Thursday, July 09, 2009

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Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely
in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in slowly,
totally worn out, shouting, "Holy Shit! What a ride!'"
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Hear Billy's Biker Reports
every Friday morning between 9:30 & 9:45 on WPDH - 101.5 FM - Dutchess and Orange Counties
106.1 FM - Sullivan County
E-mail Billy at topcoat69@aol.com
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IMPORTANT MESSAGES FROM BILLY:

SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE or transient ischemic attack (TIA) develop quickly and include sudden:

  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in or an inability to move part (such as the face, arm, and leg) or all of one side of the body.
  • Vision changes such as dimness, blurring, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
  • Difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Severe headache that is different from previous headaches and has no known cause.
  • Dizziness, clumsiness, staggering, or fainting (loss of consciousness).

A stroke is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

Ask 3 simple questions

Although symptoms of a stroke are sometimes difficult to identify, this basic one-minute test will help you identify the facial weakness, arm weakness, or speech problems that typically occur after a stroke. Ask the person to do the following three tasks:

smile raise both arms speak a simple sentence If he or she has trouble with any of these, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms. If an individual can complete these tasks but displays other symptoms, they may still require emergency attention. Stroke is a treatable condition, but the treatment window is small. Learn to recognize the warning signs, and if stroke is suspected, dial 911 immediately. Don't try to diagnose the problem yourself and don't wait to see if the symptoms go away. Time is crucial to saving brain cells and lives.

WANNA BUY ONE OF MY BIKES?
Has refreshed engine
New: rings, wires, circuit breakers, ignition coil, ignition & charging system, starter, bendix drive, solenoid, brake light switch, clutch cable, throttle cable, makuni carburetor, pingle petcock, battery, rims & spokes (twisted stainless steel & chrome)
Call (845) 534-5925

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The Human Beinz (Top Ten 60's Hit Recording Artists)

Hear their song "Nobody But Me" on the Kill Bill: Vol. 1 soundtrack, on ESPN's The Greatest Crowd-Rockin' Anthems Of All Time, on J&R's Music World Presents Rock And Roll's Greatest Hits Of All Time and in Martin Scorsese's 2006 film The Departed.

Wanna order their CD? E-mail them at mailto:athumanbeinz05@yahoo.com
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http://www.helpeddieryan.com/, www.redwhiteandblucoutdoors.com Get a t-shirt for only $20 at www.gunnersgear.com/sgt_ryan. Eddie gets at least $15 of every shirt sold.

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BIKE NIGHTS

TUESDAYS

BUBBA'S BBQ Nite on the Beach with RobKW from Never-Ending Roads Magazine.

Exit 104 off Route 17B, 7.5 miles in White Lake, NY.

6 - 10 pm

Food and drink specials, giveaways on a lake front setting.

FAIRWAY INN

Route 206, Rockland Road, Roscoe, NY

6 - 10 pm

Biker burgers & hot dogs for $1

(607) 498-6133

DUCKTOWN INN

246 Walsh Avenue

New Windsor, NY

1/2 price pizza & a drink special!

845.562.9877

WEDNESDAYS

TJ'S (Bar Humbug)

Route 9D,Wappingers Falls, NY

7 pm - ???

Free Food / BBQ (while it lasts)

Drink specials and Live entertainment.

Big outdoor covered deck.

