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Learn
To Ride Like A MotorCop!
Brite-Strike
Training Academy www.brite-strike.com
announced
it will offer several new courses this Summer and Fall starting with
“Learn to Ride Like a MotorCop” on August 14th-15th.
Brite-Strike
Training Academy was started to offer courses to police officers and
police trainers in the use of light in low light conditions as well as the
use of a small tactical light as a less than lethal tool for self defense.
Their goal is to develop products and training to keep police officers and
citizens safe, said Glenn Bushee, President of Brite-Strike.
They have
expanded their offering to include Low Light Tactical Training for the
average citizen for home self defense starting this fall.
As almost everyone that works at Brite-Strike is a police officer
and many are assigned to motor units, offering an advanced safety course
based on the skill sets of police motor officers just made sense, stated
Brite-Strike President Glenn Bushee.
Attending
police “motor” school is the experience of a lifetime and will change
the way you ride and think about riding forever.
The two day course designed by Joe Collins, who is a Harley
Davidson Northwest University certified instructor, and a Boston Police
Motor Officer stated “this course covers the essentials and make you a
safer better rider in all conditions”.
The
course is all “on the bikes” except for a short orientation and is
open to experienced riders only. Call Brite-Strike Academy Executive
Coordinator Jackie Sevigny for details or sign up at 508-746-8701 or visit
the website www.brite-strike.com.
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Photoshoot with Boston
Pinup Model at Motorcycle Night!
Sara von Terror will be at Motorcycle Night in Lowell on Tuesday night,
July 27th! Stop in and get your photo taken with Sara on Boston
Biker's "Midnight Crisis" trike or get a photo of her on your
bike!
Professional photographer Dennis
Sagwitz will be at Motorcycle Night from 6pm to 9pm taking photographs
of Sara for fantasy portfolio work. Sara, as a sword wielding,
tattoed goddess will be welcoming Nordic warriors into the
afterlife. You've got to see this in action!
Every Tuesday night from 6-9 pm from May through September, MotorcycleNight
holds its exciting shows and events in Lowell Massachusetts. With close to
a thousand bikes/people in attendance, it is definately the place to
go. In addition to Sara's photoshoot there will be a lot going
on. Dyno Drags will be
there where you can race your friends, or just watch the bikes flying down
the "track" as they run their bikes through the gears in wide
open racing. Frank FM will be broadcasting live throughout the
night!
Don't miss this special night. See you at Motorcycle Night!
Motorcycle Night
From Rte 93, take Exit 46 (Rt. 110/113 - towards Methuen).
Follow rotary to exit for Rt. 110 toward Lowell.
Follow Rt. 110 (Along Merrimack river) for 12 miles.
Heritage Farm Ice Cream and event grounds will be 1 mile from McDonald's
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Susan G. Komen 3 Day
Walk For A Cure
(Times 15!!)
 Kevin
Roche of Norfolk Auto in Norfolk, MA is attempting to do all 15 Susan G.
Komen 3 day walks for a cure.
This is an ambitious undertaking which only 1 other person (a woman
from Seattle) is trying to accomplish. The pink truck in his business
driveway also looks like a labor of love. One of Boston Biker's
readers found out about his "mission" as they were talking
about charity rides. Jean W. said that she likes to sit on her bike and
there is no way she could do 60 miles in 3 days without 2 wheels and an
engine.
Unfortunately it is not an inexpensive endeavor. Jean's
"mission" is to try and help him and his noble effort to help
countless people suffering from breast cancer. Face it guys, it's a
cause that hits close to your top 10 favorite things (did I say 10?
maybe it's higher up than that.) You can check out Kevin's website at www.keviniswalking.org.
You can donate to his cause or just give him your moral support.
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Boston noise ordinance
not being enforced
Legal challenge is currently awaiting court action
July 02, 2010 2:00 AM
NORTH HAMPTON — Those who developed the motorcycle noise ordinance
passed by voters at the May 11 town election often point to the success
of an almost identical ordinance in Boston as the basis for their
argument the town's ordinance can — and should — be enforced.
