but feels good to know who your money is going to.   
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Finally, be aware of how many runs are going on when setting up the date for
your charity ride. Too many rides benefiting the same organization is a sure
fire way to turn off bikers. There is nothing wrong with joining forces with 
another club or organization to have a combined event helping out one char-
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shamelessly plug my event can't I?
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Recently I had a customer come in and
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that could be done, you would never get a chance to ride.
I always try and give you a tech tip that helps you spend less money
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RUNS & EVENTS: October 2010
Saturday 2nd – Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Nub
Nuts Poker Run. Heavens Devils MC/ Whiskey
Rapids Annual “Numb Nuts Poker Run” Sign
in at Time Out Sports Bar and Grill 11am till 1pm, 481
Ruby Ave., (Hwy13) Wisconsin Rapids. Donation of $20
per couple, $15 single (or $10 a person for party only)
at the Liquid Lounge (428 Market Street, Nekoosa, WI)
after the run which includes food, beer, music, raffles
and a whole lot of fun with Central Wisconsin’s Finest
Motorcycle Club. http://heavensdevilsmccentral.webs.
com
Saturday 2nd – Sauk City, WI – 5th An-
nual Gray Rock Toy Run. Please bring a new,
unwrapped toy(s) or $10 per person donation. (NO
STUFFED ANIMALS PLEASE) Leaving at 10:30am
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from Eagle Plaza parking lot, 825 Phillips Blvd.,
Sauk City, WI. We will deliver toys to Caring Tree
in Prairie du Sac. Then we go on a fall color ride to
Captain’s II in Leland, WI. Wher there is FREE chili
from 12pm until gone. EVERY CHILD DESERVES A
CHRISTMAS. For information call 608-643-2862
Saturday 2nd – Milwaukee, WI – Axemen
MC Milwaukee Chapter Dice Run. - Please
come join us for a great day of riding. The route
will be highlighted with great views of downtown
Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s lakefront, the Calatrava art
museum and north shore. It will take you through
the picturesque Kettle Moraine with some nice eleva-
tion changes, switchback turns and a view of the
Holy Hill Basilica. Cash prizes will be awarded to the
3 highest rollers as well as the lowest roller. “Bo-
nus Roll” can be purchases at last stop to replace
any previous roll. The ride: $25/rider and $15/pas-
senger Price includes food and beer at final stop.
Registration at Horny Goat’s Hideaway 1st stop/roll
Madam Belle’s Silver Dollar Saloon, W204 N14025
Fond Du Lac Ave., Richfield, WI., 2nd stop/roll Tally
Ho Pub and Grill, 1855 State Road 83, Hartford,
WI., 3rd stop/roll, Finn’s Bar and Grill, 220 W. Sum-
mit Ave., Wales, WI. And the Final stop/roll at Long
Wong’s, 5230 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI.
Visit www.axemenmcmilwaukee.com for more infor-
mation.
Sunday 3rd – Peotone, IL. 26th Annual Pe-
otone Motorcycle Swap Meet & Parts Expo
(Indoor & Outdoor Event) held at Will county Fair-
grounds in Peotone, Il. Thousands of bikers will be
buying, selling and/or trading all kinds of motorcycle
goodies. There will be vendors from all over, mo-
torcycles of all brands, new and used parts, leather,
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motorcycle related novelties, door prizes, food, beer
and lots more. Hours: 10am til 4pm. Admission: $7
per adult Address: Will County Fairgrounds , 710
West Street, Peotone (40 miles south of Chicago off
I-57 at exit 327) For more info please call 800-800-
6034 or visit www.paragonspromotion.com
Saturday 9th – Plainfield, IL – 2nd Annual
Reindeer toy Run. Ride starts at the American
Legion Marne Post 12, at 24741 West Renwick Road,
Plainfield. Registration starts at 1am and the ride
starts at 11am. The fee is $15 for the rider and $5
for a passenger with new un-wrapped toy. The ride
ends with live music, dinner, raffles, 50/50 raffles,
and more. All proceeds and toys are distributed to
needy children. For more information call 815-838-
7533 or visit www.reindeertoyrun.com
Saturday 9th – Freeport, IL – Run for the
Nuts. Sponsored by ABATE of Illinois inc., Freeport
Chapter. The ride starts at Logan’s Bar and Grill at
1805 South West Street in Freeport. Registration
is from 11am to 12:30 pm. The fee is $10 and in-
cludes the poker run, and entry into the festival at
the end of the ride. The ride will go through North-
ern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin and in Byron
with food and more. Proceeds to benefit 3 local
charities and ABATE/PAC. For more information call
815-232-7065
Sunday 10th – Kankakee, IL – Kankakee
Toys for Tots Parade. By Marine Corps League
Det #1253. Starts at Kankakee Wal-Mart. Registra-
tion is at 10am and the parade leaves at 12pm. The
police escorted ride will go through Kankakee, Brad-

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RUNS & EVENTS: October 2010 An establishment run by bikers
unwrapped toy. The ride ends with refreshments,
for bikers and other common folk
entertainment and drawings. For more information Monday - $1 Drafts
call 815-468-3273
Tuesday - $2 Domestic Bottles
Sunday 10th – Batavia, IL – 24th Toy & Wednesday - $2.50 Well Drinks
Food Run. DuKane Chapter of ABATE of Illinois Thursday - $2 Cans
will host it’s 24th Toy & Food Run benefiting local Friday - $5 Bombs
area charities, food pantries and Motorcycle Rights.