For more info call - 845-632-1285

BREWS & SHOES

Bloomingburg Road, Bloomingburg, NY

5 - 9 pm

Food & drink specials

(845) 733-6684

GENE-O’S LUNCHEONETTE

Route 52, Newburgh, NY

6 - 9 pm

Chicken bbq - $7, 50/50 (proceeds benefit Gene Lawrence Scholarship Fund)

(845) 313-7530

BEAR MOUNTAIN BIKE NIGHT

Bear Mountain State Park

6 - 9 pm

http://www.ocnyhog.com/

O’TOOLE’S HD AND TORIELLO’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA RESTAURANT

Route 207, Campbell Hall, NY

Starts at 6 pm

(845) 294-5550

THURSDAYS

EAST SIDE BAR & GRILL

Route 52, Walden, NY

Starts at 6 pm

Live music by Joe Pag, drink & food specials

(845) 778-2100

T. WEST SPORTS PUB

130 Canal Street

Ellenville, NY

(845) 647-8412

7 - 9 pm

MORONEY’S

Route 300, New Windsor, NY

5:30 - 8 pm

Stunt shows, bike shows, food vendors, slow races, dyno tests, 50/50 raffles, prizes, live music

(845) 564-5400

FRIDAYS

O’DWYERS

(SPONSORED BY SHORTY’S MONSTER TATTOO)

427 Central Avenue (Cottage St. & Bridge St.)

Wallkill, NY

(845) 895-8380

7 pm to ???

Free food & DJ

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2ND ANNUAL MELINDA MESUDA CAR AND BIKE SHOW

SUNDAY JULY 19

10 am til 5 pm - Rain Or Shine

Poughkeepsie VFW

Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

For more info, call 845-471-3670

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ORANGE COUNTY HARLEY OWNERS GROUP'S 19TH ANNUAL CHARITY POKER RUN SOCIAL RALLY & BBQ TO SUPPORT AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA - HUDSON VALLEY

SUNDAY JULY 19 - RAIN OR SHINE

Registration 9 am to Noon (Picnic until 4 pm)

Moroney’s Harley-Davidson

833 Union Avenue, Newburgh, NY

Route 84, Exit 7S - 1 Mile

$20 per hand per person

Finish and BBQ to follow at Thomas Bull Memorial Park.

Bike Show, Vendors, 50-50, Door Prizes, Games, Trophies

Music by AfterGlow and by Madd Dog

Contacts: Rich at 845.827.6102 or Joe at 845.590.1479

Pre-Register Online - Avoid The Long Lines!

Get One Chance on a 2009 HD Dyna included w/pre-registration.

http://www.ocnyhog.com/

Poker Run Pre-Registration Deadline - July 1.

Help OCNYHOG Help AUTISM !!

www.autism-society.org/chapter512

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RIDIN’ FREE M.C. PRESENTS “PARTY IN THE PARK IN MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN BROTHER RED”

SUNDAY, JULY 19

Noon - 6 pm

Bowdoin Park

# 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY

Pavilion #4

Donations: $20/person or $30/couple

Includes: Pig Roast, food, salads, beverages, bike show, trophies, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and live music.

For further info/directions call (845)-222-4693 or visit http://ridin-free-mc.tripod.com/

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Drawing held between July 24 & 26

You can also enter to win 2 Triumph Bonnevilles

Go to http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/ for more info and to buy tickets online

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http://www.wurtsborohog.com/

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Call Gigi at (845) 224-4272 if you would like to help sponsor this fundraiser:

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BREAKAWAY 2

2ND ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RUN FOR KATELYN'S KAUSE (a non-profit charitable organization that raises money for the families of children and teens battling cancer).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Kickstands up at 11:00 a.m.

Starts and ends at the Mid Orange Correctional Facility, Q.W.L. Building

900 Kings Highway, Warwick, NY

The run is approximately 70 miles long. All motorcycles welcome!! A special escort will be provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s office.

$40/rider - $25/passenger

Includes: free ride bandana, all you can eat and drink from our Pig Roast, Chicken and Rib Bar-B-Q (also includes traditional burgers, dogs, sausage & peppers, fries, etc.)

Live music from great bands from 11 am til past midnight.

Trophies for: Sweetest ride (best in show); Longrider (most mileage). Trophy winners also get $100 gift certificates from O'Tooles H.D.

Lots of cool raffles!