Previously the town received three legal opinions — from the its legal
counsel, the organization that indemnifies the town against lawsuits and
the Rockingham County Attorney — indicating it is not enforceable.
And now, the success of the Boston ordinance is being questioned.
Calls placed to police and a city councilor's office in that city,
indicate that the Boston ordinance is the subject of a lawsuit and that
police there have yet to try to enforce it.
"As of this time we are not enforcing it," Officer Eddy
Crispin of the Boston Police Department's media relations group said
Wednesday.
This directly contradicts e-mails being circulated by supporters of the
North Hampton ordinance that allegedly state the opinion of Janet Knott,
an administrative assistant to City Councilman Salvatore LaMattina, who
sponsored the Boston ordinance. Knott is quoted in these e-mails as
estimating that the Boston police have issued "250 citations in the
last year (in enforcement actions based on the Boston motorcycle noise
ordinance) at $300 each."
Contacted Wednesday, Knott initially said she was not sure of the number
of citations issued, but was confident the ordinance passed last May was
being enforced. When advised of Crispin's statement, Knott indicated
that she would investigate the situation.
She called back later in the day and indicated there was some confusion
over whether the ordinance was actually being enforced.
"I talked to Officer Crispin, and we're investigating it
further," Knott said. "We're going through the Police
Department's research department. That's the way it has to be
done."
Crispin's assertion, however, was corroborated by an article that
appeared on the NorthEndWaterfront.
com Web site last September, three months after the Boston ordinance was
to go into effect citywide. The Web site reports news events in the
North End and waterfront neighborhoods of the city.
"The initiative (to begin a voluntary motorcycle noise reduction
program in those neighborhoods) follows the efforts of District 1 City
Councilor Sal LaMattina, who introduced a city ordinance that calls for
an EPA stamp on all approved motorcycle mufflers operating in
Boston," the article stated. "Without such a stamped muffler,
the biker will be ticketed for a $300 fine.
"The ordinance was approved by the City Council and signed by the
mayor," the article continues. "However, a legal challenge has
delayed its enforcement pending court proceedings.
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Crispin's claim that police were not yet enforcing the Boston ordinance
was further substantiated by Peabody, Mass., attorney and Amesbury,
Mass., resident Paul Cote, one of the five men who brought suit against
the city over the noise ordinance. It was that legal challenge that
initially stalled enforcement.
"Motorcycles have to be inspected once a year. I have an inspection
from Seacoast Cycles up in Newburyport (Mass.)," Cote was quoted by
the Daily News of Newburyport as saying when the lawsuit was filed in
July 2009. "They put a sticker on my license plate, and that gives
me the right to operate my motorcycle in all 352 cities and towns in
Massachusetts, as well as other states because there's reciprocity. The
city of Boston does not have the authority to do what it did."
Cote confirmed Wednesday that his lawsuit was dismissed in March of this
year based on a Suffolk County Superior Court judge's ruling that
neither he nor the other four plaintiffs had standing to challenge the
law since they were never issued a ticket for failing to comply with it.
A motion to reconsider was filed in April and rejected in May of this
year.
"The judge never ruled on (the ordinance's) merits," Cote
said.
He said the issue is now awaiting a review by the Appeals Court.
"We have put out the word to as many motorcycle riders as possible
to get in touch with us if they get a ticket (under the new
ordinance)," he said Wednesday. "We will immediately add their
names to the list of plaintiffs.
"So far, I have not heard of any tickets being issued," Cote
said Wednesday.
The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, which opposes the ordinance,
issued a statement on May 5 of this year that police had not issued any
tickets for non-compliance with the Boston ordinance.
Even if the Boston ordinance eventually passes court muster in
Massachusetts, North Hampton Town Administrator Steve Fournier believes
the town's new motorcycle noise ordinance will still be unenforceable in
New Hampshire because of differences in the way the governments of the
two states operate.
"We're a 'Dillon Rule' state, (Massachusetts) is a 'Home Rule'
state," Fournier said.
