Podcasts-R.O.T.

Hey,

  We will do a podcast interview with Doug( The Viking) Keim tomorrow. We will do a podcast interview with the legend Donnie Smith next week and we will be bringing you lots of news and entertainment.

  The R.O.T. begins in Austin, Texas. Rick and his crew will be there as will many thousands of Bikers. The R.O.T. is now a major event so, we are anxious to see how it goes this year. Rick’s youngest is graduating H.S. so he will be running back and forth.

  The Beachcruiser has set another record number of visits for the month of May. We’re growing and we thank all of you that support this website.It’s just going to get better and better. We are really looking forward to Sturgis this year. We’re going to try and give you some great stuff and have a good time. It’s not easy to do both. Yes, we will attempt to record and publish some great video. We’re not taking it off you tube. We’re doing it ourselves.

  We’re on it so stay tuned. Things are eerily quiet on the Billy Lane trials but we are on that as well.

                                                                      Beach

Revved up to Rally

Starting today, the bikers descend on downtown for a little R&R - ride and relaxation

By Joey Seiler
Thursday, May 31, 2007

You might have already heard them rumbling into town or felt the vibrations from farther off. And you might have noticed a few more leather jackets blowing up and down Interstate 35.

The bikers are here.

For the next four days, Austin will host the Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally, one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country. Grand Funk Railroad will play, the Budweiser Clydesdales will trot through, celebrity builders will unveil new rides and, most importantly, thousands of motorcycles will parade up and down Congress Avenue.

It’s a sight to see.

But if you’ve seen it and want to get away from the roar of downtown while staying in the spirit of things, there are plenty of options. We’re fortunate enough to live smack in the middle of some of the most beautiful biking country around. We spoke to three local riders about their favorite routes in Central Texas (and check out our “Hill Country Super Ride” on the next page) and their take on the rally.

ANGELO DIMARIA

Bike: 1998 Harley-Davidson Softail with a wide-tire kit, 18-inch ape-hanger handlebars and an up-sized 1450cc engine.

Number of years at the rally: Four years.

Favorite ride: We like to take (FM) 1340 out to Marble Falls and then head up to Llano and go to Cooper’s BBQ, which is awesome barbecue, and then we head up to Enchanted Rock and then down to Fredericksburg. Another one that’s really good is to take RM 12 south out of Dripping Springs or Hamilton Pool Road to Wimberley, and then from there you can go around to Canyon Lake and back.

How long have you been riding?

Since I was 12 years old. I started off riding mini-bikes, just homemade dirt bikes. I graduated to something with gears when I was 14, and I had a motorcycle before I had a car. My parents weren’t too happy about it.

How did you first get to the rally?

I’ve been in Austin for two years, but I was in Louisiana before, and I came from Lafayette in 2004. I lived across the street from a club, and they’d been talking about it for three or four months before, and I decided I wanted to go out with them. It took about six hours. We had a blast. It was probably one of the best rallies I’ve ever been. I’ve been to Daytona and Laconia and a few other small ones.

Now I have friends that come to town, and it gives me the chance to take them out to the Hill Country and show them around. I take those same trips many times of the year, but it’s always fun to take new folks out and show them around.

Do you ride in the parade?

To tell you the truth, I just get down there early to watch it come through, but after 15 minutes it gets a little boring. But since we’re early, we get to park in front of our favorite establishment and just walk up and down the street and socialize. It’s really cool to meet people that come in from all over Texas. They’ve ridden for 10 hours to get down here.

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Where BAKER drivetrain is throwing support at in Sturgis.

Baker Drivetrain has our irons in fires all over Sturgis this year! We’ll be on Lazelle Street, out at the Buffalo Chip, the Broken Spoke, at the Kids and Chrome dinner and charity auction, the Builders Breakfast, down at Grease Monkey Mayhem, and on the Black List. Here’s the who, what, where, when and why!

 

 

The Buffalo Chip:

Above the ‘Chip’s partying masses, Baker heisted the burnout pit and dubbed it The Baker Burnout Box!!! We then we put tall torches on it for a spectacle of burning flames and burning rubber. We’ll be raisin’ hell in the middle of this staple American motorcycling destination. So follow the smell of melted rubber, ride your bike on up the ramp and show everyone at this historic Sturgis location what you’re made of! You won’t miss it: it’ll be the only burn-out box in Sturgis to sit high in the sky, surrounded by flaming torches and clouds of sweet, hot, burned up tires. Fill your lungs with scorched glory!

 

The Broken Spoke:

Baker is always so proud to back Jay Allen and the Broken Spoke, in all locations. This year in Sturgis is no different. We couldn’t be more proud to lend our support to Jay and the largest bar in Sturgis: the Broken Spoke, as he pushes forward helping Sturgis to grow bigger and better every year.