Check out http://www.katelynskause.org/ for more info

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RIDE TO READ POKER RUN TO BENEFIT LITERACY ORANGE

SPONSORED BY BLUE KNIGHTS NY XX, MORONEY’S CYCLE, ROUGH RIDERS NEWBURGH CHAPTER

SATURDAY AUGUST 22

A 60 mile motorcycle tour of the scenic Hudson Valley with historic & educational stops along the way. Visit Washington’s Headquarters, The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, The New Windsor Cantonment and Fort Montgomery to get your playing cards, gather facts & enter the trivia contest. The entire family is invited to participate. Great prizes!

Registration 8:30 to 9:45 am at Moroney’s, Route 300, New Windsor, NY.

Kickstands up at 10 am SHARP.

$25/rider - $25/passenger - $12/child under 12

Ride ends at Torches on the Hudson with vendors & games!

Orange County has more than 38,000 adults who can’t read. Literacy Orange provides the solutions by training & offering support to tutors who give free & confidential lessons to adults. If you’d like to become a volunteer tutor, call Middletown at (845) 341-6460, Newburgh at (845) 536-3627 or Port Jervis at (845) 858-1428.

General info: (845) 863-9348 -- http://www.literacyorangeny.org/

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FOURTH ANNUAL RALPH ALONGI MEMORIAL POKER RUN FOR HOSPICE, INC.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4

Registration from 10 am to noon at American Legion

55 Overlook Road, Poughkeepsie, NY

$20/per rider, $35/per couple

Just coming to the Party? $15.

Admission includes food, soda, water, and beer!

Live Music by Madd Dog, Last Call, Blues in a Bottle, and Mike and Bernie Acoustics

Prizes to the top 10 poker hands and other giveaways!!!!

50/50 raffle and raffle for Wheelbarrow of Cheer.

All proceeds go to Hospice, Inc. of Dutchess and Ulster County.

For more info: email hospicepokerrun@msn.com, or call Mark @ (914) 456-5718 or Jenn @ (914) 714-5252.

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BIKETOBERFEST

THURSDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 - 18

http://www.daytonachamber.com/bwhome.html

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Check out "My Ride" by Donna Kessler of the Times Herald-Record:

http://recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=LIFE02

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT:

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ZAHRA’S GALLERY

JULY

NUB GRAFIX AND CHRIS MACHIN - THE PINSTRIPE SHOW

PARTY ON SATURDAY JULY 11 from 6 - 10 pm

Chris and Nubs are extremely talented pinstripe Kustom Kulture artists. Honest, and true to their originality this show is no b.s.

Nubs is a name many know from his work featured on American Chopper and many other national companies. For the first time he will be offering prints of his work. Originals will be for sale. This show is a unique look into the artwork that Nubs loves to make. He has two bikes in the shop that need some pizzazz so if we are nice maybe there will be a lil demo for all you folks!

Chris Machin will stripe anything that isn't nailed down. For this show he has striped a unique collection of not so flat items. His truck will also be on display outside the gallery.

www.nubgrafix.com

www.myspace.com/chrismachinart

Check out http://www.myspace.com/vanessablakstar for up to the second Gallery updates.

Zahra's Gallery

496 Main Street

Beacon, NY

845-838-6311

http://www.zahrasgallery.com/ Vanessa Tellez, Gallery Curator

914-466-9236

Email:

tellezvanessa@aol.com

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* * * * * Karaoke with The Hooligans on Thursday Nights

and Party with The Hooligans at Open Mic Night on Friday Nights at

The Harp & Whistle

Route 17K at the Target Plaza

Newburgh, NY

Starting at 9 PM

Diverse music for all ages BIKERS WELCOME!

Kids karaoke & open mic on Sundays from

1 - 3 pm. Little bikers welcome!!!

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NEVER-ENDING ROADS MAGAZINE

Serving the Hudson Valley/Catskill region of New York, Northwest New Jersey and Northeast Pennsylvania.

This magazine is about real bikes, real riders and real rides.

