TKR & Associates Top Fuel

The biggest thunder inGeorgia was brewed up by the big nitro V-Twins of TKR & Associates Top Fuel. RyanPeery’s quickness nailed down numberone Top Fuel qualifier on Saturday, and remarkableconsistency carried him all the way to the final on Sunday. “Wewere the quickest on qualifying day, which paid off and gave us a bye run inthe first round, and we needed it,” said Peery, who didn’t really. His 6.55 wasthird quickest of the round.

Jay Turner’s path to the finalincluded low ET (6.412) and high MPH (224.28), but The Bulldog chewed up a camin the semi and couldn’t make the final against Peery—guaranteeing Ryan thewin.

“We weren’t the quickest on elimination day but weran consistent, and consistent passes will win races,” said Peery. “We also hada little luck too, and that trumps everything. When you gotta run The Bulldog,let alone in the finals, you need some luck as he’s tough. And then we heard hebroke a cam at the end of the round before and that ended up giving us the win.Not the way I want to win as I prefer to run side-by-side.”

So Peery had the opportunity to easeup or go for broke in the final, and broke is what happened. “Westill wanted to put on a good show for the fans so we left a good tune-up init, but unfortunately we ended up torching the front head (at about half track)on our finals pass.

“All in all it was agreat weekend. The last TFH race at Atlanta became my first ever TFH win.Thanks to Midwest Construction, P&C Johnson Trucking, everyone at Jay TurnerRacing, and nitro Harley’s biggest fan—Maddy!”

“We struggled with the fuel system allday Saturday but did manage to qualify eighth out of thirteen,” said Rich. “Sundaywe overpowered the track and spun the tire. We didn’t have the results wewanted, but the team worked together and overcame a bunch of issues. Theweather was great and we got to hang out with friends we hadn’t seen in ayear—God is good!”

Other semifinalists were Tracy Kileand Robert “Ziggy” Stewart. Kile had his BadApple Racing bike on kill, and nailed a killer .018 light on Turner. But thatwasn’t enough to keep Jay’s 6.41 from taking the stripe.

Ziggy was going rounds, beating FrankCapone in E1, getting a bye when “Doctor” Jim McMillan’s bike shut off afterthe burnout, and then falling to Peery.

Two-time NHRA champ Tii Tharpe’s SamsonExhaust bike dropped a hole at the hit in E1, Michael Beland had the light with a.009 but not the bike in an E1 loss to Kile, and TimKerrigan fell short against Turner in E1.

Atlanta saw the long-awaited return ofMark Conner to the seat of a Top Fuel Harley—in this case, Red Rhea’s bike thatMitch Brown rides at NHRA races. The bike has had its struggles, and Conner hasthe knowledge to help straighten things out. As Rhea said, “This is the firsttime I ever had someone riding for me that knows as much about my bike as Ido.”

Evenwith over six years away from riding, Conner brought all of his seat experienceto bear when the bike’s right axle adjuster broke in round one againstMcMillin. After an .028 light, Conner fought the bike away from the centerlineand mostly stayed in it until the last 320 feet. Let’s hope we see Mark at lotsmore AHDRA races this year.

HawayaRacing Nitro Funnybike

Rhea’s other bike experienced betterluck, taking the Hawaya Racing Nitro Funnybike win withbrand new rider Mike Baulch aboard.

Number one qualifier Armon Furr “Just got beat,” accordingto Furr, when he met Baulch in the final.

“It was absolutelyperfect,” Baulch said about his first win. “I just kept the throttle open andstayed in it. The tune-up Red put together gave me the ability to look goodwith a poor (.256) reaction time. That win belongs to Red.

“I could not have scripted a better weekend.Honestly, I’m blown away that I won this event. I’m a nitro fan before I am aracer, I’ve looked up to the Furrs, Tii, Jay Turner, Bob Spina, Larry McBride,and Jason Pridemore for years. I’m just blessed to be in the position to racewith these people.”

HawayaRacing Pro Fuel

Preston “President” Bartlett startedhis Hawaya Racing Pro Fuel championship defensewith a win in a stout seven bike field for the carbureted nitro class, but hisname wasn’t at the top of the charts until the final round win.  

