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Franks Biker News June14th archive

Used Bike Corral at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be a bike trader's delight
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Buyers and sellers of used motorcycles will have an easier time finding each other this July 24-26 at AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio, thanks to a centralized location where traders can market currently owned, for-sale, running motorcycles.

"Anytime you get a lot of motorcyclists in one location, such as what we see at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, you also attract a large number of used bikes for sale," said AMA Special Events Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. "The AMA Used Bike Corral is our way to help organize the process and bring more buyers and sellers together. We simply ask that motorcycles parked in the AMA Used Bike Corral be runners, and that contact and pricing information be visible."

There is no pre-registration or fee for parking a bike in the AMA Used Bike Corral, although donations to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum are encouraged. Space is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. AMA members can put up to two bikes in the corral; non-members are allowed one bike. Any motorcycles left overnight will be the owner's responsibility. No security will be provided.

"The AMA Used Bike Corral is an area where sellers can park their for-sale motorcycles, and we believe it will become another top attraction at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days," Tsujikawa said. "I know I'll certainly enjoy walking through the Corral just to see what's available."

Tsujikawa added that the AMA and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum are neither parties to, nor the guarantors of, any transaction, and that parts bikes, rolling chassis, and parts or assemblies must still be sold in purchased space in the swap meet area.

The AMA Used Bike Corral will be located on the Mid-Ohio grounds where the auction was conducted in previous years. Anyone wishing to include his or her bike at the AMA Used Bike Corral should bring it to the infield location, fill out an information tag, and park it where instructed. Standardized for-sale information tags will be provided.

About AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days includes national-championship vintage racing, North America's largest motorcycle swap meet, bike shows, demo rides of current production bikes, motorcycling seminars, stunt shows, the new product Manufacturers' Midway and club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs. The Marque of the Year for 2009 is BSA, whose bikes became synonymous with racing in the United States when the brand swept the top five positions at the Daytona 200 in 1954. The Classic Clubs this year will be the Sandcast Only Owner's Club (SOOC), and the International CBX Owners Association.

This year will be particularly special because it commemorates the 85th anniversary of the AMA, and will feature a parade of classic motorcycles representing the past 85 years. Volunteers are encouraged to contact the Museum for information about participating in the parade. Information is at MotorcycleMuseum.org  .
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.

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American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorcyclists that Ride to Work Day is Monday, June 15
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is encouraging the country's millions of street riders to demonstrate the social benefits of commuting on two wheels on the 18th annual Ride to Work Day, Monday, June 15.

"Motorcycles and scooters are not only fun to ride, they are an efficient, economical way to get from point A to point B," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "This is true for the rider, but also for other commuters, as motorcycles take up less parking space, cause far less wear and tear on the road surface, and generally improve the flow of traffic compared to cars."

Ride to Work Day has become an international event in recent years, with participation in cities around the world and support from the Federation International de Motocyclisme. In the United States, it has been recognized on the floor of the House of Representatives by both Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), both consistent supporters of motorcyclist's rights.

Video recorded comments by Rep. Giffords can also be viewed at AmericanMotorcyclist.com  .

According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, more than 80 million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America's motorcycles and scooters are ridden to work.

Event organizers say the number of motorcyclists on the road likely will double on this year's Ride to Work Day.

"With such a significant increase in riders on America's roads during the busiest time of day -- rush hour -- the benefits are clear," said AMA Vice President of Government Relations Ed Moreland. "Ride to Work Day also demonstrates to non-riders that motorcycles and scooters are a socially responsible form of transportation that conserve energy, help the environment and, let's face it, are just a cool way to get around. And for riders, Ride to Work Day is a great reminder that the journey is every bit as important as the destination."

This year will be the 18th annual Ride to Work Day, which was started by Andy Goldfine, a member of the AMA Board of Directors and founder of the company Aerostich. More information about Ride to Work Day can be found at RideToWork.org .


 

Finks free of control orders for now - ABC Online - Members of the Finks Motorcycle Club who were put under control orders will not be subject to them while there is a challenge in the South Australian Supreme Court.
That action challenges the validity of the SA Government's anti-bikie legislation under which the control orders have been issued.
Defence lawyers have been granted a stay on all eight orders made against Finks members, pending the outcome of the constitutional challenge.
Prosecutor Debbie De Palma for the SA Police Commissioner had opposed the application, saying valuable time would be lost in obstructing Finks' criminal activity.
But Magistrate Kym Millard ruled that it was appropriate to allow the stay, given the significant burden on the individuals and that the legislation's validity was yet to be determined.
Two other magistrates have adjourned four new control order applications.


