fast lane biker nj nov. 2012 issue

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ROLLING THUNDER

7TH ANNUAL

MEMORIAL

POKER RUN

NOVEMBER 2012 Vol. 11 ISSUE 11

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ello everyone, November has arrived and it’s time for fall . The leaves are turning color and are falling off the trees, so be careful out there. I know there’s still plenty of good riding weather

left this year. With any luck, hopefully we’ll get another winterlike last year. It was a good winter for the motorcycle business except if you’re in the motorcycle storage business of course. So lets just keep our fingers crossed and hope for another mild winter.

Till next time... ride safe,

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AUGUST 26TH, 2012 • PEMBERTON, NJ

As it’s getting later in the year and it looks like the leaves are starting to fall, doesn’t mean that there’s still plenty of time to break out the bike and hit the road!! (The yard work can wait...) Poker runs are a pretty cool way to hit a few different popular “motorcycle hot spots”and the destination for this weekend is as equally cool. All the men and women involved with Rolling thunder chapter 2, worked hard towards POW/MIA related issues and this Runs cause has a bit of a twist. In it’s 7th year, this Memorial Poker Run honors two Pemberton, NJ soldiers, Ryan T. Baker and Philip I. Spakosky. Both have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Family, friends and many locals who personally knew them or out of respect for these hometown men came out to support. Proceeds collected from this event, benefited a scholarship fund set up in their name with the recipient being also a Pemberton local student ...way cool! DJ Don provided tunes throughout the day, vendors took care of that shoppin’ urge and food and drink was also available to cure that thirst and “growling” stomach! With the parking lot and field of the Pemberton American Legion filled with bikes and people... I’m sure Brian and Philip looked down and where real proud.

AUGUST 26TH, 2012 • PEMBERTON, NJ

ROLLING THUNDER NJ CHAPTER 2 7TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL POKER RUN

STORY RIDIN’ & PICS BY LUTZ


WILLIAMS HARLEY OPEN HOUSEPICS BY NICOLE TARANTINO

On October the 6th, 2012 Williams Harley-Davidson held their Custom Bike Show and the winners were: Mark Curley – won “Rat” category 1973 Harley-Davidson SportsterCharlie Kisch – won “Classic” category 1941 Harley-Davidson WL/GMark Locke – won “Stock” category 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage ClassicRico Nieves – won “Custom” category 2011 Owner Built Custom ChopperPaul Cortes – won “Touring” category and “Best in Show” 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide


SELLING YOUR MOTORCYCLE PRIVATELY Over the last few years, as a result of writing columns for motorcycle magazines, I have had many readers call to ask if there is a downside to selling their motorcycle privately as opposed to trading it in? Given that this question revolves around a motorcycle, it seems to make sense to direct it to a Pennsylvania motorcycle lawyer. First off, I don’t see anything wrong with selling your motorcycle privately, however if you are going to do this, you have to be smart about it. In other words, if somebody wants to test drive your motorcycle you must first ask if they have a motorcycle license and do they have any experience operating motorcycles. Although I may sound overly cautious, what would happen if you allowed this person to take your motorcycle out for a test drive, and they ended up injured as a result of a collision. Depending upon the severity of the persons injuries, they may be looking to you to reimburse them for their injuries and you may be liable for allowing them to ride your motorcycle without a motorcycle license or questioning their experience. The theory under which you can be sued would be negligent entrustment, with the lawsuit alleging that you did not do any investigation at all to find out if this person should have been allowed to operate your motorcycle regardless if it was for a test drive. Additionally, you may also be responsible to fix your own motorcycle, so make sure you are fully insured with collision coverage on your bike. The bottom line is, if someone wants to take your motorcycle for a ride you should; a) make sure they have a motorcycle license and b) if they do, ask them if they currently have insurance on any motorcycle they may own at the time they are asking to test drive yours. Assuming

your bike is in good shape, that should leave you covered. Also, before you give them your motorcycle, you should ask to hold something personal of theirs, like their car keys, to make sure they come back with your motorcycle. On an entirely different topic, as of August 31st of this year, any 16 or 17 year old who wishes to take the skills test for their motorcycle license will have had to first complete the basic rider course offered by the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program. This is a free program and the bikes are normally provided free of charge. Most motorcycle lawyers familiar with this rule, will advise that before one can go for their licensing

test, they must have had a learners permit for at least 6 months, completed at least 15 hours of classroom and riding instruction which breaks down into 5 hours in the classroom and 10 hours on the course. If you are under 18 you must also show that you had your parent attest to the 65 hours of training being completed. However, the 15 hours of training does count toward

the 65 hours on the road requirement. As a PA motorcycle accident lawyer, this is one rule that I truly believe in and support because at a minimum it will insure that every rider has taken the safety course and has been taught the safest way to ride a motorcycle. Hopefully after taking this course and buying an appropriate motorcycle, your riding skills will prevent you from ever needing to call a motorcycle accident lawyer. As always, if upon reading this material you have any questions regarding this topic or any others, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 1-888-CYCLE-LAW (1-888-292-5352).