Bring an unwrapped toy and non-perishable food 203 Main Street
item on Sunday October 10th. Donation Accepted Maple Park, Il 60151
for “Camp Quality” a camp for kids with Cancer. 815-827-3536
Start and End Point at Batavia VFW. Contact duka-
neevents@aol.com for more information.
http://hdrockers.com
Sunday 10th – Oak Forest, IL – Shadow
Riders Fall Fun Run. Hosted by the Shadow Rid- Hours Sun., 12-10 pm
ers. The ride stars at 15501 S. Kilpatrick, Oak For- Mon.-Thur., 10-1 am
est, IL. The fee is $20 for the rider and a passenger. Fri.-Sat., 10-2 am
The 100 mile ride will have three stops. Proceeds
are given to Shadow Riders sponsored charities. For
more information visit www.shadowridersinc.com
RUNS & EVENTS: October 2010
Friday – Sunday 9th, 10th & 11th – Wiscon-
sin Rapids, WI – 5th Annual ‘Bikes to Bogs’ riders, 1st come, 1st served day of event $4.74)
(formerly Hogs to Bogs & ABATE State Vendor Open 1am-6:30pm or later. Silent Auction
Wide Chili Cook Off) & ABATE of Wiscon- 1am-9:30pm, Raffles 1am – 9:30pm. 50/50’s all day.
sin 35th Anniversary Celebration. Dig out Card Drawings 1pm-3pm. Historical – Recognitions
your bellbottoms, platform shoes, and leisure suits 3-5pm FREE Admission. Comedian “Bag Lady Sue”
then enjoy some disco & dancing with us. From our at 7pm. DJ Brown Crusin’ Sounds 8:30pm (ticket
meager beginnings we will honor those that helped required – Includes Both Shows). 70’s Attire Contest
make this organization GREAT. Celebrate our his- Winners Announced During DJ Entertainment. Sun-
tory with us and enjoy Scenic Central Wisconsin. day: Annual Meeting & Awards at 11am. Advanced
Friday Poker Walk 4pm - ?? $5 with a 50% Payback, Tickets for Comedian & DJ $19.74, Commemorative
Music in Grand Avenue Tavern. Vendor Set Up 7pm- Anniversary Coins are $5.74. Contact Diane at 262-
9pm. Saturday: Bikes to Bogs Ride 9am-1pm $5 306-0606 for more information.
with a 50% Payback (Bus will be available for non-
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Saturday 16th – Canton, IL – Rockin’ for
Stockin’s Children’s Christmas Benefit
Poker Run. Hosted by The Alter-Ego Band, Mid- MVP - MOTORCYCLE VALUE PROGRAM
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Saturday 23rd – Portage, WI – Annual
Frost Your Nutz Ride – Sponsored by Full Throt-
tle. At 1101 DeWitt Street, Portage, WI. Ride leaves
at 12pm. Proceeds benefit Kings Veterans Home.