In a Dillon Rule state, cities and towns can only regulate things the
state specifically gives them the right to regulate. Cities and towns in
Home Rule states have a greater ability to self-regulate, the town
administrator said.
His contention that the differences between the two states would impact
whether the North Hampton ordinance can be enforced was supported by the
Local Government Center in a letter dated May 28, 2010. The center
prepared the letter in response to Fournier's request for a legal
opinion on the new motorcycle noise ordinance.
"(State law) RSA Chapter 266 (which sets motorcycle noise
guidelines) does not contain a provision expressly allowing additional
regulation by municipalities, and the level of specificity of state
regulation does not suggest that local regulation is permitted,"
wrote LGC Staff Attorney Kimberly Hallquist in the legal opinion.
"Thus it is reasonable to conclude, given the comprehensive
regulation of motor vehicles under RSA Chapter 266, ... that any local
regulations that conflicts with or frustrates the state's purpose will
be found preempted and, thus, invalid."
Fournier said that he, in keeping with the will of the Select Board as
expressed at its June 14 meeting, is preparing to submit a request for
declaratory judgement on the whether the town ordinance is enforceable
to the Rockingham County Superior Court.
The town administrator is also trying to get similar opinion from the
EPA, he said.
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"When in
Town, Throttle Down!” ©
Over
the past couple of years, the Massachusetts
Motorcycle Association (MMA) has been hard at work
fighting Noise Ordinances in various cities and towns throughout the
Commonwealth. The issue of excessive noise is certainly not a new
issue, but has escalated in recent years with the increase in the number
of motorcycles on the road.
Indeed,
some of the “noise” isn’t just motorcycles. In fact, in a
recent “sound enforcement” exercise in one northeastern Massachusetts
Community – 25 vehicles were cited, but only ONE was a Motorcycle!
However,
while indeed some of the “noise” can be attributed to sources other
than Motorcycles, our biggest enemy, unfortunately, is ourselves!
In
some cases, “altered exhaust” doesn’t simply mean an after-market
manufacturer, it means removing baffles and/or using pipes meant for
off-road use. In other cases, we can observe other bikes on the road
who just seem to want to throttle-up in the center of a quiet neighborhood
and/or under an overpass; these seemingly innocent acts add up creating
anxiety and anger in everyone involved.
As
a result, some cities and towns have been reacting to public pressure to
clamp down on motorcycle noise by leveraging statutes and regulations that
really are not designed for enforcement nor applicable to consumers.
Indeed the MMA has been actively involved in helping defeat or curb
warrants and ordinances in Hingham, Falmouth, North Reading, Sterling, and
Lynnfield, to name a few.
In
Falmouth, although the town enacted a warrant after vigorous debate, the
Attorney General’s office struck it down because it’s in conflict with
Massachusetts General Law, and in Boston, despite a lawsuit and its
subsequent appeal filed by a group of independent motorcycle advocates
having been dismissed, the now 1+ year old ordinance remains unenforced.
In other towns, warrants and ordinances have been struck down by
smarter & cooler heads, but the threat remains.
The
MMA is actively engaged in a campaign to help stem the tide. Our
mantra is, “Education, not Legislation”, with an emphasis on sharing
what we can do to help people on both sides of the issue become more
aware, understanding, as well as respectful of their opinion and rights.
As
part of this campaign, the MMA is releasing a pamphlet, entitled, MMA: "When
in Town, Throttle Down!" ©
Please contact your District Manager and/or Representatives for a copy, or
you can download and print your own by clicking on the following link:
"When
in Town, Throttle Down!" ©
This
pamphlet contains information concerning “What’s
all the Noise about Noise?” and explains the issues and
the actual Massachusetts Law. By creating more awareness of the
issues facing us as Motorcyclists, we hope that more riders will ride with
respect in residential areas and local communities they visit.
Keeping the Throttle Down can potentially make all the difference in the
world.