 

Kids and Chrome:

Baker will be working with the Children’s Home Society, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, and Nick Genender from New York City Choppers in an effort to raise funds for these deserving causes. Mr. Genender and the fellas over at NYC Choppers will be building a custom motorcycle for the 2007 Kids and Chrome Raffle. Baker Drivetrain was more than happy to donate one of our 6-Speed, Right Side Drive Transmissions to this project.

 

We will also be donating our new Function-Formed King Kong Klutch for the auction to take place at the event, scheduled to be held Wednesday August 8^th, 2007 at the Spearfish Convention Center. We hold this event near and dear to our hearts. Lisa and Bert Baker see no more deserving or worthy causes than that of a home for children in need, and a place dedicated to our American motorcycling heritage. For more info check out: www.kidsandchrome.com.

 

Builders Breakfast:

Baker Drivetrain is joining forces with the Builders Breakfast this year at the Broken Spoke on Lazelle St. in Sturgis. This event, scheduled to take place the morning of Tuesday August 7^th, 2007, is always a big draw for fans of the art of bike building and designing. Baker will assist the Builders Breakfast in their goal of raising funds for Make-A- Wish Foundation, South Dakota at the 2^nd Annual Breakfast. For more info, check out: www.choppersinc.com.

 

Grease Monkey Mayhem:

These builders are all together in one location to celebrate the art of bike building, unity among builders, and to have a good time – and Baker Drivetrain wouldn’t miss out on this party for the world! We’re looking forward to checking out the builders all camped out in the Grease Monkey lot during Sturgis this year, and lending our support to these guys who love Baker transmissions almost as much as we do!

 

Rupert’s Ride for Kids:

We all know Rupert from his time on the ole’ t.v. as the winner of the show “Survivor”, but did you know that he has a passion for charity and a love for motorcycles? Well he does, and in Sturgis he is hosting a day long ride with food and entertainment at the end, all for a good cause: children in need. We support Rupert in his efforts in Sturgis, and hope everyone finds the time to join in the fun for a worthwhile cause.

 

The Black List:

Aw man, we’ve done it this time! Scout and Trish are always trying to make Baker Drivetrain just a little more punk rock, and we couldn’t be missing out on a bitchin’ opportunity like this! The Black List is, in its own words “A ground-breaking entertainment and events platform bringing a high-octane mix of customs, extreme sports, art and music designed to redefine and revolutionize rally entertainment”. We see it as a good f*ckin’ time! In hopes of a bike venue that caters toward a more youthful culture, we’ve been waiting for something that is more suited to BAKER’s Creative Department, and has elements of basically all things rad. This is it. We’ll be there tearin’ it up, and even giving away a transmission on stage where all this takes place: the Full Throttle Saloon.

 

http://www.fullthrottlesaloon.com/black_list.php

 

LAZELLE STREET

And what would Sturgis be without Baker Drivetrain set up in our usual spot, in the corner of the Samson Lot, where 5^th and Lazelle come together? Stop by, pick up one of our scandalous Baker 2007 Calendars, a catalog and some stickers and talk with us about all things Drivetrain. Our booth will be full of the guys who build and sell these trannys every day. We’ll also have lots of our new innovations, including the members of the Function-Formed family of products there, for you to see first-hand and drool over.

 

So… think Sturgis is ready for us?!

 

For additional information, visit www.bakerdrivetrain.com, or call BAKER Drivetrain at the number above and ask for Scout or Trish in the Marketing Department!

 

Honda The Way it Used to Be

I must confess this is a little before my time. But, I bet there are many family members out there who can remember this and get a chuckle out of it.

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Jack McIntyre’s HOT New Models…

Here is just a taste of what we’ve got coming for you from Jack McIntyre, Den, Biker Pics and The Death Riders! Prepare to be impressed. Today, we have six lovely ladies to tantalize your tactile “tensions”… mmm, and I do mean dynamic tensions…

           

Laconia Bike Week Schedule

NEW events will be added to the Rally this year.
Check back here for updates and grab the 2nd edition
of the Laconia Rally News in the Spring!

