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September 2011
The Little Biker Magazine & Website That Has It All
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... Riding to Eat
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and ILLINOIS
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2011 Summer Events
July 9 th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson
Ride for St. Judes... Always a very worth cause!
July 10th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson
The Vally of the Kings Big Cat Sancturary Ride
3rd Annual Helping our Heroes Ride
Dealer Ride - with General Manager Doug Jackson
July 23rd - Woodstock Harley -Davidson
3rd Annual Have a Little (MORE!) Faythe & Emily Ride
Aug 6th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson
1st Annual Harley Ride for OPTIONS & ADVOCACY
Aug 20th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson
Dog Day Afternoon Run
Aug 21st - Woodstock Harley -Davidson
Annual A.A.I.M. Ride
Sept 11th - Woodstock Harley -Davidson
Heroes Ride for North IL. Veterans Network
Riding season is finally here...
Its ASPHALT-KICKING time!
Make us The Destination
BEFORE & AFTER your rides!
See the Calendar Pages at the end of this
guide for more details on these events
Midwests Harley
Superstore
815-337-3511
2050 S. Eastwood Rd.
(Rte. 47) Woodstock, IL
815-344-9300
2103 W. Rte. 120
McHenry, IL
www.woodstockharley.us
www.mchenryhd.com
Visit our other location
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Illinois / Wisconsin Edition
Biker Information Guide
The First and Original Biker Information Guide Since 1997
The Little Biker Magazine & Website That Has It All
Jennifer Knourek
Illinois / Wisconsin
Owner / Editor
jennifer@wibig.com
224-788-8100 or 847-878-8845
Kelly Hemphill
National Publisher / AZ Editor
kellyh@azbig.com
602-708-3024
Jim Moore
Exec. VP - Operations
jim@azbig.com
623-628-1117
Dave Shafer
National Website Guy
dave@azbig.com
Advertising
jennifer@wibig.com
Cover Photo Credit
Don Kates
Shooters Images Inc.
Organizations:
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Biker Friendly Churches
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Illinois Clubs & Organizations
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Wisconsin Clubs & Organizations
Featured Stories:
06-07
Cover Feature & Story
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Where to Ride: Beloit
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Living to Ride... Riding to Eat
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Scratched & Dented. CPV
Tips and Information:
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Custom Shop Tip: Jim Jones
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Parts Tip: - You want to put what where?
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Attorney Tip: Tony Pan Sanfelipo
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ABATE of IL. -Judy Chooch Kaenel
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ABATE of WI. -Dave Chubby Charlebois
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Dales Diatribe
Whats Happening:
33-41
Runs & Events : July
41-29
Runs & Events : August
49-54
Runs & Events : September
54
Runs & Events : October
56
Summer Bike Nights
Advertisers:
AAA Insurance ..................................44
Allstate Insurance ............................40
American Family Insurance ..........50
ATV Training Institue .....................26
Beloit ....................................................13
Best Western Clock Tower.............52
Bike Alert ............................................12
Brutal Defance .................................55
Chiefs Pub Lake Forest ..................18
Choppers Bar & Grill .......................47
Comfort Inn Antioch ......................52
Custom Painted Vehicles, Inc. .....20
Custom Services Motorcycles .....10
Door County Visitor Buerau ............30
Hearing Dynamics ...........................27
Hidden Point Bar ..............................20
Hupy & Abraham ............................ BC
Flufy Biker Chicks ...........................22
Innlet Motel .......................................12
Mikes Port Pub..................................12
Jelly Belly Candy Company ..........25
JD Bootleggers Bar & Grill ............18
KCs Cabin ............................................. 8
Kutter Harley Davidson .................12
Leathers 4 U .......................................48
Magnuson Grand Hotel .................24
Milwaukee Cycles ............................22
Mineola Marine & Rest. ..................18
Motorcycle Medicine .....................39
Pheasant Ridge Resort ..................42
Port OBlarney ................................. IBC
Rev Jims Roadhouse ......................32
Spokes Bar & Deli .............................05
Tammys Town Tap ..........................18
The Sandbar ......................................25
Wild Willies .........................................18
Woodstock Harley Davidson ..... IFC
Woodstock Powersports ...............26
Young Living .....................................42
Zaps Tap .............................................18
Illinois / Wisconsin Edition
Local Editors
Column
Jennifer Knourek
jennifer@wibig.com
To All Our
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I hope you enjoy the 2011 Sum-
mer Issue for Wisconsin and Illinois
Biker Information Guide. Thank you
to my dear friends for your strength
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Ride Hard, Safe and Smart
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describe Kimmy, truly genuine, gorgeous,
outgoing, enough personality for ten and ir-
replaceable. The unmistakable way she touched
so many peoples lives and the everlasting im-
pression she leaves behind. A beloved and devoted
mother of Joe, Kelly and Jim, a supportive sister to
Joan, Eddie, Jan and Debbie, the beloved daughter of
the late Edward and Katherine, and the Matriarch of her
World Wide Motorcycle Family. Kimmy was unlike no other in her ability to make
people smile and the unselfish impact she had in everything she set her mind to do.
An accomplished marketing, sales and advertising powerhouse she worked at major
newspapers and companies across the country before starting her own motorcycle
magazine Biker Information Guide that includes franchises in many states. Her in-
troduction into the Biker World was by none other than her Brother In-law Frenchie,
back when mostly rough necks and outlaws rode bikes. Never could he have imagined
where this would lead. From her being one of the few women in the day that Rode
her own to being recognized in the motorcycle community nationwide. Weather fit-
ting you and your ride with custom leather or coordinating a successful charity event
Kimmy was the Ultimate Motorcycle Enthusiast.
As one of the original sponsors of Arizona Bike Week in 1997 with Kimmys Custom
Leathers and her continued involvement every year since. Kimmy was duly recognized
in 2009 as the Arizona Bike Week Honoree for her unselfish, heartfelt and relentless
giving to the motorcycle community.
Romans 10:9 & 10
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from
the dead, you will be saved.
For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with
your mouth that you are saved.
LORD, Help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and
I cant handle
We miss you already and will love you forever, God bless you and keep you. BIG HUGS
At the request of the family in lieu of flowers, pleasePAY ATTENTION! Drivers
Watch Out For Motorcycles, Riders Watch Out For Vehicles, Ride Safe and Please Give to
your Favorite Charity.
In Memory
Kimberly Kimmy Chapman
March 3, 1956 March 26, 2011
Cover Story 3Q11.indd 1 6/8/2011 8:24:12 PM
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If you like motorcycles you will
enjoy visiting Morries Place at 5410
Austin Court in Ringwood IL. It is
like attending and indoor Vintage Bike
Show right on the showroom foor. You
will fnd Nolans, Triumphs, BSAs and a
1988 80 Shovelhead greets you as you
enter the building. For me personally
seeing these bikes under one roof, brings
to mind that the new bikes arent the only
ones to be admired and desired. Youve
got to ride em all at least once if youre really going to have a
favourite a friend once told me. I guess that is what inspired this
editorial on this local treasure house at Morries Place and what will
keep me going back. I want to know more about the vintage bikes,
and I am going to ride one and own one someday.
There is some cool history behind Morrie the original owner and a
story done by Lori (Eds wife) and Buzz Walneck is posted on their
web site at morriesplacecycle.com. Ed and his wife Lori bought the
business in 1993 and three and a half years ago opened the new
building at its new location where their
primary goal is to ... keep old bikes on the
road.