For more information call 608-742-3964
Sunday 24th, - Kenosha, WI. – Motorcycle
Swap-Meet – GT Promotions Motorcycle Swap-
Meet at the Brat Stop, Kenosha WI. From 10am
– 4pm. Live music, tons of new and used parts,
leather, sewing and repair, jewelry etc. Food and
refreshments. Admission: $7 per person children un-
der 10 and over 65 & disabled vets are FREE. Con-
tact 920-202-4590 for more information
Saturday 30th – Lisle, IL – Annual Trick or
Treat Motorcycle Run. – Fox Valley HOG An-
nual Trick or Treat poker run. Registrationat Herit-
age H-D, 2595 Ogden Ave., Lisle, IL from 10am-
12pm. First bike our 11am Finish at Montgomery
VFW, Montgomery, IL Pre-registration $15/$20 at
door. Dinner 4:30pm-5:30pm last bike in 5pm.
Prizes awarded for best hands and best costumes.
Live band, great food and more! For more informa-
tion contact B. Rizzo at 630-878-7376 or visit www.
fvhog.com
RUNS & EVENTS: November 2010
Sunday 7th, Oak Lawn, IL – Mateno Vet-
erans Ride. Hosted by American Veterans
Motorcycle Riders Association Chapter X.
Event starts at Oak Lawn H-D. Registration begins
at 8am and thr riders will leave at 10am. The ride
ends with a ceremony and 50/50 raffle. Riders are
asked to bring donations for the vets. For more
information call 708-917-3275 or visit www.avmra.
com/chapterxhome.htm
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Sunday 21st, McHenry, IL – Toys for Tots
Parade – The Toys for Tots Parade will be held at
the McHenry H-D Shop in McHenry, Illinois at 2103
W. Route 120, McHenry, IL. Store will open at 9am
with first bikes out at 12:45pm. Entry fee is an un-
wrapped toy. Join in and spread the Holiday Cheer!
For more information visit www.mchenryharley-
davidson.com or call 815-344-9300
Sunday 7th, Neillsville, WI – Motorcycle
Swap-Meet – County Fairgrounds at 1120 E. Di-
vision St., Neillsville, WI. Event opens at 10am for
vendor there will be a 10x10 space. There will be
food, drinks and music. The cost to get in is $7 Kids
under 10 are free. Call 920-202-4590
Saturday 20th, Kansasville, WI – Papa
Ken’s Cock N Balls Birthday Bash! – Party
starts at 7opm at 4614 Sheard Road, Kansasville, WI
There is a $10 fee which includes food, live band,
50/50 raffle. Drinks specials ar $1 drafts and $2 well
drinks. Please bring a un-wrapped gift for a child for
Toys for Tots. For info call 262-878-6144
RUNS & EVENTS: December 2010
Sunday 5th, Stevens Point, WI – Motorcy-
cle Swap Meet by GT Promotions. The swap
meet will be held at the Ramada Hotel in Stevens
Point. Doors open at 10am. 10x10 spaces available
for vendors. Event includes music, food and more.
Admission is $7 per person, Children under 10, sen-
iors over 65 and disabled veterans get in FREE. For
more information call 920-202-4590
Sunday 19th, St. Charles, IL. – Walneck’s
Motorcycle Swap Meet – Come and hangout
with fellow riders. Great food and drinks. Food and
drinks will be sold there. Live music. Admission is
$25. For more information visit www.walneckswap.
com or e-mail ewalneck@yahoo.com 47
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FOUR $1 MILLION
Cases in 2 Months
When in an accident, you don’t need hype; you need a solid,
top-rated law firm with a proven record.
Prior results in an earlier case do not guarantee or suggest a similar
outcome in future matters the law firm may undertake.

Wisconsin Offices: biker killed in a

• $3 million for unborn son of than one year
Milwaukee 414.223.4800 crash – case settled in less
Toll-Free:800.800.5678 • $3.5 million for death ofyear motorcyclist – case
Madison 608.277.7777 settled in less than one
Toll-Free: 888.277.HUPY(4879) • $1.1 million jury verdict after insurance company
dropped
offered nothing and previous law firm
Appleton 920.882.8382 case
Toll-Free: 877.321.HUPY(4879) • $2.9 million settlement for biker after
he was
hit head-on by a car
Illinois Offices: ist hit
• $1.9 million settlement for motorcycl
Gurnee 847.625.5500 by a truck
Toll-Free: 866.625.2299 • $300,000 settlement for moto rcycle accident
ths
Rockford 815.877.3900 – case settled in less than two mon
nt for Bike rs
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ulted by
309.862.4800 police take her case
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rcycl ist after
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insurance company refused to make
Toll-Free: 877.894.8800 lost a leg in a
• $2.9 million for woman whosettled without
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a lawsuit
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• $2.5 million settlement after in less
left in front of biker – case settled
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