KirbyApathy qualified number one with a 7.32, but “Experienced acatastrophic mechanical failure in the semis” against Bartlett, who beat championRocky Jackson in round 1.

Preston faced steady JimMartin in the final, where Martin’s back tire kicked towards the wall at about150 feet. Jim was forced to back out and Preston—already with a .120 advantageat the tree—ran his best of the weekend (7.391) for the win.

“It was a tough weekend,” reported Bartlett. “Wehurt the motor during the third qualifier, so we scrambled till 2:00 in themorning, then stopped ‘cause everybody was tired. We finished up in the morning,then went one round at a time.

“I’d like to thank Bookie Rigsby for all the helphe gave Walter (Halonski) and I.”

GMSRacing Pro Open

Last year’s Extreme Gasand Outlaw Street are now GMS Racing Pro Open. Mike Motto won both of those last year and started this oneoff with a win in the new class.

But before Sunday’s wincame perhaps Motto’s biggest win of the weekend—a match with RichardGadson, who was on hand to make laps on Mike Beland’s turbocharged Meth Bethbagger. Make no mistake about it—both combinations were aiming to put 7s on theboard.

“We rolled the bikeoff the trailer with some new changes for this year,” said Motto. “We neededsome runs to test so we got down to business. We were not sure what the bikewould run with the new changes, but we were hoping for 7.60s at 175-180 mph.The bike ran great but fell a little short of the numbers we expected.”

Then came the race with Gadson—a huge rivalrybetween Mottos’ builder GMS and Beland’s A1. “It was a great race!” said Motto.

Gadson was on hand specifically to try for a 7second pass on the Beland bagger, and the “race” happened in round 2 ofqualifying. “It was a race?” Gadson asked later.

“There were people side-betting on the sidelineseverywhere,” remembered Motto. “A lot of people bouncing around and pointingwhen we pulled up to stage. I assume they were betting, but I was in my zone sono telling what else was going on around me!”

Motto left like it was a race,with an .070, while Gadson left like he was focusing on laying down a perfectpass, with a .173. After that it was all turbo pumping and nitrous spraying (orwould be…turns out Motto’s solenoid was broke) to the stripe.  “I beat him with an 8.12 to his 8.18 in a veryclose race!” said Motto, who noted that his bike ran 7.92 at 169 last year.

“He treed me and beat the snot out ofme, that’s for sure” agreed Gadson. “A good old ass-kicking.”

“I’m pretty excited to be ableto line up next to a legend like Gadson and pull off a win,” said Motto. “GMS power,baby!”

That “Grudge” win held up fornumber one qualifier for Motto, who went on to handilybeat Kevin Campbell for the win in the final. Without the kind of conditionsfor a 7, Gadson was already well on the road to Pennsylvania to work on thenitrous Suzuki GS Pro Street bike he rides for Brad Mummert when eliminationsbegan in Atlanta.

“When you’re running with the best team in Harleydrag racing, anything is possible!” said Motto.  “Thank you Gregg Dahl, Damon Kuskie, Steve Rominski,and the entire GMS Racing staff for all your help and support!

“We will get back to testing in the next coupleweeks so that we can meet our goals. Stay tuned because we have some new thingshappening at GMS Racing that are going to set the Harley no-bar racing world onfire!

“Special thanks to my wife Jennifer, who is alwaysby my side and assists with the tuning; my brother-in-law Chris Hoppe for allhis help in the staging lanes; our entire race family; Bill Rowe and the AHDRAfor giving us a great place to race; and our go-fast helpers—Fuel Tech systems,Energy 1 clutches, R&D Racing Transmissions, and Renegade Fuels. Thesecompanies supply the products that help our machines fly! See you at the races!”

Zippers Performance Pro Modified

Shane Pendergrast swept ZippersPerformance Pro Modified, qualifying number one, setting low ET (8.546) andhigh MPH (158.99) and winning the final against George Futch III.

“Just thank the AHDRA for a good event and mysponsors Hotshotz, SA Racing, and Pope’s Automotive.” Pendergrast also thanked thisauthor “For taking the time to write something for us.”