For
example, a major brand motorcycle with after-market pipes was recently
tested within the legal limits at 96dB. Yet this motorcycle would
idle at about 84dB and maintaining a low throttle resulted in an average
dB measurement of about 90dB (88 – 92dB). In contrast, cranking
the throttle to “highway” RPM raised the dB beyond the Massachusetts
Legal limit to 104dB…
At
88dB, hearing loss can occur after about 20 hours of continuous exposure;
at 104dB, hearing loss can occur in about 40 minutes. The difference
between 88dB and 104dB is the difference between enjoying a stereo playing
in the background at a party vs sitting next to a live band’s amplifiers
at a bar.
Throttling
down can also realistically be the difference between someone not hearing
you drive by their home vs wishing they were part of one of these
anti-motorcycle campaigns.
The
MMA asks its Members and all Riders to ride with respect.
"When
in Town, Throttle Down!" ©
For
more information, please see: http://www.massmotorcycle.org
or contact SafetyDirector@massmotorcycle.org
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Dyno Drags Are
Back
At Motorcycle Night!!
Motorcyclenight
in Lowell, MA hosts the DYNO DRAGS back to back
Tuesdays - July 20th and 27th!
Simulated
side by side drag racing with your own bike! Challenge your friends for
who can make it down the "track" the fastest! Get there early
to sign up for the races.
Racing
will get underway as early as 3:00PM. This is the only New England
appearance that Dyno Drags will be making - don't miss it at THE HOTTEST
NIGHT OF THE WEEK!
Visit
www.motorcyclenight.com
for more information.
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Reality TV with
The
East Coast Biker Chicks!
A
47 second advertising trailer for the "Biker Chicz" television
series, which will debut worldwide in the fall of 2010. Produced by
Blockhead City Entertainment and created by biker author Edward
Winterhalder, "Biker Chicz" is a docu-reality TV series
featuring the colorful, entertaining and engaging women who are members
of an all-female motorcycle club known as the "East Coast Biker
Chicks" (ECBC).
A 47 second trailer for the Biker Chicz TV series (turn on
your sound):
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Boston
Biker - Facebook Page - Giveaway
Become a fan of Boston Biker's Facebook Page, keep in touch with what
is going on and win some cool prizes!
So far, we've given out a half-dozen Boston Biker customized Dunkin'
Donuts gift cards and have lots more to give away.
Don't miss out. Sign up today! Tell your friends!
- Go to Boston Biker's
Facebook page...
- Become a Fan!
- Tell your friends!
- Check out the page
daily!!
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Throttle
Thursdays!
All Bikes & Bikers are Welcome to Boston
Harley-Davidson's Thursday Night "Throttle
Thursday"! Every Thursday night from 5pm to 9pm
starting April 29th through the end of September you will be treated
to music, burgers, ice cold beer by Budweiser, and plenty of prize
categories. The onsite tattoo shop, Tattoo Asylum, will be
open as well.
There is plenty of parking for bikes. Get
your riding buddies together and stop in.
June events
listings on Boston Biker
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MotorCycleNight
IS
The Hottest Night of the Week!
Motorcyclenight
takes place every Tuesday night from 6-9 pm from May through September in
Lowell, Massachusetts. It is the longest running and
largest weekly motorcycle event in New England.
There’s
hundreds, if not more, bikes and people in attendance every Tuesday!
You’ll have a great opportunity to meet fellow motorcycle riders from
all over New England. Plus, every week you’ll be able to check out a
variety of bikes including new and old school models as well as many
customs. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak
with top motorcycle sponsors and vendors.
Periodically
they have live bands and other entertainment so be sure to stop by and
check it out, see what you’ve been missing! Take
a moment to view their short video to get a “taste” of
Motorcyclenight.
Visit
their website, www.motorcyclenight.com,
to see the 2010 event schedule, get traveling directions, and head on down
to enjoy all the fun! Steve and Heather look forward to seeing you in 2010
as they enter into their 14th season and continue going
stronger thanks to all the support!
Boston
Biker is a proud supporter of this event.