Ed is patient and happy to answer my
questions and show me around the shop.
A friendly, down to earth guy and the shop
offers a welcoming setting with bar stools
up against the counter where I have often
caught the visiting patron ponied up and having a chat with Ed. I
asked Ed if he ever does any clinics for his customers... he smiled
and laughed and said, everyday on the phone.
Motorcycles seem to be a family activity for the Zenders and the
winter doesnt slow them down. Who says the Midwest has a short
motorcycle season... Studs on Ice in Camp Lake, WI is one of the
many snow racing events in the area and that is where you may
fnd Ed and his family in the winter.
2011 summer issue of Wisconsin and Illinois Biker Information Guide
Featured Bikes
1948 Indian Chief
1951 Vicent Touring Rapide
1948 Indian Chief
1951 Vicent Touring Rapide
Featured Bikes
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Keeping The Old Bikes
on the Road...
Serving Breakfast 7-Days a Week
Favorite stop for many bike runs from Illinois and Wisconsin Favorite stop for many bike runs from Illinois and Wisconsin
815-675-2205
www.kcscabin.com for Bike Run details
Open Jam
Every other Sunday at 2pm!!!
Mon- Thur. 11amtill closing
Fri. - Sun. 7amtill Closing
7-Days a Week
Open Jam
Every other Sunday at 2pm!!!
Serving Breakfast
Friday - Sunday from 7am - 11am
309 Il. Route 173
Wilmot Rd / Rte. 173
Spring Grove, IL 60081
www.kcscabin.com for Bike Run details
815-675-2205
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Sat. - July 9th - Save-A-Vet
Sun. - July 24th - Bikers Against Abuse
Sun. - July 31st - Nurses scholarship fund Poker Run
Sat. - Aug. 20th - Tinas Ride for Suicide Awareness
Sun. - Sept. 11th - Tri-CountyRidersToyRunforLove
Sat. - Sept.17th - FoxLakeChambersRallybytheLake
Sun. - Sept. 18th - Bikers Against Bullies
Participating in the following Runs
Join the Motorcycle Parade leaving
KCs Cabin 9:30am to the Rally by the
Lake in Fox Lake on Sept. 17th.
see calendar pages for more info
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I was curious with all these bikes available to
him which one was his favourite... would you
believe he didnt have an answer for me! In
his personal collection Ed has a 600cc Panther,
a 41 Panhead, a 74 Ducati and a 1948 Indian
Chief (shown on the cover with a customers
1951 Vincent Touring Rapide). But Ed insists
he rides the one closest to the door on any
given day and enjoys them all.
There is a saying... We dont know what we
dont know and I want to ride them all or at
least learn more about them.
So if you have a passion for vintage bikes or youre just curious
about them plan a visit to see Ed and his team at Morries Place! If
you cant make it to the shop, Morries Place will be a vendor at the
Vintage Swap Meet in Davenport, IA over Labor Day weekend. Stop
by and say hello!
*a very special thank you to Don Kates from Shooters Images for helping
me with the photos for the cover and this feature!
A&D Biker Ministries www.adbikerministries.com
238 Chicago St. (Community Christian Church), Racine, WI
Bethel Presbyterian Church - 219-767-2494
110 E. Hamilton Street, Union Mills, In.
Belvidere Fellowship Church - 815-544-6856
153 South State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008
Bridgewood Church - 248-625-1344
6765 Rattalee Lake Road, Clarkston, MI.
Central Assembly of God - 920-465-0455
831 Schoen Street, Green Bay, WI.
Crossroads Church - 847-362-7120
1350 IL.Route 137, Grayslake, IL.
East Gate Alliance Church - 715-387-3654
2203 East Becker Road, Marshfeld, WI.
First Church of Christ, Scientist - 847-381-0939
421 E. Main Street, Barrington, IL.
First Reformed Church - 920-324-2321
422 W. Franklin Street, Waupun, WI.
First United Methodist Church of Forreston - 815-938-2380
Route 26, Forreston, IL.
Leaf River United Methodist Church - 815-738-2321
Route 72, Leaf River, IL.
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.
BIKER FRIENDLY CHURCHES
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Tech Tip: Aftermarket Parts
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Finding things to write about is trying at
times to say the least, especially if you are as
busy as most people working, playing, living,
ya know doing the general bull called life.
Then it came to me. While fghting with yet another aftermarket part
manufactured in some far away land other than the USA. How would
any regular person be able to deal with this crap? I mean, we work
on bikes; its what our job is...its what we know. Then I think of some
poor soul gazing at the shiny parts in some magazine or catalog dream-
in of what that part looks like on their bike. Then they get it off the
delivery truck and it doesnt ft or the chrome is crap or falling off; parts
are missing, etc. It usually ends up in a pile in the garage or basement,
or at a shop like mine with the guy asking a thousand questions on
how to deal with it till they have fnally had enough and either bring it
to me or just give up. They always ask How do you make it work? or
Where do you get your parts? The fact is, there are good parts and
crap parts. Remember, you get what ya pay for. The difference is shops
like ours and other bike shops out there, usually have equipment, i.e.,
welders, mills, lathes, fabrication brakes, benders etc. If it doesnt ft
we can make it ft, or use some of it to make a better part. A deal is
only a deal if you get what you want for what you pay for it. This, nine
out of ten times is not what happens in the world of aftermarket parts.
So the next time youre at a shop and the guy behind the counter
says, I cant sell that part as cheap as the catalog, e-bay or a maga-
zine! try and remember this: Are you gonna be able to make it ft in
your garage if there are parts missing? Or are you going to call the
company and get the run around? Do you have the time to do that
with work, the wife, the kids, the car, the yard, blah, blah, blah and so
on? Probably not!... lol Ya see, theres allot more to a shops job than
just fxin your bike, theres ordering the parts, making sure they ft, and
if they dont, making them ft and work properly, and handling all the
problems so you dont have to. These are all things that a good bike
shop does but you never see. Most people just bring their bike in have
the parts put on pick it up and leave, and hopefully say Good Job!
Now even after you read this little page of mine, you still feel like ven-
turing out into the world of aftermarket parts, have fun, its kinda like
re-inventing the wheel in a way. I have seen people buy a crap part
make it ft do a nice job. Spend countless hours on the computer and
the phone, and then come up with the same end product as me. All I
can say is thats great and more power to ya! But for myself, if I want
some ice cream I wont buy a cow, milk it, spend hours with all the
other crap. I think Id just run down to the store and buy some. They
got people that make that shit... LMAO
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Watch for area motorcycle
friendly businesses with
the Welcome to Beloit!
window cling in their
window
Download your
Visitors Guide or
Biker Guide online!
- Hotels
- Site Seeing
- Fun Destinations
Download your
Visitors Guide or
Biker Guide online!