Pingel Modified

JeffWorkman is another defending champion who opened the season with a win—in thiscase, Pingel Modified.

Workman had to beat numberone qualifier Gary Douglass in the final, and it took low ET (9.376) to do thejob after Douglass halved Workman’s reaction time (.046 to .092).

“It was some very close racing all weekend long,”said Jeff. “I know it would be a very difficult task to keep my belt, but Ipulled it off!

“I’d like to thank AHDRA and Bill Rowe for a greatevent, Atlanta Dragway for hosting it, POWERMIST racing fuel, REBEL GEARS, DBRfabrication, family and friends for helping me along the way. Fantastic weekendof racing.”

Horsepower Inc. Hot Street

Gary Douglass may havelost the Pingel Modified final, but his son Charley sealed the deal in HorsepowerInc. Hot Street. Charley’s .030 light set the stage for the 9.68 to 9.87 winover number one qualifier, and defending champion, Scott Shenckel.

“Feltgood to get back to the track,” said Charley. “We only went to four raceslast year and one of those got rained out, so I was beyond rusty as a rider. Ididn’t even get to blast down the road before loading the trailer.

“First round of qualifying was my first timeriding this year. It was ugly for sure. We have to foot shift these bikes in HorsepowerInc. Hot Street, and I didn’t get a clean pass in qualifying.

“Sunday during eliminations I felt much more atone with my bike. I won the semifinal with a 9.84 and went on to win the finalswith a 9.680.

“I traveled this weekend with my best friend, crewchief, and he just so happens to also be my dad. Normally we travel withseveral members of our family and they were missed. My wife is my biggest fanand she is unable to attend the races, because she is a full time stay at homecaregiver for her mom.

“Energy One clutches has been a long time supporterof Douglass Racing. Lynchburg H-D and Vreelands H-D both also help withdiscounts on parts, thank you goes out to them. Thank you Bill Rowe for puttingon such a great event. Special thank you to Jesus for saving my soul andkeeping us all safe!”

Law Tigers Pro Bagger

In addition to Gadson,there was another Suzuki Pro Street racer sending a bagger in Atlanta. VictorGotay picked up a last minute ride and swept Law Tigers Pro Bagger—qualifyingnumber one, setting low ET (9.423) and high MPH (144.38) and then winning thefinal round against redlighting (-.010) Orlando Williams of Street Kings.

Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson 9.90

Brad Reiss Jr. won astirring Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson 9.90 final against Crosby Blair. Both bikesran identical 9.952s, but the winning difference came at the tree with Brad’s .094light obliterating Blair’s .171.

Vance Houdyshell qualifiednumber one with a perfect 9.90 but lost a double breakout quarterfinal toBlair.

Universal Fleet & Tire 10.90

Reiss followed up his Vreeland’s9.90 success with a Universal Fleet & Tire 10.90 win. Brad caught a littlebit of a break when double defending champion, final round opponent, KevinWinters took the tree by .011 but still broke out by .012. Reiss’ 10.904 litthe winlight.

Number one qualifier JasonLeeper lost early with a .197 reaction time.

10.30 index and T-Man Performance BaggerEliminator

Reiss wasn’t the onlydouble winner on Sunday, as Scott Tomsu won 10.30 index and T-Man Performance BaggerEliminator.

“Wow, what a great weekend atthe AHDRA Georgia Peach Nationals,” said Tomsu. “We won two classes, but I ampumped about the Super Pro 10.30 win. That is the closest side-by-side racing Ihave ever been a part of. Also, I was the only bagger in class, I had noelectronics (2-step, delay boxes, or air-shifter), and no wheelie bar. Theracers in that class are very experienced as well, so every round was tough.”

EspeciallyTomsu’s 10.30 final round opponent—9.70 number one plateholder John Shotts. Tomsutook the tree by a full .102 against wheelie bar racer Shotts in a doublebreakout race. Vance Houdyshell qualifiednumber one with a near-perfect 10.302 and lost to Shotts in the quarterfinals.

Tomsuwon Bagger Eliminator when final round opponent Brett Carlisle redlit.

“Dragbagalso went 141 mph! I believe that is the fastest of any naturally aspiratedHarley-Davidson with stock cases EVER! Just more proof that STFUmotorcycles.comhas the best pistons, rods, drop-on kits currently on market.