Get your issue at a motorcycle-friendly business near you.

Interested in advertising? Call or email for rates: robkw@neverendingroads.com

Phone : 845 482-5285

Address :

P.O. Box 394

The Gulf Road

Callicoon Center, NY 12724

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video CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF A 1950'S ITALIAN POLICE MOTORCYCLE DRILL

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Old watches never die - they turn into little bikes

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM

400 Canal Street

Milwaukee, WI 53201

1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)

May - October: Weekdays 9-6, Wednesdays 9-8, Weekends 9-6

November - April: Weekdays 10-5, Weekends 9-6

Tickets:

Adults 18-64 - $16

Children 5-17 - $10

Children 5 & under - Free

Students with valid student ID - $12

Seniors 65+ - $12

To buy tickets online: http://secure3.gatewayticketing.com/Harley-Davidson/Shop/Calendar.aspx?SalesChannelDetailID=4702&Merchant=HDWEB&CategoryGroupExternalID=HDWEBCG&CategoryExternalID=HDTKT&locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US

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The body of John Thomas, a motorcycle enthusiast who died at the age of 53, is taken to the Veteran’s Cemetery in Goshen by motorcycle hearse. Joe Horan, of Gridley-Horan funeral home, said he believed it was the first procession of its kind in the area.

Motorcycle riding is not typically a somber hobby.

But as 20 misty-eyed Harley riders rumbled in tow, John Thomas took his final ride on a motorcycle.

Thomas died at the age of 53. He was a resident of Newburgh, a Vietnam-era veteran, and the first man from the area to be driven to his final resting place on a motorcycle hearse.

The special hearse is designed like a flat-bed sidecar to a black motorcycle. It is equipped with all of the standard elements found in a traditional station wagon hearse -- rollers, a locking element and a decorative wooden bed.

The hearse was provided by Al Wright, proprietor of Biker Burials, a company based in Wrightsville, PA. Wright met Thomas’ brother on the bike show circuit, which he frequents to promote his unique service.

“I had been going to funerals and I realized that there was no point of putting a guy in an expensive station wagon when he would never have ridden one in the first place,” Wright said. “I thought it would be nice for a biker to have his final ride be on a bike.”

Draped in the stars and stripes of the county he served, Thomas took his final ride to the Veteran’s Cemetery in Goshen, where he was buried in the company of his friends and family.

-Adam Bosch

Wallkill Valley Times, April 26, 2006

For more info, go to www.bikerburials.com

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Patriot Guard Riders Oppose protesters Motorcyclists shield families from chants, signs of radical group



FORT CAMPBELL — Wearing leather chaps and vests covered in military patches, a band of motorcyclists rolls from one soldier's funeral to another in hopes that their respectful cheers and revving engines will drown out the insults of protesters.

Calling themselves the Patriot Guard Riders, they are made up of motorcycle club members who could no longer tolerate a Kansas-based fundamentalist church picketing military funerals with signs that read, "Thank God for IEDs." The bikers shield the families from the protesters, and over-shadow the jeers with their own patriotic chants and a sea of red, white and blue flags.

"The most important thing we can do is let families know that the nation cares," said Don Woodrick, the group's Kentucky captain. "When a total stranger gets on a motorcycle in the middle of winter and drives 300 miles to hold a flag, that makes a powerful statement."

Across the nation, Patriot Guard riders number more than 5,000 and at least 14 states are considering laws aimed specifically at the funeral protest group led by the Rev. Fred Phelps, who believes American deaths in Iraq are divine punishment for a country that harbors homosexuals.

During a protest at a recent memorial service at Fort Campbell, which is about 50 miles northwest of Nashville, church protesters wrapped themselves in upside-down American flags and waved neon-colored signs. They danced and sang impromptu songs peppered with vulgarities that condemned homosexuals and soldiers.