(Editor's
note: You've GOT to check this event out! On a good night, it
is entirely possible to see over 1,000 bikes.)
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The
Right Legal Team Makes All The Difference
Hiring
a motorcycle accident lawyer with a sensible yet aggressive approach is
especially important in today's environment of motorcycle bias.
The
Boston firm of Feinberg &
Alban, P.C. is very knowledgeable and uses the appropriate
demonstrative evidence as well as working with the proper experts to
explain the dynamics of the injury. The lawyer you select must
understand the medicine. That will explain what is often referred to as
the mechanism of injury (surprisingly, something that is often disputed),
the nature of the injury, the prognosis, and similar issues. The lawyer
should also know what the dollar value is of these cases. Comparable
settlements and verdicts are relevant.
Click
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Rock
Your Ink
Hard
Rock Cafe Boston’s 1st Annual Tattoo & Body Art Showcase
Tuesday,
April 13th @ 6:00pm
Ages
18+
No
cover
View
the work of Talented Tattoo Artists from around New England
and
chat with representatives from:
Boston Tattoo Convention
Horseshoes
& Hand Grenades Tattoo – Chicopee, MA
Ink
Jam Tattoo Studio – Arlington, MA
Mass-Ink
Custom Tattooing – East Bridgewater, MA
Off
the Map Tattoo – Easthampton, MA
Out
of the Dark World Tattoo & Gallery – Worcester, MA
Stingray
Body Art – Allston, MA
TattooNOW.com
Unholy
Grail Tattoo Inc – Worcester, MA
Visions
Tattoo, Piercing & Art Gallery – Medway, MA
Witch
City Ink – Salem, MA
No
RSVP required.
Enjoy
complimentary appetizers for the first hour, provided by Hard Rock Cafe.
Everyone
receives a raffle ticket for the chance to win tattoo gift certificates,
gift baskets, tickets to Improv Asylum & more!
For
more information, please contact Ashley at 617-424-7625 or ashley_gonyaw@hardrock.com.
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The
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame has announced their Hall of
Fame inductees for 2010. Included on the list is New
England's Betsy Lister.
Betsy
E. Lister – Betsy Lister has been working to keep bikers informed for over
twenty years. She is the founder of two websites - gypsypashn.com
and bikerbits.info – that give bikers from all over the country
information about rides, rallies, vendor opportunities, biker rights and
more. She also operates a third website providing bikers with
lessons on insurance coverage. Over the years she has volunteered
numerous hours to raising awareness for motorcycle safety and motorcycle
insurance issues. While logging over 100,000 motorcycle miles, Betsy
has founded organizations and rides to raise funds for a variety of
charities. She is also the biker poet laureate for both
Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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RidersDiscount.com
Signs Taylor Knapp For
AMA American Superbike Season
AMA American Superbike’s Top Finishing Privateer Receives
Full Sponsorship from Online Motorcycle Gear Retailer
Holland, Michigan; February 1, 2010 --
RidersDiscount.com has signed
last year’s top finishing AMA American Superbike privateer Taylor Knapp to
ride this year’s AMA American Superbike series under a full title
sponsorship. Having scored several important finishes in AMA Pro Racing
last year, Knapp is approaching a promising season with
RidersDiscount.com. With Thom Godwin operating as Crew Chief, Knapp will
be riding a Yoshimura prepared Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbike with Ohlins
suspension.
Named Roadracing World’s “Young Gun” in 2005, Knapp has
been racing as a privateer since turning pro in 2004. During the 2009 AMA
American Superbike series, Knapp scored his first top five finish and
consistently placed in the top ten. Taylor also enjoyed success in the
2009 AMA Daytona Sportbike series, with four top five finishes and his
first Superpole.
This will be RidersDiscount.com’s third year working with
Taylor Knapp, with 2010 as the team’s first year becoming a full title
sponsor. Last year Knapp rode a RidersDiscount.com supported GSX-R1000 in
the American Superbike class, and RidersDiscount.com has supported Taylor
since 2008. “This is a great opportunity for both of us,” says
RidersDiscount.com co-owner Kent Gormat. “We’re looking forward to seeing
how our heightened sponsorship, particularly the Yoshimura bike, gives
Taylor the right platform to really showcase his talents.”