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November 18THLIBERTY HOG ANNUAL TOY RUN RUN BENEFITS ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON HOSPITAL-Liberty Harley-Davidson, Rahway, New Jersey (12 W. Milton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 10:00am-5:00pm. (908) 327-2554

November 24TH and 25THWILLIAMS HARLEY DAVIDSON SANTA ON A HAR-LEY PHOTO OPPORTUNITY11AM TO 3PM

November 25TH ST CLAIRE’S HOMES FOR CHILDREN TOY RUNSponsored by Arlington Lawn Mower and Power EquipmentThe toy run starts at Kearny Elks, 601 Elm St. in Kearny. Registration is from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm and the motorcycles go out at 1:00 pm. The fee is $20.00 and a new unwrapped toy. This is a rain or shine event. For more information call (201) 991-1076 or (201) 726-2315.

December 1ST 8TH ANNUAL TOY RUN SPONSORED BY A LITTLE SMILE FOR CHRISTMASThe toy run starts at Penns Grove Elks Lodge 1358, 57W Main Street in Penns Grove. Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:45 am. The Police escort-ed ride leaves promptly at 10:00 am. The fee is $15.00 plus unwrapped toy for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The run goes to the Nemours/AI du Pont Childrens Hospital then returns for lunch to the Serviceman’s Memorial Home, 528 S DuPont Rd. in Carneys Point. The ride ends with live music. For more information call (856)-207-5512.

November 4TH32 ND DELAWARE VALLEY ABATE TOY RUNColumbus Blvd and Spring Street Parade starts 12 Noon Rain or Shine

November 4TH AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS ANNUAL RIDE FOR THE VETS AFFAIRSSponsored by American Legion Riders Post 352 Somers Point, NJ 08244Participants may start at either of the two start points. In Egg Harbor City the ride starts at Country Kitchen, 910 W. White Horse Pike. In Ocean City riders will begin at American Legion Post 524 at 33rd Street and Bay Av-enue. Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. The ride fee is $20.00 per person. The fee includes food. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 riders. The ride ends in Somers Point with food, door prizes and live music. For more information call (609) 214-5864

November 10TH POKER RUN TO BENEFIT: SKIP O’BRIKISSponsored by Country Cruisers Riding Group & Friends of SkipThe poker run starts at Atlantic County Harley, 219 E. White Horse Pike in Galloway. Registration is from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The fee is $20.00 for each person. The ride ends in Strathmere with food and prizes. The best poker hand is awarded $100.00 cash. The poker run will benefit “Skip” O’brikis, to help with the medical bills and other expenses. The rain date is Sunday, November the 11th.

November 10TH VETERANS COAT DRIVE Join Williams Harley-Davidson for our Veterans Coat Drive to benefit the G.I. Go Fund, serving returning Veterans that earn our great country its freedom. With world renowned Harley-Davidson artist Scott Jacobs, who was featured on ABC’s hit show “Secret Millionaire”. Coat dona-tions will be accepted at Williams H-D in Lebanon, NJ until. Call for details 908-236-0767.

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The weather forecast was not good for Liberty’s 15th Anniversary Kickoff Party on Oct. 6. Right up until the day before, we were worried we’d get rained out. But it turned out to be a BEAUTIFUL day! The Liberty lot was full of vendors, bikes, and hungry customers, and they weren’t disappointed! The Wannabes rocked the lot – and even sang Happy Birthday to Liberty. Special thanks to our Liberty HOG members who spent the day behind the grill – they kept the food coming and coming all afternoon! And don’t forget, this was only our 15th Anniversary KICKOFF! We’ll be celebrating all year long, including a raffle for a new, customized 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster! Make sure you stop by Liberty and fill out your chance!

15TH ANNIVERSARYSTORY & PHOTOS BY MICHELLE MCTAMNEY


The Hill

much chatter about the mountain top the twisting and turning road moisture in the air morning chills off in a roar we began the climb each to their own thoughts the thrill within views and danger all around drop offs at the edge roads slick from morning dew and yesterdays oil drip as we climb we leave the underworld behind forgetting its hold on body and soul we reach for the freedom of old before the whim of travel was sold ignoring the reality that awaits upon our return from the high

Brian M O'Leary ( Bing) (c) September 2012Road Scribe of America. All rights reserved. "without prejudice" U.C.C. 1 § 207,

Stormin' Thunderwritten by Rod Hatter ©Feb 28, 2011...The rain is sideways, wind's a blowin'...There ain't no place that I am goin'...Sittin' here, I sadly gaze,out into the violent haze...I dream of days that let me ride,to fill this need I have inside...I vision days when skies are clear,days when thunder's what I hear.Not the thunder from the clouds...Thunder from my pipes, so loud...