- Hotels
- Site Seeing
- Fun Destinations
www.visitbeloit.com
800-423-5648
Where to Ride: Beloit, WI.
www.visitbeloit.com
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Appetizers - Chicken & Fish - Sandwiches - Baskets
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We are a short distance to:
- Lake Michigan Beach - Whitesh Dunes Park
- Wisconsin Motorcycle Memorial Park
- Cave Point County Park - Restaurants & Shopping
Beloit is a beautiful riverfront community located on
the Wisconsin/Illinois Stateline, in central Wisconsin, along
the I-90/I-43 corridor. It is a friendly and welcoming
destination for motorcycles. Enjoy FREE live music along the riverfront almost every
Friday night during the summer, along with festivals, museums, historical landmarks,
Blackhawk Farms Raceway, beautiful parks, an award-winning Downtown, Snappers
Baseball, one of the largest Farmers Markets in the Mid-west, biker friendly bars, res-
taurants and hotels. Beloit will be flming a Biker segment with Discover Wisconsin
this year, scheduled to be aired in 2012.
Beloit is also the starting point for your Wisconsin Highway 51 experience. High-
way 51 is the ribbon tying the North to the South, stretching from the tip of Northern
Wisconsin to the Southern Louisiana. Bisecting the country, this road offers travelers
a true slice of America. Beloit has one of the most beautiful routes on Highway 51.
Visit www.visitbeloit.com to download your copy of The Road Starts Here Biker
Guide for some of the attractions you can enjoy while visiting Beloit. While there,
look for the Welcome to Beloit window cling on the window of biker friendly es-
tablishments. You can also pick up a copy of the Biker Guide while you are there, at
any of their Welcome Centers.
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ABATE of Illinois - www.abate-il.org
American Gold Wing Asson.- Union IL. - www.agwachapterd.org
American Knights M/C - Chicago IL. - http://akmc.netfrms.com
American Legion Riders 489 Yorkville, IL - www.legionriders489.org
American Vets. MC. Riders Assoc. - Tinley Park, IL - www.avmra.com
Axemen Professional Fire Fighters M/C - www.axemenmc.org
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 - txwbmc.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 - Illinois - www.cmausa.org
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
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 IJMCLake@gmail.com or IJMCMcHenry@gmail.com
Jerseypine Cruisers - Des Plaines, IL. - www.jerseypinecruisers.org
Lake Shore H.O.G. Chapter #1154 - www.lakeshorehog.com
Latin American MC Assoc., - Chicago, IL www.latinbikers.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
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
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
Windy City Rats - BRITISH M/C ENTHUSIASTS www.windycityrats.net
WOMEN ON WHEELS Crystal Lake, IL - www.redhawkriders.com
Wonder Lake Cruisers - www.meetup.com/The-Wonder-Lake-Cruiser-Bike-
Meetup-Group
Illinois Clubs and Organizations
Kneez in the Breeze
Judy Chooch Kaenel
President, DuKane Chapter
2011 summer issue of Wisconsin and Illinois Biker Information Guide 2011 summer issue of Wisconsin and Illinois Biker Information Guide
There is a great advertisement out there with a teen-
age girl driving her car while on her cell phone, smoking
a cigarette and painting her nails stating Dont Drive
Distracted! The poster is amusing but terribly sad all the
same. Bikers face the challenge of driving with dis-
tracted drivers all the time. Our Brothers and Sisters are
killed or seriously injured every day in this country. 20%
of all injury crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving and of those
killed in these types of accidents, 995 involved reports of a cell phone as a
distraction. The largest group of distracted drivers in this country are younger
than 24! There are three main types of distraction; Visual taking your eyes
off the road, Manual-taking your hands off the wheel and Cognitive-taking
your mind off what you are doing. Of all of these types of distractions Manual
Distraction is the biggest culprit. Texting and talking on the cell phone results
in more accidents and can impair your driving reaction time as if you are intoxi-
cated. Wow! What are we to do to protect ourselves out there on the road? It
is impossible enough to hope that other drivers see us; we have to MAKE other
drivers see us! I have a friend that when approaching an intersection, if he
does not see that drivers face turned towards his direction, he beeps his horn,
revs his engine, anything to let that driver know he is in the area. Of course,
my buddy fipping the driver off for not looking seems to shock the driver into
knowing he is there but, although amusing may not be the best tactic.
ABATE throughout the United States is focused on the safety aspects of our
mission especially with the issue of distracted drivers. Every year local chap-
ters visit schools driver education programs and senior centers and teach
the students or seniors about motorcycles in their area. The most important
lessons we teach them is how to see us and how to avoid us! By talking the
hard facts about cell phone and texting usage, along with graphic images of
the results of their distracted driving, goes a long way in getting the point
across. These Safety and Education Coordinators work tirelessly with schools
and senior citizen centers to reach out and educate the driver. We hand out
fyers, pamphlets, key fobs and now neat little thumb rings that state Texting
Kills all in the effort to get the message across that We Are Out There! Watch
Out For Us!
On the other hand we can talk until we are blue in the
face about distracted driving. But the best defense
is to get involved! Call your local DOT and get Start
Seeing Motorcycles yard signs and posters, spend
some cash and make your own signs, or get involved
with your local ABATE chapter and help out the Safety
and Education coordinators and get into the schools to teach. Everything you
can do will get the message out! I do not want to bury another friend because
someone just didnt see him.
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ABATE of Wisconsin - www.abatewis.org
American Firefghters MC -www.affmcmilwaukee.com.com
Armed Forces MC - Statewide - www.afmcwi.com/
Axemen Professional Fire Fighters M/C - www.axemenmc.org
Bikers Helping Friends Wishes - Boscobel, WI - www.bhfw.org
Border Rider MC - www.boogman.com/brmc
British Biker Cooperative - Milwaukee - www.britishbiker.net
BTGOG Motorcycle Ministry - www.ridefreeforever.org
C.C. Riders MC - Madison, WI - www.ccridersmc.org
Christian Motorcycle Ministry - Wisconsin - www.cmausa.org
Celts Brotherhood MC - Richfeld, 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
Freedom Ryders MC - roach@freedomrydersmc.com
Gold Wing Road Riders - www.gwrra.org/
Heavens Devils M C - Milwaukee - www.heavensdevilsmc.com/
Madison BMW MC - Madison, WI - www.madisonbmwclub.org/
Madison MC - Madison, WI - www.madisonmotorcycleclub.org/
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
Outlaws MC - Milwaukee - www.outlawsmc.com
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 - Marshfeld WI - blckshep1@hotmail.com
Trike Riders International of Wisconsin - tjgoettl@sbcglobal.net
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
Wisconsin Clubs and Organizations
Ride Free
Dave Chubby Charlebois
Deputy Director
ABATE of Wisconsin Inc.
Brotherhood: n. the state of being a brother; a group or
society of people united by a common interest; a fraternity.
Every once and a while I like to see if Webster defnes things
the same as I do. Sometimes I think that one of us should
just write a dictionary for bikers. In the biker dictionary this
word alone could have a few pages dedicated to it. Now, Im
not saying that I disagree with the way Webster defned this
word. I just think it means so much more. Take a little time out and think what it means
to you. Brotherhood is what keeps us going. It is the essence of a bikers soul. In a
volunteer organization like ABATE of Wisconsin, its the glue that binds us and the fuel
that keeps us going. No matter what you ride, or what gender you are, brotherhood is
always there for you. Bikers truly defne brotherhood.