Bikie pair face drug charges after raid - Sydney Morning Herald - Two people with alleged links to an outlaw bikie gang have been charged with drug and property offences after a raid on a Sydney home.
Police say specialist officers raided the premises in Harbord Rd, Freshwater, on the northern beaches about 10am (AEST) on Thursday.
"Police will allege that during the raid they located an amount of methylamphetamine, cannabis, drug paraphernalia and an air rifle," police said in a statement.
Two men and two women at the property were questioned by police.
A 62-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, both alleged to be linked to the Finks outlaw motorcycle group, were later charged.
"They were each charged with three counts of possess prohibited drug, three counts of supply prohibited drug and goods in custody," police said.
The man was refused bail to face Manly Local Court on Friday while the woman was granted bail to face the same court on July 8.


Central Saanich police badge, RCMP clothing found in raid - Times Colonist - A Central Saanich police badge was found during a raid on the Nanaimo home of a known Hells Angels member along with various RCMP uniform articles, loaded weapons and stolen electronics.
Nanaimo RCMP said they uncovered the items while executing a search warrant at the house on Wednesday evening. Two Victoria men who were in the house at the time were arrested without incident.
A warrant was issued Thursday for the homeowner, 37-year old Lawrence Dean Bergstrom, a full-patch member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.
According to Nanaimo RCMP, aside from the badge and uniform components — including several pairs of pants, shirts and an RCMP duty jacket — police found items used for gift-card fraud and identity theft.
Firearms found at the home included a 22-calibre handgun, 12-gauge shotgun and a high-powered rifle.
Nanaimo RCMP said Thursday they had been in contact with Bergstrom and expected that he would turn himself in. Bergstrom is also involved in the ongoing civil case surrounding the forfeiture of the Nanaimo Hells Angels clubhouse in 2007.
The clubhouse was the only base on Vancouver Island for the club, one of seven Hells Angels chapters in B.C.
Nanaimo Hells Angels spokesman Fred Widdifield said he had not heard of the police raid and was unfamiliar with the property in question.
Central Saanich police have verified that the badge found at the house is authentic.
“This is very disconcerting,” said Const. Gary O’Brien, spokesman for Nanaimo RCMP.
“If there was criminal activity going on in that house,” he said, “we can only assume that they were using the uniform articles to pose as officers for criminal activity.”
Police are investigating how the uniform articles wound up at the residence.
A spokesman for the Central Saanich police department was unavailable for comment.
Although policies differ between police departments, O’Brien said that for the RCMP, badges are issued to officers at the time they’re sworn in.
The badge is returned upon retirement, or if an officer resigns or is terminated, he said.
Still, he said, the system is not foolproof.
“Officers are just like the general public.” Like anyone else, things can be stolen from their houses and cars, he said.
O’Brien also pointed out that for the majority of police departments, on-site laundry services are not provided to officers for their uniforms.
This means officers who take uniforms to public laundromats risk having articles lost or stolen.


Bikers reunite in Wooster - Wooster Daily Record - WOOSTER -- The downtown was filled with chrome, helmets, leather boots, gloves and jackets Friday evening, as nearly 500 Gold Wing motorcycles, and even a few outnumbered Harleys, packed the intersection of Liberty and Market Streets for the annual Gold Wing Road Riders Association Buckeye Rally.
It had been seven years since the event was held in Wayne County, and officials were glad to see it return, as well as the friendship and camaraderie bikers know well.
"It's kind of like a reunion, to bring our members together across the state," said District Director John Frank, who helped to organize the event.
Frank and his wife have biked coast to coast and share a common interest -- their love of the Honda Gold Wing. It's one of the most comfortable bikes, they said, and makes a good ride for long distances.
The three-day event brought people from at least 14 states, who were looking to "kick tires" and enjoy meeting up with friends, some who only see each other at the annual event, he said.
An 82-year-old man and his wife, Virginia, 79, made their trip to Wooster from Winter Haven, Fla. The three-day trip saw them driving through rain most of the way, they said, and they were forced off the road twice because of lightning.
Age is not an issue when it comes to biking, they said, as long as the biker can still get on the seat.
"As long as you can get your feet across it, why not," Virginia said,
The motorcycle gathering will last through early Sunday with a non-denominational worship service at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.
Multiple motorcycle contests and presentations were held at the fairgrounds, where many of the bikers also staked out a piece of real estate and set up pop-up tents pulled behind their bikes, or parked their mobile homes.
Jack Lambert, 75, of Zanesville, made a more convenient choice and booked a motel, which he said would be better for his back.
From 7-10 p.m. on the square, bikers listened to a live performance by the Columbus-area band Double Dare, with a mix of light-rock favorites filtering its way through most of downtown.
A few bikers decided to slow dance to some of the songs, while a larger crowd kept it to just toe tapping and their own humming of melodies.
Marty Starkey, executive director of the Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said a study showed the event stimulates about $100,000 in economic activity over the weekend.
In addition to the bikes on display and the contests, the bikers entered a massive "parade of lights" around 9 p.m.
Ohio has about 4,500 Gold Wing Association members, Frank said, with a common bond -- their love of Gold Wing bikes -- talking about them, looking at them and driving them.