“Ialso want to thank my race family for the support this weekend—A1, Street Kings,and Casey Smith.

“Thesetrophies are special because the track is getting bulldozed. Seems unrealbecause I have been to this track many times as a spectator.”

Joe D. Gladden won BaggerEliminator on Saturday.

Mad Monkey Motorsports Eliminator and Trophy Street

Reiss and Tomsu may haveone two, but Drew Queen won THREE races last weekend in Atlanta. Queen wonTrophy Street both days and Mad Monkey Motorsports Eliminator on Saturday. JeffJennings was the Sunday Trophy runner-up.

Terry Mason won Sunday’s MadMonkey Motorsports Eliminator race, beating champion Kevin Winters in a doubleredlight final round.

9.30 index

Ken Strauss parlayed his9.30 index number one qualifier into the win on Sunday, beating Greg Howerhandily at the tree (.062 to .293) and maintaining a cushion to the stripe.

11.50 index

Last but not least is 11.50index, won by the ubiquitous 27X champ Donnie Huffman. He beat Eliminatorwinner Mason by running closer to the number (11.52) after losing the tree .093to .038.

Donnie was on his 2004Sportster, not his Livewire—which clicks off 11:50s so steadily that it is notlegal for the class. “Me and Chad Rawlings was going to the finals on theLivewires in Eliminator, but the redeye got us in the semis,” reported Huffman.

ShutdownArea

And with that, AHDRA closed the dooron their way out of Atlanta Dragway. The veteran and friendly Atlanta Dragway staffposed for one more photo in front of the iconic track tower.

But the AHDRA lives on. Bill Rowe, hisfamily, and the hardest working, all-American motorcycledrag racing organization in the business look forward to welcoming racers andfans to Cecil County Dragway on May 21-23 in Rising Sun, Maryland.

The AHDRA website is at http://raceahdra.com/

The AHDRA Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/ahdraracing/

The AHDRA Facebook group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AHDRA/

For more information, email AHDRA’s Bill Rowe at bcrowe92891@gmail.com

AHDRA is owned by Pulse Marketing, the Hellertown, Pennsylvania-based motorsports promotion companyrun by veteran drag racer Rowe and his family.

from https://www.reviewjournal.com

Mecum Auctions’ annual vintage and antique motorcycle auction will take place Wednesday though May 1 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, featuring an estimated 1,750 motorcycles. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the event is recognized as the largest global gathering of consignors, buyers and spectators who share a passion for the history, beauty and camaraderie invoked and inspired by vintage and antique motorcycles.

Among the 13 collections currently consigned to the auction are a total of 386 consignments, of which 325 are offered at no reserve. Private collection highlights include 96 offerings from The Dick Ray Estate Collection—which includes BSAs, Nortons, Triumphs and many others at no reserve—and another 90 no-reserve offerings from The Stephenson Collection, including a historic 1929 Douglas SW5 Speed model.

The J.C. Burgin Collection is another main attraction assemblage slated to sell in Las Vegas, and this group of approximately 50 motorcycles stands as one of the only collections in the world to contain at least one example of all 12 of Harley-Davidson’s famed Knucklehead series. From the 1936 Harley-Davidson EL and the ultra-rare 1943 Harley-Davidson E Model, all the way up through the 1947 Harley-Davidson FL, all 12 model years of the venerable Knucklehead are present and accounted for, all are in stunning condition and all will be offered at absolute no reserve.

Another Harley-Davidson highlight among the Vegas auction lineup is a 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank with an original engine bearing No. 1877. Already one of the most desirable Harley-Davidson models in existence, this example is one of the most correct and original of its kind and has a rich personal history that is well documented, including time on display in several museums and a feature in the book “Heroes of Harley-Davidson.”

Included among the six high-quality motorcycles that make up The East Coast Motorcycle Collection is a restored 1911 Pierce Four Cylinder that is powered by a 4 HP four-cylinder backed by a two-speed gearbox and a rebuilt and restored 1940 Crocker Big Twin. This Crocker features Motor No. 40-61-113, which was rebuilt by the late Dale Walksler of the Wheels Through Time museum.