I spend a good amount of my free time attending meetings and events all over the
state. When Im not riding or spending time with my family or working, youll most
often fnd me reading something motorcycle related keeping up to speed with current
legislation and public views about motorcyclists. Sometimes this can get pretty over-
whelming because it seems all too often theres something to be upset about. There
is always somebody with a half-baked theory on how they can keep us all safe, happy
and alive. Unfortunately, all of these theories seem to take away my freedoms. Thanks,
but no thanks. So, just when Im ready to erupt, I remember that Im not alone. There
are almost seven thousand like minded individuals that have the same fears as me.
And thats just the ones that pony up the twenty fve bucks a year to stay informed as
bikers. Who knows how many bikers are out there unaware that there is an organiza-
tion, a brotherhood, that is already fghting for there freedoms every day. Im proud to
be an ABATE of WI member. That is enough to keep my sanity. Just knowing that Im
not alone and that someones got my back. If youre not familiar with ABATE of WI,
next time you see someone wearing ABATE clothing go up and ask what were about,
we wont bite. When were not having fun weve got our heads buried in legislative and
safety issues and help the politically motivated motorcyclist preserve the freedoms we
enjoy. ABATE of WI is not a club, is not limited to HD riders, and is about a lot more
than just helmet laws. This year weve sent our legislative team to Madison to lobby for
motorcycle safety funds in the state budget and to promote our enhanced penalties for
irresponsible inattentive drivers that kill and injure motorcyclists. We also are the main
provider of motorcycle awareness information in Wisconsin.
As the summer comes into full swing and there is more to do than you can
ever possibly make time for, try to take some time to visit an ABATE event. Take a few
friends along and enjoy the ride. Whether its for a party or a meeting, take the time to
introduce yourself to someone new. If youd like to fnd out more about ABATE of WI or
would like to join, please go to our website at www.abatewis.org or call 715-284-7415.
Find out what brotherhood is all about. Hope you enjoy your summer. Try to remember
those that fought so hard to build this nation and give us the freedoms that we too
often take for granted. And, resolve to hold onto the freedoms we still enjoy. Until next
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I love food. But better than anything I could ever make in the kitchen, I
make great reservations. The nice thing about riding out to discover great
food is that you rarely need to make reservations. Which is good because we
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a unique experience. Just minutes from the Harley Davidson Museum and the
Iron Horse Hotel where the Thursday Night Bike Nights are in full
swing during these summer months. Im highly recommending
this as a destination for those of you who Live to Ride and Ride to
Eat. Dave and Melissa Sobelman have put a great deal into the
atmosphere of this unique building which was originally a Schiltz
Brew house back in the day. Its easy to get to and offers plenty
of street parking. And their burgers.. Oh
yeah! I had their signature Sobelman Burger
which has cheddar, swiss and american cheeses, bacon,
fried onions and diced jalapenos... yummy! The staff was
friendly and busy attenting the the many patrons attending
a regularly scheduled Biker Sunday (which on this particular
Sunday donated $1 of every burger to ABATE of Wisconsin,
a motorcycle rights organization. Way to go Sobelmans!) Bathrooms are clean
and there is seating inside or out. It was my frst of many visits to Sobelmans
but there is much to see on the ride into the Valley and when I go back, and
I will. I will defnately be stopping in again.
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Best Western Hotel. Our ride to Captain Mikes was a lunch ride (and we were
hungry) so in addition to the monster stuffed burgers we indulged in a Garlic
and Egg French Fries appetiser which was amazing. The experience was fun
and unique. Ordering is somewhat self serve in that you each receive a menu
which you complete by selecting your bun, the type of beef, the style or theme
of burger, additional toppings, sides and more. Than you turn in your order at
the bar which has a very large an unique selection of tap brews as well as a
full bar. (offcially... dont drink and ride) There are so many options I cant
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When doing a bike build you may be looking to swap out
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There is no master list for bikes stating what parts will
interchange. With the explosion of the web there are many forums discussing
the interchange of parts. The best way to fnd out about what may work for you
is on the forums, you will be able to gain from the knowledge and experience
that others have gained from trial and error.
On rims the trend is to change from cast wheels to spoked wheels, and larger
diameters in the front. Some model bike offered both cast
and spoked wheels in the same year, for those of you
lucky enough to have picked one of these for your project
conversion will be easy, you may still need to change over
brake rotors even though they where in the same model
year. To change over other rims you will need to measure
the axle diameter, hub with, rim diameter and rim with,
then start the long journey of comparing. You can also go
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sheets which list the wheel, chain and sprocket sizes for
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Dales Diatribe:
Ive shaken hands with the Devil...
and I think I liked it!
TEST RIDE : 2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon
Dale Lumovic, President, DRILL
How do you begin to explain something,
when all youre able to do is smile widely and
stammer adjectives about something that
makes absolutely little sense. Ducati? Makes a cruiser? Do they even
know how to do that? Dont those guys only know how to make World
Superbike winning championship Italian rice rockets and thats all???
I know that many of you will read this and say to yourselves, this is
blasphemy! Oh no my friends, Im talking about me taking a step closer
to loving something that I never believed could be possible, enjoying a
sport cruiser more than any Superbike Ive ever ridden before this time.
Last week after speaking to our local editor/publisher, Jennifer Knourek,
about what I should write about in this issue of WIBIG. She said, What
about that new Ducati Diavel? Why dont you do a road test and write
about it? Instantly a light bulb glowed brightly above my coconut. Yeah,
I thought to myself. Why didnt I think of that? Yet another reason we
have brilliant ladies in our lives, to remind us to do something we havent
considered before. So I ask you to consider this: Ducati is making a bike
to make the Fat Boy, the V-Rod and even the V-Max riders look over their
shoulders at what these creative Italian decided to produce. I told you it
might sound like blasphemy, but keep reading, trust me it gets better.
Many of you attended the Chicago International Motorcycle Show and
perhaps drifted into the Ducati display
to see what these Italians are able to
produce, just for curiosity sake and
perhaps saw this beast resting in the
corner. I did too, but for the fact that
Im a motorcycle fanatic, although
Ducatis have only really intoxicated
me for the past ten years or so. This
year Ducati chose to go in a complete-
ly new direction with something that
they have never done before, create
a sport cruiser that set a benchmark
that has not been done before. Pro-
duce a motorcycle that has the riding
dynamics of a Sportbike, the looks of
a American muscle bike and the power
that only a huge V-twin can produce.
After about 150 miles of saddle time
I think that they not only hit the
mark, they destroyed the bench-
mark they wanted to eclipse.
Diavel is Italian for Devil, the name
that a Ducati engineer upon see-
ing the prototype for the frst time
spoke under his breath when it was
presented internally to the design
and engineering group at Ducatis
factory in Bologna Italy. While standing with gaping mouths if front of
something that looked nothing like that the company is used to manu-
facturing, he said, it looks like something Demonic, like the Devil.
Ducatis designers came up with the concept as a styling exercise and
when Ducatis CEO, Gabriele Del Torchio witnessed it he told the entire
team, Its beautiful, make it!
What they produced was a 1198cc demon of an engine generating a
choice of 100, 142 or up to 162 horsepower controlled by switch that
selects electronic engine mapping selectable by a trigger on the handle-
bar cluster. Hugged by a trademark Ducati trellis steel tube frame sur-
rounding the engine, bridging massive 50mm forks, and a huge single
sided aluminum swing arm cupping a 240mm rear tire. 240mm is a
massive tire for a bike that handles with the precision and prowess this
motorcycle does and doesnt trip over its 456 lbs as it might have you
believe. Comparing it to many sport cruisers its a feather weight.