 

• Biker Breakfast - All Welcome - at the American Legion Post #1 in Laconia from 7AM to 11AM. Call 603-524-9728 for more info. ALL WEEK.
• Rally Headquarters open 9AM – 9PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide – New Location!
• AMA National Gypsy Tour Registration at Rally Headquarters: Sign to say you were here!
• New England Classic Trail Ride. AMA/Suzuki National Dual Sport Ride at NHIS. Registration 7AM - 9AM.
• Laconia Roadhouse at The Lobster Pound.
• Cornerstone Outreach Ministries: 29th year of THE TENT. 24hr/8days, safety food stop. 10 miles east of Keene on State Highway Rt. 9, 603-352-2616 FREE. ALL WEEK.
• Music at the Market Place 12:30pm-4:30pm, 6:30 – Midnight. Four bands a day! Bands also at the Stageview Subshop from 12-4pm and 6-11:30pm.
• “Blessing of the Bikes” at 1:00 PM at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 231 Main St., Salem, NH. For more information call 603-893-0342. All are welcome!
• Check the entire schedule for Jagermeister Promos where the Jager Trike can be seen!
• Visit the NH Boat Museum on Rt. 28 in Wolfeboro during MC Week, say Charlie’s name and you’ll be his guest! See article in Rally News!
• Budweiser Promotions at many area locations all week. See website (laconiamcweek.com) or Rally Headquarters for new info.
• Special Events ALL WEEK at Seacoast Harley-Davidson and their new location at the Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester.
• Special Events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Dowtown Laconia (603-524-8813 for more info).
• Special Promos and Events all day, all week long at Paradise Beach Club - women over 21 can also sign up for the Ms. MC Week Contest on June 15th!
• Jager Party with Extreme Boat Magazine at the Naswa Beach Bar from 2-4pm.
• Jager Promos at the Lobster Pound 1-3pm, Naswa with Extreme Boat Magazine 2-4pm, Broken Antler 4-6pm, Giuseppe’s 6-8pm, Bad Moose Cafe 9-11pm
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.
• Watch for Smirnoff Ice Promos all Week.
• 1st Annual Peter Makris Memorial Ride 11am-1pm at the Naswa Resort.

   

• Kickoff Breakfast at Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant, Meredith - 8AM.
• Rally Headquarters open 9AM - 9PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide.
• AMA National Gypsy Tour Registration at Rally Headquarters.
• New England Classic Trail Ride. AMA/Suzuki National Dual Sport Ride at NHIS. Registration 7AM - 9AM.
• FLIP FEST Freestyle Moto-X Competition Sponsored by ECM. Setting the record for back flips! Check it out at Gunstock at 11AM. $10 at the door, kids under 8 – free. Check out www.gunstock.com for more info.
• Special events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia. 603-524-8813 for more info.
• Music at the Market Place 12:30pm-4:30pm, 6:30 – Midnight. Four bands a day! Bands also at the Stageview Subshop from 12-4pm and 6-11:30pm.
• Patrick’s Pub: Deck Party upstairs on the patio with live entertainment at 5PM
• Laconia Roadhouse at The Lobster Pound.
• FREE FOOD and beverage at the Union Hall, Rt. 25, South Tamworth, NH. 9AM – 2PM. Hosted by the South Tamworth United Methodist Church, Union Hall, and Tamworth Fire Dept. Sunday thru Sat the 17th!
• Toys 4 Tots Benefit from 1-3pm. Cash Auction at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth.
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.
• United Way Motorcycle Tour to the White Mtns. $20 per bike to benefit the Lakes Region United Way. Registration begins at 9am at UPS in Laconia. There will be a cash BBQ after the ride. Enjoy a day of riding!

   

• Rally Headquarters open 8AM – 9PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide.
• AMA National Gypsy Tour Registration at Rally Headquarters.
• Laconia Roadhouse at The Lobster Pound.
• AMA Gypsy Tour Parade to U.S. Vintage Motorcycle Grand Prix NHIS leaves Rally Headquarters - 10:30AM sharp. Sign-up @ Rally Headquarters prior to leaving.
• Free CMA Coffee House at Weirs Beach White Church Hall 8AM to Midnight. Hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association.
• Guided tour through White Mtns. Leaves Harley-Davidson in Conway at 10AM. Mt. Washington Valley H.O.G. Chapter. All Welcome.
• MOTORCYCLES ONLY! At the Mt. Washington Auto Road. See www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com for more information. 603-466-3988 .
• Victory Motorcycle Demos. 9-5pm at Funspot!
• Special events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia. 603-524-8813 for more info.
• Music at the Market Place 12:30pm-4:30pm, 6:30 – Midnight. Four bands a day! Bands also at the Stageview Subshop from 12-4pm and 6-11:30pm.
• Bikini Bike Wash 1-4pm. Bikini Contest at 4pm with sign-ups starting at 1pm at the Weirs Beach Smokehouse.
• U.S. Vintage Motorcycle Grand Prix, NH International Speedway - 11AM
• AA Meeting, White Church Hall, Weirs Beach, Noon and 8PM.
• Special Events at the Paradise Beach Club starting 12PM.
• Special Fireworks Train leaves from Meredith 7:30PM and 8:30PM to Weirs Beach. Returns to Meredith, one trip only after fireworks end. $12.50 pp.
• Fireworks Show sponsored by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, Weirs Beach 10PM (Rain date - Tuesday, June 12).
• Jager Promos at the Looney Bin 7-8pm.
• Qualifiers for the $1000 pool championship playoffs to be held on Friday. Shooter’s Tavern on Rt. 3 in Belmont at 7pm.
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Poker run around the BIG Lake. The Broken Antler Restaurant 7 main St. Meredith. Sign up starts at 11am $5:00 entrance fee. Leaves at 11:30 finish at 2:30 at The Broken Antler. Winner takes all!
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.