About
RidersDiscount.com:
RidersDiscount.com is an online retailer of quality
powersports gear, apparel and accessories. A company formed and owned by
motorcycle racers, RidersDiscount.com ships equipment for every riding
style to customers worldwide, backed by a knowledgeable sales team and
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MMA UPDATE - New Hampshire
Anti-Motorcycle Bills Successfully Defeated
The Massachusetts Motorcycle
Association (MMA) was in attendance to represent the Motorcyclists of
Massachusetts at the New Hampshire State House on January 28th
in opposition to 2 bills – NH HB 1162 and NH HB 1261 which would have
respectively required all riders to wear helmets and all motorcycles to
have EPA-stamped exhaust systems. Both bills were subsequently voted
“Inexpedient to Legislate” (ITL) unanimously by the NH House
Transportation Committee, and last week the MMA reported to our members
that NH HB 1261 had been successfully defeated. The MMA is pleased to
report that the NH House today voted to also defeat NH HB 1162.
Filed by NH State
Representative Judith Day, both bills were aimed at observations she made
in her community. Riders who cause concern among local residents in the
NH Seaport Tourist Community, and a Rider who passed her illegally
(crossing a double yellow line) while not wearing a helmet – “an accident”
waiting to happen. The bills, however, were not aimed at education nor
working within fair boundaries of equality with other motorists, and were
instead targeted at singling out motorcyclists and creating limitations
and restrictions that are both inequitable and unreasonable.
NH State
Representative Jennifer
Coffey, member of the NH House Transportation Committee commented that,
“There is conflicting evidence as to the safety of helmets which is all
the more reason for it to be a personal choice. As to the noise bill that
required motorcycles to be softer than lawnmowers and have an EPA sticker
that is hard if not impossible to find, the bill was simply ridiculous.
Both bills would have had severe if not devastating impacts on businesses
and tourism in New Hampshire.”
Dave
Condon, MMA Chairman, noted that “it’s the MMA’s core responsibility to
protect the rights of the Motorcyclists of Massachusetts. New England is
a small community and many of our motorcyclists, not just MMA members,
ride in New Hampshire. It’s a privilege to represent them in matters and
we’re thrilled with the legislative process and expedient response in New
Hampshire.”
In
correspondence with the MMA, NH State Senator Bob Letourneau wrote, “Once
again, New Hampshire leads the way on motorcycle rights. In a bipartisan
fashion has favored liberty and social justice. However, these things do
not happen in a vacuum; we had the support of the New Hampshire
Motorcycling Community along with rider representatives from
Massachusetts, Maine, the MRF and AMA. We welcome all riders to NH to
enjoy the freedom of our roads and the beauty of our state.”
Howie Howe, RC Coordinator from NH Help on the Homefront also wrote to the
MMA, “Of
all the testimony on that bill on Thursday yours was most informative. I
thank you very much for coming and speaking on the behalf of motorcycle
riders.”
In a letter to
the MMA, Candy, Alexander, Vice President of the New Hampshire Motorcycle
Rights Organization (NHMRO) stated, “On
behalf of NHMRO, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you
for the incredible support you have shown us in the past few months on
HB1216 (Noise) and HB1162 Helmet). Your testimony at the State House on
1/28/10 was extremely informative, raising points that had not been
considered before.” She further added in a note to all NH riders, “This
could not have been done without all of your efforts and YOUR voice. So
now our challenge is to NOT have it come back. Let’s show ‘em that we can
ride and be RESPECTFUL to others around us.”
For More Information, see
http://www.massmotorcycle.org or contact
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Two
Area Veterans Motorcycle Groups
Boston Biker will begin to feature a few motorcycle
clubs or groups each month. By sharing this information with
the public you will have the opportunity to learn about local clubs or
groups that you may be interested in supporting or possibly joining.