This is not something you see frequently on a production bike that has
the ability to turn corners with great confdence and swap lanes on the
highway the way this machine does. With an upright riding position
that is gentler to the spine than sport
bikes are, and the ability to lug gently
around town or head up to the sce-
nic back roads in Wisconsin that have
more curves than straights surprised
me like I never thought I would be.
I rode about 350 miles over a weeks
time and never stopped grinning until
my time in the saddle was over. The
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sweet spot that is a comfortable spot
to watch the world go by with riser
bars that are comfortable for the arms
and shoulders. The wide gas tank
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to be ridden its hard to imagine getting more than 175 miles from the
tank until its time to fll up again.
The version I rode is called the Diavel Carbon, with a
carbon fber tank cover airbox intake trumpets, side
covers, front fender and rear seat cover. It looks like
something thats hard to imagine not coming from
Milwaukee, and the rumble from it 90 deg. V-twin is
something that stirs the soul, particularly when you
twist your wrist harder and your behind slides hard
backwards in the saddle. Thank god for that deep
saddle. When it comes time to stop the Brembo Monobloc front brakes
have an anti-lock circuit to control losing control of the
front end in the rain or on surfaces with less than optimal
grip.
It has the heart of a superbike with an engine devel-
oped specially for this motorcycle. Its a de-tuned ver-
sion of the 1198 Superbike engine with a 11 deg overlap
in the valve timing versus the 17deg. of the superbike
engine. Making it more of a mellow power curve rather
that the brutal thrust of the Superbike. Ducati calls it
mellow; I call it ride-able. It was as much fun cruising gently, as ripping
around on it like a dirt tracker at the Springfeld mile. It did it all too well.
My friends found it odd to see me on it and thoroughly enjoying the Diavel
so much, being used to seeing me on nothing other than the polar oppo-
sites, a Superbike or a dirt bike. They teased that I must be showing my
age, late 40s, but I say oh no. I have no concern what youre age, youll
fnd something to adore and intoxicate you about this motorcycle. I love all
bikes, but this one has truly stirred my soul.
You may not think this is possible, but I want to encourage you to visit a
Ducati dealer and take one for a demo ride, because you too will be foored
as I am still picking myself off that very same foor. Want to shake hands
with the Devil? Go visit a dealer and ask for Mr. Diavel, and prepare for an
exorcism.
Id like to a offer special thanks to Pewaukee Wisconsins own, Ducati
Milwaukee and its owner Joe Meinerz and his staff for contributing their
Diavel for me to complete this road test and review. Ducati Milwaukee
is located about 25 minutes west of downtown Milwaukee just south
of I-94 at the Grandview Rd.exit. Theyre located at 2204 Silvernail Rd.
Pewaukee WI 54072, 262 408-5660. Visit Joe and his staff for some of
the best service in the Midwest regardless what you ride, and in-depth
knowledge about the Diavel and many other Ducatis.
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RUNS & EVENTS: more details on our websites at
www.bikerinformationguide.com
July 5-10 - Summer Fest, WI. - Summerfest 2011 - The
Worlds Largest Music festival and Milwaukees cornerstone sum-
mer celebration. Marcus Amphitheater plus 10 additional stages,
diverse selection of food and beverages, marketplaces and inter-
active exhibits against a Lake Michigan and downtown backdrop.
July 6 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted
Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel
Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back of
this book or visit website for more information!... www.rockford.tiltedkilt.com
July 7 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jims Roadhouse.
Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See
our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue or visit website for more informa-
tion...www.revjimsroadhouse.com
July 7 - Milwaukee, WI. - Bike Night at the Iron Horse Hotel
- about 40 miles from IL & WI border. See our Bike Nights page in the
back of this issue.
July 7-10 - Pleasant Prairie, WI. - Jelly Belly Visitor Center
10th Anniversary Celebration! Join us bring your family and your
friends. 4pm - frst 200 guest will receive anniversary gift bags!
Carnival, Games and Belly Flop Sale!! If you have a sweet tooth
this destination is worth the ride. extended hours 9am-9pm
July 8-9 - Madison, WI. - Thunder Run - Ride to Cure...ALL
BIKES WELCOME. Capital City H-D. next to Rev. Jims Roadhouse.
July 8-9 - Berlin, WI. - Fox River Days - community event Ber-
lin, WI. Http://www.facebook.com/FRD2011 for fyer of event
July 9 -Woodstock, IL. - Ride for St. Judes.. Always a very
worthy cause contact dealership for more information
July 9 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Fire & Iron Ride for the Burn
Camp. Registration at Wisconsin H-D. $15 rider/ $10 passenger
beneft Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety Burn Camp
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July 9 - Fox Lake, IL. - 4th Annual Save-A-Vet Poker Bikes/
Boats/Hot Rods Run. Four land starting points and one water.
See facing page or visit web site at www.Save-A-Vet.org for more
details
July 9 - Rockford, IL. - 2011 Pork in the Park Bike show, Bike
games and Pig Roast. Hosted by the Steel Pigs MC.
July 9 - Philo, IL. - Saltapalooza - Ride like you give a care -
Beneft Run - 90 miles Breakfast, Lunch and Live entertainment
July 10 - Big Bend, WI. - Old School Motorcycle Show. Mark
your calendar for an event you wont want to miss! Old School
Bike Show, Veteran Assistance & Blood Drive, Bikes, Food, Re-
freshments, Pancake Breakfast, Bikini Bike Wash, Vendors and
more!!! Beer, Band, Brats and Burgers noon - 3pm. Road Guard-
ians is teaming up with Martins Auto Body for a Car/Bike Show.
Free Admission and Free Bike Show Submissions. Trophies
Awarded. http:www.accidentscene.org
July 10 - Woodstock, IL. - Valley of the Kings Motorcycle
Ride. Hundred of motorcycle enthusiast fock to Woodstock H-D
for Valley of the Kings Sanctuary Big Cat Bike Run. Kick off starts
on Sunday July 10, at 9:30am w/registration, breakfast and live
music! Ride starts at approx. 11:30am- arrival to the Sanctu-
ary approx 12:30pm. for more info contact Teri Molitor the ride
coordinator rtstctlf@yahoo.com or 847-400-6853
July 10 - Peotone, IL - 27th Peotone Motorcycle Show & Parts
Expo (Indoor & Outdoor Event at Will County Fairgrounds
July 13 - McHenry, IL. - Bike Night at McHenry H-D, 2103
W. Rte. 120, McHenry, IL. Come hang with us at the shop the
second Wednesday of June, July and August. Great Food and
Refreshments, Live Music and a Bon Fire 5pm to 9pm ALL BIKES
WELCOME
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July 16 - Saint Charles, IL. - 2nd Annual Orchard Auto for Mu-
tual Ground Poker run / Beneft concert.
July 16 - Fairbury, IL. - Angels in Heaven Memorial Ride 2011.
see ad below or visit events link on our web site
July 16 - Woodstock, IL. - Helping Our Heroes Bike 100 mile
Run. Co-sponsored and Hosed by Woodstock Harley-Davidson dealership.