   

• Rally Headquarters open 8AM – 9PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide.
• Free CMA Coffee House at Weirs Beach White Church Hall 8AM to Midnight. Hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Daily Devotions @ 9AM.
• AMA National Gypsy Tour Registration at Rally Headquarters.
• 3rd Annual Tour of The Covered Bridge of Bath and a few others along the way! This ride will support the Center Harbor Fire Dept. The ride will leave at 10:30 AM sharp from Rally Headquarters at the Weirs Beach Waterslide. A $20 donation will be collected at the time of the ride.
• Victory Motorcycle Demos. 9-5pm at Funspot!
• Laconia Roadhouse at the Lobster Pound.
• AA Meetings. Noon and 8PM. Weirs Beach White Church Hall.
• Special events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia. 603-524-8813 for more info
• Music at the Market Place 12:30pm-4:30pm, 6:30 – Midnight. Four bands a day! Bands also at the Stageview Subshop from 12-4pm and 6-11:30pm.
• Annual Ride-In Bike Show at the Weirs Beach Smokehouse from 2PM – 4PM. Sign-ups 11AM – 1PM. All makes and models welcome. People’s choice! Awards given after 4PM tattoo contest. Sponsored by Haymond Law Firm.
• Penguin Racing School , NH International Speedway 603-783-4744 for info. Machines and Leathers for rent as well.
• 3rd Annual Tattoo Contest at the Weirs Beach Smokehouse. 4PM. Men and Women
• 3rd Annual “Holy Spokes” BBQ and Bike Blessing at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Rt. 25 in Meredith from 5-7:30pm. 
• Check out the Jager Trike at the Weirs Beach Smokehouse during the Annual Bike Show from 2-4pm.
• Jager Promos at the Lobster Pound 4-6pm and Looney Bin 7-9pm.
• Qualifiers for the $1000 pool championship playoffs to be held on Friday. Shooter’s Tavern on Rt. 3 in Belmont at 7pm.
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.
• Can Am Spyder Demos and Display. Free and open to all. 9-5pm at Bertha Mae’s Antique Center (across from Patrick’s Pub).

   

• Rally Headquarters open 8AM – 9PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide.
• Free CMA Coffee House at Weirs Beach White Church Hall 8AM to Midnight. Hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Daily Devotions @ 9AM.
• AMA National Gypsy Tour Registration at Rally Headquarters.
• Guided scenic tour: Kancamagus Highway! Leaves Rally Headquarters at 10:30AM. Sign-up @ Rally Headquarters prior to leaving.
• Harley Davidson Road Tour 2007 in Dowtown Laconia at the City Hall Parking lot. 9-5pm. Come check out all the action and demo rides!
• Laconia Roadhouse at the Lobster Pound.
• H.O.G. Pit Stop at the Hillclimb only starts at 9AM.
• Victory Motorcycle Demos. 9-5pm at Funspot!
• AMA sanctioned Hillclimb at Gunstock. Hosted by Gunstock and the Ridgerunners, Route 11 Gilford. Gates open at 8AM…starts at 9AM.
• North Conway Grand Rally Cookout : Live entertainment, drinks, and a prize drawing for a Great Trip! Only 20 miles from Mt. Washington. For directions: www.northconwaygrand.com.
• Music at the Market Place 12:30pm-4:30pm, 6:30 – Midnight. Four bands a day! Bands also at the Stageview Subshop from 12-4pm and 6-11:30pm.
• All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner! $7 includes dinner, drink, and dessert. Sacred Heart Church on Gilford Ave in Laconia from 4-7:30 to sponsor the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region.
• AA Meetings. Noon and 8PM. Weirs Beach White Church Hall.
• Special events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia. 603-524-8813 for more info
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting Wednesday at 7:00pm at the Congregational Church Parish House, 18 Veterans Square (Downstairs), Laconia, NH. Call 888-NA-HELPU for more info.
• Patrick’s Pub: Adventure Series Promo with Budweiser. Live music at 8PM with great prizes and specials.
• Special Fireworks Train! Meredith only 10:30am – 8:30pm. Last train leaves Weirs after Fireworks! 603-745-2135.
• GIANT FIREWORKS SHOW , sponsored by the New England Harley-Davidson Dealers Association. Weirs beach at 10PM. Rain date June 14th.
• Kawasaki Street Bike Demo Rides at Funspot. 9-5pm. Sign-ups begin at 8am and will fill early! Bring valid license, helmet and riding apparel.
• Jager Day at the Crazy Gringo. Jager Promos all day long! See the trike and meet the Jager Girls.
• Qualifiers for the $1000 pool championship playoffs to be held on Friday. Shooter’s Tavern on Rt. 3 in Belmont at 7pm.
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.
• Can Am Spyder Demos and Display. Free and open to all. 9-5pm at Bertha Mae’s Antique Center (across from Patrick’s Pub).
• “Blessing of the Bikes” at Trinity Episcopal Chirch from 4-6pm. Free Ice Cream Sundaes to those who attend! For more info - call 603-279-6689.