An iconic 1950 Vincent Black Lightning from The Sinless Cycles Collection will also grace the Las Vegas auction stage. The bike was originally ordered by Danish sidecar racing champion David Axelson through the Copenhagen Vincent dealer Villy Egen.

Bidder registration for Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycles 2021 is available in advance online at Mecum.com and on-site at the auction for $200, and it includes admission for two to all four auction days. For those unable to attend in person, enhanced remote bidding options are also available, with options for both online and telephone bidding.

Doors open daily at 8 a.m. with the vehicle auction beginning at 10 a.m.

For more information on Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycles 2021 and all other scheduled 2021 auctions, visit Mecum.com. To view the list, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder, visit Mecum.com, or call 262-275-5050 for more information.

The fight to protect off-roading at California’s Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) continues! Last month, the California Coastal Commission unanimously voted to abolish OHV access to Oceano Dunes within three years despite fierce opposition from the SEMA Action Network (SAN) and the off-roading community. The decision left the SAN no choice but to file a lawsuit.

The lawsuit asks the court to throw out the Commission’s decision to eliminate OHV access to Oceano Dunes. Since 1974, Oceano Dunes SVRA has been a state-designated OHV park managed and operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The SVRA comprises 3,500 acres of which less than 1,350 acres of dunes and 3.5 miles of beach provide open riding access for OHVs.

Oceano Dunes SVRA provides the only opportunity for motorized recreation at a state park along California’s Pacific coast. OHV recreation is an important contributor to the local economy. While bringing pleasure to thousands of enthusiasts, the money spent at area stores, motels, restaurants, and gas stations support jobs and generate tax revenue.

Thank you again to all who have supported this important fight! Stay tuned for further updates.

by Nikki Wentling from https://www.stripes.com

Organizers of the traditional Memorial Day motorcycle ride in the nation’s capital accused the Pentagon on Tuesday of jeopardizing the event.

AMVETS, the national veterans group organizing the ride, said the Defense Department has ignored its application to use the Pentagon parking lot as a staging area. For 32 consecutive years, thousands of motorcyclists gathered in the parking lot before and after the ride around the National Mall.

There are fewer than 40 days until the event, and the Pentagon hasn’t communicated its decision, said Joe Chenelly, national executive director of AMVETS.

The Pentagon “won’t even talk to us,” Chenelly said. “We’ve been trying to really be good partners in all of this and not blast the Pentagon, but we’ve gotten to point recently where we have to put the pressure on them.”

Chenelly said he submitted an application in July to use the Pentagon parking lot on May 30 this year. He was expecting to hear back by January, but no response came.

The Pentagon’s special events office sent Chenelly an approved permit earlier this month but then rescinded the approval eight days later and said they hadn’t made a final decision. At that time, Chenelly told the Pentagon he needed an answer by April 16.

“It’s April 20 today, and we still haven’t heard anything back,” Chenelly said Tuesday.

Pentagon spokeswoman Sue Gough told Stars and Stripes on Wednesday that “there’s been no decision yet.” She cited the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as the cause of the delay and said the department is monitoring community spread of the virus. Masks and social distancing are required on Pentagon grounds, she said.

“The permit request is still being evaluated in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” Gough said.

AMVETS has gained approvals for the event from the National Park Service, Metropolitan Police Department, Arlington County Police Department, Arlington County Fire Department, Virginia State Police and the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.

Tens of thousands of motorcyclists are planning to travel to Washington for a Memorial Day ride, regardless of whether they have a place to gather, Chenelly said. He’s working with the mayor’s office on another plan to host riders in the parking lot of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.

The stadium, in the city’s northeast quadrant, is much farther from the National Mall than the Pentagon. Hosting riders there would require the city to shut down a busy section of the Capitol Beltway, an interstate highway surrounding Washington, for about four hours, Chenelly said. AMVETS planned to meet Wednesday with city officials to discuss the plan.

In reaction to the news of the Pentagon not issuing a permit, riders have been posting online about traveling to Washington in large groups and shutting down highways themselves, Chenelly said. He worries about the potential safety risks that would pose.