The Patriot Guard was also there, waving up a ruckus of support for the families across the street as community members came in the freezing rain to chant "U-S-A, U-S-A" alongside them.

"This is just the right thing to do. This is something America didn't do in the '70s," said Kurt Mayer, the group's national spokesman. "Whether we agree with why we're over there, these soldiers are dying to protect our freedoms."

Shirley Phelps-Roper, a daughter of Fred Phelps and an attorney for the Topeka, Kan.-based church, said neither state laws nor the Patriot Guard can silence their message that God killed the soldiers because they fought for a country that embraces homosexuals.

"The Scriptures are crystal clear that when God sets out to punish a nation, it is with the sword. An IED is just a broken-up sword," Phelps-Roper said. "Since that is his weapon of choice, our forum of choice has got to be a dead soldier's funeral."

The church, which is not affiliated with a larger denomination, is made up mostly of Phelps' extended family members. A small group of them appeared last month in West Virginia outside a memorial for the 12 men killed in the Sago Mine disaster. They held signs reading "Thank God for Dead Miners" and "Miners in Hell."

During the 1990s, church members were known mostly for picketing the funerals of AIDS victims, and they have long been tracked as a hate group by the Montgomery, Ala.-based Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project.

The project's deputy director, Heidi Beirich, said other groups have tried to counter Phelps' message, but none has been as organized as the Patriot Guard.

"I'm not sure anybody has gone to this length to stand in solidarity," she said. "It's nice that these veterans and their supporters are trying to do something. I can't imagine anything worse, your loved one is killed in Iraq and you've got to deal with Fred Phelps."

Kentucky, home to Fort Campbell along the Tennessee line, was among the first states to attempt to deal with Phelps legislatively. Its House and Senate have each passed bills that would limit people from protesting within 300 feet of a funeral or memorial service. The Senate version also would keep protesters from being within earshot of grieving friends and family members.

The bills were written to protect families of soldiers such as Pvt. Jonathan R. Pfender, 22, of Evansville, Ind., a soldier from Fort Campbell's 101st Airborne Division who was killed in January by a roadside bomb in Beiji, Iraq.

Westboro church members pro-tested at Pfender's funeral, screaming at mourners and the pastor as they passed. The rumble of Patriot Guard motorcycles shielded family members from the profanities.

"We were glad that the Patriot Guard Riders were there," said Jackie Pfender, the soldier's stepmother. "This group of protesters wanted to put something negative on Jonathan's funeral. In actuality, it became a positive thing because of the support we had."

Patriot Guard members only show up at funerals if invited by family.

Go to http://www.patriotguard.org/ to get more information about this organization

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No one seems to know who wrote this:

BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME

I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.

But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.

But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant.

But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.

But you didn't see me driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children.

But you didn't see me when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you stare at my long hair.

But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.

But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.

I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.

But you didn't see me cry as my children where born and have their names written over and in my heart.

I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.

But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.

I saw you complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.

But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car.

But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.

But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you race down the road in the rain.

But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.

But you didn't see me trying to turn right.

I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.

But you didn't see me leave the road.

I saw you waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.

But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you go home to your family.

But you didn't see me.

Because I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker......

A person with friends and a family.

But you didn't see me.

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The life cycle is all backwards You should start out dead and get it out of the way. Then, you wake up in an old age home feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy; go collect your pension, then when you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day. You work 40 years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You drink alcohol, you party, you're generally promiscuous and you get ready for high school. You go to primary school, you become a kid, you play, you have no responsibilities, you become a baby, and then... You spend your last 9 months floating peacefully in luxury, in spa-like conditions; central heating, room service on tap, larger quarters every day, and then, you finish off as an orgasm.

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By Alyssa Sunkin For The Times Herald-Record

Maggie Valley, N.C. - Steve Banks got his first minibike motorcycle when he was 9.