This month we will highlight a veterans motorcycle group and a veterans
motorcycle club.
Purple Heart Riders -
We are a Family Orientated Veterans Motorcycle Riding Group and
not a
Motorcycle Club. Members of the “Purple Heart
Riders” are Veterans who were wounded in battle and awarded
the "Purple Heart Medal".
Membership in
the “Purple Heart Riders”
is open to all Veterans wounded in combat and awarded the "Purple
Heart Medal".
Our mission
is to promote patriotism, service to all our veterans, and service to our
communities through our programs and support from our dedicated members.
For more information visit the
Purple Heart Riders website.
Silent Service Motorcycle
Club Currently in New Hampshire they are trying to form a Chapter
of the Silent Service Motorcycle Club. Anyone that may be interested can
first inquire at the following national website
www.silentservicemc.com
The Silent Service Motorcycle Club is for those Veterans of the United
States Submarine Force that earned the Dolphin Insignia once worn on their
uniforms. The individual has to ride a Motorcycle, have been qualified in
Submarines, and are a member of United States Submarine Veterans,
Incorporated (USSVI). Associate Membership: Associate membership is
available to those sponsored by a Full Member in good standing.
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 Massachusetts
Now Has Two Motorcyclists
In The United States Senate
Scott Brown's recent election victory means that there will be
two motorcyclists from Massachusetts in the United States Senate.
Scott Brown and John Kerry. The Republican Brown rides a Victory and
the Democrat Kerry rides a Harley.
While they may have differences on legislative issues they will share
the common bond of enjoying the freedom and relaxation that everyone
enjoys when on their motorcycle. Hopefully, they will find some time
to get out for a ride together. Kerry should be able to show the
newcomer Scott a few of his favorite motorcycle destinations.
One can only hope.
Area motorcyclists were active in helping Scott Brown defeat Martha
Coakley in the special election that was held on January 19th.
Familiar names like Fred Smerlas, Steve DeOssi, Paul Cote, Bill Gannon,
Rick Gleason, and Larry Cahill got involved early and used all their
resources to educate others on why they believed that Scott was a much
better candidate than Coakley. Smerlas, DeOssie, Cote,
and Gannon joined other Brown supporters at Boston's Park Plaza Hotel on
election night. Click here for
photos
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First Tattoo Shop
Set To Open Inside A Harley Dealership
The country's FIRST tattoo shop inside a Harley Davidson dealership
is set to open in Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley Davidson on New
Year's Day! As you walk around the Everett, MA dealership your
eyes are drawn to a bright "TATTOO" neon sign. Then you see a
new large picture window cut into the wall and you are looking
directly into a former storage room that has been converted to a full
blown tattoo studio. A pre-opening tour of the studio
revealed three tattoo stations complete with gleaming stainless steel
sinks and work surfaces along with state-of-the-art sterilization
equipment. What really sets this studio apart from 'traditional'
studios is that it is the first one inside a motorcycle
dealership.
Marco Ceritelli, the owner of Tattoo Asylum told Boston Biker's
Editor that some of the areas top tattoo artists will be working at
the studio. "We will have three artists full time in the
Summer" said Ceritelli.
Click here to read the
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Final Ride With Dignity
A Pennsylvania company manufactures a
custom hearse that was initially thought would cater to motorcycle
enthusiasts. What they have found is that funeral directors
are reporting that a large percentage of clients using the motorcycle
hearse have never even ridden a motorcycle. The
Tombstone Hearse Company's
hearses have become a prime choice for many Military and Police funerals
and surprisingly even grandmothers due to the dignity and honor the
hearses provide.
The uniform black and chrome style of the
combined motorcycle and coach flows as one cohesive unit bringing out the
quality accents that complements the reliability and safety that the units
are known for. From the laminated deck floor with cut mohair trim to the
crushed velour curtains that line the decoratively etched safety glass
windows. It is not just a hearse but also a show unit truly worthy
of the great men and women who have traveled to their final destination
within.