   

• Rally Headquarters open 8AM – 10PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide.
• AMA National Gypsy Tour Registration at Rally Headquarters.
• Harley Davidson Road Tour 2007 in Dowtown Laconia at the City Hall Parking lot. 9-5pm. Come check out all the action and demo rides!
• Laconia Roadhouse at the Lobster Pound.
• Free CMA Coffee House at Weirs Beach White Church Hall 8AM to Midnight. Hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Daily Devotions @ 9AM.
• Guided Tour by the Winnipesaukee H.O.G. Chapter to the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Leaves @ 9AM from Meredith Harley-Davidson/Buell.
• Mt. Washington Auto Road : Motorcycles Only on the highway to the Sky. All Day, 5th Annual! Rain date on Friday. See article in Rally News.
• “Attitash Alpine Slides ”: Special Bike Week Pricing for all day of fun!  Call 603-374-2368 or see our website link on www.laconiamcweek.com. 
• Victory Motorcycle Demos. 9-5pm at Funspot!
• 12th Annual Northeast Regional Trike-in: June 15th – 18th. For more info call Mad Mal 603-528-1105. To be held on the shores of Lake Winnisquam in Tilton.
• Special events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia. 603-524-8813 for more info
• Special Events at Heritage Harley on Manchester Street. Bikini Bike Wash 9-4pm, self detailing all day.
• Heritage Harley-Davidson 9-4pm Outlet Tent Sale at Heritage Harley!
• Slow Races, at the Black Cat Café in Downtown Laconia. 12PM – 3PM Cash Prizes.
• Custom Bike Show @ the Historic Train Station in Downtown Laconia. 1PM -6PM. Jagermeister Promo during Bike Show at the Black Cat!
• Wing Eating Contest from 2-4pm at the Stinson Mt. Grill in Rumney, NH.
• North Conway Grand Rally Cookout : Live entertainment, drinks, and a prize drawing for a Great Trip! Only 20 miles from Mt. Washington. For directions: www.northconwaygrand.com.
• Music at the Market Place 12:30pm-4:30pm, 6:30 – Midnight. Four bands a day! Bands also at the Stageview Subshop from 12-4pm and 6-11:30pm.
• AA Meetings. Noon and 8PM. Weirs Beach White Church Hall.
• Lobster Boil with Bud Light at the Wolfetrap in Wolfeboro. See ad in Rally News.
• Special Events at the Red Blazer on Manchester Street in Concord.
• Racers Autograph Signing from 5:30-7pm at St Charles Children’s Home, 19 Grant St, Rochester NH.. www.sidewayspromo.com 978-807-8515.
• Music at the Market Place, Weirs Beach - 6PM – Midnight.
• Broken Spoke Saloon: Tattoo Contest. Afternoon.
• POW-MIA Freedom Ride : leaves Lakes Region Plaza (across from Shaw’s) at 6:00PM sharp. Line-ups @ 5PM. See article in Rally News for more info.
• Patrick’s Pub & Eatery: Special Motorcycle Week Comedy Night. 10PM.
• Kawasaki Street Bike Demo Rides at Funspot. 9-5pm. Sign-ups begin at 8am and will fill early! Bring valid license, helmet and riding apparel.
• Jager Day at the Paradise Beach Club. Jager Promos all day long! See the trike and meet the Jager Girls.
• Jagermeister Pub Crawl in dowtown Laconia with the Galley 7-8pm, Black Cat 8-9pm, Black Cat 9-10pm, T-Bones 10-11pm, Funkey Monkey 11pm - Midnight.
• Qualifiers for the $1000 pool championship playoffs to be held on Friday. Shooter’s Tavern on Rt. 3 in Belmont at 7pm.
• Toys 4 Tots Family Day Poker Run Benefit to York Beach, ME. Registration 11-1pm at Loud Pipes Saloon.
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.
• Can Am Spyder Demos and Display. Free and open to all. 9-5pm at Bertha Mae’s Antique Center (across from Patrick’s Pub).
• Foghat, Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot at Meadowbrook! For info: 603-293-4700 or www.meadowbrook.net