“I rode that bike all over Walton Lake,” said the Monroe native, now 40. “I used to ride it on the ice during the winter. I put nails in the tires backward so there would be spikes in the tires, and my friends and I would take turns racing and wrecking on the ice.”

Riding motorcycles started out for Banks as a beloved childhood activity, but now has burgeoned into a lifelong passion, and even a career.

Banks, who lives in Maggie Valley, N.C., is public relations director for the Wheels Through Time Museum, a place he boasts is a “resting ground for over 300 classic American bikes that date as far back as 1903.”

On Sept. 11, Banks’ passion culminated in a publicity stunt for the museum. He took out a newly acquired motorcycle, one he endearingly named Big, and rode down a four-lane highway, causing a mile-long traffic jam.

“They were slamming on their brakes and honking their horns and were leaning out of their windows taking pictures with their camera phones. It was just insane.”

Insane because Big is no ordinary motorcycle. Big is a motorcycle chopper - the biggest of its kind in the world.

Built by the producers of the Discovery Channel television program “Big,” a show that features - what else? - big objects, its design was inspired by motorcycle guru Arlen Ness.

It has forks that extend 8 feet from the tires to the frame, handlebars that reach 8 feet in the air and an overall length of 23 feet. It seats five people comfortably.

The bike weighs 2,500 pounds and is powered by an American V-Twin 1500 cc engine.

It can reach speeds of 85 miles per hour, though Banks won’t take it over 40.

Big doesn’t have traditional brakes.

The motorcycle runs on a hydraulic system to propel it forward or slow it down.

This, Banks said, is the hardest part of riding Big.

“It reminds me of riding down the big hill on the Monroe Golf Club on a waxed-up toboggan, with a lot of people at the bottom, and all you can say is, ‘Get out of the way!’” he said.

Banks may have ridden Big to promote business. But ultimately, he rode Big for himself. “The best thing was being able to do what I love in a place that I love,” he said.

Maggie Valley reminds me of Monroe 30 years ago. It reminds me of home.”

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"Indian Larry" is a major photographic tribute by Timothy White of the noted bike builder, stuntman and innovator in the world of custom motorcycles. The book opens the doors to White's extensive private collection of fine art portraits, documentary photographs, and images of Indian Larry's extraordinary motorcycle creations, making this the most exciting personal record of the man and his art. This collectible art photography book on the beloved motorcycle artist features recollections by Timothy White, Paul Cox, Matthew Barney and Billy Lane. All of author Timothy White's proceeds from "Indian Larry" go to City Harvest, a nonprofit organization that exists to end hunger in communities throughout the New York City area. City Harvest is a leader in food rescue and distribution, education and other practical, innovative solutions.

You can buy this book at www.indianlarry.com

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POTENTIAL BIKE PROBLEMS

2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000K7 motorcycle

Idle Speed Control (ISC) valve might malfunction. Valve might remain in open position on start-up and cause no load engine speed as high as 5000 rpm. Operating under this condition could result in a crash.

Models: 486 vehicles.

What to do: Have dealer replace the ISC and ECM.

2002-2005 Honda motorcycles

Front fairing wiring harness connector ground terminals might overheat and melt. This might result in loss of lighting or engine power which could result in a crash.

Models: 1,842 2002-2005 Honda VFR800, 2002 Honda VFR800A2, 2003 Honda VFR800A3, 2004 Honda VFR800A4, and 2005 Honda VFR800A5 vehicles.

What to do: Have dealer effect repairs as necessary.

2001-2002 Harley-Davidson models Shrine, FLHTCU-1 Shrine, FLHTP-1, FLHPE-1, FLHP-1, FLHTCU-1, FLHTC-1, FLHTC, FLHT, FLHR, and FLHR-1: Because of faulty attachment clips, electrical-system wiring that controls certain front lamps could become frayed and short-circuit, resulting in loss of most of the lighting. Replace fender-tip light-wiring harness-retention clips and replace any damaged harness.