The
Cournoyer Funeral Home in Jaffrey, NH provides this hearse across New
England. Contact them for more information and for availability in
your area.
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A Few Interesting Bike
Videos...
I came across a few interesting videos the other day while poking
around the internet. As we find more videos they will get
posted on our Videos page.
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Two New Motorcycle
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LONG WAY DOWN,
is a 3-DVD set that
chronicles the 85 day, 15,000 mile road trip by two friends as they travel
from the northern most tip of Scotland to the southern tip of South
Africa. (Click for the review) |
NICKELBACK LIVE AT STURGIS
2006,
documents the live concert of the hit band "Nickelback" as they rocked the
crowd of 35,000 at Sturgis.
(Click for the review) |
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Stories of Interest |
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Motorcycle
Seats - Mild to Wild!
 A local upholstery shop has been repairing and
restoring motorcycle seats for almost 30 years. They are also
one of the country's top custom motorcycle seat builders.
Check
out All-Nu Upholstery! |
Chrome
Plating Process
Is
your chrome getting a little tired looking? Have you thought about
chroming a few parts on your bike? Have you dropped the bike and a piece
or two is scraped, cracked, or broken? Thinking of restoring an
oldie?
We
went to a local chrome plating shop with these thoughts in mind.
What happens when you want to get something chrome (or gold or silver)
plated? What can they do?
Boston
Biker's article
about chrome plating process
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A Better
Mousetrap!
An Innovative Motorcycle Lock
System
Hits The Streets.
How does someone make fundamental improvements to a product that
we all take for granted? The phrase "breakthrough innovations" is often
misused. When you see a real one your immediate reaction is "Why didn't I
think of that?"
Boston Biker frequently receives product announcements. We read
each one and if it seems to be relevant to our reading audience then we
investigate further.
We received a product announcement from the folks at RoadLoK about their new
motorcycle lock. At first we thought ok here is another claim for a 'better
mousetrap'. After all, how can you improve on a motorcycle lock? We were
intrigued and began to investigate. We ended up requesting an
evaluation unit for installation and road testing.
Click here to read what we
found and to see the installation pictures.
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Antilock brakes could
help
reduce motorcycle fatalities
(Associated Press) Antilock brakes could help
motorcycle riders avoid fatal crashes, according to a study by the
insurance industry. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said
the fatal crash rate involving motorcycles equipped with optional antilock
brakes was 38 percent lower than the rate involving similar motorcycles
without the systems.
Antilock brakes, like their counterparts on cars and
trucks, help motorcycle riders stop abruptly without locking up the wheels
or fishtailing. The system evaluates the brake pressure multiple
times per second, allowing motorcycle riders to fully brake both wheels in
an emergency situation and avoid hitting the pavement. |
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It's the Law -
But it is Wrong!
Our Constitution ensures that everyone is entitled to speak
freely on any topic. At times the intent of the law is twisted and the
public just has to listen. The somewhat recent antics of a few misguided
religious zealots that are protesting at funerals takes the cake. They
only want to find the stage where they can get the most shock value and media
exposure. They don't care about the innocent people they hurt as long as
they get their faces on television. -...more-
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Nuts & Bolts...
Some of our bikes vibrate by design.. Others are so
smooth you have a difficult time knowing that the engine is running.
What they all have in common is that parts are held together and held on our
bikes with good old fashioned nuts and bolts. We've been digging
around for sources of stainless steel, chrome, high strength, and just plain
'normal' fasteners.
Click here to check out what we
have found so far...
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Powder
Coating - What is it?
One of our readers
asked if we could visit a powder coating shop and document the
process. We visited a local custom powdering shop to
find out all about powder coating. What is it? How is it
different from paint? What are the advantages/disadvantages compared to
painting? We've got the answers for you.
Click
here to read all about it and check out the pictures.
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Sport Bike Buyer's Guide
Chris Sedition sent in an excellent article outlining how
to go about buying your first sport bike. It is worth a read..
Click here to read Chris'
article
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