Helping Our Heroes Charitable Foundation strives, by raising money to improve
the general morale and welfare of Illinois Military personnel, Veterans, Fire-
fghters/Law Enforcement personnel that are in fnancial distress. Reg at 9am,
frst bike out at 10:30 am from Woodstock H-D. $25 rider / $15 passenger
July 17 - Woodstock, IL. - Dealership Ride w/General Man-
ager Doug Jackson. Destination TBD call 815-337-3511 for more
info
July 17 - Elgin, IL. - Chicagoland Ride for Kids. Proceeds will
beneft the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for medical research
and family support programs.
our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue or visit website for more infor-
mation...www.revjimsroadhouse.com
- about 40 miles from IL/WI border. See Bike Nights page in back of issue.
July 14-17 - Southwestern, WI. -11th Anuual WIM
Ride, Heart of Wisconsin and Tommy Thompsons 17th
Annual Reunion Ride hosted by Women In Motion Road
Guardians. Cost for the entire ride, $85 per person tax deducta-
ble donation to ASMI. Daily Cost, $50 per person tax deductable
donation to ASMI. The ride includes lunch, dinner and evening
festivities each day. $10 off for Road Guardian Members. visit
www.roadguardians.org for more details about ride, the RG
program and benefts. T-shirts are NOT included with donation
but are available to purchase Tell your friends and register early
because the ride is limite to 300 people!
July 14 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealership Ride.
Dealership ride to Bike Night at the Harley Davidson Museum.
Ride departs dealership at 4:45pm
July 15-17 - Blue River, WI. - BBC (British Biker Cooperative)
31st Annual Motorcycle Show & Rally. Weekend of activities not
limited to Road Kill Caf, group rides and bike games camping. Visit
web site for much more information!!!!
July 16 - Edgerton, WI. - 2011 Tobacco Days Motorcycle
Show. 30 classes!! FREE admission for spectators!!!
July 16 - Hortonville, WI. - AFMC 10th Annual Bash from Hell
Fundraiser (visit our Wisconsin web site for more information)
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July 24 - Grayslake, IL. - 3rd Annual Bikers Against Abuse Mo-
torcycle Run. www.BikersAgainstAbuse.org...to beneft CYN Coun-
seling Center call Cindy @ 847-548-6000 ext 11 ($25 per rider) Run
Stops- Jesse Oaks, Brat Stop, KCs Cabin, Railhouse Co., Emils.
July 24 - Villa Park, IL. - Reason to Ride - Promising Rachel.
Ride starts at Wildfre H-D. $20 ride fee benefting sexually
abused children.
July 25 - Chicago, IL. - Monday Nite Bike Night presented by
Half Fast Chicago and Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum at The Orbit
Room Food and Drink Specials - Heated Smoking Tent Now
Open!.. The Orbit Room is located at 2959 N. California in Avon-
dale at Wellington, North of Diversey and South of Belmont in
Chciago Monday Hours 4pm - 2am
- about 40 miles from IL & WI border. See our Bike Nights page in the
back of this issue.
July 19-22 - Middleton, WI. - 2011 Star Day. This is the STAR
Touring and Riding International Event featuring the Yamaha Star Line
of motorcycles. Vendors, seminars, games, rides.www.starday.org
July 20 - Rockford, IL - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted
July 21 - Milwaukee, WI. - Bike Night at the Iron Horse Hotel - about
40 miles from IL & WI border. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.
July 22 - Pecatonica, IL. - Breast Fest Bike Rally. Sponsored by
the Iron Skulls Motorcycle Association at the Winnebago County Fair-
grounds.. Awesome rally for big kids! help women with Brest cancer!
www.bagladysue.com
July 23 - Woodstock, IL. - Woodstock H-D dealership. Have
a Little (MORE!) Faythe & Emily Ride. 60 mile ride from and back to
dealership for Silent Auction beneft. 12pm til 2pm Lunch & more.
July 23-24 - Wausau, WI. - Ride for Dime - Ride, Bike Show,
Stunt bike Show and 8 live bands... Camping available
July 23 - Winneconne, WI. - Wisconsin Road Run 2-3-4 Wheel
Poker Run. Breast Cancer beneft run
July 23 - Oconomowoc, WI. - 8th Annual Wisconsin Firefght-
ers Memorial Ride - Wisconsin H-D Proceeds support Wisconsin
State Firefghters Memorial, Inc.
July 23 - Willow Springs, IL. - Rights of Summer Bash hosted
by South Suburban ABATE of Illinois at CCs Grove Inn, 3258 Kean
Ave., Willow Springs. $15 at the gate. Vendors, Food, Live Enter-
tainment. For more info call Maria Miller at 708-687-9481
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July 30 - Multiple Locations, IL. - 4th Annual Motorcycle and
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ington, Carlinville, Pontoon Beach (Metro East and Champaign IL.
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July 30 - Alton, IL - Metro East Bikers for Babies. This incredi-
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rider/passenger. At Teds Motorcycle World, 4103 Humbert Rd,
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July 31 - Yorkville, IL. - 5th annual - Illinois RfR support -
Yorkville American Legion Riders poker run. Leaving Yorkville
Legion post at 11am, returning back at 6pm. vor more informa-
tion visit www.americanlegionriders489.org
July 31 - Freeport, IL. - Let it Roll Poker Run to Beneft RAMP
a non-proft non-residential Center for Independent Living. Par-
ticipation is free donations sheet available online every participant
who raises $50 will receive a T-shirt! More information on line.
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August 1 - Chicago, IL - Motorcycle Mondays at Five Star Bar
in Chicago -August celebrates Italian bikes
August 3 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilted
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August 4 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jims Roadhouse.
See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.
August 4 - Milwaukee, WI. - Bike Night at the Iron Horse Ho-
tel - See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.
August 4 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealership
Ride. Dealership ride to Bike Night at Harley Davidson Museum.
Ride departs dealership at 4:45pm
August 5th - Woodstock, IL. - 1st Annual Harley Ride for
Options & Advocacy. Woodstock H-D dealership 2050 S. East-
wood Rd, Woodstock, IL for more info 815-337-3511
August 8-14 - Sturgis, SD - Black Hills Motorcycle Rally & Rac-
es. Events include bike shows, vendors, runs, racing, hill climbs
and much more.
August 10-11 - Sturgis, SD - AHDRA - Sturgis Bike Week
National. Sponsored by Screamin Eagle Performance Parts. $25
admission. Www.ahdra.com
August 10 - McHenry, IL - Bike Night at McHenry H-D, 2103
W. Rte. 120, McHenry, IL. Come hang with us at the shop the
second Wednesday of June, July and August. Great Food and
Refreshments, Live Music and a Bon Fire 5pm to 9pm ALL BIKES
WELCOME
August 11 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jims Road-
house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great
Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue
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August 11 - Milwaukee, WI. - Scooter Night at the Iron Horse
Hotel - about 40 miles from IL & WI border. See our Bike Nights page
in the back of this issue.
August 12-14 -Benton, WI. - 6th Annual New Diggings Music
Fest - Live Music, vendors and more. www.newdiggs.com
August 13 - Lake Geneva, WI. - Walworth County Annual
Poker Run & Car Show. 5-Stop poker run. Proceeds to beneft
National Multiple Sclerosis Society WI-Chapter and the Myelin
Repair Foundation..
August 13 - Yorkville, IL. - Illinois Fisher House Dice Run $20
per rider and $10 per passenger prized, raffes, band, 50.50,
buffet dinner and more.