   

• Rally Headquarters open 8AM – 10PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide.
• Free CMA Coffee House at Weirs Beach White Church Hall 8AM to Midnight. Hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Daily Devotions @ 9AM.
• AMA National Gypsy Tour Registration at Rally Headquarters.
• Harley Davidson Road Tour 2007 in Dowtown Laconia at the City Hall Parking lot. 9-5pm. Come check out all the action and demo rides!
• Laconia Roadhouse at the Lobster Pound.
• Loudon Classic at NH International Speedway: 8:30AM practice & 2:30PM qualifying.
• Victory Motorcycle Demos. 9-5pm at Funspot!
• Special Events at Heritage Harley on Manchester Street. Bikini Bike Wash 9-4pm and self detailing all day .
• Heritage Harley-Davidson 9-4pm Outlet Tent Sale at Heritage Harley!
• Special events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia. 603-524-8813 for more info
• American Red Cross Blood Drive . 10AM to 4PM at Meredith Harley-Davidson/Buell.
• 12th Annual Northeast Regional Trike-in. For more info call Mad Mal 603-528-1105. To be held on the shores of Lake Winnisquam in Tilton.
• Cornerstone’s Laconia Motorcycle Week, ‘Bike Blessing’ w/ Papa Joe Delio. 11AM, Rain or Shine @ Gunstock Recreation Area, Gilford.
• AA Meetings. Noon and 8PM. Weirs Beach White Church Hall.
• 4th Annual LACONIA BIKE SHOW- Sponsored by Weld-Fab Technologies. Opechee Park – Downtown Laconia. $15.00 fee for competitors and $3.00 pp admission. Children free! People’s Choice with prizes for winners! Proceeds to benefit City of Laconia. See Rally News article for more info or call 603-366-2000. New “Most Wanted Category” sponsored by LoJack for Motorcycles. 11AM – 2PM.
• Special Biker Contest at Paradise Beach Club, watch for details.
• Music at the Market Place 12:30pm-4:30pm, 6:30 – Midnight. Four bands a day! Bands also at the Stageview Subshop from 12-4pm and 6-11:30pm.
• Special Contest at the Weirs Beach Smokehouse. 2-4pm see their website for more info.
• Special Events at the Red Blazer on Manchester Street in Concord:
• 15th Annual Ben Campanale, ½ Mile Pro Race : Sponsored by the New England Harley-Davidson Dealers Association. $13,000 purse @ 7PM at the Rochester Fairgrounds, AMA Sanctioned. Amateur Races starting at 10AM until afternoon. 978-874-1732 for info. Spend the day at the races! www.sidewayspromo.com.
• Kawasaki Street Bike Demo Rides at Funspot. 9-5pm. Sign-ups begin at 8am and will fill early! Bring valid license, helmet and riding apparel.
• 8th Annual Ms. Laconia Motorcycle Week Contest at Paradise Beach Club. 6pm- Females 21 and over. Come in all week long to sign up. Big cash and prizes sponsored in part by Jack Daniels.
• Jager Day at the Weirs Beach Smokehouse. Jager Promos all day long! See the trike and meet the Jager Girls.
• Pool Championship for qualifiers only at Shooter’s Tavern on Rt. 3 in Belmont. 7pm. $1000 cash!
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.
• Can Am Spyder Demos and Display. Free and open to all. 9-5pm at Bertha Mae’s Antique Center (across from Patrick’s Pub).
• NH’s Longest Gondola Ride. 15th-17th at Loon Mountain. Sky Ride tickets available at their booth at Meredith Harley-Davidson during the Rally.
• Willie Nelson with Shooter Jennings at Meadowbrook! For info: 603-293-4700 or www.meadowbrook.net

   