Salisbury man dies in motorcycle crash - Bethany Beach Wave - MILLVILLE -- Delaware State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash June 9 that killed a 56-year-old Salisbury man.
The accident happened around 6 p.m. on Double Bridges Road, south of Parker House Road and three miles south of Millville, police said.
William O. Cole Jr. was riding his 2002 Harley-Davidson when he approached a sharp right curve at a high speed, according to police.
Cole was unable to maintain control and crossed into the opposing lane, nearly striking a vehicle traveling north on Double Bridges Road. Police said Cole swerved to avoid striking the oncoming car and crossed back into the southbound lane, where the motorcycle ran off the road and struck a tree.
Cole was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of head trauma. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and it is not known if alcohol was involved, police said.


Riders roll out with patriotic respect - The Columbian - For Michael Frerichs, the rumbling of a Harley-Davidson engine is a sweet sound of freedom.
That's why he dresses in his biker best — a 'do rag, a black vest with colorful signature patches, and jeans — and hops on a motorcycle.
He carries an American flag, joining an entourage of riders as they make their way to a military memorial service or soldier send-off. There, they offer few words, only quiet support.
Some of the riders are Vietnam veterans. Some are parents of soldiers. Not all of them are leather-clad.
"Some of them don't have motorcycles, but they come anyway," said Frerichs, 57, of Vancouver. "They all have one common purpose: to honor veterans."
Since 2005, the Southwest Washington chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders has participated in funerals for military personnel or veterans at the request of the deceased's family.
Recognizing members of the military is not something riders take lightly. A Vietnam veteran, Frerichs got involved to ensure that soldiers didn't face the same harsh homecoming he remembers receiving four decades ago.
"I was spat on. I was called a baby-killer," Frerichs recalled. "You want to make sure these guys come back and get the recognition they deserve."
Drawing a line against protesters was the reason the nationwide group formed four years ago. That's when picketers from the infamous Westboro Baptist Church were swarming military funerals in Kansas, according to the group's Web site.
Initially, many riders were part of the American Legion, but formed an offshoot group unaffiliated with any military organization. The riders soon spread to other parts of the United States, including Washington, according to the Web site.
At first, in Clark County, it was only veterans on motorcycles who participated. Then gradually, people on scooters or driving pickups turned out. Elderly people unaffiliated with the military and families of soldiers also joined.
"A woman gets out of a BMW next to a guy on a 1978 Harley and it's like they're brothers and sisters," said Patriot Guard Rider Russell Alway of Vancouver.
Riders attend several military services a month. During last month's Memorial Day ceremony at the Clark County Veterans War Memorial, riders escorted the family of Army Pfc. Andrew Shields of Battle Ground to the ceremony. Shields was killed last year in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber.
At the ceremony, riders stood in a line and proudly held large American flags.
The riders do the same at memorial services for Vietnam, Korean or World War II veterans as well as at the POW/MIA Recognition Day at Vancouver's Veterans Affairs campus each September.
The veterans "are deeply touched to see these men and woman standing there holding these flags," said Ann Marie Murphy, a VA public affairs officer. "They appreciate this so much, you can sometimes see the tears in their eyes."
Frerichs say he rarely gets emotional when he sees a casket go by because he doesn't want to get too personal. Instead, he revs his engine loudly.
"The quiet patriotic people don't have a voice," Frerichs said. "But now, they can stick their chests out and be heard."


Motorcyclist hurt in accident on Ind. 3 - Muncie Star Press - EATON — A Muncie man was injured in a car-motorcycle accident on Ind. 3 near Delaware County Road 900-N Thursday night.
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Daniel E. Waples, 57, was southbound on Ind. 3 behind a truck driven by Justin D. Earl, 16, when Earl slowed to turn onto County Road 900-N. When Waples began to brake, the rear of his motorcycle began sliding, and the cycle hit the rear of Earl's vehicle, according to a report by county sheriff's Corporal Rick Richman.
Debris from the accident also damaged the windshield of a car driven by Joseph E. Campbell, 51.
Waples was taken to Ball Memorial Hospital and treated for abrasions.