1999-2000 Yamaha Road Star models XV1600AL and XV1600ATL; and '00 XV1600AM and XV1600ATM: Muffler and hardware components could fall off, damaging brake hose (and hindering stopping ability) and littering road with debris, which poses traffic hazard. Replace muffler bracket.

1996-1998 Suzuki models '96-97 GSX-R750, '97 GSX-R600, and '97-98 TL1000S: Fuel leak could cause fire. Install redesigned fuel-pump gasket.

1998 Suzuki models GSX-R750W and TL1000RW: Fuel hose could come off and stall engine. Replace rubber fuel hose with hose made of metal and rubber.

1997 Suzuki TL1000SV: When front wheel hits bump, rider could lose control. Install steering-damper kit.

2001-2004 BMW K and R Series: Fuel could leak and cause fire. Hazard exists because O-ring in fuel line quick-disconnect coupling could become damaged and cause leak. There may also be a problem involving crimp-type hose clamps, which could result in fuel leak. Inspect and, if necessary, adjust crimp-type hose clamps. Also inspect quick-disconnect couplings. If there's a leak, the O-ring should be replaced.

1994-1996 BMW R1100RSL: If motorcycle is stationary and engine is left running at speed above normal idle, exhaust system could overheat, creating fire hazard.

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B&J’S BIKER WEAR

Route 55 and Commerce Street

Poughkeepsie, NY

(845) 485-BIKE

www.bandjsbikerwear.com

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Orange County Powder Coating Inc.

Custom Powder Coating

1 Scoobie Drive

Newburgh, NY 12550

845-562-3162 fax: 845-562-8917 Don and Joe

www.powdertechny.com

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LEATHER CONNECTION

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AND

all our NEW PRODUCTS:

Leather Jackets

Vests

Boots

Tool Bags

Shades

Bandanas

Chaps

AND MORE!!!!!

Come down and check it out!

239 South Plank Rd (Rte 52)

Newburgh Ny 12550

(845) 566-5200

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Spring Specials presented by
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239 Route 52
Newburgh, New York
845-566-3560
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BENCHMADE & HARLEY DAVIDSON TEAM UP FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON KNIVES

Benchmade has launched a new Harley-Davidson website that features the entire product line for Harley Davidson Knives, manufactured exclusively by Benchmade Knife Company.

The bond between blades and bikers is almost as branded as the 105-year-old backyard start-up company Harley-Davidson. Benchmade Knife Company understands and shares this bond in the knife industry and recently announced an official license agreement with Harley-Davidson. The new Harley line will be initially sold to the Harley-Davidson dealer network. After dealership distribution, Benchmade will sell the Harley-Davidson Knife Line to premium Benchmade dealers. The knives will be divided into three classes: Classic, Chrome and Custom. With the exception of a money clip, products will be 100% USA made.

For more info on Benchmade or Harley-Davidson Knives, visit http://www.benchmade.com/ or http://www.harley-davidsonknives.com/ or call (800) 800-7427.

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VIKING ATHLETIC
for your silk-screening, embroidering & more

327 Windsor Highway

New Windsor, NY

845-561-5360

845-561-5475

Email: viking1@hvc.rr.com

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for an innovative line of jewelry
These rings come in motorcycle, truck, car and mountain bike tire tread patterns
Coming Soon -- earrings
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ZACK'S V-TWIN CYCLES INC.

Zack's specializes in American-made Victory, American IronHorse and pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

799 Violet Avenue

Hyde Park, NY

Tel: (845) 229-1177

Fax: (845) 229-7227

zacksvtwin@optonline.net

http://www.zacksvtwin.com/

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O'TOOLES HARLEY-DAVIDSON
4 Sullivan Street
Wurtsboro, New York
(845) 888-2426
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Want your bike painted?