• Rally Headquarters open 8AM – 10PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide.
• AMA National Gypsy Tour Registration at Rally Headquarters.
• Harley Davidson Road Tour 2007 in Dowtown Laconia at the City Hall Parking lot. 9-5pm. Come check out all the action and demo rides!
• Laconia Roadhouse at the Lobster Pound.
• Loudon Classic at NH International Speedway, final qualifying practice - 8AM. Two 250 Grand Prix Qualifying Races, 750 Supersport Race - 12:30PM. Concludes with 3rd annual Loudon Super Motard.
• Free CMA Coffee House at Weirs Beach White Church Hall 8AM to Midnight. Hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Daily Devotions @ 9AM
• American Red Cross Blood Drive . 10AM to 4PM at Meredith Harley-Davidson/Buell.
• Heritage Harley Davidson Outlet Tent Sale from 9-4pm at Heritage Harley.
• Special events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia. 603-524-8813 for more info.
• Victory Motorcycle Demos. 9-5pm at Funspot!
• 12th Annual Northeast Regional Trike-in. For more info call Mad Mal 603-528-1105. To be held on the shores of Lake Winnisquam in Tilton.
• Bikini Bike Wash and Cookout at the Stinson Mt. Grill in Rumney from 2-6pm.
• AA Meetings. Noon and 8PM. Weirs Beach White Church Hall.
• Giant Pig Roast at the Boot Hill Saloon.
• Special Events at the Red Blazer on Manchester Street in Concord:
• Music at the Market Place 12:30pm-4:30pm, 6:30 – Midnight. Four bands a day! Bands also at the Stageview Subshop from 12-4pm and 6-11:30pm.
• Kawasaki Street Bike Demo Rides at Funspot. 9-5pm. Sign-ups begin at 8am and will fill early! Bring valid license, helmet and riding apparel.
• Jager Day at the Naswa Resort. Jager Promos all day long! See the trike and the Jager Bus,  and meet the Jager Girls.
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.
• Can Am Spyder Demos and Display. Free and open to all. 9-5pm at Bertha Mae’s Antique Center (across from Patrick’s Pub).
• Bike Show at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 12-4pm. $10 entry fee with trophies and prizes.
• Vince Neil, Skid Row, and Slaughter at Meadowbrook! For info: 603-293-4700 or www.meadowbrook.net

   

• Rally Headquarters open 8AM - 5PM, Weirs Beach Waterslide.
• Free CMA Coffee House at Weirs Beach White Church Hall 8AM to 2PM. Hosted by the CMA Northeast Chapter. AA Meeting at Noon at the Weirs Beach White Church Hall. Hosted by the Christian Motorcyclists Association.
• Harley Davidson Road Tour 2007 in Dowtown Laconia at the City Hall Parking lot. 9-5pm. Come check out all the action and demo rides!
• Laconia Roadhouse at the Lobster Pound.
• Final Motorcycle Parade to NH International Speedway, leaves Meredith High School parking lot @ 10:00AM. OPEN TO ALL!
• 83rd Loudon Classic at NHIS . Superbike Race.
• Special events and displays at the Belknap Mill in Downtown Laconia. 603-524-8813 for more info
• 12th Annual Northeast Regional Trike-in. For more info call Mad Mal 603-528-1105. To be held on the shores of Lake Winnisquam in Tilton. Sunday, Breakfast, ride, pictures, farewells, and see you next year!
• Paradise Beach Club: Final Party with Live Band. Closing at 6PM.
• Special Events and Contest at Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, NH. All day long.
• Swap Meet at ACME Choppers on US RT 3 in Meredith from 9-7pm.
• Can Am Spyder Demos and Display. Free and open to all. 9-5pm at Bertha Mae’s Antique Center (across from Patrick’s Pub).

 

Start planning for the BIG 85th Anniversary of Laconia Motorcycle Week June 14 th -22 nd, 2008. Note: In 2008, Motorcycle Week begins, not ends, on Father’s Day weekend due to the way the calendar is set-up in ’08.

  At press time, several events were still pending during the week. For updates, please check back here or at Rally Headquarters during Motorcycle Week. The Motorcycle Week Association is NOT responsible for changes at individual event locations. Please check with those location for updates.    

Motorcycle Riders Hit the Streets of D.C

Motorcycle Riders Hit the Streets of D.C.

“Ride for Freedom” Mirrors Cycle Ridership and Cycle Deaths

May 27, 2007 —

The streets of Washington, D.C., roared with the sound of thousands of motorcycles on Sunday during the 20th annual “Ride for Freedom,” sponsored by the Rolling Thunder veterans group.

Over the years, the ride has grown steadily. Tens of thousands of bikers now come to the capital to make noise and draw attention to veterans’ issues, including the plight of the missing in action.

The growth of the ride mirrors the growth of motorcycle ridership nationally. And as the number of motorcycles on the road rises, so does the number of motorcycle deaths.

A recent government report found motorcycle deaths have more than doubled in the past 10 years. Nearly 4,800 people died last year in motorcycle accidents and 87,000 were injured.

Mary Peters, the U.S. secretary of Transportation, is one of the six million Americans who rides motorcycles. She is campaigning to get every American who rides a bike to first put on a helmet.