“We could see chaos if it’s not coordinated,” Chenelly said. “So, we’re really concerned by that. We want a coordinated, safe, impactful demonstration where people can come, be seen and heard, and then leave.”

Earlier this month, Chenelly reached out to members of Congress for help persuading the Pentagon to approve the permit. On Tuesday, Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Austin, urging him to step in and allow AMVETS to use the Pentagon as a staging ground.

Mast also issued a public statement criticizing the Pentagon and President Joe Biden’s administration for interfering with the event.

“We are blessed beyond words to be citizens of the greatest country on Earth, and only live free thanks to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Mast said. “But the Biden administration seems intent on restricting that freedom, and now, even restricting Memorial Day ceremonies.”

Rolling Thunder operated a motorcycle ride through Washington for 32 years before hosting its last event in 2019. AMVETS took over in 2020 and planned an event to replace the popular Rolling Thunder ride. It was designed to raise awareness for prisoners of war and troops still missing in action, as well as the issue of veteran suicide.

The event, now titled Rolling to Remember, was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. AMVETS has made efforts this year to reduce capacity, put space between riders and supply hand sanitizing stations, Chenelly said.

by Lake County Sheriff Rich Martin from https://www.lakecountystar.com

M-37 to close for Baldwin’s Blessing of the Bikes.

The word is that the 2021 Blessing of the Bikes is a go this year, which requires much planning and participation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as well as area public safety departments and agencies.

As we all know about the Sunday of the Blessing, we also have a large event Saturday that requires the same planning and partnerships. In this edition of the “Sheriff’s Corner,” I cover the shutting of downtown Baldwin on the Saturday before the Blessing of the Bikes.

HISTORY

It all started in 1972 with eight riders and four motorcycles who would meet at the local catholic church. Since then it has grown into one of the largest events in the area and probably one of the largest biking events in the state.

Along with this, on Saturday afternoon, the bikers will park their bikes all away down the center lane and on both sides of the street in Downtown Baldwin. Historically, this was a small section with two blocks. A couple years back, I opened it up to five blocks for a larger area as well as for safety reasons.

Regardless of what blocks are shut down, we have to reroute traffic around the downtown area.

Increasing to the larger far block area requires the help of area fire departments as well as other law enforcement agencies. This totals about 17 traffic control points as well as 40-plus paid employees and/or volunteers.

BLESSING OF THE BIKES WEEKEND

This year the event will start on the afternoon of Thursday, May 13, when the vendors start setting up downtown, and will run through Sunday, May 16. The actual “Blessing” starts Sunday morning at the Baldwin Airport. The main gate opens at 9 a.m. The prayer will take place about 1 p.m. or shortly thereafter.

THE SATURDAY DETOUR

As we do our best to not inconvenience those who live in the area, as well as limit customers on reaching area businesses, there is no easy answer for this to be perfect. Remember the inconvenience is only one weekend that brings a lot of revenue to area businesses. It isn’t like this is the first time this has happened. To be exact, this is the 49th year that there has been a Blessing.

My primary concern is for the safety of our public safety professionals that are out working, as well as the safety of motorists and residents.

It is never fair to yell, scream or cause an incident with any public safety personnel while working their traffic post. They are only doing their job with many who are also doing this for free.

Since this is an M-Route (or state highway), the village of Baldwin has to pull a special permit to close this section of M-37.

• The closure will commence at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15, and will expire at 9 p.m. The road will reopen as soon as the motorcycles are cleared.

• Travelling North: Northbound traffic will be rerouted East onto 6th Street, North onto Norway, then West onto 10th Street, ending again northbound on M-37.

• Traveling South: Southbound traffic will be rerouted West onto 10th Street, South onto Maple, the East onto 5th Street, ending again southbound on M-37.

PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERS

I would like to give a big thanks to those agencies that are coming to assist us while also making this possible to happen. Without their help we could not shut down the larger area.

• Luther Fire Department

• Pleasant Plains Fire Department

• Lake Township Fire Department

• Carr Settlement Fire Department

• Reed City Fire Department

• Mason County Sheriff’s Office

• Osceola County Sheriff’s Office

• Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office

• Lake County Sheriff Reserve Division

SHERIFF FUNDRAISER SHIRTS

Due to the generous donation from Northwest Realty in Baldwin, we will be selling the official 2021 Lake County Sheriff’s Office T-shirt. A price has yet to be set but all proceeds from shirt sales will be later issued to area charities.