Biker Poet

An empty bottleA wide open throttleTakes me awayLeads me astray

Again I seek to straddleThat well worn leather saddleAll the comforts of homeWith no plan but to roam

Every shifting gearFinds me drifting nearTales awaiting a penReflections of where I've been

Asphalt marred by broken linesOccasional blur of highway signsFuel, food and nature demandThe periodic setting of an old kickstand

Rhythmical reasons, cyclical rhymesLife at full circle, a sign of the timesPassion to paper, reliving the dayThus, once more, I am led astray

Copyright ©LP Scerri 2012

Go For It© Eddie Sorez

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“without prejudice” U.C.C. 1 § 207,

Stormin’ Thunderwritten by Rod Hatter © Feb 28, 2011The rain is sideways, wind’s a blowin’...There ain’t no place that I am goin’...Sittin’ here, I sadly gaze,out into the violent haze...I dream of days that let me ride,to fill this need I have inside...I vision days when skies are clear,days when thunder’s what I hear.Not the thunder from the clouds...Thunder from my pipes, so loud...

Biker PoetAn empty bottleA wide open throttleTakes me away

Leads me astrayAgain I seek to straddleThat well worn leather saddleAll the comforts of homeWith no plan but to roamEvery shifting gearFinds me drifting nearTales awaiting a penReflections of where I’ve beenAsphalt marred by broken linesOccasional blur of highway signsFuel, food and nature demandThe periodic setting of an old kickstandRhythmical reasons, cyclical rhymesLife at full circle, a sign of the timesPassion to paper, reliving the dayThus, once more, I am led astrayCopyright ©LP Scerri 2012

Go For It© Eddie SorezGotta pay your dues in this lifeThere’s no easy way to goHave to take your share of roadrashOut there on the roadThe only way to get anywhereIn this messed up lifeIs to get your Bike in gearAnd leave the past behind

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On October 14, 2012, there couldn’t have been more perfect weather for The Seeing Eye’s first charity motorcycle ride. Approximately 140 bikes left from Tramontin Harley-Davidson in Hope, N.J. The ride ended at Lewis-Morris Park in Morris Township, just down the road from The Seeing Eye headquar-ters. The trip was 55-miles along scenic New Jersey back roads with beautiful fall foliage in full bloom. The major intersections were blocked by police or green lit so the group could ride through. The first 100 registrants received a commemorative event patch. At the park, a catered lunch with a choice of grilled ham-burgers, hot dogs, and sausage with onions and peppers, was included in the registration fee. A DJ played music and item raffle and 50/50 drawings were held. Seeing Eye puppy raisers mingled with their young puppies and Seeing Eye instructors gave training demonstrations with trained Seeing Eye dogs who were getting ready to be matched with their new owners. The Seeing Eye is grateful for the assistance of Tramontin Harley-Davidson for their role in making this first time event a success, and to the Northwest Jersey HOG Chapter for their help in planning the route, supervising the ride, providing road captains and helping spread the word. The event could not have happened without the help and enthusiasm from this great group of riders! The Seeing Eye is the oldest guide dog school in the world. The non-profit is based in Morristown, N.J. with a mission to breed, raise and train guide dogs for people who are blind and visually impaired. About 260 people fly to The Seeing Eye headquarters in Morristown, N.J. each year. They come from all over the United States and Canada to train for 3 to 4 weeks with the dog that will be their guide, partner and best friend for the next 8 to 10 years. The tuition paid by students is just $150 for the first dog and $50 for subsequent dogs, and includes the cost of the dog, equipment, airfare, room and board, and a lifetime of follow-up services. The organization receives no government funding and is completely supported by donations from individuals, founda-tions, bequests and other planned gifts. For more information about The Seeing Eye visit www.SeeingEye.org. Or better yet, follow The Seeing Eye on Facebook for cute puppy photos shared from the breeding station and fun contests with prizes: www.Facebook.com/SeeingEye

TOP TO BOTTOM:• A group photo of the Northwest Jersey HOG Chapter with Seeing Eye.• A Seeing Eye puppy sits in a helmet on the seat of a motorcycle.• A Seeing Eye German shepherd puppy is getting ready to greet the riders as they arrive at the park.• Some of the bikes lined up in front of Tramontin Harley-Davidson during registration.

Photos & copy provided by Michelle Barlak


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