“Of the motorcycle fatalities over the last year, 700 of them would likely not have died had they had a helmet on,” said Peters. “I hope I’m setting the right kind of role model by wearing all my safety equipment, that I check out my bike before I leave, that I ride with others so that we are more visible.”

But the government says 14 percent of motorcycle helmets will not actually protect a rider in a crash. Marketed as “novelty” helmets, they look like the real thing, but offer little protection. Peters encourages every rider to use only a helmet certified by the Department of Transportation.

A research lab in Los Angeles tested certified and uncertified helmets. It found a certified helmet will prevent concussion in a fall from six feet. Uncertified helmets were not effective in a fall of just three feet.

“When you put [the novelty helmet] on your head, it will protect you from the rain, but don’t fall on it because there is nothing there that will absorb any impact,” said Harry Hurt of the Head Protection Research Laboratory.

So why do so many riders opt for less safety?

“Some people just believe in flouting the system,” said Harry Avila, a Harley Davidson rider. “They think they’re cool.”

Other people, Peters believes, just don’t know any better. Those are the riders she is hoping to reach.

ABC’s Lisa Stark contributed to this report.

Copyright © 2007 ABC News Internet Ventures

The Smoke Out East

Hey,

  In a couple of weeks we get the Smoke Out in Salisbury N.C. This event is brought to us by The Horse. I understand it is a good event and a good time. Me and Train would attend except for a personal history for me and the fair city of Salisbury.

  I was married to a woman who was born and bred in this fair city. I spent a lot of time in Salisbury and, I do mean time. I went there for holidays and visits because The Family was there. Now let me tell you, when I say family I mean lots of people.There was Eddie and Minnie and Ellen and Matt and Henry and Lamar and Dick and Betty and Freddie and Myrtle and Bobbi and Mark and Betty 2 and Mary and Gary and more than a dozen kids. Oh, and then there were the guests.I would say there were at least 25 each time.

  Now Salisbury has the Broadcasters Hall Of Fame, every fast food restaurant known to man, one movie theatre and a lot of Churches. I liked going up there at first cause I come from a small family and this one was anything but small. You see, there are always lots of folks who will travel for a free meal and you don’t want to get on the bad side of a family that big.

  My marriage was bad man! I mean talk about the “bloom falling off the rose”. I had three step-kids who I raised, housed, fed, and educated. I thought it would be cool but it wasn’t.It was a fantasy that became a nightmare.I’ve lost track of all of these people but, it would be a good bet that most of them are still in Salisbury doing absolutely nothing.It was like that then and I can’t imagine why it would have changed.Salisbury was my version of hell so, I don’t go back.Too bad cause the Smoke Out is supposed to be a good time.

  I am ten years removed from the scene. It’s interesting that the smoke out is there cause in all the years I went there, I never saw a motorcycle or a biker.Ten years is awhile so maybe things have changed.I don’t know.

  That’s it folks. A little bit of history and an explanation of why we don’t go to the smoke out.If you happen to be in the neighborhood let us know if the event is any good.Last year Billy Lane got arrested for D.U.I. there ( not convicted) which doesn’t surprise me a bit. Long live Salisbury North Carolina.

                                                                                Beach

Jackson Wheels of Thunder

We got a terrific email from Laura of RedHeadGadgets that she and Vickie may be meeting up with Darrian and Mario from Jolly Roger Customs at Jackson Wheels of Thunder. This event will also feature our beloved Dave Perewitz and Paul Cox! It should be a really great time. It will be held June 8–9 in Jackson, MI. Please see the website for full details and definitely try to make it if you can!

 

Jellybean Fundraiser Ride on July 14 , 2007

From: Charlie [mailto:cmotsi@intergate.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 8:39 AM
To: beach@thebeachcruiser.com
Subject: Fundraiser Ride For Kids

 

Hello , my name is Charlie Motsinger. I am President of HoosierThunder chpt.2 . A  not for profit chapter of the National Cruiser Club USA.  We are sponsoring a Jellybean Fundraiser Ride on July 14 , 2007 to raise money for the Washington County Indiana Shop With A Cop program. Every penny we raise goes to purchasing warm clothes and toys for children in need at Christmas. Last year in our County alone Shop With A Cop helped over 1000 children. We are asking for help with donations of motorcycle related items for raffles and door prizes at the event. Any help with donations would be appreciated so much. We need all the help we can get getting the word out on this fundraiser.

 I have included a copy of the event flyer and if any other information is needed please contact me at.

http://www.hoosierthunder.org/jellybeanride.htm

 

cmotsi@intergate.com

Sincerely,

roadies4me

Charlie Motsinger

6006 E. Farabee Rd.

Salem Indiana 47167

812-883-5391
http://www.hoosierthunder.org/
http://forums.delphiforums.com/HoosierThunder/start

 

 

 

 

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