For the record, I added the phrase “Come on Vacation, Leave on Probation” to the back of the shirt.

Before someone gets bent out of shape, this is just a funny thing that has been said about area law enforcement for many years. It is not meant to imply that we are out to get people. It’s just a joke … so, be cool.

They will be available for purchase at the Chamber of Commerce tent for most of the weekend.

This information is provided to you for clarification on specific laws, and not legal advice. This is not to be construed as a personal opinion, agreement or disagreement of any specific law. Topics covered are for educational and informational purposes only. As needed, excerpts from other articles are used for reference and/or content. If you have any questions on any specific topic, you may contact the Sheriff’s office.

by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com

Cut-Down 1926 Harley-Davidson JD Is a Throwback to Custom Bikes of a Century Ago

Like with cars, ever since motorcycles were born, their stock appearance and performance were not enough for some owners. Attempts at giving machines, regardless of the number of wheels, new capabilities, have led over the years to the many custom shops we have around today, but also to a wide range of styles and visions.

Back in the 1920s, motorcycles were already evolved enough to be taken racing. The novel sport naturally attracted lots of fans, including some that wanted to feel on the road at least part of the thrills riders felt on the track.

As a result, modifications started being made, and they ultimately began to coalesce into different customization styles. In the U.S., one of the first such styles, considered by some to be the first widely-copied one, was the cut-down. That’s not to be confused with the term that stands for modified Italian scooters from the 1970s and 1980s.

Taking inspiration from racing motorcycles, cut-down two-wheelers were made lighter by removing several elements, and visually unique by the elimination of the front fender and the modification of exhaust pipes and headlamps, for instance.

These changes were largely performed on the Harley bikes of the age, especially those from the J family. And we have a taste of how they looked like in the 1926 JD model we have here.

We found it on the lot of bikes going under the Mecum hammer next week in Las Vegas. It’s described as a “proper period custom with no radical changes to the chassis or engine,” but with all the enhancements one would expect from a cut-down model.

We are not given any details on who is responsible for the changes made to the stock JD but the green and red machine will probably make quite an impression next week in Vegas.

by Otilia Drăgan from https://www.autoevolution.com

When everyone was celebrating Earth Day, Zero Motorcycles were also celebrating their 15th anniversary. So they decided to make it extra special, by releasing a limited-edition DSR and donating part of the sales to the National Forest Foundation.

You know it’s a special day when one of the coolest electric motorcycle brands surprises the world with five new colors for one of their most popular bikes. Zero Motorcycles’ DSR has just been released in nature-inspired colors, to honor nature and celebrate Earth Day.

But that’s not all. For every limited-edition bike that is sold, the Californian company will be donating $500 to the National Forest Foundation. The donations will then be used by the Foundation for various projects that are aimed at maintaining or restoring trail systems. This way, riders who are passionate about electric motorcycles and protecting the environment, can also enjoy better access to sustainable trails. It all comes full circle.

“Our bikes are an incredible way to experience off-road riding, including in America’s National Forests, and we stand with the National Forest Foundation in their mission to guarantee access to those lands for future generations.”, said Sam Paschel, Zero Motorcycles CEO.

This project only reiterates Zero Motorcycles’ commitment to sustainability. After all, their electric, hand-crafted bikes were designed for adventure and off-road explorations without any negative impact on the environment.

Dayle Wallien, Conservation Partnerships Director for the National Forest Foundation, stated that “we are excited and grateful to partner with Zero Motorcycles on projects to improve outdoor experiences and restore our National Forests. Our public lands are amazing places to explore and recreate and we appreciate a commitment to help us steward them from an innovative company like Zero”.

Each one of the 15th anniversary limited-edition models is built with the well-known Z-Force 75-7 motor that delivers 116 ft-lb of torque and a maximum speed of 102 mph (164 kph). And let’s not forget that all DSRs have a range of 163 miles (262 km).