Check out HOT AIR GRAPHIXX

10 County Route 78

Middletown, NY

845-978-3960

http://www.hotairgraphixx.com/

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Moto Insanity

Motorcycle Customizing

Service & repairs, polishing, chroming, powder coating, painting & more

1116 Route 9W North

Marlboro, NY

(845) 236-3500

http://www.motoinsanity.com/

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Ron’s Sign Shop

Carved, sandblasted, airbrushed signs

Custom paint & graphics

Custom sculptures & theming

Fantasy furniture

7 Gifford Lane

Medusa, NY

(518) 239-6551

http://www.ronssignshop.com/

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West Side Cycles

Motorcycle parts & accessories

120 Old Route 9 #3

Fishkill, NY

(845) 897-2444

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GET IN GEAR

6 Main Street

Unionville, NY

845-683-1235

Maintenance products for all bikes, riding gear and novelty items

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Get your AMSOIL products (oil, transmission fluid, filters, grease, and more) through this authorized dealer:

John H. Pagliuca

914-739-7042

pagman3@verizon.net

www.lubedealer.com/johnpag

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Check back to watch the progress on this truck

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ELECTRIC MAYHEM TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING

220 Overocker Road (off Route 44 - across from Arlington Diner)

Poughkeepsie, NY

Tattoos by Richard Siburt (12 years tattooing experience)

Piercings by Tina

(845) 452-5919

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Looking for ANTIQUE CARS AND/OR CAR PARTS?

Tom Monforte has what you need - from 1937 to 1964.

He also does Chevy and Ford motors, drive trains, paint, body work, interior work, glass work and complete restorations.

(845) 883-5223

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ORANGE COUNTY BOBBERS

"Old School Service and Old School Attitude"

250 Monhagen Avenue

Middletown, NY

Ed Duran: 845-341-2627 (BOBR)

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Billy says:
Eat at:
EAST SIDE BAR AND GRILL
624 Route 52
Walden, NY
845-778-2039
Spanish/American food
11:30 am-9 pm daily
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EAST SIDE CUSTOM CHOPPERS
Home of the American-made motorcycle
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The Museum of Sex
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with Caroline Rhea

with Ralphie May

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Woodstock Harley-Davidson
Kingston, New York
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Read John Shaw's interview
with Sideshow World
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CROSSROADS CUSTOM RIDES
Home of the Low-Dough Chopper or Pro Street
Call Larry at (845) 728-2085
or Rich at (845) 542-5931
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SKIN CITY

412 Windsor Highway

New Windsor, NY

(845) 565-7252

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PHAT CUSTOM CYCLES

228 Meyers Corners Road

Wappingers Falls, NY

845-298-2120

http://www.phatcustomcycles.com/

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ORANGE AUTO ELECTRIC

New & rebuilt alternators, starters & generators.

Magnetos sent out, batteries.

Custom made battery cables, belts.

370 South Plank Road

Newburgh, NY

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LOOK SHARP TATTOO

Tattoos by Sam - as seen on TV

297B Main Street

Cornwall, NY

(845) 534-1175

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Check out these Kool Kaleidoscopes:

http://www.originalsbyskeeter.com/

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Helmet Law Map Helmet Law Map of the United States

All rider helmet law Law allows adult freedom of choice Green = no helmet law No helmet law
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Pictures from Moroney's Harley-Davidson
2005 MDA Run
(Thanks Geoff!)

Billy the Model

Billy with 4 friends
Mikey on the Original N.Y. Yankees Bike from Ultimate Cycles
with Dee Clark, owner of
Ultimate Cycles
533 Broadway, Newburgh, New York
(845) 565-2044
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CALL TOPCOAT SEALCOATING*
FOR PROFESSIONAL BLACKTOP SEALING
AND STRIPING
Why wait? Stop blacktop erosion
before it starts!
Improve the look of your home or business.
FREE ESTIMATES
500 lbs. of sand added to our
asphalt and coal tar emulsion
for better traction.
Acrylic hardening compound added for durability.
*Member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce
(845) 534-5925

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