Wife held after Harley-riding spouse hits road - Denver Post - Colorado Springs police say a woman who spotted her husband riding his motorcycle — with another woman as his passenger — used her car to chase, knock down and attempt to run over her husband.
Joyce Colangelo, 48, is being held on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder and driving under the influence, police spokesman Sgt. Darrin Abbink said.
The incident happened about 7:50 p.m. Thursday on South Academy Boulevard, according to Colorado Springs police.
Police said Colangelo saw her husband, Richard Roever, 48, headed the opposite direction on South Academy
"She saw him with a woman who she had never seen before and pulled a U-turn" to chase them down, Abbink said.
After Colangelo swiped the Harley-Davidson several times, it went down in the 1700 block of South Academy, police said.
Colangelo then attempted to run over Roever and his passenger, Diedre Herrera, 42, police said.
Colangelo backed off the Harley and was attempting to run over it again when a witness used his vehicle to block her car, police said.
The witness helped Roever to his car and was driving him to a local hospital when Roever got out of the car and took off.
Police later found Roever, who is wanted on a parole violation, in a hospital in Pueblo where he's being treated for his injuries, Abbink said. Investigators are unsure how Roever got to Pueblo.
Herrera, his passenger, suffered minor bumps and bruises. 


8th Annual DARE To Ride To The Races - Ozarks First - Dates: June 13, 2009
Time: Registration begins at 2:00 PM, Departure at 4:00 PM
Target Audience: General Audience
Location: Greene County D.A.R.E. Ride
Chestnut & 65 - Reliable RV
Springfield, MO
Contact Info: Phone: 417-829-6284
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Ticket Info: Price: $10 per person which includes a ticket to Lucas Oil Motor Speedway
Phone: 417-829-6284

Event Details:
8th Annual D.A.R.E. to Ride to the Races. Please join Sheriff Jim Arnott for the 8th Annual motorcycle ride to benefit the Greene County D.A.R.E. program and the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield. Departing from Reliable Imports & RV at Chestnut & 65. Registration starts at 2PM, departure at 4PM. The destination is Lucas Oil Motor Speedway in Wheatland. The cost is $10 per person which includes a ticket to the race. In case of rain, the ride will be June 20.


Senior 'Fun Ride and Dice Run' - The Review - WEIRTON - The Greater Weirton Senior Center Motorcycle Fun Ride and Dice Run is set for today with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and the first rider out at noon. A donation of $10 per rider and $10 per passenger is requested. Following the ride, beverages, dinner and a silent auction will be held. Those not riding are invited to come and eat dinner for $10. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Neidengards of Wintersville will display and sell tickets for their 2009 Superglide Standard Harley Davidson motorcycle with proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.


Tennessee man dies in Perry motorcycle wreck - Macon Telegraph - A Tennessee man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Perry, officials said.
Deputy Danny Glass of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office said Leonard Stark, 58, of Springfield, Tenn., died at the scene after his motorcycle collided with a Ford Mustang driven by a 16-year-old juvenile.
Glass said no charges have been filed yet and the case is still under investigation. He said that Stark was going southbound at the intersection of Larry Walker Parkway and Courtney Hodges Boulevard in Perry when he was struck just before noon by the Mustang going eastbound, Glass said.
Glass said some witnesses have told authorities that the motorcycle failed to yield at the intersection. 


Hot Shoe race set to run Sunday - Peoria Journal Star - Sunday’s AMA Hot Shoe race at the Peoria Motorcycle Club Tourist Trophy track will feature the best of the pro ranks, up-and-coming young riders and the popular Vintage Twins race for veterans.
The Hot Shoe is the first of two national TT races at the track during the summer. The Grand National race, on Aug. 23, is one of the most prestigious in the sport but the June race will feature most of the same riders.
Gates open at 8 a.m., practice is at 10:30 a.m. and opening ceremonies are at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance from local motorcycle dealers or PMC members, or $20 at the gate.
It’s best to bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating as there are no bleachers at the track. 


Woman allegedly runs car into motorcycle - KXRM - COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, on Thursday just before 7 p.m., passengers on a motorcycle were run down by a woman in a vehicle in the 1700 block of south Academy Blvd., resulting in the driver of the motorcyle sustaining injuries.
According to police reports, witnesses said the car, a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, and the 1974 Harley Davidson motorcycle were both southbound when the car struck the motorcycle several times. The motorcycle, driven by Richard Roever, 48, and his passenger, Diedre Herrera, 42, went down into the curb.
The driver of the car, identified as Joyce Colangelo, 48, attemped to drive over Roever and Herrera by driving on top of the downed motorcycle. Colangelo then backed up the car and attemped another assault before a witness blocked the vehicle, preventing her from driving over the victims.
Roever fled the scene with serious bodily injury, according to police reports. He is currently being treated for his injuries at Pueblo Hospital.
Colangelo was arrested.
Alcohol and domestic violence were factors in the incident, said police.

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