The special edition DSR motorcycles are available for sales through official dealers, starting at $15,495.

The news should be cool next week, but the following week it will come from Deadwood.

Hang on for more reports at any minute.

In the meantime, ride fast and free forever!

–Bandit

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GMA custom 48″ handlebar wiring harness for 1″ bars

GMA, a member of the Belt Drives Limited family of companies, is now offering a complete handlebar wiring harness designed exclusively for the popular GMA hand controls. Available with or without their custom replacement switch housings, kits include 48” long OEM color coded wires that are pre soldered to the micro barrel switch buttons. Wires are encased in a protective glue impregnated shrink tube at the buttons to ensure secure connections while pulling wires through your bars.

Additional lengths of shrink tube are included along with pin connectors. Deutsch 6 pin connector housings, and a small brain box ensure positive – flawless operation. Each kit comes with an easy to follow simplified wiring schematic. Part numbers are GMA-HBWH, “wire harness, no switch housings”, GMA-HBWH-SW-P, “wire harness with polished switch housings” GMA-HBWH-SW-B, “wire harness with black switch housings” & GMA-HBWH-SW-C, “wire harness with chrome switch housings. Retail prices are from $235.00 for harness only up to $459.00 for harness and chrome housings.

For additional information and to order visit GMA at www.beltdrives.com

Alisa Clickenger and Women’s Motorcycle Tours Announces Cycle Gear Sponsorship

Cycle Gear will also provide marketing support to increase visibility and reach for 2021 Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride

NORTH CAROLINA, April 21, 2021 – Women’s Motorcycle Tours welcomes Cycle Gear as a sponsor of the Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride (SCMR2021). Cycle Gear will provide digital marketing support to promote the SCMR2021 to its large customer base throughout the USA. Cycle Gear employees throughout the country, in both retail and non-retail roles, are invited to participate in the nationwide event.

“I am thrilled that Cycle Gear is joining us in supporting our lady riders,” said event producer Alisa Clickenger. “Since 1974 Cycle Gear has been providing accessories, gear and parts for riders of all makes and models of motorcycles. They’re the perfect partner for our multi-brand, inclusive event.”

The Cycle Gear brand will be leveraging its unique and vast reach to help Women’s Motorcycle Tours gain exposure, awareness, and interest in the nationwide, month-long event happening in August. Cycle Gear will actively promote the Centennial Ride through several media, including information distribution to current email subscribers and digital P.O.S. displays on their e-commerce storefronts. Reciprocally, Centennial Ride registrants are encouraged to stop at Cycle Gear locations along the route to outfit themselves with any part, gear, or accessories needed to make their cross-country ride more comfortable. Some Cycle Gear locations even offer installation and tire change services in-house to quickly get riders back on the road.

Cycle Gear is part of the Comoto Family of Brands, America’s largest and fastest growing omni-channel platform in the powersports aftermarket-products industry. Dedicated to advancing the experience of moto enthusiasts and sharing the joy of life on two wheels with as many people as possible, Comoto is encouraging all of its team members to participate in, celebrate, and support this inspiring event. Comoto team members can solidify their relationships with current and future customers by promoting the event, participating in the ride, and joining in the grand finale celebration at the Women’s Motorcycle Conference in Arlington, VA on August 19-22, 2021.

“We’re committed to breaking the stereotypes and misconceptions about the riding community,” said Ken Murphy, Comoto CEO. “One of our Core Values is Share the Road. It’s not just about treating people with respect; it’s a commitment to actively work to create an equitable and inclusive environment for riders and aspiring riders of all walks of life. Supporting the Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride is an excellent opportunity to shine a spotlight on women who ride and hopefully encourage more women and girls to follow in their steps.”

Cycle Gear, by design, is inclusive of all riders. The brand appeals to a traditional audience as well as ever-evolving and newly emerging groups like younger riders, women, minorities, and less affluent demographics. Cycle Gear’s constant efforts to provide valuable products and services to riders of all backgrounds closely align with the Centennial Ride’s guiding principles of unity, community and the freedom of the road.

“With 151 stores in 38 states, and with their terrific customer service, they’re the perfect partner for our expansive and historic cross-country event,” said Clickenger.