August 13 - Chicagoland, IL. - Mark your calendars for the
annual Rescue Rider Gauze for the Cause fundraiser. Our most
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August 14 - Woodstock, IL. - Walnecks Motorcycle Swap meet
and bike show at McHenry County Fairgrounds Admission $7.
August 14 - Kane County, IL. - 2nd Annual Womans Run.
Join us for our Landmark event! Dont Ride your own? Be a Pas-
senger! Celebrate you Sisters in the Wind with DuKane Chapter
of ABATE of Illinois. Start Point Alley 64 at 212 West Main St, St
Charles IL. Line up at 10am, Boots up at 11am... end point HD
Rockers, Maple Park, $10 per bike/$5 passenger. This is an es-
corted ride celebrating the Woman Rider! Woman Owned Vendors
and Woman Focused Seminars at end point First 50 girls that sign
up get a FREE t-shirt!!!
Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights info on last page
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Bikes! See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue or visit website for
more information...www.revjimsroadhouse.com
August 18 - Milwaukee, WI. - Indian Motorcycle Bike Night at
the Iron Horse Hotel See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.
August 18-20 - Matteson, IL. - Americas Nine-Eleven Ride
Sponsored by Americas 9/11 Foundation. Multiple staring locations. Travel
to all three 9-11 crash sites in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC and NYC. This ride is to
honor the victims and benefts the College Scholarship program for children of Active First
Responders. Ride starts: Sports Authority parking lot, US 30 & Cicero, Matteson, IL Rid-
ers depart at 9am For more info 815-955-8164 or go to www.911foundation.org
August 20 - Antioch, IL. - 5th Annual Chopperfest at
Choppers Bar & Grill in Antioch - Starting at 1pm. Three bands
with music All Day and Night - Live broadcast with 95 Will Rock. Drawing for
Custom Springer Bobber built by Custom Services will be raffed off, - with
net proceeds benefting Lake County Center for Independent Living. Custom
motorcycles and Choppers race cars will be on display. Drink specials all day.
Silent auction and raffes. Cookout on Choppers large creek side deck. No
cover charge. For info call 847-838-1230 or www.choppersontheedge.com
August 20 - Woodstock, IL. - Dog Day Afternoon Run.
Woodstock H-D (see inside front cover) Help Homeless Hounds on a
50+ mile route from/back to dealership for lunch, live music, raffes, & prizes.
August 21 - Woodstock, IL. - 9th annual Bikers take AAIM
Against Drunk Driving. Sponsored by Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorist,
Woodstock H-D and McHenry County Road Pirates. The event starts at Woodstock H-D
on Il-57 in Woodstock. Reg from 9am till 10:30am, pre-register $25/$15 on the day of
event $30/$20. The police escorted ride will go 80 miles without stops. The ride ends
with lunch, music, raffes and door prizes. The event benefts the AAIM Victims Assist-
ance Fund and the Anthony McElmeel Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information
call 888-240-0027 or www.aaim1.org/events_bikers.asp
Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the back
house. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes! See our
Bike Nights page in the back of this issue
August 25 - Milwaukee, WI. - BUILD Bike Auction at the Iron
Horse Hotel - See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue
August 27-28 - Oshkosh, WI. - Twisted Sista Bike Rodeo at
Circle R Campground 1185 Old Kamp Rd, Oshkosh, WI sponsored by Twist-
ed Karma and circle R Campground for only $6 per night water and electric
with showers available. Event to be held at the campground. Sign up if ya got
the nuts, al your favorites including but not limited to Barrel Roll, Balloon Toss
and Everyones favorite weenie bit with a twist, add choc, hot sauce and much
more. Vendors on site, brats & burgers available thru Circle R and music. $20
per bike/person, cars welcome. 5 hand poker run with 100% payout 11am
leave twisted Karma at 1226 Oshkosh Ave., Oshkosh WI 4 stops along the way
saddle up!!! For more info call 920-450-9584
August 27 - Channahon, IL. - 2nd Annual Kyle J Wright Memo-
rial ride. $20/$10 Proceeds will beneft Families of the Fallen... ratriders.com
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August 27 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealership
Bike Buyer/Riders Edge Appreciation Day with ESPN Radio BBQ.
Come out to enjoy live music, beverages, games and BBQ
August 27 - Willow Springs, IL. - American Knights Beneft
for Returning Military. At CC Grove in Willow Springs, IL for more
info 708-839-1959
August 27 - West Chicago, IL. - Valley of the Tiger Run. $25
per bike plus lunch benefts www.votk.org
August 28 - Antioch, IL. - 5th Annual Magic Carpet
Ride for the beneft of Children of Fallen Riders a 501(c)3 org. The
ride and party with be at Port of Blarney, Grass Lake Rd, Antioch,
IL. This is a great party! Ride, Live music, helicopter rides, ven-
dors and much, much more! www.childrenoffallenriders.com
August 28 - New Lenox, IL. - 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior
Project Motorcycle Run. The police escorted ride leaves the Mu-
nicipal Center at Veterans Pkwy & Rte. 20, New Lenox and ben-
eft the Wounded Warrior Project Fund. $15 per person. 3 Live
bands Line up 10am with pancake breakfast bike out at noon.
www.ww.pilrun.com
September 1 - Madison, WI. - Bike Night at Rev. Jims Road-
September 1 - Milwaukee, WI. - Ladies Bike Night with the
Diamond Possee at the Iron Horse Hotel - about 40 miles from IL
& WI border. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue.
September 1-5 - Milwaukee, WI. - 10th annual Milwaukee
Rally - at Milwaukee H-D and Silk Gentlemen Club Parking Lot.
September 1-4 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealer-
ship. Labor Day Bash Weekend. Come out to enjoy some live
music, food, beverages.
September 2-5 - Sebewaing, MI. - Michigan CMA State Rally.
Michigan State Rally Bay Shore Campground Sebewaing, MI Lo-
cated just north of Sebewaing on the north-east side of Saginaw
Bay., Bike & Non-Bike Games, Worship, Zip Line, Putt Putt Golf,
Rock Climbing Wall, Music, Childrens Services, Youth Services,
Womens Bling Session (Sunday Afternoon). Camping or area
hotels available, ALL ARE WELCOME visit http://cmancr3.org/MI/
state-rally-form.aspx for more information.
September 3 - Oconto Falls, WI. - Buck Kittredge 8th Annual
Memorial Ride. 1 Stop at Racers & Lana Raes Approx. 100 miles
- Food to be served at stop Donations, in your name to ABATE
Safe Rider, Inc.
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September 3 - Oconomowoc, WI. - National of Patriots Tour
Ride Return. Come out to Wisconsin H-D for the return of the Nation of
Patriot Flag that has traveled through 48 States over 100 days in Honor
of Americans Armed Forces - Past, Present & Fallen. Ride with us to the
States Capital in Madison to get the fag upon its return, ride back to
the dealership to celebrate with a fag return ceremony, followed by live
music, food & beverages. call dealership for more info. and times.
September 5 - Chicago, IL. - Motorcycle Mondays at Five Star
Bar in Chicago - September celebrates Mods vs Rocker (Vintage
British & Vintage Scooter
September 7 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at Tilt-
ed Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two Wheel
September 9 - McClean, IL. - Chiggerfest 2011 - Heart of Il-
linois ABATE annual fundraiser
September 9-11 - Beloit/Janesville, IL. - AirFEST 2011
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport on Highway 51 between
Beloit and Janesville...
September 10 - Hayward, WI. - Craig Allen Memorial Motorcy-
cle Ride. Benefts the Northwoods Human Society
September 11 - Woodstock, IL. - Heroes Ride for North
Il. Veterans Network. Hosted at Woodstock H-D dealership (see
inside front cover) call dealership for more information.
September 11 - Antioch, IL. - Toy Run for under privileged
children and families. For more info visit www.kcscabin.com or
www.tricountyrider.org
September 11 - Springfeld, IL. - Ride to Remember 9-11.
From Halls Harley Davidson 2301 North Dirksen Parkway, Spring-
feld, IL the 10th Annual Ride to Remember 9-11 will go through
the State Capital Grounds to the site of 9-11 memorial. Free
admission. 312-613-9182 or www.hallsh-d.com
September 14 - Rockford, IL. - Two Wheel Wednesdays at
Tilted Kilt. Get on your bad motor scooter and join us for Two
Wheel Wednesdays at the Tilted Kilt. See our Bike Nights page in the
back of this book or visit website for more information!... www.rockford.tilted-
kilt.com
September 15-18 - Tomahawk, WI. - Tomahawk Fall
Rally & Ride for Vets at Tomahawk Speedway. Join Us for
camping, bonfres, music, full bar on site and much more. Ride
on Saturday to raise funds for our Veterans. For info www.toma-
hawkfallrideforvets.com or call Preacher at 715-344-6164
September 17 - Spring Grove/Fox Lake, IL. - Rally By the
Lake by the Fox Lake Chamber of commerce. Bike route to the
Rally site will leave KCs Cabin at Wilmot Rd & Route 173 in Spring
Grove. for more info contact info@discoverfoxlake.com
September 18 - Spring Grove, IL. - Bikers Against Bullies Run
at KCs Cabin in Spring Grove, IL
Bill Kaminski
American Family Insurance
2010 E. Algonquin Rd. Ste 201
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-882-9868
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September 18 - Northbrook, IL. - Hogs for Dogs and Kitties.
Charity Run for Heartland Animal Shelter...$25/$30 per rider $15
per passenger and children under 12 $12.
back of this book or visit website for more info... www.rockford.tiltedkilt.com
house. See our Bike Nights page in the back of this issue
September 24 - Valparaiso, IN. - 23rd annual Fall Valpo-Fest
Motorcycle and Car Show & Parts Expo Porter County Expo
Center in Valparaiso Indiana.
September 25 - Belvidere, IL. - 39th Annual Antique Clas-
sic Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show at the Boone County Fair-
grounds - Admission $5
September 25 - Pearl City, IL. - Mystery Fun Run to Beneft
the Pearl City Volunteer Fire Department. Rain or Shine frst vehi-
cle out 10am-11:30am. Last vehicle in 5pm start at the new Fire
Station & City Hall, 300 Station St., Pearl City, IL $10 donations
per poker hand played, door prizes, 50/50 T-shirts for $15 with $5
for each T-shirt going to the Fire Department. for more info con-
tact Cleaver Dennis Yeager 815-238-6262
back of this book or visit www.rockford.tiltedkilt.com
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October 1 - Ivanhoe, IL. - Axemen MC Meat Raffe for Burn
Camp. Wiechs Inn, Rt. 83 and 60, Ivanhoe, IL. A good old fashion
meat raffe!!! Lots of huge meat selections, booby prizes, food, drinks
and fun. Proceeds to beneft Burn Camp in Fox Lake, IL. Meat raffe will
start at 1pm and run until approx 6pm email: jcall53@comcast.net
October 1 - Effngham, IL. - Breast Cancer Awareness Ride.
Legacy HD at 1315 Althoff Ave., Effngham, IL contact Robbi@
legacyhd.com for more information
October 2 - Chicago, IL. - Doc Marks Run for the Kids. Dr.
Mark Szymanski and Iron Justice MC invite you to attend the 12th
annual charity motorcycle run. Rain or shine, rider/non-riders
are welcome. $25 pp or new $25 unwrapped toy to beneft needy
children at Christmas. For more info visit Runs and Events pages
October 2 - Peotone, IL. - 27th Peotone Motorcycle Show &
Parts Expo (Indoor & Outdoor Event at Will County Fairgrounds
October 2 - Pine Bluff, WI. - The Slimey Crud Run
October 3 - Chicago, IL. - Motorcycle Mondays at Five Star Bar
in Chicago - October celebrates Japanese bikes
October 7 - Oconomowoc, WI. - Wisconsin H-D Dealership
Fall Open House. Oconomowoc, WI www.wishd.com
September 15-18, 2011
COME PARTY at the Tomahawk Speedway
with
FREE RIDERS PRESS
DURING THE TOMAHAWK
FALL RIDE WEEKEND!
$30/Person - $50/Couple
Vendors, camping, food, full bar
and a beneft ride for the Veterans on Saturday!
www.tomahawkfallrideforvets.com
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Tuesday
Two Wheel Tuesday - Spokes Bar, Grill & Deli, Highway 20 Exit 333
- 14001 Washington Ave., Yorkville, WI. 262-898-7900 - 4-10pm until the snow
blows. Food and drink specials, Music and Bikes!!!
ASMI Compound and Pans Garage - S87 W23110 Wynn
Dr., Big Bend, WI 262-706-3278 Every Tuesday is Bike Night! All Year Round!
$5.00 plates of food, games, bikes, and Music in Pans Garage. Wii tourna-
ments, new jewelry, belt buckles, and leather in the showroom.
City Limits H-D - 2200 N. Rand Rd., Palatine, IL Bike Night 6-9pm
Join us and other like-minded indiviuals for a great bike night at City Limits H-D
visit www.windycitybikenite.com for more info.
Wednesday
McHenry H-D Shop - 2103 West Route 120, McHenry, IL 815-344-
9300- Summer Smoke Show Bike Nights. All Bikes Welcom 5pm - 9pm at
The Little Shop that Rocks The second Wednesday of July and August (July
13th & August 10th) Bon Fire, Food, Refreshments & Live Music.
Thursday
Rev. Jims Roadhouse - 6402 Millpond Rd., Madison WI. Bike Night
at Rev. Jims Roadhouse, next door to Capital City H-D and the Magnusun Grand
Hotel. Great Music, Great Food and Drink Specials and Great Bikes!
Iron Horse Hotel- 500 West Florida St., Milwaukee, WI 53204 Whether
arriving on a vintage cafe racer, a brand new Euro-style, Harley or even a scooter.
Wild Fire Harley-Davidson- Bike Nite -Thursday Nights May
- Sept. 6pm-9pm All Makes & Models Welcom for more info www.windycitybik-
enite.com 1 Mile West of Rt. 83 on North Ave.
Friday
Champion MVP Sports Club - 16260 East 350th St., Orion IL
309-755-6550 Bike Nite Every Friday through September 2011. Scenic Rides, Tent
Camping, Great Food Specials, Music, Horse Shoes, Bags, Swimming. 309-755-6550
Sunday
Sobelmans Milwaukees Best Burgers - 1900 W. St.
Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI. - Biker Sunday specials. Great Food, Great People close
to great destinations like Casino, HD Museum and Great Lakes Distillary... Plan a
Sunday with us!!
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